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^3^ THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE Issued Every Wednejday and Saturday. Vol. II. Ladysmith, B. C, Wednesday, August II, 1909. No. 2. City Fathers Are Really Indignant While the meeting ol the council Monday evening was a short one, it contained elements that may have lar-reaching consequences. Atter routine' luminous had hcen transacted, Aid. Matheson created some consternation by referring to certain alleged charges on the part ol Robert Jinrclay thnt .Tames Callendar, polite officer, had accepted a bribe in order that there would ho uo restrictions cn Rambling ou the lormer's premises. The aldermen realized tha seriousness of the situation and they lelt the charges should be probed to tho bottom. Thero were present: Mayor Nicholson, and Aid. Matheson, Brown, Diet1 Oitmpbell and Roberts. After the minutes had been read and approved, a communication wal1 read from Mr. D. R. Harris, surveyor, to the eflect that there was a shortage in the measurement ot 4 feet on Fjrst avenue, between High and Roberts street, and asking it the fame he taken off the streets, tbe alleyways or the property intervening. lie was anxious to sccuro the inform* nl ion at once. Tho mayor stated that he knew (litre was a shortage of 11 Inches higher up, but ho was surprised to learn that tho difference was bo much' us 4 leet lower down. He did not think that permission Bhould be given to interfere with tbe streets, and that was all the council had" any eon i trol ovcr. Aid. Matheson endorsed the opinion 01 thc mayor, and it was moved, seconded and carried, that Mr. Harris lie informed tbat he must not mi^ie* with the streets. Mr. I,. M. de Gex wrote to the council, submitting plans lor the now Canadian Bank ol Commerce building ou lot l, block ST, ana asked permission for the erection ot the building, so that it might be made part of the record. The communication was received and Hied and thc request granted. Mr. V. Mltchek asked permission to erect a stable on High street between Fourth and Filth avenues and presented his plans. Tho communication was received and filed and the request granted. Mr. John Wolney asked permission to erect a dwelling-house on lot 5, block 186, corner Fifth avenue and .".ymiin street. Request was granted. Mr, John H. Foster asked permission to erect a buildiug on lot 4, block 4, und presented plans. Tho communication was recoived and filed and the request granted, Mayor Nicholson made u vernal request on behalf ol Mr. 1). J. Mutue- i.un ior permission to erect a small building in tno rcur ol the hitler's lut. Tim request wub granted. Mi. John 11. Foster usiicd for a ulii-ol to lie cleared sb that he could get his lumber iu for his now building. The mayor stated that something i.liuuld be done to ullord the convenience requested. Accouuts aggregating $l,{rY.8.54 were 1 resented uud referred to the linan- tlul conn.little. Tim mayor said he would like to discuss the street work with the financial committee. A great deal ol work hud been done, but yet there v.as a I,rial deal laid out. It might lo that the available tunds would necessitate retrenchment. II; was decided to bold a meeting tor the consideration ol thiB matter. There was a motion to adjourn, but Aid. Matheson said he had a I,tile matter lor the consideration ol the council board. This was in connection with a ense that had come lieloro lho police court last week. H«j confessed that he could not understand it himself, and be was therefore In tho position ot one seeking information, It appeared that ■> young man named Barclay had en- Irred Harry Hughes' store and had used fearfully vile and obscene lan- I'lm.'.n, and that Police Constable Cal- li-iiilnr had been present and did not offer any protest. He wanted to I litiv. why It. wan not stopped, and moreover he wanted to know what fi>nniljil.ii.il there wan for the charge tnmilo by Pnrelny that he had paid Urn police ofllcM1 money to be per mitted ts carry ou gambling. Aid. Matheson protested that he bad uo no ill-will against the police officer, but this was a matter that must, in tbe interests ol the community, be cleared up. Aid. Dier did not believe in condemning a man on street talk, and be. believed that any man who would use the lauguage that Aid. Matheson suggested had been used by Barclay would not hesitate in making a serious charge against a police officer. The council, he said, should have proof before it condemned Police Officer Callendar. Aid. Matheson protested that he bad nothing to say against the honesty of the policeman. What he wanted to know particularly was wtky the police officer permitted the use of such language in a public place. Complaints bad been made to him of the borritying expressions that had been used on the occasion referred to. Constable Callendar, who was pre sent at the meeting asked permission to explain to the council, which was granted. Mr. Callendar said he bad no power to go into any place until requested to do ao. Had be been requested to Btop the language he would have done so. It now seemed as it he were suspected ol taking t/rCbes, and if tbe council would rath* er take the word of a man who used the language complained ot than his, be could not help. it. He courted investigation. He had never taken a bribe from any man. Mayor Nicholson said that when Barclay was first brought up he pleaded not guilty, and it waB hoped that during the trial something would come out on which to base direct charges, but after remand he had pleaded guilty, so that nothing could be discovered to aid the council or the police commissioners. These were not pleasant things to refer to, hut so tar tbe council nor the police commissioners had not heard of any direct chacges. Aid. Matheson prot't**.:-' thai hi had no reason for believing tbe officer had taken the bribe. The matter which concerned bim most was the dreadful language that had been used in a piblic place within tue bearing ol passersby, and no n-ie to prevent it. The police officer Must know that he had lull power to enter every public place of business. Tbo mayor also contended that a police constable could enter any public place In bis capacity as a '.re- server of tbe peace. Aid. Matheson said he had no ill- will against Mr. CaUondir. lie had always been willing to aid li'm ir. tho discbarge ot his duty. Mr. Callendar—"Well, this is the first time lever knew I could go Into o public house, without being requested, and arrest a man." Aid. Dier asked who laid the charge against Barclay. Aid. Matheson said Constable Callendar had laid tbe charge, but he was compelled to do so. Aid. Browu wanted to seo the mat ter cleared up, and to do so, Bur- clay must be made to substantiate Ills public charge of bribery. Mayor Nicholson said this was a bard thing to prove. Constable Callendar had said that there wero no grounds lor the charge. Barclay's side had not yet been heard. It wns now up to Mr. Callendar to get an explanation Irom Barclay aud it it were his case he would make liim irove lt. Aid. Dier wanted the matter lelt over till the next meeting ol the council to give Mr. Callendar an tp portunity to clear himself. He re marked tbat one could hear all 'finds ol stories on the street but the trouble was to get proofs. Aid. Campbell believed the pi Hie commissioners should go to Barclay and get his charges in writing. Mayor Nicholson pointed out Hint thc city paid the police officer, and the council was responsible more than the police commissioners In hav-. ing the matter cleared up. Aid. Matheson was ol the op.nion that it was now up to both to have the matter cleared up, and n res .lu- tion to this eflect was adopt)-]. There being no further business the council then adjourned. Fine Showing of Coal in No. 4 Shaft The announcement is made that Messrs. Simpson and Austin, the contractors, have uncovered a vein oi coal in No. 4 Extension mine. On May 3rd Messrs. Simpson and Austi.fJ began work. With them tbey bad two engineers, two blacksmiths, thrco top men and fifteen mon below. It was expected that the work would tako them tour Months, but at the expiration ot three months and five days, continuous working, tbey strucv coal at a distance of 270 teet. The vein uncovered will average 7 feet of good, hard, clean coal, equal to any yet discovered on tbe Island. A bonus ot |1000 was promised tbe contractors if they would accomplish their work within four months, and they aro going to try and get it. They havo yet eighteen leet; to go, and they will havo to timber about 30 feet. No. 4 Extension mine Is located about two miles-on this side of Extension and about ten miles from Ladysmith. It is in close profiimlty to tbo railroad, and it will,: mean when iu operation tbut the men will save 10 minutes each way in going to and from their work. It Will take some months to get tho mine roady for work, and tbe number of men employed will be greatly increased. It was reported today that ten leet of clean coal have been discovered in the No.' 4 shatt. This 1b something remarkable, and it the report proves correct it will be impossible to approximate the value of tho discovery to-Ladysmith. It certainly now appears tbat thore baa been good reason for the sweeping advances in real estate that are now taking place in this city. The Ladysmith Plumbing, Heating nnd Electrical company have received a largo consignment ot tho latest electrical fixtures. Tho company would be pleased to have the pi 5 Uc call and make an examination! LOiai and General News Notes Eleven men were burned to death in a hotel at Vernon yesterday.mora- ing. Robert Barclay bas done the best he possibly could to restore the good name of Constable Callendar by ex pressing regret for his chargo and addressing tho same to tho police commissioners. Rev. Dr. Whlttlngton, at one timo principal of Columbian College at Now Westminster, and subsequently superintendent ot Methodist Missions has purchased property at Summcr- iti.d, and will hereafter make his homo there. Tho mine on Hnll Creek, eleven miles Irom Nelson, has boon reopen td alter nn eight years' shut-down. It was n good gold-producer lu Its lay, but tho old lead pinched out and the hope ot the now promoters Is to open a new lode. Mr. JumeB Oilchrist has purchased tho house and lot on the corner ot Hade n Powell street and First avenue, formerly owned by Mr. R. Hunt- >r, and will there cbnduct a boarding house. Mr. Hunter will build a now house on the E. & N. property. Mrs. Marlon Gardner Hodgson, wile of Mr. Herbert Hodgson, Nanaimo, died in that city Bt II o'clock yester-' day morning. She had been operated on tor appendicitis a lew days ago. Deceased was only 21 years ot age, and had boon married ou the 14th ol July to HcJiert Hodgson. Even the Nanaimo Herald admits tho tact that LadyBmlth Is moving, but thc city is now growing like a "mushroom." The Herald has the following: "Tony Waskett was lu the city last evening and Is very enthusiastic over the outlook for Ladysmith. With tlio new light service and the sewerage system, you are Just right wo havo the coming city on tho island, nnd it will grow like a mushroom. Among othor .improve meats tho Smelter City counts on Is u big O. P. U. hotel. Tbo city is certainly showing energy and enter prise and deserveB to thrive and prosper." Coal Discovery on Haslam Creek It is reported that Mr. Swen, who hue been running the drill on the Haslam Creek property, has struck an eleven-foot seam ot coal. The drill has been running for about six weeks and the fact that coal in such quantities was reached in such a short space of time once mora demonstrates that the district tributary to Ladysmith is second to none in coal bearing strains in the world. Assuming the information to be correct wttjh regard to the dlcovery on Haslam creek, there will be another ship- pint: coai mine iu the vicinity ot LadyBmlth in the near tuture, and that means another big payroll, with Ladysmith as the supply centre. THE PHONOGRAPH NEXT DOOR. We thought our fortitude was tried, that had so woll withstood Tho cacophonous onslaughts ot our musical neighborhood— Tho wailing flute and piccolo, thc sqiiawikiug violin, 'iho concertina's hideous blasts of inharmonious din, lhe piilflkiug banjo and guitar, the incessant ivory keys, The lmsky basso's Sunday night vociferous rhapsodies; Hut these were sweet as warbling groves and brooks that tinkling How Compared ivitb what our tortured ears now undergo, Since Abner Hopkins Bold his bouse and lelt us to deplore Tho day the Browns moved ln and brought their phonograph next door. • a a The quiet porch so soothing once to this home-loving heart Now rumbles nightljy with the noise or "Paddy Duffy's- Cart"; fhe horny-handed "tarrlers" "drill1 and undermine our walls; "Tho Suwanee River" overflows and inundates the halls; - "KlcCluskey Throws Him Down" with vim. and makes the tumult spread*} Tranquility lies mangled 'neath "The Baggage Car Ahead." On "Nancy Lee" and "Sweet Marie" wj slam the indignant blind, Ami shut the window witb a bang