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*fl THE DAILY NEWS .3* t^mweAi V* pnOVlNCIAb UBUAUV JAW 23 1905 mOSJA ft- VOL. 3 NELSON B 0. THURSDAY JANUARY 19 1905 NO 88« M. S. DAVYS IS SHOT £T Rifle Bullet Passed Close to Mine Manager at Hotel Bar Jack Roberts President of Silverton Miners Union Arrested on Suspicion-Further Arrests Looked For eotly or Indirectly soliciting, canvassing or ln any way attempting to Influence any person in their employment to vote or refrain from voting for any candidate. Such undue influence under the amendment becomes a corrupt practice, which would unseat a candidate, and also an Indictable offense to the extent of a penalty of $200 to be forfeited to any complainant. The provision applies among others, to directors, managers, superintendents, foremen ana other officers of Incorporated companies. PROSECUTES INSPECTORS. ISpecIal to The Dally News) Silverton, Jaa. 18—A great sensation was caused here last evening by some miscreant deliberately shooting at Montague S. Davys, mine manager, of Nelson, at one of the bars ln the town, at least that Is the allegation made by Mr. Davys personally. Mr. Davys and W. E. C. Koch, also ot ■Nelson, were at the bar In the Victoria hotel after dinner, when a rifle was fired from acroBs the street. The bullet went through the bar window, which had a curtain drawn across It, and then across the barroom, going a tew Inches above the head of Sanford Datgle, and between M. S. Davys and J B. Wilson and Anally lodging ln the back of the bar. ' ■Tack Roberts, president of the Silver- ton Miners' union, has been placed under arrest on suspicion, 'by chief of here from NolBon on the rooming train police Bullock-Webster, who arrived today to Investigate the shooting. He Is being assisted by provincial constable Black, and further arrests are looked for. M. 3. Davys has the Emily Edith, the Comstock and the Hewitt mines of this camp under lease, and has sublet the Comstock to William Hunter of "this town. Some three of four weeks ago some trouble was caused, It Is said, by Mr. Davys being unable to obtain satisfactory white cooks for the mine boarding house and subsequently bringing a Chinese cook and helper here to do the work. Some of the local miners are said to have refused to work under the circumstances, but others took their places and ln the long run it was supposed that the trouble was all over and that the miners knowing that white cooks could not be got to work steadily, aocepted the situation. Whether the ehootlng yesterday was deliberate, or in any way connected with the hiring: of Chinese help, Is a matter of opinion,, but the occurrence has greatly worked' up the Inhabitants of Silverton • and there is a general desire to get at the bottom of the whole matter. ESTIMATES FOR 19054 »2O,O0O APPROPRIATION FOR MINES BRANCH. BIG VOTE POR DREDGING PLANT" FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA. ISpecIal to The Dally News! ■Ottawa, .Ian. 18.—Minister Preforp-; talne concluded arrangements today for ' sending the Canada, flying the blue ensign of the dominion, from Halifax: about the middle of next week to the British West Indies . She will have 75 of a crew drawn from the fishermen of the maritime provinces . Of these, H^ hold first class certificates ln gunnery.. Tbe distance to be covered is 6700 miles. ' In the house this afternoon, the estimates for the year 1905-06 were brought down. They amount to $58,495,187 for general expenditures and $10,169,210 for capital account. The total will be Increased by a number of supplementar- ies. There Is in the budget, an item of $50,000 for a new dredging plant for British Columbia and another of $40,- 000 for dredging work. There Is a $50,- 000 Item for a steamship service between Canada and Now Zealand. There Is a big increase fop, immigration ln the budget and by the time the Bupplemen- taries are introduced the amount for that purpose will reach nearly a million dollars. There Is an Item of $100,- 000 for Marconi Wireless telegraph stations. There is one of $25,000 for removing rocks from Victoria harbor. Part of this Is a revote, and $10,000 for Wllllamshead is also partly a revote. There Is $75,830 of an increase for provincial subsidies. There Is a new vote of $20,000 for a mines' branch. This may mean a new department with a minister of mines although nothing Is said as to It. If so, the portfolio would go to British Columbia. The vote for the Grand Trunk Pacific is $1,328,500. Minister Prefontaine entertained at dinner tonight senator Templeman, the members of parliament from British Columbia and the Vancouver delegation now in the elty. The Kettle River Railway Company will ask authority to build a branch from Qullchena to the boundary Un'e and .from Fire Valley westerly. A convention of Carleton conservatives will be held ln a few days to accept Mr. Kldd's resignation and select Mr. Borden as the candidate. Hugh Guthrie has given notice of a bill to amend the Dominion Elections, Act. The section! he proposes to amend Is 112, which applies ln a general way to undue Influence. Mr. Guthrie's bill forbids employers Of any kind eltherde forbids employers of any kind from dlr- Those Responsible For Slocum Disaster to Be Punished, New York, Jan. 18.—Charged with fraud, misconduct and violation of law ln connection with the inspection of the excursion steamer General Slocum, which was burned in Bast river last June, with a loss of more than a thousand lives, John W. Fleming and Henry Lundberg, formerly attached to the local office of United States Inspectors ot steamboats, were placed on trial today before judge Thomas, ln the criminal branch of the United States circuit court. The trial of the two former government Inspectors in. considered important, because It is to be followed by the prosecution of the officers of the general Slocum, and the members of the Knickerbocker Steamship company, owners of the vessel. L00MISSUPPLIED MONEY BROKER TELLS OF SHADY M. STOCK TRANSACTION OOUL-D BUY FOR 75 CENTS AND SELL FOR EIGHT DOLLARS- New York, Jan. 18—Frank Brewer of the Brain and brokerage Arm of Brewer & Co., testified at' today's hearing of the Munroe & Munroe bankruptcy proceedings, that A. O. Loomis. former vice-president of the National City bank, had given him sy>0Wj a day for the Munroe & Munroe firm. He deposited 9000 shares of the copper stock with the stock he got from Uie Munroes. Witness said the firm of which he was a memhsr, was created at tin* suggestion of George Munroe. and tlun Ihe Munroes paid his rent. Mr. Loomis arranged the $8000 daily loan for him, however, Jie said. William G. Gallagher, a curb broker, delated a conversation he had with George Munroe Last fall when the latter asked him to handle the Montreal & Boston copper stock, Munroe told him that Mr. Loomis and other prominent men wero directors of the new consolidated company, that the stock could be secured at about RUSSIA HAS NEW TROUBLE Strike Initiated by Shipbuilding Employes May Involve Thousands Political Agitators Spur Strikers and Red Anarchy is tanked tor-Stops War Vessel Construction ,, St. Peterslrarfi, Jan. 18-The strike situation is grave. Tonight' there are 58,000 men out and tho movement is spreading to the big cotton mills which, employ over 60,000 operatives. Meetings have been cctlled for tomorrow at which the socialist democrat leaders will endeavor to convert the strike into a vast political demonstration, which at the present crisis might have serious developments. The authorities aro adopting- every precaution to avoid an outbreak bat the socialist democrats ure spurring on the strikers and there Is danger oi a collision with the troops, which would bo almost sure to be followed by red Hag demonstrations, accompanied by bloodshed. The city Is full of aensatlonal rumors and rioting generally Is expectefl. Tho great industrial quarter af St. Petersburg presents the appearance of an armed oum|j. The idle factories are surrounflod by cordons of police and patrols of Infantry marching about tl»e snow covered plains. The strikers are 'Jed by a priest .named Gopot, who is Idolized by the worttineii and who represents them in negotiations with the employees. Tho strike leaders claim 'that they hare funds enough to hold out for months out that Is doubtful and tlie lack of money and the prlvalioais of winter and perhaps government Interference are expected to make the strike short and sharp. The strike has an Important bearing on the war In the far eust,. .is every day's delay In completing go"v»e^nment contracts at tho iron works, means the loss of precious time in tho sturtlEig the third Pacific squadron. '■ j ■*• At a meeting of workmen tonight it was decided to support the afirlke. The employees of thn-i* additional factories engaged principally on government contracts, have voted not to resume work on January 20th, after Epiphany holidays. The petitions whicli will- ibe circulated among the workmen for presentation to the crown wilt reiterate the feelings of ihe zemstvo memorial asking for freedom 75 cents a share and could probably be sold: I of speech, the press and rlglrt of assem- at |7 or SJ8. The witness said he hud handled 1 bJy, a responsible minister and roprcsen- about 400,000 shares of the stock. ' WILL ASK JOINT ACTION. J BiMia Communicates Hay's Action Powers With That Object. 8t Petersburg, Jan. 18.—The foreign office has expressed satisfaction at the action by secretary Hay Bending his note to Pekln regarding the necessity for China's adhering rigidly to neutrality and Is communicating the action of the United States to the powers in the hope of securing joint action. It Is distinctly stated here that Russia does not desire, unless forced to do so, to extend the area of operations to China. China's notification to the powers that she considers herself free to act In protection of her own Interests, It Is pointed out officially, is In the nature of a formal warning of her postlon, but she has no intention of moving except she is compelled to do so. As a matter ot fact, a very pessimistic view Is taken here of the situation Un (China regardless of the professions .iff (the .Pekln government According to Russian official reports, both the Chinese government and people are falling more and more under Japanese Influence, especially since the fall of Port Arthur. COLD WAVE IN BAST. Gale *B Newfoundland Froze Up and Raging. St. Johns, Nfld., Jan. Iff—A cold wave the most severe of years, now prevails here. The thermometers have registered 30 degrees below zero with a fierce hurricane raging. Most of the bays and Inlets are heavily frozen and marine traffic is almost suspended. The 30 American vessels which werti along the coast seeking frozen herring cargoes have the "best of weather for their purpose but fish are not as plentiful as usual. -, WYNDHAM HIT BY CAR TITLED ENGLISH ACTOR HAS I SERIOUS ACCIDENT. BARELY ESCAPED BEING; RUtf OVER—SHOULDER DISLOCATED New York, Jan. 18.—Sir Charted Wyndham, the English actor,, was badly Injured tonight by a trolley; car. Hi*a right shoulder was dislocated and he was unable to appear tonights in "The Case of Rebellious Susan," at the Lyceum theatre. He waa struck by a car while going to the theatre, the motor- man barely avoiding running over him. Several went to his assistance and picked him up.' He was faint and suffering from shock. He soon rerjovared however, and continued his -way to the theatre. There, physiclstaB discovered that his shoulder was iSsiqcated and that he had many, bruiries. PROTECT BRITISH tINTKRESTS London, Jam 18.—The Birmingham chamber of commence today discussed the American shipping _m and adopted a resolution asking t'ae government to take measures to protect British Inter- •*•• A L...