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mm—m*^^-^^^^^^ ~mm~M~ ~* u ikO&p: DAILY NEWS VOL. 4 NELSON, B. 0., THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1006 EXCITEMENT ATJDWAY Nearly Murdered on Main Thoroughfare by a by chance than design, and had discussed several matters in an informal way, but no action of any kind had been taken witn reference to labor organltaltons. The miners were admittedly well Paid, and ne trusted that the relations between tne owners and men would continue satisfac* tory to both part-Jus. The annual meeting of the Hlilcrest company will bo held in the east. Mr. Hill was acoompanled by (Mrs. Hill and will remain some time In thc east. Lawlessness Rampant In Boundary Town- More Police Protection Wanted-The Camp is Worked Up (Special to The Dolly News) Grand Forks, March 28.—H. B. Eld- rldge, a druggiBt st Midway was shot twice last night about 10 o'clock Just atter he had left the store. His assailant Is unknown. The shots were supposed to be meant for B. C. Moe, manager of the Eastern Townships bank at Midway who, some few months ago prevented his bank from being held up and wounded one of the burglars It is thought that feelings of revenge actuated this latest cowardly assault. Mr. Eldrldge is reported this afternoon to be In a critical condition Great excitement prevails In Midway over this brutal assault. P. M. Stevenson and B. T. Hogle, two of the train crew on the Boundary run, who reached here last evening give a circumstantial account of the shooting referred to In the special dispatch above. They say that druggist Eldrldge had Just locked up his store for the night and was going home, it be- J"g a minute .or so after 10 o'clock, while walking along the sidewalk opposite the Eastern Townships bank, a tall man with a light hat on and with a handkerchief covering the lower part of his face suddenly rushed at Eldrldge and pointing a revolver at him cried "hands up." Eldrldge thought it was a Joke and replied "not much," Immediately the man fired, the bullet passing through Eldrldges right shoulder inflicting an ugly flesh wound but breaking no bones. Eldridge being unarmed turned and fled down thc street pursued by his assailant, who deliberately fired a second time striking the unfortunate druggist In the left hip and bringing him down to tho around In a heap. The "thug" was coming up to complete his work, but the noise of Jhe two shots had attracted attention and people started running along the street to the spot where Eldridge lay, and this robber becoming frightened turned and ran over the bridge towards Ferry, Washington. The injured man was at once taken lo the hospital and had his wounds dressed by Dr. Newcombe, who reported that fortunately both wounds were clean ones, and that provided blood poisoning did not set In Mr. Eldrldge would recover in time. Eldridge Is a popular young man about 27 years old and the attack on him caused a great deal of local Indignation and excitement. A large crowd gathered shortly after the shooting and after searching for the highwayman around Midway crossed tbe bridge and visited all the saloons and dance houses at Ferry, hoping to And some trace of the would be robber. Had they succeeded in catching their man and identifying him he would have run a fair chance of being lynched, as the assembled citizens were in an excited, ugly mood. However no trace of the scoundrel could be found and up to last evening no arrests had been made. The railway construction camps have attracted a lot of undesirable people of both sexes and lt ts not safe to be around Midway after dark witb a wad at the present time. There are only two constables on duty and tbey are not able to cope with the disorderly element The ease with which "bad men" can cross over into the states, once they commit a crime, makes the situation still worse and tbere is a good deal of talk tn Midway of forming a citizens' vigilance committee for protection. When the first shot was fired at Mr. Eldrldge the bullet, after passing through his body went on through the plate glass window of the Eastern Townships bank building and narrowly missed manager E. C. Moe, who was sitting in his office at the time. c. p. HILLS VIEW Mining at Frank Is Being- carried on Bat- Isfaclorlly—No Labor Troubles C. P. Hill, Frank, Alta.. of the Hlilcrest Coal & Coke company, was In Winnipeg this week, on his way to Ottawa. The Hlu- orest company is a close corporation having no stock for sale. A number or Winnipeg people have un Interest In It. bold stock In if. several of whom Mr. Hill Interviewed during Ills stay In that city. Speaking of the affairs In Frank Mr. Hill stated that mining operations wero ln full .blast there at the present time and much . coal was being taken out. Tbe miners In the employ of the HHIcreat company are ull English speaking, many of them being native Canadians. A -high wage is paid to operatives, a good miner being able to earn a. high aa 110 In. eight hours. The employees of the mines, ho declared are RtkmK the best paid workmen in the do- mlnlpn. Mi'. Hill sail he had noticed an Item in one of the Canadian newspapers to the effect that a meeting of mine owners naa been held lu the east, for the purpose ot arranging plans to break the power or tn. union. The publication of suoh articles, he ennslderfd, was very apt to areata troubl. betwMn employer, and raiployses and was rauoh to be d.practed. A number of miss owners bad mat In tb. tut, ratb.r IN CANADA'S OAKDEN Prince Arthur Having a Good Time ln Victoria Victoria, March 28-Hls royal highness prince Arthur of Connaught, spent today quietly. In the morning tbe royal party had their photographs taken In robes or state or. tho terrace of Carey castle. During the afternoon the prince played golt on the links of the Victoria golf olub at Oak bay. Aa his royal highness entered his coach to drive back to town, four or five little girls who had been gathering wild flowers In the vicinity, ran forward and presented prince Arthur with a great bouquet of wild miles. The prince greatly enjoyed the little Incident, which was entirely spontaneous, and thanking the little girls, drove oft with his arms full or flowers. Admiral Seymour and general Kelly Kenny visited Esquimau during the afternoon, and this evening a state dinner was given at government houso, about 50 guests having been Invited to meet his royal highness. - ' Tomorrow the royal party leaves for Cowiohan river for a try at the trout. MAFIA IN MINNEAPOLIS BODIES OP VICTIMS POUND IN TENEMENT HOUSlt /» ROBBERY EVIDENTLY NOT A1U11VK* OF THE CRIME Minneapolis. March 28-The bodies nf six Italians, eovwd with blood and ternoiy hacked with knives, were found today by the police In an old frame building on 10th avenue, conducted as a laborers' lodging house. Four of the bodies were found In a flrst floor room and a bloody trail led Into the cellar where two more were discovered. It is bclievid the men ure victims of a light last night In winch a men took part. The place was rented to nine Italians who, lt is now believed, constituted a "Mafia" or "Black Hand" organisation. They brought three others lo the lodging house last owning. After mm* night six men were Keen to leave the plac \ The police had heard a noise but thought it was only a little light und had pant no attention to it. . . This morning an Investigation was started. The door was broken open aud a horrible sight was revealed, blood lay 1*' pools about the room and bes-ides tlie four dead bodies wero found three long Knives with their blades bloody. The murder-i's had evidently let tlio men injured bleed to death for -the wounds were not dee-- mil rather long slashes, running lengthwise ulong the bodies, The faces weru also frightfully cut and marked. In a tin box on the floor of tlm room was fuuml a check for 92TA, made out to Nlcholo jm- m-Url. - 'W»o 4x>jr alt-u vant-iim-ii *tf00 I" Italian gold pieces and Itoi* in Anurican currency. Tho police believe the victims were lured to the spot and then told that they must die. A fight was started ami during this not onlf the three victims, but three of the assailants Were Kiueu. Apparently robbery was not the motive, for the money was left untouched and the victims all had small-amounts on their persons: The nine men who rented tne place were mysterious in all their movements during the two months of thoir residence in Minneapolis. NO. 288 TAFF VALE JUDGMENT Bill to Upset Decision Introduced by British Attorney-General PROBABLY A CANARD. Endeavor to Wrest Fanning Island From British Control. London, March 28.—The London Times correspiomteiH at llobart, the capital ot Tasmania, states that, according to reports from the Fiji Islands, an American syndicate, probably backed by the German government, is trying to secure the ownership of Fanning island which will be sold at auction on April 17th. It is feared that the transfer of the ownership may prove a hindrance to the station of the British Pacific cable which was established there some years ago. TROUBLES ARE BREWING Situation in Somaliland is Looking Gloomy Loudon, March 28.—The situation ln Somaliland, near the Abyssinian frontier is causing anxiety in view of the recent death of Has Makonnen, governor of Harrara, who had a powerful pro-British influence over the turbulent tribes. During the last two months the Abyssinian tribes have on three occasions raided the frontier tribes under British protection, and it Is expected that Great Britain will be forced to take action in order to protect her subjects SMELTER BURNED DOWN. Grand Encampment, Wyo., March 28. —The great smelting, concentrating and electric and steam power plant of the Penn Wyoming Copper company was compellely destroyed by flre today, entailing a loss estimated at from $300,- 000 to 11)00,000, half covered by Insurance. EMIGRANTS FOR DOMINION. London, March 28.—Tbe -Salvation Army has been unable to secure sufficient accommodation for the emigrants desiring to go to Canada. Al. ready 2,600 have been sent to the dominion and passages for 2.00Q.more are booked. THREATENED WITTE St. Petersburg, March 28.—-Many threats have been made against the life of premier Witte. Yesterday be received warning that unless he left the government within a week, he would be killed. NOMINATE SHERMAN. Lethbridge- March 28.—The labor men have nominated P.. H. Sherman dlstrlot president of the miners' union ror the provincial legislature, Opposed as Not Going Far Enough by Labor members, Nationalists and Some of the Ministerialists Themselves London, March 28.—The trade disputes bill, a direct outcome of the Taff Vale decision, which held that trades union funds are liable for the illegal acts of Individual members of a union, was introduced in the house of commons today by the attorney-general, sir J. Lawson Wilton, He said that the recent court decisions had seriously curtailed the usefulness of trades unions. Their undoubted light of peaceful persuasion bad been cut down to the point of extinction and funds contributed to provide against sickness and lack of employment bad been held liable to meet claims based on the repudiated acts of unauthorized officials. The present hill provides that no act of a trades union shall be held to be unlawful, if such action Is lawful, when committed by an individual, and sets forth In express terms right of peaceful picketing, which the attorney-general declared was an essential part of the right to strike, and defines the law of agency as applied to trades unions,, making It Impossible to claim redress from union funds for any act unless it is perfectly clear" that the act wns authorized by the governing body of the union. In regard to the demands for tbe complete immunity of trades union funds from-attack, the attorney-general declared that he did uot think It right to create a special privilege for the proletariat. It speedily became evident that the government's measure was not to the liking of the labor members, who before its Introduction declared tbeir opposition (o anything short of complete immunity fur union funds. They ara supported by the Irish and many ministerial members, ami, unless the government measure is extended so as to give union funds complete Immunity from claims for damages arising from strikes, the labor members will test the opinion of the house with a bill which they have prepared. The Irish members will ask to have the bill extended to include Irish farmers, who are open to unfair treatment. The bill, which was read for the flrst time today, will be fought on Its second reading in committee. to demand that the district attorney subpoena witnesses to bo examined ■noron* them in any matter which they may nave under consideration. The Judge also instructed the Jury to consider and determine whether uny attempt wus made to influence their deiio- oratlons, decisions or investigations by telegrams which each member of the Jury received from a New York morning paper yesterday. These telegrams asked whether the Jurors accepted the views of tho law rgardlng campaign contributions us expressed by district attorney Jerome or by judge Sullivan. CATASTROPHE IN JAPAN. ' Tokio, March 28.—By an explosion in the Takashlma coal mine near Nagasaki today, two hundred and fifty miners were killed. Takashlma is the larg- set coal mine in the far east and supplies most trading vessels and foreign settlements ln China and Japan generally, •»ooo»Mw»»mmm*m*>» MUST LEARN TO SHOOT DOMINION RIFLE ASSOCIATION ■MEETING. INSURANCE COMMISSION MORE EVIDENCE. HEAR London, March 29.—What is considered to be a tactical mistake on the part of the government In coming into serious conflict not only with the labor party but a large majority of its liberal supporters, over the introduction of the trades disputes bill in the house of commons yesterday, is avowedly due to differences of opinion among tbe ministers themselves, a minority being against a complete concession to labor views and the compromise adopted apparently pleases nobody. The Incident is the subject of unanimous keen regret .on the part of the liberal newspapers this morning because they say, It has already become known that the government will yield by leaving the question to be decided by the house and the result of this will be a great loss of prestige to the government Besides the papers say, it is almost certain to meet with opposition in the house of lords, which will send the bill back to the house of commons shorn of the clause granting immunity to trades unions and possibly of other important features, which probably would have been accepted, had the government boldly faced the problem. The house of lords, the newspapers declare, will now point to the government's own course as justification for it rejecting the Immunity clause. The unionist organs are naturally jubilant, pointing out that tbls action is In fulfillment of their predictions of the dangers of the government's unwieldy majority and heralding it ns the beginning of the disintegration of the liberal battalions, HILL'S PLANS. Will Spend $5,700,000 on the Construction of the V. V. & E. Road. A dispatch from New York states that James J, Hill's plans include the expenditure of $4,500,000 on the V. V. & E. and the Washington and Great Northern, building Jointly the lines across the British Columbia border from Washington. This Is supposed to be largely a coal proposition. Another barnch line In the same country, not yet begun, will cost about $1,200,000. JUDGE SULLIVAN'S 3VRy Bench Strictly"charges Jurors as to Their Sworn Out lei- New York. March 28-Judgo Sullivan in the court of general session**, today reiterated to tlio grand Jury, which Is engaged In an Investigation of life insurance matters, that It Is thslr sworn duty to continue the investigation to the end. H* instructed thf-m alio that It Is their right (Special to The Dally News) Ottawa, .March 28.-—At the annual meeting of the Dominion Rifle Association held this afternoon, colonel GlbBon of Hamilton presided. AU the old officers were re-elected. Earl Grey replying to a vote of thanks tendered him said that no Briton could qualify himself as a good citizen unless he became efficient with the rifle so that bis services would be at the disposal of the crown when required. He spoke of the necessity of training school children to shoot and offered prizes for the cadets at Rockllffe. Sir Frederick Borden, minister of militia, said that those people who talked about "militarism'; in Canada, were malting themselves ridiculous. Canada only spent a small Bum for military purposes per head of population. We were only beginning 'to do our duty and more was expected of us, nout less. As a self-rsepectlug people we should be ready for any eventuality. Canada had spent a million dollars for rifle ranges in tbe last ten years. The insurance commission met again today. It was shown that Mr. Fitz; gerald, thc -superintendent of Insurance, had not made a report to the minister of finance against the valuation of real estate, because it would take too much time to do this. It also came out at the meeting tbat J, W. Langmulr was one of the trustees for the Mutual Reserve Life company of New York. Mr. Langmulr Is one of the commissioners making the enquiry. Deputy governor Sedgwick gave assent to the supply bill ln the senate this afternoon for the supplementary estimates for the current year. CITY GETS NO ANSWER HYDRAULIC ENOINBBR EN KUUTJU FROM MILWAUKEE COMPANY SUGGESTS INSTALLATION DURING HIGH WATER Immediately after the adjournment ot the council Tm-sduy night, tne mayor una city solicitor, \v. a. Macdonald, K.C, composed thu following telegram and forwarded it to Montreal: Nelson, Maroh 21, 1IWB AlllB-Chalmers-Llulloek, Limited, Montreal. ■ , Your telegram to local agent most unsatisfactory. City caused no delays. City council at speclul me.