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prov lnclal lA0_\l THF OAII V NPW^ tSi VOL. 4 NELSON, B. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1905 NO. 211 CONDITIONS IN MOSCOW Relation by Eye Witness of Result of Fighting on Wednesday Assertion That Ihe Revolutionaries ire Unable to Continue-Troops^Stil I Insufficient to Cope With Rebels Moscow, Dec. 27.—(6 p.m.)—Via St Petersburg. Dec. 28.—The backbone of ithe insurreotlon is broken, and the uprising here is rapidly going to pieces. The revolutionaries are able to keep up only guerrilla warfare but the ease -with whioh they can move small detachments from place to place, renders the task of suppressing them slow and1 tedious. The Brunnala quarter lias been clear- ed <by the members of the Drujina. as the lighting organization of the revolutionaries lis called. They have transferred their operations to the Tverskala where they confine themselves principally to sniping from the root's of the houses, occasionally throwing a bomb on advancing patrols and making oil on ithe appearance of the artillery. All the troops of the Moscow garrison, including the former disaffected Rostott grenadiers, and the reinforcements which are employed in crushing the rising are still Insufficient to occupy thoroughly ihe territory thus enabling the revolutionaries to slip Into vacated territory aa soon as the troops move on. IMany of the attacks on patrols are seemingly made out of a pure spirit of ibravado as they are completely futile from a strategic standpoint. The remnants of the insurrection now lack cohesion or 'head. The city of Moscow bears the picturesque appearance of a battlefield. Officers are everywhere seen galloping through the streets or are being driven about in rapidly moving sleighs, accompanied by escorts of dragoons or Cossack!.. The centre of the city, for the first time this week, today showed signs of life, the stores re-opening, for (the Inhabitants, who had been cooped up far five days, were venturing out for a 'breath of fresh air. The troops began operatione this morning at the Triumphal arch, bombarding and demolishing an immense barricade cdnstructed of overturned tram cars. Thence slowly returning from tbe arch the columns swept eastward, clearing all the streets off Tverskala and north of that boulevard, which separated the battleground from the centre of the city. Barricades were not so numerous in this region as was the case during yesterday's lighting and the troops encountered less op- insition. A correspondent of the Associated Press accompanied one of the companies for an hour during which time the members of the Drujina attempted to [bold the barricades. After Bring a few. shots they invariably scampered off. Sometimes the artillery flred a volley. The work of destroying tbe entanglements and burning the material from whioh they were constructed was 'then undertaken. Occasionally when the troops were fired upou from the roofs the houses were bombarded, hut the occupants were given ample time to The operations of the troops in the Brunnala district disclosed many Interesting traces of yesterday's fighting which brought the walls of a hundred houses tumbling down about the ears |of their defenders. The Prokohoroff cotton mill, the headquarters of the Drujina, and other houses for a distance of a mile between the boulevard and the Triumphal arch were ln ruins. Every street tributary to tbe Tverskala 'boulevard was stoutly barricaded, as many as seven being counted within 200 yards in a single street. These evidently formed the first line of defence and the network of streets behind were barricaded at intervals. These barricades were left standing, the troops having strategically made a circuit to au open place northwest of the city which enabled them to take the revolutionaries In the rear compelling an evacuation of the position, practically without loss, as the revolutionaries were unable to fight tlie artillery with revolvers and they possessed but few rifles. House after house showed yawning chasms produced hy shells. The spirit shops and cheap lodging houses occupied by the student revolutionaries were the principal sufferers. The barricades, though they could not be defended against artillery, were well constructed of telegraph poles, fences, heavy doors, Iron courtyard gates, and signs, all Interlaced with wire. A lumber yard in the vicinity furnished material for 30 (barricades. Red flogs were still defiantly floating over some of them, but throughout the district the correspondent saw neither DrujlnlBts nor soldiers. It was like a deserted Held over which the Ude of battle had swept During the morning the revolutionaries several times attempted to intercept convoys of ammunition sent to the troops whose supply of 200 rounds per man was running low. In one case they were almost Kuccessful. otter whioh the escorts of the convoys were doubled. Last night a company of Drujina soldiers, who are said to be paid 25 cents per day, made a daring Incursion Into the heart of the city occupying Okhat- nagorinda (hunters' row) under the walls of the Kremlin and suddenly opened flre on the infantry and artillery camping ln Theatre square. The guard stationed at the Hotel Metropole, where governor general Doubassoff is quartered replied and volley after volley was exchanged across the square. The regular troops, in the absence of their officers, were thrown Info confusion hy tin surprise attack, and flred wildly until the officers rushed out ot the hotel and led a charge across the square, whereupon the Drujina soldiers hastily decamped. Moscow, Dec. 28.—All of the members ot the social revolutionary committee have 'been arrested, and a quantity of bombs, infernal machines and correspondence seized. Three hundred revolutionaries today invaded the residence of the chief of the secret police and killed him. At the medical bureau 660 wounded and 105 killed have been registered but it is known that there are fully one thousand unidentified dead in the Loutchou quarter alone. A mob of armed revolutionaries attacked the police bureau hut were repulsed with serious loss. APPROVED BY ENGINEER A. SHARP DECLARES MOVIE liARJU SCHEME JS FEASIBLE OWNERS FORMING COMPANY ANU PRIEFARING F^OH WORK The problem an to tlie occurrence or nonoccurrence of ore under Moyle lukc, where the veins of thc St. Eugene are believed to extend, will not huve long to wall for solution. Messrs. Black und Mackay are making 'preparations lor active work at un early date. C. A. Mackay und F. M. Black returned last evening from Moyle where thoy went to muke another inspection of their claims under Moyle lake. They were accompanied by A. Sharp. M.S., and by E. A. Crease. Mr. Sharp's advice was sought on account of his long connection with mines lu Europe ami America, iu which he lias had charge of tlio Kinking uf shafts under various circumstances, .particularly in the vicinity of hikes and other bodies of waior, Seen last evening Mr. Black exprcssell himself us thoroughly suilsiled with tlie outlook. He suid that Mr. Slmrp expressed unqualified approval of 'tho undertaking, which In liis opinion presents no illlllciu- ties that cannot be easily overcome. He thought the prospects decidedly promising. Mr. Sharp verified the soundings recently ■taken by <*. A. Mnekay, but found even more encouraging results on the dip side of the lend, where the greatest depth was 113 feet, which is 45 feet lesB than the maximum depth along 'tlie location line. He advised as lo the selection of Miles for two shafts both on the ground covered, by tiie location, which will allow the convenient and economic carrying out of all present ajid future operations. The party saw manager Crouin of the St. Eugene, who expressed the most friendly Interest in the enterprise, and his belief that they were ■practically certain %> strike either or both veins of the St. Eugene. "lt is tho Intention of Mr. Mockuy aim myself," said Mr. Black, "to commence operations as soon us the necessary machinery and supplies cun be laid down. The people of Moyie are enthusiastic over our undertaking, In fact we have the good wishes of tlie whole camp. "Stops ure being taken io lnoorpomle a company of which A. Sharp will be the consulting engineer." MISSION WORK IN TURKEY American Boards Complain Of tho General Conditions Existing Boston, Dee. 28—The American board oi commissioners fur foreign missions In Its H&th annual report, made public today, deals at length with conditions lit Turkey, lt states that the political situation In lhe western Turkey mission, which includes Constantinople, has boon favorable, without special occasion for anxiety and uncertainly, and that while there has been much terrorizing in the Salonlca Held ol tlie European Turkey mission, and a spirit of revolution In parts of Bulgaria, tear of was or a general massacre of Christians lias not been acute. lu lho Salonlca station, louring by the ■missionaries has been (handicapped by the Insistence upon tlie part of the government of sending a large body or troops as a protection to the missionaries, 'lhe quartering of such a body upon the people of a town was no small laak in itself, while the constant presence of the Turkish troops terrorized the people and drove them away from Ihe missionary and Ills services. Educational work in Bulgaria will probably need to be reorganized in tho near future, so us to meel more EUliy the requirements of the Bulgarian pupils and to secure recognition from the lur- kish government. The government Withholds its approval at present from graduates from both the collegiate and the theological Institute and the girls boarding school at Samokov. „ _. One nf the significant events of the >om was the gifL of 3000 francs from .prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria for repairs upon the mission church at Sofia. "Tlie greatest unrest has been in the Van and Vittlls fields of eastern Turkey." says the report, "where bands of revolutionaries, organli* ed ll Russia, have attacked Turkish vll- Sge! and clashed with Turkish troops. Poverty and suffering in these stations have been consequently severe, lhe• gm- eminent has thrown many obstacle In the way or missionary travel. Evidently or- ders have been sent from Constantinople To prevent the missionaries rroqgotvci- HnK in the country. This has k-TO Ml- SSwm 5St hns not preventedI the prts* iHion of the outs i e work, llieliouine of the government In Arabia, the calling out Of the reserves and the increasing o the taxes, lave created unrest among all JlaVosTW&tton of Armoft ani. tc.the 'United States Is also a direct hitMnflOJ to tho work, in that many of tho named teachers and Christian workers are among the number. TWEEDMOUTH'S OFFER ACCEPTED Body of Late Minister Will be Conveyed lo Canadn by H.M.S. Dominion (Special to Tho Daily N< v/s) Ottawa, Dec. 28—The followm-i ctxhie has been received from Solicitor-general Lemieux, who has accepted the offer or the British battleship Dominion to convey the remains of the late Mr. Prefon- mined to Canada; "PotIh, Doc, 28—To Laurler, Otta-wa- Hfcve cabled loi-d Tweedmouth accepting offer. Will go to Ixndon to arrange details. Funeral Saturday to Madeline ohurch with great lmpresslveness and solemnity, and participated In by French government. (Sgd.) LEMIEUX.' The remains will therefore leave Cherbourg on Jan. 12 by the battleship Dominion nnd will reach Halifax on Jan. ii. SHAKING HIS MAILED FIST Kaiser Taking a Hand in the Troubles in the Baltic Provinces Insurgents in Moscow Still Maintaining Their Position-Rising fared in Poland-Mission to Caucasus ♦ ♦ ♦ London, Dec. 29—The St. ♦ ♦ Petersburg correspondent of the ♦ ♦ Times reports the relations be- ♦ ♦ tween Russia and Germany as ♦ ♦ distinctly strained, and there is ♦ ♦ a possibility ot international com- + ♦ plications arising from the rebel- ♦ a Hon in the Baltic provinces. ♦ ♦ ♦ St Petersburg, Dec. 28.—Today's news from Russian Poland indicates that the general strike is extending. Wholesale nrresls have been made in the cities. At Sosnovice. near the emperor's hunting lodge, an attempt has been made to blow up the barracks with dynamite. The employees of the Riga-Orel railroad have again struck. The Novoe Vremya reports the meeting of railroad men at RostoU-on-Don was bombarded by the military and that (100 of those present were killed or wounded. The Novoe Vremya also says that all the Russian officials in Courland. except those at Mitau and Libau, have been driven out of that province. 1'roni many places comes reports that the enraged peoplo are threatening the strikers and revolutionaries with vengeance, and mea? soores on a large scale are feared. At Moscow the parties of law and order, the progressive moderates and other ibodies. have issued proclamations to the people denouncing the revolutionaries as enemies of the emperor and the country and imploring citizens, workmen and troops to unite in preserving Russia undivided, under the emperor and the national assembly, ln accordance with the manifesto of October 30. A telephone message from Moscow to the Molva says the town council have denounced the Indiscriminate Bring of the troops and the organization of the "Black Hundred" under the direction of the police. During the debate M. Guchkoft. a prominent member of the conservative party of Moscow, spoke in justification of tbe course of the government, which he declared was not crushing liberty, but was putting down anarchy. M. Shmakolf. the noted reactionist, made a sensational speech, comparing the Insurrection to the rising of the slaves at Rome and to the commune at Paris and saying It was the work of the Jews, who wishing to prcsenf the meeting of the national assembly, knowing that the representatives of the Russian people would not grant the Jews equal rights. The energetic measures taken by tne government have completely overturned the plans of the revolutionaries .here. Practically all the leaders have been arrested. According to advices received by the government tonight the rebellion at Moscow Is entering on Its final stage. The same guerrilla warfare was continued today but on a smaller scale. Governor general DoubasBoff Is acting with great energy and hundreds of members of the Drujina are already behind the bars. The strikers have lost heart and the workmen's council is considering the question of calling off the strike. The principal danger now seems to he that the Black Hundred will complete the work begun by the troops and end by a horrible massacre of the reds. The lower classes are represented as enraged with the attempt of the revolutionaries to overthrow the emperor, and even with the best Intentions, It may be impossible for the authorities to restrain the fury of these classes, once the opportunity Is offered them. The attacks mode on the striking railroad men at wayside stations shows the temper of the peasant classes. Four thousand strikers marched out of Moscow today and completely destroy ed several miles of the railroad track between St. Petersburg and Moscow in order to prevent the arrival of troop trains hearing tbe Semlnovsky battal- oin of the guards. The train hacked 20 mllos to Clyne whence, It Is understood, the troops will proceed tomorrow on foot for their destination. Warsaw, Doc. 28— The general strike ls weakening. Ihe shops Bre open and cabs are plying In the centre of tho city. The employees of thc factories and street railroads aro still on strike and the soldiers occasionally have conflicts with agitators. Yesterday they killed four and wounded twelve. Kovno. Lithuania, Dee. 28-Ttli- eity In under martial Uuv and tho iloM buu» I" _* squares and machine trims posted at eu Htirotoirte points have ovornwed the revoiu- tlonnrlra. Members ot the Jewish Hum! tired on a passing patrol tnilny. and me pwtrel fired a volley, killing two persons. Reval, ESbhonia, TJee. 28-Tlie police and troops today surrounded and arrested 70 persons while thoy were discussing tho itaotlcn to be used lu an armed revolt. Among the coptured wero two city councillors and the acting mayor. The Insur gents continue to drive Into the city the troops operating ln the countcy. London, Dec. 29—A despatch from St.' Petersburg to a news bureau, says that according to a telegram from Tumborr, in central Russia, an attempt was made to assassinate vice-governor general Uu„- datwitch. Tho would be assassin wounded the vice-governor general with a revolver shot. Two arrests were made. London, Dec. 2D—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Dally Telegraph describes us follows the execution of the chief of police of Moscow: "The revolutionists entered Uie lodging house of the chief of police at midnight and told mm .to bid an eternal farewell to his family because ho was condemned to die. Finding jthij/i It was nor Joke, thc chief expostulated, but to no purpose. Realizing his position, he said farewell to his family aud wus hurried Into ' the street and shot, and 'his body was left lying in a pool ot blood." 