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EIGHT PAGES- 60 CENTS A MONTH VOL. 10 NELSON. B. C. SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY 13, 1912 NO. 234 HALIFAX SCENE OF COSTLY Herald Office and Many Buildings Burned ' FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND LOSS Premier Borden Losses Law Library Which Cannot Be Replaced HALIFAX, N.S., Jan. 12—Up to noon today the Iobs in the Halifax fire which broke out at 1 o'clock this morning, is estimated at $400,000. The loss on the Herald building,and its contents is alone placed at $200,000. The lire is*- still burning in places but is now well under control and no further danger is apprehended. Among tbe losses was that of Hon. R. L. Borden's law library containing some volumes which cannot be replaced. Many Buildings Destroyed The list of buildingB destroyed is large and includes the Herald building and Continental hotel and office building. The principal losers include the Canada Life Assurance Co. Mark Fisher, Sons & Co., St. Croix Lumber Co., James F, Tobin, barrister, Confederation Life Assurance, Sun Life Assurance; Ritchie & Robertson, bards ters, Travellers Insurance Co., United States consulate, John 10. Aleboro, manufacturers 'agent, Miss H. Cunningham, stenographer, George R. Taylor & Co., commission merchants, D. M. Owen, solicitor, Capt. S. S. Bordsley. insurance agent. The tenants of the buildings destroyed on Berrington street were: William S. ManniB, dry goods and furnishing store; H. Scharfar & Soo, jewelers; Gregg Bros., hardware; Miss Durant, ladies' tailor; K. M. Margeson, photographer; W. Dodson, dentiBt; B. Mul- loney, dentist; MoCormick Clothing Co.. On George street, Carrol Bro* barbers; H. Marshall, stationery; and the house of Harry Wright was destroyed. Detailed Losses The losses are estimated as follows: W. Carew, $150,000; Davidson building and stock, $35,000; Munn's stock, $10, 000; McCormick stock, $6,000; Dr. Mul- loney, $1,400; Dr. Hobson, $1,100; J. M. Margtson, $,000; Mr. Brothers, $700; Mr. Honey, $400; Schaffer & Sens, building and stock, $7,000; Cragg Bros, building and stock about $45,000; Car- roil Bros., $1,500; Marshall stock, $500; Harry Wright, $500; Dennis building, $1,000; Herald building and plant, $200,000; Borden & Ritchie, library, $8,000; Thomson & Thomson, $800; Gunning Bros, $600; J. J. Hunt, $600; Continental hotel, $8,000; J31ackader Bros, $1,000. The insurance companies interested are: Nova Scotia, $10,000; Davidson Insurance Co., $2,000; German American, $2,000; Queens, $2,000; Arcadian, $20,000. The Herald came out this morning as usual; being printed by tbe Chronicle. No arrangements have aa yet heen made for the future but tho paper will print daily. Mr. Denis, the owner of the Herald is at present in Ottawa, Many Thrilling Experiences The fire has now been fully placed under control, the brick walls of the Arcadian Record newspaper building hawing proved a sure obstacle to the flames. There were many thrilling experiences when the fire broke out, a number of tenants In the building adjoining the Munnis and Herald buildings being carried out by firemen and volunteers, having been overcome by smoke. These suffered severely in the zero weather until sufficient clothing had been gathered hastily to relieve them. As far as known no lives were lost and no one was seriously injured, EXPENDITURE ON RAILWAYS HUGE Over Four Hundred and Fifty Millions Has Been Devoted to This Purpose by Canada OTTAWA, Jan. 12—The annual report of the department of railways which was tabled in the house today by Hon. Frank Cochrane, minister of railways, shows that during the last fiscal year the total expenditure on railways by the government was $36,- 31,979, of which $24,760,029 was charged to capital, $1,603,070 to income and $10,038,208 to revenue. The expenditure on capital account included $23,- 408,280 on the National Transcontinental railway, $184,149 en the Hudson Bay railway and $227,562 on the Quebec bridge. "The total revenue from railways and canals was $10,470,532, practically all of which was derived from railways. The report shows that prior to and since federation the large sum of $216,- 414,694 has been spent on railways in Canada and charged to capital account while the amount Bpent and charged to revenue aggregated a total of $214,- 073,844. This sum has covered the operating expenses of the government roads. . There has also in that period be;m paid out In subsidies, other than the subsidy to the C.P.R., $12,738,008, malting a total expenditure since confederation of $450,489,401. The total expenditure on canals prior to and since confederation has been $99,331,923, making a total expenditure on both railways and canals of $605,689,S72. The revenue collected since July, 1867 amounts to $157,406,582 from railways and $19,377,492 from canals, making a total of $171,584,079. The expenditure on canals for the year amounted to $3,875,978. The gross earnings of the government railways in the year amounted to $10,249,394; the working expenses, $10,037,878, leaving a profit of $211,- 515. TO SPEND TWENTY MILLION IN WEST Grand Trunk Pacific Appropriation Has WILL LAY MANY MILES OF STEEL More Than Ten Thousand Men Will Be Employed This Year SOCIALISTS GAIN I IN GERMANY Radicals and Liberals Are Sufferers- Conservatives Hold Ground—Net Gain Is Thirteen. BERLIN, Jan. 12.—The expected swing toward Socialism in the reichstag elections held throughout the empire today was realized, but the early returns, to the surprise of most persons, showed that it was accomplished far more at the expense of the Radicals and Liberals than of the Conservatives. Up to 12:30 o'clock this morning results have been received from 131 constituencies in which 84 members definitely were elected and 47 re-ballots will be necessary. The members reelected include four Conservatives, 39 Centerists, eight Liberals, no Radicals nnd 38 Socialists. The Socialist net gain by the above figures is 13 seats, they having won seven from the Radicals, four from the Liberals, one from the Centerists and three from the Conservatives. They lost, however, two seats to the Liberals. The Socialists will participate in 33 of the 47 re-ballots. ENGINEER MEETS , HORRIBLE DEATH NO FORMAL OFFER FOR NEW RAILWAY But Representatives of Many Companies Have Interviewed Premier . McBride on Question. VTCTOKTA, B. C, Jan. 12.—No formal offers, it is learned, have yet been received by the government from any railway interests in the matter of the construction of the proposed -railway from the lower mainland of the province to the Peace river country. It Is well known, however, >that representatives of many railways have bad informal discussions with Premier McBride in connection with the project and it waB reported today that Sir William Mackenzie, president of the Canadian Northern, would reach Victoria within the next 10 days. It Ib generally presumed here that his mission is to acquaint himself with the plans of the government on the Peace river line, I C. P. R. Coal Chute Engineer Caught Ln Cable and Wound Around Nlggerhead. CALGARY, Alta., Jan. 12.-—John J. Mobs, engineer at the C. P.' R. coal chute at Bassano, met a horrible death on Thursday night, being caught in the cable used to hoist coal and thrice wound around the nlggerhead. He was scalped, his hands were flattened out like pancakes and his entire body was frightfully mutilated. The crew of the engine which was hoisting the coal did not bear Moss scream and only learned of tbe accident when the cable .stopped working. Then they ascended the chute to investigate and found Mobs' body. He was 41 years of age and leaves a widow and two children. He was an Englishman and formerly lived at 526 Ninth avenue east, Calgary. WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 12.~Twenty million dollars is what the Grand Trunk Pacific will spend in western Canada on its main and branch lines, hotels, and terminals, according to General Manager E. J. Chamberlain, who returned today from Montreal, where he has conferred with President Mayes. The money is available and the only proviso is whether the company can get sufficient men. Ten thousand men were employed on the main line and western lines construe tlon this season and this number will bo greatly increased if possible. Tho G. T. P. expects before the end of 1912 to complete laying steel on over 1,000 miles of new line, including 802 miles of branch lines. Work on the main line is to be rushed. From Prince Rupert east 135 miles are graded. Work on this section has been delayed owing to the heavy tunnelling and Mr. Chamberlain today received a wire from Chief Engineer Kelliher saying the tunnelB were completed. This means that 185 miles of steel will be laid east from Prince Rupert by the end of the year while steel will be laid on 130 miles of the east end of the mountain section. A gap of but 145 miles will thus be left, contracts for which have been let and which will be finished by the end of 1913, opening the road clear through to the Pacific. Pay up your subscription to The Dally News to December 31, 1912, arid secure the benefit of the 20 per cent discount. This offer holds good only until January 20. A. C. BOWNESS NEW CRANBROOK MAYOR New Council Considered Strong and Aggressive One—Mayor Has Aldermanic Experience (Special to The Daily News,) CRANBROOK, B.C.. Jan. 12.—The new council of Cranbrook will meet next Monday afternoon with the following members: Mayor, Auklcr C. Bowness; aldermen, W. J. Atchison, W. F. Cameron, J. P. Campbell, Lester Clapp, IS, G. Erickson, anil D. J. Johnson. Mayor Bowness has nerved for the pust year as aldermen and Is thoroughly conversant with civic questions and conditions. The newly elected aldermen are all prominent business men, and the personnel of the coming city administration is considered strong and aggressive. ROSSLAND DEATH RATE TWELVE PER THOUSAND. (Special to The Dally News.) Rossland, B .C, Jan. 12.—The annual report of tbe acting medical officer of health shows that the death rate during 1911 was 12.3 per 1,000. The deaths numbered 37, but as seven of these were the result of mining and other accidents and included a suicide and an accidental poisoning, the death rate from disease was much lower than 12.3. The report states that Rossland enjoys very good health, due to a great extent, to its excellent Banitary conditions, its pure water supply and Its splendid climate. SAYS MADE PROFIT • ON PLATINUM RUN Fifty Tons of Ore Treated at Granite- Poorman Mill—Rock Was Low Grade A run of 50 tons of platinum ore from the dyke at the Granite-Poorman mine was mined and milled at a cost of a trifle under $1 per ton and produced a satisfactory profit in the irri- dium, platinum and gold recovered, according to a,n announcement made laBt night by A. Gordon French. "Some time ago we took out five tons of ore from the dyke where the values were good as regards the platinum group of metals," said Mr. French. "That was run through the mill and turned out very satisfactory. "Then it was decided to put through a large crushing ot 50 tons but in com sequence of the inconvenience caused by the snow Mr. Thomas Gough, decided to take the ore from a new spot In the dyke where it is 17 feet wide and which had been proved from ex amlnatlons, we had mnde to be of poorer quality. He told me that if the crushing turned out in any way satisfactory his mind would be at rest as regards the other parts of the pro> perty. The results showed at the first days elean-up enough of metals In; eluding some gold, to pay mining and milling expenses. Indicates Good Profit "The irridium obtained, added to the first days cleanup, showed that a decided profit could be made by tbe regular treatment of the dyke at this part of the property. "There is of course a certain amount of precious metal In the concentrates and slimes in addition to that taken from the plates," said Mr. French. "What is now decided," he continued, "Is to take out a crushing of 30 tons from the richer parts of the dyke and ascertain the values to be obtained by treatment. This will enable us to obtain an idea of the average valuo that the ore will run. "It should be remarked that the treatment of the dyke matter is a new operation and no doubt had there heen fuller experience even better results would have been obtained." Mr. French stated that 10 of the 20 stamps at the Granite-Poorman mill were being used to treat the platinum ores. The plant has been slightly remodelled, be said. How Expenses Made up With regard to the/cost of operation Mr. French said' that the BO tons were put into the cars in two days by four men. Tbe expenditure on this item was $24. The milling cost, as the ore is easily •crushed owing to its softness was 50 cents per ton, malting $49 the total cost of mining and milling the 60 tons; In this case the miners had to shovel the ore Instead of using a shoot and Mr. Gough states that when operations are conducted on a larger scale with the use of a shoot the cost per ton for placing the ore on the cars will be reduced to 30 cents, making .the cost of mining and milling SO cents per ton. ESCAPES WITH LIFE Laborer on Railway Has Miraculous Escape REFUSES TO FORM FRENCH MINISTRY VICTORIA LEADS PACIFIC COAST HOCKEY LEAGUE. (Special to Tha Dally News.) VICTORIA, B. C, Jan. 12—The Victoria hockey team defeated the Vancouver hockey team thla evening by 10 goals to 7. The local septette is now leading the Pacific Coast league. Italian Fleet Sinks Eight Turkish Ships LONDON, Jan. 12—A severe naval action occurred today in the Red Sea when seven Turkish gunboats and one armed yacht were destroyed by the Italian warshipB, being the division of Italian cruisers which had been scouting the coasts of the Red Sea ln search of the Turkish warships and ships conveying contraband destined for Turkish garrisons in Yemen a province in Arabia, The Italian vessels encountered a fleet of Turkish gunboats and at once opened fire. The Turks replied but their feeble armament succumbed to tbe superior weapons of the Italian war vessels. The Italian warships cruising tn tbe Red Sea since the beginning of the war include the cruisers Pieraontek. Calabria and Puglla and a flotilla of destroyers. Massowa is the base from which they operate. Several wleeks ago they bombarded the towns of Said, Sheika, Mocha and Akabah. Leon Bourgeois Pleads Unsatisfactory Health—Fallieres Falls Back on Delcaase PARIS, Jan. 12.—Leon Bourgeois today declined the task of forming a cabinet tendered by President Fallieres at the suggestion of the president of the senate and the -chamber of deputies. Mr. Bourgeois pleaded unsatisfactory health. Tho president today asked Theophil* Delcasse for a cabinet and the latter li now consulting with a number of his col leagues. SIXTY STICKS OF DYNAMITE EXPLODE Rod Propelled Clean Through Hand of Careless Montenegrin VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 12.—Tho premature and accidental explosion of G(i sticks of dynamite which he was tamping in a dee*.* hole on tiie grade of the Canadian Northern, opposite Kamloops hike a few days ago, blew Luka Vukoslavovich high in tho air, but inflicted only slight injuries, from which he will quickly recover. In the annals of railway construction it is probable no more seemingly miraculous escape from death was ever recorded. That the Montenegrin was not blown to atoms is a mystery passln; the comprehension of bis fellow laborers engaged in station work on that contract of Grant Smith & Co. The accident is supposed to have occurred owing to carelessness in tamping the deep hole in which he had just deposited the 06 sticks of dynamite The tumping rod was blown clean through his hand. The foreigner did not lose either his eyesight or his hearing. The blast, despite its large size, blew up out of tbe drill hole without shattering the surrounding rock. He will have a maimed hand for life, but amputation will not be necessary. MAYOR DIER RE-ELECTED IN LADYSMITH ELECTION (Special to The Dally News.) LADYSMITH, B.C., Jan. 12—Mayor Dler was re-elected yesterday. Following are the aldermen elected: D. J. Matheson, C. J. Campbell, William J. Bauld, Murdoch Matheson, Thomas Turner, Patrick Malone and William Siler. REBEKAH LODGE INSTALLS OFFICERS OFFICERS CATCH SMUGGLERS IN ACT Make Big Seizure of Contraband In Quebec—Team and Goods Held Up, HEMMINGFORD, Que., Jan. 12.—Details of a big seizure of goods, alleged to have been smuggled across the line to stores owned by James Down, has just come to light here. Official documents disclose that the attempt to smuggle the goods was made at midnight when James Stewart, accompanied by three hired men, drove a team load of merchandise across the boundary line near St. Christomo. They were frustrated, however, by the customs officials, who posted themselves on this Bide of the line, held up the team and took the smuggled goods to Heramingford, where a deposit of $770 to cover the value of the goods and. the team was made. CATCH ALLEGED ROBBER. WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 12.-^-George Powers, the Canadian Express company's messenger who disappeared on Wednesday with a large sum of money entrusted to hlra for delivery to various banks in the city, was arrested this afternoon In St. James at a friend's house. He bad only $30 on him, but the warrant charges hfm with the theft of at least $10,000. The rest of the money Is missing. Handsome Presentations Made to Mrs. B. Balding and W. Swannell— Social Evening Follows. At the special meeting of Queen City Rebek'ah lodge No. 16, 1. O. O. F., held last evening, the recently elected officers were duly installed, The installation ceremonies were conducted by P. D. D. G. M. Mrs. George F. Motion, assisted by the following grand officers: Grand warden, Bro. B. E. Robinson: grand marshal, Sister G. Sar- geant: grand recording secretary, Bro. F. Motion; grand financial secretary, Bro. H. Lawrence; grand treasurer, Bro. W. Swannell; grand guardian, Sister C. Dunn. The following officers were duly installed: P. N. G., Mrs. B. Balding; N. G., Mrs A. T. Traves; V. G., Mrs. Bertha Barker; recording secretary. Miss Grace Lucia; financial secretary, W. Swannell; treasurer, Mrs. T. Sargeant. At the close of tbe installation ceremonies Bro. W. Swannell was presented with a gold-headed umbrella, suitably engraved, by Sister Mrs. George F. Motion on behalf of tho members of tbe lodge, as a slight token of their esteem and appreciation of his services in the past year. Sister Mrs. B. Balding, the retiring noble grand, was also presented with a solid gold past grand's jewel, handsomely engraved, bearing the Insignia of tho order, by Bro. E. E. Robinson. Both recipients, although taken entirely by surprise, gracefully acknowledged the gifts In suitable terms. At the close of the business session refreshments were served, dancing indulged in and the evening spent socially. AMERICANS HEAD HOMESTEAD ENTRIES Britain Contributed Eight Thousand- Ontario Sent Most Canadians West OTTAWA, Jan. 13.