-tint,*" --"Is evening expresscd strung disapproval at your d* lay and breach ui ooiitract, un**- involving consequent toss tu ttie city. Anything now done will be without prejudic- tu cuy's position und rights. You are held to your contract unit Itublu for d* lay. answer. W. G. QILLETT, Mayor. As latu as last nlgm no reply had oecn received by mayor* Gillett, or any other city ottlciul. A telegram was received yesterday ar- tcrnoon at the Nelaon ofllce of the Allts- Chalmer-i-ii til luck company, from tlie company's works at Milwaukee, slating that an hydraulic engineer would 1- ave Milwaukee for Nelson tills, Thursday, mowing, J. o. Glllloe said: "We have not ueen told the name of tho engine-.-r, but wo expect him to arrive here Monday evening. -He will confer with us and with tho -city engineer and we will arrange for installation of the machinery as soon us it arrives- regardless of the slogu uf water in the river. "Installation during high water is possible and not difficult, it involves temporary bulkhead!* and sonic extra expenditure of course, but thut is up to the company. Wo take lor granud tnat the undertaking of the company 'io do all in its power to havo the plant in operation at the earliest date pi<s..ible, imp i,;;* tnat they are ready and willing to carry out the work undertaken without considering any difficulties or lncreused cost." Asked his views on the BUggejUon of installation during high water, Tliuyor unlet said: "It may be possible. I hope so, if it Is the best the company can uo. U seems to me, however, that iho best thai the company can do now, will still involve some delay, and any delay means loss to the city." BAD FIRE IN JOHNSTOWN Johnstown, Pa„ March 28 - For three hours tills morning Johnstown's business section was threatened with destruction by flre which was only got under control after it hud burned Itself out. causing a loss estimated at $800,000 and the death ot one fireman, William Campbell, who waa caught under a falling wall. It Is reported that Q. R. Sanlano, a Ulegruph operator, employed In the Journal ofllce, is missing. MIKADO HONORS DUHtV-P Toklo, March 28—The mikado received Jacob H. Sohiit of N»w York, banker, tn audience this morning and afterward* invited him to luncheon. MAY END IN ARBITRATION No Agreement Arrived at by Coal Conference at President Mitchell and Operator Robbins In Favor of An Advance to Miners- Strike May Only be Partial Indianapolis, March 28-When the joint HfWfi* the c?fll «»««« ana oS tou of the central competitive, iii-Itricr adjourned today until fflJJthmJS ttieir wages differences. A motion tn \\nn- m» ^SJST1' -r,e °< S?ce«nro°r Two W-\ ?ad?-by tne operators, was dc- A^t£LnJLth(l "ond Vote « -■■* -miners. H1Tendment to president Mitchell's mo- F., L. RpbbJns of tho Pennsylvania operators, to make the restored schedule cl- M?lMeu(£r..tW0-»Mn'* waf» accepted by Mr. Mitchell, subject to ratilioatlon by the national miners' convention, which win meet tomorrow to consider the question . inia was the only action taaen during the day. The rest was argument, dUr|ng which great earnestness on the part of [be miners and both factions of the opera- tow was shown, president Mitchell said that many coul companies arc owned by »l roads and the profits on coal Is not indicated toy the bouks of coal companies, as much of it is absorbed by the railroad He announced that the miners would continue in future to auk for more wages U the market justified it, and stated ms.ti- \ I * $nt! mIn,Wf- would adhere to their demands for au increase at tills time uie American people," said Air Mitchell, are going to demand nnd insist upon Knowing, why the operators cannot pay au advance of three cents per ton, and We are going to ask yoil why you can now charge the American people nn advance ot W per ton, and not be able lo pay us au advance of three cents per ton. During the past two weeks the American people have ibeen compelled to pay at ihe mines more than |1 a ton more for coal." Answering thc arguments made during the day against an advance, sir. Mitchell dosed the debate for the afternoon witn this statement: "The miners, so far as W0 are concerned, iu case or a strike will have no riots nnd no bloodshed. Wo may. If a prolonged strike takes place, surfer hunger, and we may endure great mml- ships, but the miners aro Just as law abiding and just as patriotic as are the gentlemen ou your side," Mr. Robbins, In his offer to pay the au- vance called attention to the fact that tho operators had mudL- no conclusions, lie said: "We have been able heretofore locoine together and Kettle our own affairs without arbitration, and without appealing to anyone else. So fur as I am concerned I want to continue on that basis. While we have established a two years' proposition that worked against US during the past two years, it is a right principle. The country should not be stirred up ami wo should not come ht-tv under restraint as many operators, having provided foi the strike, have done. It is absolutely true that the prices do not justiily an advance if you are going- to base lt simply on that proposition, but I do bolleAe we mus. race this crisis. With llie shutting down of the mines iu ihls country there WW Ij-w* «■■'■*■• i industrial crisis, that is going toTirlng Infinite misery into millions oi homes, and cause u set ha-k to tlie national prosperity that now exists. I sud- mil that this is a business proposition, the saving of immense strain and strife, cost in money, blolold land hunger, as everyone who lias been through a strike knows." Mr. Itobblns was applauded when spending on his resolution, lie said the miners were entitled to some of the prosperltj of the country. He also auld that tlie burden of over production belonged to the operators and should not be borne by tne -nlners. Ho claimed that JuU|anupalis was full of spies from thc orsraniz<d ileitis, who were aiding In securing a strike, ami ho did not propose that those fields should set the coui trade If he could prevent It. He' said the crisis was at hand and ne asked the miners, whatever might be the llnal outcome, to remember their families and themselves, and in the. Interest of organised labor, agree to sign the advanceu scale where offered. He said the miners owed this to themselves, to fairness ana to the president of the United States. There weru several suggestions and hints at an arbitration commission during tlie day. It. It. Hammond said the complications of tlie whole situation would never ■be understood by tho public until they hau been examined by a commission und ne was willing that the differences should oe settled by a commission. MOROCCAN CONFERENCE Moors Object to Unanimity—Europe tie- slres Peace Algeclras, March 2S-The delegates to th1' conference on Moroccan manors spent tue day iu private discussions on the remaining details of tho proposed compact on Which agreement was Virtually eltecteu, in preparation for tomorrow's plenary sitting. Tlie Moors oro displaying n spirit of obstruction, protesting against tiie decisions of tlie conference, utiL.t tlu-y ahull have been given the ratlilcaiion of me sultan. London, March l»—ln an editorial article on the satisfactory outcome of tne Algeclras conference, tho Daily Telegraph today comments upon the almost passionate desire for peace Which has been revealed as tho prevailing sentiment at an tho European chancellories, and also upon the significant fact that though France and Germany have had a sharp diplomatic conflict they have never shown any disposition to pick a quarrel. "Perhaps, however," tho article says; "tho most Blgnljt* cant, though less obtrusive phenomenon, is the part of peuce played by the American representative." Mr. White hag been the peaceful picket of ihe, conference. Europe Is indebted to him. The Dally Telegraph also comments upon the fact that America thus found circumstances too strong for Monroe doctrines and was compelled to concern her*-elf with Europtan affairs. POOR CONSULAR SERVICE Washington, March IB-President Roosevelt today transmitted tu the house, in response to a .resolution Introduced, regarding the consular service in the orient, the report of assistnnt secretary 1'lei-ce. The massage Is accompanied by a letter from secretary of state Root, ln which ne says: "I wish to call ipecinl attention to one feature of these reports. The-/ dis close grave misconduct on the part of two ■cd*n(Buls,, foj-raerly occupying* important posts Jn the east. Those consuls are no longer In the service. I regret to say, however, that there are Indications of other cases of misconduct or inefficiency." These cases, tho secretary says, show the necessity of a regular inspection service. Consuls In the tropics and the orient," he says, "free from the restraints surrounding their life at home and subject to no inspection are liable to become inefficient, and in some cases to become corrupt." JAP DONNYBROOK H'AIR Opposition Indulges In Free *'lffht In the Parliament London, March 28-The correspondent ai Tokio of the Daily Telegraph, reports that the submission of the house of peers amendments to the WU for the nationalization of railways, to the house, of representatives on Tuesday night, caused a free fight, a considerable exchange of blows and the tearing of clothing among tne members. Eventually the police were summoned, who restored order and closed tue doors in order to frustrate the attempts of tho opposition to leave the house In a body. The bill was then adopted by a vote of 214, the opposition declining to vote, as it considered the government's action in the matter Inconsisetnt with tne principles of constitutional governmen. WHITESIDE CALLED EAST Grand Forks, March 28-Dav'd Whltes.be. barrister of this place, left yesterday ror his parental home near Toronto. Ht; lett in response to a telegram announcing tne serious illness of his mother. NEWS OF THE DOMINION YESTERDAY'S HAPPENINGS ALL OVER CANADA. RECENT OCCURRENCES OP VERY GENERAL INTEREST. Montreal, March l-S-At an Informal banquet of the Montreal branch of the Canadian Manufacturers' a-saociailon last night Hon. J. 1, Tarte said that the report una he had resigned from the Laurler cabinet because of his attitude on thfl4ar.it question was rubbish. Ho resigned, he said, chiefly on the question of the St. Lawrence route, uu which he had outlined a comprehensive BOheme for improvement, He intimated to his cabinet colleagues that this mih'iit cost fcs.uou.uou, but he failed to get the support that he thought he should have received. *. J. Lome McDougall, ex-auditor general of Canada has been engaged to audit tile- books of the corporation of~ ihe city or Quebec. It in claimed by the new aumin- istration that Hie financial position of the olty is much less favorable than the Parent administration represented it to be. Smith's Falls, March 28-The whereabouts of P, A, Uethune, local manager of tne Union bunk here, missing since March lt>. who left here with Inspector Billet of the bank, going to QuebsO, where the head office of the bank is located. Saturday night lie paid his bill at the Chateau Froa- tenac and left, supposedly for home, anu was not missed for a few days, the bank people here supposing him to be still in Quebec, and the head office people thinking: lie itad returned to Smith's Falls. His accounts are absolutely correct, uie Inspector found some fault with some ot his Instruction having been disregarded but financially everything is said to be an right. Port Hope, Ont., March 28-Port Hope ti suffering from one of llie worst floods in Its history. Thc Gaimraska river is in flood and a great deal of damage has been done. Ono ot the main bridges <Jf the town, on Wakton str. et, has been partially swept away, and other bridges are In danger. Ontario street, one of the mala thoroughfares, Is a rasing torrent, anu great blocks of Ice are piled all along it. Regina, March 28—The flrst legislature ot Saskatchewan will -open tomorrow with befitting pomp and cer.miin.es. Nearly iiU the members aro already in the city. It will meet in tlie legislative buildings ot the Northwest company, out of respect to sentiment, although a general d.slre was expressed to havo tlie function held in a more central and commodious building. Newdnle, Man., March 2S-t'lrc aimosl wiped out the business section of this little town this afternoon, burning Scott's hardware store, Martin's general store, the postofflce and Fannlng'a private bann and drug stort. The loss will total about (10,000, with Insurance of about fKHW, London, Out., March 28-Jaok -Marshall, son of Joseph Marshall, OX-M.t*., is recovering from a serious Illness of three weeks duration. It is understood that me Injuries were the effects of a hazing received at the Royal Military college at Kingston. Plcsherton, Ont., March 38—Fire early today destroyed a hamlet al Tyrone, tour miles from here. Allen Forko, the owner, perished. He was a bachelor and lived alone. Toronto, March IS—Mrs. Rob* rt Jallrey. wife of senator Jaffrey, is dead, nged un years. She leaves a husband and tour chlldrcn. OTTAWA NOTES. Will Oppose Lord's Day Bill—Mounted Police Will Stay. Ottawa, March 28.The order of railway conductors oppose Fltzpatrlck's owl's Day bill, as likely to divert freight traffic from Canadian to American lines. The dominion government will make arrangements wfth the two new provinces for joint control of tho Mounted Police. Each province will have control of whatever agencies It employs ln administration of criminal justice. The police will be under dominion jurisdiction, but under provincial orders when necessary. Hon. Walter Scott Is arranging details here with sir Wilfrid Laurler. C.P.R. COAL MINES Plant Will he Established at Hanknenn to Manufacture Briquettes Banff, March Eg—The Pacllle Coal 'company of Bankhend, Is putting in a briquet- tlug plant to handle tlie dust which at present goes to waste, and to turn it out with the addition of oil and other ingreui- euts lu the form of briquettes ror household use or general Industrial purposi>s Experiments have been carried out curing the past winter In the Montreal shops the results being m satisfactory tnat tne erectl-in of a plant for the manufacture ot ibrtquettos will be proceeded with at once at a cost of |S6,000. ARRESTED BYJEROME New York City Attorney Gets After George W. Perkins Vice-President of the New York Life la. surance Company is lo be Tried for Larceny for Bribing the Republicans New York, March 2S-On a charge that S?-fnS<SnJotlon , wlth tlle contribution ot ■H8,702.50 from the funds of the New tforlt Ufa Insurance company to Cornelius *tsf. Bliss, treasurer of the republican national committee, in the campaign of WW, constituted grand larceny in the llrst degree*; George XV, Perkins, a member of the llrnt of Ji P. Morgan and compuny, and until recently first vice-president of* tlio now York Life Insurance company, 'was urn ste I today on a warrant Issued by city magus- irate Moss, , When a detective went to serve the warrant upon Mr. Perkins, Jit; found that il writ of habeas corpus had already been obtained from justice Ureenbaum of tlm state supreme court, and thc matter wail Immediately taken out of magistrate Moss" hands, Mr. Perkins appeared before Justlci Greenbatim and at tiie request of his counsel, the hearing of tho ease was adjourned] until Friday. Mr. Perkins was paroled lit the custody of his attorney, Lewis A. Delalield. The warrant for Mr. Perkins' arrest was applied for yesterday by district attorney Jerome. Magistrate .Moss Would not ocl however, until affidavits were Hied in the case. These were presented to him today. They were signed by Darwin P. Kingsley, vice-president of tlie Now York Life; Edmund D. Randolph, treasurer <->'• the company and Thomas A. Buckner, alBo vice-president. Mr, Perkins' counsel admitted to JusUq ■ Greenbatim that Mr. Perkins had advanced the sum named to Mr. llliss upon the request of the late John A. McCall, president of the New York Life. Ho was afterwards reimbursed, through tho action Ot the company's finance committee. It was contended that Mr. McCall had executive authority to order the payment and that If any crime wus committed, it was participated In by every member of the h- hance committee present when the matter was acted upon. VERNON-MIDWAY BONUS COURT DECIDE^IN FAVOR OF THE COMPANY. GREAT REJOICING AT RESULT IN BOUNDARY. (Special to Tlie Dally News) Victuria, March HS.—In tlie matter .of the Midway and Vernon railway subsidy, referred by the McBride government to chief justice Hunter, his lordship rendered his decision this afternoon vindicating the stand made by Price Ellison, M. U A., during the recent session of hte legislature and clearly proving the contention made In the house by the government to have been an entirely erroneous one. The learned chief justice finds that work did actually commence before tho expiration of tbe company's charter, by the employment of several men, and he accordingly holds that tlie railway company did substantially comply with the conditions Imposed in their charter, adding that it wns not competent for tlie legislature to vary (he terms of tho aid granted by declaring what constituted "construction." His lordship also comments adversely on the success of promoters as "charter mongers" who claim that a certain amount of this sort of work has to be done to Induce capital to enter the province. (Special to The Daily News) Greenwood, March 28.