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THE_DAILY NEWS 1904 VOL. 2 NELSON. B. C. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1904 NO. 800 RICH PLACERS LOCATED On Nahaani River Near Junction of Laird and Dease Rivers Stampede of Miners From the Northern Camps to New Gold Fields Which Ate Reported to be Marvellously Rich Victoria, Marcli 31.—Jack Hyland, a pioneer trader of Telegraph creek, B. C, has arrived with specimens of gold from the latest field, (lie Nahaani river, near the Junction of the Laird and Dease rivers, northeastern .British Columbia. The discovery was made by Hy land's manager, John Morrow, two years ago. Recently Morrow sent an Indian to try the river beds, not. thinking there was much in it. The Indian, who had placer mined in Cassiar, made a rude sluico box and shovelled in some dirt. In an hour ho got a big handful, which he brought out lo Telegraph creek. Hy- land purchased it. at $17 an ounce, and experts pronounce it equal to anything ever found in the northwest. I The Indian said that, there was an unlimited quantity of the stuff where lie was sluicing. Tho news has caused a stampede all over the north. Miners are rushing from all quarters to the new fields, although the ice and snow nre heavy on the ground and water, Hyland and his partners have already staked out clalma. The new field Is easily reached from Telegraph creek. THREATBN-BD STRIKE IN MONTREAL Independent Steamship Companies to Import English Dook Laborers. Montreal, March ;u.—'"The Indopendent steamship companies have decided Hint ihey will not stand by tlio agreement unwillingly mado with the Longshoremen's union at tlio beginning of the season of navigation lnst yenr, paid are now offering- tahutWiMft I'^^'iikh'ttngk-laborers to como to Montreal." This announcement, made by W, I. Gear, of tho Roford Company, limited, who control tbe Donaldson, Thomson und Lord linos, thnt thoy had notified tholr agonlrt to toll English dock laborers that there would be lots of work in Montreal, Is accepted by the other Independent companies as tho opening of another light. As the steamship business Is In a very unsatisfactory condition at present it is regarded ns a favorable time to settle tho big ifjTu.----.tiou in tiie wny thnt the independent companies want. At tho time tho existing agreement was made, tbe Reford and other Independent companies were opposed to it, and It wns only wllOll air Thomas Sbtingh- nessy, ln behalf of the Canadian Pacific railway, announced that his company would accept tho offer of tho longshoremen whether tho Independent companies did or not, that they finally agreed. Mr, Gear, in discussing* tbe situation, said thnt tlio companies were not undertaking to pay tbo board of the mon who camo out, as they did last year, but wanted to bo prepared for trouble, and would treat tho English laborers the samo as they would tiie longshoremen. The Longshoremen's union Insist thoy will go ou ■strike unless the present agreement is lived up to. BANK OP ENGLAND DIVIDEND. Below Ten Per Cont per Annum For First Time In Seven Years. London, March 81.—Tho Dank of England, at Its semi-annual meeting declared a dividend of 4 1-ii per cent, for tbo past six months. This was llie first time In seven years that the dividend has been below 10 per cent per annum. Tho governor of tho bank said the profits for tho t=ix months ending February Slab were £608,041, and that afler providing for tho dividend the amount of tbo "rest" on that date wns £3,018,780, The profits of the bunk in tho corresponding six months a year ngo wore £730,815! In 1002, .C73S.S0G; In 1901, £726,696, nnd in 1900, £786,1*10, Since 1807 the Bank of England hns paid annually lu per cent. In 1806 8 1-2 per cent was paid, .1 1-2 por cent In the first half nnd fi por cent In tho second. In 1895 8 1-4 per cent was paid, 1 per cent in the ilrst and -l 1-4 per cent lu the second half of the year. Highest and lowest prices for Bank of England stock In tbe flrst two months Of 100-1 have been, respectively, 31ti and ;ill 1-2. RELIEF FUND STARTED. By Americans and Japanese to Commemorate Signing of Terry Treaty. Tokio, March 31.—At a meeting of Americans and Japanese today in commemoration of tho 15th anniversary of the signing' of the Perry treaty betwoon Japan and the United States, an American war charity, called the Perry Memorial relief fund, wail organized with much enthusiasm, Tbo •sum of $37,500 was subscribed at once audit was decided to organize committees In all tho larger cities of tho United States. The fund will bo disbursed under the direction of tbo emperor, practically for tho purpose of aiding the destitute families of soldiers and sailors. SLOCAN MINING NOTES. Oro from tbo Sweet Grass o.u Goat Mountain, hns assayed as high as {30 hi gold. and 1100 ounces in silver. The property 18 tinder bond to M, S. Lognn, of Nolson. Since March 1st, John Kinman, and partners-, have xnni two cerloadd of rich ore from the Neepa va. They arc operating tiie property under ;enso So far this year the Rambler-Cariboo has Bhlpped 275 tons of ore. Three men aro engaged in developing tbe Glenora Ln tbe Sloean, and It is said tbat Indications point to the making ot a mine. Tho Wakefield In the Sloean has shut down awaiting a supply of water for the mill. There Is no more room for tbo storing of ore either at tho mine or thi> mill. Tho Slocan oro shipments from Jiui- uary 1st to Mnrch 28th aggregated 3,701 tons. NEW GOLDjAVING PLANT TO BE INSTALLED AT THE OYSTER- CRITERION STAMP MILL OBJECT IS TO SAVE THE GOLD IN THE TAILINGS. [Special to Tho Daily News.] Camborne, March 30.—With a view to saving the gold ln tbe tailings from the Oyster-Cri tori an stamp mill, owned by tho Great Northern Mines, limited, an experimental plant Is being Installed by L. C*. Park, of Vancouver. The machinery for the plant weighing somo 10 tons is now being hauled Into Camborne by Alec Crawford who has the contract. Mr, Park is, for the present, reticent on tho method to bo employed to save the yellow metal, simply stating that he intends carrying on tho experiments at his own expense, and that just so seen ns lie cnn prove bis theory to be correct will make a public announcement. The tailings arc said to carry from 80 cents to $1 per ton in gold. Tbe Great Northern Mines, limited, is negotiating for 10 additional stamps for its mill here and for that purpose gejierul manager W. B. Pool is at Vancouver. He Is expected in camp in about a week's time, unless he goes direct from the coast to Calgary and thence to the east. SAHDOU HAS AN ANNIVERSARY. Paris, March M,—Victorian Sardou, the veteran playwright, will celebrate tomorrow what ho is pleased to call bis "golden wedding to the Goddess Thespis," lt will he just GO years ago tomorrow thnt his first play "La Taverne d'es Trabanes," was produced—and It was an awful failure. Sinco thnt time, however, Sardou has written 70 successes, and his Intest, "Ln Sorcle're," in which Bernhardt is now appearing, Is as picturesque and wonderfully worked up ns anything* the famous playwright ever produced. Charles Froh- man Is now In Paris arranging for the production of the piece In America next season. Sardotl in an old man. He was born September 5, 1S31. The complete li-it of his works us compiled by Rebel), Is a formidable ono, Foremost among his early successes were such well known plays us "Odette," "Fedorn," and "Theodora." Later came "La Tosctt," "Thermidur," "Gismondn," "Madame Suns-Gene," and "Robespierre." To thiB must be added "Dante," written last year, nnd "Lu Sor- cloro," ANTI-PARKER MOVE. Albany, N.V., March 'ib-Secking to bit ut ox-senator David B, Hill and to injure tbe boom of judgo Parker for tbo presidential nomination, the Albany county democracy together With the radical Bryan element of the democracy Ln Now York city buvo arranged for a banquet at the Stnnwlx hall in this olty on Saturday night. The affair is announced ns a dollar Jefferson dinner. Tho principal speakers of tho evening are to be ox-senator Charles A. Towne, Judge Samuel Senbury of Now York city, and Henry Georgo, Jr., all of whom are known as warm supporters of Bryan and antagonistic to ex-senator Hill and his Parker boom. The underlying purpose of the gathering is said to be a plan to keep Hill from going to tho na- tlonal convention as a delegate. NEW RAILWAY IN WYOMING. Cheyenne, Wyo., March 31,—The incorporation of the Chicago & Pacific railroad In Wyoming has caused considerable speculation in railroad circles us to tho real backers of tho project. Tho announced purpose of the incorporation is to construct a lino from Casper, Wyoming, to Ogdcn, Utah. Tiie Chicago & Northwestern line at present ends at Casper und this fact leads to the belief that tbo Chicago & Pacific project is a scheme of the Northwestern to build a connection with the two new roads now under construction from Ogden to tbe Pacific const and thus become entirely Independent of the Union Puellle from Omaha westward. LAWS OF JUSTINIAN. Rome, March 81.—The pope, of his own accord, has directed u codification of the Roman civil laws under the emperor Justinian, in bis order directing tbe Inauguration of tbls work, the pope snys be will form a commission of cardinals, presided over by himself, for its execution and ho asks for tbe assistance of pastors throughout tho world. WOULDN'T BOX ON GOOD FRIDAY. Kansas uity, Marcli 81.—Tho twenty- round bout between Hugo Kelly and "Twin" Sullivan, which wus scheduled to take plnco before the Missouri Athletic club tomorrow night will take place Saturday night Instead. Tbo reason for tho change of dute was because tomorrow is Good Friday, nnd Sullivan refused to do buttle on that day. BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP. Paris, March 81.—Luolenne Borollefl, the French amateur, won tho championship blll|ard match from Wilson H. FOBS, Ui( American amateur, tonight, by a mugnl".- ee.nl effort, including consecutive runs of IU and 48. The final scores were: Kt.iol- lOS, HMO; Foss, 1153. PACIFIC COAST DEFENSES British Military Authorities Appreciate Their Importance Naval Engineers Now Exploring in Vicinity of Port Simpson for Suitable Strategic Points ACCIDENT TO LADY MINTO, J Ottawa, March 31.—As the rcsniy0r a fail whilst nicotine- yesterday, jfady Mlnto, wife of the governor-genoj>'ai, is confined io her bed with R brojbii leg, [Special to Tho Dally News.] Vancouver, March 31.—Despite reiterated assertions of her strict neutrality in the present war, Great Britain ia demonstrating by the thoroughness and haste of her preparations for possibilities on the Pacific: seaboard of her Canadian possessions, that the chiefs of her army nnd navy offices appreciate, as do the British people, that any day's unexpected- turn of the diplomatic wheel may forco the nation into active association with her fighting ally Japan. The retiring field marshal and commander in chief, general lord Roberts, said very plainly at a recent important military gathering in the old land that he was fully convinced that the protection of Canada's Pacific coast was at tho present time tho most Important duty (from a strategic viewpoint) of the empire. That tiie British statesmen and the Canadian government share these opinions and aim to be prepared for whatever may be disclosed by the pregnant future is attested by the various and important preparations quietly initiated at various local points of the empire, and all of which dovetail to strengthen a common end nnd purpose. Sir Frederick Borden's new Militia Act, which hns already received the approval of the Canadian parliament, is one link in tho chain—it going far toward guaranteeing the improved armament aud effective drill of the citizen soldiery of the dominion. With it may bo naturally coupled the Naval Act of hon. Raymond Prefontaine, minister of marine, under which Canada will establish a volunteer navy at Atlantic and Pacific seaboard towns, one first-class cruiser being built and hereafter maintained at St. John, N. B., and another such at. Victoria or this port. . In addition the new Militia Act goes one important step In advance of any similar legislation in Die previous history of Canada, providing for what is practically compulsory cadet drill in formation, marching, manoeuvring and the use of regulation arms by all lads of the dominion between the ages of 16 and 18 years. The teaching and encouragement of military rifle shooting was already incorporated in the public school curriculum for boys more than a year ngo, and is bearing Its expected result in the breeding of a race of keen-eyed, self-reliant young sharpshooters. Close upon the heels of the Alaska boundary' award, came the dispatch of general lord Dundonald, commander of the Canadian mllltla and a practical soldier of proven skill, to the northern boundaries of the Canadian Pacific seaboard, to report for the war office upon the strategic situation there. His report a brief reference to which was permitted to find its way into the dally press upon his return on the D. G. S. Quadra last December, is expected to have the greatest weight in the formulation of imperial plans of defence now being matured. Lord Dundonald gave its quietus to tho bugbear conjured up by tho sensationalist press of the United States through possession of the two gained small islands in Portland canal being able to dominate Port Simpson and command the western terminus of the projected new national transcontinental railway of Canada, the Grand Trunk Pacific. The ceded islands, lord Dundonald attested, are low and flat, completely dominated by the heights of Wales island (British) rising at their back. At. the same tipie the Canadian commander In chief had Ills eyes opened to the fact that so long as Britain lias no fortifications in this section of the new north, so long must she remain impotent to guard against, invasion of Iter railway termini and British Columbia's coast cities by a hostile fleet sent round the northern end of Vancouver island and down the so-called "Inside passage" separating that island from the continental mainland. For the adequate* protection of British, I. e., Canadian, interests, It Is pointed out liy lord Dundonald that a naval force must ho available to guard the northerly approaches to this "Inside passago," and hence a secondary naval base will in all likelihood be established vory shortly In northern BrUtnh Columbia. Herein is fmi'ul tiie explanation of the recent ro- rluijOon of i*js()'nlma!t to a commodore's c '..ii.uiaud, the iu ten tlon being to estab- ih a hucoikI supply, repair and dlrec- i'lon depot somewhere in tho approximate- vicinity of Port Simpson. That J naval engine"* a are now quietly cxplor- ' lag all the various heights and harbors In jt'bis locality and on tho several Important inlands to tho westward, lends \;io\ov to tho suggestion that no time is to bo loit lu giving effect lo lord Dun- donald'a vory practical recommendations. At and a*-iout Esquimau, too, everything Is being made ready at all military and naval stations for whatever may transpire. The new fort on Signal Hill, and all the forts at Esquimau are models of modernity in that they present no exterior evidences of their character, the green slopes of the hills with flocks of sheep peacefully cropping upon them concealing honeycombs of military preparedness and powerful artillery, rising to the crests upon hydraulic elevators, to he visible only so long as it may take to elevate and flre them—which commands the entrance to Esquimau harbor, is being pushed to completion with all due expedition. Two large 9.2In. guns are to be mounted therein. The work of blasting out the solid rock for their installation is now in progress and the guns themselves are to be In place and ready for use not later than September. A magazine has also been prepared in a concealed part of the hill. These new guns are to be capable of hurling a 380-pound projectile a distance of five miles, while at an elevation of 15 feet this may be increased to seven miles. The guns are said to cost $26,000 each. As soon as these are in place it is stated at Esquimau that steps will be taken toward installing also one of the new steel and wire guns recently purchased by tho British government. These are most formidable weapons, hurling their projectiles a distance of 20 miles. With one of these guns in position. Signal Hill will command the strait of San Juan do Fuca, a shot carrying if necessary (and without losing its effectiveness j even to the United States side of the strait. The armament of Rod hill, another of the forts commanding the entrance to Esquimau harbor, Is also to be materially strengthened. Us four guns being increased to six. At the magazine the guards have been multiplied four, five and six-fold, while the facilities for rapid cooling have been doubled within the past 60 days. In the naval yard proper, quick-firing guns are now being installed so as to sweep the harbor and tbe immediate entrance to it. HEAVY DEFICIT IN SIGHT BRITISH REVENUE SHOWS MARKED DECREASE IN PAST YEAR. SOME FORM OF INCREASED TAXATION WILL. BE NECESSARY. London, April 1.