—The report of the labor department for tiie past fiscal year, presented to parliament today, shows that the total cash revenue from all sources amounted to the unprecedented figure of Ji5,093,140.45, which Is an Increase of |3S4,- 12G.03 over the revenue for the previous 12 months. This total is four times tu- large as for the year 1301-2, and 10 times greater than it was 20 years ago. It is Interesting to note that the gross revenue of the department during the past If) years has been 128,071,944.76, as compared with a revenue of $7,109,700,61 fur the previous decade. A eomparatlve statement shows the nationality of homesteaders who made entries during the year Includes tho following interesting figures: Entries Nationality in 1911 Canadians from Ontario 4,438 Canadians from Quebec 1,101 Canadians from Nova Scotia 237 Canadians from New Brunswick 140 Canadians from Prince Edward ITd 51 Canadians from Manitoba 1,495 Canadians from -Saskatchewan 4,061 Canadians from Alberta 9S0 Canadians from British Columbia .. 130 Persons who had previous entries .. 1,83-1 Newfoundlanders G Canadians returned from the United English n-v-SZ _nUA-_\0 0*3*°" L Scotch .. -Ml AOUa aw (_yL Irish .... " -192 French .. , JITu Belgians V. 173 Swiss 74 Italians «S I ton maniana 175 Syrians 64 Germans 345 Austro-ilmigarlans 2,804 Polanders, 201 Danes (other than Icelanders) 200 Icelanders 90 SwedeB 937 Norwegians 1,092 IttiKjilniiK (other tiian Mcnnonltes and Doukhobors) 1.858 THIRTY MILLION FROM FISHERIES LI TO COAST H, H. Watson Favors Extension of Railway Policy WOULD SHORTEN TRIP FROM NELSON Thinks Twelve Hours Might Be Sliced from Present Schedule Canada Has Most Extensive Fisheries In World—Contain all Principal Food Fish. OTTAWA, Ont., Jan. 12.—The report of tiie department of marine and fisheries for the year 1011 was laid on the table of the house by Hon. J. D. Hazen and contained much valuable Information as to Canada's fishing industry. The report of the deputy minister slates that Canada passesses the most extensive fisheries in the world and that the waters in any ahout Canada contain tile principal food fish in greater quantities than the waters of any other part of tiie world. Moreover, nearly all the important Canadian fishing takes place within Canada's territorial waters. Thirty Million Production. The Atlantic coast line, says the report, is 5,000 miles, exclusive of Newfoundland, and the British Columbia coast line is T.ooo miles. Canada has 220,000 square miles of fresh water fishing. The total market value of all the products taken by Canadian fishermen in both the sea and Inland fisheries during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1911, amounts to $29,965,433, This total is the highest yet reachedinany one year iu the history of the fisheries of Canada, beisg $336,203.32 greater than that of the preceding your, which was a record one. To the total the sea fisheries contributed $20,122,596 and the inland fisheries $3,842,877. CRIMEAN VETERAN RETIRES ON PENSION Capt. Pittendrigh, New Westminster Magistrate, Has Lived Active Life—Seen Much Service (Special to The Dally News.) NEW WMHTMJX.STKR. B.C.. Jan. 13.— After GO years of Imperial ami provincial government service. Capt. Pittendrigh, stipendiary magistrate and coroner for tiie district of Now Westminster, retires at the age of S3 on Jan. 31 on superanuatlon allowance. After 30 years In the British army, where he rose to commissioned rank, he came to British Columbia in 1S71 and engaged in farming. Ho was created justice of tt.e peace and subsequently stipendiary magis- trate and district coroner. He served throughout tho Crimean campaign and wears the Crimean medal with clasps for Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann mul Sebasto- pol. Ho first served in the 63rd Manchester regiment. Saved From Blazing Iscation Hospital EDMONTON, Alta., Jan. 12—With the thermometer 20 below zero tonight fire broke out from defective heating in the 100 room brick isolation hospital shortly before 9 o'clock. The fire was almost Immediately discovered as it was working its way between the walls and up the dumb waiters where there waB a Btrong, draught. The fire department at once removed 25 patients, none of which were serious cases, to the nurses home nearby and then set to work to overcome the fire which had obtained a strong hold on the structure. For three hours the brigade fought the flames which they succeeded in confining to the south half of the hospital. This portion of the building was badly gutted though all furniture was removed. It Is not thought by Medical Officer Whltlaw that any of the patients will suffer from their sudden exposure. The loss Is estimated at between $10,000 ond $15,000. (Special to The Daiiv News.*) VICTORIA, B. C, Jan. 12.—The first business sitting of the third term of British Columbia's twelfth provincial parliament was almost exclusively devoted to tiie addresses of the mover and seconder in presenting the formal resolutions iu reply to his honor's speech from the throne. Both Mr. Watson and Alexander Lucas were in excellent, form and discussed current public affairs as clear headed men of business and patriotic British Columbians and Britishers. Upon the completion of the seconder's address debate on tiie resolution was adjourned by the Liberal leader, Mr. Brewster. The discussion is not expected to bo at all prolonged. Several Bills Presented. The business of the first working day of parliament proved purely preliminary. Mr. Tisdatl presented the petition of Vancouver city tor its extensive and complicated charter revision. Mr. Fraser, Cariboo, at the same time brought forward the petition of the British Columbia &. Alaska Railway Co. for various amendments in its charter, and there was nlso introduced by message from his honor, presented by the attorney general, the short but significant bill essential for the ratification of the consolidated statutes as presented by the revising ■ committee. Charles Wilson and A. P. Luxton, K. C. This bill has already advanced to a second reading, Mr. Hayward of Cowichan was yesterday re-elected by the house as deputy speaker and A. P. B. MacGowan, Vancouver, vice-chairman of the house committee and chairman of the ways and means committee, both nominations being made by the premier and affably seconded by the opposition leader. Urges Short Line to Nelson. In the course of his speech in moving the address, Mr. Watson said: "1 am heartily in favor of the extension of the government railway policy ln the direction of securing direct railway connection between the coast and the soul hern interior hy means of a line across tiie Hope mountain. The Kettle Valley line is doing important work under its contract with the government, but I would like to see a railroad from Vancouver to Nelson that would shorten the time of the journey between the two places by 12 hours as compared with the present schedule. Such a railroad would he of great value to the coast cities of British Columbia." Mr. Watson spoke for 55 minutes, reviewing the forthcoming legislation and drawing particular attention to tho much sought after railroad from Vancouver to the Peace river country. Mr. Lucas, in seconding, dealt with the development in his constituency of Yale and. speaking oC tbe approaching inauguration of a provincial university, expressed the hope that a faculty of agriculture would be included which would see to the introduction of mora scientific methods of farming. IS SWORN IN AS MAYOR 0FINELS0N J. E. Annable Takes Oath—W. H. Houston First Alderman to Assume Office—School Trustees Also. J. E. Annable, elected mayor on Thursday, was formally sworn in as chief magistrate of the city hy W. E. Wassou, city clerk, yesterday morning. During the afternoon W. H, Houston, who headed the poll in the east ward, took tbe oath of office as alderman, as did Dr. B. C. Arthur and W. J. Labadie, Bchool trustees. The first meeting of 'the now council will bo held on Monday evening next in the board of trade rooms. ROYAL CITY ELECTS TWO WOMEN TRUSTEES (Special to The Dally News.) 1 NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., Jan. 12 —Mayor Lee's defeat of Aid. Bryson for chief magiserate was without Bpecial feature, the total vote being 1,500. Lee's majority was 320. Two ladles will be members of the school board this year in place of one last year. They are Mrs. Helen Cross and Mrs. Oilley. Ctje Bail? jBt\»0. 8ATURDAY s_ani» JANUARY U M. •"trsdUEMk BlgljUreO lunkist' Are Sweet, Seedless, Juicy Navels These are the very finest oranges j grown. They are the best crop of | 5,000 prize groves of California. Besides being sweet, juicy navels, each "Sunkist" is tree-ripened. Each , is picked with gloves. Each is sound, seedless—perfect. Oranges Most Healthful Fruit MONDAY Huge sale of finest California Navel Oranges. These are the famous "Sunkist" Oranges, the prize crop of California. Each "Sunkist" comes in a valuable wrapper. Save wrappers and obtain beautiful and genuine Rogers' Silverware. Read full instructions to the right. This special orange-week sale begins Monday and lasts the entire week. Remember, All oranges are healthful, but this tree-ripened, full-flavored fruit tones digestion and supplies the required acid like no other. It is impossible to get better oranges than those which come in"Sunkist" wrappers. They keep well, as each orange comes to you perfect, sound and solid. Buy them by the dozen, half-box or box during this big week's sale at greatly reduced prices. California CI 11 tree-ripened, hand-picked oranges are the finest in the world and most economical. Special low prices. Buy in Quantities—by the box or halt-box, at all dealers. Insist on "Sunkist" Wrappers You wiii get better fruit at lower prices, and you will get free Rogers' Silverware by sending in wrappers along with a few stamps or money order to help pay charges, packing, etc. "Sunkist" Lemons Most economical, because most juicy. Thin-skinned, and each ^SKTO comes in a valuable "Sunkist" wrapper. Big Sale Begins Monday at All Dealers. California Fruit Growers' Exchange, Trademark BeuUtarod 10S King St. East, Cor, Chord) TORONTO, ONT. Choose From These Fourteen "Sunkist", Silver Premiums Get This Orange Spoon At right is shown new "Sunkist" Orange Spoon, actual size. Genuine Rogers and of the latest style. Sent you on receipt of 12 "Sunkist" wrappers and 12c to help pay charges, packing, etc. For each additional spoon send 12 "Sunkist" wrappers and 12c, Read carefully directions at right. Send {or full description, number ot wrappers ' and amount of cash nee* essary to secure each article. "Sunkist" Premiums Table Knife Table Fork Dessert Spoon Child's Knife Bouillon Spoon Coffee Spoon Salad Fork Oyster Fork Child's Fork Orange Spoon Fruit Knife Teaspoon Tablespoon Butter Spreader This Fruit Knife Yours Made of special tempered steel heav ily silver-plated, same high quality as the other "Sunkist" Premiums. Sent on receipt of 24 "Sunkist" wrappers and 20c. For each additional fruit knife send 24 "Sunkist" wrappers and 20c. Read This Carefully On all remittances op to 20 cents please send cash; on amounts above 20 cents we prefer postal note, money order, express order or bank draft. Make money order or draft payable to the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, and address your letters to the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. 105 King St. East corner Church St., Toronto. Ont, You can secure these premiums with "Sun. klst" orange wrappers, "Sunklst" lemon wrappers. "Red Ball" orange wrappers or "Red Ball!' lemon wrappers. Ot merely send trademarks cutfrorawrappers. Ifyou will buy only "Sunklst" and "Red Ball" oranges and lemons you will get fruit ol the finest eating quality, economically priced, and you will soon have enough wrappers to secure a complete set of ihe beautiful table, silver- mare Kootenag and Boundary MANY STRAWBERRIES FOR SLOCAN PARK Thousands Are to be Set Out Next Spring—Ranchers Plan Tree Planting (Special to Tiie Dally News.) SLOCAN PARK B.C. Jan. 12—The new hall [und has met with a generous response. Thursday evening a meeting of the Slocan Pars citizens was held and the following trustees for the new hall properly were unpointed: A, J. Cowl© W. Newell and John Murray. Arrange men is are being made tor the erection of tho new building early in the spring. A day school and a Sunday school for the young folks in the community residing too far from the Gutelius hall is planned soon alter the opening of this hall. The Gutelius Bible class held a business meet- ins: on Wednesday evening. Koch's plainer is running but most of the mill hands are in the woods logging. Logging, land clearing, building operations, etc., are keeping the people busy. Eighty cords of wood were cut in December. Whiteley & Murray are busy cleaving tho 40 acres recently purchased from W. Crebbin. John Jamleson and his men are engaged in logging iu his Gutelius property, Tho following Park ranchers will will have over 2,000 new fruit trees 'n the ground hy the end of the spring planting: N, Wolverton, C. P. Jones, W. L, Vail, W. Newell, M. C. Simmons, Charles McLean, Alex. Smith, Charles; Brocklngton, W. B. Frantz, P. E. Stnn- tial and A. J. Rogers. Some of these havo ordered a few hundred bush fruit varieties. Strawberries are to have a large place in Slocan Park planting next spring. The Kootenay-Slocan Fruit Co. will put In from 20,000 to 30.000. D. N. Wolverton of Nelson has spoken for 30,000 or 40,000 plants. Others including C. S. Brocklngton, J, C Hob- For Coughs— £1 NA-DRU-CO Colds— J It SYRUP OF Hoarseness— 1 H LINSEED, Bronchitis— E H LICORICE & Loss of 1 H CHLORODYNE Voice— 1 g|S is a Safe, Pains in *F fjUo_* Reliable, the Chest— *W fjfflf Quick-acting and all I |B Remedy. Similar 1 H In 25c. and Throat and- 1 ■ SOc. Bottles Lung 1 H at your Troubles— 1 ■ Druggist's. H iu fctraj^Dn«6Cj| ^LCfcorfCMji&d&iK son and A. Smith will bring the figures up to over 100,000 plants. The strawberry has proved itself to be a paying investment for this valley. nOUSE NEAR GOLDEN BURNED (Snecial to The Bally News.) (30LDEN, B.C., Jan. 12—The residence of Alex Nell at 32-Mile was destroyed by fire last Thursday morning and a new house alongside, which was almost ready for occupancy, was nlso licked up by the flames. The annual meeting of the Golden Conservative association will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30. J. B. Forde, provincial government engineer, arrived ln Golden last evening and left this morning, accompanied by James Good, road superintendent and Dan Alton, foreman of bridge construction, for Spilllma^hene on a tour of inspection. Died, on Friday, Jan. 5, Ellen, the five months old daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. A. D. J. Mathieson. IT. G. Parson, M.P.P., left on Sunday evening for Victoria to be present at the opening of the legislature. \V. Shaw, for some time past manager of the Golden branch of P. Burns & Co. has been transferred to the Cranbrook branch and will leave this week to accept his new position. Mr. Shaw was prominent in business circles and was president of the Golden Agricultural society. WILL ASSIST REVELSTOKE IN- SEWERAGE MATTER. (Special to The Pally News.) REVELSTOKR, B. C, Jan. 12.—Miss Florence B. Johnson, slBter of J. K. Johnson, left on Monday last for Vancouver, where Bhe will attend normal school. Miss Blackberg and Miss Fraser, also normal school students, left on the same train for the terminal city. Mrs. R. Davis of the Big Eddy has gone to the coast for a visit with her brother, A. N. Mclntyre, formerly of Revelstoke. Hon. Mrs. Fleming "Williams of London, England, who Ib making her first tour through Canada, Is In the city the guest of Mrs. J. L. Dunn. J. D. Slbbald returned last Saturdny afternoon from a ten days' trip to the coast. He says that he had most satisfactory interviews with the attorney general regarding tbe proposed changes to the sewerage by-law, Hon. Mr. Bowser saying that he would do all be could in the matter, Born, at Nakusp, on January 8, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Halgh, a son. NEWS WANT ADS. BRING RESULTS GOLDEN INVITES SCOTTISH CURLERS Old Country Roarin' Game Exponents Promised Good Matches orpine Sheets (Special to The Dally News.) GOLDEN, B.C., Jan. 12—The Golden curling club has wired an Invitation to the Scottish curlers at present touring Canada, requesting them to include Golden in. their itinerary and assuring them of great sport on sheets of the finest ice in Canada. It has been arranged to hold the annual 'spiel on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 and 2, when it is expected that rinks from Banff, Calgary, Revelstoke and other points will play here. The events will include the Grand Challenge, P. Bums, O'Brien and Consolidation1 and four sheets of ice will be used. APEX MINE SHIPS ORE TO SMELTER Survey Progressing at Cinderella Group—New Lake Service Boon to' Slocan Residents (SDecial to The Dally News.) NEW DENVER, B.C., Jan. 12—E. B. Crlckmore of the local Btaff of the Bank of Montreal, has been transferred to the Vancouver branch. As secret tury of the Rifle association and a member of the hockey club he will be very much miBsed. He will be succeeded by John ForbeB of the London, England, offifce, A, Hendrickson, a well known miner and old timer in the district, died at 10-Mile landing on Monday night of consumption. He had oeen ailing for some time though his death will come as a great shock to his many friends in the district. G. B. Webster and A. B. Ritchie are doing survey work on the Cinderella group near Three Forks, W. E. Finch and G. B. Dean are operating this property. Tbe Apex mine on Sliver mountain, just back of the New Denver townsite Bhipped 35 tons of high grade silver ore to the Trail smelter last week. H. V. Montague and associates of Mexico, Mo., are operating this property, being represented by A. J. Becker, superintendent of the Lucky Jim mine, Three Forks. The new lake service went into effect Sunday and la a great boon to residents of the district having busi ness in Nelson, who are able to get to Nelson in throe hours with no waits en route. O. V. White, superintendent of the Slocan Star mine left on Monday for Nelson on a business trip. Mrs. Thomas Fox, wife of T. II. Fox, foreman of the Slocan Mines, Ltd., has moved from Sandon to New Denver and will make her home here. M1DDLET0N GOES FREE IN CALGARY Magistrate Decides Counsel for Defence Need not Make Address Popular Approval Voiced. CALGARY, Alta., Jan. 12.