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1 IS FilSagB TOCmiHainBBaWia^iJmCTCmjIffilBrillnnlCnap I NEW SPRING NOVELTIES 1 ® ARRIVING DAILY | This fine weather demands that B you must get New Clothes. ll! We Guarantee Fit and Workmanship. ml I COOPER & LINKLATER, I I 47 Fort St., cor. Fort & Broadts., i NEW HOUSES FOR SALE INSTALMENT. PLAN. A number ol new homes, Modern in aj every respect Easy monthly hiatal- I mints. • ■ With which is Incorporated Progress. L40 Government St. HIGTiiHirg0iplniarj^CtrgptiilOfSICiiDCiTaCgarii Si VOL. II. No, 2 b VICTORIA, B. C, SATURDAY, MARCH n, 1905. Price 5 Cents. (s The Week In Victoria. The Weather a Pleasant Topic—Accident to Dr. G. H. Duncan- Summary of Recent Happenings in the City. The weather in Victoria during the week has been most delightful. The fine spell commenced immediately after the few rainy days that followed the frost .last week and continued without interruption. On Wednesday and Thursday ,,it was quite warm djiring the daytime 1 and Beacon Hill Park and other favorite iresorts were largely patronized. The early spring weather has come ahead of local milliners' preparations nnd the ladies in consequence have been somewhat inconvenienced. Nothing in the way of "news" of first importance has transpired during the week except, of course, for the proceedings of the legislature, which have been or more general interest than during the preceding fortnight. In a statement before the Victoria Board of Trade on Thursday, Mr. Morse, of the Grand Trunk Pacific, stated that , it would be cheaper to build the railway from East to West, but that in the event of a grant of provincial lands being made to the company the plans might be changed so as to allow of simultaneous construction at both ends. The land granted would, he snid, be sold to settlers by the company on the same terms ns by the government. In an editorial 0:1 , Friday fhe Colonist prepares for a (change of policy mid may, in n day or two, be advocating Ihe grant. On Sunday lnst, one of the most popular of Victoria's physicians met with a serious accident. The unlucky man was Dr. George II. Duncan, who wns thrown from his lniggy and sustained concussion lot the brain. Under the care of Dr. 1 Carter, Dr. Duncan is making good progress towards recovery, which was hnrd- ly hoped for during the earlier portion of the week. The city council hns been grappling with fhe civic estimates for the current year—tho most important duty which ►befalls the city fathers. It is stated on good authority that the estimates provide for $1,000 for increases in salaries paid to some of the city officials. The PltiQky gentlemen, it is believed, will prove to be Mr. VV. W. Northcott, city 'assessor nnd purchasing agent; Mr. Jas. L, ltnymur, water commissioner; Mr. ('has. Kent, city treasurer, and the pop- 1 iiliir city clerk, Mr. W. J. Dowler. Thc estimates may be submitted to the council nt next Monday's meeting. Construction work on the new line of the B. C. Electric Hallway to th» Gorge commenced this week. The work will be pushed on as fast as possible in the hope that cars may run on it on Empire Day—nn occasion when Victoriu plays host to many visitors from the Mainland ) and the Sound cities. The company also is busily engaged in duplicating the line to Oak Bay. This will enable patrons of the games to reach the grounds aud get home afterwards without the delay generally experienced in the pnsf. H. M. S. Bonaventure, under the command of Cnpt. Torlesse, B.N., sailed from Esquimalt to join the China squadron at Hongkong early in the iveck. The bluejackets, as customary, maimed the rigging and cheered as the vessel left the harbor. The Shearwater and Egeria nre now all that is left of the Esquimalt squadron, the former remaining to carry out the Behring Sea patrol work, the latter for hydrographic work. little fellow heard thc brakeman call "South Nanaimo," he promptly left the train and started to walk towards Chase river, where he believed his grandmother lived. He had proceeded about lliree- qunrters of a mile when met by Miss Cuthbert, who took charge of Ihe boy, and his parents, who, having missed their child, had searched the whole of Victoria, were at once communicated with. The little fellow was taken to the home of his uncle, Mr. A. J. Smith, where he was cared for until the arrival of his mother on the noon train next day. By a strange coincidence the place where the bov was found is almost the same spot where two missing children were last seen. Had he wandered much further down the track there might have been in all probability another mysterious disappearance similar to those of the Nanaimo children who left their home on January 10 and of whom tlie slightest trace has not since been found.' There have been several burglaries in Victoria lately. On Sunday last thc residence of Mr. Martindale was broken into and several articles, value about $20, were stolen. Among the stolen goods wns a brooch, and this led to the arrest of one Thos. Young, who, it is alleged, gave the brooch to a girl with whom he is acquainted and witli whom he had been to church on the evening of the day on which the burglary was committed. Young will come up before Judge Harrison ou Monday for speedy trial, lt is said that he is not quite right iu his mind. Early last Saturday morality; an attempt wns made to rob the till at the Victoria hotel of $300 contained in it. Mr. Wolfenden, one of the proprietors of tho hotel, heard the noise made by the intruders and rushed into the barroom. He was able to identify the three ruffians who on arrest gave their names n« James Wallace, Thos. Wilson and Thos. J. Tole. On Wednesday lnst they were convicted by Police Magistrate Hall and sentenced to imprisonment with hard labor, Wallace for six years, and the other two for two years each. The following story illustrates the adventurous character of a very small Victoria boy. While walking to Nanaimo along the railway track on Friday afternoon of last week, Miss Cuthbert discovered on the track between Chase river and Nanaimo a little white-faced, curly- headed boy dressed in a heavy overcoat and gum boots. Tho child was sobbing bitterly and after a great deal of persuasion said his name was Wlliio Smith. He is the four-year-old son of Mr. W. Smith, a member of the Victoria fire- department. The youngster had, without the knowledge of his parents, boarded the train at Victoria and said lie was on a visit to his grandma, who lives on a ranch nt South Nanaimo. On the way up the conductor paid no attention to the boy, believing his pnreals were on the train. However, when the bright Governm't Creamery Butter 2 Lbs. 45 cents. Dixi H. ROSS & Co., Independent Cash Grocers. r>D11CC CCDI\. lust arrlving-two carloads ol the Finest Grass nnd Ulf/V99 iSCriU' clover Seeds ever Imported into British Columbia. Our prices cannot be touched Send for samples and prices. THE BRA(3KMAN«KBK MILLING 430., Limited. IS Govern ment Strtet. OUR BABY COMPETITION. After due consideration and consultation with