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EIGHT PAGES- 60 CENTS A MONTH Vol ~ ^r r~r OSSIFIED ADS I CENT A WORD VOL. 10 NELSON. B. C. TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 13.1912 NO. 260 COUNCIL PASSES ITER ESTIMATE Four Hundred to Be Installed This Year PLAN ANDERSON CREEK PIPE LINE Flaming Arc Lamps Throughout City Advocated by Committee .Estimates totalling 132,832.60 for the electric light department expenditure; $<Vj50 for water works, and {9,730 for the fire department were submitted to the city council last night by Aid. Walley, chairman of the fire, water nnd light committee. . . Tho estimates Include $6,000 for the construction, of a new pipe line from Anderson creek, {900 for new hose for the'fire department, (6,000 for the purchase and Installation of meters, and {4,000 for a cement floor for the thrust hearing at the power plant Tho estimates were passed substantially as submitted. Favor Placing Arc Lights. Three proposals for improving the street lighting syBtem were submitted, but were not included In the estimates. The plan most favored by the council' was one Involving tbe installation of 50 flaming arc lamps throughout the city at a cost of about $5,000. The proposal to light Baker street alone with five globe standards with tungsten lamps was submitted, with an estimated cost of 14,535. Sun plementary to the suggestion to light ttyj- whole city with the arc lamps was •Wr estimate of 1900 for 18 ornamental lights tit a cost of {900, for lighting the main streets. Decision on the question waB * left over pending tbe receipt by the olty electrician of further details as to cost In detail the estimates were: ' f ( Electric Light Estimates. '' Power Plant—Pump ' outfit " and necessary work, {1,000; concrete work for thrust bearing, (4,000; charges for instruments. (300; oiling system, $700: maintenance, (10,000; total .for power plant, (16,000. Transmission Line—Repairs to line and teams for inspection, $250. Sub-station—WageB, (600; oil, $20; papers, for recording meters, $7.50; total for sub-Btation, $627.50. Distributing System — Meters. $5,- 000; installation of meters, $1,000; maintenance, (6,600; pole line to zinc works, (1,500: grounding secondaries and 60 extra transformers at (4,50, $41(5; renewal of Baker street lead, (750; extension to C. F. R., $200; new transformers for C. P. R., (500; connection to Western Box & . Shingle Mills, ltd., (100; total for distributing system, (15,956. Water Works. The committee recommended the construction of a steel pipe line from the present dam on Anderson creek to connect with the six-inch main on Nelson avenue at an approximate cost of (6,000; maintenance, salaries, help* er and supplies, (2,460; water works construction (1,600; total for water works, (9.P60. Fire Department. New hose, 700 fet of Eureka hose, (900; maintenance, (1,830; salaries, $7,000: total for fire department, (9,730. The fire, water and light committee eubmltted three alternate, plans for improvements to the city lighting system; with estimates as follows: For five light tungsten standards on Baker street, 36 standards at (60, (1,800; electric light fixtures, (900; erecting\fixtures, (360; connections, $575; transformers and switching control. (1,000; total, $4,635. For 60 flaming aro lamps erected on existing poles to light whole city, com* plete, (5,000. For ornamental arc lights for the main streets, 18 at (50 each, (900. The council would notice that the appropriation asked, said Aid. Walley, was about the same as the expenditure on the light department last year, but included in this year's estimate was approximately (10,000 for new work. He referred to the (6,000 for meters and (4,000 for the concrete work. , . Says Work Was Skimped. Aid. Austin was surprised to see the item of (4,000 cropping up for cement work for the thrust bearing,, as he had read that Nelson had the best power plant in the world. Aid, Cunliffe thought that skimping the work was responsible. He understood that Mr. Brown had not approve* of the work at the time of installation. Aid. Keefe understood that the cement had been purchased for the work but had been allowed to cake and become useless. Aid. Cunliffe said he had been informed Unit C. B. Smith, the consulting eriglneer, had cut out the work in order to bring the cost down to the estimates. He had been told this by Mr. Brown. Company Paid-Half. The city clerk explained that some of the most expensive work last year was the repairing of the shaft and shaft coupling. Aid. Austin expressed his belief that the council last year did not know what wag the matter with the Becond unit when the trouble was attributed to the shaft and shaft bearing. Aid. Cunliffe believed the city had attributed the trouble, which lay with the foundation, to the shaft in order to make the AlIlB-Chalmers-Bullcck company pay the expenses^ Finally, he said, "som!& imaginery trouble was found with the coupling. We. could not find It." The city clerk told the council that the Allis-Chalmers-Bullock company bad paid half the cost. Says Will Obviate Difficulty. To questions from the mayor, Mr. Thomas staked his reputation that the cement work would obviate the. trouble. But the bearings might have (Continued on page four.) FOREST ACT IS UNDER DISCUSSION Bill to Amend Liquor Act—Resurvey of Defective Subdivisions is Authorized ' (Special to Tha Daily News.) VICTORIA, BX3., Feb. 12—The greater part of the time of the legislature today was occupied with a discussion in committee of clauses of the Forest act. A hill to amend tiie special surveys act was explained by Mr. Bowser and allowed to pass through committee without amendment. It ls Intended to give the attorney general power to order a resurvey of defective subdivisions In district municipalities, a jurisdicton when is at present confn- ed to citieB. On motion of Attorney General Bowser a bill to amend the Liquor act and to amend chapter three of the revised statutes were given first readings. The former contains most drastic regulations as to Interdicts and against habitual drunkards and the latter simply changes the title of the Insane Asylums act to the Mental Hospitals act. PAINTERS DASHED TO SIDEWALK Cornice of New Edmonton Building Gives Way—One Dead. Second Severely Injured EDMONTON, Alta,, Feb. 12.—The giving way of the cornice of the front brick wall of a new founding on First street, ODposlte Elizabeth street, this afternoon about 3.10 resulted In the death of one painter and ln probably the fatal Injury of a second. Both men fell three full floors to the cement sidewalk. The dead man, Harry Sharp, struck the sidewalk on his face and the heap of bricks and the plank of the painters fell upon his head. He was frightfully mangled. The other Ib Jack Winchester, a young married man, and it was thought this afternoon that he might have a fighting chance for his life. Sharp came here a short time ago from Peterboro, Ont. LARGEST ELEVATOR WILL BE BUILT AT FORT WILLIAM MONTREAL, Feb. 12—The official statement was handed out this morning from the Grand Trunk Pacific offices that a 30,000,000 bushel grain elevator would be erected at Fort William. This ls twice as large as the biggest elevator at present In existence Battle For Cars in Saskatchewan Town noSTHSttK, Sask., feb. 12.-A r«g- ular battle took place on tbe streets of Blaine Lake, 80 miles. 8Pr.tbW!?st ot Rpstbem, on Saturday afternoon, Kbott 100 men taking part. Tbe row was between a party of Qallolans, as sisted by some IVenobmen, on one side, and a number of,Doukhobors. Clubs of all (Ms, botHes and stones were used,.*? ft^cojobaton** • Tbo Doukbobors used;Vf_V**» IttIB' ber 12 by 16 feet lorii, throwing them at the opposing forces. One ,Qn(!cian used a tang Snake -whip with terrible . Effect, using both the lash and the loaded stock. One Doukhobor has his skull broken, He was taken home, hut It, is not known whether he died or not. The row started over the securing of grain care. Two hundred cars are needed and only a few are brought to Blaine Lake. Every time a train arrives there Is a big rush. There ls no railway agent and no, order hook and tha man who gets to the car first bas It r.-> Trouble has been brewing for some' time and this battle le the result. The leaders of-the fracas are going to be prosecuted. T OF Ontario Deputy Minister to Be Special Commissioner MARTIN BURRELL INTRODUCES BILL Debate Waxe? Warm on Appointment of tariff Commission OTTAWA, Feb. 12—Hon. Martin Bun-ell's bill for the encouragement of agriculture in Canada and Hon. W. T. White's bill to create a tariff commission engaged the attention of the house on the first Monday of the session given over to the consideration of government legislation. There were a few preliminaries including a question by <&. B. Devlin who wanted to knew if the government proposed to Bell the training ships Rainbow and Niobe. Hon. J, D, Hazen replied that the government's plans in regard to the vessels would be known when the naval policy was announced. The proceedings in connection with Mr. Bun-ell's bill were confined to the explanatory remarks by the minister and the first reading. Mr. Bun-ell's speech was short but it had been carefully prepared. He announced that after careful consideration he had decided that lt would not be possible to bring down any workable plan of cooperation and co-ordination between the Dominion and provincial governments until a complete survey had been made of the situation. The government had arranged t osecure the services of C. C. James, deputy minister of agriculture for Ontario as a special commissioner. Pending a report by Mr. James the government proposed Ho | make grants for the encouragement of agriculture wherever they -would do the most good. The minister did not Bay so, but it ls understood the engagement of Mr. James will be of a temporary character. Tariff BUI When the house went into committee on the details of the tariff bill, a debate was commenced on clause three which covers the appointment of the commissioners which did not terminate until shortly before midnight. Sir Wilfrid Laurier who did not speak on the second reading laid the foundation for the debate by a speech in which he said it had been made clear that the object of the commission Is to produce evidence in support of sentiments which prevail in government circles on tne tariff question. This had heen made clear he said by H. B. Ames, who was the master of the administration. Premier Borden in reply Bald that during the 14 yearB the Liberals were ln power they had never appointed any but Liberals to office. The leader of the opposition had evidently been converted to new viewB recently. He promised that the commissioners when named would be men who would command the respect of all classes of the community. The debate at times waxed warm and as the house was in committee many of the members were on their feet more than once. The clause was allowed to pass just before tbe house, arose. Introduces Agriculture Bill. Hon. Martin Burrell, minister of agriculture, in introducing his bill "to aid and encourage agriculture," called attention to the passage in tiie speech from' the throne In which the promise was made that legislation would be Introduced this session to provide "greater aid and- encouragement to tho e engaged ln the cultivation of the land." That paragraph was put In the speech from the throne, he said, with the idea of Implementing the promise which had been made by the Conservatives when in opposition. Since his appointment as minister of agriculture he had given a great deal of attention to the Bubject and the more closely he studied the matter, the more he became convinced that it would he Impossible to inaugurate a proper policy of co-operation without a study of the problem' and without the government taking steps to become thoroughly -conversant with what the provinces have done. Money Grant Probable. Continuing, the minister said that until a general policy of co-operation bed been -worked ont It was probable [that the federal government would make money grants to the varied provinces on the basiB of population. He believed the house should give more generous add to agriculture. All the provinces would be treated alike. "We recognize," said the minister ln conclusion, "that In every province a government has been placed there by the people and I am voicing the sentiments of the prime minister and hie colleagues In saying that' the whole purpose of this measure is to do what the title declares It to be designed for, namely, to aid and encourage agriculture." Mr. Knowles of Moobo Jaw asked If any decision had been reached by the governmtent as to the purchase of terminal elevators. Mr. Borden said that the matter had not yet been formally considered, but' an announcement would be made after tbe supplementary estimates had been submitted. Telegram Was Authentic, Mr. Knowles then asked if the premier had sent a telegram to P. W. C. Haultaln, opposition leader In Saskatchewan, stating that the bill before the house makes provision for the lease, purchase and control of terminal elevators and that a sum would be included in the supplementary estimates with which to give effect to the objects of the bill. Mr. Borden said that the telegram was authentic. He would remind the house, however, that the supplementary estimates were not yet before parliament. The bill to incorporate the Bank of Saskatchewan was given a third reading without discussion. Men of Ability Only. The house then went into committee on Hon. W. T. White's bill to tffeate a tariff commission. When the clause dealing with the appointment of commissioners for a term of five years was reached it evoked considerable discussion and Sir Wilfrid Laurier-, who did not speak during the debate on the second reading of the bill, gave expression to his views at some length. Hon. H. R. Emerson asked if the personnel of the commission had been settled and Mr. White replied that the matter was under consideration. Sir Wilfrid wanted to know what the qualifications for tbe commission wore to be, The minister of finance said that it would be the object of the government to Becure men of the highest qualifications. Their duties would he Judicial and administrative. Men of spe- (Continued on page four.) INTERESTS WILL BE SAFEGUARDED Correspondence Relating to Recent Provincial Mission to Ottawa- Asiatic Immigration (Special to The Dally News.) ' VICTORIA, B.C., Feb. 12—A full report of (he correspondence memoranda, etc., relating to the recent mission to Ottawa of Premier McBride Attorney General Bowser and Hon. W. R. Robb, was today brought down in the legislature. In addition to touching upon almost every matter fn which the Dominion and provincial authorities have joint interests it contains the following telegram received by the premier from Mr. Borden bearing date of Ottawa, Jan/ 26 last: "Respecting the claim of British Columbia for exceptional treatment by reason of permanent physical conditions and otherwise, we are prepared to appoint a commission to investigate the merits of the claims made by your province in this regard, one commissioner to be named by this government, one by your government aad the third to be selected by agreement of the two commissioners, or failing such agreement by the secretary Qf state for the colonies." "This question iB to be taken up as soon as possible in connection with the new treaty with Japan, to which Canada has not yet acceded. The Interests of Canada In respect of Immigration will be safeguarded and your government will be consulted with regard to considerations specially affecting Brltiah Columbia." Two resolutions endorsing the attitude of the Dominion government in the above premises, and showing a determination to strongly urge British Columbia's claims have been given notice of by the premier ln the legislature. ONE JAPANESE DIED IN FLOOD Hundred Thousand Dollars Damage to Canadian Collieries Buildings— Had Narrow Escope (Special to The Dally News.) VICTORIA B.C., Feb. 12—A dispatch from Union Bay says that the loss of life due to Saturday's Hood caused through the breaking of a dam was not aB great as at first reported, only one Japanese being killed. He was caught in Ub dwelling and washed out with it to the sea. The damage to property will amount to about 1100,000. The Canadian Collieries, Limited waBher buildings and the coal whanf were considerably damaged. The cooperative store was completely flooded, all tho stock Iwlng ruined. The wharfinger Fred Brown, says ne was In the government telegraph office on Saturday afternoon when be heard shouts and a sound as if of .distant thunder. He rushed out and climbed a nearby hill. In a few minutes the torrent of water rushed down sweeping away almost all tho buildings and shacks tn its path, the government telegraph office an<< the medical dispensary ot the collieries tumbled to pieoes before the rushing flood and were swept out to sea. Several of the orientals escaped by climbing to floating shacks until they were rescued. TO IE SPEECH Meetings lowed on Will Later Be Al- Vancouver Squares LAWLESS MOBS WILL BE DISPERSED Trades and Labor Council Does Not Demand Free Speech at Present Time (Special to The Dally News.) VANCOUVER, B.C., Feb. 12—The mayor and police commissioners today granted an hour's private conference to J. H. Hawthornthwalte and Messrs. Wilkinson, McVety, Mldgley and McMillan "representing the )T*Vades and Labor council. Later the delegates stated that they bad asked for a declaration as to permission to hold open air meetings on public squares or not and that the commissioners had prom ised an early reply. Commissioner Leek made an announcement issued by the commissioners. He said: "A delegation met us for the purpose of getting the privilege of using the squares. The police commissioners are of one mind on the point that when citizens are justified in asking for free speech meetings on the city squares and do ask, they will get them, The present lawless mobs which are congregating on these squares preaching sedition and inciting to riot should be, and will be dispersed. The qrder to this effect _which has heen given to the chief of police still stands. We also feel that citizens who have no desire to meddle and get into trouble should stay away from these gatherings and assist us In maintaining normal conditions." Trades and Labor Attitude The mayor said he was glad to note that the Trades and Labor council had take the stand that they would aBk for free speech meetings only after the excitement of the present time had been dissipated. " We are always willing to permit orderly open air meetings at ordinary times," he went on "but we do not propose to place our city la tbe hands of undesirable aliens." Commissioner Leek said that next winter there would be 5 000 of the Bame class of people here instead of the 1,000 that visited Vancouver this winter if it was ascertained that Vancouver was "easy." R. P. Pettipiece who awaited the delegation outside said they had decided first to formally ask the mayor and commissioners, and if refused then to lay the case before the attorney general. If Mr. Bowser refused they then knew where to pin the blame and would hold meetings In any case on the same public square on Powell During the conference two men who said they belonged to the I.W.W. sought admittance in vain. Later they declared they would yet see the commissioners but the latter said they did not propose to give countenance to the Industrial Workers of the World. . Chicago Heard From Mayor Findlay today received the following telegram signed by Vincent St. John, headquarters secretary of the rudustrial Workers of the World, at Chicago, from which city the telegram was sent: "The entire organization supports Vancouver workers in their efforts to maintain free speech. The rights of members of this organization will he enforced in spite of all corporaton lice holding political jobs In Canada. Free speech will be established and maintained in Vancouver if it takes 20 yearB. Hold you personally responsible for any injury inflicted upon members ■jf this organization, by Cossacks under your control." During the address last night in one of the three theatres where Socialists held meetings all of which were packed to the roof, Mr. HawthornRi- walte proclaimed the constitutional right of the people to tear down the Union Jack if they liked. He said in part: "The moment the majority of working people—the only useful people—decide that the* don't want tho old *rag, they have the constitutional right to tear it down, and make mock of it; to waBh some of the bloodstains out of it." .ThiB was greeted with loud cheers.. LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER SEES WIFE AND SON DROWNED PRTNOB RUPERT, B.C., Feb. 12—By the capsizing of a small boat the wife and son of the lighthouse keeper of Lawler island near this city were drowned. With no boat at hand or assistance within call Elsterman saw both meet their death.;.'