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Daily Edition No 280. Nelson, British Columbia, Suuday, April 2, 1899. il -th Yea OF SAMOAN TROUBLE. Admiral Kautz Has Wired the Department. GERMAN CONSUL WRONG Jlssued an Inceddiary Proclamation aad is Evidently Responsible for Uprisings. Washington, D. 0., April 1.���The following was given out at the State Department this afternoon: "The Secretary of State has received from the secretary of the Navy a telegram addressed to him by Rear-Ad- miral Kautz, relative to Samoan mat ters. It is dated Newoastle, N. S. W., and reads as follows: " Mataafa's people obeyed orders to leave the Government reservations. Since then they have become aggressive, killing Private Holloway and three British sRilors. Our man was killed while guarding the Americau consulate. The German consul general issued an incendiary proclamation saying that my proclaim tiou was untrue and he should uphold the Provisional Government. The British forces act in concert with the United States, shelling the rebels when they can be reaohed. A copy was sent to the German ambassador. TWO MORE BODIES FOUND. One is Thought to Be the Remains ot H. W. Loree. New York, April 1. ���Workmen were digging in the central portion of the ruins of the Windsor Hotel this afternoon when from uuder a heap of partly burned beams and begrimed iron, thoy took out a body. It was nearly intact and is considered to be tbe best preserved body in h ruins. It was that of a man, There were remnants a of a white linen shirt, white cotton underwear, a black vest and black suspenders. Only a few minutes later in the samo place another body of a man was dug out. The man bad beeu a large person. A good deal of clothing was discovered about the body, including a white linen shirt, a white handkeiobief marked "Blake," portions of a pair of black trousers and of a blaok coat. Part of a receipted bill made out to H. W. Loree was also found. This bill may help to identify the body as the list of the missing contains the name of Harry W. Loree, a mail clerk who was 22 years old. There is no one uanied Blake en the missing list. Both of these bodies were removed to the morgue. The complete morgue returns of the victims are as follows: Killed during the fire, and died suddenly subsequently of injuries received during the tire, 11; bodies taken from the ruins and identified, 2; unidentified bodies taken from the ruins, 82. T otal kuown dead, 45. Warren P. Lelaud, proprietor of tne Windsor Hotel, was this nfternnoon operated upon for appendicitis. Mr. Iceland's condition tonight was as good as could be expeoted under the circumstances. EIRE AT VIOTORIA. Victoria, April 1.���Tho stable in Fisguard street of R. Porter & Sons, butchers, was burned at an early hour this morning. Two of the ten horses kept there were burned to doath, the others being got out with considerable dilllculty as the Are bad a good start before being discovered. RETURN EMPTY HANDED. Cuban Assembly Will Now Probably Be Dissolvod. Washington, April 1.���Senors Villa- Ion and Hevia, the representatives ot the Ouban Assembly who came here iu an effort to seoure more funds to be distributed to the Cuban army, when disbanded, left Washington today for the south presumably en route for Havana. They expressed themselves uh disappointed with the rosult of their visit, and stated that having cabled to Havana the flat refusal of the administration to inorease the sum intended for the army, they would not ho surprised at tho early dissolution of the Assembly and the disbandiug of the Cuban army. WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER. A Tailor Shoots a Large Number of His Relatives. ������'Now York, April 1.���John J. Schmidt, u well kuown Williamsburg tailor, 115 years old, living at 155 Kwon streot, whilo in a fit* of jealous rage tonight, shot* his mother-in-law, his*Xwife,*;hiHl.sister'-in-law, and his brother-in-law, and ended by firing a bullet at his^ono year old infant. Hchmidtjdtas been separated from his wife for some'time and tonight went to the homo of her mother, Mrs. An- na^Wild, at 150 Graham Avenue and tried to effect a reconciliation with his wifo who had gone back to live with her mother. Mrs. Schmidt refused to return to her husband and Mrs. Wild championed her cause. Schmidt drew two revolvers aud fired point blank at the two women. Mrs. Wild was instantly killed. Mrs. Schmidt was shot in the arm and thigh. Nicolas Wild, a brothor-in-law of Sohmidt attempted to interfer and received a bullet in the head. A sister- in-law Paulino Wild, was shot in the arm and Schmidt then fired a shot at his one year old infant. All of the wounded people were rushed to the St. Catherine hospital. Nicholas Wild is said to be in a precarious condition and it is believed he will die. Mrs. Schmidt and Miss Pauline Wild will recover. Schmidt was arrest*!. SARCED IMAGE BURNED. Holy Week in Spain Was Gorgeously Celebrated. London, April 1.���Holy week in Spain was celebrated with more than usual religious splendor. At Toledo and Sovilie there were more visitors than usual. At Madrid the celebrations were numerously attended. The Queen Regent, who is ultra-Catholic, aud the cabinet giving fresh proof of their desire to conciliate the Vatican, and the prelates who successfully aid ed the Governmeut iu checking the Carlist intrigues. Consequently, all the Madrid churches yesterday were visited by thousands, all traffic was suspended and all the women wore mantillas. At Seville yesterday, while a procession was carrying the famous image of the Virgin dressed in the most expensive silks and velvet, wearing 150,000 pesetas worth of jewels, the imnge caught fire and was completely destroyed. Most of the jewels, were recovered. THE POPE BETTER. Rome, April 1.���Doctors Mazzoui and Lapponi, this evening, removed a fragment of dead skin from the Pope's wound, which bus almost completely healed. When the bandages were removed the Pope did not Buffer the least pain and he afterward couversed with his entourage. BROKE SOME JUGS. Berlin. April 1. ���An official despatch from Apia says the only "damage dono to German property during the bombardment was a mis-shot which broke some crockery in the German consulate, aud the destruction of a house belonging to somo German planters named Vaitele. INTERFERES WITH RACING. San Francisco, April 1.���Superior Judge Murask today dissolved the injunction restraining the police authorities from interfering with the regular course of busiuess at the Ingleside race traok. This does not deoide the merits of the case, but will result in the Pacifia Coast Jockey Club being compelled to hold its race meetiug on the track at Emoryville, in Alameda county in future iustead of at Ingle- side, whioh is in San Francisco county. BRITISH HOUSE. THE OOMMONS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED BUT LITTLE. Will be Many Amendments to London Municipal Government Bill.��� Foreign Affairs. London, April 1.���The first section of tho Parliamentary sessiou terminated with the adjournment for tlio Eastor recess and up to now the Ministers cannot boast of any remarkable achievements, The chief event was the reading of the London local government bill for the second time but as the bill will reoeivo most attention when it entors tho committee stage the government has no reusou for Self- conrgntulntion,especially nsjits supporters, is woll as the opposition, are demanding important modifications. The bill of the Secretary of State for tho Oolonios, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, to facilitate tho acquirement of dwellings by -workmen, lias (alien tint, as everything depends on tho pormi-**- Bion of the landlord, The lirst matter of importance on the House of Commons reassembling will be the budget, which lies been fixed for Thursday week. Tho Marquis of Salisbury although officially holidaving on the Riviera, is keeping in close touch with the Foreign Office. There has been a continual exchange of telegrams on the subject of the recent developments iu Samoa, awl the negotiations between the threo interested powers, which havo been keeping his hands full. In addition, messengers leave London every othor day with Foreign Office despatches for the Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Sanionn blaze has been tho leading political topic of tho woek, aud the drift of the press comments has boon that the matter will be Bottled amicably between the powers. AGONOILLO ILL. London, April l.-A despatch to tho Morniug Leader, from Paris, says that Agoncillo, the Filipino representative is seriously ill with pneumonia. TURKEY SEEMS TO BE KEGORDS OF TRIAL OF LOOKING FOR FIGHT. Sensational Despatch Oomes from Bucharest- MAJOR ESTERIffl Three Questions Were Answered by the Court. IS BULGARIA THIS TIME Mattrials of War ere Being Rushed into Adrinoplel from Constantinople* Loudon, April 1.���A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co., from Bucharest says that there is a general impression thero that Turkey is actively preparing for war with Bulgaria. Trains laden with war material are constantly running from Constantinople to Adrianople. TELEGRAPH Y EXTRAORDINARY. Marconi Wires Without Wires From England to France. London, March 81.���The Times this morning prints a hundred word dispatch, the first press message by the Marconi ssytem of wireless tele- uraphy, describing the experiments between South Foreland and Boulogne. The experiments were con- ductea witn the Morse code, which was heard and rend as distinctly as if the termini had been connected with wires. South Foreland is the most easterly land in Eugland, consisting nf a chalky cliff about 200 feet iu height, projecting into the North Sea and having two light houses, and with an elevation of 372 feet. The distance from South Foreland lighthouse to Bonlogno-stir-Mer is 82 miles, the greatest previous distance covered having been 19 miles, between Poole and Bournemouth, in England. An experience of 14 mouths has shown that; no kind of weather would stop the working of the apparatus. London, April 1.