@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 "2016-07-29"@en, "1898-12-30"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/ndaymine/items/1.0308279/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ Dailj Edition No. 200. Nelson, British Columbia, Friday, December 30, 1898. Ninth Year. ARE INDIGNANT Don't Like the Action of Their Mayor. THE LAW IN THE CASE Votei'B1 List Should Have Eeen Open to to the Publio Since Monday. Deoember 10. The unsuccessful efforts of a representative of the Nelson Daily Miner and of several citizens to gain access to the voter's list, bave caused a great deal of comment throughout the city and indignation has arisen to the highest pilch. So far as conld be learned yesterday the list is still in the hands of the Mayor, and while he is perfeotly willing to show it to his friends, his opponents are 30m polled to c.coept the word of tbe City Cleric ai to whether or not their names appear upon the list. Tbe aot assumes that tbe list is open to pnblio inspeotion nt tbe Oity Olerk's office, after the third Monday in Deoember, whioh, in the present case, was Monday, December 19. The aot does not provide for striking off names that have been improperly placed upon tbe list, so that if a voters' list, were "stuffed" the pnblio, not having access thereto as the law is carried out in this oitv, would have no means of discovering illegal con- duct upon the part of the officials. This state of affairs emphasises tbe point already raised that the publio should have a printed list in its hands immediately after tbe thi.'d Monday in December, and tbis the Miner has endeavored to point out. Men have been spoken of on the street as probable candidates for aldermen ; hut it is essential that a candidate must be a voter, and as there is no voters' list which can be seen there is no means of learning definitely -whether or not the gentlemen in question are upon the list. The fnct that people have been told they were on the list is not a safeguard sufficient to entitle anyone to become a candidate. They should be able to actually seo their names upon it. There is no city in Canada where the voters' list is handled is it is in Nel sou, where one man. a proba, le candidate for election, holds the list iu his pocket nntil it suits his convenience to give it to tbe public. It is not charged, of course, that the list has been "stuffed." but assuming that it has been, no better means conld be taken to prevent the public from becoming aware of the extent of the fraud, and tbe shorter tbe time given the citizens to peruse the list, so much less is the chance of discovering names omitted. The Miner is asked to pnblisb the following: To the Editor of the Daily Miner: Sir :���Mayor Houston seems to have gone out of his wav, this time, to add his latest insult to tbe people who pay him 12000 a year for looking after their business.* It is high time this uncouth iudividual was taught his place. Is there any other town in or out of Canada, whose ohief officer���a paid servant at that���would dare defy public opinion in the insolent manner Mayor Houston has done? Fancy bim, in defiance of all law and common deoenoy, taking the voters''list out of the bauds of its proper oustod- ian, the town clerk, and putting it in his pocket so as to prevent the electors from seeing it until he has manipulated his own designs flrst? Besides this, as a preliminary canter to with, holding���I wout say stuffing, the lists he orders himself to purchase large quantities of material and engage an unlimited number of men for the purpose of executing large pnblio works that should be let by public tenders. Will any person be deceived by such a bare faced attempt to control that portion of the electorate, usually employed upon such works, for the purpose of foisting himself once more upon the publio nt $2000 a year? The idea of paying any man $2000 a year to preside in the mayor'B ohair, in a town of this size, is a fraud, and should be stopped at once. Tbe city of Toronto for many years paid no more. The oities of Ottawa and Winnipeg having a fopnlation of about 50,000 each, donate in lieu of salary $1200 for tlio mayor's entertaining expenses. Smaller cities pay nothing aud wh> should we? I hope now that insult has been added to injury, that it will be the means of the organizing of a ticket of respeotable business men nnd turn the present gnng out. We are all looking forward to Nelson holding the lead as the great commercial centre of Kootenay. We wunt large busi. ness houses and firms to establish themselves here. How can we expect large oapital to be invested in our midst if we refuse or neglect to place and keep our municipal affairs in proper hands? "AN OLD TIME CITIZEN" That all may know whether or not tboy are entitled to a vote in the coming election, The Miner states for their benefit that voters must be British subjects, 21 years of age, must hnve paid their taxes, or in case they are not asscsed for properly, should bave paid tbeir license fees for the year of not less than $5, or be householders in the municipalities for a year proceeding tho election ut a ront of uot less than $110 per annum. Tbese are briefly tbe qualifications. Anyone coming under the heads nud whose nnme does not appear upon the list may apply to a Police Magistrate or the judge of tho County Conrt to be added, and if additions be made in this way the City Clerk is authorized and instructed to add such names to the list. This can be done at any time up until tbe day before election. The names of the oandidates must appear npon the list on nomination day. The announcement made yesterday in the Nelson Daily Miner to the effect that George Neelands had announced his oaudidnoy for the mayoralty was received with a great deal of satisfaction by the citizens of the oity. Mr. Neelands was. in consequence of the announcement, a very busy man from morning until night. Old residents and others assure him of their support aud many ndditiounl names were added to the requisition papers now being circulated. The general opinion seemed to be that Mr. Nee- lands would make a strong candidate at the bead of a reform lionet aud that his chances of election are very bright. IT IS NOT EASY IMPEEIAL IDEA ISB0THEBIKGTHE UNITED STATES. Cubans are as Muoh Trouble to Manage as Their Former Oppressors Were. Havana, Dec. 29.���No processions or open air assemblages of bauds of Cuban soldiers will be allowed in Havana during the first week of January. The plans of the patriotic committees for a dinner to the soldiers in the Prndo und live days of public de- moustratiou will not be permitted. No Cuban soldiers, except as individuals, can enter Havana. Should General Gomez and an armed following large or small attempt to reach this oity, thoy will be turned back. The Amerioan military administrations is determined not to allow conditions favorable to nn ebullition or violence. It is pointed out that crowds are easily loud and that if crowds are permitted to assemble they will develop into mobs. Gen. John E. Brooke, the Governor General of Cubn is determined that no outrages upon the retiring or remaining Spaniards will be allowed to occur and no Spanish stores will bo sacked if the Americans cau prevent it. BRING HOME THE DEAD. Bodies of American Soldiers and Sail ors Will Be Returned to America. Washiugton, Dec. 29.���Gen. Lading- tou.Qnartermnster-Genernl of the army hns completed nrrnngments for bringing back to this couutry tho bodies of American officers aud soldiers interred at aud iu Ihe vioiuity of Santiago de Cuba, Pouco and other points in Porto Kico, Manila ami Honolulu. The graves have been cnrefally marked by officials of tbe quartermasters' department who have gone over the several fields and have succeeded iu identifying nearly all of tho American dead. A lurge number of metallic ous- kets are now being manufactured. Tlie shipment of the caskets will begin about Juuuary 10th aud u force of men will go with them to attend to the work of disinterment, hermetically sealing tho caskets und shipping thorn back to this couutry. A SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT St. Johns, Nfld., Dec. 29.��� It is generally expocted hero that the failure of the Canadians to secure a fishery arrangement through the negotiations of tbe joint high commission at Washington will result in the British Government permitting this Colony to negotiate a separate arrangement with the United States upon the bnsis of the Bond-Bluiue treaty which allowed Newfoundland fish free entry to the American markets, American vessels receiving free buit nud fish privileges iu Newfoundland waters. CONSERVATIVE ELEOTED. Belleville, Out., Dec. 29.���Fuller re turns from North Hustings bye election for the local House cut the Conservative majority down to 206 with still hulf n dozen outlying polls to come in which will uot probably innterinly alter the figures. This reduction, however, cuts oil' the entire increase which the Conservatives candidate was supposed to have mude. PRISONERS LIBERATED. Rome, Dee. 29.���King Humbert hns signed a decree manifesting for reducing the punishments of the rioters who took part in the disturbances Inst spring. About 700 persons who wero sentenced by court martial and about 2000 who were condemned by civil courts have been liberated. All habitual criminals bave been excluded from tbe benefits of tbe decree, Philippine Insurgents are Quite Determined. RETAIN INDEPENDNCE The New Cabinet is Made up of Men Who WUl Not Release Spanish Prisoners. London, Deo. 29.���From a Filipino sourse, a representative of the Associated Press is informed that the new Filipino cabinet is muoh stronger from the insurgoiit poiut of view than the last, inasmuch as all the new ministers are pledged to insist upon the independence of tbe islands and to refuse to liberate the Spanish prisoners. It is added that the Filipinos will never release the prisoners, "while thon suuds of Filipinos nre dying in the Spanish convict settlements of Fernan do Po, the Lndrones and the Caroline islands." Mabiui, the new President of the Cabinet, nud Minister of Foreign Affni'S, is described us a notary living in M-iUlla, of Indian descent, and as having no Spanish blood in his veins. He is an old uiau, partly paralyzed, said to be a great patriot nnd counsellor of A-,'iiinuldo. Antonio Luna, tbe uevv Miuister of War, of Filipinos, was em..loved by the last cabinet in tbe war department. He is editor of the Manila insurgent paper Independencia, was ednctated in Europe uud only lately returned to the Philip pines from Puns. Rosario is probably Or. Thomas Rosario, when was educated in Spain and it is supposed that his post is keeper of the archives. Washington, Deo. 29.