upon "The Man Behind"; flut scornfully tho Parthian shot is upc'. by Neighbor Brown: 'Say An Revolr, 'but Not Good-by," "Go 'Way Back and Sit Down!" Soon us tho sacred Si'bbath day wlt|> restful silence falls, "Bedelia," "Down Where the Wurz- burger Flows" to "Mr. Dooley" bawls. We havo*oiir coiTce and our rolls h'J_t> "Up in a Oocoanut Tree," Our dinner "Under tho Anheuser Bunch," and "Down on the Farm" our tea. Meanwhile ' tho galloping rag time booms "On a Sunday afternoon," And "AH Aboard for Dreamland" breakn my swoot siesta's boon. And when wc open the holy Book wherein tho prophets toll About tbe land ol pure delight where' saints immortal dwell, And muso on them whom we shall mcet in that supernal clime, It's "Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis" "In tho Good Old Summer Tlme.'l a a a rn vain our place is billed lor sale; tho applicants all say: "We like the house but could not stand that phonograph. Good Day!" Hut 1 shall spring u cunning mine wherein relief appears, And "Heme, Sweet Home's derisive strains shall cease to taunt our ears. Flvo lusty boys has Neighbor Brown; when Christmas comes, the same Shall each receive a box of tools— without the donor's name. * And some day when their trustful ma* Is on her shopping route ?hal' Nemesis beguile those kids to git their hammers out, And set to work with curious «enl Itn mysteries to explore. And hush for ever and a day that phonograph next door. • to discuss certain technical points in regard to Cunada's scheme ot assistance to imperial naval detence. Canada, it is understood, is ol the opinion that thc Dominion should have for herself a navy which should torm an' integral part of the imperial navy In thc time of emergency. The other dominions are Inclined to view that r. direct subsidy lor imperial detence should be provided. Fine tech- ntcalitier. arc now being discussed by thc committee's experts and at thc close of their deliberations a report. will bo submitted to thc full conference." The crowd of nearly 700 people lhat witnessed the fifteen mile race last evening at the Royal Athletic Park, Victoria, says the Colonifl.t_j swamped down on John D. Marsh af. thc finish of the long grind, and carried hiin bodily from the track. Tho speedy Winnipeg runner de feated thc game Alex, Rowan, of Na naimo, by exactly one lap, hovinj covered tho fifteen miles in the extra last time of 1:25:20. Last evening's race was thc first attempt at a long distance affair in that city, ami Manager' Wattellet de serves great credit ior making it t, groat success. ^Shortly alter ii o' clock tho fans started filing into th. pant, and by li.45 ull was react) loi tho start, 'l ho runners wore iutro duced, the Nauuiiuo lad looming u,. about twice as big as the winnei from Winnipeg. Fred Meadows, o. Guelph, was on thc grounds and clial \ leuged the winner to a race at any distance. Without any delay tht; runners were sent on their way, both taking tbt start with a good sprint, Marsh Bet ting the pace lor the first lap witl Rowan at his hee-ls. The first mUt was covered in live minutes and sev en seconds. They kept up this cli, tor two miles with Marsh still set tiug the pace doing the flrst twt miles in 10.31. At tbe start of tht plikn "mile Rowan- Btairlied" thtir*»pe'fcT tators'by letting out an awful sprint, gaining a good lead on Marsh, whi later ou closed up the gap, and foi tho next lew miles they raced sidc.lj,,' side. At the seventh was seen one o. the greatest exhibitions ever wit nessed when Marsh attempted to get the lead, the speed burners runnini neck and neck at a heart breaking dip lor over 200 yards. Shortly be fore this Marsh weakened and had tt. tc given brandy by his trainers tc relievo a stitch in his side; at thit stage Rowan, who was runnini strong, gained a great lead on Marsh. After tho twolfth mile, how ever, Marsh began picking up littlt by little, and the runners were evei nt thc beginning of the thirteenth. Marsh was then running cusy, am. {hit: stride lengthened, and Irom thi: juncture he took the lead, and whei tlio pistol was fired announcing tin last lap, lho Winnipcgger was 441 yurd-j or one lup to the good. Rowan certainly demonstrated that ho is a coming runner, being at tin present time in his twentieth year und il lie takes cure ol himself, lu should be able to hold his own witl tbo top-notchcrs. His sprinting pow ers arc marvellous, and do not seen to fatigue him at all; but John D. Marsh Is one of the best in the bus! ness at the present time, and to be beaten by him is no disgrace lor the Vancouver Island lad. A London, King., disnatrh snvs: "Sir Frederick Borden nnd Hon. Mr. Brodetir mot Rt. Hon. Mr. McKenna, Pi,! John Fisher and other high admiralty official? yesterday in order The coal miners in tho Crow's Nost country arc forming a Canadian Mine Worriers' Union, being dissatisfied with tho late strike called by Iho American officials and by the fact that thnt union refused to financially aid the strikers called out under their rules. Mr. L. M. do Gex is calling lor tenders (or excavation, erection ol foundations and chimney tor the new Canadian Bank of Commerce building on Lot 1, Block 27. Ladysmith. Tbo plans and specifications mny he seen at the Canadian Bank ot Commerce. Tenders must lie In August by thc 17th. An n result of a visit to Alberni hy Hon. Thomar Taylor, minister ol public works for thc province, and representations made to him by II. C. Rayaon, government agent, tnr- ther important work in the way of opt-nino, Ihe district hy .building good roads 1b to be undertaken at once, Day Boat Service to Vancouver The problem of improved passenger traffic between Ladysmith and Vancouver may be solved in the near tuture. When the committee Irom the Ladysinith Board of Trade and the Citizens' League visited Vancouver, ihey hoped to arrange the matter with the C.P.R. company, but subse- ■iUtnt reports Irom the company disclosed the fact that no eelief might tc expected from that quarter. Since then, correspondence has been carried on between private citizens and the representatives of different transportation companies at Vancouver with the hope ot eventually accomplishing the desired object. As a result, it seems as if one or other companies will decide to run a boat daily between here aad the Terminal City, iesterelay Mr. H. Whitaker, nianag- ng director of the Scchelt Steamship Company, and Mr. A. J. Craig, lEsistant manager of tho same com- ,'■ *iy, visited Ladysmith, and entered tlilly into the question o! transportation between here and tho mainland with several ot the business men. This company Is prepared to put a boat on the run at once, providing they can secure the patronage that vould make it a paying venture in time. Messrs. Whit-aver and Crai* realize that this could not bo ac- 'omplishcd all at once, but thsy do believe that with the good-will of tht' irsiness men of Vancouver and the msiness men ol Ladysmith it would nly be a short timo until it would e on a paying basis. The Vancouver commercial men have already dodged liberal patronage, and it low remains with tbe Ladysmith icople to do their duty. Tho company has several boats that aro available tor the service. 'f necescary they could put one ol heir smaller boats on the run im- 4>-.MteJj*>f*iit'ibv imany It is be- ieved that even it it caused a delay nf a couple ot weeks It would be betel' to begin tho service with a arger boat. The boat designed lor .lie run when business is ln full .wing is a modern one capable of carrying nearly two hundred passen- ,ers. Ladysmith will be thc head- barters ol tho service and the boat vill leave here every morning at 7 /clock making the run to Vancouven n three hours and a hall and returning in the evening. This boat :ould bo used tor moonlight excursions, aud the company would in all ..robabllity arrange weekly excursions to Vancouver. For a long time the citizens of ^adysmith have professed a desire tor ■lose communication with Vancouver, .^ow the opportunity iu at their Jtors, and the question is will they lalic advantage ot it. In the course of a few days it ia more than Ukely that a petition will bo circulated to jo presented to the company. If the petition is numerously signed and the ■ompany are convinced that the bu- ilness interests will give the venture loyal support it will only be a matter ol a low days until there Is a boat running dally between here and Vancouver. Ladysmith has been handicapped by thc present arrangements, and the growing Importance ol the city demands improved transportation facilities between hero and thc mainland. The city is not asked lor any subsidy. Tho proposal is simply to give tbo company all the local freight between the two points. The matter is one ot great importance and the citizens should lose no time in making final arrangements witl thc Sechelt company. All records in salmon catches on this const wcro surpassed yesterday when the Fraser river fishermen and gill nettcrr. and purse seiners ot Pu- get Sound wore lorccd to abandon work because they could not dispose of their catch. Thero was the enormous total ol two million two hundred and thirty-four thousand sock- eyes iu tho Fraser river, Uelllngliam' Blalno and Anacortea ennuerics. Thousand." of fish arc going to waste. The conncrs nre not prepared to handle tho total catch, but aro speeding machine!! and meh up to tho highest notch nnd running thc entire twenty- fom hours without a stop. Tho Bank ol Vancouver will have a branch at North Vuucouvcf. THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE $300 CASH And $12 per Month WITHOUT INTEREST Will purchase a first class. 5 roomed house with good garden and in choice portion of the city. JOHN STEWART Notary Public Conveyancer LADYSMITH, B. C. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Head Office - - Toronto CAPITAL $10,000,000: REST $6,000,000 Bank Money Orders IMUXD AT THE FOLLOWINO RATSSI ffi and under - , - 3 cents Over 15 and not exceeding $10, fl ii |io " " $30, 10 " '• $30 " " 850, 15 " Thaaa orders aro payable at par at any office In Canada ef a Chartered Bank, except in lha Yukon and at tha principal banking points in the United Tkey are neg-otlnble nt $4:90 to the £ sterling- in Creat Brltfln and Ireland. They form an excel- tontnuthod of remitting small suras of ninney with aafetv and at sninll cost and mny bo ohtaln- ad without delay at any office of the Bank. LADYSMITH BRANCH L. M. de Gox, Manager THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE Published by Carley & Carley at Ladysmith, B. 0., every Wednesday and Saturday. $1.50 a Year in Advance, 25c Per Month Advertising Rates on application. bringing the mutter before the council. Ono oi the signs ol the times is the' increasing number of requests for building permits presented to the council at each meeting. These permits are only for buildings inside of the limits, and when to these are added the large number of houses .being erected, on thc K. & N. acreage, some idea may be formed of the progress being made in and around Ladysmith. Tne uncovering of a 7-foot seam of good coal on thc Wellington Coal Co's. property and tbe discovery ol an 11-Ioot seam on the Haslnm property means a great deal to Ladysmith. It is quite within the range of probability that the population of the city will double within the next two years. Local and General News Notes It is not exaggerating the situation in tho slightest to say that the ...sneech ot Aid. Matheson at the council board last Monday evening fell like a bombshell in the ranks oi the city lathers. The members ol the council board are not as a general thing very demonstrative, but they are jealous ot the ctedit and honor ol their city, and justly so. This Joeing admitted, some idea ay ho gained ol the chagrin of the aldermen when Aid. Matheson, after referring to recent case in the police court, stated that it had been charged in a pu*> lie placc in the city that Constable Callendar had been guilty ot accepting a bribe from a young man named Robert Barclay to scctfre immunity from prosecution for permittinb gambling on his premises. The allegation certainly was a serious one, and il guilty Policeman Callendar would havo been liable to prosecution on a charge that might have, had serious consequences. It \>tis lelt that the council and police cent- miBsloners must make a thorough investigation into the charges. However, it is not likely that ihey will have to resort to an investigation, Ior Barclay has sent a letter to the police commissioners, completely re-1 wcre partially insured, trading his allegation against Con-1 stable Callendur. In fact, he admits that he docs not know what he said on the occasion referred to, but ol one thing he seems to be certain and that is, he never offered a bribe to Constable Callendar. This will probably be regarded as a satisfactory explanation, and may havo a good eflect in the way of disposing ol other street rumors. It is a serious matter to attemot to blind the eyes of the law by offering bribes, and it is none the less a dangerous undertaking to