—Commenting on the decrease in the revenue for the year as shown by the returns issued yesterday, this morning's papers estimate that the deficit will approach $35,000,000. The repayment of $15,000,000 advanced to the Transvaal will leave $20,000,000 to be met by some form of increased taxation. Looking to the unchecked 'growth of the country's expenditures, Austen Chamberlain, the chancellor of the exchequer, Is urged by this morning's editorials to endeavor to find some means for a permanent increase of the revenue without having recourse to temporary expedients such as the suspension of the sinking fund or increase in the income tax. The revenues for the year ending March 31st show a net decrease of $49,- 936,405, as compared with last year. The total revenue for the year was $756,063,- 495. This includes $48,334,600 paid to local taxation accounts, leaving a total paid to the exchequer of $707,727,895, FIGHTING IN THIBET. Natives Sustained Heavy Losses and Camp Guru Was Captured, Tuna, British India, March 31.—News has been received here of Severe lighting, the Thibetans having attacked the British force under colouel Younghus- band. There were two engagements and tho Thibetans were repulsed with heavy losses. The British captured the Thibetan camp of Gtfru. While the British advance has practically been unopposed, the expedition suffered great hardships from the great cold, and it was sometimes found impossible to use the Maxim guns and rifles owing to the congealing of the oil. At 8 o'clock this morning a flying column was sent out to reconnoitre the Thibetan camp at Guru, from whence an officer from Lhassa came to interview colonel Younghusband. He asked tho colonel to retire with, his mission to Yatung, for the purpose of carrying on negotiations. Colonel Younghusband replied that negotiations had been proceeding fruitlessly for 15 years, and that retirement was now impossible. The Thibetan officer withdrew and colonel Younghusband ordered his troops to endeavor to disperse tho Thibetans blocking the road without firing upon them. For a lime tho tactics of the British were successful, but after a time the attitude of the Thibetan leaders convinced colonel Younghusband of the necessity of disarming them, The Thibetans numbered about 1,500 and their resistance of llie effort to disarm them led to a smart engagement. The situation for a few moments was critical colonel Macdonald and colonol Younghusband lying a few yards from the advancing Thibetans. Revolvers and bayonets were used and then a rifle flre was resorted to, at which the Thibetans fled, but not before several casualties resulted, in tho British ranks, INFLUX OF CIVIC PRIDE, London) March .11.—Two hundred and fifty mayors, aldermen and councillors have signified their Intention to visit the states and Canada this summer. The program gives Juno 16th as tbe date on which they will reach Toronto, TWICE LORD MAYOR. Dublin, March 81.-Valentino B. Dillon, twice lord mayor of bublln, diod today. SKIRMISHING CONTINUED Between Ping Yang and Wiju Outposts are in Frequent Contact United States Military Observer Ordered to Retire From Front Until Fitting Accommodation Provided London, April 1.—The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Seoul reports that there is continuous skirmishing between Ping Yang and Wiju and that many Japanese have been killed. The correspondent adds that a Korean spy at Ping Yang has been shot by tho Japanese. The Seoul correspondent of the Dally Mail says that the military authorities have required brigadier-general Henry Hallen, United States military observer with the Japanese, to return to Seoul from Ping Yang until they are able to provide him with fitting accommodations, CREDIT DUE TO KRIZKI. Sebastopol, March 31.—Responding to a dispatch from the commander of the Black sea fleet, congratulating him on the repulse of the last attempt of the Japanese to block Port Arthur, vice- admiral Makaroff has telegraphed that the chief credit is due lieutenant Krizki, who commanded tbe torpedo boat dos- troyer Silui, "a man who knows his business." Through his skill in discharging tlio torpedoes the Japanese ships were turned from the channel. PRECAUTIONS AT PORT ARTHUR. Port Arthur, March 31.—The proclamation of lieutenant-general Stoessel declaring all the territory lying between Port Arthur aud the Sl-Chou to be in a state of siege, forbids all unauthorized persons to approach tho fortiflcations and. batteries, and announces that the sentries have been ordered to shoot anyone who falls to obey the order. The police measures adopted at Port Arthur aro excellent, and perfect order is maintained, PRIZE MONEY EASILY EARNED St. Petersburg, March 31.—For sinking Japanese merchantmen in Sungari straits at the opening of the war, $75,000 has been distributed In prize money to the crews of the four cruisers of the Vladivostock squadron. The Russ, the army organ, concludes from general Mlshtchenko's reports that the Japanese are continuing their concentration and gradually advancing on their wny to Wiju, the advance guard being at Ka San and their outposts ten miles further north. INTERVENTION IMPOSSIBLE. Neither Russia Nor Japan Prepared to Accept Mediation Yet. Washington, Marcli 31.—Careful inquiry at the several embassies and legations interested in the Russo-Japanese war, only confirm the conviction that for Uie present intervention by the powers is out of tho question. Ah a European ambassador expressed It today: "Both belligerents have set their jaws, and llie powers can only stand aside and watch the lighting, Il may be that when Russia and Japan havo tasted moro deeply of the real horrors of war that they will be inclined lo listen to mediation, but my advices from St. Petersburg and Tokio show no indication of this yet." BARBAROUS BREACH OF LAW Sinking of Japanese Coasting Steamer by Russian Warships, Tokio, Marcli 31—The action of Russian warships in Kinking tho Japanese coasting steamer Hanyei Maru on Saturday is deeply resented by the Japanese. In official circles the attack upon and the sinking of this vessel near Taenia island is pronounced lo be a clear violation of the neutrality of China, besides being an act of wantonness against a defenceless craft, Tlio Hanyei Maru was an old steamer and had been chartered by some correspondents of a Japanese newspaper. After transferring Hi Japanese and .seven Chinese from the Hanyei Maru the flre of two vessels was directed upon the steamer and one of Ihe Russian torpedo boat destroyers sent several shells' through her hull. When she appeared to bo sinking the Russian ships started at full speed in the direction of Port Arthur. Three ol the crew of the Hoayel Maru conceal oil themselves on board whon the rub Klaus came over to remove them, and later escaped in a junk from the sinking vessel. The Jnpancse generally pro nounco this affair to be a barbarous breach of law. RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT Does Not Sympathize With Anti-Amer- ican Tone of st, Petersburg Press. St. Petersburg, March 31.—A correspondent of the Russ, Who has just returned from Korea, writes that he knows from official sources that the commander of tho T.S.S. Vicksburg did not join in -the protest of the other commanders against the Japanese entering the port to engage the Varlag and Korietz and later after the fight, when the Vicksburg sent a surgeon, his services were refused. The correspondent is very bitter. He adds that he saw American denials of the Incident when he arrived at Port Said, but they are not convincing. He continues: "I saw the report of one of the captains to his government in 'which the action of the American captain was set forth clearly and categorically In its true colors." In official circles the action of some newspapers here in attempting to revive hostile feelings against the United States oa account of the Vicksburg Incident, is sincerely deprecated. Tho Associated Press is authorized to announce that the government has nothing to criticize in the action of commander Marshall. Moreover It doc3 not sympathize with the Novoe Vremya's editorial of yesterday. pointing to the United States as the real commercial aud political foo of Great Britain and Russia. COST OE THE WAR. One Russian Writer Figures It Out at 450,000,000 Roubles. London, March 31.—A Russian correspondent of Ihe Times says: lt is impossible to estimate the probable cost of the war. One writer estimates that a ten-months' conflict with 500,000 men In the field will cost but 450,000,0^0 roubles, but it is safe to say the cost would not be less than that Of the Turko-Russlan war, namely, one milliard roubles (about $(100,000,000). According to the last budget available, the balance on baud In January was 312,000,000 roubles, or which 100,000.000 roubles was assigned to extraordinary expenese, It is difficult to see how any considerable saving .'is possible In the extraordinary expense, the greater part of which is devoted to railways o:i which tho expenditures must be increased on account of the war. The saving in ordinary expenses wti] not lie much ensier. Cutting down the amounts allowed to such categories atf agriculture and road- making would add little to tho war fund, while materially increasing tho burdens of the peasantry. Russian gold ln the Imperial Bank Is said to amount to 913,000,000 roubles. Deducting the amount required by law to be held as security for tho paper currency, there would bo 533,000,000 millions available for the war fund, but not without great disturbance to the exchnnge and great damage to the credit of tho country. Additional taxation ,is suggested, bin the authorities generally agree that the population is already taxed to the limit of endurance. It is nlso proposed to Increase the freight rntes on cotton from central Asia and on petroleum from tiie Caucasus, aad this Is likely to bo done. TO ALLAY APPREHENSION. Vladivostock, March 31.—In order to allay the apprehension of the people, the authorities have instituted a search for mines alleged to have been planted by the Japanese, which were to be exploded at an opportune moment, MAKAROFF FEELS GOOD. Cronstadt, July 31.—The president of the war relief society has received a cablegram from vice-admiral Makaroff, dated Port Arthur, Marcli 23th. which says: "Last night was a very hot one, but we cannot hope for a very quiet time either now or in the near future. I sleep without uudressiug in order lhat 1 may be ready for an emergency, consequently I cnnnol observe your medical advice to lake care of myself. Nevertheless, I feel splendid." ON AN ERRAND OF MERCY. Seattle, Marcli 31.—A parly of war nurses headed by Dr. Anita McGee sailed for Japan today. .SKATERS AND HOC'KKYISTS Mny De Barred Out of New lltnk t'nloss Plans Are Changed. It was pointed uut nt the curling meeting tbiH week thai if the now rink which the curlers propose to build In conjunction with the Agricultural association, had no provision fur skaters and hockey players, thnt nt least one sport In Which Nelson lum taken pride and onjuymont in, hookey, would ho allowed to disappear, and that ainother sport, lacrosse would suffer materially;. Possibly If they eon- suited tholr own comfort and convenience only, tho curlers would get along bettor by having a building fur curling only, but it win ba at the expense of other Interests which Nelson people will hardly like to ace suffer nnd die nut. It was further pointed ont that sk-iti'ig and hoe- key could easily bo made to play ail important part in tbo financial ond of tho now concern and thnt without these Interests the curlers would havo to dip down pretty drcp-.l-i their pockotB to koup up the rink. The commltteo of coven selected at the meotlng havo tho whole matter In hnnd and "devout hope Is expressed that whon the committee's report cornea up for consideration at tho next mot-tins: It Will be found to contain soma provision for the skaters and hockey players. The curlers may get along Without Iho skaters and hockey players but the latter, it Is assorted, will be put out of business if thoy have to hold up a separate rink on their own account, Mr .Ma." wi for the tramway company has already staled that without iho curlers Iho old rink co-id not Iju maintained. AFFAIRS IN THE BALKANS, Rome, March 31.—The govern men ts 'if Italy and Austria have concluded a complete agreement regarding affairs in ihe Balkan's, by which the status quo in those Elates are assured, both powers pledging themselves to undertake territorial occupation. Tho agreement It regarded as putting an effectual stop to ■ trouble in tho Balkan statos. RINGLEADERS ARRESTED Break-up of Gang Engaged in Ridding Canada of Surplus Chinese Worked Between Windsor, Ontario, an J Detroit, Michigan-Big Money in the Business Chicago, March 31.—An organized gang for the smuggling of Chinese into the United States by way of the Canadian border is believed to have b.en broken up by the arrest today of the three Chinamen, who, it Is said, were active agents of the organization. The arrest of an American, tbe ringleader, is all tbat is lacking to make the breaking up of the smugglers complete, It is said, by government agen' who have been working secretly h-a/f for several weeks. Those arrested are Lam Chee, a prominent Chinese merchant of Chicago; Leong Man, of Jollet, Illinois, who admits paying Lam Chee $150 to arrange for the smuggling of a countryman Into tho United States, and Leong Dock, of St. Louis, cousin of Leong Man, and a patron of Lam Chee. Tor several months the United States authorities have been aware of the existence of an organized gang which has been smuggling Chinese across the Canadian border, principally between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. An Investigation was fruitless, until last January, when the dead body of a Chinaman was found in a refrigerator car at St. Louts. The car waB traced to Windsor, Ontario, and it was found, according to officers, that Leong Man and Leong Dock, cousinB of the victim, had paid Lam Chee $300 to smuggle him across the Canadian border. The white agent of Lam Chee ia being sought. Lam Chee and Leong Man denied the charges today and the hearing was set before a United States commissioner for April 8th, FRASER RIVER BRIDGE. The New Structure to Be Formally Opened on Dominion Day. Now Westminster, March 31.—Provided future progress on construction of tho Fraser river bridge is maintained, the citizens propose to have the official and formal opening on July 1st, It the good luck which from the first has attended the operations continues with superintendent Julleti nnd his staff, it appears qufte possible that both trains and teams, as well as foot passengers, may be crossing the bridge by Dominion Day. Tho provincial government has placed an order with the Brunette Sawmills Co. for 3,500 pieces, 150.000 feet of timber for the new approach to be put up on the south side for the hotter accommodation of the general public and especially of the people of West Surrey and the Delta who, If the original plan of approach was not improved upon, would have been put to much inconvenience and delay in getting on to the bridge. The new approach will be completed before the bridge is finished. SOUNDS REASONABLE. Entitled to Remuneration But Not Confiscation of Property, Helena, Montana, March 31.—Tho supreme court, in an opinion by associate, judge G. H. Gilburn, has reversed the judgment of judge William Clancy, of the district court of Silver Bow county, allowing Thomas Hinds $200,- 000 as compensation and $31,110 as expanses, for five days he was receiver of the Boston & Montana properties in the case of Forester and McGInnis of the Boston £ Montana. The opinion states that the receiver is entitled to remuneration, but that the property of the defendant should not be confiscated. BOTKIN TRIAL PROCEEDS. San Francisco, March 31.—Owing to the charges made yesterday of an nl- tempt to tamper with Jurors, It was understood that the first proceeding today In the Botkin murder trial would bo the discharge of the Jury, but tho trial proceeded as usual. Attorney Knight stated to the court lhat contrary to the advice of her counsel, Mrs. Bot- klu insisted on the trial continuing, s.tying she was satisfied the jury would render a just verdict. The prosecution Unshed its case today. LOOKING TO THE FITURE. Japanoso Officers Inspect Stettin Shipyards Willi View to Placing Orders, Berlin, March 31.— That Jajuin already Is planning for a rapid renewal of her fleet as (toon ns tbo ecu diet with RuMlct Is ended In Inferred from a Journey miido by tin- Japanese unvni attache nnd a number of higher Japanese officers to tht- Btettln shipyards today. They made a careful InspOOtlon <»f the yards, noting their ca- paclty for the building of various craft, particularly of torpedo boats. BHOIIT OF CAiH. TloitMi, March 11.—The Union Trust ««m- lmny closed Us doors today. 4 - THE DAILY NEWS: FRIDAY, APi.IL 1, 11104 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY, TETLEY'S TEAS Per lb. $1.00 70c. 60c. 50c. 40c. THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY are the Sole Agents for thoso famous Teas. Little need be said about Ihem, for wherever they go they receive unanimous praise, Telley's is the blend of the connoisseur. It is always ihe same consistent quality and delicious fragrance. It has been said of these teas that "THEY ARE ECONOMY, HEALTH AND PLEASURE, ALL IN AN AIRTIGHT LEAD PACKAGE." Packed by Messrs, Joseph Tctley & Co., London, England. l ! The Canadian Bank of Commerce Wltb which la Amalganrnted Tbe Bank o< British Column BEAD (ifFICE-TOPOVP* Paid up Capitol, W.AKMWO. Reserve Fund. J3.000.000. Aggregate Resources Exceeding $83,000,000. HON. GEO. A. COX, President. B. E. WALKERrtJeneral Manager. Received and inpergHi Allowed. | Savings Bank Department *n* **-«•«• i*y--*«* | BRUCE HEATHCOTE, Manager. * i Nelson KruiK'h $25 PER WEEK FOR 52 WEEKS If ill from any one of 30 diseases. $2 500.00 If permanently blind or paralyzed. Monthly cost, ?1.36, Tlio "Health" Policy of the Maryland Casualty Company hns no equal. iWDERMID & M'HARDY AGENTS THE DAILY NEWS Published at Neleon every morning, Except Monday, by F. J. DEANE SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ■ "■ill.