'llho same correspondent relates as follows the terrible operations of tile Vehtn- gericht in Riga: '"Persons dlsaippenred mysteriously and a few days afterwards their bodies were found with Identical marks—four bullet wounds on the breast, four on the back, and thc skull cloven In twain. Of the many brought before the Vehmgerlcht. one escaped death, but in eo doing lie received serious wounds. Thts person says he was seized and bound and hurried ito the room in whicli the tribunal wa sitting. He was condemned to death, carried to the outskirts of tho town, laid tlul oa the ground and shot." Paris, Dec. 29-The Journal's St. Petersburg correspondent, tolegruphlng yesterday says that general baron Stukclberg left St. Petersburg for the Caucasus with secret orders, and that u despatch received ln St. Petersburg reports that he has been captured by insurgents. Warsaw, Dec. 28—The attempt of the strikers ito slop tho railroads to Poland has not been successful iuid a majority of them are still running. Kleff, Dec. 28—Tho rnils or the Southwestern railway were torn up today, and two passenger trains were wrecked. Many pei-sons wero Injured. McMillan in control. Rossland. Dec. 28.—A cablegram from London announced that the old board of directors were ousted and a new board, headed by A. J. McMillan, today took possession of Uie affairs of the Le Rol Mining Co. It is understood that McMillan ia again to be managing director. GOSSIP OP GRAND PORKS (Special to The Dally News) Grand Porks. Dec. 28—Last wining- A. Traunwelser, proprietor of the Yale hotel gave a banauot to lhe boarders of the hotel and their Immediate friends. VV. Spier, manager of the Eastern Townships bunk, noted as chairman. There were over HI guests present. It is reported that another furnace wilt b'e Installed at the Granby smelter in tile near future. With the new furnace there will be nine and the total dally treatment at tho smelter will then be about 3200 tons. Maurice Elliot has Just closed a deul rol- the purchase of u farm of ltio acres near ihis placo, the price ipald for It being J1SW. Tho Grand Porks amateur athletic association now has their skating link running in full blast A masked carnival will be held at an early date. Au assay of ll.aou ounces or silver hus been obtained from assorted samples taken from tho Lightning Peak company's properties north of Prauklln camp. MIK'ADOfS SPEECH PROM THKONUl Toklo, Dec. 28-The emperor, In opening the dlot today, made a speech rrom the throne expressing his appreciation of the loyalty of the nation nnd the devotion or the public, services wldch. he suid, had enabled the war with Russia to be brought to a glorious conclusion. His majesty announced lhat friendly relations with Russia had 'been restored and lhat the attitude of the treaty powers towards Japan were becoming Increasingly amicable, le alluded with satisfaction to the Anglo- Japanoso alliance and to the access ty which compelled Japun to give her guidance to Korea. The house ot representatives, atter the adoption of a loyal address to the emperor, adjourned to Jan. 20. ENDS WILL NOT MEET New Brunswick Borrows loOO.OO. to Meet lis Engagements St John, Dec. a-Ttie provincial accounts for the fiscal year closing with the moniii nf October, were given out lust night..till ordinary receipts are declared to b*_*%_ OU); ordinary expenditures, *>-*M,WW, ISM III addition two loans were mude and appal; cnlly expended tor what the government calls permanent bridges. These were tor Sl-S.OOe and 1125,000. An advance or JJ6.000 in bonds was made ror railways and at the elose ot the year a loan or |860,000 was obtained rrom a loan company. EX-PREMIER ROSS le Recipient or Handsome Cash Testimonial rrom His Friends Toronto, Dec. 28-Hon. O. W. Hoss, ex-premler of Ontario, was walled upon toduv by a lurge delegation, representing political and personal friends who presented him with a purse of i'Sj.iM. cue presentation was made hy senator Lox. GIGANTIC FLOATING DOCK Annapolis, Dec. 2S-The gigantic dry- dock Dewey. Btiade an auspicious start today on its 11,000 mile trip to thc Pliilip- nine Islands, under Ihe direction ot commander H. H. Hosley. Three vessels steamed In tandem to tow the Dewey. Commander HoBley will have his quarters on tho Glacier, which will accompany the dock ond lis attendants. MACEDONIAN UPRISING Vienna Dec. 28-The Turkish government hos presented a note to the Atislro- lliiiMuilaii government Informing them St the Macedonian committees In Bui- Sin, are preparing for un uprising In Macedonia In the coming spring The sul- tun says he considers It his duty to call the attention or tho powers to the danger of this movement, so as to enable them to take suitable steps at Sotla. PBAiRS FOR OVERDUE SHIP. Victoria. Dec. 28.—Grave fear* are entertainer! that the ship King David wals lost ln the recent storm. She was en route to Royal Roads In ballast from Aoapulco and has not been reported since sailing. 90 days ago. The voyage haa since been negotiated In 40 days *by several vessels which saw nothing of her though keeping a careful lookout. FRANK TALK BY fflLLETT Issues Lucidly Discussed by Citizens' Candidate for Mayoralty Rousing Heeling Representative of all Classes and Interests-Position Fully Explained and Endorsed The meeting of the citizens' party held last evening did uot result lu the final selection of candidates for the council ibut the committee have a list of good names to canvass and report upon tomorrow, Saturday, evening. In numbers, in Its representative character, in enthusiasm and in the quality of the speeches, the meeting ■was easily tho best ever held in Nelson in the course of a municipal campaign. Aid. Glllett's lucid and straightforward account of the city's position, the work of the present council and the tasks to he faced by the next, and the spirit and force of his reply to personal reflections on himself, surprised oven hiB friends. His modesty and self-control, together with Ills unmistakable sincerity and his thorough grasp of public question never appeared to better advantage than they did last evening. Aid. Annable's brief, dignified justification of his course during 1005 and his qualified acceptance of nomination, elicited hearty upplauso. Most of tho speeches were brief, forceful und public spirited. All were perfectly free from personal abuse of political opponents, The testimony ul all representatives of organized labor to Mr. Glllett's fairness. aud to his skill in building trades, was unanimous and obviously sincere. The meeting was culled to order promptly at 8.30, with the sealing capacity of the committee rooms fully taken up by considerably more than 150 voters. John A. Turner presiding. Open nominations for candidates for the council resulted lu the following names being referred to tbe committee to report upon Saturday evening. Dr. Rose. J. Fred Hume, A. T. Walley. W. W. Beer. E. Kilby, C. E. Miller. A. L. McKIIlop. John Hamilton, G. \v. Bartlett. G. Stead, D. G. Kurtz aud W. Ebbs. Aid. Annable—in supporting Aid. Gillett I am happy to say that we bave a matt with experience in clly government and wilt special qualifications for watching the work in which the city Js now engaged. During tlie past year Aid. Gillett has dono more than his share of the work of tbe council and done it well and ungrudgingly. When Aid. Bird retired from the position of acting mayor, It was tendered to Aid. Malone because he was chairman of the board of works, the committee most in touch with the construction work, Aid. Malone positively refused. Aid. Glllett sacrificed his own interests nnd has done the work. "I must express regret that so few responsible citizens arc willing to stand. 1 believe It ls due to Hie fact that ln the past John Houston has always waged campaigns of abuse. I did not fully appreciate it until 1 became his colleague ln the council. I found that 1 was expected to join a campaign of class against class, boycotting and despoiling ail political opponents, 1 could not do It and retain my self respect so I retired. "I sliold prefer to retire from the council now. but. if three others cannot bo found In the west ward who will stand, aud support mayor Gillett in tbe council. I will 1111 a gap." The chairman referred to a rumor In circulation tbat Aid. Glllett would, if elected, dispose of the power plant to the West Kootenay Power & Light company. He went on to say: "That of course. Ib utterly nonsensical. The first plank In the platform of this party Is the speedy completion of tbe power plant. There Isn't a citizen of Nelson supporting W. G. Glllett. who isn't thoroughly in favor of that policy. Any such Insinuations may be ignored. They can do no barm. No one will believe them." Dr. Rose.—A man, whose physician ordered him to Colorado for mud baths, finding himself unable to go, asked If a tmuniolpal campaign wouldn't do instead. Like Aid. Annablo, I have no aspirations, hut I will not refuse to fill a gap. If it is your wish. Ex-mayor Hamilton paid a warm tribute to Aid. Glllett for the zealous Independent course ho had always followed In the council. He contrasted lt with the courBe of alderman Malone whose policy, he said, had generally been that of silent voting with John Houston, or at his dictation. He declined to be a candidate himself but pledged his zealous support to the campaign of Aid. Glllett and his frionds. Aid. Glllett was received with round after round of applause. He referred to the difficult problems confronting the city, and the council of 1906, especially the mayor. He said: "Only my devotion to the Interests of the city, especially to the all-Important task of completing the power plant and attaining Independence of the West Kootonay Power & Light company have led me to consent to bo a candidate. "Many of the difficulties your council for 1905 have had to face were due directly and entirely to the utterly unbusinesslike methods of John Houston in drawing up the contracts. With a certainty of loss we felt that we could not in Justice refuse to release the contractors from a position which had 'become very hard through circumstances for which they were not wholly to blame. "Since the council has taken over the task we have found lt necessary to remodel the work. It is going ahead uow twice as fast as ever 'before. "I assure you that, although I am now a candidate, the city's Interests shall not.be neglected iby me between now and the 18th of January. 1 leave my interests as a candidate to you. The position I have accepted requires that I give most of my attention to the city's needs. If elected for next year, of which I have not the slightest doubt, I shall see to it that every servant of the city does his duty faithfully and efficiently. "In reply to suggestions tliot I have no ability and no qualifications for the position. I can only refer you to my business career in Nelson which has no secrets, and of no part of which am I ashamed." In his reference to tho present state of tho power plant undertaking, alderman Glllett said in part: "So far SHCOOO has been spent in work and *SG,000 on litigation. All the excavation except 4000 yards has been completed, 500 yards of concrete have been built, the pole line is up from tile plant to the city, the coffer dam Is begun, so is the crib required, and we have $9000 worth of machinery paid for and on the ground. I estimate that the .total cost will he about $165,000, about $18,000 more than the proceeds of the sale of debentures. No effort or expense has been spared to strengthen our case on nppeal. Thanks to the services of our present city solicitor. I am now confident that wc shall win on the 9th of January. In the meantime we are faithfully obeying the injunction and avoiding further causes of litigation. "I again thank you for the honor of nomination, and I confidently leave my candidature In your hands." W. W. Beer briefly expressed his entire sympathy with the candidature of Aid. Gillett. his admiration for his business qualities and for thc public spirit whicli induced him to accept so heavy a task. He said: "There is no division in the city as to the necessity of completing the power plant This campaign will be between two men on their qiiallflcatlons. characters, records and associations." He read a letter from an absent citizen reviewing the situation and contrasting tbe two candidates on tho score of business ability, sound, clear judgment and unselfish devoton to the city's interest, a contrast which he concluded entirely In favor of Aid. Glllett. G W. Bartleet—I am going to play a quiet part in this election, but everything that I can do will he done to elect Aid. Glllett I have nothing against Aid. Malone, but I have worked with Aid. Glllet. I know he ls the better man for mayor, and I am going to help to elect him. ., D. G. Kurtz briefly expressed his belief that the financial interests of the city require the election of Aid Qillett. W. L. Spry followed, endorsing Aid. Glllett's stand. R. W. Hannington referred to the two candidates, praising Aid. Malone as a good fellow and successful hotel keeper, but. ho said. It was ridiculous to compare him with Aid. Glllett on the score of qiiallflcatlons for the position of mayor. He urged vigilant and hard work during the campaign. G. Fleming. J. Macleod and E. Kilby followed. Mr. Kilby spoke of Aid. Glllett's relations with laboring men and his invariable fairness and generosity. Ho thought the whole worklngmcn's vote would be given to Aid. Glllett C. E. Miller. R. RohlnBon and W. Allan spoke briefly. W. W Beer suggested that the P P. P. should be renamed tho P. P. C. or the Good-bye party. He then called for three cheors for the candidate, which were glveu wilh a will, and the meeting adjourned. Tllltll'T-NEWCOMli George Thrift of Vancouver and .Miss tfoWOOtnb or Nelson, were married In tne Baptist church ul noon yesterday by Rev. BJ, ll. Shanks. The bride was attended by her slater, .Miss Belie Newcomb and given away O.v her brother. N. Mcintosh supported llie groom. The choir sang "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden." and .Mrs. Slumlts sang "Pray, Sweet, for me." The bride wore cream serge and luce and curried a bouquet ol chrysanthemums. The church was lllled Willi Mends or tbe hrlde. After the ceremony the party enjoyed a wedding breaklast ot the home ot the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Thrift will leave In a lew days for Hazelmere, where Mr. Thriri Is proprietor of a lumber mill. OTTAWAS WIN HRHGAME Eastern Team Scores Easy Victory Over Winnipeg Hockeyists Champions Take Exhibition Natch by 8 to 4-Wc$tern Men Lack Combination and Lose to Superior Science WILL BE ON DECK BJARLY (Spoclul to Tho Daily News) Victoria, Dev". 3S—j-rihrf Houston, M.UA. for Nelson, haa telegraphed tho proprietor ot the Driiird hotel, to reaorve hia old room, Intimating that he will arrlvo In Victoria on Monday or Tuesday "<-xt to i-oiimiii during the session of the losis- lttture, A rumor in current here tlmt J. A. Mnc- doiiiilrl of Rossland) has been offered n judgeship. ROUS CAIUUKB REGINA Official Recount Adds Thnt Seat to the Liberal Column Winnipeg, Dec. 2»~A tiPHpateli from He- ffina naysi "The official recount in tiiis constituency places the seat in the liberal eolumti instead of tho conservative. Hole helnff elect wl hy il innjorlty of three. The noli -stands. Bole, 7ir>; Laird, 713. uum previously h"d a majority of 19." ATTEMPT AT 811101011; Kingston, Ont., Dec. at-The wife of Kev. Francis Coleman or a&nanoquc attempted Hiitclile bv placing a cloth saturated witn chloroform over her Tnce. A neighbor happened to come itp iho hoUBe and round lier In a critical condition. A doctor was Htimmonett nnd relieved her. Mr. Coleman la in British Columbia and has been summoned home. __. Winnipeg, Dec. 28.