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' A OuCuSUOa;'1 WEEKLY Sr>ITI035T.-12 PAGES. VOLUME Si NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER. 25, 1889. NUMBER 52' THE DAILY COLUMBIAN ptrauairan Every AfMvnoon except Sunday. BV 'IHK B^BllTM-EXI-ir BBOTHEBS, At I ult Bte&rii Printing Establishment, Columbia Htreet, ... II 25 For 12 months For 6 months For 1 months BELrVEBBO US THE CITV: For 1.'! months .?7 5.. For (i months . !»' For 3 months 2 2' Per mouth 76 Per.weeli ib Pa.ymeui.ln ull euses [exoept ror weercly rate) lo no tn-.ulo In advauce. WEEKLY COLUMBIAN <*<!«$ iluraliis!- latter, it iu understood, bas no intention to open up that resort, so that practically there are now only two saloon licenses instead of tho seven wliich existed a little over six months ago. according lu spau Blrtl '■''.■■,'■ ., ntl Deav! k, ftl fOr tiacli Insertion; bSii i-::., .-...H-. - IU (lOlllK't'l'lon WH.ij.iiUii.ili», . -. laxarttoo. W?EKl / KllVEKTEaiNO HATES. I'raiifttftni .*.. vrriiyi-jttmtft.— !''lr>itlnscr- tlOD.lOCtS, ,-l 1IU1 bnMtl ilOXl£-£-U, sub- Beam !iiho i on ■■. 7 ■■■-. per Une, ''-ji-. r 1 ,-■ ■:,... ■■..■, [.u.—Protession- t iinls—J1.R) .per montli. Spti .■ ;•■.'.'... ii tn. le advertising. eft, ■' i-tha, Marriages untt DefttbB.'samo) ti ■••::- Daily. (T«tn irmatlie all M&tit.rind forlargeculs aa extra wrte vi!- bo eh'arged. ,...-("i>.., ,.)!.■ t>TIt|ift£ M. JltlV^lHi-i'IliC'lllS !<!, )Ul(l bO f'A'.i i i si;::^ whether 'lx'y an> Lo apyeat i ie Dnily IvMlioii.or llio Woekly.or boi A liberal iVtVocUqfl ia miulQwhea In -i-.r od in both. No tulver- Usucsnt inscr ed for lussll.ana. BUBaCKl^R? Wbo do not receive iheir. frailer roHftiarly, from lho Carrier or through Uio Post Oflice, will qoafera favor hy tsRortlpg the same to the 6s~c« o( pub! lent ion nt once, Weekly Britisli Columbian. IVi'itui'siliiy illuming. Bice, -tr,, 18811. By tho report of the licensing board's meeting, in anothor column, it will baseeit that that body does not believe in making its sessions merely formal afi'airs, but, on tbe contrary, exercises a vigorous discrimination in tho performance of its duties. As a result of its deliberations last Wednesday ,thirteen hotels have been granted a renewal of their licenses, aud threo saloons, while ono hotel license hns been suspended (subject to the dismissal of tho present tenants), one saloon license cancelled altogether, and another new application refused. In the matter of this new application, that of Mr. Jas. Tearney for the Semite saloon, the licensing bonrd stated that they had no jurisdiction. Tho explanation of this ground tnken by the bonrd will be found in tho liquor license by-law passed lust Juno and in the amendment to that by-law of September last. Sub-section 2 of section 13 of the original by-law provides that, "from and after the passing of this by-law the number of saloon licenses issued, or to bo issued, shall not exceed ten", and if at any time this numbor should become reduced, through revocation or other causes, no other or more saloon licenses shall be granted in lieu thereof." To obviate any pretext .of a possible, ambiguity in tlie above, section 2 of the amendment, passed in September, provides us follows : "but uo now saloon licenses shall be granted until the number of exist-1 ing saloon licenses shall have become reduced to ono." It will thus bo seen that the licensing beard were perfectly correct when ihey, stated that thoy had no jurisdiction in tlio matter of now npplications. With regard to tlio notion of tho board in cancelling tho license of the LoiicloVi Anns saloon and suspending that of the Occidental hotel, every unprejudiced citizen will agree that tlicy had iimple grounds for so doing in the report of Inspector Pearce and from other ovidence, On the whole tho report of the inspector contains niatter for congratulation, in tho decreased drunkenness and better order shown since tho new liquor license by-law camo into force in Jnno last. Sinco that time, also, a satisfactory decrease in saloon liconses has taken place. The licensing board, it will be remembered, cancelled two at their first session, last summer. By their action this morning, and owing to the faot that Mr. Tolmie, of the Club, takes out a hotol instead of a saloon licenso, ns formerly, tho saloons proper in tho city have been reduced to three, the Steamboat Exchange, the Liverpool Arms, and tho Hub. The proprietor of the Some short time ago wo reprinted from an exchange an item to the effect that tho efforts oE George Keenan by his writings to ameliorate the condition of tho Russian political exiles in Siberia had beeu instrumental for good, but tho despatches we received, and made public upon Monday evening last, go far to show that things in that country aro in a ver deplorable condition. George Keenan started out with the very fairest, intentions to do right by the Russian govern- ment, but he had not been iu Siberia very long before oven ho wns compelled to realise the whole hor ror of the system whicli is yearly sending Russia's best manhood and womanhood to the mines. We write advisedly, for it is a notorious faot so deeply is Russia steeped iu revb lutionury ideas that no man can trust his neighbor. Officers in the avtuy und navy, nay the very suite of the Ozar, are belioved to lie affected more or less with Nihilism, and whenever their imperial majesties go abroad in the streets, the people are commanded to keep within door's; and soldiers line the route. Of the Cztir truly may it be suid, "Uneasy lies the head thnt wears a crown." High officials, and uieu of distinction in the civil service, the learned professions, nud in- fact persons of all classes, are to be found in the ranks of tho disaffected. Tho leaders are mostly men of attainments. Prince Krttpotkino has been an aide-de-camp, and an attache, yet he is to-day perhaps tho very best example of Nihilism. Ho is a scientist of. no moan distinction, and an ablo literary man, yet he is the living exponent of tho revolutionary party in Russia, has proved the honesty of his views by suffering imprisonment, and has upon his escape from gaol gono into voluntary exile, only with the purpose of helping forward tho revolution. Every once and a while tho secret police succeed in unearthing a fresh plot or conspiracy, and then a batch of prisoners, tried in secrecy, are hurried off to Siberia and lost to the world. Meanwhile, silently but surely, the revolution is gaining recruits from all classes of society, and meanwhile, too, the authorities are more determined than over to repress all disaffection and to mete out heavy punishment to the disobedient. Thus we heard of prisoners being shot down for the crimo of presenting a petition to the authorities, and the few survivors being put upon trial, ono being hanged from his sick bed. Thero can be but one termination to this state of things, and the longer its advent is delayed, the more terrible will it bo when it does come. An empire whoso rulers are at their wits' eod3 to make receipts tally with expenditure, and who aro unable to raise a loan in the money markets, is in a bud enough lix, but these are tho least of the troubles whieh. tho Czar's ministers have to face, and when tho time is fully ripe there must como a terrible reaction against the despotic one-man rule of tyranny and cruelly which has been the great cause of the popularity of revolutionary ideas in the empire of tho Czars. WANTS INDEMNITY.' An Italian-American Wants §200,- 000 Indemnity from Italy for Military Impressment. The Steamship Parthia Makes tho Fastest Trip on Record to Yokahama, Stanley Speaks in Slowing Terms of the Zauzibaris Who Accompanied Him. heavy suit. Hew York, Deo. 18.—Nicolini Mi- leo ii nbout tu bring auit ugainst the Italian uuvcromcjit hir §200,000,for military impressment oil hia 1'fii.uf.uil) Italy in April hist from fliln country) where he hnd becomo naturalized. requires investigation. Oakland, Dec. IB.—Henry SoliU'io, thu capitalist, shin in tho abdomen a fow weeks ngo under suspicious cir- cuuiBtiinc.eg, died to-dny. It ia stated uis wife, wbcis ■ 'Hit ior divorce against him was recently cornproniisod, 'purchased the pistol wi killed, M defend toreittened to kill he instituted thii o'i't. '.!i whioh he was herself, nii he hnti r after eho had Tho coronet' is The Portland Oregonian tells the following protty good yarn: In making linnl proof beforo tlio United States land office, J udge Guichard, of Walla Walla, usually asks: "Have you a family 1" Most of them answer in the affirmative, but the other day he got hold of a man who had the biggest family on record. "Have you a family 1" said the judge, as he pulled down his vest. "Yes sir," said the man somewhat confused. "What doos it consist of 1" continued tho judge. "Well,"said the man, looking up towards tho ceiling, so as to refresh his mind and givo a true account, "a wifo and twelvo children, two married, a hired man, a gang plough, a seeder, a Bain waggon, and a span of mules." "That's onough," said the judge, with a smile, and tho settler got his final papors without any further trouble. It ia rumored in Quoboc that Premior Mercior has made, or is ondonvor- ing to make, arrangements with llll tho provincial governments of tho Dominion with a viow to nil the provincial elections taking place on tho same dny. There is reason to believo the rumor la true, A CANADIAN OKEtllOyND. San Francisco, Dec. IS.—Japuneaa advices .-tite that the Canadian steamer Parthia has reached Yokohama in 14 days tii liners, the fastest passage to ths .'I utirard on that lins. ear-room: murder. Sax Jose, (.'al., Bee. 1.8.—Timothy Kane, a young man, rofused to leave tho bar-room in the Mechnnics' Hotel when ordered by Charles Schruher, the proprietor, late last, night. Kane made a motion na if to draw a woapon, when Sciu'itbor shot nnd fatally wounded hiin. COOI. ROBBERY AND CLEVER CAFTORE. Denver, Col., Deo. 18.—Last evening as Wells, Fargo & Co.'s delivery wagon was passing through the streets, F. 15, Newman walked coolly up to it, seized a package, and walked off, without being seen by tho driver. Later a detective found Newman in a Dawn- shop tryinp. to dispose of 8G,000 worth of bonds of tho Anglo-Nevada Assurance Company in denominations of 31,000 and §600. Suspecting a robbery ho placed Newman under arrest and took him to tlio station house, whoro the robbery was soon after roported, and the express cunpnuy informed that the thief and bonda wore both safo. Newman is a young fellow of about 22 yoars, and appenra like a hard case. ritizu FIGHT. New Youk, Dec. 18.—A prize fight between Austin Gibbon, of Paterson, and Mike Gushing, of Brooklyn, oamo off early this morning nenr Stanford, Conn. The tight wiis for tlio 120 His. championship. Twenty-four rounds were fought, at tho end of which Cushing's second throw up tho sponge. Cushion was badly punished. The timo of tho fight waa ouo hour aud fifty-one minutes. LEGAL LORE. Saratoga, N. Y, Dec. 18.—Oliver L. Barbour; L.L.D., the eminent legal writer, died ttt hia residenco boro last night, aged 78 years. Altogether he has published about HO volumes of law treatises and reports. 001. MUOH AT OTTAWA. Ottawa,Dec. 18,-Col. Prior, M.P., has arrived from British Columbia to urge upon tiie government the necessity for rescinding tho order which prohibits American steamers on Puget Sound from carrying bonded freight botween American and Canadian porta. Col. Prior stnt03 tbat ho has reason to believo lhat tho order will bo immediately rescinded. Tho Bohring Boa, Col. Prior aaya, does not appear to give sealing vessel owners much concern, ao thoy nro making preparations for sending out a much larger fleet than ovor. Tiic fact that so few seizures wero mado last season indicates, they argue, a weakening on tho part of tlio. 0. S., though, while the niatter ia in abeyance, that country duos not wish to admit n complete surrender of its claim of exclusive jurisdiction in Bohring sea, by withdrawing tho protective cruisers. Col. Prior claims to have reason fov stating that the British govornmont hna pressed tho question oE settlement upon tlio United States with niuro tolling effect than ia generally believed. OENlillOUS MEN. Zanzibar, Doc. 18.—At tho banquet given by Consul-Gonernl Evan Smith, Stanley spoko in glowing terms of tho good quulities of tho Zauzibaris who were with his party on tho trip across Africa. Ho prnctionlly gnvo them the crodit of saving tho expedition by thoir fitness and generosity. Me said the wholo pnrty wore on the vorgo of starvation in tho forests. The Zauzibaris callcoted eatable fungi nnd gavo all to tho Europeans. This nlono kopt thum alive. The Zauzibaris rofused lo touch food until uftor the Europeans hnd enten. CONVALESCENT. Zanzibar, Deo. 18.—Emin Pnshn'a physicians announce the patient convalescent. HANDSOME REWARD. Zanzibar, Doc. 18,—Further par ticulars of tho overthrow of Bushiri state that the Germans killed 30 Bu- shiris ot tho time Bushiri was cap- turod and escaped. Whon the Wuse- gat afterwards captured Bushiri in tho jungle they surrendered him to Cnpt. Wissman and received 10,000 rupees. Bushiri was then hanged. 'THANKS OF THE IMMORTALS. . London, Nov. 17.—Tennyson, Swin- burn, Pulgi'iive, Lord Coleridge, Sir Frederick Leighton, and many others bave addressed a memorial to Doan Bradley, of Westminster, expressing their gratitude for Ira offer of a place for Browning's remains in Westmin- . ster Abbey. 1'I.EASANT REMINISCENCES. London, Deo. 17. —Mr. Browning used often tp speak to hia friends of the only occasion on which he over sp.'.ke 11 Hi j Queeri. Some years aeo tlie Intu Dean of Westminster nnd Lady August Stanley invited him, among others, to tc;i at tho deanery, lo meet tho Queeu, ami a email, select parly were present. Carlyle being one of tho company. As was befitting in the presence of their sovereign, thoy were all respectfully silent, only joining in the conversation when addressed by tlie Queen. Tin; Queen began to talk tu Ciiriyle, and expressed her opinion on a matter with which he differed, and he, ii3 usual, contradicted and silenced lier. As iho Queeu left lhe room sho stopped nt tho door to apeak to Mr. Browning and aay good-bye, remarking, "What a very remarkable man Mr. Carlyle ia; tinea lie nlwiiys talk like that? I never met him bofore." Mt. drowning was only able to assure her that it was hia invariable custom. PARNELL STILL LIVES. London, Dec. 17 —Mr. Parnell in bis speech at Nottingham to-day declared that never had a movement ot such magnitude in its relations to the welfare of the country bo :n conducted with such comparative freedom froth crimo nii had the operations of the land league. The object of tho home rule movement in Ireland, ho said, was the regeneration of the country, especially industrially; Mr. Parnell would not Eity that it wna impossiblo to govern Ireland by mere coercion, but he would sny thnt Mr. Balfour's method of coercion by constitutionalism would never succeed, Referring to lho specinl commission, he declared tbat it, hnd not tried the personal indictments ngninst members and others, but had tried the Irish nalion and tho movements of tho Irish party. Ho knew that tho 2'imes' letters wore sf drearies j but he would almost accept death rather than the vindication which hnd been offered to him by Ihe government. Mr. Parnell Rpoke again this evening, devoting liis address to au explanation of the objocts of tho tenants' defence league, which be Biiid wns the most powerful and, at the same time, most peaceful movement over known in Ireland or any other country. In spits of coercion and her other ills, he declared that Ireland was perfectly tranquil undor the nssurauces thnt Mr. Gladstone would soon give to tho country uud to hor peoplo their legitimate freedom. CONGO RAILWAYS. A Syndicate of German and Trench Capitalists Formed to Build Congo Railways. A Mexican Loan Floated in Loudon is the Most Successful Ever Issued. The Portuguese Peoplo are Determined to Maintain Their African Claims. AF1IICAN SYNDICATE. Brussels, Deo. 19.--A syndicate of French and Belgian capitalists has buen formed for the purpose of building a railroad from the Lower Congo to tho French Congo regi'au", end for developing tha rich copper diitrict of Matnnga. Engineers will Bliorllv lie sent to mako thy neceaaary surveys. TBE CAVENDISH SQUARE SOAN1IAL. London, Dec. 19.—Atthe Old Bailey to-day, in tiie case of editor Parke, of tho North London Press, charged with libel in accusing Earl EuBtoii of boing une uf the principals iu the Cavendish Square scandals, Mr. Parke pleaded that the alleged libel was true, and its publication was for the public benefit. In view nf tliis unexpected plea the prosecution applied for time to consider and decide upon a courso of action, and the caae was adjourned until next session uf tiie court. yards will bo located nt South Chicago river. The oflicers of the company are John P. Parkhurst, president; Arthur Allen, vice-president and troasurer; W. J. Bnncock, manager. The latter was formerly of tho Union Dry Dock Co., Buffalo. COLORED CHRISTIANITY, Kansas City, Dec. 17.—An election in tho First Baptist (colored) church, in Kansas City, Kansas, culminated last niglit in a riot. Two mon were dangerously injured and a number seriously hurt. Tho dangerously injured aro Benjamin and Wright. It was tho occasion of a meeting of tho members of tho ohuroh organization to select officers. The pastor, Rev, J. R. Jones, presided, but tho members hostilo to him outnumbered his supporters. Whenever a motion againat the pastor's interest wns mado, bo culled on thoso present to pray. After prayor the motion would bo ronowed and the pastor would again interrupt by again culling For prayer. Thua business was blocked for two hours. Another call for prayer raised a riot, hymn books and chairs being thrown. Thon rii'inrs wero used, chairs pounded ovor the heads of some of thoae present and a sconu of pandemonium reigned foi'Bome time. THE MEN DEFEATED. BiiRSE, Dec. 17.—Tlio striko of tho printers lins ouded in tho completo dofent of the men. WHAT AUOl'T l'OOtt ORONIN ? CincAuq, Dec. 17.—The friends ef the four prisoners convicted yeaterday, callod nu thom this morning and expressed thoir sympathy. Mrs. Coughlin leaned against the bars of tho prisoners' cage and sobbed us though hor heart wuuld break, while lier husband whispered such words uf comfort and consolation as ho could command. Sullivnn's sister, accompanied by her husband, pnid tho iccniau a visit; alio wept bitterly over her brothor's fato; Kunzo's sweetheart and a lady friend visited him; tho littlo German wns oheorful nnd tried to cheer thom up. No one callod to see Burko and he did not soom to fool hurt nt his isolation, and still maintains the oool domenor that always characterized him. The prisoners, now thut tho suspense of the trial of waiting for a verdict is over, hnve no donbt taken henrt and look forward with hopo to tho possibilities of a new trial. They will not bo taken to the ponitentiary until a motiun for a new trial is passed by tho supreme court, and they think tho process will consume a year or moro. A FIENDISH l'LOT. London, Deo. 19.—It is reported that the police havo received information of a plot to blow up a coal laden vessel from Hamburg or Bremen. The gas companies havo lately fqhnfl it dillicult tn obtain coal frnm English mines on account of tho boycott tn which they are subjected, when coal ia imported in German bottoms and immediately unloaded by German crews. Unable to gain access to theae foreigners, the strikers, it ia understood, have determined to make such an example of one of lho vessels its to deter shipowners and sailors frum abroad' engaging in the business again. TORTUClIESE CLAIMS. LiVERrooi, Dec. 19.—In view of the strength of the republican party in Portugal, and the encouragement it hns lately taken from the revolution in Brazil, the monarchical party is afraid to give the peoplo at largo any additional cause of discontent with the ministry, and tho general temper of tho nation is reported to be so set in favor of maintaining the African claims at all hazards that anything that Bhould run directly counter to it would make trouble. If England wero to j propose arbitration, it is believed hero that the Portuguese government would probably accept this solution of the difficulty. But the event was not quite certain, and Lord Salisbury seems disinclined to mnke any concessions just now. The governments of Franco and Spain ate giving their moral support to tho Portugueao position in Africa, nnd this makca the situation more difficult for England tn handle. France, indeed, is extremely jealous of England's authority in Africa, and wuuld not be diaploased to see it curtailed of something uf its predominating importuned. France's refusal in the anti-slavery conference, at Brussels, to acquiesce iu the British proposal concerning the right tu search ships suspected of being slavers, was duo to tho suspicion that in times of war this privilege, if granted, would bo made tho occasion of military ea- pionago in urdcu to discover whether ships sailing under French colnrs carry anus and ammunition, and what plnco they nre destined for. , VALUABLE BONDS. London, Doc. 19.—Tho subscriptions tu tho live per cent. Mexican govornment gold bonds, issued for tbe construction uf tiic Tehuautopeo railroad, the amount of issue being £2,- 700,000 sterling, nf which only £1,- 350,000 sterling waa offered by Selig- man Bros., of London and Dresden, wore opened and closed to-day. The subscriptions amounted to over sixteen million pounds sterling, tliat is, tho the lonn was snbaoribod nearly twelve times over. Th.a subscriptions are nuw selling at abuut 3 per cent, premium. This is the most successful lonn ever issued. NEW TRIAL. Dublin, Due. 19.—Tho Irish Times, recently mulcted in tho sum of £1,000 by a Limerick jury in the caso of Mnt- thew Hnrria against that paper for libel based mi an nrticlo describing tho plaintiff us au Invincible, tu-day was granted a now trial, tho judges deciding tho damages excessive. REVOLUTIONARY DOCUMENTS. Vienna, Doc. 19.—Tho Tagblatl Bays a numbor of proclamations addressed to tho Russians in Galacin, wero found in tho possession of it mnu disguised ns a peasant, who was arrested at Rodwoloczaki, in that province. Letters compromising many momberB of tho Russian church, wero also found on him. NEW SIIirBUILDINll COMPANY. CniOAOo, Dec. 19. -The Illinois Stoel Co., of Chicago, and the Globe Iron Works, of Cleveland, havo combined for tho purpose of building ships in Chicago. Tho now compnny will be known as the Chicago Shipbuilding Oo. Six largo stool Btenmera will be commenced within a few monthB. The COLBY S MAJORITY. Montreal, Dec. 19.—Completo returns give Hon. Mr. Colby a majority in SfaiiBtead nf 1,045 over LeBaron, the equal rights candidate. Thore is grent rejoicing nmong the city conservatives ovor Colby'B sweeping majority. coe. Crocker's donation. New York, Dec. 19.—Colonel Chas. F. Crocker, of the Southern Pacific Railroad Co., has made a donation of S10,000 to the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. A GREAT DIVIDEND. Chicago, Dec. 19.—Tho Illinois Steel Co. haa declared u dividend of 4 per cent, on !J25,000,000 stock for eight montha, eq'uivalout ti six per cent, per annum. President Potter. saya the company get §35 fur steol rails, against 828 a year ago, aud the Englishmen can't make them fur less than £50 at home. ONLY A RUMOR. New York, Dec. 19.—It is rumored in shipping circles to-duy-that tho steamboat City of Kingston lias been lust nt sen with all hands on .board, 62 in number. Until a fow weeks aeo she belonged to the Cornell Steamship Co., and was then sold to tho Northern Paciiic for uso at or near Pugetaound. She left, here two weeks ago fur her new position, ria Cape Horn, and has nut been heard of since. She formerly ran between this city and various point.-, in North river. The basis of the rumor has uot yet been ascertained. SHOULD TRY D. 0. FRIUT. Chicaoo, Dec. 18.—The Van Bo- kelen Co., handlers of California fruit on commission, have confessed judgment for §30,298?, this morning nnd tho establishment was closed by tbe sheriff. Poor trado caused the failure. ANOTHER MYSTERY. LAMAR, Mich., Deo. 18.—Mystery- still envelopes the discovery of the body of a handsome and fashionably dressed wnmnn who had evidently been murdered iu the woods near here on Monday evening. Hundreds of Deoplo havo visited tho body but- no clue of her identity has been revealed. She was evidently a person of some refinement nnd her dress wns of the richest material. Her hands indicated she was not accustomed to work, and are small nnd well shaped. Nothing was found in the pockets but five white handkerchiefs, delicately scented. The skull was crushed and the marks on tho throat shows Bho wns choked to death. NEED A BETTER SYSTEM. Cincinnati, O., Deo. 18.—Reports reached horo early this morning of a collision between a passoneer train on the "Big Four" road and a freight train, about sixty miles from this city. Ono report puts tho number of killed at twenty, but nothing definite has yet been learned. The company's officer's nud officials assert that they know nothing about the reported accident. THE WORST ON RECORD. San Francisco, Oct. 18.—Probably one of the most horrible suicides on record took place in this city this morning. Tho victim was Milo Bal- busich, a cook, 35 years of age, who for a long timo lias been suffering from tho disease of tho intestines known as peritonitis. About 5 o'clock tho suf- forei' began pacing tbo floor of his room seemingly in great agony; suddenly, drawing an ordinary penknife, he cut a groat gash in his abdomen, then cut out his bowels, slashed them to pieces, and throw them about the room. Tho maddened man expired shortly afterwards. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa, Dec. 18.—The Queon's College, Kingston, celebrated its jubilee to-day. The governor-general waa made a doctor of laws. Tho speakers included Sir John Macdonald and Principal Grant, Mr. Colby's majority ovor Mr. Le- Baron in Stanstead is 953 with soveral places to hear frum. Col. Prior, M.P., to-day made satisfactory arrangements with tho minister of customs whereby American steamers will bo allowed to carry freight out without detriment to Victoria's intoresls. Mr. Roas, M.P., will stop over in Winnipeg nn his way to the coast. ELEVEN DROWNED. London. Dec. 18.—The bark Jcnby haa been wrecked on tho rucks at Holyhead, and olevon of the crew were drowned. WILL ENRAGE THF, YANKEES. London, Deo. 18.—Some very interesting statistics havo been presented on paper on the accumulated wealth of tlio kingdom, and were read by Robort Officii, tho famous statistician, before the Roynl Statistical society. He places tho wealth, in round numbers, nt ten billion pounds, giving England £3.0.8 a head; Scotland £2.4.3, and Ireland £0.9.3. Comparing tho three richest nations of the world, Mr. Giffcn gavo tho woalth per head as follows: Great Britain, £290; Franoe, £190; United Statos, £160. Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., hns passed its fiftieth year of existence and the event is being appropriately celebrated. VOLUME 34. WKEKLY-BRIT1BH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, DECEMBER- -48) 1886. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, Bee. IS. 1889. CHRISTMAS CHIMES. If bat the Wide Awake Merchants are Preparing for Christmas Gifts nnd Cheer. Before Making Yonr Christians 1'ur- phases Mnke n Note ofthese Inter- eating Descriptions. From Monday's Daily.J The Columbian aide-de-camp detached for special Christmas duty started down town thiB morning on tho hunt for descriptive articles in relation to local commerce. The snow served to brighten up the streets considerably and givo them the true Christmas aspect. All thnt was wanted was the tinkling of the sleigh bells to complete thn scene. The first store tackled was thnt known to everybody as AU BON MARC11E. This houso is making a very excellent display of Christmas presentation goods in leather, plush, cut glass, brass, oxidized silver and in all the prettiest forma of use and ornament. English dultnans and ladies' jackets nre nlso specialties with the firm, ranging in prico from tho cheapest to the most expensive. They have also a fine display of silks iu moire antique,brocaded, watered, surah and waterod striped velvet. The selection of Rents' furnishing quuds is excellent and includes everything frum walking sticks tu huts. In' winter underwear there is a wido range, nlso in furs, mantel cloths, ladies' jerseys, fans, scalette coats, silk handkerchiefs, fancy table covers, ribbons, blankets and comforters. The storo is largo and well-lighted aud a staff nf courteous clerks are present tu attend to the wants of tho customers. Tho window shuw made by the Au Bon Marehe is very creditable, and will attract many to visit the still more interesting interior. The prices at this well known establishment aro fully in keeping with ita distinguishing title, era 6ou marehe, the place for guod bargains. j. E. PHILLIPS Has many things of interest to show his customers this season. One of them is his great line of trunks and valises, portmanteaux, walking sticks. and umbrellas, and, indeed, all manner of travelling goods. Neckwear for gentlemen and all the fine haberdashery peculiar to them, Mr. Phillips is displaying in strong Christmas ranges that must attract attention from all standing in need of these goods. Ready made clothing is another prominent feature in this establishment that is sure to attract wide attention. Mr. Phillips has laid in a comprehensive stock of these goods to suit all tastes. In hats he can supply anything from the stately stovepipe to the humble crown-patch, in every style and price. Gentlemen's underwear is alao one of Mr. Phillips's heavy specialties, and ho refuses to stand seoond to any house in town in this respect. Courteous treatment of and prompt attention to customers has been and is tho motto of this enterprising merchant, snd all visiting his store will find the visit profitable. CHAS. MCDONOUGH, One of our pioneer merchants, is making a displny in lhe lines of goods handled by him that ia second to none in the city. It was dillicult to approach him this morning, not that he discovered any reserve in manner, but his large establishment was already filled with customors and Mr. McDonough was personally attending to their wants. Mr. McDonough is pretty proud of his latest importation of cheeso and creamery butter, direct from tho best factories in the eastern townships. A nibble at the cheese and a taste of tho butter convinced the reporter ot their genuineness, for the scribe lived for years where these goods were manufactured and knew what the quality ought to be. Mr. McDonough also carries splendid lineB of staple and fancy groceries, all good stock, and the makes of the most noted manufacturers. In fancy crockery and glassware, he carries a number of lines that are peculiarly suitable for Christ- mas gifts, ns an inspection of thom will provo to tho satisfaction of all. H. MOREY & CO. Claim, with considorable grounds for justification, to have the largest stock of toys in the city. Tho display thoy mako is well calculated to send the juvenile mind into ccslncies of delight; thero nro t.iys of evory kind nnd of every material, wood, tin, iron and rubber, and ingonuity seems to liavo exhausted itself in thoir production. Albums nre one of Morey Ss Cu's extra strong displays; they nre in wonderful variety. . lu hnnd painted cards, plush goods, smokers' sets, tea sols and fancy stationery, pnpetries, ihe house tiKikoa a grand showing. Thuse inclined tu athletics and "the manly," can hero get n natty littlo pair uf swinging clubs nr a fino set of boxing gloves wherewith to indulge thoae propensities; Messrs Morey & Co. liavo them iu Leveral grades. Individual cups aud saucers finely decorated au 1 very suitable fur uifta are in great variety, also presentation volumes nf Shakespeare, Daute und othor great works, with illustrations by famous artists. The artistic oyo of tho reporter v.us instinctively nttructed to several sketches in water colorB, which turned out tu bo signed artists' proofs on satin, of Shakespeare's homo and surroundings. These delightful pieces of lino ait should sell well. In all other departments of Christinas gooda Morey Ss Co. uro well in the front rank and cue uf their special lineB in particular is musical instruments of whicli they havo an immense variety at modest prices. MISS PEBBLES Hns some chuieo lines of fine boxed stationery which she takeB pleasure in showing; thero is an amplo variety tn choose "from, the goods ranging from the ordinary qualities up to Pirie's nnd Crane's very best, ln fancy needlework of every description Miss Peebles is without a rival in the province, in fact her's is the only fancy needlework store in British Columbia. She has a splendid display of embroidered silk, crewel and Mont Mellio work, something quite new, stamped and embroidered linen, and a score of other specialties in this line enough of themselves to mnke an art exhibition. Miss Peebles' show of Chinese goods is worth attention and ia very interesting. Toys, plush, leather, brass and silver presentation goods aro well represented, also musical instruments, violins, zithers, pianos and organs; Miss Peebles is agent for the Dominion Pinuo and Organ Co. Berlin wools nnd woollen fancy work are two of Miss Peebles' strong specialties. She has also a beautiful stock of English and Catholic prayor books and religious works. Children's picture books, Christmas cards nnd souvenirs also mako up n very fine display. Miss Peebles has nu ablo staff of youn« lady assistants, and all shopping nt this favorite fancy goods emporium will bo able to transact their business satisfactorily and expeditiously. l). lyal & co. Havo beon doing a tremendous businoss for the pnst, few days, and their, storo has been crowded from murning till niglit with customers. As usual Lyal Ss Oo. show up well in toys and fancy goods, their lines being in endless variety and unlimited quantities, ln books and periodicals this lirm haB strong claims on public favor, nnd hnve sold during tho past week, nn enormous number of Christmas publications. They claim the largest sale in this lino in tho city. Christmas cards have been sold not in dozens ur scores, but in bushels at Lyal's, and yet tho vast stuck still makes grand picking ground for a multitude of customers. These cards were mainly imperted from London, England, direct, and from Now York and Boston, and are, needless to remark, tho very latest and 'cutest designs. In standard nnd current works of literature Messrs. Lyal have a choice selection, pleasing alike to the real reader and the mere skimmer. There is a very handsome display of religious works. Catholic nnd English prayer and hymn books and the dissenting pBalm nnd hymn books. TheBe volumes aro handsomely bound, in the bettor qualities in Russia,morocco and half calf and most comprehensive in price. In the way of plush and artiatio presentation articles the exhibition is beautiful, and one of the best iu the city. These goods aro obtaining a rapid sale and the public seems to appreciate the untiring energy and enterprise of this firm to please its customers, Japanese and Chinese bric-a-brac also form two vory completo lines with Lyal Ss Co., and at prices that are astonishingly low. It would lake a whole issue of the Columbian to enumerate all tho good things in Messrs. Lyal Ss Co's store, but the beat thing the holiday purchaser can do is to take a look in there and see for himself: polite attention nnd prompt execution of orders characterize the attendants. F. CRAKE. Thia enterprising and old established dealer in diamonds and precious stones, watches, clocks, and silver ware, waa found busy putting the finishing touches to a magnificent assortment of emeralds, rubies, sapphires, cata'-eyes, amethysts, blood-stonos, gorgeously set in rings of gold, this inornins: by the roportor. Mr. Crnke hns got in nn immense atock of clocks of evory description from the loud-voiced murning agitator, known as tho alarum, up to the mellow-toned, splendid timepiece, thnt.announccs the march of the enemy in Parisian French chimes. In gold albort nnd all kinds of silver watch chains Mr. Crake has a flno show. Brooches, earrings, wedding rings, and all tho chuieo specialties of the jewellry trade he has in endless variety. One lino of goods Mr. Crake takea particular pleasure in showing, and that is his stock of spectacles and eye-glasses; the range is Inrgo enough to nccoinmodnte all conditions of sight. Another full lino of goods is Rogers' table cuttory. Mr. Crake is already doing a rushing Christmns business, und the bost things in his stuck are moving off rapidly. t. a, muir Ss co. Are making a lirst class holiday show of all the Christmas articles comprised in tho drug business. They aro especially strong in perfumes, toilet articles and tine confectionery imported direct from the east for this season's trade. Tho perfumery is put up in fine cut glass bottles tastefully ornamented with ribbons and enclosed in lovely ornamental cases thnt look good enough to hold jowols. In tho line of toilet articles, such us brushes, combs, tooth- powders and pastes, manicure uud chiropudicn! implements, shaving mugs, razor-', razor strops and shaver's appurtenances, Messrs. Muir Sr, Cu. huvo ono of tho must complete assort- nit nti in tlie city, In soaps tiiey have alao a rich and varied display, almost every known specica of tiio snap tribe (lu.uring in thoir caaea, from the. princely Pears' down tn tho common Castile. Mc.::ra. Muir li On,'a window show is seoond tu nono in the city, and great artiatio skill has bceu exhibited in its arrangement; it is a work of nrt worthy of tho finest professional window dresser. MACT'HERSON & THOMSON. A gust of sweet odora of many kinds blended into opo oalutetl tho nostrils of the repotter ns he entered this fine drug storo and exchnngnd tho compliments of the senson with tho nffuble senior partner. Fow stores in town enn compare with theirs in artistic arrangement and tasteful decoration. Tho principal show case contains a dazzling aSBortment of perfumes and benutiful toilet articles such ns puff boxes nnd brush nnd comb casos and others beautifully finished. In confectionery Messrs. Mitcpliersou Ss Thomson havo probably a stock of tho highest class goods in town. Thoy mnke a specialty of chocolat-menier in all forms, and Menier's famous butterscotch, montolimar nougat, a most toothaome delicacy, and Menier's breakfast chocolate, these goods being imported direct from the factories in Paris. In the usual Christmas niedi- cinea the firm has a rich and attractive aaaortment and a preparation of beef, iron and wine manfactured by Messrs. Macpherson Ss Thomson is cordially recommended as an antidote to the OhristmaB turkey the dny after. R. J. ARMSTRONG Is to the front with a choice assortment of Christmas fruits and comestibles, including canned meats and delicacies, bottled fruits and vegetables snd oon- fectionery. The display of crockery and earthenware is first-class, and several of the dinner sets ure gems in their way. If not the largeat stock of this kind in the city it is one of tho best chosen and caters to a rather more cultivated tnsto than tho ordinary. Of fresh fruits Mr. Armstrong has a handsome display, whilo in all kinds of biscuits ho takes a high position uniting the city stores. A good share of Christmas public patronage has been attracted to this house, and with ils tine stock it ought tu mako a striking record this season. A. & E. W. MCINNIBS, Corner Columbia and Douglas stroets, are ready for Christmas and New Yours with n line nf groceries, sfaple and fancy, thnt is bound tu satisfy the wants of their numerous customers. This firm has made speoial preparations for handling a Inrgo Christmns trade. An inspection of their stock will show that it is well selected, and uf every price and quality to suit the pockets nnd desires uf the purchasers. Tho Messrs. Molnhies tire very obliging, and pay the strictest attontion to the aniiiilcat demands ot thoircustotiiors, and, despite thu ruah of holiday trade, everyone may expect prompt and courteous treatment. JAMES 1). 