impute dishonesty to any man, particularly one engaged in the administration of tho law. It was hardly conceivable that a man ot Calendar's shrewdness would accept a bribe, and it is- gratifying to kpow tbat the man who made the charge against the officer admits his grievous error. In this connection -jredit i must be given Aid. Matheson for in which tho principals were Mr Frank McFarlnnd, ol Vancouver, was in the city today. Miss Ruby Mackalonan and Miss Addie McKinnon, ol Vancouver, are visiting Mrs. James Adam. Mr. W. B. Compton has returned trom Vancouver where he engaged several men to aid him in his electrical work, Fred Cullin, a Victoria electrician, has been engaged by the Ladysmith Plumbing Co., to work in tho electrical department. Miss Crow, of Nanaimo, while returning home last Saturday evening in company with her lather, wns robbed ot a purse containing $70 The robber snatched the purse Irom the hands of Miss Crew and ran away. The Ladysmith opera House has been papered and painted on the in side. It is the intention ot the management to make several improvements, which when completed will add greatly to the appearance ol thc house. Graud Forks suffered by Arc to the extent of SJU.OOO Inst Saturday morning, the principal building destroyed being the Queen's hotel. The cause ol the fire is unknown. The Queen's hotel nnd Columbia Ment Market James Dick, Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Dick, of jfc'anaimo, and Mif.s Jolmiiuu' Nicholas, of Alberni. Mr. nnd Mrs. Dick wcre in Victoria yesterday on their way to Seattle, a tour bf the Sound cities constituting tho bridal journey. Six United States.torpedo destroyers passed outside Monday afternoon for Ksqnimalt. The first to come in sight were the U. S. S. Perry, Hopkins, Whipple and Truxton. A tew hours later the 'Paul .Tomb and Hall hovo in sight. Tbey were ten miles away, but could be seen plainly with n glass. The six [boats are returning from Alnskan wntcrs. Mr. II. 12. lleuslcy and a party ol Englishmen returned yesterday mornJ ing from Little Quallcum, where the}1 hud been inspecting some ol the land recently cleared by the E. & N. company. In the party were Col. Gordon and two other British officers who were looking for land on which to locate and build large country homes. Thc.y were greatly pleased with what they had seen, and will quits likely locate at Little Qunltoum. There will be a meeting ol tho Vancouver Island Football Association at thc Abbotsford at 2 p. m. Sunday Messrs. Thornley and Eno will represent the local team. The most important subject to come up for discussion will be the inquiry as to wl.vy the cup has not yet been handed over to the Ladysmith seniors. Tho purchi .ing ot medals for the three championship grades will be settled,, and other important matters will be discussed. President Duncan ot Victoria has written that he will be present, „_ A despatch from Ogdensburg, datei| August 9t.li, says: "Driven insane by the complexities ol immigration requirements, Mrs. Ann KuljaJ lelt here tonight in chnrgo ol a government in* spector for New York, whence she will be. deported to her home ln Austria. Three months ago hcr 15 year old daughter and hcrsolt vftre pnssbili ut New York and permitted to buy tickets tor Ladysmith, B. C, where thoy were to join the husband and father. But at Prescott, Ont., they were turned back by Canadian ot- Hcers on thc ground that they had not sufficient funds. Unable to make herself understood, tho mother lost her reason, and has sinco been confined in thc state hospital here. The Canadian authorities now agree to ndmll the daughter, and sho will be sent to join her lather." TRANSFER OF LICENCE. Notice is hereby given that It is my intention to make application to the Board ot Commissioners ol tho City of Ladysmith at thoir next regular meeting Ior a transfer of tho retail liquor licence now held by me in respect to the premises known as the Columbia hotel, situate on Lot 2 Block 30, In tho City ot LadtyBmith from myself to Alex. Kulai and Emil Kulai. ■ . JOSEPH Tt'ESZ. Lndysmith, 3rd August, 1909. Timber Deal at Cowichan The deal for a large tract of timber and tarming land in tho Cowichan Lake district, which has been hanging lor some time between an American company and the O. P. R. Is now all hut consumated. Tho transaction involves a number of leuttircB which make it ol thc greatest intorest to the southern portion of the island. FirBt, It insures tbe opening up of what Is bolleved to be the finest timber vulley lu this province—a vulley which will keepMthc railway in freights for hall a century. Second, it involves tho earlv construction ol the much desired C. P. R. extension eo Cowlchan Lake, affording quick access to one of the grandest sporting areas on tbe continent, and to lands of great fertility. It will also mean, it the negotiations now in progress are closed, the abandonment ot the Cowichan river as a highway tor the conveyance of ;b, and its preservation as a trout stream. Ono clause of the contract now pending provides that the company shnll erect a large mill, presumably on Cowichan Buy, and another at at Cowichan Lake, and that as soon as the company is ready to ship its logs and lumber the railway will have facilities providing Ior transferring them to tbe Bay by rail. It is also understooir'that a very advantageous freight rate on these logs has boon secured from the company, and that this rate will be available Ior all shippers who wish to, take advantage of it. The importance of such development can scarcely be over-estimated. Thc Cowlchan district bas been practically untouched by the lumbermen, tor although ot great wealth, the Chemainus and other lumbering concerns have contented themselves with holding their reserves there tor the future. The active operation ol a large concern here, shipping trom a deep sea point, will mean a groat accession ol business in this place, nnd give a still further impetus to trndo in Duncan and throughout the whole valley—Cowichan Leader. NOTICE We have removed to the building lately occupied by Mr. Palmer, next door to Walters & Akenhead's Dry Goods Store, where we will be in a position to supply you with Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, Varnish, Enamels, Picture Frames, Etc. Harry Kay John W. Coburn, President and Managing Director. The Ladysmith Lumber Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF Rou£h and Dressed Fir Lumber, Red Cedar, Shingles and Lath LADYSMITH, BRITISH COLUMBIA 44444444444444444444<4'444444444449444944944* ood local Buys House and Lot on Roberts St. and 6th Ave. $525. Store on Roberts St., near 4th Avenue. $400 9 9 4 4 4 V t Y X 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 f X ! i 4>44494444444444444944,4j94444444444449444*4i McKELVIE BROS., Real Estate First Avenue, Ladysmith Novelty Theatre Masonic Building, Ladysmith HOUSE OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Programme Change, Monday and Thursday PERFORMANCES AT 7:30 AND 8:45 P. M. Admission: IOc and 15c Matinee Prices Sc ond IOc Further work on the Onqnltlnm dam has been stopped by tho Dominion government until such lime as thc plans ol thc Vancouver I'ow- er company for thc extension at Oo- quitlnm Lake aro formally examined and approvod by tho government's representatives. Vernon's city council has selected :i site on the Wilson property Ior a 5,000,000 gallon reservoir, and is negotiating lor an additional live acres a short distance below, where an auxiliary open reservoir to hold 15,- 000,000 gallons can be economically constructed by damming the lower end ol a ravine and puddling tbo bottom and sides. A charming home wedding was celebrated at Alberni a lew days since TRANSFEIl OP LICENSE. Notice is hereby given that lt la my intention to make application to ihe Board ol Commissioners ot tbe Olty ol Ladysmith at their next regular meeting for a transler ot the retail liquor license now held by me in respect 'to the premises known as the Pilot Hotel, situate on Lot 9, Block 12C, in the City of Ladysmith trom myself to Alexander Thomas. J, R. THOMAS. Ladysmitli, 25th May, 1009. . —————-r* 1 Hilbert & McAdie PRACTICAL EMBALMERS First class Hearse supplied in Ladysmith. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT TelephoneNo.262andl80 P.O. Box 735 ■ "• Nanaimo To the People of Ladysmith Just a few words to let you know that I have entered into an arrangement with The Ladysmith Hardware Co., Ltd., whereby I will be with you, prepared to do Electrical contracting, wiring of your house and installing of Fixtures. My re- commendatipns are, having worked for the Nanaimo Electric Light Co. for over fifteen years and the past three years in Vancouver in wiring and contracting. You are no doubt thinking about wiring your home. The present time is the best time to have me look it over, give you figures and complete the work to your entire satisfaction, at reasonable figures. Leave your orders or a request for any other information required at The Ladysmith Hardware Co., Ltd, when they will be promptly attended to. W. Jarvis, [adysmith pharmacy f all' the staple drugs always in stock. l'RKSCRH'TIONS PROMPTLY ATTKNDHD TO. R. G. JESSUP, Prop. 1 TRANSFER OF LICENSE. Notice is hereby given that lt Is my intention to make application to the Board ot Commissioners ot* the City ot Ladysmith at tbeir next regular meeting tor a transfer of the retail liquor license now held by mo ln respoct to the premises known as the Ladysmith Hotel, situate on Lot' 9, Block 27, In the City ol LadyBmlth, Irom myscll to Leopold Met- ral and Michael Hharley. JOSEPH OARTV7RIGHT. Ladysmith, August 7th, 1909, Dr. R. B. Dier Surgeon Dentist ALL WORK GUARANTEED Express and Teaming Wood for Sale. P. INKSTER, PHONE 66 The City Market R. WILLIAMSON, Prop. • Wholesale aad Retail. MEATS and VEGETABLES Ladysmith, B. C. . A. Litt CLEANING, PltbSBBlNU AND REPAIRING. * Charges moderate. All work lett at McCalluin'i Ind avenue, near Fire Hall, will receive prompt ateentlon. ESQUIMALT & NANAIMO RAILWAY COMPANY Lands for Sale Agricultural, Timber and Suburban Lands for sale. For prices and location apply to the Land Agent at Victoria or the District Land Agent at Duncan. Town Lots and cleared Suburban acreage for sale at Ladysmith. Apply Land Agent, Victoria, and Tpwnsit" Agent, Ladysmith THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE —;—' a ■' -1-—■■——— '■ * ■' READ! CONSIDER! ACT! i )■-■ ■ >■■ ■' ». 'y£ i ■ • ■' Extensive ndvr.rtisii ir in large Newe-paplw. In InrffeCitier. coats larae sums of money. We aro uutblled with Einull advertising, in u small paper, for email money. Thin enables us to place our . Roods bfjfore our cuutomers at a price to match moet incomes. CHAS. PETERSON Furniture Store Ladysmith .Transfer Stables Light and heavy teaming. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Nicholson & Weaving PROPKICTORS Telephone 1. Fruit Picking. Wagons I Sell T. J. Trapp & Co's Celebr-tted Wagons During the sen-ion we havo sold a large of wagons, implements and logging- trucks. Everything curries a guarantee. R. WRIGHT ' Biillir Strut t DRINK | U. B. C.! 4 I 9 X 9 4 AND BOHEMIAN I BEER % | UNION BREWING CO./ltd: NANAIMO, B. C. Portland Hotel GOOD BOARDING. UILLIAKDS AND POOL. A. Leslie Collingwood Proprietor ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD a fence or a house, If so consult me as I can save you money on lumber. Having purchased a low truck. I am prepared to move furniture and pianos. For any teaming consult THORNLEY LADYSMITH PHONE «. GRAND HOTEL CONVENIENT COMFORTABLE Excellent Boarding HEPPLE & SMI!.:, r*.»mri«fr»»v Deep down In every woman's heart slum ben: the desire for a sum* of money which she can use Ior special purposes ol her own, and this means that wives aud daughters Who art* not given a personal allowance re sort of all kinds ol little schemes to earn one. In the country the personal allowance is almost an unknown quantity, and in summer the country woman adds to her savings from oggs, butter and chickens by picking fruit. A village woman recently told me her experience in picking strawberries. Shc and a companion started at daybreak, and all day long through chill of dawn und scorching noon till early evening they moved elowly on their knees between the rows of vines. Sometimes they stood a moment and rubbed their knees and straightened their tacks, but not for long. If they were to make the work worth while they must. keep at lt. One picked ISO baskets and the other 160, and the pay was one cent per basket. Hearing a casual remark ij'.out the fruit-picking season, it sounds so simple and easy a thing. It brings visions of country roads, a shady drive, cattle ln pasture, a vista ol lake, and then the broad, low fields dotted with pickers dressed in multicolored garb, their heads covered with broad-brimmed hats. But the actual work is different, especially Ior the amateur, who must olten suf» (er from stiff joints Ior days after her labor. For cherries a picker obtains 25 cents for a large basket and will pick about ten in a