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THE Issued Every Wednesday and Saturday. j % VOL.L Ladysmith, 6. C, Saturday, July 24, 1909. no.>; The Day They Played Baseball It is generally conceded that the lase.all match between the Proles- Elcnals and Merchants last Thursday evening was one ot the most entertaining matches ever played on the sports grounds. There wasn't a dull moment from start to finish, and the earnest way in which the players handled tbe ball, demonstrated the determination of the men on either Bide to win. To describe tbe interesting features ol the match would take up a vast amount of space, and a correspondent ln another column has kindly narrated some ol tbe after effects of the great ball game. The result was 16 to 15 in favor bf the Professionals, but that by no means conveys any impression of tbe many remarkable plays made on Thursday evening. Thc Merchants account lor 'their defeat by charging tbat the Professionala played three or four senior men, and furthermore that they had outsiders crowding on the field to interfere with'a runner, blocking the hall, etc. As a consequence, the Merchants claim that thej did not lose the game on its merits, and they have issued a chal lenge for a return match, to he Origin of the Solar Plexus B!ow Shortstop— C. Mains. 3rd base— H. Thornley. 1st base— G. Cavin. 2nd tase— J. A. Knight. Lelt field— D. Johnson. Centre field— H. Hughes. Right field- J. Glllman. The Bees A Bees challenge the pick of both teams oi last Thursday's game of baseball to a match, the proceeds to go toward the hospital fund. Captain Moore's team lines up as follows: ^ Catcher— J. Bunbur. Pitcher— R. Barclay. 1st baBe— G. Hepple. 2nd base— Gerard. 3rd baBe— Jenny Shortstop— Gerard. Right field— W. Stackhouso. -. Centre field— W. Moore. Left field- C. S. McTavish. Reserves— „W. McGuire, W. Jones. AFTER THE BALL GAME WAS OVER le Liberal Caucus at Vancouver .'"'? With solemn face and slow tread the writer went hie customary rounds on Friday morning. It wasn't much . „. . rt . wonder as the news was whispered played *robably next Thursday. JtJ^rom ^_ %q ^^ ^ _q mm brave, big, and noble lives had been not exaggerating tbe situation to the least to say that excitement Is now! at white heat, and the next game will be witnessed by every person wbo can possible attend. It may be tbat a special train service will be arranged to accommodate outsiders, tor already tho excitement over the contest has spread to the neighboring towns. The Chronicle does aqt desire to enter Into- any particulars of the game, but it cannot retrain Irom special reference to the home run made by Charlie Mains. Mr. Mains was not ln the published lineup, and the Professionals suspect it. was a case of "ringing in" at the last moment, when there was no chance to enter a protest. Rev. G. M. Ambroso adopted bowling methods and was batted out of tbe box. Dr. Bier took his place, and as a result the Merchants were held back. Jack Ryan Says he would have done all right If Billy Moore had not thrown the ball over the fence. Rev. R. Wilkinson made several attempts to smash out a home-run, but' tbe nearest he got to the ball was when Jack Ryan hit him In the leg. Dr. Williams played a Btar game-on the bench. Harry Ward, evidently contused baseball with football, with the .result that Billy Moore feels worse than it he bad taken part in the match. Dr. Frost played for all ho was worth, and he manifested speed on the bases. George Clark performed very gracefully around sack No. 1. Arthur Morrison wilted when he saw Jack Ryan in tbe box and provided a substitute at the bat. Jim Fisher caught a ball occasional* ly and was very obliging in tbe way of indicating the balls wbich the batters on the opposite side should strike at—and they missed. George Cavin was there all the time, and did a little good work on his own account. Harry Hughes wanted them to change-the game to football after the second innings, but he could not get any backers. Hugh Thornley played so hard that he has been under the doctor's care ever since. J. A. Knight played a good gome although Billy Moore registered another kick. John McKay caught tor the Merchants, and never missed a *a\all. Dave Johnson was conspicuous in bis suit, and Jack Glllman had hard luck, Barton played his usual game. As a result of the match the hospital fund was enriched the sum ot S34.00, and Mr. Eugene Lowe, asks tbe. Chronicle to convey to the players the sincere thanks and appreciation ol the hospital board. The following was the line-ups- PROFBSSIONALS. Catcher—, J. Fisher. Pitcher— Dr. Dier. 1st base— 0. W, Clarke. 2nd baBe— Rev, A. M. Ambrose. 3rd base— Harry Ward. Shortstop— Dr. Frost. Lett field- Rev. R. Wilkinson. Right field— W. Barton. Centre field- N. A. Morrison,' MERCHANTS. Catcher— John McKay. Pitcher— J. Ryan, practically sacrificed for the Ladysmith hospital. Further sorrow .waB added to bis load of grief when he learned there was not half enough crepe in Ladysmith to manifest tbe heartfelt sympathy and it could not he procured from Victoria, in timo. However, someone said, about noon hour when the atmosphere was laden with the odor of friend onions and beefsteak, that Cavin was not quite dead yet, tbat he bad moved about tha twelfth how*. .Tboee, who were watching Charlie also reported visible signs of life, and then Harry came slowly limping along and reported having seen the Methodist minister looking oiit. of the upstairs; window, dressed ln white. Then i the vigilance committees held a confab and expressed themselves aa being highly pleased with the prospects of life among the old married stiffs who had so many family duties to attend' to. The young men, being young, would rally quicker, but it was $ great game, and now everyone is happy again. COM. A New York fight expert who reported the Fitzsimmons-Corbett bout for one ofthe leading dallies of the country declares that Fltzslmmons did not knock out Corbett with tney so-called "solar ple*u»," and that the freckled one never knew how he put Corbett away, says the expert. _ "You wouldn't bellove me if I told, you how he knocked out Jim Corbett, would you? "Jim dropped in a heap that day during! the wildest excitement you ever saw. No one at the ringside had the dope right, and after the fight we got, to comparing notes and then! was a terrible mix-up. "One writer declared that he saw Fittlsimmons clip Corbett on the chin with his left; another swore that a right-hander under the heart did itj still another was certain lhat an upper-cut ended the fight. To settle the affair we went into Fitz's dressing room to find out for sure just what did win thc fight. 'Fits was up in the air the same as the rest. He said that some timi' during the round he hit Corbett in the stomach with a left, but was positive tbat a right-handed on the positive tbat a right-hander on the chin settled the fight. We all whether Fits was 'kidding' or not. He was steadfast, however, and to settle thc whole thing and make it rkht wo decided .to say that a left in the stomach was the punch. "Thc solar plexus punch, wo called it, and everyone had the same thing.1 RLht now every sport in tho world knows of that famous punch, but really it never landed. No ono knew junt what punch did do thc trick, so by popular vote we decided it our selves, and .the solar plexus became famous." Local and Provincial News Notes At a Liberal caucus held at Van- ciojiver last week there were present: Hon. William Templeman, Dominion minister of mines;: Dennis Murphy, of Cfiriboo; Stuart Henderson, of Ash- croft, and J. A. Macdonald, of Rocs- land. One question that was discussed was who will succeed Mr. Macdonald as leader of the party When he is elevated to the chief justiceship of the new courts of appeals. It is reasonably certain tbat he will be appointed to that position Stuart Henderson,, it is thought will take his place ot leader, al- thought John Oliver, has a considerable following, who will favor 1iim as leader of the opposition. A good many are busy making slates for the new, court. Besides Mr. Macdonald for chief justice, lt is considered likely that Justices Martin and Clement will be advanced from tbe supreme court and Harry Senkler and D. G. Macdonncll are spoken of for other positions.. Should, as is expected, strict party lines not be followed ln appointments, it is understood tbat the Conservatives will press for tho appointment ot Charles Wilson, K. C, in place of Martin or Clement on the supreme court bench. The names of Col. Gregory, of Victoria, and W. A. Galliher, cx-M. P. for Kootonay, ere also mentioned. The Second Division Challenge Cup, I Mr. Percy K. Winch has just re- B. C, which was put up by T. Ma- turned from a'ousincss trip to Cum-. honey, of New Westminster, arrived last evening, and is now on exhibition in Blair & Adam's store. The Sunday School children of South Oyster and their friends held a picnic Thursday at the ranch of [ Eraser River Lumber company. This Mr. Frank Reid. There was boating, bathing and games, after which refreshments were provided by the parents. herland and Comox. Mr. Winch disposed of a large number of cigars at both places, and reports a general revival in business every place he visited. At Courtenay there has .tea. a lot of work done this year by the company has put in its own railway and employs a large staff to carry, cn the work. IS A BRAVE MOTHER. Mrs. T. Victoria. R. Sullivan is visiting In The following is the result ol thc 13th medal shoot ol the Tyco Gun Club: Geo. Hepple 15 ,W. Keserich 21 T. White 19 J^'Wargo .:... 19 H. Hayden 10 M. McKinley 19 J. Rumsby 10 J. McDonald 18 Rev. Father Nicolaye leaves lor Victoria Monday to take part in a Retreat of the Clergy. He will return the following Saturday in company bf Rev. Father Caine, who will open the mission at St. Mary's Church. A Vancouver company has purchased five thousand acres of land in the Nicola Valley at a prico oi $50 per acre. It is intended to provide an adequate irrigation system and subdivide thc property for fruit growing. "The Bridge of Sighs," suggested by the celebrated poem, with that tl; tic is tho best picture in tho weekend programme at the Novelty theatre. There arc Bovcral other good I icturca, and altogether tho programme is an attractive one. , Tho city council ol Victoria will appeal to the railway commissioner!! i to scttlo thc dispute between the cl- j ty and thc E. ft N railway company with regard to the company cloiilng the bridge across tho Inner harbor to public foot -and vehicular' traffic The annual Conservative picnic -will -.