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Tie Mr *w GtaulfM Ms. I iroWliMrs. Try Om, per word \Q }. ®Ijc iailfi atf 8 Pun—kbscrlbe for PA Tie Nm. Per MoM 3UC VOLS NELSON S C. /THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 17, Win NO. 283 I EASYJWONEY Defrauded Government of Wolf Bounties . i. i Swindles Ontario of Thousands of Dollars Wide Conspiracy Unearth' at Fort Frances PORT FRANCES, Ont., March 16.— One of the biggest conspiracies to defraud the government that has been unearthed for some time developed today when Detective Greer ot Toronto and Provincial Constable Campbell brought into town nine Indiana from the reserve near Barwlck, and two white men M. *r. CatHcart *% Barwlck and George Westcott of Rainy River. The informa- i tlon was laid before Police Magistrate Hollands and was to the effect that the persons charged were guilty of obtaining money from the province of Ontario under the "Wolf Bounty act," knowing \that they had no right to do so. When brought before the magistrate they waived examination and asked to be tried summarily before bis honor Judge Fitch. This-was granted, by the crown and the case Ib expected to come up this afternoon. , , ■ Easy Money According to the police the plan was a most successful one to make easy money. The method was for one of those In on the game to go to. Winnipeg and visit the fur buyers and fur houseB and buy up all the wolf skins they could get which had been caught in Alberta or Saskatchewan paying from $2 to. $2.60 for each skin. TheBe were then shipped to Rainy River and there divided up among the gang. In order to deceive the authorities, a number of skins were scattered among the Indians, -who in turn went before the local magistrate with the fur clipped arid made the usual affidavits that they and made the usual alfidavit that they had personally killed the wolf in a certain place. This was forwarded .to the department at Toronto when a cheque would be sent back for the. amount of ' the bounty to -fhe extent of $15 for each wolf supposed to have been killed. Government Suspicious In this way bounties were obtained to the extent of $8,000 and would have been going on yet had not the department become suspicious that something must be wrong when such an unusual crop of wolves had suddenly been secured from this district. Provincial constable Campbell was detailed to see why so many wolves were being captured and he found . things so interesting that on receipt of his report provincial detective Greer, of Toronto, was sent up to Investigate with the result tbat eleven persons were arrested and others are liable to be. The case is likely to be of much Interest as there are many unlooked for situations liable to arise out of the evidence which is to be forthcoming. SHIPPING COMPANIES RESIST DEMANDS Refuse Recognition of Montreal Long- - shoremen's Union—Oppose Appointment of Investigation Board MONTREAL, March 16—United action lias been taken, by tbe shipping companies' against tbe recent demand of tbe longshoremen for a bourd of investigation under the Lemleux act to look into their relations with the companies. The shipping companies declare tbat they will not recognize tihe union and challenge its aight to speak for the longshoremen in their employ, so It would be bard to figure out how tbere could he a iboard appointed to adjust disputes, between themselves and persons who are not employed by them or connected with them. Letters to this effect bave been sent to the deputy minister of labor by practically all tbe shipping companies trading into Montreal, and there Is little doubt that they Intend to bold their positions as they state that they are heartily tired of the troubles which the longshoremen's union tries to start every spring. HAD NARROW .ESCAPE JMTHMOND, Ind., March 16.—Passengers on the Pennsylvania train No. 23, known as the Pennsylvania Flyer, which left Cincinnati at 8:30 tbls morning, had a narrow escape when tbe tender ot the train leaped the track ten miles east of here. Tbe train was Ijolng 70 stain* ah' hour at tbe time and could not 'W stopped until It bad run more than half a mile. The train 810)10011 Just at the approach to a river bridge. No one was hurt. LORD STRATHCONA APPOINTED LONDON March 16.—Lord Strathcona has been appointed member of tbe advisory committee 61 cSmniej-clal intelligence of which SydneyI'Buxtoiii president of the board of trade is president. :,-■;• r' FARMERS WANT MEN Tan .Thousand Farm* Hands Required In Prairie Provlncea—High Wages WINNIPEG, March 16—Ten tbousamd men are wanted by the farmers of western Canada at the present time and according to J. Bruce Walker, commissioner of immigration, great difficulty Is being experienced ln filling the demand. .The -men are wanted In all three provinces and -when the seeding starts at least S000 more men will be required. At ithe present time there are 8576 applications on tile at the immigration office for men. Offer High Wages The farmers are offering very high wages -to secure men, ithe scale at the present time being as fallows; Experienced men, $25 to $40; inexperienced, $10 to $20; married couples, $25 to $50. Capable farm hands are offered from $300 to ^350 for a year's engagement. METHODIST COLLEGE BURNED GLEN FALLS, N.Y., March 1..—The Fort Edward coilleglate institute at Fort Edward, N.Y., was destroyed by fire early today entailing a loss of $25.- 000. The students, 75 In number, escaped, but a watchman was slightly Injured. The Institution was organized about 75 years ago by the Method! n Troy conference. CUDAHY CA8E P08TPONED KANSAS CITY, March 16—When tlie case of John P. Cudahy, the millionaire clubman, charged with attacking J. F Llills, president of the Western Exchange bank of this city, was calleU ln the -municipal court here today, neither Cudahy nor LMis appeared and the case was continued at the request of the city attorney. MOYIE NEWS Porto Rico Lumber Company Prepares to Start Planers (Special Correspondence.) < MOYIE, B. C. March 16.—Anticipating a busy season the management of the Porto Rico Lumber company's sawmill, two miles east of Moyie, will start up the planers on or about April 1 while the saw mill commences cutting about, a month later. The logging camps have given employment to a good force of men throughout the winter and' this staff will shortly be brought In to the mill while additional men will be, added to the force. When running the mill will give employment to some 40 men. A successful social was given In the Presbyterian church last evening at which there was a good attendance. The social proved most enjoyable ln every. particular, while dainty refreshments were served by the ladles. It is stated that the provincial government will make repairs to the Moyie court house in the very near future. The alterations to the various hotels of Moyie are now almost completed while the additions to the Cosmopolitan and International are receiving the finishing touches and will be ready for occupancy In a few days. Mrs. Morrell of Pilot Bay Is in Moyie selling tickets in the raffle for the steam launch Idler, a Kootenay lake boat, which It is expected, will become the property of the holder of the lucky number in the course of a few weeks. CHINA MUST WAIT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT WASHINGTON, March 16 — The prince regent of China, -according to of** ficial advices from Pekin, has issued an edict reiterating in the strongest terms his former declaration that a constitutional government and a parliament shall be opened In China at the end ofi the nine year period of preparation fixed 'by ithe late empress dowager. The edict ls In answer to a memorial presented 'to -the throne by certain delegates from the provincial assemblies asking for tbe opening of the Imperial parliament before 1915, the time fixed in the original program. SUFFRAGE BILL PASSED BERLIN, March 16—The'diet today passed without essential changes, the government's Prussian suffrage bill. The vote was 238 to 188. . DISINFECTED WATER Typhoid Fever Now Serious Epidemic in Toronto TORONTO, March 16—The board of control has instructed Dr. Shread to try tbe use of a disinfectant in the city water without delay io sea tf it will have tihe effect of reducing the number of bacteria and lessening the danger from typhoid fever which has now 'became a serious epidemic in the dty. . INSPECTOR ACQUITTED HALIFAX, March 16—H. T. Miller, wbo was assistant postoffice inspector in tbe Quebec office was tried today by a Jury on a charge of having stolen a watch while be was a clerk In tbe Hall- lax postotnee and with having received stolen goods. . Tbe jury was out two hours and returned Willi a verdict of not guilty. The prosecution was im- able . to'produce evidenoe connecting blftwIUh the crime, which was alleged to have been acquitted about a year *•»•".' :'' •'i';,J'.',Lisl«»'.' DEMONSTRATE Three Farms Allotted to the Kootenay Will All be in Operation this Season Deputy Minister Will be Here Shortly "Three demonstration farms are to be operated this season In the Kootenay, und three in the Okanagan, an appropriation -of -110,000 having been granted to the government by the legislature ror this purpose." rfyis im- po tant announcement was made by M. S. Mlddleton, assistant hoi-tlcuiltuiilist, who has had advices irom his departmental supeiiior. Mr. Mlddleton states that tlie farms will not be Dor purposes of experimentation but** purely lor demonstration of known tacts. That is to say, each oE ithe iarins chosen for this pui-pose by the government will 'be openaited by the Sbvernpient, tt/j [owner ot the farm meeting ithe cost of the ordinary labor, and the government meeting tlie cost of all nursery stock used, and of all extra labor It is found necessary to -employ. In practice the farm will be operated under the direction of the -horticulturist in charge of the district. The tnree demonstration fiarms for the Kootenay, therefore, will be under the control of Mr. Mlddleton, Foster Fruit Industry At first ithe farms will be devoted to tiie demonstration of horticulture alone but ln the course of time various other branches of agriculture may be taken up, as may tseem deslrabiler The idea of the farms is principally the foster-" ing of the fruit Industry. Among the details that will be demonstrated on each farm will be such subjects as those of -cover crops inter-cropplng, drainage; pruning, spraying, dttttereni methods of cultivating and irrigation. Farms will be selected which have a portion In old drchard and a portion In new orchard, in order that there may be scope for demonstration of every phase of fruit culture. The idea is to have each farm in the centre of a large district, in order that the -ranchers of that part of the country may b© within access of the demonstrations. Of course the ranchers may make their visits of Inspection as often as they like, but periodical demonstration by experts will, also be given. Eadhi farm wiill thus be the focal point of the energies expended upon horticulture in Its district. The owner will keep complete records of everything done, and the government will Issue bulletins from time to time. Open for Application It is probabfle that one of the three farms will be allotted to Bast Kootenay, one to West Kootenay and one to the Boundary. Mr. Mlddleton states he Is now ready to receive applications m>m ranchers who are willing that theln farms should be placed at the service i)f the government, for this purpose. These applications will he passed upon by iW. E. Scott, deputy minister of agriculture, when he pays a visit to the Kootenay In the "tlrst week or twtxof April.. It is expected that in the course of ■time quite a ilarge number of -these demonstration farms will be established throughout the country. The three referred to .however, and the three which a dispatch announces are to be located in the Okanagan valley, are all to be in operation this spring. > Mr. Mlddleton has had Word tbat Mr. Scott, deputy minister; J. C. Metcalfe, commissioner 08 markets, and R. M. Winslow, provincial horticulturist, will make a speaking and demonstrating tour of eastern British Columbia In the first part of April, the dates eet being ua follows: Creston, April 1 and 2; Nelson, April 4 and 5; Kaslo, April 6 and 6; Grand Forks, April 7 and 8; Nakusp, April 8 and 9. At Nelson it is understood the deputy minister wishes to meet the 'board of trade and discuss any matters the board may desire to bring to his attention, such, for Instance, as the relations of the boards to agriculture, advertising the resources «f the province at exhibitions, or co-operation in marketing and the proposal for a fumigating sta- itrlan tor this part of the province. This conference will presumably take place on the afternoon of April 4. In the evening the deputy minister and his colleagues will address a public meet- bag under the auspices of the Nelson Farmers' Institute, tf the present plans are carried out ROOSEVELT IN KHARTOUM KHARTOUM, March 18—After paying a second visit to Omdurman today and attending the Khartoum gymkana, Co). Roosevelt, accompanied by Statin Pasha, proceeded to the American mission and addressed the students numbering more than 200 and several old Syrian Protestant collegians. Tha ex- president was greeted, with cheers and loudly applauded. '■>< -■:-•■ BILL IS DRASTIC Miller Antl-Osm-bting Bill Goes to Extreme Lengths ' OTTAWA, March 16—The Miller bill to prevent betting and gamhdJng Is more drastic than at first thought and it contains some clauses which were not in the hill referred to the special committee, In the 'bill any man who records op registers any bet or wages or sells any pools upon raoes, or any political or municipal election, or any- race, or any contest or trial ot skill or endurance of man or -beast, becomes liable to a year's Imprisonment or to. a (fine of $1000. It.would -prohibit personal wagers between any group of individuate or any members of political or other Club-* -as to the result of an election or even of a* parliamentary division. WINNIPEG BONDS SELL ABOVE PAR WINNIPEG, March 16—A hundred and one oeuts on the dollar net, Is the amount the city of Winnipeg will derive from the sale of fits bonds this year. Arrangements have been practically completed for the issue through the bank of Montreal of stock at the splendid price of 103 1-2. It Is the first time that the city has been able to dispose ofi its securities above par. Lasf jfear ithe issue was. made at 100 and the year before that at 06 so that in two yearn a weit gain of seven and a half points has been made. The* reasons adduced for the consummation of this highly satisfactory deal are -ascribed to the cily's greatly improved, credit and ito tlie favorable conditions j of the money market. ;t WILL JNVADE Germans Prepare for Descent on Canada Removal of Surtax Opens Way for Trade Avalanche of Circulars Precedes Travellers IN THREE YEARS William Mackenzie Says Hudson Bay . Line Will be Running in That Time LONDON, March 16—William Mac- henzle president of tiie C.N.R. who is in London express-as the opinion that the Hudson Bay railway will be running within three years. It (remains to be seen, however, whether the Dominion government or n company will build the 'railway from the Saskatchewan river to the bay. In reference to the question of defense, all warships which Canada might contribute, Mr. Mackenzie wodld like to see built In the Dominion. That, however, would take too long, but wherever they are 'built, Mr. Mackenzie said they Bhould unite with the imperial navy. - ' - r\ * - THREAD MILLS STRIKE OVER PAWTUCKET, R.I., March 16—The •five thread mills of J. P. Coates, Limited of Glasgow, Scotland, located in Pawtucket and Central Fails, which were shut down five weeks ago because of a strike of back boys, will be reopened next Monday morning. Ait a meeting toduy the strikers by a vote of 221 to 14 agreed to return although the firm.has' made no concessions, rpwenty five hundred operatives have been out of work since the mills closed down. GOVERNMENT WILL HANG ONTO OFFICE Rutherford Administration is Sustained by Slinr Majority—Insurgents will Continue to Fight BDMONiTQN, March 16—The Rutherford administration still hangs to office by the slim majority 06 three in the legislature. Yesterday another test of strength was made on J. R. -Boyle's resolution of censure on the stripped Great Waterways ifylee. The vote was 17 to 20 and it looks -as tf. it will continue em every division that comes up until the business of the session ls carried through, In eix weeks or six month - as the case may be. Will Fight On The 17 fighting, arguing, never despairing insurgents will continue to fight and argue the 20 -silent stubborn government voters, who will continue to be unmoved, and the much harrased first minister will .continue to tell- the house' with assumed complacency, that "on two occasions the -people of thiB grand province have voted confidence in my government and I see no reason to resign." Royal Commission EDMONTON, March 16—By a unanimous vote at 10 o'clock tonight the legislature agieed to appoint a royal commission consisting of Justices Harvey, Beck and Scott ot the supreme court to Investigate the entire Great Waterways deal. Strenuous Fight The vote was recorded after one of the- moat strenuous fights in the history of the province and was only reached after, the government had acceded to al I of the insurgents' demands. -The original resolution called for Investigation but the commission not necessarily had -to admit' ofi counsel for either side. -This was, aa Mr. Bennett put it, a polite way of chloroforming tbe entire deaf). Ignominious Surrandtr The amendment was ta-troduoed by J. R. Boyle, but Hon. O. W. Cross absolutely refused to consider it Putter, a government supporter then arose and •by his actions indicated that he would vote with the Insurgents. This would have meant defeat of the governmetit, and Cross quickly sized up the situation and agreed to the rersolurtton. BERLIN, March 16.—The cessation of surtax on German goods is one of the topics of the hour in commercial circles here. - Great exporting firms are energetically seeking travellers -and agents with an intimate knowledge of Canadian conditions. Men familiar with the trade practices of the Dominion, especially with the rapidly developing communities in the middle and far west, are being engaged at fancy salaries and will be dispatched to the field of operations equipped to conduct one of the most active business campaigns Germany has ever waged on foreign soil. Avalanche of Catalogues They will be preceded by an avalanche of catalogues and other advertising matter printed in the English language and offering unprecedented inducements to Canadian buyers to establish connections with German houses. All branches of German trade expect a boom fn Canadian orders. The management of an aniline dye syndicate Germany's most Important chemical trade says tbat tariff conditions justify the hope of a heavy Increase in the sale of the syndicate's products in Canada. Herr Graumonn, proprietor of an important millinery establishment says: "The settlement of the tariff war will certainly be of immense benefit to tlie entire German trade." Herr Levin, a leading manufacturer of overcoats says: "Our branch has for a long time been magnificently organized In Canada. Our travelers cover the entire Dominion and our exports are such as to Increase extraordinarily henceforth as the country's consuming power is enormous." SUFFRAGETTES JUBILANT Home Secretary Announces Changes in Treatment of Prisoners LONDON, March It!.—There was jubilation at the suffragettes headquarters last night over the announcement in the commons by Rt. Hon. W. S. Churchill, home secretary ot' several changes In the treatment of prisoners in various jails. In reply to questions Mr. Churchill said the government would lay on the table a rule which would require statutory force in the ordinary manner by the terms of which prison commissioners will be empowered to mitigate treatment In case of offenders sentenced under the second and third divisions, whose previous character had been good. , LORDS DEBATE ROSEBERY REFORMS LONDON, March 16—When the reform debate In the bouse of- lords was continued yesterday, the Archbishop of Canterbury advocated Internal reform after due deliberation and generally supported Lord Rcseliery's resolution, while the Marquis of Salisbury and the Duke of Northumberland carried the war Into the enemyfs camp by alluding to the decadence of the commons in recent years. Lord Salisbury said the lords should therefore fit themselves for the increased responsibility thrown on them. He expressed his intention to vote for the RoBebery resolution.. The debate was then adjourned. ANOTHER STRIKE ON THE HORIZON CINCINNATI. March 16—Only by advancing wages can the coal mine operators of tihe country avert a strike of union miners on April 1, according to the developments before the eoeci.nl convention of the United Mine Workers of America here today. The session lasted only 45 minutes but in that time the leaders of the men indicated plainly that more money must be paid to the. 300,000, workmen Involved or no> new wage agreement will be signed. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE FAVOR TARIFF REFORM LONDON, March 16.—The association or chambers of commerce of the United Kingdom, In session here, marked Its jubilee annual meeting by adopting today resolutions tn favor of a system of turiff reform "In the Interests of Hi-itish trade, increased employment and colonial preference." There was an animated discussion of the resolution, which developed considerable opposition, but the vote by chambers allowed the tariff reformers-no be In the majority by Bl to 12. Forty chambers took a neutral attitude. The association proposes to urge the government to take the necessary steps to carry out the purposes of the resolution. SERIOUS CONFLICT Portugese and British Officials In Conflict in East Africa LISBON, March 16.—It Is announced that a serious conflict between Portuguese and the British officials engaged In delimiting the frontier has oc- cured at Tete, a town on the southern bank of the Zambesie river in Portuguese East Africa, and that as a result lively notes are now being exchanged between the governments of Great Britain and Portugal. PHILADELPHIA STRIKE SITUATION UNCHANGED PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 16.