—With the statement that not sufficient evidence had been Introduced against William Middleton to warrant counsel delivering an address, Magistrate Sanders, in the police court yesterday afternoon, dismissed the charge against the brother of John Middleton, who was found murdered behind the Calgary Milling company's plant In this city on the morning of November 21, last. Crown Prosecutor Shaw asked that Middleton be held as a material witness against John Anderson, hut told the bench that he would be satisfied if the discharged prisoner reported to the chief of police every other day. Mrs. Anderson, who is only held as a witness in the Middleton case, as it would be impossible to compel her to testify against her husband, was also liberated tonight. Mr. Nolan asked that the clothes and effects of each of the prisoners be handed over to them and his worship said that he would give an order providing for this tonight. When the decision was announced there was an uproar as a demonstration of approval on the part of those in the public benches of the court. Middleton wanted to speak to the bench before leaving there, but was stopped by Mr. Nolan. ENGLAND HAS ADVANTAGE IN AUSTRALIAN TEST LONDON, Jan. 12—An exchange cable says that in the third test match which opened yesterday the MX3.<X 11 gained a commanding -advantage by dismissing the Australians for 133. The highest Australian scores in the first Innings were Armstrong 33, and Trumper 26. 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THOMSON, Bookseller and Stationer, Distributing Agent, Nelaon, B.C. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING! TO 8ELU TRY A NEWS CLASSIFIED AD. SATURDAY JANUARY 13 Ci)e Bail? &m*. 9b PAGE THREE WASTED MY TO A "Fruit-a-tives" cured me after 12 years Suffering Hum., Que. Dec. 24111.1910. "For the past twelve years. I had painful attacks of Dyspepsia. Finally, in March 1908, I suffered such tortures that I was compelled to stay in bed. I could not digest my food and everything I ate caused the most agonizing pain in my stomach. 1 also had a fearful attack of Constipation, and at times I had no movement of the bowels for two weeks. NELSON ENJOYED SPLENDID YEAR Three doctors attended me fo^ two years and gave me all kinds of medicine but did me no good. My weight came down to only 80 pounds and everyone thought I was going to die. Finally I had the good fortune to buy 'Fruit-a- tives' and as soon as I began to take them, I felt better. I persisted in the treatment and to my great joy and to the astonishment of my friends, I improved. Now I feel very well, weigh 115 pounds (and this is more than I ever weighed, even before my illness) I attribute my - cure solely to 'Fruit-a-tives'." Madame ANDREW STAFFORD. 50c, a box, 6 for $2.50, or trial size, 25c. At all dealers, or from Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. THREE TRANSCONTINENTAL COMMISSIONERS DISMISSED OTTAWA, Jan. .12—It was learned today'that Commissioners Young, Mc- Isaac and Calvert of the Transcontinental railway have received formal notification of the intention of the government to abolish their positions and to vest In Chairman Leonard and his assistant, 'Mr. McPherson the whole direction of the railway construction. A bill giving effect to this change will be introduced at once by the minister of railways. Mlnard's Liniment for sale everywhere Mlnard's Liniment Cures Dandruff. In Spite of Coal Strike Business Was Exceptionally Good—Board of Trade Report. The annual report or tiie president of the Nelson board of trade is as follows: I regret that the promotion of Mr. J. L. Buchan to tiie management of another branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce caused Hie work of presiding over your board to devolve upon me as your vice-president. My many absences from the city nave prevented my giving that attention to the work which the importance of the position of chairman of your board demands. I have been fortunate enough, however, to have had the able and willing assistance of your council and other members and am thus able, In submitting the usual annual report, to congratulate the board on having completed another useful year. Trade Good. Naturally one considers the position of one's own town or city first, and I am pleased to be able to state that I learn from those most qualified to form an opinion that the trade of the city of Nelson in 1911 has surpassed that of previous years. This has been in spite of some drawbacks which occurred in the district generally. No central city or town can be prosperous and grow in a healthy manner unless the surrounding district be also prosperous and advances. In this respect, therefore, the city of Nelson Is intensely interested In all that concerns the general prosperity of the district of Kootenay. Tiie most serious matter affecting tiie business of the district was that of the suspension of operations In the coal mines of Eastern British Columbia and Southern Alberta. This state of affairs, which unfortunately lasted throughout the greater part of the year, resulted not only in the withdrawal of the large payrolls of the men usually employed, but in Increased cost of fuel to the smelters and other Industries, as well as to the householders, through the difficulty of obtaining the necessary coal anil coke, and then only by Importation at higher prices. This in turn adversely affected the mining industry as well ns the railroads, and had the effect of somewhat reducing their payrolls and the number of men employed. Your board, however, took *>n active part in the endeavors that have been made to bring about a settlement, first by bringing to the attention of the government the serious hindrances to business that were resulting from the protracted Investigation made under the auspices of the department of labor, and next hy assistance in bringing about the conference between operators and employees that SCENE FROM "THE PRIMROSE PATH," RUSSEL HALE CO., OPERA HOUSE ONE WEEK STARTING JAN. 15 was held at Macleod on the 24th of July. With the co-operation and assistance of the mayor and council of the city, two delegates were enabled to be sent from Iiere, and one of these was chosen as chairman 0f the conference. While the result of this meeting was not to bring about an immediate settlement, still It is felt that it had much to do in preparing the way for the final settlement happily effected by the honorable the minister of the interior, his first active work fn the important office he so ably fills. With the settlement of the coal question, the activity which has recently arisen in regard to mining generally throughout the district, will, it is confidently expected, have highly beneficial results. A great deal of capital Is being directed to the mines of the district, and wlth'stabillty of labor and constant and regular supply of fuel for the smelters, there seems little reason to doubt that an era of prosperity in* this industry may be looked forward to. Mining Convention. In this connection also your board has been of service in regard to the mining convention held ln November last. The meeting was arranged by one of your members, the president of the Associated Boards of Trade, Mr. F. A. Starkey, and your board was enabled to afford the facilities of their rooms and the services of their secretary for the purpose of calling together the meeting and carrying on the necessary work which resulted from it. Many important matters were dis cussed at tills well attended convention and several resolutions affecting the future and the welfare of the mining industry were passed and forwarded to those most immediately interested. The result of this conference can probably only bo brought to a successful issue by further work in pressing the claims which the mining industry of this district has for recognition and assistance, and I therefore strongly recommend to the mine owners and others connected with the mining industry the advisability of forming a strong association for the purposes of furthering their various recommendations and of looking generally after such matters as affect the industry as a whole. In connection with the general trade of the. district I may mention the action of your board in appearing by their representative before the board of railway commissioners at Vancouver and opposing the application of the Vancouver board of trade unless a betterment of rates were given to the district of Kootenay on goods from other points than from Vancouver. The case and argument which were submitted by your representative to the board of railway commissioners were accepted by them for consideration in connection with the arguments to be heard at a later date at Ottawa. The question of railway rates is one which appears to be attracting great attention throughout the entire west, and I would strongly urge upon this board the advisability of maintaining their present position and of follow ing It up with a particular claim when opportunity offers. The whole district, however, should be benefited by an improvement in railway rates, whether freight or passenger, and I hope some action may be taken by other hoards of trade In tho district to co-operate with the Nelson board in preparing and presenting as strong and complete a case as possible. Such united action cannot but bo more effective and economical than individual efforts can alone the same lines. Your board lias during the past year in many ways dealt with the important questions of the extension and establishment of roads and bridges and telephone communication throughout the district. Some material benefits through the aid of the provincial government have been already afforded, but. much, in the interests of the city and district generally, remains to be done and I trust the board will continue their efforts and consistently press upon the government their neces^ sltles In this respect.. The census returns of the population of the city were apparently very disappointing, but I aai nevertheless convinced that there has been a steady and considerable increase of population within the past few years. Looking back to 10 years ago, which my connection with business matters in the city of Nelson permits me to do,, I see that not only has our school population largely Increased, but whereas 10 years ago there were many vacant stores and business offices, as well as a great many vacant dwelling houses. It is more than pleasing to note that there are no vacancies in our business establishments and although many new and valuable residences have been erected, there are today few if any vacant dwelling houses to be rented. On the whole the city of Nelson may be considered as showing fair and steady progress, but to increase its population and prosperity much remains to be done. In regard to its financial position, the corporation of your city is to be highly congratulated, and it would appear that the time has now arrived when some judicious and careful expenditure of money upon the improvement of the appearance of the city can with advantage be made, and without in any way impairing its high credit. Such expenditure would probably have a beneficial effect upon the city revenues, not only by making it more attractive from a residential point of view, but by the good example set to the citizens generally, inducing them to carry out Improvements on private property. The good work starter! by the Nelson Improvement association under the presidency of Mr. J. E. Annable, will, I hope, be carried on. There will be presented to you with this report one from the publicity committee, who, under the able chairman ship of Mr. Wi P. Roberts, have carried on good and useful work for the benefit of the city and the district at large. T sincerely hope that the scope of their work may be enlarged by the co-operation of oilier associations in wept Kootenay. As already referred to, the prosperity of the city of Nelson Is dependent upon the growth and development of the district, and I sincerely trust that the good work already accomplished may be carried to further success through your support. In entering upon the twentieth year of your existence as a board of trade. I would congratulate the board most heartily upon Its success. You possess a building and an organization enabling more active and useful work for the community generally to be carried on than can he found in probably any of our smaller western cities. 1 take this opportunity of acknowledging the services rendered to the board and myself especially by the treasurer. Mr. J. A. Irving, and the members of the council, as well ns the regular and invaluable services of Mr. E. K. Beeston. your secretary. Magic BAKING;; NATIONAL DEBT GROWS SMALLER Decreased Two Million Dollars Last Month—Gross Debt Four Hundred and Seventy-Eight Millions OTTAWA, Jan. 12—The statement Indicating the condition of the finances of the Dominion at the end of December last, which lias just been issued by tiie financial department, shows that during the month the pub- NEVER ANY FAILURE OR DISAPPOINTMENT WHEN BAKING POWDER IS USED. CONTAINS NO ALUM. | COSTS NO MORE THAN THE ORDINARY KINDS. MADE IN CANADA lie dept decreased $2,040,980, as compared with $878,661 during the same month in 1910. The debt, amounted on Dec. 31 to $314,386,65] as against ¥315,430,632 on Nov. 30 and $328,885,- 95!) on Dec. 31, 1910. The Kross debt at the dose of the year was $478,488,- 871 as compared with $477,587,701 the year before. The statement, announces that the revenue of December totalled $11,506,099 and the revenues for the nine months ending Dec. Hi totalled $00,482,947. The figures for December. 1910 and for the first nine months of that year were $0,790,387 and $85,465,833 respectively. Expenditures on consolidated fund were in December last $6,610,861 and during the nine months period $54,303,871. The figures for 1910 were for December $5,356,286 and for the nine months $52,004,133. Capital expenditures amounted in December, 1011 to $3,148,158 and in the months ending December, 31 to $18,083,354. The capital expenditures In December, 1910 totalled $3,680,306 and in the nine months ending December 31 or that year $22,80-1,247, Tomght NELSON OPERA HOUSE IspMM The Distinguished English Comedian r. C James Bancroft ■ • Mr. Bancroft will be seen as the Rev. Robert Spauldlng as played by him over 2,000 times In England. IN The Private Secretary i The Greatest of All Farce Comedbs Read What the Toronto Press Says About Mr. Bancroft and "The Private Secretary" I "THE PRIVATE SECRETARY." Gillette's Famous Role Acted by English Comedian. (Evening Telegram, March 28.) When early in the present season William Gillette j revived "The Private Secretary" his old success of j the early '90s, along with several other plays, the public literally took It to its heart as If it were 'the newest of new farce comedies. The play Is at the Princess Theatre for a half-week's engagement, and while Gillette Is not portraying the innocent parson, the Rev. Robert Spauldlng, the production is worth seeing. C, James Bancroft, as tho clergyman, heads an English company which, taken as a whole, Is a gotal one. Mr. Bancroft wisely refrains from copying the make-up methods ot Mr. Gillette, giving, nevertheless, a laugh-provoking characterization which extracts most of the farcical humor of what is one of the fattest parts a comedian could ask for. "THE PRIVATE SECRETARY." (The World, March 28. 1911.) Notwithstanding the fact that it is only seventeen weeks since Toronto saw "The Private Secretary" with William Gillette in the title role, the Princess Theatre was well filled last evening when the popular farce comedy of spiritualistic setting was presented with a new dressing. And the new dressing seemed to suit the audience to tbe King's taste. C. James Bancroft, who takes the character which Mr. Gillette was wont to present, was accorded several hearty and spontaneous curtain calls between the second and last acts. He is a vastly different type of reverend gentleman to Gillette. Ho drops the ecclesiastical dignity of the tall man who so admirably fills the bill of Sherlock Holmes, and assumes the embarrassed air of a timid, rather undersized curate. Tho transposition is wholesome and refreshing. THE PRINCESS. (The News, March 28, lull.) Repetition does not appear to detract from the fascination which "The Private Secretary" has always had for the laughter-loving public. For fully two decades it lias been reproduced at intervals and always to the delight of the latest ranks of the theatre-goer. The background of (he play as presented by a capable English company at the Princess Theatre lost evening is the same us of yore, but some of the Incidental jokes and repartee were of the latest vintage. So that even those who had seen this screaming farce years ago, ami bad enjoyed Its merriment to the full, were not left to con once more only the dead bones of tbe past. Mr, Bancroft has turned the Rev. Robert Spauld- ing into a curate, dowered with an Imbecility that at times exceeds the bounds of humor and becomes pathetic. In his less strenuous moments, however, as when lie Is attempting to look after his "goods and chattels," his attitude is quite laughable. Prices $1.50, $1.00, 75c and 50c. Sale at Poole's PA6E TOUR Cfie Bailp JEctos. SATURDAY w;v... JANUARY 13 Cue JBatlp J&toa, Published at Nelson Every Morning Except Sunday, by The News Publishing Company, Limited W. G. FOSTER, Editor and Manager. SATURDAY, JNUARY 13 THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS The public accounts for the past year disclose a financial condition that cannot fall to give satisfaction even to opponents of the McBride government. For its financial policy it Js generally admitted that the present provincial government deserves credit, and the record of the McBride administration in financial matters is to its supporters a cause of especial pride and gratification. The public accounts give some idea of the excellent service that the government has rendered to the province and are convincing evidence that today British Columbia's finances are on a sound basis. When the excellent balance sheet that the province is able to show at the present time is compared with the condition of practical bankruptcy that existed when the McBride administration took office there must be few who would wish to deny credit to the government for the careful and able administration that has effected so important nnd so desirable a change. Revenue is to some extent a barometer of the prosperity of the province and the remarkable expansion that has occurred during the past year in the income of the province is a good indication that the measures of the government designed to place the finances of the province on a substantial busi. have been no -detriment, but, on the contrary, have stimulated prosperity. 