« held at Sidney on Saturday, August 7. The premier and members ot tha cabinet have arranged to attend as well as several of the Ottawa M. P.'s and a number ot the local members. Those who remember the splendid success ot last year's outing feel confident of an even larger attendance. AU the committees ia charge are working hard for the success of the picnic which has now established, itselt as an annual affair. Mr. Ralph Smith, M. P., has notified Mayor Nicholson that tbe banquet to the Dominion cabinet ministers at Nanaimo on Tuesday will be a non-politics! sffalr, and he suggest* that Lndysmith send a delegation to mako known their wants. Mr. Smith tried to got the ministers to remain over nt Ladysmith, but tho train scrvico will not permit it. Hero Is an opportunity for tho Citizens ".enscuo and Board ol Trade to accomplish something tor the benefit of the city. WHY THE WRIGHTS - NEVER FLY TOGETHER Washington, D. C, July 23,-Whllo the Wright brothers were preparing today for' further flights in tbe governmental tests'' of tbeir. aeroplane, Orville Wright' disclosed the reason Why he and bis brother Wilbur never made an ascension there." "We don't think tt wise for us both to By at the same time," said Orville Wright. The, brothers fear that should an accident happen both might be killed and tbo secrets of tbeir successful aerial navigation might bo lost to the world. Early today tho Wrights awaited a Inoro favorable wind than yesterday to carry them ovcr tho circular course The names of several army officers wcro mentioned, and trom tbe list cne will be selected to accompany Orville Wright on the flight. Everyone has heard of tho hardship that has befallen certain officials ani} officers In the new South African colonies owing to recent changes in the administration. Most of these men find- themselves without work, with scant prospect of getting any. Yet nearly all of them have held responsible administrative positions and are, as General Baden-Powell put it, able to work "with tbeir hands as well as-" their heads." A proposal has been made to tound a large settlement In British Columbia, partly on Vancouver Island and. partly, on the mainland, where theso men might) start new careers on the land. The scheme Is one that ennnot fall to op- peal to one's sympathy. It seems to us that hero la a caso whero tho bone- lit will be mutual. British OolumbU will get some excellent settlers and the unlortunate South Alrican cfll- eials will have a chance of a new career,—Canada. Mrs. Gill, who resides ln the Big Sheep valley, and her sons, Walter, aged seven, and Portland, aged nine, had an exciting adventure with bears one evening last week. While picking huckleberries a short distance from home at the time, Walter looked up from a bush on whicb he had found many ripe berries, and, much to his astonishment, he saw, only three or feet away, a large brown she bear standing up and glaring at him in a threatening manner. The little fellow, displaying much bravery, and a total lack of caution, threw his tin bucket in the bear's face, scattering the berries all over her, and at the samo time shouting, "Come quick mother! Here's a big bear." Mrs. Gill ran to Walter's assistance and pulled blm behind her. Portland, the other lad, was also placed behind his mother, wbo picked up a rock and faced the bear, wbo bad two cub hidden ln the bushes only a tew teet away. The mother bear stood in a threatening attitude, waving hcr paws and growling and showing her teeth, as it working herself up into a passion as a preliminary to attaoUing Mrs. Gill and hcr two sons. Thus, tho human mother and the animal mother stood momentarily gazing nt each other ready and willing to give their lives, If ucccBsary, in defence of their progeny. Tho tense nnd perilous situation wns broken when tho boys began to cry in alarm at the Bovugo attitudo ot the animal. This, in turn, caused the cubs to whine and howl tor their mother. Tho mother bruin, thinking that her cubs wero being menacod; got down on all fours and hurried towards them. Mrs. Gill nnd her children took advantage of this diversion in their favor and mado for their home as fast as their legs could carry them. "For a moment," said Mrs. Gill, when afterwards recounting the adventure, "the situation was a torrl- fying one, as a she bear with cubs is a very dangerous animal to encounter, especially when there's nothing better on hand than a rock to do fend one's self with."—Rossland Min1 er. Mr. C. S. Yuill, who will havo charge ot the pole line, and a gang of men have arrived, and will begin work Monday morning. There will not he any delay until the work in completed, as the first shipment of poles will te here Monday. The weight qf tbe large cake ot White Swan soap, which has been on exhibition at the Ladysmith Hardware Co.'s .store, is 854 lbs. The names of tbe lucky contestants whose answers came nearest will be announced in the next issue of this paper, and- the partieB notified by letter from the British Columbia Soap Works, Victoria. Pete Morrison came in yesterday trom Nanaimo. He Is now manager for Bruce Ashman, the lightweight, and he is trying_to get a match with Rod Standen. Knot successful Morrison will go to Tacoma and arrange a wrestling match with Ven- ables, champion of the Pacific Coast. A son of Martin Dunsmuir had his foot badly cut with a piece of gloss yesterday. While the wound is painful thi hoy will be around ln a few days. MJ*/ George Baker, a rancher . living near Wilson's crosBing, South Oyster district, had a narrow escape from being gored by a bull on Wednesday last. Hhile ho was working around the barn his short-horn bull cornered him in tho fence, getting him down and mauling nnd bruising him considerably. The clothing was torn oft his body, bnt fortunately some men who wero clone nt hand prevented further injury. The) bull wns shot shortly uitonvards. Vcuscli) coaling during thc week: Rcstlesa, Czar and bcow, Princess May, Henrletto, Klldonun, Trader, Selkirk, Canadian, Otter, Oscar, Durrani, CnBcade, Princess Royal, Queen R. Dunsmuir, Owen and bcow, Nnn- ococ, Squid,-Root. Kerr, St. Dennis, Queen City, Pilot, Celtic, Nidgo, Delhi, Aldgc, Clayburn, Achates, Bermuda, Surprise Jessie Mac and Ed lth and ncow. The Methodist missionary boat UJ- al, returning to Prince Rupert trom Portland Canal, struck a rock and foundered. Captain Oliver and Rev. Mr. Webber bad a close call and escaped in a row-boat. The Udal sank In 100 feet of water. Efforts will be made to raise her. The vessel was insured and valued at (5,000. Tho train was crowded this morning with Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters, who were going to Duncan to participate in the reunion ol the order being held there today. There were a large number ot Knights and Sisters from Nanaimo and at Ladysmith they were Joined by as many more. The event is noteworthy in the history ot the order on tho island. , Cn Thursday last Mr. Campbell and his daughter were travelling along tho trull trom Extension to Mrs. Lnid's dairy. All at once thejt funic across n hear and two cuIib, and thoy. ran ns quickly as they could to Mrs. Laird's house, nnd informed R. Laird, Jr., and George Walker. Tho latter two Blurted out in pursuit and were not long in finding them. They shot the throe, and now they will probably receive tho bounty usually paid for shooting bears. The Balagno fnmlly of this city mc rapidly acquiring [nine us inusi- Vancouvor, July 20.—John Altred Graham Anderson, the twenty-three- year old clerk who left the employ ol the Toronto branch of the Bank nt Montreal last Mnrch, and who by means of an "accepted" stamp, has it is charged, been cashing cheques innumerable both th America and Europe, was captured hero thts morning at the Instance ol Manager De- rouvilic, ot Vancouver hotel. Anderson arrlTed' in this city last Wednesday tnd registered at the C. P. R. hotel under the name ot John Anderson. He attempted to cash a cheque at the hotel last night, but was refused. He admitted his identi- cliins. Their names urc Charlie, Wll lie and Frank. Charlie plays the piano, Willie first violin and Frank second violin. Any one who has listened to the music of tblose three three young men will at once concede that they have a bright future ahead of them. They intend giving concerts this autumn, and their flrst* one will be at Cumberland on the evening of the 30th, and tho people of that place can roBt assured that they will te provided with a rare mu3lcnl treat. Someone has suggested tothe Chronicle that the hospital committee should secure the Balagno brothers ior a concert in aid ol the hos- ty to Detectives O'Grady fod.Thompr P'**1* They certainly wonld attract son upon his capture, id. < a large audience, ,4,,, ' 1 ■Mts.is. Walkum un.d Ward have had numerous inquiries regarding their lots in tbe sub-division ol the acreage recently purchased, and during the week have disposed ot three to local buyers who intend following thf example of their neighbor, Mr. T. R. Jackscn whose dwelling when completed will be one of tbe prettiest In the vicinity. The remainder ot the lots arc to be disposed for dwellings only. These, when built upon, will add greatly to the charms ot -Ladysmith, commanding as they do a view. . of the finest barbor ln B. C. In an address before the Canadian Club of Nelson Prof. Adam Shortt said that personally, he thought, there was too much hurry to settle Canada. This was due largely to selfish desire for material advantage. There were those who wanted to sell; land, farm implements, provisions, clothes, etc., and who were anxious to see settlers coming in to provide markets for these. This was not thd correct way to build up the country. People should look to tbe future as well as to Immediate results.' Fewer settlers and of a better class would better serve Canada's Interests) in the long run. Thc Bijou Comedy Company struck Duncan unheralded on Tuesday mo»n- mg und billed thc town tor a show, ln the Opera Houso on Wednesday, night. The i.how was never witnessed by the residents of the town, however, sb lhc coiupnny packcdrlhoir, trunks mid departed on their journey; southward bv Wednesday morning's Iniln, thc manager of thc company, promising to blacklist Duncan with all tho high class travelling companies on thc road. Thc reason given tor not tilling the dato wns that nil tho photograps and advertising had been torn from tho bill boarda by tho tough element of the town. ' 1" Vcngcuuce is Mine" uccms to havo been lhc motto ol the manager ol Iho Bijou Comedy Co., tor the bIiow, was culled nlT, und now the towa- folk may uovcr seen thc "Modern Hercules," the "Human Ostrich" and all the other celehrltes comprising the Bijou Company in action, in the hurry and hustle of departure several little matters were overlooked. As the manager was buying his ticket for Victoria he was reminded of a little printing bill, which Was paid with profuse apologies for having} overlooked it. Word: being sent to the caretaker of the Opera House ot the. company's departure, that gentleman appeared up- *tm the scene and collected his account in the train, atter taking up a collection amongst the members at tbe party.—Cowlchan Leader. 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 OF COMMERCE Head Office • - Toronto . CAPITAL $10,000,000: REST $6,800,000 Bank Money Orders ISSVin AT THE FOLLOWING BATES: If and under - - 3 cents Ovsr ti and not exceeding f 10, 6 " " tin " " $30, 10 " •> |30 " " *50, 15 " Thaaa orders an payable at car at any office in Cn uia of a Chartered Bank, except In the Yukon and at the principal banking points in the United They ar« negotiable at 14:90 to the £ sterling in Gnat Brltlln and Ireland. They form an excellent mail od of remitting- small sums of money with aaf> t' and at small cost and may be obtained without d .lay at any office of the Bank. to lc wired over again. With the comprehensive by-law adopted by the Ladysmith city council thero shoiilc! be.littio danger ot any trouble aris ing Irom this cause here. The cit:, council has started right, and arc not likely to overlook any inlrac tions of the by-law. LADYSMITH BRANCH L. M. da Gex, Manager THE LADX-5MITH CHRONICLE Published by Carley ft Carley at Ladysmith, B. C, every Wednesday and Saturday. (1.50«Yur in Advance. 