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THE-DAILY NEWS ■ ■$ '. • \ . 13 FEB 2 0 1903 <Z] V^roR.A.g VOL.2 NELSON. B. G.. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1904 NO.1&09 IADE TREATY WITHKOREA |apan's Latest Move in Far Eastern Conflict- Russia Outwitted |rca Now Removed From Ranks of Neu- i tral Powers and May be the Field of Military Operations Washington, Feb. 24.—Secretary Hay i received information that Japan has ptlated a treaty with Korea whereby | guarantees the Independence and in- rlty of Korea. In return Korea gives Ian extensive military rights and the Icials here regard the negotiation ot \ treaty as a declaration by Japan of \ protectorate over Korea. It is sup- fed that Japan is given the right ta tlfy Korea and assume control of all tea's defences. The declaration of a liectorate over Korea by Japan of Irse removes Korea from the ranks of Itral powers and makes the hermit pdom as legitimate a field of mill- operations as Japan itself. Is believed Russia will refuse to nlzo Japan's right to establish a Itectorate. |ne Russian ambassador in converm- i with secretary Hay pointed out that lan's declaration had come too late ■be observed by Russia as the St. lersburg government already had an- Inced that Japan's conduct In Korea " been such that It would be lmposs- |> tor Russia further to regard as valid orders or declarations Issued by lea. Ilr. Taklhlra, the Japanese minister, llared that the Information given him ■newspaper men was the first he had Lived. (The treaty Is regarded here as one of i cleverest of the many startling dlp- hatlc movements that have been made I connection with the whole eastern stlon. The effect Is to place Japan | a high moral plane, for lt Is under- that this treaty Is an announce^ nt to the world that if she prevails I her straggle wtth Russia,-Involving llltary occupation of Korea, Japan will |ie no advantage of that fact but will ilntain the independence of tbe hermit bgdom. On the other hand, the Rus- lin note complaining of tho violation I Korean neutrality by Japan, is bcliev- ] hero to be Intended to pave the way future heavy, reclamations, Indeed Ivolvlng the seizure of Korea and Its finraatlon for violation of neutrality the event that Russia triumphs in le present struggle. •Washington, Feb. 24.—Russia will Jnore Japan's newly negotiated treaty llth Korea guaranteeing the independ- lice and Integrity of the hermit kingdom, and has so Informed the United ates. Russia's protest to tho powers, J Is declared on high authority, will be ""pored by the Toklo government. In llplomatlq circles, secretary Hay's announcement of the negotiation of the ^pan-Korean treaty created a sensation, pile the treaty, lt is stated, opens up Josslbllltles for new International com- ■lications ln the far eastern war, the llplomatic corps here express the firm lellef that there Is no ground for appre- lenslon at present that the war will Intend beyond the two belligerents and p>rea. It will not surprise diplomats onversant with Japan's plans to see an larly announcement from Toklo declaring that practically all Korean ports will |ie opened eventually to the commerce of ne world. JEEN AMONG FARMERS |lOHN HOUSTON TELLS OF NORTHWESTERN TOWNS. CITIES OF EDMONTON AND CALGARY ARE PROSPTROUS. John Houston, M.P.P., has returned from a visit to the NorthweBt Territories. |He left Victoria whon tho legislature ■adjourned two weeks ago, spent one day ■In Vancouver, two days In Calgary, three Idays in Edmonton and the remainder of ■the time in travelling. In an Interview Ihad with Mr. Houston yesterday he Btat-. ted that he had a distinctly favorable | Impression of the country. It Is, ho says, 1 to be very prosperous for the next two I or three years.- It may not be the pros- I perlty of a mining country, but what he J meant, he declared, was prosperous for I a farming country. He Bays there is 1 more money in goneral circulation in Nelson in a day than there is ln either | Edmonton or Calgary In two days. Mr. Houston figures it out about this way. . A farmer coming into Edmonton or Calgary would spend 26 cents where the I mining man would disburse 6D eents ln Nelson. A farmer would spend 18 for I a suit of clothes, while the mining man would invest 116 or perhaps more for a like purpose. Both the northwestern i towns do a good business and are pros- i perous for farming towns, he says. #a In giving his impressions and observations Mr. Houston said: "Edmonton Is quite a town. It is a little larger than Nelson, with perhaps a population of 7,000. I Judge that there are mors toff pie than we have In Nelson from th* number of school children there. The main street of Edmonton reminds me of the main street of Winnipeg, as there are shacks next to fine large brick buildings. The town has large schools, .churches and two (hospitals. I saw what was apparently some large mercantile houses, which evidently have a good territory to deal In. Bdmonton has a much better location for a town than Calgary. It is located on the north bank of the Saskatchewan river. Strathcona, the C. P. R. town, Is oh the south bank. The C. P. R. only runs aa far as Strathcona. The C. N. R. connects Edmonton with Strathcona. They have a short line running between the two towns. The C. N. R. has splendid terminals at Edmonton. The main road Is 400 or 600 miles from Edmonton yet, but ultimately is to pass through there." "Edmonton Is an old Hudson Bay post and I believe the Hudson's Bay company owns a considerable portion of the townsite yet There Is a dairying and mixed farming country all around the place. Fine oats and wheat are grown as well as other crops. Brackman ft Ker have roller mills In both Edmonton and Strathcona, and seem to be doing a thriving business. Edmonton Is perhaps tbe most important raw fur trading plaee ln Canada. The agents and dealers come from the shores of tbe Arctic ocean, from Great Slave lake and elsewhere from the great inland empire and bring their furs bought from tbe Indians and white trappers and market them at Edmonton. Rare furs can be bought there that have been packed for thousands ot miles. "Edmonton Is rather a quiet town," said Mr. Houston, "when compared with places of like size In the west. The northwest liquor license law compels the saloons to close at 11 o'clock p. m> and to not reopen until 6.30 ln the morning. On Saturday evenings the saloons close at 7.30 and are not allowed to reopen until 6.30 on Monday morning. Compared with British Columbia, Edmonton Is more like an Ontario municipality. "The place is an Important centre, and I would not be surprised to see the C. P. R., the C. N. R. and the G. T. P. running through it It seems to me, too, that it will be the largest and most Important city west of Winnipeg, omitting the coast towns, and, it Is possible, that It may be aa large as Vancouver. Its geographical position assures its Importance, and all ot the three transcontinental lines will have to build through lt They are after traffic and they will get It at Edmonton. "The country between Calgary and Edmonton, about 200 miles along the railway, has been settled ln the last two or.three years. .There are seven or eight towns along tbe line, and one or two of these are as large as Kaslo. As far as the eye can reach on either side ot the track there are farms, except in the vicinity of Calgary, where lt Is a stockraiBlng country. Among the larger towns along the line between Calgary and Edmonton are tbe following: Innls- tall, Bowden, Red Deer, Lacomb, Pon- oka, Wetasklwln and Le Due. "The country Is settled for a distance of 76 miles east of the Calgary and Edmonton railway and for a considerable distance on the western side of the road. It Ib a rolling country with small timber, from Red Deer. There are patches of open prairie here and there. "Calgary has a population of between 6,000 and 7,000. The older portion of the business section has buildings constructed of Calgary sandstone, while the newer structures ln tbe business portion are of brick. A strong effort is being made to make Calgary a distributing point for southern Alberta and eastern British Columbia. "Fully half of the settlers that have gone Into that section are Americans, and they are said to be a superior class of farmers, the kind that build up a country. They are well oft financially, understand farming and stockralslng thoroughly, and are enterprising men who cannot fail to make their way anywhere they may settle. "I know of no reason why the section would not be a good country to live in. The land in the Edmonton district Is rich and raises large crops, when the conditions are right. The past seasons have not been up to the average. There has been too much moisture and early frosts. Ordinarily tbe farmers there raise good crops. As I said at the start, it Is certain to have two or three years of prosperity before It owing to the large amounts that settlers are bringing ln, and after that there will be a steady prosperity that comes to a rich farming section after it has been settled for a few years." HECLA MINING COMPANY Said to Be Insolvent—A Receiver Asked tor, Indianapolis, Feb. 24.—The Hecla Mining company, which in the .22 years of its existence has paid, it is said, two and one-quarter millions of dollars in dividends, was today made the defendant In a suit for a receiver brought by Newton Todd, a broker of this city. Todd declares that the company Is Insolvent. He charges a scheme on the part of tbe directors of the company to secure a preferred debt against tbe corporation and thus wipe out minority stockholders. He said no dividends have been paid, in the last three years. The president and secretary of the company deny these charges. BOTH ASPHYXIATED. [Special to Tbo Dolly News.] Whitby, Ont. Fob. H.-Archlbnld Bul- mcr, reflrfrt farther, and wife worn found dci:<l In the'r homo todny. asphyxiated with on"! gat'. Tho neighbors missed them for two or three days and went to look, and found them dead. TOGO'S DMIl EXPLOIT JAPANESE ADMIRAL ATTEMPTS TO BOTTLE UP PORT ARTHUR-A SECOND SANTIAGO INCIDENT BUT NOT SO SUCCESSFUL of the British steamer Lurisian, from Newport February 6th for Bombay, rev ports that he was stopped and examined by Russian torpedo boat destroyers a few miles south of Daedalus island, ln the Red sea, who informed him that three British steamers laden with coal for Japan had been eaptured by them. JAPANESE TROOPS IN KOREA. Shanghai, Feb. 24.—The Japanese army corps landed at Chemulpo, Korea, totaling about 30,000, have already been deployed between Seoul and Ping Yang. The advance guards are even northward of the latter place. Owing to the partial thaw, the roads aro bad and the transportation of provisions and war munitions Is most difficult St Petersburg, Feb. 25.—The Port Arthur correspondent of the Novestl telegraphs: "Ths Japanese lost steamers (number not stated) and one torpedo boat" "At the moment of writing," the correspondent continues, "23 Japanese vessels are visible on the horizon and the cross-firing has begun, ln which the Russian cruisers Bayan, Novlk and Askold are participating." Paris, Feb. 25.—The Harbin correspondent of the Matin says that the Japanese, In an attempt to repeat at Port Arthur the experiment of the Americans at Santiago, sent in three merchant ships to be sunk ln the entrance to the harbor. The Russian battleship Retvlsan, although she was still stranded, perceived them and sunk them before the design could be carried out St Petersburg, Feb. 24.—It is officially announced from Port Arthur that four battleships and two Japanese transports have been sunk In a fresh attack on Port Arthur. The attack was repulsed. Paris, Feb. 24.—A dispatch to the Havas agency from Port Arthur says four Japanese cruisers and two Japanese transports have been sunk ln a fresh attack on- Port Arthur. The dispatch adds that the attack was repulsed and the Russian battleship Retvlsan covered herself with glory. Wei Hal Wei, Feb. 24.—Four Japanese battleships and nine cruisers passed this port today, bound eastward. Chee Foo, Feb. 24.—The steamer Governor Jaeschi, while passing Fort Arthur at 3 o'clock this morning, heard heavy firing ln that direction. There is a persistent report abroad tbat several Japanese warships have been disabled, but so far lt Is unconfirmed. Another Bteamer passing Dalny about the same time that the Governor Jaeschi was off Fort Arthur, reports that she heard no firing. Thirteen warships are said to have passed Wei Hal Wei today heading east. There were 16 ships in the original fieet London. Feb. 24.—The fleet which passed Wei Hai Wei is supposed to have been admiral Togo's fieet, leaving Port Arthur. London, Feb. 24.—Tho newa of further fighting off Port Arthur was communicated to foreign minister lord Lansdowne by the Associated Press while he was holding a reception at the foreign office. This was the first announcement ot the battle received by tbe foreign office. Paris, Feb. 24.