-- There were no more Important developments today ln the strike situation. The statement issued by the committee of ten tonight consists of a proclamation modled after the declaration of independence ln which labor' representatives proclaim their Intentions to maintain their fight on behalf of the striking carmen. Cars in Operation The Rapid Transit company reported 1225 cars In operation today, the highest number since the begining of the strike. This liad been announced as the last day on which the strikers would be taken back, but .the labor leaders say the ranks of the strikers are unbroken. The only disorder reported occurred tonight when 3-year old Eugene Piatt was killed by a trolly car in front of his home. The motor- man was roughly handled hy a crowd but was rescued by the police. Learning that the labor leaders intended turning the proposed St. Patrick day mass for ihe Ancient Order of Hibernians Into labor demonstration Archbishop Ryan Btated tonight that the service would be postpone!! until April 9. TOM BROWNE DEAD LONDON, March 16—T6m Brow-he; the painter and black and white artist, died today. He was born in Nottingham in 1872. THREATENED STRIKE HAS BLOWN OVER NEW YORK. March Iti—The New York Central & Hudson River railway and its controlled lines. Including the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Michigan Central Boston & Albany and Big Four, reached a tacit understanding this evening, after an all days conference with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and the Order of Railway Conductors that there would be no strike because of the fact of concessions. In the negotiations for an Increase in wages and changes in the worklg schedules, both aides made liberal consessions and when the conference was ended both sides joined in s,statement that there, yvas not ..the. least llke'ihdbd of a strike.'"' NE'-v SUPERINTENDENT . ARRIVES IN NELSON W. O. Miller, the new divisional superintendent of the C. P. R. at Nelson arrived Inst night, to take up his duties here. Mr. Miller has always been a popular official wherever be has labored and particularly at the coast, whence he comes to Nelson. He succeeds Allan C. Purvis, who was persuaded to take a high position "With the electric traction interests. Mr. Purvis resigned in October, and the Inter-re- guum was very capably bridged by P. W. Walker chief dispatcher, as acting superintendent. Mr, Miller and family are registered at the Strathcona. PEARY'S BOTTLE FOUND OFF KINSALE LONDON, March 16—A bottle which was thrown overboard from Commander Peary's Arctic ship Roosevelt, off Greenland on Sept. 2, 1009. was picked up off Kinsale, Ireland today. A letter' enclosed In tin*- hot*e was addressed to E. MUl-an of Fnuikfort-on-the-Maln, nnd says that the bottle was set adrift with the object of determining the rate of the current on the Labrador coast. DANISH EXPLORER DEAD COPENHAGEN, March 16—Commodore Hovgaard, the Danish Arctic explorer, died today.' Commodore Hovgaard figured prominently In the functions arranged In honor of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, upon his visit to Copenhagen and he was one of the first to credit the claims of the American explorer. He was one of the speakers at the banquet given on Sept. 4. following the rejection of Cook's claims by the University of Copenhagen. GENERAL ELECTION Irish Leader predicts Appeal to Peo- pie Within Month—Easter Recess LONDON, March 16—Parliament will rise for the Easter recess on March 23. John E. Redmond, leader of the Irish parliamentary party, speaking at Newcastle tonight, predicted a general election within a montih; America had contributed nearly three-fourths of the 150,000 which the last election cost the Irish party and he hoped their American brethren would help them In the coming election. ENGLISH MATRON CHAMPION NEW YORK, March 16—Mrs. F., O. Schmltz, an English matron, won the title In the woman's Indoor lawn tennis singles today on 1the counts of the 7th regiment armory. In the final of the tournament shie defeated Miss Erma Mai-cus, at former New Jersey, state champion, 5-3, 8-6, fl-U.' As'champloh, Mrs. Schmlt-E succeeds Mrs. Marie Wagner, who held the title In 1908 and 1009. OPPOSE BILL Difference of Opinion on Insurance Question Present Cr f Against the Board Companies Insurer Driven Out by Combine Kates (Special to The Daily News.j VANCOUVER, March 16—When the insurance commission met this morning repitsentatives ot tne board compaue-** und tbe merchants opposing tue pro** posed wll, appeared to be farther apart than yesterday. The latter preseniied the following statement lu lepiy to my. ijodweits' suggestions: 1. Other things being equal, it is to the advantage ot tlie insurer wuui a i-eg- isiered company. 2. He noes not insure outside to satre tne 1 per cent tax, but because lie Is driven out by exctssive rates of tccai companies—not an excess of 1 per cent but ifirom 35 to 100 per oetnt. 3. 'i lie excess is not brought about by hardships -imposed by legislation on local companies. It lg due to large commissions paid, to the managements of the companies, to the combination they enjoy and the improper classification-of risks. 4. Therefore, U Is a case of tiie insurer being driven outside by tbe fault of local companies. 5. On being driven out and compelled to effect 'His Insurance elsewhere, he secures the rates he should be able to secure at home; but at the same time loses the benefits of the Britisli Columbia laws. That is to say, not only ie an unlicensed company unable to enjoy tlie ■benefits of our laws for collecting Its premiums, but the Insurer going, outside loses the benefits of our laws as to a means of collecting losses, and as to provisions in regard to the terms of policies. ti. Tills being so, and not being his fault, but that of the local combine, it does not tie in their mouths to insist on his being taxed under a plea of equali.ty and fair pluy. 7. The proper solution is not to tax the premium payer for going outside but to make It possible for him to stay at home. Evidence Taken The evidence was taken of Mr. Houston of the aicLennan-McPeely company, P. Leighton of tbe Vancouver Engineering Work's, W. H. Barker of the British Columbia Packers' association and E. H. Heaps. All these parties insure in outside companies and their statements were to tho effect that they tnok this action on account of alleged excessive rates of board companies. They contended that there should ibe perfect. freedom of competition for Insurance in order to ensure reasonable rates. COLONIAL SECRETARY MAKES SUGGESTION Separate Secretaryship for Crown Colonies and Protectorates—Co-operation and Common Action Aim LONDON, March 16—Earl Orewe, secretary of state for the colonies, speaking last night at a dinner given to Sir George Reid, higib. commissioner in London tun- Australia, suggested a division of the colonial secretaryship, crown colonies and protectoratoa to be handed over to another secretary. He added that any arrangement of formal and continuous co-operation between the home government and these crown dominions in form of an imperial council would be difficult of achievement, but we could do much by Inducing tlie dominions to take part in imperial dipSo- matfc problems which concerned -relations with powers of the world when any questions arose affecting any dominion. He (believed In the mother ■ country putting the greatest faith In the statesmen of the dominion affected, "But what we had to aim at was Cooperation and common action. For any question to be settled wholly, say at. "Melbourne, would be as bad as tf it had been settled wholly In Downing Street" MONSTER BATTLESHIPS PRESENT TENDENCY LONDON, March 16.—The battleship * of the future may be fifty per cent larger than tbe present dreadnought. This was the, prediction of rear admiral Bacon, commander of the original dreadnought who addressed the Institute of naval architects today. The size of the ships and the power of their guns must Increase until actuaf war confirms or qualifies tbe present theories of naval construction, he added. . PROSPECTOR'S BODY FOUND VICTORIA, Maroh 16.—The body of James J. Doran, prospector, drowned on February 17 when returning with nls. partner Kennedy after taking his brother to the steamer Tees, was found hy Indians today at Pachena hay. PAGE TWO GKe ffofig ilm«m THURSDAY MARCH 17 The Sauce that makes die whole world hungry S4AT word IMPORTED is no fable! The contents justify the label Msdc and bottled la England fSLaaZ nolbrooKft oaucc TRUNKS AND VALISES Having purchased a full carload of trunks and valises, thereby securing a heavy discount from the -manufacturers and also affecting a large saving in railway nates, I am prepared to give the -people of Nelson. and of the Kootenays generally the 'benefit. This is the first carload of trunks and valises ever -brought into any town or city In the interior ot British Columbia by any dealer and It is the first time the people of the interior have had an opportunity of purchasing these goods AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES Included in the shipment are all grades of trunks and valises from those of every day use to the best that can be obtained anywhere. Every taste can be suited and In every case the price will be found to be right. An Inspection of these goods is invited. J. M. LUDWIQ == Harness Making and Repairing a Specialty, Hall St., Nelson REVIEW OF THIS YEAR'S LEGISLATURE IN B. C. (By R. E. Gosnell) The session of the legislature which comes to a close today will be more notable in legislative annals for the number and importance of tbe bills introduced and -passed than for tbe length of it. About ninety-five bills were introduced, which with but a few exceptions will become law. Never In the history of the province has there been so much work done with Jess expense in words. Tbe government enjoys a very large majority one almost phenomenal In parliamentary records tn danada but among the 37 supporters. who sit to the right and the left of the speaker very few outside of the members of the executive are inclined to do much talking, and tlie latter have only talked when It was necessary to say something. Consequently in order for the four onembens of the opposition to fittingly perform its functions of opposing and criticizing an undue amount of speaking falls to their share. Opposition Leader With the exception of the Socialist leader even they are not disposed to be verbose. He is the best naturally endowed as a parliametarian In the opposition ranks and had lt not heen for the saving grace of hts rfaclle tongue the session would have been a very dry one Indeed. As it was it was pre-eminently non-sensational as compared with previous sessions. For the sake of variety, the members sadly miss John Oliver, although his absence- from the house really means a large saving In expense to the ratepayers of the province. Reducing this saving to exact mathematical proportions and placing It at a modest estimate there has been a saving of 15 days which at f 1000 a day represents $40 000. To he absolutely safe, however, it may be placed at $2-9,000. He Is therefore a good asset to the province, kept In private life. Measures Passed Analyzing the bills according to their nature we find that they pretty well cover the whole legislative field. One cannot 'make any exact classification because some bills overlap each other in regard to scope. In a rough way, however, the acts Introduced refer to and affect the following matters: OI purely .legal nature 8; finance 4; education, 4; labor interests 8; commercial affairs, 4; of social nature, 8; public railway policy 5; private railways 16; companies 2; mining interests, 4; lands, 8; timber and forestry, 6; agriculture, 4; Industrial, 7; water rights 4; municipal 9. To which without exact classification should be added the Game and Liquor License acts. Everybody might not classify the measures a.-* I do, but I shall explain as I go along. The most important legislation of every session year in and year out Is the supply ibill, because It really gives effect in dollars and cents to the policy of the government. McBride's Great Achievement This year for many reasons the place of honor must be given to'the railway legislation. It Is the most Important placed on the statute books for a long time in point of financial obligation and from the standpoint of material results, if we coslder that the building of the C. P. R. railway through Canada as a national enterprise tied up the scattered provinces and gave life to the entire western country, at the same time reviving commerce and industry in eastern Canada and saving the Dominion to the British empire, we can arrive at some faint idea what it .means to tbe province of British Columbia to have that development supplemented by the advent of another transcontinental railway, constructed under the egis so to speak of the province Itself. Never before in the history of the Dominion has a province assumed so 'large a measure of responsibility in respect to railways and never has a province so completely taken into Its own hands the control of a railway as has British Columbia on this occasion. Political leaders, I mean big men who are more than mere pilots of party fortunes for the time being, like to leave behind some outstanding monument of constructive statesmanship. Sir John Macdonald will he. remembered by the C P. R. upon which is writ his name In big and non-eraslble letters. Sir Wilfrid waa. ambitious to be similarly remembered by posterity, and the O. T. P. will blazon forth his fame for' good or ill for generations to come. So far as British Columbia is concerned the Canadian Northern will immortalize its own son of the soil, the Hon. Richard McBride. The Entire Railway Policy In considering the Canadian Northern however we must consider the entire railway policy of the government ns now settled hy the conditions of aid given during the present session, and the several announcements made hy the premier. We of course know that in a positive way the government had no railway policy until it took up the Canadian Northern proposition. In a negative sense if I understand the situation at all, the latter Is the embodiment of a very definite policy and"I trust my way of putting it will not be regarded as paradoxical. From the very first the government took the position that— There should be no more land subsidies. That there should be a definite, concrete proposition in sight before the government would consider it. That there should' be ample capital behind the proposal to ensure the line being built within the time specified. That the aid asked should not impose too large a burden upon the province in proportion to the extent of the undertaking. That the conditions attaching Bhould be of a character to ensure the 'best results In the interests of the province and the security for performance should be ample. Many Offers Received In the course of a debate the premier stated that the government had not one but a hundred propositions during the past six years but no one of 'them had fulfilled the requirements demanded by the policy of the government. During the present session one or two further important announcements were made in connection with charters in-, corporatlng railway companies. The premier stated positively that In future no renewals - where the conditions of the Incorporating acts had not been complied with would be allowed unless in exceptional circumstances. The government were not disposed to give charter holders concessions to peddle around among financiers. The granting of a charter of itself for the construction of a line along a certain route created hopes ln the minds of the public which often led to investments not Justified by tbe bona fides of the promoters. Another announcement was made the other day to the effect that the government was considering the advisability of adopting the United States simple system of authorizing the building of railways which was practically free trade. In a Comprehensive Way Not until the Canadian Northern* proposal was presented to the government had it had the opportunity of dealing with railways in a comprehensive' way and on a scale of magnitude sufficient to warrant the serious undertaking it Involved. Two sessions ago It ls true, the government introduced and passed a bill exempting certain lands of railway to be constructed In a bonaflde way for the purpose of encouraging such lines hut that can hardly be referred to as a railway policy. The New C. P. ti. Line to the Coast In connection with the C. N. R., the Kettle River Valley railway also received substantial assistance ln the way of a bonus of $5,000 per mile for 150 miles. This ensures the construction of that Une from Grand Forks to the main line of the C. P. R. over the Hope mountains thus affording competition with the Great Northern railway. In this way the southern part of the province Including the Boundary and West Kootenay districts, are brought Into very cIobb connection with the coast cities reducing the time of travel hetween Vancouver to Nelson to 20 hours Instead of two days as at present by the C. P. R.. and extending to Intermediate points—Princeton, Penticton . Midway and Grand Forks—facilities of communication not to any similar extent heretofore enjoyed with the advantage of competing rates. The Kettle River Valley proposal has stimulated the Great Northern to great activity, bo that the Indirect benefits will be very Important as well. An Era of Expansion The details of the Canadian Northern contract are too familiar to be summarized here. The outstanding feature is competition of rates guaranteed between the coast cities and the middle west. Tbe government retaining complete control ls enabled to dictate to the C. P. R. on one side and the G. T. P. on the other a freight rate that will mean millions of dollars to the consumers of tb% province and to develop a volume of traffic that will read-. Hy and soon treble the present volume. In addition to that however we have the development ensured of the great central area of British Columbia, rich in mines, timber and agricultural lands. The building of the C. N. R. will mean tbe expenditure of $36000000 -within the next four or five years, while the additional mileage of the G. T. P. the Kettle River Valley extensions of the C. PR. and Great Northern systems mean within the same period an aggregate of expenditure of between K.5000.000 and $100 000 000. This incidentally will greatly stimulate all lines of activity so much so that we can not realize the extent of what It all means directly and Indirectly. The crux of all former criticisms of the McBride government was that it had no railway policy and had undertaken no big things for the development of the country. The crux of the reply Is that the government had never before been in a position financially to undertake things of big moment. It had waited until, by careful and succss- ful management of provincial finances it had enough money in hand to do what it wanted to do In the way it wanted. For the Settler We are apt not to place sufficient importance upon the passing of a supply bill because it ls of annual occurrence but It is really In the estimates we find the*policy of the government best exemplified In a variety of ways. A careful reading of the budget speech reveals that never ' before have bo many agencies been put into operation for the administration of the province on broad lines and for the development of its various resources. Agriculture, from a departmental point of view, has been entirely reorganized on new and more useful lines. In addition to the appropriation for administration staff, the unusually large sum of $117 000 will be expended In tbe several branches of practical work. Experimental orchards will be established expert work will be undertaken in poultry fruit dairying, etc., while large assistance will be given to fairs and to exhibitions and to general advertising of our resources. Public Works We have the immense sum, compared with former appropriations of over $3 250,000 to be spent In public works, Including buildings bridges roads and streets, and surveys. The effect of this spread over a large area of the province will be very marked and fixes the sign post of a new era of opening up and Improvement. We have in the largely increased appropriations for hospitals and for education the more generous treatment of the unfortunate and the wider provision for public Instruction In many ways. Greater attention is to be paid to higher education in rural districts and we are to have the establishment of night schools at convenient centres, In the provision for a commission to select the site of a university there ls the first definite step towards the erection of a seat of learning which is Intended to be equal to the best in America. Further Expenditures We'have in the increased provision for the salaries of civil servants the fruit of the organization of that branch of the sdrvlce on well defined and systematic lines for the first time in the history of the province. We have also provision .for new offices for tbe administration of the water supply of the province for various useful purposes and Its control In the interests of the bona fide users for inspection of public utilities, for tbe increased safety of miners, for the improved conditions of the worklngmen and for the more careful supervision of financial and legal offices. It would take too long to review all the useful provisions made In the estimates but ln the aggregate they represent such a widening of the government field of administration as to keep pace with modern requirements of provincial life and the rapidly increasing population and progress of material development. It is the intention in another article to review the work of the legislature in a more detailed way so far as the public acts are concerned. Here just a word as to the legislators themselves. There was a splendid spirit of esprit de corps, if the expression be permitted, displayed. There was a commendable forebearance shown as a rule, by government supporters towards the depleted ranks of tbe opposition, and the members of the opposition did themselves proud with respect to the nature of their criticisms offered to government measures. Altogether the debates which took place were on a higher plane in respect to parliamentary ethics and the observance of those little proprieties which add bo much to the tone of a legislative assembly. For the' amount and character of work done and the manner of doing It the session just closed will be memorable. FIVE CENT PIECE MAY BE MADE LARGER Movement to Substitute Purs Nickel for 8llver—American Coin Is Amalgam The elusive, little Canadian Ave cent, piece, the bugbear of United States visitors, to Canada, ls doomed if many geologists, metallurgist:- and mining men have their way. It Is claimed that the adoption of a nickel coin worth the same amount of money would be an Improvement. Germany, France and other European countries bave adopted nickel for coinage purposes, and why not Canada, a country where nickel Is a characteristic metal and where 06 per cent of the nickel production of the world is mined? they ask. The word nickel, as applied to a Ave cent piece In coinage vernacular, Ib a misnomer when Canadian coins ot that denomination are referred to. Canadian Ave -cent pieces do not contain any nickel. United States five cent pieces are composed of an amalgam of nickel and copper. Nickel for Coiftage Dr.