1IAE, Tho well knownCulumbiast. grocer and Italian warehouseman, has juat opened a line of canned and buttled gnuds, lruits,'candied peels, nuts of nil kinds, biscuits, etc., that will compare favorably with any display made in the province. These goods are of direct importation, of standard qualities and are all fresh and sound. Mr. Rae pays specinl attention to fnmily wanta, nnd is acknowledged to be a most successful caterer. To the houBewife wishing to lay in a completo stock of Christmns groceries there is no better establishment in the city than Mr. Rae's, and certain satisfaction is guaranteed to all customers. w. MCCOLL Has a fine show of Christmns fruits and requirements, and has just received from the east a heavy consignment of hams and bacon for the Christmns trnde. He is also making a good display of choice canned and bottled goods, very complete aB to price and quality, Mr. McColl's window exhibition will be unsurpassed in the city for variety and arrangement. Those who call at this storo will lind everything necessary for tho full enjoyment of Christmas und their wants will be promptly attended tu. CROSS & POINGDESTRE. In the wny of nent, pretly nnd nr- tistic articles suitablo for Christmns nnd Now Year's gifts, Messrs. Cross Ss Poingdestre carry a varioty of lines that ought to be in considerable demand at present. Smokers' nrticles and fancy goods, aro always in favor ub gifts, and in these lines tho nhovo- meiitioned firm carry the largest and finest stock on tho mainland. Pipes, cigar and cigaretto holders, in meerschaum, briar and bog ouk, nro ill great variety, whilo in tobacco pouches, match boxes, and a dozon other fancy lines, their stock is beautiful nnd complete. Givo them a call. The Accident lo the Ainnhlmt. Tho British Columbia papers have made a statement, which is denied by the Hon. Edward Stnnley, eldest sou of the governor-general, to the effect that the injury to the British war vessel Amphion was caused by tho desiro expressed by Lady Stanley to have a closer liispectiun of the buld scenery along tho shore, but that her captain was too manly to mako this defence. The denial says that there was a denso fog at the time uf the accident, and that it would havo been impossible to seo tho Bcenery, and, in fact, no such desiro was exproBsed by nny nf tho governor-general's party.—Naval and Military Record. A Cariboo Lunch. The members of tho B. C. Pioneer Society havo in contemplation n decidedly unique and enterprising tront in connection with the opening of tlieir now hall. Pnrticulnrs uf the furthcoming novelty nto n Btnte secret yet, hut it, is whispered thut it will bo in the form of a "Caribou lunch," of pork and beans, miners' broad and coffee, served in tile primitive fashion of the milling camp, with tho tin plates and ail the rough accompaniments. The Pioneers, wbon they get in their now hall early next mouth, will have a very pleasant homo tu invito their friends tu; and iu it Ihey intend to givo a series of lirst-olaas concerts and scientific lectures, free to all.—Colonist. The C itario Alliance spent Thursdny morning discussing the now party question. Rev, Dr. Sutherland's straight new party atiiondment was declared out of order. Tho chairman's ruling on this point boing objected to, it was put tu a voto aud tho ruling wob sustained. Alderman John MoMillnn, the prospective opponent of Mayor Clark for the mayoralty, movod that Sutherland's amendment bo modified su uo to keep the now pnrty quostion out of any contest iu which either of tho old parties nccopts its plutform, nnd this compromise was nccepted almost unanimously. Tho convention theii adjourned to attond the funeral of Rev. Dr. Williams. CITY COUNCIL. The city council met at 8 p. m. Monday for the transaction of business. PreBent—Aldermen Reid, Curtis, McPhaden, Cunningham, Calbick and Jaques. His worship Mayor Townsend in the chair. COMMUNICATIONS. From John S. McDonnell stating that he hnd no interest whatever in tlie lano on Clinton st., whioh is public property, and which he had been notified about by tho corporation. Aid. Jaques said the city was not in tho habit of taking ovor sueh lanes until they wore deeded. Ho recommended that tho patties using it be notified that thoy would bo held responsible for any damage done tlio crosswalk. His Worship Raid this lane did not conform to tho plnn of the city and in his upiniun would never I)b tulien over so long it waa in tho stnto it was nt present. On motion the matter waa referred back to Mr McDonnell, and tho clnuae of the sidewalk by-law to bu explained to him. From M. G Terhlino requesting council to grant him the privilege of rnnning threo times n week only to lho North Arm with his ferry during the present season, as there- wns not enough trado to justifiy n daily trip; also Btut ing thnt ho had consulted the Norlh Arm peoplo about tho matter, and that they wore agreeublo to tho proposed change; also asking if n renewal of the subsidy could ba expected. Received. Hia worship said the council could not guarantee a continuance of tho subsidy. Aid. Curtis said that if this council gave their upiniun that tho subsidy sliuuld be continued, the next council would consider tbo matter in a more favorable light. Tho North Arm trade was well worth catering t». Me was surry to say that the North Ann trade was dropping away from Westminster, and too much uf it was going tu Vancouver. Tho farmers said they would much rather cume tn Westminster than go to Vancouver as they felt more nt home in the roynl city. Aid. Roid mid he was surry to see that trado was failing with the Nortii Arm, it was well worth making every effort to retain it. Aid Cunningham fully endorsed nil the remarks inude as to the North Arm trade. Westminster ought to Btrain every nerve to keep tliis trnde alive. He snid the best tiling they could do waa to favorably recommend tho continuance of the subsidy to the next council. Moved by Aid. Curtis seconded by Aid. Cunningham, that believing it to be highly important that steamboat communication should be maintained between this city and the North Arm settlements: Resolved that in the opinion of this council the request nf M. G. Terhune as tu decreasing the frequency by the str. Fairy Queen should be granted to tho closo nf the present year, and that Mr. M. G. Terhune be notified that this counoil will rocommend to its successors tho importance of continuing tho present subsidy. Carried. From Richard Jones, Victoria, notifying tho council that tho rent was duo on that piece pf land near the penitentiary, leased to them by tho Dominion government for railway purposes, and asking that a chequo fur the samo (§25) be sent ns soon as convenient. Received, Aid. Curtis said thoro was nn doubt if the mattor were properly represented thoy could get a reduction. On motion the money was directed to be paid. From F. C. Gamble, Dominion government engineor, requesting payment of S10 for a tracing of tho plnn of the penitentiary reserve. Aid. Jaques thought it ridiculous that the Dominion government should attempt to tax this city §10 for a tracing which was nf no value, and when information only had been asked. A resolution wus drawn up instructing the clerk to communicate with Mr. Gamble and inform him that tho council wus surprised at receiving a bill ot §10 for a tracing uf tho penitentiary reserve, as tho council wore only aaking from hia department information which in the usual way they expected would bo gratis: and further to notify Mr, Gamble that the tracing provided did not give the required information. In view of these facta the couucil hopes thero will be no charge. From T. C. Atkinson stating that ho had been instructed by Jas. Punch to apply for compensation fur damage done tu his property nt tho cornor of Pelhum and Fortescuo ats. on nccount of tho excavations. ' Received and filed. From Jos. Sayor stating thnt thero must hnve been aomo misunderstnnd- ing nbout his claim nnd fully expluin- ing thnt ho had no connection with the tSayer ovor the way, who had been ■ paid a dollar some time ngo. Aid. Juquo3 snid it now turned out thnt there wero more Sayers tlinn Ihey hnd bargained for, and thiB waa not tho same as tho gentleman who had beon pnid one dullar sume timo previously. On motion the nmount named; £2.- 50, was directed to bo paid. REPORTS. Tho board of works had a threo volumo roport touching on nn immense amount of work dono. Tho salient points of tho report aro as follows: That tho work of grading on Clinton nnd Fife sts.,and Park lane, was comploted,and men aro nt work on St, Patrick abovo Montreal st. On Clement nt. work is progressing favorably. Tho sidewalks on Dallas, Oossctt, Ellice, St. Andrew's and Simcoe sis. aro completed exoept a few crossings. A. 12x12 box drain had beon put in on Fortesquo st. to take off a grent quantity of wator; alao that the board of works deemed it advisable to put down a Bide- wulk on the east side of the same street bo ua to make it passable for pedestrians during the winter; also recommending the laying ovor of tho construction of the Edinburgh st. sidewalk until the street is filled up; also stilting that the sidewalks nnd improvements about the city were well under way and progressing favorably. Aid. Jaques said it was essentially necessary that a sidewalk should be built on the eaat Bide of Fortescuo Bt. so as to connect with the workuigmeu's houses and the nearest sidewalks now existing. These men had hard enough work to do without trudging through Beas of mud to reach tlieir work or their homes. Aid. McPhaden stated that he had been extremely astonished at the remarks mado by Aid. Jaquea, who had contradicted himself on the sidewalk argument. Aid. Jaques waa building sidewalks for the benefit of his pocket, nnd not for the good of the city. Aid. Jaques lind threatened that he would hnvo voted ngninst the Edinburgh st. sidewalk had he boon present. Aid. .OunninKham said ho waB in favor nf tho report, us it. was high timo something were dono at that place, as its present condition was dangerous. Aid. Jaquea stood up and systematically refuied nil Aid. McPhaden's statements, and mnde some heavy counter charges, producing a plan of Edinburgh at. to prove his statement that Aid McPhaden had come around to tho city ongineer's office, and hnd the grade of Edinburgh st., established by this council, lowered oppoalte his property su na to mnke it muro valuable, irreapectivo of tho rights of property owners opposite.' Aid. McPhaden warmly repudiated Aid. Jnquea' misrepresentations, ns he called them. He had said nothing to tho engineers, and ho would defy any une to say different; it was au untruth ou Aid. Jaques' part. Aid, Jaques roso and said thnt Aid. MePhuden muat hnvo known that when ho (Aid. MePlindon) made tho statement on une occasion that Aid. Jnquea hnd sent moil out to the North Arm to fix up hia (Aid. Jaques') property it was a barefaced falsehood. Aid. Jaquea then explained at length how tho matter renlly stood. Aid. McPhndcn moved in amendment thut the clause relating to the Fortescuo st. sidewnlk be struck out; there was no seconder. Aid. Cnlbick thought it a large expenditure for so thinly populated a place, but otherwise was favorable to the adoption of lhe measure. Aid. Reid thought the sidowalk a necessity and said it waa fully time the peoplo up there had a chance to get to their homos comfortably. Report a- dopted. The board of health, finance committee and board of works reported recommending payment of tho following ACCOUNTS. B. C. Gazette, 810; J. B. Cherry, §5; C. Murray, §2.25; P. Collins, §2.50; Fire and Water, §18; H. M. Cunningham & Co., §331.G3; A. Brehaut, §31.- 70. The park committee reported having had the claim of the B. C. Agricultural Society for fencei ahed, closeta, etc., at Queen's park under consideration, and found that these goods cost tho society §802 including hardware und labor; tho committee recommended that the sum uf §002 bo paid to tho society us a reasonable com pensation for the above outlay. Adopted. Moved by Aid. Reid, aeconded by Aid. Cunningham, that the clerk bo instructed to take a vote of tho electors of the city of New WeatminBtjr foi tho purposo of chuosing, subject ti lho approval by resolution of thecuun eil, of two persons to net ua chief and assistant engineer uf tbo lire department in the said city fur tho yoar 1890. The nomination shall bo held on Monday, tho 12th day of January 1890, and polling, if any, on the Monday next following; such nominations shall be held at lhe city hall in the samo manner as nominations fur mnyor, and tho persons eligible for election aa such chief aud assistant engineer shall bo such persons as aro resident citizens. If no more tlinn ono person is nominated respectively fur the said positions, a pull shull nut bo taken; if moro thun ono person is nominated fur either of Baid positions, a vote shall bo tnken by ballot, and the cily clerk is hereby appointed returning officer for the purposes of the resolution with power to appoint deputy returning oflicers and such other persons ns may be iiocob. sary for that purpoie. Carried. Moved by Aid. Cunningham second-.- ed by Aid. Jaques, that tho clerk'fie instructed to take a vote of tho electors of tho city uf Now Westminster for tho purposo of chousing subject to tho approval by resolution of tho council, of threo persons who ahull bo park commissioners fur the suid city in conjunction with twu members of the council. Tho nomination uf persons fur the position of auch commissioners shall bo on Monday the 12th of January 1890 and polling, if any, on the Monday novt following, such nominntioliB shall bo mado nt tho ciiy hall in tho snme manner aa nominations fur mayor, and tho persnns eligible fur electiun nssuch commissiiiuers must bo buch persons ns possess tho necessary qualifications uf a candidate fur the mayoralty ; if no more than three persons are nominated a pull shall nut bu taken, if moro than three tho vote shall be taken by bal- lul, nt tho city hull, nnd lho city clork is hereby appointed returning oflicer for tho purposes of this resolution with power to appoint deputy returning oflicers nnd such other persona as mny bo necessnry for the purposo. Aid. Curtis Baid ho hnd notioed Hint Dr. McGuignn, of Vnncouver, had charged §20 for nn inquest hold hero wbon §10 Wns tho regulnr chnrge. He aaid the bost thing thoy could do wna to seo about tho appointment of a coroner. This opinion waB shnrod by tho rest of tho bonrd. Aid. Reid gnvo notice that nt ^ tho noxt regular mooting of tho council ho would introduco n by-law to amend tho firo department by-laws of 1887. Council thou adjourned. no. <ft ————«——sin——i Wholesale <llty Market. Beef, per llio lbs. live weight J 8 511 @ 4 00 Pork " 7 09 9 8 60 Mutton ' 8 1103 9 00 Potatoes.new" 76 a 100 Cabbage " 60 9 100 Onions " 100 9 160 Wheat ' 1609 0 00 gats " 1009 126 Pens " 1259 160 Hay, per ton 10 Oil 914 OO Butter (rolls) per tb 269 80 Cheese, " 14 § 15 Eggs, perdqii 409 60 Cordwood (retain per eord 8 6119 4 00 Apples, por box 80 ® 1 00 Hmealgr'n) per 100 lbs 4 00 8 8 00 " (dry) , " _ 6 0il@ 9 00 Wool, per lb 119 u Whon B»l>y wu sick, v. gtro hor Caatoria, Whon oho wna > Child, ehe crio.1 for Ciiotoria, Whon sho becamo Miss, aho clung lu Caatoria, Whoa aht hau Children, eho ga-ro thom Caotorli T. O. ATKINSON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Ao. Olllcos- Miiflonlo Building, NewWestminster, H. C. dwie AHMSTHU.VO & KOlkSTKIN, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC.- Musonlo Building, New Westminster, B. C. ' dwmy4to < illtlnil III, Hrioii. 4 Ji:.MMa, BARRISTERS. SOLICITORS, etc. Offices—Mnsonlo Buildings, New Westminster, nml Vancouver, II, C. dwto A. C. Hliyill«E.,IACK, Bl. A., BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY Public, Ao, Oilice In the Hamley Building,ColunioltiSt., oppoalte theCol- nninl Hotel. ilwitu2to .IOSK1PII M. CA VWOll, II.A..1.I..B. * /■|01.li MEDALIST of tlie University ot Iji iiuhl'n. iiahiuster-atlaW of ihe High Court of Justice, Ireland, Otlioes, Corner McKenzie A-. oifukaon sts., New Westminster. riwic2lto A. .1. HOHU1S, 1). U.S., QURGKON DENTIST; Ol'Udnato of tlio O Oli' - College "' 1 it-i 1 nil Surgery. In olllco with Dr. O. E. C. llrown. All work skillfully performed. Knoma BAG, Hank jf B. C, Colliinbiu St.. fiurirs—8 lu 12 a.m.; 1:8(i to II p. in. dwilleoto A ». W. GUAM'!', RCHITECT. Oltiiio-Comor Mnry untl Clnrlt'inn Sts., Westminster, tlwto AI.UI.RT J. Ilil.l.' (M.CAN.Soc.C.E.), CIVILEMHNEER.LANDSl'RVEYOR and DRAUGHTSMAN. Humley Block, New Westminster. d witumto NOTICE. DURING MY ABSENCE FROM THE Province, I linve appointed Wm. McKee, of Ladners, my power of attorney. JOHN McKEE, Jn. Ladners, Deo. 18th, IR19. de25w2t Money to Loan tN LARGE OR SMALL SUMS. Apply lo ARMSTRONG & ECKSTEIN. d&wnollto JPJkJB JHtIOKTja.3BX.EI DRESSMAKING At MISS JEMVIX4.S', (Late of England) Comer of Church nml Columbia Streets, NEW WESTMINSTER. earSntlsfactiou guaranteed. dwfc7to A 3STOTia23. FTEll HER NEXT TRIP, ON MON- day, the 23rd Instant, tho Steamer Gladys WiU lay up for a genoral overhauling and will bo put Into good order for ninnlngns Boon as navigation opens, and will then resume hor usual trips up river. Tho owner hopps to lmve as good a sharo In tho futuro tralllc us sho has alroady experienced at tho lunula of the public. 1.. T.POWER, de21d3twlt Captain. _itt|,saB®'Wgg*ijfo-Snf M ■ ™ „53rffl'a'SsS«|»J-S» B "VIliETTE A COfllER," REGISTERED IN C.O.H.S.B.; IUSI-TO 4 .vent's, llf'4 bunds, over 1,1110 Itis; Is sound every wily! extra sure; seal brown, small star on forehead, no other while; miignillcent. carringe horse. Price, 81,200. Al8°' "TAM O'SMANTER," A Olvdcsdnlc, rising fl yoars; lft hands: 1,700 IK: sl'ir on forehead; sound; grand mover for Ills class; good pedigree, unregistered. Price, ?i(1l. Hoth of above 7 times lind. prizo winners umt uvlco second In Ontario. Written guarantee with either of tl.e above Itorses. Those who mean business und wflnt good animals away down In price should apply at once for particulars to JOHN IT. WATSON, Klro Hall, New Westminster IJ. C. doWd&wlm Notice of Disoktion NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the partnership' heretofore subsisting betwoen tho undcrslgnod under tho Arm nnmo of Comerford A McDougnll, Merchant Tailors, has been dissolved this day by mutual consent. All accounts ow'lng the late firm are to bo pnid to J, A. McDougnll, and all claims ngninst the said firm will be sottlod by bim. T, OOMERl'ORD. J. A. MCDOUGALL, Now West., Aug, 31,1880. Children Cryfor Pltcher'sCastorla Mr. J. A. PdcOoygall WILL CONTINUE THE I.U8INES8 under his own namo, at the same storo, on Columbia street, next to F, Crake's. A continuance of tho public pntronngo is respectfully solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. dwse5to VOLUME 34, WJSEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WBalMINSTER, B. C„ DECEMBER 8S, i889. ^^mmtmmWmmmtmmmmvasmssstsssesssassrsnai ~ NO. 52. WILD RUMOBS. Rumors in Paris that tbe King of Greece had Abdicated Prove False. Aflairs in Brazil are so Unsettled tbat Definite News Cannot be Obtained. The Smith-Slavin Fight Conies off in Burges and is Declared a Draw. STARTLINO RUMORS. Paris, Dec. 23.—There was a sudden and mysterious sensation in Psris to-day over a report that the king of Greece had abdicated. Since the sudden change of the govornment in Brazil, Europeans are ready to accept almost any report of revolution and change of dynasty, no matter how unheralded ur inexplicable. The old notion that governments that hnvo not been seriously opposed are secure from immediate overthrow, recoived a severe BUock when Dom Pedro fell. The report in regard to Greece, however, proved unfounded. Hardly lind it been disproved before another sensation wns caused by a rumor that the Empress of Austria had committed suicide. This nlso proved to be a canard, The Parisians aro consequently in such a Bkepticnl mood they are now disinclined to believe any news whatever. Just who has been nm using himself by hoaxing Ihom is not known. It is singular that tho false reports were not current in any other capital. THE SMITH-SLAVIN 1'IOHT. London, Dec. 23. —Itisconsidered doubtful in sporting circles ju4 at present that tlio light between Slavin and Smith will take place at all. There has been nmnetliing dubious about nil tho arrangements, and if the intention wns to work up an advertising and liippodiumory scheme the very best possible plan wns adopted for that purpose. Still there is so mueh uncertainty about spurting events that no one is rash enough to say that positively the fight will come off, nnd there is n large party of believers in the genuineness of the affair. STILL PROSPERINO. London, Dec. 23.—Buffalo Bill's ahow is liaving remarkable success at Barcelona. The Spanish fancy haa been caught by a new feature which haa heen introduced in shape of a spectacle representing the discovering of America by Columbus and hia Spanish fleet. MILITARY ORDERS. London, Dec. 23.—The commanders of the western military districts uf Bussia have been ordered to form plans for the mobilization of their forces. dr. feter's fate. Berlin, Dec. 23.—The Gorman press are not yet ready to admit that Dr. Peters, of the African relief expedition, is dead. Many papors urge the govornment to send an exploring party to clear up the doubts as to Dr. Peter'B tate. BISHOP OP DEIIUY. London, Deo. 23.—Dr. O'Doherty lias been crested bishop of Derry. fatal influenza. Paris, Dec. 23.—M. Damaschius, a prominent physician, iB dead, fie Buccuinbed to an attack of influenza complicated with an old alfection of the heart. Four other deaths have far beeu traced to tho influenza epidemic, three at the military schoul of St. Cyr nnd oue at tho polytechnic. SPANISH METHODS. Madrid, Dec. 23. The military dispersed n republican meeting of Gijou, Spain, uud killed one man and wounded several others. VERY UNCERTAIN. Lisbon, Dec. 23.—Uneasiness prevails among bankers and merchants here because of tho evident untrust- wnrthiness of advices from Brazil. A private cablegram received in cipher, from the northwest coast, at London, quotes di.Terent ligures for exohange from that allowed to pass the the censorship ut Rio for direct cabling to Lisbon. It ia difficult to calculate a basis for commercial transactions, and the actual situation in Brazil is left in uncertainty. A grand fizzle. Buroes, Doo. 23.—Jem Smith end Frank Slnvin fought ou private grounds three milea from here this morning. The friends of both parlies squabbled from lho outset. The Smith party seemed inclined to prevent tho meoting and placed every obstaole they could in the way of bringing the men together. At the ring Bide the proceedings wore disgraceful, and the ring wna finally broken up and the light declared a draw. In the first and second rounds Slavin foiced the fight, and got in some heavy blows on Smith's chest and head; both men fell together at tho ond of the second round and Slavin arose bleeding from the mouth. In the third round Smith sent his right and left homo with telling effect, and Slavm ended tho round by knocking Smith down. In tho fourth and fifth rounds thu fighting was fust nud furious. In tho Ilth Slnvin landed n territic blow on Smith's eye; Smith fought Slavin to tho ropes. In tho 7tii some of thu oruwd kicked Slavin sovoral times. Neither Slavin nor Ins seconds made a protest against this notion, In the 8th round Slnvin knooked Smith completely off Iii3 pinii; tho spectators in tho Ilth round struck Slnvin repeatedly. Ill the Ilth Slavin au'tiin scut Smith tu grass. In the 18tli thu Smith sympathizers again attacked Slnvin, Smith linving been knocked down. In thu 14th round Slnvin made an nppen] to tho oruwd for fair piny, sympathizers of Smith derided him by raising tho ory of "Police" and bolted. Smith nlso fled but Slnvin remained in the ring. The alarm of polico proving false, Smith returned with his followers but the referee refused to allow the tight to go on. He Baid it was - impossiblo to obtain fair play and declared the fight a draw. Slavin showed very little effects of punishment at the end, and was as full of fight as at the start. PEACE AND WAR. London, Dec. 21.—Politicians generally are becoming sceptical of the continued professions of peace made from day to day by the rulers of the central European powers and their prime ministers. They aay there ia too much talk of peace. Only the other day the czar assured the world that he did not believe that "peace would be broken," while the week before, talking of Italy, he was even mere optimistic. Bat these potentates do not give an earnest evidence of their convictions by disbanding a portion of their enormous armies. If thero were less said about peace by the masters of the very big battalions the people of Europe would bo more hopeful. A few dnys before the outbreak of the Franco-German war, Lord Granville, who waB then foreign secrelary, declared that there was not a cloud on the political sky. The fact is thut any one uf a thousand possible aooidonts might precipitate Europe into wnr any week. CzarB, emperors uml kings aro nt the mercy ol circumstances mid though for the moment circumstances tend tuward peace, while the potentates are expressing such paciiic sentiments their soldiers nre nrined to tli« teeth and all tho powera of the state uro employed in daily preparing fur immediate war. EXPENSIVE CLOTH SINCE. London, Dee. 21. — Mitchell & Shopard's woollen factory nt llrndfurd wns burned to-dny. Loss, §150,000. OF JEWISH DESCENT. London, Dec. 21.—It may not be generally known that Emin Pnaha U, or wns, a member of the Jewish faith. He was born at Oppen, in Prussia, in the . year 1840, and in the register of the Jewish congregation his birth is registered thus: "The child of Iaaak, suu uf Lebel Schwitzer, born on Sunday, being on the 24th of the month Adnr, (29th March) of tho year nf the world 5000." In the civil register hiB father's name appears as Lnuis and his own as Edward. His father died when Emin was five years of age, and his mother, nee Pauline Schwitzer, daughter uf a Jewish banker of Neissc, in Silesia, Boon nftewards became a convert to Christianity. The future Emin, after service in Turkey, embraced the Mahoniedan faith and married a daughter of the governor of Jauiua. It was this Jewish origin that led some of the aoti-Seiuitic journals iu Germany to oppose the rescue expedition on its first being proposod. Emin, who is by profession a medical man, haa with him an apothecary from Tunis, whom Stanley calls Vita Pnshn. This man ib a Jew; hia real name is Huim, of which Vita is an equivalent. SINOULAR CIRCUMSTANCE. Tom's River, N. J., Deo. 21.—The mixing house in the United States Dynamite Company's works, about two miles north of here, was burned this morning. Wm. Thompson was burned to death, Robt. Mndkitf seriously burned, and his recovery doubtful. The building was a mere shell and contained several hundred pounds of dynamite which burned instead of exploding. Thompson wub taken from the ruins burned to a crisp, the bruins being exposed. Madkiff was found outside the building, near the door, whero ho probably fell while trying to escape. His face and arms were frightfully burned. Both men reside at Tom's river and have families. The cause of the fire cannot be ascertained, but it wna supposed that in mixing the dynamite compound it caught tire nnd flashing, instead of exploding, set fire to the building. The loss to the oompany will nut exceed 01,000. POWDERLY IN TROUBLE. Soranton, Pa., Dec. 21.—Constable Thomaa Washabang, of Greensburg, cmnmissoiied to arrest General Master Workman T. \. Powderly, on a chargo of conspiracy mudo by ex-Representative Callaghan, arrived here to-day. He went at onee to the office of Alderman Fuller and asked him to endorse the warrant. Tliis Mr, Fuller refused to do as the warrant did not aet forth the chargo. Wnshnbang protested, but to no purpose. Washabang then went tu Judge Archibald's oflico, but tho magistrate not only endorsed Aldermen Fuller's notion, but warned tho const iblu not to attempt to arrest anybody on a warrant which did not Bet forth the offence. It is supposed lhat Washabang then left tho town. Mr. Powderly has determined to begin nn action against Callaghan for libel. All hiB correspondence with Callaghan has already beon submitted to his attorneys. Mr. Powderly claims that the niatter contained in Cullnghan's letter to him nnd the charges which Cnilaprmn lias made public from limo to time in the papers, furnishes him with ample grounds for an action for libol. MORE YANKEE RAILROADINO. Bethlehem, Pa., Dec. 21.—Early this morning tho fast oastbound express on tho Lehigh Valley Ry., whilo running at high speed dashed into tho rear ond of n freight triiin which wns entering tho side track at Laury's station. The pnsacngor train wus mndo up of tour oxprosB curs, three passenger coaches, two pullman yloopors. Tho engino turned ovor on its side und .Engineor Monroe was pinnod by tlie lego under tlio boiler nnd is bo- liovxl tn ho fatally injured. Fireman frviie Dudley lumper) and was severely btut about the bond nnd fnce. No p.issongors wero hurt, but n dozen freight cars were completely demolished. lit th i: has. Nashville, N. 0., Dec. 21.—The gas motor ut tho city gas works exploded early this murning with terrilic forco. Through defects in tho works Inat uight tho gua wns cut off while re- pnira wero going on. Tho wator wus drawn from the gas motor to ouablo one repairer to get Inside so aB to stop the leak. While the man was at work with a lantern the gas lighted and a fearful explosion followed. Wm. Gates and Lewis Guthrie were instantly killed, the bodiea being shockingly mutilated aud thrown a great distance. Two other men were slightly injured. The gas meter was totally destroyed and other damage done to the worka. ALASKA SEAL FISHING. Washington City, Deo. 20.—It is reported to-night that Seoretary Windom has refused to extend the contract of the Alaaka Seal Fishery Company beyond May 1, when it expires. A big lobby haB been here working for the extension, which the secretary haB a right to do under an act of laBt congress. It is unofficially announced that Secretary Windom will at once advertise for bids, which will put American concerns on an equal footing in competition for business. Tbe department of State haB been considering the question in connection with Secretary Windom with a view to securing favorable rolations with other countries interested in the work. A Bin seizure. Portland, Doc. 19.—Collector of customs Abrahams has had his forco on the lookout for several daya for the shipment nf opium which he was in- funned una ou thu way to the city from Victoria This afternoon Inspector Porter saw a mnn carrying two boxes out frnm the Mersey dock and put them in n buggy. When he went to examine thein, the driver aaid they contained conl uil, and whipped up his horse to get nway. He was arrested, and the boxes were found to contain opium. Further search discovered a lot uf opium in a barge ab the wharf. Altogether 530 tins wore seized. The man arrested gavo the name of John Cosgruve, bartender. Ho claimed he wub aent fur the oil by a man whoBe name he (lid not know. This ia the most important seizure made here in snme limo. Late Canadian News. The second banquet of the Toronto lnorosse club enmc off Friday night and proved a very brilliant affair. Wattie's woollen mill at Valleyfield, now the property of the Montreal Cotton Company, was damaged by fire last week. The loss was $10,000; insured in full. Constable Griggs, of Hamilton, Ont., who was reported missing, has beeu heard from iu Dakota. He statea he does not know what caused him to lenve Hamilton, but, he will not return. There is no possibility of any settlement between Mr. and MrB. Campbell, of Ottawa, over the recent elopement case, and Bhe haB returned to Boston, denying that Bhe is living in anything but a respectable way. It iB learned that ex-Major McLeod Stewart hns sailed from New York for London again, taking with him the signed ugreement fnr the transfer of tho Banff anthracite conl mines. The affair has been brought to a moat satisfactory conclusion. Grave robbers wore discovered in the cemetery nt Sydenham, Ont, last Friday night, while opening a grave, by two men, whu fired nt the ghouls. One of the latter wns heard to cry out "I am shot;" but all managed to escape owing to the darkness. An English cnpitalist, Lord Boyle, has telegraphed his agents at Winnipeg to purchase a mining olaim for him at Illecillewaet, on the strength of tho erection of the smelting works at Revelstoke. Tiie property to be purchased will cost $75,000. Ah Sing, a Calgary Chinaman, received twenty lashes there Friday for attempting rnpo on a little girl. The victim yelled from the start to the finish. Aftor the lashes his back was bathed in diluted carbolic aoid and water, and then bandaged, after which he was led back to the lockup to put in the balance of hiB month's imprisonment. L'Elecleur's Winnipeg correspondent publishes in thut paper an appeal to ull OatholicB in the province of Quebec, a copy of which is supposed to have been sent to Cardinal Taschereau nud the Catholic bishops of the province, by Monaigneur Grondin in which a cnll is made for holp againBt the systematic persecution exercised by certain authorities against Catholic half-breeds and Catholic Indinn tribes. Archbishop Walsh delivered an nddress at tlio DeLaBulle institute, Toronto, on Friday, on the subject of Catholic education. It waa true, he said, thut a crusade wnB boing mado ngninst the Catholic minority in Upper Oanada; but he had full confidence in the sense of justice of the Ontario people, and belioved that thia wave of fanaticism would not sweep thom into any act of injustice towards the minority. The Moil Bays of Hon. Mr. Colby's election that the two parties, Liberal and Conservative, nnd the two governments—those of Ottawa and Quebeo— combined to eloot liim. The equal rights advocates will know by this election huiv strung a forco they aro compelled to opposo. The anmo paper in nnothor editorial congratulates itsolf upon tho adoption by Moredith nt London on Monday, of the platform it laid down in Nov., 188D. Tbo Star's Ottawa special snyBi "It is understood hero thnt Ottawa parties in the conservative interest nro negotiating with the Manitoba Free Press for the purchase of its evening franchise nnd of the Coll plant. It is said thnt Mr. Luxton ut lirat refused to sell, bllt in now inure favorably dis- poBed and ia expectod hero immudintu- iy. Tho transaction, if comploted, undoubtedly menus the establishment of a straight conservative organ at Winnipeg in ample time for tho next gonorai election. Children Cryfor CAEIB00 GOLD. Successful Test of tbe Government Smelter. Ninety Per Cent of Gold Obtained. Tbe Commercial Telegraph Company Sold by Sheriff's Sale at New York To-Day. Jem Smith Branded as a Coward and No Fighter by Patrons of the Ring. A GLORIOUS SUCCESS. Barkerville, B. C, Dec. 24.— Quito a good feeling prevails in town to-day over the exhibition of a gold bar, the product of the "BlBck Jack" quartz rock. Mr. Martin, the superintendent of the government test works, has just completed a test by the chloriiintoii process. Jlive separate trials brought the same result, viz: Ninety per cent of the gold iB Bnved. Full facts and figures will be given later on. TELEGRAPH COMPANY SOLD. New York, Dec. 24.—The Commercial Telegraph Compnny wns sold at sheriffs s.ile to-dny to John A. Mackay and Edward W. Pratt, of the Nevada Bank, for $155,000. COWARDLY SMITH. London, Dec. 24.—The ruffianly conduct of Join Smith's friends at the ringside has diegusted every lover of fair play iu lhe kingdom, nnd the unjust and co«nrdly decision of the referee in declaring lhe fight a draw, instead of giving the stakes to Slavin, who had his man whipped from the atnrt, has added to the exasperation of sporting men. One good result has come from the light, however, which affords a goud deal uf consolation tis all men who take un interest in pugilistic matteis. Tho status of Smith as a fighter is aB definitely settled as though he had won the battle easily and fairly, ur had beon fairly knocked out, as he certainly would have been had the tight been permitted to go un. All accounts of the mill agree thut Smith was not in it, and this fact, together with the action of the thugs, who went to the ringside in his behalf, to prevent his being whipped, wili render it impossible for him to ever again obtain reputable backing, while every pugilist of any reputation will be abundantly justified in treating his attempts to arrange a light with contempt. When the news uf the tight was received at the Pelican Club not a man present had a good word to Bay for Smith, while every one praised Slnvin, vino had bested the alleged "champion," and at the same time held hia own against the mob of cutthroats who had surrounded the ring. It was immediately proposed to raise a testimonial fund of $1,000 for Slavin nnd $300 of the sum was subscribed by those present within'15 minutes. DOES NOT BELIEVE IT. New York, Doc. 23.—Senor Suu- vrez, the Spanish vice-consul, is inclined to doubt the Pans dispatches conceruing uu alleged agitation in Spain in favor of a republic, and states that he has received no official despatches in regard to them, A STORMY PASSAGE. San Francisco^ Dec. 23.—The Btr. Wilmington, just arrived from Port Townsend, reports having experienced a succession of gales irom Cape Flattery to Cape Moudooino, blowing at times with the force of a hurricane and causing a high, cross sea. She sustained no damage except the staving in of a few boards in Ihe bulwarks. THE FIRE KINO AGAIN. NorthTroy.VI., Dec. 23.—TheEast- man Machinery Co.'s machine shop and foundry ; Kirk's carpet lining factory; Porter's blacksmith shop, a highway bridge and the 3000 feet long wooden bridge of the Canadian Pacific R. R. over the Missisquoi river were all burned on Sunday morning. The loss will aggregate $23,030; insurance $18,000. Tho through night trains on the C. P. R. between Montreal and Boston will run via Sherbrooke until the completion of the bridge. FOR LACK OF SLEEP. New York, Deo. 23.—Frank Lang- endorf, a machinist, who became insane from insomnia, hanged himsolf this morning in the yard of his house. SHOCKING ACCIDENT, New York, Deo. 23.—MrB. Kate Hawson and her daughter Maggie, aged two years, wore probably fatally burned this morning by upsetting n lamp which set firo to their night clothes, CINCHED. Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 23.—Judgo Daniels this morning sentenced Roc L. Hondriok to one year's imprisonment for attempted blaokmail on Judge Lewis' family. MATERIAL FOR ZOLA. New York, Dec. 23.—An oxtraor dinary attempt wns mndo to commit suioide here this morning. Tho police found a sidowalk cigar Btand, kept by Wm Freatnayor, in flames; the door was locked and when it was broken opon by the police Freamayer Btng- gored out with his throat und both wrists cut. Tho man wns evidently insane, nnd assaulted the polico with a pieco of iron, lt required the combined forco of six men to subdue hiin. Frcamnyer wna tnken to tho hospital whero his wounds wero pronounced dangerous but necessarily fatal. Mil. serpa pinto. Lisbon, Deo. 23.—Advices from Quillininnu to Dec. 12th, confirm tho correctness of the report mndo by Seller Costullo, engineor of the Portuguese railwny survey pnrty, ns to tlio events preceding Major Serpa l'intn's Into hostilities against tho Makololos, Costello's camp, at Mupussa, to wliich ho hnd retired after having been nt- Pitcher's Castoria. tacked by the Makololos, was fiercely besieged by natives some time later. The attack was repulsed with tome difficulty. There was good evidence that the natives had been urged on by British missionaries at Btantine. Afterward Serpa Pinto arrived and having learned that the natives were massed on Zambesi, and were advancing toward Shire, he placed Costello's engineer, Thetnudo, and Lieutenant Contino in command of the troops who were to defend the position. Lieut. Contino also had charge of the movements of three armed boats. On Oct. 18th, the date of the last advices from the interior, great activity was reported in Serpa Pinto's camp, and immediate operations were expected. Serpa Pinto was confident that he could subdue the insurgents. NORTH AM BRIDGES. Report of tlie Engineers on Ibe Construction ami Material*-* Art lon Taken Ity llie Richmond Council* At the laat meeting of the Richmond Council the following report from the engineers appointed to examine the North Arm bridges was received: To the Reeve and Council, MunictjKility of Richmond: Qkntlkmen—In compliance wllh your request, we carefully examined Ihe new bridge over llie North Arm of the Kraser on tho Sth Inst., butregret that ev«n so the dataatoureommunrt Is defective In several inr .,rtnntHems, such as it -per-mini knowledge nf Hie run and actions of drift lue, logs, trees, robU, etc., a* Kite of bridges during winter nnd high water. Definite Information as to the nature of the bud nf theriver, depth to which the piles have been driven and rosistenee of same to the last blow of the hammer; wind tests, if any, have been mado by stationary und movlug loads on the trusses, etc. These and some other Items of information are' of sueh Importance that, In nm* judgment, without them no conscientious euglhner would venture on a definite and decided opinion ns to the ultimate strength and durability of the structure. From sueh Information, however, as we could obtain from careful personal inspection of the locality, coupled with the statements of several persons living for yenrs In tho immediate neighborhood, as well as from close examination of the work as it stands at present, we beg to report as follows: Pibiis.