„ . „ tative government. The minister of finance, has invited rep- iftsentatlvcs of tho employer* *of Bt. Peters- buajg and Moscow to a conuereitae to dlsuus>j measures to allay the ttiscoiient of the , workman. } 8t. Petersburg, Jan. 18—Early ihls morn- ■iing liie employees of tlie Nova Shipbuilding Works decided to support the .strikers of tlie PesUIoft and Frnn-co-RuBsian .Oformerly the Baird) Works. Subsequently lE.OM men of the Neva Works informed tmolr managers tiiat they had gone out on .ctrlke. Tho situation Ib regarded as threateuing. The strike involves the suspension ot the construction of subtmu-lno boats of the Procter .type which is neiiijr carried on under -the supervising of an American engineer and also the work on two ocean, going vessels similar to those of tne volunteer fleet and several gunboat* and torpedo bouts which havo been ordered within two months. Large forces of military and police have been sent to the works. It is .feared that tho employees of the Obmkhoff steel works will join tlio movement, thus adding 20,000 to tho ranks of the strikers. St. Petersburg, Jan. is—The strike situation this evening Is assuming a serious aspect. One of the Cotton mills Jiiib joined In the movement and if tho rest follow they will add nearly a hundred thousand men to the ranks of the strikers. The best feature of the situation is that the Iron and steel manufacturers, who are ■working overtime owing to government orders, are disposed to meet tho demands of the men. The whole movement still remains strictly ln tha nature of a trade dispute, although the social democrats aro trying hard to give it a political character. The authorities are taking the greatest precautions to prevent disorders tomorrow, when occurs the feast aX the Epiphany, and especially around the winter palaco whero the emperor and tlie whole imperial family have assembled for tho ceremony of Blessing the Fathers. RUSSIAN NAVAL CHIEF Blamed for Condition! of Third Fleet- Hooted by tho Mob St. Petersburg, Jan. 18—With regard to the despatch that the third squadron for the far east, indignation is directed against grand duke Alexis, tho commander In chief of the Russian navy, because of the un- preparedness of the fleet and the stato of inefficiency of admiral Rojestvensky's. The grand duke is blamed for the fact, that during the ten months of tho war,. next to nothing "haa been done towards, strengthening tho fleet, in proportion tot tho sums of money that havo been ex-* pended for tho purpose. His carelessness has encouraged others to steal, and tho public holds him aloiun, responsible. So strong Is the Indignation of tho people that a second time while hef was passing through Michael street In has carriage this week, tlie mob shouted after him to give up *the stolen millions. tt Is thought that in consequence of these occurrences the grand duke will retire from his post and that the grand duke Alexander Michailovttch, tho czar's brother-in-law, will succeed him. Similar public resontment is directed against tho grand duke MUchniiovltch, who together with the minister of war, intrigued against Kouropatkin, and who wishes to direct Uie war from "here, Lately, however, the czar lias come to the conclusion that he placed too much trust in tho minister of war, which Is shown by tho fact thnt during tho last audience the czar said to his minister: "You forgot that you havo deceived mo twice lately," referring to general Kouro- patkin's two successful attacks, which had; been dictated from here. MUCHLY MARRIED MAJOR. Two Women. Claim Him as Husband1— fl "Scotch MarrUigeu." London, Jan. 18.—The matrimomal affairs of Reginald Hope Parkinson,. m> tired major of Ihe Highland Light (infantry, provided an extraotrdVnary problem which waa submitted* to Uie judge In the Edinburgh court of session. Two women, whose na/nes were giv en t as Jane Macdonald, or Parkinson, and Emily Gethln, or Elliott, or Parkinson, asked for a declaration of their marriage to the major. The case ot Jane Macdonald was, taken first, its central feature 'being a remarkable "Scotch marriage" alleged to have taken place this year. During the life of the major's wife, she-said, she was bis cook, and when the wife died slip became his housekeeper. Some time after Mrs. Parkinson's death, while they were living at Oban, she told the major that she was engaged to be married. "Break it off," replied the major, "and I will marry you myself," She did so, and he furnished her a house at Edinburgh and they lived together there and at several others places aa husband and wife. In July, 1902, a little girl was born, whom they named Sheena and registered as illigitimate. Onie evening in 1903 the major came home looking very unhappy. "That woman has come back to Edinburgh," herald, "and I shall have to marry her.w "He alluded to Mrs. Elliott," continued Miss Macdonald. "I told him that f -considered myself married to him and that' he could nut marry Mrs. Elliott. 'Well, .cheer up,' he .replied. 'Things may cblttfl right yet/'"'' Eventually, howover, "Visa Macdonald signed an agreement relinquishing all claims on the major upon his undertaking to mako a money settlement on her and the child. "On the 11th' of Isgt August, however," she continued, "Major Parkinson came to me and said Mrs. Elliott had given him his freedom on condjtjpn that he marry me. 'Will you do it?' I said, and he replied, 'By —, I will.' " 'Go to the houses of Mrs. Black,' he added, 'and bring your wedding ring.' I went, and we all stood together in the dining room of Mrs. Black's house. The major, myself, Mr. and Mrs. Black and my little girl Sheena were present. Then tho major said: "[ take Jono Macdonald to be my wife, and I marry her here before you and Mrs. Black, and that is my child .and I am her father und this Is hor mother. "The mayor Ittss^fl the child, and said: -'Now you have got a .right father and a right mother.* Then ho .took my hand und klBsed me, and said: 'I itm married to you, and you nro Mrs. Parklawn.' I replied 'You have made me very happy.' Mr. I31nck suggested lo us that wo should And tget married properly in church the nwt day, but I didn't enro to for ^it was the* Anniversary .of the death of tile .major's •a-n' ivirc. . '■• •••yhd major repeatedly referred to me as Its Wife, und said i was the only woman ho had ever loved. Two day.8 Inter Uie major and Mrs. Elliott's Mgent called. The agent said that major JRafitClwaon wag mnnled to Mrs. Elliott. The -major said that if lie had married JMr.H. Ellott lie had married mo, so thnt In' rmiKt hi: married to bolh of us. "On SeptBB*3w*r .■ the major came to me and begun to cry, saying lie had gone through tho .religious ceremony with Mrs. Elliott the day before' Tn areas examination -Miss ■■fcucnof.ald said the Intimacy between hoi- and *he mnjor began during the summer Of 18ft. Mrs. Parkinson died Jn August 18W. She •zame to Edlnburtff to live with the major In October, 1S99. ;uid llffltd continued until the autumn of this year. In the agreement referred to sho had discharged nil mnjor Pnrk'.'ii.son's obligations, whin slip vta* spina &* W(U4 what had happened sinco Afflgust 11. In the event of falling in her ■action, »he sought £5000. Tliis wns damage for the way the major had treated her. Several witnesses were cai.ed to wttpoort Miss Macdonald's claim, and the htwdig was adjourned. Tho clajm by Mrs. KJ- llott, who claims a private marriage* to now being tried. \ \ mirskyHTsiIstained MEMBJSJS OP ZEMSTVOS TO BE (CONSULTED IAS TO REFORMS. VIEWS OF PEASANTS TO BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION. LONG STRIKE IS SETTLED Governor Douglas' Efforts to Compromise Labor Trouble Successful Fall River Textile Operators Return to Work After Six Months Idieims- Both Sides Claim Victory St Petersburg, Jan. 18.—Interior minister Sviatopolk-Mlrsky haa achieved a-dlgnal victory ln the committee of ministers. On his recommendation the comiaitteo has decided to consult mem- 'hera ot the zemstvos and doumas on the reforms outlined in section two of the imperial manifesto. This decision of the commutes it is believed will insure minister Sviatopolk-Mirsky's oon- tlnuanlai in office at least until tho committee^ labors are concluded and possibly [reconciling him to remain indefinitely. The minister of tho Interior hns sent a circular to the governors of the provinces ln which conferences have been convened; to consider the reform of tho peasant Qswa, pointing out that the Impression: that the imperial ukase of December 25th has radically changed tho principles of thei laws is due to misapprehension. Tho nkase, proceeds the circular, "but connrnip anew tlio necessity for incessantly' striving to attain the goal marked out .therein. The circular adds that the ulcase by no means -precludes the preservation of the old status of the peasants which had been evolved from ancient times. In conclusion tho circular says: "The consideration sot forth, by the mimister of the Interior has been approved by the emperor. The minister therefore directs tho governors to tako all measures to assure^ that the work of tho provincial conferences Is conti'nuesl and brongltt to a. ■conclusion with tho utmost rapidity, and that tho members of the confer- ■ences are grnnteft power to state their ■opinions so that full1 expression may be given to tho true views oil those conversant with tho viows of tho peasantry." as follows: 1904, 19,114.85 .acres for 73,795.38; 1903, 10,553.07 acres for $48,- | 072.43 Increase, 8,561.78 acres and $25,- 722.95. In Assiniboia the sales 'were: 1904, 11,806 acres for $56,874; 1903, 16,995 acres for $67,047; decrease 6,189 acres and $4,173. In Saskatchewan the sales were: 1904 2,268 acres for $11,675; 1903, 2,880 acres for $12,280; a decrease of 611 and $1,606. The sales of township lots ln Vancouver showed a big Increase, totalling $51,925; compared with $29,500, an Increase of $22,425. FATALITY AT GRAND FORKS Boston, Jan. lS.-The strike of tho cotton mill operatives at Fall River which aHecJed about 25,000 persons, and which has been In progress for six months, to tho great hardship and suffering of the Fall River people, was settled today through the mediation of governor Wm. L. Douglas, under the terms of an agreement accepted by both the manufacturers and operatives at a conference held at the state houso today. The strikers will return to work at once under tho 12 1-2 per cent reduction, against which thoy struck la3t July, ami with no discrimination because of the strike. No rato of wages was established, but it is agreed that governor Douglas shall investigate the matter of margins between the cost of cotton to the mill owners and the selling prices of cloth and submit his conclusions as to an average margin upon which tho manufacturers are to pay a dividend of live per cent on tho wages earned from the present time to April 1. oth sides regard the outcome of tho deliberations ns a victory. Governor Douglas, in a statement issued after the conference, expressed especial pleasure that tho manufacturers had accepted oven a modified form of arbitration. Fall River, Mass., Jan. 18.—The news of the settlement of the long pending mill strike wns received here with enthusiasm. During tho afternoon the streets wore crowded and the demonstration increased. The rejoicing was particularly marked among tho nonunion employes, who, however, had lent support to the strikers. These have been among the principal suuorerS" fpom privation, as they have been dependent in many cases upon the soup houses, while tho union members have received strike benefit money. Hardly less marked than that among the working men nnd women was the roiolcing of the storekeepers, to many of whom the prolonged strike has been a serious blow. Tho news was also received gladly by tho charity officials, ■ clergymen and tho officers of the local branch of the salvation army whoso resources have been taxed to tlie utmost by tho relief work. Thousands of people have left tho city sinco tho strike began. Among hundreds of families who remained tho sutfering has been fearful, especially since tho appearance of cold weather. The Textile .Workers' Union of America, devoted its resources to sustaining tlio idle hands. A largo number of ofer contributions were also received. 'A .notable feature of tbe great struggle was ihe absence of disorder. It Is admitted that the mills will not be running at their full capacity for several weeks. *'ho production at present exceeds half flf that turned out when all the machinery is on running full time. Thousands uf operatives have found employment in .other mill towns during the past Ovo months, while many others, chiefly .French Canadians, re- tnjl-ned to their former homes In Quebec province, it is expected that many Canadians will return' , SPOKANE TO PHOENIX. Passenger Service to Start February 1. New Branch Inspected. Phoenix'. Jan. 18.