���According to a dispatch to the Daily Chronicle from Dover, Siguor Marconi, whose brilliantly successful experiments, with wireless telegraphy across the Straits of Dover have excited the liveliest interest, snys he has received au offer to report the America's oup races for certain American newspapers. He declares that he could flash messages acrosB the Atlantio if he had Eiffel towers on each side. HOW DID FIGARO GET IT The Government Has Ordered an Enquiry*���Esterhazy Was Guilty of Breaches of Faith- BRIGANDS IN CUBA. Hold Up An Englishman and Get Away With the Stuff. Santiago de Cuba, March 31.���The necessity for the maintenance of an armed guard over all property in this Proviuce is becoming more evideut daily. A sensational robbery was oommitted recently by brigands in the San Luis District, and the thieves got away with their plunder. The victim was Mr. Harry Rams- den, boh of the late British consul at Santiago. Mr. Ramsden keeps a store at Moron, and ho was called out by a baud of 20 men, who demanded that he give them $500 which he had drawn in the morning at Santiago. The men were heavily armed, and they got the monoy. Then they packed all the goods in the store ou horses aud disappeared in the hills. The alarm was giveu aud detachments of the Ninth Immunes and Col. Vallente's gendarmes were despatched in pursuit of them, but it is not likely that thoy will ha caught. Part of the same band also looted tho storo of a small Cuban trader near tbe town of San Luis. The difficulty in capturing the brigands is due to the wildness of the country, the blind trails and the moantaln fastnesses which arc known only to the robbors and their friends. Innumerable minor thefts are reported by small farmers. The Brigands are mostly negroes under half-breed loaders. TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC. Atlantic City, N. J., March 81.��� Captain William A. Andrews, who crossed the Atlantic to Paris in IH1H in a small boat, the Nautilus, will on June 17 of this year start on another voyage across the Atlantio in a tiny craft. The boat will be constructed of aluminum and canvas and will be small and light enough when collapsed to carry under tho arm The voyago Captain Andrews calculates, will take him (10 days. IN CYCLING CIRCLES. Chicago, April.���Two of the most prominent of tho Loaguo of American Wheelmen workers today accepted positions with tho National Cycling Association. George Oreonburg, National auditor of the league, as member ot the board of control,and Charles P. Root, for four years haudicapper iu this district, as reforee. These gentlemen officiate in the western diu- triot which embraces all west of Buffalo. For tlie southern district Harry Hartley, of Jacksonville was appointed today completing the Board of Control. Paris, April 1.��� The Figaro publishes the official record of thejinilitary court which tried Major Esterhazy in August 1898. It appears from it that Esterhazy was accused of sending three threatening letters to President Faure. General Pellieux testified that Esterhazy told him that he had received au offer of (500,000 francs from Jews, through the medium of an English journalist, if he would confess that he was the author of the Bordereau. J Lieutenant Colonel Paty du Clam testified that he heard that| Esterhazy intended writing to the German Em- perorjand suggested to Esterhazy to write to President Fauro instead. Esterhazy affirmed that the letters addressed to President Faure were dictated by Paty du Clam. This the latter at first ^denied, but when pressed by the President^ of the court he admitted that he had drafted a skeleton of the letters. Testimony by General de Boisdeffre and others proved that Esterhazy acted us agent to the General staff, communicating information to the Libre Parole, and other newspapers. He violated the confidence repoBod in him and the statr' abandoned him. At the cloBe of the evidence the President of the court put three issuesjto his colleagues as follows: First.���Should Esterhazy be retired for habitual misbehaviour? Second.���Was he gnilty of a grave offense against discipline? Third.���Was he guilty of a grave offense against honor? The court voted on the first issue in tho affirmative, three to two. The second issue was unanimously rejected and the third was negatived by a vote of four to one. General Zurliuden's letter transmit- ing the findings of the court minimized the verdict, pointing out the narrow majority against Esterhazy and urging a light punishment. The publication of the reoord has caused a sensation and there is mnch speculation as to how the Figaro obtained it. It will be remembered that the issue ot the report was limited. A copy was supplied to each member of the court of cassation, and to each of the ministers, and no other copies were to he had. The Government has ordered au inqniry to learn who has been gnilty of a breach of faith. ENGLISH SAILORS ATTACKED. Au Inoident of the Queen's Visit to the Hi���*. iera. London, April 1.���There was a decidedly unpleasant incident in connection with the Queen's visit to the Riviera. AJboat from the royal yaoht Osborne was sent ashore at Ville France, and three of her crew entered a cafe full of Frenchmen, who set upon them. The sailors retreated to the quay amid volleys of stones aud were obliged to swim to their boat. Several of the ^boat's orew were injured. The oaptaiu of the Queen's guard- ship complnined to the commander of the Fronch squadron, who apolo gized, but tho affair haB left bad blood between the sailors of the two squadrons, aud has extromely annoyed the Queen. WRONG MAN KILLED. Paris, April 1.���Ozouf, tho man who assassinated S. M. Touret iu the Bolide Boulogne yesterday evoniug, mistaking him for President Loubet, whom ho resembles strikingly, is an eloctrical engineer who lost his fortune in the Panama smash. It is suggested that the mention of tho Panama scandals In connection with M. Lou- bet's olectiou, is responsible for the man's idea of assassinating tne president. Tho assassin fired two bullets at M. Touret who expired immediately afterwards. Ozouf was promptly arrested. THE SAILORS WERE FETED. Groat Ovation Extended to Captain aud Crew of tho Bulgaria. Hamburg, April 1.���The Hamburg- American lintr Bulgaria, OBpt. Schmidt, which put in at St. Michaels, Azores, on February 24, in distress, having boen disabled, while on hor voyage from New York ou Jau uary 28 for this port, and which left the Azores on* March 23, after making temporary repairs at St. Michaels, docked bore this morning after touching at Plymouth on March 28, and was received with intense enthusiasm by tho inhabitants aud tho representatives of Emperor William and the naval and military authorities. Admiral Koster, inspector general of the German Navy, made a speeoh tojthe crew and distributed decorations among them being th* maudor of tho Hohen order bestowed upon Capt. Schmidt bv Emperor William last February 28. The city was decorated in honor of the Bulgaria and the members of her crew were escorted to the Ratlines (Town hall) and tho Bourse where laudatory speeches were delivered. They wore afterwards entertained at a^banquet. ; 2mZ red decorations, i Ti i m I T Hf sr-saslMlAL bi CLOSE TO HEW TORE INTERNATIONAL RACING. Another Yacht Being Built to Try and Regain the Cup. New York, April 1.���The Sun says: "An eastern boat that will be a prominent competitor in the trial races for the honor of regaining the Interuaitonal Cup that was won by Canada three years ago, is being built by Hanley of Cape Cod. Sbe will bo ready during the latter part of May and will be towed through the Erie canal to Buffalo from which place she will be sailed to Chicago where tho trials will take place. They will begin on July 1. The Hanley boat is already iu frame, and ber lines are au improvement of those of the Acnshln that so well contested the chamnionship of the 34 foot special class with the dragoons. The name of the owner of the craft has been withheld but it is known that she will be enrolled in one of the Long Island Sound Clubs, and will raoe against the most speedy boat that can be produced north of the St. Lawrence river." SCANDALS IN NEW YORK. Blackmailing in the Polico Force to Be Investigated. New York, April 1.���The Assembly Committee to investigate the departments of this city is expected to begin work next Wednesday. The polico department will be taken first. Chairman Mazet is reported in an interview as saying: "I have received a great many letters from policemon who tell of the enforced contributions whieh they have been compelled to make to secret funds, "said Mr. Mazet, "I have all these ready to be prfsonted to the committee. In these letters the policemen tell of the sums of money they havo been forced to give up. and to whom they paid it. Some of the policemen who give their names show a great reluctance to go on the witness stand. Tint others express a willingness to tell all they know.'' PUGILISM IN NEW YOKR. New York, April 1. ���Casper Leon of this city and Dan Douhgerty, ofjPhi.'a- delphia, were the principals in the star hout at the Greenwood Athletic Club in Brooklyn tonight. They fought 20 rounds to a draw. It was a hard fight all the way and tho Philadelphia lad made an excellent showing. The men were weighed in at 108 pounds. Of the preliminary bouts Johnny Reagan and Billy Truman both of Brooklyn, fought 10 rounds at 112 pounds. Reagan received the decision. Kid Carter, of Brooklyn, defeated Charles Holcombe, (colored) of Washington in 10 rouuds. The meu were to have fought at 138 pounds, but Holcombe was 15 pounds the heavier. THE PETITIONS. BOTH AHE LAE3ELT SIGNED BY THE CITIZENS. Mayor Neslands, Alderman Thomson and Mr. Bruce Meet With no Kefus- als on TheirJMission. Yesterday was a busy day with thoso who are endeavoring to prevent the mining industry being paralyzed by the enforced ndoptiou of au eight-hour day iu the mines without any corresponding decrease in wager. 