several local authorities on baby beauty the prize of $2 for the handsomest photograph of any baby taken by Mr. Eyres, of Yntes street, on orders from this office, has been awarded to Mrs. Yeo's Child and a cheque for $2 forwarded to the mother. Tlie photograph is reproduced herewith. There were other infants of undeniable beauty A Plot That Failed. How the Opposition Sought to Defeat the Government in the Legislature—Promises to Pair Were Broken. Ernest Yeo, The Prize Winner. and some difficulty wns experienced in making the selection. Alma Snider came second in the voting, and Amy Richard- son was third. Mothers who are readers of The Week nre reminded that Mr. Eyres' offer to photograph children free on orders given nt this office for a fee of 10 cents still holds good. Another prize probnbly will be offered at the end of this mouth. ASHCROFT. Thc first of the scries of illustialcd articles on the towns of the interior, contributed by Mr. Percy F. Godcnrnth, special correspondent of The Week, will be printed in next week's issue. It is entitled "Ashcroft—The Gateway to the Golden Cariboo." A Children's Ward: On Tuesday the directorate of the Jubilee hospital and a committee of the women's auxiliary met to discuss plans for the children's ward, which is to be added to thc hospital. Tlie upshot of tlie discussion wns the passing of a resolution providing that a plan be prepnred and nn estimate of the cost of the proposed ward be furnished. These must be in readiness for the immediate construction of the addition. A committee of three directors was appointed to consult with the auxiliary on the muller. Judging by the nttitude of both directorate and Indies on Tuesday there is every indication thnt the children's wnrd will be erected nt an early date. There was a little old plot hatched in the local House last Monday by the opposition party, to which very scant reference has been made by either of our city contemporaries—the Colonist because it is, as always, afraid to stand up for its frieuds; and the Times because the said plot was so badly mangled in its execution, and so nefarious in some of its details, that it was utterly useless even for Liberal political capital. The bed plates of the plot were laid by the immaculate opposition at the end of lust week. Mr. Macgowan (Vancouver) hnd business in the Terminal City which would necessitate his staying there over Monday. He accordingly arranged a pair with a certain well known up- country Liberal member, who, for the sake of whatever little remnants of credit are left to the party, shall be nameless here. Mr. Gifford (New Westminster) was suffering badly from la grippe, and he likewise was assured of a pair iu the event of his staying at home to nurse the fell disease. Then some honorable—very honorable —members of the opposition mnde certain further arrangements, which resulted in something happening about G o'clock on Sunday morning. When, therefore, the House met on Monday afternoon, there were no less than four of the government supporters absent from their places—Messrs. Macgowan and Gifford, and two other members who were even more sick than Mr. Gilford. Then Mr. R. Hall (Victoria) rose to resume the debate on thc Education Bill, and concluded his speech by moving that the Education Bill do receive the six months' hoist. The government retaliated by promptly moving the adjournment of the debate; but the opposition said "No," and a division was in order accordingly. The bell rang thrice and, chuckling in their sleeves, the opposition members hurried to their seats to take part in what they deemed would be an easy victory. Just what miscalculation hnd occurred in the plans of the conspirators will probnbly never be publicly known; but the fact remains that when the Speaker counted hands the best showing the opposition could make wns sixteen votes, while the poor, weak McBride government, deprived hy methods little short of felony of four of its supporters, wns still able to put up nineteen votes, and thus defeat the conspiracy. The extremely honorable up-country member who had promised to pair with Mr. Macgowan broke his plighted word without a blush; Mr. Gifford was nlso disappointed of his promised pair, and tho absence of the other two members could be explained best by some members of thc opposition, The desperate straits to which the "hungry, mercenary, despoiling, office- seeking opposition,"—as thc Victoria Times of last Wednesday, with refreshing candor, calls them—are now driven, can be well judged by their employment of such disgraceful tactics as hnve been faintly—for the full particulars belong rather to the police court docket than the journalistic page—outlined here. It is possible to be a gentleman in spite of being a politician—but some ut least of thc opposition party do not appear to be either one or the other, judging from the calf-like clumsiness with which this unclean little bit of attempted jobbery was bungled through, to fail at tlie lust, and leave its perpetrators shorn alike of tbe honest name which softens defeat or the ineritricious success which g^lds disgrace. That Is the bitter part of lt to the opposition—they have achieved nothing, they have forfeited respect by unparliamentary tactics, and, worst of all, they have with their own hands laid bare to the gloating gaze of the public their own pitiful weakness. Everything was in their favor, the government about whose weakness they have been shouting for a year past was still further weakened by the loss of four of its members, and yet—even yet—the great Liberal party could not use their advantage, but had to meet ignoiniuious and disgraceful defeat on the very field and on the very terms they themselves had chosen. As remarked above, the full details of this affair are not set down here—they are not fit for publication. But it may be well to point out to the opposition that, while in the Yukon and in Ontario it was, up to a few months ago, permissible for a hungry politician to cast aside every shred of self-respect so long as he gained his political ends, yet a repetition of such tactics in British Columbia will only serve to bury the party even deeper in this province than it is buried in tha east and north. FACTS AND FANCIES. The official organ of the Young Men's Christian Association, known to the un- regenerato as the Victoria Times, adro- catcs the annexation of Alaska. . * » Montague Rainer Clifton Worlock and Miss B. M. Lucas were married in Seattle on the 3t>d. It was a case of another elopment. » * • Our Finance Minister kuows how to mnnngo a runaway horse as well as how to keep a surplus from bolting when scared by Mr. Oliver. ... The new hotel at Oak Bay will completely alter the appearance of the waterfront tliere—and for the best. At Oak Bay, anyhow, Virtue is quite a necessity. • * • It would be interesting to know just how often the words "as follows" and "the following" appear in the local dally papers. Why not try: "As below," "appended arc (or is") or something else for n change? • * • The Colonist having tired of publishing little fictions about local people under the head of "Society," is now printing dreams about Kings, Princes and the Nobility, who are too far away to kick. Tho Russians and Japanese have been busy fighting during the week, according to reports in the daily papers. But it isn't news, now. The page of cartoons of hon. members of the Legislature printed in tho P.