—Assuming that the bed of the river Is of sueh a naturo as to afford a good holding and a tli m hearing for the piles, also tliat, they h .ve been well and faithfully driven, so as to afford a proper residence to the final blow of the hammer, snv one half Inch to the blow of one ton tailing 10 to 15 feet, still the piers, In our opinion, nre far from being porfect or suitable for the locality and purpose Intended. In the flrst place, we consider them entirely too low, Inasmuch as during high water there would hardly be room enough between the "needle beams" of the bridge and the water forthe clear pansngeof a large branchy tree, sueh aB we understand Is often drifted down the Fraser; while the spider wheels and running gear of the swing bridge are grently exposed to damage from similar causes, or even from an ordinary lce-iam, and, ln addition to this, the piers do not appear to be properly braced, Thcn.ln the second place, they are too short, which, coupled with the fact thut tlicy have not been driven in llne, has, In the efforts to keep the superstructure straight, necessitated the placing of tho "nip blocks" supporting the sloping end posts in several places on the very edge of the pier, sometimes on one side and sometimes on the other. (See sketches 1 and 2.) Then tho ice-breakers on the ends of the piers, instead of subserving auy useful purpose, are, In our opinion, far more likely, tnrough the nice sloping slide they offer, to facilitate the (Shoving up of the drift ice, logs, Umber, etc., ugainst tbe superstructure, and so possibly, Inthe event of an extra heavy jam, shove, the end of a truss clear off the pier on which, as weobserved beforo,they bave In various places a very scant bearing, and, so far as we could observe, are only kept lu place by their own weight, no bolts, spikes or fastenings of auy kind being visible. Now we are of course aware that, although we do not approve of the general design of these ice-breakers, still other engineers might think they would answer well enough for tho locality; but as to tho workmanship, we believe there cannot he a second opinion; It. is simply ridiculous, no verbal description would give a correct Idea of It. A set of good, well-chosen photographs would alone, in the absonceof personal Inspection,ennble ono to Judge of the childish attempt that has been made towards plunking them In. Instead of being thoroughly and carefully encased with stout six-inch timbers, calculated to withstand the Impact of drift Ice, logs, trees, etc., and so laid as to offer a .smooth, unbroken surface from end to end and from low water clear up to the bridge-sent, they nro patched np (no other word can describe it) with bits of plank, often not over three feet long, partially spiked or nailed 10 the piles, the ends of several of them being loose, flapping in the water, while there are so many holes, openings nnd projecting ends of cross timbers that branches, roots of trees, etc, coining in contact with them would most likely get caught in the pier and so form a nucleus fora Jam, there- suit of whleh might be very serious Indeed. gDPEiisTRDCTunE.—As regards tho general principle aud plnu of construction of the trusses of the bridge, we do not think It necessnry to go Into any elaborate calculation as to the strain on the soveral rods, timbers, nuts und screws In the structure, or of their sticngth to resist such strain, moro particularly ns all such calculations nre based nn the assumption that alt bearings, fittings, Joints, etc, ate mathematically correct, bo that ench member has to benr the exact strain It Is calculated for. Now, as In theso trusses, such Is fnr from being tho case, aa any one can observe, some of tno rods being quite lax, while others aro subject to considerable strain, and some of the timbers being quito loose wore it not fnr tbe wedges that havo beon used to keep them in plnee. Any such scientific calculation us to the ultimate breaking load of tho structure would be quite useless, aud therefore, Instead of that, we would suggest that after the strain on tho sevornl members has been properly adjusted by means of the screw swivels, nuts nnd wedges above referred to, a thorough practical test of the strength of tho structure should be mado, as is universally done In the case of railway bridges, steam bolters, oto, This should be done with both stntlormryand moving loads, tho deflection ana vibration being carefully noted In each case, whilo ln order to allow a sufficient margin of safety, tho weight applied should bo at least doublo that to which tho bridge would bo over likely to bo subjected, WonKMAiWiiii'.— With regard to tho material and workmanship,as women- lloued before in alluding to the fact of the piers not being in Hue, wo believe there hau been considerable trouble in trying lo keep the suporstruotUre straight and at tho sumo lime to have lt fit on the piers at all. This hns boen accomplished to a considerable extent by shoving tho superstructure over lu somo places to tho east edge of the pier, and In other plnccs tothe went, edge, But oven so, tho several trusses and roadway aro far from being !:i good line. The timber used, as :i whole, seems to bo of a good quality nml quile heavy enough for the purpbsoh required; but we aro sorry that wo onnuoi sny as much for the framing and workmanship. For Instance, wo observe that the four end noodle or lloor beams nf the swing trussoR aro considerably bruised upan-i split, at lhe ends, and should ho replaced ntonce, Tlilssoemnto bo cauaodpartly by tho faulty plan of connecting tho "hog roils*' toiliem, ami partly owing lo tho UDdtiojittalu i-ut on Bftid hog-chalns, Wo have also to remark that the Iron-work of tho entire structure la badly In want of paint, and bo lav as wo enn see the two stflrig trusses have been put. together without, uny whito lead Inthe Joints, an omission that most likely will dot met four or llvo yenrs from tho practical lifo of tlio bridges* In addition, we may sny that there nro several other items, such ns want of washers ln numerous cases, use of wedges to make good errors In getting out timber to proper lengths, etc*, etc., and which are in no way calculated to Increase one's faith ln the honesty of the unseen portion of the work. In conclusion, we would say that in the absence of the plans and specifications lt Is out of our power, even If within our province, to say where the responsibility lies for the defects above alluded to* whether in errors, oversights and omissions in the plans and specifications, in carelessness on the part of the sub-contractor or other persons doing the work, or In want of proper superintendence of the work while in progress. AU we can do ls to report on the work as we find It. We would, however, strongly press upon you, gentlemen, even If you have to accept the bridge as it stands, to be very careful as to assuming any liabilities as to Its future maintenance. We remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant*, R. P. COOKE. J. P. LAWSON. After taking up the communications from tbe government through W. S. Gore, surveyor-general, re North Arm Bridges, the following resolution was moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Held: Tbat whereas the report of tho board of engineers appointed by this council to inspect the North Arm bridges, shows that the said bridges are not completed in a workmanlike and suitable manner; that not only the work on the piers, but also the plan of the same Is not of a nature calculated to withstand the action of ihe Ine and other floating bodies liable to strike them; And whereas this council, relying on the good faith and ability of the government and Its officers to see thnt good bridges were built, the more especially as this council bud the assurance of the government to that effect, or In the words of the bnn. provincial secretary, -'They would be splendid structures, and suitable to tho location,*' this couucil took no steps to have the plans examined on behalf of this corporation, nor Interfered with the notion of the government In regard to this undertaking, except by calling the attontion of the chief commissioner to the plnn of the piers, to the effectthat there was not sufficient provision made for withstanding tho action of tbe ice, etc.,In theriver; And whereas this council, further relying ou the good faith of tbe government in this matter, not only guaranteed, without condition or proviso, the payment of $1.1,750 towards the construction of these bridges, but also forfeited Hs claim to its annual allowance of $1000 from the government for this year, and fora number of years to any extra expenditure by the government/within thellmlisof this municipality, suoh as other municipalities have been receiving, with a view of saving up, as the Hon. Jno. Kobsnn Bald, "for this great undertaking"; And whereas, In view of the fact, coupled with the above mentioned ones, that the work cannot be looked upon as a Richmond municipal work, but nno in whicb the public at Inrgo sre interested and by which they are benefitted, nnd as tt connects this municipality with a portion of the district, a great deal of which is government domain, and which must be greatly enhanced In value by tbe construction of this work; And whereas, aB this council Is of the opinion that if this corporation provides a man to operate the draw, 1 he govern- ernment should undertake to keep the said bridge in repair. Therefore, be It Resolved, That the government be and are hereby requested tbat they take steps to have the work completed, so as to render the structures secure, and to undertake the keeping of the bridges Id repair; and belt further Resolved, That this council pay for tho operation of the draws ln the said bridges, provided the government undertake tbe keeping of the same ln repair. ' And be lt Resolved, That tbe clerk be and is hereby instructed to forward a copy of this resolution and a copy of the report of the board of engineers employed to inspect the bridges to the hon. the provincial secretary. Carried. W. VERMILYE A, Deputy C. M. C. Nnalta* Harbor. The Free Press says that a scheme ie on foot to light Nanaimo harbor with electricity. A petition is being circulated urging upon the marine department of the Dominion government to establish the electrio light on one or two of the prominent headlands at the entrance to the harbor, with leaser lights on the principal buoys. Mr. A. Shaw, proprietor, und Mr. I. C. Speer, electrician, of tho alternating electric light system about being inaugurated iu this city, state thst their works would experience no difficulty in furnishing these lights, as sn nid to navigation, if the government is prepared to stand a moderate outlay. The suggestion is to place a large arc light, aay of 160 candle power, on either Jack's or Protection Points, — Saturday's Timt3. COMMENDABLE. All claims not consistent with the high character of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. It acts gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the syatem effectually, but it is not a cure-all and makes no pretensions that every bottlo will not substantiate. THE LATE PROF. PHELPS. The nbove ls a portrait of the lnte Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M. D., h, h. IX, of Dartmouth college. Ho wns a strong, nblo man, who stood high in tho literary nnd scientific worlds. It Is not generally known, but It is, nevertheless, the truth, that Prof. Phelps was the discoverer of what Is known tothe medical profession and chemists universally as Palne's Celery Compound, unquestionably ono of the most, vnluablo discoveries of this century. This remarkable compound is not a nervine, an essence, a sarsaparilln or any devised article, but a discovery, und il, murks a distinct step in medical prnclice and tlie treatment of nervous complications, II hns been freely admitted by the bost medical talent In the land, nml nlso by tho lending CliomUtB and scientists, that for nerve troublon, norvous exhaustion, insomnia, debit It v.seull ll ynu il even I the dreaded ami terriblo Parcels, nothing I has ever been discovered whleh renebes ! the disorder and restores henlth equal lo j tills discovery of Prof, l'help«. Paine's Celery Compound Is now being prepared in quantities, ami cnu be pro* "I'eputa tractive bunch of cole every wrapper, It hai popular among profi An 1 found mi specially nl men J mind workers, ladies burdened wllh exciting social duties and frequenters oftho lending clubs. VOLUME 34. ■s^sisi--jsssr^zssrsisz WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, DECEMBER 25, 1S8E. ' NO. 52. i^sst^asux^siizz^szssjKnnsssssssesss^sjarxssisvmsisssnu^^s Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, Dec. 25, 18SH. (ifVoiii Daily Columbian, Dec. IS.) The Church st. sower is flushing these limos. The str. Gladys cleared thia niiiru- with a full load of freight and fifteen passengers. Tho str. Delaware left for up-river port3 tlm morning wilh a number of passengers and a large load of freight, tho Delaware will not make tlie round trip in ono dny until tlio spring trade commences. Tlio Christmas trade I1113 fully set in and the streets anc! stores aro packed wilh people from morning till night. If the lino weather continues, and assisted by a cold snap, the merchants expect Unit the volume of businoss this year will surpass any record of thn past. Money is plentiful, evory one is prosperous, and peace and contentment reigns within the city. A Ureal Saving. At the council meeting yestorday morning the water committeo presented a plait and roport showing wherein a saving has been mado to tho city of about SG.OOO. The original lino of the main was surveyed around "Cape Horn," but by a recent survey tho engineers have ascertained that the pipo can bo laid over the cape, thus shortening tho main by 3,000 feet and reducing the cost of tho first estimate by §0,000. This is a great saving mid cannot but be satisfactory to the ratepayers in general. Si'i'lims Accident. * By the explosion of a cartridge, while loading his gun, Alex. Cameron, of Langley Prairie, yesterday suffered a severe accident, by which tho thumb, first, second and fourth lingers of his hand were badly shattered. Tho injured man came tn Westminster and plaoed himself undor tlio care of Dr. Cooper, who dressed the wounds and removed the fragments of skin and flesh. Dr. Cooper says the wounds aro of a very disagreeable nature, and it is quito possiblo Cameron will lose his thumb. Amputation, howover, will not be made unless it becomes an absolute necessity. That Drill Slicd. There is a middling fair prospect of that old rookery and venerable • ruin, the drill shed, being removed from its present site and rebuilt in a moro central location* and on a scale moro nearly approaching tho wauls of the militia. Failing ail demands, applications and petitions of tho military authorities, the city couucil has taken the matter in hand and will request tho govornmont to remove tho unsightly old relio, sell the lot it stands on and rebuild elsewhere. Tho government may be induced by tlio representations of the council to bring about tho desired chango, but when tho repeated urgings of the deputy adjutant-general have had no effect, it is doubtful if anything wil! move the department at Ottawa t;i action except tho collapse of the building itself. *•-» Closing Exercises. Tho closing exercises in the girl's division of the Central school took placo to-day. There was quito a number of ladies aud gentlemen presont to witness the examinations, and they were vory well pleased with tho efficient manner in wliich the pupils acquitted themselves in their various tasks. Among the visitors were Mayor Townsend, Aid. Calbick, Rev. Robert Jameson, Mr. John McKonzio, and a number of others. The class rooms wore tastefully decorated with evergreens and prescntsd a very pretty aspect. Miss Millard's division was the first to bo examined this, morning and made a very creditable, showing. Next came Miss Rogers' division and out of her class throe pupils passed the examination for entrance to the high school. They aro Gertrude Fales, Fanny Hughes and Alice Bums. Miss Davidson's class was examined this afternoon and Ihe following promotions wero mado from this class to Miss Rogers' division: Maudo Calbick, Flora Currie, Katie Fraser, Annie Hicks, Amelia Johnston, Rnohel Miller, Ella 1'ringle, Gertrude Robson and Maria Walsh. Tho gentlemen abovo named made short addresses to tho scholars. At tho West ond school the examination passed oil' with tlio ■greatest s'atinfaotion to all concerned. There wero thirty pupils present aad fifteen visitors, among the latter Mr. Marshal Sinclair, Irustae. The visitors wero much |>!ea<od with llie satisfactory progress made, nud the toachi r waa heartily congratulated. The same can be said uf the Stipperlon iiebool examinations. The following pupils were promoted from Jliss Millard's to Mias Davidson's division: Velma Rowe. Blanche Corey, Emily Gardiner, Isabella Ewen, Janet DesBrisay, Ademla Dunn, Helen Lord, Margaret Rankin, Mnry Ann Vi'hymaii, Delia Cannill'. Union. The instrumental part of tho entertainment, Mrs. Pearson at the piano and Mr. Morey at tho organ, was a treat in itself, and under the deft manipulations of those two accomplished musicians the full beauties of tho instruments woro brought out to perfection. Bishop Sillitoe's wielding of the conductor's magic wand was masterly, and the Hue training of the choir showed itselE in their faithful obedience to tho movements of tho leader's hand. The difficult timing and chromatic shadings with whieh the choruses of Handel fairly bristle, woro splendidly treated both by leader and choir; the chorus work was roally magnificent, and the intricale breaks, falls, swells, thunders of harmony and euphonious, melting melodies and oo- casionals, perhaps peculiar only to Handel's choruses, were rendered in a manner that left, even Irom tho most critical, little to lie desired. The reel- tativo was, on the whole, well done, and although it may bo hard to choosa from so many good singers, it must bo noted that the wurk of Mrs. Sillitoe and Mrs. Lyal was especially ineritiible, and their interpretations of ihe music beyond praise. Messrs. Brown and Kent, of Victoria, wero assigned parts for which tlieir voices were eminently fitted. Their singing was a genuine pleasure to listen to; thoy are both gifted with voices of rare compass, and of that ringing quality that is as distinctly audible iu piano as in fortissimo. The pastoral symphony was rendered in tine style, and as this is one of the departments of music in which Handel was supreme, the audience had a good opportunity to hear the great master in his gentler moods. It is wonderful that the man who could compose the tremendous choruses of "The Messiah" should have been ablo to beat Haydn on his own ground. Mrs. Pearson and Mr. Morey seemed to appreciate fully the soul and sweetness of tho symphony, and excelled themselves in their efforts. Tho air, "1 know that my Redeemer Iiveth," sung by Mrs. Sillitoe, was beautifully done. This is probably the sweetest air in all the oratorio, the words and music being wedded in their fitness and beauty; tho piece suffered no loss in Mrs. Sillitoe's rendition. The audience heartily applauded tho singer. When tiioHallcliijahchorustvas reached and tho choir dashed off into tho magnificent strains, most of the audienoe rose to their feet and remained standing until the finish. The grand finale "Amen," was an effort worthy of the choir; it was grandly done and sent tho audience away- feeling that Westminster possessed a choir capable of doing justice to the most sublimu works of musical genius. And to listen to such work is a pleasure tho culture and refinement of Athens, Corinth ond Rome knew not; it was reserved for a later era to enjoy this best fruit of civilization and Christianity, Germany would not support the mighty genius she had produced, aud England, to her eternal glory, took Handel by lho hand, and so, it may truly bc snid, "The Messiah" is hers. And that is one reason why thousands of English peoplo always tern out to tho great festivals when Handel's works are to be performed. Bishop Sillitoe has done more than anyone in Westminster to foster the love for high-class music, and he deserves the hearty thanks of everyone for presenting such a splendid entertainment as that nf Inst night. LICENSING BOARD. A. Rar« Treht, Tiie Choral Union concert hist evening in Odd Fellows' Hull was, musically, a graud success, It waa pitiful to noto the small numbers of the audience, the hnll being very thinly filled. But what the andienco lacked in quantity it made ample amends for in quality and appreciation. Thochoircunsiatod of forty ladiea and gentlemen, two of lho latter being from Victoria. It ia safe to say that every ono in tho audience waa fairly taken by surprise by the manner in wliich tlio music was rendered. There wero many who had attended expecting to hear kouio piping amateur affair, and went away with very much altered opinions about the powers of the Westminster Choral The Licensing Oommlaslnnora Cancel Two Licenses nuti r:,'i'iw ,tn Application Tor a New License. Tlio licensing board of tho city of New Westminater sat this morning to consider applications for licenses, Thore wero present Messra, John S. Clute, James Cunningham, W. Wolfenden, Georgo Turner, C. E. His Worship Mayor Townsend in the chair. Tlie clerk read tho quarterly report of tho chief of police, which stated that there had been a marked improvement in tho order kept in licensed promises, in consequence of the mute- rial decrease in drunkenness. Great assistance was given in thu prevention and detection of crime by the absence of pedestrians on the stioeto between the hours of closing and opening. With the exception of uno house there had been no disposition bn interfero wilh the provisions of tho bylaw. Ho wonld call attention to chapter GO, sec. 5, of vol. 1, of the Consolidated Statutes ol British Culumbia, which requires every innkeeper to keep continuously exposed in every bedroom in hia inn a copy of tlie third section of skid act. Compliance with this law* would save hotel keepers and tho police considerable trouble. Be also suggested tbat hotel regisfc ir, 1) ■■ kept i;i a hotter manner present in somo rs enable persons and also (Jive tho assistance in tracing [writing, etc. Thu nuess has also less- if crimes of thu as- sasitlt and murder- Thia ho considered as tlioro had been <i to Ule success of in command uf tho rily commit such crime:!. The report wa3 adopted, A communication was read fiom tho chief of police in referonco to the Occidental Hotel, and stating that tlie presont tenants, Gray Bros., aro not Ht and propor persons to conduct tho house. Mr. A. J. McColl appoared on behalf of Mrs. Lena Eickhofl, tho proprietress of tho house. Tho applications for license (renewals) were as follows: W, Collier, Grotto Hotel; T. Levi, American House; li. W. Mcintosh, Caledonia Hotel; James Punch, Merchants' Hotol; King & Koery, Eickhoff House; Stewart & Cash, Central Hotel; Trustees of tho Queen's Hotel; P. Bilodeau, Depot Motel; Jno, Rankin, Holbrook House; Mrs, Mary Hogan, Tolegrsph llolol; A. J. Tolmie, Club Saloon; George kept al i rcgisti 'oiisklonimi.' necrcae of clruuki ened the number aaulfc, aggravated i ous intent type. '.very encouraging, iiii.ro money, own tha liaheries, at t class who ordtni Raymond, Colonial Hotel; Thomas Cleland, Cleveland Hotel; L. F. Bonson, Liverpool Arms; Jus. M. Blaikie, Steamboat Exchange; Samuel Woods, London Arms; W. H. Lilly, Hub Saloon; Bell-Irving, Patterson & Co., wholesale wine and spirit merchants; James Tearney, Senate saloon (uew license). Thu board, on hearing the communications ot tho chief of polico read in reference to these places, retired to consider tlio applications. The communication in referonco to tho London Arms Btated that the proprietor had harbored boys under age, allowed gambling, and that tho applicant should bo cautioned before tho license was renewed. The license last year was granted undor a special caution which did not seem to have had much effect, On tho return of the board the chairman announced chat all tho applications woso granted except in Lho eases of Gray Bros., Occidental hotel; Jm. Tourney, Senate saloon; and Samuel Woods, London Anus, Of the lirst Lhe board had decided that they would it-sue a license to Mra. Eiclihotl'if she would get rid of tho present tenants, Gray Bros., and have the hotal running by tho beginning of the year. Mr. McColl thought this rather sudden, and aaid that if thn Gray Bros, should see hv to light the caso it would lie impossible for. Mra. Eickhoff to carry out the request of tho board. The chairman explained that if Mrs. Eickhoff got rid of the objectionable parties and did her boat to have a suitable tenant on tho prem iso.i about the time specified thero was no intention uu the part of tho board to bo harsh iu the matter on account of a day or two. On the matter of tbo Senato saloon the board informed the applicant that they hnd no jurisdiction in tho case at all. Mr. Tearney asked that the case bo adjourned a week, aa his counsel, Mr. Jenns, was imt present. The chairman informed Mr. Tearney that that mado no ditlereucu us the board had no power to deal with tho matter. Ouo of the Gray Bros, camo forward to ihe vail ftfld demanded to know what tho charges against him and his brother were. The chief of police produced a slip of paper and road from it that there was a complaint from Mr, McTiermm to the ofi'uct that a Siwash on ono occasion was two hours in the house and when he camo out of it bo had two bottles of whiskey in his possession. The neighbors complained of tho noise continually going on in tho house and could not net asleep for it. A woman had complained that her sou had gone thero repeatedly and got drunk. Tlio chief read othor charges and clinched them by stating that ho had Eeen gambling going on thore, and had seen money on tho tables for that purposo. The house bad been called to order repeatedly, but tlio proprietors seemed incorrigible. Tho hoard had uo alternative but to act decisively in tbo matter. Gray had uothitig to say, although he tried to deny the charges at lirst; ' then he asked the board to givo him another chance. His application was refused. Of tho London Arms, tho board said tho place had such a bad reputation, that no license would bu issued. S. Woods stood up in the auditorium and asked permission to say a fow words, which was granted. He said tliat ho bnd tried his best to keep boys from coming around his place, but probably attracted by tho billiard and pool table*, they would como and play there in spite of his remonstrances. Ho thought he had run tho house in an orderly manner right along, and was at a loss to understand how the chiof could prefer such charges against him. The chief, ho was sure, had never seen auy gambling going oil in tho Loudon Arms, that report must havo come from outside parties, animated by spite against him, and who wished to do him harm. Ho smd that as ho had laid in a big stock of liquor.0, cigars, and other goods for the winter, it would como pretty hard ou him. and he thought he desorved something else than thia from the board for nil he had done foe tho city. Ho had interested himself in tho baseball and lacrosso boys during oxhibition wook, and had helped them in every wuy; he could not help it if they (the boys) did come around him, and made reference tu a son of ono of the members of tbe board, who frequented his establishment. The chairman notiticd Mr. Woods that the board were determined tu e irry out thoir intention with regard 11 hi;, place. Mr. Cluto then addressed the nicotine. Ho said reference had heen made 11 hia son frequenting Wood's place; it was only too tr ie, and ho (tho speaker) could tell the people iu tliis court something about tho placo that would make them Bhuddur. That place would bo a disgrace to the loweat.dives of Now York city, let alone a little, out- of-the-way town liko Westminster, He could produco good proofs that prostitutes had.been harbored iu the place, thai, boys under ago had played poker with Llio proprietor after church bouts 'in Sundayjaud he oould produco letters writton him by men who bad frequented the houso and whose ovidence was incontestable, to bear out what ho had said. Mr. Wood:-! denied (.be charges madu against liim by Mr. Ctutu, and said lie would defy auy man to point the finder of scorn at his character; he had kept a good houso, and it was an attompt of outsido peoplo to injuro him. Poker was a game he uover played undor any circumstances. He threatened that he would seo tho matter furthor. Mr. Cluto reiterated sovoral of his former statements. The court adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Let 10.) hinery weighs {From Daily The Delawai 30 tons. A lone buck, weight about 90 lbs., graced the game market (jo;day. Mr. Henry T. Thrift, of Hall's Prairie, has beon appointed a justice of the peace. Sixty-five sheep arrived from up country and were landed last night at the C.P.N, dock. The str. Princess Louteo took a full load of freight arid a number "of passengers to Victoria this morning. There arrive! from the interior last niglit S3 head of prime beef cattle bound for Victt Tin htly d other points. ance of the West- ilt the Oddfellows I a very pleasant af- this ports morning with 25 iiniber of Personal Mrs. Alex. Matheson left for Kamloops yesterday, after a visit of sovoral weeks witli her uncle Mr. Potor Grant, John McKee, of Ladnors, left by thu Atlantic Express tu-day for New York, en routs to Belfast, Ireland, whoro ho will visit with relatives for six or eight mouths. for Ohilliwack arid tons of freight and a ia .. passengers. The Delawaro brought down 300 bales of hay oh her last trip, over ftO tons weight, besides other freight. Tlie Delawaro haa great capacity. The Ottawa Oitiatii has issued a bright and attractive Christmas number, whicb illustrates vory happily and in glowing colors, Christmas sports and usages in the cold,, cold east. The polico court showed another clean sheet sheet to-day, an evidence that tho work doue by tho police during tho last two months, in ridding tho city of a scoro or two of obnoxious characters, lias proved effective. The ladiea of the W. C. T. U. havo decided to give a reception on Now Year's day and an entertainment in the evening, to whicli all will bo welcome. An advertisement announcing the programme will bo published in a few days. There was a lively scone on the C. P. N. doclc last night when 300 hogs woro let loose on the wharf. Oue of the swine ran between the logs of a man carrying a lantern, upset him aud smashed tho lantern to fragments. Tho unruly porkers wero finally driven into the pen. Tbe fatal season for tlio festive- gob*, bier has arrived, and many a tine fellow that struts around the barn yard now with all the consequence of showy plumage and jl clean conscience, will ere another week is tlown, have the stuffing knocked out of him in the usual Christmas stylo, Tho snagboat Samson returned last evening from up river, having been engaged for several days in removing ugly snags from the channel near Sumas. Somo excellent work was dono, and tho ciiannol in that vicinity ia uow clear of tho sunken logs and stumps which havo boon a serious menace to navigation for some time past. We havo received a copy of the Montreal Star Christmas number; it is certainly a line specimen of tho designer's, lithographer's, engraver's aud and printer's arts, all four combining to produce a most beautiful and interesting pictorial portfolio. A number of the principal cities of tho Dominion, including the capital of British Columbia, aro represented by largo and handsome engravings. All tho lumber for tho Clement street sidewalk is down, aud the delighted frequenters of that short but beautiful thoroughfare are surprised to see that tlioro is going to be a sidewalk on each side of the street. In view of this encouraging fact thoy don't mind peeling their shins in the dark over tho timber for a week or two, or until the board of sidewalks gets around to putting tho lumber where it belongs. lt will bo learned with general regret of tho suspension of tho Commercial Mills, False Creek, owned by Messrs. Leamy & Kyle. A meeting of creditors has beeu called for Monday, Dec. 23rd. The causo of suspension is due tu lowness of prices and over-production for local supply. The assets are considerably greater than the liabilities, but over-stocked the firm was unable to meet payments. It is thought that satisfactory arrangements will be made for continuing thu business.—News-Advertiser. A copy of the Dalhousie Gtcxile has reached us, with the compliments of F Howay, one of the editors. The Gazette, which is a vory creditable magazine, botb as to its mechanical and literarj get-up, and overflowing with wisdom and wit—aome of tho latter of a pungently personal nature—is tho offspring of the surplus mental scintillations (which would otherwiso go fco Boed) of tho enterprising,} students of Dalhousio oollegonnd university, Halifax, N 0. Ten numbers of tho Gazette aro issued ovory winter by tho students. The stall' is n large and cvideutly an able one. Tho price of tho magazine is $1. a year in advance. Single copies, lOcts. Coal Discovery* There was great excitement on tho upper Skagit hist Friday over the striking of a fourteon-foo't solid vein of blacksmith coal, tho first and only yet discovered on the Pacific a ast, at the Cumberland mineB opposite thu towi. site of Hamilton, Wash. The vein i owned by a rich San Franoisco syud cato, of which Mackay, the American millionaire, is presidont. Several iron veins in the vicinity are dependent upon tho striking of this vein and will uow bo oponed. It ia expected that smelters will now bo built at Hamilton. On the 13th of Decomber, W. T. Dell, of Winnipog, shippod 1,053 pounds of express packages, principally to British Columbia. It was tho largest shipment of Christmas gooda that has over loft the Winnipeg oxpress oflico in one day, Made lluppy. ■ A happy event took place at Ladner's Landing yesterday, and which caused no little stir among the people of that locality. The event in question wa3 tho marriage of Mr. J, E, Murchison, of Langley, to Miss Smith, eldest daughter df S. L. Smith, Esq., of Ladners. Tho ceremony waa performed by Key. J. Calvert in his happiest style, and was witnessed by many friends of tho contracting parties. After a pleasant; wedding breakfast tho happy couplo left on their bridal tour, which will embrace visits to Westminster, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. THE'.OoiuaiUiAN extends congratulations, boy Nearly Serious. Tlio Neil's-Advertiser, dolivo mei with an accident thia morning, on the trip from Vancouver, that came nearly having serious consequences. On descending a steep hill, a few miles out of town, lho horse stumbled and fell, throwing the rider in such a manner that his ankle was pinned fast under tho animal's shoulder. Tho horso soon relieved tbo strain by getting Up, but uot before tho boy's ankle had been pretty badly bruised. The bundlo of papers waB scattered in the mud, and suffered in appearance from its contact therewith. The horso was slighty injured by its fall, but tho plucky boy managed to get everything straightened up again and reached town only an hour later than usual. The Whlt« Stave Alexander Wood, of tho late firm of Wood Bros., Toronto, was on Monday sent to jail by Justico Street for two months for contempt of court, having refused to answer questions relative to the estate. The Easiu Tittell Company had a good wind-up last night, tho best audience ihey have had filling a majority of the seat-! downstairs and of course holding down tho gallery in tho usual effective aud quiet manner. The standard old play, "The White Slave," Bartloy Campbell's masterpiece, as many playgoers think, was presented with tho full strength of the company, and under the encouragement of a good houae they executed their parts most creditably. The trying and very difficult role, of Lisa, taken by Miss Essie Tittell, waa a striking impersonation of ttie character, and won tho greatest praiso from the audience. She is a consummate actress and should have little difficulty in securing a permanent metropolitan engagement. The fact is, she is far too good an actress to be travelling around with a roving company. Miss Minnie Tittell, as a sou brotto, reminds one of the best fig-, uranles uf tho eastern stago. Her voice is not strong although trained, but her dancing and acting are fine. These two clever actresses aro supported by a strong, intelligent company, quite capable of presenting creditably the beat standard dramas and com edies. It will probably bo some time before such a gocd company and ouch a woll represented play as was set on the boards at the opera houao last night, will appear here again. CHRISTMAS CHEER. What n Reporter <(f Tins Columbian Snw In n Feu- from ine it! ISusi* ness IIni;se.sTo-;lny. rflontUtoSnttthe Hnlitiuy Trm1e.«Hanu- some Displays, line Lines nml Full Stocks. A Columiiian reporter, with a roving commission, started out this morning to sea what our merchants were doing in the line of Christmas goods, and whether tho window displays, and if tho receipts of fancy and Christmas articles, were up to the high mark of former yeara. A summary of his investigations ia that Westminster is going to have the finest Christmas display in her history, and one that will Btand out prominently as a guide to futuro window decorators, and be cited as something beyond tbu common for years to come. II. T. BEAD & CO. To como down to particulars, the said itinerant scribe ontered tlio store of Messrs. H. T. Read & Co., and was at onco taken under the wing of ono of tho courteous clerks, who steered him. around among tho cutlery and thYtat waro in the best manned to see tiic- goods to full advantage. Messrs. Read & Co.'3 display or silverware, fine cutlery, bijouterie articloa of tn bio ornament and use, such as celery, oheeso, berry, fruit;, pickle, salad and overy otlier kind of jar and caster, single, double and individual, and nil beautiful specimens of glassware and silver work, is really superb, In tho west window they bave n silver tea sorvico valued at $160. This beautiful sample of the silversmith^ art bas been much admired and highly praised by all who have soen it. In lamps, tho firm has a display, or rather had a display, for no sooner did tbey unpack the guod? than lho customers swarmed in nnd Christmas or no Christmas, bought up tho lovely illuminators of all shades and designs, so that the display is not quite so rich and varied as it ahould have been, but through no fault of the firm. There is Btill much left to admire andebooso from in these goods. In carvora thoro is an assortment that ought to make tho oyes of the man who ia looking for such articles sparkle, Theso specimens of tablo cutlery are beautifully finished with buck-horn, rough and smooth handles and embellished with ornamental silver tips, In all tho otber departments of tho hardware and cutlery trade Messrs, Read & Co. aro making a fino show. Thoir eaBt window will bo used to display thoir tablo cutlery, and it will certainly bo one of tho sights of tho city during Christmas week. Tho other window is protty onough to attract most passers by to stop and havo a gaze at tho glittoring .show within, and the comments of those spectators aro highly Mattering to the enterprise of the firm. OOLE, CAMPBELL & FREEMAN. ' Reporters get tho credit of dropping, as. if by natural selection, from anything in thu hardware line, bo it the daily battle with."carking care" or any other fortuitous "buccu instance" of their sweet existence, on to "soft goods." And this whether they deservo it or not. In this instance, however, the "soft goods" did not take a liquid form, and it was into the fino, well lighted and commodious store of Messra. Ogle, Campbell & Freeman that the inquisitive nose of Figaro petit waa poked. Ho was at once made welcome, and on making known his business was given every opportunity to study tho get up of this well known establishmenti First of all the firm are going to try their level beat to mako not only the iinest display in town, hut the finest Westminster ever saw. The roporter must chronicle the faot thnt the firm has made a first*class start in that direction .' Even now the interior of the store hi a beautiful yet bewildering dream of loveliness with foatoonetl silk, satin, velvet, handkerchiefs, soft, fleecy laces, rich deep- colored curtaiua, artistically set off to perfection by some delicate light tinted fabrics. Hero can be seen tho finest productions of the looms of Belfast, puro and spotless linens beautified by designs of every conceivable description, table cloths, napkins, sideboard covers and other kinds of linen. There can be noted the products of tho looms of France, delaines from Paris and flannels from Rheims direct. These goods aru in all the soft, delicate shades peculiar to themselves, There are also sick umbrellas, gold and ailver mounted, a great selection of fancy goods for house furnishings, plush and leather work boxes and otber articles tlie Indies delight in; thero i» ;t beautiful display of Japanese goods, well chosen and sure to meet with all publio approval. In lace curtains a specially mbrithblo showing is made, and a most tempting one to any person looking for such wares. The appearance of tho wiudow facing on Lome street is pretty in tho extreme; it is the work of Mr. Freeman, and the blending of color Shown in this window allows him to bo gifted with high artistic tnsto. To attempt a description would be i'uiile; tho bost thing to du is to go and look nt it. Mr. Ogle is going to decorate tho two front windows, and thuse who have examined tho window on Lome street think tliat he has hi* work cut uut if he exceeds it in beauty of color and cleverness of design. W. AND G. WOLFENDEN. Tho peripatetic paused a moment 'b.efore entering the well-known grocery establishment named above; paused a few brief seconds to gloat upon tho appearance of tho eastern window with its riches of candied peol, audits almonds from far off Palestine, it-i raisins from Malaga in sunny Andalusia, its macaroni direct from Naples and its riches of canned goods from Soho squaro. Ono can be pardoned if hia mouth waters at such a sight; there is pardon for him and. sympathy; so, in tho abovo interesting condition the roporter stepped inside and exchanged salutations with the gonial junior partner, who took tho "litery feller" all over tho storo and displayed some eye-openers of tho grocery trado the said pen-wieldor wot not of. The storo contains ono of the beat selected and most complete stocks of groceries in the province, and if not "from a needle to an anchor," hns, at least, everything that comes between Russian caviar and French shoo blacking, which is comprehensive enough for any taste. Of Crosso & Blaok well's tablo delicacies, imported direct from London, tho firm has a selection not approached by any other houso in tho province; the fact of thoir direct importation making a difference in prico agreeable euough to the purchaser. Tho.stboiC includes shrimp-paste,*ham nud tongue, potted lobster, essences of beef aud a host of other epicurean edibles too numerous to mention. Thev havo no less than twenty-five different kinda of tablo sauces, comprising all the old stagers whoso reputation is as solid as tho bank, Worcester, White's et. al. Lovers of the piquant Indian chutney can have thoir choice of threo different kinds. Every herb used in cooking is bottled up in convenient form, roady for the cook's manipulations. Even tho mince meat with the brandy included can bo had inihtjje square boxes, beautifully puti up, and :ill ready for instant use. In fancy biscuits there is an awo- iinpirim.', assortment comprising forty- two varieties, aud all the product of the factories of Christie # Brown, To- ronto. Thu reporter nibbled a few samples and clawed tlto whole lotas "yum-yum." In Mediterranean fruit thero U a tempting display ; Malaga raisins, Seville oranges, Sicilian lemon.