—Thero is groat joy here tonight over chief justice Hunter's decision in the Midway and Vernon railway matter referred to bis lordship by the government, who got a bill through the legislature at the last session for the purpose and who sought, to get out of an awkward situation in this way. The decision now handed down means that thousands of dollars worth of accounts, of many months' standing will now be paid forthwith and that railway construction work will be recommenced in the immediate future Word reached here at 5:80 this evening of tho chief justice's decision through a telegram from Ralph smallea to Duncan Mcintosh. The message read: "Decision lu our favor. Subsidy Act in full force and effect." The news spread like wild fire and there was general rejoicing ln consequence. RUSSIAN ELECTIONS St. Petersburg, March 28—Tlio provlnco of Mostroma, European Russia. Is the iii-*t. to have completed Its elections In the provincial congress. Forty-six peasants, iu noblemen, 18 merchants, 6 professional men nnd three priests wcro returned, tiir returns show that the small land owners, who in reality ore only peasants of tne mora prosperous class, holding their property, stood together against tlio big land lords and chose exclusively peasants. FLOODS IN" IOWA Waterloo, Iowa, Mnrch 88—The water in Cedar river rose over 11 refit -nsi night, nnd early today broke the levee and flood* td the business district of Waterloo, Hundreds of families were rendered homeless. Tha Rock Island railway trnoit-* wire washed out for half a mile and an roads are tied up. Cedar Falls reports a similar disaster and 200 famllltg there are rendered homeless. Bridges and dams weij swpet away, a , TBI DAILY NHWB, NELSON, B. 0., THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1908 MSg !- .— I WM—P-WJJ^ .... .Blli . CHIGKJOOD Holly Chick Food, 100 lb. sacks Beef Scraps, 10 Ib. sacks Granulated Charcoal Fine Bone Meal Poultry Tonic Carnefac Poultry Food Carnefac Stock Food The Hudson's Bay Stores THE ROYAL BANK OFGANADA TOTAL ASSETS, $36,373,576 HEAD OFFICE: HALIFAX, N. S. ...13.000.000 Reserve Fund $3,437,162 Capital. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Account* ol aims and individuals opened on the moat favorable term* Thirteen Branches ln British Columbia. Special attention to out ot town business. T. B. KENNY, President, Halifax. E. L. PEASE General Manager, Montreal. A W. HYNDMAN. Manager NELSON BRANCH. Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO CAPITAL PAID UP 13,900,000 D. B. WILKIE, President . RESERVE FUND -(3,900,000 ROBERT JAFFRAY, Vice-President Branches; ia British Columbia ARROWHEAD, CRANBROOK. QOLDBN, NBLSON, RSVSLITOK1, I* TROUT LAKE, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA. ' SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Deposits raoelTed and Interest allowed at current ratea trom date *J opening aeaooat and credited halt-yearly. Nelson Branch J. M. Lay, Manager The Canadian Bank of Commerce Capital Paid up, $10,000,000. (test, $4,500,000 HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO. EON. OEOROE A. COX. President. B. B. WALKER, Qeneral Manager. Savings Bank Department Deposits ot 11 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 halt yearly. NELSON BRANCH, J. L. BUCHAN, Manager. SPECIAL OFFERING- 1000 Shares Dominion Copper 58c We v/ill sell the above in blocks of ioo shares or more. If you wish to trade at the price named call us up by phone or wire at our expense. SHARP & IRVINE Nelson, B.C. MINING BROKERS THE DAILY NEWS PttbtkbW «t Nttou JStrety Moralnv, tt- otpt Monday or F. J. DBAMB THE MIDWAY AND VERNON. Chief justice Hunter's decision In favor of the Midway and Vernon railway company's claim that It was entitled to a subsidy under the terms of Its charter will not come as a surprise to those who were conversant with the facts of the case. The government's attempt to evade payment of the subsidy upon the plea that the company had not lived up to lis contract waB all along regarded! simply as a bluff made in the interests of another railroad corporation that wished to prevent construction of the Midway and Vernon line. At the time the government first intimated its Intention of refusing payment of the subsidy until the company liad proved its claim by reference to -the coiirin. The Dally News pointed •out the impropriety of such a course. We then snld that the law officers of the crown should have been consulted and the government's action based upon their decision. As a matter of fact It Is pretty well understood that tbe late attorney-general, Hon. Charles Wllaoa, waa of the opinion that the company had fuliilied lut contract and was entitled to ihe subsidy. Attorney-general WllBon'a opinion in this case, as in several others, was ignored, and the company informally notified that the subsidy would only be paid upon order of tbe court. It will be remembered that the company had secured the necessary capital for the construction of the line, that work had been commenced, when the government threw discredit upon the undertaking by raising a doubt an to the company's right to a subsidy. Work was immediately stopped, wages were unpaid and supply bills were not liquidated. Had it not been for the firm stand taken by Price Ellison lu the legislature this question of subsidy would still be in doubt and in all likelihood the undertaking would never have been resumed, wage workers would have lost their wages and supply bills would never have been paid. Chief Justice Hunter's decision means that construction will be resumed at an early date, that all outstanding accounts will be paid, and that in the near future an important piece of railroad will be completed, opening up a rich mineral and agricultural section of tbe province. It is unfortunate tbat there has been delay in the completion of tbe work, but the annoyance thus occasioned will speedily be forgotten in the renewed activity, although the impression created by the discreditable course pursued by the government will not easily be removed. BANK - MONTREAL ESTABLISHED 1817. CAPITAL, ALL PAID UP....$14,400,000 BEST $10,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL. Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, O. C. M. 0.. Hon. President Hon. Sir George Drummond, K.C. M. O., President. E. S. Clouston, General Manager. EDITORIAL NOTES. The attention ot those Interested ln the fruit growing industry la directed to Mr. Martin B'urrell's report ot the Branches in British Columbia Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood, Kclowna, Nelson, New Denver, New Westminster, Rossland, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria. Nelson Branch:—Le B. DeVeber, Manager. Nlcoln, BELTING We carry a complete stock of Rubber and Leather Belting, also Lace Leather and Cut Laces. Best quality and prompt shipment. __ Wood-Vallanoe Hardware Oo.. Limit el NELSON: Wholesale and Retail. inMinnimronrnm simnmiifniminnininimniiiimmfnmnK I Fred Irvine & Co.l HEW STORE Staple and Fariicy Dry Goods, Millinery. HEW STOCK I SPECIAL BARGAINS THIS WEEK FOR CASH. Improved Lots Near flew City Park A few choice lota have been put la my hands for Immediate sale. Tlie'Improvements to be made at the Park and various industrial enterprises which are about to be established, make this a splendid investment. Money should be doubled in a year. T. G. PROCTER Corner Ward and Baker Streets Choice Fruit Lands on the West Ar m also for sale. A BUSINESS PROPOSITION Is it a business proposition to pay $125' for a thing If you can get it for $60. If not, why pay $123 for a typewriter when you can buy one of equally hlgh-grnde In material and construction, equal In Ihe range and quality of the work it will do, equajpin durability, with the additional advantage of visible writing, and absolutely permanent alignment. In other words an EMPIRE for $60.oo Wfi THflMQnM Bookseller and Stationer • Vie lli\Jn\\j\Ja\ Baker St., Nelson. Phone 34 recent conference at Ottawa, which appears elesewhere in this issue. Good work was accomplished, particularly in the direction of advertising British Columbia's pre-eminence as a fruit growing country. Kootenay fruit growers were well represented by Mr. Martin Burrell. of Grand Forks. He was certainly the right man In the right place at such a conference and we may rest assured that British Columbia's Interest as a whole, and those of Kootenay and Boundary districts in particular, were fully safeguarded by him. Nelson's 20,000 club should be enthusiastically supported by every resident of the city and vicinity. In particular non-resident property owners should encourage the movement by liberal cash contributions to the publicity fund. The attention of the executive committee should be specially directed to the working out of plans for inducing the establishment within our midst of new Industries. Sources of supply and prospective markets should be carefully Investigated and the data com* piled for ready reference by possible investors. Situated as Nelson Is there should be openings here for a number of small manufacturing concerns and every effort should be put forward to secure tbeir establishment here, British Columbia has long been the banner mineral province of the dominion. The rapid strides made ln the fruit growing industry Indicate that before very long British Columbia will rank first of the provinces in the production of fruit. Nothing succeeds like success, and the fact that British Columbia fruit grades higher than that of any other portion of th* dominion will NIP IT IN THE BUD. - Pint Appearance of Da-draff a Fore* runner of Future BaldaeM. That such la tlio ense hns been conclusively proven by sclenttilo research. Prof. Unnn. tho noted European akin specialist, declares thnt dandruff la the tnirrowod-up cuticle of the scalp, caused toy parasites destroying the vitality In the hair bulb. The hair becomes lifeless, and. In time, falls out, Thla can be prevented. Newbro's Herplctde kills this dandruff germ, and ret-tore-, the hair to its natural softness Anil nbundancy. Tlerplclrto Id now wel by thousands of ppcp:c-nll satlsRed that It Is the moBt wendorful hair preparation on tlio market to-*!ny. Sold by lendln**** drugjrlsts. Sen*t lOo. tn stamps for cample to Tho Herplclde Co.. Detroit, Mich. CANADA DRUQ ft BOOK UOttlMJ-JIf- Speclal Arents, K.W.u Btoeb be a great Inducement-to Investors to turn to this province, and it must be borne In mind that it Is Kootenay grown fruit tbat entitles British Columbia to the proud boast of producing the most perfect fruit grown in Canada. The outrage at Midway, reported elsewhere in this issue, emphasises the need of additional police protection at that point. There are' two constables stationed at Midway and under ordinary circumstances they would no doubt be able to maintain law and order effectively. But Immediately across (he river, and on American territory, la the little town of FerryKpossibly the home of as tough an element aa ever graced a frontier railway camp. Access to Midway Trom Ferry ta a simple matter, there bolng two bridges, one for wagons and the other, for foot passengers, connecting the two places. These bridges should be guarded At night on the Can- We will open our new store for business Monday morning next with a complete new stock of the very latest lines and novelties of above goods, personally; selected from the best markets, and we invite inspection pf our exceedingly low cash prices ! FRED IRVINE & CO. ijii*j*jituiuuimuiti*iumuimHuiiii»tiiitiuu»iiiiiu»iiUiiiimuiiiiiti**jtiitLii'iL-iu>.t,uiuuut^ adian side by constables. In this way a speedy stop would be put to the visitations of hoboes from tbe American side after dark. As it Is residents of of Midway are largely at the mercy of the toughs who make their, headquarters in Ferry.- If the police authorities do not take prompt and effective measures to put a stop to the lawlessness all too prevalent at. Midway! the lawabidlng element wilt be taking things ln their own hands and we shall I hear of the lynching of some American "hold-tip" artist on Canadian soil. The residents of Midway have a right to adequate protection and the least that the police authorities can do Is to prevent suspicious characters from the American side crossing the bridges after dark. RIFLE RANGE REFUSED LAND COMMISSIONER THE C. P. DKWN1S OP R. BLOCKS WAY FOR PURL'HAtiE OF WILD LANDS The followln-j statement, prepared by tlie local rllte association, regurdiiig the purchase of u rffle range from tne c.i'.it., will be laid before tho board of trade dt Its next regular meeting, when action in the matter will be asked. During the full fair, Sept. 20, 21 and SS, 1905, No. li Co., R.M.R., rifle association organized und carried out the best rule shoot ever held in the interior of tin- province. In addition to tbe lowil rifle sl'QiH uurtlcriimtihu; in it. tbera wara rnin-oseina- tivca ai it from Rosaland, Trail;,-blocan City, Kaslo. Revelstoke, Morrlss.-y Mines and Winnipeg:. The prises wero attractive and every prize winner was puld ih full! something; new In the experience <>t interior shoots, a very good Impression' was made upon those coming rrom the outside and It was decided, during the lime ol the ahoot, the matter having also been brought to their attention when invitations wero sent out, to organize an anxoclatltm for rifle shooting In the interior of the province, with the annual meet at Nelson. This association was duly organized, **'- fleers elected and u constitution and bylaws, since adopted, governing the association. The following military nnd civilian rifle associations expressed their willingness to Join and support this organization: No. 1 Co., R.M.R., It.A., Koaslumi; Nn. 2 Co., Nelson; No. 4 Co., Kaslo; Mo. 5 Co., Revclstoke; Kootenuy units K.A., Fernie; Rossland C.H.A.; Trail, U.K.A.; Slocan City C.R.A.; Ymir, C.R.A.; Greenwood C.R.A.; -Morrlsflt-y Alines, U.K.A.; Golden, Wllmer, Windermere, Fort Steele, New Denver, Armstrong and Jdmieruy C.R.A., and others that might "c mentioned The first requisite In order that this organisation should be successful and permanent, waB to secure a suitably equipped government rlllu range here. Tho rule .range used last season and prior to that here, belongs to private parties, who Hold it ut prohibitive prices, and it wag therefore necessary to taku Immodliite steps to look out for another. A petition to this end waa circulated among the citizens of Nelson and meeting with hearty support, was duly forwarded to our dominion representative, W. A, dalHtier, This petition wus followed up with considerable correspondence with certain members of tno cabinet and others. In the fall of last year authority was received to proceed with thc selection of a suitable rifle range hero to toe owned and equipped by tho dominion government. Acting upon this authority, a committee of the local rifle association Inspected the neighborhood, and eame to the conclusion that the bottom of Cottonwood creek, at the head of Stanley street, was the must suitable for the purpose, being practically the only level ground availably In the near vicinity of Nelson and which apparently had no commercial value. The officer commanding the local rillo association tuon wnilt-d upon Messrs. H. & M. uirrt, local C.P.R. land agents, regarding the securing of this laud and being assured that thero was every probability that the C.P.K. would gladly dispose of the same, explained the position to F. S. Clements, who then undertook the survey, and the taking of levels of the said land. Tho original survey, completed laat October, only included some 31,& acres, but colotiL-1 J. Q. Horn,**-, D.O.O., M.D, No. U, while hero on ills annual inspection mat Novi miter, while approving highly of tne selection of this ground as a rifle range site, ask* d the surveyor to Include some 33 acres more, for safety. The survey being completed, a copy or the plan and \he report of the survoyor was forward) d to Mr. Dennis, C.P.R. land commissioner at Calgary, by Messrs h. A M. Bird, and the latter heartily recommended the sale of the said tract of lanit. To their recommendation, the surprising reply was received from Mr. Dennis, that the sale of this land was out of the question, as It might lead to complications, and to a further letter from Messrs. tfiru, asking for Information as to possible complications, Mr. Dennis replied that ho haa reconsidered the matter, as requested, nnd saw no reason to change hla opinion. The officer commanding the local rifle association, also wrote Mr. Dennis, pointing out how useless the land was and how It was I practically Isolated from tho surround* tng land and to tills received tho bare courtesy of a few lines. Thus tho mattor stands, and the local rifle association Is In tho unfortunate position of having no range and of having all the carefully prepared plans - of tne Interior of B.C. R.A. come to naught. From the standpoint of Nelson, It la a distinct and heavy loas aa this association grnmlsed to be a great success and to ring her* from 100 to 299 rtflo shots saon season, which would mean an' expenditure of severnl thousand dollars in Uie city, in addition to the valuable advertisement which Nelson and Its surroundings .would therein* secure gratis. In view of the large amount of land which tho C.P.R, has had given them m this district, and of Ihe urgent public necessity of a suitable rifle range here and of the uaeleBsness of the land In question, the local rifle association express the earnest desire and hope that tho Nelson board of