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fff mmmmm news ^gislati^ m **> «- MAR 5.1806. |: VOL. 4, NELSON, B. 0., FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1906 OPPOSITION AMENDMENT Subsidy Opposed Because of Non-Fulfilment of Contract Fit***' ,_. Over Colombia t Western Bill b Still on-BI-Monlhly Pay Days~Bad|et Speech Today •**< (BpMlal la Th. Dally N.w.) . Press Gallery, Legislative Assembly, "Victoria, March 1.—In the legislature today the debate on the second reading of the bill to amend the Columbia and Western Railway Subsidy Act,- 1886, was continued by Henderson (Yale) and Bowser (Vancouver). Paterson (Islands) moved the adjournment. Thla afternoon's debate elicited no new points of special Importance on either side. Henderson, however, clearly showed by reference to the legislation of 1001, that the Columbia A Western company were re-established ln their original status created by acts of 1806, and tbat consequently the several negotiations of 1808-00 and 1000, Including (he Mackenzie A Mann bargain, had no bearing upon the present state of the case,. In 1001 tbe Columbia and Western Railway company, by petition, had .secured the passing of a bill restoring their rights to construct sections five and six of the line, and with this restoration the contract was as it originally stood In 1806, save that an extension of time was granted in which to make surveys. In concluding his review of the history of the Columbia A Western transactions, Henderson moved, tn amendment to the resolution "that the bill be read a second time now," the following: "That all.the words of the resolution after the first word, 'that' be struck out and the following substituted therefor: •' That, whereas, the Columbia and Western Railway company waa incorporated by chapter 54, of the statutes of 1896: " And whereas, by section 10 of the said chapter 54, It Is enacted that the lines ot railway mentioned ln the schedule, together with branches and extensions, shall constitute the Columbia A Western railway: " And whereas, lt Is conditional to the granting of said aid as provided by chapter 8, of the statutes of 1806, that the company construct the said Columbia A Western railway within the time and according to the terms of their act of incorporation: " And whereas, the company has not compiled with the conditions of the Subsidy Act, as set forth in section 1, chapter 8: . ' And whereas, .it was enacted that 'no landB shall be granted to the coin-1 an absolutely viciou. u.„. .~ -------- pany which are not designated and sur- were his remarks that Oreej QUlekiy veyed by them within seven years from ■ •""-* *» have the .third reading Btand .the passage of this act'. " And whereas, the said Subsidy Act was passed on the 17th day of April, 1806: "And whereas, the lands to be granted were not designated and surveyed within the time, nor ln the manner prescribed by statute and are not yet surveyed: "And whereas, lt was contemplated that by the granting ot the subsidy as set forth ln the Columbia and Western Act, being chapter 8, statutes ot 1806, that portion of British Columbia extending from the Columbia river to Penticton, aa well as the country bordering upon and tributary to Okanagan lake, and also the Okanagan and Spallu- macheen valleys, and the country tributary to the ShuBwap and Okanagan railway, would be developed and made profitable at an earlier period than if no such subsidy was granted; and further, that the coast cities would be very materially benefited by securing a more direct route into the mining and smelting camps of the Boundary district, via, Penticton; and It was further contemplated that the annual loss to the province of British Columbia, on account of Its guarantee of interest on the bonds of the Shuswap and Okanagan railway would, by thc construction of the Columbia A Western, railway to, or near Penticton, be very materially reduced, it not altogether eliminated: "And whereas, to secure the construction ot the Columbia and Western railway at the earliest possible date, it was enacted that the railway company should deposit security to the amount of titty thousand dollars, which said amount was to be forfeited if the railway was not built to or near Penticton within four years trom the 17th day ot April, 1806: "And whereas, the railway has not yet been built to Penticton: "And whereas, the security before mentioned has not been estreated: "And whereas, the failure of the Co- j lumbla and Western Railway company to construct their lines ot railway to Penticton haa resulted In incalculable loss to the province of British Colum-' bla, and made It necessary to provide a subsidy of $760,000 In aid of a line ot railway from Midway to Vernon: "Therefore, this houae l> of the opinion that-**fe Columbia A Western Railway company la not entitled to any -urthw aid." ' (A copy of ths original bill to which tha above amendment applies, will be found on Page 6 ot this issue of The Daily News.] Bowser's reply was an elaboration of the argument made by the premier yesterday. He dealt mainly wtth the Mackenzie A Mann bargain in 1808, and the subsequent negotiations with the Semlln government • The adjourned debate on the second reading of Williams' (socialist) bill to Amend the Master and Servant Act, which provides inter alia, for bi-monthly pay days, was then resumed by Hawthornthwaite, who made a strong appeal tor support He pointed out that In Great Britain lt was almost invariably the rule to have weekly pay days or at the most only to allow two weeks to elapse between. Tbe leader ot the opposition expressed his hearty sympathy with the principle ot the bill and said he would vote tor the second reading. He pointed out that lt would be necessary to amend the bill ln committee, but so far as the principle of more frequent pay days was concerned he entirely endorsed the measure and believed It would work beneficially to all classes ot the community. In particular, twlce-a-month pay days' would strike a serious blow at the baneful credit system. Worklngmen would be largely freed from the disabilities of the present system so frequently imposed. A measure of this kind would Inure to the -Interests of merchants, as well as to wage earners. He could coa», celve of circumstances wherein a strict enforcement ot this measure would prove a hardship, but he thought that In committee an amendment could be Inserted that would ffrset these cases and ln any event he had sufficient confidence In the good judgment and forbearance of wage earners to feel assured that they would not Invoke the law in circumstances where Its provisions would obviously work Injustice. Paterson (Islands), Carter-Cotton, president of the council, and finance minister Tatlow, spoke In opposition to the bill. Tanner (Saanich) thought It would work a hardship on farmers.' Ross (Fernie) did not think a similar law In the eastern provinces had proved an "unmitigated success" but would vote for the second reading ot the bill. McNiven (Victoria), and Or. Young (Atlln) briefly Indorsed the principle of the bill, and on a division, the second reading of the bill was adopted by 10 to 13, the vote being: lor—Brown, McNiven, Jones, Evans, Davidson, Oliver, J. A. Macdonald, Cameron, Hawthornthwaite, Williams, McBride, Cotton, Fraser, Ross, Taylor, Wright, Young, Gilford, Manson.—18. Against—Drury, Tanner, Paterson, Wells, Hall, Tatlow, Ellison, Clifford, Bowser, A. McDonald, Fulton, Macgowan, Orant—13. ' On the third reading of bill No. 18, An Act respecting the use and Manufacture, within British Columbia, of Timber cut on lands of the Crown, Hon. R. F. Green proposed the following amendment to section 4: "Whenever a seizure Is made of timber under the provisions of this Act the onus ot showing that the timber seized Is not subject to the provisions ot this Act, shall be upon the owners, holders, or person in possession thereof." ' This elicited, from the leader of the opposition an unusually vigorous speech Macdonald denouncing the proposal as an absolutely vicious one. So forcible were his remarks that Green quickly asked to have the third reading stand over ln order that he might remodel the amendment Several bills were advanced a stage, and the budget speech was set for tomorrow. The house will sit on Saturday and day next assistance ln securing the Kaien island land grant tf that site was finally adopted as the railway's terminus. Bodwell professed Ignorance as to how Anderson came to waive his interest ln that agreement, and also denied knowledge of any further sum, than the 110,000 admittedly paid to Larsen by Anderson, having changed hands. He could not say whether or not the Grand Trunk Pacific had paid over the balance of $30,000. Bodwell further admitted having borrowed $5000 from Larsen but said lt was not on account of the Kalen Island land deal, but ln connection with tho Victoria terminal undertaking. He could not explain how Mrs. James Anderson came to know about the loan. INTERIOR LUMBERMEN. Scaling Question Will Be Carefully Considered Before Action Taken. (Special to The Dally News) Victoria, March 1.—In consequence of the Associated Press despatch from Nelson, apearlng ln the city papers here today, stating that the Mountain Lumbermen's Association had requested the government to legalize the Doyle scale ln the district ■ east of the Cascade mountains, ln preference to the British Columbia scale, which works unsatisfactorily for logs of small diameter, though good for the larger logs of the coast district, J. A. Macdonald, leader of the opposition, raised the question In the house this afternoon. Hon. R. F. Green, chief commissioner, ln replying to Mr. Macdonald, gave assurance that the pending measure for the measurement of timber would not affect the district east of the Cascade mountains, until such time as the scale question was gone thorughly Into, and legislation dealing with the same was enacted. YET ANOTHER ACCOUNT MURDER OF THE MISSIONARIES AT NANCHAN. WRATH FIRST DIRECTED AGAINST ROMAN CATHOLICS. Shanghai, March 1.—The Nanchan magistrate who was wounded during a dispute with Roman Catholic missionaries recently resulting in a riot and the killing of several missionaries, Is dead. An account ot the attack says: "Fifteen Methodists, twelve English Protestants and fourteen French Roman Catholics had a quarrel with an officer over a suit for the possession of property. Great excitement prevailed on Friday last, A mass meeting was held on Saturday aud was followed on Sunday by a riot, during which the property of the Roman Catholics was burned. The Protestants took refuge in the adjoining house of Mr. Kingman. This house was burned, and six priests and two members of the Kingman family were killed. The Chinese governor attempted to check the riot and rescue . the missionaries. The men of the Methodist mission, aided by Chinese soldiers, took their school girls to Chinese houses ln ihe city and brought Miss Hoyt and Miss Kahn from a hospital. All took refuge In midrlver in a launch, which was furnished by Chinese officers. The launch waited until the Chinese soldiers brought the remaining missionaries on board, which was at- daylight on Monday. The launch reached Klukiang on Tuesday. The wounded Kingman girl died on the way. The Chinese could have blocked the passage of the launch during the twelve hours' journey down The house will sit on saiuru., «uu . aurmg me . prorogation is now looked for by Thurs- tho rlTer| Dut they w6re ,rlendly. Rev. I a r. otilrmback. of the Methodist KAIEN ISLAND ENQUIRY. Evidence All In—Further Admissions By Green and Bodwell. (Special to The Dally News) Victoria, March 1.—The Kalen Island land grant Investigation by a select committee ot the house, closed this morning, so far as the taking ot evidence Is concerned, i The members of tbe committee met this evening to consider their findings. This morning's session ot the enquiry was brief, Bodwell and Green being re- ■ called by Macdonald to answer to one I'or two minor points. However, Macdonald succeeding tn eliciting one piece 'of Information of considerable moment. He had been questioning Green regarding government lands at Port Simpson and the boundaries of the Indian reserve in the vicinity of Kalen Island. From replies made by Green, Macdonald suggested the probability of the government being in possession ot the lands and works department's field notes of the survey of this reserve. On search being made, field notes dated 1884 were produced, and these notes distinctly state the fact that Karen Island was an island. This point haa been disputed by the chief commissioner all along in defence of his refusal to accept applications to locate,land on Kalen island. He held tbat there was no knowledge at the time the reserve was placed on the Tslmpsean peninsula by the provincial government that Kalen Island was not a part of tho mainland and consequently the reserve was Interpreted to cover Kaien island. The field notes of the survey ot the Indian reserve show clearly that the lands and works department had tn its possession Information of the true nature of Kalen island since 1884. The reserve was placed on the Tslmpsean peninsula hy the then provincial government In 1801. From Bodwell, Macdonald elicited the fact that be had prepared tbe draft ot the agreement between the Grand Trunk Pacific company and Larsen and Anderson, whereby tha former agreed to pay Larsen and Anderson $40,000 for their A. B. Quirmback, of the Methodist Chtua Inland mission remained at Nanchan to care for the property." SOLD HIS WIFE.' Niggardly Farmer too Mean to Clothe Hts Better Half. Windsor, Out, March 1.—Richard Col- well, of ColchesTer township, has been committed for trial at the spring assizes for non-support. He Is the man who, tt Is alleged, sold his wife to a neighbor for $85. Colwell claimed lt was a joke but the magistrate was not disposed to look upon tt that way. though the alleged transaction Is not a part of the bill of complaint. Mrs. Colwell says her husband owns everything on the farm but gave her no money and that he had given her only one skirt and a pair ot shoes during the seven years they have been married. RECLAIMING THEIR OWN Newfoundland's Governor Giving a Bounty on Herrings Government Ownership of Telegraphs is Proving a Success-Negotiations is Progress Over Fishing Disputes St. Johns, Nfld., March 1.—The colonial legislature was opened today. The speach of the governor, sir William MacGregor, announcing the colony's condition as one of unexampled prosperity. Governor MacGregor intimated that the public ownership of the colonial telegraph lines was proving highly satisfactory and that business was steadily increasing. He stated also that the Marconi company has agreed with the government to operate a wireless system along the Labrador coast to connect with colonial telegraphs and to transmit over their lines to their destination all messages received at the wireless station within Newfoundland's jurisdiction. Respecting the colony's fishery dispute with the United States, the governor's speech said: "The Ashing operations of the people ot the United States on tbe west coast of the colony durlug the past season, while happily conducted without any breach of peace, were attended with many vexatious circumstances. My ministers exercised most commendable forbearance in dealing with the same and have received the assurance of his majesty's government that negotiations with the American government have been entered upon with a view to an early solution of the difficulties of the situation." The speech also announced the intention of the government to grant a bounty for herring, especially cured and exported, this being understood as a scheme to wreBt the herring fishery from American hands and to transfer it to the hands of the colony's own people. DEFIESTWHOLE TOWN SOCIALIST BANK ROBBER HOLDS UP TAMMERFORS. Thc police seized tho boohs and took the names of those present in the olticeB ot Hobtion and company, E. A. Carpenter and Feathers tone and company, who advertise themselves as stock brokers. The police say they will be charged with keeping gambling: houses. It Ib thought the raid Is the result of Hemmlng's disclosures, P. Hemming, stock broker, failed recently with liabilities of over HJO.OOO due to bucK- Ing ilit: market with customers margins. N0AGREEMENT REACHED ORB FREIGHT RATES ON K. ft S. RAILWAY UNCHANGED. SPOILS SYSTEM. Ontario Premier Finally Calls a Halt- Must Be a Limit. Toronto, March 1—Hon. Dr. Wlllough- by, minister without portfolio, has been the leader of several of premier Whitney's dissatisfied followers, who have who have eeen clamoring for wholesale Introduction of the "spoils" system. Premier Whitney has, ln emphatic termB however, Intimated that evidence must be produced In tho case of all higher officials whose dismissal Is requested, the onus for vacancies In the lower offices, such as clerks, bailiffs, etc., being entirely on the members' own shoulders. He has also Intimated to Dr. Wlllotigh- by that, tf he does not like the course of the government he can step down and out. v DEATH OF GEORGE BURNS London, Ont, March 1—George Hnrnr*, local collector of customs died suddenly thlB morning while seated at his desk in his office. Ho was stricken with heart failure, from which he hnd Buffered tor two years and died before medical aid could be summoned. For many years Mr. Burns was one of London's best known and leading merchants, retiring In woo to become collector of customs. He was 62 yeara of age and is survived by on* daughter and one eon. FINALLY SUBDUED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Helstngfors, March 1.