day. This work, too, is much slower and more- tiresome than might be expected and would exhaust the patience of a nervous, fidgety person. Standing lor hours on the rung ol a ladder is not thc least trying part ot it. But raspberries and blackberries make the hardest picking of all, for the season is usually much hotter than in strawberry time, and there lacks the shade of the cherry. tree. Moreover, the bushes are covered with thorns. But there is everything in being used to it, and the people who make a business ol Iruit gathering do not seem to mind it. Tbe women and girls who try it occasionally just to make some pocket money (are the worst. Raspberries bring the picker one aud n half cents per quart basket. In the States there are many professional pickers who begin in the most southerly parts early in the year and follow the crop north. This is done most ln the case of straw berries, and there is great rivalry as lo who can pick, the most. They oW- tain one and a hall cents per quart (or'their work, and ure paid in aluminum checks redeemable at almost any store" or local bank. During the season in the largest berry sections there are olteu a hundred or more pickers living in tents in the fields. Sometimes whole families engafec in it. In the evenings the towns in such districts would remind a visitor ol a street lair or circus. Crowds swarm ln the streets. »te- freshment stands with a supply ol '/pop," lemonade and peanuts are doing a rushing business and vying with a merry-go-round and shooting galleries and cane rucks to get thc pickers' nickels. In the trult sections ol Ontario the army of workers is not so large, and there is nothing more, entertaining Ior them at the evening rest hour than a game of ball or such quiet pleasures as may ,be found at any time throughout the summer. On eery well-organised Iruit farm there Is a quick system ol packing and shipping. First comTthe carriers who take the boxes Irom the pickers and give them tickets in return. These bits ol pasteboard the girls fasten on the end of their hat pins. It is (he duty of the packers to level and arrange the berries ln the boxes and put them in crates with another staff of men to load them in wagons and tako them to the train. Bookkeepers keep a record; of every box from its picking to its delivery. ROSE RAMBLER. WOMEN RIDING ASTRIDE. Apparently there Is no close season (or' freak legislation In the United Ice Cream' AT Curler's Store toe Ci-cum 10c a .late. States. Every now nnd thon somo rruckl rain manages to got himself Into tho newspapers by introducing somo outlandish measure which can result only In publicity, for tho man who invents it, and possibly inconvenience and nnnoynnco lor tho great and enlightened free electorate which nut him Into the legislature. The latest of these Irenks Is a bill pending in tho legislature of the State ofGeorgia io prevent: women riding asjl!rlac.':This Idol bill' hat teen brought ln by a Rev. Wright whom the dlspatchos say, is u doctor us well as a sky-pilot. There shoiilt.' lie a law to prevent doctors from, becoming parsons or yiee versa if Rev. Wright is a fair example of tlu-i results ot such n combination. For many women the cross saddle is tho safest, easiest and most healthful. There can te no question of the safety in, comparison with the side saddle and especially in rough country riding. If a cinch breaks or becomes loose the chances for aside saddle turning are as ten to one against those of thc cross saddle. Almost every long distance rider has experienced the little shock which comes to one on finding a cinch hanging quite loose so that the saddle might easily have turned. That it did not was simply because It was a cross saddle, with the rider balanced in the seat. The tendency'* of a' cross saddle is all against" turning while the that ol the side saddle is all for turning. The side saddle furnishes a constant strain on the cinch. ■-, Vcrv few women attain to either a comfortable or graceful seat .in a sldo saddle, while ot those wbo ride astride, nearly all are graceful and easy riders. The occasional cross rider who makes an exhibition of hersell by abbreviated graments where they should bo long, and an exhj .itlon ol others which should not be seen at all, cannot possibly furnish a condemnation ot tho practice. The lack of modesty and common sense on the part of such individual:! would be quite as conspicuous in a side saddle as in any other. Much depends upon the garments worn and the deportment ol the riders. In horse shows held many ol the most admired lady riders used the cross saddle. There was absolutely no basis Ior ad verso comment either as to thc modesty or gracefulness ot their seats and.it is not'unfair to the side riders to say that the cross riders were among the best. As Ior the healthfulness ot thc cross style,vthat is doubtless a matter of individual adaptability. No doubt the cross saddle would be detrimental to the health ol some ol the.'riders, but I will venture to say that tbe health ot tbe cross riders will compare very well with those who afiect tho side saddle. Thero is a fine assumption ol *nas- terly superiority by this Rev. Saw bones in his bill- Who are the best judges ol their riding style if not the ladies? I know some ladies cannot nor would not ride astride and .{ havo no quarrel with their choice. That is their taste and they have an unquestioned right to its exercise. Equallyi so have the ladles who prefer the cross saddle. But Rev. Pill- mixer knows more' about what the ladles ought to do than thit' do themselves. He insults everjy woman who prefers to choose for herself and he will make them do as he thinks they ought to, just because ho says its the-way they should. ■ "True aristocrats have been a tailing market for some time past," remarked the friend in another aside; 'but there is nothing like putting one's trust in Providence." "He must be both truly religious ami honestly manly, with the creed ol the man ol the world elevated to the standard of the highest religious principle." "Right, oh!" said her friend re- laps'ng into sland. "Musular Christianity, ritualism and rowing, golf and godliness, are all the go. There may be a chance for you yet." And then a dreamy tar-away look came into tbe melting maiden's eyes as she concluded: "He must have no eyes for any other girl ln tbe world, but teel the god of,love spring Into birth in bis heroic soul as his glance meets mine, and we realise that we were predestined for each other from the beginning ot the world." At this moment the door opened, and the neatly-attired parlormaid announced "Mr. Jimkins is waiting to see you downstairs in the drawing- room, miss." "What! that little red-haired bounder with a squint," enquired the dear friend, "who used to be spooning round Maud and Blanche, until they at last succeeded in setting it into his wooden little copper-topped cocoanut that his room was decidedly preferable to his company! Why, he's the mangiest little toad that ever—" But the whole ot her remark was lost upon the chocolate-cream girl, whoso dainty teet were tripping downstairs three steps at a time, and , betore the drawing-room door closed the dear friend heard her begin "Dear Mr. Jimkins, how seet of you to come on a day like this!" And then the door closed, and - the friend was lett to her own cogitations on the eternal feminine. HER IDEAL MAN. She was a lovely chocolate-cream- box sort ol a girl; with a gushing tenderness suggestive of butter on a hot day, und she was confiding ln her "ownliost own" girl friend. "The man that aspires to the privilege of pressing his moustache upon my rosebud lips," sho Legan, firmly, "must bo tall und stalwart us. a pine tree in its prime." "There is a slump in pine trees just at present," murmured her friend, inaudlbly, but the rapturous girl swept on. "I can see him now with the perfect Greek features of the Belvedere Apollo, surmounting a frame that is suggestive of the Furneso Hercules in repose." "I fancy that Ould* has been there before," murmured the friend once more, "but there Is no additional charge tor heroics; so pr, ceed." . "His mouth must be firm tut kind, and his soft hazed eyes will twinkle with a smile that Is at once sweetly serious and saucily sedate." , "I fancied that I was rather a connoisseur In smiles myself," remarked her friend, "but I do not recall at this moment seeing one of the precise natura you describe. But I will endeavor to imagine lt. Fill! In your hero, please." "He must ho strong nnd resolute, | yet generous nnd tender to a fault; his face will light iip with the fire | of n strenuous passion whop his feel- j inps nro nrousotl, nnd yet he will have his whole nature in such perfect j control that he will never lose that r-rln rl himself, which |sthe leading characteristic of the true aristocrat." FULTON WAS FAIR. While Fulton himselt denied that he was the , originator of the idea of propelling vessels by steam, many Americans sometimes talk and write as though Fulton was the original inventor ot steam navigation, auu the Clermont, launched in 180/, ihc first boat to illustrate his achievement, such is not the iact. Four years before the uleimont steameu up the Hudson, Fulton bad constructed a small steamboat which was tried out on tbe Seine. A Frenchman, Desblancs, made a similar experiment abou* tbe same time, nut without noticeable buccosb. In response to Desblancs' claim for priority in the idea Fulton wrote: 'Let M. Desblancs reassure himself. Is it a question ot profit, of lucro? I shall enter into no competition. It is not on the rivulets ot France, but on the great rivers ol my own countrv that I shall carry out my navigation. Is it a question ol invention? Neither M. Desblancs nor I invented the steamboat. II that gliry belongs to any one it is to the author of the experiment at Lyons—of the experiments made in 1783 on the Suone." The man who made the experiment I Fulton thus relerred to and to whom he ascribed the chief glory of the Invention was also a Frenchman, Claude Francois Dorothee, sane of thc Marquis de Jouflroy d'Abbaris. To Jouflroy, therefore, must be ascribed a priority ot at least twenty years In thc matter ot the steam* boat. In view of Fulton's great achievements not only in making the steamboat a practical Invention, but iu many other things, Americans can well uflord to do justice to Jouflroy. "SLIM".AMERICAN TRICK. It is alleged tbat brokers ln the State of Washington have been counterfeiting British Columbia shingles, thereby selling the products of their mills in the Eastern market as the real article from British Columbia. A number ot 'brokers, it is said, havi taken advantage ol the demand tn thc American market of shingles ol the British Columbia standard, and have been marking their Interior product ns being ot British Columbia manufacture, tn the State ol Washington, not far Irom the International boundary line, is a little town called Vancouver. Very few people if the East know ot tbe existence ol this town, always associating the name Vancouver with British Columbia's chief commercial centre. Theso brokers, so It is said, simply mark their shingles, "Vancouver," und the buyer in tho Rnst Is under lho impression that he is getting whnt he is paying for-Brltlsh Columbia shingles. Instead he is really getting the Inferior grade of Washington shingles. Vancouver, British ^^^.R-mace. *K: l\NV Sunshine Furnace is the triumph of sixty- one years' experience—growth from a small tinshop to io). acres of floor space, from a half dozen artisans to 1,500, from an annual wage sheet of $4,000 to one of $670,000, from a capital of energy to one of $3,000,000, from obscurity to recognition as Largest Makers of Furnaces in the British Empire. Sunshine^; was placed on the market the lirst furnace to be wholly and solely designed by a Canadian Company, 0 M We employ a consulting staff of furnace experts, who are * continually experimenting with new ideas in order that Sunshine _. Furnace shall not have to travel on ils past reputation for "| goodness-. We buy materials in such large quantities that its quality is guaranteed to us. We have our own testing rooms, so liiat super, vision of construction is exercised down to the finest detail. WCkry's For Sale By Ladysmith Hardware Co., Ltd.. Ladysmith Fruit Preserving Essentials are now lo lis considered if you in- tend pnlti-y up your own preserves, end upon tholr quality depends the sU'.