trade and the associated boards of trade of the Interior, will lend their valuable aid for the securing of the land in question at a rensonaible figure rrom the C.P.R. to bo used as a rifle range. BACK FROM FRUIT CON^EKHUNCW Martin Burrell Met by Local Association on Return from Ottawa Martin Burrell, Kootenay's representative at the recent dominion fruit growers* conference ln Ottawa, returned last night. He had wired James Johnstone of the date of hla arrival and a meeting of members of the Kootenay Fruit Growers' association waa arranged for. The meeting ws he'd In the board of trade rooms laat evening at 8:30. In spite of the short notice more than a -stolen members were reached by tell phone ana responded. Mr. Burrell reported on tho work accomplished at the conference. The report appears elsewhere ln this issue. The local association expressed Its gratitude to the representative and. Its gratification that he had been able'.to secure so marked a recognition of the position nnd rights of Kootenay, and of British Columbia among the fruit growing districts ot the dominion. Mr. Burrell leaves for Grand Forks tin*-* morning. » THE MILLION CLUB Editor The Daily News—Great Idea that of the Million Club, as boi out in your newspaper yesterday. Count me Hi; and I'll guarantee a good membership trom this section; complete as soon hs cun be. Central organization should nppolnt treaa- urer and commence collecting, HUGH WATT, M.AJ. Fort Steele. March 27. SOUTH AMERICAN RAILROAD Santiago. Chile, March 28 - Presldpnt Rlesco yesterday «igned a decree authorising a loan of $l-.iuo.U"» from a German financial house for the construction, of a railroad from Avion, Chile to Lapai, Bolivia. _j A plaie of Qu&xer BrsJi-aTcannea fruits makes a delicious ending to the sumptuous meal, and a pleasing dessert, without any trouble. Can be bad at all grocers at a very low VTlee Watch. This space for Programme Musical Evening, Baptist Church ....April 2nd I Have tlie Best Offer to Make in Real Estate that has ever been placed before the public in Nelson. Any one wishing to obtain a good home on extremely easy terms should see me. R.J. Steel CM-BRYANT&CO. OMU II Bryant, A.B.B.M., Provincial Assayer Tbt Vancouver Am, OfflM BMabllalud UN Unpri. and Control Amis Compl.l. Analyses Bte, agent' for Caml'a Cyanld. Praosaa Contract, made for Asian writ, tor PrloM, oto. VANOOUV****, B.O. BOAT BUILDER H. L. LINDIAT, Bulldar of and Dealw In Boats and Launch... Phon All, Coffee always the best varieties ROASTED DAILY See samples of green and roasted genuine Mocha and Java in our window All orders receive prompt at- \ tention. Goods delivered in town Kootenay Coffee Co. Phone 177 Box US . Your Spring Suit of CLOTHES Made to Order $18 to S33 Perfect workmanship and St or no pay. 600 samples to choose from, Call before the rush begins, and lean your order. The WorKingmati's Store W. PARKER Baker Street P. a Box Ml. Nelson Steam Laundry Oats' CloUtfnt CLEANED AND DYED fja-uwls, Blankets, catteua. Htm, Ma. "-flows nnontea to mt Ut* tern. . Steam Carpet Cleaning PAUL NIPOU. Prop. GRADING CONTRACTS C.P.R. Pheasant Hills Branch, Stress. burg to Saskatoon, 80 miles of grading to let Apply to B.C. General Contract Co. LIMITED VANCOUVBR OR CALGARY O. H. WEBSTER, Manager. ice to TO LET-Eight miles of grading of Kootenay Central Railway. Transportation for outfit. B.C. GENEHAL CONTRACT CO. Vancouver, B.C. ' *' FREDERIC S. CLEMENTS? CIVIL BNOINEBB DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR a<tat (or obtaining Crown ana—, UM surreyinc, eto. -toon la, K.W.C. Wo* _ P, O. Boi L Thine), •*.■*, ■■' ' .-■■ ' " - l—m'mmmm—t——^——^—mmmmma-a— THE DAILT NEWS, NELSON, B. 0., THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1906 1? Ifl i $25.00 ? WILL NOW. BUY 250 SHARES The Eureka Copper Mines, Limited (NON-PERSONAL LIABILITY) Capital $250,000: Divided into 1,000,000 Shares with a Par Value of 25 Cents. 700,000 Shares in the Treasury. $50.00 WILL NOW BUY 500 SHARES Don't Overtook TMs Opportunity! Buy a block of this stock at 10 Cents a share, for it will not be long before the first 100,000 shares will all be subscribed or withdrawn from the market. , at the First Price and^uwillhavethe benefit of the first advance Only 10 Cents a Share ■• In Buying Shares in This Company You Are Investing in a Shipping Mine. $100,00 WILL NOW BUY 1000 SHARES For further information either write or call at our office BROKERS NELSON, B. C. $500.00 WILL NOW BUY 5000 SHARES ceptcd by tht1 government tor tho land from a bona fide settler who had lulnilea nil legal requirements Is only $320, the present market value of thu land 1b said to bo about Vt an acre or $1600 altogether. The Importance ot thc case lies ln the fact that hundreds of other pre-emptions in Kootenay rest on no better titles than that of the defendant, Bacher, to Hie property whose ownership la In dispute. After hearing evidence and argument the commissioner reserved his decision. |^|^1||^ SIR OHAHLE3 TUPPER. Now residing at Vancouver, 11 ln nil 86th year, and bas Just been mgrattdated by the press of Canada on hla recovery from a serious ND TITLESJN DANGER |l,IDITT OF PRE-BMI--TION KECOKU STRICTLY COMDfTIONED ORTANT CASE HBATID . YKSTKK- ' BY COMMIS3IONDB KBNWICK i Interesting case Involving the title I-J acres of e-grlcuUural land on tne; aide ot the Columbia river, about two s below Burton City, was argued be- commlssioner R. A. Runwlclt. o land standi ln the name of O, h, ber of Burton; whose title le attacKea M. Carroll of Nakusp. The piatntiR represented by R. 8. Lcnnte, the de- lant by 8. S, Taylor, K.C. ■o principal witness'wis T. Maninson lurton, who was employed by tne de- |ant tcrntake certain Improvements on land. ,. . ie facts, about which there Is pracuc- no dispute, are briefly em loiiowa: .roll, who live* and worke at NaKusp, J formerly preempted the land. About |ear ago. In consideration of 1100, half of whloh he has received, he allowed the title td lapse and re-staked It for the defendant. Not having received the balance, and knowing that the defendant, who is captain of a dredge at Nakusp, has not lived on the property, he now attacks the pre-emption record, on ■behalf of a later relocation by himself In his own name. The act allows the pre-emption and purchase of unimproved lands by actual settler*- at the rate nf tl an acre, and requires continuous residence of the locator .on the land until a full title la acquired, and also a certain "-.mount of improvement of the land. Por many years tho requirements were not fulfilled and the failure was not punished .by forfeiture. Recently the otllclaia of the land* and works department nave grown-very critical, and Insist on full -compliance with the terms of the statute in -respect of residence and improvement. Ha- cher practically admits non-residence but prove* compliance with the other requirements, Under.his Instructions and at hla charge T. Maklnson has built a house on the; property, has cleared two and a halt acres and effected other Improvements, the total oost of -which haa been about While the payment tbat would be ne- TARIFF ON ZINC Effect of Regulation in tlio United Btates— Appeal to be Made The recent action of the treasury department in raising the customs duty on zinc ores Imported from Canada and Mexico has resulted In u formal protest being filed with the board of United States general apralsers, which will ultimately, it Is believed, have the effect of bringing the matter into the federal courts, says the Chicago Mining World. The test case will stand In the name ot tho Cockeril] Zinc company of MisHOtiri. Several other concerns It is understood have filed protests with thc lower customs tribunal. At this tlmo no date has been set for the initial hearing with tho board of appraisers. Thu present situation is due largely to the move started In southwest Missouri some months ago. which has resulted ln the ruling of the treasury department ordering the customs houses to collect 20 per cent ad valorum duty on sulphides and carbonates of zinc snipped from Mexico and Canada, which formerly came into the United States under tho lead ore tariff, being assessed only for the lead contents. In having this raise effected by the secretary of tho treasury department, Jasper county, Missouri, was represented by Col. John R. Holmes, W. It, Cnulklna, George Playter, S. D. Mitchell and other operators, who were bactted up by the sine miners of the entire district. A fund of $10,000 was raised at the time •by the Missouri miners to push tho case and If necessary to carry it to the courts. The effect of this ruling on Mexican mines Is being felt exceedingly heavy, louring the past year owing to the great demand! for sine In the United States, which forced the price of ore to nn unprecedented llgure, large amounts of zinc ore and zinc In Its various combinations were shipped from Mexico mines, nnd as a result the mining of sine was encouraged In Mexico. Many mines which had not previously operated wero opened up and placed on heavy producing footings. Now It seems that this industry will be seriously injured. tiuib the situation standB ln the two territories effected by tho tariff as it is now enforced. THE EASTER TRADE Many merchants when asked why they do not advertise, say that they do not see their way clear to use good sized space, and they consider small sized space, worthless because they can't sny much In It. Small space pays when cure and thought are put Into the preparation of the copy. Just as large space Is made to pay lu ttio same way. _ NICOLA RAILWAY Trains Will Soon be Running to Cornice From Spenco's Bridge Trackloylng is going ahead rapidly on the Nicola railway branch and about throe. quarters of a mile of track Is being mm every day and trains can now run out from Spence'a Bridge for a distance of ti> miles, Bays the Nicola Herald. The tunnel was completed on Saturday and the first train passed through tne first of thc week. Contractor McLean nas finished the tunnel off in good shape. The pile driver outfit Is near the Ciemes ranch and active preparations are neing made for the material for the other bridges from Ciemes' to the Forks, above coutlee. The bridges will be In shape to allow truck- laying to proceed when lliey are readied. Contractor Bright will movo hts mittit to the Porks In n short time to grade tne mile and a half from the crossing to the Nicola river. With the very rapid manner in Whicn the tracklaying crew and bridge outnts are doing their work, the construction trains will be running to Coutleo end the Forks In six weeks and regular passenger and freight trains will be on hand shortly after that date. Sanllfht Bot ft Is better than other wipe, tmt is best wl m used in the Bnnlight way, Bar ■anllght heap aod follow direction*, Hints to Retailers on Season's Best Advertising Methods With the approach, of the Easter season comes the time for displaying, aa- vcrtlWng, pushing and—most ImpoiftaiH of all—selling men's furnishing goods tor spring. It Is always posslblo to secure a good amount of business in this line it the merchant goes about lt rightly and with proper energy and oggrtsslvenesBt Men go through the winter with their old shirts, collars, cuffs, ties and now, but when the flrst signs of spring appear they begin to stop In front of display windows and look at spring haberdashery, and there Is hardly a male biped who does not buy a new tie or shirt for Easter. Home of them have to be urged a little and the merchant must do his bist to coax them; He, must display his beautiful spring good* rUnt under their noses where they cannot help but seeing them, and ho must advertise with skill and aggressiveness. A hardware merchant should receive at much attention and help aa does the grocery or dry goods store. Comparing his advertising in general with that of other merchants, I believe him to be very muon In need of assistance in this lino, says E. S. Moore In the Advertising World. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Daifr Tourist Sleeper Service Effective January lBt West PROM REVELSTOKE TO 8BATTLD AND VANCOUVER East FROM DUNMORE JTOCTION TO TORONTO Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Wdsy. ' — , MONTRHAb-Mon-ar, ThundBV. BOSTON—Saturday. ST. PAUL—Dslly. CHEAT NORTHERN RAILWAY THE COMFORTABLE WAV TIME TABLE S.F.&N.RY. NELSON ^ AxrWe 9:1 A.M.1 Spokane, Seattle, Ev- crott, Bellingham, Vancouver, Victoria, and all const points. Spokane, Fertile, win. nlpeg. St, Paul, Minneapolis. Grand Forks, Republic, Curh-w, Phoenix, and Ferry, (Midway.) Northport, KoaBianct.J P.M. STANDARD SLEEPER VANCOUVER TRAIN. SLOGAN ROUTE, CAN BE OCCUPIED AT I P. IL I For detailed Inrormamon, Urst-olas* I or tourist sleepei reservations, apply to local agent*. Connecting at Spokane with ttie la- lj. mous ;" "ORIENTAL LIMITED" 2—Dally Overland Trains -2 From Spokane for Winnipeg, St. <Paul, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Chicago and all points east. For complete Information, rates, berth reservations, etc., call on or address H. h DOUOLAS, ™yoA*eBn<,c .. B. O. TERKDS, A-U.l-.A^^ Atlantic S.S. Sailings C. P. R. ATLANTIC 8. B. bINt (From St. John) L. Champlaln..Ap. ML Manitoba ..Mar. 31 (For Montreal.) EMPRESS OF BRITAIN (now steamer) May 19, Juno 23, July 21 EMPRESS OF IRELAND (new steamer) July 7 ALLAN LINE (From St. John) Virginian Apr. 7PariBian Mar. Hi DOMINION LINE (From Portland) Southward ....Ap. VCannda Apr. \4 ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINE Minnehaha ....Ap. iMlnetonka ..--Ap. 14 AMERICAN LINE New York .....Mar. 31 St. Louis Ap. 7 RED STAR LINE Finland Mar. 3iVaderiand Ap. 7 CUNARD LINE Campania ....Mar. MEtiurla Ap. i WHITE STAR LINE Oceania Mar. USTcu tonic Ap. 4 FRENCH LINE La Savoie ....Mar. SI La Tourulne...,Ap. b HAMBURO AMEIUCAN Pretoria Mar. 31Amei*ika Ap. 7 —" (Mediterranean Service) Prlns Adalbert March st Budgarla April tl NORTH GERMAN LLOYD Kaiser Wllhelm II March 27 Trave April 3 (Mediterranean Service) Barbarossa .....March 21 Prlniees Irone April 1 All continental rates and Hi-limns on application. It you aro contemplating taking an ocean voyage drop in a lino nnd we will be pleased to furnlBh you wll i lull Information promptly. J. S. CARTER, W. P. F. CUMMINS, L. V. A., Nelson. den. Agt_ Winnipeg. We are doing things "Vl/E are doing things all the time * ' and we make the people feel it! WE wrote $121,56026 in pre- " miums in 1905. More than that of the year 1904 by over $72,000.00. What is the Reason? DECAUSE — We give the best ■L^dollar,>s worth of Insurance for every dollar of Premiums of any Insurance Company in Canada. T! OTAL claim losses made and fully paid for 1905, $17,737.96 THE CANADIAN CASUALTY AND BOILER INSURANCE COMPANY TORONTO RI CTRPI AQENT .J.Ol CCL- NELSON, B.C. »-*%**t»*-^***-Mfc'-'*«*iy*»'*%^ Our Very Stylist- Spring Suitings Nave /"/rived To reduce our large stock wo make tn* I following prices: English Black und Hiuo , and Fancy Worsteds and real Scotch Tweeds, splendid quality, .ulta $25; tho ' very, best ln stock, your choice, 137. uur stock Is the best In the mark.t. Fit ana U UIRINCTPN finish strictly custom tailoring. Com. and 1*1. If Dindl .'it, look ov.r our stock. Qlad to show gaoas. NELSON, B.U. > -ra+vmsm*a+aa*s*t+%*%**s*sa+%*s*,'a* fce^r oop\ —^ ^—■»-* DAILT NEWS, NBLBOK, B. 0., TIUJKSDAT, MARCH 20, 1006 Sunlight ^ Soap Clothes washed by Sunlight Soap are cleaner and whiter than if washed in any oiher way. Chemicals in soap may remove the dirt but always injure the fabric. Sunlight Soap will not injure the most dainty lace or the hands that use it, becaus; it is absolutely pure and contains no injurious chemicals. Sunlight Soap should always be used as directed. No boiling or hard rubbing is necessary. Sunlight Soap is better than «ther soap, but is best when used in the Sunlight way. Equally good with hard or soft water *5 flflft REWARD will bo paid "JlW to any person who proves that Sunlight Soup contains any Injurious chemicals or any torm of adulteration, Lever Brothers Limited, Toronto 40 Years Experience in making embroidery and spool silks, is in every thread of- Belding's Spool Silks The favorites everywhere with tailors and dressmakers, as well at with those who sew at home. Sold by all dmlers. Kootenay Engineering Works FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS ttANUFACTtmSRS OF THB CRAWFORD AERIAL TRAMWAY. Repairing and Jobbing a Specialty fkMtmtttl wort, eaatirm, bulMen tnatwlal and mining and mill muhlnerr. •HON! IM one* aal Work* Foot ot Park Strata*. B. C. TRAVIS MANAGER OTISON. B. 0. W. Q. GILLETT OONTRAOTOR AND BUILDER ■OLE AOENT FOR THS PORTO RICO LUMBER CO.. Ltd., Retail Tartl Rough aid draawd lumbar, turned work asd bracket!, Coast lath ano shingle*, aaib and doon. Cement, brick and lime (or sale. Automatic grinder. Yard aad FaatoiT Vernon atreet, eaat of Hall P. 0. Box 231 Telephone, III Nalaon, B. a We have devoted special attention to the needs of the LENTEN SEASON WE CAN SUPPLY Salmon Whitefish Bass Halibut Herring Finnan Haddies, etc. P. BURNS & CO. Nelaon, B.C. and Branches. Cod The Jenckes Machine Co., y*e** BUILDERS STEEL ORE CARS TRUAX PATTERN Slock Carried at Rossland Write Por Bulletin 741 BRITISH COLUMBIA OFFICES: . ROSSLAND AND VANCOUVER Work! and Head OMot: SHERBROOKE, QUE. Vm**lmmmmmmmmmmC-*mmm^mmmmm^mmmmmaaa TO THOSE WHO FIOURB ON BUYINO *. ROWBOAT OR LAUNCH bee mo before yon place your order. I can do hatter for yon than an/ jthrr n in the bualnew. W. a., ADAMS, P. 0. Boi COS, Lake Front. LIFE COMPANIES LOANED ON FORBIDDEN STOCKS ln the published telegraph reports of tbe Insurance Investigation now ln progress at Ottawa before the royal commission, only a very brief sum-' mary of the evidence offered has been given. The eastern Canadian papers contain long accounts of some of the sensational statements made by the Inspector of life insurance companies, William Fitzgerald, in reply to questions put by George F. Shepley, K. G, who is conducting the investigation for tbe government Appended will be found extracts from some of the evidence given at the close of last week: Mr. Shepley-then proceeded with the investigation of certain transactions by the Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company, which created somewhat of a sensation. Mr. Blackadar, who was engaged In the usual Inspection of the books of that company in Toronto on February 8th, 1904, wrote to Mr. Fitzgerald seeking his assistance in Mealing with what he characterized as a "serious matter, which required very careful handling, to save the company and those connected with It $100,000, which the directors are responsible for." Details of the .transaction were given by Mr. Blackadar, and subsequently by Mr. Fitzgerald, in their reports as follows: An examination of tbe Traders' Bank pass book showed a deposit .of $386,- 443.50 on Deceriiber 28th, 1903, and further, that the bank balance had dwindled to a small amount on February 1st, 1904, and, moreover, that the balance throughout the year was either small or adverse to the company. In addition he found that a check was issued by the company on January 28th, 1904, for $387,955.77. He had then traced up the particulars tu the cash boojt and blotter and found the following entries: Call loan, Mackenzie £ Mann.