—The pursuit of the bandits who last Monday night entered the Russian State bank here, killed the guardian and secured $37,51)0, resulted to day in a highly dramatic incident and coat four lives at Tammersfors, where two of the fugitives were cornered. One of the bandits got possession of the town hall and held It for hours, but finally was subdued by a stream of water directed by the firemen. While commissioner of police Dalushin was examining the two captives, one of them grabbed a revolver from the belt of the chief'of police and with it killed him. The bandit then dashed upstairs where he barricaded himself in a room commanding the stairs and lobby and street outside. There he defied the police for three hours, meanwhile haranguing the crowds of thousand of persons from the window, many of whom were in sympathy with his socialistic speech. Two policemen who tried to pick him off from a house top opposite were killed by the bandit, who was an excellent marksman. After all other resources had been exhausted, the firemen were called out again and poured a flood of water Into the window. Simultaneously a picked band of police and firemen stormed the stairs. One ot the assailant party was killed and nine others were wounded before the bandit, who fought desperately with a big knife, could be overpowered. LIGHT SENTENCES Vancouver Diamond Thieves Plead Uullty and Get off Easily Vancouver, March 1—Wallace- Harrington and Harry Hazard, the two self confessed thieves, who pleaded guilty to smashing the window ln McMillan's jewelry store three weeks ago and running off with a tray of diamonds have been sentenced by acting police magistrate Alexander to five and four years respectively in tne penitentiary. Barrliigton wus undoubtedly the head ot the pair. He planned and executed the affair and he would have carried It out three nights sooner, but for the fact that Just as he raised a big leaden window weight to throw it through the -window, the clerk stepped into the window trom the Inside and removed tho tray to put it In the safe. After the burglary he had one of the diamonds set In a stick pin m this city, paying a dollar hnd a half for It. This, and a W deposit on a suit ot clothes left him with only J2.5U when be started ta walk to Steveston. When lie wns talking to the police In New Westminster lie had the diamonds covered wltn grease between thc lingers of one hand. He thought thut they might search his pockets If he wns arrested. When asked to show his hands to see If they were calloused he showed thu empty one tlrst. While he wns dropping the diamonds fnnii the other one Into his overcoat pocket. RAID BUCKET BHOPS Hamilton, March 1—Acting on the Instructions of the attorney general, the local ■police, directed by provincial detective Greer, made a raid on alleged bucket shops here at u o'clock. The raid* were mode simultaneously and caused much consternation omon-g those present In tho oitices, GREAT NORTHERN OFFICIALS WILL BOOM NBLSON. Whatever aid the promoters of Nelson as a summer resort may receive from the c. P. R. company during the spring and summer of 1906, it Is certain that the Great Northern railway will 'bring many tourists to the city. A definite promise to that effect was made last night by F. J. Whitney, of St. Paul, general passenger traffic manager of the road. The party of Great Northern officials on tour of inspection, including B. Campbell, fourth vice-president of the company; F. I. Whitney, passenger traffic manager; W. W. Broughton, freight traffic manager; H, M. Adams, assistant traffic manager; -F. E. Ward, general manager; George 13. Slade, general superintendent, H. A. Kennedy, assistant superintendent, and others, arrived by Bpecial train from Spokane early yesterday morning. They left ■ at once for Kaslo. There they Bpent two hours, inspecting the local office and conferring with their staff and others on matters of local interest. They returned to Nelson last night shortly after seven, after what'all the party described as a most delightful sail on Kootenay lake. Mr. Campbell was interviewed by a representative of The Dally New^s. He said that tlie visit was merely a formal one of inspection, and added: "We would like to visit all branches several times a year but we can't always get around to It." In reply to* a question as to the present position of negotiations in regard to freight rates, for ore especially, on the Kaslo & Slocan branch, Mr. Campbell said: "There is nothing definitely settled yet, that I can tell you. Negotiations are still going on, and we have several proposals under consideration at the present time. "No, we have not come to any agreement yet witH the mine ^owners and smelter men." Mr. Campbell declined to say whether or not the freight rate question had anything to do with his visit at the present time or whether it was discussed at kaslo yesterday. During the evening James Johnstone called to see F. J. Whitney, passenger traffic manager, to Interest him In the attractions of Nelson for tourists. He found a ready and sympathetic listener. Mr. Whitney said: "The scenery between here and Kaslo Is perfect. I am certain that there Is no point on the whole of our line that can offer attractions to tourists or holiday parties equal to those of Nelson. "I will certainly make a special feature of Nelson and Kootenay lake ln our information folders this summer. This district has only to become known to become at once a prime favorite." Mr. Whitney asked that he be furnlBhed as early as possible with cuts and descriptive sketches of Kootenay scenery, which Mr. Johnstone promptly undertook shuld be done. The party left for Spokane in their special train at 9 o'clock last night. PREPARING INDICTMENT GRAND JURY EXAMINE STEUNJSN- BERG MURDER WITNE88ES GREAT SECRECY OBSERVED BY THE PROSECUTION •^rpRiA SO. 266 Caldwell was an unfit place in which to hold them. Harry Orchard is tonight occupying a room In the Saratoga hotel at Caldwell, the quarters in which he spent the most of his time from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1, when he was arrested for the murder. He was taken to Caldwell today to testify before the grand jury. His examination was not completed and it was decided to keep him In the hotel as the Jail was not considered a proper place. The greatest secrecy is maintained about the proceedings of the grand jury, and the prosecution has succeeded in guarding every particle of Its information. Orchard was taken to the Jury room after lunch and was before the Jury until late In tbe afternoon. The investigation Is conducted entirely by members of the jury themselves, the county attorney only entering the room when called to advlBe tho jury. It Ih not expected that an indictment will be returned for several days yet. ORDERS INVESTIGATION BORDEN DISSATISFIED WITH KINGSTON ARTILLERY Boise, March 1—The grand jury at Caldwell this morning began the Investigation of the assasslnatlou of former governor Frank Steunenberg. Harold H. Urchard was taken from the state prison here and to Caldwell In the custody of sheriff Nicholas and deputy warden Smith, The tlrst witness called before the grand Jury was detective McPharhind, County attorney Van Duyn was lu the Jury room only part nf the time. Orchard was called before the jury this afternoon. Uvory precaution was tuken to prevent the testimony renching the public. While Orchard was before the Jury in tho Masonic hull, two deputy sheriffs stood at thc foot of the stairs and kept all persons away. The state chemist, who analyzed aome powder and gray substance found in Orchard's room at Caldwell, also was before the jury. Warden E. ti, Whitney of tho slat-* penitentiary today filed his returns to the writs of habeas corpus sued out In the cases of Charles E. Moyer Wm. D. Haywood and Robt. Pettlbone, charged wtth the murder of Frank Steunenberg at Caldwell on the evening ot Deo. :#), last, setting forth in detail thc groundB upon which he Is confining tho prisoners at the penitentiary. The warden was represented in tho proceedings by attorney general Ouelm, county attorney Van Duyn, Jnmes H, Huwley, senior counsel for tho prosecution, and by W. A. Stone, also retained by the prosecution. Mr. Hnwley was tho Only attorney in court on behalf of tlie prosecution, while Fred Miller and John P. Nugent appeared for the petitioners. The returns to the writs were made In open court, the full bench being present. It wns agreed by counsel that the answers to tho return should be (lied not later than March 8. and thut thc nrgumenta in the Issues should bo heard in the court on March 9. It Is expected that Orchards of Denver, senior counsel for the defence, will be present at that time and present tiie principal arguments on behalf of tne accused men. In his return warden Whitney sets up that he Ib holding tho prisoners for sherirt Nicholas of canyon county, an order -being entered by the probata court In Canyon county that the Jail of that county at MEETING OF THE DOMINION AUT1L- LBRY ASSOCIATION (Special tu The Daily News) Ottawa. March l_The annual meeting or the Dominion Artillery association yesterday was presided over by colonel Fran* King of St. Catherines. Among those present were earl Grey, sir Frederick Borden, colonel Hanbury Williams, general Lake and lord Aylmer. Colonel King said that sir Frederick Borden deserved a monument for giving the artillery Petewawa camp. He suggested that It be called Borden camp. Sir Frederick Borden said that the present name would have the merit of not belonging to any one political party. Petewawa Central training camp was only an Instance of what he would like to do tor the artillery of Canada. If he had the treasury at ills disposal Canada would Boon have & large number of high class Held guns. The would be of little use without men to handle them and Petewawa had been provided for training the men. Oenerul Lake suggested the establishment of a scientific school of gunnery. Lieutenant colonel Gregory complained of the inadequacy of tlie appliances for giving artillery instructions at Kingston, where had been taught the working of the new mark four gun, from the diagrams of the old murk one gun. Sir Frederick Borden said this was a severe Indictment of the permanent artillery corps, which hud been organized as a teaching staff. If it was not iultliling that function, it wus time it wus. There was no excuse for teuchlng a tour gun from a diagram. It indicated Hint the ot- llcers at Kingston in charge uf the men, were not taking a proper Interest In their work, if lt was shown that the people of Canada were not getting the worth of their money, it would warrant the permanent force being swept awuy, and replaced by something else. Sir Frederick said ho would have un Investigation sturted at once und if things were found as represented he would see thut u chungu was made at once. The Canadian people, are paying for a llrst clasa school und should have It. J. S. Hendrle of Hamilton was elected president. GRAND FORKS NOTES. (From Sunday's Daily) Grand Forks, March 1.—J. W. Jones, local contractor, has been awarded the contract for grading a 1200 foot spur on the Great Northern railway to the Belcher mine. Shipments of 240 tons daily to the Granby smelter will be made from the Belcher as soon as the spur Is completed. George Clark, of the mercantile Arm of Clark & Son, of this city, left this morning for an extended trip to his parental home at Port Hope, Ont. Contractor George Taylor, has completed his million foot log contract with B. Lequlme and is preparing to do some extensive grading for the Kettle Valley Lines railway. An eight ton boiler, compressor plant complete, and other mining machinery were yesterday hauled to the Minnehaha mine, and work will Immediately start on running the 3000 foot tunnel to tap the ore body. CHINA FOR THE CHINESE London, March i—The Times correspondent at Shanghai telegraphs: "While there Is no apparent disposition to encourage acts of hostility, yet the general unrest throughout the country Is duo to the government's unmistakablo support of the policy of China for the Chinese, the most aggressivo measures aro endorsed by the officials. It Is shown by the recent regulations of the Walwup (Chinese torelgn hoard) and the board of commerce, that It It the intention to keep tho foreigner at arms length, an attitude reflected in every provincial yemen (court.) TIBRNBY AT WORK (Special to The Daily News) Greenwood, March 1.—Work was started today on the extensive Improve ments arranged for at the B. C. Copper company's smelter here. W. P. Tier- ney of Nelson, who has the contract for the excavating has several teams at work, and A. G. Creelman of Rossland, contractor for the massonry, will commence operations in a day or so/ A large number ot men will be kept busy all summer, contributing to the business prosperity of Greenwood. HUNDREDS COMING IN Red Deer, Alta., March 1.—No better Indication of how rapidly the west is filling up Is required than the statistics of the local land office which show that homestead entries during February Increased 329 per cent over the same period of last year. Hundreds are coming in and all tell of more to follow. FIRE IN MONTREAL. Montreal, March 1.—-Fire tonight did $40,000 damage to the four story building at 481 St. Paul street, occupied by the Dominion Dry Goods company, the Merchants Clothing company, and Suckling ft Co., trade auctioneers. The loss Is covered hy insurance. FATAL ACCIDENT Port Hot**,, MVivh 1—Guy GilanM Iff years old, accidentally cut himself In the right thigh yesterday while killing a cait. The sharp blade entered a network of arteries above the knee. Tho operation to bind tbe arteries was performed, but tho young man died this morning from a clot of blood entering the heart. DISCUSSION PROTRACTED But Britain Makes Move That May Expedite Cernuiy Thwarts France at Algeciras Cm- rcrence-Tcrrinc Fighting Force Pots In an Appearance Washington, March 1.—While no Immediate break in the conference at Al- geciraB is expected by the United States government, the negotiations have reached the stage which, according to reports, threaten the failure of the conference unless there is a change In tha attitude of Germany. A long conference occurred at the war department today between secretary ot state Root and Mr. Jusserand, the French ambassador, during which the negotiations at Alegciras was the main subject under discussion. It Is not unlikely that some of the neutral powers more directly interested will renew their efforts to bring France and Germany into accord. The Washington government, however, It Is stated here, Is not among the powers chiefly interested at Algeciras and cannot be expected to intervene in European politics. Algeclras, March 1.—In an Interview yesterday Sldi Mohammed el Mokhrt said that M. Talllander, the French minister to Morocco, had not assisted In obtaining, and was totally non-cognizant of, the concessions at Casa Blanca and Safi, which were privately granted to the Creusot company by Morocco, as compensation for services made by the company to counterbalance the concessions at Tangier given to a German company. It is not certain yet whether the conference will deal with the question of these private concessions or confine itself to deciding general principles for the reduction of public works ln Morocco In which they may be Included. The result of the last 48 hours negotiations is another check, threatening to prolong the Moroccan conference. The Germans, after reflection, desire the diplomatic corps at Tangier to exercise surveillance over the state hank, thus preventing Its use for further French political designs. The French claim that Germany is chiefly occupied with minimizing French Influence In Morocco. The delegates now talk of the struggle being prolonged to the latter part of March. A division of British cruisers Is due at Gibraltar today and two divisions ot battleships will arrive there tomorrow. The formidable assemblage embraces 30. warships and 25,01)0 men. BIG SHOOT SATURDAY Nelson Gun Club Members to Compete it* Handicap for Goepel Medal Tho flrst shoot of the season of the Nelson gun club, will be held at the traps on Saturday afternoon beginning at 1*30. The only event will be a handicap shoot of Go birds for a gold medal presented by C. D. Goepi'l. district agent tor the Union Metallic Cartridge company. The prize is open, by the donors stipulation, only to resident members of the gun club. The medal Is a very handsome one bearing tho Inscription: "Presented to Nelson Gun Club by Ol D. Goepel for high score, opening shoot, 1900, Won by...." Handicaps have been arranged by tha club committee as follows: Scratch—C*. D. Blackwood. Five birds—C. II. Ink, G. O. 1'ierney, J. ti, Irwin, P. Nelson, E. W. Monk, J. A. Brasslleld, J, Hunter. Ten birds—H. B. Macdonell, J. C. Gordon, Dr. Oliver, M. K. McQuarrie, ti. DeVeber, W. H. Mawdsley. Fifteen birds-J. H. Vanstone, \V, H. Deacon, C. Young. C. Burt. \V. McLean, J. L. Metghan, R. Andrew, P. Brown, W. A. Thurman, P. XV. Jarvls, W. G. McMorrls, T. Klnahan. - In case of a tie the contest will be decided by a ten bird event In which handicaps will bo allawcd lu proportion, the four classes being arranged us scratch, one, two and three birds, WILL HAVE A BANQUET Sons of England Society Determine to Celebrate St. George's Day At a well attended and enthusiastic meeting of the Sons of England last night It was determined that St. Ocorge's day, Monday, April 23rd. which Is also the anniversary of tho birth and death of tho -greatest Englishman of any age, William Shakespeare, should be celebrated by a, banquet and a special committee was appointed to take the matter ln hand at once and report at the next meeting or tho society. A presentation of a gold jewel was mado to the district deputy, E. A. Crease, ana of a gold locket to the secretary, A. H. Coppen. Both were suitably inscribed and were given in recognition of the stalwart services rendered the brotherhood. After tho close of tho business, under the presidency of tho Beatific Chairman, a social evening was passed with song, speech and story while refreshments were served. 