-ceis of your Wfirk. You cannit go wrong if you procure your supplies at G EAR'S GROCERY STORE for with in quality ranks first. Don't waste your time and labor with inferior goods wheu you can buy tlie best fi-oiu ns at tho lowest prices. I GEAR'S IDEAL GROCERY Scott's Building, First Avenue. For Sale Sewing Mucuiue, (New Williams.) Nuw Iron Bed-steads and Matties-es. Arm, Rocking and 1) niug Chairs. Sundry other Household Articles. Apply D. McD. Hunter. Fourth Avoiiue Near School Call at the Ladysmith Aero Rink Morning Session llillj to 11 Afternoon Session 3 p. in. to 5 p. in. Eveuing Session 7:30 p. in. to 10:00 p. m. GOOD MUSIC jji Win. Bickortoo, Proprietor Columbia, und Vancouver, Washington, arc two diilercnt pluces, and British Cplulnbla made shingles and Washiugtuii made shingles ure us dif fii'iiit us tlie two pluces of thc sume inline, with the .advantage always with the Urltish Coluii'liia article. I, is ulso said that Urltish Columbiu mnrkiucs arc used to decelvo tbe buyer in thc East. This "sharp practice," II allowed to go on would undoubtedly in time injure the good name ot British Columbia shingles and hurt the trade. In the State ol Washington are a number ot brokers who do business in nu honest and legitimate manner, and wbo would not stoop to such tactics (or tlie sake ol dollars and conts. Some ol these handle annually large quantities ol the Canadian product. Theso mon aro putting lorth every odort to put a stop to the practice. The shingle manufacturers in this I rovlnee arc also taking action and it is probable that a mark will be agreed upon, which will be • copyrighted. This mark will be placed on nil British Columbia shingles, and the tact will b:, widely advertised In the Eastern market. It is hoped thnt by tills means the most unfair tactics of a portion ot the Washington brokers will be overcome. This would also ensure thc Rnstetn buyers ot getting what they want, niimely, the host cedar shingle nn tho American market—made in British Columbia.—The British Columbia Tlmherman and Norlh-West Lumber Journal, ESQUIMALT AND NANAIMO RAILWAY Double Train Service 3 1 2 4 HUH) 8.00 VICTORIA 12.09 li.it 18.45 II5T LADYSMITH 0.00 11.58 10.25 12.35 NANAIMO 8.15 15.lt I.. D. CHETHAM. Dist. Pass. Agt. Victoria, B. O. Ladysmith Bakery Company Cal.es ol every description, Is no and plain. Cundiea of all kindt Fruit ol all kinds. Fresh bread ever dif. Reasonable prices. Come and n our lines and leave your orderi. W give careful attention. Hop Lee, Prop. Esplanade street, Ladyimith, Pure Ice Cream Constantly On Hand Tobaccos, Cigars, Etc. Bestquality of Confectionery Miss Bardozona DI.lukins (accessor.iJU. i« I, 3 and S,Bastion St., Nanalma Phone 124 P. 0. Box 1 THE LAtalTll CHROWQJLE Better Health Education It is obvious that in education health is fundamental, that you cannot properly educate a child that hasn't good health and that to maintain this health the conditions in th< schoolroom must be physically wholesome. What is not so obvious is that it is the duty ofthe school to so train the child to get good health' and keep in good health in alter liie about as easily and us naturally as be reads. The school that has fallen' to train the child to get good health and keep it hus lulled in educating the child as truly as il he were un-1 able to read good literature with intelligence and appreciation. A sound body is therefore, both a requisite for a good education and a test bv which the quality ol thc education can be measured. With this point ol view consider a few reasons why the schools should take a broader view ol thc health education ol thc children: 1. Because the existence and efficiency ot the schools depend on healthful conditions. The existence of the school is threatened by the presence in it of a contagious disease and, therefore, most intelligent communities have provided for a dally medical examination of the school and particularly Ior the examination ol nil children who have been absent a day or more. To a less extent the work ot the school is hampered lor all by the presence of large nurilbers ol children having physical delects and disabilities, such as bad eyes, ears, teeth, tonsils and adenoids. The dlsii comfort aud disability produced by these defects not only interlere with the education ot the suttering children, but also act as a drag on the efforts ol the teacher and so intena tere with the education of all. Hence progressive schools have provided for the examination of all the school children, and the results obtained have been so marked as to warrant the assertion that a community which has not provided Ior a thoroughgoing medical Inspection ot its schools Is guilty ol criminal negligence. 2. Because the school is largely responsible Ior the, good or ill health ot the child. The Bcbool practically. Iiu, tho efctla ln its control during its waking hours lor eight or ten years, and these are the years most impressionable and most susceptible to right Influences. It is only talr that the school should be held responsible lor tbe sanitary surroundings and healthful habits ol the children entrusted to its care and train-* ing. Furthermore, the community for Its own protection, must so tar as possible try to o3set in the school the unhealthtul Influences ln the homes ol the poor and Ignorant. 3. Because the school should be a light to enlighten not the children alone, but the whole community. Not only are thc children woetully Ignorant regarding such elementary things as tho effects ol bad food, bad air, bad water, lack ol exercise and lack ol sunshine, but the parents and the young adults ot the poor and the foreigners arc olten just as Ignorant. Furthermore, a large proportion ol these children have the burden early laid on them ol taking care ol the younger children ol the family. It is no unusual thing to see a little schoolboy or schoolgirl taking care ol a baby and two or three other children under six years ot age. The school, therefore, is probably the best and Irequcntly the only avenue by which a community can dispel the ignorance regarding the elementary iawB ol health, and thus rid it- sell ol a constant menace to its lite. Here, as elsewhere, opportunity spellB responsibility. Most intelligent people understand that.it is unnecessary to have their house overrun with rats or cockroaches. It ought to be as woll understood that it is just as unnecessary tor a community to allow Its water supply to carry the germs ot tvphotd lever or cholera. Civilization'- has arrived at the stage where It Is bigh time that opprobium should attach to thc community that allows itself to be overrun with tubercle, typhoid, or diphtheria bacilli. To a lesser extent, but Just as surely ought Mame to attach to an individual who Is so Ignorant, lazy, or unclean as to allow his body to become tli«lioet ot disease producing organ- Isms. The education In each case plainly is at fault and the school must' make it right or share the Blame. ., _•-,'•_, .. Because the most strategic koto*1 of attack against the preventable, dls' enso which alone carries away Irom one-tenth to one-seventh ot tha civi lized races of the world is tbe pnbr.lgenial lie school, Jor there more than anywhere else should we be able to train the child in right living as to fortify him against the attacks oi 'tuberculosis during the next ten years of his lite. In this country there .are 30,000 deaths from tuberculosis every year between the ages of 15 and 24. I am not putting the matter too strongly when I say that if the schools, backed by the communfty, understood their duty and did it, most ot 'these lives could be saved. What should be thought ol a tarm-, er who'made some weak efforts to cure those ol his cattle already in- Iccted with tuberculosis, but neglected to develop the calves of his herd by proper tood, air, sunshine, and exercise so as to effectually light thc tubercular organisms? Yet that is practically what we are doing. We are making feeble efforts to take care of a few of the many tuberculars. Not only do wc do nothing to conserve and develop the health ot the children in the schools, but we actually lessen their resistance by forcing them to sit, fifty or more In a room, inhaling vitiated air and shut away Irom tho sunlight. The health problems ol the public schools have reference not only to the health ot the school children and their aHillty to maintain their health in after lifei but also in a larger sense to the health ot the ehtiru com-> munity. These problems are: to keep the schools' tree Irom confa'gious disease; to secure the correction or removal ot physical delects; to provide children with the proper living conditions; so to train thorn In wholesome ha-blts ot living as to pro* teet and develop their health, and to, tortily them against disease. practical! Jokes which con vulsed Eucopo. France at, that timo,' hated Italy and never lost an opportunity to sneer at her. It must be explained that in Home there was al-1 ways at carnival time a characteristic figure ol a little man with an immense sword riding a donkey, who was a caricature ol the ago of chivalry and was called "General Mannaggia la Rocca." , i ole day in the French papers appeared an imposing announcement that General Mannaggia la Rocca threw his glove at the feet of the entire French nation and cast their base insinuations in their teeth, inviting any or all to mortal fight. Replies were not long in coming, one of which was from a noted lencer and duelist of his day, M. Tome- gueux, appointing his seconds and announcing their arrival in Rome. France was on the •quivive, trom government personages to the humble Uargee, and when the trick played upon them was discovered all Europe shrieked with laughter, and France the loudest ol all.—Pall Mall Gazette. A Woman's Notebook BURNS' GRANDCHILD DIES AT GREAT AGE BETTER THAN THE INDIAN LIST The supreme court ot the State ol Michigan handed down a somewhat unusual decision yesterday in the caso ot a woman who sought damages from a saloon-keeper IbecauBe he sold liquor to her husband, thereby rendering him a drunvard, as well as causing the plaintiff to lose her home, her money and the companionship ot her husband; The case was originally tried by a jury and the woman got a verdict Ior small damages. Tbe appeal to the supreme court resulted in a judgment in her tavor tor something over ?5,000, sho I having sued Ior *10,000. The case was a somewhat novel one, it being anew line ol argument to claim that hotelmen are responsible in law tor the damage done by the liquor they sell. That both the lower and supreme courts ol the State have agreed that therct Is such responsibility, and that those who sutler as a result ot the sale ol li^f-ior are entitled to damages, will give the Uquor men a distinct shock. With the fear ol damage actions ever before them, they will be more careful as to whom they serve and the amount ol liquor they give to any one customer. Looked at trom the viewpoint ol Jlmple Justice it does seem reasonable that the ono wbo sutlers physi-1 cally and mentally as a result ol thc drink evil should be entitled to collect damages Irom someone, and tho naming ot .the saloonkeeper as tbe defendant seems to be about tbo right thing, especially il he has been warned previously not to, sell Jlquor to the person who, because ot the drink habit, is causing the suffering. It, would be interesting to see how a similar case would turn out in the Canadian courts. II the precedent ot the Michigan supreme court should happen to hold good in this country, a plan tar hotter than the Indian list would have been at once discovered to minimize the drink curse in the cases ot chronic and habitual boozers. Once let the hotelmen "realize that to sell to a drunk might mean letting themselves ln Ior heavy damages and they would not sell to drunks.