���The War Department is expecting definite word from General Otis within the next 24 hours as to wbnt has occurred at Iloilo for by that time Genernl Otis will hnve heard from Genernl Miller, in command of the American force seut on this expedition. The officials about the Wur Department do uot appear to be apprehensive over the results nnd there is no evidenoe of tension or alarm, although it is recognized thnt ihe situation nt Iloilo is ono which may bring about a sharp nnd possibly a decisive issue between the insurgents nud the United State? forces. Up to the close of office hours today it wns said at the War Department that nothing bud been received from General Otis bearing on the military situation. All that hud come was a reply to nn earlier despatch conveying orders, the reply giving asnrnnce that definite news could be conveyed within the next 24 hours. What Genera] Miller will do as to taking posession of the city, either with force or without, is not officinlly disclosed and indeed, it is likely thnt cousiderable discretion is lodged with the commanding officer us to what steps sbonld be taken, but iu tbe event of a clash between the United States forces and the insurgents, War Department officials say there could be no doubt as to tho outcome, as the 17th infantry are among the regulars, having a reputation for their fighting ability. The American force numbers about 2B00 ns against an estimuted force of some 10 000 insurgents, bnt no doubt is expressed us to the adequacy of the American force. FROM THE POPE. Rome, Dec. 29. ���It is asserted here thut a pontifical document concerning religious mutters in America has bomi despatched to Cardinal Gibbons uud will be published in Europe as soon ns it roaches him. Although dealing principally with loeul customs and modesof uction iu conformity with the religious liberty accorded in tbe United States, the document, it is understood, warns Catholics against the danger of certain unorthodox regulations touching mutters of conscience such us wero advertised by certuin commentntors upon Ihe life of Father Hecker aud the dangers of doctrines like that of human evolution upheld Dr. Zuhu. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa. Dec. 29.���Word has been received in Ottawa thnt Sountor Mc- Adams is critically ill at his home in Northumberland. Hon. Mr. Dohell, who is now on the ocean is expected to reach Ottawa on January 4. Sir Richard Cartwright arrived from Kingston today and the council met at 1! o'clock to resume the discussion of the Washington negotiations. SAYS CIAfMLAIN Colonies Must Run Their Own Affairs. THE IMPERIAL POWER The Oolonial Seoretary is Strong in Hie Defenoe of Oolonial Bights. FOUND SOME HORSE MEAT. Now York, Dec. 29. ���Inspectors of the Board of Health have confiscated 1,500 pounds of horse-flesh at the depot of tbe American Express Oompnny, 48th street aud Madison Avenue, and sent it to the offal dock. The meat came from Roff & Gilford, Siduey Centre, Delawure County New York. The Bourd withholds the game of the consignee St. Johns, Nfld., Deo. 29.���Governor Murray has made pnblio the text of the message received by him from Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State- for the Colonies, in which the S-jcrotary finally and definitely refused to disallow tbe Reid Railway ooutraot, or to interfere in Colonial affairs, the purport of wbioh previously was made known. The message is regarded as a rebuke to the Governor and is considered an important pronouncement on the constitutional nnd legislative control which the Imperial authorities may safely oxerciso over colonial questions. The messages of the Colonial Secretary for the main part, was as follows : "To His Excellency Governor Sir Herbert Murray: Sir:���I have the honor to acknowledge the reoeipt of your despatch No. 85, of October 6th, forwarding copies of the resolutions passed at the public meeting of the inhabitants of St. Johns on the fourth of Ootober, urging that Her Majesty should be advised either to disallow the act passed in the recent session of the legislature of Newfoundland to give effect to the ooutraot with ":', Hcid, or that iu any case, I should defer tendering advice to Her Majesty in regard to the act until the people of the Colony have an opportunity of expressing their views on the quesiton at general elections. The step which I am urged to take is one for which there is no precedent iu the history of Colonial administra tion. The measure, the disallowance of which is sought, is not only a purely local coucem, but oue the provisions of which nre almost explosively of a financial and administrative character. The right of complete and unfettered control over tbe financial policy nnd lrarngemenrs is essential to self government and has been invariably acknowledged und respected by Her Majesty's Government and jealously guarded by the Colonies. The Colon nil Government and legislature are purely responsible for the management of its finances to the people of the Colony and unless Imperial interests of great importance are imper rilled, the intervention of Her Majesty's Government in such matters would be ab unwarr'autnl 1" intrusion and a breach'.)f the charter of the Colony. It is nowhere alleged that the interests of any other part of the empire is involved or thut the act is in any way repugnant to Imperial legislation. It is asserted, indeed, that the contract disposes of assets of the Colony over which its creditors in this country have an equitable if not n legal claim, but apart from the fact thut the assets in question are mainly potential, uud that the security of the colonial debt is-its-general revenue, not any purlicular property or ussets, I cannot admit that tho creditors of the colony have any right to cluim the right of interference of Her Majesty's government in the matter.- It is on the faith of the Colonial Government und legislature that thoy have ad vunoed their money and it is to them that they must appeal if they consider themsolvcs injured. No doubt if it waa seriously alleged that the act involved u broach of faith or a con. fiseation of the rights of absent persons. Her Majesty's Government would have to examine it carefully and consider whether the discredit which such notion on the part of the Colony would entail ou tho rest of the Empire rendering it necesary for them to intervene but no such charge in made and if ' Her Mnjesty's Government was to intervene whenever the legislation of a colony was alleged to affect the right of non-residents, tho right of self-government would bo restricted to very narrow limits and complications and confusion from tho division of authority must arise. It is not tho duty of Her Majesty's Government to attempt the tusk of deciding whether the act of the legislature buB been iu accord with the opinion of the electorate. Even a Governor who was to some extent with local opinion, would be tuking a serious step if in I response to petitions such as have been | addressed to mo and against tha ad��� | vice of bis Ministers, ho refused to I assent to a measure of local concern, which has beon duly passed by the legislature, and if he failed to find other Ministers perpnred to assume responsibility for his action aud able to secure tho support of the legislature, his position Would become uuten- nble. Any such step on tho purt of a Governor would have to be taken entirely on bis own motion. It is essen- > tial that for every act of the Governor In local matters full responsibility should attnch to a Ministry amenable to the Coloninl legisluturo. Considerations which preclude me from' advising Hor Mnjesty to disallow the act, apply equally to the alternative request that I should defer tendering advice to Her Majesty in regard to it until the people of tho colony have had an opportunity of expressing their views on the "matter. The act is already in force and the contraot to which it gives effect has been in part already performed aud the continuing obligation of the contractor would uot be suspended uutil Her Majesty's plensuie was finally declared. It remuins in full force until the act is disallowed or spueuled. It wonld be unjust therefore to the contractors and would oaly add to the already heavy liabilities of the Colony to acede to the prayers of the petitioners. My action has throughout been governed solely by constitutional principles on whioh I am bound to act, and I think it desirable tbat it should be made quite clear, that iu accepting the full respousibities inseparable from that privilege, aud if the maohinery provided for the work of legislation and administration has proved defective, or the persons to whom it has entrusted its destines hnve failed to discharge their trust, they cannot look to Her Majesty's Government to remedy these defects or to judge between them and their dnly cbosen representatives. I have etc. (Signed) JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN. IRISHMEN SPEAK HEAL! AND REDMOND GIVE THEIE OPINIONS. The Former Points Out How a Union of Irishmen Oould be Effected, Dublin, Deo. 29.���Irish political plans are the subject of much discussion at the present time and there i- speculation as to the course of the fac tions in the United Irish League Ti.uOUij llcu*j, tl.t> ..'.iiti-I'nu;,il!'ti leader, says in an interview that while the old land question in Ireland wi s prominent there would be land war. He thought a greater toleration among the party factions would adjusl this question and would make way for u union of Irishmen. When this union was secured Mr. Heuly said, Home Rule was assured. John Redmond, the Parnellile lender, says he rejoiced thut, ihe Liberal party iu England was in ii disorganized condition. It wns ulliuuce with the Liberals be said which has p e- vented the growth of Irish nationalist which nlone will bring Home Rule to Ireland. As regards land agitation Mr. Redmond snid. the only question raised iu that regard now would be an effort to divide up the grazing lands. AFRAID OF IT. Germans See Signs of An Anglo- American Union Hurting Them. Berlin, Dec. 29.