20,000 CLUB NOTES The sub-committee on attractions has got to work already. They ask that all residents of the city nnd dlstrlot, who aro willing to act professionally as guides to lake or mountain scenes, to camp sites, or to favorite fishing pools, notify tno committee at an early date of the districts specially known to them, of the rees tnoy expect and of addresses at which they can be readily found, Other committees are getting their proposals In form for presentation, and It is [ probable that at the next meeting of tne . general committee, deflnitu plans of action will be formulated. THB DAILT NBWB, NBL80N, B. 0., FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1806 Something New! ENGLISH CURED riEATS Crown Brand Bacon ai Bams Yorkshire Cure and Wiltshire cure Ayrshire Rolled Spiced Bacon Irish Rolled Plain Bacon PRICE 25ctS Pep Pound We are sole agents for these goods. This is admittedly the best Bacon on the market. The Hudson's Bay Stores Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO CAPITAL PAID UP •",880,000 REST 13,880,000 D. R. WILKIB, President . ROBERT JAFFRAY, Vice-President Branohes'in British Columbia . AMtOWHllAD, CRANBROOK, OOLDBN, NELSON, RBVMTOK1, *" TROUT LAKH, VANCOUVBR, VICTORIA. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Deposit* rece'red and latenet allowed at curreat ratea trom date al operant account and tndltod nalt-jearly. Nelson Branch ]. M. Lay, Manager The Canadian Bank of Commerce Capital Paid up, 110,000,000. Hot, .....14,500,000 HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO. BON. GEORGE A. OOX, President. B. B. WALKER, General Manager. Savings Bank Department Deposits ot II and upwards received and Interest allowed at current rates. MONEY MAY BE DEPOSITED AND WITHDRAWN BY MAIL. Amounts received ln tils war will tie promptly acknowledged. Interest credited halt yearly. NELSON BRANCH, J. L. BUCHAN, Manager. We Have Clients Who Wish to Buy M00 Carlboo-McKlnney 03% 1000 Rambler Carbloo 36 G000 Oro Denoro 08V4 2000 La Plata 09 100 Rocky Mountain Oil 75 1000 Centre Star 38 We Have Clients Who Wish to Sell 1000 Kootenay Coal 03<4 1000 International 30 3000 St. Eugene .88 1000 Canadian Osage Oil 16 1000 Rosella Hydraulic 24 967 Nicola Coal 05 If you can trade at the prices named wire at our expense. SHARP & IRVINE Nelson, B.C. MINING BROKERS THE DAILY NEWS r«bU»h«t at Nelson Every Moraine, oept Monday by F. J. DBANB COLUMBIA AND WESTERN BILL In the debate in the legislature on tlie second reading of the Columbia & "Western Railway bill, the leader of the opposition, in his able review of the pro- proposed measure and of all the circumstances leading up to lt, made his position, and that of the liberal party In the house, perfectly clear. Mr. Macdonald said that he did not take the position that mere failure to make the necessary surveys within tho Heven years period would Justify opposition to the bill. The essential feature missl-iK was the completion of the whole line. The company undertook the con- tBtruction of a railway line from Rosaland to Penticton, and for doing this they had obtained from the legislature a subsidy grant of land. The company had defaulted, in that they had not carried out their contract In Its entirety and their failure In this regard had seriously affected the whole province. In attempting to make out a case for relief, Mr. Macdonald consistently urged that so far as the railway company were concerned no equity had been shown. The blame, concluded the speaker, must clearly be placed where lt belongs—upon the Canadian Pacific railway. That the opposition did not favor repudiation, or any course that savored of repudiation, was plainly declared at the very outset of the speech and must be taken as a complete answer to the suggestion made by the chief commissioner In closing his addresB on moving the second reading of the bill. The defence of the premier, which followed the vigorous attack made by the member for Delta on the policy of the government as evidenced In the bill under review, can hardly have been satisfactory to even Mr. McBrlde's own followers. He practically Ignored the chief points made by the opposition speakers, and simply contented himself with asserting that the C. P. R. had brought no Influence to bear upon the government directly or Indirectly to obtain the measure brought down by the chief commissioner, and his added explanation of the "chapter or accidents" which he stated was responsible for the delay in making the surveys, can hardly be said to have strengthened an admittedly weak case. Nor was his suggestion more happy, that the opposition had opposed tbe taxation of railroads, a statement that met with a prompt and positive contradiction from Mr. Macdonald, who was able to point to the real facts of the past, and to obtain a reluctant withdrawal ot the charge. ... The opposition had decidedly the best of their political opponents all through the debate. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Capital.. TOTAL ASSETS, 136,373,576 I HEAD OFFICE: HALIFAX, N. S. ...S3.000.000 Reserve Fund $3,437,162 SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Accounts ot Orms and Individuals opened on the moat favorable terms. Thirteen Branches In British Columbia. Special attention to out ot town business. T. B. KENNY, President, Halifax B. L. PEASE General Manager, Montreal. A. W. HYNDMAN, Manager NELSON BRANCH. i\ Good Workman REQUIRES A GOOD TOOL That's the Kind We Sell Tools for all trades by the best makers Wood-Vallanoe Hardware 0o., Limitd. NBLSON: Wholesale asd Retail. T.G. Procter, FIRE and ACCIDENT INSURANCE REAL ESTATE AND MINING BROKER City Property and Fruit Lands for Sale Special Bargain. 9M Special Bargain this week for Cash— Sixteen lots for $100 each, If taken as a whole. Most of these are Improved, being used Sis Chinese gardens. Situation on tram line near City Park. Apply T. G. PROCTER, Corner Ward and Baker Streets To those situated-at outside points and having occasion to order'stationery and office supplies I Want to Reiterate that I make a special point of filling all mall orders by return mall and of sending just what is ordered. The completeness of my stock enables me to J guarantee this. TRY MB NEXT TIME. W. G. THOriSON 'Phone 34, Nelson, B. C., Bookseller and Stationer EDITORIAL NOTES. From present Indications tbe coming season for local sports of all kinds promises to be an unusually good one judging from the activity shown already In launching, trap shooting, cricket, and lacrosse circles, Speaking of the outlook generally for the spring and summer the headline printed in this paper over the account ol the Associated BoardB of Trade annual meeting at Cranbrook some weeks ago, and taken from president G. 0. Buchanan's address: "Peace and Prosperity," about hits off the situation. Was tbe outlook for Nelson and district ever brighter, better, or based upon more sure foundation? In the special despatch from Victoria giving some of the provincial expenditure items for the coming year published yesterday, mention Is made of $20,000 for the Nelson court house. This sum, we understand, is to make a preliminary start with, and does not represent the cost of the new building. jLocal conservatives state that when completed Nelson's new court house will cost in the neighborhood of $65,000. It Is proposed to erect the new structure on the Bite of the present building and to move the latter back, over the bowling green. The present building will be used as a court house until the new structure Is ready for occupation. Later some use might be found for the discarded building. It Ib suggested that a gymnasium might be fitted up in the basement, a library find a home on the ground floor, while the court room floor might be turned Into a board of. trade hall. One thing seems reasonably clear, that after many requeBta for decent court house accommodation from the Nelson public, a start ln that direction will now be made this coming summer. Yesterday all over the dominion the sweeping out of American stiver commenced. There Is no discount on the Yankee money, but as the banks get it In It will be sent on to the Bank of Montreal's head offlce, and later shipped to Washington where it will be paid for In gold. The banks will make enough out of the deal to pay them for their trouble and by the Issue of Canadian silver to replace the American article the federal government will net a very comfortable sum, estimated at over $400,000, Patriotic Canadians should help the move- TO CURE ANY DISEASE. • tke Came Must be Removed, Sum Wey With Dandruff. Kill the germ that causes dandruff, falling hair and baldness,.you will have ho more dandruff, and your hair must grow luxuriantly. Newbro's Herplclde hot only contains the dandruff term destroyer, but it is also a most delightful hair dressing for regular toilet use. No other hair preparation is on this scientific basis of destoylng the dandruff germs. It stops all Irritation, keeps thi scalp sweot, pure and wholesome. Remember that something claimed to bo "just ns good," will not do the work of genuine- Herpicide. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In stamps for -sample to The Herplclde Co., Detroit, Mich. CANADA DRUG A BOOK COMPANY, Bpecial Agents,' K.W.C. Biook ment and hand in all the American silver they have to the banks. It has been a one-sided business long enough and It is about time there was a change, A bank which has been established for thirty-flve years In the garden province of Canada, the Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island, is about to 'be amalgamated with one of the largest banking institutions of tbe country. The Canadian Bank of Commerce has agreed to purchase and take over the business of that bank after a full and careful Inspection by an officer of the purchasing bank, and on terms mutually satisfactory. This agreement awaits the formal, ratification of the shareholders of the local bank on 13th April next. The business of the Merchants is to be carried on as usual in the meantime, and the same official staff employed. According to the telegraphic account published yesterday of the provincial estimates for the next fiscal year, the receipts will be about $100,000 above those of last year and the expenditure some $'[00,000 greater, making a probable deficit this year of about $200,000. The tncreasd expenditure Is largely for public works, Uie estimate being $188,- 000 as against $89,000 last year. On roads, bridges, streets and wharves the expenditure will be $100,000 greater than In 1905. • DEATH OP OCTOOBNARIAN Hamilton, March 1.—P. W. Fearman, head of the Fearman Pork Packing Co., and one of Hamilton's lea/Ung citizens, died tbls morning after a tong Ulnesi. He was 80 yeara of age and had lived here over half a century. WANT SEVERE SENTENCE PUGILIST BEATS DEFENCELESS MAN TO DEATH BRUTAL EXHIBITION IN SAN FRANCISCO PRIZE) RING San Francisco. March I—Harry Tenny, who was knocked out last night by Frankie Neill, the bantam champion pugilist, died today. The death undoubtedly wus tne result of the beating Tenny received In tne From the time he was carried from bis corner last night limp and all but lite-ess, Tenny sank rapidly. He went down oerore Neill'a bard left hand blows during ttie 14th round, falling near the center of tne ring. The time keeper counted him out; but in the noise of the shouting referee Roach could not hear the. completion ot the count and when Tenny staggered to his feet, allowed the fight to proceed. A howl of derision greeted the referee's decision but it was soon.ended for Neill went at his man like a madman and hammered him in his weakened condition against Helpless and without strength to striae a blow in return Tenny dropped against the rones. His head Bank* on his chest and his arms dropped to his side. In this condition Tenny was literally -beaten to tho floor by Neill and was counted out by the referee. The newB of Tenny's aeatn duickly spread over the city. Orders were nt once given at police headquarters to arrest ail concerned. 'Neill soon surrendered himself as did James Cofforth, ■« n«e liritt. Moris Levy and Mark ShaughneBsy. All were charged with manslaughter. they ptyomptly made .arrangements ror release on bait. ' After making the autopsy, coroner Uis- sack announced that Tenny's death was due to cerebral hemorrhage, caused probably by a blow. It Wbb discovered that strychnine and possibly other drugs were given Tenny during the night. Tlio stomach was removed nnd sent to the etty chemlst who will analyse the contents. (The mother of the dead boy, Mrs. Israel Tennebaum, this being his rearname, iasserts that he was poisoned. A brother. James Tennebnum, charges that the lltue lighter was "doped" before entering tue ring. This charge Is denied by others connected with the tragedy. ... . m Tesny's death is the mcond resulting from Hns contests here within a month. « Is ridiculous to say that Tenny was poisoned." snld ShaughncHsy. "1 was wltn him constantly before and after the ngnt. I know a few nights ago Tenny had a flt and last night he had another one. At least he acted as If be waB in a At, and 1 believe that he died in one," Nell declares that the poison charge is absurd. Tunny's body shows only a badly battemi eye and a slight abrasion over the heart; AN OLD STORY Traducing* the Crow's Ncet Pobb foal Company Once More (Victoria Mining Record) In April of lust year the Mining Record reproduced figures showing the assets and liabilities of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co. Ltd., for several years as given in the company's published balance sheets- also tables showing, respectively the net earnings from operations of the company during the years 1899 to IBM, inclusive, and the dividends paid, with ench years earnings and dividends shown separately. These particulars were printed nt the time tor tho reason thut erroneous statements haa been published, oven in influential Journals, and, as then staled, "so that any misapprehension as to whether or not this company's distributed prottts have been earned In the ordinary course of Its coai-mak- ing, coke making, and other legitimate business, may be removed." Since that time we have not published a repetition ot the misstatements relative to this company, and the source from which its distributed profits have been obtained*until January 21, when the following appeared in the Victoria Week, edited by,Mr. wm. Blakemore, M.E. "The Crow's Nest Pass Conl company, presented with lands worth untold millions by the Laurler adimnistratlon as a sop tor services rendered in the election of 18W, have never earned a dividend out ot operation, although they have paid several out of profits ob the Bale of treasury stock. They have reached the end of their tether, and having failed to find salvation In tne arms of philanthropic J. J. Hill, they are now rushing 'reorganisation.• They were up against that or 'liquidation'." We hold no brief for the defence of the Crow's Nest Pass. Coal company, nor tor that matter of any other; we simply insist that common justice should be done oil engaged in mining and allied industries, and In particular that no untruthB be published concerning bona llde companies, or Individuals enguged in legitimate mining buslness-an attitude tbat will be generally approved aa being In the best interests ot the province. Tbls Is not tlio flrst time, though, we have shown the utter unreliability of some of the assertions relative to mining companies made in newspapers edited by Mr, Blakemore, for when he was editor of the Nelson Tribune (now dcrunct) we easily disproved certain misstatements, among others, regarding the Tyco Copper company, that were published in the Tribune, remarking that "The allegation in regard \to the payment of a dividend out ol capital Is a gross mls-reprcscntation, as, too, is the Implication that sinking to a considerable depth has not been carried out and expressing the opinion that this attempted discrediting of the Tyee Copper company was the.result of ignorance or a reckless disregard of facts, either being culpable to a degree and deserving of unqualified condemnation. Incidentally it may be mentioned that in 1898 Mr. Blakemore was appointed Bcn- eral manager at Fernie for the Crows Nest PasB Coal company, and that ln the following yeat the directors, for reasons that need not be stated here, round it necessary for tho protection of the company to dispense with his services. To that dismissal mav be attributed the bitter and, as we think, wholly unjustifiable hostility towards the company Bhown In repeated attacks upon It. We make this reference to bygone matters with reluctance, nut when persistent and deliberate misrepresentation of either company or individual Is resorted to, as we believe has been the case time and again In regard to the Crow's Nest Pass Coal company, lt ts in our Judgment high time that the motive prompting such perversion be exposed. The Crow's Nest Pass Coal company's operations are the chief support of tnree towns In Southeast Kootenay. Its standard number of employees in 1005 was 174f>. Its payrolls totalled fl.Hl.430.95. On another page we print a brief summary of Its financial statement for that year, together wltn a table exhibiting its net distributed profit!