—Hamilton Spectator. Tho eldest direct descendant ol Robert Burns has dled^nt Cheltenham, England. Mrs. Sarah Aliza Maitland Tombs Burns Hutchinson had reached the advanced age ot 87 years. She was the daughter ot the^ late Lieutenant- Colonel James Glcncairn Bums, and hcr family aro now tho only lineal descendants ol the poet. Mrs. Hutchinson was born in Bon- gal on November 2, 1821. Sho lost her mother when only five days old, and was sent home to Dumfries, where she was tended by her grandmother the widow of the poet. During this period she sat for the Iamous picture everywhere known to students ot Burns as "Bonny Jean, and her Granddaughter." At the age ol 25 she was married to Dr. Berkeley Westropp Hutchinson, a native of Balllnasloe, Ireland. A terrible misfortune overtook, them when thoy emigrated to. Australia, for they lost their children by death on the ship. In Victoria and Now South Wales, however, other children were, born to them, of whom one son and three daughters still survive—viz., Mr. Robert Burns Hutchinson (now (arming in British Columbia), Mrs. Annie Vincent BurnB Scott (widow ot a landed proprietor' near Adelaide), MrB. Violet Burns Gowring (wife of the principal ol St. Bede's College, (Eastbourne), and Miss Margaret Constance Burnf) Hutchinson. Is there anything more real than the stupidity ol fiction, stupid, bo- cause of its limited outlook. "That could never happen in real lite," youi hear people constantly say, yet; oil ot ! us who have not led utterly dull and commonplace lives know ol situations that could never have been written, becabse they would haye seemed so utterly and incredibly absurd. Then tho most apparently ordinary mind has gone through _ phases and emotions inconsistent and out ot keeping with its normal trend, while more complex persons would appear ns six ordinary or twenty-six ordinary fiction characters in one. To begin with, we assume quite unconsciously difierent moods, and even views, when we are with different people. We judge one another almost wholly by the surface, which, I suppose, is why we write qlttout the surface, and even those authors who search beneath havo never ventured really into tho Btrange complexities ol one human mind, An Idealist sometimes becomes a materialist, and vice verBa, or a sentimentalist becomes deadly practical on occasions, and a saint, or a . would-be saint, will fall into an error that a far less worthy person would scorn to be guilty ot. It is a _ well-known tact that tha wearisome, conventional, and highly Pharisaical member ot the community has not Infrequently been known to develop Into an abBO' lute Don Juan amid Continental surroundings, and has done and said things which he would have staked his word a tew weeks betore he was incapable ot doing himself or ot condoning In anyone else. went 6n slBSng nor sluinber-song-'i while an elder girl cried reprovingly, "You'll brike that blbyjs 'eart tfyou 'itch tt up and down like that." Poor little mother! nnd poor little biby.' MUST CONTROL ARTI8TIC EYES DUELLING IN ITALY. Tho greatest duel ol modern days In Italy,was that between the Count o| Turin and Prince Henry ot Orleans. It came about ln a serious manner. Prince Henry had insulted the Italian army atter the battle ol Adowa and one day received a telegraphic challenge to a duel signed "Victor Emmanuel." The challenge was accepted, and thus Crispi, who prima minister, came to know ot the crown prince's impulsive action and interfered. "But," Bald King Humbert, his lather, "how can it be stopped? Our honor is now involved," OrlBpl thought a moment and then exclaimed' "I have iti The Count ot Turin la Victor Emmanuel also." And thus he was the ono who} lought Jansci Rigo, gypsy violinist, former husband of the Princess Chimay and present star attraction at the Techau tavern, San Francisco, muBt keep his eyes Irom rolling around tht) leminlne laces ot his audiences—unless he chooseB to wear blinders. Manager A. C. MorrlBon ot the Techau tavern gave out tho ultimatum,- declaring that temperament or no temperament, are or no art, bo would not. cnlmly accept the vociferous und indignunt remonstrances ol irate husbands and sweethearts, at whoso charges tho amiable Rlgo had cast his alluring optics. This order Rigo, Morrison says, will have to obey, II ho wishes to continue his contract at thc cafe. "Rlgo's tricks," said Morrison, "might linvo passed in Budapest or Paris or Now York, whore there are largo transient floating populations. In those cltieB the cales at which Rigo played would he filled by thoue who would sec him once and then go away. Hore In San FranclBCo it is different. The people who attend the cafes live hero and each restaurant has Its regular patronage. The firBt time Rlgo bows and smlleB at the local women they pass it ofl as a joko and a pare ol thc evening's lun, but when ho continues' to do so night alter night they naturally teel offended. Ho numerous have, been thc complaints' against Rigo' and his eyes that 1 was forced to put a stop to it. "This is not tbe only trouble. Rigo in his contract with us agreed to play in the attcrnoons. Up tolthe1 present, he has contented hlmsell'lwlth' playing ln tho evening only. From what I can gather his artistic emotions prohibited him playing- during the daylight hours. Now, I am not an opponent ol tho artistic temperament. I never Interfere in any ol the Internal squabbles ol the orchestra, nor take a hand in tho stormy (ancles ol a great artlBt. In tact, 1 enjoy these exhibitions, but Rlgo hns to play in A woman said to me only the oth- "er day, "I wish you would write a story about a woman, a really good woman, who Is deeply In love with her husband, and madly ln love with someone else at the same time. It might be the case," she added, with the confidence born perhaps ol knowledge. "I do not doubt it," I replied, but are you also going to find me an editor who will publish the story." I can conceive tbe situation. A woman really and truly in love with her husband might posBlbly he temporarily swept oil her feet by the glamor ol some other atlractlue personality. It is only to be hoped that the unreality of glamor Rould be made aware to her before she reached disaster. A man once said to me, "Don't make thc mistake, it you mean t. write novels, ot thinking It 1b always the man who runs after the woman; sometimes a situation is forced upon a man. Now, I know a man,", and he forthwith proceeded to tell m'e-hls own story! Whenever a man says to you, "I know a man," he usually alludeB to himself, that, man among men, who more or leas fills the wholo world, also, you can tell by tho seml-sell-cohsclous and air ol unsuccessfully assumed indlt- terenro he elaborately putB on. Thero nre many limitations In ordinary fiction; but, since we Judge one another so much by the surtaco it may he ns well that we babble on ftlthout reaching the depths where wo might become Incoherent to the average story-reader. Nevertheless, it Is distinctly trying, II you describe a situation ln which you havo taken part, or to which you have been an actual witness, to receive a letter saying, 'VYour story waB good, ,but so Impossible." This roust happen to every conscientious writer. 1 have been told I was not convincing or my plot was a little tar-letched over stories that* a more realistic ani \ I have heard a little tale wbich lt» lustrates the unfortunate, it appropriate, "sllpB" we sometimes ma*e in conversation. One of the many large mustard manutacturers- was yiv-' ing an almost exclusively family party, but had invited a very old friend to the feast. This old gentleman, ovldcntly under the Impression he had arrived too early, came into the room with an air of slight concern; but, his face clearing visibly as he saw tho. assembled tamily, said cheerily, as he advanced toward bis hostess, "My watch must be wrong; I quite thought I was early; but I can't be, Ior I see you all 'mustered' here!" • a « In reply to a query as to a paragraph I wrote on keeping receipts, J should like to add: I remember a tradesman with whom c had dealt for over ten years sending me In a bill, I had already paid. I,lelt sure I had paid it, but could not flnd the receipt. My husband, more methodical, had put it aside for me. I went round to tho shop, and said to an assistant, "I hape already paid this bill.," He said, "Really, madam," in atone that made feel exceedingly glad I had the receipt. He then said he would "make ci^iuirieB," and went away, to return presently to tell me that, "No, it had not been paid." I argued, and he argued, and he proved to mc that it could not havo been paid, as It was not entered "in our books." I then produced my receipt' and ho stammered and stuttered and apologized, to which I replied^that I quite understood, but all I wanted to know waa;- who got the money when the bills were paid twice? ROSALIE NEISH. Subscriptions Taken for Montreal Star, * Seattle Times, ; Victoria Times. BUY A GOOD CIGAR HARRY HUGHES S. J.GIFFORD Livery, Teed and Sole Stables EXPRESS WORK k SPECIALTY WOOD TOR SALE First, Avenim. Phone M, Wall Paper Sale AT COST Must clear; owner leaving town, and get lirst choice. AT Com* J. E. Smith ■ Ladysmith, B. C. Roberts St. Singer and Wheeler & Wfeon A SURVIVAL. SEWING MACH1KES If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine call ana sets um' stock cf chc£ soiled machines at reduced prices to clear. A. E. PALMER FIRST AVENUE So when I go down town on a Saturday night my mind travels back to cities and towns of the old land that come to me shining brightly through the mist ot years. How poor was the- illumination then compared to the brilliance ol our own streets on each recurring Saturday nlghtl But the itinerant vendors ot various commodities used to do their part by having flaring naptha lamps attached to their temporary booths and carts. The crowd on the side walk was dense, but that was what everybody seemed to like—It was sociable, and tended to good-fellowship. The public-houses did a roaring trade in "pints ol tourpenny," and "small jugs of ale." The man and his wife who shared a "pint ot fours" between them (tour cents) generally drank It out ot one pint blue mug. A "small Jug ol ale" (six cents) also was a pint, but this was accompanied by a couple ot small tumblers, and was esteemed "a higher touch." The beer ldosened the tongues of tliose who went within the swing doors, so that you heard a babel ot sound when the latter wero opened. Sometimes they opened suddenly to emit a couple ot men who bad had a difference, and had requested each other to "come outside." It wob generally settled by a round and a hall, or two roundB, alter which lt was considered proper to return and "have another" JUBt to "show that there was no animosity," and victor and vanquished, though they might be sore, were the heat friends again. The popular. Bhops were ns lull ae tbe public- houses, and It was astonishing how much an artlzan could buy on a Saturday night Ior eight or ten shillings' -Bay $2 to»*2.60. But then he con- ARE YOU READY TO PAINT OR PAPER? WHEN YOU READY WE ARE. PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY. ARE S. ROEDDING Paperhangier and Art Decorator. High Street. All kinds of Clock and Watch Repairing. Satisfaction Guaranteed at Reasonable Prices. English Watches a Specialty. ]. R. Easton Practical Watchmaker. " All work lett at H. Hughes' store will receive prompt attention. F. C. Fisher TEACHER OF MUSIC Studio in Williams' Block. Chong Kee Laundry Washing and Ironing p. -in»tly attended to. -\ Hy,o» Have Your Houses Plastered Fur Terms apply to C. HINE, Plasterer, etc., Ladyimith, P. 0. ;:r==.=== <- £•--■« ta milk nnd water unto his. wine. I remember - late housemaid ot mine, whose .mother was lodging ln one ot tho, meaner streets of Fulham, telling me ol a little sight she had seen while on her way to visit her mother. A little girl was sitting on the pavement talking to one ot the UouBemaid's brothers. In her arm* she held an extremely small and wizened baby, and she was singing to it while sharing some BWeets ot some kind with the boy, and my* housemaid Btood back for a moment and llstoned as Bhe aang these words and rocked the baby to and Iro: "A little ship waB on the sea;. It was a pretty sight; It 'sited'- along so pleantlee, And all was carm and Might." And, nn thla plrcture of peace and Hcrenlty waB . being sung, the baby added a chorus ot pitiful baby cries ot Its own. The little girt, stopping 'thirty bob" a week ($7.50). He had to make tho best ol lt.-"Dlogones," in Vancouver Province. Cement Sidewalks a specialty. ThiB was followed by one ot those the contract." the afternoons and he muBt stop .in the midst of her soothing melody, making goo goo eyes at the patronsl shook it violently backwards and 11 ho wIbIicb ub to keep up our end of forwards, crying, "Stow It, cam t • yer—jest' .you stow lt," and then ERROR MEANT DEATH. China, with all Its vast population*, boasts not quite two down dally papers, but among them are the two oldest papers ln the world. The Kin Pan usod to be considered by Europeans the oldest paper, but it has been Issued a mere thousand years. The Tslng Pao, or Pekin News, was first published BOO years betore the Norman conquest nnd has been Issed without intermission lor nearly, 1,- 400 years. The Tslng Pao haa the appearance of a yellow backed mag) azlne ot twenty-four octavo pages, each containing seven columns, 6on- slstlng of seven "characters." Two editions aro published—an- edition de luxe 'lor the court nnd the upper classes at a cost ot 24 cents a month, and an edition Interior In rnpor nnd printing, costing 16 cents a month. It has a circulation of about 10,000 and te really the prln- Shoe Repairing I am ready to repair Boots and Shoes. Satisfaction Uuaranteed. FRANK SP1NATO, Corner Third ave. and High street, near Queen's Hotel. A.JARVINEN Photographer First Clats Photos, rialim-v on First AVoan*. clpal paper of China, chronicling the movements ot tho emperor aud of tho court and printing the ministerial ro- ptrls. It Is probably the moet exact paper ln the world. The punishment tor an error ln printing was until recently, at least, instant death. THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE Shoes Shoes Shoes rog. Men's Canvas .Shoos unit Oxfords J2.25 and SAM fur 81/40. Women's Canvas, reg. SI.25 and $1.35 far 81.00. Children's from 70c up. Moil's Dongola and Box Culf, leg. $5.00 for 13.50. Men's Patent Leather, reg. S3.00 for $3.85. Men's Dark and Light Ton, reg. $'5.