@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "c934855b-4d6f-4329-afb5-a2a809e8d520"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:alternative "[The Miner]"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-11-30"@en, "1898-05-07"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/gfminer/items/1.0081863/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ THE GRAND FORK MIN SECOND YE Alt. NO. 104 GRAND FORKS, B. C, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1898. PRICE FIVE CENTS. is shipping nbout Go tons por day to the Trail 'smelter. The ore is being accumulated at tlie smelter preparatory to the , j blowing in, which will tiike place after „ I thc work of remodeling tbe plant is coin- A BIG HYDBATJLIC ENTERPRISE > plctcd. Moulliiin l.'*iiii|inn>- lo Ile n-flneor- ....ralt-d In .Nnv Yurk—In uml Ar.......I Ymlr— I'niKrrss la S«ev- etiN CubuI)-.**,'-•«•■» From Hossland. The Cariboo hydraulic mine, one ol the largest on the const lmH commsneed op- eratioim for the season of 18U8. Iliey turned on the water April 1 for tlie (list time this nil-ton, ami tire now running night imil ilny with a goo-l head of water. From the report of Manager J. II. Hohsnn for 1807, the following summary of the season's work is taken: Total time oc-cu- pied iu washing, 111 dnys 17 hours; quantity of water used, 2211,410 miner's inches; quantity of gravel washed, 840,* 1.10 cubic yards; gold product for season 8078 ounces; value of gold. * 138.55ft.7»; total expense of operating, $91,311.77; receipt* for season's profit*, ou stores, board, ing house, lumber, etc., $4(122.01. The water supply is from a ditch 17 miles long, with a capacity of about 3000 miner's inches. Tbe ditch connects with Policy's and Hootjnck lakes. The former holds 304,000,000 cubic feet, equal to 140.- 741 miner's inches, nnd the hitter 102,- 000,000 cubic feet, equal to 7.r>,000 miner's inches. As those lakes do not give sufficient water for a season's work, they arc now brinfjing in another ditch from Moorehcad, at a cost of ovcr $100,000. The reservoir site on Moorchend lake is ex* tremely favorable for storing large quantities of water. An earthen dam 485 feot long, or 50 feet extreme height, and containing 50,000 cubic yards of embankment, will retain a reservoir of water 35 feet in depth, covering an area of 020 acres, and will hold 550,000,000 cubic feet of water, equal to 254,020 miner's inches or 127 days' water of 2000 miner's inches daily. Tlie drainage area is sufficient to fill the reservoir. The water from the reservoir will lie delivered at the mine by n ditch 10J miles 1, ng, thc dimensions of which aro 11 feet top, 5 feet bottom, 3 feet depth, grade 0 feet per mile, capacity 2500 miner's inches of wnter. Boston anil Montana. Tlio directors have decided to change the state of incorporation for tlie Boston & Montana Copper Company from Montana to New York, says thc Commercial Bulletin. The new company has the same capital stock and par value and bus chosen this temporary board of directors: Charles W. Welch, W. 0. Taylor, Wilson P. Marchbank, John J. Roach, Brooklyn; Edgar DufTam, Newark; James Barker, Jr., Jersey City; Edward J. Dwyer, N..■•*, York. This change has excited no end of comment on the street und opinions ns to the reason mc divergent. One theory is Unit it meiyis a merging with the Butte & Boston, the latter being a New York company. Those who hold this opinion are strengthened in it by the statement thnt Clinrlcs P. Welch is a large holder of Butte stock. Some other people incline .to the belief that tlio Montana Insiders believe tliat they can make more money by having a large shnre capital, say giving four shurcs of new stock for one of okl. Still others claim that the change hns been mude so thnt the legal battles of the company shall be fought in New York courts rather than ui those of Montana where tlie judges are too deep in politics, ih which also thc Anncondn money nits -i wide swath. At Ymlr, II. C. Tlie mining lioom hns taken a great spurt in Ymir during tlie past few days, and tno town is full of experts anxious to get hold of properties. The great majority of these men represent lurge capital, both from the United States and Europe, There are several large deals on foot that the Spokesman-Review is not now- at lib- city to make public, but will be able to do so by the middle or last of the week. Building continues in Ymir at a rapid rate, and nil buildings ore occupied by business men ns soon ns completed. There is not an empty business block in town nt present. 'THi* town of Ymir |K»W contains 1200 people, but it is snfe to say that tlio number will be more than doubled by the first of September next. It is estimated by conservative mining men that at least 1000 men will lie employed in the various mines around Ymir before the first of July. There arc ut present about 200 minerseinploywl by tiie Porto Rico, Dun- dec, Ymir, Nebraska Girl, Jubilee, Elise Taninrao, Salmon River and Porcupine and one or two other companies. II is stated on good authority that the Ymir mine alone will employ 200 men as so n as their 40-stamp mill is put in operation The Sn,i-[,i Itosn. The tunnel in the Santa Rosa a pram- ising property on Santa Rosa mountain in the RoHsland district, hns come into a fine body of white quartz that bus liecn pierced for nine feet wilh no signs of Die hanging wall in sight. The ore curries considerable iron sulphides mixed with copper, and satisfactoiy assays have becn received from it. The tunnel on the Santa Rosa is now in a distance of 225 feet The Missouri Claim. An important mining deal has just been consummated at Chciyclali, Wash., by which the Bay State Mining Company acquires the Missouri claim nenr Brown's lake. This claim was thc property of local and Spokano mining men. It is developed by ^34 feet of tunneling. The main tunnel taps thc ledge 150 feet from tlie surfnee, the ledge at this point being about six feet wide. The ore is copper, gold and silver and assays well. Thc new owners intend Commencing work in the near future and will sink a winze at the face of' the tunnel, going down on'the ledge. This company now owns four claims in that district, all of which nre more or less developed and show good ore of the mine general character as the Mis* souri. The claims are about five miles southwest of Chcwelah, and aro easily accessible by a good wagon road. Tlie Wa r Kaarle. The War Eagle mine at Rowland, B. C PANAMA'S WARLIKE CARGO. The S,*l»,-.l Spanish Steamer Lntlen With War Material. AFTER A SHORT BOMBARDMENT New York, May 1.- Discoveries have been made on the captured Kpunish steamer Panama which makes it very improbuhlo tliat slio will ever be returned to Spain, whatever disposition may be made of the Buena Ventura und other prima taken, snys tlie Key West correspondent of tlie Herald. The prize commission has discovered 200 new Mauser rillea and a large consignment of swords and bayonets, besides a quantity of fixed ammunition for the Panama's 4 14 pounder guns, wldeh she mi-yhl. have used to blow* ber captor, the Mangrove, out of the water, but did not Tlio Pnnnma's captain hud refused to admit that his cargo included any contraband of war. It is believed that a further search will reval muny moro weapons und possibly more nmmunition. The prize commissioners also found papers tending to show that certain of the Panama's passengers nnd old New York Spaniards had becn actively engaged in plans for aiding the Spanish of Cuba iu getting amis, ninmuuition and supplies. Tlio discovery of these documents hns already led to an order from Washington to hold as prisoners of war a large number of the passengers of the Pannma. Some patriotic sailors and marines object because tho Spanish ling still flies over the Panama, Guido nnd other prizes of war. After Qunltrough came ashore from thc Guido, having turned his prize ovcr to thc United States federal authorities, one of the marine guards hauled down tlie Spanish flag from tlie staff, where it Heated under the stars and stripes and announced his intention of keeping tlie Spanish flag as a souvenir. He has been sharply reprimanded and compelled to restore the flag to its plnce as it is rightfully there until tlie prize court condemns tho ship, Tiie oidy excuse the marine gave for his action wns that he did not think the Spaniards should be permitted to fly their flag in Key West barber. CENSOR FOR HAITIEN CABLE. .'-.,,,-fiil Sinn*, liter ot Spaniards !»■ SIm.i and KxiiIomIoii-— Volunteers liaised In the Sillies West of the Missouri Mny lie Sent Aerost, the l'aellie to Hold the Philippine Islands. United States Controls Communication With Puerto Rico. New York, May 1.—Brigadier Genral A. W. Greely, hood of the signal corps of th ■.-M-r.r .1, **:u'tnient ,1s In the city. He did not visit the anny headquarters on Governor's Island, but T.ieut.*uuit J. Jl. Mnxfleld, of the signal department, was in conversation with him. It was learned afterward tliat General (lively assigned Lieutenant Muxfield to tho duty of exercising censorship for tlie government over tho cable to Haiti. This fact, in connection with tlie report tbat an invasion of Puerto Rioo is contemplated as well as of Cuba, wns re* gardede as extremely significant in army circles. It was said by on officer: "It looks as if the placing of a censorship ovcr the Hnitien cable which leads to Puerto Rico means a blow at the Spaniards In Puerto Rioo ns well as in Cuba. Thc seizure of the Spaniards, base of supplies at Puerto Rico before tlie Spanish fleet arrives would do moro to kill their operations on this sido of the ocean than anything else that would be done. The preparations to transport troops to Tampa menus that tho actual invasion of the Spanish possessions is not to be put olf until after the rainy season." WOODFORD ORDERED HOME. Some Danffer of ills Captarc on the llllll, Seas by the Spanish. New York, April 30.—A dispatch to thc World from Paris says: General Woodford, accompanied by Mr Sickles, his secretary of legation nnd tlio naval nnd military attaches will sail by La Tourainc today (Saturduy) from Havre for New York. They will go thence to Washington. Mrs. nnd Miss Woodford will remain in Paris for thc present. The rcenll of General Woodford wns highly unexpected and orders were only cabled to him last night. If Gcnrnl Woodford is captured, an interesting but bold question of international law will be raised: "Are ambassador's persons nnd dispatches contraband of war?" COL. FRED GRANT ACCEPTS. Tendered li-padernhlp of the Fourteenth New York Infantry, New York, May 1.—Odonel Frederick Dent Grant has telegraphed to the Fourteenth regiment armory in Brooklyn that he will accept tiie leadership of the regiment His message was in reply to a communication from tho regiment's nomination committee informing him that he waa its unanimous choice for the place and asking hirn if ho would accept. In Pennsylvania, Mount Gretna, Pa., May 2.—To Oamp Hastings, the present home of tlie Pennsylvania national guard, trains from different pnrU of the state yesterday brought in over 5000 excursionists. Tlie only drills today wore guard mounting in the morning and dross parade in thc evening. Tomorrow the real business of inspection and muster will begin. the government. The house committee on appropriations reported an urgent deficiency appropriation of $35,370,925 for tbo support of thc army. The house agreed on Die naval bill and it goes to the president* Western Volunteer*. Denver, Max- 2.—According tu Colonel Volkinar, adjutant general of the Depart* ment of tbo Colorado, the volunteers raised in the slates west of the Missouri will probably be sent across the Pacific ocean to hold the Philippine islands. THE DARING FEAT OF DEWEY. Increased WurklnR Hoar*. Topeka, Kas., May 1.—Tlio Santa Fe railroad officials have given notice tliat commencing Monday tiie working time of all shopmen on the system will be increased 15 hours per week. This will in* crease the pay roll 37 per cent The wine product of France in 1875 has never heen equalled. Chicago, May 2.- -A special to the Daily News from nshingtou from Wushingl-yi Mays: The president and cabinet have received in formation that the Spanish gov ornor general of tbc Philippine islands has sent a Hag of truce to Commodore Dewey. This act is interpreted to mean the capitulation of the Spanish forces. Ilnttle of Manila. London, May 2.—Details of tho battle of Manila have been received at. tbe liritish colonial ofiice. Thoy came in two (■able messages received yesterday evening. The fust cable dispatch announced thut the American fleet entered Manila harbor beforo daybreak yesterday, stationing itself opposite the city. The foits opened flre on the American ships, whereupon they shifted position to Cavite, Manila bay, engaging in a fierce fight against both the foils and tho Spanish fleet. Thc engagement here lasted two hours ami resulted in annihilation of the Spanish fleet. This dispatch adds that the American ships withdrew to their magazine vessel in the center roads for the purpose of coaling. One American vessel, name not mentioned, is said to have beon dis abled. Commodore Dewey requested tho British consul to convey a message to the Spanish governor general demanding the surrender of all torpedoes and guns at. Manila and the possession of tho cable offices, saying that unless thc tonus woro complied with he would proceed to bombard the city. Tiio first cable message ends with the statement tliat the Spanish officials were conferring with the liritish consul and telegraph companies and pending a decision being arrived at tlie cables were not permitted to handle messages. Tlio second cable dispatch announced that the Spanish governor goneral refused to surrender the torpedoes and guns antl the cable forces; that he had prevented the agent of the telegraph company form conferring with Dewey,. The message ends witli tho statement tliat the British governor of tho Straits Settlements expected a bombardment by Monday morning, whon tlie Spaniards would cut the cable. 