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The excellent position in which the province now finds itself has been achieved by no niggardly or parsimonious policy. There has been no at tempt to starve the province with the object of making a satisfactory financial showing. The govern ment haB spent vast sums on permanent public works and has striven to keep pace with the extraordinary demands that are the consequence of the period of rapid development now being experienced. A broad minded and far seeing policy has been Inaugurated and the results that have been achieved are its best vindication. THE NEW POLICY IN INDIA The King and Queen have left India on their return to the cnpitnl of the Empire, the echoes of the great durbar festivities are dying away, and an episode is closed that for good or ill cannot fail to exercise a vast influence upon the great dependency The most striking feature of the royal visit to India has been the announcement of the transfer of the seat of government to Delhi. The dramatic change from Calcutta has caught the imagination, but its chief Importance lies not so much ln the transfer itself as in the change of policy of which it Is significant. The spectacular features of the Delhi durbar have hitherto engrossed public attention to the exclusion of a due consideration of the change of policy that has been inaugurated, but now that the durbar has passed Into history and the King and Queen have left India, the policy of the government is likely to be given the serious attention that its possibilities deserve, What that policy is is made clear in a remarkable state paper in which the government of India urges the step which has now been taken. The document, addressed to Earl Crewe, Is signed by Lord Hardinge, and contains the following momentous statements; It is certain that in the course of time, the just demands of Indians for a larger share in the government of the country will have to be satisfied, and the question will be how this devolution of power can be conceded without impairing the supreme power of the governor general in council. The only possible solution of the difficulty would appear to be gradually to give the provinces a larger measure of self government, until at last India would consist of a number of administrations, autonomous in all provincial affairs, with the government of India above them all and possessing the power to interfere in cases of mis- government but ordinarily restricting its functions to matters of Imperial concern. The chango of tbe seat of government to Delhi is explained on the ground that it is essential that the supreme government should not be associated with any particular provincial government. The removal of the government of India from Calcutta is considered a measure which will materially facilitate the growth of local self- government on sound and safe lines. "It is generally recognized," says the state paper, "that the capital of a great central government should be separate and independent and effecl has been given to this principle in tho United StateB, Canada aud Australia." "The administrative advantages of the transfer would be scarcely lest* valuable than the political," continues this historic State paper. "In the first place the development of the legislative councils has made tiie withdrawal of the supreme council and the government of India from the influence of local opinion a matter of ever increasing urgency. Secondly events in Bengal are apt to react on the viceroy and the government of India, to whom tiie responsibility for them is often wrongly attributed. The connection is bad for the government of India, bad for the Bengal government und unfair to the other provinces, whose representatives view with great and increasing jealousy the predominance of Bengal, Further public opinion in Calcutta is by no means always the Bame as that which obtains elsewhere tn India and It is undesirable that the government of India shall be Bubject exclusively to its Influence." The motive of the government In making Delhi the seat of the administration is thus made plain and it Is apparent that the fundamental policy that is contemplated is the granting to the Indians of fuller self government and the building up of a species of bome rule for the provinces of India. It Is an innovation which may have consequences of the utmost Importance and as to its'wisdom there will undoubtedly be wide difference of opinion. This Date in History. \ The battle of chil Han walla waa fought In i.vi't on this date. Chilllanwalla, a town ■-( British India In the Punjab, situated on the left bank of the RlverJhelum, is memorable as tbe scene of a sanguinary battle between a British force commanded by Lord dough and the Slkl. army under Sliere Singh. The loss ot the British in killed and wounded amounted to 2,2*39, <>f whom nearly 1,000 were Europeans, while that of the Sikhs was estimated at 4,000. An obelisk erected at the town by the British government preserves the names of the officers and men who fell In the action, COMMUNICATIONS A CORRECTION To the Editor of The Daily News: A misstatement occurred In my report for the annual review in regard to tho Kootenay Belle mine at Salmo. In regard to this I wish to state that I was misinformed and owing to any damaging effect it may have wish to correct it. The company owning the Kootenay Belle purchased the water right of A. H. Tuttle of 200 inches. They also have a further record of 20 inches on Sheep creek aud are not in the position of having a mill and no water right. L. B. REYNOLDS Nelson, B.C., Jan. 2. Pay up your subscription to the Daily News to December 31, 1912, and secure the benefit of the 20 per cent discount. This offer holds good only until January 20. TANNER NEW MAYOR OF GOLDEN CITY Beats M. McKinnon by Sixty-eight Votes—Several New Faces on City Council (Special to The Daily News.) ROSSLAND, B.C., Jan. IU.—Voting in the municipal election here took place on Thursday and resulted in a great change in the membership of the council. Snow fell nearly all day and there was no great enlliusliism. For the office of mayor there were two candidates, M. Mcltinnon, who was mayor In mil, and A. H, Tanner, an alderman for tbe east ward last year. Mr. Tanner was elected by US majority, securing 200 votes to 223. In the east ward J. A. Henderson got 1H> votes, S. Slsley 130, on Tanner's ticket, and J. Twaddle also 130, on MacKinnon's ticket, were elected, the defeated ones being J. W. Gregory, 131, and A. Home 108. In the west word two candidates on Tanner's ticket were returned, these being T. Enibleton 121 and J. Plester 108. \V. <T. Prest, on McKinnon's ticket, was also elected with 107 votes. The defeated candidates were, T. Bestweek, 103; J. Anson, 37, and J. T. Coills, 00. Mayor Tanner lias thus four of the six aldermen with him and a policy of more economic administration of tl.e city's affairs will lie entered upon, with no salary for the council. SUBSCRIBERS CAN SAVE BIG DISCOUNT Twenty per Cent Allowed off Daily News Subscriptions—Special Offer Explained Saturday, Jan. 20, Is the last dato upon which the special discount of 2U per cent can bo obtained upon subscriptions of The Daily News. This reduction Is offered to old nnd new subscribers who pay their subscriptions up to and beyond Dec. 31, 1912, and will also apply to all arrears, In order to secure the Ueneflt of the discount on arrears It is necessary that sub- scriptlons must bo paid to at least Dec. 31 next, and no discount can be allowed for this year's subscription unless tho arrears are also paid. All subscribers who receive their paper by mall can see how their accont stands by looking at the label, which bears the date to which the subscription Is paid. City subscribers should (■m-nire regarding their accounts at The Dally News office. A saving of Jl one each year's -subscription is made by those who accept this offer. _^____ M. A. MACDONALD GUEST AT FAREWELL BANQUET (Special to The Daily News.) CRANBROOK, B.C., Jnn. 12.—Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Macdonald left today for Vancouver, where they will make their future homo. Mr. Macdonnld lias followed tho practice of law In this city for several vcars as a member of the firm of Harvey, MoOarter, Macdonald & Macdonald. and is one of tho most Influential and leading members of tiie bar In East Kootenay. He was the guest of lienor at a smoking concert given at the Hotel Cranbrook last night which was attended by many of the business friends and associates of Mr. Macdonald. A presentation of a gold watch for Mr, Macdonald and a diamond ring for Mrs. Macdonnld was made by J. P. Fink on behalf of the citizens of Cranbrook. Judge Wilson occupied the chair. Mir. Macdonald will continue to practice law In Vancouver, being identified with the firm of Russell, Russell & Co. Championship Imnkoy for the Herohmer Subdivided Lands on the Pend d'Oreille Are Selling Like Hot Cakes to people who realise that tills dlBtrlct Is the one where the money Is coins to be made next summer. This sub-division, 800 acres, has only been on tho market a few days, and already 130 acres of it lias been sold. Why send your money out of the country, when the chances for profit are so much better right near home? Remember the present prices asked for these lands, the very choices fn the I luubil UOLIQI IJ^III il' - Remember the present prices Pend d'Oreille valley, are only $25 to $60 per Acre In small tracts, with- one-fourth down, and balance ln three equal annual p - ments with six per cent Interest These lands are far better than most sub-divided lands selling at (100 per acre and up. P. J. Gleazer & Co. P. O. Box S1I 412 Ward Stmt Nelaon, I.C. Trinity Methodist Church REV. A. E. SMITH, Pastor. Sunday, January 14, 1912 11 a. m.—"The Gospel of the Extra Mile." AtldreBs No. 1 7:30 p. m.—"The Economics of Jesus." The evening sermon will he the first of a series of six Social Addresses. Special Invitation to thoughtful people who are interested in vital questions of the day. 3:30 p. in. Men's Association Address by THOMAS BISHOP There will be a public discussion after the evening service ln the case of each social subject . OTHER SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED: Address 2—"Poverty." Address 3—"The Social Vision." Address 4—"War." Address 5—"Socialism." Address G—"Woman Suffrage." Start the New Year Right in Your Accounting Department Put in a loose leaf system. It is the up to date time and labor saving system. The cost can be made as low as you wish to make It. See Our Line of Loose Leaf Outfits—Midget Outfit, $5.90; Triple Expanslpn Outfit, ?10; Kenzie Outfit, $11,50; Brown Outrit, $19.50. Ask to see them. W. G. THOMSON Phone 34 Bookseller and Stationer Nelson, B. C. eii|i and the honors of the Crow's Nest Pass will bo contested at the Arena rink Friday and .Saturday nights between Col- man, Alta., and Cranbrook. Total goals og both night's play count for tho championship. The Cranbrook hockey team will attend tiie Rossland carnival and compete for the champloahip of British Columbia. J. S. McBride left yesterday on a trip to California. He will be gone for several weeks. R. T. Brvmner, local manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Is in Toronto nn business. Pay up your subscription to The Daily News to December 31, 1912, and secure the benefit of the 20 per cent discount. This offer holds good only until January 20, HEAVY FIRE LOSS. MILLBANK, S. D„ Jan. la.—Fire this morning practically destroyed the entire Milbank block with a loss estimated at $55,000. The grentest individual loss, $30,000, was sustained by the South Dakota Furniture company. DRAW NET TIGHTER ROUND INDICTED PACKERS. CHICAGO, Jan. 12.—An important point was won by the government today in the prosecution of the 10 Chl- cago packers charged with criminal violation of the Sherman law. United States Judge Carpeter granted District Attorney Wilk-erson and an expert ac- •n« . Send for Free Book giving full P1TO Particulars of TRENCH'S REM- 1 lit) EDY, tilc. Wo.-Id-famous Cure for Epilepsy and Fits. gy j Simple home treatment, I 11 ft An years' success. vUICU Testimonials from all parts of the world. Over 1,000 in ono year. TRENCHES REMEDIES, LIMITED, 107 St. James' Chambers, Toronto. countant permission to examine the books of Morris & Co. outside the sessions of court. The hooks are the general journals and ledgers for the period between 1905 and 1910. Pay up your subscription to The Daily News to December 31, 1912, and secure the benefit of the 20 per cent discount. This offer holds good only until January 20. . NELSON LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. Take notice that I, William Allen Talbot, of Snlmo B. C, occupation rancher, Intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the intersection of the west boundary of lot 10392 and the south boundary of lot 9061, thence south 20 chains along tho west boundary of lot 10.192, thence west 20 chains, more or less to tl.e east boundary of lot 9764, thence north 60 linkB, more or less to the shore of Rosebud Lake, thenco, following the easterly shore of Rosebud lake to the south boundary of lot 8061, thence easterly along the southerly boundary of lot 9061 to the point of commencement; containing 20 acres more or less. WILLIAM ALLEN TALBOT. Date—December 19th, lQll. 223-la.w-tf Say to Your Grocer-- TETLEYS TEA, PLEASE Office Supplies Note These Prices INK: Stephen, pts, 75c, qts. $1.25. Carter's, pts. 75c., qts. ?1.25... Waterman's pts. 75c., qts, $1.86. PENCILS: Faber'B office pencil, 36c. doz. Sapphire copying pencil, $1.25. Koh-1-noor, mail grade, $1.25. Checking pencils, all colors 76c. BLANK BOOKS: Ail kinds and descriptions. PINS: All sizes, suitable for office use. get our price. FILE8: Shannon's Binding Cases, 40c. each or $4.20 dozen. Climax Pile 40c. eacb, 2 for 75c. i Shannon File without perforator, 90c, with perforator $1.25. Duplicate receipt forms makes receipt in duplicate 30c, each. Canada Drug & Book Co. Ltd. Phone 81 Nelson's Pioneer Drug Store P.O. Box S02 MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY. The Canadian Bank of Commerce SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., LL.D,, D.C.L., President ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. ..lanager Cap'tal $11,000,000 Rest 9,000,000 Travellers' Cheques Issued by the Canadian Bank of Commerce are the moBt convenient form ta which to carry money when traveling. They are negotiable everywhere, self- identifying, and the exact amount payable ln the principal foreign countries is printed on tbe face of every cheque. The cheques are issued In denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100 and $200 and may he obtained on application at the bank. In connection with Its Travelers' Cheques The Canadian Bank of Commerce has Issued a booklet entitled "Information of Interest to Those About to Travel," which will he seat free to anyone applying for It. Nelson Branch, J. S. Munro, Man. Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital All Paid-up $14,400,000 Rest ....; $12,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, G.C.M.G., Hon. President R. B. Angus, President Sir Edward S. Clouston, Bart.. Vice- President and General Manager Branches In British Columbia Armstrong, Chilllwack, Cloverdale, Enderby, Greenwood, Hosmer, Kelow- na, Merritt, Nelson, New Denver, .Nichols, New ■Westminster, Penticton, Prince Rupert, RoBBland, Sumraerland, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria. Nelson Branch, L. B. DeVeber, Man. Imperial Bank oi Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO Capital Subscribed $.6,000,000 Capital Paid-up 5,996,900 Reserve Fund 5,996,900 Total Assets 72,000,000 D. R. Wilkle, President Hon. Robert Jaffray, Vice-President Branches ln British Columbia: Arrowhead, Chase, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, Moyie, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver, victoria and Wilmer. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit. Nelson Branch, J. M. Lay, Manager The Royal Bank of Canada Incorporated 1869 Capital Paid-up $ 6,200,000 Reserved and Undivided Profits $ 7,200,000 Total Assets $100,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL 165 branches in Canada and Newfoundland; 18 agencies In Cuba and Porto Rico. British West Indies; Bahamas — Nassau; Barbadoes — Bridgetown; Jamaica—Kingston; Trinidad— Port of Spain and San Fernando. London, England, 2 bank buildings, Princes street, E. C. New York City, 68 William Btreet. Business accounts carried upon favorable terms. Savings department at all branches. Nelson Branch, A. B. Netherby, Man. High Grade Building Materials We have always In stock lime and cement, common brick, pressed brick, fire brick, fire clay, plaster of paris, wood fibre, crystal finish. All kinds and sizes of window glass. See us for prices on all kinds of building materia). JOHN BURNS & SON NELSON, B. C. GirA L T Mines: Lethbridge Alta. Coal in Car Lots Shipped to All Railway PolntB ln J | the Kootenay District. • |W. P. TIERNEY, Ceni. Sales Agt. SBfcs°B«aa" BURNS ALL NIGHT Clf O A L ICE, COKE and WOOD Jl We have in stock and can deliver promptly the well-known GALT COAL. N. E. Cor. Baker and Ward. Office Phone 26B Kootenay Ice & Fuel Co. Home Grown Fruit Trees We have a large supply of Apple Trees, also Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, etc. All guaranteed home grown stock. Write for catalogue and price list to The Riverside Nurseries Comprising 120 Aeret BRAND FORKS, B.C. _muu_mm <s\ 8ATURDAY m. JANUARY 13 Cfte ©ail? slttiis. Bell Trading Co. Something Doing all the time—every day in the year. No quiet times in our store. July or January—each in its order has its seasonable goods to offer you. > Our Special Fig Offer still holds good. These are beautiful figs, large and Juicy. Over 300 lbs. sold, only* 200 lbs. to offer. Regular 25c. lb. Now, 2 lbs. 35c, Not less than, two lbs. sold at this price. Oranges—Sunkist, tree ripened fruit, 25c. dozen. Bananas, 40c. dozen. Lemons, 30c. dozen. Grape Fruit, 10c. each. Comb Honey, 25c. comb. Table Raisins—-Fancy Spanish layer, 25c. Ib. Spanish Chestnuts—Our special price to "clear, 2 lbs. for 25c. Now let us linger round our fancy department for a moment. Tobasco Sauce—Mcllleney's famous. Gives the right piquancy to oyster cocktails and meat Sauces. Heinz Chili Sauce—A seasonable cold meat relish, 40c. bottle. Canned Pimeatoes—Make dainty salads or give the right flush to Sandwiched of all kinds, small can 20c, large, 35c. Captain White's Oriental Pickle —A genuine, delicious hot pickle for cold weather, 35c. bottle. Lea & Perrin's Sauce—Our price: Half pints, 35c; pints 65c. Yorkshire Relish, 25c House of Parliament Sauce 25c Three Specials Tuekfield's Sauce, 3 for...25c. Imperial Relish 15c. Mexican Chili Catsup 15c Oliver's genuine EngllBh green gooseberry jam, 1 lb, glass, 25c; 5 Ib. tin, 90c. Genuine English black currant jam, 1 Ib. glass, 25c; 2 Ib. glass, 40c; 5 lb. tin, 90c. Red currant and rnspberry, a delicious blend, 5 Ib. tin 90c THREE SPECIALS Heinz Cooked Kraut, tin 25c Heinz Saurkraut, tin 25c. VanCamp's cooked Hominey..25c. Saturday's Apple Sale Will find bargains for you. Golden Russets, box $1.25 Mcintosh Reds, box 1.50 Kings, box 1.50 Fancy Wagners, box 2.50 Fancy Northern Spys, box. ..2.50 Fancy Jonathans 2.50 All our fancy apples are commercial pack and contain from 8 to 10 lbs. more than the ordinary boxes. A good cooking apple, 5 lbs. 25c Fancy Ontario, the tart, juicy apples, 4 lbs. for 25c. Fancy Table apples 4 lbs. 25c. Saturday's Specials from our Candy Counter Kootenay Chocolate Bon Bons— made from genuine whipped cream, nut rolled and nut filled, regular 75c, today, 50c lfc Strong English Mints, 2 pks. for 25c. New laid eggs, today 55c doz. Sliced Boiled Ham, 40c. Ib. Bell Trading Co. The Up-to-Date Grocers Use Phone 56 HOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY The Hume Table D'Hote and a la Carte CLERICAL ERROrt, SAYS MEMBER HUME—F. Jones, Proctor; H. Perry Leake, Chase; A. C. Cole, Denver; Miss Pendleton, Spokane; S. P. Cawley, Salmo; J. W. McNichoi, W. C. Ives, Lethbridge; L. C. C. Fyfe, Glasgow; T. J. Ainsworth, Balfour Trotter, H. Hlncks, Howser; B, R. McLean, Toronto; w. Wllltz, E. C. Mc- Connell, Calgary; H. I>. McLeod, R. A. Beavan, Fernie; S. F. Tolmio, P. deLan- tour, Victoria; E. J. Henry, Columbia; J. D. Honsberger, James MoArdle, Grand Forks; George A. Scott, H. R. Tuttle, C. C. Mills, Vancouver; D. I. Hard, Revelstoke. STRATHCONA—A. T. Catrln, Mother Lode; Mr. and Mrs. Nethcrby, city; E. R. Northrop, W. W. MacKenzfo, W. S. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Cotton. Spoltane; F. W. Brown, Trail; D. A. Ayrea, Moyie; W. G. Scott, Winnipeg; John B. Wlnlaw, Winlaw; May iSoIes, .Silverton. Queen's Hotel Baker Street A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor Renovated throughout. Sixteen new rooms added, al] elegantly furnished. Steam beat in every room. QUEENS—J. Hamilton, Calgary; A. A. Scott, R. Hammond, Ainsworth; O. S. Friz-sell, Ymlr; J. H. Bowening, Red Willow; E. M. Eaton. Ehott; W. J. Liver, J Ferguson, Proctor; C. G. Wheeler, Grand Forks; Charlie Morsey, Greenwood. Madden House Thos. Madden. Prop., Baker St. Rates: $1.50 to 92.00 per day. Meal tickets $7.00 per week. A Comfortable Home MADDEN—D. D. Hurne, Vancouver; Torn Hogan, Calgary; W. H, Stack, New York; J. Johnston, Queens Bay; A. E, Hutchison, Rosebery. Tremont House Baker Street, Nelson RANSOME & CAMPBELL Proprietors European plan, 60c. up American plan, (1.25 and (1.60 Meals 35c. ALL WHITE LABOR Spe ial Rates Per Month TREMONT—T. H. Wilson and wife. Spokane; J. Walters, B. Campbell, Ymir; N. M. Donahue, T. Thompson, T. Ivanklk. J. Thompson, T. Ivanklk, J.' A. Dunn, Salmo; W. Bristow, F. Batchelor, city. Grand Central Hotel OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE American and European plans. H. H. PITTS, Proprietor GRAND CENTRAL-P. Jensen, H. Thompson, Revelstoke; D Mclieolh. Salmo J. C. Jones, G. McBuork, E. G. Houghton, -Sheep Creek; M. McLeod, G. Pricaard, Erlckson; A. Thompson, T. E. Hutchison, Rosebery. Kootenay Hotel Two doors from postofflce Vernon street Rates $1.00. and $1.25 per day. Every convenience given to the traveling public. Electric piano and Union bar in connection, where the best wines and llguors are kept. MRS. MALLETT. Proprietress. KOOTENAY—R, MInch, A, R. Spacli, Champion; F. Procoplck, J. Shovchlk, S. Krozan, H. For, Creston. Union Men, when in Nelson Patronize Lakeview Hotel Cor. Hall and Vernon Streets. NAP. MALLETTE, Prop. White Union Help Employed Only LAKEVIEW-W. Pigott, Cranbrook; J. Miller, E. prince, Ymlr; S. Long, R. Taylor, Erie. Klondyke Hotel Vernon 8treet Strictly Union House Headquarters for miners, smel- termen, loggers, railroad men. Rates: $1.00 per day up. NEL80N A JOHN80N, Props. KLONDYKE—A. Johnson and wife, 1. Hendricks, Creston. Mr. Loggle, Northumberland, has Name on Auditor-General's Report—Hot Passage at Arms OTTAWA, Jan. 12—Not very much headway with business was made in the commons today. After a few unimportant preliminaries the house was moved into committee of supply on the estimates of the customs department. The first item which was for salaries, etc., and which provided for an increase of $200,000 for the administration of the service, proved to be a snag. The opposition did not object to tbe increase which It was generally agreed waB necessary owing to the growing service and' the necessity for salary increases but they made a basis upon which to renew their objection to the dismissal of public servants. The claim was made by them that many office holders had lost their positions, without hearing any of the charges made against them. Instances were quoted and in each case the member representing the constituency in which the dismissal occurred assured tbe house that the official dismissed was a partisan. Towards 11 o'clock there occurred the liveliest incident of the day. Mr. Loggle Northumberland was speaking and protested against the dismissal of a man named Gaynor in his constituency. Br. Edwards Frontenac said that it was strange to bear Mr, Loggle protesting in the name of clean government as his name appeared on tbe report of the auditor general as having supplied goods to tbe old Liberal gov ernhient such being against the inde pendence of parliament. This caused a very lively time. "It is not true; take It back" called Mr. Loggle and his colleagues took up the cry. A. K. Maclean got up to state a case to the speaker and Col. Hughes also got up. Each spoke a couple of times with tbe result that both thought they had tho floor. Both men got heated and addressed each other by name. Mr. Loggle and Dr. Edwards were also on their feet. Finally Mr. I^oggie explained that bis name appeared on the auditor's report by mistake, it was a case of a clerical error. OTTAWA, Ont., Jan. 12.—When tho house met George H. Bradbury, member for Selkirk, introduced a bill to amend the navigable waters and protection act. The object of the bill is to prevent the deposit of sewage in streams, but Bradbury made his explanation apply particularly to that portion of the Red river between the city of Winnipeg and to the locks. Incidentally the bill will be of far-reaching importance, seeing that It will apply to similar conditions all over Canada. The house went into supply at 3:30 on the customs estimates and the first item taken up was an appropriation of $200,000 for salaries, including increases. Urges Increase of Salaries. Mr. Carvell of Carleton, N; B., urged upon the government the desirability of giving the members of the customs increases in salaries. He said the outside service was very badly treated compared with tbe inside service. Hon. J. D. Reid, minister of customs. was disposed to agree with tbe contention. Dismissed for Cause. H. Clark of North Essex criticised the dismissal by the minister of customs of a Mr. Bryan, a preventative officer at the port of Windsor, Ont. He clulmed that Bryan had been dismissed without sufficient reasons. Hon. J. D. Reld in reply said tbat this man had been dismissed because it had heen learned that he had taken an active part in the recent campaign, which waB contrary to the Civil Service act, and that therefore removal was justified. Mr .Clark contended that no charge of partisanship had been properly sud- stantiated and neither was Mr. Bryan given a chance to defend himself. Hon. Dr. Reld stated tbat in ^Mr. Bryan's case there was clear and ample evidence to show that he had taken an active part in the late campaign and that no further investigation was found necessary. Sir Wilfrid Laurier said that the policy laid down by his party while in office was that no man should be dismissed unless after a thorough investigation it was found that he was an active partisan. ' In the case of Mr. Bryan, however, no such investigation was held and as far as he knew no formal charges had been laid agalnBt him by the member for North Essex. Mr. Sinclair Surprised. Mr. Sinclair of Guysboro said that since the time of Mr. Borden's first entrance to the house be had posed as the champion of civil service reform. He was surprised at the remarkable change of attitude displayed by Mr. Borden as leader of tbe government. Even the Conservatives of tho country were becoming dissatisfied with the Indiscriminate dismissal of public servants for party purposes. The Halifax Herald, Mr. Borden's official organ, bad referred In an editorial to "the hungry horde of party heelers, who think that the only business of the government is feed them from the party trough." Tbe Montreal Star had also called attention recently to the dismissal of a Mr. Baldwin. As far as he could ascertain the only charge against Mr. Baldwin was that he had in measure denounced tiie statement of a nationalist speaker wllo said, "we bav enough of the English. We once found it necessary to bore holes in tbe British flag in order to breathe the atmosphere of liberty." Had it come to this in Canada, that a man should be dismissed from the public service for denouncing such disloyalty? Showed Partlzanshlp. Hon. Dr. Reid maintained that Mr. Baldwin had taken an active part in the recent election and that, therefore, according to the Civil Service act his dismissal was warranted. The minister of customs cited the case of Mr. Miller of Sackville, who was dismissed from office by the late government for reasons which were never made manifest and he Btated that Mr. Miller had not been given the slightest chance of defending himself. Hon. Mr. Emerson took exception to this and stated that Mr. Miller was dis- missed from office after a thorough investigation had proved beyond a doubt tbat he was actively engaged in politics. AGAINST AMERICAN PREFERENCE. LONDON, -Ian. 12.—The chamber of commerce today passed a resolution that the chamber should make repre- senations to the government on the suggestion contained in President Taft's recent message to congress that When Taking a Vacation go to the great Halcyon Hot Springs, where you can secure not only rest but at the same time have the benefit ot the best medicinal waters on the continent, unequalled for rheumatism and kindred aliments. The Bprlngs are easy of access to travellers and the hotel has been fitted up and is conducted with a view to the maximum of comfort aad convenience for guests. Rates: $12 and $15 per week, or $2 per day and upwards. Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium WM BOYD, Proprietor Halcyon Arrow Lakes Nelson Cafe Lar e and Commodious Dining Room Prompt and Courteous Service. Meals Served at all Hours Elegantly furnished rooms in connection; $1.00 a day and up. A. AUDET, Proprietor. NELSON—John Anderson, A. S. Clute, Kaslo; H, Herbert*;, Apex; Jamca G. Lutes, Marcus. Silver King Hotel Baker Street Under new management Well furnished rooms; $1.00 a day and up. Best 25c. meal In Nelson. Beat brands of HquorB and cigars served by union men. N. McLEOD, Proprietor SILVER KING—L. C. Ross, Sandon, Sherperd J. Fleslimann, A. E. Richards, J. Flnlayson, G. McLeod, N. McLeod. SHERBROOKE—W. Cole, G. Soucy, H. Beck, Slocan; Mrs. R. A. Parrott, J. Mc- LarKy, city. ROYAL—Lawrence Weston. Prince Albert; D. B. Mathieson, Calgary. preference should be given to Ameri can ships as regarding tolls to be charged for passing through the Panama canal. Pay up your subscription to The Daily News to December 31, 1912, and secure the benefit of the 20 per cent discount. This offer holds good only until January 20. ^___ January Clearing Sale Secure Your Share of This Underwear at Half Price Two big tables full of ladies' and children's underwear, some In pure wool and some cotton mixed. These are odd lines which we wish to clear. They range in price from 65c. to ?2 eacb. On sale today at half price. 75c Silks at 49c 200 yards Coff Pallette Silk in shades of grey, purple, brown and black. Regular price 75c. January Sale Price 49c Children's Dresses Reduced One-Third All sizes in children's dresseB from 2 to 14 years. They're made of serge, Panama and fancy worsteds and come in all tbe leading fall colors. Regular $3.75 dresses for $1.50 Regular $4.60 dresses for 3.45 Regular $6.50 dresses for 4.45 Regular $8.00 dresses for 5.65 MEAGHER & CO. Bake^r Street Daily News Want Ads Get Results HALL & JESSUP'S Semi-Annual Clearance Sale Commences Saturday, Jan. 13 Ends Saturday, Jan. 27, 1912 Mr. C. James Bancroft the distinguished English Comedian who will be seen In "The Private Secretary" at the Opera House tonight. Men's Overcoats Three only Men's Light Grey Tweed Overcoats with Velvet Collars, sizes 38, 39 and 40, regular $15 for $9.95 Three only Men's Dark Grey Tweed Overcoats, reversible collars, sizes 37, 38 and 39, regular $14 for $9.50 Other Overcoats in black, brown and melton goods, not specially mentioned, 25 per cent off regular price. Men's Suits Twenty-five per cent, off all lines of Men's Suits Jaeger House Coats Regular $8.50, $9 and $11 for $7.25 Jaeger Dressing Gowns at Reduced Prices Prices Will Be Reduced on All Lines Except Collars Terms of this Sale Strictly Cash HALL & JESSUP Nelson, B. C. 506 Baker Street. Cfce ©ail? _HtW. SATURDAY JANUARY 13 WE ARE PLEASED WIIH THE WAY THE FAR SEEING, SHREWD BUSINESS PEOPLE ARE BUYING Hillhurst Lots WE ARE ALSO GLAD WHEN WE KNOW WE ARE SELLING OUR CLIENTS SOMETHING THAT WE KNOW WILL MAKE THEM MONEY. IP YOU HAVE NOT SEEN US YET ABOUT SOME OF THESE MONEY MAKING LOTS Come and See Us at Once YOU KNOW MOOSE JAW'S GROWTH. YOU KNOW CLOSE IN LOTS TO THE GROWING PLACES ALWAYS MAKE BIG MONEY FOR THE INVESTORS. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS YOURS. We Say Again—Don't Miss These Lots PRICES ONLY $150 A LOT—$25 DOWN AND $10 A MONTH... Western Canada Investment Co. Financial Agents, .-leal Estate, Fire, J. E. TAYLOR, Manager. ALEX. CHEYNE, Secretary P O. Box 1042. Put Life snd Accident Insurance; Timber Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent H .E, DOUGLAS, Insurance and Loan Department. Lands, Rents Collected, Loans C. A. VAN Department. HEMERT, Timber Cor, Baker and Josephine Streets, Page for Wage Workers By R. P. Pettipiece. News, Views' and Activities of T ose Who do the World's Work—Local, Provincial, Dominion and Int rnatlonal Events Indicative of Industrial and Political Growth an Development. Winnipeg unionists, through the central labor body are hot loot after the city council lor uquanderlns money entertaining celebrities of more or less account, after refusing to raise the paltry wages o)' the civic employees who have had no change of wage scale in ten years. It seems like irony to be making such a protest about 24 hours after au election. The coal mhiers of Vancouver island are taking hold as though they meant It this time. No sooner were local unions organized at Ladysmith, Xannimo, Cumberland, Comox r.nd other places than a convention was held at Nanaimo for the purpose of organizing a district. The number allotted by the International to the new dstrlct is 28 George Burt has been elected president nnd Alex. Rowan is secretary-treasurer. The international is represented by George Pettlgrew and Paul Constante, an Italian organizer. Affiliation of all the locals has been effected with the British Columbia Federation of Labor, and delegates A. G. LAMBERT & CO. Ltd. Manufacturers of and Dealers In ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER Shingles, Lath, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Building Paper, etc. Sole agentB for Ru-ber-oiil Roofing and Manitoba Gypsum Co.'h Hardwall and Wood Fibre Platter. Nelson B.C. Telephone 82 P.O. Box 1066 SECURE MUCH FREE PUBLICITY Bureau Reports on Recent Work- Valuable Advertising for West Kootenay Carried Out publicity LVM/iiU-d ■a ill ailver- Cascarets Cure a Bilious Headache Gently but Thoroughly Cleanse Your Liver, Stomach and Bowels and You Feel Great by Morning will be present at the convention which opens at Victoria on Jan. 22. Advices received from R. S. Ward, secretary-treasurer of the strike committee of the Machinists and Boilermakers on the Grand Trunk Pacific, railway from Port Arthur west, are to the effect that "not a man has broken ranks and wth very few exceptions they are all staying at their posts, putting up a splendid fight against corporate greed for decent working conditions. Reports from divisional points along the G.T.P. are very encouraging." The co-operation of the executive of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada has been enlisted and organized labor throughout Canada will he asked Io demand of the federal government that no further assistance be given tho railway company In the way of loans until the latter decide to abide by the decision of the federal hoard of inquiry which recommended the concession of the strikers or at least found that "the demands of the men are not unreasonable." Even the C.P.R. with all its labor skinning propensities, pays better wages and uses its slaves'better than the G.T.P. under its present dictatorship. Every unionists In Canada wishes the striking machinists and boilermakers success and will do all they can to help them win. Wilfrid Gribble has been placed in the field as permanent organizer by the new local of the Socialist party of Canada in Vancouver. Others will be added as funds and organization permits of it. No 69 intends to devot its time and energy to organization work. Lunatics never organize. HI at is; lies recently comp.led by the com-! mission of conservation show tliat the! death rate iu Canadian coal inlues is much higher than In any other civllisied country, In J1W2, the year or the Femle disaster, tlit: death rate per 100 men employed (above, and below ground), reached the maximum rate of 13.25. Tl.e average rate for 10 years preceding 1910, however, was 4.79. The United States comes next with on average rate for the same period of 3.43. Perhapa the worst aspect of* the situation Is tbe fact that the death rate from coal mine accidents hog been steadily on the Increase In Canada for a number of years. Tho minimum rate of 1,83 was reached in 1897. Jn 1809 the rate was 4.21. During the same time there lias been a steady decrease in all the leading European countries. it would, of course, be unreasonable to expect that the loss of life and property could be entirely done away with, but experience has shown that careful Investigation of the conditions will point the way to tl...» remedying of many abuses. That the danger Inherent in coal mining can be largely eliminated is shown by the low constant death rates ln Belgium and Great Britain. Coal mine explosions are much mure frequent In Canada .ind the United States than in any of the European countries. Tho following examples are exceedingly significant: In 1850 the fatality rate In tbe Belgium coal mines was as high as tl.e present Canadian death rate, while at tiie present time It averages tiie lowest In tho world. This decll.id ln the death rate was due to the combined efforts of the mine owners, tho worlcment and the administration of mines; to the diffusion of technical and professional knowledge, and to tho administrative organization for the scientific study of accidents. Although tho death rate tn metalliferous mines in Canada Is lowe? than in the coal mines, It is much higher than in any of the European countries. The death rate in Canada for the period 1900-1909 was 3.82. "With the exception of the Klmberley diamond mines and the Transvaal, where native and Chinese labor are employed, the fatality rate during this neriod (1900- 1909) was considerably lower elsewhere than In Canada. It requires no discussion to emphasize the Importance of an inquiry Into the whole subject of fatal accidents In the mines of