. '''■'' Searching for Bodies VICTORIA, B.C., TtHt. 12—Telling of the death by drowning yesterday of Mrs. Elsterman, wife of the lighthouse keeper at Lawler island and her son, wireless messages were received lp this city this morning from the steamer Bertha. The vessel passed close to the island and Elsterman signalled her to stop. He put off in a small boat and related the story to the mate of the Bteamer. It appears that Mrs. Elsterman and her son left the island yesterday for Prince Rupert in a boat and when but a short distance out the craft capBlzed. Elsterman witnessed tbe accident but was unable to render tbe slightest assistance. A launch has left Prince Rupert to search for the bodies of the unfortunate persons. DOMINION GROCERS MEET IN TORONTO TORONTO, Feb. 12.—Several hun- died men, representing millions of dollars of Invested capital, gathered here today for the annual convention of the Dominion Wholesale Grocers' guild. The organization Includes in its membership the principal men In the wholesale grocery trado throughout Canada. The meeting was devoted to the transaction of routine business and the discussion of several matters of Interest and importance to the trade. INT LINE FROM E Cooperation by Kettle Valley and V. V. & E. PROBABLE ORDER OF RAILWAY COMMISSION Room for Only One Line Along Coquahalla—Terminals at Port Mann LOW ASSESSMENT FOR LAND NOT SUBDIVIDED CALGARY, Alta., Feb. 12.., \-\, * nual sitting of the court ou the city hall this morning \i , _. \Valsh, K.C, appealed on behalf of P. Burns & Co. and wished to know what decision the council had come to to amend the repeal of the clause regarding acreage assessment that the legislature had enacted In 1007. The land owned by Mr. Burns waa brought into the city on an agreement arranged between the city and the owners tiiat land not subdivided should be assessed at 150 an acre. Late last year tlie legislature, without any application from the city, repealed the law. The following resolution was passed: "That all lands used for agricultural purposes, until subdivided shall be assessed at $60 per acre for the year 1912." mm TO RAISE STANDARD OF ELECTRICAL WORK Bylaw to Make Obtaining of Permits and Licensing of Electrical Work. era Compulsory That all electric wiring installed in the city must conform to underwriters' standards ,that electrical workers must be licensed, that plans must be submitted to the city electrician and permits obtained before any electrical work can be carried out and that before the current is switched on to such new wiring the work must be passed by the city authorities are Bome of the provisions in a bylaw "governing the installation of electric wiring and the licensing of electrical workers," of which notice of introduction was given by Aid. Walley chairman of the fire, water and light committee at last night's meeting of the city council. FARM INSTRUCTOR DEAD ROSTHERN, Sask., Feb. 12—J. H. Gordon farm instructor at Duck Lake Indian reserve died on Friday from after effects of diphtheria. Mr. Gordon formerly carried on a hardware business at Duck Lake. CANADIAN PACIFIC DECLARES DIVIDEND Seven per Cent Will be Distributed to Common Stockholders—Four per Cent on Deferred MONTREAL, Feb. 12.—At a meeting of tlie directors of the Canadian Pacific railway held today tho following dividends were declared: On the preferred stock, 2 per cent for the half year ending Dec. 31, lost; on the common stock, ZM_ per cent for the quarter ended Dec. 31 last, being at the rate of 7 per cent per annum from revenue and 3 per cent per annum from Interest on proceeds of land sales and from other assets. Both dividends are payable April 1 next to shareholders of record at 3 o'clock p.m. on March l. VANCOUVER, B. C, Feb. 12.—It Is stated here that there will be a joint h^*i',-i wi\0-- the railway commission .u on March 6 of the respective applications of the Kettle Valley ■line and the V. V. & E. railway, for approval of plans of tbe proposed lines from1 the summit of Hope mountains down the western slope to Hope, In the Fraser river valley. Those In a position to know assert that in all likelihood an order will be ■Jssued requiring both companies to build a joint line on the ground that there is only room for a single track down the water grade of the Coquahalla river. In that event the cost of the road would probably be apportioned between the two railway companies, each to enjoy equal running rights over the section about 26 miles long. If arranged on this basis the saving effected by building one line instead of two would be between four and five million. It Is reported here from Victoria that the Kettle Valley line will receive substantial aid from the provincial government as well as assistance fromi the federal government toward defraying its share of the Coquahalla section. Port Mann Shops. Sir Donald Mann, on his return from Victoria today, made the definite announcement that the Canadian Northern would establish at Port Mann the principal lepair Bhops for the British ■Columbia section of the road, which in time would, in size and importance, rank with the company's Bhops at Winnipeg. He also confirmed the report that Port Mann is to become the location of extensive private industries, including freight car building works, as well as a flour mill with an ultl- ; mate daily capacity of 5,000 barrels. Asked whether his company intended to invade the Crows' Nest Pass coal district and the Flathead country, Sir Donald replied that no definite plans in that regard had yet been formulated. Canadian Northern disbursements In January reached $900,000, compared with $8.18,000 in December and $557,- 000 In November. Over R,500 men are on the payroll, including 5i)i) on the engineering staff. It ls expected that the payroll will exceed $1,000,000 In March and that 10,000 men witl be on construction in May. Tracklaylng on the lower Fraser section has reached Chilliwack. ACCLAMATION FOR GOUIN QUEBEC, Feb. 12—The nomination or candidates for municipal honors in Quebec city took place this afternoon. Mayor Qouln waB elected by acclamation. As a result of the recent amendments to its charter the city of Quebec will elect 24 aldermen instead ot 34. At least 15 of the 24 will likely be elected by acclamation. LORD STRATHCONA TO BUILD CANADIAN HUNTING LODGE MONTREAL, Feb. 12.-iord Strathcona has again shown his good will for Canada by giving an order for the building of a $7,000 hunting lodge to bo placed at the disposal of H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught. The torder for the plans was given to Marchand & Haskell, Montreal, to prepare plans, and these have been accepted. The lodge will be built on the Island In Seven Mile pool, Toblque river, N. B. ARRESTED FOR EXPRESS THEFT HAMILTON Ont., Feb. 12—George Kennaugh ,who was the night clerk in the employ of the Canadian Express company on the evening of Sept. 29, was arrested this morning charged with (conspiracy jin .connectIon* "with the $10,000 robbery from the company's office that night. Expect Heavy Demand For Industrial Sites At Castlegar, Nelson or Proctor, C. P. R. yards three times as large as those at present at Nelson will be built ln order to handle the freight traffic when the company switches Its main line traffic from the present route to the Crows Neat line, announced Mayor Annable at last night's council meeting. The mayor said that he had this information on very good authority, and also stated that he. had! good reason to believe that there was an excellent chance that a pulp mill would shortly be located in Nelson. This statement was made during a discussion hy the council of the city'B system of granting leases for foreshore rights. Leases to George H. Hale, Waters & Pascoe, and the West- era Box & Shingle Mills, ltd., were being considered. There was some difference of opinion aB to the length of time for which the city, having in view new industries, should tie up its foreshore rights by leases, and also regarding the amounts that Bhould be charged for such leases. Waters & Pascoe wished for a lease for fire or seven years on 100 feet of foreshore between the Elford Boat (Continued on page five.) _umm ^t_m__m t^mrn PAGE TWO Ctle Bail? &&*-.- TUE8DAY FEBRUARY 13 News of Sport ROSS RIIFLE WILL NOT BE BARRED Expert Marksmanship More General in Canada Than In Mother Country is Statement LONDON, Feb. 12.—At a meeting of the National Rifle association today the president, Lord Cheyitisinore, declared that tlie report published In Canada to the effect that the Ross rifle would be prohibited at tiie Blsley meeting this year was without the slightest foundation. The council of the National Rifle association, was, however, giving the Dominion authorities opportunity of altering the Sutherland sigiit and had accordingly extended the .time for submitting sights until the end of April. This announcement provoked no comments although one member remarked that rifle shooting was dying out ln the mother country, while In the overseas dominions It was promoted in every way possible. Military claims were largely responsible for the home slackness. Several members urged that the Blsley ranges bo opened on Sundays for practice only, but no action was taken. The success of the Canadian and other marksmen, especially Maurice Blood, the Irishman who used tlie Ross rifle at Blsley last year, led to a lot of comment in British sporting papers on the handicap imposed on shots using the Lee-Enfield, the British service arm. The council of the National Rifle association received satisfactory proof last spring that the Ross rifle has been generally Issued to Canadian militia corps and was therefore qualified as a service arm for events at Blsley confined to service rifles. The superiority of the Camadian arm was urged by military experts as u reason for discarding the Lee-Enfield, but no serious attempt was made to bar the Ross rifle. PHOENIX MAN WINS SKI JUMP CANADA CHAMPIONSHIP (Special to The Dally News,) ROSSLAND, B.C., Feb. 12—The first event on Saturday, the last day of Rossland's 15th annual winter carnival was the sld jumping for the amateur championship of Canada, at the Monte Cristo mountain track. The silver cup emblematic of the championship Is presented by O. Jeldness of Spokane ■ and the accompanying three prizes are gold medals valued at $15, $7.50 and $5 respectively. The result wa3 1, B. Engen Phoenix, 1st jump 69 rt. 2 in., 2nd jump, 73 ft. 10 in.; 2, H. An- ten, 56 ft. 0 in. and 60 ft. ■ Log sawing conteBt, two cuts into a 24 to 26 inch log, first prize $20, second prize $10—Lancott and Rochone, Dr. Mattel's Female Pills Eighteen Years the Standard Prescribed and recommended for women s ailments, a scientifically prepared remedy of proven worth. The result from the'r -use Is quick and permanent. For sale it all drug stores. 1 mln. 2 sec.; Lalonde and Bourgeois, 2 mln. 7 sec Log chopping, two cuts into a 14 in. to 16 in log; first prize $10, second 1-rize $5—T. Nimsick, 4 min. 38 sec ; Lancott, 5 min. 2 1-2 sec. Afterwards the prizes were distributed to the winners in the varlqua events and then a general adjournment was made to the miners' union hall, where at the request of scores of visitors another grand ball was held. This was as successful as the one Wednesday night and proved the final feature of the festival one of the most successful of tbe 15 that have been held in the Golden City. AUSTRALIANS ARE IN NEARLY HOPELESS POSITION (Canadian Associated Press.) LONDON, Feb. 12—According to an Exchange cable received here today the first innings of the fourth test match In Australia closed Saturday afternoon. England had piled up a score of 5S9 runs. Two centuries were made Hobbs making 173 and Rhodes 179. Gunn also batted well for 72, Wooley made 56 and Foster 50. The Australians -started their second innings but made only eight runs for no wickets before stumps were drawn, to escape an innins defeat the Australians therefore have to get 390 In their second innings, their side being dismissed for 191 in the first. FIVE HUNDRED DOGS FOR SPOKANE KENNEL SHOW SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 12—Thomas S. Griffith, president of the Spokane Kennel club, which will have its ninth annual competition Oct 2 to 5 in connection with the Spokane Interstate fair announced today that arrarnge- ments have been made to provide accommodations for between 400 and 500 dogs to be entered from Washington, Orego, California, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba and eastern points. GOVERNMENT WILL PROBE MINE DISASTER OTTAWA. Feb. 12.—The govern- ment will send some one to Fort Frances to investigate the dynamite explosion there which caused the loss of 13 liveB. J. G. S. Hudson, a mining engineer of the mines branch, had a conference with Dr. Eugene Haanel, director of mines, regarding this and as a result an official will be sent there nnd will conduct a thorough Investigation into the cause of the two explosions at Sand Point, one at Hull, and otliers throughout Canada. DUCHESS ELOPES WITH MASSEUR This it Story Published In Muckraking English Sunday Newspaper- Names Withheld NEW YORK, Feb. 12—The New York World publishes the following London cable: A tremendous sensation has been caused here today by the rumor thai? an English duchess has eloped with a masseur. All day prominent hostesses have been trying to locate the duchess in thp peerage in efforts to disprove the story but the Identity of the duchess has not yet been disclosed uor has the rumor been confirmed. The extraordinary story is published in Reynolds' newspaper, and has gained credence from the circumstances that the paper makes a special feature tf the inside hiBtory of the aristocracy and has often proved that it has authoritative sources of backstair information. IT HAS BEEN PROVED That Machela, nature's scalp tonic, has a record for growing hair—95 caseB our of 100. It Is the only remedy ever discovered that ls similar to the natural hair foodB or liquids of the scalp. Removes dandruff. Prevents falling hair. Each package contains a package of Machela Dry Shampoo Powder. Price for complete home treatment, $1. Sold and guaranteed by the Poole Drug Co. SAYS WOMEN SHIRK RESPONSIBILITIES Calgary Preacher Declares Marriages Fall Because Heathen Dictum is Not Observed CALGARY, Alta., Feb. 12.-In a sermon last night on marriage, Rev. J. A.' Clark, of Knox Presbyterian church, declared that the greatest reason for the failure of marriages was that women refused to make sacrifices, In opposition to tho heathen dictum that marriage meant work and sacrifices for the women, modern women refused to accept many of he burdens. Rev. Mr. Clark also critlzed the attitude of men toward matrimony, saying that they were often inclined to leave too much for the woman. FACTORY DESTROYED. WINNIPEG, Feb.t 12.—The sash and door factory of the D. MoCdrmick company in St. Boniface was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, with a loss of $25,000 on building and machinery. Insurance to the amount of $4,000 was on the property. The tire started in the basement, It Is thought from a lighted match, and completely enveloped the building before the fire department could get to work. A Man's Proposition If I told you I could sell you a suit made to your own measure, and made from a pattern of your own selecting, as cheaply as you could buy a ready made suit, would you consider it ? ; I am prepared to send my representative to your own home, whether in Nelson or in any part of West Kootenay, with samples of cloth, and he will help you choose to your entire satisfaction. He will measure you and a perfect fit is guaranteed, and it won't cost you a cent more than if you came into the store. Mr. Man, this is a straight, honest proposition and is worth your serious consideration. If you are thinking of buying a suit, write or phone me, and I will send my representative to you at once. The 1 quality of the materials is unquestionable. BERT LORSCH The Man's Outfitter Tremont Hotel Block STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING Telephone 110 P. 0. Box 658 FOUR CHICAGO BOYS AGAIN NEAR GALLOWS CHICAGO, Feb. 12.