* W. Gt. Miller, Ontario provincial geologist and ex-presldent of the Canadian mining Institute, Is an enthusiastic advocate of the superiority of nickel for coinage purposes, ln his presidents! address he made the following reference to the matter: ■ "Heretofore' the Dominion nffilt at Ottawa has heen turning out copper and silver coins and BriUsh sovereigns. Now ttls to mint Canadian gold as well. It la to be hoped that ere long* Canada' will have a pure nickel coin, since thla metal has'been used by several European countries for coinage and found to be well adapted, for the purposes... The present Cai.adlah nickel .is the smallest coin in the -current coinage.' It ls also, perhaps, the most "bandied, add Its slie makes'the handling of lt extremely awkward,. It la so near the else of a 10 cent niece tnat It Is not an-easy matter to distinguish the two, unless by careful scrutiny." SUNLIGHT SOAP THIS IS ITI The soap that saves you work* and saves you money without Injury to hands or article. Sunlight Soap* turns wash- tub drudgery Into pleasure. Get a bar of Sunlight { to-day and try. Follow Directions. Can be Stamped "Pure nickel can be stamped now," Dr. Miller stated, "und why can we not use It for coinage? It wears hurd and would be between the size of a 10 and a 25 cent piece, and thus would be more easily distinguishable. The United States nickel wears greasy. This is because It Is not pure nickel, but copper and nlcKSI amalgamated. The pure nickel coins are superior to Uie amalgam coins." Nickel lias a value of 40 cents a pound and Is not as hfeavy a Bllver. The proportion In weight between the tWo metals Is about the ratio of one to two. Silver Is of great deal more value, as might be expected, un ounce being worth 40 cents, Will it be Favored. The federal government has been Impressed by expert metallurgists and others with the desirability of having a real nickel Ave cent piece coined ln Canada. Nothing has been done yet, but the disciples of the "real nickel nickel" are as enthusiastic as ever and expect, that the question will be taken up seriously in the near future. Canuda produces 65 per cent of the world's supply of nickel; New Caledonia being the closest competitor of the Dominion. It has been styled-Canada's characteristic metal and Us value is Increasing as its usefulness become more widespread. Many reasons are being put forward favoring Its adoption Into the Canadian coinage, and business men, as well as the general masses, favor such an Innovation. Advocates of the new coin are expecting a general crusade in Its favor In the course of a few years. When once adopted, they contend. It will be a widespread favorite, even among street railway conductors, who will then be able to distinguish the coins more readily, though the fare mouth of the box will have to be enlarged. OTTAWA STANDS FIRM WASHINGTON, March 16—The negotiations regarding the (tariff of Canada remain unchanged. Up to this time the Dominion officials have steadily declined to make any concessions whatever In favor o£ the United States. In justification of that position they point out that the American tariff lg very much higher (than that of Canada and for the United States to Insist that it is entitled to the same rates as have been given France and other countries would be an unwarranted challenge'of their treaty making rights. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Colds. Eta House T!" Walker Toronto'. Favorite Hotel Adjoins Union Station. Cars to all parts pass doors. Spacious rooms, remodelled and handsome]*/ furnished. The Cuisine Ib unsurpassed. American and European plans. George Wright and Mack Carroll late of Winnipeg, Proprietors An Exceptional Offer In City Property A 7-robmed house and one lot on Cedar street, doss to Baker strset No hills to climb. Modern and thoroughly renovated Inside this fall. Price only $2,000. Terms can be arranged. Full particulars of R. J. STEEL Hudson's Bay Block UNION GROCERY STORE It would save you a considerable sum of money if you would call at the Union Grocery Store and see our prices. We can supply you with the cheapest and beBt eating articles ln the olty. We do not offer you goods that have heen lying on the shelves and In cellars for years, as we have just started ln business and offer you fresh and up to date goods. .Our motto is "to sell cheap and serve you with the best articles on the market We sell for cash only but you can be sure of getting your money's worth. It costs you nothing to drop In and see our prices and If we cannot satisfy you, no one else can. UNION GROCERY STORE SVOBODA A CO. Cor. Baker 6\ Hall Sts. Phone 176 NOTICE. > "Public Inquiries Act" Notice Is hereby given that, pursuant to the above-named act, Robert 8. Lennle, of the city of Nelson, barrlster-at-law; toria, and A. H. Erskine, of tbe city of Vancouver, have, by order of Hia Honor the Lieutenant-Governor ln Council, been appointed a uommlsslon to inquire, generally in tbe business of Are Insurance as carried on ln the province . of British Columbia, Including the placing of Insurance by persons in British Columbia with companies or associations In tha unites, statea and other jurisdictions, and to report In writing upon the the -results of tho ■aid Investigation, aad especially as . to PAGE WHITE FENCES Jas. Utncf..wear BM-*tyla (or.Uwna. Park.. Farm, ud rullnada. M.0U mite, ol CM. ItftMtllletEfi^™ ^to"*"3* ^^^aoaertbJtemSiZ." CM E. G. PRIOR ft CO. Tme. ultUtat. Slack VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER ASHCROFT THE GATEWAY To Fort George and Northern British Columbia Ashcroft to Fort George 3 Days FORT GEORGE the coming City on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. ASHCROFT on lhe main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the only practical route to the Interior of Northern British Columbia. Write for particulars to the Athcrofb-Fort George Satinets League J. A. SUTHERLAND, Secretary Houses that ate Worth Buying on Easy Terms ouble corner with good cottage, on oar Une, close in .(1600, Double corner and two dwellings, well located, one block trom the public school, will rent for |45 per month 3800 Double corner, suitable tor business purposes, close in 1100 City lots trom $50 up, on easy terms. H you have city property for sale, list it with u». We have buyers. Money to loan on improved city or farm property. J. E. ANNABLE & G. A. HUNTER WARD STREET NELSON. B. C. the advisability and beat methods of supervision of the operations and financial standing of all companies or associations, carrying out the business of fire Insurance in this province: And as to compelling them to obtain licenses from the province authorising the transaction of such business: And to furnish adequate security to British Columbia policy holders tbat all valid claims they may have against said companies or associations will be promptly paid: And notice Is hereby given that sittings for the said commission, for the purpose of making Inquiry Into matters aforesaid, will be held at the following points on the dates set opposite, via.: Victoria March 3,1910 Vancouver March 9, 1910 Nelson March 16, 1910 Special sittings may be fixed by the commission upon sufficient requests from other sections of the province. And notice is also hereby given that all Interested parties may obtain from any of the commissioners subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses at any sittings ot the commission. Provincial Secretary's Office, ■ -, Victoria. B.C., 23rd February, 1910. ~~ SHERIFF'S SALE. Under and by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, In an action whereof the Imperial Bank of Canada Is plaintiff, and J. A. Lldgate Is defendant, 1 have seized and taken in Execution all the right, title and Interest of the said defendant, J. A. Lidgate, In Timber License numbered 40,241. situated on Evans creek, about one one-half miles from Slocan lake, and extending up the creek for a distance or about two and one-half miles. The timber ls said to conslBt of cedar, hemlock and a small percentage of white pine, and all of excellent quality. I shall offer.the said Interest of the said J. A. Lldgate for sale at my office, in the court house ln the elty of. Nelson, on Saturday, the 2nd day of April, 1910, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon. Serais of sale, cash. . __ ated at Nelson, B.C., 3rd day of Febru- ,r"'*U1"- • * "p. TUCK. Sheriff of South Kootenay. SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue ot a Warrant ot Execution, lasued out of the County Court of Weat Kootenay, holden at Nelson, In an action whereof Oils Roach J" BlalnUft, and the Morning Bell Cooper Mining and am citing Company 1. defendant, I have ■elaed and taken In «™uUon all the right, title and Intereat of the Bald defendant, Morning Bell Copper Mining and Smelting Company In the^'Oreat Western" mineral olalmT.ituate on the north side of Duck oreek, In the Nelaon Mining Division, together with 1 bellowa and tuyere. 2» feet strap Iron, 1 Traux steel ore oar, 1 grindstone and fittings, 2 queen healers, 1 cooking range,' and 1 lamp. All of which I shall offer for sale at public auction at my office, ln tho courthouse, at the city of Nelaon, B. C, on Monday, aat day ot March, 1910, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. SKi a°.' &,o?&6..gim Map*, WO. Sheriff of South Kootenay. AMENDED NOTICE "Public Inqirirlea Act" Matin-li hereby given that, pursuant to the above-named act, Robert, fi. Lennle, of the city of Nelson,, barrister-at-law; Day Hort MucDowall, ot the city of Victoria; and A. B. Erskine, ot the city of Vancouver, have, by order of His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor In Council, been appointed a commission to Inquire generally Into the business of Fire Insurance as carried on In the Province of British Columbia, Including the placing of insurance by persons In British Columbia with companies or associations ln the United States and other jurisdictions, and to report ln writing upon the result* of the said ' investigation, and especially as to the advisability and best methods of government supervision of the operations and financial standing of all companies or associations carrying on the business of fire Insurance ln this province. And as to compelling them to obtain licenses from the province authorising the transaction of Bald business: And to furnish adequate security to British Columbia policy-holders that all valid claims they may have against said companies or associations will be promptly paid: And notice ls hereby given that alt sittings of the said commission, for the purpose of making Inquiry Into matters aforesaid, wilt be held at the city of Nelson on a date to be fixed later. Special sittings may be fixed by the commissioners upon sufficient requests from other sections of the province. And notice Is hereby given that alt interested parties may obtain from any of the commissioners subpoenas for tho attendance of witnesses at any sittings of. the commission. Provincial Secretary's Office, Victoria, 7th March. 1910; K9.-tf. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Arrow Park School Sealed tenders, superscribed "Tender for School Building, Arrow Parks," will be received by the Honorable the Minister of Public works up to and including the 81st day of March, 1910, for the erection and completion of a large one-room frame school building ln the Ymir Electoral District. Plans, specifications, contract, and forma of tender may be seen on and after the 7th day of March, 1910, at the office of the Government Agent at Nelson; the office ot the Government Agent at Revelstoke: the office of the secretary of the School Board, J. N. Pennock, Arrow-Park, and at the Department of Public Works, Victoria. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honorable the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equivalent to 10 per cent of the amount of the tender; which shall be forfeited If the . party tendering decline to enter Into contract when called upon to do io, or If he fall to complete the •vorli contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed In the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented, F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works Victoria, B.C., March 2, 1110. e-'%aur--£t,<v THURSDAY . MARCH 17 ffi*w Uttttjj Sletvt, «n°i MOE THREE '1 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE INDUSTRIES OF B. C. In accordance with euBtom Mr. H. Stone retiring president of the Vancouver Board of Trade at the annual meeting of that hody presented the following review of the Industrial progress'of the province during the past year: Mining Outlook Re industries of the province, of which full details will be given in the annual, report, I would briefly say that mining in 1909 (according to reports which are subject to revision) .notwithstanding strikes, want of coke, and legal and financial difficulties resulted in a production of $24 000,000 or about $200,000 in excess of 1908, and nearly $500 000 less than the average of 1906, 1907 and 1908. There was a considerable reduction In the market .value of copper produced, which was more than made up In coal and zinc. The legal difficulties of the Slocan Star mine being over that district will show renewed energy and various Boundary properties having been equipped with improved power and machinery we may hope that, bar un- forseen drawbacks 1910 will be a good mining year. Lumber' The lumber produced in 1909 is estimated at- twelve million dollars which is equal to the best year in the history of the Industry and the outlook for 1910 is so bright that a considerable increase may be anticipated in all its many branches, whose direct Influence on the prosperity of the province is very far reaching. Mill owners complain that notwithstanding active business, there has been little or no margin of profit for them, but that the retailer gets the lion's share, and In the interests of this important industry it is desirable that, without increasing prices a " reasonable proportion of profit should ■be received by all,engaged in It. Fisheries As to fisheries the. total production is estimated as likely to exceed that of last year; for Fraser diver salmon, 1909 was a "big run" year but Canadian fishermen had to . contend not only with adverse weather and disappointing conditions, but with regulations and a closed period of 42 hours which were observed as against regulations and a closed period of 36 hours on the United States side of Puget sound, which were not observed. The pack was 567 203 cases as compared with 877,136 cases in 1905 and 990,252 cases in 1901. The Puget sound catch was greater than in 1905. The new regulations framed by representatives of both United States and Canadian, governments to govern fishing on both sides of the line will, we trust, be made law and vigorously enforced to the permanent advantage of both countries and for the propagation of the fish to -ihe"future -benefit of -the industry. The Skeena river pack was also disappointing, being only 140,739 cases, as compared with 209177 in 1908 or an average pack of 177 000 for 1906, 190t and 1908. Federal regulations are blamed for this small pack and no doubt when proper representations are made this, year's experience will lead to modifications of these, ln the interests of the Industry. The total British Columbia salmon pack was 967 920 cases or 200,000 less than in 1905, and 270000 less than ln 1901. As the entire Pacific coast catch Is estimated at 5,000 000 cases, it seems conclusive that our canners are not securing a reasonably fair proportion of the fish that -should come Into our waters. Fruit . The'fruit farms of British Columbia suffered considerably, from severe frosts, but less seriously than at first reported, and as great headway has been made in new plantings the future prospects of this growing industry are most promising. The proposition to hold a Canadian, national apple show in Vancouver this fall is deserving of every encouragement tl can be given; In the Interest alike of the city, Mr*** province and the Industry itself. Tobacco Is now being grown with reported good results in the Olianagan. Manufacturing The great developments of manufac- tiirina industries in the province roughly estimated by the federal government at a production of $30 000 000, Is the most important factor in the .year's nroBperitv, New provincial industrial companies were chartered during the year with authorized capital aggregating $48,0000 000 not Including extra provincial companies and alter making a liberal allowance for un- Hkelv schemes this shows an active interest in industrials. The average resident" knows so little of this development, that the pamphlet being prepared by the Tourist association, which will embrace this question will , be of special interest to all; and it seems at this stage of the city's progress, desirable that a special branch of the Tourist association, or a* new Industrial ^evelfument association should be formed, to carrv on the special work of encouraging industries. In this connection we may note that In the city of WInnineg a joint committee of the city council and- publicity commissioner are preparing to announce special low rates for electric power to manufacturers, there being under construction a municipal plant for that purpose; Vancouver cannot afford to be behind In such matters. Agricultural Development The important subject of agricultural development was taken up In May last, on a paper being read showing the desirability of practical action towards the preparation of agricultural lands for settlement After careful consideration, and as a necessary means to accomplish the object the following recommendation was urged h$rt* committee on the provincial government; "That the time has arrived when steps should be taken to organize a department of agriculture and Immigration such department to have sufficient funds at its disposal to enable It to efficiently carry on Its work." I think It Is a matter- of regret that no action has yet been taken hy the government in the direction suggested. Since 'that date the Imports of agricultural produce has Increased from $7 000,000 to $11,000,000. I purposely made this subject my last word to you as It was also my first as your president, and to again remind ypu how as a province we are chiefly dependent on our three great natural Industries of lumbering mining and fisheries, and that while the province and Vancouver in particular ls enjoying a time of progress and prosperity that this is owing considerably to conditions that must be partly classed as special and unsuitable, and that there Is evidence in our contentment of neglecting to give due importance to that which fs the foundation of prosperity "agriculture" taken in Us widest sense. The great increase in consumption as compared with that of production, in the interests of political economy, the necessity of a reserve source of Btaple production, the desirability of securing food supplies nearer home than at present particularly In the Interests of mnnufncturliig are good reasons why a portion of the splendid surplus at the government's control should be used Iti accordance with your recommendation. It Is true $4,000,000 is to be devoted to public works: $117,000 for agriculture and a liberal allowance for surveys; hut In the details of these no suggestion is made of even endeavoring to find some practical means of encouraging settlement by clearing lands, either owned or which could be sold to Bettlers. or by any other means, A recent article by Mr. R. R. Gosnell on this subject ablv sets forth in his valuable opinion the reasonable possibilities of the views urged by vour committee upon the government. onu ...... STIRRING SCENES IN HOUSE OF COMMONS Altercation Between Frank Oliver and Glen Campbell—Minister Forced to Retract OTTAWA, March-16—There was a stirring scene In the house last night which demonstrated the nervous tension under which the jaded members were working in the continuous sitting which lasted since 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. The combination was Glen Campbell and Frank Oliver, minister of the interior, the latter making unseemly "remarks concerning Mr. Campbell, one of which was that the min- iHter would apologize to the Doukhobors for having -associated Mr. Campbell's name with them. Fur Flies For a time the western cfur was flying In dead earnest, the .trouble arising from the Immigration bill, the second reading of which was moved by Mr. Oliver. When Mr. Campbell inquired if the bill proposed' to permit-iny more Doukhobors to enter Canada Mr. Oliver retorted "Yesfand all the other friends of the hon. gentleman." "What does the 'minister mean by that?" asked Mr. Campbell. Established Corporation needs more capital to cope with rapidly growing business Profits earned for the last quartet-at the rate of 120 pet cent, per annum Your opportunity to share in the profits of one of tbe most successful financial institutions in Canada 1 ■ . The reorganization of the Dominion Stock & Bond Corporation, Limited, rendered necessary 4>y the phenomenal growth and expansion ot their business, offers investors a chance to share in the enormous profits made by turning over Vancouver real estate, loaning money on first mortgages, the general trust business transacted by the corporation, and the revenue from their ten Btorey brick and stone oftice building to be erected ln a central location. ■ In addition to this substantial Income, shareholders will have other advantages In the shape ol first privilege of borrowing money on security, and ln buying and selling real estate In Vancouver or at any- of the branch offices ot the Corporation, and their Interests will he thoroughly safeguarded by experienced and competent men. The board of directors Includes a number of the most prominent and successful men in' the province, who thoroughly investigated the business and earnings ot the Corporation before joining the board. Their names alone are sufficient guarantee of the stability and high character of the proposition. , DIRECTORS P"* . The Hon. Price Ellison, Chief Commisslonerof Lands for British Columbia, President of Imperial Fire underwriters, President. J. Arbuthnot, President ot the South. Wellington Coal Co., Ltd., and Pacific Coal Co., Ltd. Director. M. Carlln, President of the Canadian Northern Coal Co., Ltd., Saanich Lumber Co., Ltd., and Barclay Sound Cedar Co., Ltd., Vice-President of the Bank of Vancouver, Director. J. A. Harvey, K.C., Barrlster-atLaw, Director of the Batik of Vancouver, Director. Arthur B. Hepburn, A.I.M.K., C.I.M.E., R.S.A., Consulting Mining Engineer. Director. Qeorge H. Salmon, Managing Director. ■ f*F- "T •■■"? I SOLICITORS Taylor & Harvey, Imperial Bank Building, Vancouver, B.C. BANKERS ' ' ,..