-, per mouth, hy carrier ,,.! E Dully per month, by mall 60 Daily, per year, by 'carrier 7 00 Dally, per year by moll 5 00 Daily, per year, foreign SOO THE WEEKLY NEWS: Weekly, per half year 1126 Weekly, per year.... H 00 Weekly, per year, foreign 3 00 ADVERTISING RATES: Display AdvertlttementB $6 per Inch pei nufith, Display Advertisements. 60 cent* jar Inch each insertion less than a month, Locals 10 cents per line each Insertion; .'lasslfied AdvertisemtmtB, 1 cent per word inch Insertion; Wholesale Cards, $2.60 pet "liontb; Society Cards, 12.60 per month. LONDON AGENCY; The Dally News Ib on die at the oQlcesf it F. & J. Hardy & Co., Advertising anil Prous Agents, 30 Fleet Street, London, E.C fflngland FORMS OP SLAVERY. Australia purposes developing a cotton industry with "Indentured" black labor, while South Africa intends to replenish hor supply of mine laborers with Chinese under contract to work for certain periods, Both of theso are forms of slavery. The British government in the past has spent millions of dollars to suppress the African slavery trade, and yet a step In the direction of slavery Ib being taken In two of her colonies. In South Africa the consent of tho British government has been obtained to legalize the importation of Chinese laborers into South Africa to work ln the mines. In Australia tho black Polynesian laborers are to be used In tho "indentured" form without the necessity of asking the British government for Its consent. This form of labor has been used to a large extent in Australasia in Ihe past, and Mark Twain In his book "Following the Equator," speaks feelingly of the evil. The men who fought for British supremacy in South Africa are not to bo allowed an opportunity to work in the mine", which would probably have beon j confiscated by the Boers had they Won. They would want fair compensation for tholr work. Tho Chinese, who come In under contract extending over a.period of years, are to lie given employment because they will work cheap. White men are to be thrust aside in both South Africa and Australia In order that a servile class may be given employment. Both these countries will in lime deeply regret that they allowed corporate and private greed to have its way. Tbe people of the southern states of the United States at one time wanted cheap slave labor and were allowed lo have It. It took a four years' war, which cost millions of dollars, to free the slaves, and today, 40 years after tiie war is over, the negro question is as great a problem as it was when slaves could be sold like cattle. CIGARETTES. The attention of parliament was occupied for somo time the other day in consideration of a resolution, that it is expedient to bring in a bill to prohibit the Importation, manufacture and sale of cigarettes. ln the course of a lengthy debate It was asserted tbat tbere had been an increase of 40,000,000 cigarettes manufactured in Canada In 1003 over the previous year, the number manufactured Within the dominion In 10011 being 178,- 000,000. Possibly cigarettes aro not good if smoked in large quantities) they certainly afford very poor satisfaction to confirmed smokers of pipes and cigars, but to say that no one Is to bo allowed to smoke them even in limited quantities Is carrying parental government a little too far. To prohibit the sale of cigarettes to boys under 18 Is possibly a wlso measure, but tbe remedy for the admitted evil of youthful indulgence in tobacco rests with parents and teachers. Legislation never has and never will exercise a really useful Inllueuce over men's appetites. B. B. Osier was not far afield when ho asked to be permitted to suggest to his lady friends who am promoting the anti-clgarotto bill, "that there Is moro evil done In Canada, by bad cooking than by cigarettes." Sir Wilfrid Laurler was equally happy in his remarks. He said that they were all agreed that tobacco waa injurious to lmmaturo persons, and that to grown up men It waB not at all Injurious or Special Prices TROLLING RODS From 12.25 up. SPLIT BAMBOO FLY RODS Prom S1.35 up. EXPERT REELS From 12.25 up. Ashdown Hardware Co. obnoxious. The resolution before them went too far altogether. If cigarettes did harm only to immature persons it was not. logical tbat grown up persons should be prevented from using them. "For my part," continued tbe premier, "I have always been opposed to piohibi- tion, simply because it seems to ine tbat in tiie prohibition of a thing which is not In itself an evil the law would be disregarded, and I think it always is an evil in a community to pass a law that would not be accepted by the respectable part of the conimnnity. Why should you prohibit the uso of cigarettes in this country? Why should you prohibit the manufacture or the sale of cigarettes, if a man can smoke a cigar or a cigarette without any injury to himself? If a man prefers a cigarette to a cigar, why should he not have it? The resolution goes altogether too far, and I agree with the leader of the opposition, that we should try to reach the evil by preventing boys from smoking cigarettes. We should prohibit them using tobacco in any form whatever. If we did that we would do far more for the health of the country than by passing the resolution before us. The noxious part of a cigarette is its cheapness. If a boy has five cents, instead of buying candy, as we did in my old days, he buys cigarettes." THE LARDEAU MAIL SERVICE. Perhaps it is a little too soon yet to expect any definite action in response to the resolution of the board of trade requesting immediate Improvement in the mail service io the Lardeau district. Still the subject too vitally concerns the business men of Nelson to permit of Us being lost sight of until the desired end has been obtained. In a vory large measure the unsatisfactory condition of affairs in regard .to the Lardeau mail service, as well as the service in other parts of the Interior, is due to the fact that the provincial inspectors have their headquarters either in Vancouver or Victoria and consequently are not in touch with tho rapidly growing needs of the mining districts of Southern British Columbia. The death of Inspector Dorman provides postmaster-general Mulock the opportunity of appointing ns his successor an energetic man, thoroughly acquainted with the mining districts, whose headquarters could lie established either at Revelstoke or Nelson. There is no good reason why the inspectors should nil ho located at the coast and there are certainly many excellent reasons why someone having knowledge and appreciation of the requirements of tho interior should bo appointed. It must bo borne ln mind that Vancouver and Victoria officials never yet havo been able to realize the needs of the Kootenays. Whether these officials be in the employ of the dominion or provincial government they invariably treat with contemptuous neglect tho reasonable requests of this portion of the province. W. A. Galliher, M, P. can render his constituents a valuable service by securing the appointment as successor to the late Mr, Dorman, an official of mental capacity great enough lo grasp the Importance of efficient mail service In the new mining sections of the Lardeau and wbo will have both the time and the inclination lo see tbat existing mall services are properly conducted. There is plenty of work lo keep a llvo man busy in Southern British Columbia nowadays looking after the rapidly expanding work of tho post'office department. EDITORIAL NOTES. The establishment of a zinc enriching plant In Iho Slocan and of a zinc refinery In the vicinity or Pernie in the near future will give a decided impetus to that branch of the mining Industry. Mr. Aldrldge tells us that lead corroding Works will be In existence in Canada before long. lie hints at extensive additions lo the Trail smelter lo cope with tho anticipated Increase In lead production. Mr.,Campbell suggests lhat under tho new conditions likely soon to come about to the Slocan and east Kooteuay mining districts tho dircotors of the Hail Mines smelter will be disposed to con- Sunlight Soap will not injure your blankets or harden them. It will make them soft, white and fleecy. 7B aider favorably Investment, of additional capital in modernizing their plant here. Thoso things indicate a healthy state of affairs and presage increased activity at the mines and consequently greater demand for well-paid labor. Nowhere in the province will the outcome of the request of the dominion government that certain modifications be made in the regulations governing the payment of the lead bounty be awaited with keener anxiety than in the town of Moyle, where is located the great St. Eugene mine. If the request be granted this mine will be worked to full capacity, giving employment to upwards of 300 men. The business men of Moyle have experienced a long period of dull times and It is to be hoped that when the turn In the tide comes they will not soon again have to go through tho trials of the past few months. Three women would like to obtain employment cooking In camp. For furthor Information address Mrs. F. I.. Pearson, Trail, B.C. OUR SPRING LINE OF CARPETS ARRIVING DAILY Come and see our ninny now patterns to select from. D. leArtimr & Co, Furniture Dealers aqd Undertakers New Wall Papers Our now spring stock haa arrived, No previous collection has contained such attractive features, as thnt we now ask you to call and examine. As we arc tbe only exclusive Wall Paper dealers In Nolson, we are, therefore, able to offer you better- prices than can ho obtained elsewhere. Why buy from Spokane sample books when you can save 25 per cent by dealing With us? We carry'a complete stock of tapestry and floral designs, Let us give you an estimate* on your work. P.J "radleygCn OXFORD CAFE PHONE !08. Meals at all bout* uoon day and night BUSINESS MENS' LUNCH from 12 to 2.30 p. in., ite. S!!!!!!WWIWi!!fl!l!flin^ | Opening Announcement [ I J. G. Simpson $ Go. | WILL OPEN SATURDAY, APRIL 2 S"** WITH A FULL LINE OP GIIOC1CHII3S IN THE STORE LATELY OCCUPIED BV MORRISON & CALD- S~ WELL, BAKER STREET. WE WILL HAVE A PINE SELECTION OP FRESH GROCERIES AT REASONED ABLE PRICES. CUSTOMERS ARE ASSURED OP PROMPT DELIVERY AND HONEST DEALING. GIVE B |!S A TRIAL. ' ' | The Red Front Grocery §! Telephone 34 Baker Street \H\\ SiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiJUiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiuill DRANKPOISONTOGETHER FURTHIQR DETAILS OK TRAGEDY NEAR REGINA. TWO BROTHERS SUICIDED WHILST STOCK STARVED. Reglna, N. W, T„ March 31.—One o£ tlio most ghastly and tragic affairs, with a touch of. mystery such as has never occurred In the Northwest Territories before, lias just been brought to light about 16 miles from here. For sonic weeks past the surprise of the neighbors has been more or less aroused by the deserted appearance of a farm at the Boyle settlement, belonging to two brothers named Norris. No Investigation was made for many days. At last someone, more curious than the rest, found a dead dog tied to a chain, having died of starvation. A glance through a window of the house showed a sight, gruesome enough to chill the stoutest, heart. Faco downwards on the floor, with arms outstretched, one brother was scon, while near by, lying on a bed, was the other, both beyond question sleeping their last sleep. Horror stricken, several neighbors broke in a door of the house, which had contained for over two weeks only the two grim silent figures Which once had heen warm flesh and blood. Lying between them on the floor was a small, but tell-tale hottle, yet containing the remains of some poison. Although there was apparently no motive for these two men to have taken their lives, yet it appeal's but too probable lhat they deliberately committed suicide. An examination of the stable showed a picture even more pathetic, perhaps, than that In the house, Stretched on the ground, with protruding eyeballs antl ribs sticking through their tight stretched hides, were the bodies of four horses. Tbe awful agony that they had undergone until death relieved their sufferings was proved by tlio fact that the boarding had been gnawed and in some places eaten right through by the starving beasts. Tho whole affair is wrapped in considerable mystery, and an inquest will be held. T.G. PROCTER Insurance Real Estate and Mining Agent FRE ACCIDENT AND PLoTE GLASS INSURANCE Houses and offlccs to rent, and lots for sale ln all parts of tho city. Ranches and farm lands throughout Kootenay for sale. T. G. PROCTER BAKER STREET, NELSON. Something flew for Easter There is a tradition to tbo effect lhat luck attends the wearing of something .new on Easter Sunday. Especially for this occasion wo have provided a lino of footwear, dainty, Stylish and durable enough to ploaao tbe most fastidious. Shoos for brother, sister ond tho baby, all at reasonable prices. You'd bottor come In oarly. You X-cn't have another chance to buy luck for a year. rwin WARD ST., NHAH POSTOI-PICE WARD ST., NEXT DOOR TO OFFICE SALOON. WHEN YOU VISIT nOSStbAND CALL AT THB N Clarendon SaloorK The flnosl c.r V.lnnH. Liquors nnd ClB*\'s' RUN BY MESSRS. HEAVENER & McAUTHUR. Mr. Heayensr was for four years n resident of Nellaon nnd la always pleased to meet Ills old Nelson friends. r » ■* THE iNELSON! HOUSE THE ONLY EUROPEAN HOTEL IN TIIE CITY CENTRALLY LOCATED ACCOMMODATION UP-TO-DATE I BRIGHT AND WELL. VENTILATED ROOMS. Ths meals servod In ths Cafe I second to none. Bar ln connection with all the t choicest wines, liquors and cigars. " Bus meets all trains and boats. LAKEVIEW HOTEL Still doing business at the old stand, corner of Hall and Vernon streets. Beat one dollar day house ln Nolson. No Chinese cmnloved. August Thonjas PROPRIETOR. Madden House "••"'/.i;... Do you need * comf-artabl* home? if -i. try the Madden House. Well furnished roocia, lighted by electricity; first clan board. Ib tha bar you will find all tai best dome-Mo and Imported Uguen ast cigars. " THOMAS MADDEN. Proprietor. BARTLETT HOUSE ■formerly Clarke House.) Tbe beat ll.(» per day houae In Nelson None but white helo omalovcd. The bai the heat, Q. W BARTT,ETT - Pro* THE QUEEN'S HOTEL NELSON, B. C. E. C. CLARKE, Proprietor. Lighted by Electricity. Heated by Hot Air, HATES J2.00 PER DAY. First class Dining Room. Largo and Comfortable Bedrooms. Sample Rooms for Commercial Men. Nelson Electric Tramway Company Limited NELSON, B. C. CARS FOR CURLING LEAVE BYERS' CORNER- 1.30 for 2 n.m. gamo. 3.30. 3.50 for 4 o'clock same. 7.30, 7.50 and 8.10 for s o'alnok gnme KOOTENAY RAILWAY AND NAV1 OATION COMPANY, LIMITED OPERATING K. & S. RY. CO. I. N. & T. CO. EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 7. K. & S. RY. Lv. 8.30 a.m...SANDON..Ar. 4,25 p.m. Ar. 10.45 a.m....KASLO...Lv. 2.00 p.m. STEAMER KASLO. /.v. 1.30 p.m KASLO...Ar. 11.00a.m. Ar. 4.30 p.m...NELSON....Lv 8.00 a.m. P. H. WALSH, Superintendent. -S-YING GOLD, SILVER or LEAD, $1.00 onch, Copper, $1.50; Gold-Silver or 8llver-Lcnd, £1.50 ench. Prices for other metals on JSoplicallon. E. W. Widdowson, Bui N 113, " B.C. Late nnsoyor ot Nelson smelter. CANADIAN PACIFI RAILWAY EASTER HOLIDAYS APRIL I TO Fare and One-TI|irdj FOR THE ROUND TRIP Tickets on sale Mnrch 30, a, April 1, _ at nil Canadian Pacific Railway oftlcea Port Arthur to Vancouver, and fill Inter! mediate branch line points. GOOD RETURNING UNTIL APRIL 5, 10o| J. S. CARTER, - E. J. COYLB, ■ D.P.A., Nelson. A.U.P.A., Vancouver! SpnKaim Fajfc.t wythepn Wx*$ Tbe only nil rail routo between polntl enst, west nnd south to Rossland, Nelsoiil Grand Forks und Republic. Buffet curs run between Spokane nnj N*"*thport, Effective June Uth, 1903. Leave Arrive i 8.-t5 a.m Spokane 6.16 p.inl 10.10 a.m Rossland 4.35 p.m! 7.20 a.m Nelson 7.20 p.m! 10.35 n.tn Grnnd Forks 4.00 p-nil 8.30 n.m Republic .....0.15 p.m| In Connection With TICKETS TO ALL POINTS. SHOUT LINE TO ST, PAUL, DULUTH, MINNEAPOLIS,! CHlCAdO AND ALL POINTS EAST. SEATTLE, TACOMA, VICTORIA, PORTLAND AND ALL PACIFIC COAST POINTS Through Palace and Tourist Sleepers, Di»4 inn and Buffet Smoking Library Cura. 2 FAST TRAINS DAILY ! For rntes, folders nnd full information! regarding trips, call on or address an| agent of the S. F. & N. Railway. or H. A. JACKSON, H. BRANDT. O. F. & P, A., C. P, & T. A. , Spokane. 701 W. Riverside, Ave.i Wash. Spokano, Wash.] Atlantic S.S. Sailings O. P. R. ATLANTIC S.S. LINE (From St. John) L. Chnmplnt,n.Aprll2Lakc Erie....April Iflj ALLAN LINE (From St. John) Ionian April 2 Bavarian......April Dg\ DOMINION LINE (From Portland) Dominion April 2 Southwark April 9 J AMERICAN LINE New York....April 9 St. Louis April I RED STAR LINE Finland April 2 Viulerland April »f CUNARD LINE Etrurla April 2 Lucanla April »| WHITE STAR LINE Arable April 1 Oceanic April 6| FRENCH LINE La Tourulne...April 7 La Lorraine.April H| ALLAN STATE LINE LaurcntIan.,,.Mar, 31 Numidlan April 14l Continental Sailings of North German! Lloyd, II. A. P. and Italian linos on applt-J cation. Lowest rales on all lilies, J. S, CARTER, W.P.F.CUMMINHJI D.P.A.. Nelson. Gen Act. Wlnnln**ir| TE40KER WANTED TEACHER WANTEU-For Junior grade, I Michel public sohool; salary (50. B. L.