2Sc Per Mantii Advertising Rates on application. Editorial Comment. Ihe provincial department ot education has divided the coast inspectorate into two divisions. This was formed necessary on account ot the great increase in schools on tho coast. It ia understood that Mr. J. A. Macdonald, leader ol the Opposition in the British Columbia Legislature, will be appointed chief Justice ol the new appellate court. Mr. Macdonald will probably make a better Judge than a political leader, in which case the Bench will be the gainer. It is announced that the B. fi. N.' company will proceed at once witli the won't" on the cxtenalon ot their line to Alberni. It is /aulte apparent that there will be littio delay In tho crnstruction ol the line from WellliJi- ton to Alberni. by which one ot the richest territories an Vancouver Inland will be opened up. The success which is at lending the efforts of the hospital promoters must be gratifying indeed. Thc ladies particularly are to be congratulated on having secured such a large amount for thc maternity ward, The/ can rest assured that they have earned the sincere gratitude ot very many of their sisters In Ladysmith. Dr, Osier has put it down as an indisputable proposition that tho great est cause ol dyspepsia is decayed teeth. When the teeth 'lecome detective, the proper mastication ol lood becomes impossible, and dyspepsia is Iho result. Yet it is strange how many people pay little attention to the preservation' ot their teeth until it is too late. It has been discovered that the Victoria city by-law regulating wiring - - -•—*-_,_ tt-\._.t— fa Aafaativa. and Hon. William Pugsley and Hon. William Templeman will visit Nanaimo next Tuesdav, and a commtttet has been appointed to arrange a reception for the distinguished visitors. A banquet will be tendered thi ministers, and incidentally V.ie Nanaimo people will impress upon them the great possibilities ol that 1m portant industrial centre. If Messrs. Pugsley and Templeman would stoi oil at Ladysmith for a few moments and tell us when the new Government building will be opened, the cl tizens would regard the information in the light of a special favor. Speaking at Vancouver, Mr. Templeman snld: "Wo believe that the Transcontinental in tho north will do even more ior British Columbia than the C.P.H. has done. We will complete thc Transcontinental, oni just as sure as fate, when we bavi that done, we will build a road ti Hudson Bay." We find nothing ir. this to which to raise thc slightest objection, and we hope not to bi astray when we say that Mr, Temple man and his colleagues may be expect cd to approach other railway project in which British Columbia Is inter ested in the same spirit ot optimist Ic resolution. Since ho has been ii. public lite, Mr. Tcmpleman has never said anything that had a better ring about it than the sentence Just ijuoted. —Victoria Colonist. This Is the "Fathest West", the ultimate abiding-place of tho democ racy, vet even here "Jennies Yellow- plt:sh" is to be Iound, il possible more oboaxulous and offensive than In his natural environment. Ol a highly respected and honored pastor ln a prominent religious denomination whose retirement trom active pastoral duties has just been announced, Jeames say "his birth and training frevented him Irom being a man ol the people and placed him to some extent out ol touch with democratic Ideas." This Is said of one who Is supposed to be a representative on earth at the Carpenter of Galilee,, the Man who upon, occasion "knew not whore to lay his head." It la said ot a religious teacher and dieclple who received his holy orders nnd authority direct Irom a company ol mere fishermen and trom one whose trade was. that of a tont-maker. II the founder ol Christianity «nd the men He selected to perpetuate the latth and to preach the gospel to all the world had been by birth and training out ot sympathy with the "common people" and out ol tiuch with democratic ideas, the n-ei. .age delivered torthe lathers would hardl)1 have became a message to all. the tent it has been. Is it any wondei alter reading such sycophantic rol that the inclination ot the great bo dy of the people is to hold In deri slon tho "parson" and tho cause h. Is supposed to represent? Is it i matter to be marvelled at that tin tendency amongst the masses ol thi people who are not in society or o it is to shun the services of th. churches? Need ore te surprised I the question is,asked, what wilt th. disembodied spirits who are not n the people do when they reach th- land where overything is of the pco pie, where they are neither massci nor classes? They will surely nevci condescend to associate with, not tc say take second place to, mere car penters, tent-makers and fishermen Will they prefer the select circles o, the other place?- Victoria Times. Big Jewel Theft in London Caft London, July 23.—A daring anc successful jewel robbery was re ported to the metropolitan polict yesterday, a well-known Parlslar. jewel merchant having stolen from him a bag which contained pearli and other precious articles to thi value of nearly (500,000. The victim was Fritz Isaac Gold Bchmidt, whose place of business 1: .n Paris. Mr. Goldschmldt has jnans business connections with England and is often in this country. About jine days ago be arrived in London, accompanied by his nephew. The) stayed at De Keyscr's Hotel, on tb Thames Embankment, where Mr Goldschmldt Is a regular guest. He had with him a number of vcrj tine loose pearls, together with sap phlros, and other articles ol value These he carried In a square bag, about 18 Inches long. It is needless to Bay that Mr. Goldschmldt did not let this bag go tar out ol his sight But thc exigencies ot bis buslnesi compelled him to carry.it with hln as he m ado his calls on business, houses. The news of his arrival anc A the tact that he bad very valu able property with him, srems t< have become known to what an ;:nown ln criminal circles as the "high mob," who go lor big stake: when they commit a crime, lor 11 seems quite certain that Mr. Gold schmldt has been followed since hi has been In London. Only on Thursday he and his ne ,jhew were followed by two men In n hansom cab. They pulled up to let the cab pass and the occupants ini mediately hold newspapers in front of their faccB. But they appeared to ,.e well dressed and ot such u mier. as would enable them to pass anywhere without remark. Yesterday Mr. Goldschmldt and his nephew lelt tho hotel ln the morning to make calls, and went Into the Cnle Monlco tor luncheon, litlli' went down Into the lavatory, Mr. Goldschmldt placing the bag containing the valuables on the marble slab In Iront ol the wash-basins, while ho washed his hands. His nephew had occasion to leave the lavatory tor a minute. The attendant was present. While Mr. Goldschmldt was there two well-dressed men entered, one lair and tbe other dark. Seizing an opportunity, the dark man hustled up against Mr, Goldschmldt, while the lair one made a grab at the bag, as the owner ol lt turned to see who was pushing him. Mr. Goldschmldt shouted to the attendant, Who turned only .to seo the man with the bag rush out into the narrow passage Into Shatteshury avenue. He ran alter him, but was tripped up toy, the other man, who mado his escape ln the same way. The whole affair was only a matter ol seconds, and lt was over almost before Mr. Goldschmldt realized what had happened. It was planned with a cool audacity and i-tin. almost unmatched ln the aj|- timate 61 his loss is between $100,000 aod $500,000, although the only com plete list of the jewels was in tbe bag. fenders Called for E. & N. Extension That no time is to be lest by the O.P.R, in bringing the new seaport A Alberni in direct touch with all the world by means ot railway con ncction, thc Welllngton-Albcrnl section of thc pioneer transcontinental line being rushed to completion as 4iiickly'ns possible, is evidenced by .he announcement today that, under instruction from Vice-President Richard Marpole, tenders are now invited ior nil the grading and bridging on the final section required to complete .he line, this being twenty-seven miles from Cameron Lake to Albcr ai, which involves- the heaviest work on the entire line, where the crossir-,1; .s made on the mountain backbone of the Island. It is improbable that certain portions of thc work in tho hillB, on *his particular section, can be done ior less than $60,000 a mile, and there is enough of this costly work to te done to tempt some of the .nrgest railway builders to enter the lata of tenderers. Grading is now so well under way .hat it may be snld to be virtually .ompleted on the first section, trom Wellington to French, Creek, which stretch of roadbed is now ready for the metals. For the noxt eight miles, from French Creek to Cameron Lake— which is destined to be one of thc nost popular and delightful resorts n Western America, backed ns it is ,y to) cring Mount ArrowBmlth—the .railing and bridging contract has just been let to Messrs. Moore & Dixon. And now Superintendent Beasley is inviting bids tor the third and last section, which will couple up the Al- liernl line as the westernmost section >f the national highway across tbe ■ontlnont. The distance is twenty- seven miles approximately, and much heavy rockwork, cutting .and bridging is involved. Thc specifications ire on view at the chief engineer's office at Vancouver, and at the district engineer's offlco in Victoria, particulars being obtainable by intending tenderers nt cither place. Bids arc receivable trom the 7th proximo until thc (.tli September, nnd it is confidently expected that the work In 'onteinplallon will be completed and the entire Alberni extension ready tor trattlc before the coming ot autumn in 1910. D1. Jenkins successor to A. E. Hilbcrt, r Hllbert Undertaking Parlcrc I, 3 and 5,Bastion St., Nanaimo Phone 124 P. 0. Box I John W. Coburn, President and Managing Director, The Ladysmith lumber Co., Limited. MANUFACTUREKS OF ALL KINDS OF Rough and Dressed Fir Lumber, Red Cedar, Shingles arid Lath LADYSMITH, BRITISH COLUMBIA ■<4444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 Two Good Local Buys & House and Lot on Roberts Stand 6th Ave. $525. •i' X Store on Roberts St., near 4th Avenue. $400 X | McKELVIE BROS., | Real Estate | First Avenue, t Ladysmith J 4<44444444444444444444-4444444449444444444444 \ Novelty Theatre Masonic Building, Ladysmith New Programme Monday and Thursday PERFORMANCES AT 7:30 AND 8:45 P. M. Admission: IOc and 15c Matinee Prices 5c and IOc f ALL THE STAl'LK DRUGS ALWAYS IN STOCK. PRESCRIPTIONS PROMPTLY <$ ATTKNDKD TO. R. G. JESSUP, Prop. Dr. R. B. Dier Surgeon Dentist ALL WORK GUARANTEED Express and Teaming Wood for Sale. P. INKSTER, PHONE 06 The City Market R. WILLIAMSON, Prop. Wholesale aad Retail. MEATS and VEGETABLES Ladysmith, B. C. A. Litt CLEANINU, PKKSaiNU AND RHPA1RING, Okargee moderate. All work lett at McCalluio'i Ind •venue, near Fire Hall, will receive prompt ateentlon. TRANSFER OF LICENSE. Notice Is hereby given that it is my Intention to make application to'i the Board ot Commissioners ot the City ol Ladysmith at their next regular meeting tor a transfer of- the retail liquor license now held by me In respect 'to the premises known as the Pilot Hotel, situate on Lot 9, Block 126, in the City ot Ladysmith Irom myself to Alexander Thomas. J. R. THOMAS. Ladysmith, 25th May, 1909. i*ii.t*.At\i _M\i.i Hifoert & McAdie PRACTICAL EMBALMERS First class Hearse supplied in Ladysmith. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Telephone No. 262 and 180 amt________________mm_______tmm. 