@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "47cec84f-14a9-4a4a-96a8-a82a8f6aaec7"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-08"@en, "1899-06-06"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/ndaymine/items/1.0211420/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ Daily Edition No. 335 Nelson, British Columbia, Tuesday, June 6, 1899. Tenth Year 51 CHIEF OF POLICE A. F. McKinnon Has Resigned His Position. THE MONTH'S FINANCES Regulrr Meeting of the Oity Oonncil Last Evening���Considerable Business Transacted. At lost night's mooting of the Council it was announced tbat the resignation of Alexander F. McKinnon from the position of Chief of Police wan accepted and Night Watchman Jarvis ���was appointed in his place. Aid. Mc- Killop's uame was signed to the report of tbe Finance Committee as chairman but he says bis position is only pro tem as he does not wish to accept the office. Oonncil made the first move to spend the money raised by by-laws for public improvements by calling for $20,000 worth of sewer and water supplies. AU the members of Council wero present. A six foot sidewalk on Front street from Ward to Park was crdered to be built. The clerk of the Police Commissioners wrote that the resginatiou of A. F. McKinnon as chief of police, was accepted and that W. B. Jarvis was appointed to the vacancy. The Finance Committee recommended the payment of tho following accounts : Street pay roll $ 090 23 Sidewalks 197 73 Water works construction 388 75 Sewer construction 54 00 Electric light construction.... 5 00 Electric light maintenr.uoj.... 8 00' Salaries 1,148 98 Fire Brigade 257 50 Total $3,051 71 Tbo Board of Works recommended the construction of a six foot sidewalk on the north side of Carbonate streot opposite lots 19 to 24, in block 26,and crossing on the south side of Carbonate street across Hall. That Mr. Dill ho appointed assistant City Engineer at $100 a month. That Hendryx street be opened be- tweeu Verucn and Front streets eo ns to be passable for teams. That catch basins be constructed at the corner of Carbonate aud Ward and Hendryx and Baker. Til's City Clerk informed the Couu- cil of the acceptance by the ratepayers of the by-laws. C. A. Waterman, manager for the Dominion Day Celebration, addrossed the Council. He said that $3,350 had already boon collected and $3,500 would be raised by this evoning. In view of the very liberal manner in whioh the citizens had contributed the Council would be asked for' nothing, but manent employee of the City at $600 a year to reside in the fire hall. Aid. Hillyer opposed the idea of interfering with the brigade as it is at present. A committee composed of Aid. Beer, Kirkpatrick and Thomson was appointed to confer with the chief of the brigade ou the matter. City Engineer McCulloch recommended tbat tho Council purchase a large supply of sewer pipe for the city. Tenders will be cilled at once. Tho tendors aro to be in by the 19th of June Tenders will also be called for a supply of water pipe nnd Sitings. Thirty days will be allowed fox tho reception of these tenders. The sower and water supplies will cost about $20,000. Tho fire by-laws voted on and carried by tho property owners last week were finally carried. By-laws No. 25, for revising and consolidating the by-laws of the Oity of Nelson was read a first and second time Council adjourned until 7:30 tomorrow evening when a speoial meeting will be held to further deal with the reivsion of the City by laws. The following is the financial statement of the Council of the Oity of Nelson for May, 1899 Receipts for the month of May, 1899��� Electric light rates $ 1,048 89 Supplies sold 11 40 Licenses 165 00 Miscellaneous 1,029 67 Police court fines 72 20 Real estate taxes 8 65 Burial permits and oeme- tery lots 10 00 Water rates 658 69 Total $2,989 40 Disbursements for month of Mav, 1899- Fire department $ Legal expenses Miscellaneous Police department Plumbing, stationary Salaries Sewer construction Sidewalks 969 35 892 65 160 82 8 50 98 10 50 00 70 00 983 99 Streets 2,244 22 Electric light construction. Electrio light maintenance. Water works construction. Water works maintenance. Interest 211 28 28 79 2,117 20 28 79 107 75 NEW SCHEDULE FOB CROW'S NEST PASS RY. New Business That It Will Bring Nelson. AN IMPORTANT CHANGE After June 18th There Will Be Train Bervica From Nelson on the Crow's NeBt PaBs. Daily GREAT EXCITEMENT IN CHAMRER OF DEPUTIES French President Getting Into Hot Water. PREPARED FOR TROUBLE The Republic Evidently in for Stormy Times���Stirring Scenes at Yesterday's Session- Total $7,457 95 Bank Balance, May 31st, 1899��� Overdraft, April BS0 $16,429 46 Checks drawn in May 7,457 95 Interest on April account... 88 10 $23,970 61 Deposits in May 2,762 85 Ch'ksout May 31.$ 1,696 07 Bank Balance.... 19,512 09 $21,208 16 Overdraft (Sgd.) Correct: Nelson $21,208 16 May 31, 1899. .. .$21,208 16 W. E. WASSON. (Sgd). A. W. PECK. May 81, 1899. DREYFUS SAILS FOR FRANCE. The Unfortunate Officer Leaves Devil Island at Last. Port d9 France, Island of Martinique, June 5.���-The cruiser which left here at 10 o'clook tonight to take Dreyfus on board sailed quite unexpectedly. It was not until 4 o'olock in the afternoon that her commander was notified to sail and the oruiser left as soon as she could get up steam and tnko on board the neoessary proivsions. Authorities of Cayenne foresaw days hijK, ���������'ago that the Sfax would be at Port the committee was anxious that the ]de France ou her present mission and streets {at 2 o'clock this afternoon the despatch boat (Iceland stationed in tbe waters of Frenoh Quiaua, left Cay tho Council should clean np and recreation grounds and keen tnem clean ; also that the Mayors, and Councils of surrounding towns be invited to attend the celebration. Tho requests wore granted. The Council dooided to take over the Oity wharf from the Provincial Government. As the water is rising rapidly nothing will be done towards repairing the wharf for Borne time. Meanwhile a notice will bo posted warning the public that those who use it do so at tbeir own risk. Max Johnson wrote explaining at length an elaborate system of scaveu- gering which he wished to carry out if the City would pay him $3 per month for every houso in Nelson. The price was thought to be too big so the lotter was filed. H. D. Beck caretaker of tho cometory asked ln��*Kve the question of remuneration BbUled. After somo discussio" us to the rovenues to be derived from digging graves it was dooided to pay Beck $26 for tho mouth of June as au experiment. He is to erect a feuco around tho cemetery. Hon. F. Carter-Ootton wrote stating that the O. P. R. had been urged to speedily give tho Oity a deed to the recreatiou grounds. The Mayor and Aid. Fletcher woro appointed a committee to look into tho question of tho pnrchuBO of scrapers. The Kootenay Electrio Simply aad Construction Company quoted pricoa on electric light metres. Tbe Board of Works will report on the whole electrio light question and tho letter wub referred to thom. Ou motion of Aid. Thomson and Fletcher tho Mayor and the chairman of tho Finance worn empowered to sign a promissory note for $20,000 to oover the overdraft at tho Bank of Montreal, pending tho collection of revenue and money from tho by-laws recently carried. Tho construction of a sower up tho lauo off Josephine streot between Carbonate and Silioa streets is loft to the City Engineer with power to aot. Aid. Beer and Kirkpatrick moved the lire brigade be reduoed to 14 mem- ben and a oaptain to become a per- enne, the capital for Devil's Island having ou board the superintendent of the penetentiary and the commander of the marine artillery. Dreyfus had already reoeived from his wife a cable message announcing the decision of the court of oassation. Dreyfus, however, would be undercharged after being oiiioially notified of the court's action in his case, but he would be able to resume wearing military uniform of his rank in order to appear before the new council. WAS DIPLOMATIC COURTESY. Why the Government Qavo Permission to Publish Part of the Protocol. Washington, Juno 5. ���While the department of slate has aoeeded to tbe request of the British Government for permission to publish iu Canada and Eugland the part of tho protocol as of tbe Joint High Commission, wbioh related to the proposed arbitration of tho Alaskan bouudary question, it has done so, it is muted, uot because tho protocols are regardod as conveying an accurate understanding of tbe present state of tbe negotiations bnt as a matter ot diplomatic courtesy. Those protocols aro of no contemporaneous interest, relating as tbey do to a phase that had been bo modified by subsequent negotiation as to bo now of no importance The new daily "Imperial Limited" train of the O. P. R., to be inaugurated June 18, will give the quickest time across tbe continent of any line in America. Daily express service will start via the Crows Nest line on that date also, which will be a great convemenoe to residents of East Kootenay. At present it takes longer for a letter to go from Fernie to Nelson and receive an answer back than from Fernie to Toronto. Naturally it has been far more convenient to order