| Henderson, Secretary. THB DAILY NJfiWS: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1904 HOW ABOUT IT? ABOUT WHAT? Why Our $4 Fishing Outfit CONSISTING OF 1 I1-P1ECE SPLIT BAMBOO ROD 1 EMPIRE REEL I SILK LINE 1 OUT CAST 1 DOZEN PLIES 1 BASKET AND STRAP. MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED. Nelson Hardwa SPORTSMEN'S H UADQUARTERS. ■Hie HALL lUUUU, Purchases Lead, Copper and Dry Ores NELSON, B.O. ,| Porto Rico Lumber Co., Ltd, Manufacturers of and Wholesale Dealrrs In ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER, SHINGLES AND MOULDINGS, BAND- SAWN AND T'lMBn WORK. AN UP-TO-DATE DRY KILN IN CONNECTION. MILLS AT YMIR | Porto Rico Lumber Co., Ltd. t++A,,+ +-O+0+*~A »«»«-♦-» At,.,.,, III... pTburns WHOLESALE AND REliXH. MI£AT MERCHANTS BEAD OFFICE DiTELSOM, B. C. ■vte&e^ in «osslantJ; -TfaiirNalsot;,-'Kaslo, Sandon, I hrct ToT*te*-~5w*' Denver* and Sloean City. * oroort wm a»r- rrorowl oat tavotoi m««u»»i Synopsis of Regulations for Disposal of Mlnorals on Dominion Lnnds In Manitoba, tlio Northwest Territories and tile Yukon Territory. Cool .-Coal lands mny be purchased at }I0 per acre for soft coal and Pi for anthracite. Not moro than 320 acres can be ticoulrod by one Individual or company. Royalty at tbe rale of ten cents per ton of 2.000 pounds shall bo collected on tho cross output. , qimrtz.-Poreons of eighteen years anil over nnd Joint stock companies holdlns freo miner's certlnboios may obtota entry for a mining location. A free minors certificate is granted for ono or more years, not exceeding live, upon payment In advance of IMO' P" J™"" for nn individual, and from KO to $100 per annum for a company, according to cap- A free miner, having discovered mineral In placo mny locale a claim 1500x1600 feet by marking out tho samo with two legal posts, bearing location notices, ono at each | ond of the lino of the lodo or vein. Tbe claim shall bo recorded within fifteen days If located within ton miles of n mining recorder's otllcc, ono nddltlonnl dny allowed for every additional ten mllos or fraction. Tho foo for recording a claim is !5 At bast J1C0 must ho expended on tho claim each year or paid to the mining recorder in lieu thereof. When J500 has been expended or paid, the locator may, upon having a survey mnde, and upon complying with other requirements, purchase tho land nt 81.00 nn aero. ■ • Permission mny be granted by tbe Minister of the Interior to locate claims containing Iron nnd mica, also copper, In tlio Yukon Territory, of an aron not exceeding 150 acres. Tho patent for k mining location shall provide for the payment of a Royally of 2 1-2 per cent of tho soles of Iho products of Ihe location. Plncor Mining.—Manitoba nnd the N. w. T oxtoptl'18 tho Yukon Territory,-Plocor mining claims generally nre loo feet square; entry fee. (5. renewable yearly. On tlio North Saskatchewan River clnlms nro cither bar or bench, the former being 100 feot Ip.uk and extending between high nnd low wnter mark. Tho latler Includes bar diggings, but oxtcndB back to the hnso of the hill or bnnk, hut not exceeding 1,000 feet. Where steam power Is used, culms 200 feet Wide may be obtninnd. " Dredging In the Hvera nf Manitoba nnd the N. W. T-. excepting tho Yukon Territory.-A free'miner mny oblaljl only two lenses of dve mllvs eacb for n tenn of twenty years, renewable In tho discretion of the Minister of the Interior. The lessees right Is cnnllnod to tho submerged beds or bars of tho river below low water mark, and subject to the rights ot all persons who have, or who may receive entries for bof diggings or bench claims. except on the Saskatchewan River, whero the lessee tuny dredge to high water mark on each alternate leasehold. The lessee shall havo a drodgo in operation wll bin one season from the date of the lense for each live mllos. but whero a person or oo-npany has obtained more than ons lease one dredge for each fifteen miles or fraction Is sufficient. Rental ?10 per annum tor each mllo of river leased. Royalty at the rate of two and a half per cent collected on the output after It exceeds $10,000. Dredging In the Yukon Territory.—Six leases of five miles eacb may be granted to a freo miners for a term of twenty years, also renewable. Tho lessee's right Is confined to tho submerged beds or bars In the river below low wnter mark, thnt boundary to be fixed by Its position on the 1st day of August In the yoar of the date of tho lease. The lessee shal) havo one dredge In oporntlon within two years from the date of the lense, and one dredge for ench five miles within six years from sucli dato. Rental, $100 por mile for nrst year ond $10 per mile for eacb subsequent year. Roynlty, samo ns placer mining. Placer Mbiing In tho Yukon Terrltory.- Creek, gulch, river nnd hill claims nhall not exceed 250 feet in length, measured on the base line or gcnornl direction of the creek or gulch, tho width being from 1,000 to 2.000 feet.. All othor placer claims shall be 250 feet squnro. Claims are marked by two legal posts, one ut ench end. bearing notices. Entry must be obtained within ten dnys, If the clnlm is within ton miles of a mining recorder's ofllce. One extrn day is allowed for ench nddftlotial ten miles or fraction. Tho person or compnny staking a claim must hold n free miner's certificate, Tho discoverer of n new mine is entitled to a claim 1.000 feet In length,'and If the party consists of two. 1,500 feet altogether, on tho output of which no royalty shall bo chnrged, tho rest of the pnrty ordinary clnlms only. Entry fee, $10. Royalty nt tho rnto of two end one-half por cent on the value of the gold shipped from tho Yukon Torrltory to bo paid to tho Comptroller. No free minor shall receive n grant of more thnn ono mining clnlm on ouch sop- orato rivor. creek or gulch, but the same miner may bold any number of claims by purchase, nnd free minors mny work their clulms l,n pannorship by tiling notice nnd pnylng fee of $2. A clnlm may be abandoned, nnd another obtained on tho same crook, gulch or river, by giving notlco nnd pnylng a fee. Work must be done on n clnlm each yoar to the vnlue of nt lenst $200. A certldcnte that work hns beeji done must be obtained ouch yoar; If not the clnlm shall bo deemed to bo abandoned, nml open to occupation nnd entry bv n froo miner. The boundaries of a claim may bo defined absolutely by having a survey mado an, publishing notices In tho Yukon Olll- cml unzotte. Potroicum.-All unappropriated Dominion binds In Manitoba, tbo Northwest Territories and within tho Yukon Territory nro open n prospecting tor petroleum, and the Minister mny reserve for nn Individual or compnny having mnchlnory on the land to bo prospected, ,,n area of «o acres S>hoilIiI tlio prospector discover oil In pay- Iqg-qtinntltlos, and sntlsfnclorlly establish such discovery, nn men not exceeding wo acres, Including ihe oil well nnd suoh other land ns may be delerinliied, will bo sold lo the discoverer nt tho into ot $1 00 an arm subject to roynlty ut such rate ns mny bo specified hy ordcr-ln-councll Department of tho Interior, Ottawa February, 10O4. jambs a. smart. Deputy of ihe Minister of the Interior. PRODUCTION OF GOLD FOH THE YEAR 1903 IT AMOUNTED TO $327,049,750. — INTERESTIN GDATA AS TO COST OF WINNING IT. (Written for the Mining and Engineering Review by John W. Gray, E.M.) The estimated production of gold for the year 1903 is the greatest on record. In tho great geographical divisions of the world the production is said to have been about as follows: North America $108,118,340 Australasia 88,170,909 Africa 67,623,481 Europe 26,383,200 Asia 23,993,820 South America 12,310,000 Other countries 450,000 Giving a total sum in the aggregate of $327,049,750 Over 40 of the political divisions of the earth produce the metal In large or small amounts, the seven greatest producers being as follows: Australasia ^ 88,170,909 United States 74,425,340 Transvaal 61,527,231 Russia 24,000,000 Canada 19,503,00* Mexico 12,550,000 India ll,H8,8iO Giving a total for these seven divisions of $291,292,300 China, Rhodesia, Korea, Brazil, Hungary, French Guiana, Colombia, Japan, Peru, British Guiana and Central America come next, their production varying from $6,000,000 to $1,100,000, in the order named. Tho production of the United States, in detail, wns as follows: Colorado $ 22,000,000 California 16,635,525 Alaska 6,921,157 South Dakota 6,889,302 Utah 5,064,599 Arizona 4,784,000 Montana 4,134,367 Nevada 3,576,227 Idaho 2,067,183 Oregon 1,364,341 Washington 434,109 New Mexico 372,093 South Carolina 102,573 North Carolina 97,571 Georgia 63,752 Wyoming 8,289 Alabama 5,085 Virginia 4,506 Maryland 620 Tennessee 41 note, aa sholwog to Borne extent tho wide variation In valuo and cost of working. Eight mines In the Kalgoorlle district, West Australia, are stated to he producing at tho rate of $23,000,000 annually, with an average yield of about $21.50 per ton treated, average cost, $9.25. The Mount Morgan mine, Queensland, for the year ending May 31st, 1903, gave an uverage yield of $14.30, .and the Walhl. of New Zealand, one of $14.15. Two of tho great mines of India, one of $22, and, according to a late statement, the average of producing mines in the Wlt- waterarand goldflelds, Transvaal, Ib about $10,50 per ton treated, those giving less than $7* not being considered payable. Nearer home, In Colorado, at the Camp Bird, a yield of $29.07 was obtained, cost being $10.48. At the Tom Boy property, 82,737 tons treated gave a naverage yield of $9.12, with cost of $5.87. At the Portland mine, 89,604 tons produced an averago of $26.18, working cost, $20.92, $9.51 being for stoping and operation, and' $11.41 for freight and treatment. At the Independence, oro waB worked yielding $20.42 at a cost of $9.89 for working expenses and $7.96 for freight and treatment. At the Mercur mines, Utah, a yield of $3.84 was credited to ore treated at a cost of $2.95. Assay value, $Ef.05. In South Dakota, at the Homestake, the yield per ton was $3,62, and cost, $3.15, and In Alaska, at the Alaska Treadwell, the yield was $2.20, and cost, $1.29. The items of expense of the two mines last mentioned are of sufficient interest to glvo in detail, aa being actual results obtained from work on a very largo scale Indeed at two great producing and distinctively low grado mines. HOMESTAKE. Mining -.$2.04 Milling 49 Cyanldlng 29 Tramming 03 Water 08 Taxes 05 Interest 02 General 15 Total for United States ..$ 74,425,340 The production of California is estimated at. $16,535,525. Of this amount tho hydraulic mines are supposed to have produced $1,200,000. the drift mines $930,- .000, and dredging operations, $800,000. The- remainder, $18,635,525, Ib tho yield of the quartz mines, except a certam small amount from mlues other than gold, and from surface, gulch, bar and river mining. Now all those millions of gold come from many places and many mines. From placer deposits of tho various kinds; from river gravels, old and new; from mines of gold, mines of silver, mines of copper, mines of lead, and it Is not probably known with real accuracy what proportion of the total comes from any one of the sources mentioned. It is known, however, that a very large proportion comes from mines worked strictly for gold alone, and so such properties, when found and proved to be payable, are eagerly taken and prized as tho safest of Investments. Tho greatest producing gold mines operated at present are found In Australasia, India, tho Transvaal, the United States and the republic of Mexico. There are, of course, a large number of mines in the countries mentioned, and in somo other countries, which are very considerable and satisfactory producers, and a certain smaller number, not now much talked about, which, with proper development, may rank with the best. The space of this article will only permit a general referenco to such matters, but It Is not out of place to state that the industry of gold mining seems most promising, and that legitimate enterprises now claim tho attention of even the conservative class-of investors. It may also be stated that the great mines, while they produco a good proportion of tho worlds yield, do not by any means monopolize tho industry, anil It is probable that tho large number of small mines, conducted wisely by honest and capable men. result In as much pain to all Interested a3 do many of the greater enterprises. A great deal of nonsense, however, about gold mining, Is written and believed, and a great deal of money unwisely Invested in the industry. It costs a good deal more In many places, to produce a dollar's worth of gold, than many people think. Dishonesty, extravn?anco, Incompetency and bad judgment, both within and without the business, handicap the industry, and the result, is that, In the aggregate, the total produced costs more than It rightly •should. Conditions are improving, however, aud mining is fast becoming the honorable occupation of conscientious, capable, well-trained men, whose efforts will eventually placo the industry in the front ranks of human endeavor. Now gold occurs in many different kinds of mines In various rocks, In pockets, shoots, little and big veins, extensive deposits, large formations, aud in other ways. Its gantvue is also of different kinds, hard, soft, tough, brittle, 'ome easy and some difficult to work. Aiain the prold occurs fine or coarse, In ereater or less amount, confined or disseminated, and free or combined with objectionable matter. These conditions as they may occur, give high or low firndc mines, and froo or difficult reduction, thus greatly varying the costs of working and the valuo of deposits. Tlm majority of the great producing cold mlnos supply what may bo termed high Kiade ore. Some of tho remainder supply fair grado only, and the rest quit© low grade oro. As regards producing rapacity, there are said to bo lip- words of 30 great mines which could produce at present, undor full oporntlon, amounts varying from $160 000 to $400,- 000 per month. Tho following approximate Information Is perhaps worthy of Total ALASKA TREADWELL. Mining Milling Snip. Expense General San Francisco Offico London Office Paris Office Const. Eng New Const .$3.15 $0.9022 .1614 .1487 .0068 .0095 .0017 .0454 f>#-#-<i}-#l)4^44>* Total $1.2854 As illustrating what is being done In Mexico, it ts stated that at the El Oro mine, Btate of Durango, 110,958 tons of ore treated gave a yield of $9.52, with cost $5.47 per ton. The extraction was 82.7 per cent; mining cost, $1.46; milling, 76c; cyanldlng, $1.08; development and general expense, $1.67, and construction, 50c. CoBt is given in Mexican silver. It is thus seen what different results various situations, various occurrences, various conditions and various methods of working produce. Tbo big mines of high grade ore aro wonderful producers, but'tiie mines of medium and low grade ore are .nearly equal In number and quite satisfactory in production, and it is an important fact that of tho two lowest grado mines, the Homestake is said to be the greatest producer In the world, and the Alaska Treadwell one of the very best mines. California has for 45 years beon a producer of gold. The immense yield of its alluvial deposits was the wonder of the world, and for many years tho product of ifs quartz mines has commanded universal attention. $1,400,000,- 000 is, in round numbers, the production of tho state to date, and no one doubts that far Into the future the stale will contlnuo to be a favored mining region. It has had, and has today, Ub big mines, and will have more. It has had, and has today, a number of most satisfactory properties, and will havo many more. Its hydraulic and drift mines will continue to produce largely, and its dredging operations will he enlarged and extended. It is a state specially favorable for mining . operations. Its mines aro, as a rule, of the class economically worked, and suitable methods for the extraction and reduction of their ores have heen brought to a high decree of perfection. Statistics of yield and working expenses are not usually made public when mines aro worked by Individuals or by closo corporations. Nevertheless, some •nteresting data regarding mining in this into has been published front time to time, and it is well known that many mines aro worked with real economy. Statements show costs per ton treated at from $2.80 upwards, for the large mines extensively worked. It Is probable that the cost of mining per Ion treated, on the Mother Lode and at other similar and equally well situated properties, witli all costs properly charged to 'ho ore treated, lies between $3 and ftS.SO, and tho writer has himself known if two somewhat typical mines where the expenses actually did closely up- nroxlmate the two limits given. A,t deep mines with small veins, at mines In more remote regions, and at mines producing somewhat rebellious ore, the cost is usually much higher. Too much confidence, however, should not bo placed in statistics of working costs. Conditions vary ^o pxeatly that almost every mine Is a nrohlom unto Itself, and must bo so considered, As has been Slated, a largo number of fho great producing gold mines yield ore of comparatively high grado. As is natural, such mines provo most tempting to capital, but tho low grade property Is no longer passed by, since wholesale mining operations and modern reduction machinery and methods have miido poas- 'hie tho working of such mines with very satisfactory profit. A lariro body of low grado rock. If dry and favorably slt- 'intcil aR regards cheap power, with Water, timber, supplies and reliable labor abundant, and with easy transportation facilities, forms n property won Worthy the attention of capital. If tho rock can bo quarried, if Iho ore can bo easily crushed, If tho gold occurs comparatively coarse, if the ore contains no objectionable matter, nnd If tho siilphurets, If any, aro rich, tlio proposition la nt Its best. If Iho gold bo fine, If tht rock be hard to crush, If the ore contains objectionable matter, If the atil- Has complete facilities for the execution of high class book, job, and newspaper printing. . Magazines, catalogues and commercial work. Ruling of every description a specialty. WE CAN RULE, PRINT AND BIND ANT KIND OF HOTEL REGISTERS BLANK BOOKS CITY ASSESSMENT AND TAX ROLLS WE OAK BIND IN* REGULATION STYLE. LAW JOURNALS AND REPORTS "WE MAKE A 8PECIALTY OP PUTTING UP IN NEAT, STRONG AND INEXPENSIVE COVERS MUSIC MAGAZINES TRADE JOURNALS PAPERS AND BOOKS We Guarantee First-Class Work ln Every Department PHONG 144 THE DAILY NEWS NELSON B.O. plmrets. If any, be poor, anil It some additional operation, such as cyanldlng tho tailings, ho necessary lo secure a satisfactory extraction, It is not no fiootl. but may still bo worthy of most careful investigation. BOUNDARY'SOREOUTPUT FOR FIRST QUARTER RUNS CLOSE TO QUARTER MILLION MARK, WORK AT THE CARMI, ON WEST PORK, TO BE RESUMED. [Special to Tho Dally Kowb.] Orecnwood, March 31.