--, Italian figs, Ascaioivalmonds, and orange, citron and lonioli candied peel. Macaroni imported direct from sunny Italy (Naples) ought to attract tho attontion ol connoisseurs of delicatessen. Tho quality uf this articlo is vastly different from-the "realltallanmacaronis" manufactured in Now York or 'Frisco. Modern science has reached such a fino point, that, wore it possible for tho good wife to forget that Christmas was nigh and she had put everything off to tho last hour, all who would have to do would be to step into W. and G, Wulfenden's, and iu a quarter of au hour, as if by magic, sho could have tho table set out with a show that would drive tho frown of apprehension oft'thegood man's face, and savo tho credit of tho family when all seemed lost. 'A COMMENDABLE. All claims not consistent with tho high character of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided by tho Cal. Fig Syrup Oompany. It acta gently on the kidneys, livor nnd bowels, cleansing the aystom effectually, but it is not a cure-all nnd makes no pretensions that overy bottle will not substantiate, Job printing of all kinds neatly done at the tJoLUMiiUN otiioo. PriceB will be fo md as low ni? at anv othor offioo in tlm pruv.uco —Adv, VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NBW WESTMINSTER, B. C, DECEMBER 25, 1889. NO. 52. Wfekly British Columbian Wednesday Naming. Dee. HI. 1880. (From Daily Columbian, Dec. 20.) The atmosphere laBt night was chilly enough to solidify the slush on the sidewalks, left by yesterday's hail shower. A heavy storm raged on the gulf all day yesterday, and it ia reported that the steamers have all been delayed thereby. The steamer Adelaide, which hns been up at Sumas for some days past, arrived down last night and tied up at her usual berth. W, H. Vianen shipped 700 live turkeys to Vancouver yesterday. These birds came from Langley, Chilliwack and Hall's Prairie. In the pupils passing Miss Roger's division to the high school the name of Gertrude Fales was substituted for that of Jane Patterson. The steamer Gladys arrived last night from Ohilliwack with a full cargo of farm produce and a large number of passengers. She. left this morning with the usual complement of passengers and freight. A little boy was loBt from the City hotel to-day, and a large number of friends and volunteers went out on a search for him. After u three hours hunt the little chap was found nt Mr. Beers' cooperage, to which ho had strayed. , The steamer Delaware returned from up river ports last evening, about 7:30, with numerous passengers and nearly a full load of freight. She cleared this morning for Chilliwhack and way ports -with a full oargo and a number of passengers. News has reached Port Townsond from Lopez Islnnd thnt Wednesday night Mnrtin Phillips shot and fatally injured John Hall and John Graham, two young men, who, with others surrounded his liouse and commenced annoying Mrs. Phillips, to whom he was married on the 10th inst., and himself with n charivari. Chilliwhaok is sending forth her agricultural mid barnyard riches in no stinted quantities. The receipts of turkeys are daily becoming heavier, and splendid specimens aro beiug received. Some of these noble birds hnve actually fetched 21 cents a pound, although from 15 to 18 cents rules the market. It may be noted thnt nearly all the Ohilliwhack stock is already delivered and all in good time for nest week's festivities. So valuable, it is seen, will be the results of the Surrey dyking scheme, now nearly completed, that a petition, it is reported, will be [resented to the Surrey council at its next meeting from settlers in the vioinity of the Nicomekl to have the dyke extended so as to take in a further trnot of over five thousand acres. This movement is not to bo wondered at, when it is stated that several quarter sections of the land improved by the dyke, which were valued at about $5 per acre before the scheme was inaugurated, havo since sold for as high as $20 per acre. No Match. A telegram received by Mr. J. S. Clute, secretary of tho foot ball club here,states that the Nanaimo team find it impossible to come here and play the match on Saturday as arranged. Most of the Nanaimo team are working men and cannot afford to lose a day's work. Thoy will, however, come here some time In January and play the home team. The Westminster club is much disappointed, at this unwelcome news as thoy expected to have a great timo on Saturday. They have, however, accepted tho situation philosophically on the "whnt can't bo helped must bo endured" principle. Ward One Voters. A prominent resident of ward one said yesterdny:—The Columbian says the rate payors of ward one are not addicted to voting—and you are right; we are holding back for the present. Since the beginning of the year not quite a hundred dollars was spent in our ward on improvements, and even that little amount expended on slashing astreet did more harm thnngood, for the street is more impassable now than it was before being slashed. Wo tried to get a couplo of tho wealthiest landowners in the ward to represont us in the counoil, but they would not run as they have hoavy interests in othor parts of the city to foster at presont. During the past year more than 50 new houses have gone up in ward ono, nnd you will find that these fifty new ratepayers will speak with a loud voice in the civio elections of 1890. Itimnl of Trade. A special meeting of the council of tho hoard ot trade was held yesterday to consider a letter from the Vancouver board asking that it, resolution in favor of the enforcement of the coasting regulations be enforced. After fully considering the question the board passed a resolution expressing the opinion that it would not be in the interest of trade to enforce the coasting regulations until suoh arrangements had been made as would ensure a sufficient supply of British bottoms to handle the bonded goods. The board, therefore, could not at present endorse the resolution of the Vancouver board. The Snag Destroyer. Oapt. Robinson of the snag-boat Samson has a way of dealing with snugs which are pulled from the river bed, that is very effectual in knocking nil the snuggishness out ot the snag. These impediments to river navigation are taken ashore, and after being placed in a convenient locality, are blown to smithereens by a heavy charge of some high explosive. When the high tides come there are consequently no old snags to float off and deposit in the channel, as formerly usod to be the ense. Oapt. Robinson is greatly esteemed by the river captains and mariners, and thoy think he is just the right man in the right place —nnd they ought to know. More Apologies. Iu a very obscure cornor of this morning's issue of Truth, far removed from the local items and editorial comments, tho following apology to Mr. W. J. Walker, accountant, appeared : Sir: Asthewritor of tho lotters signed Citizen which nppenrod in recent issues of your paper I have to express my regret at having used language capable of being construed as rcllootiog upon Mr. Walker's actions ns city auditor. I wish to withdraw suoh expressions, for which there was no justification. Citizen. Immediately under the above is the apology of the editor of Truth. It reads: Wo call attention to another lotter from Citizen appearing in to-day's issue and have to add our regrets to his for the construction put upon uis former letter. It is a pity thnt this mis-named sheet does not consider bofore allowing aspersions of a respectable man's actions. A little more forethought and honesty of purpose would save Truth the humiliation of a suocession of pitiable apologies. The Sari-.j Bcevrship. It was announced some time ago that Mr. James Punch, the present reeve of Surrey, and who has occupied that honorable position for the last two years, would not stand for the ensuing municipal year, lt would appear, howovor, that a larpo number of the Surrey ratepayers are quito anxious that Mr. Punch Bhould be re-eleoted and serve as reeve for another year. The principal reason for this desire is understood to bo tho fact that during tho present year Mr. Punch haa given very important assistance towards the inauguration and prosecution of the Surrey dyking scheme, nnd, as certain legislation affecting the enterprise will require to be enacted in the legislature this winter, it is deemed best, in the interests of the undertaking, that Mr. Punch, who is familiar with evory detail of the scheme, should bo ia a position to see it to a satisfactory finish. A requisition is spoken of to induce Mr. Punch to alter his already expressed determination,and consent to stand for the Surroy reeveship for the on- suing year, which, it is believed, under all the circumstances, nnd out of respect to the ratepayers, he will do. ^ THE NORTH ARM SNAG. A Narrow Escape. What might havo developed into a terrible ontnstrophe happened this afternoon nt tho corner of Columbia and Begbie Btreets. A man vory much under the influence of intoxicants mounted his wagon, which was drawn by tt spirited team of young bays, and by soniQ means or other backed the team ou to tho sidewalk nnd then felt off between the team and wngon, uno of his legs going botween the front wheel and tho box. He hung on to the reins and by tugging at them and shouting, got the team f rantio and thoy made desperate efforts to bolt. They vould have sucoooded but for the bravery of a man w.ha rushed forward nnd caught them by the head. Tho driver was extricated not muoh the worso for his very close call. Uf course ho had to get up and abuse tho nnimuh in view of a large crowd of spectators. The outfit is from Mud bay, and the human part of it came in determined to enjoy himself, and ho came very neaily overdoing the fun. Two ladios had a narrow cscapo. Children Cryfor The Norlh Arm Bridge Nenrly Causes llie Loss off tbe Fairy Queen. Un Wednesday night, on her down trip, the Btr. Fairy Queen ran into the pile work of the North Arm bridge, and suffered considerable damage. The night was very dark, and as the bridge is not lighted to indicate the whereabouts oftho draw, the vessel ran full tilt against the piers and without a moment's warning. Oapt. Card wns in chargo, nnd ho was steaming cautiously aud on the lookout for the bridge at tho timethu accidoiitoccurred. When the steamer came into collision with the piles, her upper works were stove in and badly damaged their whole length, and had the vessol been clear forward it is almost certain her hull would havo been stove in and that sho would havo sunk there and then. The Fairy Queen has been laid up for repairs since the ncoident, but Cnpt. Card expects to resume regular trips with her to-morrow. Tho government will bo applied to by tho owners of tlio vessol, to mnke cood the loss sustained through the accident. If tho North Arm bridges are not to bo properly lighted, nnd that immediately, navigation on the North arm of tho river will he practically closed nt night. Of courso, this will not bo permitted, as tugs aro passing up and down river at all hours of tho night, and it will bo tho duty of tho city council and board of trado to movo in this mattor nt onco. Personal. Senator Mclnnes intonds loaving for Vancouver to-morrow, whoro ho will remain n fow days and then proceed on his way east, expecting to arrive at Toronto in good time for his Now Year's dinnor, und thereby propnro for his senatorial duties, which will begin with tho opening of parliament on the 10th prox. Mole a loaf. Ah Wah is a pale, wan, emaciated, half-starved, ghostly-looking son of the oelestial kingdom, and his features are as expressionless aB the end of a cedar stump. It seems that yesterday Wah entered Harvey's cottage bakery on Oolumbia Btreet and purloined a loaf of bread. He was immediately chased and collared, and the loaf recovered. No one appeared to prosecute on the oharge of laroeny of tho loaf—the wonder is that he did not attempt to steal the whole bakery as he looked hungry enough for any act of daring. The chief of police laid an information against Ah Wah for vagrancy. In answer to his honor's query as to why he stole the loaf Wah laid both hands over his stomach and wrinkling bis face up like the outside of a walnut, rooked himself to and fro, saying, "Oh, me no got any muck-amuck for long time." After the audible smiles whicli this reply elicited had subsided, Ah Wah repeated, piteously, "Oh, in' belly heap sore," holding hiB epigastrium in the same expressive manner. The ohief of polioe recommended sending Wah up for a term that would expire near St. Patrick a day, The chief of police noted that Ah Wah's queue had either been curtailed in some former prison experience or he had been lying around whero the rats could chew it. Ah Wah gravely explained that his queue was ulwnys "little, heap Bmall, no glow good." The prisoner was sentenced to throo square meals a day at the central jail for three months, with hard labor, which his houor informed Wall would probably take the form of "heap washeo." Atthe mention of the three meals a day Wah's face was illumined with a smile whioh only the "heap washee" prophecy clouded for a moment. VICTORJAMWS. Special to tbe Columbian. VioroiuA, Dee. 20.—Quite a heavy gale swept the city last night, accompanied by rain. This morning it turned to snow, and for an hour "the beautiful" fell in heavy clouds. It melted immediately upon touching the ground. The str. Idaho drifted from her position on the rocks near Race Rocks light last night. She again wont ashore on Bentick Island. Pitcher's Castoria. The Canners* mission. British Columbia salmon canners have been urging on the Ottawa government to withhold their protection frotn trout, which they say prey upon the raw material of the canneries. Salmon being the favorite food fish has been subjected to great destruction, the canneries furnishing the means of distributing it wherever there is a demand, whilo trout have been allowed to multiply. The effect has been to destroy the equilibrium of nature, and in some sort to place the salmon at a disadvantage. Sn Ihe canners argue, and there is truth in what they nay. Trout are tbo enemies of salmon only in the sense that all fish are enemies of ono another, the large ones feeding on the small, ensuring the survival of the biggest. There is another danger to the salmon, and that is unwise destruction by man. If these fish were pursued only in tho sea, their chances would bo much better, though the view long held that no possible implements of destruction used there can lessen their number is no longer received as gospel: but unless a fair opportunity for reproduction is given at spawning time, in the rivers, a diminution of the supply must go on. This is a fact which the canners had better take to heart iu time. We may multiply hatcheries as we like, and at whatever expense, but unless the olose season is properly observed destruction is likely to go on foster than reproduction. This fact is apparent elsewhere.—Monetary Times. Probably A Wreck. The tug Pilot, Oaptain Benrodt, arrived in Victoria shortly after midnight from Cape Flattery, which point she left early in the evening, having towed the ship Commodore, coal laden, to sea, from Departure bay. On the return trip of the Pilot, when about four miles inside the Gape, Captain Benrodt sighted a lot of floating lumber. Owing to the darkness he at first thought it was kelp, but heavy stickB soon showed themselves flashing in the mad sen, which was raised by the heavy southeast gale. The time of sighting the first lot of the drift wnB about 0 o'clock. At a few minutes past G another lot was run across, the last being somo acres in extent, the surface of the sea being covered with Heating timbers and planks. Oaptain Benrodt steerod tho Pilot up olose to tho muss of drift nnd and made it out to bo freshly-cut lumber, but the darkness wnB too great to distinguish nny minks upon it. Capt. Bonrodt is of tho opinion that the wreckage is from some lumber-laden vessel which haB either jettisoned her cargo or been driven on tho rocks and broken up. The quantity of the drift, he said, was something groat, uud from this it is assumed thnt a wholo cargo of lumber has been lost from oue cause or another. The weather off the Cape has been something fearful lately, Captain Benrodt sayinir that he has soldom seen it worse. On the trip up from the Oape Inst night, tho Pilot had a rough time, the sens making a clean breach over hor aftor Race Rocks wore rounded. —Thursday's Times. .+. ■ Says a lato St, John, N. B., despatch : A writing export of Boston swore positively thnt the writing on tho pac»ugo which contained tho poisoned candy which killed Mrs. McRae, was prisoner McDonald's. ,Tob printing of all kimlB neatly dono at. tho Colombian office. Prices will be found as low as at auy other office in tin* province —Ad,,, (Frtnti Daily Columbian, Dee. SI.) The str. Dunsmuir arrived this afternoon from Nanaimo with coal. The barometer points to fine weather and the thermometer is falling, whioh is also a good sign. Master Arther Whiteside has the honor of being the most distinguished in his studies ef all the high school, students, this year. This was the shortest day and to* night-will be the longest night of the winter. Another peculiarity of the day wbb its being one of the most beautiful this winter. The Vancouver protest sgainst rescinding the coasting trade order, arrived at Ottawa too late, and the obnoxious order hss been cancelled. American bottoms ean now bring Canadian bonded freight to British Columbia ports without customs impediments. A very light sprinkling of snow fell early this morning but disappeared shortly after daylight. The prospects fnr a "white Christmas" are growing very dull indeed, and the many predictions that the present winter would be unusually severe seem likely to prove unwarranted. The chattels belonging to the B. C, smelter were sold at Vanoouver by the sheriff to satisfy claims against the concern. They realized some $406. The realty will be sold next Monday, the 23rd inst., by Mr. George Byrnes, in the Wilson Hall, to satisfy the claim held by the Bank of British Columbia. The steamer Active, df the R. O. P. Mills fleet, will be dooked in a day or two for the purpose of having her present boiler replaced by a new oue just out from the east. The operation will oconpy a week or bo. Tho Active has done good service since her advent on the Fraser, and has proved herself as staunch a little craft sb any on the coast. The steamer Gladys will be laid up for repairs next week, and will ro- ceivo a thorough overhauling and be fixed up in the best style. She will resume her regular trips in about three weeks. The Gladys has done splendid service on the Fiaser route, and the people up the river regard her with almost affection and will hail her return from the dock with joy. The appearance of the Pitt range to-day was grand beyond description. The mountains are fleeced with anow from their lofty summits down almost to the water's edge; and at this distance have a beautiful aspect, like frosted silver. The scene is well worth the best efforts of any artist, and such a picture as thiB vista would make would fetch a fortune anywhere. It is understood that Oapt. W. Shears, of the dry goods firm of Shears & Page, has received the appointment of appraiser of customs, rendered vacant by the promotion oi Mr. A. R. Milne to the collectorship. Mr. Shears' thorough knowledge of the importing trade and the values of goods makes him peculiarly eligible for the position, and his appointment will meet with general approval.—Colonist. The only feature whieh saddened to a certain extent the joyful anticipation of holidays by the pupils of the west end school yesterday, was the parting with their teacher. Miss Jamieson, who has clone good service in the schools throughout tho province, is a daughter of that pioneer teacher, Rev. Mr, Jamieson, and leaves a vacancy which will be hard to fill in a more satisfactory manner. Rev. Mr. Robson, in speaking of Miss Jamieson's departure from the profession, told a very good Btory of her respected father. After school, Miss Jamieson was presented with a beautiful pickle dish (silver) by her fellow teachers, who are very sorry to lose her, but what is the Iosb of many will be the gain of one.— News-Advertiser. on as noted coming through this soft sp. . yesterday. The mire took the hltle brute clear up to the knees aad when he withdrew his feet there was a sound like a Brobdingnagian kiss. By dint of extraordinary exertion on the: part of the pony and the profuse use of language suited to the occasion by the boy who- wss driving, the whole outfit at length emerged near Mary street, victorious, but earthy in the extreme. The boy looked back at the spot and delivered a flowery and damnatory apostrophe to it, also including the board of works, and then drove on. Inserted- Ills Wife. A half breed named Thomas Kelly, ' sf Nicomen, deserted his wife and child in September last, and despite their entreaties refused to livo with or provide for them again. Finding all arguments useless, the-unhappy woman laid an information againBt her husband, charging him with desertion, and the case was heard yesterday in the district court, before Capt. Pittendrigh. Mrs. Kelly, who is a very handsome Indian woman, stated her case very quietly, saying she had never given her husband any cause for the step he took. Kelly did not deny the truth of her statements, but was not inclined to return to his family again. Capt. Pittendrigh then opened' out on tho accused and gave him a scathing leoture. He pointed out the enormity of tho offence, and explained that the punishment for desertion wss very severe. Kelly took the lecture to heart, and at its close expressed a wish to settle the matter amicably with his wifo. Mrs. Kelly was agreeable, nnd the little difficulty was managed thore and then. The court, seeing the turn the case had taken quashed the proceedings, and the now happy couple left forborne apparently well contented with each uther. Another New Tuk. Messrs. M. G, Terhune & Co. are busily engaged at present getting out the timber for a new tug, which will be built at their shipyard on the Brunette river. The dimensions of the tug will be as follows: Length of keel, 62 feet; length over all 72 feet; breadth of bearal4,feet; depth of hold, 7 foet. She will be fitted with double engines of 72rhorse power, from John Doty's engine works, Toronto. The new vessel is expected to develop a speed of 12 knots per hour, which is fast enough for all local purposes. The tug will be lasnehod about March 30th, and when ready for work will be used in the general towing business. This will be a valuable addition to the towing fleet of the Fraser. ■» m. , Earthquake In Westminster. Real estate in Westminster is moving quietly, but detorminedly, and the agitation is all of the excelsior variety. Messrs. Rand Bros., of this city, sold yesterday no less than eightoon lots, nnd not ono of them loss than $150. In spite of the quiet whioh is uaunlly supposed to fall oil this branch of business about yule tide, it would appear that the enterprising earth dealers are determined not to be caught nnpping, even to plonse the orthodox idea. Nowb of this kind is encouraging, and speaks volumes for tho city's progress. What the trade will be like when the real season, spring, comos around, who can prophesy! if it goes on at this rate lots will have about doubled their 1889 value, and the man who hesitated this fall will feel anxious to kick himself all over town for mi«Bing the chance that he saw and didn't take. A Soft Spot. The condition of Agnes street, just east of Mary street, is in the Btate thnt tlie hearts of the rioh Bhould be' at this season, viz., soft. But it is :\ kind of softness that makes it very hard pulling for oven able-bodied horses, if hitched to vehicles, however light. A small bnt powerful pony attached to a liglit wng- Clovcr Valley School Examination. The Clover Valley Christmas examinations of the Clover Valley school took place at the school house, Clover Valley, yesterday, Dec. 20th, beginning nt 9 a. m. and concluding at 4 in the afternoon. A full attendance of scholars was present, and a goodly number of parents and friends manifested their interest in the school by their presence. Under the direction of their painstaking and popular teacher, Mr. J. A. McLean, the pupils made a creditable showing in tho various exercises through which they were put, Tlie proceedings wore varied by several recitations by the scholars, which were well rendered. A very pleasant, but altogether unexpected, feature of the proceedings wss introduced at the close of the examination, by one of the soholars, on behalf of the Bchool, reading a short address, expressive of respect, affection and esteem, and theiewith presenting to the teacher a handsome writing desk. Mr. McLean briefly replied, thanking his pupils for their altogether unexpected kindness. At an informal meeting held immediately afterwards it was decided to have a Christmas tree entertainment at the school houso on Christmas eve, where there will be presents fcr all the children and others, and a happy time generally. « llllh School Examination. This important event occurred yesterday with great satisfaction to- pupils, teachers and visitors. Of the latter there was a rospectable number and they, betrayed much interest in the various exercises indulged in by the students. The proceedings began at half-past one and continued until 4:30. Mr. H. M. Stramberg, B.A..conducted the examination. The subjeots treated were Latin, English grammar, mathematics, composition nnd history. The replies given to the questions wero generally correct nnd the pupils showed a commendable promptness in replying. Several original compositions were read by the scholars,among them being Miss Edith Robinson, on "Amusements;" Miss Brown, on -'Books," aud Miss Ackerman on "The future prospects of this city"; Master Beecher on "Snow;" H. Major ontho same subject; William? on "Scenery of British Columbia;" Whiteside on "Diligence." All these papers were composed and delivered in a manner to excite considerable admiration of the talents uf the essayists, among the visitors. Mayor Townsend's priae for good deportment was won by Miss Margaret Baldwin. Rev. R. Jamieson, Mayor Townsend, Dr. Kent, and Col. McGregor made short speeches complimentary to the teachers and pupils. Among the visitors present were Mrs. W. Johnston, Mrs. McMartin, Miss Major, Miss Williams, Miss McMartin, Rev. Ii. Jamieson, J. C. Brown,Mayor Townsend, Dr. Kent, Alderman Johnston und several othors, The school, after tho closing exercises, was dismissed for the holidays. Oultnnry. Denth has visited two households during the week and brought gentle release to two sufferers, whilo causing inevitable grief to the bereaved ones nnd their mnny friends. The deceased in both instances were well known here by reason of thoir long residence in tho province and in this city, and general sympathy is oxtended to tho bereaved relatives. On Wednesday, ns has been nlrendy noticed, tho death of Mrs. Rogers took plaoe, nt the ngo of 53, after a lingering nnd painful illness of many months. The deceasod lady was a nativo of London, Eng., and came to the province in the early days, with her husband, Oapt. Jeremiah Kogors, residing nt Burrard Inlet for a number of years, and Binoe the death of Capt. Rogers, nenrly ten years ago, in this city, where sho lenves a large family and many friends to sincerely mourn her loss. The funeral took placo Thursday afternoon, tho services being oonducted by Bishop Sillitoe, of the Anglican ohurch, of whicb deceased vas a member, and the remains wera interred in the Oddfellows' cemetery. Yesterday (Friday) morning, ss announced briefly last evening, Mrs. Insley, wife of the late Capt. John Insley, quietly breathed ber last at tha residence of her son, Capt. A. Insley. The deceased lody had attained tha ripe age of 73, and had been naturally failing for some time. Mrs. Insley wai born near Seaford, Delaware, V. S. A., on Janunryl3th, 1817, and was married in 1838 to Oapt. John Insley. Coming to this province m April of 1871 she lost her husband in October of the same year, and hits lived in this eity ever since. Mrs. Insley waB the mother of a family of 7 children, 5 of whom are still living, besides her stepson, Capt. A. Insley, and all reside in this eity or Vancouver. Three sisters survive her in their old home. Mrs. Insley had been a member of an evangelical church since hor early youth. Her death, while not unexpected, will ba truly mourned by her relatives and numerous friends and acquaintances. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Sunday), at 2 p.m., from the residence of Capt. Insley, eo the Masonic cemetery, Rev. Mr. White, of the Methodist church, officiating. Chief Ackerman'* Trip. Mr. T. Ackerman, chief of the fire department, returned yesterday front Victoria, where he went to witness the tests of the new terial truck and Mer- rywenther engine, lately added to the capital city fire department. The new truck is one of the latest productions of the Preston company. It is provided with a seventy foot trussed nud back trussed terial ladder, which ig raised by five or six n-eu by means of a right and left hand screw, firmly fastened to the turntable, with' two nuts which move horizontally along the screw toward each other, all strain on the screw or nuts beiug overcome by two Bliding bare, whioh the rollers on the end of the nuts roll on as the ladder is being raised. The truck ia fully equipped, having a fifty feet Bangor ladder, one thirty feet, one twenty- eight feet, one twenty feet single ladders, and one each fourteen and six* teen feet roof ladders, two Bix gallon fire extinguishers, one Dotroit patent door opener, axes, picks, crow ban, brooms, shovels, forks, wrenches, lanterns, side lamps, etc. The ladder can be used rerially as a water tower with perfect safety. The truck is also provided with a segment steering gear which turns ita hind gear and greatly facilitates going to fires by turning sharp corners rapidly. It is provided with a patent tiller lock, by means of which the hind gear is locked firmly in one second, and when locked can be used without a man at the wheel. A very nice seat, with leather cushion, is provided for the driver. The Merryweather engine wns tested first and was found to do better work than on the occasion of the official test. The ladders of the new truck were then extended to their full length, 70 feet, and worked in various ways, in all of which it gave the groat- eat satisfaction. Then the ladders were placed upright and a couple of men went up to the top. Chief Ackerman then climbed up the dizzy 70 feet and perched on the topmost rung, tho ladder gently swaying to and fro with the weight upon it. As the ohief reached the top his bravery was rewarded by a ringing cheer from the spect-.tors below. The chief snys the sensation was peculiar, held up in the air by so frail a support, but the truck nnd IndderB are safe enough and work to a charm. The chief also says Victoria has a splendid brigade in Chief Densy and his men, and he is of the opinion that they aro unequnllen on the Paciiic ooost. Ohief Ackerman was most hospitably entertained by the members of the Victoria fire depnrtment, nnd he left the capital city highly plensed with the attention and courtesy showa hiin during his stay. Ho will mako a, full report to the city council on the merits of the engine and aerial truck. Police Court. Before T. C.Atkinson, Esq., P. M. In the polico court this morning there was only one case, but it was very interesting. Mr. Apostole Tona ie was charged by Mary, an Indian woman, with having feloniously appropriated a trunk full of clothing which Bhe Btated belungod to her, Mr. Ten- asso, on tho other hand, claimed the clothes us his but showed a willingness to compromise by allowing Mary to have them so as to Bave further trouble. Mr. Edmonds appeared for Mr. Ton- asse, and stated that his firm wished the case remanded until Monday so thnt Mr. McColl could conduct, the case himsolf. The remand was granted. raoFvii^ Specinl to The Colomuian. Victouia, Dec. 21.—When the Idaho floated from Rosedale reef yesterdny there wns a scramble to procure a stoamer to secure tho wreck. The salvage would nmount to a goodly sum in enso of being successful in saving her. No steamer was available except the small steamer Aloit. She started and got the Idaho in tow. ■ Hor engines were not powerful enough to bring the wreck to port, and tho wind and tide slowly but surely drifted both out to tho straits. Finally the Alert wns forced to give up the strugglo, and abandoned tho Idaho off Beechy b.iy. The derelict then kept her way towards tho broad Poeiiic. Later the tug Pilot went in senrch of the wanderer, determined if found to bring hor to port. She hns not been henrd from so fnr, nnd it is thought the Idaho has been dashed to pieces on tho rock bound coast at the southorn extremity of tlio islnnd. VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER. B. ,0., DECEMBER 25, 1889. NO. 52. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, Ute. «. 