goods from Winnipeg, with the m.sur- ance of getting them inside of two weeks of the date of ordering than to wait perhaps three weeks or more to get them from Nelson. With the new time table and express trams running a very different state of affairs will be inaugurated. A letter leaving Fernie in the morning will be delivered the following morning in Nelson, aud vice versa. By this arrangement, also, a merchant oan wire from any town along the Crow's Nest line for goods one day and know that if expressed they will arrive at his place of business the next day. It means a great deal to^Nelson, merchants, retail as well as wholesale and thev will donbtlesa be quick to grasp the many uppurtunitieij presented by it. There are many articles it would not pay the storekeeper at Bmall towns to keep in stook, having only an occasional demand for them, that in a City like Nelson are easily procurable. ' After the 18th instead of saying to his customers: "We haven't got them, but if you oan wait two weeks I can get them from Winnipeg for you." to probably hear the answer, "Oh well I guess I'll send to Toronto to Eatons for them as it would not take much longer." the merohaut will be able to inform the intending buyer that he oan have whatever is needed by the following day, if it iB important,or in three days' ordering by mail if not of much value. One of the principal artioles of merchandise that it will affect the Bale of during the summer is fruit and produce generally. All through the pass the merchants are anxious for the new schedule to come into effect, bo that they can get their fruit etc., in by way of Nelson, instead most of it by Lethbridge and the river steamers on the Kootenay, from Jennings, Montana. A great deal of shopping that is now done by mail with Eastern firms will then be doue in Nelson. Nelson being tbe natural distributing point of tbe Kootenays its advantages as a shopping as well as a wholesale centre will become apparent to all living along the line of the Orow's Nest Pass when by the new timetable quick transit for passengers and goods iB assured. There is probably hardly a line of business in Nelson that will not feel tbe good results of the ooming change. Nelson will undoubtedly be visited by large numbers of residents of East Kootenay during the Dominion Day excursions who have never before been over here. Many of them will come not only to see tbe celebration but to do considerable shopping as well. They will then bave an opportunity to learn what Nelson ia. Drey been mistaken about th affair) and had reparation to He added he was surprised tbat M Cavaugnac had not preceded him to the tribune, which caused the latter to say : "I have already made reparation by discovering and making known the 'error committed'. " M. Brisson said: "The cabinet presided over was unfortunate enough to cause to be placarded a speech containing misstatements. 1 nsk the chamber to vote the placarding of the verdict of the court of cassation, The | piouiier did not oppose the placarding of tbe verdict, which was adopted by a vote of 317 to 312, The house | then adjourned. Paris, June 5.���The prefect of police has ordered the closure of the Automobile Olub de France of which the Comte do Dion who was ono of tho ringleaders at Auteuil yesterday is presideut. A police commissary thereupon proceeded to the club promises ana denied the members out, after which he affixed seals to tho doors. Vigorous measures bave been taken to suppress deemonstrutions. S EAST TO EDI Fourteen Men Apply Eight Vacancies. for TAKE THREE DOLLARS INTERNATIONAL OHESS MATCH. BEING TOWED TO AUCKLAND. Melbourne, Juno 5.���It is reported here that the disabled British steamer Perthshire, Oaptain Wallace, from Sydney, N. S. W., April 26, for bluff, N. S. W., is being towed to Auckland. She was spoken to by a schooner 450 miles east of Syndey with her tail shaft broken aud later by the schooner Northern Ohief reporting'' All Well" at tbe time. London, June 6���In tbe 5th round of the International chess match, Mason and Lasker, adjourned tbeir game in an even position. Tinsley had lost to Steinitz, Bird bad beaten Teiohman, Oohn and Maroozy had adjourned their game, much in favor of the latter. Sohlechter and Pillsbury and Showal- ter und Janowski adjourned their respective games in even positions and Lee had been beaten by Blackburn. At the evening session Lasker beat Mason, Maroozy beat Oohn, while Sohecbter and Showalter and Janowski drew tbeir respective games. FOUND BOTH GUILTY. Ohioago, Jnne 6.���The jury in the case of Baron and Baroness do Bara, charged with nsing the mails to conduct a fraudulent business, brought in a verdict late this evening finding both defendants gnilty. The maximum penalty is three years and six months imprisonment and a fine of $12,000. A motion for a new trial wub made and pending tha decision Mutton* wW **tfmeu Paris, June 5.���There was great excitement today in the ohamber of deputies. M Dupuy, in tbe course of a speech regarding the recent outbreak said : 'We knew that preparations were made for demonstrations and we took measures for the President's protection in driving to and from the raoe course and nothing occurred on the way." Here a Royalist deputy cried: "You bid him." Mr. Dupuy retorted: "No, but your friends bid behind the women.' Protests from the Rightists followed, and M. LasieB, anti-Semite cried: "Loubet and DeloaBse (Minister of Foreign Affairs) hid behind policemen." This statement was followed by an- uproar lasting several minutes. When comparative qniet had been restored M Dupuy Baid: "We stationed policemen at the paddock with orders to intervene immediately in case of a d uu onstration and tbey did so, though they met with much opposition and protests, I assume all responsibility." "You havo the evil eye,"oried M. Lasies, a remark which caused laughter. M. Dupuy continued: "All the post did their dnty. An individual threw himself on the President of the Republic, who remained quite calm. Tbe proceedings at Aotonli were all the more disgusting beoause they occurred in the presence of foreign representatives. The persons who have been arrested would be examined by a magistrate, who will decide whether there was a conspiracy. We are satisfied the aocused are members of clubs which the Government has decided to close. Yesterday's demonstrators pretend to represent France in tho army, bnt the publio was against them. We are supporters of the Republio and Republicans who do not mix with those who are only borrowed her name in or der to better destroy her. You ha7e given us a countersign we intend to uphold. If you give us your confidence we shall know how to defend our institutions from those who attack them." (Applause.) Here M. Decassagnac, Conservative, interjeoted : "The country is sick of the Republic As to the affair which has divided the nation and the families it will yet weigh heavily against yen in the stories current iu regard to the measures which you proposo against the generals." "A certain amount of oourago" ox- claimed the premier, "is required to do what we propose. " "To drag before a high court," retorted M. Cavagnac, (former Minister of War) "your formor colleague, you must have oause to close the clubs, for the nation is awakening, and is only awaiting the right man." (Applause). After further debate an order of the day was accepted by the Government stigmatizing tbe occurences at Auteuil and approving the declaration of tbe government. It was carried without a division after the first part had been adopted by a vote being taken. M. Denis Cochin, Conservative, asked that tbe letter of tho government demanding the prosecution of General Mercier should be communicated to the House. The Premier re- pried tbat it saddened him to take the step deemed necessary, and explainod the trial of M. Deroulede was nut conducted in a seemly manner, instancing the fact that M. Deroulede was permitted to pronounco a long diatribe against President Loubet in regard to the verdiot of the oourt of cassation whiob showed that some persons had inclined responsibilities which must be explained. First thero was the case of Du Paty de Olam, and then tbo communication of the secret documents of the court martial having been attributed to General Meroier, and the government believed it to bo its dnty to ask the chamber to say if the prose- ontion should be undertaken. (Great excitement and appause from the leftists). Tho vote was taken. A hoated discussion afterwards occurred over the prosecution of General Mercier, in tho midst of which M. LaBios suggested the impeachment of the premier and violently criticised those who were "persecuting" General Mercier, which the deputy deolared was more to influence court martial at Rennes. Finally, the chamber voted 299 to 238 to adjourn tbo appointment of tho commission of enquiry into the conduct of General Mercier nntil after the oourt martial at Rennes. The leftists moved that the verdict of the court of oaBsation be placarded every where In France and M, Joorde, THE GRANT TO KITCHENER. Com ��� Oaptain Duncan Denies tha Report Tha Bis Company Has Employed Italians to Work in Ita Mines. Debate in the English House of mous Yesterday. London, Juue 0.