—E. II. Thurston, uf London, England, returned to town tills week afler an absence of nearly two years. Mr. Thurston previous io leaving operated tlio Cnrml, on the west fork of Kettle river, shipping Bonio very line ore liy toams to Midway, a distance of BO miles. The wonder was very general why work was suspended on the Cnrml. and explanations nol quite satisfactory wero freely offered,, Ahout n month Bluco a friend of Mr. THiirslpn'a obtained control of ihe Bu toll Or Hoy, tlio neighboring property to the Cnrml. It Ih now given out thul work la lo he ro- sumed on tho Oarml and speculation asks whether or not litem It; affiliation between the two properties and their management. The Sally, at Beaverdell, fouf mllea below the Carml, has recently shipped Beveral ears of ore wllh satisfactory ic- turiis, and this with the prospect of an early railway up tho west fork may have been the Stimulant required to move the owners of the Carml Into activity. No matter what the reason, however, the people Of Greenwood and others Interested In the west fork are glad to see Mr. Thurston again on tho streets. George H. Collins, part owner and mannger of the Athelstan and Jackpot. In Wellington camp, hnd two distinguished visitors In the person of Oscar Lefebvre and C. Fernau up to see his property yesterday. Walter H. Keith has left for Grant's pass, Oregon, where he hns accepted a position wllh A. J, Ooodell, formerly mannger of the Boundary Falls smelter here. Mr, Goodell is at present erecting a smelter about 40 miles from the Oregon town named, The Boundary's loss in these two men will be Oregon's gain. Mr. Goodell was universally conceded to havo few peers and fewer superiors In hla profession. The Boundary, at the ond of Marcli, noj\vlihntanding the suspension of shipping; from the Snowshoe, nt the close of 1003, will havo fairly well approached the quarter of a million ton output for the flrst three months of the year, sufficiently near to Justify our prediction al the end of last year that barring momentous unforeseen evcntB, the Boundary would mine and smelt a million tons of ore In 1904. Just received from England, tho finest ILic iif Ranter Chocolate Novelties ever seen In Nelson. McDonald's, Tinker Btreet. Poplar Creek Prospectors Can keep dry during the rainy season if they purchase Tents and Oil Clothing From tho Victoria Factory of Lenz 6 Leiser These Goods nro the Best and Cheapest in the Market. J C. farruthers Agent for Kootenay P, O. Box 50. Nelson, B. C. New Business WANTED! WANTED! * Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware, Pipes. Surveyors' Instrumanti*, Typewriters, etc., to repair. Reasonable charges BePt of work and guaranteed. Jewelry made to order. Work dono for tho Irade. An agent wanted in every town In B. C. Write at onco. NICKER80N. THE JEWELER Baker street (center) Kelson Teh; DALLY NiWSr FJ..IDAY, APiUL 1. LH(M GRAND MUSICAL RECITAL OPENING Ol'' KASLO'S NEW OPEHA HOUSE. PROCEEDS TO HE DEVOTED TO HOSPITAL FUND. ^Special in The Daily Nfws.j Kaslo, March 31.—The musical recital to be given here on Monday evening under the direction of Mrs. R. V. Bishop in aid of the new hospital, promises to excel anything of the kind ever beforo given In Kootenay. and the program certainly reflects very great credit upon the musical attainments of some of Kaslo's citizens. The concert will bo held in the new opera house, just erected by the Eagles, and Its seating capacity will lie taxed tn tho utmosl. The program will open with Mendelssohn's "lloebzeitmarch" (Instrt}metal) from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream," the instrumentalists being: Miss Lett.ie Powell, 1st prlmo; Elizabeth Glegerich, 2nd prlmo; R. Hendricks, 1st violin; Hazel Fleener, 1st bass; J. Stephenson, 2nd bass; A. E. Brae, 2nd violin; A. S. Minn-ion, \e\\o. The remainder of llie program will be as follows: Vocal trio, "Come, 'Tie the Festal Hour, (Vincent Wallace), Mrs. McCon- aughy, 1st soprano; Mrs. Bishop, 2nd soprano; Miss McKenzie, contralto. Sextette (instrumental) "Gipsy Rondo," (Haydn), 1st piano, Hazel Fleener, Alleen Garland and Alice Zwicky; 2nd piano, Leltie Powell, Pearl Spiers and Jarvls Stephenson. Duet, "Star Waltz," (Straeborg). Eliza Dedolph and Everet Zwicky. Trio, (Instrumental), "Jugelfeier Polonaise" (Kramer), Elizabeth and Helen Glegerlch and Jarvls Stephenson. Vocal solo "Waltz Song," (Arditti), Mrs. McConnaughy. Quarletie (Instrumental), "Ltistsplcl," (Keler Bella), Miss Sherraden, Miss Cecelia Green, Miss Carney and Miss Cora Murchiaon. Chorus from "Chimes of Normandy" (Collier). Serpoletle, Haze] Fleener; Maids, E. Glegerlch, C. Green, A. Zwieky, M. Garland, M. Kane, R. Green. E. Dedolph. h. Giegerich, A. Garland, H. Glegerlch, L. Spiers and L. Perkins; men servants. It. Green, S. Davis, C. White, N. Beer, E. Zwicky, B. Stephenson. Quartette, overture from "Tancredi" (Rossini), 1st piano, Mrs. Minnion, Miss McKenzie; 2nd piano, Lettie Powell, Miss Sherraden; accompanied liy the orchestra. Duet, (instrumental) "Meadow Play," (Heller), Monu Kane and Norman Beer. Vocal tiiuirtette, "Kentucky Babe," (Glebel), Mrs. McConnaughy, 1st soprano; Miss Carney, 2nd soprano; Mrs. Bishop, 1st alio; Miss McKenzie, 2nd alto. Duet. (Instrumental) "Malufterl," (Krug), Alleen Garland aud Brook Stephenson. Vocal solo, "September" (Loudon G. Charlton), Miss Sarah Carney. Duet (Instrumental) "On the Road to (Loetz), Alice Zwicky and Con SKI msi w*. "y How Women Act While Consulting a Male Physician. A woman is sick; some disease peculiar to her sex is fast developing in her system. She goes to her family physician and tells him her story, but not the whole stoiy. She holds something back, loses her head, becomes agitated, forgets what she wants to say, and finally conceals ' ■ what she ought to have told, and thus completely mystifies the doctor. Is it ar wonder, therefore, that the doctor fails to cure the disease ? Still, we cannot blame the woman, for it is very embarrassing to detail some of the symptoms of her suffering, even to her family physician. It was for this reason that year» t kago Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham determined to step in and help her sex. Having had considerable experience in treating female ills with her r^-___ Vegetable Compound, she encouraged the women of America to ^^^^^^ write to her for advice in regard to their complaints, and being a ||P|1||||/ woman, it was easy for her ailing sisters to pour into her ears every fM&Jfijr detail of their suffering. In this way Moscow, Luclle Perkins, Quartette (Instrumental) "Valse in A Flat" (Mozkowski), 1st piano, Lettie Powell nnd Hazel Fleener; 2nd piano, Elizabeth Gtcctrk-it and Mr?. Bishop. Chorus, "1/ 'i.: of the Bells," from the "Chimes uf ' irmandy," (Collier). Germaine, Mr?. McConnaughy; Everett Zwicky, Eliza Dedolph, Mona Kane, Rebba Green, Maggie Garland, Laura Glegerich, Alice Zwicky, Helen Giegerich, Cecilia Green, Aileen Garland, Hazel Fleener, Lucile Perkins, Lettie Powell, Elizabeth Glegerich, Pearl Spiers, Miss Sarah Carney, Miss Sherraden, Mrs. Mfnnlon, Miss McKenzie, and Mrs. Bishop. "God Save tho King." As already stated, the proceeds are to be devoted to Hie hospital fund and tickets of admission will he 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 15 years of age. A REVIVAL IN MINING TIME COMING WHEN THERE WILL BE MANY INVESTMENTS. GOOD ADVICE TO THOSE WHO DESIRE TO PUT IN MONEY. The report of mining successes is inevitably followed by mining investment, says the Canadian Mining Review. Where money has been made, more may be made. A dividend-paying mine always occasions the purchase ol an adjoining properly, reputed to have an extension of tho vein, and sometimes a whole distiiet fa bought up on tho strength of one rich spot. The stories that have come from South Africa, Western Australia, Cripple creek, Cariboo, Rossland. Boundary, eastern Ontario, Nova Scotia aud other localities where mining is and has been prolitably pursued, havo revived an Interest In tho mining industry as an Investment. As there Is every indication of a revival of mining investment in Canada, it may he well to endeavor to glvo somo counsel to those who may be soIlcite<l to put their spare cash into mines, And Ilrst wo would say lo all such, do not spurn Ihe request as a temptation of Satan and treat the proposal with scorn. But rather give it a serious consideration for two good reasons, one of which Is (hat there aro certainly great prizes to be had In mining, and the other is that such investment Is one of tlio best ways of benefiting a country. Do not say as did a multi-millionaire the other day, when solicited to put a small sum into a legitimate and promising mining operation, "I would rather take tho money and throw It Into Hie ocean, then I should know it waa gone, and havo done with It; but If I put lt Into a mine I should Ho awako nights and worry about tt." There waa perhaps some excuso for this Wo\ wm Mrs. Pliikhaffl, in Lynn, Mass., was able to do for them what the physicians were unable to do, simply because she had the proper information to work upon, and from the little group of women who sought her advice years .go, a great army of her fellow beings are to-day constantly applying for advice and relief, and during the last year many, many thou- ■JSSkSands every month have written and received valuable advice and *«HijheIp. an amount of information Lthe treatment of all kinds of female local irritation to the most ^womb. The sands Nowhere except at Lydia E. Pinkham's laboratory in Lynn us there such "n i™~"m4- -f ;~f»—*:~- -■*■ u--J *- ----* at hand to assist ills, from the simplest complicated diseases of the records of all the many hundreds of thou- of cases as to whic hadvice has been asked are Jhere kept on file by Mrs. Pinkham, and from this vast experience she is able; to do more than the family physician for ailing women. Any Avoman, there- ' fore, is responsible for her own suffering who will not take the trouble 1 to write to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. The testimonials which we are constantly publishing from grateful women establish beyond a doubt the power of LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND to conquer female diseases. adorned with a large frame containing very ornamental share certificates of defunct mining companies. As to prizes in mining, many examples have been furnished during the last 20 years in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Quebec and, more recently, in Ontario. Prospects that wero bought from needy explorers at prices ranging from $100 to $1,000 have been sold for large figures, and again the investors-in these mines are receiving dividends from the mineral production. Mines are not all swindles or mere holes in the ground lo sink money in. They are frequently good, and when they are good they are often very good. Ore deposits that on the surface only yielded $4 or $ii a ton, upon being followed to a depth, have increased in value lo $60 or $60 a ton. and have paid handsome profits. New districts are being opened to which railway transportation will soon bo given, and by development aro sure in some localities to show rich pay centres that will make the fortune of the lucky investor, or else will prove to he of so good an average that considering the cheapness of mining and treating large masses ot ore, the profits will be great and steady. As to the benefits to the country, we can hardly expect, either patriotism or utility to have much Influence In deciding an investment. Yet it may have Us Weight with somo minds, and such should understand that money put into mines probably moves a more varied and larger number of industries than any other Investment. Every amount, expended upon mineral production ia divided among a multiplicity of interests, for a mine as a rule involves the creation of a littlo village of Its own, and in the opening of tho mine nnd the mining, transport and treatment of the ore a wonderfully diversified demand is made upon Hie other branches of production and Industry. Mining investment has a good mental effect, and ought to be recommended as a tonic and stimulant for invalids. It is intensely interesting and gives a wide rango to Ihe thoughts and opens up inquiry about localities and methods of work that are both entertaining and instructive, and when the telegram comes that the paystreak has beeu struck and high assays secured, and lhat Ihe vein has widened with depth, tho excitement is so pleasurable that It is as good as a dividend in itself for Its effect upon the happy investor. The greatest difficulty, however, in mining investment, is to decide what is a good venture, and it is on this point that, we aim to give some advice to our capitalistic friends. There is no doubt that they have been woefully bitten by glib-tongued promoters, who, coming with all tin* romance of the wild nnd woolly west about them, effectually pull the wool over the confiding investor's eyes. Even when they have gone to visit tho mine personally they have been equally deceived. After a wearisome Journey and tho discomforts of log cabin bunks and miners' grub, they toll up tlio tortuous trail or scramble through the thick underbrush until, when the spot. Is reached where tho treasure is said io be, they are too exhausted to investigate properly, and too good man's petulance, for Mb offico was \ disgusted to feel 'any Interest. They willingly accept the representations of others rather than make further effort to examine, for themselves. Or if they go into iho tunnel or descend the shaft, with eyes scarcely able to peer through the grim darkness, they see nothing but moist, black rock, until the well instructed and wily pit foreman strikes with Ills pick and hands up a glittering piece of ore, and then another, saying with each stroke, "It is here, and here, anil here, and here," until the visitor thinks the whole fuce of the tunnel Is solid ore, whereas it may only have a few streaks that tho minor knows just whero to strike. Or if the visitor selects samples himself they may he salted. A man was recently met In the wilds of British Columbia looking for a gold mine to put a stamp mill on. He had a mill biought in 150 miles from a railway, but had no mlno to employ it. Inquiring as to how so singular a thing happened, he said that he went to examine a mine and was particular to select ail the samples of quartz with his own hands, but lie incautiously laid the specimens down on the ground, and when his back was turned a man adroitly sprinkled some flour gold over them. The assays went so high lhat. tho mine was bought and the machinery ordered, but at last one of the men got faint-hearted and "blowcd" on his partner, and new assays of rock proved tho mine to be worthless. These stories are common enough, and are only alluded to In order to show how difficult it, is for one, who has not the special experience needed for judging, to determine the value of the proposed investment. A novice will not venture to buy flour or grain without the inspector's certificate, yet men will buy mines or mining shares on the merest impulse or . the recommendation of strangers, or else will venture upon their own judgment, which has not been trained to tbo work in view and is therefore valueless. The lesson to bo taught is tlie value of ex- ■ pert testimony—the importance cf consulting the men who know about such j matters as much as can ho known—for j it. must be