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 Dun&n. Town Lots and cleared Suburban acreage for sale at Ladysmith. Apply Land Agent, Victoria, and Townsit: Agent, Ladysmith. THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE WOMEN AT TABLE. I have recently amused myself by studying the way women eat their load lu the various smart restaurants, writes "Rita" in a London impel*. The facial expression and varied actions which enlivened the irocess quite reconciled me to the opinion of the poet who wished tbe women he loved would always dine alone. Some of the prettiest women look ujly while eating, as, per contra, tome of the ugliest look ijuite charming. Now as all sensible (and a tew silly) women desire to look charming on all occasions, it would be as well it they remembered that in pub-i it j resorts they themselves attract quite as much notice, as their gowns r.nd jewels. Yet there are women who lean thetr (L.owa on the table and talk across It to an opposite neighbor, taking el. s of wine, or stuffing bread into their mouths at intervals. There are o.hers who absolutely throw fragments ot their dinner rolls Into theiu month as if they were enjoying i.nme ol cup and ball I There is tbe woman who does not eat her roll at till, but has an irritating knack of crumbling lt up into a heap of fragments making an untidy and most unplcturesque Utter beside ber p'r-tc. Possibly not one ot tbe women think* if the effect of her methods on an of the exponent. Let her, however » rehearse the process before a looking-glass at home ere she treats the puulic to a facial panto-nine. The "bolter," ln contradistinction to the other varieties, is an object of some terror as well as of absorbing interest. In goes the morsel, a gulp, and then another follows, and yet another. This specimen of food consumer is generally a great, talker. Therefore "gobbling" and conversation runs a close race, I wish her no worse thing than to behold herself as other behold her li Given a pretty mouth and pretty teeth a woman might surely learn to eat prettily and daintily—at least in public—to regulate the speed with which she empties her plate, to take moderate moutbfuls, and, above all, to follow the old-time' maxim of childhood, "never to speak with the mouth full." This, however, Is a very common offence. Probably lie- cause women have so much to say nowadays and so little time to any iti The handling of knife and fork might be made an action of grace, But it rather resembles the seizure of some offending obstacle. Thei are taken up, used, and laid down with a business-like force and clatter from which all grace is abBent. Following on thc '^laying down," comes that planting of elbows on the table, thai loud chatter, aod Incessant laughter consolate widow whose accouchmer.t is imminent,, and a child of two. Granler, who displayed no regret, will probably receive a few months' comfortable detention in ta fortress, whereas a peasant for a similar deed would be executed. LIQUOR CASES AT PRINCE RUPERT. FIGHTING M. P.'S IN OLD TIMES. onlooker. Not one imagines she is *° **»■* l have be!ore alluded* an object offensive and offending against a standard ol good manners. There are various methods ot taking soup, though-the wise woman is the one who does not take it at all. It is a very bad foundation for a series of courses. And not only calculated to render digestion more difficult, but to afford quite unbecoming importance to. c. certain feature of the tace. I have seen delicate- cheeks flush to rustic ruddiness; noses—Grecian, tip- tilted, or otherwise admirable in shape or contour—absolutely swell and redden beneath the Influence ol consomme aspeiiges or potag* tortue. Ihe difficulty ol eating (or sipping) soup becomingly is drawback sufficient without the risk ol unbecoming t-onF.equei-.ccs. Some women take it in tiny sips, some gulp lt; some ladle it into their mouths; some seem tent cn "taking ln" the spoon well as tho contents, others make the process audible, Some gurgle it down ln conversational interludes, accompanied hy the cup and ball trick I have already mentioned. But rarely have I seen one sip, drink or partake af it in a graceful manner, The way women ply knife and fork in also an interesting studv. I have s en them cut up what is nn their plate into a little heap, lay down the* kni e, and proceed to convey the tood to Its natural receptacle by the fork! I have seen others throw in huge mouthfuls at a time and spoil the contour of the cheek, tho expression ol the mouth, and even the delicacy of the throat by emulating the methods of, the boa-constrictor. There is likewise the "snapper" ol tood, the Blow masticator, and the 'bolter." The flrst opens ber mouth a sort of trap. It opens and shuts ll'te a thing on springs. Hey, prestolj A FATAL DUEL. News from Berlin gives particulars ot a recent duel between two young officers at Blenkenburg showing the support which-this form ot manslaughter receives at the hands oi the authorities. Lieut. Zwltzer, ol the 165th Infan- trv regiment, celebrated his promotion by a supper party, among the company being the fiance ol a brother officer named Qranicr. Zwitzer saw the lady home, and although a married man he so tar torgot himself as to endeavor "to kisB her. The lady repulsed her overelated cavalier, but at parting for-javc him, promising to tell nobody of tbe indiscretion. Four months later, however, she told tier fiance, wbo immediately challenged his brother officer. The duel took place with the lull concurrence of the so-called Court at Honour, under conditions which were bound to prove fatal—pistols at ten yard's distance, thirty seconds being allowed for aiming, and alternate shots till either combatant was dls abled. Two doctors wero In .attend ance, and the ground was surrounded by soldiers. An engine with an. am bulauce coach was in waiting at a neighboring station to convey the wounded to Halberstadt hospital. Lieut. Granler, as the Injured party was allowed lirst shot. He, aimed slowly and deliberately at his opponent's bead, but the bullet whizzed past his car. Then it waa Lieut. Zwitzer'a turn. His pistol missed Are but the shot counted. New pistols were brought, and every nerve was strained to the utmost. Oranler again shot, this time aiming lower, and the bullet penetrated Zwit zer's lungs. Stipendiary Magistrate J. T. WU- liatAB, of Port Essington, imposed a stiff fine on a couple of Knoxvlll* men last Wednesday. One, Mr. W. J. Ttegs, was lined ?200 and costs, and the other, Mr. John Rupe, had to produce to the tuue of $150 and costs. Both were charged with selling intoxicating liquor, and both pleaded guilty. Tho former admitted having offered Chief Constable Vlck- ers *50 to have the difficulty smoothed oper, and th's brought a sharp comment from the court. Chief Constable Vlckers told oi hearing the clinking ot glasses ft Tiegs' place on Tuesday afternoon As he went in to investigate, the proprietor put Mb head around a door behind the,counter, or tried trH put something in the back toom out of Bight." 'ihe witness made his way to the room at J found glasses -ana whiskey. "Ho oflered me .$50 if tho trouble could be settled without bis appearing in court," Bald the witness. Mr. W. E. Fisher, for thc crown, spoke briefly. Constable Leek'B evidence was heard, and then Magistrate Williams lectured the man before him. "You admit having been warned by the police," he said, "but yet you went right on doing what you know was illegal. And now you admit having oflered the chiei constable fifty dollars. This is a criminal offence. It Is an offence not only illegal, but dastardly. You deliberately put temptation in another man's way. I fine you (200 and costs." John Rupe's case being called, Constables Conway and Leek told ot searching his premises on Tuesday evening. There was nothing but soft drinks in the bar, but in the rear room they lound> two valises, each packed with intoxicating liquors which they confiscated. Intoxicated men had been seen around, and coming Irom this saloon. Magistrate. Williams now gave ad; vice to Rupe, and fined him $150 and costs. "It's about time," he remarked, "that this business was stopped. It is through men like you that Prince Rupert may get a bad name. If I, lived here, I would do all that I could to put it. down." Court then adjourned.—Vrlnce Rupert Empire. , The following story i3 credited to a New Orleans lawyer, who was' asked to address the boys ol a business school. He commenced:—"My young friends, as I approached the entrance to this room I noticed on cf this kind. It expresses the one the panel of the door a word eminently appropriate to an institution thing most useful to the average man when he steps into the arena of life. It was—" "Pull," shouted tho boys, in a roar af laughter, and the The wounded lieutenant was con The trick Is done. The slow process. veyed in a dying condition to the! lawyer felt that he had taken his Is as annoying one to watch, though hospital where be expired during, the text trom the wrong side of the doubtless, beneficial to. the digestion night. He leaves a young, and die- door The Last Day of the White Swan Soap Contest On Saturday next the large cake of White Swan Soap which is on display at the Ladysmith Hardware Co's store will be cut up and weighed, so get your answer in and win a Valuable Prize. Each answer must De accompanied by a White Swan Soap Coupon. White Swan Soap is Sold at All Good Grocers. Also White Swan Washing Powder The duel in dead in England—dead and burled. The law has declared against it, and public opinion is equally us coiidemnntoty. So thc gentleman who challenges another to1 combat is quite safe in so doing. Even a duel in the "good old Lancashire style," to which the challenger affectionately inclines is unlow- lul. Lancashire style includes the use of stccl-girt clogs, most potent weapons on the feet of the native who knows how to use them. But there are Btill men in Parliament who remember when to challenge a rival member to the settlement of controversy by pistols or swords was the polite and proper thing to'do. Worldly-wise and cnutious as he was, Disraeli was goaded into fury by the cruel tongue of Daniol O'Connell, who compared him with the Impenitent thief who died upon the cross. Disraeli replied: "Although you have long placed yourself out o.' the pale of civilization, still I am one, who will hot te insulted even by a yahoo without chastising it," and challenged, not O'Connell, but bis s£n to fight. The reason for this was curious. Somo time earlier the Irish' Tribune had fought and killed a man named D'Esterre, and experienced agonies of remorse. He oflered his victim's widow half his "own income, and fought and won for her, free of cost, > a. £^*at cause in the law courts. Daily he said prayers for the dead man's soul; and when receiving thc Sacrament, always wore a black glove upon his right hand. "That hand," he said, "once took a fellow-creature's life, and I shall never again bare it in the presence of my Redeemer." It would seem strange to hear of Mr. Balfour issuing or receiving a challenge nowadays to anything more deadly than a golf match; yet, as we have seen, Disraoli did not disdain recourse to arms. Nor did' Peel. Five days be travelled secretly to evade arrest in order that he might fight a duel at Calais with Lidwell. Men like tho Earl of Wemyss, tbe Earl of Leicester, and Lord Gwydr distinctly remember lhe Duke of Wellington, when Prime Minister, lighting the Earl of Winchilsoa. Tbe quarrel arose nominally over the Duke's patronage of King's College cn the Strand, but actually out of the Catholic Emancipation Bill. Again, Pitt, when prime minister, angered at Tierney's opposition to a bill for the more effectual manning of the navy, challenged, him, and they fought on Wimbledon Common at twelve paces, without doing any damage. Macaulay would have been in a similar position over his essay on Mackintosh's History ot the Revolution hnd not Lord Stafford, to whom the matter waB referred, poured oil on the troubled waters.* During the closing days of the Irish Parliament there existed a duelling club in Dublin, each member of which was pledged to call out any Opposition member who attacked Lord Castlereagh. With the Parliament dissolved, dissolution ended the club also: and It fell out, therefore, that Castlereagh, offended *i>y Canning, had himself to fight his rival. The meeting took place on Putney Heath and Canning received a dose of lead in tbe thigh. Duelling wns not more prevnlont\in England than on the continent. Bismarck himself confessed to having acted as principal on no fewer than sixty occasions. But he was cowed in the end, nnd that not by a man of war. Ho admired and reveronced Vlrc- how as a scientist,, but hated his politics, and one day, annoyed past endurance dared hlin to light. "Certainly," replied tho great scientist. "I, as tbe challenged party, have the right to choose the weapons." He held up two sausages ot exactly similar appearance. "One ot these," he continued, "is filled with trichinae; it is deadly. Tho other Is perfectly wholesome. Externally tbey cannot bo told apart. Let His Excellency choose wbich he pleases, and cat it eat the other," There was no duel. ance it looked the same, although the words were different, and nothing was copied except the general appeur- ance, which is, for advertising purposes, half the value of a distinctive label. "The opposing counsel made out a pretty good case, showing that iu wording, the shape of' the letters, and other points, his client's wrapper was different from tbe plaintiff's: " 'Why,' he said, picking up one wrapper and showing it to the jury, 'would anyone mistake this wrapper for that of the plaintiff? See,' ho continued, reaching down [or tho other, 'they nre entirely dlflerent.' "I told him to hold the two just as be bad them. He paused at my Interruption, wondering what I was up to. His wonder changed to confusion when be found that he had mistaken them himself, and picked up my client's wrapper first. It took two words from men to win the case.'' ANECDOTAL. Subscriptions taken for Montreal Star, Seattle Times, Victoria Times. BUY A GOOD CIGAR HARRY 'HUGHES S. J. GIFFORD Livery, Peed ond Sole Stables EXPRESS WORK k SPECIALTY WOOD FOR SALE First, Avenue. Phot* M. I will LOST THE C1JSE. "Sometimes," said a prominent lawyer, who wns giving some reminiscences of his professional civ rce-r, "a case is won or lost for you right In tho court-room without your lifting your finger—or rather, yV.nr voice, "i was once counsel for tho plaintiff ln a suit for infringement nt trade-mark. My client made if brand of chewing gum put up ln a blue wrapper. This wrapper had been widely advertised, and was n good thing to catch the eye ln a candy counter. The defendant had got up - ——**- -1 — Dr. Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton University, is an admirer of Charles Lamb, and has had access' to many private papers that illuminate Lamb's character well. "In one of his unpublished letters," Dr. Wilson said the other day, "Lamb speaks of getting his publisher drunk: 'This was a case,' he says, 'of putting my wine cellar in my bookseller.' " It is related that once, when "Punch" printed a cartoon representing an imaginary conversation between James McNeil Whistler and Oscar Wilde, Wilde wired Whistler! "Ridiculaus when you and I are to gether we never talk about anything except ourselves." "You forget," replied Whistler in a return telegram, "when you and I are together we never talk about anything except me." Of Miss "Bee" Drew, John Drew's daughter, it is said-that one day in her childhood she asked her father how often a certain paper, "The Daily ," appeared. "The papor is called the 'Daily,' isn't it)" Mr. Drew aBked. "Yes," said the young girl. "Then mustn't It ot necessity appear every day?" "I don't quite see that," said Miss Drew. "It is plain enough. Why don't you Bee It?" her futhcr asked. "Because," she answered, "it 'Tbe Daily ' must appear every day, then 'The Century must appear every century." Dickens, who.never liked Thackeray, toid a friend that he could see nothing to admire ln one of the lat- tcr's novels, then being serially produced; and the'friend, who knew both the great authors, with friendship's traditional "good naturedness" reported tho opinion to Thackeray. It must have rankled deeply, but all the comment Thackeray made was: "I am afraid I cannot return the compliment, for there is not a page that Dickens has written which I have net read with delight and admlra- tion." Franklin Pierce, at the time of his nomination for the Presidency o'f the United States, in 1852, was scarcely known to the public at large. When the news of his nomination reached Boston a well-known orator wus addressing n Democratic meeting. The chairman whispered the name of thc candidate to him "Ladies und gentlemen," said ho, "I have the honor to announce to you thc nomliui'.lon for President of that great sti.tcs man, that illustrious citizen, Hint noble man whose name is >:.*o.vn wherever the Hag floats—whose i.ome is a household word—whose r.ame— whose name"—(turning to the i-h-.Ir- man> "what the dickens did yru sey his name was?" , Out of the five million self-support- women in the United States (those in domestic service not counted), tew comparatively have become , journalists. OI those the majority gain their training by the "prentice" fashion ol an older day. Many tall out of the ranks early, some never go beyond the "prentice" *etage, some advance and attaiu all the honors in the gift of the profession. That newspaper work claims the greater number Is due to the fact that newspapers pay better than any other journals. But whether In the stress and excitement ot work on a morning paper, or, following the quieter routine of a weekly, or the more literary duties of il-monthly,-In no other tailing arc, there such possibilities: not so much for fortune or far ambitious advancement, as for gaining an ever-deeper knowledge ot humanity; for giving and winning sympathy; for keeping tn touch with growing and widening movements tn Wall Paper Sale AT COST Must clear; owner leaving town. Coma and get first choice. AT—— J. E. Smith Roberts St. - - Ladysmith, B. C. Singer and Wheeler & Wilson SEWING MACHINES If you are thinking of buy- in,? a sewing machine call and see uui OlA/Vft. soiled.machines at reduced prices to clear. A. E. PALMER FIRST AVENUE ARE YOU READY TO PAINT OR PAPER? WHEN YOU ARE READY WE ARE. PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY. S. ROEDDINI Paperhangier and Art Decorator. High Street. All kinds of Clock and Watch Repairing. Satisfaction Guaranteed at Reasonable Prices. English Watches a Specialty. J. R. Easton Practical Watchmaker. AU work lett at H. Hughes' atom will receive prompt attention. F. C. Fisher TEACHER OF MUSIC Studio in Williami' Block. Chong Kee Laundry Washing and Ironing p. -mpUy attended l\>W» m-^t\mtt Have Your Houses Plaster* Fur Terms apply t« C. HINE, Plasterer, ete., Udyunilh, F. O. Cement Slnswalks a specialty. Shoe Repairing I am ready to repair Booti and Shoei. Satisfaction Guaranteed. FRANK 8P1NATO, Corner Third are. and High street, near Queen's Hotel. Hens for Sale One Hundred Hens for sale. Apply D. Davies, Rancher, near Ladysmith. Leave orders at Robert's Butcher Shop. A. JARVINEN Photographer Pint Clais Pbotoi. THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLL. READ! CONSIDER! ACT Extensive advt?rtiainar in 'arge Newspapers, in lam Cities costs large sums of money. We are satisfied with small advertising, in a small paper. for small money. This enables us to place our goods before our customers at a price to match moat incomes. CHAS. PETERSON Furniture Store Ladysmith Transfer Stables Light and heavy teaming. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Nicholson & eaving PROPRIETORS Telephone 1. Wagons I Sell T. J. Trapp & Co's Celebrated Wagons During the aeauon we have sold a large number of wagons, implements and logging tru=ki. Everything carries a guarantee. R. WRIGHT Butler Street DRINK II. D. C. AND BOHEMIAN BEER I UNION BREWING CO., Ltd | | NANAIMO, B. C. 4 4 >' Portland Hotel GOOD BOARDING. BILLIARDS AND POOL. A. Leslie Collingwood Proprietor ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD • fence or a house, lt so coniult me as I can save you money on lumber Having purchased a low truck. I am prepared to more furniture and pianos. For any teaming consult THORNLEY XADtBMITH - - PHONE 6 GRAND HOTEL CONVENIENT COMFORTABLE Excellent Boarding HPPL & SMITIJ, Proprietors. Ice Cream AT Ctrter's Store When the Red Gods Call Civilization, which means, after all, merely the organization of socl- ey,. is not infrequently unsttccesslil ae regards one class of individuals. The .1 imp printer could never be reformed , but he left along his trail many material suggestions that wero of value to the country press of a quarter of a century ago. He revolted at the calm monotony of prolonged life in one country town. He went to another—and to another, tin1" til he located finally in the Valley of of the Shadow. It. might have been, If it wcre not for the defeat of the Armada, that Francis Drake would not only have gone down to posterity unknighteo, but classed with Morgan, the pirate. If it were not for the army, and navy, the Western prairies of America, tho free life of Rhodesia, the sheep-runs of Australia, and the gold-fields of the Klondyke, how many thousands of the British race would 'now be living in passive, if not active, antagonism to the existing order of things which we call modern civilization? Conventional society stands aloof from them except under extraordinary conditions, as when Drake was called by Howard of Feversham to defend the English coast against the Spanish invader, or when a severance of the Empire is threatened, as in, thc Boer War. A great many scientific instruments would not have been perfected if there had not been men "rolling down the Itatcliffc road, drunk and raising Cain," willing to enlist on Polar expeditions. The lighthouses of northwestern settlement, thc Hudson Buy Company's trading posts, would long have remained uuligbtcd lt it wcre not tor the rebellion in the hearts of tho udy venturous young Scottish Highland ers against the quietness of thc life ln Highland clachans. And so there have been more members of tho complex British race who havo been pioneers, discoverers, soldiers ot tor- tune and adventurers than any other. It may also be said that thc majority ot tramps in tho world claim English as their native tonfttoc.' There may be an ocean ot diflcrcncc in degree between tlio spirit thnt animates u John Franklin who leaves a home of luxury and refinement to brave thc vicissitudes of tho Arctic regions, and that of the man who turns hiu back on comfortable respectability and lives a precarious life as a sailor on the North Atlantic, a waiter in Chicago, a cowboy in Montana, and a dock laborer in San Francisco; but atter all it may be that both in their own way and according to their own standard and nn inherited nature, are answering tho call of the Red Gods that Kipling sings about. But nature knows no waste, and the wanderers, the Bohemians who are frequently the discoverers and pioneers of new fields of industry and/Hie' providers of new sources ot enjoyment, are1 factors ln the great scheme of things, unrewarded as they may be from the standpoint ot materialism. Knight-errantry was not the worst outcome of the feudal chivalry of the middle ages. I knew a man once, a grave, middle-aged, seemly-living gentleman, married and blessed with a decorous family, in whom the latent Bohem- Ianism which is said to exist In every son of Adam would burst forth whenever a lire occurred In the lit* tie Ontario town where he lived. It was a marvel for years how an otherwise self respecting and respected citizen should, through the excitement of a local lire, go on a prolonged debauch. At last the explanation was given. Thc great-grandfather of thc respectable, but occasionally erratic citizen had been one of tho sailor-fircmcn on thc organization of the London Firo Brigade when modern lire-fighting was sys tcmatlzcd and when tho most reckless sailors were recruited, lt wan u case of reversion to type or nnces- try when the lire-gong sounded. How very easily u white man ot little .strength ot character can assimilate with the Indian, und how difficult it is to civilize thc rod man. It Is a case of reversion.. Civilization as. we' understand It is, after all, modern, und it is not surprising that scattered amongst us arc men to whom the conventionalities and restraints of civilization arc irksome bonds. Scratch a Russian und you will find a Tartar, and touch a particular chord in any, man's nature mid he is as much tho natural man as his savage forefathers. It I may become distinctly personal for a moment, I will confess that never can a Highland regiment swing past in the garb of old Gaul to a stirring march skirled from the war- lipes, without my heart beating tu multuously and the tears streaming down my cheeks. I may laugh and scoff at it and feel ridiculous, but I have little doubt that it is all due to a bare-legged ancestor who followed with battle-axe and bull-bide shlelf of his clan down from the Highland hills behind Bonnie Prince Charlie to fight tor tho lost causo ot tho kingly Stuarts. This teeling, lying latent in the breasts of all men, explains the leniency with which the sins ot the Bohemian are treated. It is merely a fellow feeling making us wondrous kind, Defiance of social laws has not caused any loss of Interest in the works ot Byron and Burns. The story of tho. most loved sailor of British history would be Incomplete without Lady Hamilton. It adds much to the human interest of the life story of the greatest ot British admirals. Lord Charles Berestord, the idolized "Lord Charlie" of Britain's present naval establishment, is not loved less on account ot the wild episodes of his unsettled youth. The stories that men love to tell of Daniel O'Connell, John' A. Macdonald, D'Arcy McGee and other much loved men cannot all be told in a drawing-room. And when the Red Gods call In thc conventional habitations of mon for volunteers for tlio trcklcss places ot thc earth, they uro always answerod by many who desire to solve tor themselves thc problems ot life, refusing to remain whero the great question ot human happiness is con fined within defined bounds which thoy nre compelled to accept, or starve. They are not to bo blamed, for according to the best authorities they inherit qualities from generation after generation extending back to the common ancestor ot all, Adam, who, thc best authorities also agree, had himselt a quality which muny ot U8 possess—thc habit ot being tempted bv our wives nnd Old Nick.