���Mr. Balfour, in introducing the vote of 1150,000 for Lord Kitchener in the Houso of Commons said tho fact that tbo power of Mahdism was crushed was due to tbe genius of the man they desired to honor and reward. The Government leader expressed the hope that those who objeoted to tbo policy of the Soudan advance would uot think that was a reason for resisting the vote, as such a course would be introducing politics into military matters. He then dwelt with admiration ou tbe way tbo Sirdar hud surmounted difficulties and organized victories by "His unswerving and almost superhuman industry. " He deserved a signal mark of gratitude and honor, and he (Mr. Balfour) believed in proposing the vote, that he was only carrying out the wishes of tho Houso aud the Oourt. Sir Henry Campbell ���Bauucrmau, the Opposition leader, cordially supported tbe motion, while expressing regret at tbo treatment of tbe Mahdi's body, which ho regarded as au error of taste aud judgment. Mr. Balfour did not refer to tho incident of the Mad- bi's head, excepting iurt irectly when he said he conceived that the oue ques tiou before the houso rioilt with military merit, in connection with his reference to mixing poliics in military matters, Mr. Balfour declared that those who wished to withhold from a successful general a merited reward because he bad carried out a policy of which they disapproved wore virtually telling him and bis soldiers who had faced death that they would have not only tc obey orders, bnt to know whoBe orders tbey wore obeying. Mr. Balfour added that the country whose army concerned itself in politics was ou thu verge of military despotism. Mr. John Morley, tbo former Liberal chief secretary for Ireland opposed the vote ou the ground of the treatment of the Mahdi's head, to which Mr. Balfour replied that be did not believe the element of vengeance had influenced General Kitchener in the smallest degree, pointing out that he had treated the Mahdi's family with the utmost consideration. "Tho removal of the body" ho said, "had been public, as publicity was au essential part of thu policy dictating the act. It was tho first duly of the man responsible for the safety of the men aud ollicers left in charge of Um durman to root out the fanatical superstition which had been the strength of Mahdism for years. " Mr. Halfour admitted, however, that perhaps tho re-interment of tho remains might have been conducted in a bettor manner. Lord Kitchener, General Lord Roberts of Kandahar, and the Duke of Marlborough wero in tho gallery of tho Houso of Commons during the debate. On Saturday evening Captain Duncan was informed that eight miners employed at the Granite had struok work. With very littlo difficulty some more hands were found and sent to the mine. The foreman of the Granite informed Tho Miner's reporter last night that 14 men had applied for the eight vacancies, that the full complement of rueu were now employed, tbat four extra hands were to be engaged tomoriow, and that the rate of wages paid was $3.00 per diem. The Miner then interviewed Captain Dunoan, the manager of tho Duncan MineB, Limited, with reference to the occurrence. Captaiu Duncan said that as soon as it was known that there were vacancies iu the mine, the Company's offloe was besieged with applicants for work. Tbo Captain selected 14 men and sent thorn to the mine; and out of those the foreman chose eight. The new hands were far better miners than those who had loft All the applicants were qui'o willing to work at ths uuiform wage of $3.00 per diem. (juostioned as to tbe truth of a statement In Sunday's Tribune to the effect that Italians were being employed at the mine, tho Captain waxod eloquent: : "I can toll you" said he. "that some of our huuds may be dark com- 1 etc mil.,'1, but they have no more Italian blood in them than John Houston has. Our men uro all white men, sir, honest men and good workmen too. which is more than can be said of somo of tbeir would bo champions" This news is interesting and encouraging to mine owners; it goes far to prove that tho many rumors now extant aro probably grossly exaggerated. METAL QUOTATIONS. closod ��75 6b. futures; New York,Juuo 5.���Bar silvor, till1, ; Moxican dollars, 4H'4; silvor certili cates (KJijj to 01. London, June 5.���Copper, spot, ��75 12s. (Id. ; futureH, Market easy, saluH, spot 37i 325 tons. New York, Juno 5.���Lead, dull: brokers', $125; exchange, $1 45 to $450. Tin, dull; Straits, $25.55 to $25.65. Patos firm. Coppor, duli; brokers', $1k.50; ex- chuuge, $18.60. HAVE ORDERED THE RAILS. The Streot Railway People Are Losing No Time. On Satnrday a contract was signed with tho Colorado Fuel and Iron Oo., of Denver, Col., to Bupply the Nelson Electric Tramway Co., with 200 tons of 60 pound stool railB. These are (he heaviest steel T rails manufactured. They are to be dolivorod in Nelsou by the 15th of .Inly. In conversation with a Miner reporter yesterday Captaiu Dunoan said that tbo Company would uot oommenoe work of const i ci imi of tbe line until it was Beeu just what effect the trou- olo ovor tho oight-hoar law would bave. The company wishes to see jnst bow the country stands before it goes ahead. AT THE HOTELS. Oro mine; worth; T. Walkerton ; P. Snyder, lius, Trail; laud; R. Phair. ���E. V. Bodwell, Victoria; A. Wheeler, Kaslo; Mrs. Murphy, Sandon;.!. A. McDowell, Kaslo; T. Selwin, Trail; Mrs. Harris, Kaslo; A. G. Thyme, Vanconver; A. H. Oraoey, Leander Sbaw, Ains- B. and Mrs. Johnston, H. Hamilton, Vancouver; Peterborough; F. Gute- J. A. Maodonald, Roes- Steward, Vanoouver; G. Myers, Toronto; Bruce White, Oity; Mrs. Carter, Winnipeg;Mr. Mackham, Winnipeg. Hume���J. O, Brook, Toronto; A. H. Wullbridgo, Vancouver; Miss. E. .1. Eolt, Slocan City; W. B. Davy, Grand Forks; H. J. Oayley, Forks; O. P. Hill, Port Hill, H. J. Sullivan, Toronto; F. Beer, Robson; Johu Phinjey Walla ; W 8, Offner, Walla Walla; H. L. Turner, Rossland. HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. Paris, June, 5.���Count Boni do Castellaine, has written a letter to the Echo do Paris denying tho statement of a newspaper that the Countess (for�� merly Anna Gould, of Now York) placed herself at the head of the "JonncHS Royalist" at tho Autueil demonstration yesterday. The court says his wife does not belong to the club und sho dd not leave her seat from which she could not oven see what was occurring. Grand Idaho; R. O. Walla BASEBALL YESTERDAY. A MEETING OF ORBDITORB, Hartford, 6; Providence, I. Worcoster, 10; Springfield, 9. Washington, 11 ; St. Louis, 3. Hultimore, 3 ; Chicago, 0. Pittsburg, 3; Philadelphia, 13. Cleveland, 2 ; Brooklyn, 14. Boston, 10; Cincinnati, 6. Buffalo, 7; St. Paul 1. Milwaukeo, 1); Detroit, 8. Minneapolis, 5 ; Columbus, 8. Kansas City, 111; Indianapolis, RESULTS OF TODAY'S PLAY Glasgow, Juno 0.���A meeting today ot the creditors of Noilson Bros., the important firm iu the iron and steel trade, whoso failure was an- iUTClI VTUCIO 111 MIIMUWO HUU 111, rJ.JUlUC, llOUllCCll May 20, SllOW tilt' 1 11111111 I il 'H tO .tottmUl, NM nd admitted k�� Saljil 7fW,0Wtw4 Ihe MM ���Mlo.QOtJi Londou, Juno 5.���At the oloae of the play today in tbo match between the Marylebone Cricket Club and the Australian elovon, at Lord's the former had scored 245 runs ana tbe Ana- trail ins bad lib rum to their credit I tot one wicket down NELSON DAILY MINER, TUESDAY. JUNE b, 1899. S Nelson Daily Miner Published 1 mtly except Monday. N'elson Minku Printing ��c Publishing Co. I >. J. BEATON, Editor and Manager. SuiiHcmi'TKiN Rates Dully per iiu-nll. by oan'er I 100 por half year * 00 per yum- 1000 por ymir by mall 000 poryo-ir foreign 1000 Nklson Wkkki Y MlNHll. Weekly, ut naif rear $ 1 25 per year 100 per year, foreign 260 Subscription i Invariably In advanoe. who was in charge of the skip through whose defect those three miuers iost their lives at Rossland the other day. This is a pisce of neglect to whioh publio attention may very properly be drawn. It was ascertained at the iuquest that the engineer was not a certificated oue. This may not establish bis incompetency ; but it is not pleasant to think that the lives of minora are held so cheaply that the fact and the lamentable incident connected with it do not appear to exoite the leost interest iu official quarters. It may or may uot be tho business of the Inspector to take action, but if the Government wero alive to their duty they would see that steps of some kind were taken to discourage similar carelessness another time. Buying WALL PAPER Right!! THOMSON'S THE WALL PAPER HOUSE OF THE WEST ket. Whe:i ordering Wall Paper you want to get the best in the mar- Our iuw linos for this season are HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY. UNWISE LEGISLATION. Mr. W. James Newall, who describes himself as "Member Institute Mining Metallurgy," contributes a lettor to the June number of the British Columbia Mining Record, on the subject of the eight-hour law. He writes as a disinterested person and his opinions, moderately and dearly expressed, are well deserving the most thoughtful consideration. In a mining conntry whose resources are only in prooess of development, any legislation calculated to affect tbe industry should