@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "0533cf96-c061-41db-b691-352bd4b8fa90"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-03-07"@en, "1890-01-02"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/dbc/items/1.0347167/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ '.-■.■ THB ZXAXLiTr nuibiaxi. Volume 7. New Westminster, B. C, Thursday Evening, January 2, 18 Number 156 The forward movement in China litis roceived u temporary cheek. A fow weokfl ngo tho world was given to believe tliat in a fow months hunuo a great t ■unit railway, 7 "I miloa 1 mg, etttn ling from Pokin ■ to Han KovYj would be a substantial reality. A royal edict was promulgated authorizing its coimtrnotion, aud work waa to have begun at once. But tho project appears to havo fallen through for the present. As might be supposed, spoeulatiou is rife concerning this sudden abandonmont of an enterprise so great and so promising. Home attribute it to tlio demands on the part of Franco that China shall respect tho terms of a treaty in which it was provided tliat Franco should furnish tlio material and tho staff for any railway that should ho built, liul thore is another explanation, which, considering the Chineso character and training, in likely to be more nearly correct. It happened that immediately after the promulgation of the imperial edict a tire occurred in the Temple of Heaven, tliu nu'M. sacred uf all tin; religious buildings in China. Tlu superstitious, and they include the great mass of th j people, interpreted this to signify that the gods w ut) displeased witli tho proposal to introduce this modern innovation and that they took this 'means of manifesting their anger. In tliis belief the people are strungteiied by the fact that the Hoods iu Yellow River, by which so many thousands lost tlieir lives, und the liro in the palace whicli occurred just as the pr-upur.itions were made for extending the Tieu-Tsiu road have followed the accession of the young em- peror, who is a man of exceedingly advanced and liberal ideas. If this i titer p eet at ion he correct, tliat it is the superstitious fear of the people that is interfering with the project, it becomes a more serious matter than any demand that France may mako. in this ease there is HO other alternative for thoao who hold liberal and progressive views, hut to seek to educate thu people up to tlieir own level, a work which necessarily involves patience, timo und toil. Thu dillleulty of tlio situation is not unappreciated by tlie more intelligent men of tho empire, .Says the Nortii China Daily News : ''Nothing could bo [more hopeless than the present state of things iu Pekin. The Empress Dowugor, the Kinpcror's father, mid tiie more intelligent high officials' aro strongly in favor of building railways, but thero is an immovable muss of ignorance and stupidity at the capital, against wliich tiiu waves of progress heat in vain." From (iiiA'it will appear that tho prospect of carrying out this important railway project in tho near future, is uot very encouraging, Tub quartz industry of the province, observes an exchange, has made moat gratifying progress during the past year. English uud American capital has been attracted into the Kootenay, Caribou and Vale districts, and a largo amount of development work has been done, smelters for the treatment of ore have boon erected at Vancouver aud Revelstoke, while the government reduction works at Barkerville have recently been successfully inaugurated. Kootenay district has received tho greatest attention during the year, that seotion adjacent to the lino of the C. P. R. aud the Kootenay Lake region in particular. From the Kootenay mines silver ore of exceedingly rich character has been forwarded to the smelters of Helena and Butte for treatment, with excellent results, though the cost of transportation has bceu very heavy. Machinery for treating gold quartz has been taken to soveral mines. With the building of necessary railways and the establishment of rapid and cheap communication with the outer world, Kootenay lake district-gives promise of Iwcoming one of tho richest mining regions on tho continent. It is gratifying to kuow that railways will bo built to Kelson during ISiK), and a couple of linos are seeking to connect the district with the American railway system. In Rock Crook, Okanagon and the Nicola country good mines are now being opened out. Old Cariboo gives promise of reviving from its long slumber uud will again send out to tliu world millions worth of precious metals, it is understood that one of the strongest of English syndicate s has secured