admitted thut a good deal is | necessarily unknown about a mine, and the practical miner often sneers at his skilled professional brother by saying, "Ono man can see into the ground as far as another." But this remark Is not correct, for some men can see a long way into the ground, or at any i rale can discern that there is hardly a. i chance of (here being any value out of j visual sight. Tho maxim we would impress upon tho Investor Is: Ixiok at the men, not | at the mines. Consider Hint you are | probably Incompetent io judge of a mine j by personal examination, and that you i must necessarily he at ihe mercy of some I one. Mining Investment is largely a matter of confidence; that is the bother | of it. But being so, it behooves one io ; lie wary whom ho confides in. If a man high in his profession, of good repute and known to have been successful in his undertakings, offers nn Investment, let It be carefully considered, and glvo such a one a decided preference ovor the unskilled promoter who retails his hearsay stories into your oar. It ia easy to find reliablo men, of skill and experienme, In mining, and we advise Intending investors to seek them out. nnd profit hy their counsels. MADE IT A LONG TRIP TRAINS TJI3D UP FOUR DAYS RY SNOW BLOCKADE. MANY" IMMIGRANTS'ARK NOW MOVING AVHSTWARD. Francis B. Armstrong, of Rosslnnd, arrived in the city yesterday and registered at llie Strathcona, after an absence of a montli in Ottawa, wbere lie was called by the serious Illness of his father and brother. The former is still very ill, but bis brother has recovered. The trip out from Ottawa was very tedious as tho train was held up hy severe snowstorms at a point SO miles oast or Winnipeg for four days. The wind, which was strong, drifted the snow on tbo tracks to such a depth that tho trains were blockaded. When the trucks were finally cleared there wero eight trains tied up at the little station and thoy made quite a showing when thny moved out. When a few miles east of Winnipeg, after getting out of tho blockade, the trnln on which Mr. Ann- strong rode hud a bead on collision with an east bound train. The froce of the collision wns great and many of the passengers were thrown down and severely bruised, hut fortunately no one was killed. Times nre very good In eastern Canada, and the people there aro taking a more favorable view than formerly of mining tn Rrltish Columbia. Tlio magnets hi tbe west, however, are tho farming and grazing lands in Manitoba and tbo Northwest territories. The season's hegira has already commenced a.ml the settlers are coming out by tbo traiuload. They are a good clas-s and in most Instances have sufficient means to i'stnblish themselves on places of their own in the new country. All nre full of hope and expect to mako money either Ln , wheat or stockralslng during tho next i few yenrs and then, they say, they will I return to tbelr homes in the east or In the old country as tho case mny be. Mr. .Armstrong says, however, thnt most of them after they hnve established themselves nnd their families in the Northwest will be so comforlnble and so prosperous thnt thoy will never enre to return to their former homes. Mr. Armstrong slated that a fow of the travelers were en route for British Columbia whero they intended to go into mining, farming j or lumbering, iio says when tho first j rush is over to the territorlos and the j more available land settled, be expects to see a larger number of people tha.n over (lock into British Columbia. Then mucb : '■t the available land In this province will be*settlod on and the province will have a boom of considerable magnitude. AVnllo be was away a great many inquiries were made of hbu as to the opportunities for fanning, Btookralsliig, storekoeplug and for obtaining work In ibb- province, and ho says British Columbia's turn for a rush "f Immigration from tho cnsi Is not so far away os many people think. Whllo in Winnipeg ho says bo mot Duko Winters, who was formerly fnvof- ably known in Rossland nnd other sections of tho Kootonnys. Mr. Winters is traveling for tho Kyle, Cheesborough Co,, and la doing well. Charlos Lookhart, formerly a furniture dealer cf Rowland, |» also in Winnipeg, and Ih making n success of his btislnomi there. George Stundon, who moved hla printing plant from Rossland to Winnipeg; during the depression of a year or two sines, has his plant ln successful operation there now and is making money. ify Cf£<rr- x-6 WscJi/ bVRsd/ oCssosf: UJtejU*M-bu O/fd/u, trims v&$ -feeu. 7Mo£/ ^v£__\ d£ LATE INSPECTOR CASEY BTJRffED WITH MILITARY HONORS AT DETHBRIDGE. f. M. P. LOSE AN EFFICIENT AND POPULAR OFFICER. [Specin] to The Daily Nows.] Lethbrldge, March 31.—The funeral of the late Inspector N. S. Casey took place yesterday at 3 o'clock. It wns largely attended by friends from a distance and by members of the force. Tbe places of business were closed from half past two until four, and the sidewalks were lined with ;■ concourse of citizens, Particulars of fche unfortunate termination ot (be busy and useful life of the deceased wore ret known until the arrival of. the brother Geo. Casey, of Butte, with the remains, Tho recent raid of the horse "rustlers" In the Cardston district wbere the inspector nindo a couple of quick arrests led lo tbe departure of others, who were wanted, nnd the mission into Mt;.itana after these was tho work that brought on tiie pneumonia of which the deceased died. Tho inspector went to Browning on tho Great Northern, bought a horse and having ridden for a good part of four days ■*. d four nights found himself obliged to sleep Jn an outhouse during ono night. It was during tills expeeuro that he caught u heavy cold and be wns so il) that lie decided to go to his brother at Butte. Ho collapsed on the platform nnd was dclii- ous most of the time from hist Thursday until late Saturday night when ids death occurred. He was given a military funeral under Inspector Davidson cf Plncher Creek, the remains being carried on nn historic nine- pounder gun carriage, that was last busy In "Kfi up north. Tbe cortege left .the barracks at ;t o'clock, for tbe English church. "Upon tho bier wore the union Jack and tho bolt and helmet of the deceased, His favorite horse "King," was led Immediately behind with tho usual black and while trappings, saddle and the boots of tlio gallant policeman* reversed. The sight was a touching ono to those who woro accustomed to see the well known erect figure In tho streets of Lethbrldge. Tlio pall-bearers were six sergeants, Tho chief mourners wore Geo. Casey, of Butto, brother; C. D. T. Becchtsr, brother-in- law, and Messrs, Matthew* end George, sons-in-law of th« dee-nued. Other mill* tary mourners were Inspector-) Duffln, ot Cnlgnry, Begin of Lethbrldge, Irwin of Cardston, and Primrose of McLeod. Colonel Perry, commissioner cf the force, nnd major Burnett, late of a Kingston cavalry regiment, were also in attendance, A police wagon carried a targe number of floral offerings from Calgary, McLeod, Lethbrldge and Montana. After tho us- ual English church burial service tbo procession led to the cemetery. Tbe firing parly lined up at the grave and assisted by [be bugler, tho last tribute or respe't to Iho dead soldier was given. Inspector Casey was from Colborne, Out., and belonged to U. E. Loyalist stock thnt came over with tho first trelc from Newport In 1784. Ho was ln the militia of Canada from fl to SG nnd wns in the third regiment of Cobnurg ns cornet nnd afterwards as captain. He wns brigade major of tbe military camp In Kingston iu 18S2. In 1W-JI1 he wns appointed Inspector of tbo N. "W. M. P. force nnd hnd completed neai,,-j It yenrs of service at his death. He got bis commission ns Inspector when the fore-* wt s Increased from 500 to 1,000 nf tor the retelllon of 1885, nnd served at tho Reglna, IJattlefoid, McLeod, Edmonton. and Lethbrldge posts. During tbo pait eight years he had been principally between tho McLeod and Lethbrldge posts. Ho was un energetic and caoav.ln 111 •**»- and has done useful work In tbo horse and cattlo districts where offences nro su b as demand prompt notion, nerve and shrewdness. As a citizen be was highly esteemed being of kindly social qualities and a patron of manly sport. Un leaves a wife nnd three daughters. Tbo eldest daughter, Grace, Is married to F, W. B. George, rancher of McLeod, the second daughter, Clare, is Mrs. R. g. Mat'hVwa, of the same place, nnd one daughter, Nc.ru, is unmarried, Corporation of tlio City of Nelson WQTiGE Notice is hereby given that under tho provisions of By-law No. SO, "Pound ojid Dog Tux By-law," la it unlawful for any person to suffer any horse, mule, bull or cow, sheep, goat, pig or other cuttle, or poultry, to run ut lurge within the limits of the City of Nelson, Every owner of a dog ln tho City of Nelson Is required to pay annually a lax of tWO dollars for each uog owned by him. No poison shall suffer ur permit his dog to run at large fn the City of Nelson lor which such person lias not paid the tax required of him, and unless such dog shull have around his neck a collar or strap to which shall bo attached a metallic plate to be supplied by the city on payment of i ne said tax. Warning is hereby given that any person guiuy of an Infraction or violation of any tf tho provisions of the auove named by-law is in uddtilun to the feet) and charges set forth therein, liable upon nummary conviction to u penalty of One Hundred Dollars and the cosis of prosecution, and in default of payment to Imprisonment for a term not exoeedt-.g two montiie. By Order, D. C. McMQRRIS, Ciii Clerk. Nelson, B. C, April 1st, 1004. orporatian of tho I ity or Kelson WATER RATES 10 Per Cc^t Overcoat and Suits for 30 Days SOON TO ARRIVE Hercules Cheviots, Minerva Wor-teds, Wyvcrn untearahlc Serges In blue, black and srey. JOHN T. PiER^F, Jc-Bepnlne St. ARTIST TAILOR. Water rates for tho quarter ending June 30th arc now due and payable at the city office. If paid on or before April 15th, a rebate of IU per cent will bo allowed. By Older. D. C. McMORRIS City Clerk. April 1st, 1901. I'orpontioD of the City if | |SBfl EL CTrIC LIGHT R47ES Elootrlo IIkIu rates for tho montli 0f Jtiircli arc now duo a„i p„ya|,l0 nt tll0 city ofllco. If paid on or before April uth, n r'liato of 10 per cent will bo allowed. By Order. D. C. MoMOHW.1. City Clerk. April 1st, 19<M. TJHJ) DAILY NEWS: FJLUDAY. APRIL 1, 1904 Kootenay Engineering Works FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS MANUFACTURERS FOR THB Crawford Double Hope Aerial Tramway System,, Lirnjted REPAIRING AND JOBBING A SPECIALTY Marino, Mining and Mill Machinery, Ore Cars, Buckets, Tanks, Etc. Ivan, and Brass Casting. A complete stock of Shafting, Supplies, Fittings, Etc., always on hand. Estimates for all classes of work furnished upon application. Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention,. Scrap Iron bought hy the carload. Office and Works: Foot of Park Street B. C. TRAVIS, Manager, P. 0. Box 493, Nelson, B. C. Sharp & Irvine teal Estate Mining Brokers Insurance FOR SALE 2 Choice Business Lots at Poplar. TAKE MY TIP Invest in tag Spyglais Mining & Uevi lopment Co. Stock Right Now whllo you cnn get It on tho underwriters system. Wo do not havo to bog anyone to buy this stock as It is selling rapidly in tho KKnst and within thirty days wo will hav o placed nil that is for sale. But wo do Jwant to glvo our KELSON FIUEXDS the opportunity of getting in on some- [ thins good. For rnriber particular^ apply to r ' R. G. McLEOD SEC.-TJIEAS. OF TH10 SPYGLASS MININC! «- DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. ROOM 111, K. Vf. C. BLOCK. NELSON. B. C. TTEHGROASDAILE Rflining and Share Broker. Shares bought nnd sold on the London Stock Exchange on margin. The present is a tavorablo time lor- dealing In shares, owing to the improved conditions and better prospeots of the mining Industry. OFFICE: UF?.T.'.!HS, OLBMBNT BLOCK, BAKER STREET, NELSON, B.C. ■-t'i^nfASa^A PEMEjYT W. J. Toyo wishes to announce to tho citizens of Nelson thai on April 2nd he will open up a fresh stock of Groceries in the store opposite tlio Methodist Church, on Silica Street, and solicits a continuance ot tho old as well as new customers of Ihls slore. We guarantee satisfaction am! prompt delivery. tn . OA al „.a... us. i W. J. TOYE, Telephone 7 Opposite Methodist Church. IS A GROWING TOWN A SCHOOiaOUSE IS BEING ERECTED AT POl'LAU A THUMB WILL SOON" SPAX THE LARDEAU RIVBR. [Special to Tbo Dally Nows.] Poplar, B. 0„ March 31.-T1.Q Trout Lake Tonic gave utterance in sonic very severe Kuircs upon tho conduct o thei school inspector, David Wilson, which I vorj much resented by ibis community, fot - though they regret tbo fact that tho in Hpeotor could not recommend tho WVWJ" ■ment to erect a school bouse yet, thoy recognise the imponlblltty of his doing m under the existing laws, which onl. ■warrant tho govornmont, In assisting schools where tho locality haa more than ten chlldron of school age. and does not warrant them in orectlng now schools uo- for- tbo conditions are ripe. -11,0 article has evidently been written under a misunderstanding nf tbe facts. Mr, Wilson wben hero, wont most careruiiy into tbo fads, and his report was doubtless In conformity therewith and oi wnicn v.*o do not complain, Th, people Here arc now erecting n new school houso ot tlielr own, and tho ouiiu- ing vben complotod, will servo tor a meeting house for all the various churches, public mcetlnga, and other useful purposes, Including perhaps dances. The people own tbe lot, and tllO building Will be erected by public Subscription, and held by trustees for tho pooplo, In tlto truest and highest species of socialism und self help. The town is building up rapidly, several now buildings aro now completed, others have been materially added to, other*? plastered, end every car of lumber which comes In is BOlzerj nH tbougb tt woro a carload of bread, Tbe record office is commencing to feci tiie work of incoming prospectors and several • assessments and now claims have been recorded as a result of Iho development work. Tlio bridgo across tho Lardeau river is making good progress, nnd by tlio middle of tbo month will bo completed ready for traffic, its location is Immediately opposite the north end of Second street, Poplar Crock, in line with iho depot, and will bo of great value to tho prospector this summer and save him many a mile's tramp. Tbe hotels nre all HIIIiik up. the snow Is rapidly disappearing, and, by the 24th of May the town will remind the Old timers of the early days of the camp lust year. Several carloads of general merchandise arrived today, and a well loaded ear of machinery went on to Trout Lulce for tho saw mill at Trout Lake City. Camborne, Trout Luke, Ferguson and tbo othor poults up here aro getting ready for tho summer's work, nnd tlio feeling throughout tho wholo of the Lardoau district Ih ono of great satisfaction lo all for thoy believe that thoro will now ensue a steady improvement In tho times. THE CITY SCHOOLS. Teachers Will Attend Provincial Convention—Figures Por Marcli Attendance Tho blgb nnd public schools of tlio oily dosed yesterday for tbe Master holidays. Tbe public sohool Will reop-en on Tuesday April 6th, and tho blgb school on Monday, April 11th. Tho provincial teachers' convention opens at Vancouver on Monday, April 4th. R. .1. Chirk, principal of the high school. Charles Praser, selenco master at tho high school, nnd A, Hullivan, principal of tho public school, will Ijo present at tbe convention. An exhibit will bo on view at the convention from tlio Nelson public school, consisting of brush drawings, arithmetic number work, and composition, Illustrated innps, tbo work of tho primary, intermediate, and lower grado pupils, The pupils attending, averago actual dally attendance, and percentage at tho public school for tbo months of March Is shown Lu tbe following table: Class. Attcn. Aver. P.C. I Ill 20.7^ 95.87 II :il 80.65 1W.1B III 40 38.20 90. G5 IV -li ■ 36*62 89.07 V 43 38.21 90.97 VI 65 -19.91 90.71 VII BO 17.91 95.83 VIII -17 -10.0-1 85.1fl Total 310 309.22 728.46 Tbe total averago percentage for the month of March was 91 05 0-S. CHAMBER APPLICATIONS, Injunction Obtained ln Poplar Deal—Former Sandon Man Attached. In chambers yesterday before his honor judge Forln. S, S. Taylor, K.C., obtained an ex parte injunction, in tho nction of Georgo Proulx, of Lardo, against Aug. Buffalo, or Poplar, and John A. Finch and Henry White, of Spokane, restraining Finch and White from paying to Buffalo one-half of tho $5,000 Instalment due today on the Buffalo group nt Second Crossing, near Poplar. According to the affidavits presented to Iho court, Proulx was the owner of the Dominion, and Buffalo of the Dick mineral claims, which constitute the group. In order to make a deal Proulx conveyed tbo Dominion to Buffalo and the two claims wero bonded to Finch and White in December last for $15,000, payable $1,250 down, $5,000 on April 1st, and $8,750 on September 1st. Tbo first payment ot $1250 was, lt is alleged made to Buffalo wlio lias retained the whole of it and refused to pay the one-half share to Proulx, hence tbo present action nnd Injunction application. In tho last mentioned action nn order for service of writ ex juris was granted. Boultbee vs. Pollant, Hannington for the sheriff; Johnson for the plaintiff, Order on consent that sheriff! retain taxed costs out of funds in hand, Re estate of Bvon Dolour—O'Shea obtained an order for probate of will dated 8th August. Last Chance Mining Company vs. American Boy Mining Compnny—Johnson for plaintiffs; O'Shea for defendants. Order granted for special examination in Spokane before W. J. Thayer. Watson vs. Pieper—Order for judgment against defendant. Johnson for application. Downes vs. Thomas—Order for service Of writ ex juris. Johnson for plaintiff. Kumlln vs. Doan—Johnson obtained an attaching ordor against George B. Dean, formerly of Sandon, under absconding debtors' act. SERVICE OF SONG. Tbls Evening By Choir of St. Paul's Pres- bytoria nChurch. Under tbo direction of Mrs. Melville Parry, a service of song will be given in St. Paul's Presbyterian church this evening by tbe choir, An excellent program has been provided and an enjoyable musical treat may bo anticipated. PROGRAM. Organ Solo-Cruclllx P, Faurc Mr, Bodmer. Hymn—No. 51 Congregation and Choir. Anthem—Holy Art Thou....