—The foreign office received late this evening the following dispatch from the French consulate at Chee Foo: "The Russians have repulsed a Japanese attack upon Port Arthur. Four Japanese battleships wero damaged and run aground." Shanghai, Feb. 24.—1.36 p. m.—The Russian consul and tho commander of the Russian gunboat Mandjur, now In these waters, received an official telegram today announcing that the Japanese made a futile attack on Port Arthur last night The dispatch added that six vessels were reported to be disabled, but the character and nationality of the ships were unknown, St. Petersburg, Feb. 24.—It appears that the announcement from Port Arthur tbat four Japanese battleships and two Japanese transports had been sunk ln a fresh attack on Port Arthur, was given out as official by mistake. There is no official confirmation here of a Russian victory at Port Arthur. Both the report ot the sinking ot the Japanese ships and the denla^ that the announcement was official were sent out by the semi-official telegraph bureau, tbe Russian news agency. London, Feb. 24.—A dispatch to Reu- ter's from St. Petersburg, sent at 11 o'clock tonight, says that on February 23rd the Japanese attempted to send four steamers filled with explosives among tho Russian fleet in Fort Arthur harbor. These four ships did no damage and were themselves destroyed, two being sunk and two going ashore. The Japaneso boats escorting tbe flreshtps were destroyed by Russian ships. St Petersburg, Feb. 26.—12.10 a. m.— The wildest rumors havo been afloat here regarding the reported Japanese repulse at Port Arthur, but up lo midnight nothing official could be learned, lt Is reported unofficially that tho Japanese while attempting to land at Pigeon bay, lost two cruisers and two transports. London, Feb. 24.—A dispatch to the Central News from St. Petersburg gives another version of tbe Japanese defoat at Port Arthur, according to which the Japanese planned to sink some barges in the strait leading from the outer to the innor harbor of Port Arthur, thus blocking the exit. The Russian gun fire, however, sunk the barges before they arrived at the intended spit. The Russian embassy hers has received a communication to the effect that a Japanese squadron during the night of February 24th tried to block the entrance of Port Arthur, at the same time attacking Russian warahins tbere with torpedo boats and trying to set them on fire. The Russian battleship Retsivan, supported by the coast batteries, repelled this attack, forced the Japanese to retire and succeeded in sinking four ot their vessels. The newa of the Russian victory was posted ln the lobbies of the chamber ot deputies and the senate during the sitting today, and caused great enthusiasm, i ALEXIEFPS REPORT. Ships Lost Were Only Steamers Loaded With Inflammables. St. Petersburg, Feb. 25.'-2.45 a, m.— A telegram from viceroy Alexieff to the czar says: . "At a quarter before 3 in the morning of February 24th, numerous Japanese torpedo boats attempted to attack the battleship Retvlsan and sink large steamers loaded with Inflammables. The Retvlsan was tbe flrst to observe the torpedo boats and opened a strong fire on them. She was supported by the land batteries. She destroyed two steamers near the entrance ot the harbor. They were coming directly towards her. One of them went on the rocks near the lighthouse on Tiger peninsula, and the other sank under Golden bill. The Retvlsan observed four steamers ln a sinking condition and eight torpedo boats departing slowly to rejoin the waiting Japanese warships. A portion of the crows of the Japanese vessels were drowned. The grounded steamer Ib still burning. The enemy is observed in the offing of Port Arthur ln two Unas. The Japanese crews saved themselves in boats and It is possible that some ot them were picked up by the enemy's torpedo boats. I am proceeding to examine the coast The entrance of the harbor Ib open.. I,attrlbrta the complete derangement of the enemy's plan- to the brilliant action and decisive fire trom the Retvlsan. Floating mines are still visible in tbe roadstead. I have recalled the three cruisers sent in pursuit of the enemy ln order to clear the roadstead of floating mines. We had no losses." REJOICINGS IN ST. PETERSBURG. News of the Alleged Victory Created Wild Enthusiasm. St. Petersburg, Feb. 25.—Reports of a Russian victory at Port Arthur were current late yesterday and about midnight they seemed to have been definitely confirmed, but ln the absence ot the official announcment the stories of the dimensions of the victory were most con: meting. Rumors were Bpread far and wide over tbe city during the early part of the evening and tbe crowds which had gathered In the streets in spite ot the severe cold, to discuss the news, were greatly excited. One newspaper printed an extra relating tho victory based on a meagre telegram from London, but as the night wore on without official confirmation the crowds disappeared, except from around the newspaper offices. These remained thronged with officers and others awaiting official Information. The news was accompanied by two stories, one that after the first Russian victory the omperor would offer peace, and tho other that Japan had deposed the emperor of Korea and formally annexed that country. Both these reports are without confirmation, and they are given simply as examples of the stories which floated about tbe excited crowds. The crowds at the admiralty and the newspaper and telegraph companies' offices Increased during the night and the excitement attained fever point when it was known that the emperor had received a telegram giving more details and showing the Russian victory was even greater than at first reported. When the report was distributed at the admiralty at 2.30 this morning, a rush was made for the exits, and the assembled officers cheered wildly and repeatedly. The crowds showed no Inclination to disperse, hoping that further news would be received showing the extent ot tbe Russian victory. It was observed that In his dispatch vicoroy Alexleff does not mention the number of steamers which the Japanese tried to sink or drive up on the Russian ships and It Is not yet known whether tbo tour vessels the captain of the Retvlsan observed going down, In addition to the two destroyed, were also laden with Inflammables or whether they were warships. The greatest praise Is given to the commander of the Retvlsan and the splendid action of this American built boat places her name foremost ln the roll of the Russian navy. Viceroy Alexleff's dispatch is In amplification ot a briefer telegram received by tbe emperor earlier, but which was not given out. Later itiwas snld the Russians sustained no losses ln ths engagement It Is evident that vice- admiral Stark no loniir commands ths Russian Fort Arthur naval forces, vice roy Alexleff mentioning a temporary I commander of the fleet, without giving | any names. Stories to the effect that the Japanese designed an attempt to land ln Pigeon bay at the same time the naval engagement occurred are not mentioned ln the dispatches, and it assumed these are Without foundation. THE NEWS IN LONDON. Admiral Togo Made Daring Attempt to Bottle Up Port Arthur, London, Feb. 26.—Viceroy Alexleff's dispatch to the czar concerning Port Arthur confirms the report tbat admiral Togo made a daring attempt to bottle up the Russian fleet at Port Arthur, and although viceroy Alexleff asserts that the entrance to the harbor of Port Arthur Is still free, tbe fact that admiral Togo's fleet, minus the vessels Injured ln the courageous exploit, was seen steaming at full speed southeast from Wei Hai Wei, is interpreted as an Indication of the Japanese admiral's satisfaction with the accomplishment of his design. It is pointed out here that lt would be difficult for the Russians at night to ascertain just what had happened to the Japanese vessels. As two Injured vessels were observed steaming slowly away, from Port Arthur and as the Japanese fleet was going at full speed off Wei Hal Wei, it Is presumed tbat the injured vessels might have gone elsewhere to repair. Another explanation ot the Incompleteness of admiral Togo's squadron as seen off Wei Hal Wei is that he possibly left some vessels to watch off Port Arthur. The reports that the Japanese battleships or transports were.sunk are taken here with some allowance. A dispatch received here trom Toklo this moruing explains the recent suspension of Japanese naval actions to have been due chiefly to bad weather ln the gulf of Pechlli. Tbe general opinion Is that admiral Togo, after possibly returning to Japan to effect repairs, will devote his attention to the Russian Vladlvostock squadron. It Is officially announced from St Petersburg that the Russian government has expressed its warmest thanks to Great Britain for help given tbe crews of the Varlag and Koreltz by the British cruiser Talbot at Chemulpo. The Chee Foo correspondent of the Dally Mall says tbat 6,000 Russlau troops have moved from Mukden and that skirmishes are reported between Chinese regulars and Russians near Shan Hal Kwan. - 11 It is announced from Pekln, this correspondent continues, that Paul Lessar, Russian minister to China, has offered written assurances that the Russian gunboat Mandjur shall not leave Shanghai until tho conclusion of hostilities, but that Japan Insisted that the vessel be disabled. The Tokio correspondent of the Times says the Russian movements on the Yalu are not considered serious ln Japan, where the town of Ping Yang, Korea, is considered safe. It is reported that the constant exodus of Chinese coolies from Manchuria is causing great Inconvenience to tbe Russians. NOT CROSSED THB YALU Main Russian Force Still Remains North of the River. Toklo, Feb. 24.—Reliable reports from northern Korea indicate that the Russians havo not yet crossed the Yalu river. Their scouts have, it Is rumored, penetrated Into the country south of Wlju, but tbe main force still remains north of the river. The Japanese seem to bo confident that the Russians are nimble to assemble sufficient force to attempt a movement Into Korea. Tbe Russian strength north of Yalu Is variously estimated at from 20,000 to 40,000. Seoul, Feb. 24.—The Russians are keeping communication between Wlju and Andju, Korea, open. Otherwise no advance to the southward has yet been made. Russian Bples, however, are reported to be In tho vicinity of Ping Yang. LOADING BRITISH COAL. Japanese Vessels Taking on Cargoes at Cardiff and Barrow. London, Feb. 24.—About 26,000 tons of British coal are now being loaded on Japaneso steamers for Japan. Tbo Bingo Maru is loading 6,000 tons and the Sado Maru 6,000 tons, at Cardiff, whlld at Barrow, the Kwan Chi Maru and another vessel aro taking on board the remainder. A special dispatch from Kobe says the BritlBh commercial agent at Vladlvostock has arrived at Nagasaki and reports tbat tho commander of the Russian garrison at Vladlvostock had ordered all British subjects to leave tbat port Snaklm, BtTPt Too. ii—Tan (awM* JAPAN'S NATIONAL LOAN. Tokio, Feb. 24.—According to the reports of local banks the national loss of 100,000,000 yen has been covered nearly four times, The Intense patriot- Ism ot all classes Is evinced by the fact that even servants and laborers are contributing from their savings. RUSSIA HAS PLENTY OF CASH. St. Petersburg, Feb. 24.—The Novostl, reviewing the resources of the treasury, figures that the total amount at the disposal of the government for war purposes is 1320,000,000, which lt considers to be quite sufficient in view of the fact that a far more expensive campaign, the Turkish war, waged on foreign territory, cost only $500,000,00. AFTER THE ST. EUGENE T. G. BLACKSTOCK IS SEEKING A MARKET FOR ITS LEAD. PROFIT OF $30,000 EARNED LAST YEAR BY WAR EAGLE. Toronto, Feb. 24.