'I'll'' SpillllNll IiON*. Paris, May 2.—Madrid advices say nn Spanish warships surrendered and that the majority perished. In a dispatch from Madrid it is estimated that the Spanish loss was 400 men killed. Dewey'* IiiMtrnetlonH. Washington, May 2.—Secretary Long up to 9:15 had not received a line from the Asiatic squadron. It would take as much as three days to roach Hong Kong. It Ls believed the British consuls have orders to keep their government posted nnd the first news not from Spanish sources will be received at the British foreign office. Commodore Dewey's instructions permit him to bombard Manila and if necessary to tako possession of the islands, but he is not to do so unless tlie city's harbor troops operate offensively against him. An American Protectorate. New York, May 2. — According to n World cablegram horn Singapore, tlie policy of General Aquinnldo, leader of the Philippine insurgents, after the islands have been captured, embraces the independence of tlie islands, external affairs to be controlled under American and European advisers. Temporarily at least tlie insurgents desire an American protectorate on the same lines proposed for Cuba. The scheme includes free trade to the world, safeguards against the influx of Chinese aliens, complete reformation of the corrupt judiciary, freo press and public utterance, religious toleration, tho removal of restriction on enterprise, the building of railways, and general encouragement for investment in the country. Tlie Spaniards have committed a massacre of thc defenseless population of Oebu City. IrUl. Coiiffratalntlonn. London, May 2.—The Parnellite members of parliament sent the following dispatch to President McKinley: "In the names of millions of Irishmen tho Pamellite members of the house of commons send congratulations on the brilliant victory of tho American fleet "JOHN REDMOND." In the Senate. Washington, May 2.—In the senate, after the chaplain had offered thanks for Dewey's glorious victory and prayed for a speedy and triumphant close to the war, tlie revenue bill was referred lo the finance committee, nnd tlie conference roport on the naval appropriation bill was agreed to. The senate receded from its amendment to pay naval officers for patented inventions UBed by thc navy. The bill to give more authority to thc army quartermaster's department in time of war was passed. The senate passed the war emergency deficiency appropriation bill. The senate finnnco committee prac tically decided lo eliminate thc tonnage tax feature of tho war revenue bill to avoid irritating European countries. Tho senate adjourned to Wednesday. In the House. Washington, May 2.—iir. Livingston of Georgia introduced in the house today a resolution extending the thanks of congress to Commodore Dewey "for eminent skill and valor exhibited by him and hte squadron in the recent engagement, resulting in the glorious victory over nnd destruction of the Spanish fleet nt Manila." Chairman Cannon, of the appro- house passed the urgent deficiency bill appropriating about $300,000,000 for war expenses. It was explained that tlie volunteers would ba paid from the time they were called and the expense from their homes to ths place of enlistment borne by ANNEXATION OF HAWAII. IR Iii it *\\* to lie 1'lneeil I oiler lul ted SI ii leu Protection. New York, April 30.- \\ Bpcciol to tho Press from Washington says: When President Dole of Hawaii loft this country recently after his visit to aid iu the annexation proceedings before congress ho carried with liini tbe draft of a bill which promises to mako history. lt is for passage by tho Hawaiian con- gross and provides, in the event of a war in which thc United States may need the Hawaiian islands for a base of supplies, that the islands shall bc put under the protection of tlie American flag. It wus prepared with the knowledge of members of the senate committee on foreign relations and had tho approval of the adminsitration on certain conditions. One condition was that it should not be submitted to the Hawaiian congress unless there was a war. When President Dole left tnis country war with Spain had not been declared, but was deemed probable. No conditions aro to be imposed on the United States should the Amedican flag be raised over the islands. If a consideration was named an appropriation would bo required which would need congressional action and probably cause complications. A majortiy of tlie senate ami bouse are in favor of the annexation of Hawaii and tho project has failed ho far only through lack of the necessary two-thirds vote in the upper body. In an emergency the president of tbe United States can exorcise what is known as the ''war power." Ho eon accept the privilege granted by the Hawaiian government for a base of supplies in tlio Pai "mi n and to guard the island complete ty (ie flag of the United States woi ' be raked us a barrier against which foreign meddling would not be permitted. It would not surprise well-informed national legislators to hear by tbe next steamer from Honolulu either a confirmation or strong indication of the fulfillment of this important new;;. The operations of Commodore Dewey :n the Philippines are sip IHcti - in fadftifoUon with tho expected establishment1 of a protectorate or sovereignty ovor Hawaii. NORTHPORT IN ASHES. Madrid IJUnntehe* Tell of the Dur- Iuk Entrance of the American ■ StiiitiUi.nl. the \\ unlhi Ini inn of (he I iti-lmi. Maria. (lirlntluu and the { < antella, the Crippling of lhe Munditnuo anil lllao and Qreat lliiiiiiiK*' lo Other \\Vamlil|iN, Lisbon, May 1 —11 p. m.—Reliable news has been received here that the Spanish fleet was completely defeated off' Cavite in tho inner harbor at. Manila. Philippine blonds. Madrid, May I. 0:20 p. m. Advices' from Manila say that tlie American1 squadron under Commodore Dewey ap- j poured off* the May of Manila at 6 o'clock j this morning and opened a strong can- , nonado against tlie Spanish squadron and forts protecting the harbor. The Span- | ish second class cruiser Don .hum de I Austria was severely damaged and her commander was killed. Another Spanish vessel was burned. Tho American squadron retired, having nlso sustained severe damages. A second naval engagement followed in which the American squadron again suffered considerable loss and the Spanish Worships Mindano and Ullon were slightly damaged. During this engagement the Cavite forts maintained a steadier and stronger firo upon thc American squadron than in the first engagement Admiral Bormejo, the minister of marine, has expressed himself as highly pleased with the heroism of the Spanish marines and has telegraphed the congratulations bo Admiral Montejo and the valorous crows of tlie Spanish squadron under lire of superior warships, Straight From Mitnlln. 8 p. m.—Following is the text of tho | official dispatch from tbe governor gen- | oral of the Philippines to the minister of war, General Correa, as to the engagement off Manila: "Last night, April 30, tho batteries at tho entrant o to the forts announced the arrival of the enemy, forcing a passage under the obscurity of the night. At daybreak the enemy took up positions opening with a strong fire against Fort Cavite and Tardonal. Our Ileet engaged tlie enemy in a brilliant combat, protected by the' Cavite and Manila forts. They obliged the enemy, with heavy loss, to maneuver repeatedly. "At 0 o'clock tbe Americans took refuge behind the foreign merchant shaping <" the east side of tlie bay. Our fleet, eon the Spanish dispatches that savors of the intention to break unwelcome news to the Spaniards, it is not likely, however, that Commodore Dewey wMI renew ihe attack. Only NeiVM Ih I'Vooi Mmlrlil. London, May 1 -Midnight—The second , section of tlie Madrid dispatch reporting the engagement otl Manila bay has just been received here. It shows that there j was "serious lighting off Cavite.'' Admiral Bermejo, according to the dispatch has wired congratulations to the Spanish navy on the behavior of the warships against superior forces. No confirmation has been received here of the dispatch from Madrid as to the lighting at tbe Philippines from any source. Neither the Router Telegram Company nor the Times, nor the Daily Mail, hitherto the only source of direct Information from Manila, have received a word on the subject. au Npniii Lament*. London, May 2.—Dispatches from Mad- j rid dated 2:20 a. in. say the city te now | tranquil although the mounted guards arc | patrolling all the main streets. At the theaters, cafes and in front of newspaper ' offices last evening the people loudly la- mented tbc unpreparedness of Manila to resist the American warships whose attack had long been expected. Te, Mad- j rid authorities are determined vigorously I to suppress all street demonstrations. GOSSIP OF THKEE STATES. MILLIONS FOR THE WAR. Knorniou. im-rmse In Btxtieii.e. tin- l.iivniii]i..|.l. I'lr,* Hiir(.n In tlie Ilrurl of (lie Bus- Iii.-n.h IMNlrlt't. Nortlipoi-t, May 2. — Xorthport ifl In ruins. Of the entire business district lmtliiiify but tislics remain. More thnn 40 buildings went up in smoke this morning Dozens of peoplo nre homeless today; scores nre penniless. Of all the buildings on the lint but two nre left standing— the Spokane & Northern depot nnd Ken- (hicks' store. Ijito last night some careless smoker threw the stub ol a lighted cigarette ou the carpet in thc little tailor shop behind Madden & Riley's saloon on Fourth nvc- nue; there it smouldered. At 4 o'clock this morning flumes shut up through the roof of the building. Ten miuHtes Inter a little crowd of excited men was struggling desperately to check a roaring fire that licked up the dry buildings as if they were tinder boxes. For three hours the fight with the flmnes Ment on. The wind, which was scarcely breathing when the first blaze wns seen, ennic rushing faster and faster, sweeping Ihe flnmes first one wny, then another, through the heart of the town. Kvery man and boy in Northport did his best, but all together could do nothing. To throw water on the flames was like sprinkling n furnace; to tear down a building wns but to give the flnmes a quicker chnnce. to leap across. So fierce wns tlie. heat that, with the poor appliances ut hnnd, it soon became almost impossible lo come close enough to fight the lire nt all. The calamity falls with more crushing force because of tho high rates of Insurance thnt have been maintained. In hard- ly nuy instance hns property been insured for mure thnn a fraction of its value, nnd for dozens of losses then- will be no insurance nt, ull, Whnt thc total loss will lie can not now be reckoned with any no curacy, but if it is covered by $l(KI,0t)0 everyone will Is. glnd if it is no worse. lllo.vu l'i, hy Si.l*-*». Fast.in, l'a., Apiil 211.—The large packing houses of the Atlantic Powder Company, nenr Dover, N. J., containing high explosives for the United States government, were blown up yesterday. Two men were known lo bc killed. Several aro missing and a number injured. Tho explosion is believed to have been the work of Spanish spies. Suspicious characters had been seen around the buildings for several dnys. To Prlnon for Life. Madison Wis., May 1.—Will B. Estor nnd William Fuller, two robbers, nrrested ut Waukesha for the murder of nn nged couple nnd burning their bodies nt Black Earth Wednesday night, pleaded guilty to tho crimo here yesterday. They were sentenced to life imprisonment. sideling the enemy's superiority, nntui* Wisconsin I'ntrlotfl. Milwaukee, Mny 2. — Between 20,000 nnd 2R.0O0 people visited Camp Harvey ut tho state fair grounds yesterday, where tho Wisconsin national guard are encamped. In Indiana. Indianapolis, May 2.—Ovcr 50,000 people visited Camp Mount during yesterday morning to see the notional guard. suffered a severe loss. The Marin Christiana is on flre and another ship believed to be the Doll ,Iunn de Austria was blown up. There wns considerable loss of life. Captain Cardaroza, com ■winding thc Marie Christiana, is among the killed. "I ean n..t now give further details The spirit of the unny, navy und volunteers is excellent-" Montejo Admits Ills Defeat. Madrid, via Paris, Mny 1.—The time nf the retreat of the American squadron be- hind the merchantmen wns 11:30 a. m Thc naval bureau at Manila sends the following report signed Montejo, admiral. "in the middle of the night thc American squadron forced the forts und before daybreak appeared off Cavite. The night was completely dark. At 7:30 o'clock the bow of tiie Heina Marie Christina took fire and noon nfter the poop nlso wus burned. At 8 o'clock, with my stall', 1 went on board the Isle of Cubn. The lteina Maria Christina nnd the Castillo were then entirely enveloped in flumes. "The other ships having been damaged retired into linker buy. Some had to bc sunk to prevent their fulling Into the bunds of tlie enemy. The losses are numerous, notably Captain Cardurzo, u priest nnd nine other persons." claim "a Victory." London, May 1.