���There is muoh comment hore nt tho reported arrival of an American warship at Apia, Samoa, Tho newspapers regard it its a sign that President McKinley means to curry out the programme outlined in his recent messuge to Congress. The Vossiche Zeilung says: "No doubt. Great Britaiu will support America and thus parnlzyc the slowly acquired German preponderance. Thero is not u chance of Germany securing exclusive control." SPANISH POLITICS. Madrid, Dec. 29. ���The newspapers here oxpress the opinion that the decision attributed in this city to Pres- dent McKinley to have the treaty of peace ratified iu January, alters the aspect of political affairs in Spain. Ministerial circles think it better In postpone the settlement of the crisis until the treaty is ratified. There are mysterious rumors of u recent meet ing of a dozen generals, the object of which has uot beou divulged. Hut, it is said, that the meeting may Importantly affect the situation. The government is lielieved to be awaro thut the meeting has taken place and is nn- dersti od to bo taking the steps nee s- Bury to prevent undesircd developments. ABOUT POSTAL CARDS. Washington, Dec. 2!).���The postmaster general today signed nn order accepting us private mailing curds both the Canadian mailing cards bearing United Stntes stamps and mailed on this side of the lino and the Uuited Slates cards mailed m Canad i with Canadian postage. This is the result of a reciprocal arrangement between this und the Cumlaiaii Governments looking to avoid considerable annoy unco in refusing postal transmission where travelers both ways, write homo on curds of their own country. FOR MAYOR OF TORONTO. Toronto, Dec. 29.���The mayoralty contest is already bnlf over before there is any sign of its existence, Not one public meeting has been held and only one has been called and that iu behalf of E. A. McDonald, who has reserved tbe Massey Hull for Friday evening. Tbe general opinion is that Mayor Shaw will be re-elected. PBAY FOB PEACE President Waited Upon by a Deputation. TWO GREAT PETITIONS Universal Disarmament end an Anglo* Amerioan Understanding Urged. Washington Dec. 29.���A delega. tion presented to the President today two petitions, one from the great ma- jority of the organized Protestants Christian churches of the world and the other from the Pun-1 ,i.,nyteri(in Alliance. Both petitions 1 1 been pluced in charge of the hev. IVu, Henry Roberts the Amerioan seorciary of tbe Pan-Presbyterian nllianoe and with him the Rev. Wallace Rudoliffe and the Rer. A. W. Pitzor of Wash. ington D.C., Rev. W. W. Bnrrof Philadelphia and the Rev. J. J. Drury of New Brnnswiok N. J. The first petition was signed by representatives of 145 national and denominational churches existing on all the six continents. It asks for the reduction of the heavy armaments main- tenained by Christians nations, '' rendy upon provocation to go to war and settle their disputations by bloodshed.'' and also reqnests the influence of tbe Government of tbe United States in favor of international arbitration n�� a substitute for war. The secoi.d petition is from the "au Pi '.j tc.'.an ullinuoe ;vhiah is also united in the first petition and which includes eighty national and denominational churches tbronghont the world. This second petition asks for '' A permnnent nnd peaceful method for the settlement of nil controversies arising between ihe people of the liritish Empire and the republic of the United States." The President was congratulated on the result of the rightful wur recently waged by the United States iu the cause of justice anil humanity and the divine blessing was invoked upon him ns the man ordained of God iu n great crisis in unman history to be the leader of the people und ulso to be instrumental through both war and peace for the .ii bringing of Christ's universal kingdom. The signers of these petitions represent more than eighty milium) of L'hrislaius iu all parts of the world i wenty-five millions of whom are Presbyterians. The president responded cordially to the delegation saying that he favored arbitration ns between Great Britain and America. He also said tbat he hud responded promptly to the Czar's proposal for disarmament bnt that under present circumstances tbe armaments of the United States conld not he now lessened but wonld in any event be less than wonld satisfy European nations. ENGLISH PROFESSOR A dressed Y ostomy's Session of the Amerioan Historical Association. New Haven. Conn., Deo. 29.��� One of the features of the meeting today of the American Historical Association, wusun uddress delivered by Prof. Cun- inghuiu, of Cambridge University, England. Prof. Ounuingbam's name wus not down ou tho programme but he appeared hy invitation and gave an address which was enthusiastically received uud which treated informally of the difference between American and English Historical study. The distinguished Cumbridgo professor paid America high compliments in bis win iu enroll in in to the keen interest shown iu this country to the study of history. ONTARIO FATALITIES. Hamilton, Eec. 29.���Mrs. Farr, of St. Catharines who has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. D. liodd. fell in the buck yurd last night and broke her neck. Death wus almost instantaneous. John Higbum and Albert Smith, two young lads, went into an air hole while skating on the bay last night. Both were drowned. The bodies have not been recovered yet. Guelph, Deo. 29.���Mrs. Wilson, wife uf Cornelius Wison, fell down the stairs of her house last night. Her skull wus fructurod by the fall and she died this morning. SOME DENIALS. Madrid, Dec. 29.���Tbe Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dnko Almo do Var del Rio und the Minister of the Interior, Senor Cupdepon have thought it advisable to denv us absolutely unfounded the stories of the Republican and Carlist press affirming that a foreign power is preparing to intervene in the event of the international and financial affuirs of Spain taking a bad turn and thut Great Brituin has designs on tbe Baelearic Islands and tha Straits of Gibraltar. NELSON DAILY MINER. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1898. Nelson Daily Miner Published Daily except Vnr day. EL -��>' Miner Printing PUBLrsHTSO Co.. I). J, BEATCN, Man-.gnig Director and Edlorln-Ohief AM. COMMUNICATION, to the Editor must be Accompanied by th3 name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publica- 11. but as ovidence of good faith. SUP8CRIPTION R.ATKS, Dally per month by oan'or ��� 100 per month by mat 1 00 oer half yerrby m: tl 600 per year ��� ��� ��� ��� 10 00 por yoar foreign 13 OO Nelson Wkekiy Miner. Weekly, pei half yoar $125 per year. 2 00 per year, foreign 8 00 Subscription i nvarlubly in advanoo. Notices of Births, I>3aths, and Marrlagofl nsortod for 50 cents each. Advertising r. ton made Known on application Nelson Miner Printings PubllshlngCo NELSON. B. C. TO ADVERTISERS. Copy for Change* o Adverllaeineiit must be In the Offl e by 4 o'clock p.m. to Insure Chang) QUALIFICATION OF JUDGES. just ns good nnd as cheap, and a little thing might turn the trade our way if some one would take the pains to put in a word for us at the right time, | or iu the right place. A word from Mr. Mulock has sent the authorities looking to Canada for telegraph poles, and a year ago a Canadian telegraph pole wns not thought of. It might have heen as ensy if, as many think, we had not thrown our chance away, ' to get preferential trade by Parlia- mentury enactment, in roturn for the prefereuce which our Parliament wub : glad to vote to Great Britain. It is j by no menus clear thut everything thut enn be done has been done, or that everythinsg that has beeu done has been done right. For a strong partisan paper, the Toronto Mail and Empire iB unusually generous when it says of^Mr. Mills, Minister of Justice, that his "constitutional law is of a high character, and every deference is due to his opin ion." The remark is a true one, but as in Canadian politics it is a deadly sin to speak well of an opponent, it is none the less creditable because true. It was made in connection with Mr. Mills's published opinion that tbe British Columbia Aot defining the qualification of Judges is ultra vires. Tho point raised in those contempt proceedings in Victoria the other day is not settled because Mr. Mills Bays this. He is probably correot in his opinion, for he is a man of great con stitutional knowledge aud of excel lent judgment, but it requires the pronouncement of a Court to put it beyond further questioning. Mr. Mills's opinion does not make Mr. Justice Martin a Justice if he is not a Jus tice. The Minister of JoBtice holds the local law ultra vires for the renson that it ii beyond the power of a Pro viuoial Legislature to define the qual ificatioiis of u Judge. Those qualifl cations are set forth in the British North America Act. To the ^Provinces aro given the right and power to constitute the courts; appointments to those courts rest with the Dominion. When a Province assumes to dictate as to quuification it is interfering with the appointing power of the Federal Government, to whom that power is exclusively given by the constitution. If it can dictate one qualification it can dictate a dozen; it can so restrict appointments, in fact, us to confine them to some oue or half-dozen per sons whom the Legisuture may favor. That is clearly opposed to the common sense of the constitution. As the Provincial statute is a direct interference with thi! Federal power of appointment, the wisest thing to do now would be to act on the suggestion of the Torouto Mail aud repeal it. Unless, nf course, it is thought desirable to obtain a judicial opinion, which would be a trouble and expense that really do uot seem necessary. TRADE WITH BRITAIN. When Mr. Mulock was lust iu London, so it is suid, he ascertained from the officials of the PoBt O lice thero thut tho annual requirement for poles for the telegraph system in England was very large, and that thesnpply was Obtained chiefly from Norway and Sweden, Thinking to do a friendly turn for thu timber interest of his own country, he suggested that the authorities should look to Canada for their poles. Recently ho received a letter from the l'uginncr of tho Post Office, saying that the specifications would be changed so as to admit of competition from Canada. That little nfuir may insult in the annual sale of fifty or one hutidred thousand telegraph poles out from Canadian forests. It is good business in