1W. Thb following editorial from the Tacoma Ledger of a recent date we reproduce withont extended comment. It will be found to be locally applicable at the present time in a general sense and also in more than one particular. It will throw a little light, too, upon the way in which certain things are viewed by other respectable and eminently enterprising communities, not in the bigoted "eastern and old countries," but "according to the western idea" and on the "coast." It will be seen, also, that Westminster is not the only city on tho coast that is biassed (1) with a so-called publio journal of a certain class. Says our Tacouui cotemporary: The Goldendale Sentinel copies an extract from the saloon organ of this city, whioh it says is endorsed by the Ellensburgh Register, to the effect that "the general retail business of Tacoma has fallen off from 40 to 70 per cent, since the municipal government, driven by the puritanical spirit, olosed up a portion of the business of the oity after 11a. in." This refers of course to the ordinance closing tho saloons from 11 p. m. to 5 a, m. But the Sentinel does not credit the statement. It does not believe that "the saloon business constitutes so nearly the entire retail business of Tacoma that to close them for Bix hours out of twenty-four has reduced the general retail business from 40 to 70 per cent. We all know," it says, "that the population of Tacoma has not been reduced at all; on the contrary, it has probably been aug merited by this very act, and if the citizens of Tacoma have lived upon 40 to 70 per cent, less since the 1st of November than they did for a like period before, they are just that amount in pocket, and are certainly in a very good condition financially in which to commence the winter." Nor is it true that the early closing ordinance was passed at tho demand of the puritanical spirit of Tacoma. As we have several times azplained, this ordinance was introduced and passed in the interest of the saloons. The best people of Tacoma wanted to have the saloons olosed at midnight in order to compel loafers and criminals to seek lodgings and go to sleep. So long as a class of saloons remain open through the night tramps have a harbor in the city, where they oan evade the police, and, if reduced to desperation, sally forth to plunder and perhaps to kill. There is nothing puritanical in this demand. It is simply a necessary protection for lifo and property. The Ledger objected to the hour of eleven, and still insists that the ordinance should be changed to meet the demand of the majority of the citizens. As we have several times Bhown, the general business of the city has been increasing every week of the year. The statistics which we have been gathering for our annual review, to be published January 1, are so far completed thnt we have ample proof of this fact. It would be a sorry thing indeed for Tacoma if the retail liquor trade constituted so large a part of the general business that a suspension of it for six hours, between lip. m., and 5 a. in., would have the dis astrous effect which its organ claims. No one believes thnt it has or could have such an effect, and the claim is put forth simply to stampede the public in order to give the saloon keepers, the gamblers and their victims a chance to prey upon the legitimate interests of tho city. Reviewing the practical achievements, in the way of important discoveries and interesting and useful additions to the stock of information, of Stanley's latest and most famous expedition into tho heart of the Dark Continent; au eastern co- temporary says: Amongst Stanley's explorations in Africa his recent discoveries in the neighborhood of the Nyanza lake rank only second to his former discovery of the Congo, in curious and also in practical interest. Conjoined they open the way to bringing civilization, trade and Christianity into the vast region around the sources of the Nile. The paths of easy access by way of the Congo and its tributaries, as well as by the Nile, to say nothing of what may be done by railway communication from the British and German territories on the const, are now known, and the rich resources of forest nnd plain aro now sufficiently ascertained to stimulate the most energetic exertions on the part of European nations. Before tlio steamers and locomotives of the wliito man the slave trader will flee and loavo tho Dark Continent to develop in poaco and prosperity tlio fertile and beautiful wilderness that stretches across tho whole breadth of tho equatorial regions. A generation sinco only tho northern end of Africa awl a fringe _ its other coasts were at all known, The mystery of the Nile was to modern geographers as much a mystery as it had been to Herodotus. But within thirty years the discoveries made are more in magnitude and importance than a century ago would have been tho discovery of a new continent, The name of Livingstone will always be associated with the most arduous and nioBt extensive part of those discoveries. To bim is due the credit of laying bare the southern third of the continent. Working gradually north in successive journeys to Africa, he unfolded the region around the Kalakahari desert, then the basin of the Limpodo, then the vast valley of the mighty Zambesi, and finally Lake Tanganyika and a large portion of the central lake district. Tho region thus explored by the lonely pioneer who now holds the highest niche amongst discoverers, stretches from the Orange river to Lake Nyanza, over a distance from north to south greater than from the Gulf of Mexico to Hudson's bay—truly a tremendous achievement for one man to accomplish, with little means and generally without companions. To Stanley belongs the credit of opening to the north of Livingstone's region the great belt of equatorial Africa that includes the enormous basin of the Congo. In commercial importance and in breaking down the barriers of African barbarism, Stanley's discoveries are probably greater than Livingstone's. The latest of his explorations grandly supplement the work of Speke, Grant and Livingstone around the sources of the Nile. The mysterious Muta NzWe, now to be known as Lake Albert Edward Nyanza, has boen seen for the first time by white men. It stretches north and south over the middle reach between Lakes Tanganyika and Albert Nyanza, and forms the main source of the Nilo, which, under the name of the Semliki, pours northward into Lake Albert. The dwarfs, who for ages existed in the minds of men sb an uncanny terror of the unknown depths of Africa, were some time ago relegated to tbe list of mythical existences. Stanley has found them and fought them, and lost many of his men through their poisoned arrows. Of course tbey are not quite the pigmies that ancient writers described them, but they are quite as fierce. The "Mountains of the Moon" were another of the features of the unknown that loomed up grandly in the imagination of the ancient world, and stretched in vast proportions across the map of Africa in the school atlases of a quarter of a century ago. They shifted about, and finally vanished. But Stanley last summer discovered that they had a grand basis in actual fact. It was probably the sublime majesty of Ruwenzori—the Cloud King- towering up from its fringe of palms through the region of blueber- vies and bilberries into clouds and perpetual snow, and looking down over the stretches of the Semliki and of Lake Albert Edward, and even over the tops of the grand cones of Mounts MacKinnon and Gordon Bennett, that found its faint reflection in the books of Egypt, Greece and Rome nnd in the supposed mountain chain, the pronunciation of whose euphonious name was one of the entrancing delights of the geography classes of our childhood days. Much of detail yet remains to be filled up in the geography of Africa, but for broad outlining there now remain only the unexplored regions lying between the Congo and the Aruwimi on the soutli and Darfoor antl Lake Tchad on the north, and a limited region north-east of Lake Victoria. These wildernesses will soon, however, be penetrated, and nothing great will be left for discovery around the wide, wide world, oxcept the polar regions, and they are rather uncomfortable even for the most adventurous of restless spirits. ^___^_____ Tbe great question before the local house this winter will undoubtedly, aa has been pointed out before, be the redistribution of seats. It is important to bear this in mind, for a general redistribution is not a thing that will occur again very aoon, certainly not during the continuation of tbe next parliamentary term that will commence sometime next year. Whatever is done at James Bay at the forthcoming and last session of the present parliament mnst fix the representation of the respective cities and districts of the province for at least four years thereafter. It behooves, then, not only our representatives, but every elector and citizen to take an intelligent and active interest in this question, and from this time forward at least to put forth every legitimate effort to insure a just and equal redistribution throughout the province, and especially that Westminster city and district should secure what, notoriously, they never hnve received before, their simplo rights in the matter, Such has been the progress of this city nnd district, including Vancouver, in the last three or four yoars that the total representation possessed by the wealthiest, and most populous and important section of the mainland and of the province is absurdly in adequate as compared with . nearly every other electoral district in the province. Of course, the fact that we have left our, comparatively, small representation in the first place so far behind, could not very well have been helped heretofore, and is not altogether to bo regretted, but the opportunity which will so soon be ottered to remedy tliis unsatisfactory stato of things must be grasped and improved to the utmost. Although the redistribution to lie mado should be based on population, it will be impossible to obtain accurate figures for the purpose at this time, and the provincial voters' lists will in all probability be taken as the standard. The importance will thus be Been at a glance of having overy name obtainable placed upon theae lists. It is to be hoped that patriotic individuals throughout the'cities and dis tricts will exert themseives to this laudable end. Not a moment should be lost in having every otherwise qualified elector secure his name upon the register. There will be a month or two yet in which to do effective and telling work in this direction, and the various municipalities could not further their own interests better than to take this matter in hand, and depute special canvassers to add names to the voters' register. and costume. No one ever yet heard a double entendre from the lips of a Gilbertian character, and no one could ever accuse him of having allowed his actors a liberty bordering on the license of indecency. Arthur Sullivan writes the music for the libretto late at night, when all London is asleep and the last vehicle has rumbled away past his door in Victoria street. There in the heart of the noisy metropolis waa the "Lost Chord" written, and there is all or nearly all of his work done. Sir Arthur was knighted for hia eminent aervices to the musical art in the year 1883, and never was a distinction more deserved than in his case, for he has succeeded not merely in making English comic opera unique, but his services to church and choral harmony have been wide reaching, in addition, it may be Btated, that as a composer of ballad and part songs he certainly has few equals and not a living rival. Drumatic and musical art has gained much by the partnership of Gilbert and Sullivan. In observations with kites and balloons, Prof. Leonhard Weber has found that the atmosphere is negatively electrified up to a height of about 100 yards, beyond whioh it is positively electrified in a degree increasing very rapidly with the distance from the earth. The negative electrification of the lower strata of air is attributed to the presence of germs and dust particles. A chimney 459 feet high is being built for the Imperial Smelting Works, near Freiberg, Saxony. Tho Bhuft is round, with a pedestal 39 feet square at the base and 29 feot high, and the internal diameter is 1G foet. The works nro 197 feet lower than tho base of the chimney, and at suoh a distanco away that an exhaust channol 3280 feet long is required to connect works and chimney. Tho chimney will cost about §30,000; tho connecting Hue nearly as much more. Tho groat chimney at Glasgow, Scotland, is 454 feet high, and tho tallest in America, at Kearny, N, J., ia 335 feet high. The announcement made over the wires, of another successful comic opera, the joint work of Arthur Sullivan and William Schwenok Gilbert, deserves a more than passing attention. It is many years since the trifle, "Trial by Jury," was put on the stage at the Opera Oo- mique theatre, London, but the appearance of that operetta inaugurated a series of more pretentious works from the pens of the gifted collaborators Mr. Gilbert first made his mark as a writer of verso for Fun, and the republication of the Bab Ballads, in volume form, made his name almost famous. In 1879 he commenced writing for the stage, "The Palace of Truth," being almost his lirst dramatic effort. After the success of "Trial by Jury," for which Sullivan supplied the music, the two struck up a dramatic partnership, and tho world for the past ten years has been laughing more or less all the time at Gilbertian fun spiced with musio « la Sullivan. "The Sorcery," "Pirates of Penzance," "Patience," "lolanthe," "Princess Ida," "Iluddigore," "Mikado," and "Tho Gondoliers," have followed each other in asrapid succession as their popularity would al low,antl, whilst these operas have kept the Savoy Theatre running, they have enriched not merely the author and composer but the lessee, Mr. D'Oyley Carte, also, It is certainly little short of marvellous that these two ahould auit each othor so perfectly. Tho peculiar humor of Mr. Gilbert aeems to be interpreted ad mirably by the muaic of Sir Arthur Sullivan. Until 1875 tho latter was known only ns an eminent composer of cantatas and church music, but in thnt year his connection with Mr. Gilbert proved beyond question that English opora was not a thing unattainable. It must be said, too, that these authors havo always been most happy in the artists who have beou cast for tho leading parts in their operas. Goorgo Grossraith for years was the very soul of Gilbert's leading characters and interpreted tht dry fun in inimitable style, and .what he was, pre-eminently, his fellow actors liavo been and aru in a lesser degree, Mr. Gilbert takes the greatest pains in tho production of his dramatic works, being prosent at all the principal rehoarsnls, and minutely superintending all details as to scenery NOTES AND COMMENTS. A meteorological station is to be established at Tiberias, Palestine, which is 682 feet below the level of the Mediterranean, A Swiss engineer, M. Wautrvel- ler, proposes constructing an underground railway up the Jnngfrau mountain to its summit. The St. John, N. B., ghost mystery has been satisfactorily solved. Rev. Mr. Lawson, who investigated. it, declared in his sermon on a recent Sunday thnt the affair « as "teal spirit and that its name was Gin." It is to be feared that this spook, under various aliases, exhibits itself too frequently. , Parisians have been entertained by a remarkable artist, who displays wonderful skill in her peculiar form of painting. With plates of various colored sand before her, she takes the sand in her right hand and causes it to fall in beautiful designs upon a table. A bunch of grapes is piotured with violet sand, a leaf wilh green sand, the stalk with brown sand, and relief and shadows by otber sands; when the work is brushed away, and a boquet of roseB and other objects are represented with the same dexterity and delicacy. Lines are drawn by the stream of sand as distinct as though made with an artist's brush. Lady Dufferin, in her notes on India,says : The Burmese women are' importantpersonngos,andplayagrcat part in their households. They choose their own husbands and divorce them when they like, retaining their own property and all that they have earned; they are at liberty to marry again, whether as widows or divorcees. Mr. Bernard told me that when the last census came in he thought the number of women who said they could read and write was small, so he made enquiries, and from all parts of the country young ladies replied that they did not like to say they could read, lest young gentlemen, learning the fact, Bhould write to them. An apparatus for making images visible at an indefinite distance by means, of the electric current has been described by Herr E. Liese- gang, of Dusseldorf. Light striking one or more platinum, silver or copper plates arranged in the form of a galvanic element gives rise to an electric current; und when the exposed plates consist of a large number of fine insulated wires, the current is produced in the part where the light falls, and may be conducted by the wires to the same parts of a similar plate at a distance. If the socond plate is coated with a substance undergoing visible change through galvanic decomposition, an imago thrown by a lens on the first plate iB recorded on the distant plate, A prominent New Yorker, quite conversant with tho facts, makes this stntementof the manner in which the foundation was laid of the enormous wealth of the Vanderbilt family: A steamor plying between New York and Amboy on the Philadelphia route attempted to leave the. dock at Whitehall against a strong tide, Three unsuccessful nttempts were • made, when Vanderbilt—afterwards known as the commodoro —denounced tho seamen for a pack of fools, The owner of the steamer, hearing him, asked if ho could tako her out, was answered in the affirmative, When ho told Aranderbilt to go aboard and do it, whicli ho did, antl was mnde captain and pilot of the boat soon after, and moved his wife and family to Now Brunswick, whero they kopt a restaurant and saloon, he giving them a "pull" on thn steamer's patronage. Tho Toronto grand jury linulo thoir presentation Wednesday aftornoon nnd recommended thnt legislation ho en- aotod for tho regulation uf houses of ill-famo nftor tho manner of many European oities, whicli thoy regard as superior to tho system of raiding practised in Toronto. STOVES! STOVES! iCTrO VO- E. S. SCOULLAR i CO. -FOR- Gheao Cooking Stoves & Ranges! DONT FORGET THE ADDRESS: • ost «ro- SAMUEL MELLARD, - CHILLIWHACK, Whom we have appointed our sole agent for our celebrated Stoves in that district. Mr. Mellard will supply our Stoves at New Westminster prices. . . dwnoiyi Hang up the baby's stocking, Be sure you don't forget; The dear little dimpling darling Never saw Christmas yet. HANG UP ALL THE STOCKINGS + + + + + + + + + + + + +.+ OUR Holiday attractions please all, old and young, big and small, in the line of fine Christmas Goods in Ladies', Gents', Misses and Children's Fancy Slippers. JUST RECEIVED—A Large Stock of Pretty, Suitable and Useful GIFTS for presents, in all shades and colors, such as Crimson, Plush, Gold, Velvet, Bright Goat, Morrocco, Bronze, French Kid, and every variety of leather except BUPPAliO! Now, Young Ladies, the CHEAPEST place to buy Xmas Presents is at ROUSSEAU'S. Now, Young Men, the cheapest place to buy presents for Xmas and New Year is at ROUSSEAU'S. Now, Men with Families, the best place you can get suited is at ROUSSEAU'S. I will offer to the public Special Inducements during the holiday season. JAMES ROUSSEAU, 81 Columbia Street, -.-.::•.:::::: New Westminster. dwtc R. J. ARMSTRONG, XtSlJs.ST.TlTl xxr Choice Family Groceries! FINEST CREAMERY BUTTER A SPECIALTY. Laloxadox ZHZexxing-s, :L£aclzexel, Salt Cod, .^rrao-ur's TTxic. Haras, -A.xxno-u.x's TJxic. Bacon. Hour. Bxaxi. Slioxts, ••-HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOP. FARM PRODUCE. noidwiy Scoullar-Armstrong Block, Columbia St. C. McDONOUGH, (LUNDBOM'S BUILDINO, TRONT STBEET) !T?lriiiiVT.iT!!R I3ST GENERAL MERCHANDISE! Constantly on Hnnd an Extensive Stock of Dry Ooods, Groceries, Boots A Shoes, Hats A Caps, Crockery, Glassware, dec. ubws 4b Hto-srer suits. Oreat Virlety of Household Artioles. Also, GRAIN, SEEDS, POTATOES, LIME and GENERAL STORES. K. R.-Farm Produco bought at market rates oi sold on commission. MbCnlera from the Interior promptly attended to. awjosto CREAMERY BUTTER! IF YOU WANT A TUB OF GOOD CREAMERY BUTTER, go to SINCLAIR'S. 50 tubs of the choicest just received. Also, a lot of nice Eastern Township, with the usual supply of Home-made, all of which will be sold cheap. Remember the place. Ivdaxsliall Sinclaix, OOBUKBIA STSEISTO. . [SUUCF.KSOR TO 11. MePHADEN] DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF FIRST-CLASS Groceries and Provisions »"" HS M£ MM 9 ««z«Z3«> Coffees Roasted and Ground on tho Promisos. Fine Teas a Specialty. dwly -OOLUMBIA STREET- MI VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLOMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C-, DECEMBER 25, 1889. KO. 52. FAITH CURE. A Brooklyn "Faith Cure" Leader Refuses His Child Medicine and is Fined 8500. Troubles tn the Brazilian Republic are Growing and the Soldiers Mutiny. A Stock Company to Provide a Purse of $30,000 for a Prize Fight is the Latest. OUOBITO BTAYTHBRH. Nuw York, Deo. 20.—Edward Lar- sen, the Brooklyn faith cure leader, who refused to give his lick child medicine, was fined $500, this morning and went to the penitentiary rather than pay it. A HOMUBL1 AFFAIR. Dbtroit, Dec. 20.—Sixteen girln wer.i reliearsinu a Christmas cantata at Tilder/a sohool last night, when the wand in *,he hand of the leader caught tire and communicated to the costume of one of the girle. The others sur- rouudod her and in their effort* to extinguish the flames, thu clothing of all caught tire. Jennie Sankskear waa burned to death, eight others nerinualy burned, and soveral others slightly injured. The janitor by a liberal uao of water undoubtedly aaved many lives. SAN FOUL. San Francisco, Cal., Deo. 20.—Tho sohooner Helen N. Kimball fouled the barquentine Amelia at an early hour thia morning, off the wharf, carrying away the latter vessel's rigging, dead- eyes and boat davits, also starling tho covering board and broakmg several planks on the Amelia's quuiter. Ths Kimball carried away her poit cathead and head gear. After clearim; the Amelia the Kimball fouled the sohooner Rebecca, but did ii" damage, The Kimball-anohored too close to the other veaaela, and swinging with the tide, caused the accident. THOIJBI.ES IN BRAZIL. New York, Deo. 20.—The Times' Rio Janeiro aqecial says: "Already the revolution by mean* of whieh Dom Pedro was dethtu led so quietly without bloodshed, hns begun to de»elope seriouB trouble. The Republican leaders are finding it is not so simple a matter to overturn an empiro and establish a settled government in its place as their easy success first seemed to indicate. A mutiny has broken out among the soldiers of thia city, and bloody scenes of riot are iinaiinent. The government is taking every means in its power to suppress tho uprising, and has made many arrests. Rumors of trouble have been heard fur several daya and arrests have been made of the insurgents. Cable aud telegraphic moasaKes have been submitted to careful inspection by government agents before they have been allowod to be transmitted to the provinces or to foreign countries. sold for $500. San Francisco, Dec. 20.—The wrecked steamer Idaho, which went ashore off Victoria harbor on the 9th of last month, was sold at auction today to Capt. Goodall, of the Paciiic Coast Steamship Co., for 8500. The wreck wbb Bold subject to sulviigo on ber hull, and salvage and freight on the cargo. A NEW STOCK COMPANY. Buffalo, Dec. 20.—The ifems today announces it is definitely settled if Jackson and Sullivan can be induced to meet here a purae of 830,000 will bo put up for them. The money will be furnished by a stock company, but the light will take place under the auspices of the Athletic club. ANOTHER DEAD. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 20.—Bertha Moody, one of the girls burned in the firo at Tilden's school last night, died this morning. Thia makes two deaths. Three more are expected hourly. NO FAN-AMERICAN VISITORS. San Francisco, Deo. 20.—Vice- President Mills, of the state board of trade, to-day, received the following dispatch from M. M. Estee, at New York: "If you have made publio my telegram as to the viait of tho international conference tn the Pacitic coast, please announce that the visit is indefinitely postponed and may not be made." The receipt of this dispatch lias caused expressions of disappointment from all intoreated in tho hoped for coming of the distinguished gontlomon comprising the pan-American conference. That the indefinite postponement may not mean the abandonment of tho viait to tho coast is the goneral wish of many merchants, who arc desirous of onoouraging our trade with the Pacifio ooast countries of Central and South America. Mr. Estee will be urged to do all in his power to bring about this much desired viait. HELD FOR MURDER. Stockton, Cal., Dec. 20.—The preliminary examination of Mra, Ralisky and her son, for shooting Robt. Kennedy, was finished thia morning. Both wero held to answer for murder. A ritETIY SENTENCE. New York, Deo. 20.- W. A. Sal- ley, convicted of thrownilig Benjamin Patton from on oxcursioii barge last June, wos to-day sontencod to im- priBoiimont for life. ORDER REVOKED San Franoisoo, Doo. 20.---Tho collector of Port Phelps to-dny reoeived a dispatch from Washington informing him that tho ordor of removal recently Bout to .Interpreter Richards, of tho Cliinoao bureau, had boon revoked, and that a lottor wns on its way from Washington which would givo further Information on tho subject. OlIEAT FIRE. St. Louis, Doc. 20.—At ono o'clock this morning a lire broke out iu tho Commercial Printing establishment, Bix stories high. The flames spread rapidly throughout the building, alarm ing the occupants of an adjacent tenement, who fled to the street in their night clothes. The entire building was destroyed. Loss, $200,000. It is rumored two janitors perished in the flames. GORED TO DEA1B. Walla Walla, Deo. 20.—Mr. West- ley Fields, a prominent farmer, was gored to death by a wild bull thia morning. * CLARA LOSES HER CASE. New York. Deo. 20.—The case of Clara Chester, the burlesque actress, againBt the theatrical manager, George Lederer, for abandonment, was dismissed at the Tombi police court today. Judge Hagan held the actress did not need support from the oity. COMINO IO REASON. Lisbon, Deo. 20.—Baron DeGomez expresses his readineas to consent to arbitrate the African dispute with England. A UNIVERSAL BANK. London, Deo. 20.—The Cftronide'i Rome correspondent says it is true that a proposition to establish a universal bank was made to the pope and rejected by him. O'BRIEN RELEABID. Dublin, Deo. 20.—William O'Brien, sentenced to two montha imprisonment in Galway gaol, for having addressed a proclaimed nationaliet meeting, to-day was liberated from that institution. A large crowd gathered tu witneBS tho departure of the liberated Iriah patriot, and heartily cheered hiin. O'Brien delivered an- address; his remarks caused the greatest enthusiasm. STEAMSHIP COLLISION. London. Doc. 20.—The BteaniBhipa CUddy and Isle of Cyprus collided in tho English channel, south of the Isle of Wight, to-day. The former sank and aeveral of hor crew were drowned. Thirteen others aro missing. THE LONDON SCANDALS. London, Deo. 20.—Arthur Wright, the solicitor charged with aiding Hammond, the proprietor of the Cavendish atreet house, to escape, and who recently was summoned to appear in connection with the west end acandal, haa been furnished by the court with a copy of tho information upon which the government bases its charges against him. The hearing of the case has been set for Monday morning. SUPERSTITIOUS CELESTIALS. Shanghai, Deo. 20.—The Chineae railway projecta are auapended owing to political intrigues nnd popular opposition. A MAOAZINE EXPLODES. Baku, Dec. 20.—An artillery magazine at thia place was destroyed today by the explosion of a shell. Four people were killed outright and four othera serioualy injured. The noise of the exploaing shells, and rockets, wiih which (he magazine was stored, iB described aa rosemb ing a bombardment. One hundred thousand cartridges were deatroyed. MORE FUNDS FOR DEFENCE. Liverpool, Dec. 19.—Mr. Parnell arrived here this afternoon. He was met by a deputation of Liberals, who presented him with an addresa. In reply Mr. Parnell asked the electors of Lancashire to give a full support to Mr. Gladstone at the noxt eleotion, At a banquet given in his honor this evening a cheque for £3,500, the amount collected in Liverpool for the Parnell defence fund, was handed to Mr. Paruall, who gratefully acknowledged the honor. In thanking the donors of thu gift Mr. Parnell Baid that he thought himaelf entitled to the boast that he was the first Irishman who had been so trusted by Englishmen, who had started a aubscription before Sir Charles Russell had succeeded in winning a victory for him. Mr. Parnell reiterated hia declaration that tho object of the Home Rulers was to secure the industrial development of Ireland. There waa once, he admitted, some justification for their hostility to England, but now they joyfully entered with the Liberals into a battle which he trusted would aoon come. HAD NOTIIINO TO 8AY. New York, Dec. It.—Frederick B. and Edward D. R. Rivier, 227 Grand atreet, wool merchants, assigned without preferences. SUDDEN DEATH. Newport, R. I, Dec. 19.—Engineer C. W. Beokwilh, attached to the U. S. revenue cutter Samuel Dexter, at this port, died very suddenly this morning, He had been ill only a few days, aud had not yet perfected his duty here, having heen ordered here only last weok. athletics overdone. New York, Dec. 19.—Thomas P. Conneff, the well known long distance runner waa taken to the St, Vinoent Hoapital laBt night. A MEAN SCAMP. Hudson, N. Y., Deo. 19.—John Cameron, of Plainfield, N. J., the contractor for building the Kinderhook und Hudson railroad, spent last night in jail under arreat, charged with grand larceny. The arrest was made on a warrant issued by Recorder Gotty, on a charge of graud larceny preferred by the Kinderhook and Hudson railroad company. Tho amount of tho nlloged theft ia 89,597; othera nre implicated in tho affair. Tho Italians employed at Stuyveeant loomed on Tuesday that Cameron had left the placo with tho wages duo thom, ond they becamo ao trenziod that a riot ensued. Thoy threatened to burn tho vitiligo and plunder the placo if tho wages woro not forthcoming at onco. Bloodshed wns threatened and affairs assumed such a serious aspect that Deputy Sheriff Glow called for assistance, which wns responded to by a number of tho villagers. Fifteen Italians wore mndo prisoners and brought to this oity last niglit. If tho Italians cannot be quiotetl inoro troublo will follow. latter hay saints. Sam Lakh City, Utah, Doo. 19.— When tlio commission mot horo a wook ago lust Monday to hear tho Mormon charges against the deputy regiatration officer of thiB city, the allegations were so indefinite thai the commissioner called for more specified charges. These were furnished on Friday and the hearing began on the claim that the regiatration officers were favoring the Gentiles and discriminating againBt the Mormon voters. Tha case closed to-day. Tonight the commission decided that the charges are not sustained and quote from the decision of the judge that the registration officers have discretionary duties, as well as ministerial, and while up to a certain point tbey must register anyone who professea to take the oath, afterwards they may strike off the names if, in their judgment, or on a proof that the persona are praotiaing polygamy. The decision is a victory for tho registrars. AUSTRIAN SLAVES. New York, Dec. 18.—A Pittsburg despatch to the Tribune Bays:—Mr. Sohamberg, the Auatro-Hungarian conaul here, expects to receive orders from the government of Galicia to collect evidence and probably forward witnesses for the trial of 300 government officer!, who aru charged with making common eauae with steamship and railway lineB in forcing men, women and children to emigrate to America. These officials, aome of them of high rank, received a bonus for each emigrant transported. Treason was the favorite charge on which the heads of families were frightened into selling theii homes and fleeing the country. About 15,000 of these poople have come to Pittsburg within the past two years, and the majority are working in the Coiinellsville coke regions. The gendarmes at four points on the Galioian frontier were either bribed or their imprisonment secured on false chargea, and through theae four outlcta the poor peasants without pasaporta were driven over the mountains in drovea, put on freight trains and carried to Hamburg, where they were shipped to America. kilrain sentenced. Purvis, Miss., Deo, 18.—The jury in the Kilrain trial was completed today. On the completion of jury the indictment charging the defendant with prize fighting and aasault and battery was read. Kilrain listened attentively to the reading and pleaded not guilty to both counts. Mayor Robin- ion of Purvis waa the first witness. Be testified that he witnessed the battle, and described it at length. He also testified to the fact that Kilrain previous to the battle bet 81,000 with Sullivan that he would win. The other witnesses gave similar testimony. J. Fitzpatrick, referee, testified he held the stakes and handed them to Sullivan, the day after the fight. The defence offered no testimony. Oounael for both aides then addressed the jury, the prosecuting attorney maintaining that the law had been violated and defendant was guilty, while the defence aiaerted that the meeting between Sullivan and Kilrain wai merely a aerial combat, not a fight. The case was given to the jury ahortly after noon, and at 5:30 they returned with a verdict of guilty of prize fighting. Kilrain was sentenced to two months' imprisonment in the county jail and to pay a fine of 8200. An appeal was entered and Kilrain wbb admitted to bail in the sum ot $1,000. OREAT STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Buenos Ayres (via Panama), Deo. 14.—The Argentine, Uruguay and Union Steamship Company, juat formed here with a capital of $20,000,000 in gold, has already placed in Europe orders for a fleet of thirty voaaels, ranging in tonnago from five to 6,500 tons, with a guaranteed speed of 12 to 20 knots per hour. Four of the largest veasels will be placed in service between this city and New York, two of the smaller size will run to Pensacola, Florida; two others to some Atlantic port, probably Newport and Wilmington or Port Royal; four of the fleet will ply on inland waters or down the Patagonian coast. The threo largest will fly the Argentine or Paraguay colors, the governments of these republics guaranteeing the company an annual dividend of 3i per cent, on the capital stock. A toleranceM Laat. A few short months ago the British Columbians, according to one of the addresses with which they welcomed Lord Stanley, were "a people without a grievance. This seems tu have been too much for the govornment, for at once tho objectionable customs order was issued. It may be explained that the point in dispute ia really whether the Oanadian Pacific ihall have the monopoly of Victoria trade or be subject to competition. The customs ordor shutting off bonded communication with Tacoma ostabliahea the monopoly. -Mat!. • -♦- • The Dominion Illustrated. St. Thomai, OntTTst. John, N. B., and the splendid elovators of Messrs. J. B. McKay & Co,, of Toronto, take up a considerable share of the last Dominion illustrated. The account and illustrations of the barley trado iu connection with tho McKay establishment, will bo studiod with intereat by all who are concerned in tho industry and trade of tho Dominion, and especially iu tho production of and movement of grain. The program of the citica mentioned ia exemplified by a serieB of handsomo ongravii^o. Attention is again culled to tho beauties of MeniphromiiRog by n lino viow of Mount Elepliantls. A plonking picturo, entitled "Art Critics"—n reproduction of Overman's admired painting of that iiaino—is suro to be widely appreciated, Tho Dominion Illustrated is worthy of ita name nnd should be supported by nil patriotic Canadians, It is published by the Dominion Illusl rated Publtshiug Co., Mr. (i. E. Deaburats, managing- director, 7!> St, James stroet. Montreal. Mr, J. U. Brownleo, Brandon, ia ils roprcsoutativo in Manitoba nud tho Northwest. Subscription,, 84, Now is a good timo to subscribe. FROM STANLEY. Stanley, the Explorer, Refutes Charges Made Against Him by the English Press. O'Brien's Appeal in His Libel Suit Against Lord Salisbury Dismissed with Cosjs. ' The Leader of the Kew Brazilian Republic ls Reported to be Dying. THE LEADER DYING. London Deo. 21.—A private telegram from Rio Janeiro reporta that General Deodoro Da Fonseca. ohief of the provision government, is dying. WASHED ASHORE. London, Dec. 21.—One of the boats of the steamship Cleddy, sunk in collision with the steamship Isle of Cy- Srus, in the channel yeiterday, has een washed nsbore at Catharine's Point. The boat contained five dead bodies. Nothing has been heard of the other eight persona missing from the Cleddy. APPEAL DISMISSED. London, Dee. 21.—The appeal taken by William O'Brien, M. P., in his suit against the Marquis of Salisbury, for libel, has been dismissed. THIEVES ARRESTED. Chicago, Dec. 21.—The police this morning arrested a gang of celebrated thiovea who have beon operating extensively in thiB state. When arrested the gang had over $4,000 worth of silks, which had been atolen from merchants at Kewanse, 111, cronin's crime, Chicago. Dec. 21.—For tho first time Judge Longnecker has secured an authentic copy of the document for reading which Dr. Oronin wbb expelled from the Clan na Gael. The circular was drafted by W. J. Dooho, of Troy, lt comments on the Fenian organization, which haB passed out of existence, and condemned its violent methods. It forever aets at rest the chargei made against Cronin that he was a dynamiter, JEWISH ceremonies, Toronto, Deo. 21.—A confirmation in tho Jewish lynagague here to-day, by Abbe Hern, created some intereat, WANT A BETTER COUNCIL. Toronto, Dec. 21.—The citizens have been arouied to aome actiom in the coming municipal election. The executive of the citizens association ia in seision here this afternoon for the purpose of choosing the best candidates to support. A great amount of publio works to be oarried out ln Toronto next year demand a better oouncil than the city now has. STRAIGHT CONSERVATIVE. Montreal, Dec. 21.—The Star's Ottawa special says : "lt is understood here that Ottawa partiei in the Conservative intereat are negotiating with the Manitoba Free Press for the purchase of its evening franchise ahd for the Call plant It is said that Luxton at lirst refused to sell, but is now more favorably disposed, and is expected here immediately. The transaction if completed undoubtedly means the establishment of a straight out Conservative organ in Winnipeg in ample time for tho next general election. LETTER FROM STANLEY. London, Deo. 20.—In a long letter to Sir Francis DeWinton, just published, written at Oaala, August 31st, H. M, Stanloy strongly objects to the tone of a batch of newspaper clippings he had received, commenting, as ho expressed it, with utter lack of common sense and disregard for accuracy upon hia expedition. He dwells at length upon the indecision of Emin Paaha, whioh coat him (Stanley) a journey of 1,300 miles to relieve Bart- telot's command with hia own. He justifies the payment of the salary of £30 to Tippo Tibb to avert a desolating war, and declared that if both parties were honest in their actions peace will be continued indefinitely. Stanley is especially bitter in rebuking those in England who had lost faith iu his steadfastness of purpose to the extent of crediting the rumors that he was marching in the direction of Khartoum, aud treats at length of Barttelot removing entirely the impreaaion that hii previous letters were reflections on the major's conduct. He admits that Barttelot only needed qualities to be gained in no other way than by long experience in Afritn, to extricate himaelf from hia dilemma. He highly euluiji.es the major's high qualities. He knew that Barttelot was of an un- forbearing disposition and had intended to keep him with himself, but necessity compelled his being left behind. Barltolot waa ignorant of the language of the natives with him and in whoso territory he waa, and Stanley thinks that the interpreter may have played hlm false, thus occasioning a coolness whioh was never healed, and wliich led to hia death. He quotes in detail the instructions he gave Barttelot, and finally denies emphatically the alleged Congo atrocities, Manyoma canniba- liam, tho photographing of a woman during her execution, etc. During the entire oxpedition, ho asserts, he executed only four mon. THE DOMINION DEUT. Ottawa, Dec. 19.—Tho publio accounts for tho Dominion appeared today. Tho not dobt of tlio Dominion on tho 30th of Juno, 1889, wub §237,- 537,041, showing an increaso of $2,- 998.033, which is accounted for by charging ill round numbers four millions and a half to railways, canals nnd NortbwcBt rebellion, nenrly ono million nnd a hnlf to discounts and expenses connected with the lonn ot 1888, tell thousand nnd a half to hnlanco of Mennonite loan canccllod nnd railway aubaulieo, aud sundries about nino hundred, loss sinking funds and othor payments amounting to about three millions and a half, MEDICAL HALL. Ju* Is Tb.«ir Ouston, D. S. CURTIS * CO. The Leading Druggists, Have on View the Largeit r*ock of PLUSH HOLIDAY GOODS in nam oitt. Agents B. laurance & Co.'s Eye Classes & Spectacle^ dwto NEXT COLONIAL HOTEL. COLUMBIA ftntRBT. AU BONMARCHE THIS WEEK WE ARE OFFERED ■ special inducements to the people of Westminster and surrounding country in all lines of our select stock of DRY GOODS, GENTS' FURNISHINGS and a beautiful line of PLUSH GOODS for Xmas presents. BUGGIES AT COST. For the next 30 days we will dispose of our surplus stock of FIRST-CLASS BUGGIES AT COST PRICE for cash. Call and secure a bona-fide bargain as we must make room for a large shipment ordered from the east. REID * CURRIE, Pacific Carriage Works, New Westminster. dwap5te "W". & G-. WOLFENDEN COLUMIA STREET, Are now showing a complete line of Christmns Fruits, Table Delicacies, Pickles, Sauces and Potted Meats, Potted Shrimps, Lobsters, Bloaters and Anchovies. And the most complete stock of Crosse dc Blnckwcll's Ooods in the Province. Onr '■Own Brand" of Canadian Hams and Bacon, aad Pure Lard, arrive in Regular Shipments and are Very Choice. The remainder of our stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Gentlemen's Furnishings, must be cleared this month, and will be sold irrespective of cost. Do not miss this opportunity of securing bargains. ROYAL OITY Planing Ml Company, Li. RICHARD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER. manufacturers and dealers in All Kinds of Ronili and Bressel LumliBr Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Pickets, SALMON BOXES, NET FLOITS, TOYS, Wood Furnishing for Canneries. Boots, Frai&ies* Wim«3©ws. Baliasteps* Brackets* rs, Jewels. PLAIN AND FANCY AND ALL KINDS GF TURNED WORK. nolOdwIy VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, "NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, DECEMBER 25, 1886. NO. B2. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Moralng, Dee. 85, 1880. HOLIDAY GOODS. ir InvestlaaUou by Om Special Commissioner lata tbe Slate tt/ Holiday Blocks. fljlar Visits to tke Ellard dl Co., Jas. II, Sinclair and A, From Friday's Dall; As the end o/ the week approaches, the streets w»ume a brighter and more lively appearance, and when The Co- idmbi'* reporter started out on his ajjstfon this morning he was obliged to thread his way with care through the throng that lined the sidewalks and tilled the shop entrances. Everybody wore the cheerful look that seems a part of Christmas time, and if the ■hop windows did not advertise the gay and festive aeaaon the unclouded ices of the happy public would have told the story of itaelf. jas. elukd & co. The first visit was made to the old established dry goods house of James Ellard & Co., corner of Columbia and Mary streets. This is one of the oldest and Bulkiest firms in the province, and has been in existence over twenty years, nnd was doing a good business when Westminster was not the proud queen of the Pacific province she is to-day, Mr. Harvey, the genial manager of the firm, undertook to show the reporter what they had of Christmas stock. In his line of fans there is a wonderful assortment, ranging from the cheapest up to the real oatrich fans valued at well, it won't do to mention the price, but these beautiful articles are fully worth all that is asked for them. The store is most tastefully decorated with soft woollen shawls in cashmere, llama and silk; rich-colored fancy striped plushes, real Honiton laces, imported direct from the manufactory in Devonshire, England; silk goods in endless variety, merveilleux, gros grain, soie de Lyons, and all tho other well known grades of silk fabric. These are beautifully set off by the fanciful and richly variegated draperies of chenille and turconun curtains. In ladies silk hosiery there is a splendid range, all the colors of the rainbow being represented in the goods, which are of every shade and fancy pattern. In Christmas presents there is a fine Showing ill dressing cases, toilei sets, amokers' requisites in plush and leather caaea; vory neat, pretty and useful, and eminently acceptable as Christmas sifts. This firm ia also displaying a large consignment of fine cashmere and silk mufflers of the newest and amartest patterns and designs, and in all shades. These articles of dress are going to be much worn this season. In ailk umbrellas, gold and ailver mounted, and in walking sticks, an imposing display is made. In the walking sticks many uew styles can be noted; they are of every quality, and uniformly good. The show of gents' furnishings is very fine, collars, cuffs and BhirtB by the best makors; neckties and scarfs in endless variety, and silk handkerchiefs of all sliadea, prices and patterns. The display of furnishing jewellry ought to attract considerable attention, as the atuds, sleeve links, collar buttons and scurf pins are all of now designs and very effective. Few things are more acceptable as a Christmas present than an eiderdown quilt or pillow; Ellard & Co. have a large and varied assortment to select from, and at tempting prices. Their exhibit of real Scotch woollen underwear is not exceeded by any house in the province. These goods are of superb quality, and will wear like iron; they are in all shades and pricei. Ellard Ss Co.'s window display will draw crowds of admirers Christmas week. MARSHALL SINCLAIR. This enterprising merchant has made ample preparation for the celebration of Christmas week by anticipating the rush of trade in laying in a largo namber of specialties. Mr. Sinclair assured the reporter that he was animated by a burning desire to give his customers the full benefit of his energy and enterprise by selling his stock at the most reasonable figures. Mr. Sinclair has imported from the east over a ton of candies and sweets, which he ean Bell his customers by the barrel, tub or bucket, or in a paper bag if that suits them better. Of fine confectionery he makes a display worthy of a Toronto show window; tho rango is extensive and the selection choice. In Christie's and McConnick's fino fancy biscuits and crackers, Mr, Sinclair is prepared to cater to any order in quality, price or variety, whilo in Christmas fruit, currant", raisins, tigs, candied peels, dates, pitted plums, prunes and nil lho other seasonable ingredients of the plum pudding, he makes a fine showing. Jams and jollies in glass and in 3 and 5 pound cutis make a good ahow, and ginger in jars imported specially from China foi the Christinas trado looks exceedingly tempting. Thero is no lack of nuts, every known variety being represented, even the chestnut. Mr. Sinclair has a grand lino of teas to show his customers, every brand from the fragrant Souchong to the Gunpowder variety, being on view. In coffees, thero are Mocha, Java, Rio, Maracaibo and Ceylon, all being well represented, The canned goods show is line, devilled ham, tongue and "the devii himself" in tins, besides a large and comprehensive selection of other favorites being shown. Mr, Sinclair makes a specialty of chocolates and keeps the best inakes, such as ll ry's, Cadbury's, Mott's and Ghirardelli's in atook, besides having extra Christmas inducements in that lino. Mr. Sinclair's window is worth a visit. JAMES CUNNINOHAM. A visit to the mammoth establishment of "the pioneer hardware man," disclosed the fact that if the prepara tion tor making a fine show on Christmas week are perhaps not so elaborate as in some other places of business, the old and well-known house will be an attractive enough place to select Christmas presenti of all kinds that are comprised in the line of hardware, crockery and house furnishing. In crockery Mr. Cunningham has one of the best Christmas lines in town. Tea and dinner sets and fanoy articles of pottery ware, with cut glass and crystal without number, make up an excellent and interesting ai well as tempting diiplay. There is a pretty extensive ■how of individual cups and saucers, very suitable for gifts; these goods are decorated in chaste and beautiful designs. Mr. Cunningham has a splendid stock of plated ware, ipoons, forks, knives, etc, which ought to prove attractive to all householders and those looking around for suitable wedding or Christmas presents. A nice range of eaat umbrella stands in many fancy patterns and handsomely painted and embellished should also gain considerable attention from gift-seekers. In the matter of table and pocket cutlery the house makes a display second to nono in the city, in quality, beauty of finish and variety. These goods are imported and are manufactured by the best English makers. Anybody in want of a saw wherewith to overcome Iho toughness of the Christmas turkey, the carver proving useless, can get anything in that line at Mr. Cunningham's store, from a cross-cut down to the humble buck-saw, and even that failing, hammers and cold chisels of the finest temper and mest improved pattern. Mr. Cunningham intends to make a good window display of various articles of his large and varied stock. A. DES BUISAY. Mr. A. DesBrisay is showing a fine assortment of Christmas fruits, canned and bottled goods, and has an especially creditable display of confectionery by the best makers. In the staple lines of trade Mr. DesBrisay will be well stocked up and ready for the rush of next week, and he expects this will be one of the most memorable Christinas weoks in the history of Westminster's mercantile interests; at present there is every indication of an enormous trade being done. Mr. DesBrisay has a few special lines which intending Christmas shoppers would do well to inspect. Une of theae is the tinned goods of which he carries a very complete stock by all the most famous manufacturers. In fruit also Mr. DesBrisay carries a line that compares favorably with any in town, and is worthy the attention of every one looking for something choice in this department. In this establishment can also be found a fine assortment of flavoring extracts and essences, so much required at this season of good dinners. Mr. DesBrisay is going to make a first rate window display of the various lines of goods mentioned above. YULE TIDE. The -Merry Yale Tide Season Induces tke Merchants to Prepare for tke Public Wants. And Tbe Columbian lays before Its Bead* ers a few of the Specialties Carried by Prominent Houses. From Saturday's Dally. J There was a good sprinkling of pedestrians on the sidewalks this morning whon The Columbian reporter emerged from his quarters sharpening the weapon that is mightier than the ■word or the pen, viz., the pencil. The scribe sniffed the keen morning air and noted the bustle on the streets —this is no ungallant reflection on the ladies—and drawing inspiration from the busy scene he strode off down the Bvenue in search of more writc-upable establishments. The familiar sign of I. J, trapp & oo. caught his eye, and he turned in there and found that this firm is making a show of fine plated ware that comes dangerously close to being the best in the city. There are elegant silver services for dinner and tea, and a multitude of table nick-nacks, in every shape and pattern. Sugar bowls, cream jugs, salt cellars, celery dishes, epergnes, sugar tonga, butter knives, silver spoons, forks and table knives; splendid carving sets complete in fino cases, silver mounted and buck horn handled, and with ateel of the best quality. In napkin rings there is a bewildering and well selected stock to suit the most fastidious taste as well as that of the man who "don't care." In silver- plated castors and cruet stands tho firm shows a fine assortment, which would be hard to beat anywhere, and tho glassware is of the best out quality. Messrs. Trapp Ss Co., with commendable and characteristic enterprise, havo also imported direct from the east a heavy consignment of choice furniture nf all descriptions especially for the Chisttnas business. The shipment includes drawing, dining, hall and bedroom furniture of olegant designs well nnd substantially made nnd at prices calculated to astound nil intending purchasers hy their cheapness. This fine lot of furniture is displayed to tho bost advantage ill the large and well-lighted wiu-oroom at the corner of Clarkson and Lome stroots, where it can be viewed by anyone wishing to look at really fino house furnishings. An especially creditable display of beautiful house lamps is also made by the firm; the designs and ornamentation being the latest and best. When lighted these pretty pieces of use and ornament shed a full, clear, yot softened glow over the room, an effeot obtained by means of many-colored shades. No house can afford to be without this evidenco of good taste at the figures which Trapp & Co. ask for them. The window exhibit of this firm is very fine and will be sure to attract a large share of publio notice and favorable comment during the Christmas woek. THE OLOBE HOUSE was the next emporium of Westminster's mercantile wealth that tho re porter visited. Aud he got a remarkably good insight into what a first-class dry goods and milliney stock should be. The house makes a specialty of children's bonnets, and a lavish display is made of those pretty articles. This is certainly the place to take the children to get head gear; they are in every style and beautifully trimmed and finished in ailk, cashmere and wool. In ribbons also the Globe House claims to read the way in Westminster and anyone who takes a look at their stock cannot "faille" to be impressed. They are in all shades, widths and textures, silk, satin, velvet; plain and fancy, variegated and self colors, A fine show of silk handkerchiefs is also made. Also in gloves of the best makes and most favorite shades ; and in hosiery there is a wido range. Some extremely handsome specimens of English imported fans van also be seen, and the stock of those articles is both attractive and extensive, In gooda for presentation, peculiar to Clirismas season this house has a capital exhibit, and the selection includes many novelties. Wool shawls and "fascinators," a kind of wool hood, are strong lines with tho Globe, as also silk, which they carry in all the finest grades, surah, soie de Lyons, merveilleux, watered, gros grain, broche and striped. In plushes there is a fine variety, comprising overy shade and quality ; and the same can be said of silk velvets. The Globe House claims to be the leading millinery establishment in the city and a glance at their stock will go far to justify the claim. The firm imports directly from London and Paris sua has some gems of bonnets in stock, true specimens of French art. They have also a fine stook ot feathers, plumes, wings, aigrettes, and one cf the finest stocks of evening flowers und evening gloves in all Bhades, in the province. Tho line of ladies underclothing is large and well- selected and is undor the superintendence of Mrs. Rae. In mantles and cloaks, infants' robes nnd veilings there are splendid stocks, worth a visit from all requiring goods of that kind. It would be useless to enumerate the thousand other tine specialties of the Globe House, but it can safely be said that thore nro few better Blocked warehouses on the coast than this well- known establishment. ZED. S. HALL. The reporter felt that his foot was on his native heath when he entered the sanctum of books and periodicals presided over by the genial Mr. Zed. S, Hall, who has a smile of welcome for everybody, but who is specially suave to the genus reporter, On discovering what the quill-driver was after, Mr. Hall at once began to lead that worthy an exciting steeplechase in and out of boxes, books, albums, from one shelf to another until the latter gaaped between his shorthand notes, "hold, enough." They then took the matter more calmly and the reporter had a chance to linger and admire the lovely articles of art and literature and vertue with which the fine, capacious store overflows. In the vast domain of books, Hall's store can furnish you with anything, from a yellow paper covered copy of "The Mysteries of Udolpho," at fifteen cents, and cheap at half the price, up to Chateaubriand's "Atala," gorgeously and grotesquely illustrated by Gustavo Dore. The book-wormish reporter could not resist the temptation to gloat over the literary riches on the spacious shelves. There are books for all classes of readers, adult and juvenile, and the Pansy books, something quite new, figure in prominent quantities on the shelves. In the way of literary souvenirs, Mr. Hall has a selection worthy of a metropolitan houso; these goods are the product of the famous Boston, New York and London firms, and interleaved with the letter press are exquisite reproductions' of water-color drawings. Prang's books, in particular, are worth going to see, even if a purchase is not intended. They are true gems of art. In children's picture books and picture blocks, Mr. Hall has a magnificent range, most judiciously selected, and which cannot fail to meet with a tremendous sale. The display of religious books. Catholic and Church of England prayer books, Presbyterian and Methodist psalm and hymn books, bound in Russia, calf and morocco, and suitable for gifts, is a grand range, and will bo sure to attract much public inspection. The album in all its variations of quality, price and stylo is one of Mr. Hall's specialties; there are some beauties in the selection. In Christmas cards Mr. Hall lays claim to having one of tho finest displays in tho provinco, and they have been chosen with an amount of artistic t iste that is surprising; they range from the cheapest up to the most gorgeous and elaborato specimona of high-claBs nrt. The sale of Christmaa publications thiB season reached, in Mr. Hall's establishment, tlio enormous totnl of 500 copies, including such issue» as Fignro, Paris Ulustre, Graphic, London Illustrated News, Toronto Globo, Montreal Star, and others, nil ranging over BO oents por copy, the two first being 81.50 per copy. Thero is ono rather unusual but very interesting line of goods that Mr. Hall takes pleasure in showing and expatiating upon, and thnt is opera glasses; he has those articles from the smallest, to tho most powerful; one of them is a perfect gem in its way, being so small that it can almost be carried in the vest pooket, yet so powerful that the reporter, who took a look through it, could distinguish the rugged inequalities and pine trees on the Pitt Mountains with easo. Mr. Hall's window display is too well known, and has received so mnch public comment already as to render furthor description unnecessary. D. S. CURTIS & CO, have undoubtedly a splendid display of Christmaa specialties in the way of travelling, toilet, and dressing cases. Besides being the largest it iB also, we believe one of tho beet in the province. The firm has also a fino display of perfumes especially suitalilo for Christmas presents and comprising many new kinds as well aB all the old favorites of established reputation. These goods are put up in costly cut glass bottles some of them enclosed in pretty basket work and tastefully decorated with ribbons. Others are in Btone ware bottles beautifully painted. For a nice present or useful toilet article of any kind D. S. Curtis & Co'b is one of the best places in the city to make inquiry. _^_______ Tbe Shortest Boute. A correspondent cf the Blaine Journal says: "Tho people of Victoria are desirous of shortening tho railroad time between their oity and the east. Now, while they are at it, why not lake the shortest line of the last proposed, and run a Bteamer from Victoria to the international boundary line at Blaine, then build a railroad from the cornor post there up through Hall's Prairio and Langley Prairie to the Mission bridge. Thia route would be thirty miles Bhorter by sea than the Vancouver routo, and would save two hours' time. There are no hills to climb, and no largo bridges to build this way. This would be shorter than the Whatcom route, and then the Victoria passengors would not have to cross tho boundary lino as thoy would via Whatoom." Intel,.: with Cutthroats and Totiaks, Tho Bay cities are beooming overrun with desperadoes of nil kinda, from tho ordinary saloon bums to the foot pad, and every day brings in new recruits. The announcement from the athletic club that matches were being made for encounters in the fistic arena haa brought into town thirty or forty champions and ex-champions of the "manly art," who upon their arrival can find uo qualification save that thoy are honest as any man that ever cut a throat. Within the paBt ton days men have been found murdered by the roadside; they have been held up nnd robbed; houses have been broken into nnd women nnd children frightened almost to death by their cowardly acts. They are becoming bolder each day until it has become unbearable. Something must be done with this class of vags nnd desperadoes or the citizens of the Bay will be compelled to tako the matter in hnnd nnd deal out summary justice. In 1883 the city of Seattle, when no larger than Whatcom, became infested with the samo class and soon put a quietus to that kind of business by rising en masse and hanging a trio to scantlings on the famous maple trees. If the police oflicers of the Bay are powerless to protect our citizens and their property from this olass of brutes, let others be appointed to assist in the work of driving them away.—Whatcom Bulletin. . .,—. .— The Kew B. C. Cathedral. Rt. Rov, Bishop Lommens returned from tho east yeaterday afternoon, bringing with him photographs of the Catholic church at Longueuil, near Montreal, which has been selected as the model of the new Roman Catholic cathedral to be erected in Victoria. The Longueuil church haB only been recently completed, and is recognized as ono of the prettiest churches in the province of Quebec. Tho architects wero Messra Perrault Ss Misnard, of Montreal, the most eminent designers of church edifices in the Dominion, and to that firm Bishop LemmeiiB entrusted tho task of preparing plana similar to tho Longueuil churoh, but on a smaller scale, for the cathedrel in Victoria. Theso plans are now boing prepared and will be forwarded here in January, when tenders will be invited for the construction of tbo edifice. The new cathedral will bc of tho Gothio stylo of architecture, with three spires, varying in height, tho top of the principal spire, or steeple, being 175 feet from the ground, The front of the edifice will be flanked by two towers, and in tho centre, over the main entrance, will be a statue of St. Andrew. The church will havo a sent- ing capacity of about 1,000, and will contain two galleries, ono abovo the other. The dimensions of the interior will bo 144 feet long, with an average width of about 70 feet, and 53 feet to arch of ceiling. It has not yet been decided whether the structure will be built entirely of stone, or stono and brick. The new church will be erected on the northwest corner of Blnn- chard and Viow streets, the front of the edifice fucing Blanchard street. The toworB will afford amplo room for chimes and bolls, which will be added at no distant date after tho completion of the cathedral.—Friday'! Colonist. Col. Prior's mission to Ottawa to urge the repoal of the order in council enforcing the obnoxious coasting regulations has boon very successful. Col. Prior showed to tlio minister's satisfaction that Britisli Columbia had no vessels capable of doing a paying trade to Sound ports, and that oven if there were onough business to keep them employed Canadian vessels could only handle tho bonded freight, ns tho.United States authorities would not permit thein to coast, and that tho bonded freight nlono would never puy. Undor those circumstances the minister will nllow American boats to continue carrying goods on condition that tho Northern Pacific Railway Co. pay tho salary of a Canadian customs official who will be stationed at Tacoma to see that the seals are Hot broken, and tho freight properly transhipped. Col, Prior thinks that the Northern Pacific will not object to thia proposal, as at present they pay tho salary of a Canadian customs officer at Duluth, and the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacifio onch pny an officer at Chicago. Whilo Col. Prior would have boen better pleased if tho order was entirely cancelled, yot he considers the arrangement satisfactory. Vancouver Hit; Foundry I Main Us Go. ( LIMIT1D) , Boiler Makers, and Iron and Brass Founders , a HAVING GREATLY INCREASED THEIR PREMISES AND MACHIN- ery, are in a position to undertake the construction and repairs of Marine and Stationary Engines and Boilers, Hilling, Mining and Cannery Machinery, as well ns Castings and ForgingS of every description. Estimates given; all work guaranteed. P. BAKER, A. McKELVIE, Secretary. dwjlHto Mechanical Mahagib, QUITE a variety of Gentlemen's Patent Leather and Kid Shoes- Just the thing for evening parties. GRANT MACLURE £ # ("NOW is the time for Xmas -j Presents—Slippers, every shade (. (nearly), in all sizes and shapes. CARRIAGES, PHAETONS, HANDY MARKET & CHURCH WAGONS se3dw F. C. STRICKLAND & CO., Webster's Building, Westminstor, B. C. dwjly3to T. T. TIR-A-IPE9 <5C CO., Columbia Striet, Nkw Westminster, THIS SPACE BELONGS TO H. T. READ & CO. UAttDWARE MERCHANTS. MAJOR it PEARSON, REAL ESTATE BROKERS, Financial 'and Insurance if ents. Property for S.ilc in all p.ivts of llie City ond Suburbs. Wo also lmve listed somo of tho finest funning laud In tlio Province. MONEY TO LOAN. HOUSES TO KENT. Agonts for tlio Confederation Life Association of Toronto, tho London Guarantee aud Accident Co,, Limited. General Agonts for British Columbia for tho Amorican Steam Boiler Insurance Co, of Now York, the Royal and Atlas Fire Assurance Companies of England, Union Five aud Marino Iaauranco Co, of San Francisco, Mouth British File and Marine Insurance Co. of New Zealand, OPFICE8 NEW WESTMINSTER—Columbln Stroot, Bank of B.IC. Blook. VANCOUVER—Hastings Street, opposite the Post;Offloe, dwsolOtc COMMERCIAL PRINTING. Children Cryfor Pitcher'i Castoria Thb Columbian Pkintinq Establishment has flrst-olass faculties (or all kinds of Commercial Printing, Bill Heads. Letter Heads, Circulars, Cards, Envelopes, Blank Forms of every description, Posters, Dodgers, Price Lists, lie. Prices will bo found as low as at any other oflico where Grst-olass work is done. T.J.TRAPP&CO. GENERAL & SHELF HARDWARE, Including Tools of all kinds of the best makes) Cross-cut & Uaml-SowS, Barbed Wire for Fencing, and all the necessary IItcnsils for Farming! Pulley Blocks, Snatch Blocks, Rope & Clinin in all sizes; Pitch, Tar & Oukuint Turrcd and Plain Paper tor Building; Paints & Oils in all colors; Liquid Paints in nil shades; Floor Ps'.intg ready touse; Grind Stones; Wall Paper in ail designs; Brooms St Brushes for all purposes; Lubricating ©list Trups of all descriptions, and a general assortment of Agricultural Implements, et Special attention given to orders by mail. LADIES! For Ease, Comfort and Durability TRY THE "WAUKENMJST"B0OT Those aro SEWN BOOTS and EXTRA GOOD QUALITY. Kept in C, D and E widths; heavy and light grades. Drop a postal card and goods will be returner! per express, C. 0.1). .A.. S. BESKINE, d&wocaoms 1S2 Government SI., cor. Johnson, VIOTORIA, E C. VOLUME 34. __ j Weekly British Columbia;.' WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B, C„ DECEMBER 25, 1889. A;^jiji.i<iMtiKiaEnTOraMAj;Mi^iiAaiwijji»iiii>i'Bza^ NO. 52. Wednesday MornluR, Bee. 25, 1889, The spooks would appoar to be holding high carnival in some of the ■eastern provinces just now, if wo mny judge by the seriousness with which reports of preternatural phenomena are treated by the press. A few weoks ngo ttie Toronto Mail devoted over a column of its editorial space to r. recital, in a mock- serious tone, of the alleged strango sayings and doings of a most eccentric and troublesome ghost whieh chose to make its unwelcome manifestations in tho household of a Mr. Georgo Dagg, of Clarendon, county of Pontiac, Ontario. The manifestations, according to the accounts, were both visible and audible Windows in tho Dagg castle were broken in broad day light by heavy stones thrown nt them by invisible hands, articles of furnituro executed nil sorts of unaccountable capers, and variations wore introduced by curtains and blinds bursting into flame and a mouth organ beginning to play of itself and taking an involuntary trip across tlie room. Those strange performances naturally got noised abroad and many people visited the Dagg mansion to see and hear for themselves. Among others was a Mr. Percy Woodcock, a well known artist and member of the Royal Society of Canada, and an intelligent and honest man. Mr, Woodcock would appear to have oome on the scene in time to catch tho spook iu a new humor. It had reduced itsolf to'a griili voice, which was heard in the woodshed and declared the speaker to bo tho Evil One himself, ami tbe language it used was said to be quite in keeping with tlie claim. Upon Mr. Wood cook remonstrating, however, against the use of such vile language, it apologized nnd asked to be forgiven. The interview was quite a lengthy one, and the voice discussed a number of questions, ono of which was a boundary dispute which Dagg bad with a neighbor, and which, it do clared, was the cause of the manifestations. (Perhaps the neighbor had hired his Satanic majesty by the clay to bring Dagg to time). The voico finally promised to loavo the place and announced that it would take its departure on the following Sunday. Accordingly a goodly number of Dagg's neighbor's, instead of going to church, attended a sort of a farewell reception to the unearthly visitant. An agreeable surprise awaited them. Instead of indulging in gruff and vile language, the voice had attuned itself to sacred melody and sang many sweot hymns, some of them being original. Receiving an enthusiastic encore from tho delighted audience, the invisible vocalist obligingly remained for moro than an hour after the timo fixed for its departure, regaling its audience with religious hymns of its own composition, sung in a delightful soprano voice. A young woman by tho name of Dinah is said to be mysteriously connected with this alleged strange case. She is described as a young girl who was once stout and healthy, but who has become thin and delicate. Dinah declared that she had seen the disturber of the Dagg household in various guises, once as a tall gentleman with a cow's head ami cloven hoofs, then as a dog, and another time as an old gentleman with long whito hair with a crown upon his head. She also declares that she witnessed its departure and that it then assumed the form of a venerable old man and that it wont up into the air envel- opod in ilanios, Refering again to the above case, the other day, the Mail makes tho remark, in another lengthy oditoriul, headed "Two Oanadian Ghosts," that "curiously enough, lho disappearance of the Pontiac spirit was promptly followed by a similar outbreak in St. John, N. B,," and add.-;: "One would almost imagine that tho Pontine visitor had taken tho now short line to its eastern terminus with n view to giving an exhibition there. But this can hardly bo the caso, for the St. John ghost is colored. Moreover, tho Pontine ghost wns heard and not seen, whereas thu Bt. John ghosi is seon and not heard Tho St. John giiost is, it appears, the troubled spirit of the lato Mr. Jnokson, formerly n prominent nnd influential bnrber of that eily. It hus made it its business during the Inst few days A visit tlio widow Jackson and appears to follow the example of the spirit of Alonzo the Brave, and 'spoke not, and moved not, nnd looked not around.' In Order to oscapo tho posthumous attentions of her husband, Mre. Jackson called in tho clergy. Rov. Mr. Lawson visited the house in response to her appeals, but was quito unable to detect a ghost upon tho premises. Rev. H. A. S. Hartley, B. A., was then summoned. After making suro that the lady was not intoxicated, he examined the various rooms. In a bed he found tho form of a man which, though he could seo it, he could not feel. Shortly afterwards be observed a chocoln'o- coloret] man sitting in a chair, nnd subsequently ihe man walked wilh him from the bedroom to the parlor.' This was tho ghost. Moro than that, it was Mr. Jackson's ghost. Mr. Jackson was clean-shaven in his lifetime; the ghost waa also clean shaven; therefore the ghost was that of Mr. Jackson. At least such was Mrs. Jackson's argument. Now the rov. gentleman thought it was time to do something, SO, according to a local paper, he read Psalms ir: English and Latin and finally resorted to the old exorcisms of the Roman church. Those wero successful, but not permanently so, for the ghost revisited the premises, indicating its presenco to the satis-' faction uf a committee of four colored men by disturbing the bed clothes in the darkened bedroom in which tho committee had assembled. It is evident that notwithstanding tho Latin and the exorcism Jackson's ghost is undaunted. Probably tho rev. gentleman has not used tho Latin exorcisms to the best advantage. He should have road thom backwards. Latin sentences read wrong end foremost aro very powerful with ghosts. That is to say, those who believe in ghosts so maintain." Sensiblo people, whilo being prepared to admit that there may be many things in heaven and earth that are not fully accounted for in current philosophy, will take all such sensational stories as the above with a very large allowance of salt. If exhaustively enquired into, it would probably be found that in nine cases out of ten tho "ghost" was a fraud. In the tenth ease it might bo impossible to get to the bottom of tho matter, but that would not necessarily prove that there was no reasonable explanation possiblo. Ghosts will have to be a great deal more plentiful, and give people generally a chance to investigate their freaks, beforo people of senso will take any stock in such manifestations. Tim equal rights party, an brgaiza- tion that grew from and espouses the agitation for disallowance by the Dominion of the Jesuits estates legislation in Quebec, has met with a signal defeat in that province in the return, for Stanstead county, by an overwhelming majority, of Mr. Charles S. Oolby over the equal rights candidate, Le Baron. Stanstead was Mr. Colby's constituency r.t the general election, when ho was returned by a considerable majority as a supporter of Sir John Macdonald. On the present occasion ho was seeking re-election, having been recently called to tho Dominion cabinet to occupy tho position of president of the privy council. Slan- stead is a Protestant constituency in tho province of Quobec, and Mr, Oolby, while disapproving of tho action of the Quebeo legislature in tho Jesuits estates matter, had publicly expressed himself as against disallowance,.on tho principlo that it would be an infringement of provincial rights. The equal rights peo pie, therefore, had a black mark against him. Sir John, by calling Mr. Colby to his cabinet, and thus opening tho constituency, precipitated a comlliet in tho enemy's country, and the result lias shown that ho shrewdly foresaw the issue, The equal rights party put up their candidate, and the contest was fought solely on lhat question. The despatches state that Mr. Oolby has been returned by a majority of about 1,000, which is more than twice the majority he secured over his Liberal opponent at the genernl election. The equal righters, whilo actuated to some extent by good abstract principles, must be convinced that tho public verdict is against them on the question of the propriety, not to sny constitutionality, ol" their measures. Ml-, Colby, who now takes his seat in thn cabinet as president of the counoil, is 62 yenr:; of age, mid is said to be a nativo of Vermont and a graduate of Harvard, Toiionto hns been exhibiting herself to the re3t of tbo Dominion in no very bright light. In thoso days and in this country there should be absolutely no excuse for intolerance of nny kind, muoh less foi the intolerance of the political-religious ruffians of both the Orange and O'ttholic factions, who have been "going it" rather strongly in tho streets of Toronto lntoly. Rending the accounts of the disgraceful riot ing, we learn that on Friday night the police had to interfere to put down a gang of roughs who had organized anti-Catholic processions, evidently bent on mischief. On Monday evening, tho tables woro turned, and the Orangoiuon wero fiercely attacked by another crowd of toughs, who objectod to the admirers of King William celebrating tho closing of tho gates of Berry. AVo regret these two affrays, because tbey serve to provo that Canada is not absolutely free from miserable ignorance and intolerance. It is high time thnt men on this sido the Atlantic, nt least, should learn that life is too serious a matter to pass in absurd and fruitless squabbles over the "Battle of the Boyne" or the "Gunpowder Treason," both vory interesting subjects for academic discussion, but scarcely worth quarreling over, seeing that we live in a generation having some claim to be considered more enlightened than in tho days of the "rack" or the "penal laws." Besides, the general' run of peaceable citizens care moro to-day for law and order ' than for the ruffianly zeal which says "What doos it matter about a few brokon windows and heads so long ds wo are fighting for tho glorious cause of tlio Protestant or Catholic religion!" as the case may be. But, whilst as Canadians wo feel somewhat ashamed of what has occurred in Toronto, as British Columbians wo regard with complacency the amicable relations existing in our own provinco between all sorts and conditions of mon, Racial and religious intolerance havo happily no foothold here, and we aro tho better for it. Here Catholic and Protestant livo sido by side on the vory best of terms, and the day is yet very far distant whon the bigot, whatever his particular intolerance, will be allowed to proclaim the gospel of brutality! and mob law in these streets, lt is to be hoped that summary measures will bo dealt out to the Toronto rioters of both the Orango and Catholic factions. Eight thousand Montrealers took tbe temperance pledge in St. Jean Baptisto Church on a recent Thursday night. The Redemptorist Fathers had been holding a mission there and that night Father Strubbs delivered a most powerful temperance sermon lasting two hours. His two points were that the liquor truffle poisons tho community morally and that liquor as a beverage is a poison. At the close of the sermon thoso willing to take the pledge were asked to rise and remain. Tho vast congregation arose en masse, less than 20 leaving tho church. Then for nearly an hour tho congregation filed past the altar, taking a temperance pledge,—the great majority for life, and the rest for stated periods,—not to drink to excess and not to enter a saloon bar. Many of the congregation were known to be drunkards.—Ex. The idea that women are the only mortals that gazo at themselves in a mirror may be quito generally accepted, but it is erroneous, says an exchange. The averago man is unable to resist the desire to take a squint at himself. He may, and often does, do it on tho sly; but he does it just the same. If any one doubts the truth of this statement let him catch the men as they step into an elevator in any ono of the business blocks. The lirst thing a man does after entering is to place himself squarely before the reflector and view his counterpart on the other side of tho glass. If caught at it he usually turns quickly away with a hang-dog expression of countenance ; or if a friend happens to enter he at once engages him in conversation about tho weather, business or some kindred topic. But when a fellow has tho elevator all to himsolf ho will stand aud admiro himself as long as any oE the gentler sex. The late Mr. Iscariot was undoubtedly a very bad man—a selfish, untruthful and traitorous person, who did not hesitate, for a few pieces of silver, to betray his Master with a kiss. Mr. Wiman resembles bim in a good many respects; but is evidently a worse man, Judas was thoroughly base himself, and was quito prepared to sell anything for money. But there is no reason to suppose ho thought everyone else was equally baso. Mr. Wiman is not only prepared to act the part of Judas towards the bind of his birth; but ho seems to think that by holding out tin- possibility of obtaining a few moro cents a bushel for barley and potatoes ho can corrupt a wholo people. He uecuis to imagine that because ho is prepared, for a consideration, to play Jay (lould's game, and betray Canada with a kiss, the people of Canada are just as base as lie is himself, and dan bo all bought up by tho glittering prospect of gotting a fow more dollars a yoar for some of their products.—Halifax Herald. ■ Kev. Dr. Williams, genernl superintendent of the Methodist church in Canada, died Tuesday, aged 72. John vlitliurlmld Williams wns horn in Carmarthen, Wales, Dec. 10, 1817. Ho removed to Canada in 1833, wns ordained a minister of the Methodist church iu 1850, elected president of tlio London conference in 187-1, nnd was joint representative of tho goneral conference of the Methodist Episcopal church of Iho United States in 1878, ami was president of the United general conference in 1883 for tho unification of the various branches of tho Methodist church in Canada, Ho was joint representative nt iho Centennial conference of the Methodist ohurch of the United Stites in .1884, mid in 1885 wus appointed general superintendent of tlio Methodist ohuroh of Canada. Victoria University gave liim tlio dc- !;me of I). XX in 1877. The Kootenay Star Bays the school teacher at Donald played in great luck lately. Somebody wrote'in his name to a lady advertising for "correspondence and what it may come to." The consequence was that ho recoived a letter and a cheque for §250 on tho National Bank of Minneapolis, and an invitation "to como at once and get married and receive §10,000 on his wedding day." The teacher is thinking over tlio matter. _ ~»-^>..«— . Renewing Ills Youth. As every ono of the early pioneers is aware Mr. James Orr, M. P. P., was ono nf the handsomest men of his time. H,i is yet a stalwart, and it is Whispered even a heart captoror. But of this moro lition. Yesterday ho waa presented by liis brother, Mr. A. B. Orr, of Stratford, Out., with an ninbro- typo taken sonui 35 yenrs ngo, whon our representative was in the full vigor nnd bloom of manhood, It is a precious relic with Mr. Orr, who still retains many of tho features of countenance, which in tho early days stamped him ns an amiable, affable gontleman.