-I. has not yet resulted in any libel suits. T'is sakl one hon. member (recently married) hid it from his wife. New County Court District: So soon ns tbe assent of His Honor Hie Lieut.-Governor is given to the bill amending the County Courts Acl, another county judgeship will be in the gift of the federal authorities. An appropriation from the Dominion treasury must supplement the provincial action, but Mr. Galliher, the member for the interested district, has assurance that it will bo forthcoming. Thc new district, embracing the electoral districts of Columbia, Fernie and Cranbrook—all In East Kootenay—will be established just as soon as Ottawa provides the salary. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH ir, 1905. THE GAY COLLECTOR. Jack Heather Is Doleful Concerning One of Victoria's Leading Institutions. I had just commenced to write a learned article for The Week on the subject of the Education Bill when my train of thought was interrupted by a knock nt the door. • •■■- ■ "Come in," I snid. Auotho^BJHock. "Come in!" I repeated in a louilcisU'oicc. Still another knock. "COME IN!" 1 limited. Something opened the door nnd came in. I went on with my work and found thnt I hnd forgotten what 1 was going to write. I turned over the leaves of Mr. Fulton's Act. Something behind me shuffled its feet. I turned round. "What do you want?" I asked, "Are you Mr. Heather?" asked the Thing insinuatingly. "Yes, I'm Heather." "There is a little account," It began. "Is there?" said I. "From Mr. Moseson," It continued in a dull, monotonous voice, "for three dollars. "To h—11 with Mr. Moseson." said I. "Can't you see I am working?" Being youug and comparatively innocent, the Thing, with a sigh, drifted away. I continued my work; or rather I began it all over again. I had composed several nice sentences, containing some pretty good sense, and I had begun to get an idea of what Mr. Fulton wns driving at when I became aware of a Presence. It had not knocked or shuffled its feet, but it began to rustle pnpers. I looked round from my desk nnd discovered the Presence. It looked rather shnbby, but fairly well fed. "Are you. Mr. Heather," queried tho Presence, still rustling, with not-too- clean fingers, amoug a lot of slips of paper in its pocket book. "That's my business," I replied. "Either I am Mr. Heather, or I am not. The question is, who tlie deuce nre you?" "Collector for Nearly Bust & Co," replied the Presence. "There is a little account. . . ." "Very likely there is," said I, in- terupting the formular. "So far as I know there are a good many little accounts. I don't particularly care if the city is full of little accounts. Believe,if you like, that there is a plague of little accounts, and go to Dr. Morrison and get iunoculated against the germs. I AM WORKING. "It is two dollars and sixty-five cents," pursued the Presence, apparently undisturbed by my views on the subject of little accounts. "And—a settlement would oblige." "Settlement?" I cried in my just wrath. "Look here, you get right out of this before I slay you. Vain person! do you suppose I purchased this desk, pay office rent, buy pens, ink nnd paper in order to be dunned at the convenience of every passer-by? Get out!" The Presence unwillingly vanished, ns silently ns it had appeared. I turned my attention once again to the subject of the Public Schools Act. 1905. I read the sentences 1 hnd written, but forgot completely what train of thought I had intended to follow up. Once more I returned to a perusal of The Bill. Gradually the ideas I had formerly entertained on tb subject returned to me and I had just fairly got started with my article on the subject when I was interupted by n loud bang on the door, followed by tho apparition of a joyous youth with yellow hair nnd freckles. "Hnllo," said the youth. "Hallo, yourself," said I. inwardly groaning. "Is Mr. Tompkinson in?" nskerl the youth. "No, he isn't. This is not his office, anyway," "But he comes here, sometimes, doesn't he?" "Possibly," "I hnve n little account—" "Good Heavens!" I said, "is it catching at your age also? Go back to school. Even if you nre over sixteen. If thel c nre nny fees, I'll pay them. I'll pny pretty nenrly anything in the wide world —except little accounts, uoy, reconsider your future. It is not too lnte to reform. Pnuse before you rashly decide to occupy a position in the world which is accursed. Consider that tn become associated with little accounts to be a public nuisance'. That to lie a collector is to be one of the generally—er—condemned. Better be a burglar. A burglar, at the worst, only takes what he can get; the collector tries eternally to get what he can't get. Collecting is the new Commercial Hades, in which phantom little accounts float endlessly about among shadows who have no money to pay them with. Think again on your future; repent nnd turn over a new leaf!" The youth who had been regarding me with amazement and some fear, turned on his heels with a whistle nnd fled—lenv- iug two doors open in' his headlong flight. I looked at the paper on which I hnd commenced to write. I looked nt the nicely printed draft of Mr. Fulton's Public School Act, 1905. Then I nrose, threw everything in sight into the wnste paper basket, and went out of the office. Life mny be short, but it would be lunger if collectors were nbolished by Act of Parliament. JACK HEATHER. Editorial Chat A new magazine issued in Paris has the self-satisfied title of "Je Snis Tout" —"I know everything." If is n very remarkable title for n publicntion, and the editor must be n very remnrknblo mnn. One of the trinls of the ordinnry editor is the populnr idea of his breadth of knowledge. Correspondents write to him for answers fo all sorts of problems, many of which cannot be solved with the aid of the Encyclopedia Britannica or any other ordinary books of reference. A correspondent this week wrote to me asking for a comparative statement of tho number of words in the English, French and German languages. I know that the English language contains many more words than either the French or the German, but what the figure.s are I do not know; nnd I cannot just now lay my hands on an authority on the subject. Tho English language, anyhow, if American words are included, is growing ai a rapid rate. » * » I learn from a correspondent iu South Africa that' in the new colonies of thc Transvaal and Orange River considerable uneasiness is felt concerning the political situation in Great Britain. A general impression exists in the Old Country that the government of Mr. Balfour will bo defeated nf the next general elections, and the people of the new colonies, Boers and Britons