2 As waB announced in yesterday's Miner two petitions were circulated ull day in the Oity. Mayor Nuelands and Aldorman II, B. Thomson wero in charge of the petition from the citizens which was takon round to all tbo business men. There were no ro- fusals. Eeryoue signed it without demur. The gravity of the situation and the necessity of prompt action were universally recognized. Tho petition, which is addressed to the Minister of Mines, is concise and to the point, setting clearly forth the disastrous oharaoter of tlie oigiit-hour legislation. Tho petition ou behalf of the mine owners was in charge of Mr. Randolph Bruce and others. It set forth the iuevitablii effects of the legislation complained of from thu point of vitiw of the mine owner. The question is ono which affects the prospector as much as the powerful company, and au effort waa mude to gut the signatures of as many owners of mining proporty as possible. Tho short niss of time mado it impossiblo for thu name of everybody who owned claims to be obtained ; but as muny persons were approached as was possible uwlur the circumstances. Thu claim owners of this district are evidently of one mind in the matter, as all willingly, and at once, signed the petition. Those who havo interested them- solves in tho matter are much gratified at the unanimous response obtained from all whom they have approached. The petitions bear the uames of all tbe substantial aud influential meu ot Nelson, regardless ot politics, and can hardly fail to carry weight with the Government at Victoria. Ocean Tug Fouls the Brooklyn Ferry Boat- TWO GIRLS DROWNED- Several LadieB in Ithe Cabin Were Injured.���The Signals Were Misunderstood. New York, April 1.���Nine persons were severely injured, and it is feared that two were drowned in a collision between an ocean going tug and one of the Brooklvn ferry boats tonight. The ferry boat Pierpont, Capt. John E. Williamson, of Brooklyn, was struck in mid-stream by the tug Argus, Captain Atkins Paine, of Maiden, Mass.. and was so badly damaged that it was with difficulty she reached her Brooklyn slip. The tug was uninjured. The accident occurred during the rush hours when the ferryboat was crowded and is believed to have been caused by a misunderstanding of signals, and the large amount of traffic iu the stream. The Argus crashed into the ferry boat, penetrating the side of the Pierpont five feet forward nf the entrance to the woman's cabins. There was almost a panic aboard and in the rush two sirls and a woman were thrown into tha v I >r. The womau was rescued but as yet nothing has been seen of tho girls, who were unknown. Those injured were mostly women, and they were struck by the broken timbers near tbe women's cabin. Mrs. Hannah Conniff was severely injured about the back, Mrs. Anna Keilly received severe injuries of the back, and her right leg was crushed. Mrs. Mary M. Ryers hud hor hand crushed and received internal injuries. Autonio Augusti was seevrelv injured internally also. These were tuo urest seriously injured. Ml arc living in Brooklyn. DETAILS OF DISASTER. Harrowing Scenes Witnessed at Southampton. Southampton, April i.���The steamer Vera arrived here at 5 o'clook this afternoon with the survivors of the disaster. Tho quays were thronged uud as soou as the gangway had beeu placed iu position, the officials on the Vera invited all persons having relatives or friends among the survivors to go on board. The scenes that followed wero most pathetic. The joy of the fortunate ones wus veiled in the presence of the harrowing grief of those who were fruitlessly searching for loved ones, nnd vainly appealing to tho rescued for news of the missing. Tho stories of the passengers who were ^saved contained little that is now except that mauy women and children must hnve perished in the saloon, so sudden waB tho inrush of the water. One ot tho rescued says that bofore the Stella Bank she stood with her bows perpendicular for a moment and tben shot below like an arrow. All who wero left ou board were pitohed sternward in a heap and disappeared with tho ship. THE CHICAGO ELECTIONS. Mayor Harrison Seoms Likely to Bo Re-elected. Chicago, April 1.���The municipal campaign was practically closed tonight, both parties holding large meetings in all parts of the city. Both the Democrat und Republicans seem to he confident tof ^the outcome, but at the same time the practical men in both parlies admit that it is exceedingly difficult to forecast correctly the result of the voto on Tuesday. The unknown quiuiitity is the voto to be polled by tbo independent demooratio oandldnte ex-Governor Altgeid. Du* Republicans admit that a heavy vote for Altgeid is thoir main chance for election, hy splitting tho Democrat io vote. The Democrats clnim Mayor Harrison is certain of re-eleo- tinn and that he will received 170,000 votes. Carter, the Republican, 120,- (iliii and thev allow but 80,000 to Alt- gold. Tba Republicans claim for Carter 125,00(1 voles, give Harrison 11,000 and Altgeid n total of 7,000. The election commissioners claim a total vote of 810,000. Tho Republicans claim that Altgeid will gain enough votes from Harrison to give Carter a clear plurarlity. In the opinion of most men now direotly interested in the actual work of the campaign, Harrison will he elected al- t hough the size of the Altgeid vote ia is considered to be u connuudrum. Hots are freely offered at odds of two to one that Harrison will ro re-elected, and even money is offered that he will havo a majority over both his competitors. CONFERENCE TO RECONVENE. Berlin, April 1.���Tho correspondent here of the Associated Cross hears, that as a result of the pourparlers which have been gong on between the powers, thi sugar conference will re- * .'ii * in August next. It " '��� I \ D |NELSON DAILY MINER, SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1899. v 1 trr 1 Ti '1 *]��/(���'___ against the Government if he refused. IN 613011 IJQiliy lVlIufir It is probably not true, bnt it is very I 'ubllshed Dally except Monday. SmtAOn Miner Pki>-tino & PuBLMHWO Co., I). J. BEATON, Editor and Manager, . _ like Mr. Rhodes nevertheless. Subscription Rates Dally per month by canter I I'M per half year 5 00 per yep r 10 00 per year by mail. 0 00 per year foreign 10 00 Nelson Whekiy Miner. Weekly, pel half year ��� 1 'lo per year 2 00 per year, foreign -*'*0 Subscription* invariably In advance. Notices of Births, D laths, and Marriages inserted for 50 cents oach. ADVERTISING RATE*! -D��Uv,$3perInob per month ; Weekly, $1.50 per Inch per niontl. 10 percent discount on yearly contracts. Transient advcrtisinent** ileiinl and otheri ll cents ptr line for first, und 5 cent* per line for sHbsoquenl insertion**. Want ad**, one ceni per word each insertion. No reduction on theserates. Accounts rendered monthly. Nelson Miner Hrintiug&PubllshlngCo NEL80N. B. C. SO HELP ME. The chief Liberal organ must begiu to have a poor opinion ot its leader. In his speech on the Address Sir Wilfrid Laurier said ;: "The Senate is a constituent part of the institutions of our country. " And again : "I agree with the lion, gentleman (Sir Charles Tupper) iu many things he said yes- terdav, though he spoke beside the question. He spoke as if wo intended to destroy the Senate. Well we do not intend doing anything of the kind. I believe in a Second Chamber; I believe in the Canadian Seuate for the Canadian Confederation." What a weak, halting policy is this in comparison with that of The Toronto Globe, which would utterly extinguish the * Wall Papers Cheap Cash Store. We have received our Spring- Stock of Wall Papers . . and Decorations, Comprising the newest Designs and Colorings Senate in one breath let. A bas Premier! if it were only There is to be a ���redistribution, but no gerrymander. Ministers say this, and their organs repeat it. They protest it with so much vehemence that one would be excused if he allowed bis suspicion to get the better of his confidence. But it willibe better, pending the event itself, if we observe the Parliamentary injunction and accept the statement without qualification. The Premier'*' earnestness is an en- couraRement to this. He declares that the ouly purpose of the Government is to --unbad the dice." Speaking of their intention and of the gerrymander ot 1882, he says: "We are here in the consciousness of our strength, and, so help me God, I thiuk wf* shall have that strength iu the hearts of the people, but never by such methods as were resorted to by the hon. gentleman (Sir Charles Tupper;." The sentence may be a little involved, but there in no mistaking the assurance it is intended to convey. The Premier will not resort to a gerrymander to strengthen his party, and he calls on God to witness the sincerity of his protestation and to aid him iu making it good. Persons who are supercyuical might question whether God has anything to do with party politics in Canada, but in any case it would probably have been as well if His name had been omitted in such a connection. In