—Unless Governor Deneen grants another reprieve to the four slayers of Fred Guezlow, the young truck gardener who was murdered on a lonely road near Bow- manvllle on Oct. 20 last, they will be hanged in the Cook county jail here on Friday of this week. The four condemned youths, none of whom Ib of age, are Ewald and Frank Shiblawski, A. Philip Soinmerling and Thomas gchultz. Two of their tacopmpllces, Frank Klta and Leo Suchomekl, both 10 years old, are serving life sentences In prison. Guezlow was driving a wagon full of garden produce when the six boyB set on him. He alighted from his wagon and wns struck down with a club. He pleaded for his life on his knees, because he had a wife and baby a month old at home, hut the answer of the youths was to beat him into unconsciousness. Then he was stabbed four times. The boys were arrested while trying to sell some of the booty. All confessed to tbe crime. HARRY THAW'S BIRTHDAY. FISHKILL LANDING, N. Y., Feb. 12. —Harry K. Thaw today passed Mb forty-second birthday anniversary at the Matteawan hospital for the criminal Insane, where he was sentenced, after the second jury which tried Win for the murder of Stanford WnitJP' found htm Insane. No special incident in the routine of Thaw's life marked the anniversary, except that he received visits and messages from several of tbe members of bis family. It is again rumored that Thaw is about to make another effort to gain his freedom by habeas corpus proceedings, Brass Beds This 130 Brass Bed, two inch posts. $22.50 February Clearance Sale Watch The Daily News for our advertised prices during this month, which will include all our different departments, and should attract buyers far and near who contemplate furnishing a house complete, or probably only one room, or an odd piece of furniture, rug, draperies, etc. Prices talk, and we can deliver the goods. Iron Beds Good strong double Iron Bed, spring and Mattress . i)$\\ "" $11.50 HowtheOstermoor Is Different It is built not stuffed. It lasts a life time. Many have been in satisfactory use over twenty-five years. It is hand laid and stitched by experts. It never loses Its elasticity. It never gets lumpy. It Is absolutely sanitary, vermin, dust and damp proof. Mahogany Music Cabinets $18.00 Cabinet, now only $14.25 $15.00 Cabinet, now only 11.50 $13.50 Cabinet, now only 10.00 130.00 Cabinet, now only 22.60 $22.00 Cabinet now only 17.60 Forty Different Styles High Grade Iron Beds At Prices Very Much Underpriced Tapestry, Wilton and Brussels Rugs Our big showing of TapoBtry, Wilton and Brussels Rugs, All sizes. Prices that are convincingly cheap; 300 to choose from: 9x3 Tap. rug, reg. price $lz, now only $8.60 9x 10 tt. 6 in. Tap. rug, regular $14.60, now only 0.60 0x10 tt. 6 In., Wilton rug reg. price $56, now only 42.75 Ox 10 ft. 0 ln. Wilton rug reg. price $40, now only 31,60 9x10 tt. BrusseU rug, reg. price $30, now.only ..., 22.76i $38.00 tron Bed brass tilled, now ,..,,....,.,,,,,.,..,,,.,,,, ,,,,,,,l-.i$M $35.00 Iron Beds, brass fijled .....,...,.. 26.00 y$24.00 Iron Beds, brass trimmings, now........ ',.. jr.oo $18.00 Iron Beds, nrass triin.mihgs, how ,....-... ..,..;. \_;_d $15.00 Iron Beds, now. ,..,'. 11,50 $12.00 Iron 'Beds now ..,..., ■ .......8.76 J10.00 Iron Beds 'now.!...... ;...... '....'7.76 Greatest House Furnishing Store in the Kootenays :-: Funeral .Directors and Undertakers :-: Agents: for Mason & Risch Pianos and Players ;-; :-: :-: ,i< i> if —m. Ti/eSDAY FEBRUARY 11 Che Ball? J&etos. PAGE THREE (61- COQUITLAM I COQUITLAM The Great C.P.R. and Industrial City More money will be made in Coquitlam this year than ln Vancouver or the surrounding district. Prices are advancing rapidly and will continue to do so. , "— We predict that COQUITLAM will have a population of 12,000 in two years. Many lots which can today he bought for a few hundred dollars, will then be worth* fr om ten to thirty thousand dollars each. We have already made OVER $20,000 for Nelson clients. The lots which we sold in Nelson in September are today worth over $30,000 more than the combined am ount for which, we sold them. We are making money for our clients because we are selling lots which we know will advance and which are advancing rapidly in value. Here are a few Illustrations—the names and lot numbers will, be .given on application to this office: A bought three lots In September last at $400 eacb, making a cash payment of $100 each. Today we have purchased these from him for $1,000 each—a profit of $1,800 on a $300 investment B bought six lots on Monday, Feb. 5, making a cash -payment of $900. Five days later he sold for a net profit of twelve hundred dollars. C bought two lots on Feb. 5 and sold four days liter at a profit of five hundred dollars. D—Last fall a doctor at COQUITLAM invested $1,260 in our subdivision. Last Tuesday he refuse da profit of five thousand dollars and has since received a much nigher offer for his lots. We could fill pagea with similar illustrations. Suffice it to say that your interests are our interests. Invest through us and we will make money for you. The Great C.P.R. and Industrial City- Secure a Lot in Our Pittsburg Industrial Subdivision This property is located in the Industrial section of COQUITLAM. It is close to the deep water frontage of the Pitt River and adjoins the Industrial Sites. Every Lot Is Cleared, Level and Free from Water It is one of the choicest pieces of land ln the entire district. We recommend thiB property and we have not yet sold a single lot which is not worth today much more than the price at which we Bold It. Our Industrial Subdivision will not be ready for the market until March 1. Prices will then he advanced $26 -per lot '.idilMJ-* Make Your Reservations Now We believe that over one-half the entire subdivision of 460 lots will be sold before the end of this week. One Vancouver man has spoken for 40 lots and another for 50 lots. It won't last long at thiB rate. Prices Range from $225.00 to $325.00 Terms One-Quarter Cash. Balance 6, 12 and 18 Months Premier M'Bride in His New Year's Review (Victoria Colonist, Dec. 30, 1911.) In -further illustration of the foresight and progressive activity of Sir Thomns Shaughnessy and his company, their intentions to provide at Vancouver terminals equalling any in the Canadian Dominion has but recently been announced, Vice President Bosworth, during his visit to the coast, making public lhe company's decision to at once proceed with the erection of both a depot and an hotel second to none In Canada. At the same lime lt is significant to note that yards are being established at -Coquitlam which it is reported will rank—ln extent of trackage and ail modern railroading necessities—with any on the continent, and in the provision of which an expenditure of maillohs is involved. / Vice-Pres. Bosworth of CRR. Says (Vancouver Province, Dec. 23, 1911.) "Th© tendency of the age in railway practice on this continent is for the roads to lay out railway yards some distance from thelbig cities in order to facilitate tbe handling and distribution of freight traffic," he said. "It wns just this motive that prompted the C. P. R. to make extensive purchases of land at Coquitlam. It would be unwise to continue to utilize as freight yards property In the city worth, say, a thousand dollars a front foot; Montreal has already had the same experience. Our freight term! uals and yards there are located at Outremont, some miles outside the elty limits," Sir Thomas Shaughnessy Says (Vancouver World, Sept. 8, 1911.) Interviewed by the World yesterday, Sir Thomas stated that the local C. P. R. officials have in hand plans for big developments at Coquitlam, which are to be carried out at the earliest possible date. Sir Thomas iecllned to particularize, and suggested that the project is In the hands of the -C. P. R. executive here. General Supt. Busteed Says (Vancouver Province, Nov. 20, 1911.) "The company is in great need of a new terminus, and it is in our own interest to push the work with all possible speed. In addition to building the diverted roads and streets, we shall as soon as possible build a number of sidetracks, a large enginehouse and certain other buildings, and generally prepare tlie way for further immense construction work. Vice-President Bury Says (Ccqultlam Star, Dec. 8, 1911.) "Work has begun at Coquitlam. The company means business here, and intends to carry out its share of the bargain with tbe municipality to the letter. In all proba bility the greater part of our program there will be carried through before the ftniBb of 1912. Rapid work on the terminals is imperative—and thd work and develop ment will be rapid." E. B. McDERMID Local Agent for the Royal Financial Corporation, Ltd. -. - Vancouver Baker St., Nelson, B. C Office Open Every Evening This Week ■■■■J*. ~ »■■. I *. ■'■ ■ * • i m *ft*s*r.i mmirr**'*^ "'"'-'■■■ ■ ■-"^^t?" £*****j**j*«****g**2*****j"*"* > "*1"*7*f tl Cfr Baity $eto«. FEBRUARY 13 Che Batlp j&rtos, Published at Nelson Every Morning Except Sunday, by The News Publishing Company, Limited \7. G. FOSTER, Editor and Manager. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 THE SITUATION IN SOUTH RENFREW. The approaching election in South Renfrew will be watched with considerable interest, not only because it will settle, for rt time at least, the question of Hon. George P. Graham'* return to parliament, but because of the secret bargain made by some of the political leaders and afterwar denounced by the rank and file of the Conservative party. Among the Laurier ministers who lost their seats at the Dominion general elections last September was Mr. Graham, minister of railways, who was defeated in 'Brockville. The Liberals looked upon Mr. Graham as a source of* strength to the party in parliament and it was undei stood that Sir Wilfrid Lauri€r was anxious to have his assistance in conducting the policy of the Opposition in the House. The Liberal organization therefore cast about for some means of procuring a seat for the defeated minister. At the general elections Mr. T. A. Low, the Liberal candidate in South Renfrew, had defeated Dr. Maloney, the Conservative, by some GOO majority, and Mr. Low expressed his willingness to resign In Mr. Graham's favor. The offer was acceptable. The Liberals looked upon the seat a3 being fairly secure. The Liberal majority was substantial, but it was recognized that the return of Mr. Graham could not bo regarded as a ceitainly. There had been a change of government, and there is a tendency in Canadja for bye-olections to swell the majority of a strong government recently relumed to offi^f. Mr. Graham was also under the disadvantage of being a stranger to the constituency, and his political prestige had been damaged by (he loss ■ of his portfolio and by his recent personal defeat in Brockville. The Liberal leaders could not disre gard the possibility of failure in retaining the seat should the constituency be declared vacant. In that case they would be worse off than before. Mr. Graham would still be without a seat and one more would be added to the Conservative majority. They accordingly opened negotiations for obtaining for Mr. Graham an election by acclamation. At that time the Ontario provincial general elections were approaching. In the legislature the seat was held by a Conservative, whose majority at the previous elections had been 239. It was proposed by the Liberals that in the Ontario general elections the Conservative candidate should be returned by acclamation, and that afterwards the Dominion seat should be uncontested on behalf of the Conservatives, so that Mr. Graham might be elected without a contest. To this some of the prominent Conservatives of the constituency agreed, and the Conservative candidate waa returned to the provincial legislature unopposed. When the understanding that had been arrived at became known it aroused dissatisfaction among the Conservative electors. Many Conservatives refused to he bound by the agreement. They declared that it had been made without their knowledge or consent and that no one possessed the right to secretly bind the party. The agreement was repudiated and Dr, Ma- Joney was nominated to oppose Mr. jraham. The result will soon be known. Tlie episode :'s an unfortunate one. It is regrettable that the secret arrangement was proposed and it is unfortunate that it was countenanced by any section of the Conservative party. Every constituency has the right to express its views on public questions. It is obviously Impossible tu say who shall or shall not he nominated, and it is apparent that the Conservatives of the constituoncy had not delegated their powers in this respect to any committee. This must have been understood by tiie Liberal organizers. They went into the bargain with their eyes open, knowing that those who had the power to implement the agreement might refuse to ratify tbe secret understanding. They have only themselves to blame if they find that they cannot collect the quid pro quo. ENCOURAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURE ■ ap- Bargains in Houses Two p,"ry house, furniture included, i 'je'Urcoxn. sitting, dining, I Itohan, )i.:'i hot and cold y,..:lt, ic: oCxOJ; price $1,050. Terms $650 Cash, Balance $20 Month Two first class 'ots with small cottage on Silica. Caoice locality. Price $2,000. Terms Open to Offer Eight roomed house with two valuable corner lots, nice ly situated, splendid view. Bath toilet basin hot and cold water, etc. Price J2.500. Terms $500 Cash Balance to be arranged. House on Carbonate close in would easily earn $15 monthly after little fixing up. Price $1,000 on easy terms. First class residence in thorough good repair, close in, eight rooms, every convenience, valuable location. Price $4,000. ; Terms ,$1,600 Cash, Balance same as Rent Agreements for Sale If you 'hold agreement for sale we havo buyers waiting. Financial matters of every kind taken up.; Advice given on all monetary matters. McQuarrie & Robertson Real Eetata, Fruit Lands , Pin, LIP, Aocldtnt Insurance. At Our New Officii. iudditi'Woflfc-'—^ftflaon, I.e. Phone 18 '"'} < I This Date in History. \ Warren Hastings, the famous English administrator, was born on this date in 1732 at Churohlll, Oxfordshire, of the bul Impoverished family of Hastings of Daylesrord. In 1740 his education was undertaken by Ids illicit-*Howard Hastings, who sent 'him to Westminster, where he proved a brilliant scholar and a general favorite. In 1750, his uncle having died, ills guardian sent lilin to Calcutta as u writer in the East India company's service. In 1778 Hastings was appointed govornor-general of India and held tho po-* for many years. To Lis genius and . .-.night is due tho consolidation of the Indian empire. On his return to England in 17S8 he was received with distinction by George III, and tlie directors of the "East India company acknowledged ids servlaea bj a unanimous vote of thanks. But the W! :*,- opposition denounced his conduct of ..'uion affairs and succeeded in carrying in the house of commons a motion for his impeachment. Hastings was acquitted but the trial lasted over seven years, costing him £70,000. He died in 1818. For the practical separate blouse changeable silks, trimmed with odd buttons, nre In good taste. A waist of changeable red and black bas tiny green clusters adorn- Ing the sleeves and front. In Home Every thero is sure to come physical suffer! ***;(•■■• at times—suffering hard to bear suffer- In? which will be followed b. serious Sickness, if the first. symptoms are neglected^ But this suffering will "sonn be forgotten, nnd there will be no after consequences if relief Is obtained from a safe. relhblc, natural corrective medicine. ought to be on hand in ev'sy home ready for uso at first sign of trouble, This famous family remedy hag proved in years and years of trial, its power lo correct physical trouble and to ward off disease. Try for yourself—or in your home, a few doses and see how the bodily system is strengthened and refreshed and how surely and effectively they Relieve Suffering Your dranUt can supply j ou; In box** with helpful direction*, 25c. - SPENCER, J.E. Nelson, B. C. For all kinds of keys (Continued from *oage one.) cial ability for the work w **uU* pointed. Sir Wilfrid Critical. The leader of the opposition then proceeded to argue that the proposal to name men holding certain views to a permanent commission waa not In accordance with constitutional practice. Governments were not eternal, he said, and the appointmc-nt of such a cornlmlsslon would not he fair to the present opposition when in the course of events it came Into [*over. The commissioners should be men of ability and independent opinion without any preconcerted ideas on tbe subject. The information which Lhoy collected should be given to the government without color. They should tell the truth, the whole truth ;ind nothing but the truth. In conclusion Sir Wilfrid declared that he wns disappointed with the bill because it was based on wrong principles. Ha was prepared to admit that more information was necessary, but it should not be collected for one particular object. Premier Replies Premier Borden replied to Sir Wilfrid in a brief speech. He said that the opposition leader, during the term of 16 years that he held office, had appointed many commissions and that a number were partisan. His right lion. friend bad just raised his eyes in horror at the thought of a partisan commission, but It was somewhat strange that the thought had not occurred to iilm before. He did not think that lt was reasonable for any one to ask that because a man had political views he should be barred from serving on this or any other commission. He could not see the point of the objection raised by the leader of the opposition and neither did he think It the proper time to consider or debate the details of the bill. The matter of the personnel of the commission was being considered and the government would be responsible for the appointments to the people. He would endeavor to make a fair and just selection and one that would commend itself to the people generally. Hugh Guthrie took exception to Lhe statement of the premier that during the Liberal regime only partisans were appointed to commissions and high