-R\ C. Morgan, superintendent of the Snotane Falls & Northern, came in today with bis private car ovor the new extension to Pfeoenix, .accompanied by chief engineer Ken-way, ot the V., i'- & B. It was tlie first passenger coach' io came over the new road. Mr. Morgan' stated that Ibe road would be fl.noned Xor passenger traffic on the 1st -if February, when a new schedule Iron' SpoTxane would bo arranged, considemMy nutting down the time 'between the Boundary and Spokane. Trains will >.nve Ijere about 9.30 In tlio morning, and tho Incoming trains will arrive about 135 s*m. Mr. Morgan Inspected the new1 track and roadbed, and the mew passenger station here, which Ib mow practirally completed. \ C. P. R. LAND SALES. ^ $7 Brakeman William Reeves Falls Between Cars and Is Killed. [Special tyi The Dally News] Grand Forks, Jan. 18.—Another accident occurred on Sunday on the Great Northern railway, when William Reeves, brakesmtwi, fell between the tender and the first car of the train. Two of the heavy cars passed over his le;s cutting both feet off at the ankles. He was nt once removed to the Cottage hospital for treatment but died within a few hours, from the Injuries sustained. At the coroner's inquest held yesterday afternoon a verdict of accidental death was returned. The funeral which took place later In the day was largely attended. INDIAN UNDER SECRETARY. London, Jan. 18.—Tho marquis of Bath has been .appointed under secretary for India replacing tho late earl of Hardwlck. SUES COLORED MISTRESS NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE MADE NEGRESS FABULOUSLY RICH IN OLD AGE SEEKS TO RECOVER NEARLY A MILLION. CLARTK STJOCDED3 WATCHORN Washlngtofa, Jaa. 18.—President, Roosevelt will appoint John H. Clark, United States hnrolgratBon commissioner for Canada with. Weadquarters at Montreal, vo> succeed Robert Walcborn, appointed commissioner at Bills Island, I New York. He has been for somo time chief assistant to commissioner Watch-, orn in tha Canadlata work. . j C.P.R. GOES TO SPOKANE Corbin Floats Company to Build Road North from There Average Prico In Mnn'itoba Over Por Acre. Montreal, Jan. 18,-Tho comparative statement of the land Bales of tJieC-an- andlan Pacific railway ln tihe aifforent sections of the Northwest during »« month of December shows taiat for tne first time in tho history of the compn-ny tho average price per acre In one of tlio four secllons wns abovo tlio f7 mark. 11 was in tho province ot Manitoba where the average price secured was $7.21, as compared with $4.80 last year... Tho sales ln Iho province amounted to T„239.- 00 for $8,930.40 as against 718.60 for $17,837.60 last year, a decrease of 2078.- 90 and $8,906.60. The only district to show an lnciieaso in the total number ol sales was AlWfrta Will Connect With Canadian Line at International Boundary-Anticipate Early Start in Co struction New York, Jan. 18—Hannah Ellas, the negress whom aged John R. Piatt Is sning to compel hor to return $686,- 000, which ho claims she extorted from him during an'acquaintance of 20 years, today told the story of her life, before justice Gorman, in the supreme court, whero the suit is on trial. The story is an extraordinary tale of sudden elevation from the lowest and vilest surroundings to a position ot affluence. Money wns literally rained upon her, and sho bad everything that great wealth could provide. Sho declared that she had nothing to conceal and insisted that every, dollar that that Piatt gave her bad been given voluntarily. She believed, she said, that she was under no obligation to return any part of the money which she now possesses. How much money Piatt gave her she could not say, even approximately, as she never kept any account of his gifts, which were made In large sums at frequent intervals during their entire acquaintance. Mir, Piatt was generous even from the first, sho said, but he became moro so after the death of his wife in 1893. He told her at that tlm6 that he wanted to provide for her handsomely and explained thnt If he mentioned her In his will a contention might result. He had decided, therefore, to give her a great deal of money while ho was yet alive. Ho advised her to invest this money carefully nnd suggested that it might be well for her lo place a considerable portion of it In savings banks. Six months after his wife's death, be gave the witness, Mrs. Piatt's watch and prayer book. Sho identified theso articles when they wero produced by Mr. Black. Mrs. Ellas appareatly made no attempt to cover the details of hor early life. She answered readily every question by her counsel as to her methods of life In Philadelphia and Immediately after coming to this city, and admitted that sho had served two terms ln prison, one in Philadelphia for larceny and tlio other in this city for disorderly conduct. The suit of millionaire Piatt against Mrs. Elias, grew out of relations which formerly existed between the two. Piatt, who Is very old and vastly wealthy, maintained tho negress for many yenrs ns bis mistress and it was during that tlmo that It Is claimed bo lavished wealth upon her. Recently thay quarrelled and the lawsuit has resulted. SITUATION is~SERlOlJS HERMAN COAL STRIKE INVOLVES 165,000 OUSN MINE OWNERS REFUSE TO.CONFER WITH UNtONfl Essen, Germany, Jan. is—The situation in thi> coiil mining liistriuts is becoming more soHoub daily. Tho number of strikers officially reported ia 186,000 and tho government can do nothing. At today's conference at Dortmund ot government commissioners ivitii representatives of the Mlno Owners' association, the representatives of the association refused to take part In tho joint conference with the dele- Bales from thu unions planned for tomorrow. The miners declare their grievances are of long standing and showed that tho condition of tho worklngmen in tho mines ia hard. it was claimed that the present ntna hour day exists only on paper, the owners ordering overtime "whenever they wished. The miners ulso asked a change in tho >ystem of cancelling wages for whole carloads of coal when tho car contained too much refuse. It wus asserted that ono hundred thousand carloads yearly are thus rancelted. The average minimum dally wage, It was claimed should be lixod, tho cutters to O'ot $1.12 por day. Everything now indicates that the strike will lie a long one. Tho questlftn is how long the miners can hold out, ns they aro determined to make a hard flght before surrendering. [Special to The Daily Now-] Spokane, Wash., Jan. 18.—After two years of hard work, D, C. Corbin, the well known railroad builder of Innkane, hns overcome many obstacles, and Is now in a position to bring the Canadian Pacific railroad Into Spokane. Tho capital necessary to build the proposed road from this city to the international boundary lino haa been pledged by Mr. Corbin and half a dozen wealthy men in New York City and the enterprise will be carried forward it Spokane property interests will donate a right of way from the city limits to tho terminal grounds. The road will be called tho Sinknne- International railway. "All that ray assoclatea ask," said Mr. CoT-bln tonight, "Is tlie right of way as evidence of jniMIc Interest in Iho enterprise. While the cost of acquiring such first class terminals ns the road will require will he very heavy and the expenses of the improvement uf these terminal grounds will run into several hundred thousand of dollars, we are willing to bear all of this burden, and to build the road absolutely without a bonus or stock subscription." The route of the road will be from Spokane eastward to or near Rathdrum, Idaho, thence north east, crossing the Pend d'Oreille between Aibanl Fails and Coeur d'Alene lake to a point near the mouth of the Moyie river, thence north oast up the Moyie valley to a connection with the Canadian Pnciflc railroad at the international boundary. Tho company's capital stock of $4,000- 000 Is divided into 40,000 shares of $100 each. Tho Incorporators are Austin Corbin, II., .Tames Monaghan, George Tuvnerv. George H. Martin and Albert Allen. Three New York men named as trustees are Cheater P. Chaplin, Alfred C. Chaplin and J. K. O. Sherwood. VOTED HUNDRED TIMES SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY IN PEA- BODY-ADAMS CONTEST. COLORADO LEGISLATURE PROBING, ELECTION FRAUDS Denver, Colo., Jan. 18.—The committee of the general assembly appointed to hear the contest of James H, Pea- body for the seat of governor Alva Adams today held its first open session and took testimony from two witnesses. Sessions will be held day and night Harry C. Riddle, minority member of the Denver election commission testified that the registration books were withheld by the county clork from the republican Judges, that the clerk had Instructions from tho majority commissioners to give tho pool booths to only democratic judges, and meetings of the commissioners were held without hia knowledge. Witness said that last may the registration list was re-checked and compared and showed the names oE 8000 persons dead, non-residents or fictitious, but that after five days' search only 13 names wore stricken off. Joseph Trotter, a waiter testified that on election day he voted at least 40 times. He said that slips containing names and addresses were given him by politicians and he was instructed to vote the democratic ticket. He agreed to cast these votes for ?1 each and cast moro than 20 before noon. A certain route was designated for his work for the forenoon and he was cautioned to change his clothes repeatedly. Witness said that at some polling places he voted four times, nnd at others so often that he had no recollection of tbe number. Ini every Instance he declated that he voted the democratic ticket. Trotter said that ln tbe afternoon he endeavored to cover aci-In tbe tenltory which he had gone ovor In the morning and in addition visited other polling places. He declared that 8 or 10 men accompanied him on his trips nnd that they wero furnished with slips and instructed how to voto. In the afternoon he said, he received only 50 cents for each ballot and that he enst at least 20 in the afternoon. Joseph Coyle and Harry Stringer testified to repenting on election day, both asserting that they voted the democratic ticket In the neighborhood of ono hundred times each. KING OSCAR ILL. London, Jan. 19.—A despatch from Copenhagen to the Daily Telegraph says tkat king Oscar of Sweden- is dangerously 111 with facial paralysis. DIED AT WEDDING DINNER Guelph. Jan. 18—W. Lash of Montreal. ■was married here at noon todnv to-MiBB Jean Anderson of Gait. While at the wedding dinner bo had nn attaok of noart disease nnd died in half an hour. THJTlJAlLY NEWS: THURSDAY: JANtJATTC 19 1905 m 1670 1905 Slaughter of Lace Curtains Good quality Nottingham lace curtains, 60 Inches wide, and 3 1-2 yds. long, to clear, $2.00 a pair. __. -f Fine net, pretty designs, full width and length, per pair J2.50 Elegant patterns, extra size, a special bargain for *>3.60 pair. Bath Towels A large assortment of all kinds of Turkish towels at 40c, 00c COc, 70c and 90c per pair. All linen, extra large, brown bath towels 50c each Fine soft cotton towels from 30o pair. . JwiUUtS Fine hemstitched linen towels, 45c each. Ladies' Flannelette Nightgowns A few white flannelette gowns, full made, heavy material, while they last (1.00 each. The same with fancy trimming $1.25 each. Price our sheetings, blankets, comforts, table linens, napkins, flannelettes, hosiery, table oilcloths—You will save money by trading at the H. B. C. stores Hudson's Bay Go. The Canadian Bank of Commerce With wKloh li An-alfamated The Bank of British Columbia Paid up Capital, 8,100,000 Reserve Fund, 13,500,000 Aggregate. Resources Excelling 191,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. ■ON. GEO. A COX, President B. B. WALKER, (Menl Manner. PEAV1E8 OAMT HOOKS SKIDDING TONGS LOADING BLOCKS STBKL DECKING AXES SAWS PILES HANDLE STEEL CABLE CHAIN J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Limited falSl] WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Imperial Bank of Canada Head Office: Toronto. (UPITAL PAID-UP., .