—Toronto Saturday Night. Another "Sunshine" Feature This Is an entirely new idea, and will espe. cully interest people who reside in natural gas districts. The gas ring lakes the place of the lower Sunshine fire-pot, thus making it possible to burn gas in your furnace without inconvenience. Such is not possible in a furnaee where the ordinary gas-log is inserted; for, should the gas give out, a coal or wood fire could not be started until the gas pipes were disconnected. To provide against sweating in the summer time, Sunshine Furnace is equipped with a nickelled steel radiator and dome. All bolts and rivets are nickelled, all rods copper.plated. This special treatment, besides meaning quicker and greater radiation from the radiator and dome than cold chill iron could possibly give, acts as protection for the bolts, rivets and rods from inroads of gas. When cast iron comes in contact with our nickelled steel it's coated with our special Anti-Rust treatment, which prevents the slightest possibility of rust commencing anywhere in Sunshine Furnace. The Gas Ring McCIaiy& ■ir) For Sale By Ladysmith Hardware Co., Ltd., Ladysmith APPEARAECES OF GUILT. "One of tho most terrible frights I ever had in my life," wcro the words with which Lord Russell of Killowen„the late Lord Ohlct Justice, used to Introduce an experience ot his younger days, says the London Answers. He was unknown and almost trlendlesB in London, and had gone one night to the theatre, to lorget ln the amusement of a comic piece bow badly things wcre taring with him. The present and the future seemed alike dark to him; but the play wbb amusing, and young Russell became oblivious ot all his troubles as he looked and laughed from his seat in the gallery, As he and those about him were about to leave at the end ot the performance, a person close by discovered that he had been robbed of his gold watch, raised an alarm, and thc police were called ln. "The robbed person had been sitting close to me," said Russell, "and my heart stood still as it suddenly flashed across me tbat the thlct, in terror lest he Bhould be caught with the stolen watch upon him, might have put lt ln my pocket, If suspicion lighted on me, and the watch were there, what would lie- come of mc? Tho thought tilled mc with Biich terror that I felt a cold perspiration break out on mc. Such a thing would mean absoluto nnd irretrievable ruin. But the police . did not light on me, and I pnBScd out as calmly as 1 could. Ab soon as I had got a little distance owny I carefully went through till my pockets. Thc watch was not there. I gave a Blgh ct relict au If 1 had cocapod trom some awtul peril." RuebcU'b terror who by uo incano unfounded, Thieves have otten re sorted to the trick of "planting" property they have feared to carry ln the pockets of perfectly innocent people. One ol the most tamous Instances Is that ot a Bishop who, a tew years bock, on returning trom a fashionable society function, was amazed to flnd a valuable gold watch in on* ol the pockets ol hla episcopal coat,, He, ot course, took lt to Scotland Yard with explanations, and tbey being already In communication with the ownor of the missing valuable, handed It to htm, Tlie tbiel was never discovered. It seems Impossible for the human mind to associate the stealing ot gold watches with a Blah- cutlng their search lighted upon nn unfortunate and equally Innocent party of less dignity and character with the watch in his pocket, he would have tound himself iu a terrible dilemma. A week or two buck a lady appeared in the courts to claim the contents of a purBo ot which she became the possessor In a most remarkable manner, and under circumstances might havo proved most em barrasslng. With a little girl sho was entering an omnibus in the West end ot London, when a passenger who had just alighted discovered that she had lost her purse. Inquiry wns made among all the passengers In the vehicle without result*. The robbed lady went her way, and thc new passenger took her place in the omnibus with her little companion. «• When sho arrived home she, to her amazement, tound the missing purse at the bottom ol a small,bucket that she had bought tor the child with her, and which she had been carrying in hcr hand. Having nt once communicated tho tact to Scotland Ynrd, every step was taken to discover thc owner ot the purse and Its contents—something like £10, Tho owner was never found,' howovcr, and Iho jiucstion uroBO as to whether tho purse and its contents Hhuuld be handed thc lady or to tho omnibus company. Thc court decided iu favor ot thc lady. A man suspected of burglary nt Cnrdift found himself placed in dire peril through a womcn'B dross discovered in hio box. A girl's drcso had been stolon by tho burfiluro and had been minutely described by tbe girl to whom lt belonged. Bbe Identified the dreiiB tound In the prisoner's box without tho slightest heel tatlon, and it agreed in every respect with tbe particulars she had supplied the authorities. One ol the jurymen, however, w.os in spite of all not quite satlBficd, and he suggested that the girl should retire wllh tho dress and put It on. For a long llmo the court waited, and then tho worn1 an in attendance on her tune back to ear that tbe prosecutrix could not get the Areas on, It had been made for some one much more slender and smaller. The prisoner was a';>uitted, but it hail been A "elope shave" lor him, A witness In n Glasgow murder case narrated how he had saved himselt Irom a most unexpected and terrible English Blue Enamelware Given Away In order to introduce the ART BAKING POWDER Wo aro giving with oach and every pound of Art Baking Powder nt 75c, u pound, Enamelware worth $1.00 absolutely free. Art Baking Powder Is a now baking powder ami claims to be the best and purest on thc market. To be had at GEAR'S IDEAL GROCERY Scott's Building, First Avenue. •|BE OUR WINBOW8. •MM street one night ho had suddenly come upon the body of a woman ly-. Ing upon the pavement. She had been stabbed to death and horror rooted him to thc spot Reside her. While he was standing there other people camo up, and ho awoke at last lo the fact that there was a, crowd ot angry, an.l tbrcateningpersone around him who regarded him as the murderer. He was ln terrible danger, when a means ot escape flashed across his mind. He bade the people stand back from the body, bent over it and proceeded to deccrlbe the poor woman's wounds in the best medical language he could command. Tbe people were thunderstruck. He was not the murderer, then, but a doctor who had been examining the poor victim to do his best tor her. He maintained the roll till the police rescued htm. SALARIES PAID TO SOME GREAT ARTISTS {At the head of all singers—In point ol fees—stands the marvelous Pattl, wllh her douceur ol (5,500 an evening, which works out at about (200 per mlnuto. There Is, of course, a great difference, between such a phenomenal loo as this and thc bl.'li tecs ot other performers. Caruso comcil next with (2,500 each time ho sings. Mollin'B fco is commonly (1,750 nn evening, which Is closely approached hy the new star, Tctrnzzinl. Atuongut musicians Pndcrowskl easily lakes lhe lead. Compare his tee ol (3,500 to tho niodcut (2 which canity tempted Mozartt Kubcllk re eclved (900 lor playing a couple ot tunes on lilt* violin. But it is In the domain ol vaudeville—ol the music hall—that prices and prises have advanced so enormously. Grlmnldl was the most sue ccgstul droll ol his day—a century ago—and be would have been quite content to have received a tithe ot that paid to tbe succeseful London comedian ot 1909. It seems almost Incredltable that any manager could venture to pay any single performer (4,000 a weak and not go Into bankruptcy. Yet such Is the princely salary ol Mr. Harry Lauder. It Is more than twice what the lato Ban Lcno ever lights her audiences to the tunc oi (1,200 a week; while Miss Loftus haa tor a period commanded even more. Of the popularity of "Littio Tich"— a London favorite—his salary ot (2,- 600 a week le eloquent; while Miss Maud Allan's successes ns a dancer probably made hcr the best paid exponent ot thc Tcrpsichorcan art since the world (at least tho world ot thc theatre) began. An efficient actor received in 1635 as large a regular salary as (900, of which sum (7,200 is the modern equivalent. The lowest known valuation set an actor's wages at IS cents a day, or ln modern monev about (1,800 a year. Shakespeare's emoluments as an actor betore 1599 are not, Ukely to have ialten below (4,000 in our money; while the remuneration due to performances at tGi.it or in in L'.eman's bouses, if the accounts of 1594 be accepted as the basis oi reckoning, added some (600. Acresses did not appear until about 1662, female parts being previously taken by boys. Amongst thii very earliest were Mistress Nell ttwyn, ot the King's playhouse, anil Mistress Knlp. Both Irom having been "orange gtrlB," earning a precarious existence about the theatre, were raised to the affluence ol (5 a performance—about (20 in present value. By the time we reach David Garrick the emoluments received by the successful actor had steadily increased. Garrick himself could command (150 a week betore he went Into management, besides a benefit which would bring ln virtually all thnt the houBo was worth—Irom (2,- 000 to (3,500 lor the night. Atter he went into management his earnings wcre onormouB, and ho died lonvlng, ut a low computation, ovcr (500,000.' Minn Furren'c engagement cost tho management nt thc holght ol hcr career (256h a week, which wan what Mrs. Slddons alno consented to re eclvc from Covcnt Garden Theatre at one period ol her tame. But this was tar below what she could and did demand elsewhere and in the Provinces; and ln her biography we read that on tour (150 nightly was tho sum cheerfully paid for tbe great actress' services, lt must bo remembered tbat the value ot money tn the day* ot the three players Juet mentioned was double what lt ia at present, that la, (350 then corresponded to (500 now, Great ae the sum then seemed, It soon became common, (260 a night being bald to Kean, Mncready, and even Fetcher; but It le, ot course, dwarfed Into Insignificance by the ESQUIMALT AND NANAIMO RAILWAY Double Train" Service 3 1 2 4 10.00 9.00 VICTORIA 18.05 18.B5 18.45 1157 LADYSMITH 9.00 15 58 19.25 12.35 NANAIMO 8.15 15.13 L. D. CHETHAM, ' Dist. Pass. Agt. Victoria, B. C. Ladysmith Bakery Company Cakes ot ever* description, fans and plain. Candies of all kinds Fruit- ol all kinds. Fresh broad ever Reasonable prices. Come and as our lines and leave your orders. W give careful attention. Hop Lee, Prop. Esplanade street, Ladysmith. Pure Ice Cream Constantly On Hand Tobaccos, Cigars, Etc. Bestquality of Confectionery Miss Bardozona hardt, Coquelln and Irving. Bernhardt was paid (1,000 a night, which seems to have struck the Parisians dumb with astonishment. It is difficult to apportion Sir Henry Irving's recoipts apart trom Miss Ter- The ladysmith chronicle Shoes Shoes Shoes Men's Ciiiivss Shoes- and Oxfords, reg $2.25 and .