public offices. He cited the case of Mr. Courtney, who was appointed as chairman of the civil service commission as a notable exception. Another refutation of the statement of the prime minister he found in the case of Mr. Justice Casselis, whom he proclaimed a Conservative of a strong type when he was appointed as chairman of n commission. Justices Middle- ton and Nesblt were both appointed to Ihe bench hy the late government and both of these gentlemen were known to be Conservatives. Mr. White followed Mr. Guthrie and opened by saying that he did not think the opposition was sincere in its objection to the bill. They had built up bofries and read into the hill things which it did not contain. This bill, he again emphasized, had nothing lo do with free trade or tariff for revenue only, or* for high or moderate protection. It was being created for the as- lertaining of facts and he thought it would bring any Liberal to the stand In the search of truth and light- Mr. Knowles, Moose Jaw asked the •minister of finance If In the event of the commission being formed, he would at some time in the future ask the country to grant a greater measure of protection to a certain Industry and would he give as a justification for his demands the findings of the tariff commission. Mr. White replied that the findings of the commission would be given due weight. Sir Wilfrid Laurier speaking again said that Mr. White had not answered his question as to just what he meant Then he said that he waa in favor of moderate protection. A well known manufacturer had stated some years ago that he was ln favor of barriers against foreign trade as high as Hainan's gallows and yet he wished always to be considered as a moderate protectionist. The object of the bill should be to get facts and if he could believe that this would be the true object he would not oppose it. But from statements of' the speakers he was forced to the conclusion that tt wns created for the sole purpose of giving color to the protectionists. He would persist in his charge that the ■ommission should not he partisan. Arthur Melghen, Portage la Prairie, contended that the statistical bureau that existed in the United States was really nohing more nor less than a commlsslson' such as the government Intended to create. The leader of the opposition seemed eager for a definition of moderate protection. He would suggest that he Bhould ask for such Information of the men who surrounded him. They "were all modern te protectionists and surely should he able to give some idea of what they stood for. Mr. Melghen further Bald that as far as he was personally concerned the fact that a man was a free .trader, he did not think should bar him from a place on the commission provided he possessed the other necessary quantl. cations. Dr. Neeley said; that if different views were held on the tariff question by Liberals, a similar situation existed on the Conservative benches; the men from the "west were In favor of a lower tariff than those from the east. In the last campaign several Nationalists had declared themselves to be in favor ot. the Liberal fiscal policy at- though they were opposed to their naval policy. , .. Hon. L. P. Pelletier Interrupted to say that this was news to him. He was one of those who after the election had said Canada had been wise to stick to a policy which meant so much for the empire. Sir Wilfrid Laurier—I am prepared to say that I know of several Nationalist candidates wiio favored reciprocity hut were against the naval policy. Hon. L. P. Pelletier—I know of none and I had mu3h to do with the election. Dr. Neeley went on to say that the tariff board was almost certain to be partisan, RICHARD GRIGG TO ENTER SERVICE OF DOMINION LONDON, Feh. 12.—Richard Grlgg, for some years his majesty's trade commissioner in Canada with headquarters in Montreal, is now on the continent inspecting Dominion trade agencies with a view to their Improvement and the probable rearrangement of territories of the agenls to stimulate Canadian export trade. The implication is that Mr. Grlgg has transferred his services from the British to the Canadian government ioadin, up to the appointment of a Dominion trade commissioner under the minister of trade and commerce, to carry out the new and vigorous policy of Hon. G. E. FoBter. His reports have admittedly done much to awaken British traders to opportunities in Canada. High Grade Building Materials We have alwayB in stock lime and cement, common brick, pressed brick, fire brick, fire clay, plaster of parts, wood fibre, crystal finish. All kinds and sizes of window glass. See us for prices on all kinds of building material. JOHN BURNS & SON NELSON, B. C. See... Thomson's Valentines Our line excels In quality, variety and value—with the emphasis on VALUE. Fancy Valentines, Novelties and Comics lare all well represented in our stock. Prices range from 2 for 5c. up to $2.00 each. B 0 O 1 We have a Tew of our special bargains left yet 5 Cents 10 Cents 15 Cents 25 Cents Just in K "Courage" by W. F. Dawson, $1.25. "Tho Fruitful Vine," by Robert Hiehens, $1.60. S "The Fourth Watch," by H. A. Cody, $1.25. o o K s Canada Drug & Book Co. Ltd. Phone 81 Nelson's Pioneer Drug Store MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY P.O. Box S02 W. G. THOMSON Phone 34 Bookseller and Stationer Nelson, B. C. COUNCIL PASSES METER ESTIMATE (Continued from Pax's One.) to be rehahblted, he said. Only laBt week the vibrations had caused a lead casing to burn out. Fire Protection at Power Plant. Aid. Walley explained that at present the ?20,000 worth of houses and other buildings which the city owned at the power plant were without water for fire protection or domestic purposes. The new pump, which had been ordered, would meet this necessity. Discuss Meter Question. During tlie discussion on the meter question II, P. Thomas, city electric light superintendent, said that he would be inclined to place all the business houses on meters first. Aid. Cunliffe explained that the prln- clpal object was to save power so that the plant could be closed down and overhauled when necessary. The secondary object was to prevent the stealing of power. Aid. Austin—That's quite a good reason, too. Would Give meters Trial. The mayor thought tenders for the meters should be secured, Mr. Thomas stating that lie would have quotation's from seven different firms. Aid. Houston said he would like to see the meters tried In both business houses and residences in order that the council might see how the system worked out. A start would probably be made with some of the large residences, the mayor said. Some business hou vhich closed at li o'clock did not use so much iight as many private houses. Aid. Cunliffe said that the $5,000 would purchase 400 meters, Mr. Thomas stating that there were at present 117 meters installed, of which ■to per cent were for motors; To a question from the mayor, Mr. Thomas aald that the power plant would run until June without being closed down for overhauling. The idea was to Install 50 meters per month during tbe year, lt was explained. Aid. Houston wanted it understood that If the metering did not result p-atisfacXorily the 'council would not carry out the plan to completion until it became absolutely necessary In order to save power. He thought it would be a pity if metering resulted in reducing the illumination of the city. If the city had the power to spare It might as well be devoted to Illuminating the city. Arc Lights Best, Alderman Thinks. Aid. Cunliffe said that the committee favored the proposal to use the arc lights and illuminate a large portion of the city Instead of merely lighting the ihaln streets. Aid. Houston said he would like to see Baker street illuminated in first- class stye. The mayor concurred with this view. Mr. Thomas explained that the flam- ins arc lamps which-were proposed would give four and a half times aa much light for the same power consumption ns the tungsten lights. The maintenance cost would be lower. Ornamental standards could he used. Nine arc lights would illuminate Baker street, leaving U lights for the rest of the city at a cost of about the same aB the estimated expenditure ou lighting Baker street with five globe tungstens. There would be an estimated saving o£ $1,800 per annum in power if the flaming arc system were used and the iight would be four times as tfflclent • v-Mfll It was decided to leave the matter over to a future meeting in order that further data might be obtained by the city electrician. - Fireball Worn Out Tlie committee, said Aid. Walley, had made an insjiectJun of tho fire hall which had boun built 17 or 18 years ago. It waa In a pretty delapltated condition, had been very much patched up and waa In bad shape. He thought something al.ould he done toward bull.lt n^ a new hail this year If at all possible. The city engineer was •flaking* plans and estimates for such u building, Steel Pipe for Anderson Creek After some dismission as to whether steel or wood pipe should he used for tho Anderson cn-ek water works It was decided that the estimate for steel pipe should be passed. The city engineer told Aid. Walley that he did not think it would be possible to permit citizens to use water for irrigation during the dry weather after the Anderson creek flume was 'built. This was on ac- counj of tho size of the mains and not through lack of water. At the -suggestion of Aid. Houston the city engineer waa instructed to obtain tenders for the steel nlpe rroin local firms as well as outside companies. The public works committee reported that the contract for Improvements to the city .hall had been let to John Burns & Son and that the city engineer had been instructed to carry out some sewer work at a cost of J558 hi block 4. The committee stated that they believed that the labor situation would he improved by carrying out the work at this time. A petition from some residents of Cemetery road for water sen-ice was referred to the fire, water and light committee. The fire chief reported that during January there wns only one alarm, the fire causing damage to thc Presbyterian church estimated at $500. A petitlin wns received from J. A. Gilker, Thomas Madden, P. Burns & Co. and othrrs for u sewer extension in the lane behind their Baker street "remises. The matter was referred to the board of works. WELL, WELL! THIS l.» HOME DYE •ANYONE H dyad Alt "Im>» *-DHTOHHTKIMB$ Of Goods " •*■*■"■» SAME m* TheCanadianBank of Commerce SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., LL.D., D.C.L., President ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. Manager Capital $11,000,000 Host 9, 00,000 Travellers' Cheques Issued by the Canadian Bank of Commerce are the most convenient form In whioh to carry money when traveling. They are negotiable everywhere, self- identifying, and the exact amount payable in the principal foreign countries Ib printed on the face of every cheque. The cheques are Issued In denominations of 910, $20, $50, $100 and $200 and may be 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 be sent free to anyone applying for It. Nelson Branch, J. S. Munro, Man. Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital All Paid-up.. ..$16,000,000 Rest 15,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Rt. Hon, Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Q.C.M.Q., Hon. President R. B. Angus, Esq., President Sir Edward S. Clouston, Bart,, Vice* President H. V. Meredith, Esq., Gen. Manager Branches tn British Columbia Armstrong, Athalmer, ChllllwacI;. Cloverdale, Enderby, Greenwood, ilos- mer, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merritt. Nelson, New Denver, New Westminster, Nicola, Pentlcton, Port Alberni, Pu:*l Haney, Prince Rupert, Princeton, Ros*>- Iond, Summerland, Vancouver, Vancouver (Main Btreet), Vernon, Victoria, West Summerland. Nelson Branch, L. B. DeVeber, Mgr. Imperial Bank oi * Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 Capital Paid-up 6,000,000 Reserve Fund 6,000,000 Total Assets 72,000,000 D. R. WiVKle, President Hon. Robert Jaffray, Vice-President Branches In British Columbia: Arrowhead, Chase, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver, Victoria and Wilmer. A general banking business transacted. 8AVING8 DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at sur- rent rate from date of deposit. Nelson Branch,-J. H. D. Benson, Mgr The Royal Bank of Canada Incorporated 186S Capital Paid-up $ 6,200,000 Reserved and Undivided Profit* $ 7,200,000 Total Assets $100,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Ifa branches In Canada and New- iuuiid'an'1: 18 agencies ln Cuba and Porto RUii, Prills', WeBt Indies: Bahamas — Nassau; 1 iki bad'*"***-* — Bridgetown* Jtunalcii- KJ.-iristo'; ',Trinidad— Port of K-i-iIn and Pan Fernando. London, midland, 2 bank buildings, Princes street, E, C. New Tork City, 6Jj William ftrept, Business aceountp carried upon fa- voraiii** terms. Savings department at ill branches. Nelson Branch, A. B. Ncth-srby, Man. The Kootenay Electric Construction Co. Imperial Bank Building, Josephine St. All kinds of electrical machinery Installed and repaired. Irons aad heating devices of all sizes and kinds. Tungsten lamps from 17 watts to 500 watts. All electrical furnishings for the home kept in stock. Telephone 211 Box 507 pecial Cutlery Sale For One Week C-I.N-. BUTCHER KNIVES, 50c, NOW ...:...30e 7-IN. BUTCHER KNIVES, 60c, NOW 40c 9-IN BOTCHER KNIVES. 76c, NOW ;...50e 7-IN. FRENCH COOK KNIVES, 40c, NOW 26o 8-IN. FRENCH COOK KNIVES, 60c, NOW 30c 10-IN. FRENCH COOK KNIVES, $1.00, NOW 75o LARGE KITCHEN FORKS, EACH 10c SPECIAL LINE BUTCHER KNIVES, 6-IN., EACH..15c SPECIAL LINE BUTCHER KNIVES, 7-IN., EACH. .20c 2-PIECE SET CARVERS 30c 3-PIECE SET CARVERS $2.60 20 per cent discount on all other Table Cutlery. Nelson Hardware Co. ■ Nelson, B.C. ■;.,'■•"' TUESDAY ...... FEBRUARY 13 CJje Baity jletoa. PAGE FIVE Bell Trading Co. St. Valentine's Day Remember Her "With a box ot CADBURY'S CHO- COLATES. We lave a special box.put up for us In attractive packages. Outside o£ duality, there is a certain charm about them. In fact they may be. sty led A Lottery on account of the delightful mixture they contain. One never knows until you bite into one whether it will be Nut, Ginger, Caramel or one of the many Cream Flavors. That is what gives theBe chocolates a charm over all others. PRICES i/a Ib *•«» 1 Ib 1-00 2 Ib 1-75 Who can tell you may Reach a Woman's Heart with one of these delightful packages, because after the taste is gone the memory lingers. Bell Trading Co. The Up-to-Date Grocers Use Phone 56 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 of the beBt medicinal waters on the continent, unequalled for rheumatism and kindred ailments. The springs are easy of access to travellers and' the hotel has been fitted up and Is conducted with a view to the maximum of comfort and 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 HOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY The Hume Table d'Hote and a la Carte Not Salts, Oil Or < Pills But Cascarets No Odds How Sick Your Stomach; How Hard Your Head Aches or How Bilious—Cascarets Make You Feel Great, You men and women who somehow can't get feeling right—who have an almost dally headache, coated, tongue, foul taste and foul breath, dizziness, can't sleep, are bilious, nervous and upset, bothered with a Kick, gassy, disordered stomach, or have backache and feel all worn out. Are you keeping clean Inside with Cas- oarets, or merely forcing a passageway every few days with salts, cathartic pills or castor oil? This is important. Cascarets work while you sleep; cleanse and regulate- the stomach, remove the sour, undigested and fermenting food and foul gasses; take the excess bile from the liver and carry out of the system all the decomposed waste matter and poison in the intestines and bowels. A Cuscaret tonight will straighten you out by morning—a 10-cent box from any drug store will keep your entire family feeling good for months. Don't forget the children. They love Cascarets because they taste good—do good—never gripe or sicken, MANCHU DYNASTY NO LONGER RULES HUME—S. C. Morris, Rossland; A. B. Buckworth, W. M. Leete, B. H. Washburn, G. Washburn, Ymlr; (J. Eastmun and wife, city; J. T. McNeil, W. S. Hawley P. II. Knight, M. Johnson, Spokane; A. McMillan, G. Prltchard, Northport; E. V. Buckley, Sheep Creek; R. A. McBurney, W. Robertson, J. Speedy. J. H. King, Cranbrook; A. R. Hart, Montreal; E. j. Shannon, Guelph; J. Malny, Vancouver; T. T. MoVUtee, C. R. Deeton, B. C. Spelan, Fort Steele; A. E. Watls, Wattsburg; A. M. Johnson, H. Applcyard, l^r. and Mrs. Goepel, Mr. and Mrs, Hamilton, H. A. Douglas, city; S. S. Fowler, RIondel. Abdication of Chinese Throne is Proclaimed by Edict—Republicans Approve Conditions PEKIN, Feb. 12.—The abdication of thi throne of China by tho Manc'nu dynasty was proclaimed in an Imperial edict Issued at noon today. Another edict declared thy throne's edict accepted by the republic, while a third approved of ali conditions agreed upon by Premier Yuan Shi Kai and the Republicans. CRANBROOK BEATS LOCAL PLAYERS Grand Central Hotel OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE American and European plana. H. H. PITTS, Proprietor GRAND CENTRAIW. Morgan, Peach- land; Mrs. Gennetly, Castlegar; H. A, Longe, Calgary; J, Waldbeser, R. *W. Mifflin, Salmo; P. Currle, Ymlr: Mrs. Davy, Sandon; G. JD. Foster, city; D. Mount, Spokane; B. Klngsley, Midway. Tremont House Baker Street, Nelson RANSOME & CAMPBELL Proprietors Kuropen-i plan, 60c. up Atnto-ictfU yian, %\.iS and $1.60 Meals :*-'*c. ALL WHITE LABOR Spe al Rates Per Month —* i TRBMCiNT—Q, Glgser, R. Elliott, city; C. Jolmson, Spokane; J. Odjers, Rossland; M. Caiipbell, Solmo. , , 4 Silver iting Hotel \ Baker Street Under new management Well furnlBhed rooms; $1.00 a day and up. Best 25c, meal ln NelsoiiT Best brands of liquors and cigars strved by union men. N. McLEOD, Proprietor SILVER KING—J. Baker, H. Roach, J. Griffith, cityi W. Arndrlok, Vancouver; M. A, McLeod Sheep Creek. Kootsnay Hotel Two doa-a from postofflce Vetion street Rates $1.00\and $1.26 per day. Every convenience given to the traveling public! Electric piano and Union bar In connection, where the best wines and iquors are kept. MRS. MALLET^. Proprietress. KOOTENAY—B, p\ Bnnls, Castlegar; O. Cavnslm, Trail; B.'Brown, Gutelius; J. B. Brown, Slocan CltwS. Boggle, Fernie. Klondyke Hotel Vernon Sthet Strictly Union House Headquarters for mners, smel- tennen, loggers,' ratlnad men. Rates; $1.00 per Ay up. NELSON A JOHNSON Props. $ KLONDTKB-JT, Johnson, V Peterson, .