(Largo) Handel Choir. Duet—My Faith Looks Up to Thee.Bnsstonl Mrs. Melville Parry and Miss Grecey. Anthem—God Is a Spirit....; Bennett Choir, Solo—My Redeemer aud My Lord...Dudley Mrs. Melville Parry [Buck Anthem—Christian tbe Morn Shelly Solos, Mrs. Parry, Mr. B. Clark nnd Choir Organ Solo—Ave Verum.. Gounod Mr. Bodmer Hymn—No. ira Congregation nnd Choir. Anthem—God So Loved tbe World (Crucifixion) Stalner Choir. Solo—Face to Face Johnson Mr. R. Clark. Anthem—Christ Our Passover Schilling Choir. NEW SOUTH WALES WHEAT CROP Eleven Million Bushels in Excess of Best Previous Record. Sydney, N. S. W., March 81.—Tho work of harvesting this year's wheat crop Is nearly completed and the government estimates place the yield at 11,000,000 bushels abovo tbe best previous record. Bovonteon million bushels are now available for export. BIG GERMAN LOCOMOTIVE. NELSON IRON WORKS NELSON, B. C. OLDEST AND LARGEST IN THE KOOTfeNAYS Iron and Brass Castings of every description. Machine Work of all kinds. Jobbing and Repairing a specialty^. We keep ln stock Shafting, Pulleys, Boxes. Hangers, Flanges, Couplings, Ore Car Wheels and Axles, Logging Cars, Lumber Trucks, Cast Washers, etc. Break Down Jobs rushed through with dls- patch. fireman through a speaking tube. The front and rear cones diminish tho resistance. Tho engine made the 80 miles In an hour, nnd 60 miles an hour wben drawing six vestibule coaches, totalling 225 metric tons weight; RUN ON A BANK. Excited Depositors Wanted Their Cash Back—Panic Soon Quieted. Cleveland, Ohio, March 31.—As a result of sensational reports in circulation in connection with the assignment of the Federal TruBt company, a run was started today on the Pearl street Savings & Loan company's bank. The bank is largely patronized by foreigners nnd for an hour or so excited men and women crowded its offices waiting for their money. Biff downtown banks promptly rushed large sums of money to the Pearl street bank which was piled up high on tho counters In view of tho crowd. The effect of this was instantaneous and the crowd of depositors dispersed ond the run was over. Tho bank is declared to be perfectly solvent, ,f AN ARTISTIC DISPLAY. If you want to see something that in both artistic and original tako a look as you puss along Baker street, at tho show window of tho Royal Shoe Store. An effect has been wrought by tho uso of green and white arranged in diamond shape that Is absolutely novel. It reveals that Mr. Andrew, who dressed the window, understands tho art. The display of shoes in tho window Is most attractive and indicates that tbo stock of the store contains shoes of tho very best makes, which aro sold at reasonable prices. SALT WATER FOR FIRE FIGHTING New York, March 81,—Nearly five and one-half million dollars was set apart by the board of estimates todny to be expended in Installing an auxiliary system of salt water mains to bo used ln connection with dro fighting in tho boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Tho installment of such a system bus long been urged by officials of tho lire department and business men, END OF CANAL LITIGATION. Pails, March 31.—Tho first civil tribune of the Selno today decided tho caso of the republic of Colombia against the Panama Canal company, in favor of the defendants. It condemns the plaintiffs to pay the company's costs of tho action, This decision has the effect of removing the legal obstacles in tbe way of the transfer of tho canal concession from tbo company to the United Stales. N. S. STEEL COMPANY'S PROFITS Halifax, N. S., March 31.—Tho annual meeting of tbe Nova Scotia Steel company was held at New Glasgow yesterday. Report? for 1003 showed that the company had the best year in its history, the volume of business being over (200,000 in excess of that of 1902. Profits for the year were JJ869,887,18 and the balance brought forward from 1002 was $452,149.43, making a total of profit of $1,312,646.62. ASKOLD ISLAND REINDEER. Vladivostock, March 31.—Concern Is felt here lest the herd of 3,000 reindeer, the last specimens of that animal on Askold Island, which is within range of tho Japanese guns, shall be destroyed. The herd is valued af half a million dollars. The horns of the animals aro vory valuable. They are used by tho Chinese as medicine. PRINTERS' MODEST REQUEST. Toronto, March 31,-Job printers want $15 a week and an eight hour day Instead of $13.25 a week and a nine hour day. A conference will be hold with representatives of tbo Typographical union and owners of job shops on Monday to arrange a scalo which will take effect Juno 1st. FIRE IN LIVERY STABLE Toronto, March 31.—Fifteen horses wero suffocated In a flro which broke out In tho Dominion livery and boarding stables, York Btreet, early this morning. About 30 animals wero In the building ut the time. Several woro led out by firemen badly burned. Tlio loss will be about $3,000. STRIKE AVERTED. Gluco Bay, March 31,-Tbo . threatened strike nt No. 2 of tho Dominion collieries, which gave promise of Involving all tho miners In the employ of the Dominion Coal company, has been avoided by tho request of the miners being acceded to and the dismissed firemen reinstated. MAKE WAY FOR JUNIORS Toronto, Mnrch 31.—President Curry, of the'Toronto Lacrosse club, states that not a singlo man of last year's team will figure on this year's twelve. If the club had any team at all it would be made up of Junior players. HIS CAREER CUT SHORT. Chatham, Out., March 31.—Huns Cummlngs, a young Englishman, only out from tho old country a short time, was drowned while gathering drift wood at Kent bridge yesterday, Makes tit) Miles an Hour Drawing Six Vestibule Conches. Berlin, March 31.—A giant three-cylinder locomotive, which it Is the Intention to exhibit at tho St. Louis OXpOSltlon, has been tested on tho military railroad hero In the presence of a largo company of civil and military personageH, The engineer of this locomotive rides on its forward part nnd communicates with tho TO JOIN ASTOR. New York, March St.—Tho American today Bays J. P. Morgan leaves next Wednesday for London where ho will probably remain tbo rest of his life. COLONEL OTTER'S CONDITION. Toronto, March 81,—Idloutonant-Coloncl Otter was conscious all day nnd his physicians are still hopeful of his recovery. RASCALS RETIRED. Belgrade, Mnrch 31.-A royal decree Issued todny retires twelve of the higher army officers, EPPL0SI0N0F0NE SQUIB WRECKED A BUILDING, SET FIRE TO TWO OTHERS. KILLED SIX PEOPLE AND FATALLY INJURED FIVE. Scranton, Pa,, Marcli 31—Six persons aro known to have been killed and five fatally Injured by an explosion ln the factory of the Dick Squip company at Prlceburg, near here, today. Twenty girls were employed in the factory. It Is said one of the girls threw a squib into u stove and that the force of the explosion was so great that lt wrecked tbo building and set It on tire. The squibs are used in coal mining. The Dick Squib company occupied only the flrst floor of the structure, the Callahan family having rooms on the second floor. The Callahan children, aged threo years and six months, respectively, were playing on tho floor when tho explosion occurred and both were killed. The building caught fire and two adjoining buildings were burned. Monkey Brand Soap removes all stains, rust, dirt or tarnish — but won't wuflh clothes. a6 COFFEE SBLECTUD FROM THB BEST OF THB WORLD'S PRODUCTION. ALL VARIETIES IN ODB STOCK. WB OFFBR Jtoa. A SHORT T1MB, Rio Ciffee OUR OWN ROASTING, At 6 -pounds (0? $1.00 50 pound lots, per pound 16c 100 pound lots, per pound 15c Cash with order. State IE wanted whol* roastM, or kto.iq-3, Kootenay Goffee Go. BOX 182. NELSON, B. C. FOR SALE A hotel, furnished, containing 32 rooms. In a good mining camp In the Lardeau. A good chance for a live man. For full particulars and terms npply to R.J. Steel REAL ESTATE AGENT. FOR SALE 1 Saw Carriage complete, medium weight 1 Saw Frame und mandrel, with friction feed. 2 Hoe Tooth GQln Circular Saws, good as new. 1 pair small engines, steam feed. 1 Economist Planer. 1 Friction nigger. I am putting in a heavier feed nnd will have no uso for tbo above after May 20th J. B WINLAW WINLAW, D.C. THE HIGH CLASS SMOKiNG MIXTURE TOBACCONIST. PHONJ2 148. A good way to get acquainted wilh the superiority of our work is to send a trial order of, say, somo Collars and Shirts. You'll like tho work and every order afterwards will he as satisfactory as the Ilrst ono. NELSON STEW LAUNDRY J. E. Annable OLDEST FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE IN NELSON. Representing five strong Caundlan Companies. Every policy placed by me Is as good as gold, sbould it become a claim, 1 do not bundle nny company that belongs to the insurance combine. I represent companies thai make their own rales, based on an actual experience of 50 years. If you think your insurance Is too high ask me for my rates. I have three houses to rent; four bouses and lots to sell. I can sell yon a 10-acre fruit ranch, five acres in fruit trees, balance partly cleared, for SUM), ten per cent down, balnnce on monthly payments. I have 20 acres of nice land one mile from Nelson on wagon rond, also three 10-acre farms. See Annable CARPENTER AND JOINER I am prepared to do all kinds of carpenter and cabinet work. Pianos and furniture repaired and rcpollshod, upholstering and carpet laying. ]:, W. M1CBW1CS5, cornoi Stanley and Victor1* ■Imp-i- The Nelson, Brewing Co R. IUESTERER & CO. NBLSON U. 0. Browors niul Bottlers of High Grade Laffor Beor and Purler. P. O. BOX 83 PIIONK 21. H. IJ. ASMCROFT MINERS' LIVERY AND FEED BTABLE8 Tenmlng and Packing done. Saddle Horses Tor Hire Hacks, buggies and Cutters on call flay nnd nlflht RtablAfl on Btnnlov afreet, between SUItta and Carbonate. Telephono CT. P. O. Box 153, Nelson. HENRY'S NURSERIES Home Grown and Import*<l Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Thousands of Fruit and Ornamental Trees RI\odorJendroqs, totes, Greenhouse and Hardy Plants For Spring Planting Eastern Prices or l*is. White Labor. -—FERTILIZERS Bee Supplies CATALOG UB FREE. M. J. HENRY, 3010 WESTMINSTER ROAD. VANCOUVER, B. C. McLeod Hotel CORNKR FIR AND BECOND AVENTJB YSV'IR, B. C, Centrally toctteo. reuuuc and rcfurnlshec throughout. All modern improve mon ie. Snmplo rooms In connection. Tho only first cUigs hotel hi Ymir. BATES-FROM $1.50 UP. FINLAY McLEOD Proprietor WALDORF HOTEL OUB, B. O. fl. 6. QOU9UAN ■ Pro»rtetoi HeadqunrterB tor Mining and Com- nerclal Men Most comfortable: hotel in the District Sample room In «o» K-vMm. Rrrftftthlni tt*rnt-«uui CLUB HOTEL Cor. Stanley rind Silica tits.. Nelson, B.C. RATtiH $1.00 PER DAY. Under new management Qood rooma. ilrst olaaa meals, no cents, six o'clock din ner special rutea to stead) boarders iniiN CUUNT Manager TREMONT HOUSE MTROPISAH AND LUMfUQAtl PtA» anti.e iSo booms caou K. TO H > ■lira ft .-BBaiLLOn, prmrlsun "atre. Km... kjbib«- iRftND CENTRAL HOTEl .ittpoiit-e uoun aooM *.au mw Poftoffln lest Z&t ■"v.-.*' tn !■•■ ! <•'■;■■<.peai ant voierican plan Onll *rblta labor •*m»lo> hI Tint rlam bl\7 T-TTOMAO ft CiUCffP'.X rHf>»>i F. J. O'REILLY CIVIL ENGINEER AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR P. O. BOX II. ORANBROOK, II C JOHN McLATCH! DOMINION AND PROVINCU1 LAND SURVEYOR STANLEY STREET NELSON. B. I B". O. GREEN P. O CLEMENT; GREEN & CLEMENTS CItII hmftneeri aim Provincial Lund HurveyorE P. O. Boi H5 Phone ML lfmi„„„, lnd Vletn-rU utn Malm SILVER KINO M1KK Will pay ine nign-wtt CBili prlco for all kinds of second band goods Will buy oi -.oil anything from on anchor to a needle Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, cooking Uten ills bought In household quantities Aim ■nst off clothing. Call and boo me or write -Vddresa silver King Mtn* ttnt 2m Hri NOTICE WHOLESALE HOUSES PRODUCE. STARKEY & CO.. WHOLSESALE DEAL- ers in Butter, Egga. Chewe. Produce and Fruit Houston Block. Joaephlnc Street, Nelson, B. C. HARDWARE MeLACHLAN BROS — WHOI.SEBALK Hardware Merchanti) Lofifring Hnd Ml" Supplies Stovea Tin warn Agmeware Iron, Pli'fcs and Mlnliig-Hui.'pltes Pntmp- mention to mailed order* GROCERIES A. MACDONALD & CO. • WHOLESALE Qrocera and Provision Merchants.—Im. porters of Teas Coffees Spice* Dried Fruits. Staple and Fancj Groceries Tobaccos, Cigars, Butler Hgga Cheew and Packing House Products Office and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streeta. P. O. Boi Mb. Telephone 28. CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHINGS. A. MACDONALD A CO.-WHOLSESALE Jobbers ln Blankets, Underwear. Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jump- era, Mackinaw nnd Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundrfea. Ofllce and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streeta P. O. Dox 1095. Telephone '/». ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES. THE B. C. ASSAY & CHEMICAL SUPPLY Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C, Direct Importers of Assaycrs Supplies. Sole Agents In B. C. for the celebrated Bat- teraea Crucibles, etc. Write us beforo sending your orders oIijowhere. Satisfaction guaranteed. wanted NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. Wanted—BuBhmen, Woman Cook, Nurse WANTED—Position na bookkeeper, or stenographer. Experienced, Good refer- «Mifw. \pply at The Dally Nows. MUSIC LESSORS HAS YOUR LOVE of Music died out because you cannot piny tbe Piano as you used to do? Six leBsotiu ln McDonald Smith's system of Touch and Technique will moro than restore your powers without any hard practice at the keyboard, and thla, sbould your age be 16 or 60. Or, is your playing going off from lack of time to practice? A few lessons In the ays- tem will improve your playing tu a deirr-ee you would hardly credit, though you should touch no keyboard for weeks. Complete course, Jio. F. J. Palnton, Corner Hall and Silica II. S. UODMER, Pianist, (Geneva and London). icKlreB pupils In Music, French and Qer .lso engagements, concerts, dan- Addresa Pnstotl.ce. Nelson, B C. FQM SAt.fc OLD CURIOSITY SHOP-If you want to buy or sell anything go to the Old Curiosity Shop. Alwtiya In atock a full line of ■"p-r-korv Furniture and Olosaware FOit RENT—Eleven boomed houae mi— Edgewpod nvenuo. All modern conveniences, and kitchen range, Possession 1st April. Apply, Thos. Procter, Ward Bt, FOR SALE-Cheap. 12x10 Rand Comprca- aor, "Bravo" Diamond Drill, one pair Mncll and one pnlr 16-Inch "Bobs" Twin Turbine Water Wheels. J. V. Armstrong, Vancouver; B. C. THE WHEELER & WILSON Sewing Machine—Threo limes the value of any other; one-third easier, one-third faster. Rotary motion and ball bearings. The lightest running machine In tho world. Needles of all kinds. Taylor & McQuarrle, Agents, Nelson, B.C. IP YOU WANT to buy first class dry wood ring up 148 or call on Joe D. Rochon, Room 2. Bellevue House, Hall street. FOR BALE—Hay Ranch in Lardo Valley, close lo Poplar Creek, on railroad; 1G0 acres meadow binds; bus shipped 60 tons bay each year for five years, can treble output. Very easy terms. Write for price. I-'. It. Vlpond, owner. Trout Lake. B. C. FOit SALE—Five room cottage; ail modern convenionces; ;r> of too foot frontage. On ear line. Also several choice building lots in excellent locations. O. K. Tackabury. MORTGAGE SALE. Under and by virtue nf tbe powers con talced In ii certain mortgagi which wlii ite produced nt tho time of sale, thero will be offored for sale by public auction, by Now- Ung & Company, Auctioneers, at tho hall on Kootenay street, between Baker and Victoria Btrools, Nolson, D, C„ on Thursday tho 81st day of March, 1001, ot the hour of n o'clock in Iho rorenoan the following properly, namely: All ntul singular thai certain parcel or trad of land and promises situate, lying and bi Iny in tho City or Nelson und being composed <>r L"i 8, Block fl Sub-division of Block 95, Group Ono, West Kootenny District of British Columbia. On tbo property h n frame building at present used as a restunrnnt, for terma and eondMlmii. of sale apply to GALLIHER & WILSON. Mortgagees' Sol to I tor*. Dated 10th March, 1904. WHY USE your neighbors Sewing Machine wben you cnn buy one from The HbiBor Mfg. Co. on tbo Installment plan; payments only $3,00 ikt month. Old machines taken in exchange. Liberal discount for cash. The Singer Mfg. Co.. linker street. BUSINESS CHANCE—Good opportunity to succeed to nn old established grocery business. Fine premises, good location. Box 272, Nelson, B. C. CL'.AN'N« and fupmri -g I w'"1" ii announce to the cltUanfl of Nelson and surrounding district that I am prepared to do all kimh* of cleaning and repairing on Ladies and Gentlemen's garments at reasonable prices, Your patronage solicited, James Stewart. Phone 243 Opposite Queen's hotel. PBIV TE BOARD PRIVATE Bonn1 and Rooms, electric light; also lulh- iitwrd. Apply on Silica street, 2nd rlnnr W-8BI of Ward. UNDERTAKING-EMBALMING W. R. UEATTV, CRANBROOK, B. C. undertaker an) F.mbalmer. Telegraphic orders will recehti (special attention. Will go anywhere at nnv Mine PLUMBING We aro prepared to do all kinds of plumbing, steam nnd gas fitting on the shortest notice. Est mates given. E. K Rtmrhan & Co., BfcJter street, Nelson. Phone 262. NOTICE Wo the undersigned donttsta of tbo city of Nelson, will close our offices on Saturday afternoons from 1st of April to 1st of Ootobor, 1904, t>R. STODDART. PR. CtiAVTON. DR. MORRISON. THB DALLY HEWS. FRIDAY, APRIL 1. 