—The Mndiid correspondent of the Financial news telegraphing this morning snys: Tho Spanish ministry of marine claims a victory for Spain because the Americans were forced to retire 1-ehind the merchantmen. Captain Cardurzo, in com- i mnnd of the lteina Maria Christina, j went down with the ship. The Spaniards fought splendidly. There is great anxiety for further details. entailing Defeat of spniu. London, Mny 1.—Dispatches receive.! from Madrid state thut serious fighting has occurred oil' Cuvitn, Philippine islands. While it is quite clear that the Spanish squadron has suffered a crushing defeat, the dispatches leave unclear the intensely interesting question whether the American Bquadron bus suffered material damage. All news thus far comes from Spanish sources, but it seems evident that Oomniodoro Dewey has not captured Man- iln. Unless he is able to make another attack and capture the town, he will 1><- in nn awkward position, having no bnse upon which to retire und to refit. Probably, therefore, the United States squadron will be obliged to mnke for Sun Fruncisco, ns the entrance to Manila bay was heavily mined with torpedoes. Dewey's Grent IMnek. Acting Admiral Dewey displayed great pluck und during in making for the inner harbor. According t*i private advices received from Mndiid, the United States crui-ers Olympia, Raleigh and two other vessels, the names of which are not given entered tho harbor. Xo dispatches give details ns fo the ves sels actually engnged on either side. It nppears to be Incorrect thnt thc American ships finally anchored behind the merchantmen on thc east, side of thc bay. It should be the west side. Probabilities point to the second engagement occurring through tho Spaniards trying to prevent the landing of the American wounded. Reliable details can not bc hnd until Commodore Dewey's squndron is able to communicate with Hong Kong. There is, liowever; a suspicious frankness in Washington, April 20.—The secretary of the treasury today rccoived from the w- rctury of wnr estimates or deflclenccs in appropriations for the uso of the wnr department for the remaining two quarters of the present fiscal yeur, aggregating $34,010,987. In his Idler Secretary Alger says thnt the nets of congress approved April 2-2 and 2(1, IHiiH, authorizing thc enrollment of a volunteer anny nnd placing tho reg- j uhir army on a wnr footing will necessl- j tnte this increase for the organization support nnd maintenance of new forces 'l'he several items iu the deficiency ap- propi iation asked for nre ns f. Hows, cents omit led: Signal service of the army $ 21.000 Pay, .'t.-., of the army, volunteers — ".T-iO.util Pay, et-.-.. of the army, regulars l,42fi,263 Subsistence of the army yJH.tm Regular supplies, qunrtermiister —Sheep sh.-itriitm In Full inn Mi—Organisation uf Military t'lMiiimitleN—Moutiina Will Send a Iqnadron Ol Cuialry tu the Front. The eiti/ens of Wilbur have decided upon a celebration of July 4. Chirk county fruit growers report thut prunes ure now practically out of danger uud most of the other fruit. John V. Terry, receiver of the United Stutes land olliee at Seattle, is organizing a military company, having already ob tallied tlie signatures of 42 young men. Pressor reports that sheep shearing is new iu full blast. Deputy Assessor L I). I«ape has enn lied 128,000 sheep to date in thut district. The wool warehouse is now- finished and is being filled. The gun carriages for the fortifications < n Marrowstone Point have arrived. Work on both Murrowstone and Admiralty Head is being pushed rapidly, and operation* will soon be begun on Point Wilson. The steam lighthouse tenders Mauzani- ta und Columbia, which have been in the service of the treasury department along tlie north Pacific! coast, are to be transferred to the navy department. Both vessels go on the dry dock hei-e tomorrow for overhauling and t*> be painted lend color. A wid death occurred about three miles north of Custer the other day. The year and a half old child of Mr. Poison wns killed by accident. Fred Knupperberg had charge of a team when the lines broke and the horses ran nway. It seems the horses got past the child when a chain attached to the tugs swung around and caught the little fellow. When he was picked Up life wns extinct. Pierce County Superintendent of Schools J. L. '[nit snys that the State Teachers' Assoi iation will be held in Tacoma, beginning dune 21 and ending Juno TO. Heretofore it has been held in August- Tlie change will enable teachers to attend with the least possible inconvenience. The Pierce county institute has been Het fur June 14 to 22, and the county convention of district officers will be held June 29 Judge Carroll hns decided tbe tax cases of tho Pacilic National bank against Pierce county, which he hns had under ud- visoinent fy discharging lire arms and hurrahing in honor ol tbe Am -ii a-i victory uli Manila, it is entirely loo rn-jch. skylark camp, all Interest; Mayflower, Y. inter* est, Prlae >.f '.tie Hill, jeadwood camp, ,'a inter- os*i Omaha, I'ass creek, Y interest. J. M. Lh.y.l to Thos. Elliot. May ■•:- Araeri -an Kay-K skylark camp, atl Interest. J. Iiuf.mr, by Slier lir, 1,, j. Powell. THE ATLAS. T n ft TT meets every I. YJ. YJ. r. evi tilnn at SATURDAY ,,1 - n'clneti 111 Hi.-li hall at I n, -..11 II 1'. A Hal ;. I II ,11 1 ended tuallso iui ' 1 * I' 11. Xiil.- JN. N il Wi. U, Claiik, 11 -■ A GREAT NAVAL BATTLE. Kvery indication points to an Imp.nd* Ing battle in Atlan'tc wa'.yts botween tbo United S-.atos and S -am- This supposition is strengthened by 'he fact tbat Ibe movements of the warships of both countrie. are veiled in secrecy. Spain BppeArs to b.- ma-sin;; ber ship; for tbc purpose of making an .-.tt ck on the American sq ladrons, which, according ti sound war tactics on tbe part of the United Sues, scorns to demand the concentration ol her blockading and liy Ing sci'i.tdiuns to m:et the attack, Jus. where this action wiil la',;.- place is a bad matter to foretell, li it a su .;>i- c:y*i arises tl u: Spain will endeavor* to in ike a fytr.t against Ibe Atlantic cities, and he*n in a pr'. of the American shipB between her full line of bat.lc aid thc "Shire batteries at Havana. There is a po*3lbility, bovevor, tha: Spain may prefer to make a dash at the Atlantic seaports, bm tl at is haul y probable, for by such t n I cs she would placo her .df In thc Eame position that she would like to get thc Amencan forces—be* tween lhe shore batteries and the enemies war.1.its. Tbcto is one point on which ?.ll can rest assured, arc that is wherever the action tccu.s, it will be terrific, The Spaniards will fight with desperation as theSpap'sli ofliceta have sworn never to strike th-.ir colors, a d thn Americans wiil rei: t than wiih the bull dog determination characteristic of iboir nice, as om every quar- tcr of the globe. If the United States is isu'cessful the end of the stiuggle is ■near at bind. On the other hand, if ■Spain should come out victorious it is ■almost certain that hostillticn will be ■ptolcngsd. The appointment of lion. Joseph Martin as chief justice is meeting wilh opposition is seme quarters. The main reason argiud against his appointment :s because he is rather a recent omer to this province, One ol the miny Indications of an In- rei lug j, rniaiient popula ion in Grand furls :& tbe tact that a llrand Forks lady presented her husbtnd with a pair c-f twins "his week. Statistics tnnou ice tbat New Y./rVs commercial losses attributed to thc war already reach t!3o,ooo,oo*>. Now the punjttr j say "that he didn' , De:m/ tntng t> the Spanish." It is a mistaken idea to tuppose that evenbody in Ihe United States is in favor of the war with S .'tin. There is ■no denying thc fact that a considerable numbei cf them believe it was a mistake to inlet fere in lhe affairs of Cuba. Yet, now that it bas bein bugun, tbey wil! give a Icyal tupport to the govern* rc ent in carrying on hostilities. In fact, iheir position is similar to that occupied by the British people. Ninty nine out of ever*.- bu ndred of whom believe tbe United States government made a grave mistake in mixing up in the Cuban difficulty at all; but now that she bas got into the fracus, there seems to be no honorable line of retreat left open. The British pub'ic were nt once ca'.led upon lo sympathize with one side or thc other and they naturally turned to the United States. Not a residence in town to rent is not a report to goo it to the wort.1. DESTRUYEDl3Y"nRE. The Eusiness Portion of Northport Burns up. The entire business part of Northport from the station to lhe bridge, with the exception of Cendrick's brick block, was destroyed .y lire last Monday morning. The tire was first discovered about 2o minutes pa-t lour, in a litt'e tailor shop in thy rear of Maddcn's saloon, th.. cause of -vhich is supposed tJ have been ihy explosion ot a coal oil lamp. Tbe ll lines extended back to the bluff, and then .11 the wind wa.t toward. Ibe river lhe course of the flimes was directed towards tlie Columbia, everything before 1: went and it was after e:ght o'clock b;fore the flames subsided Fortunately ail those sleeping ia the doomed buddings we-0 awakened antl got out safely, consequently there was no loss of liio. O.ving to tho lack of water suj ply, i* was entirely out of the question lo check tlte fl tines, but the citizens are said to have done excellcn w-ork in saving the contents of lhe business houses and residents, In the attempt to check thc corns*: ci the fi-e several building! were blown up without accomoltshtng any go id. Everythii g movabl was practically saved, though ol coarse th.* damage ranged lion- 30 to 50 per cent. At present it is a ciflituli matter to estimate lhe amount cf the loss. At least seventy five buildings are said to have been destroyed. Notwithstanding hundreds ot people wete rendered homeless, yet t'e.e-e "il! be no suffering for tbc weather is line and tents have becn provided for temporary homes until buildings can bo elected, wh le there is no scarcity of provisions. This is the second timo lhat Norlhport has been burneJ siuye it tirst sprung into existence. In Wellington Camp Showing Up We!!. Fred Oliver, Frank Loring, G T. Crano and J iy 1'. Graves, of Spokane, who have been spending lhe past ten days looking after their mining interests in this section, letumea from Republic Sunday afternoon, where ihey are interested in thc Schuster mineral claim, having recently purchased a ha f interest in tbo same. This claim is situated in the heart of the town, and during tbeir stay in Republic in y mado arrangements for the erection of a large hotel, which when completed, will be the finest in the upper country, and equaled by only a few in Spokane. On Monday the p irtv, accompanied by lloss Tho npsun aud C l'rinirie of R t-s* land, pa d a visit to tliu Alias mineral claim situated in Welling.on camp. This property ii at present under bond to Mr. Oliver, Wbo haj a force of men employed doing development woik The obj ct of th y visil was to inako an examination of the property, and all expressed themselves more lhan pleased with the manner lhe claim was turning out. A large bod/ cf ore, similar to tha! of tbe Winnipeg, has been stuck. Mr. PrlOjle iu speaking of th; property said: "A wonderful shuwtng h .s been made on the Atlas. A large bedy ol ore bas been une 11 thed, from wbi:h, if Values averaging £15 per ton can be secured, will equal anything in the Rossland district." The United State, war revenue measure provides lor a number of new and unusual taxes. For example on every -telegram, except those for the press, on which tbe charge is 20 cents 1 cent; on messages costing above 20 cents, 3 cents; on passenger ticke's to a foreign port from fl lo $5. according to price of ticket; on all p.apers connected with shipping an additional charge is maele, a'.-to on all mortgages, notes, letters of credit, certificates of deposit, memorandums of sale and so on. In iact if the measure becomes law the people will be taxed at every turn in the road, ;and will be in about the same position as the people of thc Boundary country regarding the defeat ol the Kettle River Valley Railway charter, and are compelled to say that they like it whether they do or not. The announcement of war between ■the United Stales and Spain has been Ihe means of bringing cut a good deal of interesting information relative to the lighting stronglh of the various nations. It is learned that the British empire has more than a million men actually enrolled and under military or naval drill, thus: Serving with thc colors 220,000, army reserve 80,000, navy 100,000, militia, volunteers and yeomanry in tbe United Kingdom 400,000, Canadian militia 40,00c, Cape and Natala militia q.ooo, Australian militia 16,000, Indian army 145,000; total, 1,010,000 men, ar.d probably there are enough left out of the count to swell the number to 1,100,- 000. This with a fleet equal to any two in the world makes a pretty brave showing. Grand Foiiks is still keeping up her reputation of leading thc cities of thc Boundary country. Sho was first to have daily connections with the outside •worldt fist to have a man found dead in his room in the hotel; first to have a genuine scandel in high life; first to have a man publicly horse-whipped by a woman; wiil be first to have a complete system rf water works and electric light; to have telephone connections, and now she tukes thc cake by announcing the arrival of a pair of (wins. Stockholder's Meeting. KTOTICB 13 BEREBT GIVEN THAT THE Nt™1'cwany,S,K, wni bo held at the office of Uievffecretar>- of the Company, ut Grand Forks, B. C, Monday, llie 23rd day of May, 1898, ai the hour of two o'clock p. in,, for llie following il-iirposes: (h) To ratify tin option recently given for tlie sale of the unsold eltyiot.s bcloiiidtis to tin-company, (b) To clod officers for the coming year. (cl Tf» net on f-iui-h other business M may lotne before ihe mooting, (.'HAS. CUMINGS, Skc'Y. COURT OF REVISION. NOTICE IS HEBEBY filVEN tlmt the eourt of revision for the purpose nf hearing nil complaints agalnsl the asfonsinent r->r the vear is-.i*** nf muilu by the unsoxir of tin- City of (Irani] Fork*, Il 0„ will ..