•Three Forks; D. 8. Caroody, LlncoW'* J. 'barberry, Castlegar; S, J. Kar^jon, Cranbrook; W. CuiA Taghum. STRATHGONA-G. Stitlwell, Silverton; A, B. Mclver, Cowley; O. A. Fraser, Mlnella; F. Keffer, Greenwood; J. R. Brown, Grand Forks; A. D. Wheeler, Ainsworth; J. D. Gauthler, Sborbrooke; J. R. Smith, Blalrmore; Mrs. Dunlop, Phoenix; T. E. James and wife, M. Clayton, Vancouver; J. Anderson, W. E. Zwicky Kaslo; V. M. Archlba"-3 R. H. Stewart, Trail; M. Johnson, Spokane; S. S. Fowler, Rlondel. Queen's Hotel Baker Street A. i-APOINTE, Proprietor Renovated throughout. Sixteen new rooms added, all elegantly furnished. Steam heat in every room. QUEENS—Mrs. Lang and son, Mrs. Slater, Waneta; F. McGlbbon, Silverton; Mrs. Ireland, Kochs; G. Cleveland, Revelstoke; W. A. Cooper and wll'o, Windsor, Ont; W. Gonnaii, E. Quade, Rossland; A. Kay, H. Martin, city. Madden House Thos. Madden, Prop., Baker St. Rates: $1.50 to $2.00 per day. Meal tickets $7.00 per week, A Comfortable Home MADDEN—A. Coutts. Thrums, W. Jones, E. D. Carter, Rossland; II. E. Polmatier, Detroit; W. Cameron, T. M. Hennllard, Slocan; B. E. Taylor, Marcus; T. Mathews, Gerrard, A. E. McDougall, Grand Forks; F. J. Bourke, Montreal. Union Men, when ln Nelson Patronize Lakeview Hotel Cor. Hall and Vernon Streets. NAP. MALLETTE, Prop. White Union Help Employed Only LAKEVIEW—R. Taylor, Salmo; W. Glster, S. GIster, Spokane; S. Danse, Trail A. R. Grose, Portland. SH53RBROOKE-G. Soucy, Souoy Siding; E. Matte, W. R. Ralnvllle, O. E. BronBon, Creston. Valley; A. YakI, J. W. Jackson, Silverton; A. Ciere, G, Matoyuk, Three Forks; A. Clayton and wife, Fernie; W. Grady, Patricks; t; Stormer, O. stermer, T. Stronard, Mrs. Stronard, Grand Forks. DOG CATCHERS BU8Y AT PORT ARTHUR PORT ARTHUR, Ont., Feb. 12.-Owing to. the outbreak some days ago of a case of rabies stringent measures have been resorted to by the police ami health boards to rid the city of the dog nuisance. Every animal that ls not muzzled Is being taken ln charge 'by & specially appointed gang of -dog catchers and those not redeemed In two days will be kUIed. It Is expected that $bl8 means death to 300 animals within tne next couple of weeks. The dog catching gang started but today and already have nearly 100 animals In the tobs. Nelson Team Hampered by Lack of Practice Unable to Make Same Showing as In Last Match By tlie score of 9-2 Cranbrook beat Nelson at the horne rink last night. The ice was* soft and made hard going for both teams. The Nelson boys were playing at a disadvantage by the fact that they have been unable to -practice since the last match with Cranbrook on account of soft ice. Tlie play was spasmodic almost from the start and neither team seemed to exert themselves, """Steele, of the Nelson team, was not able to take his place and was substituted by Murphy. There was a good crowd at the rink but very little exciti ment was provided. Taylor got a hard jolt in a. rush with a Cranbrook man and it looked for a while as though he would bo unable to play. He was carried off tlie ice, but after some attention he declared his intention of finishing the game, Hacking scored for Nelson In the first quarter, and the second Nelson goal wa3 scored by Grant in the Inst quarter of the game. Williams of Cranbrook made several fine runs and showed considerable speed. He scored six of tlie nine goals lor Cranbrook. McWha and Pye scored the rest. C. D. Blackwood was referee. QUEER SICKNESS HANGS OVER TRIAL Mysterious Illness Affects Families of Jurors and Counsel in Sneed Murder Case. PLAY OPENING GAME - OF BOWLING TOURNEY The opening gome of the Y.M.C.A. howling tournament was played last night between the Grocers and the C.P.R. teams, the former taking Jwo of the three games. T. D. Stark, of the Grocers, had high average with 142 pins. R. Turner, of the C.P.R., rolled high Bingle with 185, The following are the scores; C.P.R. 1st 2nd 3rd Ti McGregor 1W 336 103-141 Smedley 131 116 140-lSG Scarlett ■■■■ 93 136 110-Mj Turner 103 132 385—120 Totals 431 518 537 148(1 GROCERS 1st 2nd 3rd T1 Ladd 101 100 100-3*>1 Nagle •••■ HO 183 326—ill* Stark 131 152 US-42X Teague 99 94 77-270 Totals 441 443 1418 "HARMONY" THE WATCHWORD DENVER, Colo., Feb. 12.—With "Har mony" as their watchword, the Reoubll- con leaders of Colorado, both standpatters and progressives, -gathered here In force today to attend a meeting or the state central committee and a general conference, concluding with a banquet and an address by ex-Senator Beveridge of Indiana. A meeting of the Republican editors of Colorado was an addBd attraction of the gathering. Plans for an aggressive state and national campaign were discussed at the conference. At the election next fall Colorado will name complete set of state officers and a legislature that will be called upon to. select two United States senators—one for tbe full term of six years to succeed Senator Guggenheim, and one for the unexpired term of two years, caused by the death of the late C. j, Hughes- For- regulating the bowels, invigorating the kidneys and stirring up the lazy liver Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills have proved for over half, a century, in every quarter of the world, absolutely safe and most effective. 25c a box everywhere. v FORT WORTH, Feb. 12.—Sickness which cam© suddenly and mysteriously to families of attorneys and jurors of the Sneed trial, threatened to halt proceedings'* One juror, Roi ax, today complained of headache and stomach trouble caused, he declared, by eating bad food. He refused to leave, the box, however, and sat throughout today's proceedings. The wife 6-fld infant ol a juror, J. A. Milrainey, iyere taken ill today and they show no Improvement. Milrainey say/ he will not ask to yuit the jury, however, un- .esa they grow worse. The wife ot Walter Scott, an attorney for the defence, was stricken yesterday and today was taken to a hospital for an operation. Judge Swain wanted to adjourn, but the two jurors and Scott preferred to continue and there was no interruption. The aS'ed mother of Johnson, another defense attorney, is reported to bo dying at Tyler, Texas. The epidemic cf Illness which has not been definitely diagnosed caused a sensation today. One of the jurors, PI. \V. Loach, thc- youngest man of the 32, today threatened to "quit his job." He sntd he had been married just one week when placed upon the jury and that he missed his wife. He was advised that he would make himself liable to prison if he tried to leave the court house aud the deputy sheriff ivoiunteered lo act as a go-between for Leach and his wife. Leach caused the officer to phone her 12 times today. Evidence today was largely technical and marked as usual by clashes between the state and the defense attorneys. J. L. Bowman of Piano, a relative of Sneed, testified that on Christmas Sneed and hls two children spent the (lay with his family and that Sneed worried all day, wondering how his wife was spending the holiday. No trace of Mrs. Sneed and Boyce were known at that time. Sneed's children cried for their moUier when she failed to appear at the Christmas tree. Bowman's story* of Sneed's Christmas was touching and he was permitted to tell the story with no interruption. Sneed wept as Bowman talked. W. W. Keith of Dallas, the Insurance agent who saw Sneed kill Capt- A. G. Boyce In the Metropolitan hold here, was on the stand today. He tes- l if fed that Captain Boyce just previous to his death declared that his son and MrB. Sneed would come back here together. }b3 EXPECT HEAVY DEMAND FOR SITES (Continued from Pace One.} compauy and the Kootenay Ice &. Fuel company's location. Get Short Lease, "The industries we have here are deserving of at least as much assistance as the induslrics we hope to get," said Aid. Houston, who moved that the lease he granted to expire in May, ■1917. Aid. Austin seconded. Aid, Gleazer moved as an amendment that the lease bo granted to expire at the same time as tlie Elford Boat company's lease, abcut 18 mouths from now, and that the rental he fixed at $100 a year. He did not think it to the city's interests to tie up the land for five years. Aid, Walley seconded. For tha amendment were Aldermen Cunliffe, Walley aud Gleazer, and for the motion Aldermen Houston, Keefe and Austin. The mayors casting vote was for the amendment Term of Hale Lease Reduced. With regard to the lease of foreshore to the Western Box & Shingle Mills, ltd., A. M. Johnson, city solicitor, suggested a period during which the company must carry on operations In each year Bhould be fixed in the lease, which was presented for the approval of the council. A. lease to Air. Hale was also presented by Mr. Johnson. Last year the council agreed to givj Mr. Hale a lease ar. an annual rental of ?24 for seven years and the agreement was drawn on these terms. Aldermen Walley and Cunliffe thought to week. The box was Intact when the janitor locked up alter last evening's service hut when lie entered the church this morning he found that the two heavy padlocks which protected the box had been wrenched off and the contents removed. NEWS WANT ADS. BRING RESULTS MINING MEN TO REORGANIZE Meeting of Mining Men to Reorganize British Columbia Mining As. sedation In an Interview last night a. S. Fowler, manager of the Bluebell mine - * Alns- tvorthi spoke of the outlook of the nilnin-.-* Industry for this year. Prospects are so bright for a good sea son, said Mr. Fowler, lliat a meeting has been culled for Hit? purpose of reorganizing the British Columbia (Mining association. This association, which was a 3trong one, composed of mine owners und producers, has lain rj:>rmant (or some years, but a vigorous effort will ho made to revive It and place It on a more solid basis than ever. The aim of tlie us.-* or in tion is to promote tl.e Interests of tlie mining Industrie**- and to secure such legislation us will he benefit those engaged In the production of various metals. Mr. Fowler also stated that some *olan muy he formulated with regard to tho lead-zinc Industry, so that suitable presentation In this connection may be placed before the proposed tariff commission at Ottawa. BiasOdrsets Why Not Look Your Best ? You wllll find beauties ln your figure that you never dreamed of when you see it fitted with the exact model suited to your need in Bias Filled Corsets. If you have never tried this make, you have never seen yourself at your best. Every woman's Tigure, whether slender or full tall or short has beautiful lines If properly corsett- ed and the Bias is decidedly one of the best fitting corsets you can buy. $1.25 to $5 &p(\ Eagle Block l/U* Baker Street WILL DEFINE A PROGRESSIVE LANSING, Mich. .Feb. il—Secretary of the Treasury MacVach is coming to Lansing tomorrow to add to the gaiety of the Republican situation by making a speech to the Republicans o*! Michigan With "'What Is a Progressive" for his tuple. Tho secretary will be the suest of honor at the annual banquet of the Zacl't ("handler club in tills city tomorrow nigiit. The occasion Is designed to mark the beginning in the Taft campaign during which Increased effort will be made to Impress upon the country tlniit President Taft has been a practical progressive and that progress!velsm Is the watchword of his administration as much as lt Is of tho Insurgents. CARL MORRIS VICTOR. NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-CarI Morris, the Oklahoma giant, had the better of every round in a ten-round bout with .Tim Stewart, lhe Brooklyn heavyweight, at the Carlyle A. C. in Brooklyn tonight. Stewart lasted the ten rounda only by holding and running. birthday is now a holiday are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delawaie, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, AIiciile,an, Minnesota. Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Now York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania. South Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. For some reason not easily understood the day Is not officially observed in any of the New England states excepting Connecticut. The Effective Laxative Tastes Like and Is Eaten Like Candy In our experience lu the handling of drugs and medicines, we believe we have never had experience with any remedy that gave such great satisfaction to our customers as do Rexall Orderlies. This Remedy is not like any other laxative or cathartic. It contains all the good features of other laxatives, but none of their faults. Our own faith In Rexall Orderlies Is so strong that we offer them to you with our ,, . , , .. own positive personal guarantee, that if that a five-year term was long enough they do not thoroughly satisfy you, you and the mayor agreed. He wished to; only need ten us and we will hand back protect the city's interests and at the to you every cent you paid us tor them, same timeV the operator the great- $g_*g> SJ^^riTSlS&ff* est possible advantage, he Said. Rexall Orderlies taste like and are eaten The two leaBOS were disposed Of in! like candy. They do not gripe, cause » «aani,ttinn mnvdrl hv Aid WniiHtmv I nausea, excessive looseness, or any other a resolution fflo^ed by Aid „-?,!!- annoyance. Thoy act so easily that thoy and seconded by Aid. Austin Which may ,be taken at any time, day or night, provides that each lease is for five They are particularly good for children, vfflirn that* Mr Hale's rent is $24 peri as**1- or delicate persons. They are put jears, uaiar. ruw s re»' » »" *£* | „„ ln convenient tablets iii three sizes of annum and that of the saingle mill} p^kn.gej, Prlet,s, 10c, ffic, and 50c. $50 per annum. The shingle mill must i Remember, Rexall Remedies can be ob- operate four months ln each year and] tni11^ hl tllls community only atour the rents must be paid annually in advance. Aid. Houston oxplaine*i that ln fixing the shingle mill rent at $50 he was endeavoring to place the rent on the snme basis as regards the cost of ■ Under and b.. vlrtue of the powers con- frontage as that, agreed to by Mr.Hale. talned in a certain mortgage, which wil" Aid. Keefe expressed the opinion bo produced at tho time of sale, there will ♦w «cn urn- (vr. hteb fnr tltiA nhlnslA! be offered for sale by public auction by that $50 was too high for ine smngre. Charles A< WatermQn, auctioneer, at tha mill and also that $100 was too much Hume hotel, Nelson, B.C., on Monday ! store—The Rexall Store. The Poolo Drug Co.. Ltd. MORTGAGE SALE to charge Waters & Pascoe. Houston's resolution passed. Aid. BURGLAR ROB3 POOR BOX IN VANCOUVER CHURCH fSppclal to The Daffy News.) VANCOUVER, B.C., Feb. 12—A burr- lar with a skeleton key and a "Jimmy" broke into St. Pauls church on the corner of Parvls and Comox Btreets last night and stole the contents of the alms box. How much money was in the box it is impossible to say aB the contributions vary greatly from week February 19th, 1912, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon, the following property; All minerals, precious and base fiave coal) which may- be found In veins, lodes or rook in place, and whether such minerals are found separately or In combination with eacti other, under all that parcel or lot of land situated In the Kootenay district arid numbered Lot .Three Thousand Five Hundred and Four (S.6M), Group 1 and known as the Nevada mineral claim on the oficla) plan of survey of tho said Ko6teT»»v district. For terms and conditions of sale apply to Archie "M. jQhnson, Alan block. Baker street, Nelson, B.C., solicitor for th© Royal Bank of Canada, mortgagee, or at tl.e offices of the said Charles A. Waterman, Hume hotel .Nelson, B.C. 230-10 HOLIDAY IN MANY STATES WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 12.-With tho passing of each successive decade the observance of tl.e natal day of Abraham Lincoln has become more marked, until today no fewer titan 21 states paid official honor to the memory of the civil war GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS OTTAWA Feb. 12.—A return tabled n the house on Monday at the rtuutat of the ■opposition shows that since tin- r?sent government came Into power ;« appointments have- been made to the inside po.-t- offlce service, of wl.lch 20 were to fill vacancies and 13 were additions to the gtaff, Outside appointments aave totalled aS2. Of these 14G were to tlli vacancies and 238 wore additions to the staff. Four additions have been made to the inside •staff of thc public wonts department, and 1f>l to the outside service, tlie majority of those appointed are laborers, car>- talters and elevator men. BOUT WAS TAME. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb. 12.— Knockout Brown of New York and Billy (lalley of Australia f)ught a six- round bout before the American Athletic clue tonight. The fight was a tame affair, neither man being able president. Tlie states In which Lincoln's' to hit any damaging blows. F. O. E. EAGLES' GRAND ANNUAL Masquerade Ball and Supper St. Valentine's Day Wednesday, Feb. 14 In the Eagle's Hall Dancing Starts at 9 p.m. Tickets, $1.50 per couple. May bo obtained from D. Proudfoot, J. J. Walker's store, Bert Lorsch's store, or any of the coumlttee. GEM ORCHESTRA ■MM 2 *?T- tMiii -MM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13 Important to You THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW IS MAKING RAPID STRIDES TOWARDS BECOMING THE METROPOLIS OF THE WHEAT BELT. THERE'S PUSH AND LIFE ON EVERY SIDE—EVERY BUSINESS MAN ON THE SPOT IS HUSTLING TO GET HIS SHARE IN THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS.* What Are You Doing With Your SpareCash? WHY NOT INVEST IT IN A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHY NOT JOIN THE MANY WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE AND ARE MAKING LARGE PROFITS? WE OFFER YOU THIS OPPORTUNITY IN HILLHURST, THE BEST SUBDIVISION OF MOOSE JAW: A CITY OF ACKNOWLEDGED GROWTH—NOT A SPECULATION IN A NEW PLACE THAT MIGHT MAKE GOOD AND MIGHT NOT, BUT A CITY OF MARVELLOUS GROWTH AND AN ASSURED FUTURE—THE PLACE TO INVEST IN. THINK OF WHAT MOOSE JAW HAS DONE WITH ONLY ONE RAILWAY SYSTEM—THE C. P. R. THINK WHAT IT WILL BECOME WHEN THE OTHER GREAT TRANSCO>TINENTAL LINES, THB G. T. P. AND THE C. N. R„ REACH IT. MOOSE JAW IS BOUND TO BE THE CHIEF CITY BETWEEN WINNIPEG AND CALGARY. , ; We Therefore Want You TO PURCHASE SOME HILLHURST LOTS AND GET YOUR SHARE OF THE BIG, QUICK PROFITS THAT ARE BOUND TO BE MADE BY EVERY BUYER OF HILLHURST LOTS. Present Price Only $150 $25 DOWN AND $10 A MONTH. GET IN NOW BEFORE THE ADVANCE. Western Canada Investment Co. Financial Agents, .