*, respectively, year by yenr Trom HW to 1905 Inclusive, These show the company's net profits for the year 1805 to have been Ji97.SWi.fi8; Its total net prollts trom 1WU to the end of 1905, *1,845,449.23; its distributed proflts, (dividends) to date, I1.4UW8.1B; and its balance of undistributed prollts carried forward to 1906, 351.801.07. Further, during flvo years, 1901-5, the total amount received ao premium on the sale of new stock was Jl.bOO.iwo. the whole of whicli has been transferred to a "Rest" or "Reserve" account, at credit of which it appears in the audited balance sheet, of the company for the year 1905. These tfgurcs carry out their own refutation of the misstatements published in the Week. As to the company being "up against reorganisation or liquidation," we do not know the reason actuating the directors ln seeking to increase the capitalization, assuming they are doing so. We think though, that a company with a going busi- nrss making large proflts nnd having assets valued at ie.833.5U, of which *5».wti consists of accounts receivable and ensn, and liabilities of WM.217 bills and accounts payable, and (87,600 dividend payable, making ta total of only 1681,717 requiring to be discharged, and this after having declared; during Us last year four quarterly dlvi- Even the Children Prefer TEA Its flagrant aroma is so delicious, and the "grown-ups" think so much of it, no wonder the children want it too. It's the healthiest tea they could drink. Ramsay's Sweet Biscuits ARE DELICIOUS AND WHOLESOME. They come in styles and flavors to suit all occasions and tickle all palates. ASR YOUR GROCER FOR RAMSAY'S We will Buy 5000 White Bear (Rossland) quote 6000 Deer Trail 01% 2000 War Bagle 24% 1000 Rambler Cariboo 34% We will Sell 1000 Aurora Consolidated 19 2000 International Coal 80 2000 Rambler Cariboo .36>4 2000 Western Oil and Coal 18 6000 North Star .06 Charles Morrison & Co. Hudson's Bay Block. NELSON, B. C. Pierce Noiseless Launches Right up to date, absolutely dependable; will run in the coldest weather, and perfectly odorless. Costa no more than the common "cuss provoker," and has proved Its superiority right here ln Nelson over all comers. Complete launches from 1326.00 up. Motors, noiseless, odorless, non-treeiable, trom 3: h. p. at 1109.60 up. C. E. MILLER,'"» Nelson, B.C. When You Smo^e—Smoke the Best Kurtz's Own Kurtz's Pioneers or Spanish Blossoms The choicest cigars made. Ask your dealer for them. Manufactured under the Blue Label by Kurtz's Pioneer Cigar Factory 148 Cordova St, W., VANCOUVBR, .. ,. .. B. C. dene's totalling 1349,418, Is hardly "up against liquidation," especially In the circumstance that It has a large and growing coal and coke business, its mines opened and fully equipped, and that Its net prollts for the year just closed were within 92,ii'i ot half a million dollars.. One other matter may be mentioned, not that It Is of Importance, save as showing further the untruthfulness of the statements here challenged. The Crow's Nest Pass Coal company obtained ita lands directly from the provincial government, not from the Dominion government, which hud no lauds ln Southeast Kootenay to give any company, neither aa a "sop for services rendered ln the elections of 1896" hor on any other account. It will therefore be seen that in no single particular can the above quoted allegations of the Week be shown to be true; on the contrary, they are false from beginning to end, and oi sueh a character as should not have been permitted to appear tn any publication having regard for tbe ordinary requirements of truth and Justice. BAMOAN VOLCANO Converting a Fertile District Into a Bur- ren Desert Tutlla, Samoa, Feb. tt, via San Francisco, March 1—The volcano on the Island or SavaM. German Samoa, Is still active. The Inhabitants of the district of Matautu have abandoned their homes and traders who lived there have moved their stores. The flow of lava Is slow and people approach close to It. Some people wilt not leave their homes until the lava actually f-eti flre to the buildings. As the hot lava Registered Trade Hark. Union Made Garments for :: ;: Workingmen . "BUCK BRAND" Working Shirts and Overalls (our own manufacture), V Splendid Socks and the most comfortable underwear. Our Smocks, too, are a little stronger than anything you have seen heretofore. We also handle just as good heavy Gloves. These lines are for sale retail by all good dealers. WHOLESALE BT Wm. J. McMaster & Sons, LU. VANCOUVBR- B. a flows into the sea groat volumes of steam I arise nnd the once placid lagoon inside I the coral reef Is now a mass of hardened*. 1 lava. The district.destroyed was one at f the richest In thc German possessions. CURZON DISSATISFIED Liberal Government Continues Indian fo- | Hey of Broderlok London, March 1—Lord Curxon of Kcd- leston, former viceroy of India, has written I a long letter to tbe Times, expressing his -J strong diai-approval of the decision of John 1 Morley, secretary for India, in the matter I of the supremacy of the military over civil r authority in India. Lord Curion contends that Mr. Morley only overruled the- { military party on a small and relatively I unimportant Issue, and that Mr, Moneys I solution Is substantially the same et that I ot Mr. Broderlok, the former secretary for I India, In protest ngainst which lord Cur- f son resigned, and that It "creates a mill- I tary autocracy, and Irresponsibility of the military element In India, which may lead 1 to fatal results.." WAKTBD-Scrap Iron. Nelson Iron Works. THB DAILT NEWS, NBLSON, B. 0., FUIDAT, MARCH 2, 1906 PIPING HOT BOVRIL Try it with a dash of Tomato Catsup We are doing things TjfT'E arc doing things all thc time '"and we make thc people feel it I "VY7E wrote $121.560.26 in.pre- ** miums in J905. More than that of the year 1904 bv over $72,000.00. What is the Reason? pECAUSE--We give the best •^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 J905, $17,737.96 THE CANADIAN CASUALTY AND BOILER INSURANCE COMPANY TORONTO RI CTCCI AGENT . «J. O 1 sUC-sUr, NELSON, B.C. *t»%-*>***M*-s*%*%'sv'*^***t%*a**%***a^V*t<'%' I!' } Suits fpom $25 up. Fit and Finish Guaranteed. Read Thisl Scotch Tweeds, English Fancy Wore- . teds' Blue and Black Sergos of the best 4 quality. f M. WBSNSTBN, t • Merchant Tailor. ^ BEGINING TO RECOVER DECLINE IN STOCKS CHECKED ANU UPWARD MOVE BEGUN GRAIN MLABKBT WEAK-WHEAT AT LOW MARK FOR HALF YEAR Tho bear movement on tne stock market -was checked today and an upward tendency began. The result ot the day's trading was a distinct advance, only fractional In the majority of cases, but quite substantial In a few, notably In tho steel Mock's. Quotations are lower1, now than they have been at any lime during tho last four months, and on early, If not an immediate, advance is considered inevitable. The grain market Is still weak and tailing. Wheat declined ono point in Liverpool. On the Chicago market tlie prices of May, July and Beptember deliveries are practically the same, only a fraclon over <w cents a bushel. HTOCKft-Amalgamated Copper opened at 130 1-2, sold down to 138, advanced to 1*W at close; Copper opened at 107 l-V*-,01^ to 106 1-4, advanced to 107 7-8, closed 107 J*8J U.8.8., common opened at 40 1-2, sold to 42 1-2 at close, proferred opened at 106 i-b. sold to 106 1-4, at cIobo; B.R.T. opened at U 1-I advanced, advanced to 80 8-4, broke 5J 79 1.2, closed SO Ml Met. opened at 114 1-4, sold down nto 114, advanced to u«, closed lE St. -P^loP^atmM,soldto 173 1-4, advanred to 177 WuflOfrt i77 W. R.I. opened at 26 1-4, sold to,88■ 7-8, c oslo. strong S B-8; U.P. opened 149 1-2, sold.to 1« closedat 150 5-8; ti, A N. opened at 146. SSio H6 HcUd i« 7-8; Atahim i^ned at 89 1-4 sold to 89 cloned 89 «*«! Erie opened 42 1-4, closed 42 W; "-d.*- opened at 169, sold down to MM, •iVWWg Wm A closed at 169 3-4; N.Y.C. opened l« 3-4 closed 140 Mi Penn. *«*»£ at 138 3-8 sold to 128, closed 138 3-8; B. A O. owned at 110 1-? closed 110 1-4; Reading opined at 138 1-4, sold to 186 1-2, sold up "*%nmiAT—Liverpool opened 1-8 lower and slSdW lJwer The^Secline IftOwWj ■continues. The market was weak during the entire session, closing about the low mark tor the day. May wheat opened fi Mf sold to 80 1-2 on close; July opened S M, closed at 80 6-8; Sept. opened at "l&rteTb? Sharp A Irvine, Nelson, March L . UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Leo W. Washburn, with atetson's jmoie Tom's Cabin company begins a two nigiit engagement at the Nelson opera House on Monday, March li, when tlio patrons of the houae will see this time honored play in all its superior attractiveness. Uncle Tom, the hero of this purposeful story, Ib portrayed by Fred Bennett, Stetson's original Uncle Tom, probably the best known impersonator of this celebrated character in tho world. There will bis two Topstes, two Marks ln the double coflti The work ot competent players Is enhanced by beautiful atago settings and new electrical devices. Col. Sawyer's celebrated pack or blood hounds Is one of the features with this company. Now and novel specialties are introduced hy the "One Star Quartette. The parade will he worth going io see. Matinee Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. HARBOURING ANARCHISTS New York, March 1—A Washington despatch to the Herald says lhat While it was impossible to obtain confirmation last night at the Italian embassy, it is reported at the capital that i-ueon Margherlta of Italy haa atfandoned her projected trip to tli United States. Jt Is reported at Homo that the sudden change in the plan of a tour for tlie dowager queen of Italy in tho United States Is due lo disclosures or a plot to kill her majesty, conceived by the anarchist group, whose headquarter are at Paterson, N.J. Th* high at.nd.rcl of Bo.ekh good, hat lad te Imlt.tlon. whloh ar* ol.lmod to ba aa gaod aaBaaoMi'a." While thla la an .saur.no. of the ex- •ellenoa ef Beeokh'e Bniahei, the Imitation, ■re uaually vary Inferior* end prove peer value. See that you get PROVINCIAL FINANCES STATEMENT OP REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE -.1,188,605.47 EXPENDITURE. Public Debt—Interest | 34,242.60 Civil Gov't, (salaries) 116.01S.71 Admin. Justice (salaries) .. 48,231.33 legislation 988.96 Printing Office 18,688.42 Bureau ol mines 978.26 Museum 1,402.88 Hospital for Insance 31,710.08 Provincial home 6,301.49 Fish hatchery, Seton lake .. 9,824.26 Hospitals and charities ... 33,306.06 Admin. Justice) other than salaries) 41,839.92 Education 135,273.83 Transport 13,376.48 Revenue 9,195.45 Works and buildings 45,326.23 Government House 1,451.93 Roads, streets, bridges 232,595.72 Surveys 6,288.58 Miscellaneous 68,316.41 (854,367.29 Besides the above the sum of 1229,- 812.20 waa paid in London for half- yearly Interest and sinking fund due 31st December, advices of which will not be received at the Tresury until January, which makes the grand total expenditure, $1,084,169.49. INLAND REVENUE BETUPNS The collections at the Nelson Inland revenue ofllce for February were: Spirits J2,:a».2S Malt 24U.W Raw leaf tobacco 88.11) Cigars 206.60 Total lisw.ss The figures show a decrease from tne collections of January which amounted to 13380.33, but are well above the average monthly collestlons ot last year. MINING RECORDS Ono certificate of work and ono record ot a placer location, wero the only entrleB in the Nelson mining; recorder's office on Thursday. H. Egan received a certificate of work on the Rio Tetite. C. L. Pearson recorded the Tuoker placer claim on lB-Mllo creek, on the north side of tho Fend d'Orellle river, which waB first recorded on March 6, 1905. Free Package SfflSsISM^ anil price neill Iu plain scaled envelope. Cor- A pla'.e of Quaker Brand canned frulta makes a delicious endlnf to the sumptuous meal, and a pleasing dessert, without epy trouble. Can be had at all grocer* at a very low pries BnaUgak leap ll better than other wept, tat li but wh-tt uid ia thi 8anli|ht waj. Baj Sunlight leap and follow dlnrttai, LAMB BACK this ailment Is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and may be cured t>v applping Chamberlain's Pain Balm two ' or three times a day and rubbing the parts vigorously at each application, if this does not afford relief, bind on a piece or flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm and quick relief Is -almost sure to follow. For sale by d-uggists everywhere. CANADA'S NAVY (Special to The Daily News) Ottawa, March l—The marine department has decided .not to send the cruiser Canada on a school cruise this year. Once the property of the admiralty at Halifax la transferred to the dominion, the 'crew of the Canada, 60 In all, will occupy It tor winter quarters, and will do training there. In this way the work of building up tlio navy will be proceeded with. ARMOUR BUFFERS FIRE LOSS Philadelphia, March 1—Fire today destroyed the storage and distributing plain of Armour and company. The loss Is *.-*-*- tlmated at $150,000. B. O. Windsor, expert piano tuner, Is in town for a few days only. Leave orders with Canada Drug A Book Co. CLARK'S PORK AND BEANS is a dish to enjoy, .perfectly cooked, tastily seasoned and nutritious and economical. Get some. Plain or flavored with Chill or Tomato Sauce. CANADIAN Pacific RAILWAY FOR THB HALF YEAR ENDING | DECEMBER 31, 1905. Hon. Mr. Tatlow, finance minister, has brought down ln the legislature an abstract ot revenues and expenditures for the six months ending 31st December, 1905: REVENUE Dominion of Canada- Half-yearly interest I 14,575.53 Half-yearly subsidy 17,600.00 Half-yearly grant per cap 71,462.80 Half-year paym't for lands 50,000.00 Land Sales 75,036.61 Land revenues 68,412.05 Timber royalty, and licenses 302,607.71 Rents (exclusive of land).. 60.00 Survey fees 401.05 Timber leases 58,722.06 Free miners' certificates.... 7,635.36 Mining receipts general.... 64,071.90 Licenses- 23,474.20 Marriage Licenses 3,675.00 Real property tax 21,863.74 Personal property tax .... 7,282.63 Wild land tax 10,235.41 Income tax 1,454.39 II. G. mineral claim tax.... 15,907.00 Tax sale deeds 1„040.00 Revenue tax 63,585.00 Mineral tax 66,748.56 Revenue service refunds .... 643.15 Fines, forfeitures, "<*>» 6,849.30 Law stamps 7,096.60 Probate fees 3,176.20 Registry fees 68,451.76 Fees under Came Act 2,710.00 Bureau of mines 246.55 Hospital for insance 9,881.63 Provincial home 1,692.26 Printing office receipts .... 13,984.49 Sale of Gov't property.... 408.25 Reimbursements ln aid .... 1,219.86 (For keep ot prisoners) Traffic tolls 11,306.30 (New Westminster bridge) interest (miscellaneous) .... 9,766.46 Succession duty 7,209.46 Royalty and tax on coal... 40,479.28 Miscellaneous receipts 68,634.64 Commissions and feea on tax saleB 9.50 Commercial travelers' lie... 9,200.00 Daily Tourist Sleeper Service Effective January 1st West FROM REVELSTOKE TO SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER East FROM DUNMORE JUNCTION TO TORONTO Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ud Friday. MONTREAL—Monday, Thursday. BOSTON-Saturday. ST. PAUL-Dally. STANDARD SLEEPER VANCOUVER TRAIN, SLOCAN ROUTE, CAN BE OCCUPIED AT 9 P. M. For detailed Information, first-clan or tourist sleepei reservations, apply to local stints. CHEAT NORTHERN RAILWAY THI OOMFORTABLE WAV TIME TABLE • S.F.&N.RY. a85| NELSON Daily Arrive Spokane, Seattle, Everett, Belllngnam, Vancouver, Victoria, and all coast points. 9:00 A.M] Spokane, Fernie, win. nlpt'g. St, Paul, Minneapolis. 