— IForfd. Tlie Sumas Wliigriain. lt is reported on" good authority that tho attempt to build a wingdam above Sumas landing, to straighten the river channel and to prevent the washing away of tho bank, nnd the even worse possibility of the river breaking through into SumaB lake, has proved a failure, and cannot bo successfully accomplished at present. The report Bays that the piles were vory difficult to drive, as the bottom of the river is exceedingly hard, boing composed of several foot of coarse gravel. A number of tlio piles driven were washed nway within a day or two, and the whole work, owing to the almost resistless current, is practically impossible at tho present stage of tho water. It is also reported that the contractor has abandoned the work for a time. Blronght Tliem lo Time. Readers of tho newspapers will remember tho accident which happened ou the Northern, Pacific last summer, near Cold Creok, Mont, whereby many woro seriously injured for life, amoiis othors being Mine. Adelo Nelson, tlio Australian equestrienne. She instituted suit for ,$20,000 damages; but tho company refused to pay this sum, and intimated its intention to tight the claim. Mme. Nelson's attorney, Edmund Furthmunn, quietly sent to tlio scene of tho disaster, and so- cured the tie which had allowed the rails to spread. The tie was shipped to Chicago. It was found to be so rotten that it would scarcely hold together, and the spikes for holding the rails in place had literally fallen out.' Culling tho lawyers for the defence, Mr, Furthmunn in their presenco carelessly kicked a squaro foot or so out of the timber, A willingness to settle was the result, and the case was dismissed from court. Tlie Closing Examinations. ' There wore about twenty-five or thirty visitors presont Thursday at the examinations of tho various classes of boys in the central school. The examinations were very Butisfactory both lo visitors and touchers, and there wero high compliments on tlio exceedingly creditable manner in whicli tho pupils underwent tho process of examination. At tho closo of the day's work, Hev. llobt. Jamieson presented the tour certificate winners with tho trophies nnd addressed a few kindly words of good advice to them. Messrs. Johnson and Moliregor also addressed the scholars and exhorted them to pursue their studios with nil ardor so that they should be well armed to light the stern buttle of life when called upon. Mr, Coathnin drew attention to the fact that tiiose who had failed to pass the examination wero very young. Master E. McBrido is tlio head of tho school for this term., Mayor Towns- end's prize of a handsomo volume for the boy with the grcutest number of mnrlts, produced n tie between Masters E. Phair and C. Robson; the mayor generously cut the Gordian knot by giving ench boy a copy of tho book. The following is tho list cf promotions: Promoted from Miss Homer's division to Miss Millard's ; Alieo M. Burr, Annie DeBeck, Jessie Frasor, Alico Gardiner, Louise Mead, Lily McLennan, Annie McCoskrie, Livimv Thorn- bor. From Miss Homer's division to Miss Dockrill's : Unas Bain, Harold Carty, Frank Oalbick, Hilton Corey, John Douglas, Victor EickhnfT, .Frank Hughes, Alex. McLean, Leonard Miles, David Patterson, Arthur Reid, David Wliyman. From Misa Dockrill's to G. W. Mo- Rae's: Donald Archibald, Arthur Blpe, Charlie Blomnliohl, Fred. Carty, John Cotton, Ernest Fraser, George Hardy, Frank Hoy, Howard Lusier, William McCoskrie, Fielden Strang. From \V. C. Coatham's to High school;—.lames Herbert Cunningham, Edward Germain McBride, Edward Phtt.il', Alex. Kaberry Wolfenden. To a lii;>lior class in W. C. Coatham's division:—R. Bell, W. Dockrill, W. Edmonds, R. (lnlhruit.li, E. Kelly, W. Milos, J. McMurphy, J. Patterson, N. Robinaon, M. Dickinson, It. Tingley, H. Boll, E. Greig, A. Homer, W, McQuarrie, Jus. Noil, Chas. Botirno. From G. W. Mcllne's to W. C. Ooarhnm's: ■ Goorgo Burr, ThoniaB Cunningham, John Fales, Jnmes Grimmer, William Levi, George Nash, Uoprge Parker, Albert Eickhoff. The schooner Wide Awoke, owned by Wm. Foley, of Enstport, Maine, has been soized nt Wost Tsle, N.B., fnr taking a cargo of frosh herrings on board and leaving tho harbor without reporting, A Death mow. An importaut meeting of members of tho stonemasons and bricklayers union waB held lost night in Philhar- monio hall and a death blow was given to a certain phase of local Chinese cheap labor by a resolution passed, whereby the members of the above union will refuse to work on any building whore Chineso aro employed. Contractors will be given three months' notico from January first, 1890, of the resolution, which will go into effect April 1st, 1890. It is estimated that §25,000 a year io paid out to Chineso hod carriers, and mortar niixera, which is virtually lost to the city. While it may be thought that there is a scarcity of white hod carriers, etc., n littlo encouragement with a prospect of steady work would induce many to come here. Vaucouver, no doubt, owes somo nf its prosperity to tho absence of thin sort of Chineso labor, nnd in cities on Puget Sound a Victorian is struck at onco by tho ubaenco of Chineso working on buildings. A good beginning'has been mado which should bear fruit.—Tuesday's 'Times. Carey Hustle on nre. At five minutes past 5 o'clock laat evening a telephonic messago from govornment houso called tho firemen out, and set all tho bells ringing. The boys made good timo in hitching up, and the new engine was at the hy> driint nearest to the Bceno in exactly four minutes. Hose was laid quickly and it was found that 1,400 feet reached only to the gate—not far onough to bo of service. Hastily sending for 500 extra feet, the chief engineer called for tho hookers, arid in a few seconds had the bucket brigado at work. Tho fire had originated through a defective chimney leading trom the boiler used in heating the houae, the soot catching lire, communicating in the flue, and to the woodwork of the roof. Tho total amount of damage dono will bo fully covered tit an estimate of §50, but bad there beon any delay by the depnrtment in getting to work, or bad the tire gained headway before their arrival, Carey Castlo must huvo been completely devoured by the flames, owing to its distance from a fire hydrant, nnd ihe consequent inability of the department to gcta stream working with their ordinary promptitude. It is to bo expected that the narrow escape of government house will demonstrate tho necessity oE providing nuother hydrant nfc the top of tho hill, us at present many fine residences aro in the greatest danger. Thero wore two incidents worthy of record during the excitement of the lire, the running nway of tho hook and ladder horse after tlie tiro had beon subdued, und tho breaking of the side irons of No. 3 lioao cart on its way to the fire. Fortunately tlie injury to the machine was not bad enough to interfere with its arriving promptly on tho scene.—Tuesday's Colonist. CORRESPONDENCE. Some Civic Incongruities. t Editor Comjmbiax.—-Sin: With your permission, I would like to point ont what appears to mc an iirreasouablc ar- ratigement for a rising city. During my recent rambles through New Westminster, I noticed coatly nnd substantial sidewalks lately completed in a locality having uo dwellings on either side, nor any kind of terminus but;, swamp and the river Fraser. In my peregrinations up over the steep hill—a trying walk for a corpulent individual—on passing, nml arriving at the dwellings of a considerable population, nml where many pedestrians passed nn and down, I imagine necessarily to nud from th, ir houses of business—here there were no sidewalks of any kind; uud during an imp e -sunt tliuw, alter frost nnd snow,nobody would think of visiting such a part unless compelled to do so. In a wealthy and prosperous city like New Westminster, it seems unaccountable why suoh a state, of affairs can be. Yours, Ac., Rambler. Two years ago an apprentice in a cigar factory in Montreal quarreled with his employer and was ordered out of the place. Accepting this as a dismissal, Im sought and secured employment in another factory, whon hia into employer asked him to cume back, aitd on his refusing to do so, summoned him beforo the recorder, who ordered hiin to return or go to jail for three days. He appealed by certiorari to the supremo oourl, and after nearly two yeara, judgment was given against him. In the meantime, bo hurl bo- come nil expert cigar maker, earning 810 a week, um1. was besides engaged to a young lady and soon to be married, If lio wont hack to his former employer he would have to work for 82.50 a week and give up bis marriage for the present. Acting upon tlio advice of his counsel, ho went to jail for three days, and is now a free man. The ease is a somewhat romantic one and interesting from a legal point of viow. Absolutely Pyre. This powder never varies, a nmrveiof purUy.fltre'itflh and wholeEOiueiiess. More economical than tho ordinary kimls,and cannot be .sold In coini>L-ri1 Ion with the multitude of low test, snort weight alum. or phijbpiKita powdera, Suld only in cans. Boyal Rakino Powder Co., 108 "Wall 8k, New York. Hfely Y INSURING in the CANADA LIFE during December insurers will share in the Division of Profits for 1889. HERBERT G. 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The institution of Christmas as a purely Christian festival is attributed to Telesphorus, who flourished A. D. 138 to 161, but the first certain traces are to be found in the time of the Emperor Commodus (180-192 A. D.). A little more than a century later, whilst Diocletian was keeping court in Niconie- dia, word was brought to bim that the Christians were celebrating the birthday of Jesus in one of their churches. The tyrant at ouce ordered every doortobesecured.andtho building fired, which being done, every inmate was burned to death. In the earlier centuries of the Christian era Christmas appears to have beeu a very movable feast, but gradually a number of other church festivals of importance grouped themselves around that of the Nativity, and for the sake of convenience, probably, Christmas day was made a fixture in the calendar, [t is very improbable, however, that wo keep the correct day, as December 25th in Judea is in the midst of the rainy season, and it is very unlikely that at that time shepherds would have been watching their flocks by night on the open plains. The heathen nations of Europe formerly regarded the winter solstice as being a most important part of their year. Many of them were fire worshippers, and when they became Christianized some of their customs still remained, and ancient heathen superstitions are today found in the social peculiarities of the Germans, English, Swedes and others. The yule log and the Christmas tree, the mistletoe and snapdragon, all probably are more or less connected with the old heathen superstitions of Europe. Thus, the yule log is beyond question a relic of the sun worshippers, and in former times great pomp and rejoicing marked its ignition. Ropes were attached to the log and it was dragged by the guests until deposited on the open hearth. Then it was lighted by a torch preserved from the log of the previous year. Unless this happened, there could be no luck for the house, and therefore it was most necessary that the fire to ignite the yule log should be conveyed only by a brand kept from the festivities of the previous year. Christmas as a religious festival is kept with great solemnity by the Roman, Greek and Anglican churches, but the remainder of Christendom has never shown much disposition to follow this lead, pre- fering rather to make it a purely home and social day of great rejoic ing. The Ruritans, indeed, at one time wont farther, actually forbidding all rejoicing on Christmas day, and ordering its observance as a day of humiliation. England, however, even in her most Puritan days, never took kindly to a curtailment of Christmas fun, and with the restoration of Oharles II., the "good old times" were not merely revived, but some utterly bad new customs in- augurated to celebrate them. Gradually these havo been eliminated, and today Christmas is a time of innocent mirth, of kindliness, and of home gatherings. Many of the old customs have gone, before mattvr of fact modern civilization, but some still remain. Thus, we believe, it is still the custom for the choir of Ohrist Church, Oxford, to mount to the top of their college at daybreak and thero sing a selection of hymns, whilst another collego celebrates the day by dining oft' boar's head, conveyed iuto the refectory with much pomp of begowned dons and surpliced undergraduates, inarching in solemn processioti nnd singing the while. The Christmas carol singing, which once seemed likely to tlie out, has, during the past thirty years, been resuscitated, and in England, upon every Christmas eve, nearly every parish sends out its choir to chant in the silence of tho night, "Hark the herald angels sing," Whilst little children peep from their casements to seo the singing boys beneath their windows. This carol singing custom is certainly very ancient, and one very quaint old German legend tells that King Wenceslaus set off one Christmas eve through the snow to feed the poor, his servant following him ; but, complaining of the cold, be was told by the gootl king to walk in his footsteps, and upon doing so the sorvant no longer felt the chill. Tho moral convoyed seoms to be that, if one does good to others, liko Wenceslaus did ho will fuel the benefit of it himself. Tbisi sentiment we lind constantly cropping up in Christmas literature, and that groat modern apostlo or yuletide, who so well practised what he preached in this respect, Charles Dickens, never tired of inculcating vory much tho same doctrine. May the spirit of Christmas, yet to come, which turned old Scrooge from v, miserly curmudgeon into a human being, help us, too, and may it bo said of us, as it was of him,that "wo know how to keep Christmas well, if any men alive possess that knowledge." The grand Auditorium at Chicago, which was dedicated a little over a week ago in presence of President Harrison and many others of the most distinguished men of the coun- toy, is beyond comparison, observes an exchange, tha largest and grandest operatic structure in the world, and in respect to the particular purpose for which it was intended iB declared to be the grandest achievement of human art and ingenuity in any age. The prime objects of a structure of this kind are that the music—low and high notes alike— may be distinctly heard, and that performers and spectators alike may distinctly see and be seen. In the Auditorium five thousand brilliant electric lights made the vast interior in ita every part as bright aB a sunlight day, and over the borders of the stage, the exquisite proscenium arch, the immense organ and the grand foyer, blazed a chain of incandescent lights moro than a thousand in number. The scene was magically beautiful. As to acoustio effect, the science of sound has been exhausted in this case. The Auditorium proper is a marvel in this respect, being modeled after the speaking trumpet, the stage being the apex of a hollow cone, the walls gradually diverging and again converging toward the arched roof, with the result that every gentlest tone is caught and distinctly heard, and every impulse in the heaviest volume of sound is reverberated. The architecture of the exterior and the artistic effects of the interior are in elegant keeping with the admiral arrangements for spectacular and operatic effects, and the whole bears high tribute to nineteenth century progress. It will be hard to produce at the World's Fair, wherever it' may be held, a prouder exhibit of American enterprise, art, skill, science and taste than is furnished by this great structure, to match which the world may with safety be challenged, and allowed an indefinite period foranaltempt toexcel it. And the Auditorium iB but one of the many outgrowths of Chicago's incomparable energy and determined capacity. Speaking of the coming civic elections in Montreal, the Daily Star says: "The one issue that will dwarf all others into insignificance is the question of high taxation of saloons and low taxation of water, or high taxation of water and low taxation of saloons." Those who take their whisky with lots of water in it will hardly understand why this antithesis, The Star, continues, howover, without any specific explanation: "No doubt much will be said by candidates, antl very properly, about city improvements, and we hope the men elected will all he in favor of a liberal expenditure of public money on city and harbor improvements. But the greatest improvement Montreal can reasonably hope for is that two or three hundred saloons may be wiped out of existence. The removal of any nuisance from the city is a city improvement, and the saloons are now so numerous as to amount to a nuisance of a very serious character. They are injurious to the moral and physical health of the community, they are the fruitful cause of poverty and crime, they depreciate the value of real estate, and they disfigure the streets of what we hope to see one of the handsomest cities of the world, Montreal cannot afford to keep five hundred and ten saloons, they form too serious a drain on the health and woalth of the community. It is not a question now of the merits of total abstinence. A man does not need to be a teetotaller to seo that saloons are too abundant in Montreal, On the other hand, the man who would prefer total prohibition, if total prohibition wore attainable, must seo that if some check is not at once given to the development of- the liquor interest and influence, prohibition will never become a live issue in Montreal, We have five hundred and ten saloons now, we may have a thousand next year. Of one thing we may be sure, we have got to have a great many less or a great many more. The liquor interests are not being neglected, the aldermen who are elected six weeks hence will be elected for three years and they will either be for or against the saloon interests. Already the names of four men who aro or have been in the liquor, trade have been mentioned as candidates. It 13 evident that the issue cannot be shirked!" Tho abovo will show how certain things are regarded in some other cities. But then, of course, Montreal is ono of thoso "bigoted," "puritanical" "eastern" cities, From the report of the city counoil proceedings in another column it will be seen that it has been de termined to create a board of park commissioners for the city. The duties of these commissioners do not seem to have been defined, but it may be presumed that the parks of the eity will be committed to their administration subject to a certain control by the city council, Our readers will observe that the electors are asked to select three of these commissioners, and at the same time to choose a chief and assistant engineer for the fire department, and that the selections in both cases are to be made subject to the approval of the council. This mode of procedure will doubtless strike most of our readers as somewhat novel, and deserving of explanation. The new city charter, it seems, contains no provision for the election of either commissioners or fire engineers by the ratepayers of the city, and it is held that the council has no authority to place upou the electors a responsibitity which the act clearly intends thevouncil itself to assume. There can be no objection, however, to the council taking an expression of opinion from the people on any question touching the interests of the city, and this is precisely what the resolutions passed last night propose to do. The electors will have the same voice in the selection of park commissioners and engineers for the lire department as if the charter had expressly given them the absolute choice, nnd it is taken as a matter of course that the council will, by resolution, appoint the persons who have been chosen by the electors. With this explanation the intention of the council, and the means by which it proposes to carry out that intention, will be sufficiently apparent. Mesopotamia, and at one time the mortality in Bagdad was from 200 to 100 a day. Should this dread scourge make its way into Europe while the influenza epidemic prevails there the consequences might be appalling. Whether America will escape a visitation of the latter remains to be seen. The ocean bas seldom proved a barrier in the past, and the probability is that we shall suffer to some extent. Should this be bo itis well to remember that, so far as medical science has been able to determine, good ventilation and drainage and proper sanitation generally are the best safeguards against the spread of the disease. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Thi nmount of duty paid on Ohinese immigration this year shows how greatly the numbor of Chinese coming into Canada is increasing. In November this year the duty paid at Vancouver was $5,514. In November, 1888, it was 93,724, or 91,790 less than this, year,—& ' Europe is being plagued just now, aB our readers will have learned from the despatches, with an alarming epidemic of influenza, An exchange observes that it is justifying the name which was given it years ago of "lightning oatarrh," and continues: It has spread with wonderful rapidity over Europe, and in all the chief cities great numbers of the inhabitants have been seized with it. It seems to have come from Siberia, first making its appearance in Moscow and then quickly moving on to St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Vienna, Berlin, Paris, and London. That it has no respect for persons is evident frem the fact that members of the imperial families of both Russia and Germany have been attacked by it. It is not in itself, as a rule, a dangerous disease, but in some cases it assumes a malignant form, and usually aggravates other ailments from which those seized with it may be suffering, thus causing a marked in crease in the death rate. This was the oase in London in 1847, when about a quarter of a million of inhabitants were attacked. In six months 1,739 deaths took place whioh were attributed directly to tho disease, and during the six weeks that the epidemic was at its worst the number of deaths was about 5,000 in excess of the average mortality. Visitations of this sort have been by no means infrequent. Tho first of which there is any mention in history occurred in 1311, but the epidemic of 1150 is the earliest of which there is any authentic record. Since then there have been over ninety visitations, among tho later ones being those of 1803, 1833, 1837, and 1847. On one occasion, in the last century, it took such a hold upon the men of two British fleets which were blockading the coast of France that operations had to be suspended, and the fleets withdraw to Spithead. In a numbor of instances the brute creation has suffered as woll as man, this having been frequently the case in England since the boginning of the last century. Our readers will remember also the epidemic which attacked thousands of horses in New York somo years ago, The disease is to somo extent similar to bronchitis, but it differs from it in that it produces a greater constitutional disturbance. It may, therefore, be regarded as a constitutional disease of which bronchitis is the chief local manifestation, Owing to the fact that on several occasions, notably in 1833 and 1856, an influenza epidemic was followed by Asiatic cholora it has been supposed that there is some connection between the two. There appears, howovor, to be no warrant for this theory other than the fact that, as influenza during its prevalence is apt to render its victims moro susceptiblo to othor diseases than they would ordinarily be, it aids the spread of cholera whenever that disease appear:) simultaneously with it. It is therefore somewhat alarming to learn that cholera is now prevalent in tho region beyond tho eastern coast of the Mediterranean, having spread in that direction from India Inst summer. In August and Soptem bor it caused over 6,000 deaths in A French physician has been successful with a much larger percentage of vaccinations on tbe leg than on the arm. , Last week, when the Chicago men were here testifying before the senatorial committee engaged in the investigation of the dressed beef business, a lady asked one of them if he spent much of his time at his abattoir. "Oh, bless you, no; I stay do*n at the slaughter house from morning till night," said he. — Washington Post. Tin- Albany Argus says: The Rev. Walter D. Nicholas at the First Presbyterian church last night give his first sermon upon peculiar texts, entitled, "Put forth thine hand und take it by the tail." This was taken from Exodus, iv., i. His argument was that many things in this life which are by men considered ills, when grasped in the right manner become great goods. The discovery of an ocean current coming from the unexplored region beyond Spitzbergen is the subject of a communication to be considered by the Bremen Geo graphical Society. The current was encountered during the summer by Drs. Kukenthal and Walker, and was very strong from the middle of July to the middle of August, steaming through the entire Olga Strait from uorth to south, and turning southeastward off King Charles Land. In a catalogue of Mexican meteorites prepared by M. Antonio del Castillo, one mass is mentioned which was broken up and fell in widely dispersed fragments, portions being found in three places at the angles of a triangle whose two longer sides were some 55 miles and 35 miles In one of these places two. plates were discovered j about 250 yards apart, having evidently formed one huge plate, weighing more than 80 tons, whicli broke near the ground. One of Bishop Taylor's African missionaries declares that while apparel does not make the man, the want of it renders the work of missionaries very embarrassing. "When you come across a man," he says, "wearing only a stovepipe hat and a Congo Free State smile, it is hard to preach to him without a feeling of self consciousness," But we should think it would be much harder to preach to him if he didn't wear the smile. Missionaries should look on the bright side of their work.—Ex. Referring to a lull introduced in the British parliament, having for its object the prevention of improvident marriages, the Louisville Courier-Journal pronounces it "a howling piece of tyranny," and adds: "Under the American eagle every man, and some boys, may go into domestic life and trust to luck for provisioning an ever increasing family. What would become of charitable institutions under a des potic system requiring every man to know how to honestly support his offspring 1" Of course this is ironical, and equally of course there is a crying (literally) need for some restraint (moral and social if not legislative) on the recklessness with which too often the marriage relation is assumed. Unlike fog, haze commonly occurs during an unusually dry stato of the lower air. In considering its cause, Mr. F. A. R. Russell suggests that the small quantity of non- transparent matter required to produce the dimming effect should be bomo in mind. If the eye can observe the color produced in a drop of water by tho fifty-millionth of a gramme of fuchsine, possibly a weight of water or dust not much greater would suffice for visibility in a column of air 1000 feet long. Tho air is at all times charged with dust- particles to a degree dillicult to realizo. The purest air tested by Mr, Aitkin previous to his measurements on the top of Den Nevis contained about 3-1,000 dust-particles to tho cubic inch, which would givo 35,232,000 particles to ovory cubic foot, or 35,232,000 to a horizontal column of 1000 feet. Itis manifest that a. condensation upon a small proportion of those, or an agglomeration of a small proportion into larger groups, or n momentary adhesion by electric attraction, would suffice to produce optical effects. FROM VICTORIA. Important Heeling of Commercial Tra. vellers—The Bice nnd Flonr Hills and sugar KeUuery Boiiunen- The Idaho Not Worth Bavins. Special to Tub Columbian. Viotoria, Deo. 24.—The by-laws to assist the rice, flouring and paper mills and sugar refinery, passed their second reading at a speoial meeting of the city council last evening. At a meeting of the commercial travellers' association held in their rooms, Bastion Square, last evening, 1). E. Brown, of the Canadian Pacifio Railway, after the object of the meeting had been explained, offered, on behalf of his road, to meet the views of the association, and place their wholesale friends on the coast in a position to compete with houses ns far east as Can- more. After considerable discussion a vote of thanks was tendered the C. P. R. and Mr. Brown, and the meeting adjourned. The American tug Discovery found the floating wreck of the steamer Idaho, which slid off the rocks last Friday, floating down the straits on Saturday, All the machinery had dis appeared and the copper had been re moved, aud the remnants were not worth towing into port. She will prove a dangerous obstruction to navigation unless measures are taken to beach or sink the wreck. This is positively tho last chapter iu the Idaho case, unless some vessel fouls hor and gets badly damaged. NOTICE. T HAVE THIS DAY APPLIED TO THE JL Ohief Commissioner of Lands anil works for a record of len inches of wnter for a term of twenty years, to bo taken directly from a stream flowing on or near the east boundary of Lot 12, Bloek II, (suburban), of the City of NewWestminster; tbe same to be used for manufacturing purposes ln connection with a tannery now In operation. _ , JAMES ROUSSEAU, By his Agent, Albert I. Hill. New Westminster, Nov. 20,1889. wsrtnolm B. C. Fruit Growers Association. TH,E,..A?JfVAI't MEETING OP THE 4- British Oolttmbla Fruit Growers Association will be held In the Board of Trade Rooms, Vancouver, on TUESDAY, uth January,1894, at 8 o'olook p. m., when a Board of Directors will be eleoted and several papers will be read by leading members otthe association, suoh papers to be forwarded through a delegate to the convention to be held at Ottawa In February next, A full attendance is particularly requested. * A. H. B. MACCIOWAN, „ „ _■ Beorotary. Vancouver, B. C, Deo. 11,1880. dold-dtl-wld Thn Wrecked Idaho. As was mentioned last night, it was found that the tng 'Alert was not powerful enough to handle the floating wreck of the steamer Idaho, and after a struggle of several hours the job had 11 be given up, the Alert coming back to port last ovening. Capts. Harmon and McKiel, who went down to tho wreck with the Alert state that before she left the outer wharf the captain of the Walla Walla offered the oaptain of the Alert $20 to go down and put a line aboard lhe wreck for tho Walla Walla to tow her in by. This magnificient oiler was flatly, refused, bs by all marine law the first person to board a wreck is entitled to a big share of the salvage, and the captain of the Alert rightly thought that his share Bhould be more than £20, so started his steamer for the wreck. Unforunately the Alert had not the power to tow the wreck in, or a good haul would hare been the result. While the Alert was struggling bravely with the wreck the steamer Walla Walla passed about a mile outside but did not speak the Alert or make her any offer whatever, as has been repcrted. Capt. Harmon thought when tho Alert left the Idaho that tho latter might float for days — Saturday's Times. . m . Prof. Loisette's Memory System is creating greater interest than ever iu all parts of the country, and persohs wish* ing to improve their memory should send for his prospectus free as advertised hi another column. BST.A.TB] OB" Charles M. McNaughten (DECEASED) VOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1> nil mollies due tliis estato must bo paid forthwith to Hand Bros., at this city, and all elulms against the estate must be forwnrded, duly proved, within three months, to tho said Rand Bros, for payment. * SARAH MCNAUGHTEN, _ Executrix. EDWIN RAND, Executor. Now Wostminstor, II, C, Dee. ill, 18811. dilelOmS PLaUSH CHRISTMAS Q-OOZ3S. PBAITQ'S The Most Beautiful Selection of Plush Goods ever shown in the City. D. Lyal * Co. dwiioZTml Townsknii.—In this city, nn the Kith ln<, the wife of W. E. TownHmd, of u j daughter. IsTOTICEL Estateof GEORGE GARRY PIE. TENDERS WILL BE REOEIVED AT the oillces of lho uutfereigned for tbo looMngof LOT 818, U. I, >'. W. District, np to noon on the Mst, inst. Present louse expires 21st April next. Lut situate opposite the head nf (he North Arm, within easy reach of either Westminster or Vancouver, Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CORBOULD. McCOLL & JENNS. del7w2 . BREDEMEYER, DR. PH. (Late Partner of John MoVlcker) MINING ENGINEER, U.S. A PROVINCIAL SURVEYOR, & A8SAYER, Masonic Tkmi'lk Block, Vakcouvkii, Brit. Col. ffvRellablo reports, underground surveys and maps of mines executed at low rates. Assays made on all kinds of minerals, gold and silver bars. Thirty years' experience iu mining ln Asia, Europe and Untted States of America. Speaks ten languages. Assays from a distanco promptly attended to. Address Vancouver, B. C. ddeWUj A Pleasing" Sense of Health and Strength Renewed, and of Ease and Comfort Follows tho uso of Syrup of Figs, aa it nets gently on the Kidneys, Liver ® Bowels Effectually Cleansing the System -when Costivo or Bilious, Dispelling Colds, Headaches and Fevers and permanently curing HABITUAL COKSTIPAXIOK without weakening or irritating tho organs on which it acts. Car salo in 75o bottles hy all Leading Druggists. MiKOrACrUlUOl CUr BT TUB OAUPOBHIAnaSYBTJPOO , Sa Fautowc. Cm,., ■°Dttvir,i,i, Ky. ,N«w York. & *» Consignment of ADAMS & SON'S (Ont.) CELEBRATED WA60NS! JUST AEEIVED. DBlivery, Express Wagons anfl Lorries General Carriage Builders ^Blacksmiths doolte Mainland Carriage Works. Sirx.z.ai'sr So Bbyso ABATEMENT -IN THE GREAT RUSH F0R4- s»&aJ -AT THE This week wc arc offering SPECIAL inducements in SILK 11AND- KERCHIEFS and Fancy PLUSH Goods suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. dwdeiitc SuGEBS. "Wlv£. Ebm&JB. VOLUME 34. 0ESLY fiRifflM COLOMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, DECEMBER {25,1889. NO. 52. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, Dee. US, issn. (JVom Daily Columbian, Dee. S3.) The steamer Fairy Queen is in running order again. Eighty-nine convicts will eat their Christmas dinner at the British Columbia penitentiary. Mr. A. Huck, of Surrey, who has been very ill for nearly two months, is reported to bo improving in health. The str. Delaware left for up river ports this morning with a largo cargo of freight and a number of passengers. In spite of snow and Blush the indefatigable lady shoppers wero out in full foroe to-day,and the shops wore crowded from early in the foreuoon till night. The usual ohurch reports in our Monday's isBUe have beou crowded out on account of the large space occupied by Christmns business notices today. The telegraph lines were down today south and west, communication with Victoria and the sooth boing shut off, The C. P. Vs. telegraphs woro in good working order. Tho owners of the townsite of Revel- stoke, from which large expectations aro entertained, are Messrs. Duncan McArthur, Rokeby, Hugh John Mc; Donald, Dr. Orton and others. The body of a man named Petor Mc- Crimmon, formerly of Ottawa, waa found in o boat, last week on the shoro of Shuswap lake. He is supposed to have died from over exertion, exhaustion and oxposure. A young man named Arthur Vicars, who recently suffered a severe injury to his head'nt the Hustings sawmills, Vancouver, waa brought to this city on Saturday and placed in tho asylum. He is hopelessly insane. Mr. il. M. K, Woods, barrister-at law, has moved from his old oflico to nev/ offices at the corner of McKonzio and Clarkson Btreets, opposito Rand Bros., where lie has much more room and better accommodation. A large number of people from tho neighborinu municipalities were in the city to-day making their Christmas ■ purchases. Had tho weather been more* favorablo, the city would have been Gllod with country peoplo to-day Van Volkenhurgh Brothers, of tho British Columbin meat market, hnvo a calendar out which for beauty of finish and design is unequalled by anything yot produced in the province. It is a chromograph, the subject being flowers ond fruit. The str. Princess Louise arrived from Victoria this rooming wilh HO tons of freight and au unusually largo list of passengers. She left on the return trip this afternoon with 35 passengers and a large quantity of farm produco. Mr. H. Hicks is putting up a lino frame hotel, 50x30 feet, two stories high, at Ladner's Binding, ono block back from tho wharf. It will face, un the trunk road in the direct line of travel. It will be opened for business on March Ist. N. C. McKeen & Son opened thoir new storo at the corner of Melbourne and St, Andrew's street to-day. It is stocked with a full lino of fresh groceries, specially selected for the Christmas trade. This now store will provo a great convenience to the peoplo of that locality. Some practical joker of a benevolent turn of mind has presented this establishment with a brand new towel "all wool nnd a yard wide." This timoly gift relieves the petriliod relic, that has beeu doing duty in this oflico as a towel since tho paleozoic ago. to some other sphere of usefulness. It will either bo forwarded to tho museum at Victoria or sold by the yard for street paving. Bishop Sillitoe mndo a fow prefatory remarks in referonco to tho Christmns offertories last evening he- fore beginning his discourse. He stated that thoso contributions would be used to increase the stipends of missionaries in tho diocesan field, and for other commonduble purposes. These remarks had a very goo 1 effect and tho offertory platters boro ample testimony to this fact. Somo of the up river farmers are not any too honest. A number of geese received by W. H. Vianen on Saturday, nnd for which ho paid 15 cents per lb., were found to bo stuffed with corn, the same having boon forcod into the bird's crop nud nock after it had been killed. Tho corn will be carefully emptied out of tho birds and roturnod to tho farmur, anil for which ho will bo obliged to pay 15 coats per pound. , Umlie his Ankle. Hew Omcera. At the laBt meeting of the New Westminster Typographical Union No. 235, the following were eleoted as officers for the ensuing year; W. G. Allen, president; J. J. Shinabarger, vice-president and ex-officio chairman of the executive; J. C. Graham, secretary-treasury ; executive — W. H. Lewis, J. Kehoe and J. W. Peake, A committee on constitution was appointed, and the society expects to be in working order by the second week in the new year. To Itfiplium the Idaho. The Union Pacific Company has olosed a contract, through Goodall, Perkins & Co., with Capt. Simpkins, of San Francisco, for the Bteamer Signal, whioh will be placed on the route betwoen Fortland, the Sound and British Columbia, in place of tho wrecked Idaho. Tho Signal is mueh such a vessol ns tho Lakme and Michigan, but not quite bo large as either, and lins no passengor accommodations. She will bring a cargo of combustibles to Viotoria, and then will go on her route at once. . . . A While Christmas. Snow commenced to fall yesterday afternoon, but in suoh a flirting, undecided way at first that few had any confidence in its lasting qualities. As tho night woro on tho "beautiful" fell with increased vigor, and before morning tho shabby earth and everything on it was covered with a handsome snowy mantle, wliich completely covered up the defects left visible by last fall's harvesting operations, the bonrd of works and the last rai.- storm. All day to-day tho snow continued to fall, and although much of it melted as sooil as it reached tlio earth, still there is sufficient Btook on hand now to guarantee a whito Christmas. It will surprise no one to hear the merry jingle of the sleigh bells to-morrow. Mr. II. N. Iticli, a prominent citizen of Ladners, is laid up from the effects of a serious accident that befell him on Friday Inat. Ho was walking on a slippery plank mm- the dyiie, and slipped and foil, fracturing his ankle. Mr. Rich woe conveyed to his homo and medical assistance procured. Tho bron'* was a bad one, and it will be some weeks hofure Mr, Rich will have tho use of his foot again. Itroken Promises. Arthur Quinton, who has figured rather conspicuously in police matters during tho past year, was up again this morning on n charge of being drunk and using foul nnd obscene lauguago on lho Btreets. As usual ho wns very penitent and mndo all sorts of promises to reform if ho wns givon another chance. If released, lm oaid ho would go straight to tho Y. M. C. A, and sign a pledge of total abstinence for life. Tho court had trusted in Quiiiton's promises boforo nnd oould not bo ill- ditt'o'l to listen to his plendings on this occiiaion. Ho wns ordered to pay a flno ot 810 or go to gaol for 00 dnys. Children Cryfor A Praiseworthy Plan. Tho Surroy Agricultural Association not only believes in making hay whilo tho sun shines, but it has devised a plnn that enables it to bloom nil winter, while its sister societies nre lazily hibernating and dreaming of next year's show. On the 7th of December a series of meetings was inaugurated, under tho auspices of tho socioty, for the discussion of agricultural and kindred topics. Various interesting papors were read by different member* present. Thu next meeting will take place on the 1st Saturday iu January (the 4th prox.), when papers will bo read by Messra. A. Ferguson and Jos. Shannon, the lirst on haymaking, and the second on potato raising. These in terestiug -vnd instructive meetings will hu held at 'ntervals during the winter months, and cannot be but productive of much good. What the llntehcry Is lining. The Fraser river hatchory did a lurge business this fall in preparing for the hatching season, the quantity of ova laid in reaching the enormous figuro of 9,233,000. A shipment of 500,000 eyed ova was sent to Nanaimo about a week ago, and wiU'bo hatched out within a month, ln the Cowichan river next weok thoro will be set froo 500,000 more ; this is likely all the eyed ova that will bo sent away from the hatchory this soason. Had these two consignments been kept in stock the Fraser river hatchery would have been oeriously overcrowded. The output in the Fraser this season amounted to 4,419,500 ova. These were all deposited in the Fraser and tributaries. The shipments which woro despatched to tho island aro expectod to produco great results, but oro not to be takon ob a precedent, as it was merely the surplus of tho hatchery that was sent and nothing that would in any way deplete the regular atock. Mr. Max Mowat is expected to return in about two months from his northern expedition, und the moat satisfactory results are anticipated from the work which he has gone to execute. Thore is a great demand for hatcheries all over the province, and tho people at the Skeena and Naas rivers Bocm to havo gone crazy to becomo possessed of this kind of piscatorial nursery. Iu view of thisundmany other requests for hatohorics the department of fisheries hns issued n now application form for the uso of porsons wishing youni! lish nnd fry. Tho form contains much valuable information and useful directions for broeders. Pergonal. Miss MeKee, of the Doltn, wob visiting friends in tho city to-dny. C. F. Ureon, of Ladners, was in the cily todny on a business visit. Mrs. H. N. P.ich, of Ladners, wns in the city on a shoppng viait to-day. G, B. Cross came over from Vancouver this morning on businoss matters. Arthur Shepherd, of tlio government office in this city, left for Victoria this nfternoon, whero lie will spend the Christinas and New Yoar holidays. (From Daily Columbian, Dee, SA.) Merry Christmas to all. Aid. Ewen returned from Ottawa yesterday, looking exceedingly well after his long trip. A writ for libel has been issued in the supreme court against the Truth newspaper, Mr. J. 8. Clute being the prosecutor. There was a blank sheet at the police court this morning. The snow was too deep last night for any lively doings out of doors. Sergt.