—Thomas G. Blackstock, vice president of the War Eagle Consolidated Mining and Development Company. left yesterday for British Columbia. Before his departure the financial statement of the company to December 31, 1003, was presented and adopted after a discussion. The report of general manager KIrby criticized the 2 per cent tax Imposed by the British Columbia government ns a serious obstacle to operations on a large scale in that province. Its effects were nothing short of disastrous, Another meotlng will be held in the fall. In the meantime a thorough test will bo made of the arrangement for concentration and milling of the company's ore under contract which it has with the Rossland Power Compinv. Mr. Blackstock before leaving said he was going west to endeavor to contract for the St Eugene mine nt Moyie. B. C, which has been shut down on account of the low price ot lead. He says there is a possibility of Its finding a market now that ho ]s after a market. At the annual meeting of tho War Eagle Consolidated Mining and Development Co.. held In Toronto on Tuesday, tho annual report of E. B. Kfrby, the genera! manager, wns rood. Among other things Mr. KIrby stated that tho War Eaglo mine hnd experienced the snmo change In tho character of Its ore deposits, which hnvo occurred fn the other productive mines of tho Boss- land district. This Is the transition from tho occurrence of high grade bonnnza ore bodies, capable of profit under nn expensive process of smelting, to manses of lower grade ore, requiring cheaper treatment by milling. To provide for the reduction of this class' of ore the compnny, through a subptdlnry company, Is erecting a preliminary Ttw-ton mill at Trail from which good remilts are anticipated from lis operations, which will be early In tho present year. Mr, KIrby reports thnt the ore Bales during the year havo been C0.fl.Vi tons, averaging $13 full assay vnliie, or (0.R7 smelter's gross assay value. The average npsiy contents were: Gold 0.418 ounces; silver, 1.02 ounces: copper. 1.46 ner rent. The net profit for the yenr wns $•"'0."140.47. which with tho amount charged off fnr depredation of plant, etc.. $38,171.74, phows an exeem of revenue over expenditure* r>f $fK.fil'2.21. The present reserves of smelting pny oro are estimated nt nhout 20.000 tons, averaging $10 smelter's grnnn nnsny value. The mine produced -80.A93 tons of ore during 1903 of a renl or full assay vnluo of $13 per ton. The smelter net vnluo of th's ore f.o.b enrs nt tho mine wns $5.31. The expense of production wns $2.82 per ton. Development cost. 44 ce.nts per ton of ore shipped. The following charge* nre mnde per foot: Drilling. $17.0fi: wlnzfng, $30.70; raising, $26.29; stoplng. $2.90. DIVIDEND FROM WATER. [Special to Tho Dally News.] Ymir, Fob. 24.—Tho household of Wm. Coffey's was yesterday mot-ulug brightened by the arrival of a daughter. The adjourned meeting of tho Ymir Waterworks Co. was held yeBterday afternoon at the compnny's ofllce. Tho following directors were elected for ihe coming year: Samuel Miller, W. W. Beer, of Nelson, Spencer Sanderson, Dan Campbell. J. W. Ross was ngnln elected president, while T. 11. Atkinson will look after ihe secretary's duty, A dividend of 10 per cent wns declared and in addition J. W. Ross was voted $160 for work performed in looking after tho compnny's property during tho past year. C. P. R. TRAIN DERAILED. [Special to The Dally News.] Winnipeg, Feb. 24.-Tho Westbound pns- sengcr trnin on the C. P. It. Jumped Ihe track nt Castle Mountain, IU miles west of Banff, N.W.T., this morning. The baggago cars, colonist and second clauB enrs wero turned over, but no ono was injured seriously. VETERAN MINISTER DEAD. [Special to The Daily News.] Toronto.Fcb. 24,-Rev. D. H. Hurt, formerly superintendent of Methodist missions In China, died nt Burllngtim this evening In his 64th year. McGILL DEGREE FOR JEBSERAND. Montreal, Feb. 24.—McCill college has conferred tho degree of LL. D. on M, Josscrnnd, tho French mlulstor nt Washington. A BLAZE IN NOVA SCOTIA. St. Stephens, N. S., Feb, 24.—Fire tonight caused $15,000 low. destroying several fine building!, GERMANY IS FORKACE Commerce not Conquest is Her Aim in the Far East ••No British Hostility Statement Made by Count Von Boelow the German Imperial Chancellor-Approves Franco-Russian Alliance Paris, Feb. 24.—The Berlin corres- pondont ot the Petit Parislen gives the subject ot an interview which a distinguished Frenchman haa had with count von Buelow, the German imperial chancellor. In this Interview the chancellor declared, according to the correspondent, that friendly feelings towards Russia waa the policy ot German, but they did not imply hostility toward Oreat Britain or lack ot appreciation ot Japan's efforts towards progress. He denied that Germany had aggressive plans ln the tar east Germany was peaceful and sought commerce, not conquest. He declared that the Idea that Germany was seeking to supplant France with Russia to be entirely without foundation, and added: "We are convinced the Franco-Russian alliance, like the triple alliance, Is an element In the preservation of the European status quo. We do not seek to destroy the alliance; on the contrary, we wish It to endure for as long as it maintains its present character." THE MINISTER0F MINES MINING CONVENTION SUGGESTS A PACIFIC COAST MAN. NEXT TEAR THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN VANCOUVER. [Special to The Dally News.] Victoria, Feb. 24.—The mining convention will met ln Vancouver next year This wu decided at the gathering today. A committee trom the association waited on the government and asked for an outline of modifications they proposed to tho two per cent tax, and tho-government in reply thanked the committee and said they would be glad of suggestions for an alternative to the tax mentioned. The convention also passed a resolution urging the dominion government to appoint a minister of mines from the Pacific coast. Senator Templcman's name was mentioned In connection with the mattor. Another resolution urged the government to Issue crown gronts for mineral claims with In fifteen days after application had been made for the same. Another resolution asked that passenger steamers bo allowed to earn- explosives under proper restrictions. Messrs, Keen nnd Hobson were re-elected president and vice-president, resoe/tlvely, amid great enthusiasm, and Rowland Mn- chln, resident vice-president, vice D. Vf. Hlgglns. Tho electoral district representatives on the executive wero elected ns follows: Atlln, J. H. Brownlee; Cariboo, John Hopp; Cowtchnn, P. J. Pearson; Grand Forks. Geo. W. Rumbergcr; N*l»on. Leslie Hill; Rossland, E. B. Kirby; Revelstoke, M. Brown; Vancouver, R. p. McLennan; Victoria, E. Dewdney; Ynle( A. E. Howso; Tmlr, D. W. Moore. The selection of Vancouver for the meeting niece wns followed by a motion of H. E. Croasdalle to have the summer F^q'tin In Nelson. It was rett, however, thnt It WOUlil be Impossible to get the members together twlco a year and this was drop- On Friday the members wilt snend the whole day as guests of the local association and the E. and N. railway, vfs'tlng the mines nnd smelters at Sicker, Crofton and Ladysmlth. LEO TOLSTOI Gives His Vo-Hnn to tho North American on Far Eastern War. Philadelphia, Feb. 24.—In response to a cablo request the North American has ■received the following message from count Leo Tolstoi: 'Moscow, Feb. 22.—I am neither for Russia nor Japan but for the laboring people of both countries, deceived by their governments and obliged to flght against their welfare, conscience and religion. (Signed), Tolstoi." TOMMY RYAN WON. Beauscholte Had Rest of the Contest at the Start. Indianapolis, Feb. 21.-Tommy Rynn, mlddlo weight champion, defeated Jack Beauscholte tonight In the auditorium rink In the sixth round of what was to havo been a ten round light. Ryan went to tho floor twlco from hard swings In the lirst and Becond rounds, but In tho third and fourth sent Beauscholte to the floor. In tin* sixth Beauscholte was in bulIi r condition that Ryan quit hitting him and was given the fight. TURKEY AND BULGARIA. London, Feb. M,—"It is almost certain," cablcB the Constantinople correspondent of the Dnily Telegraph, "that Turkey and Bulgaria are on the point of reaching a pacific understanding regarding Macedonia." DICK WILL SUCCEED HANNA. Columbus, Feb. 21.—General Charles Dick, wob nominated by acdnmntlon for both the unexpired and regular terms for United States senate to succeed tho lnte senator Hanna, at the caucus of the republican members of ths legislature tonight. THB DAILY NEWS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY a5. 1904 "00 s o cu a. COST p 0Q eo" FOrt THE LENTEN SEASON Smoked Goldeyes, very fine per dozen, 70c. Smoked Bloaters per pound, 12 l-2c Smoked Kippered Herrings per pound, 12 l-2c Finnan Haddie • per pound 16c Boneless Codfish Per pound 12 l-2c Shredded Codfish Per packet, 12 l-2c Loch Fyne Herrings, from Scotland Per keg, 11.75 Labrador Herrings Per pail, J2.00 Labrador Mackerel per pail, »2.7S Fresh Mackerel, ln tins 15c Finnan Haddie, in tins 15c Kippered Herrings ln tins 15c Anchovies ln barrels 35c Dried Smoked Herrings per box 30c - — —- .atam ■Tlsi.Tlii.l'tMin^l.^M^*'. ■ ■■■■>.■ 9maftt,tmr*t ■!■#«&•>■■■ K"'*W" "l^1i^*\W"Vm'^ar^\ar*mmor**™or™orr*'m^* l^'W" •"•"•"•"■ The Canadian Bank of Commerce with trhlob Is Anulasinated The Bank of British Columbia UHAO OFPICE-.TOK.ONTO. Paid up Capitol, JVuo.ooo. Reserve Fund, t3,«K),000. Aggregate Resources Exceeding 178,000,000. HON. GEO. A. COX, President. - B. E. WALKER, General Manager. Received aad Interest Allowed, I Savings Bank Department D8P°8"* _ 67-1 n— ^-l i iMson Branch. BRUCE HEATHCOTB, Manager, J FOR RENT WATER STREET- Store on Baker street. Office in Griffin block. — Flat, three rooms, complete bath, hot and cold water, $10.00. BDGEWOOD AVENUE One block south of Hospital, house, 7 rooms, complete bath room, two lota, fruit trees, etc. Will paper and kalsomtne house throughout for good tenant; rent $15.00. A snap. OBSERVATORY STREET—House formerly occupied by J. K. Strachan, all mod- era conveniences. VICTORIA STREET House, 7 rooms, complete bath room, excellent location; rent $15.00. ■J'r- •• :.. Several small houses for rent. M'DERMID & M'HARDY . BAKER STREET, NELSON. THE DAILY NEWS Published at Nelson every morning. Except Monday, by F. J. DEANE SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Dally, per month, by carrier I 65 Dolly, per month, by mall 60 Daily, per year, by carrier 7 00 Dally, per year, by mall 6 00 Dally, per year, foreign , 8 00 THE WEEKLY NEWS: Weekly, per half year , $126 Weekly, per year SOO Weekly, per year, foreign .8 00 ADVERTISING RATES: Display Advertisements, 16 per inch per month; Display Advertisements, GO cents uer Inch each Insertion less than a month; Locals. 10 cents per lln. eaoh insertion; Classified Advertisements, 1 cent per word epch Insertion; Wholesale Cards, 88.60 per month; Society Cards, 83.60 per month. LONDON AGENCY: The Dally News Is on Ol. at the offlcess of F. A J. Hardy A Co., Advertising and Press Agents, 80 Fleet Street, London, E.C., England. PUBLIC SCHOOLS REPORT. The thirty-second aunual report of the public schools ot the province of British Columbia haa just been Issued. This publication is a very great Improvement over similar reports Issued ln past years, and reflects a great deal of credit upon the superintendent of education, Alexander Robinson. The report shows that the total cost of education for tho past flscal year was $004,357.86, of which sum $473,802.29 was borne by the provincial government and the remainder by the Incorporated cities. In his "general remarks" the superintendent says: "As the School Act stands at present, the government allowance ln aid of city schools consists of a per capita grant of $13 for cities of the flrst class, $15 tor cities of tbe second class, and $20 for cities of the third class, based on the average actual dally attendance of public school pupils. The total co-t of education proper In the city of Vancouver during tho past year was $81,981.51, of which the government contributed the cum of $48,018.14, leaving only $33,903.37 to bo made up In taxes levied on Vancouver city property. Similarly, In Victoria the government grant was $33,234.50, Mile the city contributed only $25,-1 816.71. New Westminster contributed only $8,083.62, while tbe government grant was $13,308.66. This discrepancy is even more striking ln the case of Nanaimo. The government grant to Nanaimo was $14,358.28, while the support from the citizens amounted only to $1,860.29. "In the face of these facts, lt would appear almost unnecessary for me to point out that the per capita grant is altogether too large. The total cost of education will soon absorb a larger proportion of the provincial revenue than any other single servlco in the estimates. As a matter ot fact, it is now exceeded by one Item only, viz., the Interest on the public debt It Ib quite impossible to cut down the cost of supporting our rural schools, especially those ln the Isolated parts of the province. The other votes, such as those for supporting the education office, inspection of schools, normal school and education of deaf and dumb, cannot fail to increase slowly from year to year. It becomes Imperative, therefore, that a change be mado at onco ln the policy heretofore followed of pouring out money so lavishly to populous and comparatively wealthy centres such as Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and New Westminster." The provincial government contributed to the cost of education In the cities mentioned by the superintendent the following sums: Victoria, $33,234.50; Vancouver, $48,018.14; New Westminster, $13,308.66, and Nanaimo, $14,358.28. In addition to these amounts the cities mentioned spent the following sums: Victoria, $35,317.86; Vancouver, $49,- 498.41; New Westminster, $10,686.27; Nanaimo, $3,184.60. Tho government's contribution to cost of education in Nelson electoral district was $9,166.66, whilst Nelson city spent on Its public schools the sum of $5,883.29. Rossland city's contribution to its cost of public school maintenance was only $1,661.99, whilst the city of Grand Forks spent $3,353.61 and Kaslo spent $1,495.27. These figures clearly Indicate tbat In the apportionment of the per capita grant an equitable division has not yet been struck. Thore should not be tho marked discrepancies between the amounts spent by the different cities ln comparison to population. As it Is some cities have a far larger proportion of the cost of their public schools borne by Sunlight Soap will not burn the nap off woolen.