—The champion/ Ottawa hockey team had a comparatively easy wiiii over Winnipeg tonight in the first oi. the exhibition games winning out by a score of 8 to 4. The quality of hockey was only fair, the visitors lacking combination, and .the game wab rough at all stages, the visitors being the principal offenders in this respect. Their defence was magnificent, Pttlford being especially in evidence; his rushes were a factor in piling up the score. A crowd of nearly 3000 witnessed the game and the ice was in prime condition. Shore, Ottawa's left wing, had to be replaced iby Chamberlain in the second half owing to indisposition from a recent attack of pleurisy. The teams wero: Ottawa—Hogue, goal; Pulford, point; Moore, cover; Westwlck. rover; H. Smith, centre; A. Smith, right wing; Shore, left wing. Winnipeg—-Quinn, goal; Browne, point; Aldous, cover; Keau, rover; Breeti, centre; H. Kennedy, right wing; 11. Gordon, left wing. (10ODELL ATTACKS MACItENZlfc Asserts That Le Roi Manager Made False .Statements to Sharholdert. Albert I. Goodell, superintendent ot the Northport smelter, has issued the following reply to statements made 'by John A. Mackenzie at the recent Le Roi meeting In London: At the Le Roi meeting John A. Mackenzie challenged anyone to show where he has sacrificed the interests of the Lo Roi shareholders. 1 will agree, before a committee of threo of the bank managers of Rossland or three Rossland attorneys to prove the falsity of hia statement ia his report that "had your company accepted the offer made by Trail 13 months ago, which was practically the same contract which you have recently made, your company would havo saved 93 cents per ton on 117.827 dry tons which were shipped to Northport," etc. 1 will at-*o agree to prove that he knew it waa false on the day of the shareholders' mooting. I will prove same by his own- books, his own bookkeeper and himself and not waste 30 minutes of the com- mitiee's t me. or forfeit $500. make a public apology, -black his boots or any forfeit, he Ifkes, provided he will agree to do the same if 1 do prove it. I would havo denied the 93 cents per ton story long ago only the contract waft one of those very secret affairs and I have only just found out the terms of the contract. I will say that the Le Roi company la not ouly not making a cent by shutting down Northport, but if Trail cut tho price 75 cents yer ton more the Le Roi company would still not ibe making one ceut by shipping to Trail. As to a moitte contract on whioh tie reports £100,000 profit was made: E. J. Wilson called (or bids and ar- i*\T_ed details, i met Mr. RuBt In apo- kane and tho contract wns drawn up, O.K.'d by me, forwarded i" manager MoMillan and signed by him. Mr, Maokensie Bays he approved of this. While I can Uud m, record uf mis l am chiii ii. learn whin he did for it waa a legtUmolte transaction. However, as it la nothing to "awell up'1 over; n was only inarkfi value for the product, us is proven by the other iiidB. Tho place where the contract attracts attention is in comparison with a "rotten" contract made in New Vork by Mr. Mackenzie all hy It is "lone self." No wonder superintendent Oscar ffton- taga smoked cigarettes, rushed into print uud commit ted suicide trying to matce Kond on .such a contract. No wonder superintendent Parrlsh went to the hospital trying to straighten out the tangle. No wonder superintendent: Astley's health was bad, and foreman Trevorrow's feet swelled. However, he is learning, He tolls me he is on lo a great scheme, namely that Trail use their lead furnace slag for mix in their copper furnace Instead oi lime. Say! "Keep it dark." Aldridge ought to be lined for giving away professional secrets. But enough or thin. 1 pcrsume I'm prejudiced because t ran two furnaces at less cost per ton of ore than tbey ever had with four or six, and 1 made a loss of less than 1 per cent In gold Instead of 7 per cent. But still, wheu you come to think of it 'twas only good legitimate work and also only attracts attention in comparison with the botoh work of former years. No doubt Messrs Patirlsh and Wilson would havo made a better showing could they havo held on another year, but there are condi- '(Ion.*- which sre too much for one man's physical and mental being- Very truly, ALBERT 1. OOODBLL, Superintendent Northport Smelting antl Refining Company, BA-RTItQlTAK-lC IN ST. VINCENT Kingston, St. Vincent, Dec. _!8-A severe shock of earthquake, accompanied by a rumbling noise, was experienced here at 1:26 a.m., aoemwhat alarming tlie inhabitants. A slighter shook was felt a tow days ago, hut neither shock caused any damage. STEALING LIQUOBB Toronto, Dee. 28—Two clerks and seven drivers of tlio firm ot Mlchee and company* grocers and liquor dealers, are under ar« rest, charged with stealing liquors, _____ ftts dailv trews, nelson, a. c, vitiDA*. DMCiiMBKk 2$>, teos Our Best Wishes for A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL and our sincere thanks to our customers and friends for their liberal patronage during Christmas time. For the next ten days we offer our magnificent and complete stock of Crockery, China and Glassware At 20 Per Cent Reduction Off Regular P-iices The Hudson's Bay Stores Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE: TOKONTO BAPITAL PAID UP 13,600,000 REST »3,600,OM I. K. MERRITT, President. D. R. WILK1E, Vlce-Prea. anil den. Man. Branches in British Columbia ARROWHEAD, CRANBROOK, GOLDEN, NELSON, RBVBL8TOK31, VI TROUT LAKH, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT / Deposits received and Interest allowed at current rates from date tl opening account and credited hall-yearly. Nelson Branch J. M. Lay, Manager The Canadian Bank of Commerce Capital Paid up, $10,000,000. Hest, $4,500,000 HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO. HON. GEORGE A. COX. President. B. E. WALKER, General Manager. Savings Bank Department Deposits of tl and upwards received and interest allowed at current rates. MONEY MAY BE DEPOSITED AND WITHDRAWN BY MAIL. Amounts received In this way will be promptly acknowledged. Interest credited half yearly. NELSON BRANCH, J. L, BUCHAN, Manager. We Will Buy 50o Rocky Mountain Development..! .7;. 5000 North Star 4 1500 International Coal BO ]0000 Referendum 4 1000 Rambler 83 1000 St. Eugene « We Will Sell 2500 Western Oil $.2! 1060 NieolD Coul u looo Breokenbrldge & Lund Coal .... i.ou 1000 Beatrice 3u 6000 Kootenays Coal c» & 2000 War Eagle 25 If you have mining slock lor sale list it with ua. We can sell any active stock, SHARP & IRVINE Nelson, B.C. MINING BROKERS THE DAILY NEWS published at Nelaon Every Horning, Except Monday by P. 3. DEANE GREAT STRIKE OP PRINTERS On January 1 a general strike will be declared by the Typographical Union ito enforce an eight-hour day and the closed shop. Tihe Typographical Unloa is one ol the strongest labor organizations on the American continent, and, in many re- Ispects, one of the beat. It ia one of tho few labor organizations tbat sets up a standard of efficiency as a condition precedent to membership, thus safeguarding the Interests of the employer as well as those of the employee. The printing trade must be classed among the highly skilled avocations, ■requiring, in order that the employer may secure a fair return on the wage outlay, rapidity and efficiency of workmanship and close application during working hours. The damand, therefore, for an eight hour day. where it is not already In force, ls reasonable, and in view of the protection afforded employers iby the conditions of membership In (the Typographical Union, the enforcement of the closed shop should prove (mutually advantageous. The light to he Inaugurated on a big scale next Monday will be among the most Important struggles, between labor and capital (that has arisen in recent years. Victory muBt ultimately rest with the (Anion printers, though it ls conceivable lhat the contests will be a prolonged one and that in tlie early stages the employers mny be able to make a show of Buccess. Tho attitude of the employers is that the eight-hour day means an increase in the cost of production of 15 per cent. We believe tills figure to be excessive. There would of course be some increase in the cost of production, but probably not more than D per cent at the outside, and if the eight hour day were universal throughout thc printing trade no employer would suffer thereby. The eight-hour day will make for efficiency, and consequently lor economy, and employing printers show very little business sense in precipitating what must prove a long and costly strike over a question of working hours. As to the closed shop, whilst it may appear to be a somewhat arbitrary demand. It is one that is perfectly Intelligible and, subject to certain conditions with regard to time of taking effect, one tbat would ultimately inure to the advantage of both employer and employee. If a high standard of effl- ciecy Is to be maintained, and this is essential to tlie economical operation of a printing plant, there must be some such machinery in force as that exercised by the union. It is indisputable that Uie Typographical Union has materially assisted In elevating the printers' calling, in much the same wny as the railroad brotherhoods have beneficially affected the great mass of railroad employees, and an extension of 1ft jurisdiction to embrace the entire printing business would result in a perman- ent betterment of conditions, profitable alike to employer and employee. There Is nothing exceptional in thla Our Bargain Sale will continue until the first of the year J. J. WALKER * Jewder and Optician Holiday Goods We have a large assortment of fine goods suitable for NEW YEAR GIFTS comprising Carvers ami otner Tableware, Razors, Pocket Knives, Nut Crackers, Skates, ad many other lines, which we will be pleased to have you examine before you buy, Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limitd. NELSON, B.C. Wholesale ent **etalt T. 0. Procter Oldest and Longest Established Real Estate and Insurance agency in Nelson. Railway Passengers Assurance Co, Best Accident Insurance in the World. The Employers Liability Assurance Co. Call and see me on these lines. This is to Express My Appreciation of the generous patronage that has been accorded me, and to wish you all the Compliments of the Season and all happiness and prosperity for the coming year. W. G.fliTHOMSON Phone 34, Nelsoa B. C. BOOKSELLER aad STATIONER demand for the closed shop. Lawyers, doctors, dentists, and many other profess lotus enforce the closed shop principle rigidly and are hacked up hy tho state in so doing. EDITORIAL NOTES. The public meeting held last evening in support of alderman Gillett's candidature must have proved gratifying to the candidate and very encouraging to his supporters. The speeches were brief and to the point. All those Who addressed the meeting were obviously actuated by a sincere desire to see the power plant undertaking grappled with in an energetic and efficient manner, 'believing that to be the chief problem at present confronting the city. The feeling was unmistakable that under the present circumstances alderman Gillett wnjs the right man for the offlce of mayor in 1906. Alderman Gillett himself created a very favorable impression. No one who heard his address could question for one moment his sincerity of purpose or his zeal ln the city's behalf, The Daily News firmly believes that the city of Nelson will be fortunate indeed If on January 18th next alderman Gillett is promoted to the responsible position of mayor. There appears to be no reason to think otherwise than that he will be the choice of the people. The fact that the work of next year's council promises to be unusually exacting makes it somewhat difficult t0 find good men who can conscientiously undertake to accept nomination for aldermen. Everyone realizes that the new council will bave much to attend to that will necessitate the sacrifice of a very great deal of time. Men who would be glad to serve the city naturally hesitate to undertake responsibilities that may ■interfere unduly with their private affairs. \ However, in-spite of this admitted difficulty, several really capable men have Intimated a willingness to stand for election, Alderman GUU-tt's candidature for the mayoralty has had the effect of bringing to the fore men. who might not otherwise have consented to enter the contest. They feel that with alderman Gillett in 'tlie mayor's chair the affairs of the city will be conducted in a businesslike manner and that there will be an entire absence of petty partisanship, which in the nasi haa occasioned a great deal of unpleasantness. From the names suggested at lata evening's meeting a strong ticket can be selected, and with alderman Gillett at its head the election of a useful council for 1906 should be assured. The despatch from Victoria Inimating that there is a rumor current there to the effect that J. A. Macdonald, leader of the opposition, is to he offered a judgeship, need occasion no anxiety on the part of liberals. Mr. Macdonald Is not going to retire from the legislature tu accept a judgshlp or any other offlce in the gift of the dominion government. On the contrary Mr. Macdonald will be in his seat when the legislature re-assembles prepared to fulfil his duties as leader of the liberal party and to reaffirm those principles, by which alone sound, progressive administration of provincial affairs can be secured. PIKH IN WINNIPEG Winnipeg, Dec. 28-Tho Commercial Hotel and the MasBey-Harrls warehouse at Whltewood, Saskatchewan, were destroyed by flro lost night. The hotel hus been Unoccupied for several months. The books, Safe and u quantity of Implements were saved from tlio Mnssey-Harris warehouse, Sanders' reed store, adjoining, was saved with difficulty. The hotel was insured but the insurance would have run out 111 hours after the lire started. The Massey- Harris warehouse was also Insured. The loss on the hotel Js $10,000. MINING RECORDS Four transfers and one certificate ot work wero recorded in tho mining recorder's offlco on Thursday. Robert Qua received a certificate of work on the Blue Bird. John Baugh of Sandon, transferred to William Malier of Sandon, for a nominal consideration, a third interest in a group situated on John Bull mountain, and adjoining the Bayonne mine, consisting oi the Ontario, Idaho, AnamoBa, Kctio fraction and Golden. A third Interest in -Uio Echo, Portland fraction and Defile, also adjoining the Bayonne, was transierrett to William Maher by Howard P. An(\er- wou of Bandon, consideration nominal. Ueo. Rilohle-transferred to J. L. Buchanan rot; QUALITY FIXES THE VALUE POMMERY THE HIGHEST PRICED CHAMPAGNE SHIPPED FROM FRANCE THE HIGHEST PRICED CHAMPAGNE ON THE LONDON MARKET a nominal consideration, a half Interest in the Gold Cup, located a mile northeast ol the Yellowstone. A ninth interest in the Florence and Ciiantal claims near uroli- man creek, was transferred for a nominal consideration by Samuel Marshall to it, McDonald. ONTARIO TIMBER OUT Toronto. Dec. 28—It in estimated that the aggregate timber cut In lhe province tills season will be eight hundred million feet- board measure, one hundred and twenty- five million cords pulp, and twenty-flve million railway ties. ___________ M.J. HENRY'S Nurseries and Greenhouses 3010 Westminster Road Vancouver. Main Nursery for Fruit Stock, South Vancouver, one mile south of city. Branches ot Vlctorta and Matsqui for seeds and nursery stock growing. Extra large planting for fall delivery. One year apple, 4 to 6 feet, 110 to (12 per 100, Two year apple, 2, 3, and A yeara old, $18 to $20 -per 100. Maynard Plum, u each. Large importations of Japanese, French and Holland bulbs for fall planting. Special priceB on your list. Let me price it before placing your ordera. Garden, field and flower seeds In season. Greenhouse and bedding out plants. Cut flowers and floral designs. Fertilizers and Bee Supplies. Catalogue free. White labor. It is an incomplete grocery indeed, that has not a good supply of our old favorite drink, TEA on hand. ^■#^-#^^^^^^^-##^^#^#^^%^#^^^% t¥ T> * WE have just received a big consignment of Solid Gold Jewelry from Europe, which we will offer~at Reduced Prices. We have also received recently the newest things in Cut Glass, which are included in our November Sale and subject to DISCOUNT Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty. Engraving Free of Charge. Mail Orders Promptly Attended to. J.J.WALKER JEWELER OPTICIAN * ** * THB <0S DAILT NEWB, NB0.80N, B. 0., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 190S PIPING HOT BOVRIL Try it with a dash of Tomato Catsup RULED FORMS FOR MINING COMPANIES We should be pleased to quote you prices on ruled forms, with or without printing, or books of any description. If you will send us copy of what you want we will send you estimate and sample of paper by return mail. All Goods Our Own Make. The Daily News We Deliver Promptly. Nelson, B, C. WHY PONT YOU PUT IT IN THE DAILY NEWS ^TANT ADS in The Daily News bring prompt returns, because The Daily News is read by nearly everybody in the Kootenay and Boundary Districts six days a week. Let Your Newspaper Do things for You. When this newspaper bun given to you the last word about the events of the day—when tt has acted as a sort ot Central Offlce ln "connecting" you with "all of Creation"—It has done much for you, of course. But It can do more than that. It can help you run your store, your offlce, your factory or your house. It can carry your "little worries" for you—and never turn a hair. You do not fully use your newspaper If you simply read lt. You don't really KNOW your newspaper until you have used !'