the Conservative mind, it is said, redistribution and gerrymander have become synonymous terms. It could not occur to Conservatives to have a redistribution that did not, in greater or h-ss measure, dish the Grits. Beiug themselves guilty, they naturally suspect a Liberal redistribution. This is an imputation which the Conservative leaders may repudiate if inclined, or if they think it necessary. But the country will rejoice more in the superior righteousness of the Liberals when the perfect houesty and innocence of their own redistribution is demonstrated. We may not cavil now, but it is open to us to suspend judgment, and we shall know more after the event than wo are bound to believe before it. To uudo the redistribution of 1882 will involve inauy changes. If Ministers can go through these without yielding to the pruyers aad demands of their interested followers, who have never beeu known to possess a scrupulosity superior to that of the average of mankind, they will deserve great praises. There will be great temptation to take an advantage, which is but another name for gerrymander, and it will be plenty time to shout when the ordeal has beeu successfully passed. Tho last redistribution in Great Britain was a matter of arrangement between thn two parties. No out there thinks of using the boundaries of constituencies as a party device, and rather than be suspected of such an intention either parly would invite the other to their counsels. The sincerity of Ottawa Ministers would be established if thev would adopt a similar course. The prinoiple that old county or municipal boundaries should be respected as far us possible is a good one, and Whether accepted by the Conservativs or not the Liberals will bo justified in laying it down and adhering to it. With that as the basis, the rest should be eusv, aud iu carrying it out it would be an augury of better things in Canadian politics if tbe leaders on both sides were made parties to it. Much has already been heard this session from Ministerial benches of British ideals and British methods ; hern is an excellent opportunity to adopt one of them, Apropos of Seuate reform or Senate j abolition, it is interesting to note that, during the life of that Chamber it has rejected lb'A measures sent up from the Commons, of which 47 were of Conservative Government parentage and 13 Liberal. This will hardly support the contention that the Senate is a mere registering machine tor the Conservative party. 120 Patterns To Select From. Sample Books sent on application. . . LONDON'S MUNICIPAL PROBLEM I The Loudon correspondent of The Times New York says : "More is going on in domestic politics than is indicated by the unruffled surface. The bill for the extension of the municipal government of London, which passed a second reading by a majority of 127, will be tenaciously opposed by the Liberals in its committee stages. Over a thousand amendments are already drafted. All the best of the London, reformers are agreed that the greatest problems of this enormous City can be ouly be solved by equalization of taxation in various forms, that is, hy making the rijh areas help to bear the burdens of the poor areas. By attempting to break up London into many divisions, each with a separate council, aldermen and mayor, all possibility of tbis is destroyed. The Government bill also proposes to allow the County Council to delegate many of its powers, which, when once delegated, cannot be resumed, tbeir idea being tbat if the Conservatives can once obtain control of the council they will cripple this Progressive force forever by delegating its powers wholesale. Vestries representiug a million aud a half of population and ten millions steiling of ratable value have condemned the bill, and so carelessly is it draw.i that Mr. Balfour admitted iu the House of Commons on Thursday that he did not know whether women were eligible under it for aldermen and mayors. "It ia possible that the Government may he unable to carry the bill against the multitude of Liberal amendments without the use of the closure, and this is virtually impossible in view of the divided opinion of London. The Government holds fifty Parliamentary seats is Loudon ; therefore, the matter is a very tick liah one for them. "Another significant iucideut is that the constituents of Mr. Long, the Minister of Agriculture, whose seat at Liverpool is oue of the most Tory in tho kingdom, have passed a vote of 'no confidence' iu him, because ho refused to support Parliamentary action against the Romanists in the Church of Eugland." CANADA DRUG & BOOK CO. CHICAGO FIRE CLAIMS SEVEN. Chicago, Ills., April 1.���Two more bodies were found today in the ruins of the Armour Felt and Curled Hair Works, which wero destroyed by fire lust. Monday. They have been identified as John White and Wm. Gillen, who were employed in the works. This swells the number of victims to seven, aud there are still two more employes missing. EASTER SERVICES In the First Baptist Church, Sunday, April 2nd llll. T. W, ���*���! l< klHM -I . II*.-.Inn.I ii ii. tu. and p, in. will preach In ths morning m :i>:..ji. in ihe evening at Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co. Payment must accompany all orders. CHARLES ST BARBE, AGENT. Bargains in House Furnishings. Lace Curtains 50c per pair. " 3 yds long* and 45 ins wide. .. .$1.00 " 3 1-2 yds long and 60 ins wide 1.75 Nottingham Lace Curtains at $2.25, $2.50, $2.75, $3.25. Best Quality Nottingham Lace Curtains at $3.75 per pair. Swiss Curtains at $4-���� Per Pair- Best Quality Swiss Curtains at 6.00 per pair. Art Muslins at 10c, 12 1-2C, 15c and 20c per yard. A Full range of Dotted Net and Swiss Muslins for Sash Curtains. A Special Bargain���1 piece only, Reversible Cretonne at 35 cents per yard. MARTIN O'REILLY & CO. Terms Strictly Cash. Stand 2 doors east of Bank of B.C. KOOTENAY SUPPLY CO. Groceries, Provisions, Mining Sup plies, Mining Drill Steel. WHOLESALE P. O. Box 214. Vernon street, Nelson, B. C. Mail Orders A Speciality. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON REPORT OF SPECIAL AUDIT The Mayor ai d Aldermen, The Corporal ion of the City ot Nelson Gentlemen,���I beg to enclose herewith n statement showinglteceipt** and Disbursements for year ending December 31st. 18U8, together with Supplementary Statement Jan. 1st tol3tn inclusive, 1899. You will note Ihavcnol prcpare(i|a statement showing Assets und Liabilities as such a statement cannot be accurately made without first having a Capital account. This your ledger do-*** nntsh-iw and T would recommend that a valuation bo i*ut on the ;i>setsof the Corporation, where the acluai cost, less depreciation It any. cannot be ascertained and a capital ac count opened. Al the begiuning of the year ls'.tf* I note Water Raterecelptetotheamoantof 81.-7.;5*1 not entered In Cash Hook and other small orroi-K and omissions making a net difference iu rectipts of $147 35. Yours respectfully A. \V. PKCK. STATEMENT NO. 1. Debenture Account. WaterWorki. tWSO oo s.hxp n* Wfl8��3 Sewers I S)8o0 OOi 8370 31 Cemetery I 4925 00 WI 85' Electric Light|39400 ��0| 3(1130 20; Bal. at I 'iv 31 $3393 341 .ight ���dil. cr 1479 IV) I IK 15 2969 80 $51 IU Ul 51 IC 111 STATEMENT NO. 2 Total Receipts from all (sources and Disburs- montR for year ending Dec 31. 1898 RECEIFl'S Revenue collected $ 40095 75 Waterworks debentures 9850 00 Sewers debentures 9850 00 Cemetery debenture** 4925 00 Electric Light debenture 39100 00 $10)120"75 DISBURSEMENTS. General Account $ 39772 51 Water Works Construction 13242 31 Sewer *' 8371131 Cemetery " 4257 85 Electric Light Plant 364:10 20 Int'st on Overdraft for which cheque has not been issued _ 328 37 $1112402 61 Excess of Receipts over payments.... 1718 li Overdmftat bank Jan. 1st. 1898 22113 99 515 85 40 10 585 95 MEKTINti FOR MKNONI.V at 4 P m. Mr. BtftOkJlOUSfl Will speak '.0 th" men of Mrs. Stock's class anil ol hers who may wish lo attend Ills subject will be "Lot go that I'art Hope*." Where la Meelaijds* Shoe EijiporiUiji Add Cash on hand Doc. |31��t. 1898 Overdraft at Bank Dec. 31,1898.. , STATEMENT NO. 3 Btatomeotshowing Reoeiptsand Disbursement January 1st lo 131 h, 1890 Revenue Collected $ 380 55 Disbursements (Jon. AOOt $391180 Bower Oonstruotion uo BO BSeotrtc Light 403 oo Overdraft Jan. 1st, 1899 585 95 Int ou Deo. O. H. * Inn-*.*'*'! In Jan 22 45 Overdraft Jan. 13, WUfl 1399 71 Un>.h on hand Dec 31, 1898 40 10 Cash on hand Jan. 13, '99 211 60 $1820 36 $18211 311 House Cleaning Time. As you will no doubt require New Carpets and Curtains when renovating- the house, do not forget we have a much heavier stock of Carpets and Lace Curtains than formerly,and will be pleased to show what we have. The latest novelties in Dress Goods. We are showing a fine range of Ladies' Capes, Jackets and Skirts. .... Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Gents' Furnishings. A, FEI^LANfp A CO. Some Pianos are Sweet in Tone Some Pianos are Responsive in Touch Some Pianos are Chaste in Design. Few Pianos are sweet in tone, responsive in touch and chaste in design. Listen to a Mason & Risch Piano, Play upon a Mason & Risch Piano, Examine even the case of a Mason & Risch Piano, And in it you wil' find all the requisites of a perfect instrument. Inspection Invited. Correspondence Solicited. Thomson Stationery Co, Ltd, NELSON, B. C. canadian <\ ��� Pacific Ky. AND 800 LINE i THE SLEEPING CAR ROUTE EAST OR WEST. BETWEEN THE PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC. In HATS, BONNETS and all kinds of Millinery. Must be seen to be believed Tourist Cars puss Revelstoke daily | to St. Paul; Tuesdays ami Saturdays foi* Toronto! Thui'sday$ for Montreal and Boston. I THROUGH TI0KET8 TO AND FH0M ALL PARTS OF CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. CUSTOMS DIFFICULTIES] WITH BAGGAGE, Mrs. McLaughlin. NO Spokane Falls & Northern R'y. MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC LKSHONS. On plnno organ or fultar, liy Mm. W. J. Astley, ltobson street wo doom woHt of Stanloy. P. O. tiox 130. Mr. rUiorlos (loos not liiivn to depend on Germany fur his Cairo tn Cup* rail- ���way. He oarries in bla pocket a con- oension to take it through the Congo State; but hn prefers (itnniin East Africa, for tho reason that und r (<wr- iniin administration there iH more oh- tahlished order, There will ho no trouble with tho Emperor, who is developing bh much winiloin as ho hue olev- emeus; tho difficulty now is with tho British Chancellor of the Kxchoquer, who is halting at a guarantee, There I is a Btory that Mr. Rhodes threatened ' him to his faoe to Htuuip the country It is on the South Side of Baker Street and is filled wilh the very latest things in Hoots and Shoes. INleelao-ds3 Shoe EirtporiUir. MCS1C LKH.SONS Hinging nnd Plnno, by Mm. Sydney Olivor, Observatory street, two doom wont of Stanley. A LIMITED Hinoun! of prlvale fund* to loan on mortgage upon Improved oily properly. Apply to Klllolt und l.miniu, solicitors, Noli-on. 0FFI0E8 and Kooms to rent, newly decor- uted and piilnted. Apply Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd. DAILY TRAIN. To Kossland, Trail, Hobson, MOp.m.-Le&vea���NELSON���Arrives-lO.SO p in ���illllti'Illl.t l.lllx* kllhlll Itilillr. Stu. Kokankk Kxcopt Sunday. Kxcopl Bund iv I p.m.-Loaves���NKLSON���An-ivos���11 a.m H-i'iini'iv linn* Route. Stu. Moyik. Mon., Wed., Frl. Tuck. Thorn. Sat. 8a.m.���Leaves���NELSON -Arrives-((.so p ra, Milken connection at Pilot Uuy with Str. Ki ��� kunoe in both directions. Steamers on their respective routes oil al principal Landings In hoth directions an t oi her polnta when slgimlled. -iiul" '.im- and Intermediate roiiits vin si.hiiii Lake, Ilaily. 11,30 a. m.-LeaVes���NELSON��� Arrives*-.!!! p, in. AhOKHTAIN ItATKH and full Information hy addressing nearo* I local scent, O. EC Beastey City Ticket A n't, or R. W. DREW, Agent, Noli-o WANTED���By first class bookkeeper, who . iiH 3 or to keep, bas Sort hours a day to spare, a net of books AddrSOt -X I Z Miner otllce. At Nakusp, eightgpOd tin nink; Peter llonollo WANTEIi em. Pay 7 cenU In the string. St Co. WANTKI)���Servant girl for house work. Apply Mrs. K. Cordingly, last house on Vernon street, left hand side going np, fok salic Old newspapers at if oenta per ISO. Just the thing to put under carpels. Minor otllce, Nelson & Fort Sheppard R'y. Red Mountain R'y. The ouly all rail route without ohang I of can* between Nelson and Bossland and I Bpokaue and Komiliiuil. (DAILY) Leave 9.40 a.m. NELSON Arrive 5.30 p.m " 11:55 " EOSSL'D " 3:10 " 8-30 a.m. SPOKANE " 6.30 p.m Train that loaves Nelson at 0:40 a.m makes close oouueotions at Spokane foi all Pacific. Coast Points. Passengers for Kettle River and Boundary Creek, connect atMarons with Stage Daily. C. G. DIXON, G. P. St T.A. Spokane Wash G. K. TACKABURY, ARcnt.Nelson, B. O. Hudson's Bay Stores, EASTER EGGS 25c. per Dozen. HAZELWOOD CREAHERY BUTTER The best on the Market. *������������*�������������� Hudson's Bay Stores, West Baker St.. Nelson. Telephone 13. JOHN SPEAR, THE PIONEER CATERER OF B.C. Is now prepared to fill orders for Luncheons, Dinners or Evening Parties. Melton Mowbray Pies. Chicken, Veal, and Pork Pies. All orders promptly attended to. Ward St., - Opposite Hume Hotel. ATLANTIC Steamship Lines From St. John Allan Line���Californinn April 2 Dominion Line���Scotsman April 9 ' From Portland Allan Lino���Castilian April 8 From Now York White Star Line���Britannic March 29 Cunsrd Line���Umbrla April 1 American Line���Paris March 29 Anchor Lino���Anchoria March 25 From Hum nn Dominion Line���Now England March 29 Passages arranged to and from all European polnU. For rates, Iickels and full information applytoC. P. R, depot agent or C. E. Boasley, City Ticket Agent, Nelnon, B, C. WILLIAM STITT, 54o) Gouoral Agont. C.P.K. Offleos Winnipeg. ALBERT MASLONKA Dealer in BOOTS & SHOES. Repairing work a Specialty. The Cheapest Place to Deal in Town. Hall Street, Few Doors Below Baker. Carbide - Niagara Falls Acetylene Gas Machines. Newllng & Co. Baker Street W. F. ANDKHSON, Trnv. I'uhh. Agont, Nelson D, J. COYLE, Dlst. I'ilkh. Agent, Vaneou v., Humphreys & Pittock. All Contractors figuring on buddings that will rc<ni!ro KOOMH FOR ItENT-Ilath and Fumaco Heat. Apply Htlloa Street, opponlto English church. Fresh Fruits, ('nnilirs, nnd all kinds nf Soft Prinks. Oaniwliiui and American Papers always on Sale. Next tx) Nelsou Hotel, ,pNH0������K PLATE GLASS j. FOR SALE. Two IiOts and Houho with 14 rooms on Silica stroot between Josephino nnd Hall streets, beautifully situated. Prlco $3,**00. Terms $1,600 cash, balance to ho arranged, Lot and House Latimer stroot, near Josephine, stroot, Prlco $1,000. Terms $300 cosh, balance on mortgage. Lot and Stoic on Baker Htreet, good location, Prlco $8,000. Lot on Baker stroet, near tho cornor of Codar stroot, $800. Also a largo list of tho bost Ilesldeutla Property In tho city. Agonls for Addition "A" nnd "Humo" Addition. Should consult W. MELLOR, VIOTORIA, B.O. Who curriOH tho largest stock of Plate Glass In the Province. Tho British Columbia Peiinanont I*Ottii and Savings Company, who givo the most reasonable lerins to borrowers, allowing Principal to bo paid olfnt any time without Charging any Bonus. Gamble & O'Reilly, Agents. NELSONfDAILY MINER, SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1899 NELSON'S SCHOOL GRATIFYING INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE OF PUPILS. LargeBt on Record*���Improvements are Needed in the Building and in tho Means of Acgobs. Tho honor roll for Maroh for the Nelsou Public Sohool is not yet fully prepared, but tho attendance returns' iniTii boon made out and are given below. These returns are exceedingly satisfactory, boing the ilarpest known in the history of the school. The sohool, under the present management, is rapidly forging a'-iead, and is a credit to the City. Although thn accommodations at the school are groatly increased siiioo this time lust year, they are by no means adequate to the demand, Of the five cluss rooms now in use, three have to uccomnilatc nn average daily attiinil- ance of over BO, the enrollment of pupils who use tliese rooms boing about 80 each. There aro two large class rooms upstairs in nn unfinished condition, which cannot ut prosont. bo used. At the recent session of the Provincial Legislature the sum of $2,000 wns voted for the completion of the school bouse, but the department of education has not as yet taken any steps to wurils the application of this grant. In tho meantime,] of course, the trustees aro powerless, but thoy ear nestly hope that there will not be much further delay, More teachers are also needed for tho propor handling of the rapidly increasing number of pupils. In this connection tho attention of the City Fathers may be drawn to the uiuddy condition of the street at the corner of Ward and Carbonate streets. A crossing is badly needed thero, ami also a sidewalk along Carbonate street skirting the school grounds, us the majority of the obildron come to school that way. The' attendance report for March is as follows: Total daily attendance, 4074. Increase over February, 8S11. Total actual attendance, 4585. Increaso over February. 901.5. Average daily attendance, ai *i. 44. Increase ovor February, 20.62. Average actual attendance, 208.85. Increase over February, 21.01. Pupils nctually attending 275. Increase over February, 10, Highest iegistered number, 35!). Increase over February, 23. EXPORTS AND IMPORTS. Good Business Done at the Customs' Olllco During March. While March has not been a record month in the matter of exports and imports, the customs office did a fairly good business last mouth, and a large amount of duty was collected. The exports ate as follows : IMPORTS Dutiable Goods $30,180 00 Free Goods ' . . 3,183 00 Total Import Value $33,313 00 Duty collected $8,808 54 EXPORTS. Tho mine, Ores, 100 tous.* ... 13,352 00 Copper Rullion 40,801 00 Animals aud their produce 02 00 Agricultural Products 228 00 Manufactures 1,801 00 Total exoorts $04,704 00 PRESENTED WITH A RIFLE. Sergeant F. T. Brown Receives a Substantial Token of Esteem. There was a very pleasant gathering at the Clarke Houso yesterday evening, when Mr. Thomas Brown, the popular senior sergeant, of the Nelson company of the South Kootenay Rifles, was presented with a handsome Savage rille by his comrades. Sergeant Brown has worked most assiduously to render the corps as effective as possible, and his efforts have been muoh appreciated, consequently the occasion of Ms leaving Nelson was taken advantage of to present him with a toknn of the goneral regard in which he is held. Mr. Brown, accompanaied by his brother, leaves in the morning for un extended trip through the Similku- incen country. He expects to be away abont Bnvon months. He will prospect, and examine any milling properties brought to his notico in the in- tereits of an Eastern syndicate. AT THE HOTELS. The Phair.���A. H. Gracie, Oro "'i'ie; A. J, Matthews, Oity; E. Pitt, New Denver; Geo. Jordan, Frisco; Herbert E. Nunu, Spokane; A. K. Doucot, Montreal; Julius T. Garden, Woodstock, N.B. ; G. H. Gordon, Montr-Hal; G. L. Law, Arrowhead | P, 0. Grunt, Arrowhead; Gordon Grant, Montreal; Fred Patterson, Portland ; George Andrews, Portland ; Albert Bluok, Spokane; W. F. Auder so��, Kossland. The Hume,��� W. W. Armstrong, Toronto i 0, 11. Tuylor, Montreal; Miss B. M. Harris, St. John's, N. B. ; H.H. UOOper, Vancouver; Martin MoMar- tin, Montreal; W. Garvin, jr., and 10. A. Baker, Vancouver; N. O. McKin- "try, Fort Steele; James Couniichcr, Kuskonook ; James Ryun, Cranbrook ; W, Corbin, Fort Stoele. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. A. R. Sherwood has returned to Nel��ou;from a trip to the Ooast. ZZ " Mr. W. A. Galliher says he ronlly Will start for Ottawa this morning. Mr. H. E. T. Haultain, superinteud- ���llt of the Yellowstone, near Salmo, returned to the mine yosiorday. �� The Klondike Hotel yesterday passed '"iilor new management. Thu smel- ter band was there ,in honor of the occasion, and everybody had a good Mayor Neelands, Captain Duucun, WW J. J, Campbell, the delegates of the opponents of tho eight-hour legislation, expect to leavo for Victoria tomorrow morning. The contractors. D. McArthur & Co., are vigorously pushing the work of driving the piies for the Nelson Sampling Works, and the work is already far advanced. The two buildings recently erected on Hall street by Messrs. McLeod and Mncdonnlrl have been occupied, one by a saddlery establishment, and the other by Mr. Chase, tho confectioner nnd baker. Mr. O. M. Rosendale, who represented the Nelson Odd Fellows nt the dedicatory ceremonies of the new I. O. O. F.' hall in Colville, Wash., bas returned. He reports a very pleasant and successful trip. There was a big mud and rock slide a half mile this side of Waneta yesterday morning, comnletely covering tho track. Powder had to bo used to remove the obstacles, and the Northport bound train was delayed three hours. The school children's Easter holidays expire on Monday, 'and Hie summer school hours begin on Tuesday. All obildren are expeoted to be in their places by 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning, instead of i) :80. Scliool will close at 3 -oO'in the afternoon. The cigars of tho Kootenay Cigar Manufaotn) ing Company are meeting with increased favor, as is evidenced by the fact that yesterday two more cigar makers were added to the staff. There nre uow 17 persons employed at. the factory, and the weekly pay roll amounts to over $300. Today being Easter Sunday, the Rev. W. T. Stackhouse, B. A., of Rossland. will occupy tbe pulpit of the Baptist church at the morning service at. 11a. n:.. and also at the evening service nt 7 p. m. In the afternoon at 4 p. m. Mr. Stackhouse will address tho men of Mrs. Stocks' class, and any othor gentlemen who care to attend. Observer A. H. Holdich has handed The Miner the following remarks on the weather of last mouth. Tho average highest temperature was 41.9 and tho average lowest temperature was 25.7 degrees, while the total rainfall for tho month, in which is included the snowfall after being melted, was 0.66 inches. The warmest day was the 18th, when the thermometer reached 53.5 degrees, aud the coldest night was the 21st, when it fell to 11.0. A somewhat ludicrous incident occurred yesterday morning about 10 o'clock. A team of horses which were hitched up nearjthe mountain station took it into their heads to run away. They were tearing down to town wheu suddenly they got mixed up in the harness and came tumbling one after the other, head over heels, down the side hill. When socured it was discoveied that by somo miracle thoy had escaped with only a few bruises. Fortunately they were not harnessed to their wagon at the time. At tho morning service of the Presbyterian Church today the Rev. R. Frew's subject will be "Afterwards." In the evening he will preach on Absolution, the Power of tho Keys. " At both services there will be special Easter hymns, and in thn morniug Mr. Caldwell will sing a solo entitled, "Calvary.'* In the evening Mrs. W. A. Macdonald will sing a sole entitled "The King of Love My Shepherd is." while tho choir will render the anthem, "Send out Thy Light" by J. F. Field. In St. Saviour's Church, today beiug Easter Sunday, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 7 a. m., 8 a. m., and aftor tho morning service, which is at 11 a. m. The music at the Communion Service will be Dykes in F, and Mrs. Troup will sing, "But 1'bou Didst Not Leavo" from Handel's Messiah. In the evening there will be two anthems at tho 7 o'clock service, "He is Risen," by Simper, Mrs. Troup taking tho solo, and MrB. Mel- villo Parry will sing, "I know that my Redeemer Liveth" from the Mcs slab. THE HORRORS OF WAR. Tho Filipino Non-Combatants are Starving to Death. Seattlo, Wash., April 1.���The Tin.es prints a letter from a volunteer at Manila which was writton under date of February 15th as follows: "The native women and obildren in our neighborhood and beyond, as well as the old men and sick are absolutely starving to death. Their husbands and lathers have |heen 'killed, wounded, captured or driven buck to Malolos, their houses burned lo tho ground with ull their earthly possessions, anil they nro loft with DO means of subsistence. They attempt* to coma into the American lines by thousands bul have to be turned back. We cannot feed thein." Mr. F. J. Painton has jiiht recoived a largo consignment of tho famous Nordheimor pianos at. his store on Baker Street. COMMUNICATIONS. To tho Editor of The Miner: Sir���Since there hns boon so much said of the eight-hour bill lately, it may not bo fur wrong for an nut-sider to have a word also. It is a great pity that the eight-hour bill is not more far reaching and complete than it. is. It should be extended to nil olns��es of work throughout tho conn- try. The railroad man, lumberman and rancher should fall in line wilh the miners. Other parts of our Empire have long since followed this Sensible system. This Province is making some movement towards a better state of things and it is to ho hoped tins law will bo Universally applied. But it is appalling to see tho businessmen of Nelson standing in the way of true reform, being afraid of mining men, as though the miners belonged to tlieni. Let thimi shut the mines dowu, thoy will hurt themselves more than anyone else. Let them publish falsehoods to mislead the public if tbey will, but* "truth crushed to earth will rise again" Tho statement concerning the Hall Mines, in the Nelson Miuer of April 1st, to the effect that seventy per cunt, of the men received $4.10 per day does not tally with the miners account of the same matter. There are some noble sons of Anuias somewhere aud we do not think it is the working men. It is au aggravation to see meu of supposed intelligence denying poor wretches an opportunity of improving their health and intellects by a shorter day's work. And insulting to see a set of long stockinged one-eye-glassed swells combine with ii lot of spider- legged counter-juniper is in trying to stem the tide of true progress. Yours, etc., DICK Hclcroloicicul licimrl. (Observations taken by A. II. Holdich. DATE DAY 1IIOJI- LOW- SNOW I1AB EST EST KAI.L 0MKTK11 Mar26 Sunday 4t.o 17.0 o.oo 28.10 Mnr 27 Monday U.ti 20.0 0.00 27.90 Mur 28 Tuesday SO 30.0 0.00 27.7(1 Mnr 211 Wod'day 17.5 33.0 0.00 27.70 Mnr 30 Thursday 12.II 23.5 0.00 27 05 Mar 31 Fliduv 18.0 30.0 0.00 27.85 Apr l Saturday ��.f so.o o.oo 27.7.'. IF YOU LIKIC WORK, unnecessary work, the old fashioned implements and old fashioned methods are good enough for you. Hut if you desire to make matters oasior for yourself and help, come in and look over the GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD HARDWARE we are showing. Kach article is the best of its kind both in quality und design and our prices are not high. Vancouver Hardware Co., Ltd. Importers of Shelf and Heavv Hardware. The Danger Signal Your oycH may be warning you every day of their weakness and thoir inability to work without, help. Iho eyes aro the "daily bread makers" for moat of ub, They are priceless to all Don't neglect them, Timely attention will save future misery. Patenaude Bros. HOUSES FOB SALE. (J-room house and 2 lots on Carbonate street $1150 House and 'I lots on Silica street 1450 5 room houso and 2 lots near Park 1050 House and 3 lots on .losephino st 1300 House and 3 lots on Vernon stroet 3500 House and 2 lots on Lake street 2600 LOTS FOR SALE 50-foot lot on Baker street. Slots on Robson streot 775 2 lots on Hoover street 650 2 lots on Ward street , 500 2 lots on Latimer street 400 U lots on Carbonate st residence 600 1 lo' Carbonate street i*50 2 lots in Hume Addition 850 21 lots in Hume Addition a snap J. L, VANSTONE, Mining Broker. It. II. WILLIAMS, fuslo'is Broker. Ileal Estate Agents, linker St., Nelson, Ii. O. iS9S9eS��969S9S��S��*S��69eS��! Everybody W ho has soon my OlOthti and Samples of Overcoat ButtiiyrBi TrOUSQM and Kaney Venting gays they are elegant. The prices are right Kit and Finish can not be excelled in Canada. Ladles' Tailor-made suits a Specialty. Stevens SSU 5 & a Clement Block. ALEX STEWART, Mining and Heal Estate Broker, Turner-Boeckh Block* Nelson. Money to loan for building purposes. Mining Shares for Halo���Ihuidoo, Monarch, 1'tica, Fairmont. Also Republic and Camp McKinney shares. A few hundred dollar** in vested may bring you thousands. Property for sale Iii all parts of the city. Houses to rent. BOARD AND ROOM Flrit-olauB board and room, Todd's nlil stand, oorner Ward and Carbonate, in iiiiii* of KngliHli church, hniteil by steam. Table board f4| room and board 18 and *fi.r>o. A collection of line Belgium Ounai-ies for Hide. J. V. O'LAUGHLIN Say John Come in and see our New Line oe Shoes. They're just what you want for this weather of all kinds���Won't cost you a cent to look at 'em. Bring- some of your friends* along too; we'd lil'e to get acquainted with them. The Easy Shopping Store. LILLIE BROS., ABERDEEN BLOCK. WATCH ES I WATCH ES ! 