one sense, and Mr. Mulock's thoughtfulness is to be commended. But telegraph poles are made out of young trees, and it is doubtful if it is wise policy to denude our forests of young trees. They will be worth moro to the country ten, twenty, or fifty years hence, aud in the meantime it costs nothing to keep them. The cutting nnd slashing of Canadian forests are proceeding at an alarmingly rapid rute ulreudy; in a few years wo shall be regretting our prodigality in this regard. It is by no means sure, thanks to Mr. Mulock all the Bame, but that it will be better in the end to leave this trade to Norway and Sweden. The incident, however, shows how ensy it is to improve trade with Great Britain. The people of tho Mother Country go to France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Swedon for u hundred things which we can suppy , A FREE CANAL POLICY. An Ontario manufacturer, Mr. E. W. Rathbuu, wrote the Cnuudinu Commissioners nt Washington, suggesting that the timo was opportune for the abolition of tolls on the Welland and St. Lawrence Cnnnls. This course, he maintained, was indispensable to cheap transportation, and was necessary to a realisation of those national results that were expeoted from tbe expenditure. He made out a strong case iu support of his proposition, and u Toronto paper backs him up in a long and able leader. Tbe Erie Canal, it is pointed out, goveriiB the through freight'rate during the season of navigation, and if the St. Lawrence route is made cheaper, us it can be when the cunul system has a uuiform depth of fourteen feet, it in turn will govern the rate. With cheaper rates to the ocean from all Lake points, and with the increased oceau tonnage aud consequent reduction from Montreal, matters would be in u satisfactory condition. In all it "would mean a saving to Canadian producers many times greater than the revenue lost by the proposed sbolitiou of the carul tolls. " Outnrio aud Quebec art naturally anxious to see the St Lawrence route bocome the grout highway for Western traffic. It is not bo now, as much the larger quantity of ocean-bound traffic is diverted to the Erie canal. Make our system free, and this will change; more than that, railway rates will have to come down. Ontario would then enjoy cheap transportation. To adopt this policy would no doubt be a blessing to that Province, sufficiently ample and more to compensate for tho loss of the tolls. But it is not sure that the full measure of the blessing would be extended to Western Canada. The canal system is a competitor with the railwuys, and in season can doubtless force rates down. But the railways have to earn their dividends, aud what they lose at one time or nt one place thoy make up iu another. Perhaps increased traffic would suffice in this case, but that is not to be reckoned on with certainty. If Ontario is to be given its "cheap transportation" there is too much reason to fear that it will be at the expense of the West, where rates are already oppressively high. Who supposes for a moment thut the abolition ot canal tolls along the St. Lawrence route would lower the five-cent rate for passengers in the far West, or reduce freights iu British Columbia to the extent of one poor farthing? There may be a transportaion problem, but it is not iu the East; the seeker after truth hus no difficulty in locating it from Winnipeg west. It is here the shoe pinches; not aloug the St. Lawrence, whore they have competition that competes. Considerable comment hus taken place with regard to the change made by the government in removing Mr. W. A. Macdonald, Q. O., from the position of License Commissiouer and appointing in his steud Mr. John A. Turner, Government Agent. No reason hus been given by the Government why thu change has taken plnce. It is a matter to bo regretted th it when a citizen of the standing of Mr. Macdonald is willing to net, especially us his anointment brings with it uo emolument, tint the Government should make the chunge. Il is oluiincd by some of Mr. Mucdonnld's friends that his removal has been brought about because of u recent dis- agreeinent in regard to tho granting of a oerlain saloon license, it is hardly to be credited, however, that any government would lend itself to such a move. Others olaim that it is Bimplv an exhibition of political feeling on the part of the Government. In connection with the change it might bo mentioned that a carious anomaly exists. Mr. Macdonald bus boon dismissed from his position of License Commissioner, but still retains his position of police commissioner. MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC LESSONS. - On piano organ or Kiillar, by Mrs. W. J. Aslley, Kobson street two doors west of Stanley. P. O. Box 130. WAN TED��� A position as manager and book! keeper for un hotel, Hus hud good experience and can give good references, Apply Minor ofllee. WANTED���All Intelligent boy to study law. Apply lo Billot & Lonnlo, solicitors, etc., Nelson, fl. C. WANTED -A young man to work in factory. Apply at Nelson Soda Water Factory. During the Remaining Days of 1898 . . . We will sell the balance of our Xmas Novelties, , , Dolls, Toys and Fancy Goods, at Greatly Reduced Prices. You Know- that any reduction on our already low prices means Bargains. A few pieces of SILVERWARE still unsold will be included in the above. Canada Drug& Book Co. Established 18711. The Brackman & Ker Milling Company, Ltd. Beg to announce that they have opened a Branch House in Nelson and will Carry a Full Line of Hay, Oats, Mill Feed, Rolled Oats, Graham Flom, Etc. TEMPORARY WAREHOUSE:���Turner, Beeton's Warehouse on C. P. R. Siding, below Gray's Pinning Mill, CITY OFFICE:���Room 6, Aberdeen Block, Baker Street. Write for Quotations in Car Lots. Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster, South Edmonton, Nelson. Give Thanks P. BURNS & CO. Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City Orders by mail to any branch will have careful and prompt attention. New Year Gifts. A full line of goods specially suitable for the New Year. Pocket Diaries for 1899 In Choice Bindings, Bill Wallets, Purses, Writing Cases, and all kinds of Leather Goods. . .*. Office "Diaries for 1899. Thomson Stationery Co. L't'd, Nelson, B. C. D. McARTHUR & CO Cox. Waxo & Bahcr Sts. Carload of the latest furniture on the market just received. Upholstering- a Specialty. Undertaking and Embalming in all its branches. We have our own Hearse. The Following Direct Shipments Just Received Cigars From Havanna���Bock & Co's Golden Eagles, Henry Clays. From Alexandria, Egypt���Hadges Nessim Egyptian Cigarettes. From Reims, France���Pommery Champagne, Quarts and Pints. FOR BEST QUOTATIONS APPLY TO TURNER BEETON & CO. ~ NELSON Painting and Drawing Lessons Given by MB. FENWIOK. For terms, etc, address P, O. or Thomson Sta- tlonery Oo. KASLO & SLOCAN RAILWAY TIME CARD NO. 2 Taking Effect iioooviock u. in.,SejHemlifr 1st, ItMMt. Paclllc or l.'lllli Meridian Time. West Bound First Class Passenger Loaves Daily 8.30 a. in. 8.55 a. m. 9.45 a.m. 10.110 a. m. 10.08 a, m. 10.20 a. in. 10:34 a. m. 10.35 a. in. 10.46 a. m. Arrive Daily Mixed Leaves Daily 11:00a. in. 11:10 " 11:25 " Arrive Dal ROBT. IRVING, 2641 G. F. k Timo Curd Nn 2 Sept. Int. 1808. Stations Kaslo South Fork Sproulo's Whitewater Boar Lake MoOuignn Paj ne Tram Cody Junction Sandon CODY BRANCH Stationa Sandon Cody Junction Cody Kabt Bound First Class Pnssonger Arrivo Dally 3.30 p.m. 3.05 p.m. 2.10 p.m 2.00 p.m 1,60 p.m. 1.38 p III. 1:23 p.m. 1.22 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Leave Daily Mixed Arrive Daily 11:59 a. m. 11:30 " 11:36 " Lcavo Daily . . F. COPELAND, SuDorintondun! F.E. MORRISON, D.D.S. lias taken over the practice of Dr. H. E. Hall and is prepared to do all kinds of Dental Work hy latest methods. . . Itrnki'n lllll Black linker ��1. Kootenay Cigar M'f'g. Co. ROYAL SEAL KOOTENAY BELLE LITTLE GEM nre niif Hi mis. Smoke tbeiu und you will like them i". o Mix ijii mi so V. |t. v. To the many who favored us with their patronage during the past season we desire to express our deep gratitude,at thesame time asking their kind consideration forunavoid- able delay in filling orders through non-arrival of part of our Xmas Goods. We have on hand a small lot of Turkeys and Geees of which we wish to get rid, in consequence of the present mild weather. They are now in prime condition and till disposed of We Offer Them at * BUY IT * The Miner is on sale at the foi- lowing news stores at five cents copy: per Glllnrl Tl i�� M.ililllH'IV l'( ��� ft II- ok I Notice of Application For Liquor License. Take notice that I. Charles Olson, will apply to the Gold Commissioner of VV, st Kootonnv, j B. C , thirty days after ilato, for a lieen-n till soil liquor by retail at my hotel, located ut I Slrdnr, on lot 1, bloik 50. In Ihe West Konloiuiy i dlstrlot. CHARLES OLSON. Dated at Nelson, B. C, this 16th day of Do. comber, 1806, 063 I lime ItllllH I1 Oathiiljull O, K. Nelson J. F Dolanoy Slocan News Co. .1. 1. Mcintosh Slooan News Co. w. Parker Thompson Bros, lintel Spokane Mi \\v. Simpson M. Anderson o, \\v. inn and Melsnh Nelson Nelson N. Kim V ..Ir N'uwDuui' r RosobotTJ Slocan City Sllvorton Sandon Brooklyn Vancouver Spokane Rossland Slocnn Crossing Cnscado City Turkeys 15 cts. perlb. Geese 13 cts. perlb. Arrived this Morning (A little late for X'mas, but in time for New Years) Plum Puddings and Tom Smith's Crackers Wishing you all happy returns of the coming New Year Hudson's Bay Co. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA Permanent Loan andSavingsCo/s LOANS. Why pay Rent w^en you can own a home of your own? Loiuih ore made on the security of Improved Real Estate, not more than sixty per cent, of the appraised cash value being advanced. The fate of Interest is 8J per cent per annum. Interest is stopped on each 81IH) of the principal returned. Illustration, showing the cost and time required to pay off a 11,1)00 loan nt the following monthly payments : ofLoS Month!