bo maturely aud exhaustively oonsidered. That is the basic principle of bis ar The British Columbia Workman says; "Dispatches from tho Slocan distriot state that a number of miners will demand ton hours' pay for eight hours' work. There being no coulirm- atiou, we ure loth to take the statements as true in toto. We oauuot believe that miners are so unioasouublo. If it is their intention to demand the same money for eight hours' work as they now receive for ton hours, they must have somo exceptionally good grounds for so doing. Till such time us the facts come out we hold back from passing an opinion." Com- iug from the Labor organ of the Coast, these aro words that give hope Is buying it at the store where Wall Paper is sold at careful margins���where the price always fits the quality���where the styles are always freshest. Buying here gives you the advantage, as well, of our May values ���gives you a selection of most used Designs and Stylish Color Tintings ���gives you a Price Advantage��� values you cannot easily duplicate THE FINEST EVER PRODUCED. This is claiming a great deal, but is fact, nevertheless. When you have seen and compared them with others, you'll admit that for VABIBTY, BSAtTTY, BBIQHTNE88, osrov-EiLT-sr, .A-ND ABTIBTIO ID3a3IGl-3Sr, Save Money on Wall Paper SPECIAL VALUES IN Embossed and Ingrain Papers this wbiik:. There are none who can compete with us. by buying of Thomson Stationery Co. L't'd, "S NELSON, c. KOOTENAY SUPPLY CO. INCORPORATED 1670, 1670 ,837 fhree Importani Dates 1899 Oiu guraent and it is a sound one. It is a of.reasonah'enoss in the further (lis- p.'inoiple that was disregarded when the amendment to cut down the working day to eight hours was introduced. Employers and employed may wrangle over the pay, and the interests of the country may suffer in the meantime, but the great wrong that was committed, the great mischief that was done, must be laid nt tbe door of the Legislature and of the Ministers who are responsible fur what the Legislature does. They have created disturbance where disturbanoe was not threatened. It was an aot of wanton misohief, if the full nature and effeot I of it were understood ; of reprehensible ignorance, if they weie not understood. By this legislation the working miners are invited to make demands whioh the owners are obliged to resist in their own interest. In one sense the miners are entirely blameless, ns tbey are only seeking to me a weapon put into thair hands by the Legislature of the Province. It is little wonder Mr. Newall iB amazed at the thoughtlessness with whioh men in responsible positions conld tbns trifle with an industry on whioh the future hopes ot the Province are chiefly based. "With the fairest and most promising futnre before It of any country that I know," sbts Mr. Newall, "as regards gold mining, it is heartrending to see laws passed whioh are bonnd, in the future, to seriously handicap the country." It is the future he regards, more than the prosont, and what he has to say of it shonld arrest the attention of all who are immediately interested in this burning question of the day. At present, with our mines in the formative state only, three shifts in the twenty-four hours may be worked to advantage, but if British Columbia mines prove as good as we all expect they will, they will require to develop into something more than surfaoe workings. We shall have to go down, not a hundred feet, but hundreds of feet, for our gold and silver. And in this deep mining, whioh is the condition of the future if the industry is to real ��� ise the hopes entertained of it, three shifts a day are out of the question. Too muoh time in what is described as preparatory work is required to make tbe throe shifts; for if the day were divided into three the amount of drilling that could be done in eaoh would not be worth blasting. "We therefore come to Mm," says Mr. Newall, "tbat if tbe eight-hour law is founded on tbe idea of a three-shift system, it is founded on a basis which will not work in tbe futnre; and it is a poor aud bad law, whioh is only applicable to the present infantile stage and not to tbe mature and prosperous futnre, whioh it gravely imperils. '' It was hasty, ill-considered legislation, whatever may oome ot it, and for the misohief Ministers are responsible. But while easy to fix the responsibility, it is necessary to remember tbat tbo mine owners are the sufferers. They are the injured party. Whether the law is good or bad in itself, they are the victims of the violent disturbanoe whioh tbe manner of enacting it inevitably produces. The miners suffer nothing. As they are the two parties most directly concerned, it is not nnreasonable to ask tbat the miners before proceeding to extremities, should consider tbe position of the injured. If they do this calmly, and with the intelligence and sense of fairness they possess, tbey will be forced to admit that tbe owners ought not to be compelled to shoulder all the burden. Let them oonsider whether thoy may not, to the advantage of all conoerned, do something to relieve tbe disturbance. oussiou of the eight-hour trouble. OHOATE AND MRS. MAVBRICK. Will Probably Secure Her Pardon From the English Government. London, June 8.���The Associated Press is able to confirm the report that those who have been working in favor of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, will not be surprised at her release at nny moment, now tbat United States Ambassador Ohoate has had two inter - 1 views on the subjeot with the Marquis of Salisbury, at which his strong representation of the American view of the matter met with a most promising receiption. Mr. Choate, since his arrived in Eng land has taken the liveliest interest in the oase. He reached every shred of information in the matter, has asked for high judicial opinions,and his own legal knowledge has given him exceptional facility in dealing with the intricacies of the case. One of Mrs. Maybrick's advocates, a well known worker of the liberal party, Mr. Levy, presented Mr. Ohoate with a specially compiled dossier of tbe whole oase, in the collation of which, he received the adviceB of the higher legal authorities in the kingdom, including Lord Chief .Tustioe Bussel and Lord James of Herford, attorney general to tbe Prince of Wales, with one of the onlmeBt judical minds, who definitely states thnt the position as left by Mr. Henry Matthews (the former home secretary now Viscount Laudatt) is absurd, and shows in the strongest light the confused state of the English Criminal law, Mr. Choate received the most definite instructions from Washington, the gist being that he was to press for an immediate revision of the case as the United States oonsidered the firue had come for an immediate consideration of it. CiNADi DRUG k BOOK CO. 0. D. J. CHRISTIE Groceries, Provisions, Mining Supplies, Mining Drill Steel. WHOLESALE P. O. Box 214. Vernon street, Nelson, B. C. Mail Orders A Speciality. 1670 lllu.ls,,,l's Bay Comiian, Incorporated, ��� 1837 Qraolous Qupei Asoended tl ���'��� Victoria, llil'inie. 1899 Mny 21th. We all BappvandoonteutetrS'8i iu celebrating her sun, ' birthday, May j ou cm. SEVERAL DESIRABLE HOUSES TO LET. For Sale, Real Estate in All Parts of the City. 7-Roomed House. .$2,900 5 " 5 " INSURANCE. 100 500 ^ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD... 1 Real Estate and Insurance Agent. |5 The Birkbeck Investment, Security and Savings Co. 5= joy your holiday picnic sandwiches, salads foie grras, &c., and on May > turn, better satisfied than your home-made bread Mbmo.���You will if you Hudson's Bay 1 VOUI pate de ever, to aluil Flour. use �� �� & FOR SALE���0" easy terms, Five-Roomed House and two lots on Front Street 3 3 3 LOANS. SUING FOR WAGES. St. John, Nfld., June 5.���Tho offi- cera and crew of tho Canadian steamer Gaspeflia, whose owners were recently condemned to pay $13,500 salvage to the steamer Kite tor towing the Gas- pesia out of the ice floes in the gulf of St. Lawrence, have brought suit for four months wages, aggregating nearly $12,000 as they number 80 all told. T. D. Woodcock & Co. SLOCAN CITT ^UiumiUiitiumi^aatiuiUriUiailii^uMiiUiaittatiUUt^ Hudson's Bay Stores, West Baker St., Nelson. Telephone 13, HARDWARE, GKANITE WARE, TINWARE CANTON & JESSOP S STEEL, MINERS' SUPPLIES, GIANT POWDER, CAPS & FUSE. Slocan Ore Purchasing Co. OF NELSON, B. C Is now prepared to buy all classes of Silver, Gold, Silver-Lead, Lead and Copper Ores. The careful attention given to large contracts will be extended to the smallest shipper, prompt settlement and choice of mode of sampling guaranteed. Address Drawer S, Nelson, B. C. GEORGE M. McDOWELL, O. M. ROSENDALE, Manager. Purchasing Agent. All Contractors figuring on buildings ilia will require PLATE CLASS Should consult J. W. MELLOR, VICTORIA, B.C. Who carries tho largest stock of Plate Glass in tho Province. Many Suits oi Clothes. EXPORTING A MILLION OF GOLD A writer in The Mining Reoord remarks on the faot that tbe Inspector of Mines has taken no steps to investigate the oompetenoy of the engineer New York, June 5.