■_ want advertising columns. It can dispose of things for you—lt can secure tilngs for , you. It can find lost things for you, find any hind of help you need, find buyers for your house, your lot, your horse, you furniture your shop or store, leasehold or Interest or equity. ' In short, any day, every day, this newspaper stands ready and able to DO THIKQS POR YOU ! How would you like to Have ioo new Customers? Is your store In such shape that ONE HUNDRED NEW CUSTOMERS would "turn the tide" for you? Are things with you only just "so-so?" Bills maturing too fast—sales a little too slow— too many people going past your doors—lack of "snap" and "go" •': and "hustle" around your counters? _'_ Are Fixed Expenses coming to be - a burden—while they should be * merely an Incident—in your If you feel these symptoms—no matter -whether you are a big merchant or a little one—YOU NEED A TONIC I PUBLICITY, In just as large doses as yo ucan stand, repeated EVERY DAY, will change the -whole situation for you. It is idle to suppose that you cannot secure the ONE HUNDRED NEW CUSTOMERS—regular customers —who would "turn the tide" for you. YOU CAN OET THEM IN A WEEK— but not by wishing for them. It's not so easy as that. Nor by distributing hand-bills, or putting up posters, or buying space in programmes—it's not so easy as that. You must spend some money—more than you have ever spent—for ADEQUATE ADVERTISING SPACE IN YOUR DAILY NEWSPAPER. AULD BRIG O'AYR SAVED LORD ROSEBERY PREVENTS DEMOLITION OF BURNS RELIC •STRUCTURE! TO BE RESTORED WITHOUT CHANGING FEATURES Every lover of Burns has been put under a debt of gratitude to lord Rosebery. The former premier of England haa succeeded In saving from demolition ithe venerable "BKrlg o' Ayr," which Scotland's greatest poet made memorable. The old brldgo hail fallen into decay. It had reached a stage where Its lime- worn stones barely sufHcetl U> hold It together. The passing: of cenmries had cracked away the cement, the stones were crumbling, ami tho danger of collapse made Uie bridge of "Tain O' Shunter's'' time a menace to the safety of all who used It. In this predicament the practical citizens who compose t'he town council of Ayr decided that sentiment must give way to utility, the old bridge be demdllahed and a new one erected. The decision rightly brought a pang to the thousands who regard Burns as second only to Shakes- tienro: Indeed, among Scots be probably lies closer to the affections than even the Bard of Avon himself. its historv ls not dependent on tradition, In legal documents tn the fust fading figures of nn old charter, is recorded that the Brig of Ayr came nto «ls- tence in 1230, being erected by two maiden Indies, whose souls had been harried Djf the frequent loss of life that followed the necessity of fording the treacherous And if age were not motive enough to make tor tlie preservation of Ayr. Uie fth-ui place of Burns, standing less than il mil? and a half away from the bridge, that roi centuries has connected the town of Ajr proper with Newton ami WWiacolOWn, should have been an argument notltmg could withstand. These considerations did not weigh Witn tho town authorities aguhlsi the need or a bridge thai should be BOH). Ihey weie set in their plan and had actually gone so far as to ask bids for a new structure, when public spirited Englishmen and Scots In every section of lhe world called on lord Rosebery to head ft movement to save Ui° old bridge, . _ , - Lord Rosebery Is a deep admirer o Bums; and Idea of wiping out such a landmark aroused lu him all the energy that In the past ho was wont to use in his political battles. , .. ■ Mis tlrst act was to address a letter to the town council In which h<- appealed for delay. This he followed with an open letter to all lovers of Burns. In which he asked the assistance ot all who have means to contribute. Letters of protest bogiui pouring hi on the town council by the hundred aiid all were so warmly worded that even that lethargic body became aroused to the fact that Britain did not propose to sit Idly by and see one of Its most picturesque land marks sacrlliced. Following the request of lord Rose-very the town council agreed to delay action for four months to canvass the matter, and called on engineers and arclillects to make nn examination of the bridge with the Idea of seeing what suggestions they could advance. Some of the foremost experts of England volunteered their services and hastened to the spot. Every inch of the seven century old structure was gone over with critical eye, aud when the time for hearing eame there descended on the town council such a delegation of experts as have seldom been drawn together In any one place. By common consent the society for the preservation of ancient buildings put forth as their spokesman Francis BNjx, who asserted that the bridge could be saved and without any loss of its Identity. Tho phui of taking It down stone by stone and re-erectlng. -using the old stones', Mr. Fox pronounced to be out of the question, So many of the stones have cracked and crumbled that once lifted from the slrue ture they would fall to pieces. Such a plan would mean a -new 'bridge, for the structure would naturally lose all the features that gave li sentimental Interest—its wrinkles and furrows, the distorted arch, and the weatherworn arris. Instead of that Mr. Pox pointed out that the use of the grouting machine would •make it possible to fill up all the cracks wllh cement and make tho bridge as llrni as ever. Under these conditions, the town council withdrew its scheme for a new- bridge, and agreed lo the plan of saving the old one. The work has already started, It will cost some J60.0UO, which lias been subscribed by British admirers of Burns. An open discussion drew opinion front sueh other noted architects us Messrs. Aluirhtad, Qrelg and'Mattliow and Messrs. Simpson and Wilson, that the old bridge could he saved and al a cost small lu relation to its historical and romantic value. PlJATINUM AT PRINCETON Discovered 6n Bear Creek Mining Properties Recently It has been a matter of common Information among miners anil others that platinum had beeu found hi place In the Princeton district and had also been obtained In considerable quantities by placer miners on Granite creek and on the river bars. In their ignorance of what It was many gold diggers in the early days in this section allowed the "white gold," as it was called, to be dumped with the tailings. But the Increased demand for platinum for electrical and sclentlltc purposes, has made it more valuable than gold, hence miners and prospectors are always on the alert for It. Thc recent discovery of platinum on the mineral properties of Messrs Law & Anderson, Bear creek, causes no surprise to those acquainted with that and the Granite creek sections, says the Slmilkameen Slur, These two sections are especially gold- platinum formations, From the earliest days of mining prospectors have all beon Impressed with the pronounced indications in these parts of hidden mineral treasure. So little development has been made, however, owing to the difficulties of transpor tatlou. that actual proof wus lacking except as lu Ihe mining property above referred lo and one or iwo others, thai bodies of high grade gold-platinum ore existed. Assays of ore from Copper und Kennedy mountains, made hy Baker & Sons, Newark, N.J., return platinum in considerable values and Its diffusion among the black sand with which the rivers and creeks abound In ihis district is Well known among mining men. Some day this black sand which is chiefly magnetic iron, win be -made to produce thp platinum it undoubtedly contains. To iind the moth, r lode where much of Mils plulin-um Is supposed to bo dislodged by process of natural disintegration will be the ambition of manv prospectors. At the present time the world's supply of platinum is drawn from tlie Ural mountains In Russia. LOCATION OF V., V. & E. Runs Through Heart of Princeton—Work on Tunnel at Rich Bur Tho work of locating the V., V. & 18. through Princeton this week was completed this week bv Mr, Oraiishaw's survey party, says thc Slmilkameen Star. The road crosses the Slmilkameen frmn the (list bench above water near the Indian reservation, crossing the lower pari of Feit- ohurch avenue and striking bridge, street at Its Intersection of BHllter avenue. The line passes through the centre of C. Summer's cottage, touching also the properties of Messrs Gibson, Howse, Baker, Chrls- tleld, Jackson, Hall, Spencer, Anderson, Hill, Wells, and thc townsite as far as the Slmilkameen. This ls the Ilnal survey anu fixes the line definitely knocking the high trestle theory of somo visionaries to pieces, Messrs. Snapp and Anderson, right of way purchasers, ure expected here shortly *o fix the price of property expropriated. Work on the big tunnel at Rich Bar is being pushed from both ends.. It Is tlu heaviest construction work on the Whole line of the V., V. & E.. It Is said that when tho steel reaches tbe tunnel a tern- BUCK BRAND" Refuse all substitutes There are no others "just as good." . . Manufactured by western men who know western requirements, they are conceded on all sides to be "best for the west." Ask your dealer for "BUCK BRAND" Overalls and see they bear the Union Label. WHOLESALE BY Win. J. McMast8F & Sons, Ld VANCOUVER. Like a New Skin " Stanfield's Unshrinkable " fits—fits perfectly from neck to ankle. And it fits jnst as well at tbefend of tbe winter as it did atftbe beginning. 0 Stanfield's nshrinkable nderwear "won't -shrink. AH the shrink is ;taken ont of tbe wool before ' knitting—and tbe finished gsr- J ment is care fully tested before ; it leaves the min. TheiStanfield guarantee is on Jjftry.gcuuluc -garment. porary tine will he laid around tho tunnel to avoid delay In Iracklaylng. President mil's promises are always fulfilled If nothing happens to prevent it, lie snid he would begin construction on the V„ V, & E. from Cloverdale eastward tills winter nnd ll Is done, A camp of IW mon with tin outfit arc al work. Billy SOTUby arrived In Princeton 'fist week from the end of the grading work on the v., V. it IC. below Keromeos. Contractors arc making good progress although there is a scarcity of laborers all along the Hue of construction. When Mr. Seruhy left there was a report thai a ten mile contract had '"-'en lei to a Think' ■who had gone to Vancouver for a hordo of Mongolians. Whether this is a tact or not the general impression i.s thai west of Keremeos will sunn be covered hy contractors front the ilnislied portions ot the road hi Washington. ANNUAL MINING REVIEW The annual mining review number of The Daily News will be published Monday, January I. Advertisers Intending to take advantage of this opportun ity are requested to send in their orders as early as possible. Orders for extra copies of this number should be sent in at once, accompanied by cash—10 cents a copy. Advertising rates for this number will be as follows: Whole Page $80 Half Page $50 Quarter Page $35 Less than quarter page $1 per Inch. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES For the Christmas holidays tho,'Canudian Pacillc railway will Issue tickets to and from stations, Port Arthur to Vancouver, Including branch lines, and Kootenay steamer lines, at rate fare and one third return. These excursion tickets will bo on sale Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, also ou Dec '20. >«>■ 31, Jan, 1 good to return' till Jan, a, WW. For rates etc. apply to any C.P.H. agent or write J. a. Carter, D.P.A., Kelson. A plate of Quaker Brand canned fruits mokes a delicious ending to tlm sumptuous meal, and a pleasing dessert, without any trouble. Can be had at all grocers at a very low pilot, . GREAT NORTHERN Holiday Excursions EAST RAILWAY $74.30 Nelson to all points in Eastern Canada Montreal and West. Corresponding Ratea to New York, Boston and all U. S. Points. ; Kaslo to .Montreal, etc. $74.30 Datee 0. sale i*_*, «u Sandon to 78.40 to 31at. inclusive. Rossland to " " 75.60 F"""1Imlt tbree months- For further Information call on Q __ TACKABURY General Agent, Nelson, B. C. Kootenay Engineering Works FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS MANUFACTURERS OF THB CRAWFORD AERIAL TRAMWAT. Repairing and Jobbing a Specialty BkMtmetal work, castings, builders material and mining and mill machinery. ___ffl__KJ8fflj_8i;' Oftoe and Work* Foot of Park Streot. B. O. TRAVIS PHONB 10* MANAGER NELSON. B. O. Porto Rico Lumber Co., Ltd, Nanntactarers if aad Whtieule Dealers la MUOH AND DRESSED LUMBER, SHINGLES AND MOULDINGS, BAND- ■AWN AND TD-UTBD WORK. AN UP-TO-DATE DRY KOM III COB. ■BOTOX. MILLS AT YMIR Porto Rico Lumber Co., Ltd ROUGH LUMBER DRESSED Doom, Windows, Moulding, Shingles, T urned Work and Bracket*. Couplet* i i to date ■tot-k always on hand. Midi or dera promptly attended to, A. C. LAMBERT A CO. TOOK BROKERS AND DEALERS IN MINING SHARES We buy and soil on commission WANTED Western OU and Diamond Vale sharea. Waghorn, Gwynn & Go. VANCOUVER. B. C. The Nelson Brewing Co., Ld. Beg to announce that they will have a Special Bohemian Brew of Christmas Beer Of a high quality for delivery at Christmas. The trade and families supplied. Orders should he given early us the supply Is limited. Ask for our celebrated Red Ribbon Bottled Beer Tolephone No. 24 P. O. Box 204 C.MBRYANT&CO. Cedl M Bryant, A.R.8.M., Provincial Assayer The Vancouver Assay Offlce Established ua» Umprle and Control Assayi Complete Analyses Etc. Agents for Cassel's Cyanide Process Contracts made for Assays Write for Prices, etc. VANCOUVER, B.C. RICHARD MARSH Formerly of Rossland Chemist and Assayer. 