„. .I-. „| Imperial Bank ot Canada, Vancouver, B.C. • . ,, - j ■ • . AUDITORS 'f^'^XPV' i Chambers & Wilson, Vancouver. • ' ,j. SECRETARY Charles Hancock Winch Building, Vancouver, B.C. I T^a^^t^&liS REGISTERED OFFICE 1 Winch Building Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. ' The time is coming when you will not be able to work as hard as you do at present. Make the future safe. Provide for your old age and for your family. Increase your Income hy sharing in the profits of an e> tabllshed, conservatively managed, and rapidly growing financial 'nstltutlon, where there ls no element of risk or chance for loss The hlBtory of chartered hanks and trust companies ln Western Canada demonstrates that shares will Increase with' great rapidity' 16,000 shares ot 1100 each are now offered for subscription on terms of 120 on application, $10 on allotment and the balance at the rate of »10 at intervals of thirty days.Write today for copy of prospectus and statement of earnings. \ The Dominion Stock and Bond Corporation, Limited Registered Office: The Winch Budding, Huttngs Stteet, Vucovm ■A Women's Secrets There U one man in the United States who has perhaps heard more women** secrets than any other man or woman in the country. These secrets are not secrets of tfuilt or shame, but the secret* of suffering, rand they have been confided to Dr. •> R. V. Pierce io the hope and expectation ol advice and help. i That few of these women have been disappointed in their expectation* ii proved by the foot that ninetycifht per cent, of •II women treated by Dr. Pierce have been absolutely and altogether flared. Such « record wonld be remarkable if the ease* treated wen numbered by hundreds only. But when that record applies to the treatment of more than half**- million women, in a practice of over 40 yews, it is phenomenal, and entitles Dr. Pierce to tbe gratitude accorded him by women, a* On first ol specialists In the treatment of women's diseases. Every sick woman may consult Dr. Pierce by letter, absolutely witbont flharfe. All replies are mailed, sealed in perfectly plain envelopes, without any printing or advertising whatever, upon them. Write without fear as witbont fee, to World's Dispensary Medical Association, Dr. R. V. Pierce, Pretu. Buffalo, N. T. DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION CHola*. XTomen, *VCTell« The Daily Cut This Out News Cla Depart Date the following a consecutive Ins and Mall to ssified Advertising ment Please Insert Ivertisement in The Daily News ' (Write Advertisement Here.) Rates—One cent per wor d per insertion. But no ad accepted at less than 25c. Six insertions Tor four cents per word.. Cash must accompany order. "I mean exactly what I say," replied Mir. Oliver. ' "The minister means to class me with the Doukhobors?" was Uie next question. "If so I must apologue to the Doukhobors," snapped back Mr. Oliver very ■tartly. Turmoil Arises ■Then there was turmoil. The chairman, Mir. Mclnty,re appealed for order. Mr. Campbell remarked that he wonU not permit such a slur as that cast in his teeth by the minister to go unchallenged and he challenged the minister to mak© It outside the privilege of parliament. But Mr. Oliver sat tight mid the opposition held up the progress of the house pending a .retraction. "Take it back," said 'Mr, Edwards of Fronte- nac. t ■'■ | "I. will not be dictated to by any bully" remarked Mr. Oliver and the house wasted some time more while Mr. Oliver found the necessary parlln- imentary language to withdraw the obnoxious expression. Oliver Retracts Mr. Staples and Mir. Crosby of Halifax absolutely refused *o permit the consideration of the bill to continue until Mr. Oliver conformed to the oixli- narj< decencies of debate. Mr. Campbell asked his friends not to urge upon a man who "was not willing to -retract an insult to do so because -such a mini, even though a minister, was beneath contempt then. Finally Mr. Oliver, after several more party jahs stated that he had meant no personal reflection on Mr, Campbell and regretted having in any way conveyed the Impression. Thus ended the stormy scene which blew up with much of *he speed of a western cyclone. POSSIBILITIES FOR HONEY IN KOOTENAY Be* Fancier* are Requested to Write to Mr. McLaren***-Government Will Encourage the Industry The bee-keepers of this district are requested to write to G. Q. McLaren, secretary of the local farmers institute, for copies of aa Important circular just issued by the provincial department of agreulture. The government proposes to issue a brochure oh bees, and desires to get into -touch with -all beekeepers in the province, so as to intelligently encourage this Industry, which ought naturally to flourish in a fruit country. Mr. McLaren has several hundred copies of the circular and as yet bo addresses to which to fiend them. Will Issue Pamphlet The circular, which Is issued by W. B. Scott, deputy minister of agriculture, reads as follows: Iu response to many requests for information about bee keeping in various parts of British Columbia and for instructions on tlnr-*, subject the department of agriculture will at an early date issue a pamphlet covering the ground. * Since the climatic conditions of the province are so varied there is great diversity in the plants from which the bees gather nectar or pollen but every intelligent beekeeper understands how Important it is for him to know just what th© honey plants are and when they come Into bloom. The department therefore is desirous us far as possible, to outline broadly the bon'ey^ plant conditions in each region so that the beekeeper can anticipate the seasonal developments of his locality ami prepare accordingly. Please held towards this end by filling in answers to the questions enclosed aud return at your earliest convenience. 1. When do bees fly freely at Uie end of winter? 2. From what plants Is the first pollen got? 3. Give date of 'blooming as nearly as possible. 4. What nectar and pollen plants bloom in March? 5. What nectar and pollen plants bloom in April? 6.' What nectar and pollen plants bloom in May? 8. When does It end? 9. What Is the source of the nectar? 10. What Is the color of the honey? ll.- What is the average return per hive? (a) When run for section honey; (b) when run for extracted honey. 12. What Is the temperature in the shade dm-tag the honey flow? (a) At midday; (b) at midnight. ltf. Have you a second honey flow? 14. If so -when does it start and end? 15. What js the source? Fall Feeding 16. Do y-tju need to feed in the fall ? 17. Is there much honey dew ln your locality? 18. Do you know of any disease among bees ln your locality? 19. If there Is disease, what is Its nature? 20. Do yon winter on summer stands or in the cellar? 21. When wintered on summer stands do the hives need much packing around them? 22. What style of hive do you prefer, Langstroth (American) or British standard? We Offer Small Investors Vancouver Inside Property If you can buy an. interest in a property for $100—Vancouver Inside property—revenue hearing—gilt edged property, collect $30 annual revenue, and then find that your property has grown in value to $300; that's making money pretty fast, Isn't lt? And the beauty of It ls that you don't have to take a chance. That is the difference between speculation and investment Do you know, there are buildings in Vancouver that are paying back their first cost every three years, and advancing In value every day, too. But the average investor cannot take advantage of the opportunities to Invest in Inside property—the initial outlay being greater than, he can.Btnance—except on one system—Business Units—Our System— and applied to the very highest form of revenue producing investment—Apartment House property. Listen—The Pacific Investment Qoporation, Limited has purchased for the sum of $25,000 a double corner l"J2xl32 feet, the southeast corner of Davie and Jervls streets, the very finest apartment building site In Vancouver's exclusive West End. The company is going to erect the finest and most up to date G- story Apartment House in Western Canada—on the business unit system—and the estimated cost for property and building Is $135,000. The company Is now placing on the market 750 Business Units at par—$100 each—$25 cash, balance in 2, 4. and 6 months without Interest. About one-third of these units are already subscribed. Total estimated costs J13S.000.00 l.e*-.*- loan provided for now 60,000.00 750 business units, $100 each S 75,000.00 Estimated gross reve]iuc..j:'B,7^0.00 Less Interest, taxes, &<.-.. 14.23U.OO Available for annual divide-in at 30 per cent t 22,500.00 These Business Units—$100 units—payable 1-4 cash, 1-4 In two months, 1-4 in four months and 1-4 hi six months—are a first class investment, lacking the smallest suspicion of uncertainty. If you ilgure your money as worth 10 per cent, these units will be worth $300 in one year. If your money is worth only 6 per coat, they should be worth $500. &**•&,.. ^^ ..-: I If you are interested in an investment of this nature write for our literature or call at our office. The Pacific Investment Corporation, Ltd. WOLVERTON, & CO, LTD., Authorized Agents. 419'/a Baker St., Nelson, B.C. 704 Dominion Trust Bldg. Vancouver. By- Special Appointment Purveyors to H.E. the Governor General. We want You to Note the following list of delicious Kootenay Brand Jams. Jellies and Marmalades, which may be obtained throughout the city: JAMS Strawberry. Golden Plum, Peach Plum, Raspberry, Blackberry, Huckleberry. Red Currant, Imperial Gage, Peach, Strawberry and Plum Strawberry and Gooseberry, Plum and Apple, Mixed Fruit. JEUUIRS Crab Apple, Red Currant, Plum, Strawberry, Cranberry. MARMALADES Orange (Sweet.) Lemon, (Pure.) Perfect pure Preserves. Made only by the Kootenay Jam Co., Ltd. Nelson, b.c. »»»■»»•♦■»■ *■■»■»»♦»■»-»♦■»•#»♦#'»»■»♦■♦♦»•♦'»■♦♦»■»<»■»»>•*♦»»•■ AN ECONOMICAL TEA +■*>*> T i i ■ i Tea selling at 25c or SOc a pound Is not really cheap, but Is extravagantly dear. Because so much of It Ib isually required that the cost per cup li actually more than If a good tea like Blue Ribbon were used. A pound of Blue Ribbon Tea will make 250 cups of good rich tea, •0, even at 50c a pound you would get four or Ave cups for one cent Not a very dear drink, ls UT And as for flavor, there Is slmplv «« corn**-. •-,«nn hetween Blie Ribbon and the "cheap" teas. Just tn ft pound, and -****. 23. How many frames in the brood- clNimber? 24. What strains or bees do you prefer? Please give the names of bee-keepers In your locality so that a copy of the pamphlet may 'be sent them when It is printed. General Remarks Please write any information you may think will help the department in preparing the pamphlet. AUTOMOBILES BURNED CAMDEN, N.J., March 16 — Three automobiles were wrecked by fire which today destroyed the garage of J. C. Reay In thia city. The Joss Is en* timated at $75,000. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are safe, sure and reliable, and have been praised by thousands of women who have been restored to health through their gentle aid and curative properties, Sold hy aU druggists and dealers. *~ PAGE FOUR tSht Qat\$ fKtP*. THUMDAY .......:. MARCH 17 *» >»n tjM««j«»M«M*''**,**'**>M*1 ** 1 \LACE CURTAINS! Direct from Nottingham A complete line of these beautiful and serviceable goods has Just arrived. As our English buyer has to purchase for all of this company's stores he necessarily must buy in very large quantities and thereby secures extraordinary discounts, which are again enhanced hy additional cash discounts.. This applies to all our dry goods and It enables us to offer therm at ' Never before heard of Prices Our Nottingham Curtains are yours at ii 50c, 75c 90c $1.25, $1,50, $1.75 per pair ; SWISS CURTAIN MUSLIN Fifty Inches wide only 25c. per yard. Madras Curtain Muslins in * the very newest -designs and patterns at 35c. 50c, and 75c per yard AN INSPECTION OF ALL OUR NEW STOCK WILL PLEASE US AS WELL A8 YOU. i The Hudson's Bay Stores i ******** *********************************************** imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorized 110,000,000 Capital Paid Up 15,000,000 Reurva Fund 15,004000 D. R. WILKIE, Prt.ident. HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vice-President. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernle, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, Moyle, Neleon, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT 1 Intaroet allowed on deposits at current rata Irom data of deposit NELSON BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager. Canadian Bank of Commerce PAID-UP CAPITAL...$10,000,000 RESERVE $6,000,000 DRAFTS ON FORtIGN COUNTRIES. Arrangements have recently been completed under which the branches of this bank are, able to issue Drafts on the principal points, in the following countries: Finland Ireland Formosa Italy France Japan Fr'ch Cochin-China Java Austria-Hungary Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Ceylon China Crete Denmark Kgypt ji'uroe Islands No Delay In Issuing NEL80N BRANCH. Germany Great Britain Greece Holland Iceland India Manchuria Mexico Norway Persia Russia Servia Slam* South Africa Straits Settlement Sweden Switzerland Turkey Phllllplne Islands West Indies Roumania and elsewhere Full Particulars on Application. J. L. BUCHAN, Manager. BANK OP MONTREAL Catabllehed 1817 CaplUI All Paid Up ..114,400,000 Rest $12,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Rt .'*n. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, G.C.M.G., Hon. President Hon. Sir George Drummond, K.C.M.G., President Sir kdward S. Cloueton, Bart., Vice-President and Gen. Manager, BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood, Kelowna, Neleon, New Denver, Nicola, New Westminster, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver,. Vernon, Victoria, Chilliwack, Hosmer.... NELSON BRANCH L. B. DEVEBER, Manager. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1M*. CaplUI 14300,000 Reserve 19,500,000 Total Asset 188,000,000 A general banking business transacted. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Interest allowed oh deposits of one dollar and upwards at highest current rates, compounded half yearly. Money may be withdrawn without delay Neleen Branch We receive Accounts of Corporations, firms and Individuals on favorable terms and shall be pleased to meet or correspond with those who contemplate making changea or opening new account.. A. B. NETHERBV, Manager •SKI asswss* WESTERN CANADA'S GREATEST SCHOOL NORTH VANCOUVER Situated across Burrard Inlet from the city of Vancouver this town, since tlie bridge across the Second Narrows la practically assured, has witnessed phenomenal activity. Real estate there ls/ftdvanclng by leaps and bounds. Yon -cannot make a mistake In -buying In that town or district We are offering some ot the choicest, business end residential property there at reasonable prioes and upon reasonable terms. . We shall be pleased to submit full particulars upon application. Correspondence and inquiry solicited. - MIOHTON <Sfc CAVANAUGH BROKERS I 60S Dominion Trust Building .Vancouver, B.C. Sprott-Shaw Business Institute Vancouver. B.C. R. J. SPROTT, B.A., Mgr. Bend tor catalogue Best equipped aohool west ot Toronto. New Tear's term "pens Jan. S. e)r»eawt)«wwe>ef>c«^^ Easter Cards Easter Booklets Easter Gift Books We have a large and very beautiful selection In these lines. Easter Cards and Easter Postcards have always 'been a strong feature with us at Easter time. They are, If possible, a stronger feature than ever this year. "Rest in the lord, "O Love Divine," "The Beauties of Friendship," "All That's Lovely,"; "Easter ln the Heart," are a few titles taken at random from our series of booklets. These booklets are exquisitely gotten up, with illumined covers, and sell for 26c., 60c... 65c. each. If you're looking for something for Easter look in Thomson's. W. a. THOMSON sne Books-eiler and Stationer ©he Satin Hew*. Published at Nelson Erery Monitor Except Monday, by News Publishing Company, Limited W. 0. POSTER,....,. Manager. THURSDAY. MARCH 17, 1910 THE DUTY OF,ALBERTA CONSERVATIVES Practically every leading Liberal journal has now declared against the Great Waterways deal;—the Toronto Globe, the Winnipeg Free Press and even the Edmonton Bulletin, have now followed the lead of the Calgary Alber- tan. Prom this the attitude of Frank Oliver may probably be inferred,—and the federal'organization ls strong in the two new provinces. Evidently the Dominion Liberal party wishes to keep clear of the odium that must attach to any complicity in that affair. *the Conservative party will do well to follow suit and to disavow any sympathy with the two professedly Conservative papers in Alberta which seem to be acting as assistants to the Alberta minister responsible for the transaction, and to be endeavoring to save the contract. The Calgary Herald professedly Conservative, says: "The Liberal press which ls supporting Mr. Cusbing has gone wild. Witness the Albertan. It has forgotten the public interest entirely In the 'bitterness of its party fight. Its sole object now is not to defend the people against a dishonest government but to supplant one government with another, which from Indications would be little If any more honest than the one lt would replace.'