Canada, Following is the report of the* publicity bureau which was adopted by the board of trade on Tuesday night; "Although tiie work of ti bureau, as maintained since , been reported upon from mont ceiraln general points r.an I) wiih advantage at this time. Advertising "The amount apportioned to Using was S25*j.5(>, of which UUO.ali was lor classified advertising, and ::\:u for advertising in U'.o Heaton annual publications. The classified advertising lias, except In l he small media employed, given first class results, replies ln numerous cases being from persons of capital. Until a really large advertising fund is available, your committee Would reeummeiid laying emphasis on classified advertising. Office Work "The routine work of tho bureau has Included the distribution of over 5IX) copies oC the "Glorious Kootenay' booklet, chiefly from the office; nearly 200 copies of tho 1911 review number of the Nelson Dally News; about 400 copies or the fruit sheet, and less than 100 copies of the mining pamphlet. The matter on the reverse side ot the new letterhead was alno printed 111 sheet forin and handed to visitors. About 100 of. the 1911 rruli fair hangers were mailed to Inquirers at points In the old countiy and in the United states for ills- trll utlon. "About 225 mail Inquiries were received, oC which approximately 150 related tu land. Not a few, those for instance relating to tiie possible establishment here of new Institutions, entailed a large amount of do- tull work. The established policy was strictly followed, of declining lo advise persons to come hero wnoso only object would be employment. ' 'Some hundreds of visitors called at the bureau, and were given information on an -f Inconceivably large number of topics connects with tiie development of the city and district, a small but gratifying proportion of the visitors seeking Information in mining, it might lie stated here that many visitors Judge Nelson favorably—so they avor—merely from the fact that a department of information 1e maintained! and U one of the city's recognized Institutions. Free Publication "The chief aggressive work of the bureau has been the securing of free publicity, through supplying matter to the press. While the actnai spread of publication given to the matter supplied to over 100 dally papers of Canada, and a small list to English and American papers, has not beeu checked up, a considerable spread of publication has been observed. Matter has been supplied regularly to certain trade and financial journals, and a number of special articles upon Nelson or Nelson and the Kootenay, some of them Illustrated, have been supplied and published In Canadian and American periodicals. A small connection lias in fact been built up. Matter has also been supplied for various annuals and dictionaries, Including the Heaton publications, C.P.R. publications, and various hotel annuals, ,M.uter is also being supplied for publication ll the llrcat Northern bull'itins. Promoting the issuing of post card views of Nelson nnd Kootenay by eastern houses is un allied item. .Special Features "The first matter taken up by the bureau was the aeslred West Kootenay booklet. James *-.chofleld, M.P.P., Hairy Wright, M.P.P., and Hon. Thomas laylor all took •ii» the proposal, and the bureau has extremely recent correspondence leading to tha o.\pettoi ion that provision is, or will b-*. made in the current estimates for tho booklet. "The abortive tour of the 200 Ohio editors resulted lu at least placing Nelson and the Kootenay to some extent upon the Ohio map. "The tour of the English journalists had a more happy course, though tiie makers o! tho itinerary ,iid not lean toward the Kootenay very hard. ' 'The British Columbia potato exhibit, In which the Kootenay co-operated, proved a most valuable advertisement over the whole continent. "The formation of the Imperial Home Reunion association was promoted, an organization, with 0 credit fund of $2,600, is able to lend assistance to persons wishing to bo Joined hy their families. Tho applicants lor loans who are entered hone to bring their families from England in the spring, make a total of ll> souls. "The West Kootenay Corps of Home Press Correspondents, an organization designing to secure publication abroad of information respecting the attractions of the Kootenay, is rounding into shape. "The bureau lias endeavored to co-operate ln every way with all agencies working, directly or indirectly, for the develon- ment of this territory. It has relations with practically all the development organizations of the West Kootenay, as well as with many of the development bureaus in other Canadian cities, both east and west, and hi Spokane. It Is also working In association with tbe bureau of provincial information, with the ngent-general for British Columbia In 'London, and with Arthur Hawkes, tho recently appointed special commissioner on Dominion imml ■grati-m. Recommendations "Information has come In the bureau which leads to the conclusion that In the interest of the Kootenay your board might very properly consider tha advisability of pressing the provincial government to add to the staff of the agent-general's office, a man familiar with the present development and promise or the Kootenay and with Us renources. "Certain matter hns heen collected for embodying hi a brochure on water power nnd Nelson's industrial future. This should not be dropped, nor other literature that is in preparation." You're bilious, you hove a throbbing sensation in your head, a bod taste In your mouth, your eyes burn, your skin is yellow, with dark rings under your eyes; your lips are parched. No wonder you feel ugly, mean and HI tempered. Your system Is full of bilo not properly passed off, and what you need is a cleaning up hiBide. Don't continue being a bilious nuisance to yourself and those wiio-love you, and don't resort to harsh physics that irritate and injure. Remember that every disorder of the stomach, liver und intestines con be quickly cured by morning with gentle, thorough Cascarets—they work while you sleep. A 10- cent box from your druggist will keep you and the entire family feeling good for months. Children love to take Cascarets, because they taste good and never gripe or sicken. COMMENDS PREMIER BORDEN (Canadian Associated Press.) LONDON, Jan. 12—The Times editorially reviewing Canadian parliamentary prospects, thinks It extremely unlikely that the next few months will see any strikingly new developments in Canadian politics because the most important problems are already reserved for prolonged Investigation, the reference being to the naval and tariff questions. The Times commends Premier Borden's decision to take personal charge of the imperial and foreign policy. DOUKHOBORS MAY DESERT CANADA FOR CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, Gal. Jan. 12—The entire colony of Doukhobors, consisting of about 12,000 will be moved to southern California from Saskatchewan, according to Russians here. Representatives of the Doukhobors are expected to arrive here in a few days. The colony has won notoriety hi recent years because of numerous conflicts with tho Dominion authorities. A, P. Cherback, editor of a Russian paper who made a report on the Doukhobors for the late Count Tolstoi, who aided them ln leaving RuBsla is the leading spirt of the movement to bring the colony to this section. LITTLE WALES BEATEN (frimdlan Associated Press.) LONDON, Jan. 12—In the International Amateur association match yesterday England defeated Wales by 10-0. LANCA8TER WILL PUSH BILL AGAIN8T NE TEMERE. OTTAWA, Ont, Jan.. 12.—Mr. Lancaster intends to go ahead with his bill respecting the ne temere decree. Bow Island The "Gas City" What Is Being Done at Bow Island Extract from "Winnipeg Press" of Dec. 1G, 1911: The largest order for steel pipes ever placed by any firm In the world has been let by a Calgary firm. The Canadian Equipment & Supply Co., Ltd., has ordered from tl.e United States Steel Corporation over 1100 miles ot pipe to curry natural gas frojn Bow Island to Calgary. The order together with the couplings which have been ordered from tbe Dresser Manufacturing Co., Bradford, Pa., will run into about ?3,i'00,000. There will be 2,500 cars of pipe, and about 300 cars ot couplings. Shipment will commence about Jan. 1, and will be completed Inside of six months. T. A. JVIcAuley, president of the company which placed tho order states that tho Canadian Western Natural Gas, Light, Heat, and Power company, will start to lay the pipe about April 1. One hundred and eighty miles of pipe will be 1G inches la diameter, and the balance will be 14, 12, 10, 8, G, 4V6 Inches. See my previous advertisement re HEALTH POLICY. T. M. RIXEN Rooms 2 and 3, Alan Block P.O. Box 373 Nelson, B.C. HELP WANTED. NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY C. F. Hutton, Manager "^lE^P^OTTADLV*laND3 PROMPTLY FURNISHED. THE WORKINGMEN'8 EMPLOYMENT AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY WANTED—"Waitress. W. Parker, 312 Baker street. FORT GEORGF. LAND CO. Real Estate Employment Office 315 Baker Street, Nelson.. O. Box SSS. Phone IU. JACOB GREEN & CO. Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuators. Box 233. Nelson, WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS WANTED—An opportunity for a live man, selling our guaranteed Yakima Valley grown nursery stock. Exclusive territory. Outfit free. Cash weekly. "Hustle," not experience required. Toppenlsh Nursery company, Toppenlsh, Wash. WANTED—Married men to buy five and ten acre fruit tracts. Small cash payment, balance In work. Apply Harris, Honeymoon Place, Kaslo. 97-U WANTED—At the Ymlr General hospital a nurse; must be a graduate from some well established hospital. For further Information write W. B. Mclsaac, Sec. Ymlr General hospital; 107-tf WANTED—Teacher for Wlnlaw, B. school. Apply Secretary School Board. 223-tf WANTED—Logs and shingle bolts or timber to make them. W. H. Kreyscher 228-14 WANTED—Team horses, age G to 8 years, weight about 3,000 pounds. Must be sound. William Fraser, Crawford Bay. B, C. 229-C WANTED—Girl for general housework at Salmo, B. C; wages $35 per month'. Apply or write Mrs. C. I, Archibald, Salmo, B. C. 227-tf. WANTED—At onco, ply Star Grocery. WANTED—Waitress. Apply Queens Hotel WANTED—Ties, poles and piling con tractors with outfit to take out large 01 small quantities, south of Cretton; abun dance of good timber. Wattsburg Lumber Company, Wattsburg. 232-tf. WANTED—Position as camp cook. Experienced. Box P., Daily News. 233-5 Notice All Scotchmen and men of Scotch descent who have not yet Blgned the application for a charter lor the formation of a Scottish Clan society in this district and who are desirous of doing so are asked to call at the Nelson Iron Works, Limited office where the acting secretary, Leslie Crau- furd will bo pleased to receive their signatures. WHY NOT TRY THE UNION GROCERY? The prices are certainly the lowest in town. Come or write to us and satisfy yourself. If you purchase $10 worth of our groceries we will prepay the freight charges between the Rockies and the Cascades. If our straightforward proposition looks good to you come and see us or drop us a line. We solicit your patronage. The Union Grocery Cor. Hall and Baker Sts. Phone 176 Nelson, B.C. WANTED—To purchase q*ood second hand hoist holler and pump, not less than 20 horse power hoist and 35 horse power boiler. 233-7 WANTED—Book-keeping work In evening hours. Q., Dally News. 234-0 FOR SALE. FOR SALE-OUver typewriter, with 17- inch carriage*, particularly suitable for lumber or mining office. Apply Box O. L., Dally News. 173-tf. JIC^T^DJIREOORY^ NELSON HOTEL BAR Baiter Street, Nelson, B.C. INK & WARD, Props. Gin Rlckeys. Only place carrying Limn, SHERBROOKE HOTEL Nelson, B. C. One minute's walk from C.P.R. station. Cuisine unexcelled; well heated and ventilated. BOYER BROS., Props, PHOENIX .' HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOENIX, B. 6.4 The only up-to-date hotel In Phoenix. New from cellar to roof. Best sample rooms In the Boundary, Bath room in connection. Stoam heat. Opposite Great Northern depot, James Marshall, Prop. Business Directory -. ,7. WIDDOWSON, ASSAKHR ANR Chemist, Box Alios, Nelson, B.C. Charges Gold* silver, copper or lead, $1 each Ropl-sllvor, $1,60; silver-lead, $1,130. Price* for other metals on application. AUCTIONEERS C. A. WATERMAN ft CO.—P. O, box 226. W. CUTLER, LICENSED AUCTIONEER. Auction rooms and warehouse Ward St., next opera house. Box 474, Phone IS, 20-tf. ARCHITECT WILL HALDANE, ARCHITECT AND Valuator, 619 Stanley street. Plans and specifications for all classes of buildings ; entirely modern designs. P. O. Box 514. Phones 303 and 311. COLLECTION AGENCIES iV. CUTLER, COLLECTIONS OF ALIi kinds. Return* promptly made. Ward street, next opera house. 20-tf. CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS ROBB & THOMPSON-BUILDEIB AND Contractors, Victoria Btreet, next opera house. P. O. Box 490. Special attention given jobbing and repair work. Estimate given. 60-tf. WHOLESALE PRODUCE STARloirirTxTr^vl-^^ ' ers In Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce audi Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine itrettt Nelson, B.C. GROCERIES A. MACDONALD & 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 Produce. Of floe and warehouse corner of Front and Hall streets, P. O. Box 1095. Telephones 28 ft FOR SAjjE-Frult land In the famous Grey creek district. As evidence of the value of this land for fruit farming, we have sold over a dozen 10-acre lots to different parties who have been residents of Kootenay for from five to 12 years. It Is situated on the east bank of Kootenay lake, \_ mile from postofflce and steamboat landing. The lake Is from two to five miles wide and 75 miles long, to our knowledge the only lake In the Dominion of Canada that does'not freeze. The land Is direct from the locator to the purchaser. For further particulars address Lindsay Launch & Boat Co., P. O. Box 34, Nelson, B. C, or apply Room 8 Griffin block. ___^ PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING A. E. BENNETT, painter and decorator; wall papers and paper hanging a specialty; estimates given; all work promptly executed. 614 Stanley street. Phone 3U. P. O. Box 927, Nelson. FOR SALE—one of tho finest homes in Nelson; lake frontage, four lots, large lawn, flowers and fruit Terms to suit purchaser. Commission given to anyone who finds a buyer. Apply The Wright Investment Co., Ltd. 232 FOR SALE—Pair grey Percheron mares, In foal, 4 years old, weight 1250 pounds; 2 cows due in April; 2 sows due ln March. Apply to A. Hicks, Harrop. 282-6 ITin SALE—One pair curling stones. Apply M.i enre Dally News. 233-2 FOR SALE—Team of bay mares, suitable for town delivery work. AIro Daniels incubator, 150 eggs, reliable, almost new. Apply Mackerell, Harrop. FOR SALE-CRESTON FRUIT LANDS. Large tracts of choice wild land at $10, $15, $25 and $50 per acre. Improved and semi-Improved land at from $50 to $200 per acre. CRESTON CLIMATE IS THE BEST. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, torla street. •_ NOTICE In' tho matter of an application for the Issue of a duplicate certificate of title to all minerals, precious and base, (save coal and petroleum) under Lot 2888, Group I "Barnctt" mineral claim, Kootenay district. Notice Is hereby given that it Is my intention to Issue at the expiration of one month after the first publication hereof a duplicate of the certificate of title to the above mentioned lot in the name of W. H. Kreyscher, which certificate Is dated the 16th day of December, 1900, and numbered G404A. Nelson, B. C, 28th December, 1911. SAMUEL R. ROE. District Registrar. ZiM-1-a.w..-in-d. MINING Properties Inspected and expert reports furnished. James C. Campbell, M.E., United States hotel, St. Paul. 130-tf While much doubt is expressed In the power of parliament to deal with such questions, the degree of agitation and discussion la the country is regarded by the member for Lincoln as reasonable cause for the proposal he Is bringing forth. Mlnard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia FOR RENT—Housekeeping rooms. Apply J. W. Gallager, 102 Baker street, 221-tf FOR RENT—Furnished flats and rooms for light housekeeping. W. Parker, «•> Baker. FOR RENT-Well lighted office, furnished. Apply mornings, room 11,' Victoria block. PR^SSM^LLJMDS GREEN BROS., BURDEN ifc CO. Civil Engineers. Dominion and B.C. Land Surveyors Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townsltes, Timber Limits, Etc, Nelson, 616 Ward St., A. H. Green, Mgr. Victoria, 114 Pemberton Bids., F. C. Green. Ft. George, Hammond St., F. P. Burden. A. L. McCULLOCH Hydraulic Engineer Provincial Land Surveyor P. O. Box 41 Office phone B86; residence phone B7-) Office: Over McDermid & McHardy Baker St., Nelson, E C. Singing and. Voice Production H. TREBT HEALE-TUITION GIVEN ln above. Studio at 515 Cedar Street Phone A91. Box G74. 1; WILSON AITKEN, BARITONE VO- callst, ballad concerts, at .homes, etc Terms moderate. Address Willow Point. VIOLIN LESSONS - RECEPTIONS AT- tended. Miss Cruttwell, 40S Victoria St Phone 434. 230-12 ELECTRICIANS i. h. ringroseTelectrical CON- traetor and supplies. Complete installation of Isolated lighting and telephone systems a specialty. Stock of supplies always on hand. 508 Stanley street, street. Phone A227. P. O. Box 166. . 167-tt FOR RENT—Furnished bedroom, with use _of bath. Apply 201 Si^ca street. 832-6 FOR RENT—Warm room, 805 Victoria. NOTICE It has come to my knowledge that there are false reports circulating about my wife. Anybody doing so will render themselves liable to an action for libel. (Signed) JOHN WILES. .Tun, 6, 1912. 234-1 Towel Bars Easily fixed and one of the moat useful things arouud a house, .' E. K. STRACHAN Plumbing and Heating Telephone 262 313 Baker St. REAL ESTATE Before you decide to purchase house properties, fruit lands, lots at Balfour, Calgary or Moose Jaw, see JOHN COOPER Alan Block, Baker St. Will divide commissions. Agent for Mutual Life of Canada, tire. Accident, Loans. Notice Is hereby given n.at we, Boyor brothers, hotelkepers, of the city of Nelson, intend 80 days from the date hereof to apply to the license commissioners of the city of Nelson for the transfer of the retail liquor license now neld by ue ln respect of the Sherbrooke hotel ln the .aid city to Joseph I. Lavigne and Henry Dunk. BOYER BROTHERS. Dated this 14th day of December, 191L 212-28 LIQUOR ACT. Notice Is hereby given that on tho 12th day of February, 1912, next, application will be made to tl.e Superintendent of Provincial Police for the transfer of the license for tbe sale of liquor by retail In and upon the premises known as the Northern hotel, situate at Salmo, British Columbia, from E. E. McArthur to Mo- Arthur Bros, of British Columbia. Dated this 10th day of Janunrv. 1912. E. E. McARTHURi Holder of License, Applicant for Tranafer.