$3,000,000 REST $3,000,000 f. R, MERRITT, President, D. R. WILKIB. Vice-President and Gen, Manager. Branches in Provinces of Ontario. Quebec Manitoba. Britiaa Columbia, im« North West Territories. tax. the association would bo willing to put ln an appearance and submit evidence. Aa it Is only tbe 1903 assessment act Is under review and this docs not include the two per cent tax at alt. The ohalrman of the commission has already ruled once most distinctly that the scope of the commission does not include the tax ln question and In fact he could take no other stand under the circumstances, as I pointed out In my letter on the subject In the columns of The Dally News last week. How the commission, with its limited powers, can now undertake to open up the two per cent tax question Is something that I cannot understand. I do not think that mining men will take any notice of the new announcement, but further developments may make It necessary to do something, just what line will be adopted I am not prepared to state." TO AMEND GENERAL ACT NEW ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDS TRAFFIC BE PROHIBITED Savings Department Deposits received and Interest allowed at current rates from date of opening account and credited half-yearly. Cranbrook Branch I. F. VL PINKHAM, Manager Trout Lake Branch (Lardeau District) K. K. BOULTBEB, Mumn Nelson Branch J. M. LAY, Manager ToReduce Our Stock of Heating and Cooking Stoves We will make great reductions in Several lines this month. Large and varied stock to choose from. Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limitd NELSON Wholesale and Retail New Books The Blazed Trull by Stewart Ed. White, neper 75c. History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, Rev A Q Morlce, cloth, |2.7G. The Madiguns, Miriam Mlehelsou, cloih, $1.50. Whosoi'ViM- Shall Offend, Marion Crawford, paper, 75c; cloth, $1.60. The Mountains, Stewart Ed. White, cloth, $1.75. Jess & Co., J. G. Bell, cloth, 11.40. Tho Sea Wolf, Jack London, cloth, $1.50. The Boy, Some Horses and a Girl, D. Conyers, cloth, $1.25. Thi' Last Hope, Henry teuton .Merrmnn, paper, 75c. Rulers of Kings, Gertrude Atherton, Paper, 75c„ Tommy & Co, Jerome K. Jerome, paper, 75c. Mortgagee Morley & Co. AVINQS BANK DEPARTMENT — Deposits Received and Interest Allowed Branches at Greenwood, Cranbrook and Fernftb NELSON BRANCH-J. L. BUCHAN, Manage*. GEO. & SANDEMAN, SONS & CO. Ports and Sherries SANDEMAN & Co. SANDENAN, BUCK, & Co. (JULIAN PEMABTIN) LAW, YOUNO 4 CO., Montreal. OPORTO JEREZ Sole Agents for Canada. dence in the mining industry of the dominion as a whole, that could not fall to prove beneficial. THE TWO PER CENT TAX. TH£ DAILY NEWS Published at Nelson every morning Except Monday, by P. J. DHANE DOMINION MINES DEPARTMENT At the last session of parliament provision'was made for the establishment of a separate mines branch, in connection with the department of tho iutoi-ior, It will bo noted fn tho despatch from our Ottawa correspondent, dealing with the estimates for 1005-06, that a vote of 920,000 Is Included for this mines branch, Our correspondent suggests that this may indicate the creation of a distinct department with a minister ot mines in charge. Should this be the Intention of tho government the now portfolio would almost necessarily go to a BrltlBh Columbia member and In all likelihood the choice would he between senator Templeman and W. A. Galllher. Strong as are the claims of senator Templeman for recognition at the hands of the liberal government it -will ibe freely conceded that for the position of minister of mines W. A. Ualll- her is decidedly the best fitted of the two. Opinions differ as to the utility of a dominion department of mines, It being held by some that very little practical work could be accomplished in view of the fact that tho mining industry la one coming almost entirely within the jurisdiction of provincial 'authorities. Whilst there is some force In this contention it must be remembered that the same argument would apply as against a dominion department of agriculture and yet no one will question the usefulness of the work accomplished by Hon. Sydney Fisher and his corps of experts ln every branch of the farming industry. A minister of mines, honestly desirous of promoting the mining Industry ln Canada could undoubtedly do excellent work. It Ib doubtful, though, In our opinion, If the government will create a new portfolio. The cabinet is already somewhat un- wleldly and the course most probable of adoption is in the direction of reduction rather than of increase. Thero Is some talk of the abolition of the portfolio of minister of trades and commerce aud ln that event the government might create a portfolio of mines. A dominion department of mines pro- sided over by a British Columbia representative, would certainly be a splendid advertisement for this province and would tend to create a coufl- Mlnlng men opposed to the two per cent tax are not inclined to take advantage of tho suggestion mado by Hon Carter Cotton, chairman of the Assessment Commission, that any evidence they like to offer will bo heard and submitted to the legislature. If, as intimated by the chairman, the commission has no authority to make recommendations (regarding the two per cent tax, tho disinclination of the mining men to go down to Victoria and air their views is quito intelligible and entirely reasonable. The mistake made by the commissioners was in permitting Byron "White and N. J Cavanaugh to give evidence favorable to the tax when they knew that this item did not come within the limits of their investigation. Just why this tax, one that has caused so much adverse criticism, should have boen excluded from the scope of the enquiry Is not clear. From the confessions of ignorance and lack of understanding of tho effects of this tax upon the mining industry made by premier McBride' aud finance minister Tatlow last session It would have been -better if special effort had been made to elicit the most thorough and detailed information concerning the operations of this tax. Whilst the evidence of Byron Whlto and N. J. Cavanaugh regarding the effect of the tax upon high grade properties, such as the Slocan Star, may be In accordance with the facts, there Is a widespread and strongly held opinion that tho tax bears most inequitably upon low grade properties, that it practically places a penalty upon the development ot such properties upon an extensive scale and consequently discourages tho Investment of capital in that direction ■ It should have been possible to elicit trustworthy Information upon this point, based upon the experience of the big low grade properties in the Boundary district. Everyone Interested in the mining Industry will agree that the sooner this disputed question of the effect of the two per cent tax is disposed of the better it will bo for the province. Undoubtedly harm is being done by the continued discussion of this question. An impression is being strengthened abroad that tlie mining industry is unduly handicapped in British Columbia by excessive taxation. This must necessarily work against the investment of capital and consequently the government can at the present time render no greater service to the province than to deal with this question promptly, and, In the most effective manner possible, remove the cause of complaint, either by change in tbe system of taxation, ft that be the evil, or by the publication of an authoritative statement showing that the tax is equitable and that it does not inflict any undue hardship upon any branch of the mining industry. It would bo fairer to the civic employees whose services are now being dispensed with if the grounds of their dismissal were stated. Before the recent municipal election John Houston publicly declared that no employee would be dismissed save for cause. He stated that in the event of his election only such employees as were incompetent, negligent, or whose continued employment was unnecessary would be discharged. Men have been let out whose places have been filled by others. In their cases the public fs apt to infer that they wore oither incompetent or negligent unless the cause of their dismissal he given, and such an Impression Is apt to prove Injurious to men who have to work for a living TWO PER CENT TAX John Keen's Emphatic Deliverance on the Commission's Ruling John Keen of Kaslo, president of the Provincial Mining association wus at the Stratheonn lust night. Asked about the position of tho association on tho recently announced change of front by the provincial assessment commission regarding discussion of the two por cent mineral tax, Mr. Keen was very emphatic. "I am not quite sure just what position wo may ho compelled to take in the matter," he said. "I have wired Carter-Cotton that If he will have the commission returned to tho lieutenant governor ,lu. council, and have'It amended and lta scope enlarged so ai to include toe two per cent COMMITTEE GETTNO IN TOUCH WITH OTHER SOCETIES Tho movement Inaugurated by C. W. Busk and James Johnstone to organise the sportsmen of Kootenay In an effort to secure tho preservation and protection of game has already made good progress. Tho Interest shown in it Is gratifying to the promoters and to all interested in sport. No time has been lost in arranging for permanent organization and active work. The provisional committee of the newly formed Kootenay Game Protective association met at It o'clock yesterday in the board of trade rooms and C. St. Barbe was appointed secretary. After a general discussion of the objects sought to bo attained, it was resolved to recommend that the provincial government be asked to amend the Game act by prohibiting the taking of game for purposes of sale. Restriction of the numbers that may be caught or killed by one sportsman in a season was also generally approved. It was felt, however, that If commercial traffic In game could be stopped the greatest danger would be averted. Secretary St. Barbe waa Instrueted to correspond with other societies ln the province formed to promote game protection, and, If possible, secure their co-operation. As far as possible the constitution and work of the association will be made to conform to those of older societies. The committee will recommend that W. A. Galllher, M.P. for Kootenay, be honorary president, and that all' members of the legislature for Kootenay electoral districts bo honorary vice-presidents. The provisional committee wilt meet again at the call of the secretary aa soon as he has received answers to his communications. Then a report will be prepared for presentation to the association and organization will be completed. Great interest in the movement has already been aroused and It Is hoped by the promoters that ail sportsmen of Nelson and vicinity will lend their support to the effort to save the game from being destroyed, j CURLING EXTRAORDINARY illustration of the rapid growth of-this Industry practically all the fruit consumed In Nelson three years ago came from the state of Washington. Last yoar the local growers shipped out strawberries alone to the value of about 18000 and marketed a magnificent crop of apples, pears, cherries, plums and other fruits. Several varieties of fruits, such as the Royal Arm cherry, which do not succeed elsewhere except under specially favorable conditions of soli and climate are grown here to perfection. Tomatoes, corn and grapes are produced here equal to any In tho southern states and. as you know, the climate here the most perfect to live In at all seasons of the year. A large amount of available land can be found all along the lake shore and intending setters can purchase partly Improved land at prices varying from $15 upwards per acre, or unimproved land ut much lower prices. Some beautiful spots can be picked out which are open for preemption. The luke shore fruit grower has a great advantage, the dally steamers taking his fruit direct from the orchard to the market, without having to be carted over rough and dusty roads. Trusting that this Information may lead to your Inducing desirable parties to come to our section. *- Grand Challenge Match Between J. Fred Hume and J. A. Gibson Patrons of curling in Nelson wilt fn the near future be treated to one of the most interesting exhibition of the game ever seen ln this city. The date Is not yet fixed, but it will come off, If weather conditions permit, before the K.C.A. bonsplel. J. Fred Hume has Issued a challenge to J. A. Gibson which has been accepted. The challenger's rink will be composed of