a largo number of mines and will begin their development early in tho year. Through the test works several ledges have already been shown to bo sufficiently rich to repay a handsome profit. British Oolumbia as a Hold for mining operations will undoubtedly soon be properly appreciated. It is rich in precious metals. Thore is the same quantity of ore north as there js south of the boundary lino, and thu working of thu hitter has built up hustling and wealthy cities. The industry iu this provinco is still in its infancy, but the indications are that it will iu tlie near future have a rapid and healthy development. Tho imports into British Columbia for the first eleven mouths of 1889 are stated to he as follows: Butter and cheese, 11)4,8(13 II*.: fruits, 1,001,7115 lbs.; vegetables, 1,390,990 ths.; hrcadstutfs, ff.14H.A18 lbs.; biscuits, 235,529 lbs.; eggs, 07,H29 dozens; cuttle and horses, 048 hoad; hogs, 1,891 head, and sheep, 22,941, These figures indicate a promising future for the cultivation of agriculture in tho province which has much fertile laud suitable both for farming and sheep-raising. They show nlso that British Columbia opens to tho farmers of the Northwest Territories a good market for the products of mixed farming and fruit-growing. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. Edmund Yates suys it is likely lhc queon will visit Ireland sometime during tbe present year. The visit is expected to do great good politically and socially. Hid praco the Duko of Augustcnburg aud Princess Maud of Wales nover having mot onn another aro not engaged to ho married, aa hai been reported. Tiio duko is a line young fellow ami owns unlimited real estate in Qormaiiy, besides getting several fat annuities from the Prussian govornmont, His august mamma might have married l^mparov Napoleon III in 'ii'Z, but for the opposition of the queen and princo consort. Lord Salisbury is strongly opposed to arbitration to settle the differences between Croat Britain and Portugal. Tho Bntlah foreign oliico is confident that Portugal will Boon abandon her extravagant pretensions, C. S. Parnell's state of health is bad and is getting worse. Justin McCarthy in likely to bo his successor as leader of the Irisli party. Dillon will, however, bo the man who pulls the political strings. It is belioved at Zanzibar that Dr. Peters and his party tiro safe. The latest nihilist plot to take thu lifo of the czar w.is participated in by many of the imperial retinue, ouo of whom, for resisting arrest, was shot dead in the corridors of the palace by an officer, of the imperial guard. Already speculation is rife as to who' will bo appointed to the command of the Wimbledon team for next year, and the name of one good man, Col. Prior, M. P., commandant of the .liritish Columbia brigade of garrison artillery, is being favorably mentioned iu military circles. The Montreal Qiusotte, referring to the matter, says, "Col. Prior in every inch a soldier, ami is happy in tho possession of brilliant social qualities whicli would make tho Canadian camp at Wimbledon famous." Charles Hall, of Hamilton, one of tho convicts who escaped from the Kingston penitentiary on Christmaa eve, was captured at Gunnnnque. It has boen deoidodto submit a by-law in Montreal authorizing the city to obtain one million dollars loan for permanent works hi connection with harbor iin- provementfl and tliO'proveiitlon of floods, to tho voto of tho ratepayers. Rev. leather Paradis, of the Oblate order, Montreal, Is suing Trcllle llertluuno'. prja] data: of l:\\ .Minerve, and La Prosso, for $1,3,000 alleged damages, for an anonymous correspondence which was published by these papers insinuating thai Catholics should not contribute to the subscription to Father Paradis until he was rujonoiled to the church. NEW YEAR'S DAY NOTES. There was a break-neck rush to view tho thermometer yosterday morning on the part oftho greater number of Westminster's citizens; Fivo above zero the little instrument blandly indicated, aud everybody shivered and said it Hed, it must bo fivo below. Many poopio spout the major part of tho day sleighing; no bottor surface for that amusement could have been wished, Douglas stroot was literally alive with coasters male and female, all ages. The slide was almost good enough for tobogganing. Luckily no accidents have to be recorded, although somo of the coasters betrayed an inclination to run right into tho Delaware, Muuy pleasant Now Year's calls wore made, and during thu afternoon the streets presented a lively appearance. Tho "wild" young men yesterday turned ovor a now loaf aud made wholo chains