__ We atend to your PLUMBING promptly and well B. C. Plumbing & Heating Co. Victoria Street, near Opera House Telephone 181 8ATURDAY ...smhy JANUARY 13 Che Baity $eto& PAGE SEVEN STAR GROCERY Directly opposite Dominion Express Office Store of Quality Phone IO Best Grades Flour 49 lb. sack J2.00 Cane Sugar 20 lb. sack i..11.60 Our Imperial Tea Second to None Without a Rival The blend has been known to the Store of Quality for many years. Our Imperial Tea has a valuo and cup quality that no other blend of tea can ever equal at the price. Our Imperial Tea is supplied to a wide and appreciative clientele. Samples -willingly submitted. Test Its merits. 3 lbs. $1 Hot House Lettuce and Celery Crisp and fresh. Supplied direct from the ranch. Mealy Early Rose Potatoes Price per 100 lb sack $2.00 Fine PRIME HAMS FROM ONTARIO 20c. Per Pound Try some, they won't last long at this price|. Joy's Cash Grocery Cor. Josephine and Mill Sts. P.O. Box 637 Tel. 19 Are You Satisfied to struggle on 'with glasses that do not suit your sight any more. If not conHult us. It will cost you nothing. We can tell you if your glasses are giving you the right service. J. J. Walker Jeweler and Optician Baker St. Nelson. B.C. GRANBY SMELTS BIG TONNAGE Opens New Year With Shipment of Nineteen Thousand Tons—Fidelity Becomes Producer With a shipment of 19,01*3 tons the Granby mines last week opuued the new year with a production near the high mark of lflll and considerably above tho average weekly Bhipmonts for the period during the past year when tiie mines and smelter were ln operation. With no labor troubles In sight, all the coke that is needed and with the mines operating with full crews It is anticipated that the com- pany during the present year will exoeed its previous monthly average metal production of 4,000 Ohnces of gold, 35,000 ounces of silver and 1,000 tons of copper. The first week of the new year waa also marked by the addition of another Slocan shipper to the list. The property Is the Fidelity, a group of high grade silver claims near New Denver, at the foot of Silver mountain,. The total for the week was 33.810 tons shipped and 31,405 tons smelted. In detail tho figures are: BOSSLAND SHIPMENTS. Centre Star 2,985 Le Rol No. 2 043 Le Roi 750 Le iRoi No..2, milled -. 300 Total 4,680 BOUNDARY SHIPMENTS. Granby 19,010 Motlier Lode 5,709 Emma .', 608 Athelstan 105 Nnnamed 396 Total 25,821 SLOCAN-KOOTHNAY SHIPMENTS. Sullivan 310 Knob Hill SO Hone 20 Emerald 191 Arlington (Erie) 88 Standard 291 Van Rol, milled ..., .800 Standard, milled ...vy 300 Queen, milted 420 Granite-Poorman, milled 260 St. Eugene, milled 420 Utlca , 41 Fidelity 20 Eastmount 30 Silver Cup (Ferguson) 29 Rambler-Cariboo ... 31 Total 3,333 GRANBY SMELTER RECEIPTS Grand Forks, B.C. Granby mines 19,010 B. C. COPPER CCS RECEIPTS. Greenwood, B.C. Mother Lode 5.709 Emma 508 Athelstan IK Total 6.778 CONSOLIDATED CO.'S RECEIPTS Trail, B.C. Centre Star *** 2,985 Le Roi No. 2 MS Sullivan 3U1 St. Eugene s 37 Knob Hill < 80 Hope 20 Emerald s I"1 Sliver Cup (Ferguson) » 29 Le Roi 750 Arlington (Erie) ....w 83 Standard Ml Van Rol .-..,.w 102 Utlca 41 Fidelity •".... 20 Eastmount Rambler-Cariboo ; Total 5,671 of the weapon Is Ihcrusted with diamonds and rubles, and besides being a work of art Is a curio of great intrinsic value. Mr. Bancroft carries the precious gift with him on his present tour of Canada. He will be seen hero at the opera house tonight. _ ja A well varied program of exceptional merit will be shown at today's matinee and evening performances at the Gem theatre. The subjects are: "The Baseball Bug," a splendid comedy, played by the Tlmnhouser actors assisted by "Big ClileE" Bender. Jack Coombs, 'y Morgan a nd "Rube" Oldrlng, stars of tbe Philadelphia Athletics, champions of the world. "The Measure of a Man," a Rex feature, whQS films are quite up to the top of the tree; "Eta on tbe Wire," a beautifully colored subject, and "A Revolver Returned to Its Owner," a good comedy. Tho matinee commences at 2.3Q o'clock. The Russell-Hale company, which will be seen at the opera house here on Monday, Jan. 15, was formerly known as the Al- hambra company, and has supported many of the leading dramatic stars of the country. Elizabeth Hale, the leading lady 'of the company, Is a charming actress with a varied experience, and is a big favorite all along tho Pacific const from San Diego to Victoria, where she has. held leading positions in every one of the principal stock theatres. The plays to be presented here are: "Tho Prlmroso Path" on Tuesday, .Tan. 10, followed by "On the Road to Calgary." MARKETS j COLD WEATHER DECREASES RECEIPTS OF WHEAT WINNIPEG, Jan. 12.—Prices opened on our local market unchanged to Vic lower for the distant months and business being lfieless the market declined further and closed %c lower for May, ^c lower for May (now), and "Ac lower for July. Cables from Liverpool were lower and American markets were also comparatively poor, and export inquiry practically orf at the present. Minneapolis closed Vic lower for May and 1c lower for July. Chicago closed Vic lower for May, Vse lower for July and Uc lower for September. Chicago corn and oats closed lower for all months. In oats and flax there was very little change hut prices held steady for March oata, closing unchanged. Flax closed 4c down. Owing to tbe exceptionally severe weather all over the provinces receipts are very light, only <15 "iirs being in sight for inspection. The weather forecast is fine and gradually moderating- ',. , , , Listed stocks— Bid Asked Canada Fire, F.P 125 ... City nnd Prnv. Loan '■ 120 Commercial Loan and Trust .. 110 ... Great West Life, 55 p.e. paid ..290 315 Great West Permanent Loan .. 120 12J Home Investment and Saving.. 13S 110 Commercial Loan, P.P 115 ." Crown, C.F.E ™ 9n Northern, C.F.E 87 98 Northern Trust J^s i» Standard Trust l» •;• Winnipeg Electric •-;•-, w <4; k Sales—2 Northern Crown, C.F.E., 97, 5 Great West Permanent at 121. Unltsted—18 Traders Building at 104; 10 Empire Loan, P.P., at 110. AT THE THEATRE Beerbohm Tree, the well known English player, has presented an old East Inula cutlass to his friend, C. James Bancroft, the celebrated English comedian, who is now touring Canada ln tils big revival of "The Private Secretary." The cutlass Is a most formidable looking weapon and is said to have belonged to uno of the bloodthirsty pirates who infes'.cd the shores ■of Calcutta in tbe 17tl. century- The handle STOCKS We are receiving dally wire quotations from the leading markets on all tbe most active stocks, especially those of local interest and solicit your buying or selling orders. Orders by mail, phone or In person will receive prompt attention. Watch our window bulletin tor "specials." E B. McDermid Bauer Street Neison, B. C. SPECIAL for SATURDAY Extra Choice Shoulder Roasts, young pork, per lb 18c Mild Cured Hams, per lb. , 20c BacOn, per lb ...,23c Local Ranch Bggs, per doz 50c P. BURNS & CO., LTD. Nelson, B. C. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY The Cinderella club will hold a dance on Jan. 10, in tbe Eagle hall. The Holy Communion will be celebrated in St. Saviour's church at tbe 11 o'clock service tomorrow morning and not al 8 a.m. The Nelson Male Voice choir are reminded that a special rehearsal is to be held at 2.110 tomorrow afternoon in the I.O.O.F. hall. Rev. C. W. King will _\vd the first of a series of three addresses lo young men on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the men's meeting in the Y.M.C.A. There will be good singing. ■Rev. J. P. Erlckson, of the first Swedish Baptist church, Spokane, will assist in the Sunday morning service at the B"-tlst church. He will also address a Swedish parlor meeting at tho residence of E, Mostberg, 550 Hall street, at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. At the monthly meeting of the hoard of directors of the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday afternoon it was decided to raise the rental of towels to 5 cents each or six for 25 cents. According to former prices no al lowance was made for the wear and tear of the towels nor for losses. Bowling is especially active just now at the Y.M.C.A. Bob Campbell is in the lead for the Individual prize, valued at 510, for this month, his score being 205 pins. Captains will 'be picked in the near future for the team tournament next month. Team prizes are being arranged. Rev. James N. Howe of Robson, who gives a recital in the Baptist church next Monday evening, has received and accepted the call of the Baptist church in Nanaimo, Vancouver island, and will take the oversight of the work there the end of this month. Mr. Howe Ib a convert of the great Welsh revival and is a gifted speaker and hard worker. He spent some years previously on the stage as a successful comedian. Since the revival he has devoted his whole time and energy to the direct ministry of the gospel .whether behind the pulpit or In the occasional recital of the best productions. His departure from Robson and the Kootenays wilt ho much regretted by a large circle of friends. The Original and A fancy dress carnival will be held at the rink Tuesday, Jan. 16th. 233-2 Ring up phone SS for quick messengers. Open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mara block. 232-* The semi-annual clearing sale at the Hudson's Bay Stores Is now on. See their nd. and secure some of the unusually good bargains offered. 231-tf Ask or write tor tbe Hudson's Bay com pany's grocery price list. 161-tf Cut down your ruel bill this winter by putting up storm windows. We make them to any size. Prizes reasonable. Waters &. Pascoe, Kootenay Lake Sash and Door Factory, Front street. P. O. [■■ox s;i;i. Phone E191. 124-tf. DANCING SEASON The following combination can be engaged on the most reasonable terms: Carl Meyer, violinist; Loon McCandlsh, clarinet; Arthur Oehler, drums; Irvln G. Johnson, pianist. All communications to Gem Theatre or P. O. Box 348. 1912 PROTECTION! PROTECTION! The Mutual Life of Canada Is owned solely hy its Policy-holders, managed :iy Its Policy-holders; Policy-holders receive the profits. See John Cooper, agent, Allen block, Baker street, Nelson, B. C. 223-tf NOTICE The annual general meeting of the Nelson Brewing Co., Limited, will bo held at the office of the company, Latimer st., on January 2fi. 1912, at 3:'t0 p. m. GEORGE S. HAWTHORNE 231-12 Secretary. CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW All changes for church service announcements must be handed In or phoned to The Daily News office before 0 o'clock on Friday. If not received by this'time the notices will be omitted from Saturday's ANGLICAN-St, Saviour's, corner Ward and Silica. Second Sunday after Epiphany. 11 a.m.. Matins and Holy Communion; 2,80 p.m., Sunday school and Bible class; 7.30 p.m., evensong; 0 p.m., Churchman's club. Rev. F. H. Graham rector. PRESBYTERIAN—St. Paul's corner of Victoria and Kootenay streets. Rev. E. S. Logic. Services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. ROMAN CATHOLIC—Corner Ward and Mill. Low Mass, 8 a.m.; High Moss, 10.30 a.m.; evening service, '..30 p.m. Rev. J. Althoff. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-Corner Stanley und Silica streets. Sunday morning service at 11.30 o'clock; Sunday evening service at 7:30 o'clock. Subject of the lesson service, "Sacrament." Reading room open dally 3 to 3.30. Visitors welcome. METHODIST—Rev. A. E. Smith, pastor, Resldonce beside the church. Services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject, "Tho Gospel of tho Extra Mile"; evening Subject, "The Economic" of Jesus." Sunday school and Bible class at 2.30. Men's association meeting at 3.30 p.m. Orchestra plays 7.10 p.m. Mtd-Jvcek service on Thursday at 8 p.m., "Paul the Pharisee." All people welcome. BAPTIST—Regular services, public worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject, "Victorious Faltb": evening subject, "Jacob, a Self-Mnde Man," the first of a series on Ola Testament heroes. Rev. J. P. Erlckson of Spokane will assist. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Junior Young Peoples meeting; 8 p.m.. Senior Young Peoples meeting. Thursday, 8 p.m., regular midweek meeting. Sunday school at 2.30 p.m. Tito pastor, Rev. C. W. King. Resl- Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Minard's Liniment Day School for Girls 904 Stanley Street Thorough course In BngliBh and Latin, French and German Grammar and Conversation, Drawing and Painting Classes by a certificated teacher from South KenBlngton School of Art, London. MRS. ARMBRISTER, Principal Classes for adults in the evenings School reopens Jan. 8th at 9.30 a.m. References: The Hon. Martin Burrell, Minister of Agriculture; Chancellor Macdonald, Brock- yllle, Out. Life Insurance Representative Required for Nelson district. Only good producers need apply. State references and experience. Good opportunity tor capablo person. J. W. W. Stewart, Man, Director The Monarch Life Assurance Co. Winnipeg, Canada Communications • Confidential. dence, corner Hoover and Josephine streets. Phono A4G9, box 3M. A cordial welcome to all. SALVATION ARMY— Victoria street Sunday school, io a. m. Morning service, 11 a. m. Praise service, 3 p. m. Evening service, 7:30 p. m. MONEY GRANT STIFFENS STRIKERS Cotton Employees and Operators Will Not Recede from Stand on Open Shop Question. MANCHESTER, Eng., Jan. 12.—-The employers in the cotton trade expressed their determination to Insist on the system of open shop, by which the unionists and the non-unionists are allowed to work together, but the workers' union will not allow non-unionists to be* employed in the mills and the resolution of botli sides has thus far proved unshakeable. The employers are understood to be ready to grant an increase of wages if the operatives will guarantee never lo strike again on the uon-upionist question. A meeting of the council of the General Federation of Trades Unions agreed to assist financially the cotton operatives and tbe effect of this will be further to stiffen the hacks of the workers. VANCOUVER HAS WOMAN TRUSTEE Mrs. Peter McNaughton Leads Old- Timer on Board by Thousand Votes —Taylor Made Poor Showing. (Special to The Dally News.) VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 12.—The vote cast in the mayoralty election yesterday reached 10,270. James Findlay polled 5,727, and J. D. Taylor 4,413. Taylor's vote was 50 less than he received last year, although little more than 7,000 ballots were cast in last year's contest. The large voto hy the women was one of yesterday's features. Among the 16 aldermen elected for the eight wards, all but five were members of the council last year and four were members of previous councils, '.axter, McSpndden, White, Hepburn "d J. D. McNeill are the only new aldermen. In the contest for the four vacancies on the school board MrB. Peter McNaughton headed the poll with a vote of over 5,000, which was 1,000 greater than her closest competitor, TniBtee g* The Hudson's Bay Stores The Stores of Satisfaction for Value and Quality The Unquestioned Quality of Hudson's Bay Merchandise at Marvellously Low Prices Merits Your Attention Semi-Annual Clearance Sale Our stock must be reduced prior to taking inventory on tbe 31st of this month, when our fiscal year closes. We are offering astonishing values, and you have the Hudson's Bay Company's guarantee tbat ALL REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE We have no old stock to get rid of. The goodB we offer at this sale at such extraordinary low prices have heen imported very recently and aro of Hudson's Bay Standard quality, and in every way up to date. Snaps from the Mantle Department Misses' and Ladies' Tailored Suits, 14 only, regular values to $20.00; sale price $10.50 Misses' and Ladies' Tailored Suits, 23 only, ln serges, fancy mixtures, vicunas, etc; regu- ular values to $25.00; sale price 14.95 Ladies'Beautifully Hand-Tailored Suits, 8 only, in plain cloths and fancy mixtures; these we sold regularly for $30.00; sale price.,.. 17.95 Ladles' and Misses' Tweed Coats, 15 only; regular values to $12.50; sale price 8.75 Ladies' and Misses Tweed Coats, 13 only; regular values to $25.00; sale price Ladles' Silk, Net and Chiffon Blouses, a special lot; regular values to $4.50; sale price Ladies' and Misses' Tweed Coats, 12 only, new goods; regular values to $10.00; sale price Bargain Lot of Ladies' Dress Skirts, in Panama, cheviots and tweeds; values to $4.00; sale price 2.95 15.95 2.95 6.73 Gents' Clothing and Furnishings Department Youths' Suits, long pants, 8 only, regular $10.00 and $10.50; sale price $5.95 Men's Suits, 3 only; regular $20.00 values, for $7.50 Carss Makinaws, plain and leather bound pockets; regular $0.50; sale price $5.00 Boys' 2-Piece Navy Serge Suits, 12 only, sizes 23 to 28; regular $2.50, for half price Boys' Reefer Coats, 10 only; values to $5.50; sale price $1.75 Quick March Prices Men's Felt Slippers; regular $1.75; sale price $1.35 Men's Dongola Slippers; regular $2.25 to $2.50; sale price $1.95 Men's Dongola Slippers; regular $1.75; sale price *1,35 Men's Patent Leather Boots; regular $4.50 to §13.00; sale price $3.45 Men's Tan Boots; regulnr $4.50; sale price $3.45 Men's Kid and Box Calf Boots, odd lines; regular $5.00; sale price $3-45 Ladles' Felt Slippers at 20 per cent off regular prices in Boots and Shoes Ladies' Knee-Length Over Gaiters; regular $1.50; sale price $1-25 Ladies' Half-Length Over Gaiters; regular $1.00; sale price 85c Ladies' Kid Biucher Boots; regular $4.00 to $4.50; sale price $2-95 Ladies* Tan Biucher Boots; regular $4.00; sale price $2.95 Ladies' Patent, Kid and Beaded Slippers; regular $3.50 to $3.75; sale price $2.95 Extra Shoe Special for Small Feet 50 pairs only Ladles' Slippers, Oxfords and Hoots, Kid, Calf and Patent Leathers; values up to *>6.60; sizes 2'i, 3 and i'.i only. Your choice while they last at pair *1.00 // You Need China, Now's the Time to Buy $7.50 China Tea Set, 44 pieces; regular $18.00 sale price • Dinner Set, H7 pieces; regular $18.00; sale price *13-50 Dinner Set, 07 pieces; regular $18.50; sale price $13'50 Dinner Set, 07 pieces; regular $21.50; sale uriee $15*00 Blue and White Jugs, a splendid line, at less than half price, for 10c; 35c size goes for 15c; 45c size goes for 25c. China Plates, G-ln.; regular, dozen, $2.25, sale price, dozen $1.00 Fruit Nappies; reg. doz.. 75c sale price, doz. 40c Green and White Plates- Dinner, 8-ln., regular $1.50, sale price $1.00 Breakfast, 7-ln., regular $1.30, sale pries.... 