* It would he Interesting to'learn how the people are to ibe defended from a dishonest government except by supplanting It with another government. As to the attacks made by the allies of thenleal against those Liberals who are opposing It, no man of sense will pay much heed to them. When did a gang of plunderers hesitate at calumny if they thought that would assist them to secure their loot? Attacks of that kind are always one of the first weapons to which such men resort. The one thing to be done ln Alberta today is to smash the deal. As to the bitterness ascribed to the Albertan, we confess we have not observed It. The bitterness, the wild language has appeared, singularly enough, in the columns of the Herald, and has been directed not against the public enemy but against the enemies of the steal. It is what might be expected from the personal organ of promoters suffering pangs of anguish at the prospects of losing their anticipated spoils. It may be suggested that the discussion of Albertan affairs should be left to Albertans. But this Is a matter that concerns all Canadians, for it involves the good name of a 'great province; and upon the manner In which lt Is dealt with depends the political education of hundreds of thousands of new settlers. From it they will derive their opinion of Canadian public life, and will form standards for their own conduct in politics. MUST COME TO IT The postoffice authorities may as well realize first as last that dlssatis- , faction with Sunday closing. of post- offices will not prove to be temporary. It will continue until the absurd step taken Is retracted It Is not merely a sentimental grievance that has been created by this meddlesome and narrow-minded piece of business. A nuisance and a practical Injury has been brought into existence, and so long as It continues to exist it will excite resentment. People will not become content to sit down and endure a totally unnecessary and gratuitous imposition of that sort. A! year from now if the pretty tyranny lasts that long, the nuisance will be felt just as much as It is today, and the opposition to It will be just as strong; indeed it will be stronger. In Nelson, for instance, meji who are doing business through a wide stretch of country come In on Saturday night and leave again early ^Monday morning. Under present conditions it Is quite Impossible for them to get their mail while they are In town, much less to answer it before they leave again. Sooner or later the postoffice doors' must be opened again. There is no good reason why they should not be open all day. Meanwhile a measure of relief might he obtained If they were opened for even ode or two specified hours. • It will be instructive to learn whether even this concession will be refused. WHY NOT HERE? The Okanagan is to be congratulated; word comes that the provincial department of agriculture is to establish three. Demonstration Orchards, all in that district. Apparently such orchards are planted In hunches. But the Okanagan ls hot the only district in British Columbia where apples can be grown. We are even prepared to overcome our modesty so far as to admit that in our opinion an even better place can he found, and that is situated in the Kootenays. We should like to see a bunch of Demonstration Orchards planted In a region where the fruit achieves Its finest flavour and texture. One cannot but think that the dispatch must be incomplete. It is difficult to believe that the provincial government if a is to establish only three such orchards, means to set them all within a few miles of one .another ln one particular district, and to establish none whatever in the wide territory of the Kootenays and the Boundary. Nowhere are such orchards likely to prove more useful, and nowhere are they likely to be more successful. , The Nelson Board of Trade has done well to take the matter up promptly. It has a good case. Its efforts, we^hope will not he confined to endeavoring to secure at least one Demonstration Orchard for the neighboring district but will be extended so as to aid In the establishment of such orchards in the Boundary, on the Columbia, and In the Pass. The Board has, aUo, we observe, taken up the matter of having the neighboring lakes stocked with additional varieties of fish. Why this region should have been passed over one is at a loss to Imagine. For years the Dominion department has been stocking rivers and lakes alt over tbe country with both game and commercial fish. It has done good wo^rk which ought to be extended to the southern lake country of British Columbia. If adequate representations are made success will doubtless attend the efforts of the Board. EDITORIAL NOTES Various plans for altering the constitution of the House of Lords ate now presented", none: of. them exactly seem to hit the spot. It is likely tbat the country will consider long and carefully before deciding upon any particular plan. Some change will be made, but it will take time to work It out Meantime the proposals of Lord Rosebery and others contribute to the fund of current conversation. They are not likely to do much more. The plan finally adopted -will be evolved only after definite measures have been "set In all lights by many minds." PHILADELPHIA STRIKE NO NEARER CONCLUSION PHILADELPHIA, March 16—Another meeting was held Tuesday between G. H. Earle, one of the city's representatives on the board of directors of the Rapid Transit company and the strike leaders in an endeavor to find some Udsis on wnich the strike might be •settled. After the meeting Mr. Earle said: "Nobody's position has been changed, nor are there present prospects that it will be. .This discussion, however, was carried on in the very best of spirit and I think each; side now fully appreciates the difficulty and the position of the other "The union wanted all the men not only taken back, hut given their former funs. Mr. Kruger stated as' definitely as he could yesterday that that would involve a breach of faith with the men who had remained on the cars and that the company would never agree to It "We adjourned yesterday hoping that some solution could be thought out and Mr. Stokes believed that he had thought it out and asked us to -meet again, but the result of his hope did not bear flrult." The labor leaders -maintain that the bulk of the men now running the cars are strikebreakers and that the percentage of the men loyal to the company is mepely nominal. | Are you frequently hoarse? Do you 1 that annoying: tickling In your thr have „ - ~ „ ... your throat? Does your cough annoy you at nlgTit, and do you raise mucus In the morning? Bo you want relief 7 If so, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold by all druagRlats and dealers. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Burnt, Etc. Mlnard's Liniment Co., Limited. Gentleman,—Theodore Dorals, a customer ■ of mine, was completely cured ot rheumatism after five years of suffering, by the judicious use of MINARD'S LINIMENT. The above facts can be verified by writing to him, to the Parish Priest or to any of his neighbors. A. COi'H Merchant. St. Isadora, Que., 12 May, 'as. Vegetable and Flower SEEDS Ornamental and Flowering SHRUBS Best varieties of FRUIT TREES Send for catalogue t Royal Nurseries & Floral Co. JJd 781, Granville St., Vancouver. P.O. Box 1063 I. & M. LEECE CONFECTIONERS High class pastry and cakes. Meat pies a specialty. Absolutely no second grade butter or lard substitutes used. Address: 4lf Ward St. Phone 423 Fred Irvine & Co NewSpringMillinery Ladies' Tailor made Costumes We are showing on the second floor a splendid stock of Ladles' pattern and Trimmed Hats from the best makers. Now is the best time to select or place your order for an Easter hat. We are also showing the latest styles of Ladies' Tailormade Suits from Up-to-Date Tailors We hare now a good stock to select from; new shades. See our stock of ladles wash and house dresses. New prints, muslins, waistlngs, suitings, linens, etc. . \ Fred Irvine & Co Canadian Cleveland Stope Drill Fool proof, cheapest to operate, low maintenance, no column, no set up. SIMPSON A C0N8TAN8 Agents for British Columbia NELSON, B.C. Diamonds! Diamonds! We hare received a large consignment of loose diamonds, besides ittiie fine assorted stock wMohi we have already. We are ln a poeltlon to offer a first class assortment at prices to compete with the eastern markets. > ... * Prices ranging from, $10 to $500 A 14-kt. gold mount Is included. We have ibeen' very successful ln selling goods on the Instalment plan, 'because we are not charging any more than If you were paying spot cash. > Mail Order* receive our Prompt Attention. Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty J. J. Walker ^ ■**•»• Graduate Optician and Jeweler 1 THURSDAY ......... MARCH 17 fl^ fWHS iteWR. J7' paoe nvt i HOTEL ARRIVALMFAOAY f ************************** i! The Hume x*4****>***4*******i*******>*l ■ HUME-W. Sutherland, E. E. Binkley. F. A. Hutchison, A. L. Roberts Harry tf. B. Lake, W. Reynolds, C. Vermilyea, Winnipeg; C. W. Bomba, lS-Mile; J. Bteven- iion, C. N. Caudee, W. C. Thompson, Toronto; M. W. Ktley, Fernle; A. J. Brady. Lethbrldge; D. Refates and wife, Kaslo; Thomas W. Wyndham, W. Linton, Von- couver; D. H. Dick, North Vancouver; M. Reeves, D. G. Rodell, J. H. Wilson. Spokane; E. Johnson, L. McKay, J. S. Mern- aey, Kenora, Ont; A. C. Meeker, Midway; B. -B. Andrews, Edgewood; W. A. K. Merry, Sandon; C. F. NelBon, New Uen- very; J. D. Benolt, Warner; George ». Squires, Alnsworth; N. A. Nelson, Y. Llndtrom. *i, "' '" STRATHCONA-Forbes M, Klrby, Grand Forks; R. B. Card, Denne; Ernest Levy. V. Anderson, W. M. Cunllce, Rossland; iS. Fagr, R. I. Klrkwoor, Vancouver; H. tf. Walkemv W. O. Milter and family, A. j* Roberts, C. B. Watson, Vancouver; H. A. Fish, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. J. Ui Prichard, Quebec; Frank T. McBeath and wife, Greenwood; John R, Jackson. Midway. ; ♦♦♦»»♦»»♦♦I»♦♦♦#♦»♦♦♦»♦»♦; Queen's Hotel ; Baker Mrest A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor '* — V' '■'< Rates: ILEA to 12.00 per day. < Meal tickets $7.00 per week. * Business men's lunch, 36c. i ************************** QUEENS—E. Farr, T. Parklnaen, xmir; ************************* , i Ltkeview Hotel ii Con.or Ball and Vernon Ileal ; B. L. GRIFFITH, Prop. t mo blocks from dty wnarl. ', Tos best dollar a day koaae to ; iielsoa. • All Whits Halp. ************************** ' LAKBVIHW-G. J. eons, Golden; o. u. Olson, Palm WeBt, J. Joyran. t*************************i; Nelson Cafe Largs, Commodious Dining Room, '<! Prompt and Courteous Service. '' Mssls Served at all Hours. Blegantly furnished rooms In •' connection. A. AUDET, Proprl.lor. I******************.,******', NELSON-BJ. A. Griffith, city: 3. Mc Klnnon, Kelowna; P. stachnek, J. Myrl- york, Sandon; T. H. Seymour, Brandon; §■•, C. Budln, J. Meillon, Brandon: c. Rutherford, P. Cattagra, T. flhate'r, North- S?rti •>■ Seula, Cranbrook; W. Williams. Moyle; D. Wllaon, B. Smith, A. Vander- *H!8i *• Klercee, Marcus. SHERBROOKB-J. M. Bane.O. Ueoiane, O. Rothone, Rossland. TSlL,yjEK,K!NO-K' D' McKay, Creator.; J. Reld, Dunkold. _CLTJiB—Bert HIM. Slocan Junction, J. Thompson, Spokane. ' Chamberlain', stomach and Liver Tab- l!SJi1Tfrlal>ly iTln* "H*" 'o women »uf- ?l""I^f'ionl ohronlo constipation, headache, biliousness, dlzalness, sallowness ot sUd""****/1 'y'Pon*""- Sold by all drug, gists and dealers. INTERESTING GAMES Played by J. R. Hunnex and R. C. Dickson in Recent Spokane Match Two particularly Interesting games were played during the recent Nelson-Spokane chess match. In Mr. Hunnex's game' it will be observed that nearly all tne pieces were on the board when nls opponent resigned, and the play leading up to this denouement is most remarkable. Mr. Dick- son'a game shows how he retrieved an apparently Irretrievable loss at the outset, pulling the game out of the Are ln excellent style. The games are aa follows; DOUBLE FIANOHETTO. Constipation is tha root of many forms of sickness and of an endless amount of human misery. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, thoroughly tested by over fifty years of use, have beeii proved a safe and certain cure for constipation and all kindred troubles. Try them. * 25c a box. j************************** ; The Royal Hotel i! Mrs. I.. V. Roberts, Proprietress Cor, Stanley and Silica 81s. Electrio" Piano Free carriage or bus from all boats aid- trains; ■ Rates, II and 11.60 per day Remember our -25 cent Chicken dinner eyery Sunday. z*************************t ROYAL—O. J. Carpenter; Orand Porks; O. B. Taylor,. Slocan; W. Tags-art, u. Songo, P. Egg. **************************i Madden House *; Thos. Msdden, Prop. Baker St. ! Well furnished rooma with balk Best Board ln tbe City A Comfortable Horns 1 ************************** MADDEN-E. A. Griffith, Slocan city; J. McKinnon, Kelowna; J. Jolinston, crescent Valley; M. Douell, Spokane; B. Mc- Shlnon, Roseberry. •»♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦« ii Grand Central Hotel ii • AsKrlcai as-J Eitihh riiu i. A. IIICUSS White (Nelson.) J. R. Hunnex 1. P. to K. 4. S. P. to Q. 4. 5. B. to <*>. 3. 4. P. to Q. B. 3. E. B. to K. 3. 6. Kt. to K. 2. 7. Kt. to Q. a. 8. Castles (K. R) 9. P. to K. B. 4. 10. P. to K. 6. 11. Q. Kt to K. B. S. 12. B. to K. B. 2. 13 Kt. toK. Kt. 3. 14. Kt. X Kt. 15. B. to K. 3. 16. Q. to Q. 2. 17. B. to 5. B. 2. 18. Q. R, to K. sq. 19. P. lo K. Kt. 3. 30. Kt. U II. I. 21. B. X P. 22. B. tO Q. Kt. bi| 23. Q. to K. Kt. 2. 24. Q, to K. R. 3. 25. B. to Q. B. 2. 23. Kt. to K. Kt. 2. QUEEN'S GAMBIT. The following game has an added Interest, owing to the extreme age of the Spokane player. Mr. Bird is 90 years of age, having played chess for 75 vears. He put up-a very strong game and his Spokane friends were surprised at his defeat. Black (Spokane.) Mr. McLeod P. to q. 3. P. to K. 3. P. to K. Kt. 3. B. to K. Kt. 2. P. to q. Kt. S. B. to q Kt. 2. Kt. to O. 2. Kt. to K. 2. P. to q. 4. Castles. (K. R.) Kt. toK. B.4. P. to B. 4. B. to K. R. 3. K. P. X Kt. Q. to K. 2. P. to B. 5. P. to R 3. K. R. to K. sq. Kt. to B. sq. Kt. to K. 3. . : ' Kt. to Kt. 2. - • P. to B. 4. §. to K. 3. . to B. sq. q. to q. B. 3. Resigns. also manager of the Lucky Jim. Tlie Sunset mlhe lias 'been one of the best paying propositions ln ithe country and when the tunnel which ls now being driven Is completed lit will resume Its usual activity. Prosperous Summer Sandon looks forward to a prosperous summer as the Star Mining company ls preparing to put on a good force, of men as soon as spring opens. It is five years since the Star mine stopped work Ing owing to the law salt which has teen In the courts since 1906. Ait present there are eight men at work getting the mine and buildings in shape to accommodate trom 60 to 80 men. The mines working around Sandon at present are as follows: .The Eureka, -with 30 men; the Ruttr, with 20 men and the Surprise with seven men, who are doing, development work. Snow Disappearing Most of the big slides around Sandon have come down and the enow is disappearing on the mountains. It is thought that all danger from slides ln the vicinity of Sandon Is over for this season. White (Spokane.) J. C. Bird, Jr. 1. P. - K. 4. 3. Kt. — K. B. 3 8. B. — Kt. 5. ,4. Castles. 5. P. — Q. B. 3. C. B.-R. 4. 7. B. - Kt. 3. " P. - ~ P. x *.** Black (Nelson.) R C. Dickson P. — K. 4. Kt. - q. B. 3. B. - Q. B. 4. Kt. — K. 2. P; - q. R 3. p. — q. Kt. 4. P. — q. 3. P. X P. 10. Kt.-q. B. 3. B.- 11. B. X B. P. ch. K_ K. K.I.'S-ch. K. • ************************** > GRAND CENTRAL—W. J. Perry, Kaslo Mm. J. H. Morrow, Winnipeg; A. Fulton, New Denver; J. P. Ounnond, Koch Siding; Mrs. J. Peachey, Balfour; Mrs. E. Merrl- lleld, P. Waterston, Proctor; J. Grant, J. Brean, Ymir; J. D. Hammond, J. ta. "Werner. Salmo; W. A. Calder, Edgewood. ******»*******************' ' !! i! i Tremont House : Kalsas a Treautos, tram, *fMropaaaPlaB,aOB,Bi AMatea Plaa, HJI aad Ml ■sals, Me, SPKOUli RATBB PBR MONTH ************************* TREMONT—C. O. Johnson, Brandon; fcj. Goodenough, Kaolo; B. Reynolds, Whitewater; J. Dyson, Salmo; J. Baker, Slocan Mrs.' T. Clifton, R. c. Hanoi-many, Ymir. City. __„ < ********* I: The Klondyke Hotel ii Vsrnon Strut Headquarters tor miners, smel- termen, loggers, railroad HMD, Rates: $1.00 per day np. ■ NCLSON * JOHNSON, Props. ! ************************* i KLONDYKE-G. Henon, Eater Kendal, Rossland; J. J. Currle, Winnipeg. * KOOTENAY—J. J. Markhan, Oold.n:'«« A. Nelson, J. Johnson. ' SABTJJBTT-T. Smith, T. eating, *'. J. Forin, J. Miller, Brandon; O. Jackson, T. Ryan, Fsrnls,. q. xB. B.-K. 3. §x q. R — q. sq. t. — q. 5. r - q. 2. Kt. — K. R. 3. P. -K. B. 3. B. — B. 2. ' R. X Kt. Kt. X B, Kt. — q. Kt. — q. .. K. — R. sq. Kt. - 6. 3. Kt. — K. B. 4. Kt. — K. R. 5. P. - K. R. 3. Resigns. . B. 3. Kt. X q. P. : q. -q. 2. ' K. x q. k. Kt.—q. B. 3. B. - R. 2. P. — K. R. 3. q. R.-It sq. K. R. - B. SQ. K. R X K. B. P. R. X B. B. X R. p. - q. Kt. 5. R. X P. R. - K. 7. R. — q. 7. Kt. — K. 4. Kt. — q. s. R. X Kt. BLACK BREAD IN COMMONS LONDON, March 16 — The German black bread, which was scornfully abused by the Liberals in the recent electoral campaign, has been Introduced to the menu of the house of commons rei- taurant, where It Is demanded by the Unionists and travelled members of parliament, who learned to like it in Germany. It is popular except among the Liberals who, It le said; refuse to touch It lest they be thought renegades to their election profession. > Do you know that croup can be prevented? Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the croupy cough appears and it will prevent the attack. It la also a certain cure for croup and has never been known to fall. 8old by alt druggist, and dealers. NEWS FROM SANDON .Contractor at Sunset Mines Takes Eastern Trip—Mining Development SANDON, March 16—Nell McMillan, who has been contracting at We Sunset, mine for some months past left on Monday for Glengarry, Ont., -where he goes on a well earned holiday trip. Thla Is Mr. McMillan's first visit to his native province In*21 years. He is ac- companed by his brother Roderick who is well known ln the Slocan. They Intend spending three or four months in the east and will then return to British Columbia. Mr. McMillan's contract at the Sunset mine .will continue under the management of A. J. McG-tlltvray. They have driven 400 feet of tunnel and estimate that nt a distance of 50 ifeet further the main lead will be tapped. The Sunset mine Is owned by the Sunset Mining company and is man aged by A. J. Becker of Kaslo, who is IMPORTANT CHANGES AT HEDLEY MINES Auxiliary Steam Plant Being Installed— Alterations to Stamp Mill—High Water This Spring ■ "— *i**M HEDLEY, B.C., March 16—Important changes ta the plant of the Hedley Gold Mining-company are in progress. Heretofore the plant *-ha» been operated by water the pbwer (being obtained from 20-Mlle creek, -but as this resulted in very ineffective power during about three mouths of the year when the water supply in the creek failed and was subject moreover to frequejit temporary shutdowns caused by accidents to the flume, the new management on taking hold determined on having independent power produced by on auxll- airy steam plant New Machinery At present A. i\V*. Cleveland, representing the Canadian Rand Drill company, is here eirecttng new machinery in the power house by -means of which the large water-driven air compressor is being changed so as to be available for either water or steam, and the battery of 'boilers is now being supplied with fuel from the mines of the Vermillion Forks Mining company at Princeton,. The new power installation has progressed rapldly-duning the past ftotnight and by the end ofi the present week lit is expeoted steam will be turned on -to the new compressor which wiU have a capacity of 2000 cubic feet of air per minute. Meanwhile duirng Hue -present low spell of water In the creek the power ls being helped out by means of two small steam driven compressors that weie putt In to afford temporary relief, Cor extensive -mine development la being pushed and all available power i& being utilized to secure that end. Extensive improvements are also to be made in the reduction works here, tbe 40 stamp mill Is to undergo Important changes. Heretofore a loss of from f3 to $6 per ton in the tailings hoe, In spite of the wonderful showing of the Nickel Plate mine, always been made, -lessening the promts considerably below what 'they would otherwise have been. These losses are now to be stopped by more skillful handling of the reduction -works and the introduction of improved machinery. Too coarse crushing, Inefficient olassifiloation of the sandB and slimes and lack of filter presses to permit efficient treatment of the slimes by cyanidation -were the main reasons for 'failure in ithe past to recover the full available extraction. The deficiencies will now be supplied by the Introduction of tube grindeas. improved classifiers and Merrill and Oliver filter presses, considerable of the new machinery being ordered and on the way. High Water This Spring Unprecedented snowfall in the -mountains during the posit winter would Indicate high water this spring. When conservation of natural resources is properly understood and pro*«!slon Ib made for storing the surplus moisture that now goes to waste every spring, the advantage secured in the saving of a good supply of water for irrigation and power purposes will add immeasurably to the prosperity of the country. Rush Railway Construction The Great Northern rmllway aim at speedy completion of their line to the coast and the contractor now en-gaged In building the section ibetween Prince* to and Otter Flat are under special In* struotlons to rush their contracts. WuRK DONE BY THE CENTRAL INSllfUTE Matters of Interest to this District Dealt With—Mr. McHardy he- ports as Delegate Charles F. McHardy, delegate Irom tlie Nt-.j-mi juitniiio ui-.uniit: lo me ^uiiti-.ii Institute, which met recently at Victoria, iuu prepaieu u u.j-t-st ot ui<* proce<-utiii{t> ot tnat uoay, as luu report. Tue in teeming custom of the local institute liau oeea to have tne deit-vaies report i«au ut tun annual meeting ln January, one year after the passage or tne events itc*uiu.*u. 1..1L1- erty ls being taken with this ancient custom, at tne piesent time, to perimt tne faimers of the district to enjoy the benefit, in time for this season'1- »,■■.-■, ^.u ». Liiti uuie-juit-a lauurs ut victoria. Mr. McHardy's report, Which Is ln the Hands oi <i. G. McLdtrt-n, secretary of tne JNeluon Institute, reads as follows: Cential Farmers' Institute, convened In the agricultural department of the parliament bullulngs on the morning of Tuesday, the first Inst., and being In session tin late the following morning, 1 beg to rcpuit as follows; Important Addresses "The opening session was devoted to seveu-al addresses, the first being by our president, Mr. Scott, deputy minister of agilculture. This wus followed by an address by Mr. Uodson, who has cnarge of all farmers' institute work in the province, and to whom our thanks are due for the success of the Central institute convention. Then followed an addresB by the president of the Farmers' Mutual Fhe Insurance company, upon Insurance matters, and showing the advantage of Insuring in the Farmers' Mutuul. Their rates are exceedingly reasonable, and1 the matter Is well worth the consideration of ail farmers. Maxwell Smith then addressed the convention on the "mutter of a Canadian national apple show, similar to the Spokane apple show, or speaking more properly, to the American national apple show held in Spokane. During these addresses the committees on resolutions and on the president's address were at work. Your delegate had the honor to be on the termer committee. Many Matters Dealt With After luncit work commenced In earnest and the following mutters were discussed and motions In connection therewith passed, recommending to the government consideration, assistance, or lenlslaUon as the case might be: National apple show; government clearinc of land and demonstration farms In connection therewith; government grant to women's institutes, the same as to the farmers' Institutes; request for government appointed committee to go Into the matter of freight rates, also express rates, with a view to securing a reduction; Increase of bounty on coyotes; bounty on crows; close season for grouse and quail; asking the government to do away with the Jl per acre c'iiarge on preemptions; asking for assistance to the Importers of pure bred live stock; cattle guards on railways; impounding of cattle; that the government purchase and distribute clover seed at cost, as they do stumping powder; the looking after the destroying of thistles, and the better enforcement of the Noxious Weeds act; the putting of leaflets In powder boxes giving Instruction In the handling of explosives; asking the goyarnment to do away wltn the staking of ground by agents. "Between some of the discussions on the foregoing questions, Drs. Hadwen and Tolmie spoke on the dli-eases of Hed Water and Tuberculosis In cattle. Ma.lons Lost Motions on the following -mutters were defeated: Government bonus to owners of pure bred stock; uettt-r protection ot uuy- ers of nurse-y stock; aid to tobacco growers; division of tne province into uistricts for Institute purposes. It was felt In connection with the iuAt question that something would yet have to be done, but that the time was not yet ripe for any action. In connection with the matter of the protection of buyers of nursery stock, your delegate got tlie promise of the president, the deputy minister, that a' copy 01 the Horticultural uct would be sent 10 the secretaries of all Institutes and inclosed therein would be a copy of all nursery concerns that had filed the required bond, so that all farmers could1 readily acquaint themselves with who were the responsible firms. If they did not do so and bought from irresponsible firms or Individuals and were bitten, they had uo one to blame but themselves. The matter of telephones in rural districts also came up, and the matter was urged upon the attention of the government. Districts Laid Over "You wilt see, gentlemen, trat the questions that you Instructed me to urge for were passed, with the exception of the matter of breaking up the province Into districts, which ls a big question and un Intricate one, which was laid over for tho present. "Your delegate also saw the members of the legislature interested In the wagon roud, In connection with which we passed a resolution ut our annual meeting, and received assurances that considerable of the work would be done during tie present season. 