alike, realize that they have little to hope for and much to fenr from the accession of the Liberal party to power. For many years past the Liberals have been noted for a vacillating and unlucky policy abroad, and a government under so weak a leader as Sir Henry Cnmpbell-Banner- innn might work great harm to the new colonics. From reliable sources in England I learn, however, that it is probable that the general elections will not take place this year. * * » Tho page of caricatures of members of the provincial legislature drawn by n young artist ou the staff of the Senttle Post-Iutelligencer and reproduced in last Sunday's issue of that paper caused great amusement in fhe House on Motility. Some of the sketches were clover, especially those of Mr. J. A. Macdonald and Mr. Charles Wilson. The letter press accompanying tho pictures showed signs of inspiration from the Times office. » » * I paid a visit to Oak Bay this week to see how Mr, Virtue's new hotel wns progressing, nnd found Hint it hns practically reached the stage at which building ceases and the work of the decorator begin*. It is a very handsome building, and quite niters the appearance of flic waterfront. I think tho site selected is n very much bettor one in every respect than thnt occupied by the old Oak Bay hotel, which was burned down. I hnve often been surprised that this charming seaside suburb has not attracted more residents. On a lino day—and fine days are very plentiful in Victorin—I cannot Just Arrived, $7,000 worth of Up-to-Date Footwear. Come and have a glimpse of them. Geo. A. Slater's Invictus Shoes, Patent Colt Clothtop Goodyear Welt Oxfords. ♦ They are waiting for you. SHOEING BOYS AND GIRLS Is a Host Important Point § Our Shoes are made on special lasts that will wear well because they fit well, (*>rfrt'W* / copvuiomt MEN'S DONGOLA BALS, good soles, a pair $2.50 MEN'S BOX CALF BLUCHER, Goodyear Welt, pair 3,00 MEN'S TAN and CHOCOLATE LACE BOOTS $4.00 to 5.00 LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS, fair stitch, pat. tip 2.00 LADIES' PATENT KID, Blucher cut, full of style 4.50 LADIES' KID LACE SPRING HEEL BOOTS ..$2.00 to 2.50 SOLE AGENT FOR THE RALSTON HEALTH SHOE. JKMES MHYNHRD, 85 DOUGLAS STREET. ODD FELLOWS' BLOCK. imagine a more desirable place for a home than along the waterfront at Oak Bay. The sea view with the mountains in the distance is very beautiful, and the beach is an excellent and healthy playground for children. With the completion of Mr. Virtue's new hostelry, and with the new 0. P. R. hotel and the old Dallas, Victoria certainly will be well provided with higli class tourist houses. No doubt all of them will do good business. » » » This summer in Victoria should witness quite nn increase, in motor-cars and motor-boats. They are both rather expensive toys, but provide probably more amusement for the price than anything else. With the manufacturing and repair shop which is to be established in the city to handle motor machinery the expense of motoring should be considerably reduced. I see by the English newspapers which arrived this week that the dear, old London 'bus is to go after all. The London Omnibus Company and practically all fhe other companies engaged in this business are preparing to substitute motor 'buses for the old horse cars. This change will add hundreds and hundreds of fine horses to the list of London's unemployed. It is not generally known that the London omnibus horse belongs to a Belgium breed, and is imported in England for this special purpose. During the recent war in South Africa many of these clever animals were taken from the 'buses, nnd did splendid service in the artillery corps. Phenomenal success has attended Sir Alfred Hurmsworfh's latest venture, the Overseas Edition of The Daily Mail. An interesting column of correspondence from renders in all parts of the world is published each week, in which various criticisms nnd suggestions nre mnde. The paper is full of news of real interest to the "Briton abroad," nnd forms nn excellent companion paper to the weekly edition of the London Times. The one gives interesting and gossipy news, nnd the other supplies the render with those logicnl nnd masterly articles on current topics, for which The Times i* justly famous. TO SUBSCRIBERS! 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The Victoria is Steam Heated Throughout; lias the best Sample Rooms in the City; and has beou Re-furnished from Top to Bottom. w THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH ii, 1905. [Sad Neglect of Texada. I ^Little Island Rich in Mineral Has No Roads on Which to Haul Ore toPlant. Editor, The Week:—I notice lu tue reports of the provincial government mention of many mining camps and their wants during the present year, but full to see auy mention ot tlie Island camp of Texada, which hns put out during 1903 aud 1904 upwards of oue million dollars' worth of Iron land copper ores. Texada Island, although only 100 miles as the crow flies from Victoria, nnd although producing so large a quantity of ore, appears to be absolutely neglected by the provincial .government. The Island hus no roads—only trails, und pis is oue of the chief cajuses why the output f ore from the island is uot much higher ^.Unu it Is. The absence of roads also retards development work, as It Is Impossible o haul maehiuery any distance from the wharves, lt Is impossible, for example, to take a wheelbarrow aud two sacks of Hour iuie mile from auy wharf on the Island; lihei'e is uot one-half mile of road from a wharf tit to haul upon. Yet Texada Islund onus part of a district which boasts of Its kooil roads. There is uot a camp from Muir 'Creek to Seymour Narrows (where wharves xislj so completely neglected as this Island, which last year furnished one-fortieth of the mineral output of the whole of British Columbia. Why is this? The Island yearly puts into the treasury a uent little .sum in taxes of all kinds, and it looks to us here as If, in return, the Island Is purposely neglected. We have been told that we don't uuderstaud how to oil the wheels properly; perhaps we don't, but why does not bur government see that we are putting out more mineral than many other, camps that are asking for 50 or 100 miles of roads'/ There is no doubt that the construction of Ii'oads on tills Island would greatly facilitate the output of ore, and would help to open |tip promising properties which would very '/'ion become shippers. The situation Is ,I hut several properties would be shipping (how except for the fact thut each Is wait- Ing for the other "to make the necessary roadway, as no man wants to build a road rtbr his neighbors as well as for himself. Capitalists come to the Island und look at tlie claims, and they say lu effect: "Will the government make a passable road for a team'; If so, we would like to open up .'this property, hut we are not going to make .country roads for a score of others!" Our prospectors have walled anxiously for the 'government to provide roads between the claims and the shipping points, aud