* nor the surface off linens. rUNUGHT REDUCES EXPENSE Ask for (he Octagon Bar. ■-, the whole province than others. The question of providing for the cost of public school education ln this province Is a very serious one and the fair apportionment of the burden to be borne by the several cities is not easily worked out in practice, though lt is a comparatively simple matter to prepare schedules of per capita allowance. It Is plain that the cost of education Is increasing largely in this province, Increasing, too, disproportionately to the number of scholars enrolled, but that is unavoidable ln a new and sparsely settled country. Judging by the care exercised ln the preparation of the report under review and the very thorough grasp superintendent Robinson appears to have of the financial difficulties to be dealt with, it is quite likely that if he be given the opportunity and allowed the necessary powers he will be able to evolve a scheme whereby the cost of education will hereafter be more equitably distributed. This Is something that should be dealt with promptly. The cost of our public schools probably cannot be lessened yet awhile. No one wants to Bee education starved. At the same time lt Is only right that the burdens should be distributed equitably. It is not right that some cities should contribute to the cost of education sums altogether out of proportion to those contributed by others. The whole matter Is one requiring very careful enquiry, and happily is one that can be approached without any partisan or sectional feeling. There nro other features of the report, dealing with questions of administration, etc., which deserve attention, and on another occasion reference will be made thereto. EDITORIAL NOTES. Japan's last move In securing a treaty with Korea shows that her statesmen aro not Idle while her admirals are busy winning naval battles. Russia apparently wanted Japan to wait until she had her troops mobilized and her navy strengthened. Because Japan could not see lt that way Russia now wants the European powers to say that Japan has broken the rules of the game. There would be more sympathy for Russia lt Instead of whining she would get ln and fight. Russia ought to have been willing to give the little brownies some start anyway. The Golden board of trade has Issued a very handsomely illustrated pamphlet descriptive ot the country between that progressive town and Windermere. "One hundred miles of the finest scenery ln British Columbia," Is the way the writer of the pamphlet puts lt, and the views of scenery given certainly bear out the assertion. Particular attention Is directed to the attractions of the district for sportsmen and they are such as to prove very tempting to every lover of the rifle, shotgun and rod. The pamphlet was prepared by Rev. C. F. Yates, of Golden, and printed ln the office of the Golden Star. It should do effective work among the tourists. ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY. Irishmen of Nelson Decide to Form National Organization. A meeting was held In the parlors of tho Madden house last evening for tho purpose of organising an Irish nationalist society. The chair was occupied by W. A. Oalllher and T. J. Scanlan acted as secretary. On motion of John Nolan, seconded by Fred Smith, It wob decided that an organisation to bo known as the St. Patrick Society should be formed. A canvass of the number of IrlBhmon In Nelson and their descendants, made last evening, revealed that there oro a large number of tho race In this city and It Is believed that n,n association numbering 160 can bo formed. Tho question of tho formation of tho organization wna debated at length and a commltteo wns appointed to arrnnge for a meeting to be held ln the board of trado rooms on next Saturday evening nt 8.30. when permanent organization will probably ho effected nnd permanent officers elected. All natives of the Green Isle and their sons and grandsons nro Invited to bo present. Following Is a list of those present at alst night's meeting: W. A. Galliher, Judge J. A. Forln. J J. McMullin, R, J. Clark, John Nolnn, older- man Smith. Dan McT.nughtln. Thomas Mc- Aatockor, David M. Carley, Joseph Moher, Geo. Hennessey, W. H, Loo, T. J. Scanlan, Thomas Madden, Michael Scullv, J A. Irving. Albert Sullivan, A. H. Kelly. CANADIAN IMPERIALISM As Exemplified By Fleldfng'n Preferential Tariff Arrangement*. fSpeclnl to Th. Dally News.] Ottawa, Fob. 24.—Canada lias extended Ihe trade preference nf 33 1-3 per cent to New Zealand. Tbls preference Is new given In Oreat Britain nnd Ireland, the British West Indlen. (which Includes British Guiana, Bermuda), and to New Zealand, and has been offered to South Africa but not yet accepted. IV|ining and Mill Supplies WE HAVE THE LARGEST STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES IN THE KOOTENAYS T-Rails and fittings, wire cable, ore cars, tank steel, drill steel, iron pipes and fittings, belting, hose, babbit metals, etc., etc. We have every facility for prompt shipments. Will be pleased to answer enquiries and quote prices. ASHDOWN HARDWARE Co. GENERAL KOUROPATKIN WHO NOW HAS SUPREME MILITARY COMMAND IN PAR EAST. GREATEST OR RUSSIAN GENERALS A CONSUMMATE STRATEGIST London, Feb. 24.-Genernt Alexei Nlcho- lalrtch Kouropatkln, until recently tha'Rus- Blan minister of war, who Is now In supreme command of the Russian land forces ln the far east, Is easily Russia's foremoBt fighter. Tho best authorities of Europe concede that no one ln the entire world Is better equipped In every branch of military knowledge. Educated In the theory of arms at the best of Russian military schools, trained to practice under the greatest of modern Russian warriors, general Mlkhael Slco- hele, ho made a glorious record In every important Russian war since 1866, and worked his way up from sub-lieutenant in that year to the command of the army in 1897. He has received moro decorations than any one breast could wear at any one time. He was born on March 17, 1848, and obtained a commission as sub-lieutenant In the Turkestan rifles when he was only 18 After the brlllant Turkestan campaign which added to Russia's Asiatic possessions, Kouropatkln returned to St. Petersburg a lieutenant, to continue his military studies. In 1871, as the most brilliant graduate of the academy of tho genoral staff. he was sent abroad to study military conditions In various European countries. In France, president McMnhon Invited him to take part In the manoeuvers nt Metz. Here he displayed such strategic ability that ho was decorated with the cross of the Leg- Ion of Honor, being the first Russian to win that distinction. When tho war broko out In Turkey In 1877. Kouropatkln was summoned back to Russia. Constantinople was to be taken. Between Russia and Constantinople lay three great barriers—the river Danube, tho Turkish strongholds In Bulgaria, nnd tho Balkan mountains. The first barrier was passed with ease. Onman Pasha had been hurrying from Widdln with C0.000 trained soldiers. Realizing thnt he was too lato to defend the river, he threw his entire force Into Plevna, thus menacing the lino the Russians must follow from the Danube to tho Balkans, It wns a brilliant strategic move, for until Osman was dislodged no forward move could be mnde by the main army of Russians. Twice they hurled themselves against Plevna, and were twice repulsed with great slaughter. Between Plevna and Shlpka Pass lay Lochva, held by 15,000 Turks. This stronghold must fall before both wings of the Russian army could close In upon Plevna. Skobeleff and Kouropatkln were dispatched against It. After throo days of hard fighting, Lochva was captured, and the third attack on Plevna was begun. It raged furiously for five days, but ended In another repulse of the Russians. Skobeleff and Kouropntkln fought sldo by side during those bloody days and were frequently participated Into hand-to-hand conflicts with the enemy. Their mnst terrible experiences were on* September 11 and 12. Skobeleff assaulted ono of threo Turkish redoubts on Green Htll and onr- rled It within an hour, but with a loss of 3W0 men. The redoubt was imperfectly constructed and left Skobeleff exposed to fire on threo sides. The Turks saw the opportunity and made a sortie. Thereupon Kouropatkln, the only officer on Skobeleff's staff who had not fallen, rushed to meet them In tho open with some 300 men. A desperate fight at short rango ensued. Kouropatkln's little band was almost entirely cut to pieces, but not until it had driven the Turks back Into their redoubt. During the day Kouropatkln received three wounds, but ho never ceased fighting until the victory was assured. Such is tho man against whom the Japs will have to contend when the real land fighting between the belligerents begins In earnest. A consummate strategist and with a determination to meet and overcome every obstacte, tho Russian minister of war. In th opinion of British military authorities, can be counted upon to contest every Inch of Manchuria ngainst tho Japaneso forces. Wash greasy dishes, pots or pans with Lover's Dry Soap a powder. It will remove the grease with the greatest ease. 36 DEATH OF JESSE JOSEPH [Special to The Dally News.] Montreal, Feb. 24.—Jesse Joseph, a wealthy bachelor, and formerly president Mother's Bread (TRADE MARK REOISTERED) Something good (or old and young, rich and poor. HAVE YOU TRIED it ? If not ring up 2-6-8. Made only by The Palace Bakery A. G. GAMBLE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Turner-Boockh Block WARD STREET. NELSON. B. C. CARPENTER AND JOINER I am preparod to do all kinds of carpenter and cabinet work. Pianos and furnlturo repaired and repoUshed, upholstering and carpet laying. B. Vf, MICEWICZ, corner Stanley and Victors sta-ftl*. of the streot railway company, died suddenly this morning, aged 84. He had largo financial'interests and was probably worth ?l,000,0po, Deacensed waa at his office on Tuesday. HOCKEY AT SANDON. Neson Boys Beaton by Seniors by Scoro of Nlno to Seven. The" Nelson intermediates went down In defeat at the hands of tho Slocan seniors by a score of 9 to 7 on Tuesday evening at tho Slocan rink, Tho peoplo of Slocan witnessed ono of tho fastest and most Interesting games ever played ln that city. The Ice was vory heavy, but tho game never lacked speod. The lineup of tho teams was as follows Slocan Seniors Nelson In termed. Tarns goal.... Holmes Pinchbeck ..point Curran Gormley cover Qreyerbelhl Hicks Forwards Wallace Milne Sharp LIndow Bnker McMillan McDougall The Nelson boys were up ngainst It so far as weight was concerned. Among the Slocan stars wero Gormley and McMillan of tho Sllverton team, who nro fast hockey players. Pinchbeck tho Slocnn policeman, can certainly handle a hockey stick as well ns he can a "billy." The scoro at the end of tho first half stood four to two In favor of Slocan. Tho second half started off with heavy checking on tho part of tho Slocan forwards and the score was changed to 0 to 4. Then the Nolson forwards with renewed energy forced matters and scored three games tn as many minutes, making the score stand 7 to 6 In their favor. The heavy work In so small n rink told on them nnd tho Slocan forwards -rushed In three more games, mnklng the score stand 9 to 7 in tholr favor. The rink was very small nnd this made It impossible for the Nelson boys to make any combination plays and they were unable to change tho score of 9 to 7. A pleasant feature of tho occasion was the banquet spread at the Arlington im- modlately aftor tho match was over. Toasts wero proposed and responded to by tho officers of the club and loading citizens. Good fellowship prevailed, tho members of tho Nolson tenm speaking ln high terms of the fair way In which their adversaries had conducted themslves during tho gnme. They promised, too. If the Slocan team ever played In Nelson to show Its members the time, of their lives. Pure sewing machine oil, 26 cents a bottle at Taylor & McQuarrio's, Tailors, Baker street, Nelson, B.C. HENRY'S NURSERIES Home Grown and Imported Garden, Field and Flower Seeds ThotLsandB of Fruit and Ornamental Trees Miodorfendror-s, Roses, Greenhouse and Hardy Plants For Spring Planting Eastern Prices or Less. White Labor. — FERTILIZERS Bee -supplies CATALOGUE FREE. M, J. HENRY, 3010 WESTMINSTER ROAD VANCOUVER, B. C. H.