* hehl at the council chamber In tliu City of Qrand Forks ou Tuesday, the 31 of May, A. D., 1898 at two o'clock p. in. I-*hkj» Wollaston, city derk. City Clem's office, Grand Korks. April i'l, lMis. R. B.STANLEY SMITH, M.D. CM.. (McCill Univ.) PHTSWIAN, SURGEON AND AOCOOCBEUB. Coroner for Grand Forks Mining Division of Yule District. OFFICE:—Jubilee Hospital, Brand Forks, n. C. F OF.UES M. KKUBV, Provincial Land Surveyor, And Civil Engineer. Offick, Midway, b. c. Associate Member CanHdiiin Society of Civil Engineers. TT S. CAYLEY, BARRISTER AT LAW; Solicitor, Etc., Omco, Muin Street, - GRAND FOKKS, B. B. INSURANCE. REAL ESTATE. We bave several nice dwellings to sell cheap. We have applications for a number of Dwellings to rent. If you bave anything to rent or sell Come In and have it listed, Rents and other collections givf n prompt attention. FRANK SEARS & CO., ^Olflce—Next Door West of PostoffcejM GRAND FORKS, B. C. MINES. INVESTMENT. Brokers, ^^^^^^^^^j^>*>-a--a->a-.>a-a--a>-a-a-a-*5>--x v w $ Now that Corbin Has Got HisChartere Every- jk ne Wants A New Suit of Clothes. *p WOLLASTON, Provincial Land Surveyor. civil Engineer, Etc GRAND FORKS, B. C. Came the Other Route- The party ot London capitalists vvho were expected to arrive ia the city this week, for ine pU'posc of making an ex tended examination of the B. C. min eral claim in Summit camp, arrived in Greenwood on Wednesday af e-noon, and were at once taken to the mine where every possible arrangements had been made by Mr, Haniion for enter- taining them. Th tough nMsur.dsntand- ing the p:irty c, me via Pentieton in' st .-ad of M itch;, as w\\- 0 xpected, A Tacoma, Wash , man by tbc name. MINING RECORDS. Grand Forks Mining Divisicn. April 20-; Elsie, Morrlsey creek, T. Q, Cooper, (tiuilin, Clirit-iit.11 uike, II. i). Worklll et al. Cuvnoga, Cltrlstlnu Luke, H, D. Morklll, April 30—i Uawktde, Summit camp, M. I>. McLeod, Saloon, Summit oamp, J. V. Cuimlnghain, May 2-: Manitoba*. Coronet ami Waterloo. Wellington camp, C. M. Orouse. Athelson and Blue Nose, Wellington camp, P, M. Kirliy. Goldsmith, Morrlaey creek,ll. A. Hunt ley etal, K.ih'j-lay, Lime creek, C. K. Blmpson. May ::- War Cloud. Brown's oamp, S. P, Ralston. Mniie 11, McRea creek, II. Henderson, CERTIFICATE OF WOllK. April 20-: Copenhagen, Sam Peterson. N. P., Thomas Newby. Deadwood, Spauldlng et al, Cannon Hall, Armstrong et al. Alma, J. \\\\. Spauldlng et ul. Rose, McKane ct al. Thistle and Shamrook, McKane etal, Corbett, Beach etal. April 80 -: Jackpot, b, Moriarlty etal Clara D., J. Holm otal, May 2:- OroDeuero, G. Sterling. Pride of the Wesl and Itosc Bud. W. Sterling. Queen Bird, fraction,McQuirketal, tt. Bell, W. II. McCarthy. Remington, il. M. McCartney, May Is- J, w.t a. 11. Harrison. Lucky Boy, Pat O'Connor. Herald, c. Campbell otal. Pansuy, J. rounder. White Rose, Lucian et ol. Centra] City, N, Larsen otal, Ottawa, A. Audetetal. TaANSF-BttS May 2:- Tammany, Lawless, Oxide, Crystal) Montreal and Yclluu Kid, H Interest In each, Hector Mcpherson toT. II, Mcltea. Bthol. Utile May, BUvorKiug, lewiston, Gold Blend and Klondyke. '.t inteiest in oaoh, II McPherson loT. ll. McRea. Comanchlo an.l WUlamltlo, all Interest, J, Daroy too. Gait, KupperQneoh, Iron King and Columbia, \\4 interest in each, ,1. B}, Glhson to Mux Kunu. Paymaster,!, Interest, A. C, Lund to J. Ring. May ;i-: Little Bertha, J-jJ interest, O. 0. Gundenson td A. T. Kandriok. Kettle River Mining Division. LOCATIONS. April 21-: Hosier, Graham camp, C. J. Lundy. April 20:- Hard Tack, Boundary Kails, T. Wake. L. B., Boundary Kalis, W. Boyle. April 80—: Jumbo, Bmlth's camp, T 0. Wood. Saxon, fract., Provinco camp, J. A. Crawford. Old Dad, Cedar Creek, Thomas Henderson. Argentine, fract., Smith's oamp, N. Tholl. CMimi'JCATB OF WOHK. April 2<—: Delmonto, T. A. Garland, Ajiril 20:— Eureka, Royal Oak and Boldlmingo, J. J. Harris. April 30-; Silver Strand, J. L. Steele. May 21— Oh There, H. L. Morgan. No.O., Pat Hickey. TftAN3FKItS. April 29—: Foghorn, Graham's camp, }u Interest. J. W. McXicoI. Keystone, Pass Creek,:^ iiUereflt; Fremont, Knr.nTH* } \\yTUlPMT.ASiu and hy sec ev Ucner-> \\»V i'oni of ihe "(irum al. ) W¥ Korks City Act, ISas,1 THOS. R. MclNNES. CANADA, PROVINCE OK BRITISH COLUMBIA. VICTORIA, by the Grace of Qod, of the Unite. Kingdom of Greut. Britalu aud Ireland QCXRN. Defender of the Faith, &q„ Ac , &" chains, tiieiice west M0 chains, tlicnce Nortli [O Kettle river, Ihence east following Keltic river to Initial posi, containing BOO acres more or li"*s. OUAItLKS K. MJLBOURNB. Dated at Grand Porks, it. c. March 81st, 1898. Ditto of first publication, Aprll2, 1803. Date of last publication, June -Itli, J&>8. \\JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SIXTY IV days aflor date I intend lo apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lard & Woiks for permission to purchase the following described Ian.I situated in the Osuvnos Division of Yale Distrlot iu the Province of British Columbia: Commencing Ht the Southeast corner uf B. II. Lcss's pre-emption, being a sub-division of lot 7l7.il; thence- eust 11 chains more or less to west boundary of township x. theme north along suid boundary 40 chains; thence west ll chains more or less to east boundary of It. H, Lee's pre-emption; thcuce south along suid boundary ■in chains more or less to point of commencement whero is placed a legal post marked E. B Halls' S.w. corner. Signed, E.D.HALL. Dated, tills 3rd day of Slay, 1893. Dute of fust publication, May Tilth, 189*. Dute of last publication, July Hnd, 1898, CERTIFICATES OF IMPROVEMENT. GAKNET MINERAL CLAIM. Situate in the Grand Forks Mining Division of Yale District. Where Located—In Pass Creek Camp. TAKE NOTICE thnt I. II. G. Brown, Free Miner's Certificate No, WiA, intend, sixty days from tno date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for certificate of improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown graut of the above claim. And further take notice thot action, under section -J7, must be COmmouced before the issuance of sucli certilicate of Improvements, Dated this 12th dav of March, 1898. Date of first publication,, Maroh 10,19, 1898, Date of hist publication, Mny 21,1898. KING BEE MINERAL CLAIM. Situated In thc Grand Korks Mining Divison of Yale District. Where located—In Pass Creek camp. TAKE NOTICE that I. H. G. Brown, Free Minor's certitieate No. GflA, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mfnlngltocordor for*u certificate of improve* ments, for the purposo of Obtaining a Crown Grant of the above olaim. And further take notice that action, under section 87, must be commenced before lhe issu ance of such ccriiiloato of improvements. Dated this 12th day of March, l»y7. niariy-iiiay'21, lUVH. SKI MINERAL CLAIM. "Ski" mineral claim, situate in tho Grand Forka Mining Division of Ooyoos division of Yule District. Whore located; On Shamrock mountain about three miles east of Christina Lake. TAKK NOTICE tlmt I John Druinmond Au ' derson, P. l. S..o( Trail, B.C., acting as agent for B, A. Williams, Free Miner's Certificate No, 8170A nnd It. B.Guy, Froo Miner's Certificate No. 81908, intend, Sixty days from ihe date hereof, to upplv to the Mining Recorder for a Curtifi uteof improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further lake notice that action, under section 87, must bo commonced before the Issuance of sueh Certitieate Of improvements. John d. Anderson. Dated thia 89th dav of April, 1898, Date of first publication, April 80th, 1808. Date of last publication, July llth, 1888. BEECH MINERAL CLAIM "Beech" mineral claim situate in the Grand Korks mining Divison of 0603*008 division of Yaledistrii t. Where located:—on Shamrock mountain about tlirce miles oust of Christina lake. TAKK NOTICK Unit I John Drnmmond Auder- l son, P L. H., oi Trail, 11. C, acting as agent lOr W, H. Morrison, freo miner's corti(ie. Cramer, free miner's eertiiieate No. 7998A, D. C. Beech, free mjuet's certificate No. 9887A and K. Lava I Icy, free minor's certificate No. 7.12S7, Intend, sixty davs from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of Improvements, for the purpose or obtaining a Crown graut of thc above claim. And further take notice that action, under section Ii7, must bo commenced before the Issuance of such certificate of improvements. J. D. Anhehbon. Dated this 89th day of April, 1898, Date of first publication, April ,lih, 1808. Date of lust publication. July 9th, lsD 8. QUEENS' HOTEL. I'PPEK (■HAND I'OIIKS, IS. 0. DUFORD & CUSSON, - - PROPS. VJrst-olaM In ovory restieot. Tlie bar will nl- ** iivs In- foiiinl Nil).j,Hud with tllOOlloloest wines mill liquors. ^»»»»9t»»«*;i;.»»»»»»»»»»»i>S|8 ROUGrl | DRESSED | House Finish, $ | <£ | Sash Factory, I Store Fronts a Specialty, $ I Furniture Made to Order, 1 (il ' (1* A* Saloon and Store Fixtures. £ m * « <* q All orders will le.eive Prompt o> attention, $r I E Spraggett, I ni § | Grand Forks. B. C. | m ty ^ewe-c-se-F'Sfss-se-e-S'S'e-s-e-s-s*:***1* n BAND FORKS HOTEL Barber Shop. Centrally Looated, All Work (laurnnteed to ho First-Cluss lu every Itespeet. PETER A. Z- PARE, • • PROPRIETOR. M. A. SHEADS, -ASSAYER = GRAND FORKS, B. C. SAMPLESCIVEK PROMPT AND CAREFULTTENTION AS AS We are Otfering this week a fine line of I ^CLOTHING * At Extremely Low Prices. 3j Underware, Dress Shirts, Overshirts, \\s ,s AS AS AS AS /is m Fine Shoes and Miners' Shoes. Blue Vitrol. We have just received a large quantity of Dine Vitrol Don't overlook this fact when you buy Jeff. Dairis i II you wnut'to ralso good Keeping Onions, A Qn they keep the Celebrst* ' ed Fanno Onion Seed ... ,, , . • 'or Pule. Also onion Ihe lJp.to-.Date Merchants]Botu ■**nd Seed"of ki,"-»- Garden- Seeds. \\\\J E. STACHE, Bath Rooms, AND TONSOPiAL PARLORS. HIVEHSIDE. GltAND FORKS A. l. Mcdonald, Contractor and Builder, GRAND FOIIKS, B. 0. Plan and specifications ilruwn, eslhnntes furnished -in all ktndsof building. Wots; strictly UlSt-ClftSB. T. G. COOPER, Manufacturer of Brick and Lime* Contractor of all kinds or Mason Work. E-ti mates on work cheerfully given. Ou Monday, May 9th, We Will Opsn up In our new quartern, on Riverside avenue, first door north Btaches Barber shop. Rnparing promptly attended to JOHN DONALDSON. J. W. JONES, Manufacturer of Spring Beds, Mattresses, LOUNGES, ETC. DEALER IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS OF ALL KINDS. GRAND FORKS, B. C. jRp-Saw Filing and all Kinds of Repairing. Orand Forks Sash and Doorr Factory PETER HANNAN, Carpenter and Builder. MAIN STREET, GRAND FORKS, B. 0. Estimates fi-rnlBhed on Application. Store Front-* and Pixures a Specialty. Go to Eureka Via McElroy s Stage Line* Daily stage betwen Grand Forks. Leaves Grand Forks 7:30 a. in., teaching Eureka same day, Returning, arrives in Grand Foiks at 4 p. m. •Sj,""' 1 ne up.to-.uate wercnantsjco"8 v ,^-^:*^*5:*«*«e*«**^*^f ■^r^t-^e-^^***^ po^uJWantaStove?| If you do be sure to call and examine my mammoth stock which is he largtst in the district. Alsoa complete line HardwareJ • Onr stock Is always kept strictly up ? to date la every respect. zl Tin and Repair Shop in \\ Connection m d W.K.CManIy,| Ilrldge Street, (irand Forks, B. C. h HA. HUNTLY, The Only Place in Town Dealer tu that Handles Fruit. Tobacco and Cigars, 3 8„ppl). 5^5^ DallJ, ■ Groceries, Salt Meats and Miners Supplies. BRIDGE STREET GRAND FORKS, B. C. fiff-Prospectors and Miners will lind it Io their Interest to givo mo a call belore purch sing I can save yon money. Full Urns of Flsllluu Tackle iust Received. rouglit Steel Hani..:. ^TORONTO HOUSE,^t BROWN'S CAMP, UP THE NORTH FORK. Choice Wines Liquors and Cigars, This hotel is located about 12 miles from Grand Forks up the North Fork. Good Fishing antl Hunting in the vicinity. Meals served at all hours, and the best of sleeping accommodations. H. P. TORONTO. Proprietor. •*«sKETTLE RIVER.*.* IDressBd Beef Provision Go.. Lt'd.' Wholesale and Retail Dealers In ; Fresh and Salt Meats,] Hams, Bacon, Lard, Etc. (GRAND FORKS, GREENWOOD AND MIDWAY. -j-sTHE MIDWAY HOTEL* MIDWAY, KETTLE RIVER. Spokane Falls & Northern, Vi Nelson & Ft. Sheppard, Red Mountain Railways. The Only All-rail Route,without change of cars, between Spokane, Rosi- land and Nelson. DAILY BXCBl'T SUNDAY. doing North, Going South 12:12 a. in MARCUS 8:28 p. in (Mose Connections at Nelson with steamboats for Kaslo and all Kootenay Lake Points. Passengers fnr Kettle River and Boundary Crack connect jit ton reus with stage doily.. First-Class Accommodations, Good Stab'ing, Termius of Stage Line From Marcus, Washington. McAuley & Keightley, Proprietors. COSMOS HOTEL ■v/v-Grand Forks, B. C-**/\\* Everytliinp; New and Best Furnished Houtic, and is in everyway prepared to welcome Guests and provide Good Accommodation XX 0X0*. XX EZRA INBODY, ...