90c Tea, (S-in., regular $1.10, sale price 75c Bread and butter, 5-in., reg. 90c, sale price 60c We have them In three sizes: 25c size goes A liberal discount is allowed on all dry goods, including ladies' and children's ready-to-wear, gents' furnishings, boots and shoes, and on crockery and glassware, whilst this sale continues; that is, up to and including Saturday, January 20. READ OUR AD. CAREFULLY EACH MORNING; EVERY DAY WE WILL HAVE SOMETHING NEW TO SAY, POINTING OUT THE GREAT SAVINGS YOU CAN MAKE BY BUYING NOW. (ft Men's Negligee Shirts; regular $1.25 and $1.50; sale price 90c Men's Heavy Ribbed Wool Underwear, unshrinkable; regular $1.00; sale price 75c Men's Heavy Wool Socks, 40 dozen; to be cleared at 5 pairs for $1.00 Boys' Sweaters, all sizes; regular $1.00 and $1.25; sale price 80c Boys' Coat Sweaters, in two tone effects, all sizes; regular price to $2.00; sale price.... $1.45 Chubb, a member of the hoard for many years. Mrs. McNaughton will he the first lady trustee in the board's htBtory. Dyke and Flummerfelt, former trustees, were re-elected. F. C. Wade, K. C, candidate for park commissioner, was at the foot of the poll. The electors declared against street cars in Stanley park. Nearly all the money by-laws, exceeding In value $5,- 000,000, are helieved to have carried. REDUCED GRAIN RATES WASHINGTON, Jan. 12—The application for reduced railroad rates on grain and grain products from points in the Canadian northwest to Duluth and Minneapolis was filed with the interstate commerce commission on Jan. 10. There will he no decision arrived at until Feb. 10 at least. It must he filed 30 days before action can he taken. Furs nre used much in combination —zlbellne, chinchilla, toupe and ermine impartially mingled on coats and gowns. Delicacies to Suit the Season Fresh Lobrters, Crabs, Shrimps, Oysters—In shell, Iu bulk and ■ealshlpt ln sealed tins. Olympia Oysters Poultry Geese Turkeys Chickens Game Rabbits Ducks The 41 Market Company Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants, Phone 3, Baker Street PAGE EIGHT Ctie Ball? Jletoss. SATURDAY JANUARY 13 Fire Insurance We have had two claims within the last three weeks on outside properties of overheated stoves and heating apparatus during the cold weather. How are you protected In regards to fire insurance? It is just as hard to put out a fire in winter when the water Ib frozen up us in summer when the creeks are dried up. Better drop us a line and find out what your fire rate is. We represent nothing but strong board companies which pay all losses up quick. HAWDSLEY, SHAW & CO. Suburban Property S285—100x120 ft. Mill St, $226—120x180 ft. near shipyards. ,$300—130x180 ft., half mile from postoffice. F.B.Lys Griffin Block, over Dom Ex. Co. Odd Lines Cheap Noel's Potted Meats In glass.35c. Leard's Chicken 25c. Royal Chill Sauce 20c. Lea's Chill Sauce 20c. C. A. Benedict Grocer The London Cafe heg to announce that they are now open to the public. Home cooking, prompt and courteous service together with the best quality of everything at reasonable prices merits your attention. We make a specialty of catering for private suppers and banquets. G. & A. Bartlett 419 Baker St. Props. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY .W G!. Gerbracht, auditor lor tho C.P.R.. arrived in the city from A.'row lake points last Thursday. Tho funeral of Mrs. John Hardy will take place from the Presbyterian church today at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. W. King will give the first of a series of three :nldresse3 to young men In the Y.M.C.A. tomorrow afternoon at 4 o"cIock. The subject will lie, "A Suntlnel on Guard,'' The annual meeting of the Women's Hospital aid will lie held o.i Monday at 3 o'clock In St. Paul's school room, when the officers for the ensuing year will be Installed. Howard Bush and his don, and D. C. TVells are among those who have booked their passiises for southern California points on Jan. ia through R. K. Scarlett, •?lty passenger agent fop the C.P.R. At the regular meeting or i,hc University club this evening Dr. N. Wolverton will read the monthly paper, which will be upon the subject. "The b cyclop ment of Plant Varieties." The usual Invitation Is extended to those who are in sympathy with the objects of tl.e club to be present and take part In the discussion. The meeting Is held In tho hi.ard room of the public school aud opens at 8 o'clock, Mayor Annable and tho new aldermen were yesterday '.he recipients of a number of telegrams congratulating them upon their victory at the polls on Thursday. From W. G. Glllett of Vancouver the mayor received the following: "Congratulations on your great victory and your good council. T know you will make good." D. M. Carley of Ladysmlth, tele- Th°GEM THE BASEBALL BUG A great comedy by the Than- houser players and "Big Chief" Bender, Jack Coombs, Cy. Morgan and Rube Oldring, stars of the Philadelphia Athletics, champions of the world. Rex—The Measure of a Man. Eta on the Wire.—Beautifully Colored. Revolver Returned to Owner. Matinee at 2:30 For Rent $25.00—A six roomed house and stone basement, bathroom, electric light. Situated on the corner of Stanley and Mines Road. $20.00—A five roomed house with bath room and electric light, situated on the corner of Stanley and Observatory. S25.00—a six roomed house, with hath room and electric light, situated on the corner of Front and Park streets. Stalls in a stable on Hall St. 38.00—Stable on Carbonate Street H. & M. BIRD Nelson, B.C. Garnet for January Ring making is our trade and we have heen very successful In making beautiful garnet and diamond combinations. Single Stone Birthday Rings $2.50 to $10 Pick your own gems and have them set to please yourself. J. 0. Patenaude Manufacturer of Artistic Rings. Seasonable Bargains IN Good Novels At the Variety Store.Nelson TODAY A special purchase enables us to offer several hundred paper backed novels at 15c. each. The popular six penny old country novels by well kuown writers. Boxed Stationery ta selling today at 10c. per box. Each box contains 24 envelopes, well -gummed and 24 sheets of note paper, ruled or unruled. A real good quality worthy of your attention. If unable to call mail us your order today. $2.00 order delivered to your nearest depot at a cost to you for freight of only 25c. Mail Order Dept., box 452, Variety Store, Nelson. ONE CAR PURITY FLOUR ARRIVED 50 lbs. Backs $2.00 10 lb. sack Graham flour B0 10 lb. sack Whole Wheat .. .50 10 lb. sack Corn Meal .,.. M S lb. sack Whealleta 40 Purity Food, package 25 Puro, self-rising flour per package 25 20 Ib. Back Purity R. Oats.. .90 8 lb. Back Purity R. Oats 40 ltobin Hood Porridge Oats, large package 30 J. A. IRVING & Co. THE GREAT SUPPLY HOUSE A WANT AD IN THE NEWS WILL BRING QUICK RESULTS TRY ONE \\ "B. & K." Scratch Food! a mixed ration of whole grain, with Bunflower seed and crushed shells added. ACCORDING TO FORMULA. For a balanced mash for either dry • feeding or otherwise use "B. & K." Chicken Chop The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Limited Everything in the Sweater Line Fancy and plain knit sweater coats In all shades, $3.00 to $7.50; low cut, high neck, and reversible .:ollar. Fancy light sweaters in all colors, for athletic purposes, $2 to $3.50. Heavy sweaters ln black and blue, for the working man, $1.50 to $3. Also a splendid line of children's sweater coats and toques. J. A. GILKER Everything in Men's Wear Sole Agent for Semi-Ready graphed: "Ilcartipnt congratulations from the Carley family." Seo the Inst page for thu Variety Store specials for today. On Monday at 10 o'clock big granite pails, saucepans*, etc., g<i at 25c each. See window Monday morning. Pay up your subscription to The Dally News to December 31, 1912, and secure the benefit of the 20 per cent discount. This offer holds good only until January 20. BAPTIST CHURCH IS FREE OF DEBT HOWWOMENWE/VROUT When a woman wants her husband to know what becomes of her time she gets him to spend an afternoon at home taking care of the children while she goes shopping. Even that little taste of house work convinces him. Still very few men realize how housework wears a woman out. Women themselves often don't wake up to It in time. When a woman feels tired all day, can hardly drag herself about, Ib weak, pale and nervous, she is sick. She won't admit It, but she la. What ehe ought to do is to have us send her a bottle of Vinol our delicious tonic. Iti has brought the glow of health and strength back to many worn out women here, by building them up and making them strong. Vinol must please you or it costs you nothing. Try It at our risk. Wm. Rutherford Druggist Nelson, B.C. Finances in Good Condition—Officers for Year Chosen at Successful Annual Meeting. The annual congregational meeting of the Nelson Baptist church on Thursday was well attended and a successful and enjoyable evening waB spent. The pastor, Rev. Chai'les W. King, occupied the chair, and after a brief social; a song tthd prayer service and the roll-call by tiie clerk, Thomas Lawson, the ftlVdUal reports were received, the •fiupuiutments for the new year were made and the evening closed with social intercourse and refreshments, served by the Ladies' Aid. Miss Edan Ellis sang effectively "To the Rescue." Reports from the various departments were presented and showed a balance on the right side of the sheet in the different treasuries and a distinct advance in all the work. Dr. N. Wolverton, as treasurer, reported a year of substantial increase and the church free from debt. Harold Wolverton, superintendent of the Sunday Bchool, reported a good year and announced an aggressive plan of action for the work- Nelson Opera House One Week, Commencing on Monday, Jan. 15 Ti!? Russell Hale Co. presenting MIsb Elizabeth Hale in a new select repertoire. Monday Night—"The Primrose Path." Tuesday Night—"On the Road to Calgary." Change of bill nightly. Seat sale at Poole's. Prices: 25c, 50c, and 75c. SKATES We are husy taking stock and will allow 25 per cent off all skates sold during this month. Wood-Vallance Hardware Co. Ltd. Wholesale and Retail TORONTO HAMILTON Nelson B.C. Winnipeg Vancouver era in this department of activity. The Nephetos Bible class, an organized part or the school, was represented In a brief report by Mrs. G. Laminidee and Mrs .C. W. King, secretary, who Bpoke a few words on behalf of the cradle roll. Mrs. C. G. Simpson, secretary of the Ladies Aid society, reported a year of successful work, as also did W. J. Miles, president of the Young People's union, for bis department, and H. Waters spoke as leader of the choir. The following are the officers, nearly all of whom served last year: Clerk, T, A. Lawson; treasurer, Dr. N. Wolverton; envelope secretary, Mrs. B, H. Graves; deacons, Dr. Wolverton, II. Waters, T. j, Lawson; deaconess, Mrs. B. II. Graves; trustees, Rev. C. Padley, N. Wolverton, H. Waters; ushers, Thomas H. Waters, James H, Holiday, A, Spencer. The church executive committee is composed of the pastor, deacons, clerk, treasurer and leaders of societies of the church. Mrs. GraveB, president of the Ladies' Aid; Mrs. Wolverton, of the mission circle; W J. Miles of the Young People's union and! II. Wolverton, superintendent of the Sunday school. These, with MrB. Spencer, president of ■tho Nephetos Bible class, Mr. Miles t)( the men's class and Mrs. Hose of the cradle roll, were passed upon by the church In the regular way and by a unanimous vote. Rev. Mr. King spoke in warm appreciation of the devoted service rendered by the workers during the year just closed and of the hopeful outlook for a new year of prosperity and blessing. TO FURNISH NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER Mayor Annable Wishes to Provide Accommodation for Public—Will Use As Police Court. One of the first acts of Mayor Annable will be to make arrangements to furnish the old court room in the city hall as a council chamber and city police court. In the meantime the council meetings will be held in the board of trade rooms and the public will be invited to attend. This announcement was made by his worship yesterday. "The room used as a council chamber by the time that the mayor, six aldermen, the press representative and tiie heads of city departments have Stock-Taking Snaps Stationery - Brassware - Handbags We have some exceptionally good values in these lines. Fifty per cent, off these lines. Everything marked in plain figures. A Chance of a Lifetime. : : See the Display The Poole Drug Co., Ltd. Nelson's Druggists of Ability The People's Pharmacy been accommodated, leaves room only for one or two spectators and it Is not my policy to hold meetings in a place where there Ib not plenty of accommodation for the public," declared the mayor. "Police court is held at present In the police office, which is quite too small for such a purpose. For that reason I am going to have the room on the second floor of the building properly furnished as a council chamber and police court," ORE SHOOT WIDENS AT SILVER HOARD Ledge Proved for Five Hundred Feet— A. D. Wheeler Will Operate Gallagher "The ore shoot of the Stiver Hoard mine at Ainsworth lias widened to 24 feet of solid ore, and last Wednesday the hang- Inn wall was struck," stated W. S. Haw- ley, manager of the- property last evening. '.'The ledge has been, proven 480 feet in length, and on the 100-foot level we struck the same lore shoot and found It tho same width and character as the rest. Ernest E. Ward a graduate of -Washington State college with eight years' experience as a mining engineer .and assayer, has been put In charge of the property. We are now building a now assay office, and will begin shipping ore to the Trail smelter on Feb. 1." ... . Tho Silver Hoard Mines company will be extensively developed by Spokane capital. Dr. K. It. Northrop, formerly surgeon of tho Granby smelter at Urand Forks, lr presldent of the company; Dr. W. W< MacKenzie Is vice-president, and George Relr Is assistant superintendent of the mine; while A. M. Johnson has beenlap- pointed solicitor nnd will handle the business of the company in British Columbia. Mr. Hawley announces that tl.e CTJi smelter people are now working, a'force of 17 men on No. 1 mine, which Joins the Silver H-iard on the south, and that A. D. Wheeler & Sons have a omttMt on the Tiger property, east of."" B"™ Hoard, and will begin operating at once. "Mr. Wheeler will also start work on the Gallagher property this spring, which ad- LOST Wednesday evening, January 10, roll of hille (tens and fives). Any person returning same to the Daily News office will receive $10 Reward joins the Silver Hoard on the'north, and has the same ledge and ore shoot," said Mr. Hawley. "Eastern capital will be greatly Interested In this property, and everything points to a revival at the Ainsworth camp this spring.'.' Drs. Northrop and MacKenzie and Mr. Hawley, who have been guests at'the Strathcona, are returning to Spokane today after making un inspection trip to their property, CRANBROOK SASH AND DOOR FACTORY OPERATING (Special to The Daily News.) CHANBROOK, B.C., Jan. 12,-Mrs. A, J. -Balmont has returned from a vacation In the east. The Women's institute mot this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Murgatroyd and gave a stork shower to ono of their members. Aid. Johnson's horse took fright at an automobile yesterday and exceeded tho speed limit on Front street until stopped by pedestrians. The damage was. to the cutter, the end being knocked out. Mrs; J. F. Smith is suffering from a severe attack of eczemla. George Smith, porter at tho Cranbrook hotel, Is about again after several weeks' Illness. , After being closed up for a week stock IM Empire Mooing Picture Theatre Musical Selections hy Prof. Tom- linson, "GondollerB." Great Military Feature: The Battle of Saragossa.—Ambrosia. How Foolshead Paid His Debts. A Scream,—Italia. Costumes of the Different Centuries. The Little Vixen—Pathe. Matinee at 2:30 Admission 5c. and 10c. taking the sash and door factory has resumed operations, working a nine hour day. Many complimentary remarks have been made In this city on the annual number of the Nelson Daily News, which surpasses those of former years. M'NAMARA EXTRADITION FIGHT COMMENCES SOON (Special to The Dally News.) VICTORIA, B.C., Jan. lS.-Advlces were received today by the attorney-general, ■ Hon. W. J. Bowser, from the British consul at New York to tho effect that the application from this province for the extradition of John. McNamara, nlleged to have been one ot the principals in the looting "of the New Westminster branch of the Bank of Montreal. Is to come before the courts in New York on Jan. 26. Word was also received from Los Angeles of similarly early action upon the extradition thence of Charles Dean, alias Hoffman, supposed to have heen one of "Australian Mack's" confederates and as- Boclates In this great bank robbery. Sleighs and Cutters for Hire We can supply you with any kind of turn out such as can be obtained in any first class livery in Canada. All rigs new and stylish. Call or Pnone 35 Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd. Corner Stanley and Vernon Sts. Unreserved Auction Sale at 616 Victoria St., Nelson, B.C. on Monday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. We have been Instructed by Mrs, J. Wells to sell by public auction the entire household effects of a ten roomed house, consisting of a very large cooking range, which cost $75.00, nearly new; dining room fumature complete with large extension table and side board; heating stoves, crockery and furnishing of six bedrooms complete. Would sell In block.. "We could take In a few more pieces of good furnlature. The house to rent on 17th Inst. Goods to be Inspected morning of sale day. JACOB GREEN & CO., Auctioneers. . Curtains Cheapest ln tbe city The Ark 606 Vernon St. Phone A396 New and Second Hand Furniture. Can't Sell Fruit Lands just now—too much snow—but wo will be ready when the spring comes. Fire Insurance is more seasonable. Big tires are necessary to keep warm these days and overheated stoves and pipes are frequently the cause of heavy loss. Protect yoursell by Insuring in a good reliable company. We represent some ot the best British, Canadian and American companies and shall be pleased to quote you rates. E. B. McDermid 505 Baker St, Nelson, B. C. HAZELWOOD Confectionery and Tea Parlors S081-2 Baker St. Phone 206 Try our delicious Candles, fruits, ice cream and buttermilk. Fresh stock always on hand. COLLARS We offer our trade the hest collars on the market. We sell no collars you have to wrestle with. We show all the correct styles as soon as they appear. Arrow Brand Collars, in quarter sizes, 3 for 50c A good line of English Collars - - 2 for 25c It you are at all "fusBy" about your collars, Sir, come here for relief. Emory & Walley Fit-Reform Wardrobe We wish to extend sincere thanks to our many, patrons for the generous expression of satisfaction they have shown in past dealings and to wish all a really Happy and Prosperous New Year CHOQDETTE BROS. The up to the minute Bakers and Confectioners 516 Baker S. Phone 258 ELECTRICAL CONSTRICTION We have heen able to secure the services of Mr. James Irving, a practical electric engineer and we are now in a position to give estimates on all kinds of electric* construction; lighting, power, telephone exchange, house wiring, etc. We repair all kinds of motors and electric appliances. ' Artistic fixtures and house lighting a specialty. Give us a trial, we will endeavor to satisfy. J. H. MATHESON Electrical Supplies Phone 848 P. O. Box 313 806 Baker Street
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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