* | Time Required. I Cost. $100000 SI' 00 lllllll {Ml 20 00 1000 00 ii 00 10011 IMI 30 00 Vr's. M'ths 11 VS. 7 9 21 SI 105 49 5 8 Vi 1267 92 1 0 0 1200 00 3 2 ��l 1159 00 Our monthly payment wyntom haa been Itro.utl to be tlio mircHt and oanleBt way of clearing oiTa mortgage. Tlu'-r loans may be repaid in full or in part ul ;ui)Milne, wit limit bonus. Gamble & O'Reilly -A-OEITTS Baker Kt. Nelson, B. O. 150 lot 135 NELSON MARKETS. The following are the prices of groceries, provisions,etc., as quoted by our local dealers. It is the intention of Tho Miner to have these prices corrected nverv week by trustworthy dealers, so that residents of the city and others may be informed as to the coBt of living iu tho city: Flour. Ogilvle's Hungarian por 50 lb lack.. Luke of tho Woods " Snow Flake por 50 lb sack lirnlu ��� Wheat per ton 32 00940 00 Hmn por ton 2n0o\\<��22 00 Ground food per ton 260092800 Corn (cracked) " ' 27 00930 00 OillB " 280093000 Oatmeal por 10 lbs 409 60 Hulled nms (B & K) 81ti sac* M Feed. Hay (baled) per Ion 23 00324 00 Vegetable*. Potatoes por 100 lbs Boots por lb Cabbage per lb Onions per lb Fish. .Salmon (smoked) por Ib 12'(JC Oysters lOlympliinlpor qt Oysters iKiistorn) por tin Cod per It. Halibut per tb 12)9 Smelts por 11. 1213 Farm Produce. Kkkhpit doz 25 Butter (Creamery). 25�� Butter (Dairy) 209 1 25 si 15 80 50 I 15 Cheese 'Ctiiuidlnn).. Cheese Swiss).. IHrali. Ham I \\ nicricnn) por tl Hani i('iiuadian) pit tb Huron (American,) por lb��� Uncoil H 'uiiiidian) perlb Bitron (rolled) per lb Baoon llong clear) por lb shoulders per lb.. Lard per lb , Beef per lb Mutton por lb V'ci'l per lb. 35 30 25 13�� 174 109 15�� Perk per lb 12j9 509 209 169 Poultry Spring Chickons each Turkeys per lb. Ileeso por lb Ducks per lb Fruit. Lemons (California) per doz 3i Ornllgoa (Californiasoedllngs). .... 1) Apples I'oiiru l-mall grconl 06 15 15 15 10 12, 12j 12* 121 15 18 18 15 40 50 05 08 Notice of Application for Liquor License and News Agents on boats and rains out of Nelson. NOTICK Is hereby glvon that I, the under- igncd, Hubert K. Lemon, intond to apply to the Board of I.ieonsing Commissioners of the Cily of Nelson, II. Cat their next sitting on the Will day of January, A. D. 181)0, for a retail liquor license lo sell liquor by retail In the room on Ward street, being the second door from the cnrnor of Baker and Ward streets, In Ihe building situated on lot 12, bloek 1, City of Nelson, 11 C. ROBT. E. LEMON. Dated 14th day of Dec. A. D��� >H NELSON DAILY MINER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1*98. TROUBLE IN SIGHT ABE JOHNSOR DETERMINED TO OPEN HIS SALOON. The Mayor Still Refuses to Sign the Lioenae���Mr. Johnson May bo Arrested. There is liable to be trouble in Nelson today. Abe Johnson, to whom was awarded a transferred saloon license at a recent meeting of the Board of License Commissioners, but which action Mayor Houston refused to ratify, will opeu a saloon on Baker street, betweea Ward aud Josephine, this morning. In doing so Mr. Johnson is acting upon the advice of his attorneys who olaim that as their client was awarded the lioense by the Board of License Commissioners, he is entitled to it. Tbe oiroumstauces in connection with the oase will be remembered by readers of Tha Miner. Mr. Johnson went before tbe License Commissioners and asked tbat a license held by Mrs. Mallette be transferred to him, as be had purohased it from Mrs. Mallette. He also stated that the in lyor had told him to go ahead with his arrangement and when he was readv to open he would be given a permit nntil such time as the Commissioners met and finally awarded tbe license. Mayor Houston denied that he had made any such promise, but Mr. Johnson stuck to it and offered to bring witnesses to prove bis assertion. The matter finally came to a vote and Mr. Johnson was awarded the license, the mayor alone voting in the negative. His worship then anounced bis intention of refusing to sign tbe license. This is the situation as it is at present and it is under these conditions Mr. Johnson will open bis saloon. He expects trouble; in fact be is prepared for arrest, as ho has been warned by the Chief of Polioe that if be attempts to open his place of business he will be considered as one endeavoring to run a saloon without a license. Mr. Johnson is satisfied, however, that he is in tbe right aud says he is determined to fight tbe matter in the courts if he has to. If he is arrested, as soon as be secures his freedom he will return and reopen his saloon. fork of Lemon Creek. He positively reports tbat five feet of high grade ore carrying golil and silver has I een struck at a depth of 80 feet while oross- cutting from tbe main shaft. Mr. D. K. Macdonald is the owner of tbe property. This is considered to be one of the most important strikes ever made on Lemon Creek. Superintendent Seeley starts for Spokano today to make further arrangements for tho development of the property. FIREMAN'S SMOKER. STOLE A MARCH. The Proprietors of the New Rink Got iu Ahead of the Curlers. At the meeting of the Nelson Curling Club held hist week the proprietors of the new rink being erected ou Stanley street were present and learned that the club intended to purchase eight pair of curling stones from Spokane, an offer of $60 for them being decided upon. The proprietors, as soon as their terms to the ourlers were refused, went straightway to a telegraph office and sent an offer of $100 for tho stones. The offer was accepted and tbe stones were shipped at once. Thus it is that the curlers of the city will have no game on New Years day on the lake as they intended. And furthermere it will no doubt hinder them from enjoying games at surrounding towns as thoy had con templated. Had they procured the stones they could have had a fairly good season's sport bnt the rink people spoiled their prospects by stepping in and grabbing up the only stones that could be obtained promptly and at a low figure. What will be done with them is the question that is now being asked by the members of tho club. Ourlers would not object to paying a small fee for each game to curl at the rink but if the rink people are goiug to let out the stones in this way they will never receive $800 for the season as the club offered them. The action of the proprietors has determined the ourlers uot to patronize the new rink and to erect oue of their own next summer. A joint slock company will be organized and a cou.fortable rink erected. SONS OF ENGLAND. Officers Eleoted at the Last Annual Meeting. A large number of the Sons of England wero present on Wednesday evening when tho officers for the ensuing year were elected. The following wore chosen: Rov. H. S. Akehurst, President; Bro. J. Scolemy, Past President; Bro. T. Morley, Vice-President; Bro. W. J. Ast- ley, Chaplain; Bro. O. Farrow, Secretary ; Bro. T. Sherwood, Assistant Secretary ; Bro. H. Joy, Treasurer; Bro. J. Watson, First Committeeman; Bro. W. Hall, Inner Guard; Bros. E. A. Crease, H. W. R. Moore and Soho- fleld, trustees; Bros. E. A. Crease aud Schofiold, auditors. During the procoeedings dainty refreshments were served, provided by Bro. Joy. Bro. F. Starkey. Deputy Supreme Grand Lodge, presided over the balloting, while Bros. G. Steele. J. Hatch and T. McGnire acted as sciutineers. HASTENED DEATH. A Sick Italian Was Allowed to Remain Unattended for a Week. On further inquiry it transpires that the Italian Antonio Columis whose death was chronicled in yesterday's issue, was only in the Kootenay Lake Genernl Hospital about twelve hours. It seems that about a week before his death, the city applied to have him admitted to the hospital, but were refused owing to lack of beds. About a week afterwards a bed was vacated and the man admitted, but in a dying condition. Dr. Hall expressed the opinion that the man's death was hastened, if not aotually brought on, by neglect during the week he remained ill in his shack. ANOTHER SLOOAN STRIKE. Five Feet of High Grade One Struck in the Alexandria Mine. Slooan Oity, Deo. 29.���(Special to The Miner.)���Superintendent P E. Seelev has just returned from tbe Alexandria mine near the second north Tbe Fire boys will give one of their ever popular entertainments at the Fire Hall tonight. Tlie programme is varied and should suit all tastes, while a glance at its contents shows thut somo of the best local talent has been pressed into service. Arrangements huve beeu made for suitable refreshments, and u good and enjoyable time is guaranteed to all who attend. The programme is as follows: Overture by the Orchestra ; a song by Mr. O.-Prosser; a comic song with banjo accompaniment by Mr O. B. Winter; elnb swinging by Mr. Jeffs; n sparring match between Messrs. Chambers and Partridge; a song by Mr. G. L. Lennox; a recitation by Mr. Blondin ; a selection of orchestral music. After the interval there will be a soug by Mr. Colwell; a slaok wire performance by Mr. Downs; a harmon ica and guitar selection by Mr. Shaw; another boxing match; a selection from the orchestra; a recitation by Mr. Downs, and a tug of war between No. 1 Company and No. 2. A BIG TAX FEE. Albany, N. Y., Dec. 29.���Comptroller James A. Roberts, has received from the comptroller of New York City one of the largest sums ever collected from an individual estate under the provision of tbe taxable transfer aot. The sum was paid by the estate of William Whiteweight of New York, and union nt ed to $22,683. A FIGHT ARRANGED. San Francisco, California, Dec. 29��� Jim Jeffreys, the heavyweight fighter, has beeu matched to box 20 rounds with Joe Kennedy, of tins city, nuder the auspioes of the National Club, ou Jaunary 27. Tho p.ir.ie will consist of 110 per cent of tho gate receipts. OURZON AT BOMBAY. Bombay, Dec. 29 ���Baron Curznn, of Kertlestone, tbe new viceroy of India, aud Lady Ourzon with their children arrived here today ou the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Arabia, whioh lett London, December 9. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Police Magistrate E. A. Crease had no prisoners to try yesterday afternoon. Mr. Ross Thompson has withdrawn from his candidature for the mayoralty of Rossland. A turkey shoot will be bold next Monday, January 2, oi the Lake shore below the Provincial Jail. There will be a meeting of the Board of the Nolson Public School Trustees this evening in Dr. E. O. Arthur's office. Mr. W. A. Macdonald, Q. C, returned Wednesday night from a professional trip to Revelstoke and other poiuts north. Mr. aud Mrs. Bruce White have taken up their residence in the baud- some house of Hon. J. Fred. Hume on Ward Street. Stephen White, proprietor of the Nelson House, loaves today for B inff where he will spend a vacation of three weeks or u month. The tug Ymir which is being constructed at tbe Nelson Sbip Varils is very nearly completod. Tbe house iB all that remains to be built. Miss Tuttle, the well kuowu society belle of Rossland, is to be married to Mr. W. H. Aldridge, superintendent of the Trail Smelting Works, on January 11. The hookeyii-ts have not yet arranged a match with au outside team for Monday afternoon next but it is still probable tbat either Kossland or Revelstoke will play here. Mr. G. W. McDowell and a surveyor will start for Rosebery iu the morning and the construction of the sample works, previously mentioned in The Miner, will be procooded with at once. Mr. Frank Tamblyu, of the Nelsou Wiue Company, recently picked up iu tbe street, a broach of peculiar design. Mr. Tamblyn is holding it uud will be pleased to deliver it to its proper owner. Tbo members of the Presbyteriau ohuroh will hold their annual Christmas Tree this evening iu the church. All the novelties of the season are promised and no collection will be taken up. Creepers are a very essential article, at the present time. The streets ure coverod everywhere with a layer of ice and in order to retain one's balance something that will take a good grip are necessury. Messrs. J. McKane, and N. F. Townseud return to Rosslaud today with Mr. J. F. McRue who hns greatly recovered from his sudden ill ness. Mr. McKane will start for Scotland on January 8. J. F. Weir, the Baker street merchant, leaves next week for a two months' visit iu the East. Mr. Weir will spend a few days in tbe commer ciul centres and the balance of the time with bis family iu Toronto. The flume which is being built by the city to carry additional water iuto Ooottouwood creek is to be pushed to completion as fnst as circumstances will permit. A gaug of meu under foreman R. Shields huve already completed the bunk houses. Freddie Emory, the eight-year-old son of A. D. Emory, the gent's fur nishing man, suffered a very painful accident Wednesday. He was out in tho yard of his father's house and slipped and fell upon au axe cutting a deep gash in his face. Seven stitches were necessary to draw the wouud together. The tug Sandon which is boing bnilt at Rosebery on Slocan lake is all but finished. It only remains for the cabin fittings to bo completed at the Nelson Sbip Yards. The work on the construction of the smaller scow, 100 feet in length, it now completed. Work on the larger scow, 200 feet in letngb is rapidly progressing. These scows are intended to assist in carrying the freight between Nelson and Kootenay Landing. AT THE HOTELS. The Phair���J. Gillespie and G. B. Wright. Kalispel;E. A. Paterson, Silverton ; A. B. Carrol, Spokane; R. A. Corbett and F. Anderson, Vancouver ; R. Smith, Vancouver; Mrs. and Miss Pnrker, Winnpeg. 1 he Hume���C. A. Wing, Oro; F. Y. Spear, Spokaue; J. E. Williams, Spokaue ; V. C. Rackliff, Sirdar; J. H. Spear. Spokane. Tlie Queens���T. F. Gaine, Cascade; R. D. Kennedy and J. B. Campbell, Slocan Oiy; G. H. Scott aud Miss Mario Fry, Fort Steele. Slelerologlcal It?port, (Observations taken by A. H. Holdlch. DATE DAY HIGH- LOW- SNOW BAREST K8T FALL OMKTKH Dec Id Kiid.iv 23.0 16.0 0.00 28.45 Dee 2 Saturday 2'J.5 19.0 0.07 28.45 Dec 25 Sunday 83.0 27.5 0.42 28.20 Dec2o Monday 39.0 32 0 0.58 28.00 Dee27 Tuesday 33.0 4>.o 0.10 27.50 Dec 28 Wed'day 25.0 46.0 0.00 27.80 Dec 59 Thursdaj 2'.0 18.0 0.C0 27.85 Some peojile thiuk that a Hardware store is a poor place to look forsuitable HOLIDAY GIFTS. Disabuse your mind of that idea. We lm\\ e a line of goods amongst which will be found the most useful and appropriate articles for presentation pur- noses. Their value is not fleeting. Every day the receiver of one of these will have reason to praise your judgment in selecting a lasting gift. importers ot Paints, Oils, Shelf Hardware, Plumbers' Supplies, Miners' Supplies Bargains For Today.. . W'e are selling the Balance of Our Christmas stock at SACRIFICfc PkIcE>. . . Vanstone's Opposite Queen's Hotel. 9��*-SSS��������e~����~-8S9��"��SS��S����S NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. TAKE NOTICE that I, V. O. Rackliff. will apply to the Gold Commissioner of West Kootenay, B. O., thirty days ufter date, for a license to sell liquor by retail at my hotel, located at Sirdar, 1 fi miles from Kuskonook, in tbo West Kootenay district V. O RACKLIFF. Dated at Nelson, B. C., this 9th day of Dec, 1898 ARE YOUR CLOCK AND WATCHES ON TIME? esesss If not, kindly notify us, and we will call for and have them promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. 686869 Patenaude Bros. BAKER IT. ��� Weil of B. of H. C. To Every One WE WISH PROSPERITY, HAPPINESS AND PLENTY THROUGH THE COMING YEAR. LILLIE BROS. Aberdeen Block 1898 1899 Thanking our many customers for their liberal patronage during the year 1898, and asking for a continuance of the same during the year 1899, we wish you one and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. M. DESBRISAY & CO. 1898 1899 West Kootenay Butcher Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ..FRESH . . AND SALT MEATS Camps supplied on shortest notice and Lowes Prices Mail Orders receive Careful attention. Nothing but fresh and wholesome meats aud supplies kept in stock. Markets at Nelson and Ymir. E. C. TRAVES Manager. Merchants' Bank of Halifax. Incorporated 1869. Capital Paid Up, $1,500,000, Reserve, $1,175,000. Head Office: Halifax, Nova Scotia. BRAr\\CriES: Mnllliiml, N. B. Moncton, N. II. Montreal, P. Q. Montreal, Went End Montreal, Westmount Nanaimo. B. C. Nelson, U. C. Newcastle, N. B. Pie ou, N. S. Port Hawksbury, N. S. Ro ' Und, B. C. Antigonish, N ". Uathurst, N. h. Hridgewaier, N. S. Charlottetown, P. IE. L Dorchester, N. B. Frederlcton, N. B. Gujsboro, N. S. Grand Forka, B. C. Halifax, N. S. Kingston, N. B. Londonderry. N. S. Lunenberg, N. S. (ieneral Banking Business Transacted; Sterling and Sold, L.lcrs of Credit, Etc. Accounts received on the l.i -t favorable terms. Interest allowed on special deposit j *nd on Saving Bank accounts. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. Nanaimo, Nelson, Rossland, Vancouver, Vancouver East End, Victoria, Grand Forks, Tmir. A Savings Bank department has beon established in connection with tho Nelson branch of this bank. Deposit* of one dollar and upwards received, and current rate ot interest allowed, at present 3 por cent, por annum. Snckvlllo, N. B. Shubenncadio. N.8. Sutnmerside, P. K. I. Sydney. X. S. St. John. Nfld. Truro, N. S, Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver. East End Victoria, B. O. Weymouth, N. S. Woodstock, N. B. Ymir, B. C. Bills of Exchange Bought , Negotiated. Geo. Kydd, Manager, Nelson, B.C. ARTHUR R. 5HERW00D... Real Estate and Insurance Agent. _ FOR SALE 1 jt" Two Lots on Mill Street. $300 Cash. ^ % The Birkbeck Investment, Security i % and Savings Co. % ���C= advance money on Improved Real Estate. Repayable in 5 and ""S ����: 8 years by monthly instalments. _^ I ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD, AG'T. % iMlUiUiUJttiUlUiUi Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co. REDUCTION INPRICE. $6.25 Delivered to any part of the city. . Charles St. Barbe, Agent. Office with Charles A. Waterman & Co., where orders will be received. I SEE ANNABLE | ^������������������������������������������������������������������j ^ FOR RENT I >fr- Cottage in good locality f 14. _\\ ��_ Shack . |i. "5 FOR 8ALE jS House 10 Roomi J House 6 Rooms 3 House 7 Rooms 3 House 6 Rooms JJ House B Rooms 3 TEBMb TO IIIIIT. SEE ANNABLE 3 : OFFICE VICTORIA ST., ON IlKIDtiE ZZ\\ \\mmmmmum REISTERER & CO., Brewers of Fine Lager Beer and Porter. Drop in and see us. NEL8ON. B. O. SIRDAR West Kootenay Valley, B. 0., on Ktie of O. N. P. Ry., and Nelson k Bedlington Ry., now under construction. Information regarding Sirdar may be had of GEO. M'FARLAND, Agent, Nelsou, or from Sirdar Townsite Co., SIRDAR, B. O. ARCHBOLD & PEARSON (AIMM. MFIME., M Min. Amm. OorswtiU MINING ENGINEERS AND ASSAYERS Opposite Phuir Hotel, NELSON, B.C. P. O. BOXS83. Kxtondod experience in Chile and German South Africa. Assays and analyst, of .res. Reports and valuation on mineral properties Underground surveying and min. plans k.pk up by contract NELSON SODA WATER FACTORY. TELEPHONE NO. 31. Manufacturers of All. CARBONATED WATER8. Halcyon Hoi Hprlag* Water Aerated aad supplied lo Ihe Trade. ALEX. STEWART l!i;ll. ESTATE ANB IVHIIIIMI: AtlKNT MONEY TO LOAN AT * PEB CENT. AND IPWAR PKH ATE AND I'OHPANY FUNDS. Valuable Maker Street and other excellent property for aala, mil. i Tururr-Boeekh Block. N.lwa, B. C. CHURCH DIRECTORY. CHURCH OK I'Mil.ami- Matin 11 a.m.; Kvou Hung. 7.K0 p.m. every Sunday. Holy Commun Ion nn 1st and 3rd Sundays In the month aftei Mi it ins; on 2nd and 41 It Sundays, at I a m Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Rev. H. 8. Ako- hurst. Rector. Cor Ward and Silica ��t reels. IMtKHnvTKHiAN CnuRcn���Services at 11 am and 7.30 p.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Prayor mooting Thursday evening at 8 p.m.; Christian Kndeavor Society meets overy Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Rer. R. Frew, Pus tor. Mktiiodist Church���Corner Silica and Joxcphine Street.. .Services at 11 a.m. and 7.S0 p. m. ; Sabbath School, 2.30 p.m.: Prayer meeting on Friday evening at 8 o'clock; Epworth League C. K., Tuosday at 8a.m. Rev. John Robson, Pastor. Catholic Church-Mans at Nelson, first and third Sunday at 8 and 10.00 a.m.; Heno.lL: lion nt 7.30 lo 8 p.m. Rev. Father Ferland Priest. Haitibt OHUROH ��� Services morning and evening at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. the B. Y. I'. U. Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Strangers cordially welcomed. Rov. C. W. Itos��, Pastor Salvation Ariiy���Servlo a every evening at 8 o'clock in barra.ckson V.ctoria airaet. Ad intnul Mlllnor In charge. Notice of Application for Liquor Lictosc, Take notice that I, Robert Froy, will apply to the Gold Commissioner of Wost Kootonay, B, I'., thirty days nfter date, for a license to sell liiguor by retail at nil hotel, located at Mountain Siding. In West Kootenay dlstrioL ROBERT FREY. Hated at Nelson, B. C, this 10th day at Da- NELSON DAILY MINER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1898. ���<%*'%/���/���>%<-%' *V^��V��V��V��V%^* P j MINES OF I KOOTENAY Mining Stock Quotations. Dg n group of 10 claims known as the d IIS. Ruth, Rnth Fraction, Wyoming Hope. Despair, Aniora. No. 2. Aurora Fraction, Yuma, Yuma Fraction aud Suburban Fraction. These claims cover an urea of about 210 acres, and aro situated close to the railway at Sandon. The principal work has been carried out ou the Until and Hath Fraction, bat another ledge has lately been discovered on tlie Aurora and do velopment upon this claim, as well ns j in the principal workings, is now be- [Compiled by H. G. McCulloch. mining brok-1 >��K actively pr08eout��tl. During the Nelsou. B.C.. P.O. box 105.1 12 mouths ending 110th June last, I (1,074 tons of oie carrying both silver and lead, were shipped from the mine to the smelters; and. the operations of the company resulted in a net profit of ��89,788 ills. (id. An interim div- was uaid Par Niinie of Company Valuo. Nelson, Slocnn und Ainsworth Amerioan Hoy loo Athabasca 100 Arlington Con 100 Dundee loo Dardanelles (00 llellie 100 Klsio 100 Kxchcmier. 