6:50 PM, Grand Forks, Republic, Curlew, Phoenix, and Perry, (Midway.) Northport, Rossland. Connecting at Bpokn.no with tlie famous "ORIENTAL LIMITED" 2-Dally Overland Trains-2 Prom Spokane lor Winnipeg, St. Paul, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Chicago and all points cast. For complete Information, rates, berth reservations, etc., call on or address R. E. DOUGLAS, City Agent, Nelson, B. C. 8. G. YERKES, A.U.P.A., Seattle. Atlantic S.S. Sailings C. P. R. ATLANTIC B. B. LINB (From Bt. John) ti. Cbamplaln..Mar. 3Lake Erie....Mar. 17 Lake Michigan, for London direct..Mar. 17 (For Montreal.) EMPRESS OF BRITAIN (new steamer) May 19, June 23, Juy 21 EMPRESS OF IRELAND (new Bteamer) July 7 ALLAN LINE (From St. John) Corinthian ....Mar. 3Tunisian .... Mar. 10 DOMINION LINE , Canada .......Mar. 38outhwark ...Mar, 17 ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINE Minnehaha ...Mar. 3Mlnneapolt« ..Alar, lu AMERICAN LINB New York Mar. 3St. Louis ....Mar. IU RED STAR LINE Finland Mar. SVaderland "..Mar. iu CUNARD LINE Campania ....Mar. 3Carmanla ....Mar. 10 WHITE STAR LINE Teutonic Mar. .Baltic Mur. 14 FRENCH LINB La Touralne..Mar. lLa Gascogne.Mar. U HAMBURG AMERICAN Amerlka Mar. lDeutsohland..Mar. i& (Mediterranean Bervlce) Prim Oscar...Mar. 7Pr. Adalbert.Mar. 22 NORTH GERMAN LLOYD Brandenburg March 1 Kaiser Wllhelm der Grosse March 6 (Mediterranean Bervlce) Prlnaess Irene March 3 Konlgin Lulsc March 10 All continental rates and sailings on application. If you are contemplating taking an ocean voyage drop us a line apd we will be pleased to furnish you wit i full Information promptly. J. S. CARTER, W. P. F. CUMMINS, L. P. A.. Nelson- Pan, Agt Winnipeg NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF LICENSE We hereby give notice that we Intend to apply tu tlio Licensing Commissioners for the City of Nelson at tho next meeting held after thirty days from date hereof for a transfer of the Retail Liquor License now held by us for the Nelson House, situate on Lot 10, Block I, Nelson, B.C. to Charles H. Ink and William A. Ward. Dated at NelBon, B.C., the 26th day ot February, 1908. - -__*> , B. BOYD. C. H. INK WHness-A. M. Johnson, Solicitor, Nelson. Coffee always the best varieties ROASTED DAILY See samples ot green and roasted genuine Mocha and Java in our window All orders receive prompt attention. Goods delivered in town Kootenay Coffee Do. Phone 177 Box 188 Synopsis of Regulations Governing the Disposal of Dominion LandB Within the Railway Belt in the Province of Brtt- lsh Columbia. A license to cut timber can be acquired only at public competition. A rental of S5 per square mile Is charged for all timber berths, excepting those situated west of Yale, for whicli the rental Is at the rate of 6 cents per acre per annum. In addition to the rental, dues at the following rates are charged: Sawn lumber, 60 cents per thousand feet B. M. Railway ties, 8 and 9 feet long, 1 1-* and 1 3-4 cents each. Shingle bolts, SS cents a cord. All other products, G per cent on tha sales. A license is Issued so soon as a bertfr Is granted, but in unsurveyed territory no timber can be cut on a berth until the licensee has made a survey thereof. Permits to cut Umber are also granted at public competition, except in the case of actual settlers, who require the timber for their own use. Settlers and others may also obtain pormlta to cut up 100 cords of wood foft sale without competition. The dues payable under a permit are $1.60 per thousand feet B.M., for square timber and sawlogs of any wood except oak; from 1-2 to 1 1-2 centa per lineal foot for building lags; from. 12 1-2 to 26 cents per cord for wood; 1 cent tor rence posts; 3 cents for railway ties, and 6U cents per cord on shingle bolts. > Leases for grazing purposes are issued for a term of Id years at a rental of 2 cents per acre per annum. Coal lands may be purchased at HO per acre for soft coal and $20 for < anthracite. Not more than 320 aores may be acquired by one Individual or company. Royalty at the rate of 10 cents per ton of 2,000 pounds la collected on the gross output. Entries for land for homestead purposes may be made personally at the local land office for the district In which the land to be taken Is situated, or If the homesteader desires, lie may, on application to the minister of the Interior at Ottawa, the commissioner of immigration at Winnipeg, or the local agent for the district within which the land Is situated, receive authority for some one to make entry for him. A fee of fLO Is charged for a homestead entry. , A settler who has received an entry for a homestead Is required to perform the conditions connected therewith under one of the following plans: (1) At least six months' residence upon and cultivation of the lunu in each year during the term ot three years. lt is tlie practice of the department to require a settler to bring li acres under cultivation, but if he prefers he may substitute stock; and 20 head of cattle, to be actually his own property, with buildings for their accommodation, will be accepted Instead of the cultivation. (2) If the fattier (or mother. If the father is deceased) of any person who is eligible to make a homestead entry under tho provisions of th Act, resides upon a farm in the vicinity of the land entered for by such person as a homestead, the requirements of the Act as to residence prior to obtaining patent may be satis- fled by such person residing with the father or mother. (3) If the settler haa his permanent residence upon farming land owned by him In the vicinity of his homestead, the requirements of the Act as to residence may .be satisfied by residence upon the said land. Application for a patent should bo made at the end of three years beforo the local agent, sub-agent or a homestead In* spector. Before making nn application for a patent, the settler muBt give six months* notice In writing to the Commissioner ot Dominion LandB at Ottawa, of his In- tentden to do so. W. W. CORY, Deputy of the Minister of the Interior. Ottawa, February 14th, IMC Corporation of the City of Nelson NOTICE The Corporation of the City of Nelson will supply shade trees, for the street, free of charge to all property owners, who will agree to plant and care for the same. Applications stating the number of trees required, to be addressed to the undersigned not later than the 1st of April next. By order. W. E. WASSON. City Clerk. Nclgon, Feb. 26. 1806. NOTICE KOOTENAY LAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL SOCIETY-NOTICE OP ANNUAL MEETING In accordance with tho bylaws of the society, the annual general meeting will bo held In tho board of trade rooms on Tuesday, March 13th, at 3 p.m. Membership conditions-All annual subscribers of tho sum of (io are members of tho society eligible to take part in the election ot directors for the ensuing year, and In case of Illness aro entitled to Tree treatment in the hospital. GEORGE JOHNSTONE, Secretary. NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that 00 days after dato the undersigned Intend to apply to the Honorable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Tlionius Greenwood's application to purchase, and being on the eastern boundary line of Lot 232, U,l., Kootenay District, thence south 20 chains, thence east 40 chains, more or Iobs to the western boundary line of Lot 300, O.I., Kootenay district, thence north 20 chains, thence west 40 chains more or less to the place of commencement. FRED J. BAMMON& GEORGE ADAMBON. Dated at Proctor, B.C., this 2nd day ot March, 1900. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed tenders, addressed to the undersigned, marked on the envelope, "Tenders for Construction,'* will be received at the omce of tho Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway at Ottawa, until 12 wu ?°-2n-,on Monday, the 12th day of March, 1900, for the work required for the construction, In accordance with the plans, profiles and specifications of said Commissioners, for the following sections of the Transcontinental Railway, the said work to be completed on or before the first day of September, mi, vis.:— (1) District "P." From a point designated on the plans of the said Commissioners at or near the City of Winnipeg, to a point known as Peninsula Crossing, near tho Junction point of the Fort William branch of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, a distance of about 245 miles. (2) District "B." From a point designated on the plans of the said Commissioners, at the north end of the (Juebec Bridge and the Railway Company's bridge In the vicinity of the City of Quebec to a point near La Tuque, a distance ot about 160 miles. (3) A steel viaduct about 3,000 reet long across the Cap Rouge Valley, in sold DIb- triot "B," in the vicinity of the City or Quebec, the work to be performed in accordance with the general specifications of the Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway, and the General Specifications for steel bridges and viaducts ot the Department of Railways and Canals of Canada, 1906. Plans, profiles and specifications may be seen in the office of the Chief Engineer of the Commissioners at Ottawa, also in the office of the District Engineer at lienors, Ontario, for tho section of District "F," and for the section of District "ti" In the office of the District Engineer at Quebec. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made In duplicate, and on the printed forms sup- lied by the Commissioners. Separate tenders muBt be submitted ror the work In each distrct. Tenderers shall not be ln any way entitled to rely upon the classification or any other Information given by any person on behalf of the Commissoners, and before submitting any tender, bidders should make a careful examination of the plans, profiles, drawings and specifications, and read the forma to be executed, and fully inform themselves aa to the quantity and quality of materials and character or workmanship required; and are understood Lo accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the form . of contract, speciiieatlons, etc., annexed Lo the form of tender. Each tender must bo signed and sealed by all the parties to the tender and witnessed, and be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank of the Dominion of Canada, payable to the Commissioners ot the Transcontinental Railway for the sum of four hundred thousand dollars (1400,000) for District "F," and two hundred and twenty-live thousand dollars (»226,000J for Dlstrlot "B," and thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) for steel viaduct In said District "B." Any person whose tender Is accepted shall within ten days after the acceptance thereof furnish tne security required by the Commissioners for the due and fuithful performance or the contract according to Its terms, sign the contract, specifications and other documents required to be signed by said Commissioners; und in any case of rcrusal or failure on the part of the party whose tender Is accepted to complete and execute a contract with the said Commissioners and lo furnish tho approved security within tea days after the acceptance oi the tender, the said cheque shall be forfeited to the Commissioners as liquidated damages for such refusal or failure and all contract rights acquired by the acceptance of the tender Bhall be forfeited. Cheques depoBlted by parties whose tenders are rejected will be returned within ten days after the signing of the contract-. Attention is called to the following clauses ln the form of contract: "All mechanics, laborers or other persons who perform labor Tor the purposes of the construction of the work hereby contracted for shull be paid such wages as are generally accepted as current for competent workmen in the District in which the work Is performed, and. If there Is no current rate iu such District, then a fair and reasonable rate; and. In the event of a dispute arising aa to what Is the current or a fair and reasonable rate, it shall be determined by the Commissioners, whose decision shall be final," "This agreement Is subject to the regulations now In force, or which may at any time hereafter he in force during the construction of the works hereby contracted for, made under the authority of tne Department of Labor, and which are or shall be applicable to such works." "The contractor shall, in connection with the whole of said work, as rar as practicable, use only material, machinery, plant, BUpplles and rolling stock manufactured or produced In Canada, provided tho same can bo obtained as cheaply and upon as good terms in Canada as elsewhere, having regard to quality and price." The contractor shall conform to tho Fire Regulations adopted by the Commissioners, and albo to tho Laws and Regulations respecting Arcs In tho different provinces wherein the work is being performed. The right Is reserved to reject any or all tenders. By order, P. E. RYAN. Secretary. The Commissoners of the Transcontinental RaJUway, Ottawa, 8th February, 1906. Newspapers Inserting this advertisement without authority from the Commissioners will not be paid for it. IN PROBATE Estate of John Halght Nolan, Decensed. Take notice, that Letters of Administration of the above estate have been granted to Annie Nolan, Administratrix, Creditors ar required to send particulars of their claims, duly verified, to tho undersigned on or before the 22nd day ot March, 1906. After that date the Administratrix will proceed to distribute the estate having regard only to those claims of which Bhe shall then hav* nad notice. E. A. CREAUH, Bolioltor for the Admlnsuatrix. Dated 23rd February, 1906. _ IN PROBATE Estate of Martha Robinson, Deceased. TAKE NOTICE that probate of the will of tho late Martha Robinson has been granted to me, the undersigned «olo executor. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims duly verified to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of March, A.D.. 1906. After that date 1 shall proced to distribute the estate, having regard only to those claims of which I shall them have had notice. E. A. CREASE, Nelson, B.C. Dated 12th March, A.P., 1906. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF LICENSE I hereby gWe notice that wo intend to apply to the Licensing Commissioners for the City of Nelson at the next meeting held after 30 days from data hereof, for a transfer of the retail liquor license now held by us for tho Manhattan Saloon, situate on Lots 1 and 2, Block fi, Nelson, B.C., to Archibald F. Reld. m,mn,H H. H. PITTS. J. J. LANGRJDGE. Dated at Nelson, B.C., this 14th day ot February. IM. DREWRY & TWIGG MINING 1NOINBBHB Donln-on and Prorlnclal Land ■untjota NBW DBNVBB, 8. O. t. • Pnwttr, Aftat Malm, M. TIMBER NOTI0E8 NOTICE la hereby given that 80 daya after date I Intend to apply to tbe Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Landa and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands in the West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post marked "J. McDlarmid 8.W. corner post," and planted on Coffee creek, about ten mllea from Kootenay lake, thence 40 chains north, thence 160 chains east, thence 40 chains south, thence 160 chains west to the place of commencement J. McDIARMID, Locator. W. H. BRANDON. Agent. Dated this 31st day of January, 1906. NOTICE la hereby given that 30 daya after date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Landa and Works! for a special license to cut and carry away -timber from the following described lands in the West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post marked "E. Cass S.E. corner post" and planted on Coffee creek, about ten miles from Kootenay lake, thence 40 chains n**ith, thence 160 chains west, thence 40 chains, aouth, thence 100 chains east, to point of commencement. a • B, CASS, Locator. W. H. BRANDON, Agent. _ Dated this 31st day of January, WW. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Crawford Bay and St. Mary's Railway Company will apply to the Parliament of Canada at the next Session thereof, for an Act authorizing the Company to construct and operate In extension of Its undertaking already authorized, a continuation of Its railway from the present Eastern terminus at or near Fort Steele, in the Province of British Columbia, easterly by the most convenient and feasible route to Lethbrldge, in the Province of Alberta and extending the times within which the Company may construct and complete the railways and works, which lt has been already authorized to construct. Dated at Ottawa, this 8th day of February, 1906. J. T. B. CARON. ■ Solicitor for Applicant. NOTICE NOTICE ts hereby given that Sixty days after date I intend to apply to the cnlet commissioner of lands and works for permission- to purchase 100 acres of land in Weat Kootenay district, commencing at a post on the west boundary of Lot 301A. where the said boundary Intersects the south shore of the Columbia river, thence south along the west boundary of Lot 301A for a distance of 18.14 chains to a Point 40 chains north of the southwest corner of Lot 301A, thence west 60 chains, thence north 16 chains more or less to the southern boundary of Lot 7373, thence east along the southern boundary of said lot for a distance of 32 chains more or lea* to the southeast corner of Lot 7873. thenco north 1.88 chains to the C. P. R. right . of way, thence east 6.50 chains more or less to the southeast corner of Lot 4699. thence north along the east boundary ot Lot 4599 to the south shore of the Columbia river, thence east along the south shore of the Columbia river for a distance of 21.50 chains more or less to ths point of commencement, containing luo acrea more or leas. J. J. TANGEN. K. K. BJERKNESS, Agent. Dated Fen. 2nd. 1906. NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of lands and works for permission to purchase the following described lands in West Kootenay DlBtrict: commencing at a post planted on the south bank of the Columbia river at Louis Bourgat's N.E. corner and marked "Joseph, Genelle'B N.W. corner," thence south 20 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 20 chains more or less to said south bank of Columbia river, thence westerly following bank of Columbia river 80 chains mors or less to point of commencement, containing 160 acres. Dated this 14th day of December, 1606. For JOSEPH GENELLE Hla agent, K. L. Burnett NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands ln West Kootenay dlstrlot: Commencing at a post marked "W T. Oliver N.E. corner," on the west line of Lot 222, going west 20 chains, on the south boundary of McCoy's lot to the east boundary of Uerby's lot, thence going south 10 chains, thence going east 20 chains and thence going north 10 chains, to ths initial post, containing 20 acres more or lees. Dated this 13th day of January, 1906. W. T. OLIVER. NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days after date, I Intend to apply to ths Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands: Starting at a post marked "Peter Genelle'a Northwest Corner Post," planted on the east Bide of the Columbia river, between Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes, about one mile north of T. Macklnson's pre-emption, thence east 40 chains, south SO chains, west 40 chains, north 80 chains following bank of river to point of commencement. Covering land ln Lot No. 4269. PETER GENELLE. Dated at Nakusp, B.C.. Jan. 16th, IPX. NOTICE NOTICE ts hereby given that 60 days after date we intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands In the West Kootenay district: Commencing at a past planted and marked "Y.C.L. Co.'s Boutheast corner post," on tho west bank of the Columbia river, about nine miles south ot Nakusp, and at the north boundary of Lester's pre-emption claim, thence north 160 chains, thence due east 80 chains, mora or less to the bank of the Columbia river, thence southwesterly 160 chains more or less to place of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less. Dated this 14th day of December, A.D., 1906. The TALE-COLUMBIA LUMBER CO, Ld, Per J. Q. BILLINGS, Secretary. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Oourt of Revision for tho Municipality of tha City of Slocan for tho hearing of all oom- plalntB against thc assessment, as mads by the assessor of the said Municipality, will be held In the City Hall, Slocan, on Monday, tho 26th day of February, next, at 10 o'clock a.m. All complainants must give notice in writing to the City Clerk of the subjects and grounds of complaints, at least ten days before tho said date. Dated, Slocan, B. C, Jan. 22nd, 1906. N. MORRISON, U.M.C. IN PROBATE Estates of Francis Samuel Roberts and Mary Jano Roberts Take notice, that Letters of Administration of both the above estates have been granted to Mary Ellen Allen, Administratrix. Creditors are required to Bond particulars of their clalmB, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before tho 24th day of March, 1906. After that date the Administratrix will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to those claims of which she shall then have re- celve- notice. __ A g^ Nelson. B. U„ Solicitor (or the Admlautrotna. _,^aaaaBasttaBa-sa-aassiaaat>aa*-sass-a ■I mm* 1HK DAILV NEWS, MBLSOlf, B. 0., FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1806 OUR SALE CONTINUES WE HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE OVR SALE FOR ONE WEEK LONGER BOOTS THAT WERE $4.50 NOW .....$2.55 BOOTS " " $5.00 NOW ....$3.50 BOOTS " " $6.00 NOW $4.50 Ladies' Vici Kid from $1.75 up Take Advantage of these prices and Save Money LADIES' BOOTS THAT WERE $3.50 NOW $2.50 LADIES' BOOTS ** " $5.00 NOW $3.50 LADIES' BOOTS " " $6.00 NOW $4.00 BOY'S SCHOOL BOOTS from $1.15 Our sale for the last nine days has given satisfaction to all our patrons. Come and be convinced that we sell as we advertise, as we must make room for our Spring Stock. 50 MEN'S SUITS LEFT THAT MUST BE SOLD. THE SHOE MAN EtoMuRHRWNHi T 4MHHHiS(SlS(X(S*XMHiSiJIKV 5 SCOTCH WHISKIES i USHER'S O. V. O., por bottlo (*,• __\ ■>_.■.._•• I'BHBR'B Special Reserve, Per boltle. l.bo *■ ■ JDlVllI USHER'S Grand Old Highland, por S KI*Lll1ll *»«le !.W ■ llVbMIl I BEGG'S Red Cap, per bottle ....1.2a __t _ _ BEGG'S White Cap. per bottlo 1."" mt ilAnOtr-rf-HAtfif- BEGG'S Special Liqueur, per bottle.. U. IJCI Iii I MUCIN. MITCHELL'S Heather Dew. per bollle J. ""r1" »niiwiiu» Mitchell's imp], quun tmsks 1. MITCHELL'S pint flasks Robertson Sanderson's (special t. SPECIAL Bottle Blackberry Brandy ..'. ». M»n .,„.h.,i„ 1 Bottle Blaok Cherry Wine Non-Alcoholic | a,,,,. Blackberry Wine E. Ferguson ft Co. | Whole-sale Liquors kw__r__f__t__f_M__ti Die HALL MING AND SIL1E MNUiniM nelsonTb-c. Purctiases Lead, Copper and Dry Ores TO THOSE) WHO FIGURE ON BUYING A ROWBOAT OR LAUNCH See me before you place your order. I can do better for yon than any other man ln the business. W. O. ADAMS, P. O. Box 508, Lake Front Kootenay Engineering Works FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS KJ.NUFACTUR1&W OF TUB CRAWFORD AERIAL TRAMWAY. Repairing and Jobbing a Specialty ■kattmetal work, eastings, buildere material aaa mining and mill machinery. raom 104 Oflct ana Work* Foot of park Btrttt. B. C. TRAVIS HANAO-nt NEMON, B. 0. LEADER OF OPPOSITION ON EIGHT HOUR BILL In the special despatches to The Dally News from the Press Gallery, Legislative Assembly, Victoria, a few days ago , appeared a brief resume of J. A. Macdonald's speech on the second reading of the bill to regulate the hours of labor in the smelters of British Columbia. In the despatch the speech of the leader of the opposition was naturally curtailed, giving briefly his stand on the measure and his reasons for supporting tbe second reading of the bill. Appended will be found a more lengthy account than could be expected by wire. ln speaking on the second reading of the bill to regulate the hours of labor In smelters J. A. Macdonald, leader of the opposition,-said that a savage attack had been made upon him and the liberal party in the province by the member for Nanalmo. That gentleman had nothing to say against the conservative members ot this houae who had last year, as well as on the present occasion, bitterly opposed the reduction of hours of labor in smelters. This attack was the more extraordinary because of ths fact, which tbe member for Nanalmo himself admitted, that he, Mr. Macdonald, had been largely Instrumental in bringing about the voluntary reduction of hours by the smelter managers; that he had advised the smelter managers to frankly meet their employees and dlsciiKs ihe question nf reduction of hours In a manly and straightforward - manner, thus laying the foundation not only for the bettering of conditions in Hiiicltcrs but for the permanence of those conditions ln a manner satisfactory to all parties concerned. It would seem us if the member for Nanalmo was more anxious to make political capital than to improve the hours of labor. That he was more anxious to attack those who wished to see the Industries <>f thc province flourish along side of fair and equitable conditions for the working man than to help on the cause be pretended to espouse, The member for Nanalmo declared that the shortening of hours would mean reduction of wages and yet he seemed to forget that a fair wage was one of the principles for which organized labor aX- ways stands. The efforts which have been made and which have succeeded in re-adjusting conditions In the smelters of the province have shown tbe feasibility of the plan of shortening the hours of labor in smelters and have brought about conditions enabling the legislature to deal fairly and Intelligibly with the subject at this session of the legislature, a condition which did not exist at the last. Had tbe bill of last session been passed in this house there can be no reasonable doubt that a bitter industrial war between employer and employee would have raged throughout the province. The question did not affect the workers in smelters alone, close the smelters and every mine musr close, coal mines and coke ovens would be seriously affected, business men ruined and the workmen of every calling would themselves be subjected to all the hardships and privations following in the wake of a strike. Happily conditions in the province affecting mining and smelting have very greatly improved since last session. The prices of "all metals have advanced very substantially, and mines which for years have been operating without profit, and oftentimes at a loss, are now, owing to these better conditions, able to make a better showing. The time is now opportune both by reason of the better prices Just mentioned .and of the readjustment which has taken place in the hours of labor, to give legislative sanction to a shorter day and to bring about that uniformity which I am told does not exist between smelters at the coast and smelters in the Interior of the province. While the liberal party Is always the most advanced ln bringing; about reforms, affecting the conditions of labor. It, at the same time does not forget its duty to every other class of the community, and it does not forget Its aim to make the province a place where the workers may obtain liberal and fair treatment and where all mav enjoy that prosperity which should be "the object and aim of government. The principle involved in this legislation Is not new, it. has been recognized In this province for years past, it has been recognized in other provinces and in England, where it has been considered to be one of the duties of government to protect the workers in those employments which are injurious to health. The various factory acts are based upon this principle. Men are not always in a position to protect themselves and If there is any class of employment more injurious to health and more dangerous to life than other employments generally the legislature will see to it that thoBe engaged in such injurious or dangerous employments are protected with regard to the hours of labor and other conditions requiring regulation. The work of a large majority of those employed about smelters is undoubtedly injurious, more Injurious than in ordinary occupations to the health of those engaged about furnaces and other portions of smelters which are affected by the injurious fumes and dusts inseparable from the employment. Therefore, the principle of this legislation falls clearly within what has always been recognized as legitimate Interference, by the legislature. There may be some proper amendments to be made to the bill in committee, this has been frankly admitted by the introducer of the bill, these matters are proper to be dealt with In the committee and such improvements made in the bill as members may then suggest. But the bill is In the right direction and I propose to vote for Its second reading. Mr. Hawthornthwaite asked if it were not a fact that the Granby company had paid half a million in dividends during Mr Macdonald replied that he had no knowledge except that he saw in the newspapers that the company had made profits of something over four hundred thousand, But that these were the first substantial proflts which had been made by the company after spending a large amount of money and carrying on their operations under great difficulties for the past five or six years. These proflts he said were largely the result of the increased price of copper which had advanced during the past year several cents PeMr°UElliflon—"The honorable gentleman says they never will go back to the twelve hour syBtem, but can he tell me what effect this measure would have if the price of copper went down as it has in ,the past?" Mr. Macdonald in reply, said that the smelters would In any case never be able to go back to the twelve hour system An attempt to do so would bring about a strike which would shake this province from centre to circumference, and surely the honorable gentleman who asked the question does not want to see this happen. FAMINE IN JAPAN ThotiBandf. of People Are Suffering PangB ot Starvation Seattle, March 1-The steamship Dakota lirilifts advices from Niifrtutukl that tlie famine In the northern provinces of Ju- pun Is Hteadlly growing: graver. A second appeal has been Issued by the chairman ot the foreign committee of relief In whlcn he says; "When we Issued our llrst appeal to tbe foreign communities of Japan In December, we estimated thnt 6S.W0 persons out of a population of 38,810.000 are on th* verge of starvation. Since then members of our committee have personally visited 20 counties and as many towns in tbe province of Mlyago, estimating those affected by the famine. "Able bodied men, ragged nnd hungry, nre facing tho snow and ley winds to bring wood from the mountains in the hop« of earning enough through Us sato to keep their starving families. Women are covering their babies with their own clothing to keep them warm, and sticn conditions aH thesovcan only mean death In the end. Families once proud nnd comfortable nre now reduced to want. DANGER FROM ELECTRICITY Expert Predicts Total Ullndncss to the Whole of the World Chicago, March 1-Unlversa) blindness Is to be humnnlty'B tribute to electricity, Is the theory of Dr. H. P. Pratt, X-ray und thernpcutlc expert, in the trial of a personal Injury Hull In court yosterdny. The Union Traction company Is being sued for $50,000 damages .on behalf of Kutn nostrum', who Is declared to he partially blind nnd paralysed from an electric current which passed from the atmosphere through Iter body on April 10, 1002. "Eye specialists have been tho llrst to discover the" corroding effects of the electrical currents being generated by millions of dynamos In every corner of the civilised world," explained the witness. "Day or night we are never rroo from their Influence," he said. "The eyes, tno most delicate portion of the human body, suffer llrst." Dr. Pratt cited the Increasing prevalence of falling eyesight. Later he says will come a gradual Sonul- tiiing' and burning of the hands, The wavering of the Incandescent globe, the spluttering brightness of the arc light, the glaring wave of the vacuum tube were specified ns the agencies which already havo. made the Americans a spectacled und Winding nation. The shook from a TRADE MARK Get What You ■ ■ Ask For - - Unscrupulous dealers have been known to place inferior boots In our cartoons and represent them as "LECKIE BOOTS." ■ Don't be imposed upon. There are no others "Just as Good." The above trade mark Is Indelibly branded on the sole of every genuine "Leckle Boot." It stands for all leather boots made to resist the roughest western wear. Ask for and insist on getting Leckle Boots. MANUFACTURED BT J. Leckle Co., Ltd. Vancouver, B. C. she became blind and was paralysed on her right side, that nearest the wire. The traction company asserts that the girl's condition could not have resulted trom the current carried by the wire, unless it came In contact with her. Nelson Opera louse TWO NIGHTS AUD MATINEE Monday and Tuesday March 5-6 STETSON'S Original Big Double Spectacular Uncle Tom's Cabin Co OOROBOUS SCENERY MECHANICAL EFFECTS BLOOD HOUNDS GENUINE CAKE WALKERS Colored Female Drum Corps. WATCH FOR THE BIG STREET PARADE AT NOON Prices 50c, 75c. Matinee, 50c, 25c. Seats on sale at Rutherfords Saturday morning. F. M. CHADB0URN MININC OPERATOR Mines examined and reported on ORE SAMPLING WITNESSED Agent: Life, Accident and Surety Co. NELSON, B. C. Tel. B 302, 300. P. O. Box MS MRS. E. G. DYER'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Day and Evening Classes. SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING AND BOOKKEEPING TAUGHT. Graduates Assisted to Positions. TERMS MODERATE. Room 5, Turner-Boeckh Block, NELSON, B. C. DRESSMAKING, M1h Anderson has opened Dressmaking Parlors In the rooms above the Queen Studio on Baker Street. telephone battery, the spark of the Jumped trolley pole, tho snay and crock of the power station dynamo and motor were cited as stronger but less evrc-preaent contributors to the same effect. The nostrum girl was standing at a street corner four yenrs ago when a wire reii •cross the trolley wire, Ita loose end dropping within four feet of her. She wns then ll years old. Almost Immediately ANOTHER SALARY GRAB Washington, March 1—Senator Uailln- gei- introduced a bill to readjust the salaries of ihe general officers of the government to take effect March 4, lWfl. The bill proposes the following salaries: President, $75,000! vice-president, 116.000; speaker of the house of representatives, Il2,iwu, members of. the cabinet. *16,UU0; senators and, representatives, $7500. COMMON COLDS ARE THE CAUSE OF MANY SERIOUS DISEASES Physicians who have gained a notional reputation as analysts of the cause of various diseases, olaim that If catching cold could be avoided a long list of dangerous ailments would never be heard of. Every ono knows that pneumonia and con- aumpitlon •originate ufrom ta oold, (and chronic catarrah, bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles are aggravated and rendered more serious by each fresh attack. Do not risk your life or take chances when you have a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure It before these diseases develop. This remedy contains no opium, morphine or other harmful drug and has 30 years of reputation behind it, gained by lti cures under every condition. 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' by druggists everywhere. BUY HALIFAX DOCK Canadian Government Take It Over Fro * Imperial Authorities (Special to The Dally News) Ottawa, March 1—The imperial goverl ment haa offered to transfer the proper! of the admiralty at Halifax, Including tl dock, to the Canadian government, on tl conditions thnt £2000 be paid yearly I live years. This amount Is part of [i obligation which the imperial goveri took In hand to pay to a private compai ll was to be paid for a certain numbe yenrs. and there is five years of the I to run. Besides- the dook there ts vail aide property, including residences for tl officer of the dock, etc. An officer of t| marine department will be sent at oncef Halifax to took over the property al have it accepted hy the Canadian govef ment. WHY DON'T YOU PUT IT IN THE DAILY NEWS \17ANT ADS in The Daily News brine prompt returns, because Thc Daily News is read by nearly everybody .- in the Kootenay and Boundary Districts six days a week. 