•jitO f..r 81.40. Women's Canvas, reg. SI .25 and $1.35 for $1.00. Children's from 70c up. Men's Dongola and Box Culf, reg. $3.00 for $11.50. Men's Patent Leather, leg. $5.00for $3.85. Men's Daik and Light Tan, reg. $5.00 for «3.7S> Women's and Children's Tan Shoes at a big reduction. Women's 1 strap Slippers, reg. $1.75 for $1.35. Children's Slippers, rog. $1.40 for 81-00, ell Whoo Slippers are guaranteed, also for Boys and (juris ill Box Calf and ill Grain, at a reduction A low more Pahs left in Meu's Pit Shoes at $2 50. v j. J. Thomas HIGH STREET Boxl73 Phone 43 For Meats OP ALL KINDS, SAUSAGE A 8PECIALTY, LEAVE ORDERS AT Geo. Roberts' Meat Market Cor. First Ave. and Roberts Street. LADYSMITH. The runny Man in Business Miss Uren's for Whitewear LIVERY STABLE D. ft. WELLS, Proprietor Hack, Express, Livery and Feed Stable DUAY WORK AND FURNITURE MOVING. WOOD FOR SALE First Avenue Phone 62 Ladysmith, B. C Give a man a reputation of being funny and ruin him is a paraphrase of the old adage which recently was used by a prosperous friend of mine. Ho is something of a wag and wit himself, in a droll way—and he declares that, In earlier life, his unwel- como reputation as a funny man came near ruining his lite's prospects. ' "I fled from reputation and my homo town," he says, "and I had 125,000 in the bank-and an established business before I dared crack a Joke again. In that period anyone who laughed nt anything I.said was my enemy." He mny have exaggerated the facte a bit, but it is a notorious fact that the "funny man" of the office, thi shop, factory, is usually the worst failure. It pays to be funny only in books or on the stage. I have known scores of cascu ol iunny men who have failed, men ol bright minds, quick wits, clever tongues. They acquired reputations ns wits and wcre lost. Everybodj, laughed at'them, nobody took them seriously or wanted to employ them in any capacity. Ono, I remember, made a grand success, after many failuies, by getting a job as a travelling salesman for a liquor house. He was a good entertainer, a wit, and a brilliant story teller, and, ii that line, they helped him dispose o: goods until he got funny with hit employer and was discharged. He suddenly realized what was hat- pining. He saw himself as other: saw him and the laugh pulled on him. He quit mnklng puns. He set tied down to business. He ceased tc amuse street corner crowds of boys and worthless fellows. He Is president of a bank in one of the largest cities in the country. The reputation of being funnt is a curse to most men. The moment they become imbibed with the idea tbat thes are wags and wits they :lr> gin to cultivate that turn of mind to the exclusion of everything else—especially their business duties. There -was a man in a certain town who, when a'bout twenty-ono years of age, suddenly became known as a remarkable punster.' At that time he was employed in a bank at a fair salary. Ho cultivated lhat habit of punning until It was really remarkable. He could turn a pun on anything or everything, and he became Fresh Vegetables Grown by White Labor Green Onions, Spinach, Lettuce, Rhubarb. E. Pannell :— J . the village pest. Inside of three months ho was discharged from the bank as worthless and was looked upon with a species of contempt all over town. • He was the horse block comedian. His wit was of the livery stable stylo. ' Probably it is the sweetness of the applause of those around them.that spoils the funny men. Their friends roar ovcr their witticisms and tell them they ought to be on the stage, forgetting that tbe man who is funny in the club or in tho bar room is seldom funny in the theatre, and that the funniest men on the stage usually arc staid, sober men of the i-.oards. Also, it is an odd fact that the men who laugh loudest at the bright sayings nnd quick, repartee of the "funny men", are thc ones who turn them down when they seek work. '* "I'd liitc to do something tor him," said a friend of mine to whom I appealed in behalf of another friend. "But I can't use htm in this business. He is too tunny. He would waste time being funny for the benefit of thc other employees, and It is probable that he couldn't resist trying to be funny at the expense of the customers." He didn't get the job—although, barring his wit, he was the best man available for the position. It ta related that Bill Nye often spoke, late in hlB life, of his gift of rare humor as a curse. His fun iinlled upon him while his readers were still r taring. He saw himself as a buffoon, a, clown, amusing tbe rabble —nnd the idea was not sweet to liim. Indeed he tried to do serious thirties and the crowd laughed, because it was funnier to seo Nye trying to bo serious than to see him trying to be funny. Frank Moynihan, the actor. Illustrates the idea well in a story. He was call boy in an old Chicago theatre when Joe Jefferson was playing Rip there. In one scene he was as tonished to seo Jefferson deliberatelji turn his back to the audience. The uct puzzled him and later he approached the great actor and enquired about it. "I am glad you asked me tbat question," said .Jefferson. "It is this way. I have been mnklng the audience laugh for an hour. Every move I make is funny, whether it is funny or not. This is Grotchen's scene—hcr one chance to shine in the play. I want her to have thc benefit of that scone. If I turn mv face mid even move a hand or an eyelash the audience will laugh and spoil her scene. The only way to keep them from laughing is to turn my back." The "funny man," the "village cut up," the "wag" works under the heaviest handicap of any of the world's workers. To call a man a wit in the business way is tantamount to branding him as a failure. ANECDOTAL. It is said that Mark Twain was standing in a crowded street car, hanging to a strap, the other day. As the car swung around a corner the strap broke, dumping him into the lap of a well-dressed woman. The humorist arose and bowed. "Madam," he said, "this, is thc flrst time the street car company every conferred a favor on me." A missionary in China waa endeavoring to convert one( of tho natives. "Suppose me Christian, mc go to heaven?" remarked Ah Sin. "Yes," replied the missionary. "All lite," retorted the heathen,, "but what for you no let Chinaman into Amelica when you lot, him into heaven?" "Ah," said the missionary with fervor, "there's no labor party in heaven." The tencher of a country school asked his pupils one day if any ol them could tell him who Joan ol Arc was. The question was followed by profound silence. Some of the pupils stared at the teacher, and some turned and stared at one another, as it seeking Information in the faces around tbem. Finally a boy burst out with: "Oh, yes, 1 know; she was Noah's wife." Once, when they were talking lit craturo, Mrs. Isobel Strong said tc Robert Louis Stevenson: "At least you have no mannerisms." Whereupon Stevenson took a copy ot bis own "Merry Men," wbich she Was reading, out ot her hands, and read, "It was a wonderful clear night of stars." "Oh," he said, "how many many times I have written 'a wonderful clear night of stars." visitors one day at>his laboratory, to whom, as usual, be was poll to, although busy, and he pationtly answered many questions unnecessarily shouted at him! Finully, one of the visitors, the humorist of thc party, said to another:'! bet he'd hear 11 wc, ask him to have a drink." "Yes," said Edison, looking directly at the man and smiling, "I would; but no, thank, not today." Joaquin Miller, "the Poet of the Sierras," recently visited a frieud in Boston. This friend, whose literary tastes run largely to i^merson, Browning and Maeterlinck, found thi venerable poet in the library one afternoon, deeply absorbed in a book. "What are you reading?" asked thi Bcstonian. "A novel by Bret darte," replied the poet. The Hubblte sniffed. "I cannot see," said he, "how an immortal being can waste his timi with such stuff." "Are you quiti sure," asked Miller, "tbat I am an immortal being?" "Why,, of course you are," was the unwary reply. "In that case," replied ihe Califomian, grimly, "I don't see why I should bt so very economical of my time' The trip ot the Dominion Minister of Lands and Works nnd the Secretary of State to this province has called forth a chorus of approval from the Liberal press. It If. pointed out that thc Government has adopted a wise course in' obtaining knowledge regarding the wants and wishes of the country by way of first band information thus obtained by the responsible heads of department^ With such sentiments we, of course, have no fault to find. The benefit that may naturally be expected to arise from such a course are so plain, as to need no arguments to support such a view. It is rather strange however, that when Premier Mc Bride and his colleagues in the pro vincinl government make such a tour for exactly similar purposes, some cl theso very same Liberal papers can find nothing at all praiseworthy in their conduct. Sneers and jibes art then the order of the day, and nc motives are too mean to impute ti the provincial minister. Funny, isn't iti—Vernon News. GREAT Slaughter Sale Ladysmith Waterworks NOTICE On and after this date water consumers must not sprinkle streets or roads. The following rules will govern gardens and lawns: Below 3rd Avenue-In the morning from 7 to 10 o'clock. Above 3rd Avenue-In the evening from5to8o'clock. Dated June 9th 1909. J.J. Bland, Superintendent of Waterworks • In order to reduce my stock before moving I will offer for the remainder of this month all my stock, consisting of Wall Paper, Frames, Enamels, Etc., at One.- Half the Regular Prices. A few quotations will convince you I mean business. COOKED PRESSED Corn Beef Chicken and Veal at all times J. A.; Ryan Wall Paper .14, Now.. .07 " ,F .20, " .10 " " .25, " .12} " " .40, " .20 " " .50, " .25 " " .70, " .35 Picture Frames.75, Now .35 " " 1.40, " .70 1.75, " .85 2.00, " 1.00 3.00, " 1.50 ti tl It tl It It BARGAINS IN ALL LINES Call and See for Yourself. PUBLIC NOTICE. We also have a quantity of Household Furniture for Sale, including Piano and Sewing Machine. In 1885 an Englishman and his'wife were being driven about Ireland by a rather melancholy jarvey, who could seo no silver lining to the cloud overshadowing his country and his own particular trade. "Never mind, Pat" said the Englishman, "you'll have a grand time when they, give you Home' Rule." ;'Bcdnd, yer banner, and we will —for a week." "Why for a week?" "Drivin' all tho glntry to thc boat," answered Put. . A somewhat upocryphal anecdote oi Sir Wilfrid Laurier is going thc rounds ot the United States press. During a general election, it is related, a Quebec Liberal, whose acquaintance with Sir Wilfrid was only political, sent this telegram to his leader, who was in Ontario on a speech-making tour' "Report in cir culation In this county that your children have not been baptised. Tell grauh denial." To which despatch the Premier sent this reply' "Sorry to say report is correct. I have no children." \ Dr. MacNamara, ln his!collection ot child stories, tells one concerning that wonderful dream of Jacob's and the angels going up the ladder to heaven. "Please, sir" asked one ot the boys ln the class to which the story was being rehearsed, "why did the angels want to go up the ladder when they had wings?" This nonplussed the teacher, who took a strategic movement to the rear by saying, "Ah, yesl Why? PerhapB ono of the boys can answer that. And one did. ",Flease, sir," said he, "because thoy was a-molting." Thomas A. Edison Is deaf, hut, liko many Whose hearing 1b defoctive, he sometimes understand: This Is to notify the public thai I, James Bowe, Still not be responsible lor any debts contracted by my wife, on and after this date, without my written permission. Any accounts against me should bo sent ln at once. JAMES BOWE, Ladysmith, June 16, 1909. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. 