-Major MeMurpfiy pluoked a beautiful blooming red rosebud in his garden, among the snow wreaths, this morning and presented it to this office. lt will hardly be necessary to remind our roadors to remember, in the midst of their festivities to-morrow, the poor, the sick and the unfortunate, to whom Christmas might otherwise be the ordinary days of the year. The stenmer Irving left for Ohilliwack this morning taking a large number of Westminsterites who will eat their Christmas dinners with friends up river. Chilliwack and Langley turkeys will suffer in consequence. By the will of the late Lord A. P. Cecil, the well-known evangelist, tho British and Foreign Bible Sooiety receives £2,000; the China Inland Mission £500, and £9,000 is left in trust for Christian societies in various countries in Europe nnd in Canada and^thp United States. Tomorrow being Christmas day thero will be no issue of The Columbian, it being the custom of the proprietors of this journal to allow their Btaff a full holiday at this Beason of the year after tho exertion of mending their stockings in anticipation of the good tilings which Santa Claus is expected to bring them. Many a' 'grave and reverend seignor" of the city felt an almost irresistible impulse yesterday to stoop down and gather a huge snow ball and plug up somebody's ear with it as they used to do in tho days of buyhood. And it was aggravating to the flesh to see young Jones or young Smith pelting some other fellow in the heartiest manner and enjoying the fun oa only boy hood can. The condition of the boy McQuarrie, injured by an engine at Yale station a few days ago, is growing worse. Dr. Pearce, of Yale, informed Dr. Fagan, of this oity, a short time ago, that brain matter actually oozed out of the fracture at and shortly after the time the accident happened. Dr. Fagan states that the boy's strength is failing, and he has now only the faintest hopes for the patient's recovery. More Elections. The nominations far chief engineer and assistant chief engineer, of the fire department, will bc held at, the city hall on Monday, Jauuary 12th, and voting, if any, will take place the Monday following, Thei.olficors elect- id will be subject' to the opproval of he council by resolution. The nominations for three park commissioners, to abt in conjunction with two members of the council, will take place at the same time,, aijd/ voting, if any, will be on the following Monday. Tho park commissioners olected will also bo subject to the approval of tho city council. . m . A Business lillie Proceeding. ■(■ember the Utile Onn. To-morrow will be the happiest day in all the year for the little ones. Ere the grey dawn has broken, four thousand children in Westminster will be deep in the mysteries of the stocking full of nice things presented them by Santa Claus. And the joy, the satisfaction and the happiness theae little presents bring will give them for the next six montha a never-failing theme of pleasure to look back on, and remember the event with an interest only exceeded by the anticipations of the next occaaion of the kind. It does not cost much to please the little ones, and however small the cost may be, the pleasure given recompenses a thousand times the outlay. Be generous to the children to-night, and remember in making them happy you are at the same time piling up pleasure for yourself. —,—, •.. i — The Hold lluruliir. The following from Sunday's Colonist will be read with intorest by many of our readers who hove the pleasure of Mrs. MoDonnel's acquaintance : The private boarding liouse of Mrs. R. J. McDonnel, Birdcage Walk, was entered by thieves during Friday night or early Saturday morning, und the rooms of several of tho boarders visited and quietly ransacked. Mr. N. E. Gfoves lost his entiro wardrobe, Mr. E. M. Skinner a watch and chain and a small amount of money, and several other lodgers little articles of no special valuo to any but the owners. The robbers it is supposed entered by the back door, which had carelessly been left open by the Chinaman. This iB the first time in yearB the back door door has been left unlocked, and that the robbery should havo occurred on that particular night is, to say the least, singular. A Chinese Social. A marriage with a touch of the romantic in it, took plnoo in this city yesterday. The bride, Miss Paulina Edge, ono of the fairest daughters of Port Haney, arrived on the train a fow minutes before 3 o'clock, and was met at the station by the groom Mr. Matthew McLaren, and his best man. The party first of all procured a marriage license and then drove to the residenco of Rov. Thos. Scouler, who performed tho happy ceremony without loss of time. All this had nut occupied quito an hour, and tho happy couple wero able to catch the 4 o'clock train for liomo, which thoy would roaoh beforo 0 o'clock. The Columbian wishes tho newly wedded couplo evory joy. The Smeller Sold. The World says that valuable property, tho smelter, with its machinery and 30 acres of land nttached was sold under the auctioneer's hammer yestorday nt the instanco of tho Bonk of British Columbia which had foreclosed a mortgngo upon it. Tlio building with machinery is in good condition, ready to begin work. Mr. Thos. Dunn wns the purchaser ot §39,500. The prico is considered very low, and although bidding wns brisk nono seemed particularly anxious to buy. It is understood that Mr. Dunn, with hia usual energy, will set it. in operation soon and run it to ita fullest capacity, in which case this turn in the tide of the fortunes of the smelter will be of im- 1111:1130 benelit to Vancouver. A very pleasing social took place at the Chinese mission school last night. After a short programme of music and singing, a very handsomo spread, con sistingof pieB, cakes, jellies, coftee and many other nice things was laid before the visitors. The event of the even ing was the presentation of handsome rings to the teachers of the schoul, Miss Burns and MisB Clarke, and pretty mementoes to Mrs. Monck and Miss Crake, who, also, interest themselves in the work. The presents were accompanied with a very flattering address, signed by all the pupils of the school. Suitable replies wero made by the teachers, Rev. J. H, White and others, after which the company dispersed, well pleased with the manner iu which they had been entertained aud thoroughly impressed with the importance of the work the scliool is accomplishing. In the Mck of Time. A I'lucer recall. Yesterday tiftornoon Mr. ,T. N. Muir, who hns rendered himself conspicuous by similar eccentricities in the past, visited the high school rooms and before tho pupils camo lu placed Upon onch desk a handbill containing nothing but nbout forty linen of ubuao of the minister of education, Hon. John Robson. Fortunately lho principal ot tlio sohool, Mr. .1, P. McLeod, dis covered llie objectionable, literature beforo tlie scholars crime in. and consigned it to the Are,.—Saturday's Colonist. Pitcher's Caetorla» Tlie Houtlmrn Hallway. A gentleman who has just returned from a viait io Fairhaven brings tho Hows that: that city is fairly booming. Buildings iireyoiiin up in nil directions, atreeta nro being opened, nnd, besr uf nl!, work on llio Fairhnven and Southern Railway io being pushed as fast ns men can do ttio work. Construction northwards from Fnirhaven has commenced, nml the rails nro being laid na fast na the roadbed ia graded. Mr. Bennett is showing most surprising energy iu nil matters connected with tlio building of tho rond, and his material yard, near the wharf, is tho busiest spot iu Fairhaven. Ho ox- pects to hnvo tlio rails laid through (o West minster by June lat, which, if accomplished, will be rather moro rapid work than was expected. A young Getmarr living in Surrey had the misfortune to have his leg broken some days ago. Very little at tention was paid to the wounded limb, and only when gangrenous symptoms of a very serious deaoription began to display themselves did, he and his frionds deem it' expedient to remove at once to New Westminster. He arrived here last niglit and was immediately placed in the care of Dr. Fngan, who had him removed without delay to St. Mary's Hospital. A careful diagnosis of the case resulted in the disclosure of the fact that blood poi soiling had sot in, and that iu the most malignant form. Dr. Fagan resolved. in view of this alarming discovory, t amputate the limb to-day, which was successfully accomplished this afternoon. Tho amputated limb was black and livid with mortification, and had tho boy not been brought hero just at this stage of the trouble no power on earth could have saved him. Home doctoring doos not pay; thero is nothing like promptly summoning u qualified practitioner. «. Jolly Coasters. The merry shouts of the coasters echoed and re-echoed exuberantly yesterday on the Mary street incline. The young people and their sleds monopolized in their own jovial way most of the sidewalk; und as thoy slid joyously down hill, pedestrians cut ull manner of capers to get out of the wuy. The writer, who was toiling nlong undor a mountain of speculative thought, caused shrieks of merriment to burst from ono happy-go-lucky slod- hiud by the unintentionally comical manner with which ho executed a pus sen! to get out of tho way of the human avalanche. The celerity of his movements was infinitely quickened by the sibilant hiss which a sphere of icy slush, a relation of tho snow ball family, made as it hummed gaily past his left ear und made a big star on one of the fence boards near by. The youthful jokor who fhrew it turned round and applying tho tip of hia thumb to tho extremity of his retrousse nose, extended iho lingers of hia llahd and squinted horribly, yelling nt the same time some uncomplimentary epithet at his escaped victim, who laughed, although ho couldn't aee when the fun came in. Job printing of all kinda neatly done at the Columbian office. Prices will bo found as low as at anv othor offiofl in the province — Adr, An Epicurean llnsenl. Roast turkuy, stuffed with sauBogo meat and served with cranberry sauce, or boiled turkey stuffed with bread crumbs, sage nnd oysters, and accompanied by oyster sauce, aro two dishes which Mr. Lewis Ordon ia very fond of. In fact his tnate is so evenly divided on tho beauties of tho two dishes that when lie stole a couple of turkeys from Mr. Viniiou's storo Inst night it wns for the express purpose of gratifying hiB epicurean tastes to tho fullest. Mr. Orden does not olaim to bo particularly poor, neither docs ho boast of a largo degree of honesty, cither inherited or acquired, but ho prides himself on his knowlodgo of prime turkey when properly served—and on this he is willing to stand or fall. He will probably "fall" into the bauds of the police before tbe Christmas repast is ready for hiB disposal, for Mr. Vianen is an angry man, having set aside the stolen birds for his own speoial use. Mr. Vianen had juat stepped out for a moment to get some change, and it ia supposed that Mr. Orden, being in a hurry, could not await his return, so collaring the beautiful birds, he walked off, leaving a void in the poultry market that will bo hard to iill. If Mr. Orden can keep under cover till Thursday morning he will be in luck, but it is confidently predicted that he will eat hia New Year's dinner with Mr. Moresby's guests in the provincial gaol. , ,—. CHRISTMAS EVE. The Lust Chapter In The Columbian'! Descriptions „t Christmas and Holiday Hoods. Whnt the Meat Markets nre Snnpllcd Wltli..-l!oiiutirul Stores from whicli to llrnw tbe Xinns Dinner. The Columbian reporter got on to tho home stretch this morning and madepretty good time ontho Inst lap by "taking in" tho following deservedly popular establishments and thoir contents, that is, he took a hurried but nono the less thorough survey ot their stock in much the way that u London appraiser does—keeps his oyeB working at fall pressure while exchanging the polite salutations of civilization with the proprietor. The first storo visited was that of DICKINSON & co., corner of McKenzio and Columbia sts. Tho diaplay of meat in this establishment is enough to make the most inveterate vegetarian ashamed of his miserly opinions, and convert him from a mean cabbnge-chewer into n bluff and jolly beef-eater, like nil the sensible people. Mighty barons of beef hang gracefully and juicily from hook and beam; succulent legs, sides and shoulders of home-fed mutton grin n weloomo from every slash, nnd dead but dignified porkers, with layers of fat, inches thick, and white as the driven snow, make tho sturdy rafters groan again with their ponderous gravity. Atlantic cables of sausages and polonies like magnified police clubs, are piled high ou huge plaltars interspersed with hotly aud evergreens, and make the mouth uf the spectator water sympathetically. Messrs. Dickinson Ss Co. aro making an elaborate show this season and it will be one of the sights to-night. VAN VOLKENBUKGII BIlOS. find it very difficult to preserve the fine show they had, intact, owing to the inroads made upon it by tho impatient but appreciative public. Their stock consists of the usual display of primo ,becf and mutton; choice cuts of veal and pork by tho ton. In sausages and •other manufactured articles of diet peculiar to the butcher trado they have a great selection, fresh nnd warranted the genuine article. Poultry dressed and ready for tho spit or saucepan cau be chosen by tbo purchaser in this store from quantities without number. In all departments pertaining to tho butchering business this firm stands tho equal of tho best in tho city. S. MANAHAh's well-known and popular moat house was found full of customer* when The Columbian reporter squeezed in between a suspended member of the porcine family nnd a lady with a largo bnsket, and confronted the smiling manager. Tho writer wns aaked to look around, which ho did, and noted that one of the coniplotest stocks in thu eity was banging on the hooks. One hog. of iiiammoth dimensions, hanging from n beam bore a label reading, "541 pounds." The hog was truly a monster nnd might have served to pay the "riut' foi a whole.Irish county. In beef, mutton, vunl and pork Mr. Manahan has a grand displny, nml finds that the demands of his customers will Bcnrcoly onable him to mnke what is technically known ss "a show" to-night. The storo, howovor, is worth a visit from evoryono who likes to seo fine Christmas beef. W. II. VIANEN. Laat night Mr. Vianen hnd a magnificent exhibition of dressed poultry of all descriptions, turkeys, goose, chickens, ducks, widgeon, grouse, partridgo, and almost everything that does business on wings. In the treasures of the "vasty deep" he had also an unrivalled displny, from tho spratB and smolts up to cod and sturgeon of monstrous size; shellfish were ntao on the slab in great quantities, bnt every ouu nf thoio items has been snatched up by the public lonu: eio this description appears. Mr. Vianen snld over 200 turkeys yesterday along with other fowl, nud uo record was kopt of the iiiimb- r of lish disposed of. Enormous ijiianiitios of cranberries also went the way of tlio fowl. It is impOBSihlo for Mr. Vianen to moke n show no no B'loner nro the nrticles on the hooks than they uro off again. OQLE, CAMPBELL it 00. Tlio gents furnishing store operated by thia enterprising firm ought to provo a favorito "stamping ground" for all the young men iu town who dolight in elegant personal adornment, Tho stock is so complote that if a naked man ran in nt tho back door, thoy could permit him to emerge r.t the. front entrance arrayed like a '-dude" of tho worst kind going to visit his rich relations out in tho country. From nil grades of rendy made clothing to the lighter forms of mule raiment, every article of man's apparel c;tn tie obtained in this ninguzino of novelties. Valises and satchels, walking sticks nnd silk tun- brellns, gold nnd silvor mounted, travelling rugs and dressing cases, and nil tlmt civilized ninn requires wherewith to travel comfortably, can bo found nt the most moderate prices in this storo. In n'eck wear and collars, cull's and shuts, the lirm mnltes a practically un rivalled display. One of their specialties is fine high-class dressing gowna in all the latest styles and material!; these goods must be seon to be appreciated. The window display made by this establishment is one of the prettiest on Columbia at., and haa been very much admired. It is the work of an artist in that branch of art. E. s. scoullau & co. Cue of the managers of this great hardware establishment drew the reporter1! attention to a number uf beautiful brass gas fixtures, hall lamps in solid polished brass and bevelled plate glass, and assured him that these were Christmas specialties. They are specialties indeod, and of no mean order; they are probably not exceeded in beauty of design and finish by anything in that line in the province. The linn is making a splendid show of tiled, open fire places of handsome designs and very artistic. These goods have commanded u ready sale, and very few of them are now loft. It is worth while to drop in and have a -look nt them. Messrs. Scoullar & Co., liavo also received a very large consignment of granito wore direct from New York city, winch they are selling at audi low rotes that the stock of them cannot possibly lust over a few days. Brass fire seta, pokers, tonga, shovels, brushes, etc., of which they hod a fine assortment a few days ngo, are now nearly cleared out; these guods would be on ornament to any mansion. MessrB. Scoullar Ss Co.'a large warehouse is replete with every article usually found in first-class hardware establishments, and the inducements they are offering for the frrist- nins season should attract crouds of customers to their line store. JAMES ltOUSSEAU has been doing a brisk Christmas trade and showing all the newest and prettiest designs in fancy slippers, wliich he has in great variety, quality and price, and in every kind of material. In tho liner grades of foot wear in all the different styles Mr. Rousseau haa also a fine Christmas displny. These goods are the manufacture of the best makers in Montroal and the east and are equal to anything shown iu the great eastern cities. In rubbers ho bus nlso a very thorough line, ranging from the smallest sizes in children's rubbers to the largest sizes in gum bouts; theae goods are mado by the Canadian Rubber Co. in Toronto, and aie unsurpassed in quality and reasonableness, of price. The usual shoe furnishings, polishes nnd pastes, brushes, jacks and so on, Mr. Rousseau hns iu great variety. His window displny is elegant, and speaks well for the bargain* to be obtained inside by all in need of good und substantial foot covering. A. B. WINTEMUTE is making a Christmas specialty of fine slippers, of which he hns a moBt complete range, both in prico and quality. Many of them are beautiful examples of St. Crispin's art, and a guod deal of ingenuity has been employed in their manufacture. In staple lines uf boots and slioes, Mr. Wintemute occupies a high position in the city trade; these goods hu imports direct from the eastern manufacturers, and they are consequently the best that can be obtained anywhere. He is showing them in all the different styles of congress gaiters, - walkonphoBt and othor well known and favorite makes. In rubber goods he has also a line comprehensive range to suit every pocket nnd size of foot. The quality of these goods is of the best, ns they are the manufacture of the most reliable eastern houses and direct importations. Mr. Wintemute's stock of shoe polish, blacking and other articles for beautifying footgear, has boen thoroughly replenished, and he will tako grent pleasure in displaying thia and other parts of the stock to all who favor him with a visit. THE WEST END BOOT STOKE which was lately opened by Mr. Ross, opposite the Masonic bh.ck, has been doing n tine Christmas business, the enterprising manager havintg laid in a splendid range of Christmas gooda. Tlio product "f the best known and most reliable eastern manufactories can bo found lit thia establishment and ns complete a line uf robbers us nny in the city. In slippers Mr. Ross makes a line showing, his goods being excellently selected aud comprising many specimens of the latest designs and prettiest patterns These goods are in plush, leather, untanned call-skin, alligator and many other materials. A complete stock nf boot blacking of every description, liquid and paste, is also kept on liiinil; also blushes, shoehorns and boot jacks to please every taste. A visit to this well stocked shoe empoiitim will bu interesting as well ns profitable ; Mr. Rosa ia a most obliging und courteous uetitleman and takes tlie greatest pains to suit the tastes of every customer who does business at his comfortable establishment. . UllANT Ss MACI.UUB Tli a lirm of boot nml shoo dealers and n .iiiufnctiiiers hare enjoyed u considerable nmount of the Christinas trade, and deservedly for they are displaying lines of goods of tho bost quality at surprisingly low rules. Tlieir stock of Christmas attractions comprises aomo new lines-of tine ehoes and slippers for ladies, gentlemen's and children's wear. The shoes are in all lho beat styles nnd of tine workmanship, gaiter, iaco-up and button In slippers they have a very fine exhibit in plush, fancy leather, velvet and cloth; many of theso nre lino specimens of fancy work. In all kinds uf ahou blacking nnd polish, liquid and paste, hritslies in boxes, cases nnd singly, and all tho hundred and one small artioles peculiar to tho shoe trade and usually found in lirst- clasa boot and shoe establishments,. Messrs. Grant & Maclure hnvo a most complete stock. Rubbers of all kinds, boots, shoes nnd goloshes, nro nlso one of thoir Btrong lilies. An old Winnipeg newspaper man was horsewhipped in Ottawa Saturday afternoon by n veiled woman. Ho wns one of tlio lenders in the entertainment to V.'. E. Brown. VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, DECEMBER 25, 1889. NO. 52. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday liol-uliiR, Ute. 25. 1889. Lsite DesBfttciies. A TERRIBLE FIGHT. Butte, Mont., Dec. 17.—A dispute between John Gallagher and G. H. Ward, over n trifling debt duo the former by the latter, resulted in tho arranging by sume of the friends of both parties of a prizo light to settle tho matter. It took place on Sunday n few miles from here. Tho light was one of the most brutd over witnessed. Gallagher was so badly hurt that lie died last evening, ft took 105 rounds to Bettlo which was the better man, during which Gallagher was knocked down op, times, round Gallagher',- a blow, but lie 'os Bhowed an amount in the ring. Nut •jury, be ft ughl, fury. Ward got hander under Gal 98th round, whin ground, but in: rec dazed stato foug III the 105th and' ed bis quietus, terriblo blow thi down liko n 1 tn tlie-forty eighth i in mis broken by oil on lighting nod I puck rarely seen .tliBtuuduig his in- 'iib undiminished i :: terrible right goer's chin in the s-.ni, him to tbo .'ered and in a half- 7 nuiiu rounds. t round, ho recciv- Ward struck him a r.'und nnd ho went '■Vith the exception of a hardly perceptible respiration, ho showed no signs of life. It took somo limo to restore him and ho was at once removed to his home. He never fully rallied however, and doath occurcd last evening. Only a few persons witnessed thb fight. Another report from Butts say's that both Ward and Gallagher nro dead. Gallagher died betweon 7 and 8 o'olock and Ward nbout 10 o'clock Inst night. BLOOD FOB. BLOOD ATONES. Pakis, Ky., Pee. 18.—Pot Hurst was hanged here t'ui.i morning for the niurder of James 0. Nee, on February 27, 18SD, during n quarrel in a saloon. The prisoner denied his guilt to tho last and snid bo died innocent of the crime imputed to him. When told that his wifo was in tho penitentiary for murdering Riohard Thomas, ho confessed thut it was Iv: « ;•.:< killed him. WHISKY DID IT. Sax Fuancisco, Dec. 18.'—Edmund O'Connor, nud his wife, Sarah O'Connor, wan oriented ut is o' clock this morning, oharged with tho murder of Henry Armstrong, step-father of Mrs. O'Connor. Armstrong wub shot dead in hia house in South Sun Francisco about I) o'clock last niglit. It was 3 o'clock this morning before the police wero made aware of the event. Sarah O'Connor had her step-father arrested two years ngo for an attempted criminal assault. Tbero was enmity between tho two ever nfter, and it wns increased about u week ngo by the marriago of tho step-daughter to O'Connor, who is jointly charged with the murder. The woman bad some property, which naturally becamo bor husband's on their marriage, but which Armstrong thought should have boen given to him. Theso incidents led up to the tragedy of last night. O'Connor and his wife went to Armstrong's house, "where all becamo intoxicated, and the liquor brought tho feud to a crisis. The past events were brought up and all came to blows, almost everything portable in the place being uaed as a weapon. In the midst of all a shot was fired and Armstrong fell dead, O'Connor Bays his wife did the shooting. CONTKACTOK VS. 00JIXANV. Montreal, Dec. 18.—In tho case of John Ross, contractor, against the C. P. R. for §200,000, claimed as extras iu the construction of tho Lake Superior section uf the C. P. R. and an offset claim by the oompany making another against the plaintiff for Sl,- 000,000, alleging tlmt tko engineers and others under the plantiff, by extravagant overcharges, cnuaed tiio company that much loss, President Van Horno denied thnt '.ho ci inpauy had to pay 50 per cent, nu ro than Ross' contract figure:! for '.Iv construction, and that his report to the company adverse to tho continuation of the line across to Vancouver Island to "Victoria was a uf about §25,000, b through valua- i, in tbou- capacity npiny wiih fuel, itii more than that ise nf the company, co Superior seotion plaintiff was tho ia of road be hnd lllll C.llDi'.liirted ;i 1 O. P. U. would Ii . I,: '..;:.' grOSS , i id i xorbitsnt ... ; or Mr. J. A. loss to tho company 000, ns tho route wi hie conl land1, whic to suppiy the ,u Would bavo been w to the general pu; That pnrt construct! most scan: over s^o;i hundred ui tie 1 hy :il ui mi:c company 1,000,000 havo been 1'Utued. T: mismnii Igi i:i" l . .: charges, i. ";: '.'... Rosa had lu ii fl rl Would ll :■»: :.\..i be ttt aud $5,000,000., A SMAllT I.AWVI.It Til.'- L rl'.U. London, D : :;. A sutnmous has been issued ngninst Solicitor Arthur Newton, his olerk, Taylor, uud Interpreter De»ala, on a charge nf forming a conspiracy to defeat, the ends nf justice. Ii is understood that tho solicitor obtained fuuds and otherwiso assisted Hammond to escape to America. DUTCH DIAMOND CUTTEKS IDLE. Amsterdam, B.'c, 18.—It is estimated that nenrly 7,000 diamond-cutters aro out of work here, owing to the depressed state of trade. A iargo meeting of thoso craftsmen yesterday resolved to endeavor to negotiate with the capitalists for advances to tho smaller workers so as to enable them to oarry on tfco businoss. Should this scheme fail it is proposed to transfer the trado to London. sullivan's new overa. London. Dec. 18.—All tho critics aro in luvo with Gilbort and Sullivan's new opera. "The Gondoliers." Tho Post soys; Tho story is amming, tho music in evory way delightful and fascinating, the acting is perfect, and the pleasures to tho eye are made as noar as possible fequal to those offerod to tho ear, so that thoro is every reason to congratulate the author and compoior upon their several and united efforts and the public upon the opportunity it now possesses for the enjoyment of a delightful form of entertainment. The CViroiucle's opinion is: Thore is an muoh that is attractive in "The Gondoliers'' that there can bo no hesitation in prophesying for it the extensive and lasting popularity bestowed upon most of the members of the same family. Tho Times says; If a position among the best of joint author's production be ultimately accorded to the now work, as will probably be the case, it will bo duo less to nny remarkable originality or interest iu the plot than to the dialogue, whioh is in Gilbert's best stylo, and tu the bright and sparkling music, some of which is irresistible, in its melodious gaiety, while is all, ns usual, spontaneous, refined, aud thoroughly characteristic of tho composer. Along lhc Ciu-lboo Koad. Mr. Wm. Morrison, of the 130-inilo Post, Cariboo road, statos that tlio crops along tho rond have beon most satisfactory, the groat troublo being the absence of a good market. Tho winter has not, as yet, set in in earnest. Cattlo were novor in liner oondition than at present Mr. Morrison on his roturn from Scotland, will bring bnck with hiin a number nf thoroughbred stock to odd to those which he already possesses. Increased development in the Cariboo mines and railway Connection- is whnt is required to furnish ranchers with a market for their grains. — Colonist. A Ills Enterprise. A meeting of thoso interested in the Hastings Sawmill, Burrard Inlet, was hold in thia city a few dnys ago when it was deoided to enlarge the capacity of the mill four-fold. The mutter of tho genoral offices was discussed, nnd it is undorstood the general oliico will be removed to the shores of Burrard Inlet with a branch office iu this city. However, the branch oliico will be about the sumo thing as the general oflice in this eity haa heretofore; but tho matter for congratulation to the provinco generally is the large scale on which the mill is to bo run in the near future. The Hustings Sawmill has ono of tho largest banking corporations in tlie world behind it, which assures almost unlimited capital in its ramifications.—Times. II. .51. s. Wnrspite. A telegram was recoived by tho naval authorities on Saturday last from the Admiralty, England, ordering II. M. S. Swiftsure to sail for home next January, and also stating that she will bo relieved by the lino warship War- spite. When tho Swiftsure leaves horo Vice-Admiral Huuoage will go un hor ua far south as Coquimbio, when he and his staff will take tho mail steamer for home. The Warspite will be due here between April nnd Juno next and ►will fly tho flag of Bear-Admiral Hoth- am, who, besides being a rear admiral is also junior Lord of the Admiralty. He is said to be a sailor after tho pattern of Lord Charles Beresford, of "well-done Condor" fame, and is anxious tu seo some of - the newest and best warships of Her Mojeaty's navy Bent out and the old ones ordered homo. In honor of the Swiftsure boing ordered homo, the band yesterday played "Home, Sweet Home,1' on tho flagship and eveiybody wos happy. With tho advent of tho Warspite, Victorians will look upon the finest warship ever on tho Pacifio station.— Monday's Times. The Enemy ol Salmon. When the British Columbia salmon cannors wero at Ottawa the other day thoy urged before tho minister of fisheries that no protection bhould be given to trout iu British Columbia waters, for tho alleged reason that these tish ure the natural onemios of salmon. Mr. Wilmot, superintendent uf lish culture, un being naked for Ilia opinion on the subject, said that trout was no greater enemy to salmon than nny other lish which frequented theso waters. "The nature of all fish," snid Mr. Wilmot, "is to livo upon ouo another, as they nro essentially animal feeders, uot vegetable. Tho large fish wiil, no doubt, eat up.the smaller ones, and vice versa, tlio small lish will indirectly oat up tho Inrgo ones, Tbo small liah proy largely upon tho oggs of tho larger liah uud in this ivr.y a sort of balanco of nature ia kept up. Trout and salmon were iound living together in tlio normal stato nf those waters nnd wero originally very abundant, lot man, with his destructive cngiiiua and selliah motives (ur nicking money, steps in and destroys this balanco hy killing the greater number of tho larger fish Buch ao the anlmon, and leaving the trout untouched. Heuco tho greater necessity for a moro thorough protection of tho largor and moro commercial descriptions of lish by lengthened closo seasons and othur methods." —Empire. . ... *T. . ■ Miiperline Language. Tlio imperceptible evaporation of miasmatic organisms and bacteria, according to the researches of eminent, microscopiiita and physiologists, its productive of Bepticcuraiu, typhoid, and puotporal fevors. Globular or Bphore- aliaped bacteria havo boon discovered in tho blood of man and beaBt, in measles and splenic apoploxy, and identified in diphtheritica! exudations. Thoy ore of three kinds, tho chrome.- gon, zymogen nnd pothogon—the baoteria of pigmentation,of foramonta- tion, and of contagion, respectively. Juvenile, extricate thot quadruped from tho vehicle, atnbulate him, devote to him an adequate aupply of nutritious aliment, ond when tho aurora of morn shall illuminate tho oriental horizon, I will award you pecuniary compensation for your amiable hospitality. And tho boy, opened hia eyea and mouth, and replied, "How, whioh?" GASTORiA for Infants and Children. . "Csstorloiasowcliadaptedtochildrenthat 1 recommend i t on superior to any prescription known to me." II. A. Ancmra, M.D., 111 Bo. Oxford Et, Brooklyn, H. Y. Castoria cures Colle, Constipation, Sour Btomnch, Dinrrhcoa, Eructation, Kills Worms, gives Bleep, and promotes dl* gestion, .. .. Without injurious medication. The Centauu Comvasy, 77 Murray Street, K. Y. -Now opened at- B» tS —A fine assortment of- ler, Plush and Fa, —All the new shades in The best assortment in the City of Cashmere, Llama, Silk and Fancy Wool Knitted Shawls in all the new colorings. —A splendid assortment of— Fancy Pans and Bilk Umbrellas Very suitable for Xmas Presents. LONDON HOUSE, COLUMBIA STREET, NEWWESTMINSTER. We are showing tlie largest selection of Novelties suitable for presents in the city. Aa inspection of oar stock of Silk Goods which we have just received direct from Yokohama, Japan, should be made by every person before the rush commences. Ladies' Brassing Gowns and Japanese Costumes, Gentlemen's Dressing Gowns and Smoking Jackets, Caps, &c, and a beautiful assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Handkerchiefs, Leather and Plush Goods will be on inspection after December 9th. MASONIC BLOCK, MEW WESTMINSTEffi. QPECIAL XXX GAINS -liar— Xmas Gifts and Wedding Presents. f. c :b .&-is: e , Watchmaker and Jowolor, opposite Bank of Montreal. Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Ladles' Gem Rings in groat varioty. Wedding Rings. Now is tho timo to havo diamonds mountod in overy style and sotting, mode on tho premises. Loose diamonds on hand. Gold and Silver WATCHES, CHAINS, BROOCHES, kc, oil of tho latoat deaigns. PLATED WARE (only the flnoat quality made kept in stock), Thore arc four qualities made from the aamo patterns, and all look the samo when now. Purchasing such is only throwing av. ay money, Como to the above addross and get good quality and special bargains, Cheapest Houae in Town, dwapUto Assessment Act, 1888 THE OOTJ11T OF REVISION AND AP- peal will hold Its tlrst sittings for tho vear at tho Court House, In the City of Now Westminster, ou SATURDAY tbo SSlIi duy or Dcecuilicr, Ifisii, ut 10 o'clock In the forenoon, and ut the City Hull, in the City of Vancouver, on MONDAY tho illilE, dny or December, i8»9, tit 10 o'clock ln tho forenoon. Dated tho 14th day of December, M80. dolOdwtd BY THE COURT. HARDWARI MERCHAN' WESTMINSTER STREET, CENTREVILLE, B. C. Denier lu Cutlery, EnvthonwufO, Books, Stationery and Medicines. band Agent, Convej'ftnocr, and Notary Public. Agent for "The Columbian." Post Olllco Address, OhilUwhaok. wJciOlc , IF YOTJ WANT TO ENJOY A GOOD CIGAR, ASK FOR THE BRITISH LION P ? T" W1 T°>^'? P IT" IP™ n'CTOrvl iU&i£j OP.TBTS sW5f"i!) -Sllu-j.S-liSlEJ'n lr2FThey are not only mado of the Choicest XolmcCO but they are of MontC SiMltlfilCttU'e. and bhould be patronized by all good citizens. WM. TIETJEri, Manufacturer, HoLimOOK BUILDING, COLUMBIA STREET, K£W WESTMINSTER. dwVTnoly BAKER BROS. & CO'Y 10 Chapol Walk, South Castlo St., Liverpool, England. 3 Bank Buildings, Columbia Streot, New Westminster, B.O. Shipping and Comission Jk-GrsEt'SSSKCS, Beiierai Wholesale Merchants & Importers Any description of Goods Imported to ll order nnd Custom nnd Ship Broking transacted. Latest Freight and Market Quotations. dwan2to IDT Fruit Trees, Ornamental frees, Small Fruits, And GARDEN STOCK ou hand ln great variety. Everything llrst-clnss nnd furnished in good shape. n*t. Send ir, els, for valuable SO-pnge Do- scrtptlve Catalogue with 0 bennllfiil eol- orod plates. Prleo Lists sent free, ft. W. HENRY, dwdetdto I'ort, Hammond, B. C. Land Registry Act. In tho matter of tho title to a portion of Lot fto. 100a, Group II,, New Westminster District. WHERKAS THE CERTIFICATE OF tltlo of John Ooohranc to the nbovo hereditaments hns boon lost or destroyed, and application has been made to mo for the Issuance of n duplicate thereof, Notice in hereby given tlmt I will.nttho expiration of oue month from dole issue sueh duplicate eertllluute of title, unless in the mean timo valid objection bo made to me to tliu contrary in writing. T. 0. TOWNLEY, District Registrar. Land lleglstry Office, New Westmlnater. December Uth, iSHi). wlm Real Estate, insurance. Purchase Sell anil Lease Property, Collect Rents, Hake Loans on-Mortgages, And transact all Businoss relating to Eoal Estate. —AGENTS FOIl— London Assurance Corporation. Connecticut Fire Insuranco Co. ot lliii'lford. London and Lancashire Llto Assurance Co. Canton Insurance Offlce, Ld. (Marine) OFPIOESl Columbia St., New West'r. 41 Government St., Victoria dWHltvl Baits for Sale! Douglas Street Ifraery, Ounrms ta.kkn foii fruit .and ORNAMENTAL TREES, Including all the leading varieties of Apples, Pear;:;, Plums, Cherries, ALSO BJIAiX frTftWITS of every description; Bomiucifj, Wreaths and Grasses made to order, ddwapilyl p. LATHAM; mr 1 un urn Columbia and Church Streets. JUST ARRIVED—A largo shipment of the finest Uted Granite Monuments, from Now Brunswick. ALEX. HAMILTON, dwto PROPRIETOR. Ground Feed for Sale. Ground Tens S30 00 " Barley 30 00 " " ami l'caa,mixed,... 30 00 " Oats " " 1—1 pons 29 00 „ ,. .. ,. !_j >■ 2S 00 " Outs 27 00 TERMS CASH on delivery for tlio abovo loiv prices. All grain thoroughly cleaned after boing dried.. US-Cash paid for llrst-elnss barley and wheat. LANGLEY MILLS, Lllilgioy, 11. C. .Tas. HAssock, Proprietor. oofjw ptisii Columbia li?;lffitaitipS§J ( UMICTD ) THOMAS ALLSOP, 1 HENHY S. MASON, V rmiKCTOIIU. UUYLKR A. HOLLAND, ) iii'.-iu OFFICE! 15 Serjeant's Inn, Fleet Sireet, LONDON, ENG. Tho Bnelm ss of ALLSOP & j:.v-on lias been merged In the nbovo Company and will booarrlod uu hyUm Company from, Ibis dnte us h genoral Lund Investment and Insurance Agency. MONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage at Low Rules. Town Lou1 and Farming for Safe ou ensy lerms. Lands Victoria, Ii. 0., May 10th, 1S67, dwjlj'5 filmic BANK BUILDINGS, Mary Street, Nsw Westminster, B.C. (Telephone No, 55,] !■: '.".AHE ROAD, HALIFAX, EHCLAND. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS CONVEYANCERS, REAL ESTATE ANO INSURANCE AGENTS, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. London and Lancashire Fire and Urlttsh. Umpire Life Insurance Oompanies. New Westminster Building Society. Accountant's Olncc, Diocese of N.W* City Andltora, mad, 1««T and 1881. ADVISE CLIENTB IN THE BUYING AND SELLING OF REAL PROPERTY INTHE OITY AND DISTRIOT, and other monetary transactions. Havo soveral good Investments on their books, and all now comera will do veil tt call before doing business elsewhere. dw3d«U / VOLUME 34. 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