���The National Oity Rank will export $1,000,000 in gold tomorrow by the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse of the North German Lyod line. The gold will probably be taken from the sub-treasury and will be exported in the form of coin. It will probably go to France. HOT WEATHER IN OHIO. Cleveland, Ohio, June 5. ���At one o'olook today the thermometer registered ill degrees, the highest of the season. Christian Hoolsier, aged 75, was prostrated by the heat aud is in a oritioal condition. Two unknown men were overcome. If you see it in The Miner's Spocial Kootenay Number it will bo true. Shoes ONE PRICE TO ALL Neelands' Shoe Emporium. I have mnde many Ruits of clothes and I want to make many more, and have concludod to reduce tho price for 30 diiyn. Scotch and English Tweeds.... from $32 to $25 Blue and Black Bell Wharp Serge Suits from $30 to 824 Black Heavy Serves $20 Heavy Scotch Tweeds, nice pattern for Business Suits, ^20 I will teach Ladies tho art of cutting their own garmoi.ts. Van Dame World's Fair Premium System of Dress Cutting taught in a few hours so that any lady can cut her own garments. Ladies' Tailoring a specialty. The Tailor Stevens 5 & 9 Clement Block. Point Comfort Hotel, PLUMPER PASS, MAYNE ISLAND, - B. C. Midway between Victoria and Vancouver P. BURNS & CO. Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. Fishing Parties, Excursions, and Picnics supplied with tasty Luncheons at short notice. Melton Mowbray Pies and all Pastry a specialty. Short Order Meals alter i i a. in. JOHN SPEAR Ward St., - Opposite Hume Hotel. Canadian AND 800 LINE Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City. Orders by mall to any branch will have careful and prompt attention. Excellent Boating and Salmon Fishing, Lawn Tennis and Bathing. Situate on one of the most charming spots on the Pacific Coast. Delightful place to spend Lhe hot summer months. boat leaves New Westminster every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Kates moderate. Apply to Manager. E. J. SCOVIL MINING IIKOKKK Windermere Mines. Corrcspondenco '.cited WINDERMERE, B. O. OUR PRICE IS THE LOWEST. JUST RECEIVED CAR OF COAST FLOORING and STEPPNG. CAR OF SASH DOORS .A-HSTID I3STSIIDE FINISH. A PULL LINE OF Rough and Dressed Lumber, Dry. NELSON, FlLOTBAY. LARD0, HEAD OFFICE: nsrELSo^r. J. A. SAYWARD. Diamond Core Drill Contracts made for development of pioperties. Shares taVeu iu part payment. Nelson Employment Agency WANTED Dining Room Girl. Two Girls Want Sit'iations. J. H. LOVE, Agt Baker St Peter Crenelle & Co. Headquarters for lirst class Building Material. We make a specialty of Well Seasoned Flooring, Rustic and' Ship Lap. PRICES RIGHT E. G. BEER Agt. BRICKS. LIME. Our first kiln of Brick will be ready for delivery about the ist of June. Call at our office for prices. During the month of June we will deliver Lime in quantities of twenty sacks and over at 60c. Per 10O Lbs. The WEST KOOTENAY BRICK 4 LIME CO, Ltd. BAKER STREET. T. G. PROCTOR, Manager. C.W.WEST&CO. General Teamsters. Agents Imperial Oil Co THE SLEEPING CAR ROUTE EAST OR WEST. BETWEEN THE PACIFIC A.XD ATLANTIC. TOURIST CARS pass Revelstoke every daj to St. Paul; Tuesdays and Saturdays for Toronto; I h.mdnys for Montreal and Boston. THB0TJGH TI0KETS ISSUED AND NO CUSTOMS DIFFICULTIES WITH BAGGAGE. CONNECTIONS Rossland, Trail, Robson nud main line. 6.10p.m.-Leaves-NKLSON-Arrives-10.3Upm Kootenay Lake-Kaslo Route. STR. KOKANKK Except Sunday. 4 p.m.-Loavos-NELSON- Exccpl Kiir.dnv Arrives-11 a.m Koolrimy Klver llimle. Sth. Moyih. Mon., Wed., Fri. Tues. Thttts, Sal. 8 a.ra.-LeavoB-NELSON-Arnves--6.30 P "'������ Makca connection at Pilot Hay wItg.8tr.Ko. kaneo In both direction* and at >"��>[''���> Uindlng with trains to and from trow s !>�����' lino points. Ullllrt Sandon null 8IOCIU1 Lulu- Ex. Sunday Kx. Suiula LOTS FOR SALE. $500 will buy A.l corner lot, 100x120 ft ���600 lOOftfront. $1000 " ' 120x150 ft MINING .SHARES FOR SALE. Fire Insurance in Reliable Company. Money to Loan. Agent for Canadian Mutual Loan and Investment Company. Private Funds Loaned. ALEX. STEWART, Mining aud Real Estate Broker Tnrner-Boeckn Block, Nelsou, Dealers in Wood and Lime. OFFICE COB. BAKER & HALL STS TELEPHONE 88. W. J. a. DICKSON REAL ESTATE AGENT. Choice residential lots business lots for sale. and good Over two hundred lots in Addition A are on the market. Hume Addition and city property or sale. Business property a specialty. 9.09 a. m.-Leavea-NELSON-Arrlvo8-2.20 p. m. Ascertain Rates and full Information by addro Inn nearc* looal agont, C. K. Beasloy, City TI. ket Ag t, 0 a W. DREW, Agoi.t, Naleo W. F. ANDERSON, Trav. Pass. Agent, Nelson E. J. COYI.K, DlsU Pium. Agor.t, Vancouv o BUY IT. The Miner is on sale at the following news stores at five cents per copy: Gilbert Stanley ge|0�� Thomson Stationery to NOIW Canada Drug & Hook Co Hotel Hume News Slnnd Hotel Phair News Stand Humphrey & Pittock II. Campbell C. F. Nelson J. F. Dolanoy Linton Bros. J. I. Mcintosh Slocan News Co. M. Parker Thomson Bros. Hotel Spokane M. W. Simpson M. H Ittor Lamontft Young H. T. Moodonald It. 8. Beran and News Agents on boats rains out of Nelson, Nelson Nelson Nelson Nelson Ymii' New Denver Rosoberry Slocan City Silver! on Sandon Brooklyn Vancouver Spokane Rossland Rossland Kaslo Kuakonook Fishor and NELSON DAILY MINER, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1899. MAID JURY AS TO Several Important Matters Are Dealt With. PRESENTMENT IS MADE Tbey Oonsidor the Maeazine to Bo Menaoo to tbe Lives and Property of tbe Citizens of Nelsou. liners in various wind falls of dend linibor in the ravinus and valley, but is not likely to do mom dnmuKO if the weather keeps as wot as it at present. promises to All Saturday night and early Sunday morning tho uir In the City was full of smoke but a liroeze spriugiuR up swept it away. Two bridges on tho Hall Mines ronrl are said to have been do- stioyed. The site nf the sawmill is nothing but u heap of tangled innohiii (>ry as not a piooo of wood stands a foot above tho ground. It is estinintod that damage to the amount of $4000 was done. Thero wns $1000 insurance ou the mill, bunklmu son nud biaoksuiitb shop. LOCAL AND PERSONAL custom inspector at is in town. At the Assizes .yesterday afternoon tho following presentment was made by tho Grand .Jury to the judge: To the Honorable Montague W. Tyrwhitt Drake.one of tho Justices of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, presiding at tho Nelson Assize, May 80, 1899. May it Please Your Lordship; We tho Grand Jurors of thn District of West Kootenny,respectivolyproseut the following: We regret tho increase of crime in the district, as shown by the number of cases brought before us; this is doubtless owing, in a great measure to the large increase in population���partly of a floating elmrnotor, owing to tho railway construction now going on, during tho last two years. Wo note, however, with satisfaction thnt there are no criminal cases from the Oity of Nelson. Former Grand Juries, from the year 181)2, have made Presentments, asking for the removal ot tho Powder Magazine from its present location, opposite the City of Nelson, without effect. We, this year again preseut this as a menace to tho lives of the citizens of Nelson, and wish to indict the Hamilton Powder Company, and the Giant Powder Company, and their agents, and ask your Lordship's assistance, bo that these companies may be made to romove their magazines, at least two miles from the Oity limits at onoe. We ask your Lordship to represent to tho proper authorities, the entirely inadequate accommodation for the business of tho Assizo, of the nre sent Court Houso at Nelson. We feel we need only mention this to hnve the hearty support of your Lordship nnd all who may havo the misfortuno to hav�� business to transact in the present Building; one small room is all the accommodation provided for Grand Jurors, Petit Jurors aud Law Library. Wn find there is no vnnlt or safe for the protection of valuable papers in the custody of the Registrar. The present vault in the Court Houso building is completely OOOUpied by the books aud documents in charge of the Mining Recorder niiii croia commissioner; in oase of Are, irreparable loss would be sustained. Wo visited the Provincial Gaol and found the building clean and well cared foi hy tbo oflieinls; the struj- ture. however, owing to shrinkage and settling is iu ueed of immediate repair. Wo found no proper appliance for uso in ense of fire; the water being laid on in a very unsatisfactory manner, and no hoso piping of any description. Should there be a tiro in the building, loss of life would probably occur, owing to there being no appliance to open all the colls at once, as in other prisons. A safe or vault is rrquired for the proper keeping of public documents and .insh or valuables, which the Warden has in his care, he- longing to prisoners. A suitable fence should be erected around tho gaol and other publio buildings iu tho vicinity, aud a guard should be appointed to look after the prisoners when working outside the gaol. They could then bo employed in useful work about the gaol, school houso and other publio buildings. We wish to draw the attention of the authorities to the fact that Grand Jurors are in recoipt of no remuneration for their labors ; we believe that Grand Jurors in