1 have just received a consignment of 23*3reweUefc Ibampton Movement Matcbes used by all railroad men. Come before they all go. Jeweler. Baker St. J. J. WALKER, No Kick Coming When you see our $10.00 Suits. They nre what you have been paying* $14 and $15 for. If you want something better than a ready-made suit, we have a Full Range of Spring Samples from the well known firm of Kennedy & Douglas, Merchant Tailors, Toronto. We will take your measure for them. These are Union Made Goods. Emory & Walley, The Hub Furnishing House. EASTER. Falling on Sunday this season will create a big demand for FRESH EGGS. Don't go without them. We will be well stocked. We have also made anangements with the Hens of Nelson to supply us with New Laid, so there will be no excuse for not being able to get Strictly New Laid Eggs for Easter. Something choice in Easter Hams and Breakfast Bacon. Very lean and extra cure. Your table won't be complete without a pound of our Celebrated Tea. THREE STAR FLOUR IS GOOD. M. DesBrisay & Co. T. Rails T. Rails 8 lb. 12 lb. Drill Steel, Blacksmiths' Coal, Ore Cars, Powder, Caps and Fuse. Lawrence Hardware Co. Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Nelson, B. C. 356 Fishing Rods And more coming. English and Canadian make. Bamboo (whole and split), Steel, Lancewood and Green heart. The largest assortment in Kootenay. Mail Orders promptly attended to. Nelson Hardware Co. West Kootenay Butcher Co. WHOLKSALK AND RETAIL DKALKUH IN . . FRESH . . AND SALT MEATS OlimpB supplied on shorti-Nt notice and Lo��W Priut*. Mail Orders reoelve Careful attention. Nothinir but fresh and wholesome meats and supplies kept in stock. Markets at Nelson and Ymir. E. C. TRAVES Manager. QUEEN'S SCHOOL, VANCOUVER. PARSONS_^ PRODUCE Co. Wholesale Produce and Provisions. . . Wo havo been appointed so'e agents for Kootenay for SWIKT & CO.. South Omaha, and will carry a full stock of meats of their manufacture at Nolrion Mail order* will lie tilled at prices ruling on day order is received. ���������u^������ Head - Offices - Winnipeg Branches Vancouver, Victoria Nelson, Rossland, Atlin Lakk Taoism Lakk, (.'hek.nwooo, B.C.* uud Dawson City, N. W. T. . P. J. RUSSELL, Hanager. NELSON, B.C. Patronize Home Industry, and Smoke the Royal Seal And other Union Made Cigars of the Kootenay Cigar Mfg. Co. NELSON, B. C. REISTERER & CO., Brewers of Fine Lager Beer and Porter. Drop in and see us. NELSON. B. f Money To Loan Great West Life Assurance Company. At 8 per cent, ci* Improved Property, H. R, CAMERON Agent, Baker StreEa. C.W.WEST&CO. General Teamsters. Hits for T c Oil Ci, (Standard Oil Co.) Anthracite Coal. First Class Fir STOVE WOOD Cut any length, to order. One car of Fresii Spokane Lime just arrived. Office Cor. Baker & Hall Sts. Telephone till. Geo. Holbrook, City Scavenger. All kinds of day und night HcAvcngerlng. Work promptly dono. Chimney AWMptUg dono. Itox "ii.1. I .rn m. ordora at M. I>ml)rfnr>. KOOTENA! BAILWAY i NAVIGATION CO. LAKK k 1UVEK DIVISION STR. INTERNATIONAL l'imi* Ciinl in effect January 3rd, 1888 PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. KASLO TO NELSON ROOK UY, n. Al, CAMH. ENQ. PRINCIPALS K.^ Boarding and Day School. Present Numbers 44. Preparatory class under Lady. Highest references to Parents, etc. For Terms apply to Principals, - i��7�� Georgia St., Vancouver. 8011II1 h'ml. Road down Iloill I.vh. B.80 n.m. KiihIo *' 7:,H) " Ahmworth 7.Ill " H (Kl " Pilot Ilny 0.30 " HIS " llnlfoiir 0.00 Ar B.W " fl Mllo Pt, 5.10 " 10..10 " NulHtm t.'.tti North tl *i Itcail up 1.30 p.m. I lout Ar L* Connoct** wllli N. k F. ti. Itnllwny train for Spokane, leaving Five Mllo Point nt 10:04 a.m. HLouinor** li'iivt* KiihIo olty wharf nt foot of 3rd ��� 11. .1. Hulijoi't toohiuiKi) without notloo. noHKHTiitviNU. Ma*oa����r It t NELSON DAILY MINER SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1899. LARGE PAYMENT MADE YESTERDAY. Big Instalment on the Yellowstone Bond- $10,000 THE AMOUNT. Oompreisor Plant Ordered For The Mine ���Mining Items Prom .Rossland and Ymir Mr. Reynolds, tbo representative ot tbe bond holders of tho Yellowstone mine, near Salmo, left for the East yesterday morn in?. Bofore leaving he made tho third payment on the bond, amounting to 910,000, although it was not due until April 0. The Yellowstone mine was bonded last September for *50,000 by Mr G. R. Mickle, a Toronto mining engineer, from Messrs. Billings aud Bennett, of Salmo, and bas been continuously worked ever since. An assay offloe and commodious quarters of the men have been erected at tbe mine. A four-drill compressor is now on its way to the mine, and from now on from 80 to 40 men will be regularly employed. ��� * * Jerome L. Drumheller, of Spokane, was one of tbe passengers upon the belated Spokane train yesterday. Mr. Drumheller is the general manager of the Evening Star Mining Company, operating the well known property of that name on the uortLeast slope of Monte Oristo mountain, aud his visit to Rossland at the present time si in oonnaction with the mine, it being the intertiou of the management to commence and continue systematic ship- ing. Two carloads of ore were shipped to the Trail smelter on Wednesday last, containing about 86 tous. The ore seat was taken directly off the dump without being sorted, but it is expected thut the shipment will show about $20 to the ton. The road from the miue to the switch ou tbe Columbia & Western Railway on the upper town flat just above the brewery, is in such a bad condition that the teamsters demanded $1.50 per ton for taking the ore down, 50 cents por ton being the usual rate asked. Under these ciroumstances the Evening Star management has decided to wait until the road is in proper shape before continuing shipping. The lower tunnel of tbe Evening Star is now in 40 feet. At this point a crosscut was made for 100 feet aud a drift was run| for 70 feet. Half way ^along the drift an upraise is being made to the upper tunnel. It is from this upraise tbat the ore now shipped ia beiug taken, It is the intention of tbe management to start sinking from tho upper tunnel to meet the upraise and obtain proper ventilation for the property. When this is done the force at work will be considerably increased and it is stated that the Evening Star will be placed upon the list of permanent shipping properties. Mr. Drumheller states that in the upraise there is an ore body averaging three aud a half to four feet in width of shipping grade.���Rossland Miner. # -*** * Development is to be recommenced on the Flossie R. grohp, owned by tbe Salmon River and Porcupine mining company of Spokane, This property lies on Round Mountain, about a mile and a half from Ymir and within a few hundred feet of the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railwav line. Considerable work was done last snmmer ou a rich vein from which assays run niug as high as $900, $1100 aud $1800 iu gold were obtained Towards the end of the summer however, a fault. in the vein was struck aud the work was temporarily abandoned for the winter mouths. News has now been reoeived that some well-known Cripple Creek capitalists have beeu interested in the property and work is to resumed almost immediately. For tbe purpose of locating the vein below tbe fault a diamond drill is to be employ ed, under the iirection of Mr. Schmuk, who haB hitherto enjoyed great success in this method of prospecting. It is probable that after tbe lost vein has beeu relocated the diamond drill will be used to thoroughly prospect a number of claims owned by the company on Rouud Mountain, an operation which is hopefully considered by the people of Vniir. The reason for this is tbat Round Mountain which abuts right on the work of any extent yet, while it is iidently anticipated cousiderubio mineral town, has had no done upon it as nuveithelesH con- tbat it contains woult li. Iu its formation and general appearance it is precisely similar to Keil Mountain at Rossland and has the same position rolative to the town of Ymir. It is oovered all over with iron capping, interspersed with Quartz leads and stringers. Practically every foot of it has been located for yeurs.���Ymir Miuer. * * * The Hall Mines Smelter is reoeiving regular shipments of ore from the Queen Bess mine, Some Pi carloadH huving come in during tbo past week. Now York, April I.���Bar silver, 5H% ; Mexican dollars, 47'j,; Silver certificates, 80 to fio'j,. A FRENCHMAN'S VIEW. He Thinks the English Will Bo Masters of Abyssinia. Loudon, April 1. ���Tlio well known French painter, Aime Nicolas Morot, who has just returned to France from Abyssinsia, tells u pitiful tale of the manner which he was treated by the Abyssinians, and his disappointment over the loss of French prestige. Ho says a very wrong idea has obtained in France regarding tho influence enjoyed by Frenchmen In Abyssinia. He claims Frenchmen are contemptuously looked down upon, aud aro re garded as less than nothing, while the British, on the contrary, are feared and respected. He concluded : "From what I have seen, I am persuaded to believe that tbe English will soon become masters of AbyBsinia, just as they have of Egypt. This is inevitable. " Mining Stock Quotations. Com lied by J, L. Vanstone, Successor to H. G. McCulloch, Mining Broker, Nelson. B. C.. P. O. box 188. Par Name of Company Value. Prlco British Columbia. Athabasca 51 Cariboo (Camp MoK) 170 Door Park 7*1 Dardanelles 12 Dundee 30 Kxcheauer 11 KvoniiiK Star 11 FornQ. M. Co 60 Iron Mask 79 Iron Colt 20 Monto Crlsto 12 Morrison 19 .Mammoth 8 Littlo Cariboo 2 Noble Five 33 Pathfinder U Rambler Cariboo 30 Koco 90 Slocan Star 110 Sullivan 18 Shannan Dolphin 3 Tuinnt-ack (Pooled! 