100 Fern G. M. Co 25 Gibson 160 Hull Mines il Idler 100 London Hill 25 N'elson-Poorman 25 Kaslo Montezuma 100 Noble Five 100 Rambler Con 1 OO Keco 100 Slocan Star 50 Two Friends 30 Wonderful 100 Washington 1 00 Trail Creek Dutte 100 Caledonia Con 1 00 Commander 1 00 Door Park 100 Enterprise 1 00 Kurcka Consolidated 1 00 Evening Star... 1 00 Georgia 100 Good Hope 100 Grand Prize 100 Giant 100 High Ore 100 Iron Mask 100 Iron Colt 100 Jumbo 100 Lily May 5 00 Mayflower 100 Monlta 100 Monte Cristo 1 00 Mugwump 1 00 Novelty 100 Phoenix 100 Poorinan 100 Red Mountain View 100 Rossland HomoBtake 100 Kossland Red Mountain 1 00 Silverlno 100 Silver Boll 100 St. Elmo 100 Virginia 100 Victory-Triumph 1 00 War Eagle Con 100 West Lo Roi J osio 100 White Bear 100 Miscellaneous. lphaBoll 100 Cariboo (Camp McK| 100 Waterloo (Camp McK) 100 Cariboo Hydraulic Con 5 00 Channe 25 Qolden Cache 100 Occ.M.&M.Co 100 Old Ironsides 100 Smuggler 100 Tin Horn 25 Van Andn 100 Winchester 25 Firo Mountain 100 Price Asked 71 55 10 Us 10 25 45 25 17 25 1 20 1 25 10 5 10 1! 2 i 5 2' 00 10} 45 19} 0 10 14 S 5 5 13 5 21 5 38 91 2 95 27 8 7 1 25 71 95 8 5 Copies of the annual report of thu London and British Columbia Gold- fields, Limited, were received in the city yesterday. The directors' report and the statement of accounts show a most encouraging state of affairs. The following extracts will be of interest : Tha Ymir Gold Mines, limited, was formed with a oapital of ��200,000, in 200,000 ordinary shares of ��1 each, for the purpose of taking over the Ymir Gold Mines, whioh had been purchased and developed by the London aud British Columbia Goldfields, Limited. The mines comprise seven clttims and fractious amounting to 163 acres, together with mill site and water rights sufficient for the mill. This company has handed over to the Ymir Gold Mines, Limited, Ihe properties, buildings, and mine equipment, aud has undertaken to erect a complete 40 stamp mill for the treatment of the oro. When the developments had been extensively carried on, Mr. J. D. Kendall was called upon to examine and report upon this mine, aud this report not ouly confirmed those of Mr. Fowler, but stated that 93,000 tons of ore of a value of fl, 123,200 (��232,000) wero then actually blocked out. Since this time development work has steadily advanced, largely increasing the reserves and most satisfactorily proving tbe valuo of the mine at greater depth. As this mine has sufficient ore already blocked out to keep the 40-stamp mill supplied for' several years, aud is particularly well situated tor exceedingly cheap working, the directors consider this mine will in a short time rank amongst the leading dividend paying gold mines in British Columbia. This company sold a quarter interest at a large profit, retaining a three-quarter .liferent. Tlie Whitewater Mines, Limited, was issued by this company, wit i a capital of ��125,000, in February last, for taking over and working the well known Whitewater silver mines. After full consideration, aud thoroughly studying tlio subject, the company's engineers decided that���to ensure the economy in working���it would be ad- visablo to mine Ihe ore body in this entirety rather than to select the clean ore for shipment first. The shipments to date have therefore beeu small, consisting only of cluuu ore recovered whilst driving tunnel extensions aud other development work. Development work, consisting of tho extension of the old tunnels, aud the driving of new ones, etc., has beeu vigorously carried out since the company entered into possesion of the property, with tho result that tho reserves ot ore have been doubled, and are sufficient to keep the concentrator supplied for several years. It is extremely difficult to put a value on this ore until the concentrator returns are known, but every estimate reoeiv- ctl from our engineers hus been such that the Directors have overy confidence thut the profits to be deriTed therefrom will be sufficient to yield very large returns on the small capital of the company. Since the Whitewater Miues, Limited, entered iuto possessiou, the principal or Whitewater vein, has been proved on the surface to run right across the com pauy's properties from the portion now being worked on tho Kast, to the Myrtle U. on the west. Two other reefs have also been found, one on the Irene north of the Whitewater vein, and tho other lfiO feet from the Whitewater vein on that claim, but as yet there has not been sufficient development work carried out to prove their valuo. This company's interest iu the Whitewater Mines, Limited, is a large one and has recently been increased The Until Mines, Limited, is a com deud of 8 shillings per share in February lust, and a final dividend for the year under notice will shortly 1 e declared. A concentrating plant will bo erected upon the property during the coming spring, aud a large quantity of concentrating ore, which has already been mined, only awaits treatment to yield good returns. The Alma group of claims composed of the Alma, Inkerman, Alexandria, and (libralter, adjoins the Ymir Gold Mines en the western side, aud is owned entirely by this company. Only a small amount of exploratory work has beeu carried out, but. judging from surface indications, and from their immediate proximity to the 5 j Ymir Mines, the directors believe that 13 this company has iu them a property of considerable value, and they have therefore decided to vigorously continue development work as soon as tho season of the year permits. The Norfolk claims consist of two adjoining claims situated in Atwoods or Central Camp, Boundary Creek district, and is owned by this company. Ab a railway will shortly be compa^d to within some seven miles of these claims it was considered advisable to limit development work for the preseut. Judging from the results obtained upon these clainm, as well as from others iu the district, our manager assures the directors that the Boundary Creek district is one whioh is rapidly coming to the front. He is therefore, already iu negotiation for the purchase of others, being fully alive to the wisdom of this policy. The Washington and Slocan Boy Mines are situated iu the Slocan dis trict about four miles from the Kalso and Slocan railway, and embrace eight claims and olaim fractions, and are a combination of two properties adjoining eaoh other, the one the Washington group, and the other the Slocan group. Without such amalgamation it was impracticable to work the properties in the most economical manner, as the lower levels of the Slocan Boy can now be worked by tunnels through tho Washington instead of expensive shaft workiugs and cousequentliy the cost of extracting the ore becomes very much reduced. The option on these properties hns been secured by this company upon very favorable terms, and judging from the reports received from our enigneers, and from the work whioh has since been carried ont, this option has every prospect of proving an exceedingly valuable acquis! tion. From the accounts it will lie seeu that with a paid up captial of ��!)(!. 181 os a profit of ��84.804 lis 4d. has been made during the year ending 30th September last, which amount���added lo that, brought forward from tho previous year���makes a total profit of ��88,462 15 s. 3d. Of this stun the interim dividend paid in March last absorbed ��4, Hi)7 10s., leaving a net bal- anceof ��83,405 5s. 3d. to be dealt with at the end of this financial year. It will also be observed that the oash at Ihe bank, the amount on loau against security of consols, the amount due from sundry debtors, and unpaid calls (the greater part of which have since been received) make a total of ��55,992 18s. lid. In arriving at the amount of ��140,612 10s., appearing as investments in various companies, the directors have adopted a most conservative and cautious policy���every core having been takeu to state the value of the shares at a figure which, in the opinion of the directors, is considerably below their intrinsic worth. The item of ��5,700 15s. lid, is the actual amount expended on mining claims and options, and does not represent tho improved value following upon the development work carried out. The directors recommend that a further dividend be paid on the ordinary shares which, with the interim div- deud already paid, will make a total cash distribution at the l'ate of 20 per cent, por annum upon tho paid up capital of the company for the past year. It is also recommended that 20.000 fully paid shares in the Ymir Gold Mines, Limited, be distributed by way of further dividend which, according to the company's memorandum and articles of association, will ho distributed in two moieties, one to the ordinary and one to the deferred shareholders, the balance of profit being carried forward to next account. bigger dividend payer than tbe Le Hoi. By mining and shipping 100 tons of ore a day it can make a yearly profit of nearly $2,000,000. The Payne is a small fissure averaging not more than two and a half feet, but every pound of galena taken out of that vein will run over 120 ounces of silver and over 60 per cent of lead to the ton. One hundred and twenty'-five men will break and Fmine this 100 tons of ore and no power plant uo air drills, or hoisting or steam or electric machinery of any kind will be ue ded for years. In fnct the Payne justly ranks among the richest mines ev ir discovered. The original discoverers of the group sold the whole out for $6000. That was seven years ago. The present owner can clean up $6000 a day net profit.