all other Provinces in the Dominion are paid for their services, and we ask that adequate remuneration be allowed for services of Gland Jurors in the future. We draw attention to the insufficient school accommodation at Nelson nnd recommend that a ward school of at least three rooms be erected near tho Eastern boundary of the City. In conclusion, we wish to thank your Lordship for the great consideration you have shown us while we have been fulfilling our duties as Grand Jurors, and we also desire to thank the Deputy Attorney-General for his care and assistance in presenting in a fair and olenr manner the several oases brought before us. W. A. JOWETT, Foreman. The judge commenting on the Grand Jnry's presentment remarked that the propinquity of tho powder magazine was no doubt a serious matter. He would see that, the circumstances were put before the proper authorities at the earliest opportunity; and though he oould not promise that any steps would be taken to remedy the evil be would give what assistance he could to the Oity. The trial of Henager for incest was the first on the list yeterday. The judge admonished those in oourt of the unsavoury nature of the case and remarked that, knowing full well the nature of the charge, no decent-minded person would care to remain ia court. At the close of the judge's speech the court was speedily deported save by those who were actually engaged on the oaso. The jury found the prisoner guilty of the attempt to commit the crime ho was charged with. Mr. Justice Drake deferred sentence. Edward Quinlan was then tried for the theft of $10 at Brooklyn, B. O. He was found guilty and sentenced^) six months imprisonment. \"""" court then adjourned. The COTTONWOOD CREEK FIRE, The fire in tho woods along Cottonwood Crook has died down, the result of ihe heavy raini of Sunday, It still Mr. 0. J. Hill Port Hill. Idaho, More snow fell in tho mountains ou both Sunday and last night. Mrs. T. Gallon returned from a two wook's visit to Spokauo yosterday afternoon, Seats will bo on sale In a few days for the children's entertainment ut the Opera House next week. The workmen engaged on the Roman Ontholin ohuroh finished putting up the niotalliio ceiling yesterday. Mr. E. A. Digby, attoinoy for the Pyrnmid Copper Syndicate arrived horo yosterday from London, Eug. jj Tenders aro being called for the ox- cavntiou of the foundation for P. Burns oi Oo's., now block on Baker street. Tho committee that had oharge of tho Library Ball will meet in the Board of Trade room at 8 o'clock thiB oven ing. The boys who nre in the crows to take part in tho rowing races on the first, meet every afternoon for praotioe at 5 o'clock. The Sons of England will give a so oial tomorrow oveuing after their regu- latr lodge meeting. It will begin about i) o'clook. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Hospital Aid was held yesterday afternoon in the Sunday Sohool of St. Paul's ohuroh. The new seats for the Methodist church, which were delayed en route, are expeoted to be here in time to be placed for next Sunday's servioes. There will be a meeting of the Ladies of the Maoaboe on Wednesday the 7th instant at 8 p. m. There will be Initiation and all officers are requested to be present. The rising waters cf the lake have formed three picturesque little islands near the 0. P. R. wharf. The highest part of the wharf itself is now not very far above the water. The looal lacrosse team have started practising throe nights a week. For the convenience of the printers who are members oj the team practices are also held in the afternoon. Last night the fire boys turned out to practice foi the 1st July. They are a smart clean limbed set of fellows and will take a lot of beating. The Miner wisnes them every auuudSu. The Cascade Record rather smartly observes: "Many are wondering whether this is the last of winter or the first of fall. Some think it is the summer of our discontent." The following riddle was propounded in court the other day by a Nelson lawyer, who is old enough to know better. Why does the Queen always want fine weather? Because she has had a 62 years' reign. Something should be done to prohibit bicycle riding on the sidewalk on Vernon street. Some afternoons it is hardly safe for a pedestrian to use that sidewalk in the neighborhood of Hendryx street. There will be a parlor social at the residence of Rev. Mr. Robson, on Wednesday from 5 o'clock in the afternoon till 9'in tbe evening. Icecream and light refreshments will he served. All aro cordially invited. There will be a popular 35 cent concert in the MisBion Hall of St. Saviour's church on Saturday evening next, when a most entertaining programme will he presented. The proceeds are in aid of the choir. The colony of Chinamen on Cottonwood Creek have already achieved wonders in the way of clearing and getting their now locations under cultivation. Every foot of ground that could be possibly used has been put in shape. Three nre worse places to live in than Nelson. A lady who recently left the Oity for California writes that she had the unpleasant experience of being hnrled out of bed by a severe eaithquake three days ago. Some damage was also done in San Franoisoo. Messrs. Proctor, Armit and Thyme returned yesterday morning from Balfour. They had very fair sport with charr, basketing in the one day eight goodly fish averaging from 5 to 8 pounds in weight. They speak very highly of the new management of the Balfour Hotel. Our angling contributor informs us that the sudden and continued rise of the water will bring angling to a stand still on the Nelson end of the Lake. As soon ns the full Bummer height is reached and tho water stationary or falling, we may expeot heavier baskets and a greater regard for the truth. NATIVE PARTIES DISARMING. Samoa Island, May 23, via Auckland, June 5.���Both native factions, the Malietos and the Mataafaus, aro disarming. Mataafa has surrendered 1,180 guns. Meteorological Beport, (Observations taken by A. 1 I. Holdlch.) DATE DAY 111(111- LOW RAIN BAR- 1ST EST KAI.I, OMKTK1I May 30 Tuesday 63.0 111.0 0.21 27.80 May 31 Wed'day (8.0 37.0 0.00 27.65 June 1 Thursday 71.0 48.0 o.oo 27 80 Juno 2 Frldav 81.0 66.0 0.00 27.85 June 3 Saturday 75.5 M.O 0.00 27.70 June I Sunday W.S ���16.0 0.17 VIM Jam t Monday ������� m OiM iu* SPECIAL NOTICE. M0NEYT0L0AN Easy Terms. Interest Low. Mb. T. A. CROSS, Inspector of the Canadian Mutual Loan Company, Toronto, will be at the offlco of Mr, Alex. Stewart, Turner-Boecb Block, for a few days, and parties desiring to secure Loans to build or pay olT incumbrances without delay will find it to their advantage to call At Onck. Inquiry costs you nothing. Address. SOMETHING NICE MINIATURE WATCH FACTORY IN NELSON No need to send to England or Switzerland for Fine Watches or Watch Repairing. We have an outfit of the finest Watch Machinery in the world. We have made Watches entirely from the raw material, and are prepared to manufacture any part of a watch on the premises. In SPRING and SUMMER FOOTWEAR for Ladies and Gentlemen are the Fine Kid Shoes with Silk'Resting Tops. Thep look n��at and nobby, and cost no more than other shoes. The silk is warranted to wear as long as the rest of the shoe. You are as welcome to look as to buy. LILLIE BROS. Aberdeen Block. Patenaude Bros. FOR RENT ROOMS AND OFFICES Apply J. LAING STOCKS, SECBETARY. At Office of The Duncan Mines Limited Kootenay Railway and Nav. Company. Operating KASLO & SI.OCAN RAILWAY. INTERNATIONAL. NAV. & TRAD. CO. Schedule of Time. Pacific Standard rime. KASLO & SLOCAN RY. Passonger train for Sandon aud way stations leaves Kaslo at 8 a. in., daily. Returning, leavos Sandon at LIS p.m., arriving at Kaslo at 3.55 p.m. INTKRNATIONAL NAV. & TRAD. CO, Operating on Kootenay Lake and River, S.S, "International" loaves Kaslo for Nelson at (J a. in, daily except Sunday. Returning. leaves Nelson at 4,110 p.in., calling at Balfour, Pilot Bay, Ainsworth and all way points. Connects with S. K. & N. to and from Spokane at Five Mile Point. S.S. "Alberta" Loaves Nelson for Bonnor's Ferry, Tuesdaya and Saturdays, at 7 a.m., meeting Steamer "International" from Kaslo at Pilot Bay. Returning, loaves Bonnor's Ferry at 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Sundays. Connects at Honnor's Ferry with Great Northern Railway for all point s, east and west. Steamers call at principal landings in both '"���ifefr'Ba��,ie*��W,liu.s��l'iJ.'. .wJM!n..siiaia!riid. United States. To ascertain rates and full information, ad ROBKHT IRVING, Manager, Kaslo, B, C. SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES ON WATCHES. 1 will give Special Reductions WATCHES for the next lew days. Dont miss this chance. J. J. WALKER, Jeweler. Baker St. PAINTS6 OILS FOR PAINTERS GLASS FOR GLAZIERS REISTERER & CO., Brewers of Fine Lager Beer and Porter. Drop in and Bee us. NELSON. B. C. 9:40 a.m.- 10:05 a.m. lhOOa.m.- 2.20 p.m. Two Carloads just received. Try our Prices, then try our Goods. We guarantee everything we sell in the Paint Line. Agents in Nelson for Cabot's Creosote Stain. NELSON HARDWARE CO. WONDERFUL 1! 35 CENTS Buys a 3-Pound Box of PATTERSON'S CREAM SODAS ���,, . .