107 S. Mill St. Spokane, wnsli. PRICE LIST Sllvor * .Ml Gold or Gold nnd Silver MO Gold, Silver and Lead 1.KI Gold, Silver and Copper 't.01 Prices on metals on application. Mailing aackB sent If requested. Coffee always the best varieties ROASTED DAILY See samples of green and roasted genuine Mocha and Java in our window All orders receive prompt attention. Goods delivered in town Kootenay Coffee Go. Phone 177 Box 182 Send Your Friends A Photo of Nelson for Xmas lt will please them und advertise thu town you live in, vou oan get any view you want at the QUEEN STUDIO RANCH FOR SALE In the fninous Okanagan country, consisting uf 112 acres, which are subdivided Ai follows: Lot No. 2 contains 22 acres at $15 per acre Lot No. 3 contains 19 acres at $65 per acre. Lot No. 4 contains 2$ acres at $55 per acre. Lot No. 5 contains ::u acres at W6 per acre. Lot No. iJ contnlns 26 acres at $55 per ucre. Lot No. 7 contains 22 ucres ut $75 per fcMft Or If sold en bloc at $04 por acre on terms or *45 per acre for spot cash. Easily cleared, no rock or stone, a river bounds the proporty on the north and east sides. The above prices aro exceedingly low for that country. Write for full particulars. R.J. Steel REAL liSTATE AND INSURANCE Fruit Lands FRANK C, GREEN CIVIL BNOINSBR Dominion and Provincial Land Surveyor P.O. Box IH. Phono mid On. Kootonay aid .Vlotort* Wa., Holm At Creston, B.C. Gateway, B.C. For Sale on Easy Terms F. J. WATSON REAL ESTATE AOBNT Box 236 FERNIE, B. 0. THB DAILT NEWS, KBLBOR, B. 0., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1908 IRELANDANDHOMERULE MEN WHO HAVE FIGURED IN LONO DRAWN OUT DISPUTE CHIEF CHARACTERS IN IiA-TJflST PHA9E OF QUESTION Tf the truth were told, the man In the street Is tired of Inland, yet the Irish question Is a very Interest Ing one when one understands what i* going on behind the scenes, writes English Onlooker, In tlio Mirror. Twenty years ago Mr. Gladstone) from noble motives according to his supporters, and from the basest of criminal intention-* according to his enemies, told John Bull thai the time had come to let Ireland govern herself. For 15 years the quarrel raged. Mr. Gladstone broke his teeth on the Knife edge of home rule, for he could not persuade John Bull to give up Ms hold on Irish affairs, nnd to this day Ireland, like India or Russia is governed by a staff of bureaucrats. These governing buVeaiicrats In Ireland are divided into 41 boards, who squander money in a way thnt would be amusing if it were not expensive. Since Mr. Gladstone's death Mr. Balfour has placed two strong weapons In the hands of the enemies of Dublin castle. The flrst Is the loan of £112,000,000 lo the Irish farmers to enable them to b come Irish landlords by owning thdr own lands. The second bludgeon placed In the hands of the Irish majority Ih the Introduction of county councillors ami local district boards, thus introducing local government of the same kind a-s we have In England. This is the stute of things at the close of the year 1905. There are six men, each of them with an Interesting personality, who will shortly be much before the nub.lc in conn ction with the Irish questl.m. John Redmond, the nationalist leader, Is a Stout, thickset, twentieth century copy of Napoleon. He has a hawk's eyes and nose, and Is a very determined and politic person, Mr. Redmond, however, is In a very difficult position. He has to Hnd the money to pay the salaries of the Irish nationalist members who cannot attend parliament unless their expenses are defrayed for them. Most of the money or the salary fund comes from America, and is contributed by the Irish Americans who desire to see "Ireland a nation,' separated from Great I Britain if necessary, and, were It possible, by force. ' Mr. Redmond knows thai an Irish rebellion Is an Impossibility, but he has to keep in -with the American contributors to his salary fund, for If he fails to do so tt would be impossible to send eighty home rulers to parliament. Mr. Redmond is thus between the devil and the deep sea. If he cries out for separation, he alienates British sympathy, and if ho does not, the flow of Yankee dollars ccosos. The most powerful person opposed to Mr. Redmond Is lord Londonderry. He has n Hue place in the north of Ireland, has been lord-lieutenant, and many persons regard him as the lord-lieutenant today, The power wielded -by lord Londonderry arises from the fact thai he controls and speaks for the Orangemen, the landlords and the lawyers. Lawyers in England are a powerful body, but in Ireland they are even more powerful, hungry and numerous. The third person In the Irish drama is T. XV. Russell. He Ik a pale and fervid politician. His enemies call him a fanatic! his friends an apostle. He mude 14011 speeches against home rule, but when he acts with the nationalists on such topics ns temperance and land reform, ihe is denounced by the Londonderry lawyers ns a Fenian, and n traitor. Still he goes his way, and is likely to be Irish secretary in the new liberal government, The fourth character In the play of Irish politics is lord Dunniven. He is a man who has done everything and done It fairly well. He was chairman of the Sweating Commission, and started tiho plan for allowing Irishmen to spend Irish taxes in their own way and not at the command of an English politician whose ignorance plnces him al the mercy of 41 boards. The fifth character is sir Henry Camp- bell-Bnnnenmiu. What will he do with his majority? tf*)S/% If You Want the Best Ask for LORD ROBERTS AND RIFLE Rifle Shooting Should be a National English Game Lord Roberta addressed at Newcastle recently the newly formed Northern Counties Industrial Rille league, which may be described ns the first practical outcome ot his appeal for national efficiency in the use of the rille. He congratulated all who had taken part In the inception of what promises to be the largest league of miniature rifle clubs In the kingdom. He hopes to see rille shooting added ta the list of our national games, noi one of which at present was of benefit lo the nation, except so far as |CANPA^,c 1 ■ CANADIAN 1 || PACIFlpJ EasternCanadaExcursions -t C A A A Macleod, Alta. WOVmV V Round Trip &£* Ontario and Quebec srss Corresponding Rates to New York, New England, Maritime Provinces. Last Selling Date Sunday, 31st Dec. For detailed information, first-class or tourist sleeper reservations apply to local agents or writs *____b—n*—ni.—— :# J. S. CARTER, Dist. Pas. Agt., Nelson, B.C. _..<<_ 0\V1'|V /.„.i omccn BEST IN B.C. CVC» &■*•__! E. Ferguson 8 Go. j Wholesale Liquors' a flP-St Spells a^ t'lat 1S exce"ent 'n Beers nPO'O'C Scotch, Red, White and Blue Cap- U^J^J^^ sule Brands, has age and aroma ATVlCll of Mitchell*s Scotch and Irish 1 ridl Whiskies will convince you of their soundness. The HALL ME AND SMELTING COfANUWted NELSON, B.O. Purchases Lead, Copper and Pry Ores ' W. G. GILLETT OONTRAOTOR AND BUILDER ■OLE AGENT FOR THB PORTO RICO LUMBER CO.. Ltd., -Wall Tu* Roach ud drMMd hunter, tamed work ud bracketa, Gout Uth -ana shlnglet, sash ud doom. Cement, brick ud lime tor ul*. Automatic grinder. Yard ud rotary Vernon street, MM ot Hall. P. O. Box IU Telephone, 171 Nelion, B. a It tended to Improve the .national Physique ,, ,y l0'',?8 Mi"a- <"ll1 one more game, wntoh should nut only serve lo amuse, but Should be of service to the country? What earthly reason wns there, he asked witn U Ii try, why a cricketer and a footballer should not be n marksman as well? He hoped thut the lduguu would only bo be one of many all over the country and that next year there would be Initerclub, lntertown nnd Intorcounty matches Ho naked them to practice ns much as ??,?i'b'S' but noi t0 lhlnk thal when a man attained a certain proficiency ho was better than a regular soldlor or a volunteer, or ™f ',0 *Suld,.a_ onc'! ,ako Ms place in tho ranks. He had. however, mastered the Irst essential, and If necessary could soon learn to be a good soldier. That was what the country needed, strong reserve mon, familiar with the rille, to whom wo could look up ,, time of stress. To train a feW picked shots wns not what wus wanton, But a general average of good shooting among the members. A Japanese gentlemnn. count Hlrosnwa, had remarked tlmt English education Instils discontent, the scholars learning to exact their rights, but that •tlioro was not apparently a word ln any of the text books or in the spirit of the educational code which leaches sacrifice for country as a condition of national life. Lord Roberts said this was a heavy indictment, hut It wns not beyond remedy, and they could all do something to take away that reproach; they could all do something for their country by putting their hearts into tills league. At Newcastle lord Roberts' daughter, the Hon. Alleen Roberts, showed that sho has taken her father's lessons to heart, for In opening the flrst competition of the new rifle league she scored an inner, narrowly missing thc bull. BALKAN STATES UNITING r Maple Leaf Rubbers Styles to cover every need from fine city wear to lum bermen's or Best miners' foot to wear. They are all just as Sell honest as the emblem signi fies. Best J. Leckie Co., to Limited Buy Vancouver, • B.C. Best Selling Agents to Wear TREMONT HOU8E BUROPKAN AND AMBRICAN PLAN HBALS 16c ROOM. fBOM 26c TO O.01 MALONB * TRKOIIXUB. Proprietor. Baker street. Helm ROYAL HOTEL Wll THuh Endeavor to Resist Europe's Political Pressure Vienna, Dec. 28—Tlio reports from Belgrade to tlu- effect that Servia and Bulgaria are about to establish a customs union are regarded as important, not only from an economic standpoint, but as having great political significance. The step lit louked upon here as evidence that the Bulgarian states nre mutually binding themselves closer together In order to better resist lho political pressure on the part of the governments of western Europe, CITY SUBSCRIBERS Commencing January 1, 1906, The Daily News will lie delivered to any part of the city at tbe rate of 60 cents per month instead of 65 cents as at present, conditional upon subscriptions being paid ln advance. Those in arrears can take advantage of this reduced rate by settling ln full between now and midnight December 31. Bills are all made out and can be paid at thia office any time during tbe day or night, or our collector will call. New subscriptions will be accepted NOW at the new rate, to date from January 1, delivery to commence immediately. The balance of the year free to new subscribers on the cash In advance system. SHERBROOK HOUSE NELSON, B. C, One minute's walk from C.P.R. atatlon. Cuisine unexcelled; 31 rooms, well heated and ventilated. Baths In connection. RiATES-*l per day. J. BOYER PROPRIETOR NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given ihat «0 days after date I Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works (or permission to purchase the following described lands In West Kootenay, situated on the south side of the Kootenay river: Commencing at a post marked B. E. Qullle's northwest corner post, planted at the northeast corner of Lot 6650, thence south 20 chains to the northern boundary of Lot 6890, 01; thence east 40 ohalns to westerly boundary of Lot 52&A; thenoe north SO chains to southerly boundary of Lot 3266; thence 40 chains weat to point of commencement, containing 80 acres, more or less. Oct. 10th, 1906, E, E. QUILLE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that 60 days after date we Intend to apply to the Ron. Cliief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands In the West Kootenay district; Commencing at a post planted and marked "Y.C.L, Co.'s southeast oorner pOBt." on the west bank of the Columbia river, about nine miles south ol Nakusp, and nt the north boundary of Lester's pre-emption claim, thence north 160 chains, thence due cast 80 chains, more or less to tho bank of the Columbia river, thence southwesterly 160 chains more or less to place of beginning, containing 040 acres more or less. Dated this Uth day of December, A.D., 1906, Tho YALE-COLUMBIA LUMBER OO, Ld. Per J, O. BILLINQB, Seorotary. COMPANIES ACT 1OT NOTICE Is hereby given that Leslie Hill of the City of Nelson, In the Province or British Columbia, has been appointed attorney for tho Canadian Timber and Baw Mills, Limited, ln place of William Nicholas Rolfe of Trout Lake City, British Columbia 1 Dated this 30th day of November, lMft. a. T. WOOTTO«,# TELEPHONE a KR8. WH. ROBBM* Proprietress The but moan that tan be erei-ided in thla market, cooked «vttr the ■uperna- ion of the proprietress, *ko la a famous otterer. Nioe airy roomi, new* furnished; bau (or gueeta. The beet wines, Uqusrs and cigars eaa be obtained at the bar. TERMS: H AND ft_W PER I>AT COR STANLEY AND SILICA STREWS, Care pass tka ieor. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT CO-OWNHR8 To Chas. E. Seaiey, R. E. Lemon and D. D. Robertson, or to any person or persons to whom they may hav* transferred their Interests ln tin Climax mineral claim, situated at the Bead of 8-Mile creek, adjoining the Alpine group on the south side, and recorded at Nelson In the district of West Kootenay You are hereby notlQed that I, Beckford A, Shatford, F.M.C. No, B60666, have caused to be expended the sum of (1612.60) five hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents ln labor and Improvements on the above mentioned claim ln order to hold •aid claim under the provisions of the Mineral Act, and If within W days from the date of this notice you fall or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure together with all costs of advertising, your Interest In sold claim will become the property of the subscribe: under section 4 of an Act entitled "An Act to Amend the Mineral Aot, 1800." Dated at Siocan City, thia 4th day oi Oot., IKS. * 9. •HATFOftl. CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS The Deleware, Virginia and Ohio Mineral Claims, situated in the Ooat Hlver Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located: On Delaware mountain, between Duck and Arrow Creeks TAKE NOTICB that I, O. B. N. Wllklc, acting as agent for W. N. Rolfe, F.M.C. No. B 83177 and C. P. Hill, F.M.C. B 78676, Intend, sixty days from the date hereot, to apply to the Mining Recorder ror Certificates of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of the above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the Issuance of such Certlilcates ot Improvements. Dated this 7th day of December, A.D., 1806. O. B. N. WILKIE, P.L.B... Trout Lake, B, O. CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS Polar, Polar Star and Climax Mineral Claims, situate in the Nelson Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located: In Alpine Basin. TAKE NOTICE that I, Frank C. Green, acting as agent for Walter T. Shatford, F.M.C. R 64m, and Beckford A, Shattord, F.M.C. No. B 69,656, intend, sixty dayB from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of the above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be taken before tne Issuance ot such Certificates ot Improvements. Dated this twenty-third day of October, A.D., 1806. F. C. GREEN, Neison. xt. O, TIMBER NOTICE NOTICE ts hereby given that thirty days from date I Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands ni West Kootenay District: Commencing at a post marked "H. L. Fife S.B. corner post/1 planted on the weet side of the Little Siocan river, about 100 yards from the Intersection of the West and East Fork of the Little Siocan river, thence running west 80 chains, thence running north «u chains, thence running east 80 chains, thence running south 80 chains to point ot commencement. Located this 28th day of November, liwo. H. L. FIFE. By JOHN WALSH, Agent. NOTJOB OF APPLICATION *VOR TRANBFSR OF LIQUOR LICENSE TAKE NOTICB that at the expiration of thirty days from the date hereof 1, James Bond, Intend to apply to the License Commissioners (or the Nelson License District for a transfer of the license now held by me for the premises known aa the Grove hotel ln Falrview, adjoining tne City of Nelson, to William Gosnell. Dated at Nelson, B.C., this Bth day of November, A.D., 1906. JAMBS D, BAND. ;p;<v.;.. a* Mt uwit, w. a*, aauuw. DAILT NEWB WA5T ADS. Use The Dally News Want Ad Columns, the beat and cheapest means of making your wants known to all the people ln the Kootenaya. Rates, 1 cent a word, each Insertion. WANTED HOTELS IF your Want Ad is here It will not b< long until "Things are coming your way,' NELSON Employment Agency. WANTED—Teamsters, log cutters, caut- hook mien, swampers, waitress, girl for housework. NVANTED—At once, mother's help, or girl 0 assist with children, whole or part of time. Mrs. F. M. Black, Carbonate St. WATCHES cleaned, $1.60; spring, Ji.60; both, |2.50; guaranteed one year. Strathearn, Kaslo. WANTED—Teacher for Cascade school. Duties to commence January term. Address B. C. Thompson, secretary school board. WANTED—School teacher for Ainsworth school, begin tlrst Monday In the new year. F. B. Quthy, secretary, Ainsworth, B.C. FOR 8ALE THE fact that you have a piano or a sewing machine to sell Is a secret shared by yourself and a few friends perhaps, until you have advertised it ln the classified columns—then the people who want to buy pianos or sewing machines are "put wise." OLD CURIOSITY SHOP-If you want to buy or sell anything go to the Old Curiosity Shop. Always in stock, a full line of Crockery, Furniture and Glassware. SINGER Sewing Machines for rent bj week or month at low rates. The Singer is acknowledged to be the lightest running and most convenient of any. Try one and be convinced. Only at the Singer Store. POR RENT A "spare room" in your house, properly advertised, will provide you with plenty of "small change." ROOMS furnished for house Keeping, ay- ply Room 1. over Dally News. FOR RENT-One warm furnished bedroom. With or without sitting room. Apply E„ Dally NewB. SOCIETY CARDS ABERDEEN HIVE, No. 12, L. O. T. M.- Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. of each month In K. of P. HaU, Vernon Street, next to postofflce. Visiting members cordially invited. MINNIE E. RITCHIE, D.S.C. MARGARET SQUIRE, R.C. MARY C. MATTHEW. L.C. DANCING LESSONS DANCING LESSON8-A dancing Class will be held by Mrs. Davis, Sunnyside hotel, every Tuesday and Thursday evening* from 8 to 10 p.m. Fifty cents per lesson. MUSICAL DRILL CLASSES REOPEN Jan. 2 for juniors, and 6. rol seniors. New drills will be then started. Fees. $1 per month; reduction for two from same family. For full particulars apply Miss Penn. box 1SS or phone C 66. LOST LOST—At skating rink or on Stanley St.. sliver chain with pendam. Finder please return to W. A. Macdonald. PLUMBING We are prepared to do all kinds of plumbing, steam and gas fitting on the shortest notice. Estimates given, Strachan & Hebden, Baker street, Nelson. B. C. Plum* m Madden House »"°*a^ Nelson, B.C. Do you need a comfortrtle hornet If so, try the Madden House. Well furnished, rooms lighted hy elsoWdty; Bret elssa board. In the bar T°* will Ond all the best domesUo and Imported liquors and cigars. THOMAS MADDBN, Proprietor McLeod Hotel CORWWt FIRST AND SECOND AVENUH Ymir. b. c. Centrally located. Rsb-aflt and refurnish ed throughout All modem Improvements Sample Rooms ln connection. The onlj flrse class hotel In Ymir. RATES PROM U.E0 UP FINLAT McLBOD, Proprietor. BAETLETT HOUSE (Formerly Clarke House) The best U.00 per day house In Nelson None but white help eagtoyed. Th« ba> Is tbe beet v Gh W. BARTLETT - Prop. CLUB HOTEL THE BIO SCHOONER BEER OF HALF- AND-HALF, 10 CENTS The only glass of good Beer in Nelson. Hotel accommodation second to none in British Columbia. Rates 11 per day. special rates to monthly boarders . CORNER STANLEY & SILICA STREETS Walker House TORONTO, ONT. Cuisine unexcelled. Two hundred welt- ventilaled, steam-heated bedrooms, a number with baths. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta patronage specially solicited. Strict attention to ladles and children, Ratea |2 to $3 per day. QEO. WRIGHT & CO., Prop. Late of Brandon and Winnipeg. T. M BAYNE, Manager. GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Opposite Courthouse and new Postofflce. Boat ZDo meal ln town. European and American plan. Only white labor employ- ad. First class bar. „,. J. A, BMCKMH, Proprietor. ONION HOTEL, ARROWHBAD-W. J, Uchtbnnu, Hamster. First elaaa and ap to date In arery respect. Flneat brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars. DOMINION HOTEL, PHOBN__£, B. C- Mrs. P. L. McKalvey,, proprietress. Ths newest and most modern flrst class hotel In tke city; lately furnished and with all convenlencoa. The bar, under tha management of Mr. 1. Wright, la supplied with tha linest brands ot wines, liquors and cigars. HOTEL BALMORAL, PHOENIX, B. C- The lending hotel of Boundary's leading mining camp. Strictly first class, centrally located. John A. McMuster, Proprietor. FILBERT HOTEL, BANDON, B. C- Travellers will find tbe largest sample rooms ln the Silver City. Theatrical companies especially catered for. The best table d'hote In the Slooan. WH0LE8ALE HOU8E8 PRODUCE BTABKHJ1 ft CO., WHOLESALE DEAIr era ln Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce ana Fruit Houston Block, Josephine Street. Nelson B.C. GROCERIES A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants.—Importer! of Teas, Coffets, Spices, Dries) Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing Houae Products. Offloe and Warehouse, corner of Front and H&1J Streets. P.O. Box IMS. Telephone W CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHING! A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALS Jobbers ln Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing. Camp and Miners' Sundries. Offloe and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hal) Streets. P.O. Box 10W. Telephone 88. ASSAYERS" SUPPLIES THE B.C. ASSAY & CHEMICAL SUlJfLY Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C—Importers and Dealers In ABsayer's Supplies. Sole agents ln British Columbia for the celebrated Battersea Crucibles, Scorlhers and Muffles and Wm .Ainsworth & Co.'s une Balances Chemical and Physical Apparatus, C. P. Acids and Chemicals, Platinum, Sodium and Potassium Cyanide, Quicksilver, Carbonate and Bicarbonate ot Soda, Borax, Borax Gloss, Sliver, Free Lead and Litharge. WASHINGTON MACHINERY St SUPPLY MININNO AND MILL MACHINERY Co.—Dealers in Engines, Band and Circular Sawmills, Atkins" Saws, Wood ana Iron Pulleys, Leyner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists. Prompt attention. Reasonable prices. Courteous treatment. Spokane, Wash. ' ASSAYERS B. W. WIDDOWSON, CHEMIST AND AS sayer, Nelson, B. C.-Gold, silver or lead CI eaoh; Copper, H.E0; Gold-Silver, fLM; Zlno, (2,60; Gold-Silver-Copper, fl.GO. Samples arriving by mall er express wll receive prompt attention. P.O. draw* U08; Phone Afl. CLEANING AND PRESSING GENTLEMEN'S suits repaired, cleaned, and pressed. Goods called for aad dellv ered. Agent tor Crown Tailoring company, suits trom IU ap. A. J. DrUooll, epposw Queen's Hotel. LAKEVIEW HOTEL Corner Han aaf Tamon Streets Two blocks from City Wharf. Tue bast dollar a day houae In Nelson. NO CHINEOD EMPLOYED August Thomas PROPM-rTOR When in Grand Forks put up at HOTEL PROVENCE The headquarters for tourists. Satisfaction guaranteed. EM1L LAitsEN. Proprietor. Late of ths Winnipeg Hotel, Qran4 Hatha and Nelsas, b. a FOR SALE Seven Room modern house and lot on car line, central location. On a monthly pnyent plan, $1000. Geo. Q. McLaren E.-VT.C. BLOCK Atlantic S.S. Sailings C. P. R. ATLANTIC B. S. fcIN» (From St. John) Lake Erie....Dec. <BL, Manitoba ..Jan. ti ALLAN LINE (From St. John) Parisian ....Dec. SO Sicilian Jan. 6 DOMINION LINE Dominion from Portland Jan. ia ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINB M'lnnutonka. .Dec. JBMesaba Dec. SO AMERICAN LINE St. Louis ....Dec. »PlilladeIphla..Dcc. % RED STAA LINE Finland Dec. '£$ Zetland ....Dae. (JO CUNARD LINE Etrurla Dec. Si Campania ....Jan, ti WHITE STAR LINE Oceanic Dec. mreutonlc Jan. 10 FRENCH LINE La Lorraine..Dec. i!SLa Touralne.Jan. t HAMBURG AMERICAN Bleucher Dee. 30 Graf Walderaee ..Jan. fl (Mediterranean Service) Hamburg Jan. B Prlns Oskar Jan. la NORTH GERMAN LLOYD Bremen Deo. 'A, Kaiser Wllhelm der Grosse Jan. 4 (Mediterranean Service) Konig Albert Jan. 13 All continental rates and sailings on ap plication. If you are contemplating tafclai an ocean voyage drop us a line ud in will be pleased to furnish you with Mil la '•"nation prsmpUy. *• •• JJAKftB, m. P ». ODinpim •JP.A., KelMb ftp. Aft ^ — Synopsis or Regulations tor Disposal en Mineral on Dominion Lands in ManL ■SMffiE** ?«ffl- «" % Coal-coal lande may De purchased at u. fRfi^S!-'0'!-J0* fSf* *** » lorVtothriilK wot more thun aaj do.on can tie a^iiuirtS I by on. Individual or oomSliy KoJiltS at ths rate of tan cents ier ion .7 eS I Pounds shall b. colleSted"■'VSWi 28 Quarts—Persons of eighteen TUm ___, I miners certificates may obtain an® las I a mining luuatiou. v_^_m wu, urn , - * '?M miner's certificate Is (ranted t— I one or more years, not exceedlngflve nE 1 on payment In advance ol CM Sar aiinS-1 £'*" ta-Uvldual, and -torn'm toffiS21 annum for a company, acoordmg fi> cajS. 1 _A.fi_S ml°Mi having discovered mlnsm I In place, may locate a claim lsSilSJ fSjl Boats, bearing location notices, oneTat iSS I "SSL?1 Pf 1Ul5 <* «*• IwiSot nB. ""I bSMjSS.'P1111 be "corded ^rtthla at-1 . ^■Sayl' " '"""ed vrtthln ten miles oil day allowed for every add tlonul ten mllKI or fraction. The WtoTnS^i S*lm\ n£L1t*ati.*l'K must lw expended on tlul SSteL6."-'*, ,e?f *"■ fa**! to The nSnli sJI oordor In lieu thereof. When IHu hasVul expended or paid, tbe locltir may^uSS1 SS'Sf.k* ",'i"ey made' a** "Pon coapB: SjawJft,°i.ll'!r '••xiulremenu, PtttotWH «C land at 11.00 per acre. *,*——. is, Permission may bo granted by the _____ IJtjrjK the Interior to Kii clalL mouS: I big Iron and mica, also copper In ths Yu-1 Ijonterrltory, of an area nXexceeSSg St\ i_5S. futeut tor a mining location shall! provide for the payment o[ a RoyaltFoll Si^.Jtooaflo'n? U" "*-•" 0' -*"•- S«B«Sr ——$£* *slSl'4~. Manitoba and the N.W.*. I excepting the fukon remmnSpK'SiE j SS <*°}m* _***r*lly are IOC feotiiuai3_4 HSL f£6' ,*i ""ewable yearly, oi tfil 2?w Saskatchewan River claims Sal either bar or bench, the former being HI I f™ !?°? ,n<1 "'enilng between UghTanJl S?rf7"6^t,?a,','■ The latter lnoluTes bail nSFutS1 ^%Il'"'^ baok "> '"e bus all ft?. UU,Jr bank' but "ot exceedli *___tyB_ni*aia-v^ , fe%XemlnTe.me*Sh0b,r.0g?ml*S ^""if, W" »n_ "able In the dUcretton ■' tbo M nlster of the Interior. *—"*** J£2!LJ6XSP_* "S1" **_c»nnned to the sub- 1 merged beds or bars of the river below low I water mark, and aubjeot to the rightsT<3 1 all person! who have, or may «oel2 enttles for bar diggings or bench cuSS except on the Saskatchewan River when J the lessee may dredge to Ugh water mark] on each alternate leasehold. ^^ I .The lessee shall have a dredge la opera. I tlon within one season from the date oftha I lease for eaoh live mlleB, but where a nS I son or company has obtained more e£u_l I one lease one dredge for sack fifteen miles I or fraction ls sufficient. Rental n'PSS' annum for each mile of rive? ImwJT Royalty at the rate of two and a halfSe* SLTSJo9*- "*"-*■•outout *m***. Dredging In the Tukon Terrltory-Blal leases ot live miles each may b!lK_S3l to a free miner fA a term of twenty yean! I also renewable. ^ r***a,. The lessee's right Is confined to the sub-l merged bed or liars In the river below low I water mark, that boundary te beflxM bll Its oosltlon on the flrst day of August 111 ,.A_*n ot the date of tlir lease. ■ ;;;. •"™ *" uiB une or \ne lease. ^i-»a!!rt^_»ja« «__*:!»°_$«*| *tk\7°*n*\*S?S!- "°,e.on° m-edge In tlon within two years from the date of tl lease, and one dredge tor each five mff SffiS-'to" £™_ JFA-^te. Rent "■"'"• 01* _, t-H.it! irom »uon aate. Ren $100 per mile for the drat year «id So sari mile for each-subsequent year. Rwalttl same as placer mining. ^?T Piaeer Mining In the Tukon TerrltorvJ Creik, gulch, river and hUl "olfim?|BS not exceed 260 feet In length. meaflS^nffl the base line or general direction of *pa ?iTSL°r Kulch the width being froS to 2000 feet. All other placer olalms be m feet square. Claims are marked by two legal one at eaoh end. bearing notices, fin" must be obtained within ten days, if t claim Ib within ten miles of a Miflng Redo ders offloe, One extra day Is allowed ft each additional ten mile**, or fraction. The person or company Btaking a oil *"£« hold a free miner's certificate. The discoverer of a new mine ls ent! to a claim 1000 feet in length, and If thi party consists, of two. 1500 feet altogether^ on the output of which no royalty r*™* be charged, -the rest of the party ordli claima only, ' Entry fee flO. Royalty at the rate of and a half per cent on the value of gold shipped from the Yukon Terri' to be paid to the Comptroller. No free miner Ahall receive a grant i more than one mining claim on eaoh eei arati! river, creek nr gulch, but tbe sanMl miner may hold any number of claims bjl purchase, and free miners may work thetll claims in partnerimlp by filing notice «n*f paying fee of $2. A claim may bo aban-l doned and another obtained on tho saml creek, gulch or river, by giving notice r-" paying a fee. work must be done en a claim year to the value of at least $200. A certificate that work has been Ion must be nhtitlnod wirTi ve,*r*. If not, fv claim shall be deemed to be abandoned, i open to occupation and entry bv a t miner. The boundaries of a claim may be < fined absolutely by having a survey madel and publishing notices ln the Tukon Offldal Gasette. I Petroleum—All unappropriated Dominion Lands In Manitoba, the Northwest Terri] torles and within the Tukon Territory ar" open to prospecting for petroleum, and tl Minister may reserve for an Individual oh oompany having machinery on the lana to be prospected, an area of 1920 acres torn ■uch period aa he may decide, the lengtH of which shall not exceed three times u breadth. Should the proimector discover < In paying quantities, ami satisfactorily c tahllsh such discovery, an area not exoee Ing 040 acres, Including the oil well, wl be sold feo the prospector at the rate < $1 an acre, and tho remainder of ths Ir reserved, namely 1280 aores, will be at the rate of $3 per acre, subje*' royalty at such rato es may he ***** by Order in Council. _ W. VT. CORY. Deputy of tbe Minister ot tke TM* *n*Tit TT.f»i+*tr Jnn#* ». __A ■!>-; X$ THE MAN WHO SMOKES our special Mixture aookei a port tall fragrant tobacco, m nkolce a thing ul ever tempted 701. ' I THURMAN TODACCONMT Sunnyside Hotel NELSON, B. C. RATES, $1 PER DAT The Sunnyaldo has nicely furnished bedrooms, lighted with electricity and tm table Is the best in Nelson for tho prior This hotol is on Unlu-r street, one oloo from the C.P.R. and G.N.R, union depot No liquor sold on the premises. THE QUEEN'S HOTEL baker nmaBT lira a. c. CLARKl, Proprietress. RATES M PBR DAT. *4 Largs and. comfortable bedrooms is4 Hirst olaea dining room, wunpie ream fas TM. DAILf ItBWBi MBLSOIf, B. <0„ FR1DAV, DHCEMBI.lt 29, tSOft w Clocks For_>- Gifts Tbe Jeweler's art, the skill ot tbe potter,,the deftness of the cabinet jiokcr and of the marble artisan and of the Iron worker—all bave eoa- trlbuted of their handicraft ln making this assortment'of clocks so beautiful and "choosy" for gifts. One pays as little as a dollar and gets a glvable gift novelty clock; or as much more as purse and inclination prompt, up to rich mahogany clocks in "grandfather" styles. Gilt Novelty Clocks, Jl to $9. Porcelain' Mantel Clocks, |5 to 19.60. Enameled Iron Mantel Clocks, f4 to $11.60. Bronze Figured Clocks, 111 to 116.60. Ollt and Crystal Regulators, $14.26 to $70. Ollt Clock Sets, three pieces, $16 to $76. When Selecting a Diamond I-OOK POR First—Brilliancy Second—Color. Third—Cutting and Perfection. The essential points of a Ine Diamond. We have just received, direct from the cutters, a flue lot of specially out Diamonds. While paying particular attention to the above qualities, our prices are the lowest. Opera Glasses Pearl-Handled and all other kinds, suitable for Christmas Gifts. Prices are lower than ever before. Also the new patented Opera Olass Holders, so admired by women of taste. No gift would be more appreciated by the theatre-goer. . Ewert Bros. Jewelers Engravers Nelson Rossland Trail OPEN EVENINGS Smokers' Supplies Y We have a full supply of pipes and cigars suitable for Xmas Gifts. Queen Cigar Store SCENIC CONFLAGRATION BA£ FIRE OCCURS IN HOTEL AT NIAGARA FA1.U3 EXPLOSION OP WHISKEY HAHriiaUl AiND GUN CARTRIDGES Niagara Fulla, Dee. 28-Firo started this morning in the basement of the old Porter hotel, now a part of the Imperial Hotel at Falls and Second streets In tlie portion eoeupied by Foot-on, Williams & J-'acton grocers. The occupants of the Porter hotel were startled by a terrlllc explosion down starls and almost Immediately tho Humes began to shoot up through the building. Fortunately the force of the explosion was sufficient to arouse all the occupants, who were able to make their escape, but nearly all their clothing and personal effects wero lost. The (Ire quickly spread through the Porter hotel and the store of Oxjan and Q, M. Roe, sporting goods, next door. Both Factan, Williams & Facton and Oxjnn anr Rue's stores *aro complete wrecks, tho losses being about $25,000 each. The Imperial hotel caught flre from the Portland. The Temperance, house annex, just back of the Imperial on Second street, caught flre and the top storey was gutted and the second floor badly damaged. Thc roof of the Presbyterian church on First street also caught flre, but the building was saved. Explosions of barrels of whiskey an Fa-cton, Williams and Favton's cellar during the progress of the lire, scattered their contents In every direction, and added to tho fierceness of the blaze and the constant explosions of cartridges and other ammunition in the store added another element of danger. When the