-.eat Estate, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance; Timber Lands, Rents Collected, Loans Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent J. E. TAYLOR, Manager. H .E. DOUGLAS, Insurance and C. A. VAN HEMERT. Timber ALEX. CHEYNE, Secretary Loan Department Department. PO. Box 1042. Prnone 254 Cor. Baker and Josephine Streets. Houses for Sale $ 900—Mines road, new, 4 rooms, 16 fruit trees, water and ight. $1500—Pine and Union, 4 rooms, fruit trees, stable, water and ight, In good order. i $2200—High St., 3 bedrooms, sitting room, Kitchen, bath, basement good garden and fruit trees. $2660—Latimer and Josephine, 2 bedrooms dining room, sitting room, kitchen and bath, fine condition. $3000—Four rooms and bath large basement, hot and cold water, light, 50 fruit trees, chicken house, woodshed. $3800—Four bedrooms, parlor dining room, 2 halls, kitchen, bath, large pantry, closets, basement, hot water beating, light, 4 lots, 21 fruit trees, fine lawn and garden, a good buy. $4000—Silica St., 8 rooms, bath, part basement first class condition, tool sheds, now rented at $40 a month, excellent investment. If you want to rent see us. If you want a fruit ranch see us. Western Canada Investment Ce. NELSON. B.C. For Quick Sale Three Burnaby Lots Owner has clear title. Must sell at sacrifice. Apply T. M. RIXEN Rooms 2 and 3, Alan Block In the Matter of an Application for the Issue of a Duplicate Certificate of Title to North One-half of Lot "E" of Lot 6547, Group I. Kootenay District, Map 763. Notice is hereby given that ft Is my Intention to issue at the expiration af one month after the first publication hereof a duplicate of the Certificate of Title to the above mentioned lot In the name of Peter Abrams, which Certificate Is dated the 23rd day of May, 1910, and numbered 12748A. Neleon, B.C., 24th January, 1912. SAMUEL It. ROE, District Registrar. NOTICE. Tenders will be rflcelve-a by-the city clerk for the supplying oft. 100 40-ft. poles, with 9-in. ton. 10 GO-ft. poles, with 8-ln top. Tenders will close at 5 o'clock p.m. on Monday, February 12th, 1912. Specifications jnay be seen at the office of the City Clerk, NelBon. „.,„,,.- H. P. THOMAS. City Electrical Engineer. FOR SALE Electrical Machinery Two 8,600 llSht "generators, in flMt «i.na working order; complete with ox- SSrV meterl, Helta, ete. Will be ml J "WnS ftPS'town sawmill, etc.. con- tempSSSg installing «» electric light SInS reasonable offer refused, "fffii particulars on «gj«««£m Superintendent of ***** "Department. npvelstoke, B.C.. Jan- 27th. 1912. Kootenay and Boundary ORANGEMEN MEET AT REVELSTOKE Grand Lodge Will Be in Convention at Main Line City This Month | (Special to The Dally News.) REVELSTOKE, B.C.. Feb. 12—Tlie two curling teams of RevelBtoke have returned from the big Vernon bonspiel having captured two magnificent silver cups, one known as the Kelly-Douglas and the other the Okanagan cup. Feb. 20, 21 and 22 will be memorable days in the history of RevelBtoke, as tbe grand Orange lodge convention will meet here at that time. Over 200 delegates will be present from every portion of the province. The Orangemen have secured single fare rates for the delegates and as this privilege is also extended to visitors, it is expected a very large number will attend, and Revelstoke will be well advertised throughout the province. St. Valentine's day, Feb. 14 will not be overlooked at Revelstoke. This is the date for the grand ball to be given under the auspices of the Girls' Hospital aid. The floor of the spacious drill hall is being specialty prepared for the occasion. The hall will be tastefully decorated with appropriate St. Valentine and leap year emblems. The Girla' Hospital aid is practically a new society here, organized only last September. Its object ls to furnish a cot in the children's ward of the hospital. W. A. Foote, the well known Revelstoke contractor, accompanied by Mrs. Foote, has returned from a three months trip to the Bermudas. DEFECTIVE CHIMNEY CAUSES FIRE AT BURTON {Special to The Daily News.) BURTON, B.C., Feb. 12—Miss E. Le- BayB left for Nelson this week. A. A. Burton made a bUBineBs trip to Nakusp last Saturday. E. Masters of Edgewood arrived in town, having skated nearly the entire distance to Burton. J. Berham, J. Gayford and E. Schrani are In town from Forest Glen, Lance Porter was a recent visitor to Bayview ranch. H. D. Garton arrived back in town from Nakusp. Capt. J. C. Gore and Chief Engineer Fife of the C.P.R. were in town on Thursday. Mr. Dewsbury haa returned to Burton from an extended visit to Fernie. The Ladies' aid society met at Mrs. Lane's on Tuesday and at Mrs. Stevens' on Thursday to prepare costumes for the entertainment to be given on Feb, 14, Lawrence Robson had the misfortune to receive a bad fall while skating on the lake below Burton. His skate catching in a piece of rough ice, he fell striking his head which rendered him unconscious for some little time. He has fully recovered from the accident. - The literary, debating and musical society, presided over by James Gordon met at St. Andrew's church last Saturday evening to listen to a very scholarly and instructive paper on the religion of Robert Louis Stevenson by Rev. Allan Wilkie of Nakusp. Last Saturday Robert Faulds' dwelling suffered considerable damage by fire caused hy a defective chimney. About half the roof was destroyed but was repaired immediately and the family is again occupying tbe house. The Burton glee club met at A. A. Burton's on Wednesday night. An entertainment for the benefit of St. Andrews church will be held at the church on Wednesday evening Feb. 14. The program Is to consist of mualcal and literary selections, drills and tableaux. Refreshments will be served after the entertainment. TELLS STORY OF YUKON GOLD RUSH mas a Swede ,who had been prospecting in the- Sixty-mile district came into Dawson and recorded discovery claim on Sixty-mile, at the same time showing $40 worth of coarse gold which he had taken out of his shaft at a depth of about 12 feet by eight at bottoms Of course, thiB caused a stampede and by ChrlBtmas over 100 men had rushed out and they have been rushing out ever since. Now there are about SOO claims staked out on Sixty-mile, or Matron Creek, as it is now called, for it has been officially named after the discoverer, anil the immediate vicinity. "They have discovered several other creeks and are staking claims all around. The indications are good and many old miners say it will be the finest worklngman's gold field in the world. Others, of course, knock. One of my soldiers went up and staked three claims, one on Sixty-mile and one on each of the other creeks. When he returned he was offered $1,100 for a half interest in his three claims, so you Bee the Dawson business people have some faith in the thing. We shall know in about another month, as many who staked have come to Dawson and recorded their claims and have gone back to work there. I understand that many outside are rushing this way. Well I hope they will not be disappointed, but I would not advise any one to come until we have got more to go on than we have yet, and I will let you know when things have been confirmed." BAPTIST GROWTH IN WESTERN CANADA Dr. Wolverton Speaks upon Recent Convention at Vancouver—Educational Problem ' Speaking from the Dulpit or the BaptlBt church Sunday morning*, Dr. N, Wolverton gave an Interesting account of the recent five-day convention at Vancouver of the ■Baptist Union of Western Canada. Statistics submitted by Hip speaker showed that British Columbia led the three sister provinces in contributions for home missions. The total western contribution for this purpose was $52,754, while the sum of $33,152 waa received from eastern Canada. About two dozen home mission churches reported as ready for self-support. Very generous expansion was shown in the total number of churches, ln the total nJSnjhershlp, and in the denominational funds. The great problem ot the convention, the speaker stated, was of how to cope with the financial condition of the Brandon and Okanagan colleges. Tha former, though doing an enormous work, was Increasing Its debt at the rate of (15,000 a year, through its arts and theological departments. A fund of $35,000 had been, subscribed In tho east toward reducing its debt of $100,000. In the case of Okanagan college, thc debt was for buildings. A committee, headed by Dr. Wolverton, was appointed by the convention a make a recommendation a year hence. KNOX TO UPHOLD MUNROE DOCTRINE Salvation Army Officer, Says Five Hundred Claims Have Been Staked Possibilities at Present Doubtful. (Special to The Dally News.) CRANBROOK, B. C. Feb. 12.—Capt. Taylor of Dawson City, Yukon, and until a few months ago captain of the Salvation Army corps here, in writing Lo a friend has the following to say about the gold rush in the Yukon: "I am under the Impression that the true state of affairs will interest you. In the first place things are yet uncertain, but the prospects seem very good, but they certainly are not by any means what some of the American jiajKTs are making theml out to be. I will state briefly to you what haB happened. Ahout a week before Chrlst- mm NEWS WANT ADS 1 CENT A WORD D9PRICES BAKING POWDER Greatest aid to home baking Makes the cake, biscuits and hot-breads ol superior flavor and heallhlulness. Absolutely free from alum mud other tttforloum auhmtancos. United States Secretary Will Pay Important Diplomatic Visit to Latin- America WASHINGTON, Feb. 12—Worldwide significance attaches to the visit soon to be made by Secretary Knox at the direction of President Taft to the countries bordering on the Carrihean Sea. European diplomats, remarking upon a recent speech before the New York state Bar association on the Mon. roe doctrine, look upon the proposed trip with more than pasBive interest. The speech Ib now being interpreted as the latest notice given by the United States that the principle of America for America must be observed- Central American diplomats were unanimous in their statements tonight that the secretary's visit would not only allay international doubt as to the attitude of the United States toward their countries, but would ward off possible encroachments of other nations in the southern hemisphere. The present state of unrest in many Latin-American countries and the efforts of the state department to maintain neutrality between the republics cf the south and its endeavors to un- ravpl their financial tangles, have proceeded, It Is said, not without the potential Influences of other world powerB. ARMY MANEUVERS IN THE PHILIPPINES MANILA, Feb. 12.—What is planned to he the most extensive war maneuvers ever indulged ln by the United States troops in the Philippines were inaugurated today in the department of Luzon. The plans drawn up for the operations divide the available troops into two forces consisting of 2,500 men each. One of these armies will h*ive its base at Stotsenburg camp, Panpanga, to the north of Manila, and probably will carry out an attack on the city of Manila in which the other army will have Its base and will act on the defensive. TORONTO ORANGEMEN TO PROTEST AGAINST HOME RULE TORONTO, Feb. 12.—A monster anti-home rule meeting under the auspices of the Orangemen of Toronto, invitations for which will be sent to all other Protestant associations and to all tho Protestant clergymen of the city, will be held at Massey hall on the evening of Wednesday, Feh. 28. His worship Mayor -Carey -will occupy the chair, and prominent Protestants of Toronto will address the meeting. PRESBYTERIAN DIVINE OF OLD SCHOOL 18 DEAD WINNIPEG, Feb. 12.—The d«th of Rev. Donald Gordon, father of Rev. Dr. Charles W. Gordon (Ralph Connor), occurred yeBterday morning at the latter's residence of asthnia. He waa *0«N CVtNlNOS UNTIL 9 <XWOft Let Us Loan You the Money at 5 Per Cent TO BUY BUILD Pay off Mortgages or Improve Real Estate See Our Plan Write, Phone or Call The Canadian Home Investment Co., Ltd. Phone 175 Wood-Vallance Block Nelaon, B.C. COWANS PERFECTION COCOA Is good for Growing Girls and Boys—and they Eke k. It nourishes their little bock* and males them healthy and strong* Cowan's Cocoa, u you get it I rocs your grocer, is absolutely pure. It* ddiciotu flavor ii obtained by the use of tbe highest grade of Cocoa beam, tlulfnlly blended. Nothing ii added to impair tbe bealth- building ptopertiei of tbe Coom. in Do Ton Use Cowan's Cocoa? BLACK KNIGHT jtot* tOLIM Shines Steves So They Stay Stained "Block Knight" is a joy to every woman who takes pride in her home. It enables her to have the stoves always clean, freshly polished and brilliantly black. "Black Knight" is ready to use —easily applied—and a few rubs brings a mirror-like polish. "Black Knight" does away with all the hard work and dirty work of stove polishing, If your dealer should not have "Black Knight", ire -will send you a large can, postpaid, for toe. The F. F. Dsdlcy Co. Limited, HAMILTON, Ont. 24 Mat*n»fiff*m«u "21* 1" Sh,»P.IH*. HELP WANTED. NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY C. F. Hutton, Manager HELP OF ALL KINDS PROMPTLY FURNISHED. THE WORKWOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY WANTED—3 waitress****; girl for family work; young girls to mind the babies. W. Parker, 313 Baker street, Phone 283. PORT GEORGE LAND CO. Real Estate Employment Office 816 Baker Street, Nelson. O. Bog 888. Phone IS*. JACOB GREEN & CO. Auctioneers, Appraisers, Valuators . O. Box 233. Nelson, B. C. 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. Toppenlsb Nursery company, Toppenlsh, Wash. B^uW'.^IDDOWSON, ASSAlfBR ANII Chemist. BOX AU06, nWhi. B.OTCbanSi 28ft .."lv,ri .00PP«r or lead, tteEh gol-4-sIlver, fc.60; allvei-Had, H.WT PrtHi for other metals on awuiationV WANTED—Married men to buy five and ten acre fruit tracts. Small cash payment, balance ln work. Apply Harris, Honeymoon Place, Kaslo. 97-tf WANTED—Fort George lots. We have ..ash buyers for town lots in Fort George, B.C. Send In your lowest cash price and legal description of lot quick.' Natural Kesourc d Security Co., Ltd., 580 Bower Building, Vancouver, B.C. 251-15 Wi..CJI.TLBR' LICENSED AUCTIONEER. Auction rooms and warehouse W«M Bt! next opera house. Box 474, Phoniig. ' »-tf. WANTED-Plain sewing, 616 Victoria street. *»*SI-6 WANTED—To know whereabouts of Brad- shaw-Frands George Jones. £2 reward to first sender of present address ot above or if deceased, date and place of decease. Apply Hudson & Son, opticians, Greenwich, England. «!66-6 WANTED—Experienced housekeeper wishes position, no objection to children. References. Apply Box 373. •2» WANTED—A launch* and boathouse In good condition. Apply J. H. A., P.O. Box 883. *269-6 WANTED—A helping girl for housework. Apply 614 Josephine street •259-2 WANTED-Salesmen for latest and most perfect gasoline light ln the world. Cheapest and best light known to solence. Exclusive -territory, big profits, permanent business. MacLaren & Co., Calgary, Altu. 210-13 WANTED—Position as companion help, nursery governess or children's nurse. Competent to manage 'baby. Out of town no objection, Write Miss Turney, Willow Point, B.C. *260-3 WANTED—Dally work, by young married English woman. Box 785, Nelson. *260-2 WANTED—Stenographer for real estate office; must be quick, capable and ex* perlenced. Box E. O., Daily News. 260-tf. WANTED—Easy English for foreigners, and also a class In book-keeping, taught evenings at 916 Vlotoria Btreet. Come and see me. Mrs. Henry M. Adams. •200-2 FOR SALE. FOB. SALE—Fruit 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 un the east bank of Kootenay lake, y_\ mile from postofflce and steamboat landing. The lake Is from two to five miles wide and 76 miles long, to our knowledge the only lake In the Dominion of Canada that does not freeze. The land ls direct from the locator to the purchaser. For further particulars address Lindsay Launch ft Boat Co., P. O. Box 34, Nelson, B. C, or apply Room 8 Griffin block. FOR SALE-A Singer sewing machine, almost new. Apply 109 Baker street 2fi-tf. FOR SALE—Large mirror and bar, suitable for hotel bar or barber shop. Apply W. Cutler, Auctioneer, P. O. Box 474 23-i-tt FOR SAL.E—A country store, in a good settlement, on a railway. Good building, dwelling above. Terms easy. Geo. G. McLaren, real estate, Nelson, B.C. *257-6 90 yearB ot age and was considered as the last of the old -school of Canadian Presbyterian ministers. His life was spent In the .eastern townships of Quebec, the Indian lands, eastern Ontario, and Oxford county, Ontario, when he came to Winnipeg in 1891. The, mains will be taken tomorrow to Toronto for Interment In Mount Pleasant cemetery. NEWS WANT ADS. BRING RESULTS FOR SALE-Cholc* seed potatoes. Carmen No. 1 and Early St George, splendid yielders. Raspberries, Cuthbert and Cumberland, atrong, healthy canes; E*cen- ing Star strawberry, best ylelder, best flavor, large berries, plant very strong grower. Some fine apple trees, ln latest and best varieties, at prices to interest you. Eggs for hatching, B. Rocks and Columbian "Wyandottes. Our birds cleared (3.50 per hen to 1811 Get the business strain. W. E. Paull, Columbia Gardens, B.C. *2S8-10-3aw. FOR SALE—Two up-to-date 10-room houses, 614 and 616 Victoria street One 12-room tenement house to rear of 616 at a bargain. Just two lots. Apply to Jacob Green on premises. ' 259-6 HOTEL DIRECTORY NELSON HOTEL BAR Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. . INK _ WARD, Prom. Gin Rickey.. Only place carrying Limes, SHERBROOKE HOTEL Nelaon, B. C. One minute's walk from C.P.R. station. Slated* UI">roe""a! w*,u hMML *>3 ven- LAVINGB ft DUNK. PHOENIX HOTBI, BROOKLYN, PHOENIX, B. 0.-. The only up-to-date hotel In Phoenix. New from cellar to root Best sample rooma In the Boundary. Bath room 5 NSS2^°i "J",*1* Opposite Great Northern depot. Jsmu Marshall, Prop! Business Directory ASSAYERS w_Jf^SAucdSmT^!SS^c_c}r_tS Valuator. 51» Stanley atreet. Ptan. and specifications tor all classes of bulS- tags; entirely modern dealms. p. o. Boi tn. Phones nt and m. COLLECTION ASENCIE8 W. COTLSR, COLLECTIONS OF ALI, kinds. Returns promptly mads. Ward strait, next peersThsussT aw, CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS ROBB _ THOMPSON-BUILDERS AND Contractors, Victoria streetTneit oiwa given jobbing and repair work- Hat!