>...„>>.»..>.. Headquarters for Milling Men. Bet of Wines. Liquors and Cigars. Special attentio.. paid to Transcient trade. Proprietor, KETTLE RIVER G. W. WILLIAHS, Manager. Daily from Marcus to Grand Forks Greenwood City, Anaconda, Boundary Falls, Midway and All Points on Colville Indian Re&vation. Stage Leaves Marcus on the Arrival of the Northbound Train, Arriving atjjGrar.d !•'<>. ks nt 8:45 p. in. Leaves lite Forks at 4:00 a. m., arriving at Marcus in time to connect with northbound Train. Passengeis from Kootenay J"*' "nake sonn*c. tion at Bossburg gpio*? tmd CMB uj{. FROMJMR H. McGuire Tells His Experience of the Layout. NOT STUCK ON THE DEAL He Estimates That at Least Forty Tons of Gold Will Be Brought Out This Spring. Skagway, Alaska, April 23, 1898— [To the Editor of the Miner, Grand Forks, B. Cl—Dear Sir: When I left Grand Forks I promised to write you a tew lines on the facts ot the Klondyke country. Notwithstanding the fact that I have not reached there yet, by careful observation during my tv/o months stay in this section 1 bave been able to form something of an idea concerning tbat much talked of rrgion. THE TRIP. I arrived in Skagway, Feb. 27.b, after a hard and cold trip from Seattle, Wa,h. I had bought my ticket and my baggage was checked for Dyea. Ou the arrival of our boat at Skagway, there was a gangplank run from our boat to a scow that was to take us to Dyea. After all hands bad been transferred to the scow and it got out in the middle bf the bay, a gentleman "came around and said: "$t mister." "What fori" Was the reply from the angry passengers who where disgusted because they, had not been landed at their destination on a steamboat. Well, this gentleman "mixed tbe dice up" and told us that it was tor our buss fare from the boat-landing to the town, When we landed, the busses proved to be eight or ten lumber wagons, in which we were huddled like a lot of sheep. On our arrival at the hotel we were compelled to pay 5" *--*-n-s e-ch for every piece of baggage we had. My outfit consisted of an overcoat, an umbrella aud a small grip that 1 carried in my hand, and 1 was "tapped" for 81.50. That was easy, for when 1 finally te-ch Klondyke I expect to be able to pick money up in the street by the basket full. The next thing was the hotels, whero we were charged JfcBo for a cot ' with one blanket, and they were hard to get at that. Of course there was big profits in the hotel business and every man wbo had the money went into it, and did not wait to get into the Klondyke country, but "dropped his-wad" closer to home. Now there are lodging bcuses and hotels for sale on every coiner, and people that arrived here with three and four thousand dollars are trying to get a ride out of the country on some freight boat. This is a fair sample of how business in this country is. ONLY ONE BUSINESS. The only'business, in this- country, that there is any profit in, is the nutshell games. Tbey do a good business. They are known bere as "road agents." They go up and down the trail wilh a pack on their back filled wi h straw, and catch hold of some poor devil of a greenhorn and steer him against the gam s; which are run in little standi all along the road. It looks'easy, and many a poor fellow loses all his money and has to go back by "Walker's stage line." don't want tonnage. This is a very hatd country to get through if one is hampered with much tonnage, but a very easy one to travel in for a person without baggage. In the recent snowslide at Sheep camp a groat many people lost all their outfit. About 100lives were also lost in this disa.ter. Up to date about sixty bodies have been found, but there are plenty that will never be heard of until summer comes. Prom Sheep camp up to the summit of the mountain is a bad place for slides, but if the people would not go out on the trail in rainy weather there would potbs any danger.' THE RUSH IS WONDERFUL Ever since my arrival here there has oeen a tremendous rush for the front, and you could not stop the people from going with a cannon. Everyone is trying to get into Dawson City first, and a person would think that there was a big prize hung up there for the first arrival. As far as a man going into that country is concernod, three woeks or two months don't make any difference. Already there has been many people come out from there, and those wi:h whom I have talked tell me tbaf everything is staked out for one hund-ed miles around Dawson in every direction, which n very reasonable to believe. So it can readily be seen that a man going into lhat countiy has to make up bis mind to stay two or three y;ars, and then if he is lucky, he will make some money. WILL TURN BACK. Seventy five out of every hundred ol the people going in now will never go prospecting, for when thoy arrive at Dawson City they will- find -that their trouble has just commenced. In order to do anything it will be necessary for them to put a pick on their back and start over the hills for a 100 miles and then they will awaken to whit they hav - lo go through. WILL NOT STAY THERE, As far as i.rysulf ii concerned I do notexp-ct to stay in the country. If 1 can see somithing goo I arouu I some ol thf creeks that have been prospect d I Will not loik for anything else I havy got my outfit as far as L*i'\\e Bennett, and in the morning I will leave Skagway for the lake. 1 have seen a nuin- l) :r of the quartz locations on this side of the range that have created a big excitement bere., 1 have nothing to say about thera. I did not think that I oould bother with them, so I did not make a very close examination of thein, therefore they may be the finest thing on the earth. Of course I am not looking for anything good on either side of the range, but if I was and thought well of them, would rather have .1 mine bere than travel to the other side of tbe mountains to the Klonayke country. FORTY TONS OF GOLD. There is no question hut lhat the Yukon country will be alright for the next two or three years anyway. They have got plenty of gold there. As near as 1 can learn from the people that are com- in? out, I should estimate that there will be in the neighborhood of 40 tons of gold brought out this spring, and nf course where there is so much gold be ing taken out, times must be good for awhile. There are thousands of things that 1 could write about concerning this country if I had the time, and if f don't come out next summer will ketp you posted on whit is going on in and around Dawson City. I expect to sail for Dawson City about June the first, as that is as soon as the ice gets out of the lake. Please send my napes to Skngway where I hive made arrangements to have mail forwarded to Lake Bennett, I will nov close hoping to hear some word from that country belore I leave the lake for Dawson City. Yours respectful'y, H. McGuire. ®C»C»C*>C*>C*>C*»C*iC*iC«*<>(«*C«C»C«CeC*>»C»C»r*>c«C*iC»'«J J IT'S NOW OFF fi-ocALNOTEs.ru STILL HUNT jD. C Corbin Has Given up Getting* a Charter. The entertainment and ice cream social given Thurdav evening, in Victotia hall, by the mem' ers of the Associated Charities, was a pronounced success in every particular. The literary and musical program was just long enough not to become tiresome and the ice cream and cake was—well we will leave everyone to judge for themselves in that respect. The literary .and musical program consisted of seven numbers and was opened by an overtute, by Miss Jeanny Johnson, on tbc piano, which was cxe cuted in a very able manner. Mr. Herman Hillyer then told his experience wilh "Becky Miller" who had played him [Use, In a way that pleased those present. Miss Alice Hay then favored the audience with a song. Miss Hay has a very sweet voice wbich gives evidence of thorough training. Miss Hay was followed by M;ss Annie Nossidy, in dance fantastic. Miss Annie proved herself to be very clever and had to respond to an encore. Without doubt the most appreciated number on the program was the singing of the Misses .McLeans, ages 12 and 14 respectively, and not until they had responded to the second encore was the audience satisfied. The young ladies give evidence of thorough training, their voices blended together nicely and their singing was a real treat lo thore present. Mrs. McLennan, in a very clever manner told tho audience how a young Frenchman made a stake by selling brick dust for flea powder, and how cleverly be got out of it, when detected in the deception. In order to get even with those present for tbe manner in which they stamped their teet and clap- pe I their hands, she related the experience of a young preacher in a new parish, and it is fair to presume that if Mrs, McLennan had not rebell;d that she would have been thero yet telling stories to the crowd. Aftor Miss J. Johnson had favored tbe -audience with a song, the floor was cleared for the Maypole dance, to be executed by 12 little girl;. Mr. aud Mrp. Harry Shcad's, a*sisti»d by Mrs, Larsen are entitled to the credit for the proficiency attended by the little girls, who went through the entire dance without making a mistake. T.-iose present were so well pleased with Ihe way in whicc it was executed they insisted that it should be repeated. . Ice cream and cake wos then served by the ladies and later on these who desired to were given an opportunity to spend an hour or two in dancing. As the result of the entertainment, the fact has been demonstrated that the city is possesed of sufficient musical and literaty talent to give a creditable entertainment, and if it is not out of place, the Miner would sufgest that tbe citizens of Grand Forks and Uppor Grand Forks combine their forces and give an ing money with which to purchase a set of band instruments. Who wili make the initial move in the matter. WILL NOT BUiLD NOW Activity In The C. P. R. Quarters Indicate They nay Oet a Hove On Themselves. Ever since the announcement has been made that the C. P. R„ government had refused to grant to the Kettle R.ver Val* ley railway a charter to bu.ld through the Boundary country, thereby giving this station competitive freight rales and placing i: on an equal looting with tho other mining districts of Southern British Columbia, numberless wild rumors have been placed in circulation relative to the intentions of Mr. Corbin regarding the tapping of the llounda y country. Evory man you meet has figured cut in his own mind just how tho thing wjs to be done. Railways tunning from every point on the S F. & N. railway between Colville and Norlhport have been projected, Some tap the Boundary line near Cascade City, others go over lho Lone Ranch pass and lap the B undary countiy at Nelson, on the Reservation, and so on until a line of railway has been built through every available pass over Huckleberry mountain. The following letter received by the editor of the Miner yeslciday morning, w:ll doubtless throw some light on the situation, and as it comes direct from headquarte s there can be no question as to the reliability of the same: SPOKANE FALLS & NORTHERN R'Y CO. NELSON AND FT. SHEPPARD R'Y CO. AND RED MOUNTAIN R'Y CO. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE. S**okane, Wash , May 4 h, 1898 Editor ol the Mineb, (Jrand Forks, B. (J. Dear Sir:—Reading some extracts from your paper ol the the 30'h ult„ reminded me that 1 hive Intended writing you a few lines, but I have been somewhat busy and hence over locked it. My solicitor, Mr. Bod .veil,finally wired me from Ottawa on the 2Sih ult„ saying a careful canvass indicated tbat the Canadian Pacific combination was too strong for us, an.l that there was no hope of getting our bill through at this session. In view of this fact f notified parties who were to lake a considerable part of my bonds, that owing lo the failure of the bill their subscriptions would be cancelled, and I do not expect to tio any railroad building his year unless it is in the direction of the Republic district. It is a d*Bappointment to me, of course, but we huve to get used to disappointments in this world. At all events, I trust, (or tbe sake of your district and all peisons having interests there, that the C.inadan Pacific will carry out their promise of giving you railroad connections this year. Yours very t u'y, D. C. Corbin, President. RAILROAD RUMORS. R. is Will Be a Hummer, Ross Thoiup 0.1 and C Pringle of Rohsland returned home Tuesday, of this week, alter spending several days examining the mineral resources of this section. Both of these gentlemen expressed great satisfaction over what they have seen during their sojourn hete, and say tbat the people of Grand Forks have to reason to feci discouraged over (he future prospects of this .ocality, Mr. Thompson stated, "that in all his hiinlng experience, he had never seeu a section where there was such a wonderful surface showing as is to be found here, and if any values can be secured, it wtll be one of the greatest camps in B itish Columbia. In the event of a railroad being started to be built this way this summ r, he is of the opinion that the Boundary country will attract a large amount of capital, which is necessary to make any mining camp, WILL SOON BE OPEN. W. R. Megaw begs to announce to the residents of Grand Parks and vicinity that he will in a few days open his nov store on Bridge street, wherein will be displayed a large anl well assorted stock of general dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes and groceries. We propose carrying a nice assortment of General Merchandi-e, at right Prices, and with