so far (have waited ln vain, and still they wait I while camps that have not yet reached the |ishippiug slage get roads built for them. .After shipping ore for 15 or 20 years nud 1 Maying taxes, too, we cannot get any money for road work. Last year Texada got the (munificent sum of $400 to replace its burnt- ,otit bridges and corduroys—and that was j all! Even fuel teams here go up to their \ axles In mud, and In no place on thc trails ,ls (here room for two teams to pnss each oilier. Is this not very serious neglect of an Island which puis out so much mineral? The Island would double Its output if lt only had Us fair share of expenditure. The : output this year will show an Increase over that of 1004 If only 25 per cent, of thc amount of money appropriated for less Ini- {■ portnnt camps comes this way. Look In , the report of the Minister of Mines for I confirmation of these facts. JUSTIOIA, I .Van Anda, Feb. 22nd, 1805. f 1 When the C. P. R. takes over the E. & N. railway on April 1 Mr. Goodfellow now chief dispatcher and train master nt Vancouver, will assume charge of the i Island road with the title of assistant superintendent, WILD CAT COLUMN. Mr. Marpole, of the Vancouver firm of McDonald & Marpole, with a French coal expert, has heen- iu the district northwest of Whonnock for some tinu operating a steam boring drill in the search of coal lands. They have done some work with a liand drill, and at a sample of the results they sent down last week five sacks of first class coal. They believe (hat they have located a twenty-foot seam of the Al article. It is understood in the neighborhood that the two gentlemen are working in the interests of the C. P. R. * » » Thos. Johnson, a practical miner of several years' experience in the mines of the Kootenays, has n number of rubies taken from the bed of a creek, flowing into Mable lake, near Enderby. From the hills around that flourishing Okanagan town, Johnson has taken some rich gold and galena ore specimens. * * * The Bannockbum group, Hall Creek (Lardeau), will be operated when the spring season opens. * * * Eric Johnson, of Kaslo, has taken a lease and option for $1,500 on the Jessie and Bluebird claims, Woodberry creek. * « * It is reported that the Bank of Montreal, the present owners, or tributers, will operate the old Blue Bell mine, opposite Ainsworth, this coming summer. This property, which has lnrge bodies of ziney lead ore, has been idle for eight years owing chiefly to low price of lend and silver. Over $650,000 was expended by the former owners, a Connecticut company, on this mine. * • * The situation at the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company's mines is summed up by a Feruie authority thus: If the miners present no grievances to the coal company before April 1st the present agreement will be in force until June, 1900. If any grievances are presented before the 1st nt April there will be 60 days before decisive action can be taken by either side. No grievances have as yet been presented to the company, uM the rumors of a strike are as yet without foundation. HERE AND THERE. To improve its electric light system Revelstoke city will raise $15,000 on debentures, Tlie 'Columbia and Western" land reserve, cause of much political trouble, has been cancelled by the provincial executive. D. G. Engineer F. W. Aylmer has visited Revelstoke to inaugurate river improvements at that point. Edna Turner, a three-year-old Vancouver child, died last week as the result of sucking some matches. Edna Victoria Lingard, the first baby born in the Kaslo hospital, has been presented with a handsome silver cup by the ladies of the hospital committee, THEOSOPHY. On Sunday evening, March 12th, at the A. 0. U. W. hall, upstairs, Mr. Max Wardall will speak at 8 o'clock on the above subject. Mr. Wardall is a young man who has travelled extensively, and is a thorough student of the Wisdoui Religion. He is a rising attorney at Sej attle. Admission free. All are welcome. Collection for rent of hall. Mr. Vincent Harper will take the chair. THE NEW PROVINCES. Separate Schools and WithoWing ot Crown Lands—A Toronto View. However objectionable the attitude of the Dominion government in regard to forcing Separate schools on the new provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta may be deemed by the people of Canada, says Saturday Night, it is doubtful whether it will provoke as much ill-feeling in the provinces themselves as will the withholding of Crown lands from provincial control. For in respect to those Crown lands the policy of the government is quite as reactionary as its method of dealing with Separate schools. The national policy of Sir Wilfrid Laurier has always been supposed to be strongly in favor of provincial rights, yet now, at the first oportuuity that offers for putting this policy into effect, almost every right that could be with-' held from the new provinces is witli-' held. The control of Crown lands should be regarded as a fundamental principle of self-government. Without such control, and the control of the educational system, a province is a province in little more than name. While the British' North America Act is stretched and twisted until it serves the purpose of seeming, in some minds, to justify provision for Separate schools, the same act, where it refers to provincial control of public lands, does not, it is claimed, apply to the present case. Of course to any unprejudiced mind this contention will carry no conviction. If the British North America Act covers the Separate school question it also covers Crown lands. As a matter of fact, in the present case it has no bearing on either point, and the present government must prepare itself to shoulder full responsibility for the stand it has takeu in deul- inf with every phase of the Autonomy Act. By withholding control of public lands from the new provinces, while giving them money payments as a sort of compensation, the government has provided for a continuation in perpetuity of the existing system of spoon-feediug, to end which autonomy was demanded. The maximum indemnity which the provinces can receive from the Dominion is $2,220,000. When their expenditures exceed that amount they will \hk* to make up their deficit by taxation. Thus a condition hitherto unknown in Canada will arise—a condition in which a province becomes poorer as its population increases. At present it looks as If the trouble which the Autonomy Act will bring the Dominion government from Ontario will arise from the unjust Separate school clause, while the great kick from the West will have reference to the withholding of the public land*. Between the two causes for indignation it looks as if the government will get all the trouble that is coming to it—and tho load will not be unmerited. Fernie Board of Trade has "resoluted" in favor of being supplied with a County House and a County Court judge. Dr. G. II. Manchester, retiring medical superintendent of the provincial hospital for the insane, gave place to Dr. C. E. Doherty, former assistant, on March 2, At midnight of March 2-3 the bunk- house at the Ottawa mine, Slocan, was destroyed by fire. Of the dozen men in the house, several had narrow escapes. Oue of the men lost $250 in cash. F. C. Wade, K.C, one of the milk and watery sort, has been raising a howl because two fifteen-yen r-old boys were given a whipping by order of Polico Magistrate Williams, of Vancouver. Degenerate times! The management of the Dominion exhibition, New Westminster, proposes to have a mobilization of tile three militia regiments as one of the attractions. LADIES' COLLEGE CONCERT. In the Institute hall on Wednesday evening next the Ladies' College will hold an interesting concert, in which Miss Qucenie McCoy will sing several solos. THE SAVOY. UNIQUE SCALP SPECIALIST Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors. 65# Fort Street. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Specialty. Men generally buy their new spring hats about the first of March. The new shapes are all here. We are sole agents for Henry Carter's at four dollars. Finch & Fiuch, Government Street. To subscribers Thc Week costs a penny a week, and The Week Is worth it. WaltepS. Frasep & Co.Ld DEALERS IN GENERAL HARDWARE Pull Line ot Ammunition For Sportsmen. Granite and Tinware for Householders. CALL AND (1ET PRICES. Wharf St, VICTORIA, B. C. Telephone 3. P. O. Box 423. All Kinds of Hair Work Preserved PLUMS, PEACHES, STRAWBERRIES, Etc., home grown and home made. Insist on having Price's. A strong bill is again presented at this popular home of vaudeville. Several uew faces are present, among them being Ward and Teslie, two clever exponents of song and dance, and Miss Lulu Wattt, who made her initial appearance, and who sings some taking songs iu a catchy style. Blanche Trojan is a sprightly serio-comic, and makes a hit every time. Lord and Meek are still on the bill, and are less "loud" this week, which is gratifying. Next week the public is promised another champion wrestler, who, in conjunction with an all-star variety bill, should secure for the management another successful week. Among the attractions is the marvellous A8hton family, four in number, who will appear in thc most thrilling and startling act ever produced in this city/. HANDSOME Cnamelware and China Bowls AT Hastie's Fair Government Street A, W, BRIDGMAN Established 1868 Heal Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent. Agent Commercial Union Assurance Gc, Ltd., of Londou, England. London Assurance Corporation. 41 Government Street, Victoria Finch & Finch are receiving daily ladies' kid gloves for spring including Dent's, Perrin's and Ownes, ranging from one dollar up. Fred Stnrkey, of Nelson, is instituting a lodge of the Sons of England at Fer- A lodge of tho Good Templars line been organized nt Fernie by Mr. Bush noil. Ladies' Hair dressing Etc., at Mrs, Kosche's} 55DouglasSt AH HOY, Merchant Tailor. Ladies' and Gents Suits [Made To Order. Pit Guaranteed. 11 CORMORANT ST. VICTORIA. So Kee & Co. MainilHcturrrs and Dealers in Silks and Cottonwares Children's Deesses, Etc. I.aces, Silks, etc., for sale by yd. or piece Ladies' Underwear made to order. 44 Broad St., Victoria. DANCING ACADEMY" A. 0. U- W, Hall. M. LESTER Member National Association Masters ot Dancing. Classes—Monday evening, Advanced. Wed. eve'ng, Beginners. Fri. eve'ng, Intermediate, Alternate Thursdays, Club night. Phone II 1089. THE WEEK/SATURDAY, MARCH ii/ 1965. « Gbe Meek A Weekly Review, Magazine and Newspaper, Published at 6 View Street by S. A. G. FINCH. Annual Subscription, $1 in Advance Advertisement Rates. Commercial rates, according to position on application. Reduction on long contracts. Transient rates per inch, 75c. to § 1.00 Legal notices (60 days) from .... 5.00 Theatrical, per inch 1.00 Readers, per line 6c to 10c.. Births, Marriages, Deaths, Lost and Found, and other small advertisements, per insertion, from../ 25c. to 1.00 Contributions. All contributions intended for publication in the issue of the current week should reach the office not later than Wednesday evening. Tliey should be written in ink or by typewriter and on one side of tlie paper only, and if unsuitable such contributions will he returned providing only that a stamped, addressed envelope is enclosed. Original Sketches, Short Stories, Verse, " Jokes," Photographs, etc., submitted, will be carefully considered, and if acceptable, will be pnid for if desired. Contributors are reminded that " brevity is the soul of wit." All contributions intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor, and all business letters to the Manager. Telephone B 1173, OPTIMISM AND SUCCESS. In an address to the Canadian Club of Ottawa, Mr. Byron E. Walker, general manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce declared that he was an optimist; that no business-man who is a pessimist can hope fo succeed; that the wise optimist expects trouble, but looks upon all trouble as a mere detail. AVe wish that instead of uttering those words in Ottawa, Mr. Walker had addressed them to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or the Board of Trade of Victoria. Mr. Walker's declaration is entirely true, and what is true of one business mnn is frue of a business community or of a whole country. There is too much "blue ruin" talk in British Columbia; it is disastrous iu its results, and it has no just cause for utterance. There is truth in the statement thnt financially the province of British Columbia is somewhat embarrassed, hut it is tho embarrassment that precedes plenty. For years the affairs of tho province hnve been conducted in a slipshod manner. Money hns been borrowed over ami over again fo meet the necessities of the day, and until tlie return to power of the McBride government no honest endeavor was made to make revenue meet expenditure. That effort is now being mnde, and with success, hut it entails upon the people of the province some little sacrifice- in the way of taxes. We feel sure that realizing the necessity, the vast majority of British Columbians will pay up cheerfully enough. There are signs of tt turn in the tide of fortune for British Columbia. Progress of late yenrs in thc development of her industries hns been slow;; capital has not been freely invested, and immigration has been restricted in consequence. Bill' thi* stnte of affairs cannot last forever; will not, as a matter of fact, last much longer. All that is needed to hasten the coming of the day of plenty is enthusiasm, enterprise and industry. To Victorians, especially, Mr. Walker's declaration may he recommended as wholesome food for reflection. No city can flourish in which the merchants are despondent and unenterprising. A city is what tlie citizens make it. Commenting on Jir. Walker's address a writer in the Canadian Magazine says: "The optimist not only takes advantage of al! progress, but he creates progress. If a nation consists of citizens who are not confident that a successful future lies before that nation, there can be little advance. Confidence begets confidence, and