- mate given. K-tt S£"\!PS,r.* °°- WHOLB8AlTTd«u£ ere In Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Producs us Nation BO* ** •""••""M «**•« .. MACDONALD ft CO., — wholesale Grocers and Provision Merchants-Im- RS!? _£""■ J**?*** S***'**W "*« Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries. Tobaccos, cigars. Butter. Eggs, Chesw sad Packing Tlouss FraiucJ OfoST and warehouse oorner of Front and Bsll •beets, P. O. Box 10K. Telephones a ft A. E. BENNETT, painter and decorator; wall papers and paper hanging a spesl- alty; estimates given; all work promptly executed. 5U Stanley atreet. Phone £1 P. O. Box 827, Nelson. » «• «* HOUSE CLEANING ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR SPRING cleaning. Don't delay, the rush will soon .tart. Why upset your homer Call us In. Vacuum house .leaning I. the only system Cor ap-to-dat. people. Aak our neighbors. Bndorsed by Nelson's leadiiu citizens. Phone us tor window and chimney cleaning. Encourage white labor. Nelson Vacuuem ft Window Cleaning Co., Stanjgg .tTCl Co. l*;, Phone 19 KMf. PROFESSIONAL CARDS GREEN BROS.. BURDEN A CO. Civil Engineers. Dominion and B.C. Land Surveyors Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townsltos, Timber Limits, Etc, Nelson. 616 Ward St., A. H. Green, Mgr. Victoria, 114 Pemberton Bldg., 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 pbone B7i Office: Over McDermid & McHardy Baker St., Nelson, B O. Singing and Voice Production H. TREBT HBALE-TUITION GIVEN In above. Studio at 616 Cedar Street Phone A91. Box 674. FOR SALE—CRESTON FRUIT LANDS. Large tracts of choice wild land at $10, IIS, 123 and $50 per acre. Improved and semi-Improved land at from (60 to $200 per 1 CRESTON CLIMATE IS THE BEST. Write to the owner, . R. LAMONT, Creston, B.C. POULTRY AND LIVE STOCK. FOR SALB-Cooker Spaniels, pups, pedigree, thoroughbred. T. A. Alrey, Cedar Point. _gg*-j FOR SALE—Two heifer calves, three and four weeks old; $6 each. Black Minorca cockerels, prize winning stock. Also breeding pen. _ W. J. MoKlm, FOR SALE—Three registered Jersey cows. Apply A. Court & Bolfe, Proctor, B^. FOR SALE-^ReglBtered Jersey bull calf, six months old. Apply Boiendale, Proctor, B.C. * So-H FOR SALE-Few fine White Leghorn cockerels from H. F. Ran prize stock $.1 and Jb. Belnvue farm, Belford, B.C. 25B-ftV FOR SALE-Whlte Rocks. Wo have a few fine cockerels to spare; pure Flshtt strain, none better In America, 15 each. Russel & Co., Box 816, Nelaon. 250-tI. FOR SALE—Rhode Island Reda eggs for hatching. Extra choice-stock, $2.60 for 13. No Incubator lots. Morley, Kokanee, B.C. SK*6 FOR SALE—Owlnff to 111 health; all my Buff Orpington hens and pullets. 12 each, and one cock, bred entirely from prize stobk. At Trail I took first cock, hen, pullet and pen. Also a Cyphers company 144-egg incubator and brooder, new last year. Mrs. Caldwell, Proctor. 1B&-12 FOR SALE-Good, matched bar team, weight between CTOO and 2800 pounds, between four,and five years old. Apply ^PrnyinwJ-^chJ^rana Forks. I**ffl*■* =^8 MININQ Properties Inspected and expert reports furnlBhed. James C. Campbell, M.H., United States hotel. St. Paul. UO-tf. ELECTRICIANS J. H. RINGROSE. ELECTRICAL CON- traator and supplies. Complete Instillation . of Isolated lighting and telephone systems a specialty. Stock of eurpllei always on hand. 606 Stanley street street Phone A227. P. O. Box 16f. /16 167-tf REAL ESTATE Before you decide to purchase' house properties, fruit lands, lot*/ at Balfour. Calgary or Moose Jiw, gee JOHN COOPER / Alan P'ock, Baker St. Will dltide commissions. Agent for Mutual Life of Canada, lire. Accidert, Loans. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms' 314 Victoria street. / '2-17-a FOR RENT—Furnished houa/, five rooms, down town. Apply W. <■. Thomson's bookstore. / 249-tf. FOR RENT — Furnished J housekeeping, rooms. West block. / *26i-fi FOR RENT—Furnished /rooms. Apply comer Hall and Baker. / •26i-6 FOR RENT—Housekeeping rooms. 507 Silica street . ... / •255-8 FOR RENT-Slngle o/ double furnished rooms, an Silica stiyt. 3S6.6. FOR RENT—FumiBhd housekeeping and sleeping roomB; alp table board. 411 Cedar street / . *X&-8 ■ Notice of Application for Liquor LIWIM; Notice la hereb' given that I, Annie Fournter, of Qtwford Bay, Intend, W days from the daM hereof, to apply to-tte Superintendent f Provincial Police for a license to eell lldfar Irf ntaU taud uiion the premises knnrn as the Crawford Bay hotel, situate afCrawford Bay. B.C.' , Dated this tm day of January, 1912. mmmm> TUESDAY ....:., FEBRUARY 13 Ch** -Bait? Jtettw. PAGE 8EVEN I left * STAR GROCERY Directly opposite Dominion Express Office Store of Quality Phone IO Quality Makes Friends Pay us a visit often. We have always something new to tempt your appetite. High Grade Staple and Fancy Groceries Imported Delicacies Choice Fruits Confectionery SPECIAL Good Dairy Butter 3 lbs. $1 "Anything that's Heinz Is safe to buy." Heinz Pickles Heinz Baked Beans Heinz Cider Vinegar Heinz Tomato Ketchup Phone 10 STAR GROCERY ===== NELSON ===== No hath room is complete without this Nickel Plated Sponge and Soap Rack Hang one on the edge of your bath .and your soap will last longer and your sponge keep dry and fresh. Prices from 75c. up E. K. STRACHAN Plumbing and Heating Telephone 262 313 Baker St. We atend to your PLUMBING promptly and well B.C. Plumbing & Heating Co. victoria Street, near Opera Houie Telephone 181 Book your orders for The Cycle; Hatcher Brooder Hatcher tireless Brooder Repeat the successes of the fa- ' mous Pbllo Poultry Plant W. CIJ_B_< SANDERCOCK, I SPECIAL at the Royal Shoe Store Men's Shoes 150 pair Slater Make, regular $5 and $6 shoes for $4.25 R. ANDREW &co. Diamonds It Is only fair that you should look over our large and varied stock of modern jewelry before buying elsewhere. Here you get quality combined with economy. The most beautiful gems you ever set eyes on. No trouble to show goods. J. J. Walker Jeweler and Optician Baker St. Nelson. B.C, Asparagus Tips Del Monte Brand, extra quality green Asparagus Tips, 35c. per tin. Joy's Cash Grocery Swift's Animal Fertilizers Soil Builders... Talk to your local dealer or write. Swift Canadian Co., Ltd. MARKETS SURPLUS AGAIN GREATLY REDUCED Copper Producers' Report for January Shows Metal Situation Improved —Surplus Reduced BUTTE, Mont., Feb. 12.-A further decrease of 2*1,174.052 limnuls in the copper Btoeka in the United-States were reported l*y tlie Copper Producers' association. Tho report shows a total decrease In production oC 3.558,1)44 pounds; a decrease tn do- iiiiisttc consumption of 3,014,*i3a, an Increase tu exports of 329.1SS pound!*, mul a total decrease fn consumption, over Docembor, of 2,715,395. The report clearly shows that consumption of tho metal Is more the" keeplhtf pace with the production- The January report, compared with that of December, is as follows: , Dec. Jan. Production in U. S 133,890,697 110,337.753 l"Wmestlc consumption.. G6,9S3,474 62,343,901 Exports 79,238,716 80,107,904 Total,consumption 145,227,300" 142,811,80*: Decrease in surplus .;.. 22,330,493 23,174,052 FIRE LOSS TWENTY THOUSAND. NEW GLASGOW, N. S„ Feb. 12.— Fire yesterday destroyed a block of tour wooden, buildings .on Provost street at a loss of $20,000. Those burned out nre the Miss Wright's restaurant, Singer Sewing Machine, Mc- Mullen's restaurant, and D. S. Fraser, boots and shoes, The buildings were owned by Dan Raymond and were pnrtially Insured. Fraser's stock was nearly fully cgvered by insurance. CHARACTER STUDY IS FASCINATING Keen Discussion Follows Miss Currle's Paper upon Macbeth Read Before University Club One of the largest gatherings of ihe University club for the paat year was that held on Saturday night, when Miss Mary I. Currle read the monthly paper, upon "The Development of Character ln Shakespeare's Macbeth." Miss Currie portrayed Macbeth as "the victim of tits first crime, 'but for which his splendid nature might have realized Its noiilo possibilities. The qualms felt toy Maobeth over the murder of Duncan did not, the speaker pointed out,' mamlfest themselves in the subsequent series of cold-blooded murders, and the central figure In this great Shakcsperlun tragedy passed from a state of keen sensitiveness to right and wrong to a state of utter callousness ln villainy. The speaker's conception of Lady Maobeth was not the usual one, and the paper portrayed her, not as a woman of masculine attributes, but as a dutiful wife, a sensitive creature, whose lack of imagination clouded her perception as to the fatal course she was directing her husband upon when she urged Duncan's murder. This fatal course was later all too evident, and as Macbeth progressed In villainy his wife's moral perception became awakened and she waB Immersed in remorse, until her condition provoked profoundest pity. The points were constantly illustrated hy quotations. In the discussion that followed the paper, a leading part was taken by R. Smellle, Mr. Sandercock, Dr. Annie Verth Jones, Dr. N. Wolverton and Gt. H. Playle, among others, and emphasis was placed upon the value of Introducing the reader to Shakespeare while young. Mr. Smellle and Dr. Jones both referred to the notable Influence of the production of "Macbeth" by the pupils of the high school last year, as an aspiration in subsequent school work. Mr. Smellle, as president, occupied tb.( chair, and In all 18 persons were nresent MAY BREAK ICE WITH STEEL BARGE C. P. R. Will Make Another Effort to Open Up West Arm This Week. The C. P. 11. steamship Minto made a further effort at the end o£ last week to break through the ice below Burton City, but found It impossible, and lt will need a considerable spell of warm weather before the river can be opened up. The Yinir on Kootenay lake will make an attempt to break through* at Nine MHe tills week and il is likely will use the big steel transfer barge for the purpose. The C. P. R. Is as anxious as any of the public to resume the ordinary schedules for the Kootenay lake steamers and the boats will run into Nelson just as socn as the ice can be broken up to permit of a sufficiently clear channel without possibility of damage to the craft operating on the lake. NELSON NEWS OF IHE DAY The supreme court will open this morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. R. K. Scarlett will receive today for the Inst time this Dr, J. T. Ferguson ls supervising Presbyterian home missions In Kootenay. Tho Athalmer Rink, Limited, has been granted a certificate of Incorporation. The Fraternal Order of Owls will meet In the Oddfellows' hall on Thursday night at 8 o'clock. The Mineowners' association will be re organized at a meeting at tho board of trade rooms today. W. 13. Sundercook, of the Pltner Light coin-pony ,1k leaving for Kaslo today nnd expects 'to be back Friday. The Slocan Lake Agricultural asaocla tlon nnd tlie Moyie Valley Farmers' in rstltute have been Incorporated. Tlie regular meatlng of tlie Knights of THE CARELESS GROCER Blundered and Great Good Came of it A careless grocer left the wrong package at a Michigan home one day and thereby brought a great blessing to the household. "Two years ago I was a sufferer from stomach trouble, bo acute that the effort to digest ordinary food gave me great pain and brought on a con. dition of such extreme nervousnesd tbat I' could not be left alone. I thought I should certainly become insane. I was so reduced in flesh that I was little better than a living skeleton. The doctors failed to give me relief and I despaired of recovery. "Ono tiny our grocerynuin left package of Grape Nuts food by mil talce, so I tried some for dinner. I was sin prised to find that it satisfied my appetite and gave me no distress what ever. The next meal I ate of it again and to be brief, I have lived for the past year almost exclusively on Grape Nuts. It. has proved to he a most healthful and appetizing food perfectly adapted to the requirements of my system. "Grape Nuts is not only easily digested and assimilated but I find that since I have been using it I am able to eat anything else my nppetite fancies without trouble from indigestion. The Btomach trouble and nervousness have left me, I have regained my plumpness and my views of life are no longer despondent and gloomy. "Other members of my family especially my husband (whoeeoldenemy, the heart-burn has been vanquished) have also derived great benefit from the use of Grape Nuts food and we think no morning meal complete without tt." Name given by Canadian Postum Co- Windsor, Ont. "There's a reason," and it is explained In the little book, "The Road to "Wellville," In pkgs. Ever read the above letter? A new ono appears from time to time. They are genuine, true and full of human Interest Pythias will be held this evening In Oastle hall, when ranks wilt be given. The annual meeting of the Canadian club will be held ta the hoard of trade rooms at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The annual meeting of the Falrvlew Conservative association will be held at S o'clock this evening in the Hume public school . The status of the Proctor sohool has been raised from that of an assisted school district to that of a regularly organized school district. The Ladles' Aid of the Catholic church will give a whist party tonight tn the parish | hall. Prizes will be given and refreshments served. George William Frederick Carter, of Cranbrook, haa 'been gazetted a court of revision and appeal for the Fort Steele assessment district, In the place of J. F. Armstrong, resigned. A. 8. Patterson, a C.P.R. brakeman, fell from a car yesterday at Castlegar, sustaining severe 'bruise-* about the body. He was brought Into Nelson and taken to the Kootenay Lake General hospltaJ for treatment. The Nelson and District Women's Institute will hold its annual meeting at 3.30 o'clock this afternoon. An address by Miss Muriel M. S. Pettit on cooking in paper bags will be the feature of the occasion. Officers for the year will bo elected. Skating at tbe Alice Roller rink today. 260-tf. See Nelson Hardware company's advertisement on page four for snaps. ZU-lt. Ask or write tor the Hudson's Bay company's grocery price list. lfal-tf Try Ermallne Cookery Bags. Christie & Benson. Phone 3S1. 260-tf. William Cutler's next furniture sale Tuesday, Feb. 20th. 260-7 The Star Grocery are escorting the Heinz man around town. Anything that's Heinz Is safe to buy, 260-tf. Young Women's association members free, others 15c at demonstration ln Presbyterian church parlors Monday night 253-2 1912 PROTECTION! PROTECTION! The Mutual Life of Canada Is owned solely by Its Policy-holders, managed jy Its Policy-holders; Policy-holders receive the profits. See John Cooper, agent, Allen block, Baker street, Nelson, B. C. 223-tf ORCHESTRA NOTICE A meeting of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra will be held, for organization purposes, in the practice room in the Methodist church basement at 7.30 o'clock, Tuesday evening, 13th Inst. All members urged to attend. Any musicians wishing to become members will be welcome. 20O-1 ROSS FLEMING. AT THE THEATRE Alaska, the new El Dorado, Is the scene chosen by Rex Beach for his great drama, "The Barrier," which comes to the opera house on Friday next for one performance only. ... — Thbj stage success Is not, however, tho popular conception of Alaska, a place of eternal snow, but tlie beautiful northland in summer, where the day never ends, and everything suggests the warmth of springtime in this home of tlie midnight sun. It would be Idle here to rehearse the story of "The Barrier"; it has been lead and reload until It Is a household tale. Suffice It to say that in the play every essential detail of tlie novel lias been preserved and in all Its beauty of heart interest, all Its virility and its faithfulness* to tlie region of the far north, It remains a monument. The book had an enormous sale, and the story in piny form held the metropolitan audience of Now York for ono entire season. "Tlie I larrter" will appear at the opera house on Friday eveniiif.*. LADIES TO HOLD BANQUET TONIGHT Presbyterian Congregation Will Consider Plans for Building New Church at Function, This evening in the Eagles' hall a banquet will be served by tlie Ladies' Aid association or St. Paul's Presbyterian church to the men of the congregation, and as a large number of invitations have beep, sent out, it Is expected there will be a large attendance. The objeot of the gathering Is to discitsfi very fully the proposal of a new church for the needs of the con grogatlon, and every phase of the question will be considered and such d-'ccielons as aro arrived at will be of considerable benefit to the special committee appointed in connection with the erection of a new building. Draft pencil sketches of the proposed church will be shown and the suhemp of finance will be especially considered. The hour set for the banquet Is 6:30 o'clock, and the meeting will follow afterwards. The special committee in charge of the arrangements desires it understood that while Invitations have been issued for this evening it is possible that some names may have heen missed and would like every man interested in the work of the church, whether member, adherent or otherwise, to come this evening and enjoy the supper and take part in the meetim-' to follow. Those who have received invitations, if they are not able to lie present, and have not al ready dene so. are requested to notify the act!tie secretary by telephone, Alex Leith, phone 27. as early as possible today. BEST SCOUT TO BE GENERAL'S AIDE Foremost Trooper In Nelson Ranks Will Show Sir Robert City Beautiful Who will be the special aide to Gen. Bad cn-Pn well when that distinguished man visits Nelson soon? The best all- round Boy Scout will >be alloted the honor and tho question of selecting him is likely to puzzle the local leaders. The best all-round 'Boy Scout In each city, where Gen. Powell mak-is a stop 'th the course of his tour of the country with James 15. West, chief scnut executive of tho Boy Scouts of America, will be se-| "NA-DRU-CO DYSPEPSIA TABLETS Proved of Great Value to Me" There is only one explanation for the* numbers of enthusiastic letters that yta receive praising Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia' Tablets, and that is that these tablets! certainly do cure aay kind of stomach: trouble. Here is a typical letter from Miss Eliza Armsworthy, Canso, N.S.: "It is with pleasure I write to inform you that your Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets bave proved of great value to me. I tried remedy after remedy but without any lasting good. Having heard of yom tablets curing such cases as mine I decided to give them a fair trial. They proved satisfactory in my case." The remarkable success of Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets is such a success as can only come to an honest remedy, compounded according to an exceptionally good formula, from pure ingredients, by expert chemists. If yon are troubled with your stomach just ask your Druggist about Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets, compounded by the National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited, and sold throughout the Dominion at 50c. a box. 142 lected as a special aide to thc general. He must know all about the streets, the history of the important buildings and similar things. He must know something about the trains, the method of attending to baggage so that lie can save Gen. Baden-Powell much time and also be ai source of much Information to htm. The boy who receives the appointment will have unusual opportunity to chat with the general and to spend much time with him, DOCK STRIKES SETTLED. LONDON, Feb. 12.