close attention to busi- will hope to metit a share of yo-rr patronage, Respectfully yours. H. Sweeney, Manage1*. Commences to Look as V the C P Going to Build During the past week all kinds of railroad rumors have been afloat. While so-nehave byen of a sensutional nature a majority of them hive been very conservative and had a tendency to strengthen the belief that the C. P. R. intended to commence work at an early date, but it is impossible to trace this report to any authentic source. It seems to bave growen like Tepsey. From parties who ought to be in a position to know what they are talking about,'the information is gleaned that the bids for ihy construction ofjtbe first section of the line between Robson and Pentieton are to be opened, at C. P. R. headquarters in Trail, on the 15th inst., and tbat work will be commenced thereafter as soon as practical, and not later than June 1st. It is, also, further slated that it is practically settled that the contract for the entire road will be awarded to Mann, McKenzle & Mann, wilh thc understanding that tlte work be pushed as rapid as possible. Mr, Rce,in charge of the survey here, while he is not in a position to confirm or deny the reports, acknowledges that he has received instructions from his superiors to pu,h his work as rrpid as possible. A report has been cuirent upon the streets for the past few days that Vice Prcs. Shaughnessy of^the C. P. R. was daily expected to arrive, on a tour of in spection of the proposed route of the line.through the Boundary country, but up to the tunc of going to press that gentleman has not made his appearunce. Mr. Shaughnessy would be a welcomed guest to the resident! of the Boundary country, for there is every reason to presume that he will be in a position to give out some reliable information respecting the plans oi the C, V. li. relative to the building of a road into the district this season. The following is a synopsis of tbe long looked for railway aid bill. It gives tbe goverment power ta grant 84000 a mile for five railways as follows: A standard gauge railway from Pentieton to the Boundary creek district, 100 miles; for a standard gaugo road from Robson to i Boundary creek district, to connect with I the first mentioned road, a distance of 80 'miles; for a standard guage from the cf>ast in the neighborhood ct English I Bluff, near Point Roberts, via Chilli- wack to Pentieton, 230 miles; for a standard gunge from Butte Inlet to Ques- nelle, 230 mile , and for not more than 400 nil.s of anow gauge railway from Teslin lake to a sea pori in Brit sh Columbia. Work on the the first named two roads must begin within 15 months fron May 8, 1897; no the next two, within two two years from May 8, 1897, and on the last named l.y June 1, 1898. Thus it will be seen that act:ve construction rriuit be commenced by tbe 8th day of next August, in order to secure the 8} 000 a mile bonus. ^•)^»>>^»)»)*)»)*)»)*0«oj«<8*-e»)*»)*>.»)*6)e;j There's a new breweryman in town (Ico. Rose is working with the C. P. R. surveying party. A. McQueen arrd Peter llani.an are out in "spring bluorners." M lyor Manly is expected to arrive in the city to lay or lo-mono*. Ur. Bowes, of Rossland came down from Republic last Thursday. Kettle River lodge 1.0. F. are holding their meetings temporarily in W, K. C. Manly's hall. Twenty seven passengers let on the Grand Forks and Republic stage line Wednesday mo.ning. Mrs. Chas. Emmert returned from Eureka Tuesday, where shy has beer, visiting the family of Mr. E 1. Davis. A carload of water pipe arrived this week and the work of completing the water system will soon be finished. The Grand Prairie farmers are finding a ready sale lor their supyly of potatoes and cabbage in Eureka cirnp. D. Holzman, a wholsale liquor dealer from Spokane, was registered at lhe Alberta this week. He was on his way to Republic, 0. E. Lambert left for Republic Thursday morning and exp-cts to te- main awhile over there trying his luck with thc "Yanks," J.ck Frost played havoc with Chas. Cumings' garden this week. The trouble with Charity is that he is always just a lit Ie ahead of the times. John Keough came down from Summit camp yesterday alter supplies, and reports every one happy irr that camp over tbe way thc properties are turning out. Charles Van Ness returned from Rossland Wednesday a ternoon and expects to remain in the city until after the sitting of the county court, wr-ich o.cu.s neet Monday. A small consignment of new calicoes, muslins and lawns. Just arrived by express, from Toronto; balance following by freight. Cal and see them. J. An- derson, Upper Giand Forks. Those who have trouble of their own should hear in mind that G.-end Fotks has a policeman. The idea of telling your troubles to yvurself shows disrespect for tbe ability of our police. Mr. A. Mi Queen made a business trip to the Old Ironsides and Brooklyn this week. The former company he says are making a-rangements to put in a 60- horsc power steam boiler and a ten- drill Burley plant. G. A. Fraser late of Rossland and now a resident of Grand Forks, has purchased Mr. Robt Hewitt's interest in the (Irand Forks brewery, the business will be carried on in thc future under the name of G. A. Fraser & Co. r is reported that R. A. Brown has closed a deal for the Sunset claim, 0.1 Copper muunia n in thc Similkameen rear Princeton, B. C. It is claimed the consideration money is 860, 00 .'ind that the vendees are no others lhan the Ii. A. con pany. Messrs, Young, Rogers and Ashfi'.ld have bond-.il the Royal Banner and St. Clai mineral claims, in Summit camp, to Mr. N. Cochrane, ol Rossland, lor 830,000. Tlie bond is a wor'.tiug one ar.d two shifts of men will bc put to work at once. Mr. Robt. Pribilsky is without doubt the proudest man in Grand Forks to day. Thjs sudden change in Mr, P.'s demeanor i*. not owing to any large nan- eral strike he has recently 111 tdr, but because hi, wife presented him Thursday afternoon with a pair nf 'Q teens." Both tae mo:her aud children are doing well. The Q icen's birthday w li be ce'.e- b-ated in an appropriate manner by lhe citizens of Grand Forks. A program consisting of athletic sports is bring arranged, .1 ball game between the Nelson and Grand Forks ball elu.is, and a dance ia the evening by the society of Associated Charities; lu'l particulars of w iyh will bc given next week, Edward and James Jacob', of Spokane, parsed through town th.s week on their way from It pub'ic, where they had been looking for *; business location. T'.rey say lhat everything is over done there. The p tecs of real estate have reached a fab ilous figure, and owners of property on the bus ues; streets wanted S50 a month rent for 25 foot tront. Mr, Joseph Wiseman, whn had the mistortune to have his ankle broken in Greenwood several weeks since, is able to be about on crutches. It will be sometime before he wiil be able to bave the use of his foot. In the meantime Joe is putting iu his lime the best he can riding around the country in his new turnout, whieh is a daisy, to say the least. Mr. Ed Davis, junior member of the firm of Jeff. Davis .t Co , arrived in the city last wtek, and after a stay of a few weeks he goes east and will visit Chicago, Toroir.oand Montreal, where he intends buying a stock of ladies fine dry goods, which Ihis enterprising firm w.ll add to their stock. Upon his return he will become a resident ol the city. Mr. H. Sweeney, of Vernon, B. C. was an arrival in the eity this week, to take charge ol W. R, Megaw's branch store in this city. Mr. Mo/aw Is one ol the largest mc vl 11 ts in Vernon, and as toon as Mi. Sweeney becomes acquainted with the require nents of the trade hero, expects to carry a full line cf everything needed to supply the trade, entertainment lor the purpose ol rais- We understand thit a petition will soon be presented to th.: city council asking that a four-loot sidew.a It be laid from lhe head of Bridge street to the eity limits on the west. It is also stated lhat Mr. Peter McCallum has agreed to bud himself to do thu work and fu-- nish the material at a cost not exceeding 8200. If the petition is granted and the walk is built the old and new lown will be connected by a sidewalk. Mr. Chas. Gire, M. E„ T. C. il., Chem ist, Gaaalytical engineer, superintend, ent and manager of -be S'. Maur-ce Mining Society or belter kno*n in this vicinity as the French syndicate, who have been ope.ating in Central camp for the past year, has moved his head- 1 quarters to this city and hns opened an 1 assay office. M*. Gire is ;i graduate of the Muring school of Paris, and any work entrusted hirn will be executed in a satisfactory manner. Daring the pas* week .1 large number of mining men from Rossland have been making Iheir headquarters irr Grand Forks. As among tbe number there am -everal wbo played a prominent part in making Rossland what she is to day, it is fair to presume that there it somethi.ig in the wind. This presumption is strengthened by the fact that daily trips are being made to the different miiing camps adjlining the city, anl every nov and then it is intimated that a deal is en. Possibly Only One Ticket in the Field. BUT NOT PROBABLE Jeff. Davis the Only One Who Is Out For the flayoialty. Eleswhere in this issue will be lound the proclamation of the lieu'cnant-gov- emor calling a special election for the purpose of electing a mayor and council for the city of G-and Forks. Tuesday May 10th has been designated the lime lor the nomination, and in lhe event cf a poll being necessary, Fiiday May 13'h has been set aside as the date when the ta.ne shall tc ur. So (ar, very little public inte-est has been manifested in the corning contest, although there has been ronsiderable work done on the q lift, and as a consequence thc Miner feels safe in predicting that there will be a surprise party in store for the elctors when the day ol nominations arrives. The only person who, up to date, has announced himself as a candidate lor mayor is Jeff. Davis, llyis ruining on an Independent platform and not in the interest of anyone, and his war cry w.ll be a strictly businesslike and 1 areful manipulation of the civic affairs. In this movement Mr. Davis will doubtless have the hearty co-operation of every voter in the city. The advocates ol Mr. Davis' election, argue that during his residence in thc city ht has proved hitn self a careful, conservative businessmen arrd "for that reason, if no o her, is in everyway qualified to manage the affaiis of the city, and if elected, there is no question but that he will be able to bring the city out ol the present tangled condition in which it has gotten its municipal affairs, for no other reason than having as its cbiel executive a person who does not reside bete. The announcement is made publicly on the street that Moyor Manly ha, wired parties in tho city that he would not stand for re-election, and to run L. A. Manly in his stead. After a carolul invest gation ofthe repori we have been unable to irace it to any reliable source, therefore, we are satisfied tbat there is no truth in the rumor. Mr. L. A. Manly informed a representative ol this paper that he would not be a candidate for mayor under any consideration, but would stand ior the council. Peter T. McCallum announces that he is out of the race lor n,a>or and will stand for alderman from the North ward. Daring the last day or two a movement has been on foot to get A. W. Fraser, of the Alberta, hotel to uccept the nomination for mayor, but up to the time of going to press he had not consented to allow his name to be used. In tbe event of his consenting to run, if elected be would doubtless serve the cily well. \\V, K. C. Manly claims that he ir. out ot politics entirely, and lhat he will not accept any oflice in the gift of the people. Tlie re.-son for ths decision on the part of Mr. Manly is that his large and growing business needs hi.- enlire attention. Just who Mr. Davis' opponent will be is a difficult matter to state at this time, but that he will have one there is no question, and odds are already being offered that the "dark hor;e" will rake in the purse. There is every indication thai in the event anjone contests Mr. Davis'elec tion, he will head .1 full ticket, wbich will be placetl in the field against tire Davis combination, and iu that case it is an assured fact that notlnug wiil be left undone lo secure its elect on. Among 'he list of those who are willing to serve the ciiy as aldermen will be lound the names 01 such well-known persuns Dr. Stanley Smith, A. VV. Fraser, Robt. Harvey, J. W. Jones, Peter T. McCul lum, F. H. Knlgit, L, A, Manly, Gjj. Cooper, Peter .VI..Rea, J. H, Goodeve, M D. White, J. W. Donaldson and last, but not least, Maurice O'Connor. But just who will be nominated or who wid come out is a mat er that 1 an only be . determined utter the nominations are closed next Tuesday, but there is one thing certain that there is all kinds of m tie-rial from wbich tu choose. As it is more than likely mere will be another issue of the Miner belore the election,-and at present it is a difficult matter to form any accurate idea who will b: in the lield, we will refrain Irom further comment, NOMINATE A TICKET. Jetf. Davis and His Followers Meet and Nominate a Full Ticket. At a caucus held .it the office of Chas. Van Ness'office at 3 o'clock ihis nfier- noon, composed of tho suppoits and followers oi Jvff Davis the following ticket was agreed upon: For Mayor - Jeff. Davis. F,.r Aldermen; North Ward—A. W, Fraser, Rob'. Harvey aid F. H. Knight. South Ward—Peter T. McCallum, Dr. Stanley Smith and S H. Goodeve. Teis mobhzition cl l-iyt, w.ll have a tendency lo force the op pos tion to either "antle"or call for a "show down." Good Time. Mr. E. C. Stingier was an arrival in Grand Forks last Monday night, having made the irio oa a bicycle, from Colville, Wash., coming by way oi Bossburg in 12 hours, Mr. Sliegter lett Colville at 8 o'colck in th: morning arriving h:re a 8 in lhe evening. He brought with hiin thj first news of the battle between Comm idore Dewey's fleet and the Spaniard! at Manila. Mr. S. Utt Tuesday morring on his wheel for Toroda Creek, where he is Inter, gstci in several mineral claims. •5**r *%^^*%*^^Ss*Ss*Si*Si!