nlso begets success. All countries arc pretty much the same; 1'he varying degrees of progress are, ns a general rule, the result of the various degrees of optimism which permeate the people as a whole. No nation of croakers can ever become great. "The same is true of business. All business progress is founded ou optimism and common-sense—the one acting and reacting on the other. If all the business-men of a country decide that trade is likely to he bad next year, it will stagnate. "There never was a time in tlie history of Canada when there was a greater reason for optimism, nor greater need for if. The development of the last few years has been magnificent; the development of tho next few years depends on our having confidence. The country is rich, immigration ig proceeding apace, the government is doing its duty, and the rest lies with the people—the capitalists, the bankers, the business-men and the other classes. Mr. Walker's statement that optimism is the key to success is worth remembering." the pusillanimous attitude of silence preserved by the daily press of both parties iu regard to this discreditable little affair. The function of a daily paper should be to elevate the people, and and to rebuke wrong-doing wherever found. II. is a poor journal that cannot find courage enough to rebuke blasphemy in high places. confident that the government would treat Victoria fairly even though the city's representatives were not in the confidence of the administration. VARIOUS VIEWS. MEM. FOR POLITICIANS? AN UNPLEASANT INCIDENT. The public listened with much satisfaction to the severe rebuke administered in the House on Tuesday by Sir. .T. H. Hawthornthwaite (Nanaimo) to Mr. H. Tanner, M. P. P. for Snanich. Mr. Tanner's offence wns a particularly gross one, whether regarded from a purely religious point of view, or from tlie standpoint of the canons of good taste. On Thursday of last week Mr. Tanner, speaking against tho Education Bill, wound up a speech, containing little but abuse of the government, by pointing a denunciatory finger at the occupants of the Treasury benches, and exclaiming in dramatic tones, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do!" • After this outburst, Mr. Tanner resumed his sent, and was apparently puzzled because his colleagues did not applaud him. It may interest him to know that nothing hut the Speaker's threat, on the occasion of a gallery demonstration during tlie previous week, to have tho whole galleries cleared, restrained their occupants in this instance from hissing Mr. Tanner. The people of Canada are in thc main a religious nnd Godfearing folk, and will not for an instant tolerate that a politician shall, in the words of Mr. Hawthornthwaite, "ex- ploit the Almighty for political purposes." At thc conclusion of the member for Nanaiino's speech, Mr. Tanner rose in his place, nnd, in a voice shrill with agitation, demanded of the Speaker whether a member was not allowed lo quote Scripture in the House, provided he prefaced his quotation, as Mr. Tanner said he himself had done, with the statement thnt he did so "in nil reverence." The naivete of the question—which •hed so glaring a light upon tho vagueness of the member's notions of right, and wrong—was excruciatingly funny, so much so that the Speaker was reduced to the silence of partial asphyxlcntion. Mr. Hawthornthwaite, however, seized ihe opportunity lo rise and tender nn apology in terms which sent the member from Saanich scarlet to his sent, ami brought forth a roar of laughter from both sides of tlle House. Common decency of feeling, if nothing else, nnd the recollection of the pathetic circumstances—so momentous to the welfare of the human race—in which Ihe words Mr, Tanner quoted were uttered, might, one would have thought, have restrained even a politician from borrowing them to give a little cheap effect to a clap-trap partizan tirade. It is to be- hoped such an incident will not be repeated on the Hour ol' Ihe House. It. is mil possible to close these words without some reference to So much has been written about the Southeast Kootenay coal and oil lands that there remains little more to be said, except for tho statement made by Air. W. C. Wells in the Legislature on Tuesday that he knew of a syndicate willing to have paid two million dollars cash for a large tract of the country in question. Mr. Wells made the statement while discussing the Fiiniie School Act, and pointed out that u the government had dealt with the land in thnt way it would have enjoyed the interest on $2,- 000,000 to defray the cost of education. Of course, Mr. Wells' syndicate may have had actual mundane existence, and it is possible—though improbable—that it might have had two million dollars to spend, out in any event the sale of a vast tract of rich land to a single corporation is an objectionnl proposition. It is amusing to have suggestions of this sort emanating irom members of the opposition, and especially from Mr. Wells, whose travels with Southeast Kootenay crown grauts in his pocket a short time ago caused such grave uneasiness to the people of British Columbia. A few months ago, before the government decided to throw open these famous lands for selection, the Liberals in and out of the House aud the eutire Liberal press of the upper country were howling for the lauds to he thrown open, Now tlie opposition would like tlie country to believe that if hop. members who follow Mr. Macdonald had been iu the seats of the . mighty, the Southeast Kootenay blocks would have been utilized as an endowment for our public schools. Well, well! A little character to-day is better than a monument to-morrow.—Enderby j EdeiHigraph, THE EASTERN "DEPARTMENTAL." Nine sinks of Timothy Eaton's "bililcs" were received at tlie post office this week for distribution in Revelstoke alone. Tho postage on this matter would bo about if27.—Revelstoke Herald: A REVELSTOKE DREAM. If the report be true that the McBride government hns arranged to hand over tho Westminster bridge to the Great Northern for nothing it is one of the worst public scandals yet heard of in the province, and that is saying much.