<��� HwKrwBSSt Jsh'ap" ever" otterea in the Line of Biscuits. The Box is worth this amount alone for your pantry. Call and see them ! ! M. DESBRISAY & CO. H. BYERS & CO TRAINS AND STEAMERS ARRIVING AND DEPARTING FROM NELSON. 9:00 am.���Train leaves O.P.R. station for Sandon and intermediate points via Slocan City except Sunday. 8:00 am.���S.S. Moyie leaves for Kootenay L'd'g, way points and Crow's NeBt Bch. connection, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. -Train leaves N. & P. S. station for Rossland, Spokane and way points daily. -S. S. International arrives from Kaslo and way points daily except Sunday. -S. S. Kokanee arrives from Kaslo and way points daily except Sunday. ���Train arrives C. P. R. station from Sandou and intermediate points via Slocan City, except Sunday 4:00 p.m.���S. 8. Kokanee leaves for Kaslo and way points, daily, except Sunday. 4:30 p.m.���S. S. International leaves for Kaslo and way points, dailv except Sunday. ���Train arrives N. ii F. 8. station, from Spokane, Rossland and way points, daily, ,���S. S. Moyie arrives from Crow's Nest Bch. connection, Kootenay L'd'g, and way points, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 6:40 p.m.���Train leaves C. P. R. station for Robson, Trail, Rossland, intermediate points and main line via Revelstoke daily. 10:30 p.m.���Train arrives O. P. R. station, from RosBland, Trail, Robson, intermediate points and main line vialtevelatok, daily. Transportation Companion are requested to Slve notice to the Miner of any alteration* In is time of irrival and departure from Nolion. Steam tugs Kaslo, Angerona, Red Star, Herculeo, Surprise and others ply on Kootenay lake to and from Nel.1 ���on, but have no regular timet of ar< rival and AtpartUMi * Winter lingers in the lap of spring, but Gardens must be attended to, and we are Headquarters for Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose, Lawn Sprinklers, Ice Cream Freezers, Bird Cages, Screen Doors and Windows. ������������������������������������� COMPLETE LINES OF SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE. 5:30 pm 0:50 p.m NELSON +>->�������������������������� KASLO SANDON. COMES OUT RIGHT IN THE END WHEN YOU BUY HERE. 11 ere is a line you require at season of the year: this LAWN MOWERS, HOSE, GARDEN TROWELS. SPRINKLERS. RAKES, do.. &c, Which we are offering at very low prices. VANCOUVER HARDWARE CO. LIMITED, IMPOETBHS OF Shelf & Heavy Hardware. OOQ0.QO.GOOflBOBDBI They Have at Last Arrived! WHAT? Why, our shipment of the famous Thomson's Glove-Fitting Co, sets, at prices from $2.50 to S3.5��. We also hnve in slock a full line of the IX & A. Corsets, from $1.00 to Sj.oo. These are both thoroughly reliable makes, and our slock is so well assorted thai we can lit not only any lady, but any lady's pocketbook. Remember the place ��� near Hank of H. C. Martin O'Reilly & Co. TKIOIS CASH WEST BAKER 8T ogmmsoQ: House Cleaning Time We ciin HBaiHt you iu the annual overhauling by Painting, Paper- llaii^nin, Knlsomining and Interior Decornting Estimates cheerfully given. F. J. BRADLEY & CO. Josephine St. Opp. Clarke Hotel Spokane Falls & Northern R'v. Nelson A Fort Sheppard R'y. Red Mountain R'y. The only all rail route without ohang of cars between Nelson and Rowland and Spokane and Rossland. (DAILY) Leave 9.40 a.m. NELSON Arrive 5.30 p.m " 11:55 " ROSSL'D " 3:10 " 8.30 a.m. SPOKANE " 6.30 p-m Train that leaver- Nelson at 9:40 a.m nwihcn close oonneotions at Spokane tot nil Puoillc Coast Points. PussongerB for Keltic River and Boundary Creek, connect at Marcus with Stage Daily. C. G. DIXON, G. P. & T.A. IS.. lAUi4.AlSU��tK,~ Agent.Nelson, B. C, Atlantic S. S. Lines From Montreal Allan Linn���California��� Juno Allan Line- Nurnidian Juno Dominion Line��� Varjouver July 1 Dominion Line���rfcoiHmun.... Juno 17 Hunver Lino���Ijike .Superior June 21 Beaver Lino���Tongariro Juno 88 From Now York White Star Lino���Teutonic June 14 Cunard Line���Auraniu Juno 0" American Line���St. lxmin June 14 \\nchor Lino���Anchoria June 10 Allan State Lino���State of Nebraska Juno 9 From Beaton Dominion Line���Canada June 14 Passages arranged to and from all European points. For niten, tickctH and full tnfcrmatlon aupiytoCP.it, depot agent Kw U E. Be&Bloy City Ticket Agent, Nelson, B. U. WILLIAM BTITT. 540) General Agent. C P. K. Offlcea Winnipeg* CRESTON. The shipping Point for Goat Mountain Mines on the Crow's Nest Pass and Bedlington and Nelson Railways. The Centre of one of the Finest Agricultural and Fruit Growing Districts in West Kootenay. For information and Price Lists apply to L. A. HAMILTON, Land Commissioner C.P.R., Winnipeg. Or to E. MALLANDAINE, Jr., Agent, Creston, B. C. GEO. McFARLAND, Agt., Nelson. MISCELLANEOUS LOST.���On Ward streot. yesterday morning, somewhere between the rjchool and Baker Street, a null ��� il\\ 'or watch, with fob ohaln. WnuM tho tinder kindly return the same to The Miner Olllco I iikkk BTKTNER, Professor of MukIc, Singing, Piano. Violin and Cello. Pupils visited. Apply Thomson's Hook Store. GRAND New Organ for sale; bargain If bought at once; see It al Patcnaudu'e Jewelry Store, Baker Street. FOUND.���A White Kid (Hove. Owner can have same by calling at this olllco and paying for thin notice. FOB RENT.���Tho promises formerly oocul pled an The Miner Office. Apply at tho Minor Olllco, Bake r Street. WANTED, factory. Apply Thoo. A strong girl to work Mad. in tent son. Baker Street. ENGLISH GRADUATE in open for engagement hh superintendent; two years' experience in this country. Addroas, A. H.. Ofllce. oxperi- Miner FOR SAl.lv old newspapers at S3 centa pa 100. Just the thing to put under carpet. Miner ofllce. WANTED��� Every man, woman and ohild n Nelson to send copfos of Tho Miner's Special Kootonay Number to friends in the East LeaVS names with tenScenU* for eaoh one this oillce and wo will do tbo rest. PAINTING AND SKETCHING CLA88-1 S.Tytlor is now prepared to give lessons (either ���rival,; or classl in oil and water ooloi 1 Sketch- NELSON DAILY MINER, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1899. \\ i****** MINES ********* OF} KOOTENAY I '%>%*****+ S'ocan Oity, June 5. ���(Special)��� Another gang of men left to work on the Arlington mine this morning, they have got a pump in, shaft well timbered and braced, bunkhouses in good shape, assay offleos fixed up and are now workiug the property in earnest Mo- K1 mum, Heckman, et al made a sale of somo Lemon' (Jreek property last week for spot cash. Several deals are now pending for properties in this seatiou. Joe Law wbo has beeu in Denver hospital for the past two weeks returned last Saturday pretty nearly recovered of his sickness. Beamish u lead. 3 to 750 gold The mine is about two miles from Ores- ton. _ _ , _ Geo. Alexander, Esq., of Kaslo, B. 0, also arrived here yosterday on his way to the well-known Alico mine on Goat Mountain. Mr. Alexander repre sents an English oompany. who recently bonded the Alice formerly owned by Captain Hay ward and others. Considerable development has been done on the Alice. A tunnel 100 feet long has been run in and crosscut on tbo ledge 50 feet each way, besides several small shafts having been sunk on the ledge. It is the intention to be gin operation on the ledge again im mediately. The Alioe has a three foot vein of concentrating ore and galena, the average assays are 60 to 06, ounces silver, and 55 per cent lead. The mine is about l>j, miles from Creston. , Considerable satisfaction is felt on acount of Messrs. Bradshaw, Don and Mullandame having been appointed justices ot the peace. Work was oommenced on the new school house today and it will be rapidly pushed to completion. �� # # Silverton, Jnne 5.���The Vancouver mine closed down yesterday, Mr. Barker, the foreman, having received worn from the owners to take this step, leaving now only the Essex and Noonday ;.. ,u:., nunn. in aneratinn at ni'iisciit. We have been informed by a practical miner who is conversant with the conditions obtaining in the western mining districts that the following are the wages paid in districts mentionud for miners including machine drill men: Montana $3.50 for 10 Hours. Southern Idaho $3 tof8.50 for 10 hours. Colorado $3 to $8.60. for 10 hours Under the new 8-hour regulations there $8 for 8 hours. ��� Utah $3.50 for 8 hours. California $2.50 for 9 and 10 hours Nevada $3.50 for 10 hours. In the iron and coal mines of Penn sylvania, West Virginia, Michigan and Wisconsin the wages are from $1 to $2 for 10 hours. ��� ���-�� ��� One of the simplest yet cleverest inventions relating to mining engineering may now be seen at Coffee Creek, near Ainsworth, namely the Taylor Air Compressor,operated by the Kootonay Air Supply Company. The plant consists of a shaft 198 feet deep and about" hve^feet'Bquare. At the bottom of the shaft is the air chamber, a twenty foot onbe. .Above the collar of the shaft is a tower about 100 feet high. On the top of tbe tower is a tank, 20 feet high and eight feet in diameter. A flume some 600 feet long and Ave feet in width runs from the creek into the tank. A penstock runs from the tank to the bottom of the shaft. The water rising as it enters the tai.k. causes a- vacuum and the air sucked through over a thousand tubes, mixes with tbe water, and then falls down the shaft