G. H. Bnrnhart, K. E. C. Koch, W. P. Tierney, J. Fred Hume, skip. Their opponents will be ex-mayor Hamilton, E. IT. Shepherd, F. J. Dennc, J. A. Gibson, skip. The members of both rinks ore novices with the exception of tho sklpB, who are veteran curlers, as may be seen from their turn <>' shanters. Tlio stakes have not been decided yet. but the vanquished will donate something to the general hospital, A referee, an umpire, a constable, a chaplain, a surgeon und an undertaker will be lu attendance. , FACTS ABOUT OUR FRUIT INFORMATION FOR AGENT-GENERAL TURNER IN LONDON KOOTENAY'S UNEXCELLED OPPORTUNITIES BRIEFLY OUTLINED It will bo remembered that at a recent meeting of the board of trade, James Johnstone, president of the Fruit Growers' Association, culled attention to the lamentable ignorance of British Columbia's ug- ent-gaueral in London concerning the fruit Industry in Kootenay. The board by resolution uppolutcd Jumes Johtujtone uud R, Dudley a committee to draft a letter lo be ful-wardud to tlio agent general, Mr. Turner, with a view to bis enlightenment, a copy to be sent lo the premier. Messrs. Johnstone and liedley have prepared the it-tier and It reads as follows. Nelson, January 16, 1905 Hon, J. H. Turner, agent-general for British Columbia, London—Dear Sir: The undersigned have been appointed by the Nelson board of trude to bring to your notice tho great opportunities which the Kootenays afford for fruit growing. Until within the past two years the Nelson dlstlct was considered a mining section only. An Agricultural Association was formed, however, ami at our exhibition of fruit last September thu local fruits, siu-h as apples and pears, proved superior to the exhibit sent from the well known Okuua- gan district. Eighteen months ago Mr. Honsberger, ono of the most energetic and well informed fruit ranchers ln the Okanagan came here and, after Inspecting local orchards, he stated that he believed the Nelson district would produce the llnest quality of fruit ln British Columbia. As proof of bis opinion he purchased sev- eial hundred acres of land which he lias improved und planted In fruit trees. This gentleman brought a large exhibit from his Okanogan orchard to tho Nelnon fair and stated that he was really ashamed to place his fruit beside tlio local fruit. The British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association held Its annual meeting at Nelson last year und tho ollleers Impressed upon us the grout value of having a man coming among us like Mr. Honsberger, whom they considered one of tho best fruit men in British Columbia, Professor Mills of Guelph Agricultural college wus delighted with what he suw here ast fall and stated that nowhere had he ever seen liner fruit, Ho believed that we produced fruit of a quality unexcelled even in the famous Niagara district of Ontario. We send under separate cover u photograph of tho fruit tables of Nelson Fair, 1904, and we trust that you will in future recommend our district strongly as. a Held for the British fruit growers. Tho district has groat natural advantages, water Is abundant for irrigation, our beautiful lake being fed by In- numerable streams. After the young trees have been planted two years no Irrigation Is needed and this ensures u superior fruit in both tlavor and shipping Quality. We are tho nearest fruit growing section to the great Northwest Territories and Manitoba whero, owing to climatic conditions, fruit cannot be grown and whero a large, growing market with tho highest prices, will always be ours, Nelson strawberries bringing the highest price ln Winnipeg. As to the production of small fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, currants and gooseberries, It is evident. that, In abundance of production our climate excels all others. All fruit growers who have hud experience In Ontario, New York, Virginia or the Southern states and also In Europe, assert that the production per plant or bush horo Ib far In excess of any other country In their experience, M u WOULD BE INDEPENDENT CHURCH WOULD HAVE NO AUTHORITY OVER SMOOT WOMEN BECOMING PLURAL WIVES SINCE MANIFESTO, UNCHASTE Washington, Jan. 18—In tho Smoot investigation today, professor Tulmage, a prominent Mormon, was asked If president Smith could exercise priestly authority over senator Smoot concerning Ills duties In the United Stutes senate. He replied that there is nothing In the tenets of his church which would prevent senator Smoot from reminding the president of the church that lie (the president) was not tbe senator. As to polygamy the witness said the revelation contained no Inference that polygamy should be mandatory except upon one man, tbe prophet Joseph. The command, however, descended to his successor. Celestial marriages, he explained, were for time und eternity, or for eternity. Mr, Worthlngton had put into tho record certain acts of the 74th conference of the [Mormon church and by these brought out from the witness the statement that any woman who became a plural wife of a man since October (!. 1S90, Is no more a wife under the rule of the church than she Is In the eyes of the law. Professor Talmage said ho bad participated In, or witnessed tho endowment ceremonies several times. He said that no "oaths" arc taken In the ceremony. The obligations taken, he Bald, contain nothing of the character of those given by the Protestant witnesses. Professor Talmage said he did not know whether the plural marriage revelation had ever been laid before the people to bo sustained except as it was adopted lu tlie book "Doctrine and Covenants." The witness believed that any woman who became a plural wife since the manifesto was technically unchaste, lie said he knew of no such marringes and that no proof had been offered that Abram Cannon had married Lillian Hamlin In 1890. GOT HI8 HAIR BACK. Wu Perfectly Bald When He Started to Um Newbro'a Herplclde * Frederick Manuell, Maryland block, Butte, Montana, bought a bottle of Newbro's Herplclde. April 6, '89, and began to use It for entire baldness. The ha*r follicles ln his scalp were not dead and ln 10 days he had hair all over his head. On July 2 he writes, "and today my hair Is as thick and luxuriant as any one could wish." Newbro's Herplclde works on an old principle and with a now discovery—destroy the cause and you remove the effect. Herplclde destroys tho germ that causes dandruff, falling hair, and finally baldness, so that with tho cause gone the effect cannot remain. Stops falling hair at once and a new growth starts. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In stamps for sample to The Herplclde Co,, Detroit. Mich. CANADA DRUG ft BOOK COMPANY Special Aggnta. We will pay the market price for 3 S. A. War Scrip. MOO Sullivan 5,000 Referendum. 2500 LaFrance 500 Reco 1000 Jumbo (Rossland) We offer at low prices 500 B. C. Standard 5,000 American Boy. 2850 International Coal 100 Northwest Coal 1,000 Great Northern Mines. 2500 Centre Star 600 War Eagle If you are ln the market to buy or sell mining stocks write or wire us. Sharp & Irvine Mining and Investment Brokers Baker Street, Nelson. All Gone Tho Curlers have bought all tho Tarn O'Shanters we had but we still bave Sweaters for all. Our $2.60 Curling Sweater is a dandy. Railway Men We have the best black Cashmere Underwear shown in Nelson at 14.50 por suit. Britannia Underwear, absolutely unshrinkable at (1.&0 per suit, BRING YOUR DOLLARS AND GET YOUR BARGAINS •LOSING OUT SALH OF i J. F. WEIR 8IQN OF THE BIQ RED HAT BAKER IT & O. RIBLET, Eoiinwr. (Huufutunr CM Agent for Caaatat a NEW CROP TEAS JUST RECEIVED. Fresh and Fragrant Black or Green AS ALWAYS THE BEST Prices moderate by the pound or orlf Inal package. Kootenay Coffee Go. Phone 177. P. O. Box 181. Meats and Fish. Fresh. Smoked" Spiced Roll per lb. 17c. Hams, medium sizes, per lb. 18c. Bacon choice per lb. IDc. Swift's Premium Ham per lb. 20o Smoked Hulibut per Ib. 18c. Smoked Kippers, per lb 15o. Finnan Haddlo per lb. 17c. PROMPT DELIVERY W. J. TOYE PHONB NO. 7. Fop Sale $1675 Seven-Roomed House and Lot on Mill Street All modern conveniences $300 down, balance according to agreement Apply— R. J. Steel HUMBUG Bnrnum, tbe great show man said: "Tha American people (and that Included us Canadians) like to be humbugged." Seo advertisements that road Worth II, now 50c, worth $2.75, now $1.25. Who Is humbugged? If It Is "worth" It must be the purchaser. If "now" It must be thu dealer. We saw In a Blidp window a bunch of shirts worth $1.25 now 75c. We have same goods worth during summer 75c., our now price, GOc,, and we are not selling at cost. Other goods equally low, our prices are "now." INVESTIGATE NOW. The WorKingman.,s Store Next door to Tribune Ofllce, Baker Street. P. O. Box 023, Nelson, B. C. Nelson Tramway Go,, Ld. Real Estate Lots for sale, office rooms for rent, etc. Clement Blk., Nelson rnoNE 347 BARTLETT HOUSE (Formerly Clarke Houm) The best $1.00 per day house In NelMa, None but white help employed. The ba> to the best Q.W. BARTLETT - Prop. McLeod Hotel CORNER ■1B*T AND SECOND AVBNM YMIR. B. C. Centrally located, rebuilt and refurnish*! throughout. All modern improvement* Sample Roomi In connection. The onln ■nt clue hotel In Tmlr. RATB8 PROM 11.(0 UP .___. FINilT MoLBOD, FroprlttN 4S THE DAILY NIWB: THURSDAY JANUARY 19 1905 «Sunlig'ht tSoap does not '' harden or shrink woollens It is injurious chemicals and adulterations in common soaps that destroy your clothes. It is adulterations that harden your woollens and tlie excess alkali that destroys and shrinks them Sunlight Soap contains no adulteration or excess alkali. It is just pure saponified fats and oils. That is why it cleanses your clothes perfectly in hard or soft, water and does not injure them. All dealers are authorized to return your purchase money if you find any cause for complaint, LEVER BROTHERS LIMITED, TORONTO 1001 1h-> Sunlight Maids find that flannels do not shrink when washed the Sunlight way 8 Great Mortgage Sale Boots and Shoes s commencing today, I hereby notify my customers and the public that I have bought out the entire stock of Fred Irwin & Co., at a sacrifice price, and will let the. public have it at the same. These goods must be cleared out inside 30 days and for cash only. Call and see the goods and prices and dont miss the great bargains. $12,000 In Stock to Choose Prom HUGH McCAUSLAND BOOT AND SHOE DEALER Baker Street Nelson, B. C. P. BURNS $ CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ME-eVr MBEOHANTS HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. Branch Markets ln Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City. Orders by Mall to any Branch will have Prompt and Careful Attention. ROUGH LUMBER DR«^BD Doo*«, Windows, Mouldings, Shingle*, Turned Work and Bracket* ft complete and up-to-date stock always on band. Mall ardors promptly attenfteA te A. G. LAMBERT &. CO, HOW A TRUSTY ESCAPED NEW CLOTHES PROVED A (IREAT TEMPTATION. PRISONER RE-CAPTURED DY CITY CHIEF OF POLICE. Atkinson, formerly of Trail, who was sent from that town to the provincial jail here some time ago to undergo a nine months' sentence for appropriating clothing that belonged to someone else, gave the jail officials a good fright last Sunday hy escaping. Thanks to chief of police Jarvls, Mr. Atkinson Is once moro partaking of the warden's hospitality, hut the Btory of what he did makes queer reading. Atkinson, it Is said. Is all right except (or his fondness for other people's clothing. Taking them Is apparently a form of temptation that ho cannot resist and ho followed his o'cl Inclination night in tho provincial jail. Being a particularly well behaved prisoner, Atkinson became a "Trusty" and as such cooked for, and waited np- . on the warden and in consequence had tho run of the jail apartments at certain hours. While doing his duly last Sunday Atkinson came across a new suit of clothes belonging to one of tho jail guards, and his old temptation being revived he at once proceeded to Btrlp off his prison garments and array himself In the "glad clothes" of the guard. Not satisfied with his now suit, ho appropriated a couple of grips and carefully packed them wllh a miscellaneous collection of articles that ho ?ath- ered up from various rooms In tho jail. Thus arrayed and provided for he strolled out tbe front entrance and proceeded to the Lakovlew hotel