1p CLASSIFIED AOSIp 1V PER WORD IV Advertisements under one cent per word por able in advance. this issue, head pay- NURSeS. NURSE BROWN is prepared for Maternity or general engagements. Ap-* ply at Mr. E. Wilson's Second av- gnjie, between Roberta and Gatacre. rouND, FOUND-A watch, by proving same, tel. Owner can have Apply Grand Ho-. -I POUND-A can have Frank Torest, Gatacre street, and paving lor this adverti«mwt. Ssd Cdlie Dog. Owner same by applying to LOST. LOST—Cn road between Ladysmifi und Chemainus cn Monday 22nd, small pocket book, name inside. Return to owner L. N. Solly, Victoria, or J. J. Bland, Ladysmith. Reward given. LOST — Between Roberts street, third avenue and High street, book, entitled "Fun Doctor." Please return to Mrs. Ewart, High street. $1.00 Reward. ' POR SALE. FOR SALE—Boathoiise and gasoline launch. Will sell cheap. Apply H. Blair. FOR SALE-Whito Leghorn eggs for setting. Buff Leghorns and Black Minorcas. $2.50 a sotting. Apply Mrs. Laird. FOR SALE—Express . wagon ln perfect order and harness. Apply Arthur Howe, Chemainus. PIANO FOR SALB.-Upright Grand Dominion Piano in first class condition. In use only a short time. Apply Mrs. Bernard, Union Brewery, Ladysmith. FOR SALE-Piano at a, snap, ttl»o one piano drape and two stools. Apply B. Thornley. FOR SALE—Wallpaper and Painting Business Stock. Cheap for Cash. Property, etc. Apply J. E. Smith, Roberts street. FOR SALE—My South Atrican Veteran Bounty Land Certificate issued by the Department of the Interior, Ottawa; good for 320 acres of any Dominion Land open for entry in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Any person over the ago of 18 years, Man or Woman, can acquire this land with this certificate. Write or wire, L. E. Telford, 131 Shuter Street, Toronto, Ontario. WANTED. WANTED-A girl to assist in light housework. Apply Mrs. Mulholland, First avenue, Ladysmith. Tbe partnership heretofore cxistinfi between Robert Barclay and John Conlin, hotel proprietors, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All bills due the late firm must be paid to Robert Barclay, who will also pay all bills against the said firm. J. CONLIN, ROBERT BAROtiVf. Dated July 2, 1909. WANTED—Home for boy of eleven on farm or ranch, where he can help in return for board. Also position ns housekeeper to working man by Englishwoman. Letters, Mrs.. "C," Lndysmith. TRANSFER OF LICENSE. Notice is hereby given that wc Intend to apply to the License Com: missioners of the City of Ladysmith at the next regular meeting, tor a transfer of the retail liquor license now held by ns in rawed ol the Portland hotel, Ladysmith, n. 0„ from ourselves to Arthur Leslie Collingwood. JOHN CONLIN, JOHN BARCLAY, Dated at Ladysmith, B. C. July 7th, 1909. CREDITORS TRUST DEEDS 1901. - . ACT, "LAND REGISTRY ACT." Lot 4, Block 29 (Map 703 A) In the matter of an application for a Duplicate Certificate ot Title to Town of Ladysmith. Notice is hereby 'given that lt is my intention at the expiration of one month from the date of the first publication hereof to issue a Duplicate Certificate of Title to said land issued to William Beverldge and Henry ncifel on the 3rd day ot November, 1902, and numbered 8203 C. s. t. wootton, ■tglstrar-General, of Titles. Notice Is hereby given that Arthur Howe of Chemainus in the Province' of British Columbia, butcher, did on the 19th day of June, A. D., 1909, make an assignment ' unto Arthur Charles Smith of Ohomainus aforesaid, machinist, of all his personal property, real cstutc, credits and et- tecta which mny be seized and sold under execution, (ur the purpose ol paying and satisfying all his creditors ratably and proportionately and without proferenco or priority: And further take notice that a meeting of the creditors of tbe said Arthur Howe will be held at the Horseshoe Bay Hotel, Chemainus, aforesaid, on the 10th day of July, 1909, at two o'clock in the afternoon for tho purpose ot; giving directions with reference to the disposal r.f the estate; and further take notice that all persons having claims' against the said Arthur Howe are required to forward particulars ot the same, duly verified, and tbe nature of the securities if any held by theiu, to tho said Arthur Charles Smith at Chemainus, B. C, on cr before the 23rd day of August, after which dato the usslgne will proceed to distribute the pro.eeeds of the estate among ths. parties entitled thereto, having regard only to ths claims of those of which he shall then have had notice, and all persons indebted to the said Arthur Howe are required to pay tbe amount of their Indebtedness to Arthur Charles Smith forthwith. Datod at Chemainus, B. 0., , the 22nd da; of June, 1909. THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE I 5: v 4 4 4 4 X x 9 9 9 9 z 9^494994449444ff49^^ We offer you a golden opportunity to buy SHOES | at your own price. X *' - v We intend clearing all our Summer Shoes in the g next few days and suggest an early visit to Our Store, !•••••••••••••'• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••' THE QUESTION IS Are You P OU TREPARED —TO BUY- - Children's Canvas Shoes at 50c a pair. Girls' Canvas Shoes at 85c a pair. Boys'Canvas Shoes at $1.15 a pair. Ladies' Canvas Shoes at $1.00 and $1.25 a pair. Men's Canvas Shoes at 1.25 a pair. VERY SPECIAL For Men—A fine well made Shoe at 1.90 a pair. For Women—A nice fine lace up Shoe at 1.50 pair. For Children—Regular 1.50 Slippers for 90c pair. BLAIR & ADAM 444444444i4^,4444444'444444l,41444444444944Ji _r_ » n m ■ t TL- II ....... I.l.-J fl!_ Biq Special -!The Vancouver Island Cigai Company -m- English Tunic - - Shirts - - Well made with extra large bodies. Guaranteed to wash and wear, to the satisfaction of everyone. In Plain, Blue or Fancy striped. ^Regular $1.50 and $1.75 for i $1.00 each Straw Hats selling them out regardless of cost, prices from 50c up W. E. Morrison Formerly Gold & Johnoton, of Victoria, are Introducing a -new brand of Cigars to be known as the "V. I." Try Them. Local and General News Notes REVIVAL. On the 1st of August the Rev. Father Clement Caine, of Victoria, will open an elf.ht day mission B. C, at St. Mary's R. C. Church. Everyone welcome. Mr. Thos. Mclntyre went over to Vtncouver on Thursday evening. Mrs. M. Matheson has returned from a week's: visit to her daughter, Mrs. Judges, nt TAComa. - Hosiery - Ladies' open work. LACE HOSE. All sizes, to clear at 25c a pair. Ladies' BLK COTTON HOSE full fashioned, very special at 20c a pair. Men's Sox, BLACK CASHMERE SOX, all sizes 25c a pair. Infants' and Children's Sox, in BLACK only, regular 15c and 20c a pair, to clear at 5c a pair. Ladies' BLACK LLAMA HOSE, the best value in Town at 50c a pair. v I Simon Leiser &Co.,Ltd. ■••••••••t••••••••••••••#•••••••••••••••••• Mr. Geo. JPryde has left on a holiday trip to the Nicola Valleyf Tbe Methodist Church Sunday School are now making arrangements for their annual picnic. Mr. J. J. Bland yesterday din posed of a lot on buller street. Tho pr.rehnser will erect a' house on his property at once. Tne heating apparatus tor the new government building is now being installed . and the furniture for the same building is expected shortly. Mr. Hugh Macdonald, the sewer contractor, went down to Victoria this afternoon,: and will return on Monday. -' To mcet your friends and be right at home, while in Victoria, atay at the Rainier Hotel, Oeorge .iu. *gy proprietor. •*- ♦ Ladysmith Heating and Plumbing, Electric Co. Estimates given on Plumbing, Heating, Electric Wiring, Mo- tors, Flat Irons and Electric Fixtures. A. Leslie Collingwood. Mgr. C. S. McTavish T. E. Sullivan Office and Shop:. 1st Ave., Phone 76. Frank Reynolds came down trom Nanaimo last evening. Ladysmith Is growing so rapidly that Frank can scarcely find his wav round the city. Mr. Horace King, Vancouver, superintendent of the Metropolitan Insurance company, ■ wns a visitor to Ladysmith this week, and met many old friends hero. • Miss Zelma Bragg, accompanied by Miss Geraldine Hirst, left for Vancouver Inst evening. From there thoy will go to Seattle on a visit to the A. Y. P. exposition. About thirty menibers of the Tyee Gun Club will attend the Gabriola Island shoot next Sunday. All those who are going will meet at the Grand Hotel at 6,30 a, m. The sewer contractor has .run short of pipes, but it is expected this difficulty will be overcome in a few days, nnd that there will not be an othei shortage for some time. Mr. William Blair, ot Collingwood* Ont., is visiting his son, Mr. John Blair of, Ladysmith. Mr. Blair is delighted with the British Columbia climate, and will remnin here a month or so. Thin Is the season when bush tires are most prevalent. It would lie well for those who go out to the woods fcr an outing to remember that great cnie should be taken with regard to fires. The C.P.R. photograpgers visited Ladysmith last Wednesday, and took views of the recently cleared K. ft N. railway company's land, They nr» so took views ol the miners' train and scenery ln and around the city. Church Services. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. 8.30 a. m.— Holy Communion. 11 a. m.— Matins. 2.30 p. m.— Sunday School. 7 p. m.— Evensong. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Sunday Services at 11 a. m. and (I p. m. Bible Class and Suml'ty School at 2 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p. m. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sunday services: At 8 a. m., law iwsb. At 10:30 a. m., high mass Kt 2 p. m., Sunday school. Al 7 o m.. evening service and Benediction. ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES We beg to announce that we have one of the '.'. i most up-to-date stocks of Electric Fixtures, Globes, '.! ;; Fittings, now on order. Direct importation from ! I j one of the largest manufacturers on the continent. !'. These goods will arrive in ample time for inswl-.;; | lation as soon as our electric plant,, now in course of ;; • I construction, is completed. Estimates will be given ;; • • and special fixtures orders taken for import. Cata- ■ \ •' logues for inspection at your convenience.' * Ladysmith Hardware Co., u N. B.—We will employ a competent electrician J to install all fixtures. i"l <tMI I ■ * 1 1*1* * ***™*»W*«**™*rV'l Call and Inspect Our SILVER WARE We have Tea Sets, Siigir and Cream Sets, Frui1, Sets, Cake Baskets Butter Dishes, Cuke Plates, Bread Plates, Childs' Mugs Napkin Rings, Etc., Etc. Prices range from ono dollar upwards. A full Stock of Rogers Nit/ Plate Knives, Forks and Spoons in stook. Before purchasing a watch, call and see our Swiss Precision Movement, a high grrd. time piece, guaranteed. Special discount of 10 par cent for this Month. P. G. INGOT WATCHMAKER AND JEWBLKR METHODIST CHURCH. Epworth League meets at tbe close ot the Sunday evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 p. m. ■ Sabbath Services: Morning, 11 a. m; evening, 7 p. m.; Sabbath school and Bible class, 2.30 p. m.. R. WILKIN BON, Pastor CONFECTIONERY STORE. I have purchased the stock of William Hooper on Gatacre street, and am now'ready to supply the public with all lines of good confectionery, ice cream, sodas and soft drinks. I respectfully solicit your tuatom. JOSEPH LOWDON. 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. COlTiptOn Practical Electrician OFFICE: Peterson's Furniture Store. Mr. J. Eno lett for Seattle yesterday to nttend the meeting of the Pacific Const League, which will bo held there tomorrow. Excavation work for the new paro-i chial school has commenced. There will he Ave large class rooms, anil the sisters will reside' at the rectorvt < > mcet your triends and he right nt home, while ln Victoria, stay at th* Rainier Hotel, George iturggy proprietor. • Special for This =Week— SUBSCRIBE TO THE Seattle Daily Times 70c a month -AT- The remainder of our stoc): of MEN'S OX-BLOOD and TAN OXFORD SHOES. Regular $4.50 arid $4.75 va'.ue, to clear at, $3.75 a pair Also a line of MEN'S BLUE BALBRIGGAN UNDERWEAR. Regular Price 50c a garment. To clear at 40c a Garment or 75c a Suit. See Our Windows for Bargains in SUITS C.ELJeffs Mights Book Storel mm.***m SUMMER SUITS $5.00 TO $7.50. —WALTERS & AKENHEAD=
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