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DO THINGS FOR TOU 1 v\'«"\ v " " • ■ .. ■■ -*as***: THB DAILY NEWS, NELB0H, B. C, FRIDAY, MARCH 2, t»OS IN THE LEGISLATURE FULL TERMS OP COLUMBIA AND WESTERN BILL. [REPLIES TO QUESTIONS ASKED PRB-EMPTOR'S~ PETITION The bill introduced by the chief. i1 commissioner of lands and works, to J amend tbe Calumbia & Western Rail- I way Subsidy Act, ISM, which created Tauch a lively debate ln the house on [Wednesday last, is as follows: Whereas, by chapter 54 of the statutes of 1896, the Columbia and Western : Railway company was incorporated and empowered lo construct a line of railway of standard or narrow gauge from 'a point at or near the mouth of Trail lOreek to a point at or near the town of 'Penticton, and the company was authorised to divide Its undertaking into ail sections, to be known as the first, second, third fourth, fifth and sixth sections, respectively, as follows: The first section to consist of that [portion of the line extending from a [point at or near -the mouth of Trail [creek, on the Columbia river, thence ■ westerly ts a point at or near the town |of Rossland: The second section to consist of that portion of the line, or extension thereof, extending from a point at or near the mouth of Trail creek aforesaid, in an easterly or southerly direction, not more than twenty miles in a direct line: The third section to consist of that portion of the line extending from such ! point at or near the town ot Rossland to a point at, or near Christina lake. Tbe fourth section to consist of that portion of the line extending from such points at or near Christina lake to a .point.at or near the town of Midway. The fifth'section to consist ot that portion ot the line extending from a point at or near the said town of Midway to a point halt-way or more to the town of Penticton. I The sixth section to consist of that portion of the line extending from such half way point to a point at or near the town of Penticton. ', And whereas, the company has constructed a narrow gauge railway upon 'taction one,- and a standard gauge railway upon sections three and four and no construction has taken place upon sections two, five and six: And whereas, under the provisions ot chapter 8 of the statutes of 1896, being the Columbia and Western Railway Subsidy Act, 1896, hereinafter called the subsidy act, the company has earned ln respect ot section one and three an area amounting to 1,603,312 acres of land, of which 794,440 acres have already been ■ranted to the company, leaving a balance ot 808,872 acres earned, but not Ranted. j And whereas, the company has applied for a grant of the last mentioned area of land, but lt appears that the lieutenant-governor'has not now the power to make said grant, ln virtue of the provision of section 5 of the subsidy act that no lands shall be granted to the company which have not been designated and surveyed by the company within seven years from the passage of the subsidy act, which was enacted and came Into force on the 17th day of April, i And whereas, the company urges that I the said aid has been duly earned and that the delay in surveying the land has arisen from the fact that negotiations with regard to this aid were carried on between the company and the executive of the province for a long time, and finally resulted In the passage of an order- in-councll bearing date of the 10th day ' of August, A. D., 1901 (which order-in- 1 tonncil was subsequently rescinded), 1 by which an area of land ln southeast Kootenay, was to be conveyed to tbe company in full settlement of its said claim for aid In respect to the conBtruc- tlon of said sections one and thnt of Its railway: And whereas the company Is justly entitled to obtain the full measure of aid earned by lt as aforesaid under Its subsidy act: Therefore, his majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative assembly of the province of British Columbia, enacts as follows: . 1. This act may be cited as the Columbian and Western Railway Subsidy Act, 1896, Amendment Act, 1906. 2. It shall be lawful for tbe lieutenant governor in council to issue crown grants In favor of tbe satd company tor not more than 808,872 acres ot the laud from which grants may be made according to the provisions of said subsidy act, ln full satisfaction of the aid earned by the company under its subsidy ln respect of said sections one and three provided the said lands shall be designated and surveyed ln the manner prescribed by Bald subsidy act within one year from the passage of this act 3. The land to be granted to the company under the powers conferred by this aot shall not be subject to provincial .taxation until the "expiration ot ten years from the 3rd day of October A. D. 1901, or until alienated by lease, agreement for sale, or otherwise by the company, which ever event may the sooner happen, and the provisions of section 8 of the subsidy act shall not apply to said last mentioned land. Mr. Oliver presented a petition from Geo. T. Kane, re pre-emption records and war scrip land locations on Kalen Island. Received and referred to the select committee Investigating matters affecting Kalen Island. Whereas, on the 21st of March, 1904, I for myself, and as agent for many other citizens and South African War veterans did proceed and stake ln accordance with statutory regulations,* a pre-emption and several South African War land grant applications—the preemption was for myself, the scrip applications were for citizens and veteran!— on Kalen island, Coast district: And whereas, on the 29th day of March, 1904, I did apply ln accordance with government regulations for a preemption record for 160 acres ot land on Kalen Island, and did also apply for several South Afriean War land grant applications: And whereas, on June 6,1904, the deputy commissioner did return all scrip and refuse same, as also did he at the same time refuse my pre-emption record, giving as his only reason therefor, that the land In question was reserved from sale or pre-emption on the 12th October, 1891: And whereas, I now hold said scrip and money that the said deputy commissioner refused subject to his order: And whereas, said reserve of October 12, 1891, applied to the Tslmpsean peninsula only and therefore the satd Kalen Island was open'for pre-emption and purchase: And whereas, the chief commissioner has informed your petitioner that the only reason why 1 was refused my applications was the 1891 reserve aforesaid: And whereas, the chief commissioner did also state to your petitioner that if anyone got the land I would get it: And whereas, there is no valid reason why said land should not be granted to the aforementioned applicants: Now, therefore, I would respectfully ask that your honorable body will look Into this matter wherein a great Injustice haa been done, and that you will remedy said injustice by granting my pre-emption record for 160 acres of land on kalen Island, and also grant to the other citizens and South African War veterans their respective scrip applications for 160 acres of land each. 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Vancouver Assay Offlos -established IM TJmprl. and Control Assays Complete Analyses Etc. Agent* (or Cassel's Cyanide Proosas Contracts made (or Assays Write tor Prices, etc. TANOonvan, b.o. Tramont Block ter of finance the following questions: 1. How many acres of the holdings of each shipping coal mine company were assessed in 1904 as wild land, and what was the assessed value thereof and the amount of taxes levied, on such wild lands of each company? 2. How many acres of the holdings ot each of the said companies were exempt from taxation In 1004, and under what section of the Assessment Act were they so exempt? 3. How many acres of the holdings of such companies were assessed ln 1905 and ln 1906, respectively, as wild lands, and what was or Is the assessed value thereof? 4. How many acres of the holdings of each of said companies were assessed in 1905 and 1906, respectively as coal lands, Glass A, and as coal lands, Class B, respectively? 6. Did the coal lands so assessed as Class A pay any tax whatever, and If not why were they exempt? 6. What Is the rate of taxation on the coal lands, Class B, so assessed to said companies? what was the assessed value thereof? and how much tax did each of the said companies pay on these Class B lands ln 1906 7. What difference, approximately, in revenue did the change from assessing these coal companies' holdings aa wild lands to coal lands, Classes A and B make? 8. Since the acquisition last year ot the Esquimau and Nanalmo railway and land grant thereto appertaining by the Canadian Pacific Railway company, what additional coal lands, Clasa A and Class B respectively, have become assessable as such and to whom assessed? If none, what steps has the government taken to learn what coal and other lands were, under the terms of acquisition, to be granted to certain parties or companies? The Hon. Mr. Tatlow replied as follows: 1. Wellington Colliery Co., Ltd., 29 acres, assessed value 9145, tax $7.25; Union Colliers, 1060 aores, assessed value $6,300, tax $266; Western Fuel Co. Ltd., 6728 acres, assessed value $16,643, tax $832.16; Crow's Nest Pass Co., Ltd., all. 2. Wellington Colliery Co., Ltd., 100 acres; Union collieries, 1016 acres; Western Fuel Co., Ltd., 4969 acres; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., 10,209 acres. (Exempt under section 6 Coal Tax Act, 1900.) 9. Wellington Colliery Co., Ltd., 29 acres, assessed value $145, year 1906; ditto, 1906; Union Collieries, 1064 acres, assessed value $5270, year 1906; ditto, 1034 acres, assessed value $6170, year 1900; Wellington Colliery Co., Ltd., 970 acres, assessed value $4,860, year 1906; Western Fuel co, Ltd., 5851 acres, assessed value $12,166, year 1905; ditto, 6626 acres, assessed value $11,714, year 1906; Crow's Nest Pass Coal, Co., Ud., 158,769 acres, assessed value $158,769, year 1905; ditto,' under appeal) year 1906. 4 The classification of coal lands, A and B, was authorized by the Assessment Act, 1903, Amendment Act, 1905, chapter 60, statutes 1906, assented to 8th April, 1905, and did not apply to the rolls of 1906,, which had theretofore been completed, and therefore no portion of the holdings ot the said companies was assessed tor the year 1905, under Classes A and B. The following is the acreage assessed as coal landB In Classes A and B, respectively, (or the year 1906 of each of said companies: Wellington Colliery Co., Ltd., 612 acres —Class A; ditto, 1640 acres-Class iA; Union Colliers, 1016 acres—Clasa A: Western Fuel Co., Ltd, 7024 acres— Clasa A; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Nelson Bowling Open Alley Now HUGH HcDONALD, Proprietor. FREDERICS, CLEMENTS . CIVIL ENGINEER DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL IANU SURVEYOR Agent for obtaining Crown Grant*. mine surveyinaV eto. Room IS, K.w.c Block P. O. Box t Mellon. __3 LOST LOST—A bunch of keys on either Ward or Front street. Please return to The Dauy News. ■ PLUMBING BTRACHAN ft HBBDEN, plumbers, gas- Mtere and heaters. All kinds of sanitary supplies kept In stock. Gasoline and tea mantles. Phone 252; P.O. Box Ul. UA., 227,944 acres-Class B. 6. Taxes for 1906 not yet paid, usual time (or payment being about 30th June. I Two per cent. (See answer to No. 7. It Is impossible at present date to answer this question, on account of appeal pending ln courts. 8. All lands alienated by the Esquimau and Nanalmo Hallway company, out of their land grant, have been ass- ised. Mr. Oliver asked the Hon. tbe chief commissioner of lands and works the following questions: 1. What lands were crown granted as stated in the fifth paragraph of the minute ln council approved by his honor the lieutenant governor on the 18th day of February, 1905? 2. Were crown grants Issued (or all or any part o( the 808,872 acres of land claimed by tbe Columbia aud Western railway? K so, for what lands were crown grants issued? 3. Were crown grants prepared and not issued for all or any portion of the 808,872 acres of land claimed by tbe Columbia and Western railway? If so, (or what lands were crown grants prepared? The Hon. Mr. Green replied as follows; 1. The fifth paragraph of the said minute ot council does not state that any lands have been crown granted, but the landa mentioned tn said minute ot council as having been crown granted are lots 4697, 4598, 4599, 6816 and 5817, Group 1, Kootenay district; and lots 2698 to 2710 Inclusive, Group 1, Osoyoos district. 2. No. 3. No. Mr. Hawthornthwaite asked the Hon. the minister ot mines ths following questions: 1. How many accidents have occurred In the mines operated by the Western Fuel company, Nanalmo, since October last? 2. Are the man holes In the Blope at Protection mine ln good order? 3. How many accidents have occurred on this slope during the past three months? 4. Are any men working ln these mines double shifts, or sixteen hours ln twenty-four? The Hon. Mr. McBride replied as follows: 1. Sixteen. 2. Yes; on February 6, last inspection. t. Thnt. 4. Department Is not aware of any. DAILY HEWB WAIT ABB. Uas Tha Dally News Want At Columns, Uki heat ud oheapest muni of making your want, known to all the people In the Kootenays. Rates, 1 cent a word, each laser- tton. WANTED HOTELS DOMINION HOTEL, PHOENIX, B. C- Krs. P, L. McKelrey,, proprietress. Tks newest and moat modem first olass hotel ia ta. dty; lately furnished and with all conveniences. The bar, under the management of Mr. J, Wright, Is supplied with the finest brands ot wines, liquors and dears. IF your Want Ad Is here it will not be I lone until "Things are coming your way." ' NELBON Employment Agency. 'WANTED — Laborers, blacksmith dlsn- washer, woman cook, chambermaid, girls lor houBowork. ' WANTED—Men and women to learn Barber trade In eight weeks. Graduates earn $16 to $26 per week. Cat. free. Moler System of colleges, 403, Front avenue, Spokane, Wash. WANTED—Male teacher for Cascade, B.C., school. Salary 160. a, R. Thompson, secretary school board. WANTED—Energetic and competent agents to represent us ln all parts of tne northwest; cash weekly. Capital City Nursery Company, Satem, Oregon. WANTED-At once, coat maker, pant and vest maker, steady work, union prices. Apply C. A. Foote, Moyie, B.C. WANTED—Room and board with private family by French gentleman, nest of references furnished. Apply H.M., The Dally News. WANTED — Experienced bookkeeper and stenographer wants position. Apply P.O. box 381. WANTED — Girl for general housework. Apply Mrs. MeDermld, corner Hoover and Hall streets. WANTHD-House furnished or unrurnlsn- ed, latter preferred, having at least two good hedrooms, bath room and kitchen. Apply CM., Dally News WANTED—Two furnished rooms for llgnt housekeeping. Apply X., Dally *<e"*. FOR 8ALE OLD CURIOSITY BHOP-If yon want to buy or sell anything go to the Old Curiosity Shop. Always la stock, a fuU Una ot Crockery, Furniture and Oluswar.. PETERBORO CANOES - I am ordering several crates of canoes right away. Shall be pleased to get your order, Prices on application to W. J. Astley, Box tttt, Telephone G6C, City Boathouse. FOR SALE—The Oxford cafe, Ward street; good business being done; terms reasonable. Apply Oxford cafe, FOR SALE—An old established dairy; 20 head of slock; milk 50 cents per gallon. Apply Dally News. FOR SALE — Eggs for hatching trom thoroughbred White Leghorns, S.C., tl.so a setting. Apply Mis. J. J. Campbell, phone FOR SALE—First prise, brown Leghorn cockerel; ulso eggs tor hatching. Address A., Dully News. FOR RENT ROOMS furnlahed for houie Keeping, em- ply Room i. over Dally New*. SEWING machines to rent—Raymond machines, 91 per month; Wheeler A witaon machines, 12 per month; Singer machines, $3 per month, at the Singer Sewing Machine office, Nelson. FOR RENT-The Lancashire hotel, Hill- way, B.C. party renting can purchase the furniture at a low figure. Liquor license goes with hotel. For particulars apply C. M. Crouse, Midway, B.C. FOR RENT-Comfortably furnished rooms at 96, 91 and IS per month. Apply opposite telephone ofllce, Stanley street. COTTAGE for rent, on alley near Cedar and Baker streets; has stove, hot water bath, etc.; ten dollars a month and tree water. Wm. Rutherford, druggist. ASSAYER E. W. W1DDOWSON, CHEMIST AND AS- saycr, Nelson, B. C—Gold. Silver, Lead or Copper, SI each; Gold-Silver, .l.W, Silver-Lead, |1.W; Zinc, |2; Gold-Silver, with Lead or Copper, 13.60. Samples arriving by express or mall will receive prompt attention. P.O. Drawer. lliK; Phone. MI. 8QCIETY CARD8 ABERDEEN HIVE, No. It, L, O. T. U.~ Meets 2nd and Ith Wednesday, T:90 p-m. ot each month In K. of P. Hall, Vernon Street, next to postofflce. Visiting member* cordially Invited. MINNIE E. RITCHIE, D.S.C MARGARET SQUIRE. R.C. MRS. -ELIZABETH ROSS, E.U WHOLESALE HOU8E8 PRODUCT STARKB1 ft CO., WHOLESALE DBAs* en. ts Butter, Em Cheese, Produce aw Fruit Houoton Block, Josephine Street Nelson B.C. GROCERIES 4. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLBSAU Grocers and Provision Mercbants.~Im- Raters of Teas, Coffee*. Splcea, Dries' alto. Staple and Fancy Groceries**, To baooos, Cigara, Butter, Eggs, Cheeea an* Packing House Products. Offloe and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall _________ P.O. Boi jjj Telephone ■ CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHING! A MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALI Jobbera In Blankets, Underwear, Ultta Gloves, Boota, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Mackinaw* and Oilskin Clothing Camp and Miners' Sundries. Offloe aad Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall fltreeta. p.p. Box 1086. Telephone at ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES THE B.C. ASSAY ft CHEMICAL SUPPLY Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C—Importers and Dealers ln Assayer's Supplies, sole agents in British Columbia for the celebrated Battersea crucible*, Bcorlflera and Muffles and Wm .Ainsworth ft Co/a nne Balances Chemical and Physical Ao- paratus, C. P. Adds and Chemlcais, Platinum, Sodium and Potassium Cyanide, Quicksilver, Carbonate and Bicarbonate of Soda, Borax, Borax Glass, Silver, Fret Lead and Litharge. WASHINGTON MACHINERY ft SUPPLY MIN1NNG AND MILL MACHINERy. Co.—Dealers in Engines, Band and Circular Sawmills, Atkins' Saws, Wood and Iron Pulleys, Leyner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists. Prompt attention. Reasonable prices. Courteous treatment. Spokane, Wash. CLEANING AND PRESSING OBNTLBMBN-B suits repaired, oMOMd and pressed. Goods ealted for aid -delrr- ered. Agent tor Crown Tailoring ewpata- suits from W a* A I. Drlaoall, apnoMM IB He** . ..^..