^^^--Sa.r^ ri^rS-..^ rSi*^^ •' ^W?9v?W>?S?^-As?3>^SsfB>^2y,i3' ■3-^yS'-S^-S^ #. The Alberta Grand Forks, B. C. 'S anew House, with new Furniture and everything comfortable for the 'traveling public, and has accommo- tions for a large number of people. The Dining Room is provided wiih everything in the market. The bar is repleted with the best Wines. Liquors and Cigars TMUNWEISER & FKASh'R, AuJ=rr -...^ -•^•3'*3--5?^-*@^*?^?g-l=; ^xxmxjim^mxxmxxmxxm .*.*«*,> j^ Prospectors' (i L STABLg Grand Fcrks, B. C. aiid Republic, Wash. Saddle and Pack Horses a Specialty, m Fn!! Um of Harness Goods* In Conneotton with Omntl [."orksstu-] ble, Freighters i-nii Alu-nys Find S Plenty of Stall Room I IPrivuti, Hlj,s betiveon lirnnd Forks and HefU- Ilea Specialty. It n-Ul pay you to call nnd set Mir iiiii.sii >t)ii -,iaiiiiiiiviliii!i;iu llie .Livery Lino in- I'uck mid Puddles Horses. EMMERT BROTHERS. }&®oz%mQm%:iz^mazm*zx m jcs ml CHAS. COMINGS, REAL ESTATE w # TO Snaps this Week, and Jill I*Ci3t> AS f 1 know tliat now n tho time to pick up Property S GRAND FORKS, B.C. Beforo ThiB Summer Is over will hnve ono Uailrond and Probably two and Property m AS g Will Double Every 60 Days. Watch ihis Space For Snaps Every week. AS AS AS AS AS AS AS /(!- A) AS A fine Lot on UiverM-lc nvi'inio, , Good Lot on Wtiinlpog avenue .. Five room house aud5u-foot lot . Largo Store on Bridge stroct Worn. Trice. ...$ (JOO 00 $ :;o.J OO . -ico mi 1,000 uo 'J,K00 O) <.iood Lot and stoiv iii upper Qrand Forks, 1,000 oo L'OO oo 060 Un 1,500 i'-1 .V,'J mi Besi.U's allundrcdothers, If you hnve anything to soil IJ-t it with mo. No ehargt! .n-.l-.-ns Stilf is made If you waut to Hoy anything come and seo me and I will suvu you muiiey, Addro>s CHAS. CUMINGS, W Grand Forks Brewery. G. A. FRASER & CO., Proprietors. Lager Beer, Porter I Soft Drinks Particular Attention Given Orders From Private Families The Coming District. Owen Owens, an old time prospeetor in the Rosiland district, war an arrival from tbat city last Monday nii;h', having con-.e over to c!o the assessment wurk on t :C Little Dtrl'nfJ, a very promising property on Fl .hermnn creek Mr. Owens is also Interested in a number ol mineral claims i-p the North Fork, anions whieh .tie llur Blank Hawk, and Uully, situ.-ttd aliout three miles up the nvjr on the eaBt si e and lhe Golden Home, lyin;; oilh; river front between the Wleamc and Pathfinder, He expects lo remain here all summer doing lire assessment work on thcHc properties, arid in the event tbat the tl. 1*. R, commences coistructiou on its line through the district, says that he will do $1,000 worth of development woik on the Golden Home He has ijre.it faith in the North Folk district and believes that it will pioduce some of the biggest mines in British Col m- bia, as soon the coin ry is developed, Appealed to the Police Magistrate. Mr. Chas. Hay and I eier VVright, of Upper Grand Forks, have made application to Police Magistrate Johnson io h .ve the'r names placed en the voters' list for tie coming e'ection. The voters'list for the election l.ut J .nuar) contained iheir names, but the prts. n list, as revised by acting miy.r \\V, K. C. Manly, does not show tius-r gonile men as voters. Police Magistrate Johnson, after look ing into the matter, has decided that thesi gentlemen are enti led to vote, and ba- directed City Clerk Wollaston to havu Iheir names added to the present voter.,' list. For Sale. One of the best farms on Grand Praitic; beating orchard antl small fruit. For further particulrs, address. W.U.Cqvukt, Carson, B.C. H.J. Earnett, of Colville, super.u- I tend.i-.it ol roads of Steven; r ounly, and i E. G. Tabsr assistant engineer of the S, j F. & _N. railway, passe 1 through the ciiy last Sunday eu re-me to lhe reservation wbere they go lor the puipt-se of exam- in-ng anil making a rcpon on the most feasible route (or the construction of a wagon row Irnti srme point on the line . -if the S. F .V N. to Republic. Mr. Earnest is authority for the state- : ment that a large force of men will be put to work on the road just as coon as i it is dffinately cticided ovcr which i route lhe toad would be built. It is estimated that 'he distance to Republic from rai way transportation can Be ie- I duced to ab ut jo miles. NOTICE!! Is hereby given the agreement whereby the GRAND FORKS SAW MILL sold i's entire output to the Lumber Tool has exr-ired, aid am I now prepared to liurni-h all kinds of Rough and Dressed Shingles, Etc. O.i the ShottePt Possible Notice, A shitt'c* of your businesi is solicited, ]. K.. Simpson, Grand Folks, 15. C. Apiil 30th, iSi^ SfflSH TORPEDO FLEET LEAVES CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. Ship* Are Expected iu Kfiifh Puerto Ittro May 7—Flying Sumi-irou QttM Received Ordero*. Prwmnmlily to join Ad in l ml Bojupaon—Anotliei i'ri*«* Captured—Heady for (he Spaniards. I "iililn tin Vol ull teer*. New Orleans, May 2.—Tbe First regiment of Louisiana volunteers under Col- onel Stevens went into camp nt the raee j track yesterday. The seeond regiment ! will follow tomorrow and will mnke up 1 more than,the -state quota. i Orders are supposed to have been relived last night at camp detailing three tmpoiUea of regular infantry to the forts ' ng tin- pi if coast. OriliTH to lilnhii ( tun pn ni. « Uoise, May 2. —Governor Bteuhenberg ias again ordered the companies of Idaho militia enlisting as volunteer organizations to leave for Boise as soon as possi* tie. It is expected they will all be bere iy Thursday night. The Uoise company ins already gone into camp on govern* ment rations, and Company A at Cold- veil will start tomorrow to march to Itoise. CONDENSED NEWS OF WORLD Crimea and Caauulllea ln AU Landa— l*it niK'riip In* About I'rom In en I l'enuni- llaalnena Condi tloua In Brief—1'eeultar Incidents He- curded by Muny Obaervera. Washington, April --<■. -A cable was re ceived this morning that the Spanish t^>r pedo boats Azorc, Kayo and Aricle sailed this morning from St. Vincent for tin Canaries. Two of the boats were towei by transports and it is believed are «o ing for repairs to the damage received in tbe i- lli-i->n yesterday. Anxiety is felt, as bo the destimaUon ot tlie more formidable part ofthe fleet whicli Bailed for the west yesterday. If beaded for Cuba they will likely reach Puerto Rico about May 7th. Ready for the Spaniard*, Kew York, April 30.— A BpecteJ to tin Herald from Washinton says: Immediately following the receipt oi officio] information announcing tlio de | Attitude Toward Hawaii. parture of the Bpanlsh fleet from St. Vin j Washington, April 29.—It is understood cent wiling orders wen- Issued the flying the Hawaiian minister low been advised Bquadron under command of Commodore Schley. These orders are the result of tbe dis mission of the naval war board of tin strategoUcal considerations entering into the departure of the Spanish Ileet. Natur ally the greatest secrecy is observed bul A Ki-itoi led Plot. Atlanta, Ga,, April 29.—(Jovemor Atkinson has received a letter from James 1). Lotlgj of Good Hoik1, saying Spanish 0,t>00 men against Havana. A telegram (rom Bangkok, Siam, says: '•l'nited States Minister Barret suggests that after America captures the Philippine Islands she should negotiate with Great Britain to exchange them for the hitter's West India colonies." ONCE IN A WHILE. Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hynrrrris, Massachusetts, .ns lire originator of" PITCHER'S CAS rom a," lie sum*; Hint has borne nnd does now bear tli.- ic simile siyiiuture of CHAS. H. FU-'TCHKK ou vety wrapper, This is the original" IMTCHI-'R-S :AST(1RIA" which has heen used in lhe homes .f tile mothers of America for over thirty years ,ook Carefully at the wrapper and see that 11 is he kind yon have always bought, and has the ignalure of CHAS. H. PI.KTCHKR on the vrapper. No one has authority from me to use .ty narrre except Tire Centaur Company of which •has. H. Fletcher Is President. March S, .■*,,. SAMUEL PITCHER, MJ), Tho number of lives lost in the snow- OUE COSMOPOLITAN CAPITAL lldeat Chilkoot Puss, Klondike, will „„„,„ u, „„„„„„.„,„ s,„.„,», ,„ „, reach 10*0. Sixty-uine bodies huve been tIl<. variety of People One Meet*- found. John Jacob Astor, president of the Finrlluy, Fort Wayne 4 Western railway, lias offered to place his road at the free disposal of the state government of Indiana for thc movement of troops and supplies. There nro no orphan asylums in Australia. Kvery child who is not supported by parents becomes a ward of the government anil is paid a pension and placed in a private family, where board and Clothing are provided. It is reported from Borbouravllle, Ky., that live more murders luive resulted frorrr the HakcrHowaid feud, anion-,' the victims being the wife and two children of ono of the participants. The murderers lied to the mountains. Sir Onirics Dilko says lhat England will not allow .Spain to search Itritisli ships. Twenty-three Canadian militiamen ot Toronto havo applied for service under tho Spanish flap. The Pope has l>een chosen arbitrator to settle the boundary dispute between Hay- K(jy ^^ ^ 29._Thfl ]arfr$ Spftn, ti and San Domingo. uh steamer Guido, bound from Corunna ImUanapol s judges and slate offidola f()r „tt w-th ft • . have asked the president to call out 500,- • ' "I am just finding out tlie charm of Washington society, which lies in the great variety of people one meets, and tlie interesting topics discussed when there is time to talk," writes "A Cabinet Member's Wife/' in Oie Ladies' Home Journal. "At home everybody had known everybody else in society from the cradle, and we did not bave much but each other to talk about, but as I get to know people here, and go to entertainments outside of the official round of duties. I begin to understand why so many come to Wash Ington for residence who have no business, official or domestic ties in the place Its rather nice not to have people know just how much you pay your servants, and when you bought your last piece of furniture." EICH PKIZE IS CAPTURED. SpanlHh Steamer Guido With Money and l*rovla!ona. Will Destroy New Batteries. Xew York. April 30.-—Another bombard- bardment of Matanzas will probably foi low if General Blanco makes any attempt j to replace the batteries demolished by j A big battleship has on board an elec* Admiral Samps-n, nays the Washington trie plant capable of lighting a town of coiTcspondent of the Herald. 5000 Inhabitants, Official dispatches from Admiral Samp son received at the navy department tell $100 REWARD, $100, briefly of the bombardment. The only |. **»• .?•**•?* of.thl? .PRP*P W|B. be please* to explanation he makes for tbc attack on the Matanzas fortifications is that he dis covered the Spaniards were erecting heavy learn thnt there Ih at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure In oil its jtaffea and that tn Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure le the only positive cure now known to the Tiedlcnl fraternity. Catarrh being a constltu- iins there and ho deemed it expedient b I Uorml <»«»".. requires a constitutional treat- ' Tient. Hall'1 ictlng dire the system, thereby destroying the i foundation of the disease, and giving the pa- orders to destroy any new batteries thai tient strength by building up the constitution adds ■k t< that the I'nii Matanzas with demolish them. II. tan will bo sent bi de may be constructed. wild spmiisii Scheme. Xew York, April 30.—A dispatch to the Herald from Havana says: (t. is rumored that Genrol Padra bae finished a plan for conquering Florida. It will be presented bo the oilier generals for their opinions hefore it goes to Blanco for final approval. A part of the army te being organized for the invasion of Florida. Another Price. Xew York, April .'10.—A Key West special says tlie Dolphin captured the Span* ii-h schooner Lolle off Havana harbor, Off for In in pit. Chattanooga, April 30.—-The Xinth cavalry and Sixth infantry left, Chattanooga ou Rpociol trains for Tampa this morning So far as can be learned uo more troop- will be sent south from here for several days. General Brooke seems to think his c> mmand is here for some time, as he granted permission for a large portion of it to participate in tlie parades in Chattanooga next, week. TO ENLIST FOR TWO YEARS. Torrey AildrenHe- tli** Riders <>( Hie Northwest* Washington, April 30.—Mr, Jay L. Tor tnd assisting nature lu doing Its work. The proprietors have so much faith In Its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that It fulls to cure. 