of good resolutions— as usual. The ice in tho river looked as if it were thoro to stay yesterday, but the tide broke it up in all directions and it floated away iu ton acre lots to parts unknown. Although nearly all the saloons were open all day yesterday not a single drunk disgmced tho streets with his malodorous presence. THE ACORN SAILS. When daylight broke yesterday morning If. M. S. Acorn was found to be snugly and safoly heir] in position by the ice. The morning was cold, and the thermometer gave no sign nf moro moderate weather. It was probably owing to these circumstances that tho gallant captain of the Acorn determined to up anchor and leave port. This was dono just at noon, and half the people in town witnessed her departure, thoso who din not know predicting that shu would nover get through. She did get through, however, and walked through the ice as if shu was built expressly for that purpose. Two of the oflicers and eight of tho seamen were left behind. Thoy came ashore on Tuesday eveuing, and the ico forming vory rapidly after sunset, were unable to return. They were signalled from the ship to proceed im mediately to Vancouver, whore the Acorn would moot thom. Kveryliody in Westminster hopes to see the Acorn and her jolly crew buck again soon, W. H. Quinn and John Richardson have signed artioles for a wrestling match to como off in Victoria on the evening of Fob. 14 for $500 a side. The style is ciiteh-as-catch-ean, best two in three falls, the winner to take 75 per cent, of the gate receipts, the loiter the balance. BY-LAW NO. 35. A By-Law to Amend tub "Election By-Law op 1887," Riwlatinci the Election ok Reeve and Councillors, in the Municipality of Chilli- whack-wto the year 1888. Therefore the Reeve and Council of the Municpality of GhiHiwbttclt enact as follows: 1. That clause one (1) be amended diy striking out "188$" in the fourth line and inserting iu lieu thereof "lo'JOj" and striking out "1881 and amending acts" in the seventh and eighth lines, and inserting in lieu thereof "1889.." 2. That clause two (2) be amended by striking out the words ''James Wilson Thomson" in the first line, and inserting in lieu thereof "S. A. Cawley," !}.• That clause fifteen (15) be amended ny striking out "1888" in the third lino and inserting iu lieu thereof "1890." Thin by-law may be cited for all purposes as tho "Election amendment by-law of "1889." This by-law was road a third time and passed by tho imiuietpal council of Chilliwhack this 30th day of November, A. D., 1889. Reconsidered, adopted, finally passed, signed, nnd the corporate seal appended thereto this Ilth day of December, 1889. J. REECE, Chairman. S. A. Cawley, C. M. C. ju2tt PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given to tlio electors of tho Municipality of Chilliwhack that 1 require the presence of tho said1, doctors at the. Council Chamber, Henderson's Hall, Centreville, on Monday, the lllth day of January, A. D. 1800, at 12 o'elook, noon, for the purpose of electing persons to represent them in the Municipal Council as Reeve und Councillors for the year A. D. 1890. The mode of nomination of candidates shall lie us follows; The candidates shall be nominated iu writing; the writing shall lie subscribed by two voters of the municipality us proposer and seconder; and slinll be delivered to tlie Ri tin -ii ing Ollicor at any time between the date of this notice and 2 o'clock p. ut. of tho duy of the nomination, and in the event of a poll being necessary, such poll will be opened ou Thursday, the 10th day of Jauuary, A. D..I890, at tho Council Chamber, Hond ixoii'fi Hall, Ccntieville, of which every person is hereby required tb take notice and govern himself accordingly. Given under my hand at Chilliwhack the 28th day of Dfccemlier, A. 11. 1SS0. S. A- CAWLEY, Ja2t2 Returmng-Officer. [L. S,] HUGH NELSON. CANADA. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Victouia, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, oto,, etc., etc. To Our faithful the Members elected to serve in tliu Legislative Assembly of Our Province of British Columbia, and summoned and called to a meeting of the Legislature or Parliament of Our Baid Province, at Our City of Victoria, on Thursday, the Sixth day of February,' 1890, to havo been commenced and hold, and overy of you—Greeting. A PROCLAMATION. Theodore Davie, 1 WHEREAS the meeting of tho Attorney-General. / Legislature or Parliament of tlio Province of British Columbia, stands called for Thursday, tho Sixth day of February, 181)0, at which time at Our City of Victoria, you were hold uud constrained to appear, NOW KNOW YE, thut