whore lie boldly registered in his own name, giving Northport, as his last stopping ohce. Liberty, under the conditions described, proved too much for the "Trusty" and by a liberal dlvMon of some of his spoil he managed to get sufficient funds to celebrate with and before long was greatly and gloriously full. Becoming a nuisance, the chief of police, who happened along, Interrogated Atkinson, who not giving a sane or satisfactory account of himself, was taken off to the city lockup, and once more placed in durance vile. A search through the grips in Atkinson's possession disclosed a Bible, sov- eral pipes, a lot of clothes and several minor articles. Atkinson's name did not appear on any of the articles but that of a jail guard did, and chief Jar- vis took the precaution to call up the jail and inquire if anyone was missing. In the meantime Atkinson had been missed at the jail and tho officials were searching for him high nnd low, so that when the chief's welcome message nr- rived a run was mado for tbe city lockup and ibe missing man at once located. Tho chief at first was inclined to hang on to his man as a city prisoner but Atkinson begged hard to he allowed to return to his old quarters and finally he was handed over to tho jail offlclnls ami presumably will serve out the 'balance of his sentence as an ordinary prisoner and not as a "trusty." T. and L. COUNCIL OFFICERS. The annual meeting of tho TradeB and Labor council of Nelson was held in Miners' Union hall Tuesday evening and lasted into yesterday morning. Delegates from all the federated bodies were present. Satisfactory reports were received from the president, secretary and treasurer, but details are not mado public. The following officers were elected for 1005. President, A. Quay, Cigar Makers' union; vice-president, James Harris, Laborers' union; secretary, Frank Phillips, Miners' union; treas., R. S. Laird, Carpenters' union; sergeant-at-arms, Frank Fear, Miners' union; statistician, W. Frawley, Barbers' union. SECOND LARGEST IN B.C. Tho Standard Furniture Co.'s stock has 'been removed to the company's new quarters In the- Lalng-Stocks building. I. O. Nelson showed a reporter of The Dally News over the premises yes terday . The new store is 120 feet long and 40 feet wide. Tho basement la the samo length and 00 feet wide. Mr. Nelson stated that tho company's present store Is tho largest furniture store ln British Columbia with tho exception of Woller Bros.', Victoria. Mt. Nelson also said that arrangements would be made to have the basement lit day and night. It will he used as a storeroom, having more than twice the capacity of the room formerly used for that purpose. WARM GAME IS EXPECTED NELSON AND ROSSLAND HOCKEY TEAMS MJ3BT FOR THIRD TIME LOCAL CLUB WILL BE STRONGER THAN IN FORMER MATCHES Tho tec at tlif Stanley street skating rink Ih heing reserved Cor this evening's hookey match. The lee Is still In good condition In splto of yesterday's thaw, und will afford both teams opportunity to show their mettle. The Nelson team will be the strongest that has worn the green and white this winter. Tho boys are con- iident of reversing tho score of the lust game In Rossland, Deaoun will bo at his place at point. H. V. Thompson and Joe Thompson will be baek on tho forward line. Manager McLaughlin stated yesterday afternoon that the team for tonight would be: Goal, Harry Bishop; point. Deacon; cover point, Robertson; forwards, IT. V. Thompson, Joe Thompson, Army- tngo and Archie Bishop. The team certainly look winneis. Tho goal Is reliable, the other two defence men are cool and steady and the forward line lia& speed, weight and staying power, Tho local players are not losing sight of the fact that the Rossland team lias put In wevcnil weeks' of good, steady practice, and will be much stronger and faster than in either of tho former games. Both teams will play to win from the first face- off to tho IiiiliI whistle. Rossland has a lead to retain, Nelson a lead to overcome, tinder these circumstances the spectators at tonight's game should seo ono of the bent exhibitions of hockey ever seen In Kootenay. It is expected that a large number of Rossland men will come over to cheer their team. COUNTY COURT TODAY Long List of Cases to be Tried by Judge Leamy Ills honor Judge Leamy will preside at a sittings of Uie county court hero this morning, opening at li) oclock. There la a fairly long docket, consisting of one Jury case and thirteen non-Jury cases. Several others that were act down for trial havo bL'en settled out of court or postponed by niiitunl agreement.. Three aliens, Frederick Knuth, D. T. Heddlo und George Onnan, will apply for naturalisation as -British subjects. * Tlie jury ease arises out of a claim mado by Oscar Ivey. and William Alton against the Athabusea-Veaus Mining Co., Limited, lor wages amounting to J505.S'J. J. O'Shea will appear for the claimants nnd R. S. Lonule for the defendant company. The other cases are GUlis vs. Wilson; A'Bhnolo vs MeArtluir; Johnson vs Murphy; llolden vs. Crllly; Pelham Nursery company vs. Bleneh; Guthrio vs. Ten Cate; Mar Thing vs. Fletcher; Holloway vs. Cameron; Mantle vs. Marroclim, Seaney vs. Forrester; Arnst vs. Anderson; Laurence vs. Ratnville and the West Kootenay Butcher company vs. Noll. In tho last named the Porto Rico Lumber company Is garnishee and A. B. Buckworth is claimant. MOTOR RATES FIXED F. ,W. and L. Committee Adopts tha Schedule for Year The rates to be paid by users of city water for motor power were lixed yesterday by the lire, water and light committee of the council, composed of aldermen Annable, Klrkpatrick and Malono. Tho rates fixed tor 1D05 will form the busts of settlement of accounts due for 18*1, most of which are still unpaid, as last year's council tailed to complete the motor into bylaw. Alderman Annable stated yesterday that In lixing the rates each consumer was considered separately. The maximum capacity of tlio motor or motors, the amount of water used as shown by the meters, tho value of the power to the users and tho conditions of each Industry were all considered. The rates ure generally lower than those proposed ln byuw No. 155, which did not pass. The minimum rato is $5 per month and tbe maximum Is J15. Several motor users will bo requested to use smaller nozzles than at present to avoid wasto of water. CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY THE PEST MADE "In my opinion Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best made for colds," says Mrs. Cora Walker of Portervlle, California. There is no doubt about Its being the best. No other will cure a cold as quickly. No other Is so sure a preventative of pneumonia. No olher Is so pleasant and safe to take. These aro good reasons why It should bo preferred to any other. Tho fact is that few people are satislied with any olher after having once used this remedy. For sale by all druggists and dealers. A NEW DEPARTURE and Sharp & Jrvlnc to Start a N. Y. Chicago Grain Ofllco Tho city brokerage firm of Sharp & Irvine will remove from their present offices In west Baker street to more commodious rooms In tlio Turner-Boeckh block on Ward street. Tim Arm has decided on a now departure and will open a New York and Chicago grain brokerage business In conjunction with their present line. F. W. Keyes, formerly of New York produce exchange, and of the firm of Tho Weave Commission compnny. a well known hoard of trade house of Chicago, will have charge of the firm's new department. Tho firm will have direct wires to New York, Chicago and Minneapolis. CONTRACTED CHRONIC DIARRHOEA WHILE IN THE PHILIPPINES "Whllo -.villi the U. S. Army in the Philippines I contracted chronic diarrhoea. 1 suffered severoly from this terrible disease lor over three yeara and tried the proscriptions of several physicians, but found nothing that did me any good until 1 tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, two smnll bottles of which entirely cured me and I havo ever slnco had no return of the disease."—Herman Stein, H2 N. Union ave., Pueblo, Colorado. For *alo hy all drugists and dealers. STATES ANSWERS RUSSIA Must Accept Anglo-French Model of Treaty or Nono St. Petersburg, Jan. 18—Tlio foreign office hns received through ambassador Mccormick, the answer of the United States to Russia's proposed modification of tlio arbitration treaty. The answer points out that any departure from ihe original Anglo. French model destroys all posslbllty of ratification bv the senate and persists In the hope that Russia can accept the original. CURED HIS MOTHER OF RHEUMATISM "My mother has boon a sufferer for many yours years from rheumatism," says W, H, Howard of Husband, Pa.,. "At times she was unable to move at all, while at all times wanting was painful. I presented her with a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and after a few applications she de- olded It was tho most wonderful pain reliever sno Imi ever tried, ln fact she Is never without It now and Is at all times able to walk. An occasional application of Pain Balm keeps away the pain that she was formerly troubled with." Jfor sale by all druggists and dealers. OPPOSE CLOSE SEASON. Victoria Board of Trade Sends Committee to Ottawa. [Special to The Dally News] Victoria, Jan. 18.—The Victoria board of trade will send a representative to Ottawa to protest against the close season arranged between Pnget Sound packers and Fraser river packers, They argue that the plan was hatched on the sound and that the object of It is to nip in the Ibud the salmon industry induced here by the estblishment of traps. NOT AT KASHG-AB Russia Denies Report of Invasion of China St. Petersburg, Jan. 18—The Btatement made by the Morning Post of London that Kushgar In eastern Turkestan, has been occupied by tho Russians Is not confirmed here. The Associated Press Inquiries show thero Is no change In tho situation at Kashgar so far as Russia Ib concerned. CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS The fault of giving children medicine containing Injurious substances, Is sometimes more disastrous than the disease tr»m which they are suffering. Every mother should know that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is perfectly safe for children to tako. It contains nothing harmful and for coughs, colds and croup Is unsurpassed. For sale by all druggists and dealers. housing: OF PRISONERS Manner In Which Japanese Will Care for Russians Toklo, Jan 18—The Japanese government Is now prepared to house 35,000 Port Arthur and other Russian prisoners of war, 5000 at Tangakhnya, 20,000 at Hamator near Osaka and the rest scattered in groups of ,'(500 or -1000 nt different points. Lieut. MIrsky, a Russian prisoner of war at Mntsuyama, will probably be Imprisoned for life owing to his repeated attempts to rscape. BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARD TABLES FOR SALE— Bowling alley equipments, complete. Write for prices. Also billiard tables, etc. We are the leading manufacturers ln the world. Catalogue free. Brunswlck-Balke-Collender Co. E. Ferguson & Co., Agents, Kelson. GETS RIGHT BACK Japs Now Claim Russia Employs Chinese, Soldiers Toklo, Jan. 18—A Japanese staff officer made the statement today that Chinese regulars accompanied tho Russian raiders lu their recent expeditions planned to cut tho Japanese line of communication OBJECT TO BRAKEMEN FIRING Grievance Over Whicli Trainmen Authorize Calling of Strike Philadelphia, Jan. 18-W. O. Lee, vice- grand master of the Brotherhood of Train- NOTICE There will be a raffle of a Mandolin at tlie. Grove hotel, Fairvlew this evening. THE WALDORF FERNIE A first class hotel in every respect. Heated by hot water. A home for commercial men. This hotel has Just been opened. Everything new, up to dite and of the best. If you don't stop at the Waldorf, you don't stop at tho best hotel In Fernle, B.C. WM. ESCHWIG PROPRIETOR Gas Coke Price Reduced For January Delivery only $7.00 per load of 51 bushels delivered Coke is equal to the host anthracite, weight for weight Order from Gas Works or West Transfer Co. Cash must accompany all orders. SELLING AT COST The balance of stock of Watches. Clocks, Jew-lry, etc. This snap for two weeks only. Fine Watch repairing a specialty. NICKERSON Bikor St. Tha Jnwelei Sunnyside Hotel NBLSON, B. O. RATES II PER DAT The Sunnyside has nicely