(J0 for J3.75. Women's and Children's Tan Shoes at a big reduction. Women's 1 strap Slippers, reg. $1.75 for 81.35. Children's Slippers, reg. $1.40 for $1.00, •11 Shoe Slippers ui-o guaranteed, also fur Boys and IJii-ls in Box Calf and in ('ruin, at a reduction A low more Pairs left in Men's Pit Shoos •t 8'2 50. Why Do Women Marry, Is the Great Question J. J. Thomas HIGH STREET Boxl73 Phone 43 9 For Meats pP ALL KINDS, SAUSAGE A 8PKOIALTY, LEAVE OttDERS AT Geo. Roberts' > Meat Market Cor. First Ave. and Roberts Street. LADYSMITH. Just Arrived A few tailored shirt waists in white figured Madras. Striped Madras. White Lawn. A lew weeks ago, tho following let; ter Irom a young woman, twenty-six years of age, was addressed to an ex-i change, and following tlie inquiry is lho answer given by a female writer on tlio paper. Both tlie question and tho answer may interest somo of tlio readers of Tho Chronicle. Dear Eklitor: I am a young woman, not married,' and I make a pretty good living. I suppose I could get married, but would yon reiilly advise mo to? I havo two married sisters—and 1 know that both ot them envy mo inv freedom and easy life, if tho truth wcro told. They liuve the worry and caro of children; and thoy liave to Bear their husbands' worries us well ns their husbands' children. When my work is done, it roally is done. My time belongs to me, and I Jo what I like. . Their work and worries ai'o never ended. It is the bouse, or the bills, or the children. Always some one sick or something thoy need. ' They lovo their children and their husband—both of them. But why did they get ticdi up in that way? I have more moni\y, roally, than cither of them, considering that I nave only myself to care for. And I don't have to thank anybody for it. There is very littio in life for tiiom; They are getting older all the time, and things arc not going to improve. I know you advise all men and all woman to marry. But is not that just general good, moral advice? Do you really advise mo to marry whilo I am able to take caro ol myself, and enjoy life with no troubles to worry aibottt? Yours for hard facts. Twenty-Six Years Old. Miss Llren's LIVERY STABLE B. D. WELLS, Proprietor Uaok, Express, Liverv and 1'oed Stable DRAY WORK AND FURNITURE MOVING. WOOD FOR SALE Phone 62 First Avenue Ladysmitli, B. C Fresh Vegetables Grown by White Labor Green Onions, Spinach, . Lettuce, Rhubarb. E. Pannell mental power. He could have told her that tho fierce character. which perhaps made neighbors airaid of heJ was a lino thing—an indication of power that her sou would inherit. She >vould have liked such u man and gone a long way to please him. Women's real qualities nro re vealeif only in hor ehildron. The right kind of a woman is only roally happy when sho lias sons and dai*ir>it- ers that tell hor what she is, and that combined witli hor owu good qualities tlio best qualities of the man she cares tor. Naturally a woman's liking lor tltj admirer anil future husband comes llr«t. While waiting for healthy, clonr- oyod children to sing her praises ani' prove her worth, she likes to havo around an intelligent ninn that can guess those quulities and describe them well. Women marry because thoy must-- nature makes plans and they are obeyed. They are not forced upon the unfit—which explains the existence of voluntary old maids and bachelors. Our letter-writer, Miss Twenty-six, is taking notice, and although she does not know it, there probably is not far from her thc person who will marry her and make her working hours irregular. Shc will bo glad tbat happened, when a sma. wrinkled human being about ten minutes old is handed to her, nicely washed, with a little white dress on—looking extremely ugj ly to all the rest of the world, but wonderfully beautiful to her. Ladysmitli Waterworks NOTICE On and after this date water consumers must not sprinkle streets or roads. The following rules will govern gardens'"and lawns: BelowSrd Avenue—In the morning from 7 to 10 o'clock. Above 3rd Avenue—In the evening from 5 to 8 o'clock. Dated June 9th 1909. J.J. Bland, Superintendent of Waterworks Answer. Young woman, we'don't control ourselves in this world. If we did manage ourselves entirely it would a colder, moro selfish world than it is. Very likely marriages would be less numerous, l'co- plo living alone, and thinking ot. themselves only, would bo plentiful. lint men uiid women aro put hero on earth already wound up. Wo have to run in a cm -tain way, obedient to our winding. And lho Wisdom that winds is very high ond very pure wisdom. Men and women marry* because Ihey have to. That's tlio real answer to your question. Your turn will come, Miss Twenty- Six—at least wo hope so. When It docs, you will,wonder that you ever asked such a foolish question.. A married woman with babies is a real woman. Others nro not real. What do you think ol n man that docc not work, and that does not want to work? The woman that docs not want to marry and to euro for children is tho wrong kiud of woman, as the idh man is tho wrong kind of man. We can tell you tho nnswer .to a muchmcrc difficult question than yours. Tho question Is: "Why do women consent to marry men who—as a rule—aro not at all worthy ol their good luck?" Womoa marry men chicllv because they want to know t.'.,out themselves'. Women have not thc Inculty of interpreting themselves to themselves. A very plain littio man in Shakes- pearc's day boasted that with ten minutes start lie could so interest a woman that the liandiiomcst ninn in London could not attract her for a second. Whnt ho said was true. His secret—ulthoujrh he kopt lt to himself—was very simple. Ho told the woman tho tilings that sho wftntod to know about herself. When the handsomer man came ulun;,' mid wanted to talk nlimit himnoll— ho wan not. listen.id to. Young men may remember for COOKED PRESSED Corn Beef Chicken and Veal at all times J. A. Ryan BUTCHER FORCED ON THEM. No living man ot this ngo ever deliberately choBo to "adopt trouEcrs." He was forced into them and all other eccentricities of dress by woman, says the Providence Journal. In the very earliest sartorial experience ol every man he is swathed in a queer bundle of incoherent bandages by woman. Later she puts him into cute little dresses so that the neigh liui-s can't tell him from his 'ittlc sister. .Still later she cuts 'off his oi-.r'n and puts him into knickerbockers nnd ho puts on "long pants" when she snyn tho *word, and not before That is all that man lias to do v.iih wearlna trousers. Woman forced liim into them in tlio first place and now ho Is afraid to wear anything rise tor tear of making a sensation. Opera H LADYSMITH ONE NIGHT THURSDjAY The Original Mjotion Pictures of the World's Cham- pfionship Contest, between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson FOUND-A small hunch of k(,ys. Owner can linve same liy calling nt this office, and paying tor thin advertisement. ROUND BY ROUND BLOW BY BLOW Every Detail of the Great Contest 5000 FEET OF FILM.' General Admission Oc - - Children 25c Morning Performance at II a. m. Evening, Two Shows, 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. THE BURNS-JOHNSON '■ FIGHT PICTURES Tho world's championship contest at the Stadium, Sydney, Australia, which took placo on December 26th, 1908, between Tommy Burns ol Canada, and the colored fighter, Jack Johnson, was undoubtedly tho greatest fistic event in the world's his-, tory. The realistic and lifoliko motion pictures of this remarkable. contest, which wcro Laken at tho ringside whilo tho fight was in progress, will bo exhibited at- the opera house on Thursday, Aug. 12, morning performance at 11 a. m., evening performance' at 8 p. m. A statement of the facts of the light will be ot intorcst to Tommy Burns' fellow-countrymen. Tho. to tal gate receipts were $131,200.00 (moro than doubling that ol any other fistic encounter). There wero 20,- ■10!) paid admissions. The Stadium, which wns erected lor this remarkable contest, is 480- feet by 3C0 feet, approximately foui, and a half acres, Two thousand tons of lumber were used in Its construction, and it took six weeks to build lt. Tbo pictures will show thnt thi'oilgiiont the content Tummy was ifiiite tho otyttul of his colored opponent, and those who have neen the pictures ngrre that he should to glv- elinnco at the colored Ihoir guidance thnn the important thing In tn study the young wpmn'n'n j en another character—ability, talents, linn :qunli- champion tics, etc.—and then glvo the results ol tho Investigation. You seo, women cannot yet produce actual high-clans work, such as' men produce. They have In thuu qualities far hlglior than men's fluidities. But these only show iu their sons. Lincoln's mother was greater than Lincoln. The creator is greater thnn tiio created. Dut Bho did not know it. Sho did not get tho np- pluuso ol the crowd, tlio votes of|the millions. What sho noedod, and probably n:vcr got, was the kind ol man that would havo understood her greatness and told her about it. Nana/ Hunks was her name, and she was about six feet tall and very homely, according to Eentrlcc Fairfax's usual standards, But tho right man could havo told' Reach In a clme-chug boat, her that her big hands wcro proof of Wo hno nac ' Grezet Fair" PREi-rnVTERIAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL PICNIC. Theso wcre tbo words printed on tho tickots, bit logo me, wo maun bo (TCttin'.awfu' polite noo that we dinnn gle lt the gram auld fashioned name o' trip. Hoosomovcr I line lund cot tho dcefcrcnco. Oor auld kirk bairns whin thoy had their trip ure tee tnk their tlmmies wl them, hit noo tho teachers Use bnlth.cups and plats proveeded. At a trip ye get yer cakes in pokes au milk tao drink, et a picnic yet got smoked tea tne drink an the mtthers and teachers tnk' sangwlches, cookies and alt cake, (If thoy enn hr'te itL Wciil, om' bairns wcre a lair daft that auld folk should rang wl them tae Shell an os in this faur awn pairt o' tho alrth, an tbei't were nae chape trips tae tho Troon or Ayr, Peter an me thocht wc wad gang wi thun. It wis a braw day when wc riz in tlie niornin' an we ve thocht o' the fine jaunts in the auld hay cairts tuc Eglinton Castle, bit wis rale hamcliko tne hear Harry Blair tellin us hoo tao get on his land). The bairns got ahecd o' Peter, ns mine es thoy got on the boa- tic,'.'they went doon below tae sec the ingins," aye an tnk mc wl' them, tn left their faithor up on deck. Wool, when wo got tae Shell Bead there win nre fine Broomielaw for tlie bodtic tuc Rang intil, Bae twi line calicos o' teachers got oot ai tho trout end o' the boat an gar'i i'.s loup intil, their airms when wi wan to ashore, They were gey ai tired when a' us wummen folk hu gotten ashore. -Shell llcach wis fine lilt' there wis nao wliulks or mussels i.n I I.lie shells is n' broke up. Tin milk thnt there wis ta.0 drink wli frdttc-n, anc thnt it wld keep. There's nn.ehody bit tlio that has orht adae wi nic an undorlnkln hni ony idea n' tlio awfu' rosponseheclit, Sajibnl.h Sculp tr-nchern nnd Shooper intciidcntfi conncekit wi n bairns, ti'i* hso nn their shouthera. I'm shnir It's whilis bad oiiuuch for some o' yoi mciivt. wives wi' lairge femmilict koepin' an oc on an lookin' efter ilka wan o' them whan awa frae hame, but, miehty me, its doubly sac whan ye bae tae look ctter ale a crood as wc had cn Saturday, an tae bring them*tack sate anpoond. Bit when fi'lico-iy tries tae help a wee it's win-erfu' whit can be dune. Yae thing a wis sorry fur that whan we got tr.c'v ha'ero o' tho men folks bdjed Geordlo and Andra wi' you hie fi-oton milk bines an thc dellt. Tne £cms were lino the wee hits o' ba'.rns rin their races, aye an the auld ones ns weel, fancy mc no win- nlu' sic o braw vawse as wis fur the auld winimnn, on auld RubLcrt Ban- vtl-n'n die ntild man's race.bit tlio wlddie lassie wis i;ey near in first. Yin o' the elders accordlu' tae custom wis oct fr.shin an didna catch a ccd, Lit an audi pun sammon. The l.-lllu o' the tea needit twa lire bosses tne sec that it wis properly ree'ut. Ye'll be tired o' a' thao cllshmaclavcrs, bit yo wid use lunched tae see the meenistcr'u wile iu a wee boot belli rowed liy .nor- maids. They got intil the'bunt an tywed hcr awn, an wee llabbio Gour- luy went till her rescue, a sinner o' n dug jumpit in, tae. Whit feemished me. wis twa n' than mon true Lnnat'k- r.hli-e, thin win their crack 'A dlnwi km linn it Is, Jimmy,' lit everybody want;-, tne 1-e ewer c'ovfr thae days, an lae Inl'o itlior foult fcr (nice." "Weel, Alfchic, if nomo fonk cud r.ef ulrl.Vi f.ami rn inside It.liei- foul:, thoy wiidm he rue taen up wl whit'ii gaun on innldn thoitsels." Yir Cnrccspnndent," MARY ANN. Local and General m Mrs. J. Reid is rapidly recovering from her recent illnccs. Mrs. Frost l-.an returned- from an outing at Shawnigan Luke. In Ladysmith, Sunday, August 8, to the wife ot B. Eirto, a son. Mr. L. Baldwin, representing the Juecess Magnsiiuo, is in the city this week. W. Quinn, rci'i'caeiit hit, McLennan .