for divers lausos and considerations, ami taking into consideration the ease and convenience of Our loving subjects, We havo thought fit, by and with the advico of Our Executive Council of the Province of liritish Columbia, to hereby convoke, and by these presents enjoin you, and oach of you, that on Tiiuksiuy, the Twenty-thhid dayof the month of JANUARY, 1890, you meet Us in Our said Legislature or Parliament of Our said Province, at Our City of Victoria, FOR THE DISPATCH OF BUSINESS, to treat, do, act, and conclude upon those things which in Our Legislature of the Province of British Columbia, by the Common Council of Oui- said Province may, by tho favor of God, bo ordained, In Testimony Whekeok, Wo have caused these Onr Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of tho said Province to bo hereunto affixed: Wit- ness, tlie Honorable Httoil Nelson, Lieutenant- Governor of Our said Province of British Columbia, in Our City of Victoria, in Our said Province, this twenty-sixth day of December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty- nine, and in the fifty-third year of Our Reign. By Command. JNO. ROBSON, de 31-td Provincial Secretary. ... LOCAL ITEMS IN BRIEF. Lock-up keeper Smith bewails the loss of the offlce cat. The ice remained unbroken above Sapperton today. AU work on the streets has been temporarily suspended. For men's and boys' mitts and gloves go to J. E. Phillips, " ja2t3 Trade is undergoing a Blight reaction from tho holiday activity. An office to let on McKenzie street. Apply to G, A. Kelly. tc* Room I, Bank Building, is the temporary office of Thb Colombian. "to New goods: another lot of $3.25 ladles kid boots at Grant & Maelure's. The tish market was full of frozen fish this morning, but this stiffness was not caused by any ill fecliugs. The tied up steamers Delaware and K do K are safely locked 111 by the ice, which is several feet thick around them, No police court this moruing. The authorities are surprised and say this is the first time such a thing has happened on tho Becond of Jauuary in years. Tho continual grinding of the ice ugainst tho docks could be plainly heard all day yesterday. Iu soma corners it piled to a depth of several foet. Messrs. W. & G. Wolfenden are prepared to receive orders for groceries at their new store in the Bushby block. , tc Half a thousand homes were decorated yesterday with mistletoe, tho gift of Mr. Zed S. Hall, the enterprising stationer. A strong wind blow yesterday afternoon for a couplo of hours and drifted the biiow to a considerable height in somo pluces, besides partially filling iu the beaten paths in exposed places. The Teachers' Association of Now WeBtmlnster district met to-day in tho new Central school, Vancouver. An interesting programmo of subjects will bo discussed today and to-morrow, Mr. -las. Wilson, superintendent of C. P. 11. tele- graphs in tbe province, has been over to DuiigenesB with the object of locating tho spot whore the straits cable parted. The galvanometer from this side located the break near tho otlier side of the straits, but just exactly whero could not be found. It is expected, however, that the break will be fouud and repaired within iv few days. One of tho Acorn's bouts had a terrible time getting ashore Tuesday afternoon.- The blue jackets woro almost exhausted by the timo they effected a landing. Thoir efforts wero watched with great interest by largo crowds of spectators. Two otlier bouts, terries to Brownsville, got caught further up the river and the occupants resigning the struggle, sat ami let tho ice and current take them whither tbey would. Messrs. W. & G. Wolfenden will rc-bpen with a new stock of first class groceries in a few days, and hope for the indulgence of their friends until thev can make the necessary arrangements, tc A man was sent to St. Mary's hospital on Tuesday evening hu tiering from the offects of frozen toes, This is the first ease of the kind that has been treated in the hospital since its establishment. A largo numbor of Chinamen and bloodies wero busy to-day among the ruins left by the lire. It is a bonanza for rag pickers. A small bay pony with star in face, and a small sorrel pony, white face, strayed on to my property December 24th and are held by me. Owner can have same by proving property antl paying expenses. If not claimed in 30 davs will bc sold for cost of keep.-—J. W. STEIN, Brownsville, Dec. 30, 1889. 