furnished Bedrooms, lighted with electricity and the table Is the best ln Nelson for the price. The hotel Is on Raker street, one clock from the C.P.R. and O.N.R. union depot. No liquors sold on too premises. men, Btated today that 85 per cent of the 12,000 members of the union had voted to give the grievance committee authority to call a strlko of the trainmen employed by the companies which had issued an order making firing by tho brakemen compulsory. This Is the main grievance of the trainmen. * [ ^mt^ CLARK'S PORK AND BEANS When Pork and Beans Is mentioned one naturally thinks of Clark's as no other is In tho same class. W. Clark, Mfr., Montreal, SEVENTEEN \\ ICRF] LOST Toklo, Jan. 18-Tho navy department announce that seventeen officers and men were lost with the torpedo boat commanded by lieutenant Nagala iu the attack on the Russian battleship Sevastopol at Port Arthur on December 14th. Use Lever's Dry Soap (a powder) to wash woolens and flannels,—you'll like * 32 For first class cord wood, also cedar for kindling, ring up Yale-Kootenay Ice Co.. Telephone 148. Spokane Falls & Northern Railway The only all rail route between points cast, west, and south to Rossland, Nelson, Grand Forks and Republic. Buffet cars running between Spokane and Northport. Effective June 14th, 1903 Leave Arrive •1:45 a.m Spokane 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m Rossland 4:35 p.m. 7:20 a.m Nelson 7:2(1 a.m. 10:35 a.m Grand Forks 4:00 p.m. 8:110 a.m Republic 6:15 a.m. SAVE TIME ALL THE TIME by using **i THE NELSON CAFE Under the entire management of C. P. Bell. Will be supplied with all the delicacies of the season. None but white help employed. Bar ln connection. C. F. BELL » » LAKEVIEW HOTEL Corner Hall and Vernen Streets Two blocks from City Wharf. The best dollar a day house In Nelson. KO CHINESE EMPLOYED SEATTLE, TACOMA AND ALL PACIFIC COAST POINTS ST, PAUL, CHICAGO, NEW YORK AND ALL POINTS EAST Palace nnd Tourist Sleepers, Buffet. Library cars, Modern Day Coaches, Dining Cars, Meals a la Carte. BEST MEALS ON WHEELS TWO FAST TRANS EAST AND WEST DAILY For rates, folders and full Information regarding trips, call on or address an agent of tlio S. F. & N. Railway or H, A. JACKSON H. BRANDT. G. F. & P. A., C. P. & T. A„ Spokane 701 W. Riverside Ave., Wash. Spokane, Wash. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Lowest Rates Best Time EAST Toronto, Montreal, Now York, Maritime Provinces, New England. WEST Vancouver, Victoria, Soattlo, California Points. . Unequalled Passenger Service, Standard and Tourist Sleepers, Coaches and Dining Cars. TOURIST SLEEPER SERVICE West—Lv. Revelstoke Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, for Seattle and Vancouver. EAST—Lv. Dunmore Junction for Toronto, Wednesday and Sunday; for Montreal, Monday and Friday; for Boston, Friday. ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP AGENCY. Through bookings to and from Great Britain and the continent. For rates, folders and tickets, apply to local agents or to. J. S. CARTER, B. J. COYLE, D. P. A. A.a.P.Agt Nelson. B.C. Vancouver, B.C THE QUEEN'S HOTEL nelson, a c. S. C. CLARKE, Proprietor Llfhted by Electricity. Heated by Hot All RATIOS 12.00 PER DAT Flrat clan Dining Ronm. Largo and Comfortable Bodrooma. Bample Room! for Commorclal lien. Madden House gffis,,8^ Do 7o« need a comfortable homo? If so try the Madden House. Well furnished rooms lighted by electricity; flrat class beard. In the bar you will find all the best domestic and Imported liquors ard 1 diara. ... THOMAS UAXYDKS, Proprietor, August Thomas PROPKIBTOR. OXFORD CAFE PHONB m Meali at all houra. Open tar ant night BUSINESS MENS' LUNCH from 11 to 1.4 f.m., ffe WARD STREET, NEXT DOOR TO TH» OFFICE SALOON Nelson Steam Laundry P. O. Box 48. Telephone 148. All kinds and all colors of Ladles' and Gents' Clothing CLEANED AND DYED. Flannels, Blankets, Curtains, Silks, Etc, a specialty. Gloves renovated to look like new. Steam Carpet Cleaning Tour patronage solicited. PAUL NIPOU, Prop. Bulk Ousters of the best quality West Kootenay Butcher Co. GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Opposite Courthouse and new Poatofflca Best 25c meal ln town. European and American plan. Only white labor employed. First class bar. THOMAS & BRICKSON, Preprietort TREMONT HOUSE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN HEALS 26c ROOMS FROM 25o TO U.« MALONE & TREQILLUS, Proprlatan Baker Street, Nelson. H. D. ASHCROFT MINERS' LIVERY AND FEED STABLE Teaming and Packing done. Saddle Horses for Hire. Hacks, Buggies and Cuttera on call day or night Stables on Stanley Street, botween SUlca and Carbonate. Telephone 67. P. O. Box 163. Nelson Don't Send your photos out of town to be enlarged. We are making a specialty of ail kinds of framed enlargements, Bromide, Crayon, Ivorlno, Sepia, Water Color and the new Sculptograph. Prices lower than they have over boon quoted. QUEEN STUDIfi NOTICE All Miners and Mine-Workers are requested to keep away from Coleman, Al- borta, as thero Is a strllfe at that place, tho compuny refusing to agree with the men for a wago scalo, By order. DISTRICT BOARD NO. 18, OF AMERICA U. M. W. Sproat & Thompson BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS Shop at rear of Tribune Office. NELSON. B. O, FRANK C. GREEN CIVIL ENOlNEER Dominion nnd Provincial Land Surveyor. P. O. Box 146. Phone 201 B Cor. Kootenay and Victoria 9ta.. Nelaon. SILVER KINO MIKE- will nay the highest cash prioe for all kinds of second hand goods. Will buy or sell anything from an anchor to a needle. Furniture, Stoves Carpets. Cooking Utensils bought In household quantities. Also cast off clothing. Call and see me or write. Address Silver King Mike, Box 2°i Hall Stmt IMm, aa - WHOLE8ALE HOUSES PRODUCE STARKEY ft CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- ers In Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit Houston Block, Josephine Street Nelson. B.C. HARDWARE: MfcLACHLAN! BROa WHOLESALE! Hardware Merchants. Logging and Mill Supplies, Stoves, Tinware, Agateware. Iron, Pipes and Mining Supplies. Prompt attention to mailed orders. GROCERIES A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALB Grocers and Provision Merchants.—Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Offlce and Warehouse, comer of Front and Hall Streets. P.O. Box 1096. Telephone 28 CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHINGS A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALH Jobbers ln Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing. Camp and Miners' Sundries. Offlce and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P.O. got 1086. Telophoneia ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES THB B.C. ASSAY & CHEMICAL SUPPLY Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C—Importers and Dealers In Assayers' Supplies. Sole agents in British Columbia for the celebrated Battersea Crucibles, Scorlliers and Muffles and Wm. Ainsworth & Co.'s fine Balances, Chemical and Physical Apparatus, C. P. Acids and Chemicals, Platinum, Sodium and Potassium Cyanide, Quicksilver, Carbonate and Bicarbonate or Soda, Borax, Borax Gloss, Sliver Free Lead and Litharge. ^OCITTY^ARDS ABERDEEN HIVE, No. 12, L. O. T. M - Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m of each mooU In K. of P. Hall, Vernon Street, next to post office. Visiting members cordially Invited. MARY MATTHEW, L.C. MINNIE RITCHIE, Record Keeper FOR SAl E FOR SALE—Heavy draft team, heavy sot of harness 3 1-2 wagon and box and heavy set of sleighs .for J30O. Apply to Joe D. Rochon, cor. Mill and Josephine streets, next Joy's grocery, FOR SALE—Well established dental practice In the city of Nelson, B.C. Owner leaving on account of ill health. For further particulars apply to Dr. T. F. Stod- dart, Nelson, B. C. OLD CURIOSITY S-iOP-lf 100 want '* buy or sell anything go to the Old O r loaltv Shop. Always in stock a full lie* 94 Crockery, Furniture and Glassware THE Singer Mfg. Co. gives free Instruo Uons on all kinds of lancy work to purchasers of machines. Machines sold on Instalment payments. Only (:; per month. The Singer Mfg. Co, Nelson. TENTS and Awnlngs-We have a full 'Imi of *ent and awning goods and cm max* any design of tents and awnlnga on tbj shortest notice. F. J. Bqulre, Baser str«<*t WANTED NEISON Employment Agency. WOMAN cooks want situations. WANTED—Copy of Engineering and Alining Journal for July ill und a, I'M. Hall Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd., Nelaon. WANTED—Position as bookkeeper, experience In general stoio. References lur- nislied If required. Apply Box li., Daily News. <4IRL wanted at the Nelson Steam Laundry. WANTED—Three swampers. Only woodsmen need apply. J. B. Winlaw, Wlulaw, B. C. PLUMBING We are prepared to do all kinds of plumbing, steam and gas llttlng, on the shortest notice. Estimates given. E. K. Strachan & Co., Baker Street, Nelson. Phone 262. FOR RENT COMFORTABLE1 room for rent. Well lighted and heatod, bath room adjoining. P. O. Box 84, Nelson, B. C. NICELY Furnished rooms for rent, W, $7 and $3 per month, Stanley street, next to Hudson's Bay Co. FRUIT LANDS FOR SALE In 10 acre blocks; in 20 acre block!. Beveral Improved ranches. J. B. ANNABLE, Nelson, B. O. MUSIC LESSONS H. B. BODMER, of Genera and bondoo, teacher of piano, French and Uennax 4-Mreae bez W. Neltoa. H. n ROYAL HOTEL MRS. WILLIAM ROBERT* ProprietreM. The best meals that can be prorlded -e this market, cooked under tbe superrii- ion of the proprletresu, who Is a famous caterer. Nice airy rooms, newly furnished; bat* for guests. The best of wines, llquora and cigars oat be obtained at the liar. TERMS: $1 AND J1.5I 4 DAT. Corner of Stanley and allies street* Btreflt cars pass the door. KOOTENAY FRUIT GROWERS' ASS'N' The annual meeting of the Kootenay Fruit Growers' Association will be held In the Board of Trade Rooms on Saturday, Jan. 21st, at 8 p.m., when all members and others Interested in fruit growing are Invited to attend. JAS. JOHNSTONE O. NEWL1NG. President, Secretary A. R. HEYLAND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR POPLAR AND KASLO ADDRESS P. O. BOX 107, KASLO, B, C. THE DAILY KEWB: THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 1906 The Grow's Nest Pass Goal Go. (LIMITED.) Furnac itois, •turn aat mining Mil and cole.. Coal from then eolll»rie«, ucordlng to the government testa, la superior to tha best Pennsylvania bltumlnoua ooal. Stove Goal. Select QfL or Lump, per ton delivered tJPVJeOkJ Furnace Goal (semi- tt £ da antbractto) per ton tpUevJV/ trices for steam and smithing coale and »ke upon application. The coals of the above company can inly be obtained In Nelson from H. t. PROASDAILE GENERAL AQENT Box 020. NELSON, B.C. Phono H7 Smoke MORENA CIGARS UNIQUE CIGAR STORE Ward Street for Cigars, Tobaccos, Etc. HMJl OOAL AND WOOD OF Abb KIND8. Vsn» Spot Caak W. P. Tlerney Telephone Kt Biker Btmt, Nelaon PB10E OF METALS. Now York, Jnn. 18-Bnr siver, 60 5-8; amalgamated copper, 751-8; casting copper, 14 3-8; elcotrolytlc copper, 16 1-8 to 15 1-4; load, «.C0 to SI.70. London. Jan. IS—Lead, £12 17s. ed.; silver, 27 7-8. MEI SON'S MEWS OF THE DAY Alderman J. Lome Campbell of Rossland, Spent yesterday in this elty on business. Tn this city on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the wife of Fred Hodges, Mill street, of a daughter. L. H. Moffatt, mining man of Rossland spent yesterday In the city on IiIb way to East Kootenay on a business trip. S. P. Dawson, contractor ot Penile, was married ut at. Paul's church, Cutler, Out., early this month to Ethel Flora, second daughter of W. C. Foster. Ida Helen, infant daughter of Mr. and LMii'tt. &£. Otibbs. waa burled yesterday morning. Tho funeral service was held at the house at 10:15 by Rev. J. T. Ferguson. J. S. Desclmmps of the Roasland lumber film of Blue & Desohamps, was married at Trull.on the 17th Instant to Miss De Gagne or that town. Mr .and Mrs. Des- champs have gone to Bunff and later will go on to Quebec. The curling rink on Vernon street was closed yesterday afternoon und evening. Tlie ice has stood the thaw well. A good frcst Saturday and Sunday would delight tho hearts of the Nelson curlers. D. R. Young arrived from Vernon last night. He has to appear today In the suit of Ashnola vs. McArthur In the county court. Mr. Sfoung looks prosperous and speaks eloquently of tho wealth of the