&M. BIRD FOB SALE. A modern eight roomed house and lot on Baker street, closo to tho C. P. E. depot. All Improvements, Improved ranch Innds near Slocan City In lots of from Ave to GOO acres to suit purchaser; FOR SALE 1 Saw Carriage complete, medium weight. 1 Saw Frame and mandrel, with friction feed. 2 Hoe Tooth 5Gln Circular Saws, good as now. 1 pair Bmall engines, Bteam feed. 1 Economist Planer. 1 Friction nigger. I am putting in a heavier feed and will hnvo no use for the above after May 20th J. B. WINLAW WINLAW, B.C. The Nelson Business College NELSON, B.C. BOOKKEEPING—The famous Sadler-Rowo Budget System. (Business Papers handled ns In actual business), SIIORTIIAND-SIr lenao Pitman's Bysom. TYPEWniTINO-Toueh Syst.m. PENMANSHIP, English, Etc. Bookkeeping and Shorthand thoroughly taught by mall. For pari 'liars address W. E. Bowlns, Business xnager, Box 491, Nelson, I. O, THE NELSON HOUSE THE ONLY EUROPEAN HOTEL IN THB CITI Centrally Located ACCOMMODATION UP-TO-DATB BRIGHT AND WELL VENTILATED ROOMa Tn. metis served ln th. CU. second to now. Bar In connection with UI th. choicest wines, liquors and cigars. Bus meets all trains and boat.. Still doing business at the old stand, corner of Hall and Vernon streets. Beat one dollar day house ln Nelaon. No Chinese employed. August Thonjas PROPRIETOR. HEADQUARTERS FOR SMOKERS' SUPPLIES There la nothing In thla line that yon cannot And M Thurman's FOR SALE $1000—Six roomed house, half block from Baker street. Modern. Terms. $1700—Six roomed house and two lots, Victoria street, A bargain. JliiOO—Eight roomed house and two lots, Victoria street All conveniences. $1800—Seven roomed house and lot, Victoria street Also houses and lots ln all parts of ths city. R.J. Steel Nelson Electric Tramway Company Limited NELSON, B. C. CARS FOR CURLING LEAVE BYBBS' CORfJBB- 1.80 for 2 p.m. game. 3.30, 8.60 (or 4 o'clock gome. 7.30, 7.60 and 8.10 for 8 o'clock game DANCING CLASSES NOW FORMING. Professor T*ouls A. Hepburn, of New York, and late associate Instructor of Bea- man's Conservatory of Dancing In Montreal, begs to announce to the public of Nelson tbat his sohool will be opened In the Opera House building on Wednesday, 23rd December In the afternoon and evenlmt- Will be open every afternoon and evening for the next three months. For further information call at the Hall. Nelson Steam Laundry Work don-s by hand or machine. Dy Ing and Cleaning done. Flannels, Blankets.. Curtains, Etc.. * specialty, Ooodi delivered on short notice. White Labor Only. Satisfaction Guar anteed. Office Baker Street oppoatt* Queen's Hotel. Telephone 1MB. PAUL NIPOU, PROPRIETOR AND UANAQaOM FOR SALE GO acres choice fruit lands. 80 acres choice fruit lands. 28 acres well improved. Separately or on bloc. Nothing better In the Kootenay. 0. E. MILLBB, Nelson, B.0. THE QUEEN'S HOTEL NELSON, B. O. B. C. CLAP.KE, Proprietor. Lighted by Electricity. Heated by Hot Air. BATES 12.00 PER DAT. First class Dining Itoom. Large and Comfortable Bedrooms. Sample Booms for Commercial Men. Madden House ■■*",& Do yon Boot a oomf«rtabl< kom.T If h try th. Madden House. Well furnished room., lighted by .Iwtrlolty; Ont class board. Ia tn. bar yon will tat all tat best domestic and Imported Ilquen aai cigar* m THOMAS MABDBN, Vraprlttar, , WEST KOOTENAI BUTCHER CO. E. 0. TRAVES, Managerf FRESH AMD SALTED MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Orders by mall receive careful prompt attention. FISH AND POULTRY IN SEASON K. W. C. BLOCK, - WARD STRE NELSON, B. 0. COFFEI SELSCTED FROM THE BEST OF 1 WORLDS PRODUCTION. ALL VARIETIES) IN OUB. STOCK. Wl OFFER FOB A SHORT TIM OUR OWN ROASTING, At < pounds for 50 pound lots, per pound 100 pound lota, per pound Cash with order. State If wanted ' roasted, or ground, Kootenay Coffee BOX 182, NELSON, a O. McLeod H61 COBNER FIR AND SECOND AVENUE | YMIR, B. C. Centrally locates; rebuilt and refill throughout All modem Improvements. Sample rooms In connection, Th. only Oral class hotel In Tmlr. BATES FROM U.U UP. FINLAY McLEOD, Proprf Silver King Hoi Vttor DM Ka&essnMi RATES SI PER DAY AND BA.BTLETT HOUS (lrormerty Clarke Rouse.) The best 11.00 per day house In Nell None but whJW heht employed. Thef the best &. W BARTT.ETT - TREMONT HOU! ■UROPHAN AND ABSB1CAN 1 KHALI Ho BOOH* fROlt ek TO I atAMNI * --RS3ILLU9, PnprlMwl Safcer BtrMt N.u»t When yon-re weary, when you're doi Try a "RBISTERBR," just try onel| One large glou st a decent bar Puts you right aad—there you are. | JOHN McLATCHIE DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR STANLEY 8TBBBT. NELSON. B. I F. C. QRBBN. F. I. GREEN & CLEMENTS! Civil teguioers and Provincial Land ' flurveyors. P. O. Box. HE. Phone SO. Cor. Kootennv and VW..M* Sts. N.Iw GRAND CENTRAL H0TE( Opposite court House aad n.w PonoOca Beat ». meal In town. -European an) American plan. OaSy white labor emplo t* First claas bar. THOMAS A BRICraOJl. PROP*. I H. D. ASHCROI MINERS' LIVERY AND PEED 8TABLEH Teaming and Packing done. SaddltJ Horses for Hire. Hacks, buggies and! Cutters on call day and night. Stables on Stanley street, between Silica and Carbon-f ate. Telephone 67. P. O. Box 163, Nelson.] WALDORF HOTEL TMIR, B. a O. B. COLEMAN . . . Proprietor. | Headquarter* for Mining and Coaa-I mercial Men. Most comfortable hotel f In the District Efemple room in * nw.How.; Wverrthlns first titm SILVER, KINO MIKE. Will pay the Mghast cash price for »M I kinds of second hand goods. Will buy or I soil anything from an anchor to a needle. I Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, Cooking uten- I slls bought in household quantities. Also I oast off clothing. Call and see me or write, I Addresa Sllvw King Hike, Box IN, Ball I 'treat, Nelaaa, IP. fi. THE DAILY NEWS; THURSDAY,** FEBRUARY 25, 1904 CRANBROOK BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEADING BUSINESS FIRMS BOARD OF TRADE HOSPITAL W. F. OURD. Secretary. IT. EUGENE, (Sisters of Charity). . BAKERIES LEGAL HRMS CRANBROOK BAKERY, A. Cbartrand. CITY BAKERY, C. W. Wilson, Phone M, B. H. THOMPSON. p. o. box ue. HEAT MARKETS OONFEOTIOHERS P. BURNS A CO., P. 0. Bex A Peon. I* 0. P. TIBDALB, Phone 68. MERCHANT TAILORS DRAT AND EXPRESS McSWEYN A GRIFFITH, P. 0. Box M. PERRY A FITZGERALD. LEASK A HENDERSON, P. 0. Box IH. DRESSMAKING! PHY8I0IAHS AND BURGEONS MISS A. B. CARDIFF. DR. J. H. KINO, Phon. «. P. 0. Box 8. DR F. W. GREEN, Phone 1, P. O. Box tt GR00ER8 REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE KINO HERCANTILB CO., Phone 1, P. 0. BBALB A ELWBLL. UNDERTAKERS AND EHBALMERS WHOLESALE LIQUORS CHAS. CAMPBELL. Phone 45. THB MACCONNELL FURNITUR1 A UNDERTAKING COMPANY. UcDEHMOT A BOWNBSS, P. 0. Box B. Phon. 17. FERNIE BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEADING BUSINESS FIRMS. Cigar Factories, CROW'S NEST CIGAR FACTORY Kestaurantt. ONION RESTAURANT. Geo. K. lanl- s-ia. Prop. Drugs and Stationery. FERNIE DRUG STORE. N. B. Suddany. Merchant Tailors. •> I MITCHELL Dry Goods and Groceries, CHARLES RICHARDS P. O. Box Mt CROW'S NEST TRADING CO. Real Estate and Insurance. CREK & HUTCHISON, P.O. Drawer W F. J. WATSON. P. O. Box IE. Hotels. ALBERTA HOTEL. J. L. Gatea. Prep. QUEEN'S HOTEL. Chenett. A Ron. MUBKOKA HOTEL ,S. Bnlko. Prop. HOW EXPERTS DIFFER THE DBFANDANTS' THEORY IS FLATLY CONTRADICTED BLACK FISSURE CUTS OUT THE SLOCAN STAR VEIN. Tho experts In tho trial of the extra- lateral rights case, of tho Star M. AM. Co. vs. tho Byron N. Whito Co., which has been progressing at the court houso for the past oleven days, will agree on only one point, thoy will agree to differ. Speaking broadly tho plaintiffs' case as disclosed yesterday, Is a point blank contradiction to the contention of Iho defendants on all ■material points and on many minor questions of detail. a ^ The court room was crowded yesterday morning when tho eleventh day of the trial commenced In anticipation^ of Mr. Davis* opening speech outlining the plaintiffs' contention. The learned counsel s address was brief and to the point. Ho Bald the plaintiffs would contend and the evidence of the witnesses would prove that tho Slocan Star vein was shut off In tne western section of the Slocan Star ground by a fault voln running at right angles to lt and he distinguished this now vein as the "Black flBsuro"~for the purpose or distinguishing it from the Slocan Star vein whose courso it followed ns described by the defendants from tho wlnzo below No. E level to tho point B.. when the sharp turn to the south Is mado 1200 feet along and from point B to the northwesterly end of the 40 foot crosscut run from the point by the defendants. In addition counsel stated that evidence would bo offered showing that at least two other veins existed In addition to the Slocan Star ore vein and tho Black fissure. One of these would be what was known as tho Silversmith vein and tho other vein No. 2, or what had been described in tho defendants' evldenco as tho north branch of the Star vein. As a matter of fact, tho evidence of Mr. Bluer, tho flrst witness called by tho plaintiffs, contradicted in detail the wliole of tho Btory told by the defendants* witnesses on every material point. In addition to describing an entirely new vein Mr.Steer characterized somo of tho spaces designated by the defendants as country rock- nn extension of the black Assure and what tho defendants* claimed to be tho extension of tho Slocan Star vein from the point where it curves sharply to tho south, the witness described as mere country rock having none of tho earmarks of a vein. Equally contradictory were Mr. Steer's other statements regarding important polntB In the Star workings and as to what they disclosed. Mr. Parks' treasured notes and tracings were turned upside down, and Mr. Elmendorf's ideas as expressed by that gentleman In the witness box were disected piecemeal and swept out. of existence. Even on the ago of creation Mr. Blzer differed and when ho concluded his evldenco In chief he sewed up the Slocan Star people safely Inside the boundaries of their single claim and left them there. In the hands of his counsel Mr. Slzer proved an admirable witness and nB he stated that for some years past he hns been mixed up as an expert In the Clnrk- Helnze litigation around tho Butte mines, It was not astonishing that he gave his evidence yesterday In the clear, deliberate and Incisive manner that he did. The witness wasted no words with his counsel. Here nnd thero ho volunteered a little explanatory or additional Information beyond that actually asked of him, hut for the most part his replies wero brief and exactly to tho point nnd his language simple and well chosen. Mr. Bodwell attacked the witness the moment Mr. Davis took his seat and the cross-examination • had just reached nn exciting stage when the court adjourned at 5 o'clock untlll 11 o'clock this morning. From some remarks dropped by the rourt during tho day It seems not Improbable that ndditlonal work will bo directed to he done by some Independent parties to demonstrate effectually which of the two contentions now ptaced before the learned judge Is correct. One or the other must prevail as there Is not room for the exls- tense of both or any likelihood of a compromise possible. If one theory Is correct, the other must vanish, and for his own satisfaction the chief Justice mny direct further work to ho done as alrendy suggested around the two curjej points 1200 feet apart on No. 6 level where the controversy rages most acutely. The model produced hy the plaintiffs Is ln outward nppoaraneo Ilka that of tho de- '- fendants' already described. It hns the wire screen netting showing tho contour - of the hill set ovor a survived pjan of the \ workings. Tho lines of the cfn.ms nre marked off with the names In white paint. The porphyry dyke Is defined and for the continuation of tho Star vein from tho wlnse at the bend In the vein to the north to the end of the crussout at point B, Is substituted the "Black fissure." The Silversmith vein Ib shown on the surface as a distinct vein running off In a northeasterly direction. Tbe apex of the Star vein at the first turn comes to an abrupt ending, the Black fissure running at right angles to tt up and down the hillside. The experts of the defendants' praised the new model aa an excellent piece of work but they maintained their own was ns good, and really more cerrect In many matters of detail, and they added with gleeful comment that the plaintiffs used their model and plans which they