61 The steamers Princess Louise and Yosemite, and other Victoria boats must go to Vancouver with freight and passengers. tine small hog, hi transit from California to some point up river, was so unfortunate as to get "left" by tbe ice. A temporary domicile has been established in the C. P. N. dook, in which every modern convenience for the comfort of a hog has been placed. Tho stay of the porker may be a prolonged one. The remains of the great lire were brisk and energetic nt the corner of Columbia and Mary streets today. It Is astonishing to see bow strongly the tire holds its power among the flour. The Free Press says a most frightful accident occurred at tho Nanaimo sawmills Monday moruing to a man named Alexander Mcintosh who was kiliod by it blow from a piece of timber. Mcintosh was engaged, with a few other men, in loading a wagon with a stick of timber 35 feet long by 12 inches thick. They were lifting one end of thu timber on to thu wagon, a id he stood between tbe hind wheels ready to roll it over. He was not quick enough iu getting clear of the stick and it struck bim ou the temple knocking bim inscii'ible. It was at once scon he was dangerously hurt aud a telephone message was dispatched for ilr. I'racgur, but be arrived too late to render any service to the injured man, who silooiimbrd in loss than fifteen minutes after the accident. The blow ho received caused the blood to flow freely from his ears, mouth and nose. AN EXCELLENT NUMBER. If the Vancouver World is one thing more than another it is enterprising, as its splendid holiday number issued Now Year's eve amply demonstrates, This numbor consists of twelvo 8-ooluinn pages of carefully compiled and interesting reading matter and illustrations, relating principally to tho two twin cities of the mainland, und two handsomo birdsoyo views of tlio empire and royal cities respectively, displaying on the margin line groups of the principal architecture of both cities, ami having on tlie reverse side maps of the cities and of Westminster district. We congratulate tho proprietors of tho World on their very credit- aide effort, whieh will compare favorably with anything of the sort ever attempted in Canada. REDUCED TO ASHE& Tub Residence op Venerable Archdeacon Woods Destroyed by Fire this Morning. The fire fiend hu again visited the community, thia time sweeping out of existence the private residence of Venerable Archdeacon Woods, at Sapperton. The fire was discovered at 0:30 o'clock thiB morning by V r. E. M. N. Woods, who waa awakened by the crackling of the burning tiinlwrs. He sprang from bed and on making a hasty search found the flames bursting through the ceiling of the bathroom, alongside the chimney. He turned on the tap and endeavored with tho small supply of water at baud toquench the flames, but the effort was unavailing and in a few minutes moro the tinmen burst through the roof. In the meantime the family had been awakened and the firo department notified by telephone. Iu an incredibly short spuo) of timo Chief Ackerman and his force arrived and sot to work, but alter steam was up it was found that tho hose would not act owing to its frosty condition. Tho firemen then turned their entire efforts to saving the household goods, ami iu this way did excellent service. All tho furniture on the first flat was saved, but nothing from tho upper story was taken from the house, it being extremely hazardous owing to the flames and dense smoke to venture upstairs. The houso burned to the ground, leaving only the chimneys standing. Mrs. Woods, whoso delicate state of health has not permitted her to bu moved from her room for more than eight montha, was hastily wrapped up in warm clothing and taken to St. Mary's Mount. The Misses Woods alsofound refuge under the same hospitable roof. We are glad to learn that none of the ladies suffered from exposure. Without taking time to dreBs, or even cover his feet, tho venerable archdeacon ran through tho snow ami rang the boll of St. Mary's church, in order to bring assistance. The Misses Woods loso all their clothing, jewelry, presents and those numerous little valuables that go to make a lady's boudoir complete. Mr. E. M. N. Woods loses clothing, etc., to tho value of $300. Tho house was insured for $2,000, about half its value, aud the furniture for §1,000. Tbe archdeacon's personal loss is over $1,200. The fire originated through a lintel which had been built into the chimney above the drawing room file place. This timber must have heen on fire ten or twelve hours before it communicated to the surrounding combustible material, Everything was iu good order at 11 :Jt0 o'olock lust night when the family retired to rest, and not the slightest sign of fire was detected. Thu smouldering timber must have burst into a blaze about half past live this