���Western Min ing World. * ��� ��� All of the machinery for the 40 stamp mill being erected at th. Ymir mines has arrived at Ymir and the greater part of it has already been hauled to the mine where the work of erecting the mill is proceeding rapidly. Four or five thousand feet of flume are being constructed and the water power will be connected with the mill as soon an the latter is ready tor operation which should be in few weeks. Klectrio light is being put in and telephone connection is being completed with the mill and mine] An office building and bunk honne are being erected. * ��� * Tne concentiator at the Whitewater mine is now running very smoothly having got over all the eccentrioi ties characteristic of new machinery and is treating over a hundred tons of ore a day. * ��� ��� The Exchequer mine on Morning Mouutnin continues to Bhow np well under development. The new shaft is now down 25 feet, and the ore body has widened to three feet wide while continuing to carry the same high values in gold. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ssessa-swssaawessseasseaeasssswea Waldemar Wallach & Co. MINING. BROKERS. P. O. Box 724, Rossland, B. O. Correspondence Solicited, Turkey Shoot Monday, Jan. 2 On Lake Front below Court House. If weather is disagreeable a canvas will be provided. A rifle can be obtained on the grounds. Great West Life Assurance Oo. IC. D.J. Christie INSURANCE I! AND REAL ESTATE AGENT. FOR RENT A 3 Roomed and n 4 Roomed House. The Dominion Permanent Loan Co. Advance money at terms to suit borrower. j 0. D. J. Christie, Agent : TRAINS AND STEAMERS ARRIVING AND DEPARTING FROM NELSON. 6:20 a.m.���Train leaves N. & F. S. station for Rossland, Spokane aud way points daily. 7:16 a.m.���S. S. International arrives from Kaslo and way pointB daily except Sunday. 7:30 a.m.���S. S. Alberta leaves for Kuskonook and way points Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 8:00 a.m.���S.S. Moyie leaves for Kootenay L'd'g and way points Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 9:00 a. 11:00 a, 2:20 p. 4:00 p, 4:30 p, 5:35 p. Money to Loan on straight mortgages at 8 per cent, on improved properties. H. R. Cameron, Agent. I * NELSON CAPE # X OYSTER HOUSE. ^������������������������������������������������������������������������^ X , , THE VERY BEST \\ Short Order Meals X At Any Time���Day T or Night. -Train leaves C. P. R. station for Slocan City, daily except Sunday. .m.���S. S. Kokanee arrives from Kaslo and way points daily except Sunday. ,m.���Train arrives C. P. It. station, from Slocan City and way points, daily, except Sunday. ,m.���S. S. Kokanee leaves foi Kaslo and way points, daily, except Sunday. m.���S. S. International leaves for Kaslo and way points. daily except Sunday. m.���Trnin arrives N. & F. S. station, from Spokane, Kossland and way points, daily. 6:50 p.m.���S. S. Moyie arrives from Kootenay L'd'g and way Jioints, Tuesdays, Thins- lays and Saturdays. 6:30 p.m.���S. S. Alberta arrives from Kuskonookand way points Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 6:40 p.m.���Train leaves C. P. R. station for Robson, Rosslaud, and all Main Line points, daily. 10:80 p.m.���Train arrives 0. P. R. station, from all Main Line points, Rossland and Robson, daily Steam tugs Kaslo, Angerona, Red Star, Hercules, Surprise and others ply on Kootenay lake to and from Nel son, but have no regular times of arrival and departure, Transportation Companies aro requested lo give notice to tho Minor of any alterations In tho time of irrival and denarture from Nelson Tho wealth of the Slooan is thus described by P. A. O'Flirrell in tho Toronto Globe : I have referred so often to the wealth of the Slocan that I must seem tiresome to go ou repeating it, aud yet I have never yet been able to convey oven au idea of the boundless wealth stored in these mountains between Kootenay and Slocan Lukes. It is truo that wealth is not only in lend and silver. It has not the glitter aud glamour of gold, but !g just as substantial aud just as abiding, aud slinulil I liko to have a kind of sledgehammer literary force to drive home the knowledge of it to the minds of the people and statesmen of Canada. There is hardly a gulch, a creek, n canyon or glen in the most of these noble mountains where the Amerioan prospector and the Amerioan miner is not delving away for a living, a competency or a fortune. I know hundreds of elegant villus and noble ninn- sious that have risen on the banks of the Spokane, built hy men who found the treasures of the Slocnn. You will find magnificent homes among tho orange grovos of California which havo been purchased by adventurous prospectors who chanced to hunt for fortune iu the Slocan Mountains, I have seen the wealth of this wonderful country making smooth (lie way to the United Stilus Senate. I have seeu it usid to purchase grand estates in old Virginia, and yet there arc Canadians v-ho doubt it! * * * The Payne mine near Saudou is a 1 he i est Cook. The Best Attention. 1 he best Meals > Y. HOSHl ��� Proprietor. I ��������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������t SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE OF MILLINERY. Fancy Drejs Goods at Reduced Prices. Mrs. McLaughlin's, JO tPIIIM: ST. NELIIIIS ATLANTIC Steamship Lines From Ht John Dominion Line���Scotsman Doc. 2P Allan Line-Parisian Jan.lt Froai Bontan Dominion Line���Dominion Dec. ill From Portland Allan Llne-Numidinn P.0,'i' Iloaver Lino-Oaltia Duo. 2!l From New York White Star Lino���Teutonic Doe. 2S White tftnr Lino���Britannic Jan. I Uunard Lino-Ktruriiv Dec.:)' Canard Lino-Aoranin 'ian',', Anchor Line���FurnOBSlft Jan- ll Anchor Lino���Anoborlii P80. J American Lino-Purls [��"��� ��� Allan Line���Stale Nebraska Jan.lB Cabin, J45.00, tbo, ft*/, $70 *80 and upwards. Intermediate, $:t'2..r>0 und upwards Steerago, M8.S0 and upwards, Passengers tiokotod through to all f'ftlni* 11 Great Britain or Ireland, and at spooiftllylow iiilos to all parts of tho European oqntl aent, Prepaid pnssaSsa arranged from nil point; Apply U>0 P. lt. City'llckciAguiil, Nulson, '" "' WILLIAM STIT'I. 5541 General Agent. C.l'.lt. Onions. Winnipeg C.W.WEST&C0. General Teamsters. for B. C. Oil Co. (Standard Oil Co.) Anthricite Coal. First Class Fir ST0YE WOOD NrwIv Turn- Cut any length l\\eWiy lUm- to order. One car of Fresh ished B,00mS Spokane Lime just arrived. At the Carney Block, Baker street. I Bath und electric light. Prices reason-! able. Office Oor. Baker & Hall Sts. MKS. E. i.lDcOFF. i Telephone 83. FIRST TRIAL of our Clothing is generally sufficient to make a life long customer. We don't oiler our Rood a below cost, because we have no desire to lose money. We sell ut prices which are Bufflcient to pay for good material and good workmanship. Thu mze and variety of our stock enables us to please a customer both as to style and fit. Indeed we are particular on these points. Wo rather lose ft [Bale than permit un satisfactory garnienU to leave the si oro. These values cannot be surpassed. --J. A. GILKER-- P O. STORE. ���*afe^��;��<^��.5v��s'����*��*-����*����9ii��k-s����ti������ KlRKPATI^lCK & WIlsoM Groceries arje. Crockery io per cent. Discount in Our Crockery Department Till ist of January. Complete stocl' of Bar Glasses always on hand. Inspect our stock of Dinner Sets, Tea Sets and Toilet Sets. "Full Stock of Groceries." Compliments of the Season. KIRKPATRICK & WILSON, Groceries ami Crockery. Xmas Is Over W* New Years Is To Come <^P There may lie something yon have forgotten, Perhaps we have it. Come and see. W. F. TEETZEL & CO. Nelson, B. C, DRUGS AND ASSAYER'S SUPPLIES. 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, General Manager I .,���. -,-*��., ��-> ^ S. S. Fowler, E. M., J NELSON, B.C. Mining lingineer LETHBRIDGE COAL $(}.75 PEK TON, DELIVER I) Orders received at Frank Fletcher's Office, Corner of Kootenay and Baker Streets. W. P. TIEENEY, General Agent IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA CAPITAL PAID DP - MiOOO.OOO. KEST, - $1,200,000. DIRECTORS: H. S. HOWLAND, President. T. R. MERRITT, Vice-President St. Catharines. WILLIAM RAMSAY, ROBERT JAFFRAY, HUGH RYAN, T. SUTHERLAND STAYNEII, BLIAS ROGERS, HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. 1). It. WILKIE, General Manager, 15. HAY, Inspector, Itritiichcrt In Ontario! NlAiiAlu Falls ITORONTO, III Wol'gtOD SI. E. Pour I'm.iuihni: 1 ,. ,.,��� Vn,,..,. s. n.. Hat I'ohtaiik I cl�� Cor. YongoipQueen nmji.1, H.vri.TStic. .Maiiik I do for. Yongu & Hloor wuoustuci ItraiirliiH in UnrliiT, Miinlluhii, Nqrlkweal Trrrlliirim ami ltrlil��h folunibljt. WlNNll'Ko, Man. I PQHTAQB I.A I'KAlltlK, Man. | Hhandon, Maa. Cai.iiauv, Albta. I'lilNiT ALBERT, SuhIi. Montreal, (Jog. I Vancouver, 11. (' B8SEX KKRIIl'S UAI.T iNIIKHHOI.l St. Catharine St. Tiiiimas Wei.land Woodstock Kelson, ii. 0, llBVBLBTORfl, li. (J. Edmonton, Albta. South Edmonton, " NELSON BRANCH: Snvinffs Bank Department -Deposits of si and upwards, received and Interest; allowed Agents In Greal Britain -Lloyd'" Bonk, Ltd.] 7'.' Lombard street, London, with whom money nmy be deposited for transfer by Iptter or cable to any of the above brunches. Letters of Credit Ismiod on Alaska Oommorolftl Oo, payable ut Ht. Michael')*, Alaska, and Dawson Oity, Drafts sold, available ut, nil points in Canada, United States and Europe* Money Orders issued payable ul any Hank in Canada. Rates��� Undor 810, 8c; 810 to I20*10c |20 to |80, I2e; 180 to 900, Uo. " ' J. M. LAY, Manager. The Great Short Line From the manufacturer to thu retailer direct, means close prices anil , personal responsibility. .nying from the manufne- I urcr or milker of goods means everything to the purchaser, for it is in itself an Insurance against Inferior Goods and Exorbitant. Prices, while the customer reaps the immediate benefit My'HtouB of Jewelry, Rings, Br 'Oohes, Scarf Pins, Lorgnottes, Lockets, Necklets, (gentlemen's Vest ('bains, Watches, Clocks, Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Ware, I personally selected from tlie immense stocks at the differ Buy from JACOB DOVER and Save Money. Engraving Free."""@en ; edm:hasType "Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:spatial "Nelson (B.C.)"@en, "Nelson"@en ; dcterms:identifier "Nelson_Daily_Miner_1898-12-30"@en ; edm:isShownAt "10.14288/1.0308279"@en ; dcterms:language "English"@en ; geo:lat "49.4933330"@en ; geo:long "-117.2958330"@en ; edm:provider "Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library"@en ; dcterms:publisher "Nelson, B.C. : Nelson Miner Printing & Publishing Co."@en ; dcterms:rights "Images provided for research and reference use only. 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