$128,959.00 Cal) loan, Mackenzie & Mann 11,418.03 Stock Dominion Coal Co .... 230,903.86 Stock Crow's Nest Coal Co .. 15,162.62 Total $386,443.51 These four Items total exactly to the pass book entry in December. In the pass hook for January are entered the same four items with 5 per cent interest on the same, $1,482.80, making Jthe total of the check drawn $387,925.77. The call loans to Mackenzie & Mann were made upon the security of 230 bonds of the Inverness Railway & Coal Company, par value $115,000. and 500 bonds and 4,000 shares of Manufacturers' life stock, upon which 20 per cent had heen paid, amounting to $80,000. These are securities upon which the company has no power to loan. This transaction was authorized by a minute of the finance committee of the company in order that the amount placed by Mackenzie & Mann in tho Traders' Bank on December 28th, 1903, to the credit of the company might1 be included in the assets of the company at the end of the year, instead of the call loans and coal stock. By the transaction of January 25th the call loans and coal stock investments were restored in the company's books to the same position they occupied prior to December 28th. 1903. ' Notwithstanding the above transactions and entries in the books of the company the Insurance company was and Is still absolute trwn- er of the coal stock, a fact which the managing director conceded, and the call loans were also actually In existence at the end of the year 1903, although nominally they had been taken up. and while not able to determine definitely the value of the Inverness railway stock held as collateral, the report satd tt seemed probable that the call loans were adequately secured, although the stock was not such as the company could legally loan money upon. It was quite possible the company would be able to dispose of the Crow's Nest stock without much loss, but with reference to 1,835 shares of Dominion Coal, which cost $230,980.56. It was worth on December 31st, 1903, $132,768 at list price In Toronto, or $98,100 less than it cost There could he no doubt that the companyls statement to tho department was inaccurate, flrst, in not reporting .the call loans and the holding of coal stock, and in suppressing everything relating thereto, and, secondly, In having estimated their assets at $98,138 more than they were worth. The second matter which Mr. Blackadar characterized as of a more serious nature was that in the list of mortgages was one made by Mr. Pellatt upon which there was due at the end of the year $103,300. This was the result of a stock transaction. It appears that the company purchased through Pellatt & Pellatt, acting tn their capacity as brokers, 1,000 shares of C. P. R. stock, which were to be paid for by installments. Pellatt & Pellatt, however, hypothecated the company's stock to certain bankers, and when the last installment was paid by the company the brokers were unable to make delivery of the stock. The amount required to release the stock was $101,800. Colonel Pellatt, a member of the firm of brokers, who is also a director of the company, agreed to give the following security that this amount would be paid by him to the company: A mortgage of certain land at Scarhoro' Beach standing in the name of his wife, valued at $46,300; to deliver to the company 1,000 shares ot the Dominion Iron ft Steel Company's common stock: 500 shares/Mexican Light ft Power Company's common stock, and hts equity of redemption in 1,000 Bhares of Manufacturers' Life stock, on which $20 per share had been paid. In accordance with a resolution by the directors on tbe 26th of October, 1903, the C. P. R- stock was released by the directors advancing ,$101, 800 pro rata, and for the better securing of the company and to pay off, the lien of $25,000 on the stock of the Manufacturers' Life, a mortgage for $126,800, covering the Scarboro' property for two years at five per cent, was given. Messrs. Lloyd Harris, lieutenant- col- onel James Mason and J. F. Junkln, managing director, were appointed to deal wtth the matter and register the mortgage If they deemed nece-mry, and to sell the securities if they attained certain prices, the proceeds lo be -credited to the mortgage. The present values of the stocks held as collateral were set forth as Dominion Steel, $8.70; Dominion Coal, $23,200; 500 shares of Mexican, and equity ln Manufacturers' Life, $30,000. The value of the Scarboro' property was $46,300, making a total security for $120,800 of $108,230. The report pointed out that in view of the fact that the company could not legally invest in that sfock, the directors were personally liable for the difference between the actual cost of $132,- 415 and the actual present value. $119,- 000, of the C. P. R. stock, or $13,415, together with a-ny loss that may arise from the Pellatt transaction. ,Among the company's assets wero certain securities, $20,000; King Edward Office Building Company, $20,000; investments in; which were illegal. In reply, to Mr. Shepley's questions, Mr. Fitzgerald said Mr. Mackenzie and colonel Pellatt were directors of the company, but on consulting the list of shareholders judge MacTavish said their names did not appear there. "How does this happen?' asked Mr. Shepley. but. Mr. Fitzgerald did not know a person could be a director and not hold shares. "There are many things about these companies we do not understand," was Mr. Shepley's comment, Mr. Fitzgerald had no doubts regarding the impropriety or the transactions regarding the cell loans nnd coal slock. He tried to trace the source from which the Dominion Coal and Crow's Nest Pass Company's stock came tu the Manufacturers' Life, but had not succeeded, Wherever they came from, together with the call loans, they disappeared from the company's books For the time betng. When witness called the attention of the managing director to the matter the directors undertook to make good the loss, and signed an agreement to that effect. Mr. Shepley asked the witness, In regard to the loan to Mackenzie & Mann, whether he had considered the propriety of such transactions. Here wan an arrangement in whleh Mackenzie & Maim were loaners and also borrowers. Witness—Well, I have not made a study of It. but I 'should say. prima facie, that it is entirely wrong. "Would the objection disappear, in your view. If, instead of loaning to Mackenzie & Mann personally, the Funds were loaned to a company of* which Mackenzie & Mann were the owners?" "Well, I should say it was quite improper, aud thero would be no real difference ln tho transaction." | Mr.tShopley quoted the correspondence showing that the two loans referred to had heen transferred from Mackenzie & Mann to the Mackenzie & Mann Co., Limited, and that tbo old securities had been replaced hy shares- of the Canadian Lake & Ocean Navigation Co., Limited, the Imperial Real Estate Company, and tho Vancouver Qas Company. He next directed Mr. Fitzgerald's attention to an agreement made in 190-1 between Messrs. Mann, Mackenzie, Junkln and other directors, to the numebr of ten, and the Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company. Directors of the company had in 1903 purchased stock of the Dominion Coal Company and Crow's Nest Coal Company for §210,000. But these securities, not. being authorized Investments, nnd If sold at the then prices being likely to result in a loss to the company of about $125,000, the directors agreed to take up the securities and make good the loss. The Prudential Securities Company was then formed to be a holding company to carry out. this transaction, and the Dominion Coal Company and Crow's Nest Coal Company stocks were sold to them. They were also given Mexican Power Company's stock to-the value of $35,000, and Ontario Electrical Company's stock to tho value of $45,000. The Securities Company were to pay the Manufacturers' Life $100,000 in cash, and the latter were to make a call loan to tho former for the balance, of $140,000. "These ten gentlemen, according to the scope of this agreement as it appears to us, were to organize a company to be called the Prudential Securities •Company, and to be a holding company for the stock. This Dominion Coal and Crow's Nest Coal stock was to be handed over for $240,000, together with $35,- 000 Mexican Power and $45,000 Ontario Electrical Development?" "That is as I understand it," Mr, Fitzgerald admitted that tho incorporation of the Imperial Real Estate Company, the stock of which was to be substituted ln part for the unauthorized stock held by the Manufacturers' Life, were Irresponsible parties. He had noticed that fact In connection with tho immense capitalization. Mr. Shepley—Those are solicitors' clerks in the office of the general counsel of Mackenzie & Mann. Mr. Fitzgerald also knew the incorporators of the Canadian Lake & Ocean Navigation Co. to be in the same boat —connected with Mackenzie ■ & Mann. Mr. Shepley—They are the incorporators of this company with n capital of $3,000,000, the bonds of which were substituted for unauthorized securities? Mr. Fitzgerald said he was told a year ago that the Pellatt. mortgage had not been registered until the interest had been paid, nnd also $25,000 ou tho principal. "This Is an Illustration ot the departmental method you pursue when irregularities of thla sort are brought to your notice?" "That is so." "Without prejudicing anybody, Js not this a particularly bold instance?" "It Is undoubtedly a particularly hold Instance." ALWAYS KEEP CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY IN HIS HOUSE "We would not be without Chamberlain***! Cough Remedy. It Is kept on hand continuously In our home," Bays W. w. Kearney, editor of the Independent. Lowrv City, Mo.. That Is Juat what BVery faintly should do. When kept at hand ready ror Instant use, a oold mny be checked nt the outset and cured In much leaa time than after It lias become settled in llie system. This remedy Is also without a peer tor croup in children mid will prevent tho attack when given as sorm da the children become hoarse, or oven after the croupy cough appears, which can only be dono when the remedy In kept nt hniul. For sale by all druggists and dealers. ^ STILL TENDING UPWARD lAKOTH-J-m GENERAL ADVAIVU THE STOCK EXCHANGE WHEAT REMAINS WEAK - AGAIN DECLINING The quotation*- on llie stock exchange today made a slight but general advance.' They opened •generally round the hfgn prices of Tuesday. The early movements were Irregular, some stock** rising, otftei'fl fulling, but the. oloso waa generally '.it, the high murk for the day, and in ever/ case above tlie closing quotation-; j-ji* tno previous day. The wheat market continues steak -'-"d dull. Today's session was murlu-d by a. steady downward movement, roiiov, d by a very slight rally ut tlie Plo$e. STOCKS—Amuli-amated Cupper opened at iU l-l. sold to W 7-8, closed 108 1-2; U'-Uj-a. common opened "i 4Q, jidvanccd to -u i-4. closed 11 1-S, preferred opened al It5 i--. advanced tO 106 1-2 at close; JUt.T. opened W M. advanced to 26, Closed ■** 5-H; m._ Paul opened nt KB 1-2, advanced lo 1/fj W. closed 116 1-8; U.l*. opened at 153 3-8J advanced lo 155 ut close; ti. & N, opened at 160 1-2, advanced to 151, closed 160 W\ Atchison opened at 9i T-s, el b d |i Wj Erie opened nt 43 1-8, advanced to 45, ami closed 44 7-8; C.P.K. opened ut -ill-it-*, closed 172 1-2; Penn, opened at 131 -M, "u- *-jmced to ■:■;», closed 1'iS T-S; Reading uP*'»- Qd 134, advnnced'to 185 3-4. clos d_,Jflo W- May Wheat opened at. 1, i-2, soht <*0 7C 34, closed 7(1 7-8; July opened at 77 1-4, Mild io 70 T-S, at close. A FAVORITE REMEDY FOR BfeBUfi! Its pleasant taste und prompt oil! have made Chamberlain's Cough Barm ii favorite with the mothers of small cm ren. lt quickly cures' their coUgns :i colds and prevents any danger oi. I'm monla or other serious consequences, nol only cures croup, but Whop given soon as the croupy cough tfpp6U.ru W prevent the attack. For aale by uil dn gists and dealers. ...-■ V--- CERTIFICATES OK IMPROVEMENT*-* Fourth of July No. 0, Jenny Loug No. 2. and Teuro Mineral Claims. Situate hi the Slocnn Mining Division of West Kootenay dlsnrlcl. Where located; Un the North Fork of Lemon Creek. TAKE NOTICE thut I, C. D. Blutikwood, acting as agent for A. T. It. lUaeltwuou, Free Miner's Ccrtillcnte No. 1181845, aud A. E. Teeter. Free Miner's CerttilcutO No. BUffiCM, 'Intend, sixty days after date neroot to apply to tlie Mining Recorder tor a LVrUiiciuc of improvements, for tlio purpose of obtaining Crown Grants ot Un"* above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 37. must be commenced beroro the Issuance of such Certltlcntes of improvements. Dated this 10th day of March, A.D., lWW. C. D. Hl.ACKWOni). Nelaon. NOTICE OF TRANSFER ■OK LICENSE I hereby glvo notice that We intend to applv to the* Licensing CommlsSIonei'a lor the Citv nf Nelsoi. nt ttfo m xt meeting held after 30 days from ante hereof, for n transfer of llie retail liquor license now held by ua for the Manhattan Saloon, situate on Lots 1 and 2, Black 0, Nelson, B._ to Archibald F. Held. H. H. PITTS. J. J. LANGBtlDGB. Dated-at Nclnon, B.C., this Uth day or February. I BOB NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF 1.1CKNSK We hereby give notice tliat WD Intend, to apply to tlie Licensing L"6mmiS3lOH6rB for the City of Nelson at IMe next meeting lintel afier thirty days from date hereof far a transfer of the Retrril Liquor License now held by us for the Nelson House, situate on Lot 10, Block 1. Nelson, BLO, to Charles IL Ink and William A. Want. Dated ut Nelson, B.C., tho Mth day ot February, vm. a. ItOYD. c. H. INK wiinf-r-s-A M. Johnson, Bnllf-ltor, Nelson , IN PROBATA instate of John Height Nolan, Deceased. Take notice, that Letter.-* of Administration of llie above estate have heen granted to Amjie Nolan, Administratrix. Creditors ur required t" send particulars of their claims, duly verllied, to tin- Undersigned on or before the 22nd 'fay ot March, 1000. After that date Uie Administratrix will proceed tu distribute the estate having regard only to those claims of which she shall then have nn-l not too, H, A. OHEAHto. Solicitor Tor the Admlnstratrls. Dated 83rd February, mon IN PRORATE Estate or Martha Robinson, Deceased, TAKE NOTICE thnt probate*.of the win of the late Martha rtobluson 'has been granted to me, ihe urno-rsl-med BDle executor; Creditors are required to Bond particulars nf their claims duly verllied to the undersigned on or before th,- istli nay of March, A.D.. lfflW. After tlinl dato 1 shall proced to distribute tha estate, having regard only to UioSo claims of widen I shall then havo hud notice. E. A. CRBABE, Nelson; ti.e. Dated Uth Kebninry. A.D., 1SIW, IN PHOBATB Estates of Francis Samuel Roberts and Mary Jane Roberts Take notice, lhat Letter"* Of Ailmlnis- trutlon or liotli the abovo o.