1904 OUR FIFTY CENT FOUNTAIN PEN IS A GOOD ONE. TRY IT MORLEY e CO. ililMKSELLERS AND STATIONERS NELSON, B. C. GALT COAL AND WOOD OP AL1 KINDS. Terms Spot Cash. W. P. Tierne> Telephone 261 Baker Street I'UMK OF METALS New York. March M.-Uar Bllver K> 1-4; Electrclyllc copper 12 7-8; Amalgamate!, copper 18 7-8: Speller, firm. L.i>liuo°n, Malcn al.—Lead £12 3s. 9d. N LSUN'5 NtWo Ul IHLUAl J. B. Ramie and Mrs. Ramie, of Lon Beach, Calif., are guests at the Strathcona. The dance of the Boat Club will be held on April 8th In Fraternity ball. Tickets can be obtained trom tn« inemoors ot tue committee. The Canadian Pacific railway announces mat nunting und fishing bouts Will bo carried free to the vuilous resorts along Ktoieiiay lake for bona lido huntc.s anu ii bum ne u. At the mining recorder's office on Thursday, leruncates of work were granted A. E. Gallupo on the Montreal, and on the Quebec iiuhoiiil ciulms, tor work done since 18th April, 19vJ. J. A, Irving has accepted tho challenge of tne bowling team of the Canadian Order of Foresters. He says he is satibiied that be can organize a team made up of all comers tbat will be able to cosily de- tetti iuu uiitued champions. Georgo H. Green Is at the Hume, bavins Juwt returned from a visit ta Seattle bi uie Interest of Uie Copper Farm Co., which is operating the Copper Farm group, at Green City on the north fork of tho Hiuinon river. Mr. Green leaves for Green City today. J. G. Simpson Sz Co., grocers, are moving from uitsii vid stand ut tiie comer of Silica aad Josephine streets to the Hue, commodious picmlscs on Baker street east formerly occupied by Morrison & Cu.d- well. Tbo firm will open out at the now premise's tomorrow. W. J. Toye, who has been tn the employ u i. a, McPherson for somo considerable time, has decided to start business on lils own account and tomorrow will open an up-to-date grocery store In tbe pi entities on the comer ot Jobep.illio and Silica Btreets, opposite tho Methodist church. As today is Good Friday, the public offices, bankB and most of the stores will be cloned for Uie day. Hiost of the stu.es were kept open until 10 o'cioek lnst evening for the purpose of giving their patrons an opportunity of laying In supplies for the day. Tho general delivery window nt tiie postofllce will be ojion from li) a.m. till 12 in. o'clock today. It was stated yesterday that the grocer nnu tne wnueeaier who refused to purchase 50 cases of eggs because they wero partially cooked missed » good thing. A closer examination of the oggs were mado yesterday and It was found lhat only tho eggs In two or three of the cases had been partially cocked, while the balance wore found to bO in first Class shape. Had either the wholesaler or tho retailer bought the eggs at the bargain prlco ut which they wore offered thoy would have mado a flue profit on tbe transaction. There will be special Good Friday services today nt the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches and at the Salvation Army barracks. At the church of Marr Immaculate the services will be the regular Gocd Friday ones at 8 a.m.. 3 p.m., stations of the Cross, und 7.30 p.m. At 8t. Saviour's Matins, antc-commi'i-ifori and sermon U.tO a.m.. children's service 3 p.m., evensong and address 7.30 p.m. The Salvation Army will hold a special Gcod Friday service at 3 p.m. and a calvary meeting with special musical services »t 8 p.m. At St. Paul's A Special for Saturday IMPORTED FRENCH PEAS There are many pooplo who cannot understand why domestic peas cannot oust the Imported article. These people do not understand the canning business. Tho fresh pea Is preferred because of Its reliability In point of flavor and quality; it is uniformly green, uniformly tender, uniformly sweet. Domestic peas sometimes are a wobbly lot, mme are good enough, but just about the time tbe consumer Is growing fond of thorn, he strikes a cnn that gives him that tired feeling and another believer in imported goods Is born. Our prlco for SATURDAY will bo 12 l-2c per lln, $1.50 per doz.; $1150 per case. Tills Is a bargain, never offered before, and not likely to be made again. Do not ask us how wo can do lt, but order to meet your requirements. 1". S. McPherson PHONE 1(1. DISTRICT AGENTS FOR C. P. K. LANDS—Lots lu Nelson; terms one- third cash. Agricultural and Timber Lands. CANADA PERMANENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION—Loans on Real Estate. 8 per cent Interest, first mortgage. OCEAN ACOIDBNT & GUARANTEE CORPORATION—Sickness aud Accident policies. niun AL LIFE INSURANCE CO- Best ln the world. Ask for rates. F'-'E INSURA-vCE Best Canadian, Scotch and English Companies. REAL ESTATE- FOR SALE 5800—A live-roomed house and two lots to the Hume Addition, Tho lots are in a good position, are fenced, and have lawn and fruit trees. $r>00 cash, balance terms. ?525—A lot at tho top of Carbonate street, two blocks above Park street, containing 200x180 foot, or tho equivalent of 10 ordinary lots, well adapted for fruit trees. For sale at $525. This offer only holds good for a few days, and is a bargain. ;for rent $8.00—Four roomed cottage, corner of Ward and Gore streets. $22.00—A six-roomed house on Kootenay street between Baker and Victoria; modern improvements. $10.00—Four roomed cottage near car barn, very handy to smelter. HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEWEST THINGS IN Shirt Waist Sets Belts Beit Pins A few of these havo just beon received from the east, and wo have only one of each style. Beautiful Leather Goods ln HAND BAGS and CARD CASES. Novelties In AGATEWARE just opened today. PATENAUDE Bros., WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS SEED5 SEEDS SEEDS Flower and Garden Seeds j WHITE CLOVER AND LAWN GEASS SEED. Now is the time to start youv early seeds. Let us hnve your orders early. ALABASTINE Tho best wall ilnish known; requires only cold water to mix It. Anyone can put It on, but no one can pull it off. Will not soil tho finest clothes by coming in contact with It. A five-pound package will cover 50 square yards of smooth surface. Ask for color cards. M°LACHLAN BROS. Presbyterian ohuroh n sacred concert will be held tonight commencing at 8.30. A. Miller, of Greenwood, arrived at the Strathcona last evening. W. Moffat, of Toronto, Inspector of tlio Imperial Bank of Canada, is at tho Btr'ath- cona. Messrs. Nunn, Hood and Starkey, the mtiJiascra ol threo of Nelson's wholesale houses will todny play a two game match or ninepins with Messrs. Seattle, Banfleld and another gentleman, not yet named, who will represent the bankers. The tramway will close down on April 6th for n period of two months. Under the charter tho company haa the privilege of closing down for two months each year and tho manager considers Hint April and May will be the months when the jn.n-opciatlon of the lino will inconvenience tlio public the least. Somo fool-an April fool-turned In aa alarm, at 12.15 this morning from box 44. corner of Park and Front streets. When tho brigade arrived no one was to bo found iu.d theie wore no signs of fire visible anywhere. It might he as Well to point out to the perpetrator of the alleged joke that last month at Vancouver one of his class got six months With hard labor for a similar piece of foolishness, There will be a meeting of all those Interested in clay pigeon shooting at the Hume hotel on Monday evening at 8 o'clock for tho purpose of reorganizing the Nelson Gun club. This year both Kaslo and Rossland have active gun clubs, and matches can be arranged w.lh cither of these places, just as soon as the local experts get together. There Is also pome talk of tho possibility of holding a big tournament In connoetlpn with tho Nelson fair iu September next. Robert, the 11-yoar-old son of Dr. A. W, and Mrs. Kenning, of Rosshwd, died on Wednesday In Rosaiand, Dr, P. A. La Bali of this city, was summoned to Rossland on Tuesday for tlio purpose of performing an operation on young Kenning, who was afflicted with appendicitis. The operation was performed on Tuesday, but It was too late as the .appendix had already been ruptured and thero was over a pint of pus In the abdominal cavt'y Thero was jio chance for recovery. Dr. LaBau stated yes e.day. that the cpfliatlon was put off too late. A difference of a few hours in such cases Is somell-ncs fatal Just as soon ns It Is definitely known thai appendicitis exists Hie only safely lies in an Immediate operation. The lad was exceptionally bright In music, and had n talent tbat promised to bring him I" prominence In the future. lie porformr-d remarkably well on the violin ond piano. Canada Drug & Book Oo, TORONTO PEIOES. Easter Greetings Back up your Easter greetings with more than a blessing of words. A little article of Jewelry as a present will show lhat your words of good cheer have a substantial, earnest basis. Loo k at our stock of Easter Novelties, J. J. Walker The Leading Jeweler Gut in Fish for Lent MARSHALL'S CANNED—Fresh Herring, Herring a la Sardine, Kippered Herring, Herring in Toraatoe Sauce, Herring lu Shrimp Sauce, Herring ln Anchovie Sauce, Fresh Herring, Smoked Haddock, Finnan Haddiea, Soft Shelled Crabs, Carabus 2 Tins for 25 Cts. Hume-J. R. Buekly, H. L, Shopard. Bpo- knne; G. H. Green, Rossland, It. B. Berks, J. W. Ambery, Vlotorlai J-is. Simpson, Guelph; A, M. Jarvis, London, J. Cummlngs and wife, E. J. p. Smith, 13. H. Gunlher, B. G. Walker, Toronto; J. 13. Temerlck and wife. Slocan; R, Phelps, T. C. Gray, C. M, James, Vancouver; J. R. Elliot, Pittsburg; D. Whiteside, J. Drew, Blalrmore; L, Procter, FbiUitOj P. N, McKay, Alnsworth; H. C. Shaw, J. c. Carruthors, Greenwood; E. E. Austin, Trail; A. Nelson, Montreal; J. H. Glass, London. THE STRATHCONA. 'FORMRRLY HOTEL JfHAIn... xi*-*!/mtntnlntixIntiyfniiMi \miomy\b\0\M\M\h\Wi* Would You Please Her? i Thero is nothing that would please her more than a Diamond Ring, Brooch, I-flcket, or a Diamond SI lidded Watch. A Diamond ia tho gift of all girts—it lasts forever, and every day brines to the wearer pleasant thought* of the giver's regard and generosity. Whether as an emblem of plighted troth or as a birthday remembrance to a wife, sweetheart, daughter, nb'ter or mother, a Diamond Is always an appropriate gift, and to a woman the most highly rrWort, Wo carry the finest stock In Western Canada. 9 9 9 9 9 EWERT BROS. Ne'sort, Trail. Rom-mid- 9. ••wier* eid 'narov tt * Strathcona-A. Mll'oy, P. E. Armstrong, Rossland; F, lv. Western, Toronto; T. P. Bowcn, Hamilton; II. Lyon, Phoenix; Mr. and Mrs. .1. K Ramie, Lens Bench, Cnllf.; W. R. Alton nml wlr,\ Kaslo; Louis Prnlt. Sand A. I>. Wheeler, Ymlr; A. Miller. Qreenwood. Lakovlow—S, P. CurnoW, Silver King mine; Mrs. Doodah, Seattle; Jno. Rossis- no!, Arrowhead; V. Longford, Procter. Tremont— T. Qlroux, Greenwood; P. Gar- vey. Carman; A. Doyle, Sandon; J. A. Taylor, New Denver. Queens-Jno. Reno, Edmonton; A. ];. Buckworth, Ymlr; Mrs, 1*-. Jaynes, Greenwood; J. O. McCallum, Slocan. Barllotl-F. Boll, Rnssland; I. McLean, Slocan; II. W. Shaw. Silver icing mine. Nolson—H, Jones. Jno. Broady, city; Mr. .Salt and Pickled Fish Salt Mackerel each 35c I Labrador Herring per doz 50c Salmon Bellies per lb 12%c | Cod—BricTt per brick 2 lbs 20c Cod—Steak per brick 2 lbs 20c Cod—Whole per lb 10( J. A. KirKpatrick & Co., Ltd. Wholesale and Retail GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE, 50 CENTS A WEEK Will Secure from tbe Ontario Accident Co., under their popular Health Policy $26.00 A WEEK. This covers every kind of Sickness, No limitations. No schedule of diseases. BRYDCES, BLAKEMORE & CAMERON, Umitef and Mrs. G. W. Mackenzie, Michel. Madden—J. Stnne, St. Paul; J. A. Taylor, New Denver; R. Loger, Pcplar; Geo. McLean, Sllverton; C. W. Douglas. Venus mine. Grand Central—H. Lyon, Vancouver; A. Bremner, Jno. Goodlnd, Ymir; Jas. Cus- lck nnd wife, Bourne, Ore.; D. Rankin, Rossland, Walter Aldrldge and D. W, Moore, of tiie Trail smelter, returned home yesterday. Louis Pratt, of tho Lnst Chance mine, Sandon. was i.'.i the city yesterday on legal business, returning north this morning. Mrs. M. W, Swnrtz has a very select lino of Paris. New York and St. Paul Hats, opposite Madden House over McDermld & McHnrdy'a nnd II. & M. Bird's offices. Call nnd sec them. Prices very reasonable. EMMANUEL CHURCH ORGANIZED The members of the congregation of Emmanuel church held a very enthusias: tic meeting In the church parlors last night. About fiO people were present and a full discussion was Indulged In concerning tho work and possibilities of the church. An Informal program of songs and n lunch wero the social features of llie evon- Ing after tlio business wns completed. D. J. Robertson & Co. Furniture Dealers HIGH GR»Di£ Don't f ipg-et "hose Oi Carta PRICES RIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS PARI 0US BAKEB S.T. CradiH'e of K|y r's Colege of Embalming NBLSON, B. O. Pho-us. Day 292, Night 142 BUY YALE-KOOTENAY ICE STOCK 12 1-2 Cents per Shape. FOR A PERMANENT INVESTMENT YOU CAN GET NOTHING BETTER. SWDERrVIID & M'HARDY MINING AND REAL ESTATE BROKERS. BAKER STREET NELSON, B. C. Shorthand. Typewriting, BouKiieop- ing, Penmanship, Etc. GIRQULAJtS FREE W. E. BOWINS, Business Manager. Tlio following ofllcers wero elected: Trustees, J. C. Riley, A. V. Smith, Richard Sullivan, Percy Poupaid, Geo. King, A, Lnckey A. W. Harrod, Mrs, N. M. Watnee, Mrs. J. M. McClcod; secretary, C. R. Howell; treasurer, J H. Matheson. MtMMbtBttEA LAWSON-NELSON A pleasant wedding took place last evening when Miss Nellie Nelaon aud John Lnwscn were united In marriage. Tbo ceremony took place at tlio newly furnished residence which Mr. Lawson had fitted up specially for the occasion and for a homo for himself and bride. Mr. Lawson was* one of tho fortunate locators or the Swede group at Poplar and has many friends throughout tbo Koolenays. His bride is a popular young lady of tills city, the daughter of Mr. Nelson, who Is a valued employe- ut the smeller. After tbe knot had been tied by Rov. B. H. H. Holman, the happy couple and their friends adjourned to tht home of the bride's parents, where all enjoyed a substantial wedding .banquet, fTflAOe MARK RtOIJTCMO It's Your Fault' 1 'I! II* YOU DON'T USE "B. & K," ROLLED I OATS. YOUR GROCER CAN ALWAYS GET THEM FRESH. NO HULLS-NO BLACK SPECKS. 11 The Fraokman-Ke*" iping f0. ltd YOUR CHANCE FOR EASTER EGGS Telephone 00. WE ABE OFFERING 150 DOZEN } LAID EGOS FOB 40c A DOZEN. THESE ARE LOCAL STOCK I WE GUARANTEE THEM AS Stll Bell Trading ASK FOR "Spring Medicine" JUST WHAT YOU WANT. J1.00 A BOTTLE. Wm. RUTHERFORD, Druggi] NIGHT PHONE PHONE A214. WARD STREET, NELSON, B. C. Greedy Shoes Wo have just received a consignment of OREEDY SHOES. Why nrl thoy greedy? nccanso they grasp all the good points essentia! to gool shoes. They are Slater's. Best in atcrlals. Best workmanship. Eas| fitters and long livers. The Royal Shoe Store ANDREW & MORRISON, Props. Riverside Ni grand fo: MARTIN BURRELL, Proprietor. Homo-grown, thrifty, acclimatized Troos and Shrubs. Currants, Raspberrlcl Strawberries, Etc. A fine assortment of Maples nnd other Shade Treos, LilacJ Hedge Plants and other Ornamentals. \ The secret of success tn planting is, flrst, to secure good stock; second, tl Plant as soon as possible after it is dug. Trees obtained from our Nursery caf bo planted nt Nelson two days aftor the y aro dug. " " Price List and full Information promptly given. Griffin Brand Has established a reputation for Itself nnd It stands for "First Quality Always." You can mako no mistake In asking for Orlffln Brand Cured Moats, Lard, Butter and Eggs. J. Y. GRIFFIN & CO., timited WHOLESALE ONL1 Easter Millinery A continuous display of all the Novelties of tho season, Including nn cx- ccptionnlly lino exhibit of Pattern Hats, Roady-to-Wcar and Ready-to-Trlm j Hats. A most attractive line of MIssos' Hats and Children's Bonnets and Toques. Equal to Eastern Prices. i The Enfield Company HEADQUARTERS FOR STYLISH MILLINERY. The tmt niirt Opening is In full sway. The time to got that EASTER HAT Is surely NOW The days In which you can prepare for Easter aro now fow Indeod. Tho only quostion is when? Will lt be todny or Saturday, when the full charm and beauty is for your choosing. Easter Kid Gloves, nobby Neckwenr, tho latest Belts, Stylish Tallor-mado Suits, every one new for Eastor. TODAY, GOOD FRIDAY, STORE WILL BE CLOSED. KERR & CO. Ward and Baker Streets, Kelson. ' >-» \tm* i
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