breaking, when i reaches the bottom over a cone. The water then separates from the air, the latter in a highly compressed form filling the cube shaped air chamber. A pipe-corresponding to otfaftey Valve, is let into the air chamber, and whim th pressurs of air exceeds 85 pounds, tho water is forced from the end of the pipe and the surplus air escapes. Tbe compressed air 'is conveyed through eight inch pipes to wherever it is required to be used. By the use of compressed air the labor and expense of hand drilling is considerably diminished. The Coffee Crook plant are prepared to supply compressed' air equal to 500 horse power, more than sufficient for tho present requirements of the Ainsworth distriot. A noticeable feature of this, .patent iB that it is practically automatic. Oue man alone is required to inepeot the plant occasionally. Tbe oom- prssor is well worth a visit, though it would be advisable for an intending visitor to apply to someone connected with the Kootenay Air Supply Oompany before carrying ��nt his in tentions. �� # �� "Mining development in the Slocan is practically at a standstill" said Percy F. Godenrath, the traveling correspondnnt of the Spokesman-Review, who was sent to Sandon by bis paper to leport upon the effect of the new eight bour law, on bis retnrn here yesterday, from a week's stay at tbat town. "'With one or two exceptions all tbe big mines bave olosed down, awaiting the outcome of the Change neoewitaterJ by tha inttodac- { tion of the eight hour law, though it iB also true that in many oases some of the mines would havo been foroed to close down on acoouut of conditions brought about by surface water whioh is particularly bad at this season of the year. "The exceptions I havo reference to are the Slocan Star at Sandon, the Vanoouver at Silverton nnd t'10 Whitewater Deep at Whitewater, and thero may ho u few others employing underground miners. These three mines did not join the silver lead mines association or agree to pay a certain soale for the new eight hour shift, so they are free to do as tbey please in the matter, but whether they will continue after the 18th is something I can not tell you. The Slocan Star has increased its forco since the llrst, tuking a pick of tho Bkilled miners who camn down the hill on that day. The Whitewater Deop has a small foroe I was told on the eight hour shift paying tho old scale of $8.50 for same. "At Sandon the Miner's Union appears to be quite strong and propose fighting for tho old soale for the eight bonis. As to tho results one can figure it out. Mnuy miners left- there after tlio llrst both union and non union mou. A few went to the States but the majority are still in the country looking aftor their own holdings or doing assessment work. Sandon is quiet now, and there are really few idle miners in that town. There has been no disorder of any kind and I do not anticipate for one moment that there will be any. Tho union I believe will make a hard and clean tight fro what their members bo- lievo thoy are justly entitled to���tin same scale of wagos heretofor paid miners, for tho eight hour shift, viz., $3.50. The mine owners will not diBouss the question at all and are letting things remain as they aro. I believe it will come to a question of settlement by arbitration if the mines remain closed for any length of time as it must seriously effect business iu every one of the small towns to which the mines aro tributary." * * �� Some misleading information has been published regarding Slocan mineB paying $8.50. Iu those cases 10-hour shifts are still being worked. SUBSCRIPTION LIST TO DATE. Manhattan Saloon 8100 Mulono & Tronillus 100 Queen's llotol 100 Steve White 100 Bodega Saloon 100 Thomas Madden 100 Roisterer & Co 100 Silvor King Hotel 100 Turner, Heeton & Co 100 Kootenny Cigar Mfg. Co 100 H. J. Evans&Co 100 California Wine Co 100 London and B. C. Goldflclds 100 Thorpo & Co SO Mrs. Mary Malletto Klondike Hotel John B'omberg (Grand Holcll Uikc Viow Hotel P. J. Kmerson Castle Brewery P. Burns and Co Hume Hotel Co Nelson Miner P. A. Tamblyn 25 Joseph Sturgeon 26 K. K. Phair 25 W. A. Ward 25 A. J. Marks 25 Lawrence Hardware Co 25 Jacob Dover. 25 H. ByersandCo 25 W. F. Teelzel and Co 25 Vancouver Hardware Co., Lid 25 Hvde and Tittsworth 25 Kirkpatrick and Wilson 25 M orrison und Caldwell 25 C. W. West and Co 25 H. I). Ashcvoft 25 l.illic Bros 25 J. A. Gilker 25 Fred. Irving nnd Co 25 S. Neelands 25 < 'a ear In Drug and Book Co 25 Slocan Ore I1 urchasing Co 25 Wilson and Harshaw 25 Tribune Association 25 T. C. Collins 25 M. DesBrlsay and Co 25 H. G. Neelands 25 Braoknisnand Kerr Milling Co 25 Nelson Electric Tramway Co 25 Thomas Stevenson 25 J. North 25 A. Macdonald and Co 25 Hamilton Powder Co 20 Galliher and Wilson 20 Thompson Stat ioncry Co lo Mills and Lott 15 Vnnstonc Bros 15 H. F. McLean 15 Humphries and Pittock , 15 15 IS 16 15 15 US 15 15 15 15 15 10 in III 10 ID 10 10 111 111 III Morse and Royal. A. Ferland Bank of British Columbia. A. L. McKillou Geo. B. Church E. C. Travcs W. A. Thurman Kootenay Electrical Supply Co Wallace and Miller Bank of Montreal Kelly nnd Steeper J. Keith Reid Merchants' Bank of Halifax ��� Emory and Wulley Theo. Madson Frank B. Harper Drs. LaBau and Forin John A. Turner Mnthcson and Graham J. F. Weir , H. M. Vincent Martin O'Reilly and Co in Nelson Saw and Planing Mills 10 Taylor and Hunnington 10 Elliott and Lonnie 10 Gilbert Stanley 10 Beer Bros 10 S. E. Barton 10 C. Wilson 10 M. Brown 10 A. WeBt 10 M. MHtou 10 M. Smith. Shermnn and Tbayor C. HarrU John Cholditohand Co... Frank Fletcher Goo. V. WaUon F. H. Lorlng Manchon and Mr-!.<���** J. Roderick Robertson, General Manager S. S. Fowler, E. M., Mining Engineer NELSON, B.C. R. P. RITHET & CO., LTD., VICTORIA, B. C. Wholesale Merchants. Liquors and Groceries Agents for COLUMBIA FLOURING MlLLS, Enderby and Vernon A. B. GRAY, (p. o. box en nelson, B O KOOTENAY AGEN Merchants' Bank of Halifax. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized .... $2,000,000 Capital Paid Up, $1,500,000, Reserve, $l,25o,ooo. Head Office: Halifax, Nova Scotia. (ieneral Banking Business Transacted; Sterling Bills of Exchange Bought and Sold, Letters of Credit, Etc., Negotiated. Accounts received on the ni -t favorahle terms. Interest allowed on special deposit! ~nd on Saving Bank accounts. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. Atlin, Bennett, Grand Forks, Nanaimo, Nelson, Rossland, Vancouver, Vancouver East End, Victoria, Ymir. u-eo. ii.yad, Manager, Nelson, B.C. CHAMPAGNE JUSTIN, A Direct Shipment from France. POMERY. POMERY. POMERY. Turner Beeton & Co. WHOLESALE ONLY. NELSON, B. C. Victoria, P.C. Vancouver, p.C Loijdoi), Er)9 Nelson Cleaning; and Dyeing Establishment S. D. PIERRE Prop. two this The descriptive matter of the Special number will treat of the following leading subjects: History of Nelson; Nelson as a residential city; Nelson, the Commercial Centre of the Kootenays; Shipping and Railways; Statistics, comparison last two years; Attractions for Sportsmen and Tourists; Industries; Contemplated Improvements and Buildings; General Character of Mines; Nelson as a Mining Centre; Beauties of West Kootenay and special writeups of Slocan City, Silverton, New Denver, Sandon and Kaslo and the Slocan District in general. Ymir, Salmo and Erie and the Ymir District; Fernie, Cranbrook, Creston, Moyie, and other Crow's Nest Ry. towns and East Kootenay in general. There will be a large number of other interesting features. Patrons whose contracts call for cuts are urgently requested to furnish photographs as early as possible. Ladies' and Gents' Clothing cleaned dyed, altered and repaired. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Hear of < inrLc Until. NF.ISOX FOR SALE. Qamble & O'Reilly. House and two lota, with seven rooms, on Carbonuto streot, near Codar street, (2600. Boarding House wilh 27 rooms on Vornon street for salo or rent, (food business proposition. Now house, suittiblo for dwelling; or boarding houso, 13 rooms und basement, heated by fur- naco. For rent on Ward and Silica, streeta. Also a largo list of Iho bost Rosldontla Prop orty In tho city. Agents for Addition "A" and "Hume" Addition. Tho British Columbia Pormanont Loan and Savings Company, who give I Im most reasonable terms to borrowers, allowing Principal to be paid oil' at any time without Charging any Bonus. Gamble & O'Reilly, AGENTS West Kootenay Butcher Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN . . FRESH .. AND SALT MEATS (".���imps supplied on shortcut notice and Lowe? Pricea Mail Orders receive Careful attention. Nothing but fresh and wholesome meats and supplies kept in stock Marketd at Nelson and Ymir. B. C. TRAVES Manager. IV. P. DICKSON E. H. H. APPLEWHAITE J. McPHEE ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Complete Electric Equipments for Electric Power Transmission and lighting for mines, towns, etc. Electric Fixtures, Lamps, Bells, Telephones, Annunciators, etc. Josephine St NELSON, B. C. LETHBRIDGE COAL be forwarded 86.75 PER TON, DELIVERED All orders must be accompanied by cash and should either personally or by mail to the office of FRANK FLETCHER, P-L. S., W, P. 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