-inti -. have been granted to Mary F.llen Allen, Administratrix. Creditors are require*! to send particulars of their claims, duly veriitcd, to the undersigned on m- before the Hth day of March, 1005. After lli.it d\\e tht Administratrix will propietl lo (lisirllnu- Ihe estate, having regard only to Uiost claims of which sho ahal] then havd re- ce.vid nutlet-. E. A. CHUASU, NwJson. tt. On Roll-tpor Tnr tn« AM-i>ttn*-intpiT TIMS'* •-** NOTICES NOTICE Is hereby given that 30 dny* after dtite I Inthnd-tO apply to the Hon the Chlof Commissioner of Undo -inn Works for a. apodal license 'to cut aim carry away timber from the lollovrifii flSBcrlhed lands in the West Kooicnay district: Coma,cueing ut a post marl-fi "J. M-Dhir-iil I 8.W-. corner post," and planted on prntee creel-, about te» mllci from Kooteuy lake. . thence, -il cluiin- north. thpnoe 160 clialnn east, thenco P chains south, thenco IHO clialnn west to the place of commencement. J. HcDIARMlD, Locator. XV, 11. RRANDON. Agent. Dated this Hist day of January, 1LHH5. NOTICE ia hereby glv-n that 30 day** after ditto I Intend to apply to the lion. the Chief Commissioner Of Lands nnd Works for u special license to oh) "and curry nway timber froth tho loMowing •rllied lands Id the West Kootenav district: Commencing nt n pom marked "E. (\ism S.E. corner post" and iiianteii on Coffee creek, about ten miles from Kootenay lake, lhem-n .ill chains n****ith, ttjeltflO H!fl chains west, thenco 10 chnjna, uth. thence UU) chains east, to point or commencement E. CABfl. Locator. W. IT. RRANDON. Agent. Dated this 31st day of January, lUUC. Porte 'Rico .Lumber Co., Ltc Mana'actt-fer- •" anu Wholesale Dealers la ru jjh and DKmMD hint-mm, unNOLm and uomvmoi, mxJ W *-TN AMD TITHSt-JD WOR2C. AH DP-TO-DAT1 DOT KM* I* OUj MILLS AT YMIR Rico Lumber Co., Ltd r K \\ fe IALL Mil ii SMeliuvj iHMPlliUiioited smsor-i, B.c. Purchases Lead, Oopi and DryOl Synopsis of Regulations Governing the DiapdSiil of Dominion Lands Within tho Railway Rett in the Province of lirlt* Ish Columbia.. A license tp cut timber can **>e ac- nuintfil only at public competition, A rental of SO .per siiuurc mile is charged for all tliiiher herths/ excepting those situated west jf Vale, for which the rental ia at the rate of 5 cents per acre per annum. in 'addition to thc rental, dues at tho following rates are charged: Sawn lumber, uu cents per thousand feet a: M, Railway ties, 8 nnd 3 feet long, 1 1-* and l 84 cents each. Shingle holts, IS cents a cord. All other products, 0 per cent, on the sales. A license is issued so soon aa a bent" la granted, but iu unsurvcyed territory no Limber call be cut on a berth until the licensee lias made n survey thereof. Permits to cut timber arc uisu grantc* at public competition, except In the case uf uciilul slUIlis, who reyulre.itic timber for their own use. i ' "-- Settlers and otliera' may alao obtain permits to cut up HXl cords of wood tor sale without competition. The^dues payable under a permit are ii.GO per thousand feet R.M., fur square timber anil sawtogs of any wood except oak; from 1-2 to 1 1-2 cents per lineal foot for building logs; from 12 1-2 to 2b cents per cord lor wood; l cent tor tence posts; ;J cents for railway tics, and 5U Bents per cord ou shingle bolls. Leases for grazing purposes are issued for a term of 21 ynai's jit a rental of 2 cents per acre per annun*i: Coal lands may be purchased at HO per acre for fjofi coal atld ft* for anthracite. Not more than BS) acres may be acquired by one Individual or company. Royalty' at the rate of 10 cents per ton of 2.WLI pounds is collected on the gross output. Entries for land for homestead purposes may be made personally at tho local land olllce for Iho district in whleh the land to be taken Is situated, or if the homesteader desires, he may, on application lo tiie minister of the Interior at Ottawa, Ihe commissioner of immigration ;.t Winnipeg; or tho local agent for the district within which tho land is situated, receive •mithorlty for some one to make entry for him. A foe of fid Is charged for a homestead entry. A settler who 1ms recf-ived an entry for h hornet-lead is rci-uired.lo perform tho coiulliloiis connected therewith under ono of tho following plans; (1) At least six months' residence upon and cultivation of the land in each year during the term of three years. It is the practice ot tlie department to require a settler to bring lo acres under cul.lvatlon, hut if he prefers he may substitute stock; and SO head of cattle, to be actually his own property, with buildings for their accommodation, will bo accepted in-steiul of the cultivation. (2) if the father (or mother, if the father is deceased) of any jiorson who Is eligible to make n homestead entry under the provisions of th Act, resides upon a farm in thc vicinity of the land entered for by such person ns' a homestead, the requirements of the Act us to residence prior to obtaining patent ,may be. satisfied by uii-.li person residing with tho ra- ;ther or nvither. tU) If the settler has his permanent resilience ',■!»■]■ farming ia__d owned by mm In the Vicinity of his homestead, tho re- qulroments of the Acl oh to residence may be uatlslled by residence upon the said land. App1lCati6h for a patent should be mado at the end of three, years before the local jigent, sub-Bgont or a homestead tn- speclor. Refoie Kinking nn application for a patent, tho •'-■Tiler must give six months' notice In writing to tho Commissioner of Dominion Rands at Ottawa, of his Intention to do ao. W. W. COHY, Dt-pnty of the Minister of the interior. Ottawa. I'"f*bnmry Mth. 1905. NOTICE NOTICH Is hereby given that t30 days after dale I Intend to uppty to th.* Mon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to ptirchnso the following de- aorlbcd lamls ln West Kootenuy district! Commencing at n post marked "W T. Oliver N.E. corner," on tho West line of Lot £23, going west 20 chains, on the south bouttdury of McCoy's lot to the east boundary of lli'tby's lot, thenoe going south 10 ehnlriS, thence going east ':■' chains and thence going north 10 chains, to the initial post, containing io acres more or less. Datpfl tilts Win day of January, 1WW. W. T. OLIVKR NOTICE ■_• Sixty days from date I Intend to apply td the Honorable the .Chief Commissioner of Lamls and Works fm* permission to pur- Mince Hie following described lands; aitu- nie on the soulh side of the West Arm ot Kootenay Lake, ubnht mie mllo trom Nelson, commencing from southwest post of Lot OOtl, west 21 chulns, then north UO chains more' nr less, then cast 20 chains, l hen south 2't chains more or less to point of commencement. Dated this 21th dny of March, 1006. FRKD STI-IVRNBDN, Locator. WM. T. RUGOINB. Agent. NOTIC*: NOTICE Is hereby --lvcn that CO days from dnte the undersigned intends to apply to tlie honnnihl" the Chief Commissioner ot Lands and Works for permission to purchase tin; following described lands. Un the Went Ann of Kootenay lake, starting from location post west BS 'chains, running along J, Harris' north survey line, north 40 chnlns more or lens, thenco east 86 chains, th'it south to point or commoncemant. Dated this 21st day of Mnreh, ltWO. JOHN F..' .TAYLOR. Locator M. K, McgUARRIK, .Agent. ■ NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that sixtl after date I Intend to apply to thi commissioner of lands and works Im mission to purchase 100 acres of ll West Kootenay district, commcnclnl post on the west boundary of Lol where the said boundary intcrsecl south shore of the Columbia river, r south along the west boundary a_ SOLA for a. distance of 18.14 eliainl point 40 chains north of the soul corner of Lot MA, thence west 60 oT thence north 16 chains more or less I auuthern boundary, of Lot 7373, thencj along the southern boundary of bJ for u distance of 32 chains more if to the southeast corner of Lot 7373,1 north 1.88 chains to the C, P. H| of way, thence east 6,60 ohalns : less to the southeast corner of 1 thence north along the east bound! Lot 4599 to the south shore of the _. bla river, thence east along the! shore of the Columbia river for a dfl of 21.50 chains more or less to thai of commencement, containing lUOl more or less. J. J. TANQBN. K. K. BJERKNESS, Oa ted Feb. 2nd. 1906. NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 d date I Intend to apply to tho Hunl Commissioner of lands and works f] mission to purchase the following c ed lands ln West Kootenay District! menclng at a post planted on the! bank of the Columbia river atl Bourgafs N.E.^-ornor and marked Oenelle's N.W. corner," thence s( chains, thence east 80 chains, thenca 20 chains more or less to said soutfl of Columbia river, thence westerly F ing bank of Columbia river K0 chain! or less to point of commencement, «l ing 160 acres. f Dated this Mth day of December,! For JOSEPH GENELLE f His agent, K. h. Bornettj NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that the! of Revision for thc Municipality J City of Slocan tor the hearing of a plaints against the assessment, as! by the assessor of thc said Mimic! will be held In the City Hall, Bloc! Monday, the 26th day of February! at 10 o'clock a.m. All complainants give notice In writing to the City Cl the subjects and grounds of comi at least ten days before the said dafl Dated, Slocan, B. C./Jan. 22nd, 19f N. MORRISON, '■ NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given thnt 60 day! date the undersigned intend to apl the Honorable thc Chief Commlsslol Lands and Works for permission tl chase the following described lands:! menclng at a lust planted at the T west corner of Thomas Greenwood! plication to purchase, and being oL eastern boundary line of Lot 2StM Kootenay District, thence south 80 <f thenco east 40 chains, more or i'J the western boundary line of Lot 3" Kootenay district, thence north T" thence west 40 chains more or less J pluce of commencement, FRED J. SAMMONS.I GEORGE ADAMSON. Dated nt Procter. B.C., this 2nd ' Mar-ah. ggj. NOTICE NOTICB Is hereby given that after date. I Intend to apply to thq the Chief Commissioner of Landi Works for permission to purchase til lowing described lands: Starting at J marked "Peter Genellc's Northwest] ner Post," planted on the cast side f Columbia river, between Upper and L Arrow Lakes, about ono mile northl Macklnson's pre-emption, thence e! chains, south 80 chains, west 40 cl north 80 chains following bank of rll point of commencement: Covering Iff Lot No. 426B. " PETER OENEI-i; Dated at Nakusp. B.C., Jan. ____M NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that the ! ford Day and St. Mary's Railway I pany will apply to the Parliament ofl uda at the next Session thereof,' fi| Act authorizing tho Company to coni and operate In extension of Its undii Ing already authorized, a contlnuatll Its railway from the present Eastern minus at or near Fort Steele, in! Province of British Columbia, eaf by the most convenient and feasible I to Lethbridge, tn the Province of All and extending the times within whlcl Company may construct and completl railways and works, which it has be< ready authorized to construct. Dated nt Ottawa, this 8th day of ruary, 1906. J. T. B. OAR Solicitor for Appli NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days date we Intend to apply to the ' Chief Commissioner of Lands and V for permission to purchase the folio described lands In the West Koot district: Commencing at a post pi and marked "Y.C.L. Co.'s southeast ner post," on the west, bank of the umbta river, about nine miles sout Nakusp, and at the north boundat Lester's pre-emption claim, thence i 160 chains, thence, due cast 80 ohalns, or less to tho bank of the Columbia thenoe southwesterly 160 chains raoi less to place of beginning, contalnln acres more or tegs. ,***v Dated this Uth day of December, IM. The YALE-COLUMBIA LUMBER CO Pet- J. O. BILLINGS, Beerotarj __________________________^ THB DAILY RBWB, NBLSON! 1wWM*WUlMdk*Ho*MW E. Ferguson ft Go. i ' NELSON, B.C. Wholesale Liquors and Cigars Our Retail Department is gaining ln public favor. Why! We are selling good goods at low prices. Special Next week one bottle ot Mc- Arthur'a line old Scotch whisky (or one dollar. Pabst Beer In Pints and Quarts This department will be open on Saturday nights till 9:30 o'clock _____g_w__g__t_M_m * _____(. Lidgerwood Machinery For all the requirements ot hoisting In nines and general contracting, tor logging by steam, rapid ballast unloading, derricks, etc. Works, Montreal. Branch OfSce, Nelson, Allis - Chalmers - Bullock LIlflTBD. KWONG WING CHONG Dealer In Chinese and Japanese Curios, Bronse, Brass, Crusonere, Ivory and Chinaware, Silk fancy goods, Ebony goods. - NELSON, B. C. Corner Josephine and Front Sts., Successful convention jpNPBBBNCB OF FRUIT GROWERS AT OTTAWA. 1RITISH COLUMBIA INTERESTS WELL CARED FOR. For the fleet time ln the history ot ae country representatives of Canadian irticiiUiu-e from all parts of the dominion met last week at Ottawa to scuss the general conditions of %the dustry, .and to advance in every pos- blo way the best Interests of all those incerned in the growing, the handling id the eating of fruit. .'Amongst some of thc prominent men yesent were iB. D. Smith, M. P. for I entworth, a practical, level-headed an. thoroughly well Informed as to Intario horticulture; Murray Pettlt, of jjnuona, a pioneer In the fruit business ha one of the largest growers of aims, on which fruit he is regarded a foremost authority, and W. H. tinting of St. Catharines. Nova Sco- > was ably represented by such men : .Messrs. Parker and Eaton. Mr. Chads spoke, for Quebec, and Prince 12(1- .ird's Island had one of the most use- I members of the conference in the ram of Father Burke, whose judg- ont, address, and practical knowledge catty helped the proceedings. Brlt- h Columbia had four delegates, essrs. Grant (Victoria) , Metcalfe lammond), Brandrlth (Ladner) and irtin Burrell, of Orand Forks, who presented Kootenay. The fruit dlvis- vi was represented by Inspectors from ch province. Maxwell Smith going im B. C. The provincial govern- ants each had a representative, R. M. ■lmer very ably filling the place for ■r own government, and the new proves of Alberta sending R. J. Hamuli,, formerly of Nelson, and now the ergetic manager of the Oscar Brown I., Ltd., the wholesale fruit Arm of 'monton. . Hon. Sidney Fisher, minister of ag- uilture, also wisely extended an in- 'atlon to the handlers of fruit to be esent, and R. J. Graham of Belleville d Mr. Manson, of the Macpherson ult Co., of Winnipeg, were there to eak with authority from the point view of the seller of fruit. The le editor ot the Canadian Hortlcultu- t was busy absorbing material for a II report of the congference ln his per, and W. T. Smith, of the Weekly n, who deals so fully with horttcul- rftl matters, was there not only to take Ites but to put in a vigorous and use-. 1 word during the many discussions. To little Prince Edward's Island be- iigs the credit of initiating the move- sit, and It was promptly taken ln ,nd by the Hon. Sydney Fisher, miner of agricultural, who deserves great -dit for the entirely successful charter of the convention and for his jrsonal labors connected therewith, kturally auch a convention had to Inline Itself to the commercial side the industry, and even then, three yB proved hardly long enough to rosh out such Questions as grading, ickages and transportation. The sthods and practices of horticulture er a country lapped by the waves of e Atlantic on one side and the Pale on the other, are necessarily so dely divergent that the difficulty of 2onclling the views of those present \ suggested legislative reforms was parent Nevertheless, bo excellent a irlt of give and take dominated the Invention, and the desire to simplify d consolidate the wider Interests of ', Industry was so strong, that, after ink discussion and some necessary lining nnd additions, practically all i resolutions submitted by the com- ttee were carried unanimously, die question of fruit statistics waB ken up by the representatives from !h province, Mr. Peart giving ln dell the figures for Ontario. By the 1901 census lt was shown that Ontario orchards mustered over 14,000,000 trees, and the speaker estimated the subsequent increase at two per cent per annum. M. Peart put a capitalization value on Ontario orchards, taking young and old, good and bad together, at $150 per acre. The Nova Scotians responded by insisting that on a valuation ot 11,000 per acre their bearing orchards would pay 16 per cent interest. Prince Edward Island gave a showing of 360,- 000 trees In 1901. British Columbia did not propose to be outdone, and the speaker for this province was enabled to point out that although in 1901 our trees numbered only 567,000, yet the Increase to date had been 560 per "cent, there being at present time nearly two million and a half planted—a phenomenal expansion of the industry compared with that In the older, provinces. A loug and vigorous discussion took place over the proposed amendments to the Fruit Marks Act. As It now stands the Act provides for three grades, viz.: No. 1, or XXX; No. 2, or XX; No. 3, or X. Other marks such as choice, prime, and so on, are permitted ln designating No. 1, and this grade must contain fruit of which not less than 90 per cent must be free from scab, wormholes, and other defects. The other two grades were not defined. As chairman of the committee on resolutions the writer submitted to the convention the following amendments to the Act: The creation of another grade to be called "fancy," ln which no defective specimens should be permitted. No. 1. grade to be left as at present. No. 2 grade to include at least 80 per cent free from wormholes and defects, such as would cause material waste. No. 3 to be left undefined. The abolition of the X's, and the prevention of such marks as select, prime, and so on. British Columbia delegates hinted delicately that they were not concerned in the No. 2 and 3 grades, and that Ontario and Quebec might well deal with these. The suggestion was met with a vigorous and laughing protest from the delegates from those provinces, one of whom confidentially remarked later, "Well we can't help liking you British Columbia men, we've got to admire you If for nothing but your gall.". Our men, however, held to the position that, if we could produce a grade of perfect fruit, we were entitled to have it recognized legally, both ln justice to ourselves and to the consumer, in this we received good backing from the Manitoba and Alberta men. Nova Scotia leaned our way, and though an amendment was proposed whereby the Fancy grade might.contain 6 per cent of defective fruit, it waB subsequently withdrawn, and the amendments to the Act outlined by the committee were