had found fault with the day before. Both models are carefully covered when brought Into court, tho plaintiffs* with black waterproof covering, and tho defendants' with green. While waiting for court to open yesterday and while the covers wore on, Mr. Harris remarked, jok- nlgty: "Two to ono on the black, Cavanaugh." "Oh, I don't know," came the Irlshmnn's reply, "seventeen to one on the green, you know." When the chief Justice had taken his seat yeBterday morning Mr. Bodwell announced that the case for the defendants' was closed, and Mr. Davis at once began to outline the plaintiffs' contention. "Wo will prove," said counsel, "that the Star vein as defined by the defendants' Is not one continuous vein or fissure. From the winze on No. 5 level to the extreme northwesterly end Is an entirely different vein. It Is not oro bearing—a suspicious circumstance In Itself, and no one has ever seen such a turned and twisted vein ns that presented by the defendants. In the separate fissure we will prove a characteristic vein filling differing essentially from the filling In the Star vein. The fillings Is of a black or dark color throughout and we will designate tne separate vein throughout Its length ns "The black fissure" and so refer to lt In our evidence; In the Star vein Is found spathtlc Iron, quartz nnd ore, whllo In tho black Assure these are always wanting. The Star vein as wo know It. varies from 4 to 40 feet, whllo tho blnck Assure varies very little and Is usually about 10 feet wide. The black fissure cuts the Star vein at right angles about tho place where tho defendants say their vein makes Its flrst sharp turn to the north, and cutting off the Star vein, proceeds In a southerly direction. The black Assure Is to bo seen In many places tn- the mine workings, but a vital point Is shown at point B where the 40 foot crosscut was run by the defendants. At this point we will prove that the crosscut ts not fn country rock as was contended, but ts realty a continuation of the black Assure, and we will further show that what the defendants' say Is a continuation of tho Star vein on from point B turning south, ts really country rock for a space at tenst. Later the Silversmith vein Is reached and we wilt prove the existence of a distinct and separate vein here and riot a continuation of tha Star vein. Finally wo contend that tho htack Assure Is of later origin than the Slocan Star vein; that It cuts off the tatter, and Itself ts cut by tho porphyry dyke." Frank L. Stzer, mlntng expert, called by the plaintiffs, said he was born In Illinois ln 1856, graduated from tho university of Michigan tn 1888, and took the course there for civil engineering and mining, Including assaying and mineralogy. Afterwards he went to Leadville, Colorado, and spent three and a half years tn practical mining In various camps. In 1882 he went to Montana and ln 1883 opened a mining office in Helena aa a map surveyor. In 1886 he was the manager of the Empire Gold Mln- ntg Company for two years, and had about two miles of mine workings developed under hfs direction, taking the mine from Its prospect, up to Its shipping stage. Ho then opened nn office tn Helena as a mining engineer In general practice, and was consulting engineer for sevorat important properties. From 1693 to 1898 he practiced In Nevada nnd Utah, when he returned to Montana, where he hnd since been engaged In tho Clark-Hetnzo litigation over extra- lateral rights cases and had given thesn class of enses special attention for two years. Subsequently he mined In MpxIco for a couple of years for senator Clark, and then returned to Helena, whero he waa now occupied tn the general practice of hts profession. He had spent six days examining the ground In review tn thlsK trial, from February 4th to 10th. Most of his time was spent at the west end of the Star vein, all through tho course of the black Assure ns described on the model, nnd all of the work done on the Silversmith. The Slocan Star vein Is terminated by the blnck Assure and the blnck Assure fn no plnce connects with the Star vein. On tho cont my, It terminated the Star voln ns ono wnll ends another. Tlio foots ns stated wero observed by the witness at the points whero the Star voln como up against tho black fissure and ts ended by it Just at tht point where the defendants claim that the Star vein takes Its first sharp turn going to tbe north. Commencing at the winze below No. 5 level, the lowest working In the Star, the witness described the cutting off of tho vein by the black fissure and going up the stopes above, he told at length what he found ln at least three different points all of them where tho vein curved or turned according to the defendants' theory. The witness Illustrated hts evidence by a colored sketch showing the black Assure closing off tho Star vein and presumably continuing on to the north post the wince at tho turn. The foot wall of the black Assure was easily seen and Its pitch ascertained. The hanging wall of the Slocan Star vein meets the black Assure at right angles. The witness then described where the vein ended and the Assure came ln and demonstrated that the one cut off and terminated the other. The vein Ailing or material which constituted the black Assure was uniform throughout Its length as exposed from the wtn-ze to the northwesterly end 1200 feet away. Going up the workings the witness described the cutting off of the Star vein by the black fissure at three different points, taking a point where a station had been cut out above the hoist fn No. 6 level, which was 10 feet wide by SO foot long. Here, said the witness, the slate strata showed an upturned end against the ore, showing a downward movement of the block Assure against normal ore which, ho said, was conclusive pronf that the black Assure, was a fault fissure, a cut off fissure. A further cut off of the Star vein was given above tho winze station on No. 6 level about 30 feet up, which showed a small portion of the Star vein still In place. The hanging wall was clearly exposed to within four feet of the back fissure's foot wall. The little piece of ore left had given the appearance of a turn to the wall. The filling of tho fault Assure was un- mfstakeable at this point. There could be no mistake about what the material was anyone could see lt. At another point at the same elevation aa the last, the Star vein could bo distinctly seen ending up against the black fissure. There the wedged shape piece of ore which M. S. Davys said ln hts evidence could be blown out by a single shot and nothing would remain, was Indicated by a sketch and tbe black fissure's relation to the ground In the neighborhood was described at length. Continuing his general evidence, the witness said the sharp turn said to havo taken placo In tho Star vein might have happened, but not In conjunction with the change in the vein filling such as occurred here. What the defendants called the north branch of the Star vein was then gone Into, and Mr. 8Izer described It as a distinct fissure and not a branch at all. He found lt In tho upraise In the Rabbit Paw ground. At the foot of the raise tho end of the vein Ib seen. It butts up against the black fissure and ends there with the same effect on No. 2 vein, as the witness described this flBBure, has on the Star vein, and he put In a wooden model to explain hts contention Bhowlng 15 feet of vein No. 1. The movement along the bluck fissure had cut off No. 2 vein at this point. The vein filling of tho Star vein and of the black Assure were, the witness said, distinctly dlfforcnt. The Star vein filling consisted of vein quarts, spathic iron, and ore, all tho materials coming from depth, an I not u seci i dary formation. In tho black fissure filling there was no vein quarts from end to end—no primary quarts to bo seen; no spathic Iron, and no ore, only crushed or broken black slates. The black fissure was a fault vein with a gan- guo and gouge. In the Star vein there wero no barren places, there was always ore. In the black fissure the crushed slates practically constituted tho wholo vein filling while In the Star vein It only amounted to about a tenth of the constituent materials. The Slocan Star vein varied from 4 to 40 feet In width while the black fissure only varied from 10 to 20 feet nt most, and was generally only 10 feet wide. The black Assure could be readily traced on the surface from pit 12 to west of Silversmith No. 4 at point 43. Tho btue gouge Is the surface mark of tho black fissure. The apex of the black Assure was shown ln the model cutting off tha Star vein and continuing on Us course up the hill to the north. On No. 3 tevet tn the working the black fissure was shown directly up against the porphyry. It penetrated the dyke about_slx feet at tho end of tho breast. Then the chief justice who had been patiently listening to the story of the black Assure and Its deadly work, said; "It seems to me that by an expenditure of a few dollars for gelctlne or dynamite we could possibly save time and money, and ascertain what the facts rcnlly are. If counsel could agree upon vital points where tho work could be done by Independent parties something definite might be accomplished." Both counsel agreed that work might be done as suggested—a little later and neither of tho learned gentlemen seemed quite sure of what work would settlo tho question at Issue, so the court adjourned for lunch. After lunch Mr. SJzer went Into the ground around the second turn of tho defendants vein nt B. The black fissure, he said, which hnd followed the alleged Star veins course from the winze to B. a distance of 1150 foet, did not curve to the south as claimed, but went straight on through the 40 feet of crosscut, and m'eht go on further and he believed It did. The defendants had said this crosscut was ln country rock but It wns not so, the characteristic Ailing of tho black Assure wns found right along tho crosscut and the walls of the black fissure could ho followed plainly. He could not recall barren veins where no values could bo got hut did know of veins without ore for leiiirth. From observed facts he came to the conclusion that the Star vein was flrst formed and Ailed, of tho Assures In the nelch- horhood In question, hecause It wns filled with quartz, spathic Iron nnd oro—nil of deep seated origin. Then It was elenr thnt the black fissure or fault vein occurred at a later period than the Star vein. Thnt the Assuro along tho courso of the black Assure was caused by tho cooling of the porphyry dyke. Tho black Assure strictly speaking was a line nf movement formed hy pressure with a downward movement. The pornhyry dyke was later than the Stnr vein. The order of formation was flrst, Slocan slates, second, Sloenn fltnr vein, 3rd. pnrnhyrv dvke, fourth, black fisjuro, and fifth. Silversmith vein, Coming bnok tn point "R. the witness snld In nddltlon, that the pretended curve a-ound the vein to the south wns tn country rock for quite a distance nnd not tn a vein nt all. There wns no mistaking the ground all around point B. Tf the crosscut there was In country rock tie wns wrong In his contention nhout the black fissure; If it was a continuntlon of the blnck Assure ns ho concluded, then the defendants wero out of court. The samo rul© applied to the formation along the turn In the nlleged vein to the south, If that wns not country rock ho wns wrong—If It was, the defendants were. Then tho witness went Into tho stratification of the states In the ne'ph- borhond nnd gave Its various dips which he said were nt rljrht angles to the defendants' nlleged vein, which proved the nonexistence of the vein. Then the meeting of what wna designated the Silversmith vein wns described nnd the defendants' contention that It was met on edge was explained away, expert nualon. Tbe surface pits along the -Star apex and the black fissure apex were gone Into and the plain difference—as' the witness saw It—was pointed out satisfactorily ending the Star's apex, and deltmlnatlng tho black fissure's. The blue gouge only appeared along the lattor and never ln the former. Then export Sixer fell upon professor Park's cherished notes and tracings where the latter had set out what he saw lu the Star workings and while the professor fidgeted nervously about the table where his plans were laid out, Mr. Slzer explained what he saw In the workings and drew blue lines over Mr, Park's red lines and blotted out much of the professor's handiwork. Then Mr. Slzer cut out Mr. Elmendorf's explanation of the barren spots In the Star—black Assure vein. Mr. Elmendorf had suggested - that much pressure had made the veins "light," but Mr. Slzer .had found clear evidence in running water that the barren vein was the reverse of "light." The witness testified to the total absence of ore In pit ID—where the defendants' witnesses hod found plenty. Finally—If there was anything left to contradict Mr. Sizer said that the evldenco undoubtedly showed that the erosion In the neighborhood had been very moderate—whereas the defendants said lt had ben very groat. Having completely demolished the defendants' whole theory and established one on his own account, Mr. Davis sat down and the examination ln chief of Mr. Slzer ended. For an hour longer Mr, Bodwell took the witness In hand, and then tho court adjourned until this morning when tho cross-examination which was barelv commenced last night, will be continued. Mr, Bodwell's cross-examination will appear ln due course tomorrow In theso columns. . BRICK BLOCK BURNED. [Special to The Dally Newa] Leamington, Ont., Feb. 24.