morning, for when Mr. E. M. N. Woods entered the drawing room shortly after tliat hour the whole wall on tho side of the room whore the lire place was, from floor to ceiling, was burning, He immediately gave tbu alarm and began dashing buckets of water upon sueh portions of tho fire us wero within Ins reach. His efforts, however, weru unavailing, tbe lire had obtained too linn a hold on tlie walls and ceiling and in a few minutes the bouse was a mass ot flames. Tiie faultily constructed chimney fell down bofore tbe timbers bad burned through, thus reversing tlio accented theory that a chimney should ho a support Instead of having to be supported by the surrounding bourns. The lire did not imt last over forty minutes, and scarcely admitted time to secure what little furniture was got out. THE NKwIa^LUMHIAN ~PLANT. We don't supposo tho Times means to bu inaccurate in small matters any more than it does in more lm- iiortant ones. It just simply can't help it probably. 11 its last issue it stated iu an item that Mr. W. If. Lewis, of The Columiiian, had purehused tho outfit oftho Nanaimo Courier, and tliat The Columbian would in futuro be printed from that plant. Tho facts are that Mr. W. H. Lewis, the foreman, accompanied oneof the proprietors of this paper to Nanaimo for the purpose of examining thu Courier press. That machine was found to lie first-class iu every respect, aud new, with the exception of a fow weeks' use, mil was purchased for this office, but tho rest of the plant, being totally unlit and inadequate, was uot purchased. Mr, Jas, M. Kennedy, of Kennedy Urns., loft for Portland, Or., to-day, where ho will select a new and complete outfit for both thu newspaper and jobbing departments, Tho steamship Persia, of the Flavia lino, with 139 paysengurs on board, went ashoro last night ontho coast of Corsica. Six passengers ure known to be saved, but the flit ii uf the othors isuncerlai u. Hunts from the shore are assisting in tho efforts at rescue. "victoriaNEWS." Special to Tin; Columbian, Victoria, dan. 2.—A small sized blizzard struck the eity last night and the thermometer fell to about 14 above zero, At noon it was 22 above, A small fall of snow and a north wind accompanied the cold. Tbu Islander failed to leave for Vancouver this moniing, The North Pacitic loft for the Souud 011 time. Intelligence has been received that the missionary steamer (Had Tidings went ashore during a heavy gale on Dec. |5th in Kitkatliih harbor. Details are meagre, but the little steamer will probably bc a total loss, Tbe rosidenoe of Mr. ami Mrs. llennett 011 Princess ave, was burglarized last night. 'I he midairs, seemed $100 in cash. Thu Now Year's custom of calling was not vory well observed, A large number called upon the lieutenant- governor. A FIELD FOR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE. Capt. II. A. Mellon, of Vancouvor, vieo-consnl for Spain at that port, bus boon requested by tho Spanish consul-general to forward samples of British Columbia products nf a merchantable nature via Hongkong te Manila. Capt. Mellon has aceordh gly notified the press to that effect, so that tho attention of the public may be directed to this fine field for commercial enterprise. He states that from his experience of the Phillipinc Islands, the products best to send from hore would be ooal, hard and soft; lumber, ipru.ee, fir and cedar; fish, salted and preserved; fruit capable ol being preserved in transit. Butter, cheese, eto. Tar, pitch and rosin, turpentine and naptha. Flour and feed; iron, copper, lead and other minerals. The population of the Phillipine Islands is 35,000,- 000, and the field for business ia practically unlimited Tills project deserves the attention of every enterprising citizen. L4NGLEY PRAIRIE. The Presbyterian people of thla locality have been busy lately building a church at Murray's corners on a site kindly granted by Mr. Mutrie, Vancouver. The heatitiful building is now approaching completion, and will prove a credit and an ornament to the district. T understand tbe now churoh ia to be opened on Sabbath, 5th January, when Rev. Thos. Scouler, Westminster, will preach at 11 a. in. and at 1:30 p. in. There will be a collection at both services in aid of the building fund. On Tuesday evening following there will bo the usual tea meeting, when tbo following gentlemen among others wo expected to be present and take pnrt: Rev. Messrs, W. N. Robs, Chilliwhack; A. Dunn, Waruockj Dr. Worden, Ladners; ,1. Bryant, Maple Ridgo; Hou. Jno. Robson, Victoria. CONDENSED DESPATCHES. Tho body of Mrs. McAuliffe, matron of Tombs polico station, Now