unanimously adopted. The abolition of the X's may seem a somewhat radical move, but the change met with the general approval, it being felt that nothing was easier than to add an X In transit or on arrival, and that U. 8. shippers had run this system of marking into the ground. On the "adulteration of fruit products" a strong resolution was carried requiring the printing of the formula on the labels by all manufacturers. The matter ot experiment stations was taken up, and ln regard to B. C. especially, was discussed with Mr. Fisher atter the conference, the suggestion being strongly made that stations for the Island, for the dry belt, and for Kootenay, respectively, should be established at a reasonably early date. In the discussion on "markets" a resolution waa placed before tbe meeting asking the dominion government to license fruit commission idealera, and to compel them to give bonds in sub-1 stsntlal amounts. The question was' laid over, one of the difficulties being that such a matter was rather one for provincial legislation than federal. A particularly strong resolution on nur sery control was thrown out on the same grounds. - The subject of packages took up a good deal of the last day; the barrel, box and basket men being all represented. After a long fight the convention endorsed a uniform apple barrel of 96 quarts capacity, practically three of our B. C. cases. On the box Question the consensus of opinion was In favor of the size now legalized, viz., 20x10x11 inside measurement, and a change ln the Act was advised by which such boxes shall be used within the country as well as for export; this applies to closed packages only. On Friday morning a special committee of seven selected by the convention waited on sir Wilfrid Laurler to urge the placing of express companies under the jurisdiction of the Railway Commission. The premier accorded the delegation a particularly careful hearing, and it was evident that the subject commended Itself to him. Tho committee wisely refrained from going into statistics, but urged that the principle should be established. Express companies were intimately associated with the railways, and as the matter stood there was no court of appeal when grievances cropped up. Something more than the customary "serious consideration" was promised by sir Wilfrid, and the fruit growers accomplished something ln forcibly Introducing thiB question to the government, a question the importance of which has long been recognized by the public On the whole the convention must be considered an unqualified success. The mere fact of representative horticulturists from all over tbe dominion meeting to Interchange Ideas will accomplish something. The actual results were greater than many of us anticipated, and though it is true that the pro- nosed legislation has yet to be threshed out In the house, it is extremely unlikely that opposition of any effective sort will be met with In view of the fact that a conference of this sort endorsed the proposed changes! An excellent feeling prevailed throughout the meetings. We have learnt much from Ontario, and lt may be safely eald that Ontario is learning something from us. This province had a whole lot of wholesome advertising. Its delegates Insisted that It could produce the highest grade of fruit in Canada, and pack lt ln such a way aa to guarantee the quality of the contents to the purchaser. It is up to us to "make good." MARTIN BURRELL. ItlCH ORE FOUND #* B. 0., THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1900 "W.C Hai-ward of the Porto RIoo Lumber company, who for the past ten months has toeen stationed at Moose Jaw In charge of the companys* factory there returned to Ymir yesterday and was welcomed by his many friends. Mr. Hayward Is now a benedict, having been married one week ago today ut Brandon Jo Miss Mary orchard. A certain prospector, well known througii thla district] was at Brie last week .longing for trouble with a certain mine operator at that ilace. The prospector certainly found what he waB looking for, but instead of limiting his man, hi himself got ibadly damaged, sn much so, that he Had to repair to! Northport to consult *i eye specialist. ; DAILY MEWB WAHT ADS. Dee Th* Daily News Want Ad Columni, the beat and cheapest means of making your wants known to all the people In the Kootenays. Rates, 1 cent a word, each inser- WANTED AJ SACK OF RICE arand Porks Excited Over Free Gold Discovery on Never Slip (Special to The Dally News) Grand Forks, March 28-Fr.om a 22 incn hole In an Immense quartz ledge °n tno Never Slip property, four miles from Grand Forks, in an easterly direction, exceedingly rich free gold bearing ciuurtz was blasted out yesterday. The samples brought to town are the richest ever seen from any property in this ssctlon. As a result ot this new find last evening the country around the Never Slip has been staked for miles and today nearly every available conveyance ln the city has been Hired nnd a goodly' percentage of the population have gone to Inspect the new strike. It l« reported on good authority that the quarts ledge Is fully 21) feet in width and over 1500 feet in length. The property Is owned by Messrs. Simpson, Stewart. Hutton ann Murphy of this place. How this valuable location has remained undiscovered for so long Is now what Is bothering the mining men of Grand Forks. LOOKING FOR TROUBLE Prospector nnd Operator Hnve n Mixup— A Benedict's Return (Special to The Dnllv News) Ymir. March 28—Charlie Wells was paW off Inst week at Erie and proe'eded with a wallet, containing three $20 bills to Ymir. Somewhere between the points mentioned he lost the wallet nn the tr.iln. The wnd waB fortunately found by conductor J. At. Doyle, who made Mr, Wells happy next morning by handing him ___ lost property. Case Before; Salmo Magistrate Dismissed I With Costs {Special to The Dally News) Salmo, March 3S—C. I, Archibald, manager of the Kootenay Shingle company. laid a charge at Salmo against Marry Isnon of that camp of wilfully injuring a sack of rice Bt tho S. F. A N. depot, tne sack of rice belonging to Sue Hop. Magistrate Hunncx heard the case today, deputy provincial chief constable Young of Nelson looking after tho prosecution and A. B. Buckwortli of Ymlr Handling the defence. Mr. Archibald and Joseph Blanchard gitve evidence for the prosecution.' The defence was not called upon, the magistrate holding that there was no evidence to connect Mr, Isnon with tne offence, and dismissed the charge witn costs against the pllntilt. AFFLICTED WITH RHEUMATISM "I was and am yet afflicted with rheumatism." says Mr. J. C. Bayne, editor of the Herald, Addlngton, Indian Territory, "but thanks to Chamberlain's Pain uaim am able once more to attend to business. It ts the best of liniments. If troubled with rheumatism give Fain Balm a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief which tt affords. One application relieves the pain. For sale by all druggists and dealers. IF your Want Ad Is here it will not be long until "Things are coming -four way. HOTELS DOMINION HOTEL, PHOENIX, B. C- Mrs. P. L. lIcKelvey,, proprietress. Ths newest and most modern first olass hotel In the city; lately furnished and with all conveniences. The bar, under ths management of Mr. 3. Wright, Is supplied with the finest brands of wines, liquor* ud cigars. NELSON Employment Agency. WANTED-Carpenters, men for smelter, bush, sawmill and railroad. Woman cook. WAN-TED-Carpenter, good bench man, inside work. Apply box 506, Nelson. WANTED-Good camp cook. J. B. Win- law, Wlnlaw, B.C. WANTED at once—Well educated young man or woman to assist In general otnee work, knowledge of shorthand and typewriting desired, but not absolutely neces- Bary. Apply in own handwriting giving references nnd stating qualm canons to A.B., care Dally News. WANTED-Good sawmill laborers. Apply Tale-Columbia Lumber company, cascade, B. C. WANTED—Men and women to learn Barber trude in eight weeks. Graduates earn US to $26 per week. Cat. free. Moler system of colleges, 403, Front avenue, Spokane, Wash. WANTED-Scrap Iron. Nelson iron Works. WANTED-FlrBt class millwright for season's work. Apply Yale-Columbia Lumber company. Sprott-Shaw Business Institute, umit.* 336 Hastings St W., Vaiccnver. B C. Gives unexcelled courses In Bookkeeping, Gregg and Pitman Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy, CM1 and Mechanical Engineering. All day courses given also by correspondence. Send for catalogue. R. J. SPROTT, B. A., Principal H. A. SCRIVEN, B. A., Vice-Principal Shoe Dealers Attention! Our travellers will call on you ln a few days with the New Samples of j Maple Leaf Rubbers They are the most handsome line of rubber goods ever shown ln the west. Don't think of buying Until you have seen them. WB WILL PAY CASH for cast Iron, scrap brass and copper. Boundary Iron Works, Limited, Grand Forks. HOTEL BALMORAL, PHOENIX, B. 'O- The leading hotel of Boundary's leading »■■ "'ng camp. Strictly first class, centrally located. John A. McMaster, Proprietor. WANTED—Two good men for woods, three sawmill. Apply 3, B. winlaw, Wlnlaw, B.C. WANTED—Stenographer wants position, experienced, references. Address D., care Dally News. WANTED-Pant and vest maker, steady work. Male or -female. Apply C. A, Foote, Moyie, B. C. AGENTS WANTED—To sell superior high grade nursery stock; complete outilt furnished free; cash weekly; write today for choice territory. Capital City Nursery, Salem, Oregon. WANTED-iSteady, reliable laborers at the Hall Mines smelter, Nelson. WANTED—A competent lady wants position as housekeeper ln hotel. Apply to C.H., Dally News. WANTED—Five teams for six months' work In woods at Creston, B. C. JJusti- man can get good contract. C. E, Miller, Nelson, B._ C. FOR 8ALE Count the words In this paragraph; then write your advertisement ln the same number of words and It will cost you thirty cents to Insert lt ln this column once. OLD CURIOSITY SHOP-If yon want to buy or sell anything go to the Old Curiosity Shop. Always la stock, a full Una of Crockery, Furniture and Glassware. FOR SALE-Onc h.p. gasoline engine complete, suitable for row boat; also oars, row locks, second hand boats, canoes nnd new Peterboro botlts. W, Q. Adams, Nelson boat house. J. Leckie Co., Ltd Vancouver, B.C. Selling Agents for the West THE MAN WHO SMOKES Mr special Mixture -oskei a par* ait Intrant tobacco, u skates a tkuaj m «« tempted yn. ' , THURMAN TOBACCOMIST WHEN IN GRAND FORKS MIT DP At : ■ ., HOTEL PROVENCE The headquarters for tourist,. Hatlsfto* tlon guaranteed. SMIL LARSENdate of Nelson) proprietor For A Good Roast or Tender Steak Ring up Phone No. 6 West Kootenav Butoher Oo, GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Opposite courthotu. snd new Poetenoa Bast Ho seal In town.. European aad AnMrloan plan. Only white labor esaidor •d. lint claaa bar. j. -. ■RiCKtwN, Fnprttur. F. M. CHADBOURN ummc optBHTOB Minos examined and reported on Thorough Knowledge of Kootenay Mines. Ore Sampling Witnessed. NBL80N. B. C. SAMUEL A. WYE HEATING ENGINEER and PLUMBING First olass beating plants and modern sanitary appliances. Twenty years* experience. Phone 111, FOR SALE-Flne ranch, situated 2 miles from Greenwood; 4 miles from Phoenix, contains 330 acres best land in the country, 20 acres cleared. 1 acre In small fruit In bearing, good hou*--. and barn, plenty of water. For information apply L Spencer, Anaconda, B. C. FOR 9ALE-Cheap for cash, a won improved and well stocked chick--,, ranch on Slocun lake, isu chickens, incubator, brooders, etc. For further Information apply to W. Hnnck, Slocan City, B. C. FOR SALE—Arc Gas Lamp, four mantles, In good condition. Box 22b, Nelson. FOR RENT-Singer Sewing Machine, ail attachments, tl per month. Taylor A McQuarrie, Baker street. FOR SALE-Onc Drop Head Singer Sewing Machine, with attachments, wortn 175, in perfect condition, for 135 cash. Address X.Y.Z.j care The Daily News. FOR SALE—Six roomed house, all conveniences. . Twb lots with fruit trees. This property is on car line, must be sold on account of ill health. For terms apply W.B., Daily News. FOR SALE—One good second hand Singer sewing machine, $30. Singer Sewing Ata- chlno Co., Baker street. . Opefa House BIH.. P.O. Bog W FRANK C, GREEN CTra. BNGINKiHB Dominion and ProYlnolal Land ■urreyor P.O." Box JM. Shone SOB ••v*-. W<aMm.nmv ■o/T vwtmk mm *>tOmtm. DREARY & TW1GG MINING ENMNBBRS Doaalnlon and Prorlnclal Land Bomrm NBW DENVER, 8. C. **■ a ______ Ajm, tfoteM *s* FOR RENT SEWING machines to rent—Raymond machines, tl per1 month; Wheeler A Wilson machines, 12 ptir month; Singer machines, IS per month, at the Singer Sewing Machine office, Ntlson. FOR RENT—A nicely furnished front room all conveniences. Apply Mrs. Nolan, corner Josephine and Cnrbonate street. PRUNING pruned and grafted by h. Pogue, Victor a street, opposite city hall. Orders should be sent In early as possible. DHE88MAKING MIBB FR13NCH has experienced dressmaker late of Chicago. Latest styles In suits, evening: dresses, shirtwaists, eto. Parlors on Walter *»tret, near Willow St. tween G, A, road, and 3. A Finder leave at celve reward, L08T LOST-Gold bl-ooch set with pearls, oe- Hiinter's residence, Mines Dewar's on March 27th. Dally News offlce and re- stick Pin wlth_ small flag L08T-A gold , ....- _ —_ covered with Jlass. Lost on Baker street on Tuesday, finder will be rewarded on returning to Ashdown Hardware com* pany's store, FOR SALE—Eggs for hatching. Heavy laying strain white Wyandottes, 92 per setting, Incubator lots. Sunflower poultry ranch, box 796, Nelson, B. C. FOR SALE — Eggs for hatching from thoroughbred S.C. White Leghorns, (1.60 a setting. Apply Mrs. J. J. Campbell, phono 6L FOR SALE-Flrst prize winners at Nelson fair. White Rocks' eggs $1.60 per setting. F. Deacon, Stanley and Delbruck street. FOR SALE—Tomato plants in early spring. Also Cauliflower, cabbage and other vegetables, flowers, lilacs and grape vines. Prices reasonable. Apply W, S. Johnson, Front street greenhouse, near sawmill, Nelson, B.C. FOR SALE-400 shares In the Golden Horse Shoe Mine, Goldflelds. Nevada, also aw shares ln the Midland Oil A Gas company, Kansas. Address "Shares," The Daily News, Nelson. FOR SALE — Black Minorca eggs for hatching, tl.GO per setting. Apply Airs. T. J. Heddle, Box 235. Nelson. FOR SALE—Potatoes, Early Rose, Bur- banks and White Rose. Apply G. Halle tt, Kokanee. FOR SALE—Fifty acres of good level land. Apply M. Anderson, Slocan Junction. FOR SALE — Furniture in a first cisss boarding house, good business, close to center of city, rent reasonable. Apply W.Z., Dally News. FOR SALE—Fine opportunity for a person with small capital, wishing to establish ln business. No risk, good turn over, For Information apply to D.B., this ofllce. PLUMBINQ BTRACHAN A HBBDEN, plumbers, gas- Utters and heaters. All kinds of sanitary supplies kept in stock. Gasoline and gat mantles. Phone Ml; P.O. Box H7. ASSAYER B. W. WIDD0W80N, CHEMIST AND A8- sayer, Nelson, B. C.—Gold, Silver, Lead or Copper, 11 each; Gold-Silver, J1.W; Silver-Lead, $1.60; Zinc. $2; Gold-Silver, with Lead or Copper, $2.B0. Samples ar- 1 -riving by express or mall will receive prompt attention, P.O. Drawer, uw; Pbsns, M. HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOBN1X-THU only up to date hotel In Phoenix. New from ci'llar to roof. Best sample rooms In the Boundary. Bath rooms In connection. Opposite Great Northern depot. James Marshall, Proprietor. FALLSVIEW HOTEL, MARYSVU-LB- Newly built, m-wly furnished, a new landlord. The only first class hotel in town, and the nearest to the depot. Terms moderate. F. J. Prlngle, Proprietor. LAKEViEW Corner Ban aal Vara street. Two bloeka rrom city Wharf. Ta* I dollar a day housa ta WeHaa. mo CBiNBm muruoYmo August Thon)a8 PROPRIETOR THE UNION HOTEL ARROWHlKAD- Spcclal attention given to commercial men and tourists. First clas*- sample rooms. Finest scenery in British Columbia, overlooking upper Arrow lake. W. J. LIghtburne, Proprietor. WHOLE8ALE H0U8E8 PRODUCT ITARKsTt ft CO., WHOLESALE DEAj. ere In Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce ant Fruit Houston Block. Josephine Street Nelson B.C. GROCERIES A MACDONALD A CO.-WHOLBJ8AL1 Grocers snd Provision Merchants.—Im- porters of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Drie-j Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, To* baooos. Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese ant* PacklB-g Houm Products. Offloe snd Warehouse, corner of Front and Hal ■"—" P.O. Box 10W. Telephone U GROVE HOTEL FAIRVIEW This hotel ts entirely under new management and will be run as a strictly first olass hotel. Good accommodation- for steady boarders. The bar supplied wltn the best of liquors, cigars, eto. J. W. CROW, Prop. Late of the Arlington Hotel, Blocan City CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHING! A, MACDONALD ft CO—WHOLESALI Jobbers In Blankets, Underwear, HI Us Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jump ers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing Camp and Miners' Sundries. Offloe aaa Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P.O. Boa 1086. Telephone U, ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES THE B.C. ASSAY ft CHEMICAL SUfFLY Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C.-Importers and Dealers In Assayer's Supplies. Sole agents ln British Columbia for the celebrated Battersea Crucibles, Scorlllers and Muffles and Wm .Ainsworth A Co.'s nne Balances Chemical and Pnyslcal ad- paratus, C. P. Acids and Chemicals, platinum, Sodium and Potassium Cyanide, Quicksilver, Carbonate and Bicarbonate of Soda, Borax, Borax Glass, Sliver, Free Lead and Litharge. WASHINGTON MACHINERY A BUfFl^Y MININNG AND MILL MACUlNlBKX Co.