flre appeared to be beyond control an appeal for aid was sent to Buffalo, but before tho engines arrived the local llrcmen had the situation well In hand. The total loss ls estimated at $140,000. The Imperial hotel building was damaged to the extent of $15,000, and its contents, valued at $20,000, are o total loss. Other losses were the Temperance house, J1*J,UW); Buffalo and Niagara Falls Electric Ught & Power company, $5000; (Presbyterian church and Lucas* livery, $2000 each; Lehigh Valley ticket ofllce, $1000; the adjoining stores won: damaged to the extent of $35,000 hy water. SOUNDING MOYIE LAKE Clemens Herschel to Report on East Kootenay P. & L. Co.'s Project (Special to The Daily News) Moyle, Dec. 28-AIex Sharp, mining expert of Rossland, F. M. Black and E. A.' Crease of Nelson, arrived In town yesterday, the former two in connection with tho projected tunnel under Moyle lake and the latter lu connection with the business of the East Kootenay Power nnd Light company. Messrs. Sharp and Black sounded lhe lake, and the soundings obtained by thom were even more favorable than those previously obtained by Charles Mackay, the deepest toward the southern boundary or the claims being 118 feel, and the shallowest 91 foet. The work will bo prosecuted vigorously. A meeting of the East Kootenay rower & Light company was held lust night and a considerable amount of business was transacted. It was decided to bring Clemens Herschel, the noted hydraulic ex'inrt of New York, here In the spring. Mr. Herschel, as the readfers of The Dally News nre aware, reported on the city or Nelson's power plant al Bonnington falls. The officers of the company are: President, Charles Mackay; vice-president, John D. Kay; secretary, James Macdonald; treasurer, Robert Campbell. Work Is progressing rapidly on the St. Eugene mine. YORK LOAN COMPANY Manager for Many Years Worked at a Low Salary Toronto, Dec. 28—According to a statement of the assets of the York Loan and Savings company, the shareholders will get 60.23 cents on the dollar. From the testimony of Joseph Phillips and Miss Hall, .the company's bookkeeper, the hasbjUB were set down as being $2,440,634, with liabilities of $3,192,261. Both these figures are merely official estimates. Joseph Phillips, manager of the company, Is of the opinion that the real estate of tho company Is worth much more than has been previously represented, so that there is a probability of larger assets. It came out In the Investigation yesterday afternoon that Joseph Phillip's salary stood at $25 per week from W93 to MS. It was raised to $30 In 1899. In mi. having worked for 13 years at this low rate, the directors raised all salaries in view of the prosperous period. Phillips getting 5400U In cash and $2000 In stock. It was found that the company could nol afford this and the salaries were reduced. Phillips also received $26 per week from the Southern Light & Power company from August, 1901. It was Increased to $53 but latterly he got nothing. The Toronto Life insurance company paid him 42000 a year, but not in cash, the amount heing credited in stock. He got no other advantages, commissions or remunerations, as It is stated on oath that thc $100,000 stock In the Southern Power company was given htm in trust for the York Loan. TOTAL. PRODUCTION OF PETROLEUM United States and Russia Account for Nine-Tenths of Yield Washington, Dec. 28-The United States supplied moro than ono half of thc petroleum produced in the world In 1904. The statement of tho world's production ot petroleum, prepared by the British board of trade, which has just reached the bureau of statistics of the United States department of commerce and labor, places the petroleum product of the world In 1HH at 9,303,000,000 gallons, of Which 4,9111,000,000 galhms were produced In the Unitel Stales nnd 3,660,000.000 gallons In Russia. The output of Canada was 20.000,000 gallons, The total production In 1803 was S.5Oi.000,U00 gallons. The United States and Russia produce practically .nine-tenths of tho petroleum of the -world. KILLED BY DYNAMITE Calgary, Dec, 28—Thero was a disastrous explosion of dynamite in Kananoskla on Saturday Inst, when Charles Loder. a partner In the firm of Loder Bros., was killed and R. Roxburg, seriously injured. The men were using dynamite for blasting when the cap exploded killing Loder immediately, Loder was well and favorably known lu Calgary, DENIES TAKING BRIBES SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE PAiY'NB CROSS-EXAMINED DECLARES HIS ACCUSERS ARE UNWORTHY OF ANY CREDENCE Now York, Dec. 28-Thls waa the 55th day of the sessions hold by the Insurance investigation committee and chairman Armstrong unnounced that the flrst volume of the printed testimony appeared today. It has 688 pages, and covers all but the flrst two days of the committee's work. Former superintendent of Insurance, L. F. Payne wus the flrst witness called today and the Investigation of the Mutual Reserve by the state insurance department in 1899 was resumed. Mr. Payne sold that the charges made by the olttcera and employees and president A. B. Burnham and Jas. D. Wells, former vice-president of the Mutual Reserve, were unworthy of consideration. In regard to the shifting of charges of mismanagement, Mr Payne said he gave no attention to It, These matters were turned over to the New York office of the department. Mr. Payne rcclared that the charge made by Mr. Wells that $10,000 had been paid to Mr. Payne by tho Mutual Reserve for allowing the company to write Its own report of an Investigation by the insurance department, was absolutely false in every particular. He said that the statement grew out of llie -fight between Mr. Wells and president Burnham. When Mr. Payne was asked if he availed himself of the attorney general's offlce, he said: "I don't like to speak#dls- respectfully of a state officer. My experience of the attorney general's office was that I did not feel quite satislled to go there for advice except in some cases where the law compelled me to do so. There were decisions one way, and next year thero would be decisions another way. There would be an attorney gencrnl who would give yet another decision, So I went outside for counsel, where I personally knew the lawyers were honest and capable." Judge Cody wns brought into the Investigation bv reason of his having appeared before Mr. Payne iu the Interests of the Prusslnn Insurance companies seeking admission to the state. This application was denied by Mr. Payne, who subsequently, however, decided lo admit several of them. President McCurdy of the Mutual Lire, asked that this decision be held up until he could see Mr. Payne. This request was refused, but Mr. Payne had judge Cody call upon Mr, McCurdy. Mr. Hughes asked If Mr. McCurdy said tho Mutual Late would pay any money for a contrary decision. Judge Cady said that he did not but lhat Mr. McCurdy had offered him a retainer on behalf of the Mutual Lite, which he refused. Secretary Morganthau of the Lawyers' Mortgage Insurance company, told how Mr. McCurdy hnd become indignant because he was not allotted shares iu the Lawyers) Title Insurance & Trust company, and to appease him a block of Lawyers' Mortgage Insurance company's stock was offered his but he would not take it. He gave Mr. Morganthau to understand that no applications for loans from either company would receive consideration from tho Mutual Life. TWO RAILWAY COLLISIONS Three Men ore Killed and Eleven are Seriously Injured New Britain, Conn., Dec. US-Eleven men are In the hospital suffering from Injuries received In o headon collision today on the Highland division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railway, between a work train and a through freight. The collision was caused while the crew of tho freight train was switching. Mahanoy, Pa„ Dec. 28—Threo persons were killed today in a collision between a Lehigh Valley freight train and a Schuylkill railway trolley car on a grade crossing at Glrardsville, near here. DEATH OF CARICATURIST New York, ec. 25-LouLs Dalrympte, an artist, whose caricatures of politicians and on political situations have appeared In ■well known newspapers and periodicals, died suddenly last night of acute paresis In the Long Island home. In Amityvllie, where he was token a month ago. Mr. Darymple was born In Illinois 42 yeara ago. FOR THE HOLIDAYS C, P. R. Cheap Excursion Rates to Eastern Canada The Canadian Pacific railway announce a low round trip excursion rate, flrst ciamx, from Kootenay to Montreal and all eastern Canadian points, except points north of Gravenhurst and west of Pembroke. Rate from Nelson to Montreal and points west $74.30; KbbIo, $74.30; Sandon, $78.40; Rossland and Trail, $75.60; Phoenix and Oreen- wood, $79.50; Midway, $80,30; Grand Forks, $77.70; Moyle, $65.10; 'Cranbrook, $63.50; Fernie, $58.40, with corresponding rate from Kootenay stations to all eastern points. Tickets will be on sale from December 4th to 31st inclusive, with transit limit of ten dayB going and fifteen days returning with final limit of three months from date oi Issue, and good to stop over within limits east of Port Arthur. Routes, all rail through Winnipeg and Port Artnur, or Soo Pacific, via Portal, St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie; or go one route, return the other. For comploto information, tickets, tourist car or standard sleeper berth reservations, etc., apply to your local agent, or write J. S. Carter, District fassenger Agent. Nelson. The Worl^ingman's Store la still doing business at the old1 stand. IBvaiTijUilng |a wdtkfngman wants ait right prices. Some fino Initial Handkerchiefs left over from Christmas, at half their value. Taylor's famous shoepax for toggete. The Wording-nan's Store W. PARKER Baker Street. P. O. Box 623 Modern Methods We have recently added to our already highly perfected course lhe very newest Ideas in accounting, oillce routine and labor saving devices, including the Many- fold aharge and Billing System, Uie Card System and the Loosd Leaf System for each Individual student. Our courae lm commercial law Is without a peer on the Pacillc coust. We prepare students for their intermediate examinations of chartered accountants. We teach both Gregg and Pitman Shorthand and we use thirty- one typewriting machines of tlie six standard makes, thereby training the stenographer for the offlco of any businessman. For further particulars wateh, the columns of this paper and writs to R. 4- Sprott, B.A., of the Sprott-Shaw Business College, 888 Hastings, flt„ W„ Vancouver. ' NIP IT IN THE BUD. Vint Appenrfince of Dandruff a Fore** rannrr of Fotare Baldness. That such Is the case has been conclusively proven by scientific research. Prof. Unna, the noted European skin specialist, declares that dandruff is the htirrowcd-up cuticle of the scalp, caused by parasites destroying the vitality in the hair bulb, The hair becomes lifeless, and, in time, falls out. ThlB can he prevented. Newbro's Herpiclde kills this dandruff germ, and restores the hair to its natural softness and abundancy. Herpiclde Is now used hy thousands of people-all satisfied that It Is the most wonderful hair preparation on the market to-day. 901*3 by leading druggists. Send 10c. In ■tamps for sample to The Herpiclde Co., Detroit, Mich. CANADA DRUQ & BOOK, emu-Art ». Special Agents, K.W.C. Block RECORDRATEFORMONEY AMERICAN BANKING SYSTEM TH1WD AND -FOUND WlAlNTINU STOCKS MAKE DECIDED APVANCK- G-RiAliN MARKET DULL Tlie wild variation In the rate on call loans in New York yesterday -had IHUe effect on quotations on the stock exchange. It is ascribed almost wholly to the antiquated banking system of the country which throws each financial centre almost entirely on Its own resources for any given day. It Is worthy of note that while the rate In New York rose from 76 to 110, and fell back' to 20 per cent, the rate In London was unchanged at t per cent throughout, in spite of thc pheno-j menai price of money trading ln Mew; York was very active and nearly all securities advanced. The grain market was dull, a fractional decline being reported from Liverpool and a slight advance in New York. STOCKS—The sales to noon were 688,- 800 shares. Amalgamated Copper was tho most active stock. It opened at 103 8-4, quickly sold down to 100 1-2, when It rallied and advanced to 106 1-4, closing at luti; Sugar opened at 160 7-S, sold down to l4tf, closed at 152; U.S.S., common, opened at 39, sold to 40 3-8, elosed 40 1-4, preferred opened at 101 3-4, sold to 101 1-4, closed 105 3-8; B.R.T. opened at 87 3-4, sold to 86, closed 68 1-4; Met. opened at 124 l-», sold to 126, declined to 124 1-4, closed at 125 7-8; St. Paul opened at 178 1-2, declined to 176 3-4, advanced to 180 1-4, closed at 179 3-8; U.P. opened at 146 1-4, sold to 145 1-2, closed 148 3-8; Missouri aa opened at 99 5-8, sold to 99, closed 99 3-4; Atchison opened at 87 3-8, sold to 86 3-S, advanced to 88 and closed 87 7-8; Erie opened at 46 3-«. closed 47 3-8; C.P.R. openod at 173 3-4, sold to 171 3-4, advanced to 173 3-8, closed strong at 173 3-4; B. & O. opened at 112, advanced to 112 3-8, broke to 111 ana closed nt 112 3-8; Reading opened at 135 1-8, sold off to 134 1-4, advanced to 13ti 3-4, closed IX 1-2. WHEAT—The wheat market was very- quiet. May wheat opened at 86 3-4, closed at same figure; Julv wheal opened at 83, closed 83 1-4; December wheat opened at 82 1-4, closed 82 3-8; Liverpool wheat opened unchanged, closed 1-4 lower. Bnalight Soap li btttor thu other Map, bat Ji best whin a»d in tha Sunlight way. Bay Sunlight Soap and follow dlmtiou. Dress suits to rent at Taylor & Mc- Quarrio's. Nelson Steam Laundry All 1 Sail' Clottlm CLEANED AND DYED FlUMU, B_U__«_I, Ot-Mi Win, ■*. afoTM r_'no»»t«_ I. Mt Uk. tort. Steam Carpet Cleaning l**t wtrouf. ttiitAt PAUL NIPOU. Prop. DREWRY & TWIGG MININO ENGINEERS Dominion and Provincial Land Burreyorf. NBW DENVKH, B. C. T. O Proctor. At*M. Nelwn. B.C. FRUIT LANDS FOR SALE li 10 acre blocki, m 10 acre blocka; Mreml LmproTed ranch*,. I. ■. ANNAaua. Nairn. a. • For A Good Roast or Tender Steak Ring up Phone No. 5 West Kootenav Butcher Oo. PhoM HO P. O. Box K» E. G. DYER PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Law, Mining and Commercial work specialties. Offloe houf-e a.m. to I p.m. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that 60 days atler date I intend to apply to the Hon. Ctilel Commissioner of lands and works for permission to purchase the following described landB in West Kootenay District: Commencing at a post planted on the soutn bank of the Columbia river at Louis Bout-pat's N.E. corner and marked "Joseph Genelle's N.W. corner," thonce south 20 chains, tiience east 80 chains, thenco nortti 30 chains more or less to said south bank of Columbia river, thence westerly following bank of Columbia river 80 chains more or less to point of commencement, containing 160 acres. Dated this 14th day of December, 1&0&. For JOSEPH GENELLE His agent, K. B. Burnett. FREE I FOR ROYAL CROWN SOAP whappehs Drop ** a port card aaklm (or a oate- BRONZES This week we will sell what we have left of our beautiful Bronze Statuary at the following low prices: Small Bronze, "Empire" $ 4 50 Small Bronze, "Lili" 4 50 Small Bronze, "Star" 4 50 Pair Bronzes, "Paix and Guerre" 11 00 Pair Bronzes, "Peche and Chasse" 12 00 Pair Bronzes, "La Source and Le Torrent" 19 00 Large Bronze, "Pax Labor" 19 00 Composition Statue, "Pavot" 5 00 Don't forget that our mail order department gives prompt service. J. O. PATENAUDE Manufacturing Jeweler, Watchmaker, Optician. GREEN'S BAZAAR and AUCTION MART PICTURES. 