1 : "Trusting I have done my work and fulfilled my mission in a way which meets with your approval, I remain, "Faithfully yours, "CHAS. F. McHAKDY." DRE PINKHAM CURES Added to the Long List due to Tbis Famous Remedy. GlanfordStation, Ont.—"I hare taken LydiaE.Pinkham*a Vegetable Compound for years and never found any medicine to compare with it I had ulcers and falling of the uterus, and doctors did me no good. 1 suffered dreadfully until I began taking your 1 medicine. It has also helped other women to whom I have recommended it"—Mrs. Hbnby Clark, Glanford Station, Ontario. Gardiner, Me.—"I was a great sufferer from a female disease. The doctor said I would have to go to the hospital for an operation, but Lydia £. Pinkliam's Vegetable Compound com. pletely cured me in three months."— Mrs. S. A. Williams, R. T.D. No. 14, Box 39, Gardiner, Maine. Because your case is a difficult one, doctors having done you no good, do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial. It surely has cored many cases of female ills, such as inflammation, ulceration, displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down reeling, indigestion, dizziness, and nervous prostration. It costs but a trifle to try It, and the result is worth millions to many suffering women. If von want special advice write forittoMrs.Pinkbam.Lynn^SIass. It Is free and always helpful. members present. The greater part of the evening was taken up by ordering stumping powder caps and fuse and another car of flour feed and hay. Judging from the quantity of powder that was ordered there will -be a large amount of land cleared this spring, very materially adding to the appearance of the Creston district. In all probability there will be a car of fencing ordered at the next meeting, which will be held about April 1. At Gateway on March 2, 1010, Ralph Frederick Larder Sheldon Williams to Susan Ellen Joule, eldest daughter of Alfred James and Ellen Joule of Gateway, B. C, by the Rev. Phillip Hayman of Christ's church Creston. MASS MEETING AT FERNIE (Special to The Dally News.) FERNIE, March 16—The preliminary hearing In the hold up case was continued yesterday afternoon, the principal witness being Acting Chief of Police Bowen, who gave evidence in connection with the arrest of Fred Bo- langer. A long legal argument occurred over the admtssablllty of the confession made by Pred Bolanger, the counserfor the defense claiming that It should not be admitted, but the mn- glatraite allowed ft -to go in. The case will "probably occupy several days, A mass meeting of the electors was HpI'1 In the Miners Opera house tonight and a fair sized oudience turned out to hear municipal affairs discussed. All the candidates for aldermanlc honors were present and discussed the issues before the people and gave the usual promises of what they would do If elected. The flgftit promises to be a wnrm one as all the candidates are exerting every effort to secure'all votes possible. DUTCH LINER WAS UNDOUBTEDLY L03T . AMSTERDAM, March 16—The first traces of the Dutch liner Prlnz Willem II since she was reported as missing, ■were picked up at sea near Belle Isle, off the coast of France, today and leave no doubt regarding the Bate of the vessel. A life buoy and a boat's oar, both 'bearing the ship's name, were first found floating near Belle Isle. Subsequently a propeller blade evidently belonging to 'the -mall steamer, was washed ashore at a neighboring island. The Prinz Willem ill of the Royal Dutch West Indian mall Une, sailed from Ams- ite-rdam for West Indian ports and New York on Jan. 21, and some time ago was given up as lost. The crew and passengers numbered 75. ________ HAWK SHOT AT CRESTON ■/Special Correspondence.*! CRESTON, B.C., March 16.— Messrs. Mornn and Mead, of the Creston hotel have received from Mitchell & Garrett, the Cranbrook taxidermists a splendid specimen of a goshawk. This bird was shot by Mr. Mead a few weeks ngo nt Creston and It Is now mounted and on exhibition in the Creston hotel. It Is considered by naturalists and those familiar with the habits of birds of prey that a visit from one of these pests of the air Is very unusual at this time of the year. This particular bird has gained quite a reputation ln Creston. It has been the terror of all the chicken fanciers ln the district for the past winter. Farmers Institute The Farmers Institute held a meting a couple of evenings ago which was largely attended, there being about 70 BOWLING TOURNAMENT ENDS DETRQIT, March 16—The tenth annua] bowling tournament of the American bowling congress ended today with the Detroit men shooting the two man and individual events. The five man teams 'finished last night, leaving only the two minor classes for today. The scores In the two main events have -not come up to expectations and are considered very low, being below (the mark that took first place In the tournament at Pittsburg last year. The individual leader Is one pin ahead of the 691. DINNER FOR ROOSEVELT ROME, March 16—King Victor Emmanuel will give a dinner in honor of former president Roosevelt upon the occasion of the latter's visit to this dty. BILL PRCVIDE8 FOR RECOGNITION OF UNION Nova Scotia Legislature to Consider a Bill Compelling Employer! to Recognize Unions HALIFAX, Maroh 16—A bill was introduced in the Nova Scotia house yesterday at the Instance of organized labor dn the coal mines and with the en- doreatlon of "the trades and labor councils of Halifax, providing for compulsory recognition oS organized labor in this province. The .bill provides that after the passing of tlie act corporations and all employers of labor «hall recognize as such any united body of workmen or employers and every local union existing in this province having interests in common and the members of which are employed by any corporation or other employer of labor and whether said united body of workmen, employees or local union are connected or affiliated with any organization or assoctatlon outside the province of Nova Scotia, or not Such recognition Bhall be granted by said employers of labor upon the written request of any such united body of workmen, handed to the officers oil a corporation or other employers of labor. Once such recognition Is asked and granted the corporation or employer shall deal and treat Dame Fashion Now Presents The New Spring Spits For Women Come and View Them in Our Windows and Garment Department No need for further speculation about spring syles—here they are. Suits that are dlsinctly new In material and design—nothing too pronounced to be in good taste but all unmistakably the very latest thing. It may; be only a little change in the cut of sleeve or collar—it may be only a fresh novelty In trimming—but the re-* suit is something "different," something that strikes an entirely new fashion note, Quality Is. of the highest order In these advance spring garments—materials are excellent—workmanship exemplary—linings and findings of the most desirable grade. The best for the least cost applies especially to spring Tailor Suiti offered here. Displayed In our daylight salesrooms every woman can Judge for heraelf of the splendid values they afford. Show windows, too, will be given over to them—fashion's new arrivals will be treated with fitting homage here tomorrow. You are invited to inspect the first favorites of the coming season. Prices $18 to $50 Two Weeks Only In order to make room for our Spring Goods which are arriving daily, we have gone through our entire stock of Men's, Youth's and Boy's Clothing, Hats, Caps, Furnishings, And Boots and Shoes and have made sweeping reductions in every line of goods in stock, which includes some of the early shipments of spring merchandise. In many cases We have cut the prices In two in order to make the goods go quickly, as we need more room for our spring shipments. Never in the history of Nelson has such bargains been offered to the general public. Sale Is Now On No trouble to show Goods Brown & Co. NELSON, B. C. with -such unitel body of workmen or their representatives In reference to alt matters arising. When there exlsls more than one organization of the workmen employed by any particular craft, recognition shall be accorded ta the (organization having the cmajoritiy of such employees, such majority to bo determined by a referendum of all the employees tending to such organization. A. -Special fine ot $100 for the first 30 days after default o£ recognition Is provided tor and a penalty of $200 daily thereafter. ef. FAB6 SIX «IU* SWUM fUW* THURSDAY i New Westminister News NEW WESTMINSTER B.C. February 19—Tremendous activity is now reported -by, local realty dealers JTor property In New Westminster and vicinity. The land registry returns for the past eight days show property to the value of $600,000 to have changed hands. On February 1st $1,000,000 worth of property was transferred on that day alone. A Hurry ln Sapperton property has been noticed lately. A block of land on Columbia street and adjacent to the Sapperton school was sold th is morning for $1*8,000, H. C. Major being one of the sellers. Workmen at present are engaged at Sapperton in erecting a $30,000 meat packing plant for the Prince Rupert Meat company, and also a gang are preparing a site for the factory of the Western Canada Bag, Envelope & Boxboard company. The announcement has been made that a paper factory will be erected soon near the Fraser River Mills by Messrs D. Smith, Davidson and Wright and the new Royal Columbia Hospital to cost $100,000 will 'be built thl s year ln Sapperton.—Province, Feb. 20. For two years we have been steadily urging our Clients to buy property in Burnaby, close to Westminster, between the B. C. Electric and the Great Northern Railway between the Cities We started ln with 33 foot lots at $100 each, they advanced to ?150, then to $200, then to $250, and on the first day of May every lot we have left In our Burnaby Additions will be advanced to $300. They are still the greatest snap between the two cities at that price and before next fall there will not be a lot in this neighborhood at less than $500 and probably $1000. There Is more actual development going on right in this district than In any other place outside the two cities and the prices of lots are the lowest. Before two months we believe everything will have doubled. The municipality is spending $50,000 in streets through and around our subdivisions. The Canadian Northern will soon be building. The new B.C. Electric car line is being rushed, manufacturing sites are being secured almost daily, they will employ several thousand men. There Is no other city In Canada with the population of Westminster where property is as low considering her wonderful natural resources and immediate prospects. If you do not buy now you will have to pay more;, every day you delay you are just losing money. Sendinyonr deposit and let us send you a blue print, so that you can -make your selection if you cannot come to the office. The Wright Investment Co* Baker Street - - Nelson, B. C. WE WANT OFFER ON That cosey 8-roonied modern cottage and two lots, situated on the northeast corner of Second avenue and Ben sen street, Fairview. Here's your opportunity to secure a well built home with two beautiful, level lots, all under cultivation, fruit trees, small fruits and nice lawn. Inspect this property, let us have your offer. You can buy It right Open to receive offers for two days only. SPLENDID PROGRAM FOR THE INSTITUTE Teachers of Province Will Gather at Nelson on Last Three Days of March The Provincial Teacherh Institute will hold its twelfth annual session at Nelson on March 29, 30, and 31, the assembly hall of the public school 'being the meeting place. An unusually strong program has been prepared and a splendid gathering is anticipated. The government encourages attendance at the annual Institute, and a single fare rate has been arranged with the railways. The folowlng is the program: Tuesday 10 a. m.—Reading of minuteB, appointment of committees enrolment of members, president's address. 2 p. m.—"The Philosophy of the School Arts," J. McCalg, superinten- , * dent of schools, Edmonton; drawing, H. Dunnell; discussion opened by Miss K. Draper. 8 p. m.—-Reception to the visiting teachers by the Nelson staff. Wednesday—Public School Section 10 a. m.—"Model Lesson—Intermediate Grade Arithmetic" Miss L. Smith; discussion opened by J. F. Smith. "Geography," E. H. Murphy, Model school Vancouver; (1). What may bo done in the intermediate grade; (2). Special character of senior grade ■work; (3). The teaching of a continent—Asia; discussion opened by J. L. Watson. 2 p. m.—"Co-operative Discipline," Miss M, E. Ross; discussion opened by S. Acheson. "Grammar," J. T. Pollock; discussion'opened by Miss K. Scanlan/ 8 p. m.—Public meeting. Hiqh School Section 10 a. m.—"Engllsh Composition," A. F. Matthews; discussion opened by D. L. McLaurln. "First Form Latin," Miss E. McNaughton: discussion opened by E. Wilson. "Literature," J. O. Clothier; discussion opened hy Miss A. Smith. Thursday 10 a. m.—"Readlng."W. H. M. May; discussion opened by T. H. Roberts. "Horticulture and School Gardens" R. M, Winslow, provincial horticulturist; discussion onened by A, Holland. 2 p. m.—"Address " J. McCalg, superintendent of schools, Edmonton. "History," E.'H. Murnhy. Model school, Vancouver. "A Comparison of Alms, Methods and Matter in the Intermediate and Senior Grades;" discussion opened by J. A. Armstrong; reports of committees. The executive of the Institute ls made up as follows: J. D. Glllts president; C. McLean Fraser, first vice-president; W. H. M. May, second vice-president; L. J. Bruce third vice-president; A. Sullivan, treasurer.;,* HJiss E. Tljom, secretary; Miss ftfj-Vtklhson, Miss C. McKay Clarence Fulton, T.'A. Broiigh S. J. Willis, ft Fulton will preside over the high school section. HOTEL DIRECTORS THE OfflGE w«d ^ Nd«» We have just taken out of bond a consignment of the celebrated PERFECTION SCOTCH WHISKEY. We import this Scotch whiskey direct from Edlnboroitgli, Scotland. Guaranteed 20 years old. We serve nothing but the best wines, liquors and cigars. YOUNG & BOYD, Proprietors Silver King Hotel Baker Street, Neleon, B.C. Regular Boarders, $6.00 per week Ratea: $1.26 per day Beet 25 Cent Meal in the City WM. NEUENDORF, Prop. Nelson Hotel Bar Baker Street, Nelaon, B.C. INK o. WARD, Prope. Try a "GIN RICKEY" Made from California Limes, specially imported Por a cool, satisfying smoke Try a Savannah Cigar , MARCH 17 | Kootenay Hotel MRS. MALLETTE, Proprletreee A home for everybody. Erery convenience given to the travelling public. Electric piano. Cuisine unexcelled. Rates $1 per day. Tips —On Getting a Day Laborer, or a Job as Laborer. Tho nuiMi read thti paper. That It why you can gat jut fhe man yon want when yon want him .by wing a Want Ad In this paper. Theae little men hunteta are no respecters of persons. They bring results to all—at the same cost of but a few pennies. Employer—get the pick from the beat thla way. Employe-get tho best job this way. Ho need to stand around with your hands in your pockets. Read and Answer Today's Want Ads. Sherbrooke House Nelson, B.C. One minute's walk from C.P.R. star tlon. Cuisine unexcelled; well heated and ventilated. BOYER'BROS., Proprietors KETCHELL TO MEET HOWARD MEMPHIS, March 16—Stanley Ketcliell who arrived lost nkht from Hot Springs on his way to Pittsburg, -signed to meet Jimmy Howard, the undefeated southern middlewelffht, before the Memphis club on April 6. FOR RENT FOR RENT—Small cottage. Apply Wm Gosnell, Nelson brewry. ISS-tf, The Western Canada Invesbnent Co. 507 Baker St., Nelson, B.C. W. O. McMORRIS, J. E. TAYLOR, R. B. SCOTT. Box 1042. Have Yotf Tried The West Kootenay Botcher Company If not do so at once and obtain tbe benefits derived by dealing at a first class store. , S. Q. PETERS, Manager. PHONE 5 ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER Door,, Windows, Honidtnp, Suing les, Tuned Works and Brackets. Com- plete and np to.dan (took always on band. Hsil ordera promptly attended to. A. Q. LAMBERT dr CO. ' Sharp & Irvine Company 514 to 617 Paulsen Building BROKERS Spokane, Wash. We wish to buy tne following Stocks: 1000.5000 Rambler-Cariboo Offer 10-20 Consolidated Smelters—$75.00 WE WILL 8ELL 100-2000 International Coil $ .72 500-2000 Royal Collieries 20 HEWS Of THE DOMINION OTTAWA, March 16.—Chief Justice IFttapatrlcJi "(ailed from New York today en route for the Hague tribunal, where he will reprewnt Canada in the fisheries dlipute with the United __________* VICTORIA, March 16.—Otto Ander- nack, aged 48 engineer of the tug Tus- sler waa drowned today. The tug with the captain and engineer left the wharf for Sooke at noon today. On arrival at the old quarantine station eight miles from here the captain discovered that the engineer was missing. He returned but could find no trace of him. FORT ERIE, March 1G.—William Baldwin, postmaster of Port Erie for tbe past twenty years, died this morning aged 89 years. TORONTO March lfi.—Fifteen hundred settlers left the union station yesterday for western Canada. It Is esti- tmated that since the first of the month 5 000 have gone west. OTTAWA March 16.—Hon. L. P. Brodeur will return from Pinehurst, N. C, within next month. In a letter to a colleague be states that his health has shown distinct improvement, CpBALT, March 6.—E. Lavole, a painter, was electrocuted by a live wire while painting the root at the substation at Brady lake yesterday. He belonged to Vemer, Ontario and leaves a widow and seven children. TORONTO, March 16.—The annual meeting of the Orand Lodge A. O,, V.' W., Ontario, opened here this morning. Dr. W. D. Cowan, of Reglna, P. C. N. W. of the Canadian northwest was ln- t conduced and brought fraternal greetings from the west. TORONTO, March 16.—While a gang of steel workers was engaged in erecting an eight story office building for the Toronto General Trust corporation at the'corner of Bay and Mellnda streets, hoisting a big. steel derrick to complete the frame work on the second story this morning the guy broke and 9,000 pounds of metal crashed to the. street making matchwood of the covered passage on Mellnda street. Joe Joglin a French Canadian, who was half way up on the arm of the structure when *t fell, sustained Internal Injuries and bruises to his head and -face, -but will recover. Mlnard's Llnlmsnt for sals svsrywhsrs FOR RENT—Nice large warm (rout room ln private family, all modern convenience!* centrally located. No children. *8 per month. Apply P. O. box 466. 166-H. Empire Hotel (Late Sunnyslde.) Bakftr Street, Nelson, B.C. The house fs thoroughly remodelled throughout. Clean rooms. Weekly boarders, $6.00. Rates $1.00 per day up. Tembbrance house I home comforts; best cook In the city. MRS. J. E. HARRIS, Proprietress. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONEERS PUBLISHERS AND PRINTER8 NEWs^Pualiiim?^ Publishers of The Dally News; subscrlo- tlon (6.00 per year by carrier; 15.00 per year by mail. Commercial Job Printing ot a-l klnda neatly and promptly executed. 216 Baker street. Nelson, B. C, Phone 144. Athabasca Saloon Cor. Baker and Kootenay Sts. Noted house for Big Beer. Best brands of Wines and Liquors and Union Cigars in stock. 1VEN8 A PHILBERT. Praps. CLUB HOTEL Cor. 8tinley and Silica Sts. Newly furnished, renovated throughout -The best dollar a day bouse west of Winnipeg. Big schooner (beer or half and half 10 cents. Steady boarders $6 per week or $25 per month. All white help. JOHN GRANT, Prep. Hotel Castlegar CASTLEGAR JUNCTION All modern. Well heated. Best accommodation for travelers. W. H. Gage, Prop. (Formerly c. P. R. Agent.) FOR RENT—Oltices, ground floor, on Baker Si. Apply at W. G. Thomson's bookstore. 258-tf. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 214 Victoria St. 270-2U FOR RENT — Furnished housekeeping rooms anil bedrooms. 705 Hall street, between Baker ,and Victoria. 283-ti FOR RENT—At reasonable figure, dining room and 30 rooms, with parlor, all well furiiianeu. Apply Astor hotel, RosBland, B.C. 276-tf. FOR RENT — Furnished housekeeping rooms. Apply Room 11, McDonald block. 278-6 FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room, with every convenience; table board, if required, very central. 614 Victoria St. FURNISH UD ROOMS-To let. Apply 411 Silica -31. 283-» PRODUCE STARKEST & CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- ers in Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine street. Nelson, B. C. GROCERIES A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants—Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warehouse, corner ot Front and Hall Streets. P. O. Box 1096. Telephone 28. LIQUORS 3. FERGUSON ft CO.-WHOLESALE and Commission Merchants—Importers and Wholesale Dealers Id Wines. Liquors and Cigars. Kootenay agents for Pabat Milwaukee Beer. Agents for the Bruns- •wlck-Balke-Collender Co., Billiards and Pool Tables and Supplies, Bar Fixtures, Cigar Counters, Bowling Alleys, etc. Prices and specifications on application. Office and retail department, Vernon St., Nelson, two doors east of post office. Telephone 380. P. O. Box 1020. MINERS' FURNISHINGS A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALE Jobbers In Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries. Offlc* and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall streets. P. O. Box 1096. Telephone 38. MINING MACHINERY -WASHINGTON MACHINERY ft SUPPLY Co.