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Mend for fki tc vs.oo trial bottle ami treatise, mi. It. ii. lOJLNK, Ltd., rao Arch street, Tliilu-delpUla, l'u. The death penalty is rarely enforced in Germany, Austria, Denmark or Sweeden. rev, who is to organize tlie Becond reai- Anor being swindled by all others, send us stamp •uvalry amoi of tlie northwest, haa 7, ■ for particulars of King Holomon'i llg the lid- ' ONbY rem-wer of manly siren mont of volunteer its nnd morksniei sent the following letter to those who! will recruit for that regiment: "My Dear Sir: Vou are hcrby author* i/id to secure the luinies and addresses of those "ho may wish to enlist for two years, unless sooner discharged, as troop- | its in the Second regiment of United states volunteer cavaliy. I regret to say ! that there was no compensation or al- Nearly 00,000 acres have been reclaimed lowance made for this preliminary work ln Iceland during the past year from bog Troopers must be over LS und under 40 an(1 m:u's'1 lumlt»- veal's of age: physically sound, of good character and habits, horsemen and, marksmen. "As ue are to fight for the same cause j Tlie finest-looking people of Europe are and divide the same rations, it is of the greatest Importance we Bhould all be good, true men. ''Please impress upon men who pn pose to enlist that we shall work every day and light when wo get a chance and hence do not waut nny comrades other lhan industrious patriots. "I am biking every precaution to secure anus, horses and equipments of lho first class in every particular. Bespeaking your very earnest 00»Opemtton in organ i/.iiig a regiment in which it will be a pica sine to serve, a soun-e of pride to out friends und a tower of strength iu up holding our Hag, I am "Very sincerely and truly yours, MAY I,' TOKUKY." The tympanum is really a drum. »♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<.♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦;;;;;;;; DOWER Hercules Special ilM actnal horsepower) Price, only $185. A. ttttstttttnmtttntxsitttti$xtt& 000 men ns a peace move. A Paris .dispatch say« that not a single French paper or a single Frenchman sup pints the L'nited States. The Kock Island (111.) Arsenal has been ordered to provide complete equipment for "r>,(HMJ meu for field service. The Ohio legislature has designated Toledo ns tlie place for holding the Ohio Centennial Exposition in 1003. The Atlantic naval division of the French northern squadron is under orders to cruise constantly in the vicinity of Cuba. Two unidentified liodies of men, supposed to have been murdered, were found in a refrigerator car at Fayetteville, Ark. Roentgen ray experts expect to do val- ll'S Catarrh Cure is taken internally, ,, _,.„.:.,.x \\n „,Kn f.t ,..„,. i.v ln(.j-,Hnn ctly upon the blood and mucous sur- ,iahlns and money for Spanish troops, was captured early yesterday morning by the United States monitor Terror. Tho capture took place ten miles ofl" Cardenas, after a desperate chase, during whieh the Terror and the gunboat Mu- chius fired several shots, almost blowing the Spaniards pilot house into tho water. One man in the pilot house was seriously injured. 'The captured money is in an iron safe, and the amount is not known The Guido is one of the richest prizes yet captured. It is estimated with her cargo, the Guido is worth nearly half a million. BIGGEST SALE EVEE MADE. Ailnnin County I.nnU Bought by an Iowa Mnn. Ritzville, April 29.—Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Moore, of Dunlap, Iowa, who are visiting their son, George C. Moore, of the Adams County bank, are well pleased with the future of this county. As an evidence of this fact Benjamin Mnrtin, agent of tlie land department of the N. P. R. R., at Ritzville, has sold to Mr. Moore twenty sections of railroad lands, situated about twenty-five miles west of Ritzville. Tho purchaser expects to use seventeen sections of this land for a stock farm, devoted to cattle raising. He will sink several wells which will be operated with good pumps and wind engines. This is the largest sale of land ever made to one man in Adams county—12,800 acres. TT Lit (le Rhod,-1, Troopi*. Providence, R. I., April 29.—Governor Dyer has issur.l a proclamation calling for one volunteer regiment of infantry. It is probulilo that this sUite will offer a. battery of light artillery and a troop of cavalry in addition to Its quota. MIlinp.nta'M Uuola. St. Paul, May 2.—The Miunesota national guard ill camp at tlie ntate fair grounds spent yesterday in drilling and listening to various band concerts. Nenrly overy railroad entering the city brought in excursionists by the hundreds. Once In a while the sun shines out. And the aching skies are a perfect blue; Once ln a while 'mid clouds of doubt Faith's fairest stars come peeping through; ■* Our pailis lead down by the meadows fair, Where the Bweetest blossoms nod and smile, And we lay aside our crops of care, Ouce in a while. . ~ Once iu a while within our owu We feel the hand of a steadfast friend; Once in a while we feel the tone Of love, with the heart's own voice to blend; And the dearest of all our dreams come true, And on life's way Is a golden smile, Each thirsting flower is kissed with dew, Ouce ln a while. Once lu a while ln the desert sand We find a spot of the fairest green; Once in a while from where we stand The hills of Paradise are seen, And a perfect joy ln our hearts we hold, A joy that the world cannot defile; We trade earth's dross for the purest gold, Once in a while. A QUEEN IN RAGS. a h; ChAMe-l I.?- Spaniards. Toulon, Prance, May 1.—It is said tho American yucht Namouna, on her way to Marseilles, has been chased into Saint Tropez by Spanish wnrsliips. Vermont MMllln. Chester, Yt., May 2.—Governor Grout has called an extra session of tho legislature May r, to provide funds for the subsistence and transportation of Vermont troops. The slate militia will bo mobilized on Sunday, May 7, at Battloboro. AIL ABOUND MARKET EEP0ET. Wheat Quotations, Woo, Fl-gures and tbe Price of Produce. Beware of "cheap" baking powders. Alum makes good medicine but bad food. Ask your doctor. UJ .FOR.. PROFIT ill Power that will save you money and make you money. 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You shall have no more barsb Words tonight—no, nor any other night —from that old tartar, It 1 can help lt." A flaming placard on the boardings next day announced a specially attractive program for the last night at Braxton. But before night came the circus tent wns struck, the caravans were packed, and tbe traveling company bad fled ln sudden panic. Old Meg had been ailing for two or three days. No amount of warm gin had suceeded ln banishing the shivering which took possession of ber, and that morning she was seriously 111, and no doctor was needed to pronounce the terrible word "smallpox." Old Meg was left deserted ln the small caravan where she lay. The wai-flrobes, fortunately, were not lu the same caravan, and Leo Salterne's circus company took a rapid flight to the nearest town. Queen Cam bad begged bard to stay behind, but the manager wouldn't hear of lt; so, weeping and reluctant, she took her place. She would be required for the parade, and besides, If she got smallpox and lost hcr beauty her career would be ended. An old woman more or less didn't matter, and secretly the manager rejoiced that a sure and certain means was at band of silencing Meg's tongue forever. She was the only one who knew lhe drended secret. It was eighteen years now since Jack Forrest, lhe handsome young riding master, had run nwny with the only daughter of tbe squire of Braxton. The squire had uever noticed his daughter since, and when .lack broke his neck over a gigantic hurdle In view of a crowd the shock killed bis young wife, who left behind lier lu old Meg's charge a few valuable jewels, her marriage lines and a tiny babe girl. Old Meg bad stuck to those treasures fiercely through thick aud thin, but the secret would die with ber. Camilla's Identity would remain unknown and the man- ager would take possession of the girl soul and body. There was a hue and ery in the camp next morning, for the queen was missing. Her rough bed had not been slept in, but all ber tawdry robes and finery were there. She must have gone away In thc veriest rags. Of course they knew wbere Bhe had gone, for Cam knew no such thing as fear, and the manager swore loudly that some one must go at once and fetch ber. But there was tbe smallpox—that was a greater terror than tbe manager's wrath. III. Ronald King went home, haunted by the supplication of those beautiful eyes. He hurried over nn Important engagement next day to go to the laBt performance, but reached the plnce only to find that the Arabs had folded their tents and silently stolen away. One solitary caravan alone marked thc spot, and, lighting a cigarette, be strolled up to where It stood. The sound of moaning came from within, and, after knocking vainly, he opened the door. A miserable sight met his eyes. An old woman—111, dying, lying on a rough straw pallet- turned a haggard face to the Intruder. Ronald had seen sickness before. Out In the busb any one helped a dying comrade, and soon he bad moistened the parched lips, arranged a pillow under the aching head, lighted tbe swinging lamp, and sat down In thc miserable hovel; while with eager bands the woman gave a packet Into his keeping, and told him a story which seemed to the young man only the ravings of delirium. It was vain to seek a doctor then; the nearest one was miles away, in the morning be should come. Presently the moaning ceased, and the old woman slept. Then Ronald slipped quietly out, with a strange thaukfulncBs at heart that It was not the beautiful Queen Camilla wbo had fallen a victim to this terrible scourge. With morning light he wns bnck again, but paused ou the rickety steps of the caravan at the sight that met bis eyes; and In that moment his heart went out from his keeping. Seated on the floor ln Cinderella garb of brown rags the woman's head In her lap, was the girl he loved. What matter thnt she wns a circus rider—a girl of the people—thnt she was shorn of her pomp nnd glitter? Though lhe were the very scum of the earth, ha loved her. She wns his queen—a queen In rags! One glnnce told hlm old Meg was dead, and gently he relieved the girl of her burden. "You must come with me," he said, looking Into her beautiful eyes. "You enn do no more for her. She Is dead." "She wns tbe only friend 1 had. Oh, what shall I do without her?" sobbed Cam. "I have no home. It Is nil a strange, dark mystery; I do not even kuow my own nnmel" Then It flashed across Ronald that those pnpers—that rambling talk—had not becn delirium after all! ........ "So you are really my cousin? It Is you who must reign here, and not I." "And What shall you do?" "I?" He met ber gaze steadily. Never how must this girl know that he worshiped her. "I shall go back to Australia," he said huskily. "There Is room enough for us both here, Ron. But, If you must go"—shyly—"yon will take me with you?" Then the was Id hie arms.—Answers. "I was a physical wreck and I had been a constant smoker for 35 years. My wife who had confidence ln Hood's Sar- saparlllu, purchased the lirst bottle, and 1 began taking it. I continued the uso of the medicine according to directions. The result was a strengthening ajid toning up of my whole system. In a short time after I began taking It I was able to lay away my pipe, and I have had no desire for the use of tobacco since that time. Hood's Sarsaparilla thoroughly purified my blood and drove all the poison out of my .system, lt has made me a new and free man. Before taking It 1 tried many times to give up smoking, and took many preparations with the hope of regaining my health but all these attempts failed. My health is now so good that 1 do not need anv medicine. ■J. R. MKADDKN, ."Brownsville, Wash." Hood's Sarsaparilla Is America's Greatest Medicine, H; alx tor <■■*.. Prepaid l.y C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell. HV^vl'c Pllta-ere 'he best after-dinner nuou 2> rius plUli llW digestion. 2*,c. ARMY REPORTER FOR BRITAIN, Captnln I.f4- lo Ai'i'iiiiipniij lhe l/at* itMl Ntut I'm Army In I'liba. A cjiblo iliKpiit-'h Bays tliat Cnptoin Leo's appointment us military attache in Cuba lias beon announced in the London papers. This means that ho will follow the United Stales army wherever it seenia to him moat desirable to go, and where the most fighting will be going on. At. the termination of lhe war ho will report- to the war office everything of Interest ha has seen. In fact, he might bc called the confidential government reporter for tho ltritish authorities. His appointment is of the greatest importance to tlie British military service. It resembles that of General Sheridan for the United States with tbe German army during tlie Franco-Prussian war, and of dipt an i du Bourlay and Captain Cavendish for Grent Britain with the Japanese and the Chinese anny respectively during tbe recent war in Asia. It is expected that an officer will also be appointed by the British government to accompany the Spanish anny. This is not the first,time Capain Lee has been chosen to perform service over and above the mere routine of duty. He spent last summer at Dyea examining that distiict nnd going over tho various trails leading to the Klondike. The previous summer he spent in Russia examining the fortifications. Gold of California. San Francisco, May 1,—Charles G. Yale, statistician of the San Francisco mint and the California mining bureau, reports that tlie gold output in California during 1897 was $15,181,401. This is $1,310,101 less than the product of 1890. 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