10 Virginia 61 Waterloo (Camp McK) 11J Winnipeg 28 Wiarton (Treas) 22 Wonderful 7 Republic. Ben Hur 22 Black Tail 16 Bodie 6 Butte & Boston 8} Ohespa Blue Jay 3�� Dora 3i Golden Harvest ii Golden Sunset 24 Gold Ledge ��� 6l Insurgent 6J Iron Monitor t Jim Blaino 4b Lone Pine 39 Morning Glory 10 Mountain Lion 85 NorthSan Poil 12 Palo Alto 8 Princess Maud 8 Quilp 13 Republic 3 75 Keaate 19 San Poil 75 Trade Dollar 13J Tom Thumb 20 Buffalo Hump Dev 6J TRAINS AND STEAMERS ARRIVING AND DEPARTING FROM NELSON. (5:30 am.���Train leaves C. P. R. station for main line atd intermediate points via Slocan Lake route dailv. 8:00 am.���S.S. Moyie leaves for Kootenay L'd'g and way points Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 9:40 a.m.���Train leaves N. & F. S. station for Rossland, Spokane and way points daily. 10:05 a.m.���S. S. International arrives from Kaalo and way points daily except Sunday. 11:00 a.m.���S. S. Kokanee arrives from Kaslo and way points daily except Sunday. 4:0u p.m.���S. S. Kokanee leaves for Kaslo and way points, daily, except Sunday. 4:30 p.m.���S. S. International leaves for Kaslo and way points, daily except Sunday. 5:30 p.m.���Train arrives N. & F. S. station, from Spokane, Rossland and way points, daily, 0:5ti p.m.���8. S. Moyie arrives from 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, etc., daily. 8.30 p. in.���Train arrives C. P. R. station from main line and intermediate points via Sloenn Ijike route daily. 10:30 p.m.���Train arrives C. P. R. station, from Rossland, Trail, Robson, etc., daily. Steam tugs Kaslo, Angerona, Red Star, Hercules, Surprise and others ply on Kootenay lake to and from Nelson, but have no regular times of arrival ad departure. Transportation Companies are requestod to give notice to tho Miner of any alterations in the time of trrlval and denarture from Nolson. 4 BUY IT * The Miner is on sale at the following- news stores at five cents per copy: Gilbert Stanley Nolson Thomson Stationery Co Nelson Canada Drug & Book Co. Nelson Hotel Hume News Stand Nelson Hotel Phair 1,'ewi Stand Nelson Humphrey ft Pltlo'ik Nelson 11 ('aiunbel] Ymir C. V. Nelson Now Denver J. F Delaney Hosuherry Linton Broa, Slocan City J. I. Melnto.Mi Silverton Slocan News Co. Sandon W. Parker Brooklyn Thomson Rros. Vaneouvor Hotol Spokuno Spokane M. W. Simpson Rossland W, II liter Bossland I..uintiii St Young Kaslo H. T. Macdonald Kuskonook Eh S. Bevnn FlBhor and News Agents on boats and trains out of Nelson. Provincial Eights Association of Britiih Columbia. (Temporarily Organized In August, 1S98.1 In defence of Provincial Autonomj-, ruthlcs!*- ly Invaded by Thomas It. Muliineit, Lieut-Governor of the Province, and futher to guard the rights and llhei ilea of the peoplo against mil- government. A constitutional and not a party or political organization. II. F, EVANS, Rossland. B. C. Satretary. NOTICE After June 15th I will be pre pared to furnish good, dry lire wood, cut on mountain to parties paying cash when woodi s delivered. Positively no wood delivered except for spot cash. Tel. No. 91, I931 Chas. K. Etter. The Rush Has been so great we were compelled to order more goods, which have just arrived. First come, first choice. H. n. Vincent, Merchant Tailor. J Y. QRIFFIN & CO. PORK PACKERS and WHOLESALE PROVISIONS. Dairy Fed, Mild Cured Meats, "QRIFFIN BRAND" our Specialty. Choice Creamery and Dairy Butter, Cheese, Eggs Write us for Prices R0BT. ROBERTSON, Mgr., BRANCHES AT WINNI- PEO AND VANCOUVER. Nelson Branch. p. burns & CO. Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Porks, New Denver and Slocan City Orders by mail to any branch will have careful and prompt attention. The Brackman & Ker Milling Co., Ltd. Wholesale aud Ketail. Grain, Hay, Feed, etc. Write for Quotations on Car Lots, - Nelson, B. 0. Nelsoi) Teijl and AWning Factory ALL KINDS OF Canvas Goods, Tents, Awning, and Fancy Striped Curtains for Verandahs and Windows. AIL SIZES OF TENTS IN STOCK. Theo. Madson, Proprietor. I ^ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD... | fc Real Estate and Insurance Agent. =2 B The Birkbeck Investment, Security 3 ��e and Savings Co. 1 SP advance money on Improved Real Estate. Repayable in 5 and ��3 ES 8 years by monthly instalments. -^ I ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD, AG3T. 3 7<imumu^imiimiiWainm*-uimiiuuiumiUiumiiUiiUU^ Turner Beeton & Co. NELSON Carload of PABST BEER Just Arrived. A Large Stock of- Liquors, Cigars & Tobaccos, Dry Goods and Ore Bags ww-���Always on Hand. Wholesale OnJi). Prank A. Tamblyn 'BakerStreet, will havo, throughout the Hummer, an assortment of tho Oholoest House plants ever reoeived in Nelson. Now shipments every wock FRANK A.TAMBLYN, street We have purchased the express and dray&ge business of Mr. J. W. Cowan and bespeak as large a patronage at the hands of Nelson citizens as was accorded Mr. Cowan. G. DAVIS & CO. Leave orders at D. McArthur's or telephone No. 85. EGGS F0RJATCH1NG Eggs from pure bred Plymouth Rocks at $2.00 per Setting. W. RUTHERFORD, Nft NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT. PurMiant to the n-cclltur* Trust Deed Acts and Amended AcIh. NOTICE IS hereby tfven that Samuel J. Miuhton, of Nekton, ii. (>., heretofore carrying on ounineHK as Tobacco Merchant at Nekton, li. On haH by deed dated tho 10th day of March, A. Dm Iwbi assigned all bis personal estate, credit* and effect1*, which may bo Hoized and Hold under execution, and all his real eHtato, to Hugh it. Cameron, of Nelson, Bi 0��� Agent* in trust for the benefit of his ocedltors* The said deed watt executed by tne nai'l Samuel .). Mighton and hy the wild Hugh K. Cameron, on tho 10th day of March, A. I)., 1890. and all uer- BOiiH having clainm against lhe said Samuel J. Mighton are lequired.on or before the 10th day of April, A. D , IM), to send to the Trustee full particulate of this kuiiio, duly vuriflud, together with the particulars of the tteourity (If any) held by them. Notice in hereby further given that after the Haid 10th day of April, A. I).. 181ft*. tho trustee will proceed to distribute the oshoU of the trust estate amongst those creditors who aro entitled thereto, and whose clalmtt havo then boon lodged with him, having regard only to thecl'timsof which ho then haH no* ice, aud that lie will not bo responsible after said date for tho assets of the said ini.-i estate, or any part thei oof, no distributed to any person or Kmtons, tlrm or corporat ion of whoso claim ho ul not notice at the time of distribution. Notice is hereby given that a nice ting of tho creditors of tho satu Samuel ,1. Mlghton will he hold at the law olliee of MardnoaUl & Johnson on Haker stioet, in tbe City of NelHon, on Monday the20tb day of March, A. 1)., 1889, at tho honr of two o'clock in the afternoon. Dated at Nelson, B, C��� this 10th day of March, A. I)., 1809. M-AODONAX-.D & JOHNSON, Solicitors for tho said Trusbyo. HATS! HATS! HATS! New Spring hats of All Descriptions to Suit All Tastes Stitson's, of Philadelphia, and Christy's, of London, are Our Leaders. .... .... J. A. GILKER, - P. 0. Store Kirkpatrick & Wilson, Groceries and Crockery. We have now on Display in our window a fine Assortment of ^CUT GLASS... Every piece having the maker's name stamped on it. We are selling at very low prices. j��ramtne ant> be Convinced. Kirkpatrick & Wilson LONDON & BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLDFIELDS. LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON, ENGLAND. All Communications relating to British Columbia business to be addressed to P. O. Drawer 505, Nelson, B.C. J. Roderick. Robertson. S. S IJIKI^IV I\UD��KiaUKi General Manager , WC| c.f\WJ R C Fowler, E. M., f INbLbUIN, D. U I sax Mining Engineer LETHBRIDGE COAL S6.75 PER TON, DELIVERED. All orders must be accompanied by cash and should be forwarded either personally or by mail to the office of FRANK FLETCHER, P. L, S., W. P. TIERNEY, LAND & COAL AGENT, General Agent Cor. Kootenay & Baker Sts. R. P. RITHET & CO., LTD., VICTORIA, B. C. Wholesale Merchants. Liquors and Groceries. Agents for COLUMBIA FLOURING MILLS, Enderby and Vernon A. B. GRAY, <p. o. box en nelson, b. c, KOOTENAY AGENT 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. Comparative Statement, showing the progress made hy this Bank in the past ten years: 1888 * 1898 Capital Paid Up $1,000,000 11.500,000 Best 200.000 1,250.000 Deposits 2.802,000 8,175,000 Circulation 993,000 1,387,000 Loans 3,835,000 8,554.000 Liabilities to Public 4,038,000 9.900,000 Total Assets 5,280,000 12,737,000 (ieneral Banking Business Transacted; Sterling Bills of Exchange Bought and Sold, Letters of Credit, Etc., Negotiated. Accounts received on the rn t favorable terms. Interest allowed on special deposits nd on Saving Bank accounts. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. Atlin, Grand Forks, Nanaimo, Nelson, Rossland, Vancouver Vancouver East End, Victoria, Ymir. A Bavin*��� Biuik dopanmont haH been eHtubllxhed In connection with the Nelnon branch of thiH bunk. Depot-It h of ono dollar and upwardn received, and current rate of Interest allowed, at proHont 3 por cent, per annum. Geo. Kydd, Manager, Nelson, B.C. GOAT^IVER LUMBER CO. CRESTON, B. C. oRowMdHW Dealers in all kinds of Lumber. Oan be delivered at any time in any Quantity. C. A. BICELOW, - Mgr. C. D. J. CHRISTIE General Broker. FOR SALE Real Estate iu ull PartB of the Oity, Fire, Life, Accident and Sickness Assurance. MONEY TO L04N Aberdeen Block. , . . CRESTON, West Kootenay Valley, B. O., on line of O. N. P. Ry.. and Nelson St Bedlington Ry., now under construction. Information regarding Creston may be had of GEO. ATFARLAND, Agent Nelson, or from Creston Townsite Co., ORESTON, B. O.
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