'PICTURES. PICTURES Sacrifice sale or Icturos for Saturday only, $1.90 each, $l,'J0 each, $lt*4Q eacii, -worth from $3 up. We propose to dispose of the balance of this line or pictures ai $1.90, Saturday only. Come early and make your selection before the choicest are picked out. Any one contemplating furnishing In the spring will do well to purchase now and save fully 50 por cent. Granite Ware. Household Granite Ware, at 20 per ent reduction. l_-arge Tea Kettle, extra large Dish Pan, heavy Roasting or Dripping Pans, Chamber falls, extra heavy Pails, Granite Ware, Tea Pots ait sizes, Pie Plates. Pudding Dishes. Nickel Tea and Coffee pots, A, 6, and 6 quarts, and numerous other articles in the line, remember 20 per cent oft regular prices. Violin Bows, Acordlons at all prices. Harmonicas, 10 cents to $3. Auction sale every evening. J. GREEN, BAKER STREET AUCTION BUM The Canadian Metal Go. Lfl Frank! Alberta, Can. Purchase™ ot ZINC SILVER-LEAD AND MIXED ORES Address cores pondence to Company's Offloe, Tramway Block, Nelson. SAMUEL A. WYE HEATING ENGINEER and PLUMBING First class heating plants and modern Banitary appliances. Twenty years' experience. Phone 181. Opera House Blk., P.O. Box 4oi Frederic S. Clements CIVIL ENGINEER DOMINION AND PROVINCIAi UND ■URVBTOR Actnt far obtaining Crown Oruto, mlno nmrlntiito. _ _ ___««>■ * K.W.O. »!o* P. O. BOS I NolM, B.C, Gates Rock and Ore Breakers Indispensable to moat mining operators. The "K" Breaker Is stronger and uses less power per ton broken, than any other Easily oiled. Never clogs. See Catalogue 110. Allis - Chalmers - Bullock __ LIMITED. Works, Montreal. Branch office Nelson. The Jenckes Machine Co., !_-**- BUILDERS COMPLETE STAMP MILLS Including POWER PLANTS Stamp Mill Repair Parts Always in stock. igliiWrtte for Bulletin HOOK B. C. OFFICES: ROSSLAND AND VANCOUVER IBKPH? ' WORKS: SHERBROOKE, QUE. £■ For Christmastide and New Year will be found at the Nelson Store of FISH FLESH and FOWL P- BURNS & GO. " ^^ " " ™* LIMITED. And at Kaslo, Sandon, Rossland, Trail and the Boundary Branches. To clear out our surplus stock of Coko, wo shall, for the remainder of the year, •ell at tho following reduced prlcea: Gut in Coke! Delivered, uncrushed, per load $7.50 Delivered, crushed, per load $8.00 A load to contain W bushels, sacking 60 cents eytra, and sacks must be r»* turned. CASH MUST IN ALL CASES ACCOMPANY ORDER Orders received at Gas Company's untce or through oity draymen. NELSON COKE & GAS COMPANY THB DAILT NEWS, NELSON, B. 0., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1905 The Crow's Nest Pass Goal Go. LIMITED MICHEL LUMP COAL $7.00 $7.50 •SEMI-ANTHRACITE COAL PER TON DELIVERRED Special rates fur carload lots Blacksmiths' Coal carried tn stock. H. E. CROASDAILE AGENT GALT COAL AND WOOD Or AM. KIND! Cm. Spot Cut W. P. Tierney Telephone Ml Baker -Street, Nelaon Seml-Readu 610110 We have secured the sole agency for this clothing, and in order to make room for it, we will sell all clothing now in stock at greatly reduced prices. J. A.lilker PB10B OF M^TALB New York. Dec. 28-Bar silver, tS 3-4; lasting copper, 18 1-4; electrolytic copper, 18 1-2 lo IS 7-S; lend, $5.CO. London, Dec. a-siivfr. :m; lead, iRi lfe. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY Miss Florence Miller of Grand Forks, is visiting Mrs. Vt. R. Shaw. There will be skating at the rink tonight and thy city btnd will bu in al- IttMHlHTK'*?. \ Miss James has gone pu.st to Warrie, Out., when' she will he murried on Jim. 10 to Dr. J, H. Bennett of CJlamis, Out. A Bpeclal meeting of the board ot school itruatees is called for this evening at s o'clock in ihe office of secretary it. J. Steel. ni.' Arrangements have been hockey match between Rowland and Nal son hockey clubs In Nelson on New i'eur,- day nt a p.m. Probably no merchant has been matriculated to the art of advertising until lie has been well templed into using useless inc- dttuns, A few fails, however, and he tie- comes "wise." A totter has been received trom Blake Wilson who Is spending the Christmas holidays willi his family In San Diego. Blake Bays that Kootenay beats California In respect of both mines uud cllniuie. A child's sleigh has been stolon from n residence between Ward and Stanley. The parents are unwilling to hand the case to tht! police on aeoount of the youth of the offender. But unless it is returned al once that course will be followed. It is suggested that the managers uf the skating rink might oblige tlie publie anil increase their own revenue by devising Home means of Informing their patrons «*aoh day whether or not the rink Ih open for skating. Loud advanced four points on the London market yesterday and is now at 4S17 Vtn., a ton. within four points or the nigh price of 1900. Silver gained lour points In New York and Is now at 05 3-4, the nigh imurk of the recent advance. Copper is unchanged. Tho Pioneer mine near Sloean has resumed shipments since the fall of snow. Three cars of ore have been received at ithe Hall Mines smelter. Re-turns on one were obtained yesterday, which were declared by the shareholders to be highly satisfactory, Through the want ad columns the House, wife nut only secures her domestic help- seamstress, laundress, nurse, cook, etc., but alio trades her old piano for a nearly now dining room et; her old seal Skin coat for a costly side-board; her "duplicate" silverware for cut-glass and luiboys old overcoat for a load of kindling wood. Acting mayor Qillett spent yesterday at the power plant. His observations oh tlie work being done were nearly all incorporated Into his speech last evening, lie says that the work is being done ns fast as pofl. Ible, economically and elliclcutly. About 00 men ate now at work. As soon as the Work can be extended ___\ aeioinmodailonB Are You Interested in These Quotations? We have endeavored to make them so. Por your own benefit we advise you to buy freely as opportunities like this do not come every day. Chase and Sanborn's Seal Brand Coffee, per lb Tetley's Tea. 1 lb packages Uro**e & Blackwell's aborted Jam. glass jars 20 lb. sack best Granulated Sugar.$1 Crosse & Blackwell's Marmalade per tin Sardinea, 3 tins for Kippered Herring, G tins for $1 Imported Pickles, sour, per bottle.. . Sweet Pickles, per bottle Olive Oil (imported) per bottle.. , Cambridge Sausage, per tin Celery Salt, per bottle Arrowroot, per lb Postum, 5 packages $1. Finnan Haddie. 7 tins |1. Powdered Borax, per package Cow Brand Soda, per package Jonathan Apples, per box ..'. $2 T. S. McPherson PHONB NO. 1». RANCHES FORSALE 30 acres at Six-Mile Point Kootenay Lake, 2 1-2 acres cleared. 160 acres close to Bonnington Falls. 93 acres at Beasley Siding 6 cleared and planted. 320 acres on Siocan Lake, 25 acres cleared. 275 acres south of Siocan City, 10 cleared and planted. Good house. 80 acres on the West Arm 4 acres cleared. Foi- particulars apply to H.$M.Bird The Winchester tyode! 1905 Self-Loading fyfle is a hammerless take-down, made in .32 and .35 calibers. It is the first rifle of the Self-Loading type made for center flre ammunition, the cartridges it handles being of the modern smokeless powder type, using metal patched bullets. For sale by Ashdown Hardware Co. provided, the force will be Increased to SG. Excavation for the wheel pit has beerun. All tlio rock tnken out Is being carefully deposited abovo high water mark as ordered by tlie injunction, Mr. Gillett ex- prosfled himself us natlaflnd with tbe present conduct of the work. A fortnight ago T. G. Procter announced by a paragraph in The Daily News thai he would be pleased to give views ami pamphlets on Nelson and vicinity io any Who eared for them to .send away, lie has bad over 100 callers, all anxious to enlighten friends abroad as to tin* glories ol Kootenay. He has still a few left to which anyone wonting thorn is welcome, T. G. Procter bus disposed of the Outlet hotel nt Procter to Mr. Snow, late superintendent ot the Royal Victoria hospital at Regina. The new proprietor will convert the Outi.-i hotel into a summer und winter health resort and a headquarters for tourists during tha season. The hotel accommodations will bo greatly Increased in about a year. During the Bummer ot liioti tents will be put up on tho grounds, similar to those in use al Coronado beach. A postofflce with daily mail service will be opened at Procter on Jan, 1. IIUMI-J-H. Giogprlch, Kaslo; J. Henry, AinSWOrthl I,. Mind and wile, A. U Teetzel, Vancouver; B, D,, Hmith, St. Leon; J. M; Flnllng, Silverton: J. fowler, St, John; F. M, Stevonson and wire, Lyt- ton; F. C. Campbell, Trout Lake; j. r. ODrewry, Moyle; VV. 13, Lord, Winnipeg. STBATHCONA—H, O. Kamm, Moyie; 3. it. Bills, Westley: J. Mllllngton,'Vancouver! !''• E. Hlnde, Nakusp; A, L>. W-estbi", gillum; .1. N. Logon, Winnipeg. GRAND CBNTRAli—8, Wllllanu, Fer- gtisoh: P. R. Finnogan, Spokane; u. Rich* ard. Rossland, TREM.ONT-J. Sims, Toronto; O. lien- Mason & Risch We £re °vfferinpg.Special New Year Prices PIANOS and easy terms to anyone desiring to purchase a piano. Call at our show rooms on Baker streel and have our easy pur* chaso system explained to you. Do it now. Are Used From the Atlantic to the Pacific Their splended ton. volume, their artistic case designs combined with their great durability, hare won [or them tliis great popularity. Mason & Risch Piano Co. BAKER STREET LIMITED NELSON, B. 0. Our tuner, Mr. H. B. Staebler, is In town for a few days, phone No. 1HJ1, FOR SALE—A young horse. The Dally Newa. ■WANTED-Girl for general housework. Apply Mrs. F. B, Morrison, Silica Street son, Siocan; J. Edgar. N. McConnel, Phoenix. QUKB-N8-J. Morgan, Poplar; J. Al. Chambers, Port William; Mrs. Tobin, Heaton; M. Kndama. Vancouver, MADDEN-A. XV. Smith, Phoonlx; H. E. Scott, Halcyon; L. Donlan, A. Ander- floni Cranbrook. SHERHROOK—G. vt. Neeve, Cranbrook; ('. M. Clayton and wife, Vancouver; l>. C. McEvoy, Salmo. BRITISH COLUMBIAN FRUIT London Times' Comment Upon Keceni / Successful Exhibit Tliere was a private view of choice British Columbian apples at the Horticultural hall un Monday, Fruit growing is a new industry ln that colony. Lord Aberdeen was tlrst, perhaps, to observe that both soil and climate favored the industry ol fruit raising, or, aL least, to act upon the observation. At the present time a community of growers is forming in tho neighborhood of his ranch at Okanagan, The insect plagues which work such mls- ihiff jn California nnd Oregon, have been excluded hitherto, it was not to be hojfed that any trans-Atlantic country could escape ".scale," but even this is qultfc unimportant su far. Nonrf of the others give trouble and lhe ---.dim ninth, niosl dreaded of all, is actually unknown, This immunity gives British Columbia an enormous advantage. The expense and risk of insecti-; cldea aro avoided. There is nu necessity t<i spray the trees. The venture was stic- e.'ssfiti from ibe lirst; 8000 tons were exported by rail to Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan last year. But the yield is growing so fast—600,000 trees have been lilanted in the last li! niunths-that a larger market Ls requited, ami the colonies seek ll In Great Britain They claim that their product is superior In quality to that of California, more like the sweet unlive apples and pears Which are too expensive for the multitude nowadays; uud it can be sold cheaper than tlie American already. The display at the Horticultural hall was very attraotive. Colonists have a fancv for the red variety of apples and Ihey think tbat tbe British public shares the same preference. However that may be. the long rows of boxes, and trays. filled with crimson fruit, made a pretty spectacle, nnd every specimen was a picture, though we are assured lliai most of tberin had been taken "as they came." packed for shipment—excel lently packed, too, for amongst other evidences of its Intelligent Interest, ihe government has issued Instructions on the art of packing. The varieties umist largely represented were Rlbstono Pippin, New.ton Pippin, men heim Orange, and ithe American favorites. QsppUB, Spltttenburg, King of I'onntms County .nui Jonathan; but in future special attention will he paid to (.'ox's Orange Pippin, Which is certainly the finest apple of all. Tbe few peats shown looked al; inlrablo. WINNIPEG BANK CLBARINQS Winnipeg, Dec, 28—The bank clearings for lhe week ending today were J/.MUWi; for 1!HH they were $6,781,256, uud ror lttiltJ %4,tm,919. xxxxxxxsooexxxtxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I The Remnant g ot the finest stock ot Watches and Jewelry ever shown in the Kootenay may be purchased at very low prices this week. See if there is anything you need in what we have left. J. O. PATENAUDE JEWELER Uxsooo»ooo:xxxtxxxx^xK_^XKsds 1 STANDARD FURNITURE CO'Sl s= 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ss -AA 3 B B B B Forty Iron Beds LESS THAN COST Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed, Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed Iron Bed No. 278, col. No. 401, col. No. 266, col. No. 907, col. No. 240, col. No. 410, col. No. 326, col. I—Brass Canopy Top, No. 325, col. No. 327, col. No. 258, col. No. 409, col. No. 976, col. No. 13, col. No. 341, col. No. 4, col. Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel . Enamel white and Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel $25.00 . 37.00 l 27.00 .. 40.00 30.00 .. 40.00 30.00 .. 35.00 26.50 dark Blue and Gold .. .. 30.00 22.00 Wedgewood Green .. .. 30.00 22.00 . $55.00 40.00 31.00 Wedgewood Green .. .. 24.00 18.00 . 12.00 13.50 9.25 dark Green and Gold . 8.50 8.60 6.75 6.50 3.50 3 ss —A 3 ss ***** 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 si —A 3 3 3 3 Do not fail to see our large line ol Carpets, Rugs, 3 3 3 a 3 3 3 3 Open Evenings Matts, Linoleums, Drapes, Lace Curtains, Bedding, Etc, i Standard Furniture Company; !■_ Complete House Furnishers and Undertakers _\ AGENTS- MASON & RISCH PIANOS i__ _ _\ AGENTS-GLOBE-WERNICKE BOOK CASES SlUiUUtUUUUUUUiUUUUUU H UUUUUUUUUUUUiiUUUlUii There Is a remarkable firmness about the slices of "PREMIER" BREAKFAST BACON Its dry, even cure causes it by expand rather than shrink on: the broiler, u J. Y. Griffin ft Co, LIMITED We want 100 Million Feet of Timber on or tributary to Kootenay Lake. ricDermid & McHardy KOOTENAY STANDARD CIGAR IF you are a judge of cigars and know the delicate flavor of a genuine Havana, try a KOOTENAY STANDARD manufactured by J. C. THELIN NELSON, B.C. Holidays and all other days you have the opportunity of using a luxury in the form of "B&K" W°hLH Wfcr* O A T 3 and at a price that bars none. (LIMITED) AAftlU-l-!_'-lUUIAA A **__A AAthA _HlI__.___._>___;.__I %_W~~AW*m——r*wA*W w WA w*Wf Wftiffl 33 Per Cent Off t New Year s — § Special All fancy boxes and baskets of Candy for the balance of the week, A nice assortment left. A good chance to buy a New Year gift at low figures. ;''_ _ Bell Trading Ccx -J-_-lil-i<-t<l----IA--i--H-ii-i Xt A A AAAAAAAAAAI IwWIIWWiWfW *w **■*■» A W-W •'Irw'inpfJP'PW 1 I am Agent for Cyphers Incubators fiO-Kgg Model Incubator . 120-Bgg Model Incubator ... iSfi-Egg Model incubator F.O.B., Toronto. ....IH.uu Model Colony Brooder ,.., nu.w Double indoor Brooder ... 21.UU Single Indoor Brooder ... . 12.00 . lO.bO . 8.00 Call and get ileacrlption earn in gura nnd weights. Orders should be givon noon to avoid delaya. One ro- p.gg liu-iibator and h Model Colony BrroU- er on hand now and for attic. Wm. Rutherford WARD STREET DRuaaisT NKLSOM. B.C. Xmas is Over but New Year is Coming We still have lots of PMW PTJDDINQ VV C .till lldVC ILHS Ul CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKES FRUITS OP ALL KINDS NUTS. RAISINS, ETC. Good Things Left ll TOYE & BENEDICT Josephine St, GROCERS Phone No. 7 JAPANESE n To arrive Saturday, the a**,*- _a.A****-0*. 9th—A car of 2000 boxes. ORANGES Fancy stock. J. A. M°DON#LD Nelson, B, 0, Wholesale Fruit and Confectionery How About Those New Year Resolutions? Have you resolved nevermore to wear ill-fitting clothing? If not, why not? You have hut to resolve; you supply the "will" and we will show you the "way," We can clothe you at a cost which the old-time merchant tailor declares sacrilege. The clothing is good, too; so good indeed, that your friends will think lt cost twice what you pay ub for It. THINK! RESOLVE I BUY I J. H. WALLACE ION'S ouwiTim ALUMINUM WARE We have just opened up a nice assortment of Kitchen Utensils In ALUMINUM WARE It has many advantages over other ware. It heats quickly, will not burn, does not corrode, and ia easily cleaned. Don't fail to try a few pieces. Just the thing for Gas Ranges. t NELSON HARDWARE COMPANY Phone 15 NELSON B.C. P. 0. Box 631 For the social season have your Dress Suit made by TAYLOR & McQUARRIE The style and fit will be all your form requires. Are you out for Bargains? Then here is a "tin" w<> arfl a-Krat CL0SINO 0OT oat that is worth Dol- fclt of j£*°°_ °hT°Z **, . tures, and hooks. Cost does not cut larS CO yOU, any flplTe |tt pricing these goods In order to move them out. Come in and prove us. The Canada Drug ar\d Book Co., Ltd.
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