—Dealers ln Engines, Band and Circular sawmills, Atkins1 Saws, Wood and Iron Pulleys, Leyner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists, i prompt attention. Reasonable prices.' Courteous treatment. Spokane, Wash, ROSSLAND THE HOFFMAN ANNEX. ROSSLAND, B. C—Green & Smith, Props, Centrally . located. European and American plan. Commercial travellers will find light, comfortable sample rooms, a special dining room and excellent accommodations at the Hoffman. Baths, bowling alley, steam laundry. PHOENIX HOTEL BROOKLYN. PHOENIX. B. C- The only up-to-date hotel In Phoenix. New from- cellar to roof. Best sample rooms In the Boundary. Bath room ln connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great Northern repot. James Marshall, Prop, ARROWHEAD THB UNION HOTEL, ARROWHEAD- Speclal attention given to commercial men and tourists. .First class sample rooms. Finest scenery In British Columbia, overlooking Upper Arrow lake, W. J. Llghtburne, proprietor. GRAND FORKS, B.C. PROVINCE HOTEL, GRAND FORKS, B. C—Ib the newest and best appointed botel ln the Interior of British Columbia, and offers to the travelling public the beet accommodation obtainable. The building IB all newly furnished throughout and la the only fire proof hotel ln the city. E. Larsen, proprietor. COMAPLIX QUEEN'8 HOTEL, COMAPLIX, B. C- Chlef Young, Prop. Best of wines, liquors and cigars. Travellers to Fish Creek will find excellent accommodation at this hotel. Sample room for commercial travellers Is 16 x E6, one of the largest in tbe Kootenays. YMIR YMIR HOTEL, YMIR, B.C.-Most modern and up-to-date hotel In Ymir—located directly opposite depot—Best accommodation possible—Dining room In connection. J. B. Bremner. Pi-norl-noi. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS. HARTMAN ft BENNETT, bouse and sign painters, paper hangers and decorators, Shop. Stanley St., next door to B. C. Telephone office, Nelson, B.C. OB8TETRICS. MRS. KENNY^wiTPbe^iieased w"receive maternity patients at her home. Excellent testimonials.' tM Observatory street. P. O. Box 178, telephone AM, WATER NOTICE. I, C. W. Riley, of tbe town of Ymir, in the province of Britleh Columbia, Free Miner's Certificate No. 32706B...Intend, SO date from date to apply to tha Water Commissioner for a, water license to take four cubic feet of water out of Bear creek for •use upon the Dundee Gold Mines, about one and a half miles from Ymir, for mining purposes. SM-S C. W. KILBY. March a. 1610. ■■■■■HSHH Medicines tbat aid nature are always most successful. .Chamberlain's' cough Remedy acts on this plan. It loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature In restoring tha system to a healthy condition. Bonny all druggists sad dealers. HAIRDRESSING AND MANICURING MMlT1iA7rHLEE>r^ Ing and manicuring parlors. Room 38, K.W.C. block. COLLECTION AGENCIES, W. (JUTLEU-COLLECIIUNB OF ALL kinds. Returns promptly made. References given. Office "iia Baker street, Nelson, B, C. BOOKBINDING AND RULING NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, LTD.- All kinds of office forme ruled and punched for loose leaf binders. Tbe most complete book binding equipment in the interior of British-Columbia. 216 Baker St., Nelson, B.C., P. O. drawer U19, Phone 144. ASSAYERS E. W. WIDDOWSON, AS8AYER (PRO- vlncial) Metalluglcal Chemist. Charges, Gold, Sliver, Copper or Lead, tl each;' Gold-Silver, ji.»; Silver-Lead, $1.60; Zinc, $2; Silver-Lead-Zinc, $3; Gold, Silver-Copper or Lead, $3.60. Accurate assays; careful sampling, and prtmpt attention. P.O. Box AH08, Nelson, B, C. ASSAYERS* SUPPLIES THE B. C. ASSAY AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, LIMITED, Vancouver, B, C„ ' Assayera' Supplies, Chemical and Pbyslcal Apparatus. Balances and Weights of precision, etc., Sole Agents ln BriUsh Columbia for the Morgan Crucible Company, London, England; F. W. Braun, Los AngeleS; tbe Braun-Knecht-Helmann' Company, San Francisco; the J.T. Baker Chemical company's Analysed C.P. Acids and Chemicals; Way's-Pocket Smelters; write for pamphlet describing these smelters. Complete assay outfits furnished at short notice, i PRIVATE MATERNITY HOME NICE LOCALITY AND HOME COM. forts. For terms and particulars Writ* P. O. Box 1% Nelson, B. C. VYANTED-MI8CELLANEOU8 WANTED—iJRn and womea to learn bar* ber trade in eight weeks; tools free; secured over 10,000 positions for graduates last year; unable to supply the demand; fgraduates earn $15 to $36 weekly; Cata- ogue free. Meier System Colleges, 401 Front Ave-, Spokane, Wash. WANTED—Any-one requiring first class carpenters, communicate with secretary A.B. of C. and J., P.O. Box 1006. 259-52 WANTED-Anyone wanting first class . carpenters, communicate with Box 203. ■ •- ■ . 271-tt WANTED-At the Ymir General hospital, a duly qualified nurse. Address all communications'to W. B. Mclsaac, secretary. ' 27*-tr. WANTED—Experienced man for ranch. Muat be able to milk. Apply, Grosvenor, Riondel, B.C. 2"' " WANTED—To let shingle mill on royalty baals. Plenty good timber and mill all complete. Address E. R. Vipond, Lardo, B. C. 277-12 WANTED-Glrl for housework and help with two children. Apply Box 267, city. 278-6 WANTED-Dressmaklng ana ladles' tailoring; also go out by day. Address, Miss Cooksen, moved to 201 Silica St. ai-im. WANTED-A thoroughly practical man for Humewood ranch. Must understand the handling of stock and general farm work Apply to Manager Hume hotel. 281-6 POSITION WANTED—Circular tiler wants petition; 10 years' experience. Can lur nish a No. l reference. Address w.e.l. Box 30, Yahk, B.C. 281-1-* WANTED—Second band rowboat. State price. Box _*fll*_ctty,. _ 2 WANTE1>-By two young men, -room with board, near.BtatIon preferred, in a private house. Address T. H, B., Dally News. ■ r"" SITUATION WANTED-Glrl desires position as children's nurse or light housework. Apply by mall Miss A. Bowyer, Williams Siding, via Nelson. B. C.\ 283-6 SITUATION- WANTED-By good experienced sawyer. Apply Box 30, New Michel, B.C. •at3"9 SITUATION WANTED-By good experienced band saw filer. Apply Box 30, New Michel. ». C. !**-- WANTED-First class planerman and an engineer. Apply Fernle Lumber company, _FernleLB1ci_ r" - WANTED-Gsrl for general housework. Mrs. W. G. Gillett, 816 Silica St. ffi3:tf. Kootenay lake General Hospital Mttaratty ■raneh Pill anti m «ow mM M lb* tol wwlng rmtm*'. Mnte ward, patluti, wMk ....MUO SdprlTiU *mt« pututt, in* Hum HELP WANTED NEL80N EMPLOYMENT AGE 'C. F. Hutton, Manager WANTED—Sawyers, Hwampers, teaniBteraS edgennan, circular sawyer, engineers planer foreman, pile bottoms and train! way makers, log scaler, railroad laborers| Help of ail Kinds Promptly Furnished THE WORKINGMEN'S EMPUOYMENl AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY. WANTED—Engineer, lumber grader, ] er foreman, laborers, Swede or weglan to take charge of stock n girls for families, uoie und post matter blacksmith for logging comp, noottma: millwright und planer foreman combine THESE WANT WORK—A lady, splend cook and housekeeper, for family or few men where good work will be a predated. Don't overlook this one. Brlgt strong girl of H wants place to care ft baby und assist with housework, FOli RENT—House of Ave rooms ar bath; also furnished rooms and hous1 keeping rooms. FOR SALE—Fruit and stock ranches. W. Parker, 313 Baker Street, Phone ' FOR SALE—New Magoon and Glvons 1 strawberry plants. Apply Boswell 1 Boswell, B.C. . FOR SALE-A sub-division of excelled fruit land In the famous Kaslo distrid In 6 or 10 acre blocks. Abundance f water, close to railroad and steambol landing, navigation the entire year. F' hunting, fishing and wonderful scent.. Direct from locator to purchaser. See L write H. L. Llndsey, Llndsey Boat HouJ Nelson, B. C. 306-1 FOE SALE—Hatching eggs, from Bil Orpingtons, B. O. Buff Leghorns, T" Wyandottes, S. C. Black Minorcas. to'lay; fed'for hlg*h fertility. 11.60 ] C. L. Gansner, Williams Biding, FOR SALE--A tew thoroughbred S. C. Leghorn and Black B.C. Orpingl cockerels, tt each. Also setting egr~ $1.60 for 15. Robert Hendricks, J: B.C. horse power motor. Too big for Price 1160. Apply Box 618, Nelson. FOR SALE-Pure bred Barred and mouth Rock eggs for sale at Jl.50 : setting. Good laying strain, Mrs. AfT"" Willow Point, B.C. FOR SALE—Three cockerels, pure Barred Rock White Wynedotte and 1 Orpington. Apply T. Tidy, Josephine i Robson Streets. ™ FOR SALE—One good working horse, year old; Shorthorn bull, and one 2-y] old Holstetn bull. Apply Qeorge Bourd Crescent Valley, B. C. FOR SALE—Heavy set Studebaker lot trucks, recently renovated. Apply Transfer company. . ; FOR SALE-Eggs from S. C. H. I. itf S. 12-. Wyandottes, and E. li. Tnoi son's Ringlet Barred Rocks, 11.60 perl Barred Rocks eggs all sold until April S. C. Buff Leghorns, No. 1 Pen Bhoemaj and Hummell strains; No. % Pen Ban and Arnold strains, 12 per 16; A ■ Thompson's Barred Rock cockerels, and 13. One cock end one cockerel J' Reds, |3 each. R. H. Shrum, Xmlr l try Yards. Ymir, B.C. FOR SALE—Four Dure bred PlymJ Rock cockerels, |3 each. Edgar Jamiel Gutellus, B. C. . - ■*■ FOR SALE-Duck eggs for Betting, prise 2-year old Peklns, |5 for three 1 tings. P. O. Box 865. ' FOR SALE—Single horse plow, good I new; dumn cart and harness, """ T. Bugglns, Willow Point FOR SALE—Eggs for hatching, from 1 wins heavy winter laying strain of 1 Rocks, and S. C. Rhode Island Reds, ' per 15, |8 -per 100. A guarantee of T cent fertility with each shipment, birds always on sight, T. Roynon, erset Poultry Yards, -Selwyn St., Ni B.C. . ■--r??-;: FOR SALE-Eggs from Buff Orpingl mated- with prize winners), |3 per se" Pure bred White Wyandotte ens, Apply B. K. Devine, Tarry's, B.C. FOR SALE—15 acres, situated on waj road near city; partly improved; cot (3 rooms and bath); chicken houses, water. F. B. Lys, Griffin Block, ' Dominion company.) . FOR SALE CHEAP-Metrostyle piai mahoguny case, little UBed; cost: Also 13 rolls light opera music, 9 i opera and classical, 39 rolls two-sta marches and waltsea. Apply O. T. Ht« Kaslo, B. C. MlSfcBLi-ANEOUS7"" MOTOR BOAT SUPPI-IEB-E. D. rer CO P. O. Box 178. Nelaon. B. < WE HAVE BEEN BELLING BO-Al Paddling and Motor Canoes on " Kootenay lake for 18 years. Chiaw satisfaction or money refunded. We t only, once been' called on In that time make good, which was cheerfully .donal replacing a faulty snglne. We are se| 75 per cent of Oie above crafts use ■ the^ootetiay dtatoaet. Lindsay T-» ft Boat Company, Limited., PRUNING ANO ORAFTINO. ^rttrK^t.SK*^ gC TOmlew. w.laon. ~ MOTOR BOAT* dnKn-4. Balld, Mil, .-Khun UI L Motor Bo»t* Knock down framos fori ammt.ur. K«m«nb«r our workmanf" and guarantee whan ramp-Jrlng —' X. Henry, N.Hon. B.C. ■ ■ THURSDAY MARCH 17 •tllU $Putt9 gjHBft (»AOE (EVEN && WHEN YOU BUY tan article that ia advertised in every Imagazlne and newspaper tbat you hap- ■ pen to Tend, stop and- think at the en- I ormous expense account which is added I to the cost o( the article. I If you buy Joy's Blend Tea at toe. 135c. and 50c. a )l>. you are getdig good lvalue for your mooney. Joy Blend Tea lis bought in hulk, then blended on our [premises and sold over our counter at IJoy's Cash Grocery Horner ol Josephine and Mitt Streets. I**. O. Box 637 Telephone H We can attend to your PLUMB1NQ promptly and well | B. G. Flumbi g A Heating Co. Victoria street, near Opera house. Telephone 181 EQUIPPED UNDERTAKING IND EMBAfilNO PARLOUS IN THB . B. 8. BRERETON, UNDERTAKES. Hint Phon, g*. Day Phon. S5 Standard furniture Co. NELSON, B.O. FOR SALE AT ! A BARGAIN One Ont Hotstpowtr Motor 1 One Half Horsepower Motor Can be Inspected at any time. Apply THE DAILY NEWS Nelson, B.C. |CREST0N,B.C Has 90,000 acres of tbe I FINEST FRUIT LAND IN AMERICA without exception. The most per* feet climate, location; Junction O.N. railway and C.P.R. main line, southern B.C. Large end small Mocks, subdivisions. R. LAMONT Fruit Lands Creston, B.C. DRAFTING & PRUNING of Frail Trees Work done with good success, satis- 'action given. A stock of scions or cut- Sags ot the (best bearing quality of «es kept on hand. Orders should be >nt in as early ae possible as cherries utlcularly should be grafted as soon j possible. L. POGUE, NELSON,B.C Resldenea inns, and Kootenay Ota. TO INVESTORS If. you want a sure investment and one that will stand the closest Inspection write The Overland Financiers, Limited. Vancouver, B.C. PROFESSIONAL CARDS Public Stenographer ItM Bate It, Nairn. BO. none ITI |K*..Green. 7.P.Burden. A-ILOreen Green Brother! & Burden CIVIL KNQINBBBS •>'•',. iDoaualon and British Columbia l—\ I Bnrreyors IV. O. Box MS Phone Bill Oct. Victoria and Kootenai Ota. NELSON. B. C. H. 0 BLA0K B. 0. LAND BDHVBYOB Offlc*: Oft* Boyal Bar* _ I*. •. Box 147 H*wtm.m,0. a.L. MoOULLOOB HYDRAULIC BNOINHBB VSOTOtOUL LAND BDBVBTOB '•.*>' P. 0. BOX 4L OfMffm B»«; BeaMenos Phone B74 Offlaa: Ot*r MoDwmld * McHardy N*l*ao,.B.a SIMPLY DELICIOUS Invigorating, Helpful We are ottering this week as a special. Pure Ontario Grape Juice 25c and 50c a bottle. FoU Pint and Quart Invalid's Port Wine An elegant production In pints, quarts or by the gallon. SPRING T0NIGS OF ALL KINDS The famous NYALL LINE is our stronghold. These goods are guaranteed ln every respect. Your money back il not in every way satisfactory. . . , ^ . Nyall's 8prlng Tonic ,| Nyall's Sareaparllla, Nyall's Blood Purifier. ;, | "*§*■**;■. Nyall'a Stoneroot Compound. Nyall's Digestive Tonic. Nyall'e Beef Iron and Wine Nyall's Quinine and Iron Tonic. • Nyall's Celery Nervine. Patronize the Store of Plenty. Deal where attention is unequallled. We are Nelson's Leading Druggists. We always lead. We never sleep. Phone us, write us, we are always here,' always on the job. Poole Drug Co. Ltd. Nelson's Leading Druggists Baker Street Phone 25 Day>d Night For Lawns and Gardens Use Burns' Fertilizer and Get Results Call or write tor our Circular showing varieties, analysis and prices. P. BURNS ®> CO., Ltd. Ask tor them. PHONE 32 The Yale-Columbia Lumber Co., Ltd. ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER also lath shingles, sash, doors, etc. Specifications made up and estimates given. SLABS SLABS SLABS Must dispose ot our stock ot slabs to make room. Special prices while they last: 12.75 per cord; |2.60 per cord ln lots of 5 cords; 13.40 per cord in lota ot 10 cords. Get your supply now. Prompt delivery guaranteed. Wanted a House We have a client with some cash to buy a neat up to date house or cottage with 5 or 6 rooma and modem conveniences. The location does not much matter it the price la right and there is some ground. If you have anything that you think might suit, let us have it at once. Building Lots fot Sale Three lots, corner ot Ward and Robson, a beautiful site for two bouses. ' - , For a few days we can deliver the three Cor I860 on the best possible terms. Cash |60, and |20 per month. You can't do any better In thla town. i For further particular, see McQUARRJE & ROBERTSON, 419 WARD STRUT NEL80N, B.C. • $5.00 REWARD • :— • Tbe Dally News will pay • |5.00 to any persson giving ln- • formation which! will lead to • the conviction bf any party or • parties guilty of stealing copies • of Uie paper trom customers' • doors. • Tne News Publishing Co., Ltd. MtlAU NEW YORK, March lO.-r-Stlver, eftfe; standard copper, 12% A 13%; dull. LONDON, March 16.—Silver, :ri%; lead, £13 Sa W. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY (Additional local news notes on page 8.) ' I J. J. Malone Is making a business trip to Erie today. Sheriff Tuck will offer for sale at noon today the east half of * lot 11 and lot 12, block 51, In the city ot Nelson. Charles Waterman & Co. will sell furniture today by auction at the residence ot W. P. Cochrane, 803 Silica street east, at 2 p.m. Mrs. J. W. Johnson desires, through The News, to thank sincerely all the friends who extended sympathy or kindly offices ln her recent bereavement. A specially selected Heintiman piano has arrived in Nelson and will be taken up to the opera house thiB evening for use by Mark Hambourg at the,concert to be given by him tomorrow evening. B. C. Henry of Chicago arrived In the city this week for a tour of the zinc country, which he ls to write up for the engineers' and Mining Journal and the Mining World. Father Purcell, the celebrated orator of Coeur d'Alene City, Idaho, will lecture on "Irish Exiles" tris evening in the new parish hau of the Church of Mary immaculate, the event being In commemoration of St Patrick's Day. The officers ot the degree team of Queen City Rebekah lodge No. Iti, I. O.p.P., are requested to assemble In the lodge room this afternoon at 3 o'clock for rehearsal. This practice Is called to make preparation for the coming official visit of the grand president of the Rebekah assembly. I.O.O.P., and every member is urged to be present. E, O. Windsor, piano tuner, is In town. He is well known In Nelson and Kootenay for nearly eight years, has long experience In United States and Canada, and is well accredited. Leave orders at Canada Drug and Book Company, or Poole's Drug Store. GRAY AND GREEN AND Clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired; Awnings and launch covers a specialty. J. Smallwood, over Wallace's Btore, Nelson, B.C. 25B-u. The March Issue of Victor Records ls to hand at W. G. Thomson's. The list includes a 12-lnch record by Commander Peary In reference to his discovery of the north pole. Price |1.50. The management of the Semaphore Bllllarrd Hall have finished remodelling the hall. The table for EngllBh billiards is in condition. An orchestra will be In attendance on Saturday night. '&&-* BEFORE Y0» REALIZE MAKE8 YOUR OUT-OF-ORDER KID- NEY8 ACT FINE M08T 8EVERE BACKACHE AND BLADDER MISERY VANI8HES. Out-of-order kidneys act fine and backache oi* bladder misery Is relieved after a few doses of Pape's Diuretic. Pains In the back, aides or loins, rheumatic twinges, debilitating headache, nervousness, dlszlneBB, sleeplessness, inflamed or swollen eyelids, wornout feeling and many other symptoms of clogged, inactive kidneys simply vanish. Frequent, painful and uncontrollable urination due to a weak or Irritable bladder Is promptly overcome. The moment you suspect any kidney, bladder or urinary disorder, or feel rheumatism coming, begin taking this harm- leas remedy, with the knowledge that there Is no other medicine, at any price, made anywhere else ln the world, which will effect so thorough and prompt a cure, as a fifty-cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic, which any druggist can supply, you. This unusual preparation goes direct to the out-of-order kidneys, bladder and urinary system, cleaning, healing and strengthening these organs and glands, and completes the cure before you realise lt. A few days* treatment with Pape's Diuretic means clean, active, healthy kidneys, bladder and urinary organB—and you feel fine. Your physician, pharmacist, banker or any mercantile agency will tell you that Pape, Thompson & Pape, pf Cincinnati, is a large and responsible medlcln*** concern, thoroughly worthy of your confidence. Accept only Pape's Diuretic—any cent treatment—from any drug store—anywhere In the world. OXFORD-CAMBRIDGE TEAM TO PLAY RUGBY IN CANADA The announcement that an Oxford- Cambridge football team would visit Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg this autumn for one or more games with old country Rugby enthusiasts who have made their home In the new land, hns now every prospect of being fulfilled. Secretary R. D. Plnkerton of the British Rugby union at Winnipeg, has been in correspondence for some time witii the "Blues" and the trip to the United States and Canada is now assured. According to present plans the Oxford and Cambridge team will arrive in New York somewhere in tlte late summer and will play McQUI university, the University of Toronto, and the Universities of Nevada, Stanford and California. Fully nine out of every ten cases of rlieumatlBin Is simply rheumatism of the muscles due to cold or damp, or chronic raeumatlsm, neither of whieh require any internal treatment. All that la needed to afford relief ls the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. Give it a trial. Tou are certain to be pleased with the iulck relief which lt affords. Bold by all rugglsts and dealers. Mlnard'a Liniment Relieves Neuralgia < ^Notice to Shippers of Lend Ore I anv Instructed by the Deputy Minister of Trade and Commerce that In view or tbe expiry ot the fiscal year, on the 3lst BROWN These are the shades that will hold sway this spring in gentlemen's suits As usual, Fit-Reform is the first to show authentic styles in the prevailing color tones Here, one sees a blending of numberless exquisitely graded hues, in softly beautiful grays, greens and browns The Fit-Reform styles for spring in both suits and overcoats are the finest ever seen in this city, and we can promise even our oldest customers the largest and handsomest assortment of high grade hand tailored garments ever shown here New effects are arriving daily. Come in and see them—the latest creations of the foremost designer in Canada EMORY & WALLEY Nelson, B.C Carpet Cleaning Beating carpets by hand spoils the texture and does not remove the dirt. Our up-to-date Steam Cleaning Process removes all the Impurities ana restores the goods to original colors, 10c PER SQUARE YARD. Work called for and delivered promptly. Clothes of all kinds cleaned, renovated, dyed and repaired. Gents' Suits Cleaned and Pressed, 75c to 12; dyed, J3. Ladles' Skirts Cleaned, fl; Dyed, |2. Gloves Cleaned, 25c to BOe. Special rates for hotels, restaurants ana steamers. Nebon Steam Laundry 001-603 VERNON STREET. Telephone 146 P. NIPOU, Prop. PLUMBING & HEATING Copp's Stoves and Ranges. Tile and Soil Pipe always on hand. E. K. STRACHAN PLUMBER, Etc 313 Baker St., Nelson, B.C. A DANCE WITHOUT PROGRAMS IS NOT COMPLETE They not only serve a useful purpose at the time but also constitute a delightful mometito of the occasion. The Dally News will be only too pleased to submit samples and quote prices. March next, that all claims for bounties due to that date, must be sent tn immediately thereafter, and that the final or 40, per cent claims must be all forwarded to reach the department not later than the 15th day of April next at the latest. Information and forms can be obtained by application at my office In Kaslo, or when so intimated through The Dally News, ut the Strathcona hotel, Nelson. G. O. HUCHANAN, Supervisor of Lead Bounties. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA In the Matter of the "Judgments Act 1899," and Amending Acts, —and— In the Matter of an Action Between R. J. Deachman, Plaintiff, and Robert W. Hulbert, Defendant. By virtue of an order herein by His Honor, Judge Grant, on the 8th day of February, 1910, I shall sell by public auction to the highest bidder, all the estate, right, title and Interest of tho above- named defendant, Robert \V. Hulbert, In the following lands and premises, vis.: Easterly half ot Lot 11, and Lot 12, In Block 51, in the plan of the town of Nelson, to reuHite the amount payable under the judgment recovered In this action. When to be sold: The sale of the above mentioned lands and premises will take place at my office ln the court bouse, in the city of Nelson, B.C., on Wednesday, the 9th day ot March, 1910, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. Intending purchasers will satisfy themselves us to interest and title ot sum Robert W. Hulbert. Dated at Nelson, B.C., Both day ot February, 1H0. q p ^^ Sheriff of South Kootenay. The above salt Is postponed until Thursday, I7th duy of March, 1910, at the same place and time. -;„—,, 8. P. TUCK, Sheriff of South Kootenay. Land Registry Office, Kootenay District, 2lst day of February, 1910, at 5 minutes . past 3 p.m. o'clock. I hereby certify that the following Is the state of tlie title to Lot 12 and east % of Lot 11, Block 61, town of Nelson, registered it A.T.B. Vol. 24, Fol. 435, No *H,76A. Registered owner: Robert \V. Hulbert. Registered charges: Mortgage dated the 10th of June, 1907, from Charles F. McHardy to Robert C. Wateraon to secure payment of the sum of 11,500.00 with Interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum, registered ln charge book, Vol. 16, Fol. 432, No. 2S92D. Application for registration: None. Creditors' trust deeds: From Robert W. Hulbert, none. Judgments: No. 2551, date of Reg., 3-1-10; judgment debtor or defendant, Robert W. Hulbert; Judgment creditor or plaln* tlk. R. J. Deachman. Mechanics' liens: None. SAMUEL R. ROE, District Registrar. LAND HEGISTRY ACT Take notice that an application has been made to register Joseph Edgar Read as the owner In Fee Shnole, under a Tax Sale Deed from Percy J. Gleazer, deputy assessor of the district of Nelson, to J. IS. Annable and conveyance J. E. Annuble to Joseph Edgar Read, bearing date the 24th day of January, A.D. 1010, of all and singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being In the townslte ot Erie, In the province of British Columbia, more particularly known as lots nine (0) und twelve (12), in block ten (10), In the townslte of Erie. You and those claiming through or under you and all persons claiming any Interest in the said land by virtue of any unregistered Instrument: und all persons claiming Interest In the said land by descent, whose title Is not registered under the provisions of the "Land Registry Act" ore required to contest the claim of the tax purchaser within forty-five days from the date of the first publication ot this notice, and in default of a caveat or certillcate of Us pendens being tiled within such period, or in default of redemption before registration, you und each of y-ui. will be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to or in respect of the said land, and I shall register Joseph Kdgar Read as owner thereof In fae. Dated at the Land Registry Office. Nelson, Province of British Columbia, this 25th day of January, A.D. 1910. (Signed) T. M. BOWMAN. Deputy District Registrar. To Charles Sundstedt, Greenwood. . GLEANING AND PRESSING Suits called for and delivered A. J. DRISCOLL Phone 355—Baker Street, opposite the Queen's Hotel NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Tenders for Machinery, Belting, Shafting, Cranes, Air Compressors, Etc. Sealed tenders, addressed to the undersigned, und marked on tiie envelope "Tender for Machines and Tools," "Tender for Leather Belting," etc., etc., us the ease may be, will be received at the otiice ot the Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway, at Ottawu, Ontario, until \z o'clock noon of the 12th duy or April, l'Jlu, far: (1) Machines and tools; t.2) Leather belting; (3) Shafting, hangers, steel frame wora, etc.; (4) Miscellaneous equipment, industrial track und lockers; (5) Motors; (0) Furnaces and forges; (7) Cranes; (8) Air compressors; (9) Grey iron foundry equipment ana brass foundry equipment; required for the equipment of the locomotive and other shops of the Commissioners of the Transcontinental Kail way at Springfield, east uf Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tenders will be received and considered for uny or all of the Items indicated above und numbered from l to 9, both inclusive. Plans and specifications may be seen in the office of the Chief Engineer or tne Commissioners at Ottawa, Mr. Gordon Grant, und In the office of the District Engineer of *.he Commissioners at St. Boniface, Man., Mr. S. it. Pouiln. Persons tendering ure notllled that tenders will not be considered unless made on tho printed forms supplied by the Commissioners, which muy be obtained on application to the Chief Engineer at Ottawa, oi* to the District Engineer at St. uoniroce, Man. Each lender must be signed and sealed hy ull the parties to the tender, und witnessed, und be accompanied by un accepted cheque on a chartered bank of the Dominion of Canada, payable to the order of the Commissioners of the Transcontinental railway for a sum equul to ten per cent (10 per cent) of the umount of the tender. Any person whose tender is accepted shall within ten days after the acceptance thereof sign the contract, specifications ami oilier documents required to be signed, and In uny case of refusal or failure on the part of the party whose tender is accepted to complete and execute tne contract with the Commissioners, the said cheque ahull be forfeited to the Commissioners us liquidated damages Tor such refusal or failure, and the contract rights acquired by the acceptance of tne tender shall be forfeited. Tlie cheques deposited by parties whose tenders are accepted will be deposited to the credit of the Receiver General of Canada as security for the due und faithful performance of the contract uecordtng to its terms. . «| The cheques deposited by partleh whose* tenders are rejected will he returned within ten days ufter the signing of the contract The right Is reserved to reject any or all tenders. Bv order* . P. E. RYAN. Secretary, The Commissioners or the Transcontinental Hallway. Ottawa, 2nd March. 1910. Newspapers Inserting this advertisement without authority Trom the Commissioners will not be paid for It. WE WILL BUY 2 S. A. Warrants 1735.00 3000 Rambler-Cariboo .17 6000Belcner 02*^ fc 6000 Diamond Vale Offer p 100 Western Coal & Coke .... 1.70 10 Great West Permanent.. M Consolidated Smelters .... 80.00 10 Colonial Loan & Ins. Co.. 6.40 6000 Plngree Mines Olter WE WILL SELL 5000 Canadian Ooldllclds ? .06 1000 Diamond Coal 64 200 Marconi (Canadian) 1.90 10000 Kootenay Ice 11 600 McGilllvray 25& 600 Kootenay Jam 1.00 5000 U.C.A. Coal 03>4 50 International Coal (or ....37.50 10 United Wireless 19.50 500 Aurora 24*4 1000 North Star .) 13 5O0 Nusget '.. .52 6000 Alberta Coal 05K, 2000 Arlington 0214 4000 Carlboo-llcKlnney 02% £. B. McDERMID Chartered Accountant, and Financial Agent Nelson, B. C. * *»AGE EIOHT «tte ©tttlB irWWW THURSDAY MARCH 1J! *(i FRUIT FARMS We bare, some... yei-y choice ranches in blocks o£ 6 acres upwards. Improved and unimproved and at reasonable prices to suit everyone. 60' acres unimproved $1800 60. acres Improved 5000 20 -acres Improved ........ 3500 58 -acres improved 9000 320. wife improved , 3500 Call ©r write-as tor full particulars. H.E.CR-OASDAILE&Co CHANGE OF ADDRESS 315*/a Biker Street Box 626 Neleon, B.C. Residence (or Sale 5 Roome and Bath, excellent repair, electric light, -water, sewer, furnace, outhouses, three lots, lawn and fruit trees. For further particulars apply P. B. L,YS,RealEstate Agent Griffin Block, over Dom. Express Co. Kindly Bote CHANGE OF ADDRESS ■HJiuqualled for Gsn.ral Use" . *>■ TIERNEY, General Sale. Agent. Griffin Block, Nelson. BC. Over Dominion Express Co OBI shipped to all railway points. Thcsearethedays of Specialties OUR SPECIALTIES ARE: Fine cakes to order or -in stock for ordinary use. Confectionery of all qualities and quantities. Maple Sugar and Maple Syrup, the beat produced in eastern Canada. We are also offering at present some splendid eating and cooking apples. You should come in and see them. Remember our tea parlors when shopping, Choquette Bros. Star Bakers and Tea and Coffee Parlor. Baker Street Phone 258 THE EMPIRE TONIGHT A Romance of Old Mexico. Behind the Scenes. A Wonderful Remedy. Laddie. Admission 10c. and 15c. Nelson Opera House ONE NIGHT ONLY FRIDAY MARCH 18 MARK HAMBOURG PRICES: Lower Floor, »2 and $1.50; Uleony, 11.00; General Admission 75c. Plan at Poole Drug Co. A truly great artist and a truly great piano are two Inseparable beings THE Heintzman & Co. Piano is used exclusively by Mark Hambourg aa well «, by all others of tile world's ■greatest artiste when touring Canada. j M. W. ELLEV. District Manager ) P. J. ROMRTSON, Local Agent HHNZ DILL PICKLES and Sweet Gherkins In bulk Also Sweet Gherkins Midget?, and Sweet Mixed in bottles. C. A. Benedict Grocer Cor. Josephine and Silica. Phone 7 NELSON, B. C $300 CASH ■ ■ : and the balance ln monthly payments of $15, will purchase a six roomed1 bouse and lot close to the car line ln tbe Hume Addition. The house has three bedrooms, two sitting rooms and a ■ kitchen, is well built, in good condition and well situated. Price 91500. H. & M. BIRD NoM-Oftf Bo C« No.2S A practical farmer .wanted bigger I crops with less labor—and he invented the 1 Planetjr. It did better work and saved two- thirds his time. Now he makes Planet Jr. Seeders, Wheel-Hoes and Cultivators for two mil* Llion farmers and gardeners. Planet Jrs. do the work k of three to six men. Strong and substantially built. k Made to last and fully guaranteed. . No. 25 HUI and Drill Seodar, Doublo-Whool Hoe, CuMwlor aad Plow combines almost every useful haml-sarden tool in ** one atronrf. light, easy-running, simply adjusted implement- opens the furrow, sows the need in drills or hills 4 to 24 inches apart, covers, rolls down and marks out the next row. Does thorough work as a double or single wheel hoe, cultivator and P No. 8 Planet Jr. Hone Hoe and Cultivator will do more things 1 ' more ways than any other horse hoe made. Plows to or from the row, A splendid furrower. coverer, fuller and horse hoe. Unequalled as a cultivator. Come and see the different Planet Jr. implements and let us explain their advantages. Write us for Prices and Catalogue The J. H. ASHDOWN HARDWARE Co., Limited, NELSON, B. C. iMneaieNssssssGSsaBSKasaeaiiaMM j SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS fOR LENT Canned Salmon, 3 for 25c. Herrings and Tomato Sause, 3 for SOc. Sannlch Clams, large cans, 3 for..50c. Cove Oysters, large cans, 3 for "11.00 . Cove Oysters, small, each 20c. Baratarla Shrimps, each ,.15c. Sardines, King Oscar, 3 for 50c. . A., IRVING & Co. """KS' — AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS 803 Silica Street This sale has been postponed owing to the funeral of tbe late John Houston until THURSDAY, MARCH 17, AT 2 P.M. will positively take place then VV. F. Cochrane, Esq. has Instructed us to offer at public auction all of his household goods at the above premises, consisting of kitchen utensils and range dining room and bedroom furniture, carpets, chinaware, garden tools, etc. Goods on view morning of sale. TERM8: CA8H. CHARLES A. WATERMAN & CO. Auctioneers mSON NEWS OF THE DAY (Additional local news note's on page 7.) ' Q. O. Buchanan, lead bounty commissioner, returned to Kaalo yesterday. J. *R. Jackson, M.P.P. for Greenwood, was a gueBt last evening at the Htratn- . J. Brownlee, C.P.H. divisional superln- t"ii((c u at Cranlirook, wan In the city on Tuesday. P. Conway, ot the steamer Kuskanook, wait taken to Kootenay Lake General hospital on Tuesday night, with an attack or la grippe. Preparations have been completed for the St. Patrick's Day ball this evening at the armory, given by the noit-commlssloueo officers of the Headquarters Katablistiment of the lBSnd regiment. Lord Ernest Hamilton, of London, and Ernest Levy, manager of the Le Roy No. 2 mine, who were in the city yesterday, went to Rossland. Lord Hamilton is a director of the company. John Woolton, the alleged forger who cashed a spurious check for 12400 at the local branch of the Imperial Bank, and who Is In custody at Detroit, Is under indictment on two counts at the latter city. "Old Joe/' a Chinese employed as Janitor fdr the offices above the Wood-Vallance store, fell from the top of a ladder Monday morning, when mounting to a ventilator ln the roof. His nose waa broken, and he was badly bruised, and he did not recover consciousness for about live hours, during which Interval he was being treated by Dr. L. E. Borden, whose offices are In that block. Dr. Borden states that the Play a game of pool this week at.. KERR'S BILLIARD HALL Next door to Postoffice and get a free chance on a $5 Stetson hat put up by Emory & Walley. Cigars and Barber shop in connection. ■>**^****^m|h>**<hH^»I»^M^^*K EAGLE SMOKER ii FRIDAY EVENING March 18th 6 Good £ Boxing fl Contests Also Instrumental and vocal selections by artists chosen from the best talent in tbe city YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS THIS Admission 25 ami 50 Cents >.*»♦♦♦♦ O »■»♦»♦ *»»♦♦»*»♦♦♦■»♦ old man will recover. He is now with his friends In Chinatown, In connection with the dispatch from Victoria which appeared In yesterday's Issue of The Dally News saying that the. frovlnclai government bad decided won be establishment of three demonstration orchards at Kelown, Vernon and Bummer* Iftnd nipectlvely, P. A. Starkey, president rzz • ♦»M»»»»***'*»-»**-*m-?***^^ Bloodstones But they are tbe finest geme yet. We bave some very beautiful • specimens that will appeal to th^ March born. These can be mounted very attractively at a reasonable price. THAT Nervousness, Headache \ Depression is caused by Impaired eyesight. Our ability as refractlonlsts, and our glasses™ such that we guarantee to alleviate the eyes ra^ax on the brain, allowing the nervous system to recover Ita normal condition, thuB assuring much better health. Try us. T A BlTCMiTTTiC MANUFACTURING JEWELER, J, 0. rAlnNAUPC, WATCHMAKER AND OPTICIAN Out ol town watch repairs are returned without any unnecessary delay. /■;-:.'.. 0™ The ROYAL s IS BVSY opening up new spring goods! -Too busy to tell you about thorn Suffice ito say they are the finest and smartest lot of goods we have ever had "the pleasure of showing our patrons. R. ANDREWS, Prop, Strict attention ta mail orders. of the board of trade, yesterday wired Harry Wright, M.P.P., who Ib still at Victoria, aa follows: "Today's issue Ually News shows location demonstration orchards at, Kelown, Vernon and Slimmer- land. Kootenay fruit industry should receiver consideration." C. Vermflyea, representing the Vermil- yea company, sale-- agents, Winnipeg, arrived from the coast laat night.. Mr. Vermllyea served liis apprenticeship to newspuper work before he organized his sales agency. F. A. Btarkcy, president of the board of trade, has appointed W. F. Roberts, W. It. Haldane and W. G. Foster a committee to take up the matter of having the lakes-In this district stocked with different varieties of flsli, with a view to making a report on the subject at the next meeting of the board of trade. A meeting of the S.O.E. lodge. Nelson Queen, No. 241, will be held ln the Knights of Pythias hall at 7.30 o'clock tonight, After the regular meeting a social will tie held, with progressive whist and songs, etc., on the program. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. All members and friends are kindly welcome. In view of the promised early appear- arice of Halley's comet, the advice given In Punch, the famous English periodical, for the easy location of the heavenly orb when It comes within the ken of mortal sight, may be interesting. It Is as follows: "To find Halley's comet (which should not be confounded with the cheaper varieties posing under the same name) stand so that Mars and Saturn are In a line running due N.N.E. by B. from the parallax, and making an angle of 34 degrees with an Imaginary line drawn S.E. by E.S.fcl. (approximately) from the Pole star, Venus, or the constellation of Orion. Taking this the mean distance between any two of these points, and Greenwich, draw a pentagonal focus-line directly opposite to the base of observation. Thus will be given the required altitude, and the curve of contact will be Instantly* apparent. It Should be noted that after *3 a.m. the tangent of co-ordinated co-efflclents should* be regarded as equal to the sum of the difference of tic two equations squared." The News will be glad to hear from any who are able to make Intelligent use of this "recipe." AT THE THBATHM-. ■Mark Hambourg Appears at the Optra House on Friday Evening -"Mot every fine pianist has a personal following, but among those who lack that desirable appendage, Mark Hambourg certainly has no place. Wherever he plays in London a large and most friendly audience Is certain, and be may look with etiuai assurance for applauds, encores single and double, and even laurel wreaths. Mt should We Have Some very nice Atlantic Coast Whole Codfish, also Herring and Mackerel. Acadia Codfish. Bluenose Codfish. PHONi 223. Stewart <& Co. If It's from 8tewart's It's good. We have a Very ChoiceStock of all kinds of feed for cattle, swine and poultry. Ask your grocer for. Alberta Red Flour. No 'better flour milled. S. P. Pond & Co. Front St. Nelson, B.C. Phone 238 be added, unquestionably, that the unanimous verdict of such an audience as tilled Cjueen'a hail on Saturday aiteinoon Is not to be passed over lightly. Beginning wltn the Italian Concerto of Bach, Mr. Hambourg passed on to Beethoven's Sonata in C. Snarp minor. For hia pertormance of the last named, Air. Hambourg was awarded with six calls, not the forced calls of a clique, but the demand of pei-imps, _',*x*y people, speaking with one voice. Subsequently Mr. Hambourg played, und that very 'well, three of Schumann's most popular pieces, following on with the Inevitable Chopin group and other things. How much applause, now many recalls, and how many encores cannot be told, Enough that Mr. Hambourg, on leaving the platform for the last time, must huve done so with a very justifiable feeling of artistic pride." —Dally Telegraph, The following Is a list of the subject which comprise the program at the Arcade at today's matinee and evening performances: "Mephlsto and the Maiden." This Is a very beautiful betrayal of Goethe Faust. "Moscow Clad in Snow," another of the famous scenic films which Is a revelation of the beauties of the historic Russian city, showing lt clad In a blanket of snow. "The Saleslady's Idol," a very fine comedy. "An Awkward Man," who Ib very much addicted to doing the wrong thing In the wrong place. "Boys Will Be Boys," This Is,a great Illustration of what the youthful generation delight In. and certainly kept the patrons ln great glee while It was being run. There was another packed house at the Gem theatre last, night, attracted by the excellent program being put on there this week. Lawrence and Carroll make another big hit Their act'Is a laugh-producer. Dolllne Cole was heartily received in the clever singing act. Dolllver and Rogers pleased, as usual, ln their usual pleasing way. The pictures shown, "The Mountebank's Son," "The Fortune Hunters" and "All on Account of a Letter," were excellent, A first class program was presented at the Empire theatre last evening and which will be repeated this evening. "Laddie" is a splendid picture, portraying an interesting life story. "A Mexican Romance," In which Is shown some clever Mexican dancing. "Behind the Scenes" Is an amusing picture, showing performers on and off the stage, while "A Wonderful Remedy" Is a clever trick picture beautifully colored. BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS VIQTORIA, March lfl.—The results of the Vancouver Island boxing championship matches held here tbls evening under the auspices of tbe J. B. A. A. were as follows: Featherweight, J. Ward of Empress Athletic club. Special J. Barclay, V. W. A. A.. Light, C. Cowan, Y. M. C. A. Welter; Cal Harris, J. B. A. A. Middle Cal Han-la, J, B. A. A. Heavy A. Dunbar of Cumberland. Hay and Stra! No. 1 Timothy Hay, Alfalfa Hay, | Oreen Oat Hay; Baled Oat' Straw fo>l mulohlng. The Brackman-Ker ling Co., ltd. Ontario Applies Splendid cookers and. good eaters, 4 lbs. for 25c.; $2.50 per box, Baldwins Good eaters, 4 lbs., 26c; $2.25 to t'i box. i.ewton Pippins—Fine eaters (2.75 box Presto Hand Soap Glycerine and Pumloe. Just the thin* ror taking tbe stain off your hands. Only 60 cakes will be sold at the price. 5c a cake BELL* TRADINO OO. The Up-to-Date Grocers NELSON, B.C. SPRAY PUMPS When buying a spray pump why not buy the best on the market, It Is tlWcheapest in the end. We linye a large stock of the SPRAMOTER on hand, all sizes and styles and prices.' AIbo the Auto Spray, Myers, etc. Lowest prices and best goods 80x631 Nelson Hardware Co. Boto-st HAMIITOH wiMirec : ■-;**: We have a large stock of , ' BARB WIRE Prompt Shipment and Prices Right J*! Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limited NELSON, ft C. Wholesale TOIONTO Retail VMCOUVU The Store of Quality NELSON, B. C. 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The Nelson Daily Miner was purchased by F.J. Deane in April of 1902 and renamed The Daily News. It changed hands again in May 1908 when it began to be printed by the News Publishing Co. managed by W.G. McMorris.
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