^j,# HOTEL BALMORAL, PHOENIX, B. C- The leading hotel of Boundary's leading mining camp. Strictly first class, centrally located. John A. McMaster, Proprietor. FILBERT HOTEL, SANDON, B. C- Travellers will find the largest sample rooms ln the Silver City. Theatrical companies especially catered for. The beat table d'hote In the Slooan. HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOENiX-THIU only up to date hotel In Phoenix. INew from cellar to roof. Beat sample rooms In the Boundary. Bath rooms In connection. Opposite Great Northern depot. James Marshall, Proprietor. Why Pay Rent when a 5 roomed cottage and lot can be bought on the monthly Instalment plan? Sewer connection. No Interest Situate on Silica street Only $950.00 Also a five roomed cottage, well built, with chicken house, wood shed and large garden In connection, but no ground, Only S260.00 A convenient place (or a smelterman. R. J. Steel THE MAN WHO SMOKES Mr special Mixture saokea a par, aaJ fragrant tobacco, at (Me* a thing at war tempted yam. THURMAN TOBACCO-HIT lUCLLi Frtnk, Alberta* Can.; Purchasers of ZINC SILVER-LEAD AND MIXED ORES Address ooreepondenoe to Compear § Offloe, Tramway Block, Nelaon. ROYAL HOTEL TELBPHOmo a tfRt). WU KOBBBTt, FroprMtnts Tt* bwt meal, last MB Be pranaea u tula stark,!, cooked mom ta. nipsm, km of th. proprlotneo, who tt a fajaons Nlo, sir, rooms, newt, furnlsMd; w for guests. Th. bwt wines, Uaaws and clean at M obtained at the bar. TERMS: O AND *Ut PEB DAI COR. STANLEY AND DLICA BTRBUTt Cars pass tmt mot. GRAND CENTRAL HOTEI Opposite Courthouse and new Poitoffloa Beet So meal ln town. European and American plan. Only white labor euialoy- el Flrat does bar. T. k. BRTCKMM. VewprMar WHEN IN GRAND FORK8 PUT UP AT HOTEL PROVENCE The headquarters for tourlota. Satisfaction guaranteed. EMIL LARBENflate of Nelaon) proprietor FRUIT LANDS FOR SALE la 10 ter, blocks, la M acre slocka; antral Improved ranches. I. 1. ANNAWa. Nairn. B. P SAMUEL A. WYE HBAT1NQ ENGINEER and PLUMBINO First class heating plants and modern sanitary appliance.. Twenty yean' experience. Phone 181, Opera House Bile.. P.O. Box tu For A Good Roast or Tender Steak Ring up Phone No. 5 West Kootenav Butcher Oo, FRANK C, GREEN C1VH. ■NOINBTO and Provlaolal Land t.O. Box IU Phone K1B Oor. Kootenay sad Victoria Bas., Ni LAKEVIEW HOTEL Corner Hall em*) tetnon Street* Two blocks from City Wharf. Tha be -foliar a day houae to Meow a. KO CBINBra IUPLOTK) August Thomas prophisTtor GROVE HOTEI FAIRVIEW This hotel Is entirely under new manage- ment and will be run as a strictly flrat olus hotel. Ojood accommodations tor steady boarders. The bar supplied with tbe beat of liquors, cigars, eto. J. W. CROW, Prop. Late ot th. Arlington Betel, Blocan OUT. CLUB HOTEL The Big Schooner of Beer or Half and Half 10c The only glaas of good beer In Nelson. Hotel accommodation second to none la British Columbia. Rates II per day. Bpecial ratea to monthly boarders. CORNER STANLEY A SILICA STREETS SHERBROOKE HOUSE NBLSON, B. C. One minute's walk from C.P.R. station. Cuisine unexcelled; 31 rooms, well hen-wand ventilated. Bath. In connection, BATES-*! per day. J. BOYER PROPRIETOR THE QUEEN'S HOTEL MRB ■. C. CLARES, ProprletMao, RATES H FSB OAT. Large and comfortable bedroom* aaa flint claea dining muss. eMunpie raoea fee TREMONT HOU8E ■UltOPIiAN AND AMERICAN PiAN HBAL8 So. ROOMS FROM "So TO SLH HALONX A TBEOIU.UB, Proprietor, Baker Stmt. Welse* Madden House *^w"*^' Nelson. B.O. Do yon need a eomfertatu hornet II m, try the Madden Housa Well fiinuahe*, room, lighted by alMMetty; am class board. In the ber yo* will And .11 the best domestic and Isaportod liquor, ant ctgara, I _______ jjADMjW, Proprietor Walker House TORONTO. ONT. Cuisine unexcelled. Two hundred wen- ventilated, steam-heated bedrooms, a num* ber with baths. British Columbia, Haaoat- ohewan, Alberta patronage epeclally ao* llolted. Strict attention to h.ules and children. Rates 12 to $3 per day. GEO. WRIGHT A CO., Prop. Late of Brandon and Winnipeg, T. M BATNE. Manager. Waldorf tfotel YMIR, 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 Bouse) The beat 11.00 per day bouse In Nelooa. Nona but white help easf-toyed. The bai ta tha boot. &.W. BARTLETT - Prop. WISE PEOPLE are taking advantage ot the QUEEN STUDIO'S offer to make their photos on post cards (or $1.50 a dozen. BE WISE S. S. FOWLER MINING ENGINEER NELSON, B.C. FOR SALE 170 acres fruit land on Kootenay river, M acres cleared. The soil Is Hrst class easy loam, abundance of spring- water tor all purposes; 50 fruit trees, 1W small fruits; a email log- house, good stable and chicken house; a god cow and a number, of chickens; some implements and toola. ' This Is one of the best ranches In Kootenay. If you are looking for land It la to your Interest to Investigate. For particulars apply to GEO. a. Mct-AWON, K. W. C. Bloc* " ■" "•- Lissuussssusuusssssl THS DAILT HOWS, HOLBOH, B. 0., FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1B0S A Bargain Well built 4-room Cottage 2 lots induing corner. Fruit trees and garden Electric light. 91,000 H. E CROASDAILE Office Next Canadian Bank of Commerce. Phone 247 Nelson, B.C. P.O. box II GALT OAL AND WOOD Or Att , KINDS W. P. Tlerney Telephone M Baker Mnet, Nelasa THaT WELL DKESSED FEELING Is something most men appreciate, Some pay pretty high to secure it, others wear Fit Reform Clothes and get lt for half the money. Our Spring Suits are splendid specimens of modern tailoring. We are as ready to show as to sell. Fit Reform Suits SIB to S30 SCI Emory & Walley PB10B OP MHTALB, New York, March I—Bur silver, 66 *H»; casting copper, 17 1-2; electrolytic copper, 38 to IS 1-4; lead, 15.35. London, March 1-Sllver, 30 7-16; lead, £16 2s. titl. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY W. P. Dickson began his duties yesterday oh superintendent of Nelson's electric lighting system. William Hunter of Silverton, merchant and mine owner, arrived In NelBon lam night and is ul the Hume. Fred Bosquet, wlio lias been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism, wus reporti-d lust night to be greatly improved and on" the roud lo recovery. There was n large attedanco at the skating rink last night and the Ice was in fine condition. The rink will be open again tonight with the band lu attendance. At tlie residence of Captain Duncan, Silica street lust evening Frederick Adle or Waneta. was married to Alius Mary Lo- retta Scott of Northport by Rev. J. Tl Ferguson. , A l_4:_^J Silver declined four points in New York, and five in London yesterday. It Is now quoted at 85 7-8 cents an ounce. The price or lead remained unchanged. Electrolytic copper gained another point. Word was received from Uuelph, Ont., yesterday or the deatli there yesterday morning of John Bunyan, father ot J. tl, Bunynn and Miss A. Bunyun of Nelson. Tlie deceased was over, 70 years of age. Yesterday marked the beginning of the effort bv Canadian banks to collect American silver und return It to the United States. No Instructions on the subject linve reached the Nelson branches as yet. The auction sale at Fred Irvine and company continues to draw large crowds daily nnd bargain hunters make time to also call on Hugh McCausland who Is continuing his special sale with good results. Store prosperity is no more ruled by "luck" than Is the wheat crop-and with Unit the element of luck may be marked us "present, but not voting." Publicity is "seed, boII and season" with store prosperity. Tf hnlf thc want ads were interesting and important to you. theh prosperity would be too easy, and money making a mere pastime. b\it the fact that there is one now and then, which means money and oppor- tunity to you, Is enough. . The concert of the Ladles' Aid of the Bo- man Catholic church on March 16, will be given in the opera house. The program will consist of performances by tne children of the SlBters' school and musical contributions hy the best local talent. The following not Improbable explanation of the shut down of the Keco, the last shipping mine In Sandon camp, Is -told by a Sandon man. Of a gang of about SfS men. only one was non-union. Tlie others objected ad asked the foreman to dismiss him. The foreman declined but THB STORE OP QUALITY THE LENTEN SEASON la now at hand and we are fully prepared for tt Ba far as our stock of fish is concerned. We have a complete assortment of the very choicest fish pf all kinds—smoked, salted or canned. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK Maconochie's Kippered HERRING 15cts per tin, regular 20cts per tin. Hood & Teetzel Groceries and Provisions K. W. 0. BLOCK NBLSON. a 0. PHONB 10 A Good Opportunity To Secure an Up-to-Date Home. A Modern Six Roomed House in good repair, and three lots, for Sale. Small Cash Payment and the balance monthly, MUST BE SOLD... AT ONCE E&M.BIRD Loggers' Supplies PINKS PBAVIBS PINKS CANT HOOKS PINKS PICAROONS SKIDDING TONQS PROOF AND STEEL CHAIN LUMBERMEN'S CALKS ETC., ETC. Have You Tried the Lipscomb Boot Calk? If not send for sample. J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., limited MHOhtmAlM AND KIT AIL COAL TAR Pitch, Paints and Creosote We are the only producers of coal tar ln the Kootenays. Write us for prices. Nelson Coke and Gas Co'y agreed to telegraph the request nt the union's expense to tlie owner, J. M. Harris, who Is now in southern Oregon, where he Is snld to huve made some valuable tlnds. In due time Mr. Harris' answer was received by the foreitian. Il said: "Shut down the mine." Tho annual general meeting of the Kootenay Lake general hospital society will be held in tho board ot trade rooms on Tuesday. March 18, at ;: p.m. All annual subscribers of 910 are members, eligible to take part ln tho election of directors for the ensuing year. Misa Ferris, who since the inception ot the Home hopltal, has been associated with Miss DesBrisay in the management ot that Institution, has retired and her place has been taken by Miss Morris originally from Hamilton, Ontario, and lately at the Brandon hospital. Tha new management dates from March 1st. SLOCAN CITY NOTES Slocan, March 1—Ore sacks Have been taken up to thc Tamarnc, which is said to be looking well and early shipments are looke*d lor. Supplies for the Hoodo were packed »P to the Basin hotel today. "VV. T. Shatford and company are packing up their stock of general merchandise preparatory to moving tiie sumo to the SlmllkameL'n country. Mrs. W. H. Brandon of Silverton was a visitor here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Adamston, en route from the coast to their home In the Northwest, stopped over here lor a short visit. Mrs. David Arnot has been very 111 during the week, but is now Improving. INVESTING IN CANADA Toronto, March 1-At a meeting of the Sovereign Bank of Canada today It was announced that the Dresden Bank of Germany, one of the largest banks in that country, has purchased 15,615 Bliarea of the Sovereign bank, representing a cash investment of «. 001.2S0. Both a proposal to Increase the capital of the Sovereign bank tO H.000,000, and to dispose of 1M» Blinres to the Dresden bank were unanimously adopted. - PLEADS NOT GUILTY Toronto, March 1-Edward St. George Banwell, the defaulting teller of the Crown Bank of Canada and his wife, Nora Banwell, appeared in the police court this morning. Both pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by jury arid w"e remanded until Monday. Mrs. Banwell *J«, released on hull to the amount of 91W- OUR SPRING STOCK OF CO-CARTS are now in. 50 different patterns I Prices from $3.50 and up. '___. All rubber tires. Latest improved gears. See our Spring Stock of Lace Curt alns and Drapes Just In. Standard Fnrnito Co. Complete Hoise Finishers aid Uidertakera HUME—H. A. Small, Vancouver; W. H. Docksteader. Phoenix; W. Hunter, Silver- ton; 8. J. Strongiiulst, a. H. Hothorliam, and wife, Ymir; A. A. Scott, Pilot Bay; S. A. Sutherland, Ferguson; F. P. Ilucit, Sherbrooke; H. 3. Hehlfl, I<\ P. Buck, Ht. Paul; Q. Stewart, Seattle; Miss Dunn, Ht John. STRATHCONA-F. Conway, Procter; E. D. Orde. Rossland; F, F. Townley. Toronto; a. H. Webster, Vancouver; s. W. Yerkes, Seattle; F. I. Whitney, St, Paul; E. P. Gower, Berlin; A. P. Melntyre, Ottawa; J. L. Allison, H. Hoigate, Montreal. QUEENS-J. L. Haswoil, Ymlr; C. Bor- eux, XV. E. Betram, Whitewater; w. J. Summers, Vanderleur; A. McCallum, Owen Sound; J. B. Wlnlaw, Wlnlaw; W. Snider, and wire, Calgary. TREMONT - '/.. Shaw, Revelatoke; E. Moore, F. Gunter, R, Nicholson, F. Alc- Kenile, Moyie; E, Mobbs, Uerrard. sherbrooke-t. Hurtour, Rosaland; A. McDonald, Wlnlaw; I. T. Taylor, Mrs. W. C. Taylor, C. J, Shook and wire, j. D. Irby, Spokane; A. Audet, J. W Me- Donald, Ymir. BARTLETT-Mrs. N. Graham, Spokane; G. Shaw, Slocan; J. McDonald, Rossland; W*. Hoiman, Balduc. LAKEVtEW - A. Fleck, Bilverton; J. Mnyne, Silverton. GRAND CWNTRALr-M. Johnson, Selkirk; XV. Moyie, Alice Siding; F. C. Graham, R, McCarly, F. Biggar, Vtnir; J. McLachlnn, J. Hutton and wife, T. Mc- Rae, Mlnto; J. Gllles, Grand Korku; it. Waugh, Winnipeg. MADDEN-H. J. LaRrnsh, Slocan; A. Carawell, Grand Forks; W, H. Hymen, Kitchener; T. R. Williams, Spokane. CLUB-A. J. Saulln, Ukla. ROYAI-r-E. Dayton, Phoenix; Mrs. H. Cnssel, Coryell; O. H. Cnrveth. Erie. FQR BELTS | THE LATEST NEW YORK STYLES i SEE OTJR WINDOW. They have just arrived and are of the daintiest description in black, white, and colors. Our Bags and Purses just match them. J. 0. PATENAUDE MANUFACTORINO JEWELER PHONG 293 W. G. GILLETT CONTRAOTOR AND BUILDER ■OLD AQBNT TOR THB PORTO RICO LUMBER CO.. Ltd., Retail Yards Rough and dressed lumbar, tarns' work and brackets, Coast lath ■ana shingles, sash and doon. Cement, brick and lime for sale. Automatic grinder. Yard and Faatory Vernon street, tut ot Hall. P. 0. Box 282. Telephone, 171 Nelaon, B. a ...... Chemical Fertilizers. .1 Our spring stock will be here on tlie 15th. Get you] in early and not be disappointed. Kootenay Fruit Qrj| Assoclstlon have ordered a 20 ton car of these*I this season. Do you require any better evidence i value of these Fertilizers than this? IT PAYS TO FERTILIZB-no guess work about CHEMICAL FERTffl Write for Free Copy of FARMERS HAND-BOOK—a unique puWj full of valuable Information. Tha Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Lii | :**-,*r'': : Kootenay Agents Victoria Chemical Co., Ltd. , _____jmg_g_m\et\tm^mtm\ m\ a*ta**t **taT*ss*-saH s!M*aat*Mfci NEW 8EASON8, EXCELLENT STOCK _, . — -_. Salmon Bellies, One red stock.. .12' SALT rodnsh, 2-lb. bricks JO1 **"' Fine Cod Steak, (fancy white).. .25| wtwtt Mackerel, each 20 J-l JLBjTXeeee Labrador Herring, per dozen .... .50' Labrador Herring, palls 12.00 j Holland Herring, keg fl.2~ See our Bargain Counter for Snaps ln Canned Flsb. BELL TRADING (XX Phone 66. Mall, orders receive prompt snd careful attention. m% t% mt a*k**K*UBl*) WWW WWWW1 For Christmastide and New Year will be found at the Nelson Store of FISH FLESH and FOWL P- BURNS & CO. I WW W W !■ LIMITED. And at Kaslo, Sandon, Rossland, Trail and th. Boundary Brandies, BOILERS. HORIZONTAL TUBULAR VERTICAL TUBULAR _ LOCOMOTIVE TYPES '♦*>♦♦ ALL SIZES All Boilers built to pass'B. C. Inspection High Pressure Tubular Boilers from 80 to 250 h. p. a Specialty. Writ for BulleUn 112. The Jenckes Machine Co., Lm-te. BRITISH COLUMBIA OFFICES: ROSSLAND AND VANCOUVBR Works and Head Ofllce: SHERBROOKE, QUE. ROUGH LUMBER DRKSBD Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Shingles, Turned Work and Brackets. • to date stock always en hand. Mall orders promptly atteaded tt, A O. LAMBERT A CO. You would enjoy a breakfast dish of Ham or Bacon wtth eggs more if besides see to the freshness of the eggs, you insist upon \ "PREMIER" HAMS AND BACON J. Y. Griffin & Co. LIMITED We will Buy 8000 St Eugene 80 100(1 Rambler 3414 2000 Centre Star 38 6000 War Eagle 24 6000 Denora Mines WA We will Sell 500 INTERNATIONAL 30# WRITE OR WIRE ncDermid & McHardy QV tfv'PWJBb NBLSON, E 0. 10c Schooler BEER at the ATHABASCA FREE LUNCH from ii a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot Roast Beef and Brown Potatoes ..GOOD.. TAILORING We have secured tho agency for Nelson of Messrs. Hobberlln Bros, & Co. one of Canada's foremost tailoring houses. No doubt many Nelson people have bought clothing to order from this celebrated tailoring house. The samples we have received are choice and seasonable and excellent value. This opportunity of securing good tailoring at popular prices we have no doubt will be appreciated by smart dressers In Nelson. We will be very pleaaed to have you call and Inspect ths values. J. ti. WALLACE MEN'S OUTFITTER. Next Door to Madden House. lt Pays to Deal With Rutherfoi THBOAT PASTILLES AP JUJUBES •■ MENTHOL, EUCALYPTUS GLYCERINE, Eg Cough Drops and Cough Lozenges to relieve sore throats and coughs. WARD STREET Wm. Rutherford DRiraaisT A Pew Special Lines of Our Choice Grocer.( Fresh Cauliflowers, each J .its Fresh Spinach, 2 bunches 5 Green Onions, hunch 6 Bulk Olives, pint 40 Fresh Pineapples, each * 'lb Stuffed Olives, bottles •» Fresh Dates, 2 lbs '& Bananas, per doien W Table Apples, 3 lbs lor 2a Malaga Grapei, per lb. '-» Limberger Cheese per brick .... Swiss Cheese, f. lb bricks, each.. Roquefort Cheese, lb Maclaren'ti Cheese, per lb , Ontario full Cream Cheese, lb.... Summer Sausage, per lb Salmon Bellies, lb Labrador Herring, per doi Whole Cod, per lb Holland Herring per keg 1-1 PROMPT DELIVERY. TOYE & BENEDICT Josephine St. GROCERS Phone No.' McDonald's Exquisite Qhocolates HADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU We believe in quality. We talk quality. But best all, we practice what we preach by maki-ig Chocolates of quality. J. A. M°DONALD -Helion, B. 0. Mannfaotnring Oonfeotlon IMPORTANT ——-——————— We have just opened up a - large stock of "Fowler's" || **& AXEI - SINGLE AND DOUBLE BITTED Also a full line ot Prospectors, Bench and Hunters' Axes, Ad: Chisels, Etc. The name FOWLBB is a guarantee ot quality. PRICES RIGHT NELSON HARDWARE CO. Phon 15 NBLSON B. O. P. O. Box ( We Build Clothes So that oar airarats ua Bcpn. titloa win Hotl Keep shape There is economy as well as tlon ln having your clothes mi first class Merchant Tailor In city where they can be tried made to your own individual youi NELSON TAYLOR & McQUARRIE HIGH OLASS TAIL SPRAYING MATERIALS'! Sulphate of Copper (Blue Stone) Quassia Chips, Whale Oil Soap Paris Green, Sulphur, Lye, Etc. We carry a full line ot theae materials. Send along your list with o.uan-| titles ot each and let us quote prices. Canada Drug & Book Co. -i.
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