—The dock strike's at Manchester and Glasgow have been settled. The Manchester dock men went on strike on Friday because the shipping companies continued to em- ploy non-union labor. The strike at Glasgow resulted in the detention of a large number of steamships for a brief period. METHODIST CHURCH BURNED. IROQUOIS, Ont., Feb. 12.—The fine Methodist church, erected here tn 1887 at a cost of $25,000 was gutted by fire yesterday. When discovered It had made such headway that the volunteer fire brigade was powerless. Some valuable relics were lost and some fine stained glass windows. The loss Is partly covered by Insurance. Stop That Itch I stop that itch in two seconds with D. D. D No remedy that I have ever sold for Eczema, Psoriasis and all other diseases of the skin has given more thorough satisfaction than the D.D.D. Prescription for Eczema Poole Drug Co., Ltd. The Hudson s Bap Company ——===— Incorporated 1670 ===== New Arrivals of Spring Goods at the Home of the D. & A. and Rogal Worcester Corsets See our window display of D. & A. and Royal Worcester—the perfect fitting corsets—embracing all the latest models of both lines. They come in short, medium and long hip styles. Prices from 75c to $4.50 Children s Corset Waists and Bands 45c to 95c We are showing an exceptional line of Brassieres, beautifully trimmed with embroidery at 65c. ABk to see them. A. G. LAMBERT & CO. Ltd. Manufacturers of and Dealers In ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER Shingles, Lath, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Building Paper, etc. Sole agents for Ru-ber-oid Roofing and Manitoba Gypsum Co.'s Hard wall and Wood Fibre Plaster. Nation B.C. Telephone 82 P.O. Box 1066 CARL ROSSLYN'S DAUGHTER WEDS BRITISH SOLDIER LONDON, Feb. 12.—High society v as well represented In the gathering that filled the Guards' chapel, Wellington barracks, at the wedding this afternoon of Lady Rosabel St. Clair Ersklne and David Cecil Bingham. The bride is the only daughter of the Earl of Rosslyn, who is known in America through liis appearance on the stage. Her parents were divorced in 1002 and and the earl subsequently married Miss Anna Robinson, an actress, whose home was in Minneapolis. David Cecil Bingham, the bridegroom of today, Is a son of Brigadier General Cecil Bingham, who a year a^o was •married to the beautiful Mrs. Samuel Sloan Ohauncey. formerly Miss Alice Carr of Louisville, Ky. STOCKS 100 B. C. Copper $ 4.25 \A/o Dffor ft\— fialfk 200 Standard Silver-Lead .... 1.45 WC U1J.CI 1UI OH1C 250 Sunset Mills .; 1.60 300 McGilllvray 21 10,000 Juno Mine for 125.00 E B. McDermid Paier Street Neison, B. C. "Kind George IV LIQUEUR WHISKY The link which binds all subjects of the King byland and sea. It is a spirit ol exceptional quality, delightful flavour, and is the favourite brand throughout the Dominion. One of the priiffclpal brands of the Distillers Company Ltd., Edinburgh, Scotland. LatEcsl Distillers ot Scotch Whisky in the World. Agencies in all Countries. Capital Employed over j£3tooo,ooo. Agmt-R. P. RITHET Sl CO.. Ltd.. Victoria, B.C. PAGE EIGHT \J ymsn payable at death or at tbe end of 20 years, u then living. 20 Annual Instalment! Age 20, (38.86; 25, (39.50; 30, 140.35; 35 (41.60; 40, (43.45; 45, (46.40. Note tbe rates. Consult us con* erning tbis and otber attractive investment insurances. MAWDSLEY, SHAW & CO Unequalled for General Use W. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent, Nelson, B.C. Cars shipped, to all railway points. Retiring from Business FOR SALE Nelon Steam Laundry, including real estate and buildings. Well equipped and doing good business. For particulars write or call PAUL NIPOU, Prop. P.O. Box 48 Nelson, B.C. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Mrs. E. G. Smith will not receive today. G. Stillwell, manager of the Vancouver mine, Is registered at the Strathcona. Judge 'Brown of Grand Forks Is registered at the Strathcona. S. 9. Fowler, manager of the Bluebell mine at Riontk-ll, Is w -guest at the Strathcona. * W. B. Zwicky, manager of the Rambler- Cariboo mine, is registered at the Strath- ncoa. There will be a meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America at 8 o'clock this evening. V. M. Archibald, mining expert of the Consolidated company, Trail, Is a guest at the Strathcona. A. D. Wheeler, a prominent minim**- man of Ainsworth, is In the city, a guest at the Strathcona. F. Keffer, chief engineer of the B. C. Che Baity $eto& Have you tried it? Mother's Bread a most -wholesome and delicious food. This bread is patented and can only be purchased from Choquette Bros. The up to the minute Bakers and Confectioners 516 Baker St. Phone 258 For That Throat Our Bronchial Lozenges, 10c. give relief. Por stubborn coughs our Wild Cherry, Spruce and Tar relieve nnd cure, 25c. and 50c. Por LaGrippe Rutherford's ? Grip Capsules, 25c. box are always successful. Our Improved Iron Pills are a fine tonic, 50c. bottle Mall orders filled promptly. Wm. Rutherford Druggist Ward Street Nelson, B.C. CheeseWafers Nice and fresh 35c lb. C. A. Benedict Grocer ne GEM 4 REELS Selection, "Norma" IHE DURBAR Pathe Features! Terms of the Will Review of the Paris Garrison. Vltagraph Drama: A Thief In tbe Night. Kalem Comedy: Too Much Realism. Admission 15c. and 10c. Investments Boulevard Heights, Moose Jaw. Evanihon Subdivision Weyburn. Westmount Subdivision, Calgary. We have lots in the above subdivisions which we have selected as specially good investments. Call and get particulars at our office. h. mm. bird Nelson, B.C. EATING APPLES Wagner fancy * per box $2.50 7 boxes Talman Sweets.... 2.00 Fresh Eggs, 50c. per dozen. COOKING APPLES $1.85 to t2.OO.9jer box Choice Ontario Honey 6 lb. Un, $1.25. J. A. IRVING & CcIaTsT 8UPPtS Tbe Baptist Ladies' Aid will meet thla afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. H. Waters, on Houston street. The Western Box & Shingle Mills, Ltd.. which has commenced operations here, has been granted a certificate of incorporation. J. H. Argyle -will address the Junior Young People's union of the Baptist church, and Mrs. Constance tlie seniors in the Baptist church this evening, cordial invitation is Issued to all young people. A dance will be given under the auspices of the International Association of Machinists at the Alice roller rink on Friday, Feb. 23, commencing ait 9 p.m. The committee In charge Ib as fallows: William Johnston, A. Robinson, K. Edwards, George Rich and W. H. Smedley. The Nelson Male Voice choir will meet for practice in the Oddfellow**' hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. A portion of the new music on order ha**, come forward and In consequence a full attendance Is requested. A special committee meeting is called for 7 o'clock. The following In the Grand Forks electoral district has been appointed commissioners for taking affidavits for election purposes: Thomas Paulson, of Paulson; J. D. Campbell, Charles A. Mix, D. G. Evans, Frank H. Hutton, Thomas Powers, and Norman L. Mclnnis, all of Grand Forks; I. OR. Poole, of Cascade; J. Darraugh, of Phoenix. The reason that one large hotel In tho city has a low electric light bill is that the owner turns off the main switch ait o'clock every morning and does not switch on the current until late In the afternoon, Nelson Opera House ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday, February 16 Prices: $1.50, $1.00, 75c. and 50c, Sale at Poole's Wednesday. WE HANDLE ONLY Select Lilly Smithing Coal Because experience shows it to be better adapted than any otber for general blacksmitbing. Exclusive agents tor this territory. WhofeMle and Retail. Hardware Co. Ltd. Nelson & C. TORONTO HAMILTON WINNIPEG VANCOUVER explained the city electrician at last night's council Reeling when a protest trom the QueenB notel at a heavy bill was received. He proifiiued to test the meter ln question. The large crowd which visited the Gem theatre last evening was highly dellghwd with "The Delhi Durbar" pictures, most favorable comment being received. The orchestra greatly added to the effectiv- ness of the pictures by playing the grand selection, "Sounds From England." The remainder of the progrum is quite up to thc usual high standard shown at this theatre and will be repeated, this evening. A special jury will hear tne $140,000 damage suit for loss of Umber through fire (brought by the King Lumber Mills against the C.P.R., which will be heard in thc supreme court today. S. S. Taylor, K.C, and M. A. Macdonald of Vancouver and A. 8. Macdonald of Cranbrook will appear for the plaintiff, and E. r. Davis, K.C, and J. E. MoMullen of Vancouver and W. F. Gurd of Cranbrook well conduct tbe defence. A splendid response has been made to the appeal by the Methodist church for special anniversary funds. Last week the pastor. Rev. A. E. Smith, asked for the sum of J2.000 and in one week the amount subscribed was J1.200. It is confidently felt that the balance of the required sum will be subscribed this week, and announcement will be made next Sunday, which la the anniversary Sunday of the Nelson Methodist church. An executive meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Chess club was held last night ln the association building. It was decided to play only team games this spring Instead of putting oa a tournament. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, when all men interested In the game are asked to he present Teams will be chosen at this meeting from the men present, the president and vice-president of the clubs acting as captains. Each player who owns a set of chess Is requested to bring it. The meeting will begin promptly at 7.30 to allow ample time to finish the game the same evening, NEWS WANT ADS 1 CENT A WORD A Positive Statement Do you -wish a positive statement on your jewelry work, watch work, optical work? Our experts in eacb department are at your disposition. The optical department will be closed after Feb. 10 for at least two months while Mr. Patenaude ls In Europe on a purchasing trip. Repairs will be attended to promptly and any optical work should be rushed through before tbat date. J. 0. Patenaude Manufacturing Jeweler, Watch' maker and Optician Fine Silk Ties Goat 25c Each TODAY AT 10 O'CLOCK Cost yoii up to 75c. each elsewhere. Come early and get the pick. The Variety Store Headquarters for 5c. Valentines Nelson, B. C. Linoleum and Rugs Great bargains In these The Ark 606 Vernon St. Phone A395 New and second furniture of all kinds. A WANT AD IN THE NEWS WILL BRING QUICK RESULTS TRY ONE 4H TUESDAY ...... -FEBRUARY 181 Vim What About We can make Immediate shlpmei the Victoria Chemical Co/a1 Lime and Sulphur Spraf In four gallon tins Also hrve one gallon tins for i orchards. The Brackman-Kc Milling Co., Limit* Semi-Ready Spring samples to hand. They ara certainly the swellest, newest, j nattiest patterns ever Bhown. Call and be convinced. Fit and satlsfac-1 tion guaranteed. The only tailored garments sold for one price from j coast to coast. ' J. A. GILKER Everything in Men's Wear Sole Agent'for Semi-Ready i You Are Not Handicapped-It's a Fair Race You are entitled to every privilege our store affords. You receive exactly the same treatment as r ffienria your friends. Valentines Note the tasty display, note the exclusiveness. Our line is made up of this years' creations. You buy the up to date when you buy here. Ask for the Rexall Remedies You cannot buy these reliable goods elsewhere; 93 for the hair —It's a dancjy. Nelson's Popular Store The Poole Drug Co., Ltd. The Rexall Store WILL TELEGRAPH ON BRIDGE QUESTION Jity Council, Board of Trade and Conservative Association to Urge Nelson's Claim Aflaln There Is to be no slackening of activity on the bridge question on the part of the city council, Mayor Annable stated at last night's council meeting, when Aid. Houston brought the matter up and lt had been discussed, that he would send a telegram to Hon. Thomas Taylor, minister of public works, In which the city council would urge once more the claims of Nelson as the location for the structure. The <board of trade and tl.e Conservative association will be asked to eeml tele- grams. It Is Intended that these wires sliull be sent to Victoria today as lt la expected that the estimates for public works expenditure will be brought down In the legislature -at the end of this week. STORK PAYS SEVERAU VISITS TO CRANBROOK (Special to The Dally Nowb.) CRANBROOK, B.C.. Feb. 12.—Born, in Cranbrook, on Feb. 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian, a son. Born, in Cranbrook, on Feb. 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Gatslbe, a daughter. Born, In Cranbrook, on Fob. 6, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sims, a daughter. Bom, in Cranbrook, on Feb. 6, to Aid. and Mrs. Lester Clapp, a daughter. Mrs. Fred Wells went to the hospital to undergo an operation for appendicitis. Miss Harrison of Pembroke, Ont., Is visiting her brother, N. I. Harrison. Dr. A. McBurney has arrived to Join the staff of Drs. King & Green while the latter la In thc old country. Dr. H. E. Hal! will have erected this summer a brick block on hla lota on Main street. BUSINESS MEN IN SE88I0N INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 12.—An army of retail merchants invaded this city today for a week's convention and exhibition under the auspices of the Indiana Business men's association. The president of the organization Is Fred Frohmuth, who in here to preside over the sessions of tne City Lets for Building Sites Robson St., 6 good level lots close to Stanley 11,260 Water Street, 2 lota suitable for -warehouse site , 1.000 Chatham St., 2 lots ln good location , 400 Ward Street 2 lots, good double corner, close to car line 700 Mill St., 2 1-2 good level lots, bave been planted ln garden .... 800 Reasonable terms of payment can be bad on any,of tbe above. For Rent—No, 808 Carbonate 6 rooms and bath. Including water, 120.00. E. B. McDermid 505 Baker St., Nelson, B.C. convention. Prominent speakers to be heard include Governor Marshall, who will welcome the visitors; John A, Green of Cleveland, secretary of the National Re- tall Grocers' -association; M. J,. Maloney of Detroit, president of the National Retail Merchants' association ,and E. W. Moon of Chicago, secretary of the American League of Associations. LOCAL MILK IS OF HIGH STANDARD Medical Health Officer Presents Analyses to City Council Showing Butter Fat Percentaae That Nelson dairymen are selling a high standard of milk is indicated by the following report from Dr. Gilbert Hartin, medical health officer, received at last night's council meeting. "I made an analysis of specimens of milk from seven milk venders In this olty and find the percentage of fat as follows: "Mrs. McLauchlan, 3.9; Towner & Moore, 3.0; Balding. 4; Slader & Calderwood, 3.9; J. M. Fraser, 3.8; Calblck, 3.9; McKlm, 4. "The average per cent of butter fat from many samples of cow's milk by the Bab- cock test Is 3.9. "We are getting better than we expected," observed Aid. Houston, Aid Glcaser expressing the opinion that the analysis showed a remarkable symmetry. TO CR088 LAKE SUPERIOR IN AUTOMOBILE DULUTH, Minn., Feb. 12.—D. who, accompanied by a newspaper cor* respondent, was reported last Saturday to have left Fort Arthur ln on endeavor to cross Lake Superior In an automobile on Ice, 196 miles, had not arrived here late today. Inquiries from up lake failed today to locate the autolst. There is much snow and many airholes to be crossed tf the trip were made, and it is believed here tli.it the trip will be considered too risky. Trouser Sale We have ripped big holes in all our regular trouser prices. Our goods are all marked in plain figures, and you take one-fourth off, which means that you buy $6.00 Trousers for $4.50 $5.00 Trousers for $3.75 $4.00 Trousers for $3.00 $3.50 Trousers for $2.60 $3.00 Trousers for $2.25 Lonely Suit Sale Continues Until Saturday, Feb. 17 $12.50 as $18.50 Emory & Walley Fit-Reform Wardrobe The London Cafe] beg to announce that they are! now open to the public Home,, cooking, prompt and courteous service together with the beat! quality of everything at reasonable prices merits your attention. We make a specialty of caterings for private suppers and banquets, f G. & A. Bartlett 419 Baker 8t Props. The Starlam Moving Picture Theatre Overture, "Eldorado," Wilkinson's Orchestra. The Gun Fighter! Desperate Desmond Pursued byf Claude. Flight of the Fairies. Birds of Africa and their j JSnemy. Industry In the Congo—Educi tlonal. 10c. ADMISSION 10c. Clearance Sale oi Shades Pretty designs and colors Bull able for any fixture; your choio for 25c each J. H. Ringrosi Electrical Supplies Phone 227A 508 Stanley < Phone R104 . P.O. Box 8M>; Residences, Etc. Built in or out of town Material Lumber sash, doors, lime, cement, bricks, etc Also all kinds, of greenhouse material hotb sash and -glass. Supplied Estimates given. Waters &Pascoe| Builders and Contractor! Kootenay Lake Sash and Door Factory Front 8treet Nelaon, B.C.; Electric Supplies- Holophane Shade*, residence type, satin finish, In stock. The only shade that equally distributee tho light J. H. Matheson Electrical Suppllae ' Phone 34* P. O. Box 313 80S. Baker Btreet '■"W,
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