—The large brick block owned by Wm. McSween, was burned to the ground early this morning. The block was occupied by Cullon & Bancroft, furniture dealers, Norman A Dawson, drygoods; Mrs. Maycock, furs; the Leamington Business college, and Inland revenue and customs office. Total loss 986,000. OTTAWA BREAD DEARER. [Special to The Dally News.] Ottawa, Feb. 24.—The price of bread went up one cent In Ottawa yesterday. A largo loaf which formerly cost ten cents Is now oleven cents. 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IS pm Tickets sold to all parts of ths ['niter RtstM and Cnnnila via Great Northern anc O. R. A N. Company's lines. For further particulars call on or ad ROBERT TRV1NO. Manaier, Kaslo O rr TartraruTrtv Aeent Net*,. IT*. MING ALL ORDERS for express work telephoned to Rutherford's drug store, Phone A214 wHl bs promptly attended to by John Line- trnurh, better known as "Bis; John, the Synopsis of Regulations for disposal of Minerals on Dominion Lands In Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and tbe Yukon Terrltorv. Coal.—Coal lands may be purchased at 110 per acre for soft coal and $20 for anthracite. Not more than 320 acres can be acquire"* by one Individual or company. Royalty at the rate of ten cents per ton of 2,000 pounds shall be collected on the gross output Quartz.—Persons of eighteen years and over and Joint stock companies holding free miner's certificates may obtain entry for a mining location. A free miner's certificate Is granted for one or more years, not exceeding five, upon payment In advance of 17.60 per annum for'an individual, and from ISO to $100 per annum for a company, according to capital. A free miner having discovered mineral ln place, may locate a claim 1600x1600 feet by marking out the same with two legal posts, bearing location notices, one at each end on the line of the lode or vein. The claim shall be recorded, within fifteen days If located within ten miles ot a mining recorder's office, one additional day allowed for every additional ten miles or fraction. The fee for recording a claim la 15. At least S100 must be expended on the claim each year es* put te the mining regar. der In lieu thereof. When |50Q has been expended or paid, the locator may upon having a survey made, and upon complying with other requirements, purchase the land at 11.00 an acre. Permission may be granted by the mln- * lster of the Interior to locate claims containing Iron and mica, also copper, In the Yukon territory, of an area not exceeding 1C0 acres. The patent for a mining location shall provide for the payment of royalty on the sales not exceeding five per cent Pacer Mining. Manitoba and the N.W.T., excepting the Yukon Territory.—Placer mining claims generally are 100 feet square; entry fee, IS, renewable yearly. On the North Saskatchewan river claims toe either bar or bench, the former being 100 teet long and extending between high and low water mark. The latter includes bar diggings, but extends back to the base of the hill or bank, but not exceeding 1,000 feet Whore steam power la used, claims 200 foot wide may be obtained. Dredging In the rivers of Manitoba and the N. W. T., excepting the Yukon Territory.—A free miner may obtain only two leases of five miles each for a term of twenty years, renewable In the discretion of the minister of tbe Interior. The lessee's right Is confined to the submerged bed or bars of the river below kr» water mark; and subject to the rights Of all persons who have, or who may receive entries tor bar diggings or bench claims, except on the Saskatchewan river, where the lessee may dredge to high water mark on each alternate leasehold. The lessee shall have a dredge In operation within one season from the date of the lease tor each five miles, but where a person or company has obtained more than one lease one dredge tor each fifteen miles or fraction Is sufficient Rental 110 per annum for each mile of river leased. Royalty at the rate of two and a half per cent collect- ed on the output after it exceeds 110,000. Dredging In the Yukon Territory.—Six leases of five miles each may be granted to a free miner for a term of twenty years, also renewable. The lessee's right Is confined to the submerged bed or bars In the river below low water mark, that boundary to be fixed by Its position on the 1st day of August In the year of the date of the lease. The lessee shall have one dredge In operation within two years from tha date of the leoao, and one dredge for each five miles within six years from such date. Rental, 1100 per mile for first year, and 110 per mile for each subsequent year. Royalty, same as placer mining. Placer Mining In the Yukon Territory.— Creek, gulch, river and hill claims shall not exceed 260 feet in length, measured on the base line or general direction of tbe creek of gulch, the width being from 1,000 to 1,000 feet All other placer claims shall be Mf feet squsre. Clalmi. sre marked by two legs! posts, one at each end, bearing notices. Entry must be obtained within ten days, If the claim ts within ten miles of mlntng recorder's office. One extra day allowed for each additional ten miles or fraction. The person or company staking a claim must hold a free miner's certificate. Te discoverer of a new mine Is entitled to u claim 1,000 feet In length, and If the party consists of two, 1600 feet altogether, on the output of which no royalty shall be charged, the rest of the party ordinary .•lalms only. Entry fee, HO. Royalty at the rate of two and one-half per cent on the value ot the gold shipped from the Yukon Territor) to be paid to the Comptroller. No free miner shall receive a grant of more than one mining claim on etch separate river, creek or gulch, but the same miner may hold any number of claims by purchase, and free miners may work their claims In partnership by filing notice and paying fee of 12. A claim may be abandoned, and another obtained on the same creek, gulch or river, by giving notice and paying a fee. Work must be done on a claim each yoar to the value of at least 1200, A certillcate that work has been done must be obtained each year; If not, the <:lalm Bhall be deemed to be abandoned, and ui>en to occupation and entry by a free miner. The boundaries of a claim msy be defined absolutely by having a survey mado and publishing notices ln the Yukon Officio/ Qazotte. Hydraulic Mining, Yukon Territory.—Locations suitable for hydraulic mining, having a frontage of from one to five miles, and a depth of one mile or more, may be leased for twenty years, provided the ground has been prospected by the applicant or his agent; Is found to be unsuitable for placer mining; and does not Include within Its boundaries any mining claims already granted. A rental of 1160 for each mile of frontage, and royalty at the rate of two and one-half per cent on the value of the gold shipped from the Territory aro charged. Operations must be commenced within one year from the date of the lease, and not less than K.QOO must be expanded annually. The lease excludes all base metals, quarts and coal, and provides for tlio withdrawal of unoperalcd land for agricultural or building purposes. Petroleum.—All unaDDroprlatcd Dominion Landl in Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and within the Yukon Territory are open to prospecting for petroleum, and tho minister may reserve for an Individual or company having machinery on the land to he prospected, on area of 040 acres. Should the prospector discover oil ln paying quantities, and satisfactorily establish such discovery, an area not exceeding 640 acres, Including the oil well and such other land as may be determined, will be sold to the discovery nt the rate of 11.00 an acre, sub- mihjoct to royalty at suoh rate as may be specified by order-ln-oounoll. Department of the Interior, Ottawa, fecit, IfOI. JAW A. B1CART. Depvtr Of tht Mnlstar ef tke Inbsrtoi, THB DAILY KflWS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1904 *V*J>*«*««A******ttt***t*t* ARE YOU INTERESTED TN I BOOKS I STATIONERY I OFFICE SUPPLIES PERIODICALS FANCY GOODS TOYS ■ GAMES : MUSIC [ If so we want your business. If ', prlcea are any object to you wo . can make them interesting. » IF OUT OP TOWN WRITE US : DO IT NOW I ; MORLEY ft CO. I BO0KSELLBR8 * BTATIONERi f. NELSON, B. C. OALT "OAL AND WOOD OP ALL KINDS. Terms Spot Cash. W. P. Tierney Telephone 266 Baker Street PRICE OF MBTALfl. Now York, Feb. 24.-Bar silver, 19 1-4; Amalgamated copper 45 1-4; Electrolytic copper 12 3-8; Spelter, Arm. London, Feb. 24.—Lead £11 lis. HELSOH'6 NEWS OF THE DAY On Sunday, Feb. 21st, the wife of C. M. Young, Silica street, of a son. Walter H. Aldrldge, manager of th'o Trail smelter, is the guest of J. J. Campbell. S. Olazer, furniture dealer of Rossland, was In the city yesterday, on a business visit Alderman Charles Hamilton, of Rossland, was In tbe city yesterday on legal business. ..».JUJ*ii,-J. Tho regular fortnightly meting of the city council will be held this evening at 8 o'clock. Only routine business Is anticipated. McDermld & McHardy report the sale of a house and two lots on the mines road. R. S. Laird sold the property to E. Lett, The terms are withheld. OUR STOCK OF FANCY GROCERIES contains a full assortment of Crosse & Blackwell's Jams and Jollies, put up In 1 lb glass jars and 7 lb tins, and which aro especially suited for this time of the year. Is, 25c, 7s, 11.35. Received yestorday a fresh shipment of Fancy Swiss Cheese ln 4 lb bricks. Tho price is 11.40. Also another lot of Long Branch Salted Wafers at 30o per package. T. S. McPherson will, lt Is claimed, render every member of a labor organisation responsible. Judge Holdom's injunction Is said to be one of the most sweeping ever Issued ui Chlago. THB PANAStA CANAL, Nowa of Ratification of Treaty Received With Delight in Colon. Paris, Feb. 24.—No obstacle will bo placed by the Panama Canal Company In tho way of tho consummation of the agreement with the United States for the sale of Its concession now that the canal treaty has been ratified by the senate at Washington. It Is expected that counsel for the company ln tho United States will conduct tho final negotiations. Colon, Feb. 24.—Large and excited crowds soon gathered In the streets this evening when tho news that tho United States had ratified tho canal treaty became known. The shops were decorated with colored electric lights. Fireworks and music lasted all night and everywhere there wero manifestations of frantic delight. TO GO TO VICTORIA. Barrister Duff Will Likely Be New Supremo Court Judge. [Special to The Daily News.] Ottawa, Feb. 24.