&. iloFoeloy; of Vancouver, wnn in tlio dty thin week. Mm. Woodwlll, nl Victoria, sister ii Mrs; Stevens, is"-recovering front !iov recent illness. The I.a-lynniith hotel will he thc ir.it hotel wired tor electricity in tin! ity. Ihe plumbing in being alfin put in. Wm. Jar vis is prepared to wire houses for electric lighting. Ho can ho found at all times at tho Ladysmitli Hardware Co's. store. Capt. Cutler of the steamship Wellington has taken his wife and family to San Francisco. During their stay in Ladysmitli they were (;ucsts ol Mrs. Decker. Thc final game in the .quoiting handicap will Lc completed next Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the Portland hotel. Several good scores havo le n made. Mr. Alex. Hilary, mining engineer, ha;; purchased two acres of land tri- butary to tlie city trom Mr. It. Wat- con, 'and it is presumed will erect a dwelling and other buildings on his iropcrtj- in tlio near future. 1p CLASSIFIED ADS Ir '" PER WORD IW Advertisements under this head ono cent pcr word per issue, pay able in advance. NURSES. NUR8E BROWN is prepared for Maternity or general engagements. Apply at Mr. E. Wilson's Second av- fjtVjJo, between Roberts and Gatacre. POUND, FOUND—A watch. Owner can have by proving same. Apply Grand Hotel. LOST. LOST—On roud between Ladysmlt'i und Chemainus on Monday 22nd, small pockot Look, mime inside. Return to owner 1,. N. Solly, Victoria, or J. J. Bland, Ladysmith. Reward given. LOST — Between Roberts Btreet, Third avenue and High street, book, entitled "Fun Doctor." PlaiiBe return to Mrs. Bwart, High street. ?1.00 Reward. ' POR SALE. FOR SALK - Household Furniture piano and sewing machine. Apply Mrs. D. Patterson, Baden-Powell stroct. MatfBKHOLD FURNITURE- Will be tmtH cheap by private sale. Apply - ad Marry Kay's heme on First av- Mtiff. FOR SALE—Boathouse and gasoline launch. Will sell cheap. Apply H. Blair. FOR HALE—White Leghorn eggs for etttibg. Bull Leghorns and Black kHMrcas. $2. SO a setting. Apply Mrs. Laird. FOR SALE—My South African Veteran Bounty Land Certificate issued by the Department ot tho Interior, Ottawa; good for 320 acres of any Dominion Laud open for entry ln Alberta,,Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Any person over the ago ot 18 years, Man or Woman, can acquire this land \fith this certilicate. Write or wire, L. E. Telford, 131 Shuter Street, Toronto, Ontario. WANTED. WANTED-A dining-room girl, ply at Ladysmitli Hotel. Ap- WANTED—Boarders. Whito cooking and first-class to-blo. For terms ap-' plv Mrs. J*. Gilchrist, corner First aveuuo and Baden-Powell street. WANTKD-A girl to assist in light housework. Apply Mrs. Mulholland, First avenue, Ladysmith. WANTED—SO cr 40 men for sewer word. Must bo good men. Wages ,*2.75 per dap. Paid woekly. Apply Hugh McDonald, sower contractor, Ladysmith. WANTED—Homo for boy of eleven on farm or ranch, where he can help in return for board. Also position as housekeeper to working man by Englishwoman. Letters, Mrs,. "C," Ladysmith. Tho demand of tho olty ot Vancouver Ior sewer pipe this year haB been so f.reat that the plant trom which lhc supply is us-tolly obtained has boen totally unablo to keep up with the demand. As a consequence the contractors for the supply have been obliged to get tho pipe from whatever so'.irco is available. Thirty carloads have already been brought to Vancouver from Seattlo and St. Louis nnd other shipments have teen ordered from these places. Iu nddl- tlcn 10,000 feet of 10-lnch pipe has i been ordered Irom the old country am'. In coming to. Vancouver by sailing vessel. Those interested in tho Ladysmith Chord Sodtty are requested to pre/, their entrance lees at H. Hughes' store Within two weeks. If there is not SufTlciout funds secured by that time thou* who have already paid will have their money refunded. Tho poll's fur electric lighting arc now holm; placed In position. Those who Intend to ns.* electric liitht Bhould hot delay a moment In hnv- ini, ihoir hqusen wired. The light wl 1 Le turned on In a couple ol months, and then I lie drum engaged in wiring will Le rushed With orders. A little girl ccming over on the Trnnsto; from Vaueouver last Mon- i'a;,, attempted lo get oil the boat Lot' ro it reached the apron at the whnri and fell Into the Water. There wa ■ sreat excitement for a few mo- men' k, l-i.t the littio girl kopt her h al nr.d managed to climb up to a vdr.ee where she was safe. Mr. md Mis. James Rolston, ot Dm-iville, Ontario, who arc on a four months' trip in thc west, have hecn spending a very enjoyable week at Rolston. and Dier's camp. They ate leaving this attornoon for Seattle and the South. Mr. Rolston wan ver," enthusiastic- on thc 'natur- ni leiiiities nf tho cltv nnd particularly so with regard to tho bailor. WANTED- Tabic boarders. Whito cooking and first-class table. Terms arranged ty tbo month to suit all parties Irom ono meal to three meals per day. MRS. J. GILCHRIST, Baden-l'owcll street. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The partiirrnliip heretofore existing between Robert Barclay and John CirtiUn, hotel proprietors, has tbla day been dissolved by mutual consent. All hills due the late firm must In paid to Robert Barclay, who will olso puy all bills against the bald firm. J. CONLIN, . ROBERT BAROLVx". Dated July 2, 1909. . HUNSFElt OF LICENSE. V«*iee is hereby gjven that we Intend to apply to the License Com- mlcsieacrs of tho City of Ladysmith at the next regular meeting, lor a transfer of the retail liquor license now held by ns In reanoct of the Portland hotel, Ladysmith, II. 0., from ourselves to Arthur Leslie Collingwood. JOHN CONLIN. JOHN BARCLAY, Dated nt Ladysmith, II. O. July 7th, 1909. THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE i444444444444444444444^:449444'^yj444444444444!m I % 4 | 4 4 4 9 X 4 Odds and Ends Your Own Price The Season closes. Odds and Ends of everything accumulate and as we are £ 4 not carrying tinytliing over, wo generally clear out what is left. You havo a 5 A golden opportunity to gather in soino neoessities at a low figure and we oiler you jf A FEW SUGGESTIONS. i- China Matting 4 22 Ends, ranging from 2 to 10 X yards ia ono piece. All marked in 4 plain figures. I 4 % 9 4 t 9 9 9 9 Z A 4 4 4 x I Remnants of all kinds, and lota of Romnauts. See our Remnant Counter. Men's Shoes AT $2.90 A PAIR. As we only have a few pairs left. Wo have deoided to clear out tho balance. Regular S4.00 SHOES. Apron and Dress \ Ginghani3 .«. A largo number of Romnauts which are marked away down. Men's Undershirts complete Sot of Samples and are 85 ,?, par oont cheaper than you can buy. ,'. " I 9 4 5 Both heavy and light weight. Men's Sox Nice light Summer Sox, Black Rib. 2 Pairs for 25c. Heavy Sox, 3 PAIRS for GOo. BLAIR & ADAM •>>a>^«MM><!M!,"&***5,^,*^8,^H9,*4,*i •>«>«>a>«fr«l»<^«^^4f»8»a><t<a4a^a5>»J..-!>^.«>] Linoleums, Carpet Sqares and Rugs. Just opened up a nice range of Rugs, all patterns, with or without fringe. Just the thing for the par- or. PRICE $3.50 EACH. . Brussels and Squares in Brown and Green. Good large sizes. Chinese Matting, all kinds. Linoleum just in 20, rolls in floral or square patterns. Prices from 25c a yard up. W. E. Morrison CIGAR THAT TALKS "V. I." PANATELA SOLD EVERYWHERE Local and General News Notes T.i meet your friends and be right at borne, while in Victoria, atny at the Rainier Hotel, George Ju;'gy proprietor. • The Novelty theatre "had a programme ol exceptional merit this week, and the audiences were large and enthusiastic. [ l > meet your triends and be rlgbt at home, while ln Victoria, etay at th* Rainier Hotel, George iiurgfry proprietor. * : | i Semi - Annual Sale! Everything Reduced No Summer Goods Carried Forward.: This is a Money Saving Opportunity. ; For One Week c<-™*Satunlayj Cash Only Cash Only : [See Bills ■ See Bills! 1 Simon Leiser &Co.,Ltd.l »rrW^-4W'*W"H^^ - ANNOUNCEMENT - :: We will be pleased to give you figures on your :: Plumbing and Bathww All Work Guaranteed. ; Let us give you our prices before placing your order. ;; ••••••«••••••••#•••••••••••••••••••••••••• Rev. Father Nicolaye haa returned from a visit to Victoria. Mr. John Kim bus lelt tor Seattle to take part in tlie sports. Misses Lila and Jennie Gordon havo eoiio up to Wellington to spend a couple of weeks with relatives. A rancher near Nelson Is making excellent money with a new variety ni strawberry which ripens extremely late. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Clark and children spent the week-end at Victoria. They had a most enjoyable visit. Largo' quantities of apples, apricots and peaches are being shipped trom Suniiiierland to the centres ot population on the prairie. CONFECTIONERY STORB. I have purchased tbe stock of William Hooper on Gatacre street, and am now* ready to supply the public with all lines ot good contectloncry, ice cream, sodas and solt drinks. I respectfully solicit your .ustom. JOSEPH LOWDON. Ladysmith Plumbing, Heating and Electric Co. Estimates given on Plumbing, Heating, Electric Wiring, Mo- tors, Flat Irons and Electric Fixtures. A. Leslie Collingwood, Mgr. C. S. McTavlsh T. E. Sullivan Office and Shop: 1st Ave., Phone 76. A brutal case of wifc-beatlng Is reported from Grand Forks, where the community have threatened to deport the cruel husband niter Bcvere discipline. Mrs. John ' Uicklc and her family havo returned from a lengthy sojourn ln United States cities. The trip extended over a couplo of months. Jack Dunbar, who has many friends here, has accepted the management ol tlio wet goods department ot the Portland Hotel, lie will be pleased to meet witli his old triends ut Mr. [jCBlio Oolllngwnod's hotel. A number ol liuislcrs In real estate have been made at Duucun recently. G. 0. niglty has bought the property oi Dr. Mnrc'.Vjank in Quamtt chan district; .1, N. Sherman has bought that ut Mr. 11. D. Young at Cowichan Rtntiim; Colonel Medley, recently from India, has bought thc property of L. H. Allln on Somenos lake. Mr. Goorgc Gillespie Ior mnnjfc years, mana-rci ul " the Canadian Hank of Commerce branch at Victoria, will shortly ictiro trom* active work in. connection with the branch. Mr. Gillespie has many triends in tho province wbo will be pleased to bear that ho IB at lntit ulilc to take the rest ho is entitled to, . 1500 New Post Cards 25c a dozen Just Received, See Window Knight's Book Store Hats! Regular f>1.00. $1.25, $1.75 and $2.00 HATS tor 75 cents. Now is your chance to buy a HAT to finish out the summer in. We have also a line of Men's Shirts Regular price $1.25 and $1.50, to clear at $1.00. C E. Jeffs SOLE AGENT FOR FIT-REFORM CLOTHING. TENDERS Tenders will he recejvod by the undersigned up to und Including August 27th, 190'J, tor the excavation and erecting foundations and chimney, Ior building on Lot 1, Block IV7. City ot Lndysmith. Plans nnd specifications may be seen at thc Canadian Bank ol Commerce, Ladysmith, Tho lowest or any tender not ne eessarily nccopted. CANADIAN BANK OF COMMEROKy L. M. dc Gex, Manager. J. Robertson and Helman Johnson Were Injured by a cavc-ln whilo en- l(.t|;ed in sewer construction at Revelstoke. It was thc third experience ot lho kind for Robertson, whose leg wan broken. Ml. L. W. Hhatlord, M. P. P., has come satcly through a third surgical operation performed by Eastern specialists and hopes to bo able to return to his home in the Slmtlkatneen at a very early date. Frank Porteous was seriously Injured in a drinking tjuarrel at Nnnalmo Sunday, being stabbed ln tlio head, neck, chest and groin. Ono George Smith lo under arrest ns sua prctcd ol tho stabbing.. Tho property belonging to Dr Jones, near tho Extension hotel, lmn been sold at a figure greatly In ad vance ol what It wns hold for a few weeks ago. There will be a big building erected on .the property. Electrical Wiring il ;'. We have arranged with Mr. Jarvis, who is so well ! I ;'. and favorably known, to do our work, further ','. '.'. comment is unnecessary. Leave your orders early. '.'. "The Ladysmith Hardware Co., iu. •j-!-M"W~H-H-l^^W-M»M^*I*^H^-H^H We are Making a Specialty of High Grade Watches. Niil necoRsniilv a big priced watoli; but one which is capable of very oloso time rating nnd fully adjusted. Those works are amongst tlio Highest Grodo manufactured, being made especially for us in Switzerland. Wcliave them in Ladies' O size, also in Gout's 12 and 10 size in IS aid 17 Jewol. iind tlie High Grade 21 Jewels adjusted tn ,"■ positions, temperature and lanchroiiisni* Sold at n l'l-uio within tho bounds of all. Wo also keep the Waltham Watch. Come and lot us alio* you this splendid movement, fully gunranteed. P. G. NOOT WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Houses Wired for Electric Light A full line of ELECTRIC FIXTURES to arrive in a few days. See me for prices before you sign any contracts or make any promises. See some of my work in this city. W. B. Compton ft*iai Electrician OFFICE: Peterson's Furniture Store. w.. OVERS We are clearing out.the "OVERS" in our Summer Suits at exactly half i price. All the lines are broken, but there are a lot of them and you will be sure to find your size. A clothing investment that will at once pay you a cash dividend of fifty per cent. 8 Suits in Fancy Striped- Tweeds. Regular $10.00, Special $5.00. 19 Suits' in English Worsted. HOME SPUN, ETC. Regular up to $15.00, Special $7.50 G Navv Blue Serge, Two Piece 'SUMMER SUITS Regular $17.50, Special $10.00 Do These Prices Interest You? Walters & Akenhead Christy Hats
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