—Dealers In Engines, Band and Circular Sawmills, Atkins' Saws, Wood ana Iron Pulleys, Ley ner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists. Prompt attention. Reasonable prices, courteous treatment. Spokane, Wash. CLEANING AND PRESSING GHNTLEMBN'S suit* repaired, cleaned. ana pressed. Goods sailed for and delivered. Agent for Crown -Imllorins; osmpaay. nits from HI wp. A. 3. Drisosll, epscstm SOCIETY CARD8 CLUB HOTEL The Sig Schooner of Beer or Half and Half 10c The only gloss of good beer In Neison. Hotel accommodation second to none in British Columbia. Rates $1 per day. special rates to monthly boarders, CORNER STANLEY & SILICA STREETS SHERBROOKE HOUSE NELSON, B. O. One minute's walk from C.P.R. -dtation. Cuisine unexcelled; 31 rooms, well neaieii and ventilated. Baths in oonnectJon. RATES-H per day. J. BOYER PROPRIETOR THE QUEEN'S HOTEL KIIS ■. C. CLAJUOC, Propn<tr«e KATES 11 PBB DA!. Lar,'« .ml comfortable bedroom, aa, aint clasb dining raw. vqn ran r» onauHMUl m*a. TREMONT HOUSE BUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN KBAL9 So. ROOMS TOOlf Be TO Hi ABERDEEN HIVE, No. 12, L. O. T. K.- llett. 2nd and Ith Wednesday. 7:30 p.m of each month In K. of P. Hall. Vernon Street, next to postofflc. Visiting tn«av bttt cordially Invited. MINNIE B. RITCHIE, D.S.C MARGARET SQUIRE. R.C. MRS. ELIZABETH ROSS. L.O. NELSON CAFE (Under New Management.) First-Class Lunch From 12 noon to 2 p, m. 25 cents B0ABD and BOOHS from $1.00 per day up. Tbe rooms have been thoroughly renovated and refurnished. A. AUDE^ProZ KALONE A TREQKJLUS. Proprietors Baker street Nslsos Madden House KTo. Do you need s eamfortas-le hornet If te, try the Madden Houss. Well furnished, rooms Ilthted by eleotridt-r; flrst class board. In ths bar yoa will find all tn« best domestic and Imported liquors and cigara. THOMAS MADDBN. Proprietor Walker House TORONTO, ONT. Cuisine unexcelled. Two hundred wei>- rentllated, steam-heated bedrooms, a number with baths. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta patronage apecfajiy so* llcdted. Strict attention to lilies and children. Rates 12 to 92 per day. OEO. WRIGHT & CO., Prop. I,ate of Brandon and Winnipeg. T. M BAYNE. Manager. fliMfiia Frank, Alberta, Can,] •hassrs of - lQ_t | ZINC SILVER-LEAD ADD MIXED ORES Address corespondence to Company's Offlce, Tramway Block, Nelson. ROYAL HOTEL TELEPHONE U KRS WM. ROBBim, PronrMtna, Th. bait mala that aaa ba trotUM u thla Barkat, cooked asMar tk. aupana, km of th. proprMraaa, Mo u a raaura Nloa alrr rooau, aawlf fumlUMd; tat for Th. heat w»« Uaaan and afara a», bt obtained at th. bar. TERMS: « _____* PBB OAT COR. BTANI-BT AND HUCA STRMffi Can pan tka loor. Waldorf Hotel \MIR, B.C. Headquarters for Mining and Commercial men. Most comfortable hotel In the District Sample rooms In connection. GEO. COLEMAN, Prop. BARTLETT HOUSE (Formerly Clarke House) Tae best 11.00 per day house ia Nelsoi. None but white hels eeaptoyod. The b-» G. W. BARTLETT - Pron. WISE PEOPLE are taking advantage of tlm QUEEN STUDIO'S offer to make tlieli nuotoa on poBt cards (or J1.60 a dozen. BE WISE S. S. FOWLER MINING ENGINEER NELSON, B.C. FOR SALE 10 acrea on Kootenay Lake, near Nelson, a good house, a number of fruit treea and small fruits, good soil, free from stone, water right secured. Easy terms. Geo. O. MoLaren K. W. 0. BLOCK, J tHB DAILT SBWS, HBUSOS, B. 0., THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1906 aro In the Crawford Bay dlstrlot. The .oil Is top and fertile, and largo area, of good land nre obtainable. ll» A0HE8 Or THESE LANDS FOR SALE Also farms on the Outlet and Slocan river. H. E. CROASDAILE Office Next Canadian Bank of Commerce. Phone 241 Nelson, B.C. P.O. box AN GALT GOAL AND WOOD OF AM. W, P. Tlerney Telephone s» Baker itreet. Nelsss*. SPRING HATS Every man wonts a new spring Hat. The men who want Ihe beat stlit Hat mude for Vi, want Our $3.00 Christy Hat We have all thfi new and natty shapes In Soft Hats that the young men admire, come see what's new. SB. Emory & Walley PR10E OF NBt.4I.-S. New York. March 28-Bar silver, Cl V-8; casting copper, 18; electrolytic coppt-r, IS 1-4 to IS 1*2; lead, ■ 16.35. London, March 28—silver, m; lend, lib lis. fid. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY A service preparatory to communion will he held lu St. 1'uul's uliurch hall thi-* evun- ing at 8 o'clock. J. R. Nagle of Srnttle. trnveiling pan- 5eiigcr agent of the 0, R. & N., Union Paclllc and Southern Pucllk', is in tne clly un a biiiiltn-Hs trip. There will bo niiothnr musical evening at the Baptist church on next .Monday evening and the program will be ptiijlisi-.nl in Saturday's tesue or The Daily News, Lent! udvanced two point-) on yesterday's metal market in London, reducing tho bounty to about 20 cents a ton. silver declined two points in London and three in Ne* yo The funeral ot Keith Wilson took place y-.-uii 1'iiuy moi'iii'if- iron* the rt-t-ldt-nce nf his father, D, ti. Wilson, to the cemetery, Service wns conducted ot tho house by Rev. J. T. Ferguson. "Absurdities*' are not. often advcrtiscil in the want ad column as "opportunities," because it wouldn't pay. Want ad reader** soon come io know the difference between tiieilf at first sight ,,_ Cranbrook has asked the Nelson cricket club to give thai city a date when a tram will come to Nelson and show the Nelsonltes that Cranbrook can play cricket as well us golf and tennis. The basket ball match at the armory Inst night between the soldiers and high school students was very closely contested. The final score was 5-5 In ravor of the high school, P. Loring acted as referee. The city police made a thorough searcn of the Chlm-su quarter yesterday afternoon in the hope of finding the escaped convict. Deldliey. who is believed to bo still in hiding in the city. The search was fruitless. The cricket match with Rossland tins toeen postponed at the request Of that city until Btnplra day, May 24, when It win come off ln the Golden City. A match has ibeen arranged with Procter to be played ln Nelson on April 16. Yesterday was the warmest day of the year to date. The maximum temperature was fit dettiees, minimum 38. average tft.t*. The lust day of as high a record was the 6th of October; 68 degree* *> me -I'Sh'St thermometer resdlng for March since v*vi. Dr. Arthur returned last night from Kootenay Landing where he held an in- ijtiest on the body of Jack Anderton, found In the water neur Kuskonoak last Saturday night. The verdict of the e°r°- ni'i-'s Jury Was an open one — "found drowned." The popularity contest of the 30,000 Cluo has already developed considerable interest, The two young ladles who consented lo be candidates are conducting their own THB 8T0BE OF QUALITY Boiled Han) 20c per lb. Picnic Hanr\s SMOKED 15c per lb. We only have a limited supply at these prices, and as the quality is No. I you need have no hesitation in buying. Hood & Teetzel Croceries and Provisions K. W. O. BLOCK NBLSON. B. 0. PHONB 10 FOR SALE 112 acres of fruit lands on Kootenay river, one mile below Slocan Crossing. This ranch has a good stream of water on it, and is well adapted to fruit raising. s It is on the railway and has a frontage of half a mile on the river. The land on both sides is sold and is being worked by residentowners. Price $15 per acre E&M.BIRD Ranchers AND Settlers Spring Is here and we are here with a complete stock to suit your requirements. Our line is too large to Itemize, but a call will convince you that, we have the ■ goods and our prices are right, i BARB WIRE, PLOUGHS, Etc., Etc. J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Limited MHOim-L* AND MTAIL COAL TAR Pitch, Paints and dreosot*? We are the only producers of coal tar in the Kootenays. Write us for prices. Nelson Coke and Gas Co'y canvasses with great success. The secretary is in his olllce daily from I to 2 p.m. The use of one of tiie city's ballot hoxea has heen secured and mayor UMltltt haa agreed to be custodian and to be present ©very Saturday at the counting *»f the ballots. .^..-\,^-.M— That part of your income which is spent In stores probably represent** the "lion's share." If you invested as much In stocks as you spend In stores tn the course °f a year, you would road and study the stocK -•notations every day. /Why not read ui-> store ads with the same care and attention. T. Q. rrocter is arranging wiih tho Mc- Goldrlck company for tihe use of tlio pavilion at Lake park during tha summer months when th.* band will ftttond once a week and a dance take place, Mr, Procter expects a medal from the olty *-"-'*• partment running tho strent car for showing them how to mako that Institution pay a profit. Saturday. March 31. is tho last day, according to resolution of thu coun il. tor the receipt of applications for shade trees. Tlio contract for bringing thomjnto the citv will be let shortly after. To fate only 225' of the 3000 arranged lor have been applied for. Those who desire them should make application during tlty next three days to the city clerk. STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS New York. Mareh 28-AlDanla, Hamburg! fTeutonlc, Liverpool; Orsf Wtidorrte. Dover. Halifax, March 28-Corean. t-lasgow. Queenstown, Majestic. Now York. Hoston, March 34—Snxotiin. uverpnol, Columbian, London. , , ~" Dover. March 28-Kroonlnnd, Now voric. Queenstown, March ag-lvernln, Boston. QUID PRO QUO Constantinople. March 2*-ln reply to further representations made hy tho porta on the subject of the proposed inorstM lu the customs dutieB. the American ligation has reiterated that the government at ■Washington can mako no concossions until the American d'-mnndn for a Hottlemoni ot the school and other questions are granted, RUSSIAN CABINET CHANOES St Petersburg. March 2K-.ii.mors or Impending cabinet changes COM nuolO.CUV culate. The Buss declares that ">«'■'■„ doubt the state of premier WI lj*n 'a" J will force him to resign and W0 PW-w the resignation of inlerior mlnlstoi uur novo and finance minister SUlnon. HUME-C, I). Wreyford, J. D. dauthler, E. (J. Rlehardsni], A. J. Bales, Vancouver; H. N, Oowan, R. Hanna, Toronto; U. B. Dayfoot. fleorgelown; !•*. M. Stevenson, J. Griffith. Midway; 0. H. Itroomlleld, Loudon; A. .McClelland. lilrmingliam; A Vatlg- han, Victoria; M. Burrell, Grand Forks; •>. G. Whltencro. Winnipeg; C. II. McDougall, Eureka; G, IT. Lewis, Revelstoke; J. It. Nagle, Seattle. __ OUR SPRING STOCK OF CO-CARTS are now in. 50 different patterns Prices from $3.50 ard up. All rubber tires. Latest i nproved gears. Sm our Spring Stock of Lace Curt aim and Drapes Just tn. Standard Furniture Co. CMipicu Imsc mirier* ud Uderuker.*. STRATHCONA—D. Thomas, KOBSlnnd; N. Blnns, Trail; C. E. Cart w right, Vancouver; A. Sharp, Orient; J. A. McBride, Weyburn; J. Bicker!, Calgary; N. J. Cavanaugh, G. W. Hughes; Sandon; w, U. Dunn. Seattle; T. E. Mills, Spokane, Ql'KIONS-.T. Atkinson; H|imilton; 'it, McDonald, W. Waist Heir), Olds; Mrs. N. Anderson, Spokane; O. H, Pollard, Winnipeg. TRBMONT-M. S. Clnrk, J. Nicar, Balfour; XV. A. Wels, Slocan Junction. LAKKVIEW-.I. Hall, Nakusp; A. Alc- Askill, Phoenix; H. Waketlehl. Erie. ORAND CBNTRAI-—A. C. Roach, H. M. Crampton, Newport; W. dough, Slocnn; A. Mlswjild, Erie; M. Hughes, Vmlr; H. Crow, Salmo; J. A. Macdonald; Edmonton; H. L. Rogori- and wife, Calgary. NELSON-IT. G. Stevens, Okanagan; M. Donaldson, W. Barber, Toronto. MADDEN-J P. O'Hnra and wife, greenwood; A. C. Vanpest. Orand Forks; J- Clemens, Nakusp; J. Todd, New Denver; J. McPhee, II. Kinnear, Bonnington; Miss B* Wlllliuns. Williams' siding; J. Tarry, Rlvervlew; J. VV. Gallop, Uairour; J. J. Campbell, Queen's bay. club-hF. White, Bonnington; c c. Liidd. Erie. ROYAL—B. Robinson, Peaehland; J. O. Hooker, Mtillan. SHERBROOKE—A. Holman, Procter; M. A. Smith, C. H. Morrison, San l>iego; P. n, Bedlen, C. Cox, Nakusp. BARTLETT—W. Hough, R. O. Johnstone. IT. Gardiner. Spokane; K. iiarra- clniigh, C. Curtis, Greenwood. xxxxxxxxxxxxxtxxxxxxxxxxsesoos WHEN GLASSES BECOME | A NECESSITY the moBt important thlbg Is to consult a competent Retlnoacoplst who will diagnose for you the condition of your eyes in their minutest defect, then proper glasses should be ground to suit the case. Our examination and work cannot be better. We grind our own Do Not Neglect Your Eyes J. O. PATENAUDE WATCHMAKER MANUFACTURINd JEWELER PHONE 293 XXX9»OOOOOeXXXtXXXKXXXX90eSO<XK ROUGH LUMBER DBBSSBD Dm, Window., KouUlttn, Shingles, Turn.- Vork ud Brulntt; Caput. 1 *• to 4»t. stock always on Und. Mall order. promptly attend*! to. A. C. LAMBERT A CO. We Have for Sale small blocks of the following stocks Western Oil and Coul 21 International Cpal WA Lardeau Minos 01% B. C. Standard (Hunter V) 12% Yale Kootenay Ice ,. 07% Dominion Copper 57 Charles Morrison & Co. Hudson's Bay Block. NBLSON, B. C. NIFTY ONES JUST RECEIVED Twenty eases Ladle*-' Fine Footwear. Swagger styles; mnde to pleaso tlie eye, suit the foot, and won't hurt your pocki'tbook very much, H.g'i cuts ami low cuts. Black UbOOOlates und Patent Leather.1, Don't wait until your size Is -old out. Royal Shoe Store R. ANDREW & cu. AcenU tor N.ttl.toa's. Slater*., Bell's Fertili lze YoUr Groiii)d Something \\\c\\ and Delicious Hand Rolled Chocolates made from the purest materials obtainable, 75c ner lb. We want you to have confidence In the purity and quality of our candies. Our every effort Is to handle the highest possible grade procurable. G. Longhurst Fruits and Confectionery Phone 25, Baker Street. Fruit Lands Every market gardener or fruit grower should read tbls: We can Bell you high grade animal fertilizer mode from bones, blood, and meat scraps, thoroughly dried, etc., the richest and most productive fertilizer possible, at a very reasonable price. Write us for particulars. The Kootenay Fruit Growers' Association from whom information can be obtained, are also agents for tills product. J. Y. Griffin & Co. I will olTer for 10 days only the GREATEST SNAP in FRUIT LANDS that has ever been put on the market in tbls vicinity. Call and get particulars at once. If yon want to invest in something that will make you money, now Is your time. NO POSSIBLE CHANCE FOR LOSS, and prospects good for doubling your money ln one year. J. E. ANNABLE LIMITED A SNAP Dwelling 5 Rooms Price $1350. Complete bath room. Gas. Everything in first class condition. Good location* Easy Terms -•*- SEEDSMEN BY BOYALWABBANT TO HIS MAJE81 FCI1J * BDWANDl SUTTON'S SEEDS We now have full supply of both vegetable and flower seeds, See us before placing your order. To win prizes at Nelson fair you must have the best Seeds. The Brackman-Ker Milling Co'y, Lt >tk am *% **M**i m\4mlt\** m\»mt%»t—taM JUBt received onr first consignment of Hobberlln high class suits; famous for fit, style and wnrkmnnBhln. All who have examined this clothing, acknowledge Its superiority. Drop In and try a coat on. You will find for style, and lit, an exact copy of the latest fashion plate. f This-is S Your S Opportunity 1 BELL TRADING CO. Mb Phone G6. Mall orders receive prompt and careful attention. ************ *****4' TOBUYAPURESOAI CHEAP "Tl-e Golden V is an absolutely pure soap free from alkali, resin or other injurious auU stance;. Put up ln cartoons containing 6 BARS 26 OTS EAOH Special price box lot. It Pays to Deal With Rutherfoif Ttie Best Seeds that Groi My Seeds are here and my customers can rely oh getting Seeds from a carefully selected stock. Thess nre not the product of only one grower but are selected from the best growers In lingland, Germany and the States. WARD STREET Wm. Rutherford DRUQOIST Welch's Grape Juice The simple unfermented Juice of I choicest concord grapes. This grape Juice Is a food—a null tlons fluid for both sick and well.; It certainly Is a swell drink. Try a Bottle. Price 70c, TOYE & BENEDICT Josephine St, GROCERS Phone No| McDonald's Exquisite Chocolates HADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU We believe in quality. We talk quality. But best] all, we practice what we preach by making Chocolates of quality. J. A. M°DONALD Nelson, B, 0, Manufacturing Oonfeotto* Reipi.ifltoi){ *y^a especially if it is loaded with ll. M. C. Aijiirilirjilion \ con-bination that never fails. Write for Illustrated Catalog C. D. GOEPEL, M Western Representative M P. O. BOX 175 A Pacific Const Depot: «b>* -n.----.mi a , U 86-88 First Street, San Francisco, Uttl. NBLBON, A* ■ ricDermid & McHardy innjanM n ii ' NK-BON, ft a J. ...WALLACE men's oor?imnt Nnt**Dodr to lUddta Bow *V%rV%VtrV*^%^rVV*rVt^rt^t^\rt^^\l\*%yr>\ri%nr\%^r%r\r\%rirtrtm^r%a T\(\s\'i' Now 0tiM ytmr Ea8ter Sult from choicest stock In the Kootenays. Juat 18 days more, wm make It right. , Taylor & McQuarrie Hlgtl("'"T'i'"'-K-'"'-"B,a Good Tooth Brushes Don't grow on every bush. We get ours from a bush that produa the very best in the market Tooth Brush prices with us run frc lEo to 60c. The 15c ones are not guaranteed. They are the best to be had foj the money, that's all. The brushes from 25c up we replace with a I brush free ot charge If they prove detective ln any way. Fifty centa may seem like a good deal to pay for a tooth brustj yet the people who buy them say that they are far more satisfactory and a bit cheaper tban the 26o oneB, a AT* ANY PRICE WE CAN SUIT YOU Canada Drug and Book Go's Stores Corner Baker and Josephine Streets
The Nelson Daily Miner was purchased by F.J. Deane in April of 1902 and renamed The Daily News. It changed hands again in May 1908 when it began to be printed by the News Publishing Co. managed by W.G. McMorris.
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