Okurtitgan. A mooting of the curling club committee oi tin' lacrosse and Hockey club has been called for this morning at the offlce of W. A. Macdonald, president. An effort •wilt be made to effect an arrangement with the lessees of the skating rink by which the two side rinks may be gratltous- ]y offered to the Nelson curling club for the week of tlie bonsplel, Tho Philharmonic Ladles' Quartetto performed to a better house last night than the evening before. What the audience lacked ln numbers was mado up In appreciation'. Every number was encored. Miss Adele Davis had to play threo violin solos Instead of ono. The company contains talent of a high order, Few better contraltos than Miss Elizabeth Ferguson have ever been hc-ftd ln Nelson. The Success club danco laBt evening was attended by over 100 guests. The music was furnished by Irwin's orchestra. The Door was well prepnred and the dancing ■was enjoyed by everyone until an early hour this morning. Refreshments were served about midnight. It was Intimated that the club will give another dance ln about a fortnight. The patronage extended last evening shows that the Success club's hospitality is appreciated. There will be no services nt Emmanuel Congregational church next Sunday. Rev. E. H, H. Holman is in Spokane on business connected with the church. If his mission terminates satisfoctorily he will return to Nelson next week. If not he will be absent for several montlis, and It is unlikely that his place will bo filled irf the meantime. The members of Everybody's club will strive to keep that organization in existence until the poslor'B return. Yesterday afternoon James Matheson, on employee at the Hall Mines smelter, while working near the hund roasterH, suddenly fainted and fell forward on his face, striking an Iron bar. Dr. Hall was Immediately summoned and dressed his wounds. Mr. JUST RECEIVED Fibred Cod Fish A high grado article for Fish Balls and Creamed Fish. Easily and quickly prepared—15c por package. We also have the genuine George's Cod Fish, absolutely boneless—20c per package. This we guarantee to be strictly pure, and the best that has ever appeared on this market. PHONE NO. 10., T. S. McPherson GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS PHONB 10 K.W.C. BLOCK NELSON. B. O. MUST BE SOLD We are Instructed by the owner, who Is leaving the city, to offer for sale at reasonable prices and on liberal terms, two 'houses on Silica street between Stanley and Ward streets. These houses being close to Baker street form desirable residence property. Also a house and lot near the Gas Works handy to the O. P. R. and the Smelter. H.^M.Bird NELSON, B. C. 30QQQO«OOOOOQtt Jewels for the society season. ThoBe gem set NECKLETS are just the thing for evening wear, and are good quality and attractive in design, and we only have a few of them left. Do not forget to attend to your watch. It shold keep perfect time and our watchmakers can make it do this. Our work is guaranteed. Murine will cure sore eyes. We sell It, PATENAUDE BROS. WATCHMAKERS, OPTICIANS an PHOI sososaaosa-xt; Glean Grain Is an essential to producing best results In feeding. Our FEED OATS ai'e Elevator cleaned nnd free from dust grit and adulterations. Wc run our own Elevator System in the Northwest, so you can depend on the quality of the grain we handle. 1 Phono, write or wire when In the market. The Brackmaii-Kep Milling Co., Ld Wholesale St. Retail Hay, Grain, Feed, etc. WATCHMAKERS, OPTICIANS and MANUFACTURING JEWELERS PHONE 293 ^TiTmmmmmmmfnTnmm m mmimniiimminmiiiiiiw! Kitchen Furnishings Nice granitewara makes a kitchen look bright and cheery. We make a specialty of kitchen utensils and are always pleased to show you the up-to- date stock we keep. M°LACHLAN BROS. Matheson's face was badly out but otherwise ho was not injured. He had no recollection of feeling faint and must have collapsed suddenly. Dr. Hal says he will be able to return to work In a day or two. The annual meeting of the congregation of St. Paul's Presbyterian church will bo held In the church this evening at 8 o'clock. Ollleers of the church will be elected for the ensuing year, and tho reports of the various departments of church work for the past year will be submitted. H& ik Arri/ak JpSfli ■55181 Sj*5"*"**- j HUME—T. C. Gray, A. K. Ockerman, K. N. Jones, J. J. Mackay, Vancouver; T. McNlsh and wife, Slocan; H. Thompson, and wife, Kaslo; If. Engleson, Portland; H. Robinson, San Francisco; D, Boylng- ton, J. W. Merrltt, A. P. Lunge, Spokane; C. B. Davis, Grand Forks; C. W. Him- ouson, St. Paul; E, C*. Sythea, Ushawa; J. M. Sheppard, Phoenix. Nelson Opera House Next Attraction ERMINIE by the Nelson Operatic Society STRATHCONA—L. H. Moffatt. Rossland; Mrs. J. J. Colbuth, Athabasca mine; li. Skeldlng and wife, Maoleod; John Keen, Kaslo; K. Jesse, Victoria; D. It. Young and daughter, Vernon. ROY A J.—Miss M. Joyce, Vancouver, GRAND CENTRA L—S. Carlton and wife, L. MacConnel, Slocan, NELSON—R. Brown, Spokane; J. Nagelc, Oshkosh. MADDEN—S. Joynt, Five-Mile; J. P. Murphy, Moyie; J. J. Cameron, Trail. BARTLETT—T. Dargavel, Sandoo; C. Cronln, A. C. Gargommc, Cranbrook; H. B. Smith, Lanybrook; J. H Roberts, Butte. CM TEENS—Mrs. D. McKochnle, Slocan; E. H. Shonks and wife, Vancouver; l*. F. Johnston. D. McLaren, Moyie; W. Klrkpatrick, D. Ij. Dover, Ymlr; W. M. Dann, Spokane. „ _ ... LAKEVIEW — J. Reynolds, C. Smith, Omaha; T. Wardrop. M. Thomas, Victoria; J. Fraser, Minneapolis. TRAINED Nurse, phono B 631. II Special Sale of Watches!! •• •• •! The holiday season has left us with more wateheB than we a, •• dhould have at this time of the year. In order to move them quickly Jj »J we have cut prices ln many Instances bolow their cost. ., • ■ *• •! We are also quoting special prices on Sterling Silver and Sllvor •• I Jewelers ud eat raven •* »• plated ware. Write lor prices If you live out ot the city. j{ EWERT BROS. •J felMi, Trill. iMifiil Seats on sale Monday at the Opera House. Telephone i8ii ANOTHER DISMISSAL William Richardson, a carpenter in the city's service for the last five years, was informed by letter from the mayor ye&Qfday morning that his services would "not bo required by the city in the future. No reason was assigned. Mr. Richardson was not a salaried city servant. He has acted as foreman of the gang of carpenters employed from time to time in building and repairing sidewalks. For such work he was paid according to the time occupied. It was reported yesterday that Hugh Nixon had heen appointed to succeed Mr. Richardson, although the appointment was not officially announced. B. C. MINERAL OUTPUT Tlio department of mines' approximate estimate of the mineral output for tlie year 1004 is as follows: Gold f 6.400,000 Silver 2,200,(100 Copper 4,000,000 Lead 1.600,000 Miscellaneous 600,000 Total mineral production other than coul $16,300,000 Coal and coko 4,470,000 Grand Total ?i0,770,000 PUGILIST HITTE STABBED. Applied Epithet to Oyster Opener Who Resented It. Albany, N.Y., Jan. 18,-Charles Hitte, the well known welterweight pugilist, was stabbed in the juglar vein hy Joseph A. Gosha, an oyster opener, on North Pearl street, shortly after midnight. Gosha, it is said, applied an epithet to Hitte as he was passing which Hitte resented. Special House Furnishing and Carpet Sale In connection with our stocktaking sale we will commence on Monday the I6th a special House Furnishing Sale—all greatly reduced prices. Per Yard Union carpet, at 45, 50, and C5c- Wool carpet at 85, 90 aad $1.00 Tapestry carpet at 50, 00, 75, $1 Brussels carpet at U, $1.25, $1.50 Velvet carpets $1.60, $1.00, $2 Wilton carpet, $1.50, $1.00, $2 Art Wool Squares, 9x9, $7 each Art Wool Squares, 7 ft, Glnx 9 ft, $5.00 each. Art Wool Squares, 9x12, $10 each Velvet Art Squares, 10 ft, Mux 12 ft, $22.00 each. Velvet Art Squares, 9x12, $25 each. Linoleums, Regular price 65c, Sale price 50c a yard Linoleums, Regular price 90c, Sale price 75c a yard A large assortment of patterns to select from. Floor Oil Cloths, 45c to 75c a yd. Japanese Straw Matting, Sale price 25c to 30c a yard. Lace Curtains—A very large assortment of the latest patterns, prices from 75c, $1.00, $1.50 up to $15.00. Now Sash Muslins In spots and fancy designs, 20 to 50c per yd. •Portieres, $3.50 to $10 per pair. Curtain poles and sash rods In oak and brass from 50c up. Rugs—18x30 to 30x72, prices- from $1.00 to $6.50 each. Wool comforters, Regular $2.25, Wool comforters, Regular $3.60, Sale price $1.05 Sale price, $2.50 A large assortment of Blankets at specially reduced prices 1 Fred Irvine Co., Limited I I j The Big Cash Store = ^iUUiUUUiUiU&UUlUUUUUU itt UUUWUiUlUUUiU&UUUlUui rtw,iv*«j*«w''**'»****** *«*i*i*«i*«*^<*>«>e/***A****«*<*.*^**»***.»*s>j*<»/%>tt»M>ii<r A RUN ON PANTS Is nn everyday occurrence with us. All tlmt tho old suit needs to freshen It and make It quite as good as new Is a pair of trousers. New trousers annexed lo your old suit, is the next thing to a now suit. , Come, nee what a fine pair of trousers $», $3.gu, U or $5 will buy. Try a pair and test us as well as the pants. i T^e Home of Fit Reform EMORY & WALLEY '' Hitte is in the hospital of the Homoeopathies in an unconscious condition with slight hopes for his recovery. He Is an Englishman and has served in the English, Chinese and American navies, the latter during the Spanish-American war. CAPTURED BRITISH VESSEL Ships Carrying Contraband Taken by tho Japanese Toklo, Jnn. IS—The Japanese captured a British steamer, Bawtry In the Tsu Straits ot 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. Tho vessel,. o£ 15-12 tons, was carrying provisions and ship building materials from Klao chou, the German port on the Shan peninsula, to Vladlvostock. She was taken to Basebo. The capture ot another steamer Is reported, but no detallH hpvo yet been received, H, O. Windsor, piano tuner, haa arrived In the city and will remain a few days. T,fiovo orders at the Cnnndn Drug ft Book. Fop Sale HOTEL BUSINESS in Rossland Monthly receipts $5000 and over For particulars apply McDermid & McHardy Leaky Rubbers Replaced This Is the weather for finding leaky Hpots In your rubbers. If you havo made any discoveries wo shall be glad to hove you come around, as we have all kinds of rubber footwear. Rubber Boots and Rubber Shoes Better a new pair of rubbers than wet feet. Royal Shoe Store Rf R. ANDREW & CO. Arab (or Blatar aat Netttetts now. ¥ McCormick'a Soda Biscuits, large size..30c. I O 1*111 «| f\7 Turkish FIbs por lb lBo. «JCL11UC>1 V New Valencia Raisins, 3 lbs for 25c. *r Gilt Edge Bird Seed per lb i 5c. P _ *_,—_,_— 2—, _ Clark's Pork & Beans Chill Sauce, 3 for 26c. ■ ■£1 V%JTZ% 1 II ^ Armour's Pork & Bellas Tomato Sauce 15c. «-»•** £U1U<9 Potted Ham, Chicken, Tongue, otc, 4 cans for 25c. Bell Trading Company IT PATS TO DEAL WITH RUTHERFORD Wlltreherry, Spruce and Tar Cough Syrup Is the best to relieve and cure a cough, % and r>0 cents per bottle. This Is prepared and sold only by Wm. Rutherford Store closes at 8 p. m. DRUQOIST Nelson, B.C. n!!ll!!!!!!!n!ni!l!!!!!!!!!!l!!!!!?!!!!!!!n!«n!!!!!n!nn!!nffl!nK 1 Fresh Ranch Eggs 50'c per doz f These eggs,are. guaranteed strictly fresh and 1 hey are a snap at the price J. G. SIMPSON & CO. I PHONB 84 Griffin Brand 5m0ked The best in the market. For sale by all grocers. fleats J. Y. GRIFFIN & CO., Limited WHOLESALE ONLY D. J. Robertson & Co. We aro mimiiae a car of Iron Bei" Furniture Dealers and Funeral Directors BAKER ST., NELSON Graduate ot Mytr's College ot Embalming Cheffioniers Swell Dressers and ordinary Bedroom Sets. For choice 'call at once. T^Bataoral Phoenix, B. 0. JOHN A. MoMASTEE PROPRIETOR toadlng Hotel of Boundary! Leading Mining Gamp ooorr bamplb nooiia PIPES FOR GIFT3 W<e havo Imported some extra good plpei that would make excellent gifts. Hand- [ rsomely made from selected woods, with Amber or vulcanite Btems, straight or bent, A range without an equal anywhere. THURMAN TOBACCONIST Gramophones New Stock, latest styles, just ln. New Records, needles, etc. Exchange Your old or broken Records Wo will allow 17c on each old 7 Inch record; 35c. on each old 10 Inch record; It being understood that at least one new record must be purchased for each old ono of the same price exchanged. Tho dozen rate.' does not apply. Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd |
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