—It Is understood here that L. P. Dull, tho Victoria, B.C., barrister, will shortly bo appointed to the supremo court judgeship vacated by the retirement of Mr. Justice Walkem. By popular request professor Hepburn will give a series of Monday evening assemblies and has engaged Mllward's orchestra (the same as played at the K. of P. ball). Ladles free. Gentlemen 75 cents. No formal invitations will be sent out. The usual attendance at the Sucess and Terps- ichorean clubs Invited, Mr. Hepburn reserves the right to refuse admittance to non-desirable people. MmmnM<>mnmnM» WIRE GOODS FOR KITCHEN USE BROILERS, STRAINERS, EQG BEATERS, EGG SEPARATORS, GAS TOASTERS, POTATO MASHERS, TEA POT STANDS, ETC., ETC. These goods are heavily tinned and will not rust; always look bright and clean; will last (or years. No kitchen is properly equipped without them. PRICES FROM 6 TO EO CENTS MCLACHLAN BROS. tMnMOHt *■♦■>»» HMH4 G. A. Mitchell, Kootenay representative of the Northern Pacific, was at the Strathcona yesterday, returning to Rossland in the evening. At the residence, corner of Stanley and Observatory Btreets, ln this city on Wednesday, February 21th, the wife of James IJ lire hai I, of a son. A party of Ferguson mining men registered at the Hume last night, including W. B. Pool, J. Pool, P. H. O'Connor and M. J. Morgan, of Lucky Jack fame. At the recording office on Wednesday, a certificate of work was granted to A. Jullon ns agent for A. Audet, and L. Julien, for work done on the Victoria fraction, since April 1st, 1903. The Canadian Pacific has made a new rate from Sandon to Iola, Kansas, for sine ores of $10 per ton. Tho rate at present In force Ib $11 a ton. Tills coupled with the rate of $13 per ton on zinc ore from Sandon to Belgium shows that an effort Is being made on tho part of the railways to en- courngo as much as possible tho mining of zinc ore. Phil White, formerly superintendent of tho Wilcox mine, waa married to Miss M. C. Allard on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, at Carlo- ton, Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. White are expected In Nelson within a few days. They will make their future home lt Is anticl- pi-ted In this city. Harry Wright, M. P. P.. and other Nelson friends of Mr. White, received invitations to attend tho wedding. Judging from tho attendance which was over three hundred, the second social and entertainment given by Everybody's club at the Congregation church last night was a success. Edmund Lackey occupied tho chair and tho program was a mlscellaji- cous one. The next entertainment planned is a high grade concert of classical music. A carload of potatoes passed through this city yesterday that are going on a rather lonjr trip. They were raised In the vicinity of Kepitbllc, Wash., and are en route for St, Louis. They are not for exhibition at the fair either, but are to be Immediately consumed there as potatoes are very scarce in St. Louis. It Is stated that other shipments of po*ntoes from Republic to St. Louis v III follow. ,j CAMPBELL VISITING THE EMMA. iHneelaj tn The Dally News.) Eholt, B.C., Feb. 24.-J. J. Campbell, of tbe Hall Mines smelter, Nelson, was a visitor In the camp this wek, for the purpose of Inspecting tho Emma mine, two miles from here, In which tho smelter company la Interested, and which It has been actively operating for over a year. Ore from the Emma mine has beon found yery desirable for use ns a flux at the different Kootenay and Boundary smelters when the supply was more than was needed by the Nelson smelter. Thus shipments have been mado to the Trail, Boundary Falls, Grenwood and Granby smelters, latterly a large part of tho output going to th,1 last named reduction works. Since the flrst of January the Emma has shipped about 5,000 tons of ore, while ln 1003 the shipments were about 32,000 tons, PRANK CROWE'S FUNERAL. All of Ymir Participated Ih the Obsequies Yesterday. [Special to The Daily Nows.] - Ymir, Feb. 24.—The funeral of tho lato Frank Crowe took place here today and was attended by the Ymir Miner's union and the local lodge of I. O. O. F., together with a vast concouree of tho citizens of the place whose presence testified to the esteem In which tho deceased was held as well as to the sympathy for tho surviving relatives. < Undertaker Clark, who had charge of the interment, conveyed the body to the Methodist church where the service began at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. W. Baer, of Nolson, assisted by Rev. R. E. Collis, of Ymir, conducted the religious and obituary exercises. Mr. Baer spoke about the reasonable prospects of those who go out Into thes future life with somo general Ideas that are always associated with our conceptions of the hereafter. The newly organized choir of the Meth- odlBt church rendered efficient service in leading the singing. Mr. Collis read an obituary notice setting forth the Important facts In tho life of the deceased after which the long cortege wended its way to the cemetery. The procession made nn Impressive sight ns lt tolled up the hillside to the elevation where the cemetery Is situated nnd tho winding rond often making tho situation picturesque. At the grave the solemn service for the burial of tho dead wns read by the ministers above named, while Mr. Andrew Burgess read tlio service of tho Foresters. Tho pall benrers were Messrs. A. J. Hughes, John StlJiBon. Pat Daly, D. E. Grobo, T. H. Atkinson and S. H. Seaney. During the funeral the hotels and business places of the town wero closed as a mark of respect. CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR Restrained From Interference In Feather Duster Makers' Strike. Chicago, Feb. 24.-On tho sworn statement of officials of tho Dearborn Duster company that the Chicago Federation of Labor waa engaged in assisting strikers In unlawful acts of Intlmldatlan and violence, judge Jcsso Haldom today Issued an Injunction against the central union. President W. G. Schardt and secertary Edward N. Nockles are especially named as defendants together with a hoBt of girls and men strikers belonging to tho Feather Duster Makers' union. Tho attempt of tho company to connect the Federation of Labor with the acts complained of is tho first ot its kind in Chicago. If successful It will connect that body with tho alleged conspiracy to put employers out of business, unless they grant_unlon demands. All criminal acts HOTEL ARRIVALS, Hume—H. Snell, Vf. Broderlck, J. L. Plannigan, T. C. Gray, Vancouver; S. N. Alexander, J. Griffith, Trout Lake; Vf. H. Aldrldge, Trail; R. J, McPhee, Slocan; J. A. Magee, S. McKenna Seattle; Alexander Sharp, Orient, Wash.; J. H. Freeman, Victoria; Vf. D. Harding, Northport; J. S. Degan, Montana; W. E. Brown, Winnipeg; P. H. O'Connor, M. J. Morgan, J. Pool, D. McEachran, W. B. Pool, Ferguson. THE STRATHCONA. (FOliMBRl.V HOTEL 1'UAIM.) | Wedding and Engagement I 1 RINGS I * 9. £ Our stock of these Is unquestionably the largest In Western 5* *3 Canada. Be It a fine solitaire or a plain little keeper, wo have It. & I OVER 1600 STYLES. | 3 f EWERT BROS. .-3 ■■a 3 Nilson, Trail. Rowland Jewelers and Enzraven S t a Strathcona—J. P. Byers, Trail; O. A. Mitchell. Rossland; E. Mallandalne, Jr., Creston; Mrs. W. S. Rlblot, Spokano; W. Anderson, Cascade Lnkovlcw-J. w. Stewart. A. Sorenson, City; A. H, Mclntyre, Toronto. Tromont-S. DeBmarals, New York; W. O. Martin, Venus mine; J. Cummlngs, Ferguson; Miss M. Bailey, Spokane; M. Anderson, Grand Forks; S. Sllngor, Kovel- stoke. Queens-Miss A. Johnson, Winnipeg; A. O. Hill and wife, Ferguson; W. Clough, T. Cavan nnd wife, Slocan; Mrs. Troup and child, Vernon; <3eo. Johnson, Cranbrook. Bartlett-W. Hnre, J. Jameson, Venus mlno; F. Sllverton, Chaglnappy; A. M. Clark, Ogden. Mnddcn-n. Walker, Athabasca mine; J H. Young, K. Kollman, Ymir; W. M. Link- later, Ymir; G. Latham, Slocan; James Mc- Dougnll, City. Nelson-James Hill, city; F. W. Stewart. W. F. Wrong, Ymir. Grand Centrnl-W. Beaton, Alnsworth; THIS IS THB TIME OP YEAR ESPECIALLY SET APART POR ENTERTAINING. GOOD SILVERWARE AND CUT GLASS ADD GREATLY TO YOUR SUCCESS AS A HOSTESS. WE HAVE A CHOICE SELECTION OP THESE GOODS IN STERLING SILVER PLATED WARE, ALL LATE DESIGNS. TRY OUR SILVER POLISH PATENAJJDE Bros., WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS THE BOOKS IN The Self and Sex Series On Saturday, February 27tl) AT 8 P. M. A lecture on Chemical Fertilizers will be given at tha Optra House hy Mr. Maynard, the Victoria Chemical Company's expert. Interesting and Instructive to all Agriculturists, Fruit Growers, etc. Don't miss lt Admission free. Lecture given under the auspices of the Nelson Agricultural anil Fruit Growers Associations. I- The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Limited il £.!!«.!.U- Kootenay Agents—Victoria Chemical Company, Limited. HL, FRESH BUTTER HAZELWOOD 40c p«T Ib COLUMBIA «c per lb FOB MEN. By Sylvaniis Stall, D.D. "WHAT A YOUNO BOY OUGHT TO KNOW." "WHAT A YOUNG MAN OUQHT TO KNOW." 'WHAT A TOUNQ HUSBAND OUQHT TO KNOW." "WHAT A MAN OF 45 OUGHT TO KNOW." FOR WOMEN. KNOW." "WHAT A YOUNG WOMAN OUGHT TO KNOW." "WHAT A YOUNG WIFE OUGHT TO KNOW." $1,000 PRIZE- BOOK By Mrs. Emma F. A. Drake, M. D. " "WHAT A WOMAN OF 45 OUGHT TO KNOW." By Mrs. Mary Wood-Allen, M. D. 1 Any of the abovo mailed free on re- "WHAT A YOUNG GIRL OUGHT TO | celpt of prlco, «.25. Canada Drug & Book Go. Don't Experiment With Your Eyes You will need eyesight as long as you live. If your eyes trouble you don't risk them behind Inferior lenses. Let us test them. We will fit lenses and such lenses that will give eye comfort and ease. Our watch repairing department is always busy, which indicates that the public knows where to get good work. J. J, Walker %gr CASH PRICES 7 cans 'romatoea 11.00 10 ciuia Peaa 1.00 Everything 11S &r.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: i:» a .. 0 cans Strawberries 1.09 Ot llie 6 cans Raspberries 1.00 " fl canB Peaches 1.00 LJinAQ-f t fl cans Pears 1.00 X 111 CO I. flcansPluasa 1.00 /"v..„1«j._. ' 10 cans Jam 1.00 UUtllllV 12 cans Salmon 1.00 vjj »*..».. »^ 10 lbs Seeded Raisins 1.00 10 lbs Cleaned Currants 1,00 J. A. KirKpatrick & Co., Ltd. Wholesale and Retail GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. THE GREAT WEST LIFE Eiirns tha Largest Bate of Interest of any Insurance Company doing business In Canada. SBVRN DER OENT Lowest Premiums of any Insurance Company. Brydges, Blakemore & Cameron, Limited GENERAL AGENTS. H. McCorty, Ymir; F. W. Thomas, Erie; A. Anderson, Northport; J. Borresen, Fernle; T. McGulgan Sandon; F. Vf, Travis, Kitchlner. SUCCUMBED TO PNEUMONIA. [Special to The Dally News.] Phoenix, Feb. 2..—Last week a miner named Henry Henrlkson was taken to the Phoenix hospital Buffering from pneumonia. He was seriously HI when he reached the hospital, and grew steadily worse, expiring in that institution on Sunday. The funeral was held today, Interment being In the Phoenix cemetery, Rev..T, Green officiating. Henrlkson had been a resident of this camp on and off for three years, being employed at the Granby mines just before his death. A year ago he made a visit to his old home in Sweden. Ho was a young man of nbout 33, and unmarried, with a brother living somewhere ln Montana. TRY IT AND SEE-A well tailored suit Ib one of the greatest pleasures a man can enjoy. We make clothes that fit and please our customers; that Is the way wo increase our business. Taylor & McQunrrlo, Tailors, Nelson, B. C. BELL GETS DAMAGES. [Special to The Dally News.] Winnipeg, Feb. 24.-Wm. Bell, an insurance agent, who wns struck by a street car last .July, obtained J750 damages B.C. STANDARD [HUNTER V] THERE IS NO BETTER STOCK ON THE MARKET TODAY. $1.00 PER SHARE I'DERMID & JM'HARDY BROKERS, NELSON, B.C. through the court today for Injuries sustained, Negligence on the part of the Winnipeg Street Railway Company" was established. Prof. Hepburn wll organize his soring term of dancing lessons Wednesday evening, March 2nd. Join now and become proficient and be ready to Join In the Easter balli nnd May parties. Twelve lessons, 110.00. ARRESTED IN Y. M. C. A. Winnipeg, Feb. 24.—W, J. Yates was arrested ln the Y. M, C. A. rooms here yesterday on a charge of having attempted murder at Broadview, by shooting at a bartender, who hod ordered him to keep quiet. For pants that fit sitting or standing, go to Taylor & McQuarrie's, Tailors, Baker Btrcet, Nelson, B. C, C. P. R. TRAFFIC RECEIPTS [Special to The Dally News.] Montreal, Feb. 2.4—C. P. R. traffic receipts for week ending February 21st were }55i>,ooo; same week last year $057,000. BRITISH NAVAL ESTIMATES London, Feb. 21—The British naval estimates for 1004-05, total $181,415,000, a net lncreaso of $12160,000 .over the estimates for 1(03-04. A NICE JOB VACANT. [Special to The Doily News.] Ottawa, Feb. 24.—Doughty, of Quebec who was appointed dominion archivist recently, has declined the position, which Is now vacant. To Mirje Owners Either copper or silver-lead property wanted. Must stand.rigid examination as to title and values. Property wanted can be either producing mine, or developed prospect. Prepared to invest heavily If conditions are favorable. Write tho fullest particulars; all correspondence treated confidentially. Otto M. Rosendale OREQONIAN BUILDING, PORTLAND, OREGON. CRYSTAL BROOK .30c par lb Bell Trading Co. SEE OUR WINDOW ANY PAIR; 2.25 IN IT The Royal Shoe Store NEW DRUG STORE WARD ST., 3 DOORS BELOW BAKER PHONE A 214 W. RUTHERFORD druqqn8etlson ARE TOU SELLING "GRIFFIN BRAND" SMOKED SHOULDERS? They are exceedingly good value especially for Camp Trade J. Y. GRIFFIN TOO, Limited WHOLESALE ONLT Q Smoke the Best A M0RENA or INTERIOR [CIGAR - Fills the bill. TRY THEM P. BURNS & CO. WHOLESALE AND RFVML MEAT MERCHANTS HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. 8ranch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Neison, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City, "f < irttrt »r "all t. a»» Braassi TfUl B.w Preasjt too < »rtfu ai««u»»| KERR'S NEW ARRIVALS FIRST SHIPMENT OI' New Spring Goods New Embroideries, New Linen, Torchon Lace, New Testing, Now Cotton Voile. New Muslins. New Ginghams. New Linen, in White for Ladles- Blouses and Suits, 64 In. wide, at 75c yard. New Cotton Striped Duck for Ladies' and Children's Suits. KERR & CO. ' WARD AND BAKER ITS., H
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