York, was found in the river at the foot of East Sixtieth st. at 7 o'clock this morning. A fire was discovered in the Zurich theatre shortly aftor the performance began last night. Alargouudi- ence was in thu building at tbo time, but all succeeded iu reaching the streot iu safety. The theatre waa entirely destroyed. Edison's electric light generating rooms, 251 Water Bt., Nuw York, were completely gutted by fire this morning. The damage will reach ubout §250,000. Ellen Carroll, 38 years old, and mother of four children, threw herself from a third story window in a flat house on 215 East 08th st., New York, this morning, while delirious from violent attack of la- gi ipe; instantly killed, At Cleveland, Ohio, this morning, Judge Solders sentenced Otto Lentb, the 17 yenr old hoy recently convicted of the murder of littlo Maggie Thompson, to be hanged at Columbus on April Kith. The Ontario municipal nominations took placo throughout the provinco on Tuesday. The principal nominations for mayor are: Hamilton--Aid, l)avid L. McLellan and Aid. John Kenrick: Toronto—E. F. Clark and John McMillan; London—George Taylor, John Culhirn; Ottawa— Jacob Erratt aud W. H. Lowia; Brantford—S. G. Read and ,1. Bowlhy, Robert McGregor; St rat ford—John Brown and John Gibson; St. Catharines—J. B. Mclntyre, by acclamation; Belleville—W. G. Stickle, P. G. Manners and D. Collins. ■Ins. Stevenson, of New York city, came homo drunk on New Year's morning, and taking an uxq knocked out bin wife's bruins while bIio slept. He absconded and is at largo. The influenza epidemic in New York has caused the death of some post office officials and affected the entiro stall'. Thu lunatic whu threw a box of gunpowder with ft burning fuse attached, at the king of Italy yesterday in Rome, lays eluints to the authorship of a philosophical system said to be of great value to mankind. The minister of instruction refused to listen to him and being irritated by this treatment the man threw tho explosive at the minister, not ut tbe king, $110,000 Fir*. NewYouk, December 31st,-A fire tonight ina building at 120 and 131 Crohby Street, occupied by Leo ChloKiuger & Co., toy mnnnfitctiirors, caused damage tu the extent of $(10,000. Tltrtv Sntloittd Debt. Washington, December 31st—It is estimated at the Treasury Department that tho reduction of the national dobt for December will be ubout 54.000,000. This will make the reduction ito tbo lust six months nbout §24,500,000 ami for tho calendar year of 18S0 $81,481,263, The reduction for the calendar year 1888 was $91,530,144. MARRIED. Gii.lasiiers-Vahky.~Ou Tuesday, 24th inst., at tho residence of the bride's father, by Rev, C. Bryant, Mr. D. J. Gillunders, of Chilliwhack, te Miss Vascy, of Johnson's Landing. " PUBLIC NOTICE " Is hereby given to the electors of the Municipality of Surrey tliat I require thu presence of tho said electors at Surrey Municipal Hall on tho 13th day of January, , I SOU, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of electing persons lo represent thom iu tho Municipal Council ih ' Reeve aud Councillors. j The mode of nomination of candidates v.hall be as follows: Tho candidates shall he nominated iu writing; thu writing shall bo subscribed by two voters of tho imm-1 ieipality an proposer and seconder, ami shall be de-' livored to the Returning Oflicer at any lime between' the date of the notice and 2 p.m. of tbe day of tho nomination, and in the event of a poll being necessary, sueh poll will be opened on the 10th day of January,. 1800, at 8 a.m., and closo at 4 p.m., at thu Surrey Municipal Hall, and ut Punch's Hotel, Brownsville, Of wliich every person is hereby required to take notice and govern himsolf accordingly. Given under my hand at Surroy the 30th day ol December, 1880, DANIEL JOHNSON, ja2t2 Returning Oflicer."""@en, "Publisher changes in chronological order: Robson Brothers (1882-1883) ; D. Robson & Co. (1883-1886) ; British Columbia Stationery and Printing Co. (1886-1887) ; British Columbian Printing Company (Limited) (1887-1888) ; Kennedy Brothers (1888-1890)."@en ; edm:hasType "Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:spatial "New Westminster (B.C.)"@en ; dcterms:identifier "British_Columbian_1890_01_02"@en ; edm:isShownAt "10.14288/1.0347167"@en ; dcterms:language "English"@en ; geo:lat "49.206667"@en ; geo:long "-122.910556"@en ; edm:provider "Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library"@en ; dcterms:publisher "New Westminster : [publisher not identified]"@en ; dcterms:rights "Images provided for research and reference use only. 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