— Kootenay Mail. PORTFOLIO OF INTERIOR, We commend'to the consideration of the Public Works Department a com- mnuicition from a well-kubwn resident of Van Andn describing the situation ou Texada Island. Although, for mauy years this Island has been exporting a considerable quantity of ore annually, :t appears that very little has been done for the Islanders in the way of road construction, aud that at the present time there is not a road worthy of the name ou Texada. If the facts as stated by our correspondent are correct, and we believe them to bo fairly accurate, an effort should lie made to provide an adequate appropriation for the Island this year, so that at least cause for accusation of neglect mny he removed. With the amendments promised by the government to tho clauses dealing with the collection of. school rates in rural districts the chief objection to the Public Schools Act is removed. The second reading of the bill was carried hy a majority of six in the House, only one member, Mr, Houston, being absent. The labor wing voted with the government All the Liberals voted against the second reading, so that the result of the division is a fair indication of the strength of the government iu the Legislature. The majority of Ihe people in British Columbia who aro opposed to a renewal nf political unrest in the province, owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Hawthornthwaite and his friends for ihe support accorded by them to the administration. The Workl is uot speaking without credible information. It has received private advices from Ottawa indicating tlie probable elevation of Senator Tempiemau; and should these prove well founded, it will join with all the Liberals of British Columbia iu congratulating the worthy senator on his accession to the seat of power he so fully earned during (and prior to) the last Federal election, when, as a result of his splendid1 leadership, the province sent to Ottawa a full Liberal contingent.—Vancouver World. THE EDUCATION BILL Grent anxiety lias been manifested in the Legislature by the members for Victoria in regard to the Songhees Reserve Bill. It is natural that Victorians should wish lo see the interests of the city secured so soon ns possible in any legislation dealing with the reserve. At Ihe same time we think that the action of the members for the cily in exhibiting distrust of ihe government in this matter was unwise. The government in office at tlie time the land is made available for disposal by tlle removal of the Indians will have power to deal with the land ns it thinks lit, nnd until that time arrives no disposition of the land is possible in any event. When Victoria elected four opposition members to ihe local legislature the people no doubt felt Tlie fact that iu British Columbia tlie gioveruincnt has Hitherto provided nearly 80 per cent, of the funds required for education, while in the majority of the other provinces less than, 20 per cent, comes from tlie provincial treasury is in itself an eyeopener. . . . The only opposition to the measure seems to arise from tho fact that is a government one, and must of necessity bo bad.—Kamloops Standard. * * * British Columbia has three fax levying machines already, and ns tho McBride government thinks that is not enough it is devising a fourth, for thc new school bill provides that iu rural school districts power is given to the respective boards of trustees to assess personal properly and incomes and levy and collect the sums required for further payment of teachers' salaries over and above the amount of government grant.— Kootenay Mail. The education of the youth of our land is perhaps one of fhe most Important questions. . . . Any slight change in the course of study or the management of the schools, made from time to time by the legislature of any province, is generally very severely criticized by the people. But when such a change as tho one contemplated in. the province of British Columbia whereby, tho schools, which have hitherto been supported by the province, are to be handed over for their support to the various sections of tlie municipalities we may expect that tho people-will bo loud in their objections. . . . As far as our vain ley is concerned, if the bill passes and becomes law, by a careful readjustment and union of the sections the burden will not be at all heavy.—Chilliwack Progress. Paw slide came down about noon, an] tore ont the trestle leading to No.- "pocket," hut the shipping statiol escaped. Small slides in the hilltop! were racing all day and rolling and roai| ing like thunder.—Sandon Standard. WHAT HURTS THE GRITS. The ministers will continue to drafl their salaries and travelling exp^'ses.-f Victoria Times. LIBERALS AND WORKINGMEN.j Comrade Hawthornthwaite seems cherish very bitter sentiments again tlie Liberal party. Can it bo that tl) honorable, disinterested, patriotic an horn.v-handcd friend of th© workin] classes realizes that lie is doing a grea work for tlie cause of Liberalism British Columbia?—Victoria Times. LIMITING SCRIPTURE. J THE SLIPPERY SEASON. Slides were too close aud frequent for comfort nt the Star mine on Thursday, and the men were told tliey could lay off until al! danger was over, and most of Ihe crew came to town. Tho Rabbit The laborer is worthy of his hire, aid the higher fhe hire he can extract froiu his employers under the present ec<i noinic dispensation, it. may be argue« the better for the community among™ which his gains are spent. But there arj limits, it may as well bo understood, the extent of the application of this dos] trine.—Victoria Times. VERY TRUE. It is n pity that our politics—especia ly our provincial politics—are so consti tilled that most of tho declarations o] any parly hear the marks of compromise . . . Party adhesion hns its work tt do iu supporting grent measures an "carrying on the King's government' hut it need not, surely, take an aftitud on every question that pops into tl public mind.—Cumberland Enterprise. / THE G. T. P. GOLD BRICK. 'I mflfl Though good faith should be banisheil from the rest of the earth, said Johl II., yet she ought' still to be found iu tho mouth of kings. So also ought il to be found in the mouth of govcruj ments nnd railway magnates. When British Columbia was led to rely upolj the word of those in whom it had right to trust that the Grand TrunlJ Pacific railway would be built forthwith! from this end, and without a cost of onil dollar to tlie province, the duty of thos| responsible for these promises is evidentj Perhaps to-day the greatest objection bonusing fhe Grand Trunk Pacific is thai absolute bad faitli being observedT Whatever objections existed in tlie firs™ instance to a land bonus as a matter of] public policy, they have become iusuperJ ably strong as the result of fhe deception] that lias been practiced upon the peoplej —Victoria' Colonist. "Conservatism is usually understood to stand for the preservation of all that has been proved and hns not been found wanting in political affairs." In those words tlie Victoria Times endeavors to define the mission of the Conservative party, and proceeds to a long-winded at-( tack upon the provincial government for j permitting .Mr. Hawthornthwaite andvj Mr. Williams to vote against the opposition in the Legislature. The definition I is absurd, of course. Its meaning even! is concealed by poor choice of words. But whatever "conservatism" may bel "understood to stand for," we are sui^ that tlie Conservative party would neverl stand for any such limitation of its niinsj nnd objects. Might we suggest to tlie humorous gentlelunn'who runs the editorial col-1 uinns of the Victoria xiines, that the| humor of the description of tlle provincial government as "the first Conservative government British Columbia everj hnd," after its 537th repetition in yester-l day's issue of the first Liberal machine! organ British Columbia ever had, isl about worn out? No doubt our brother| editor thinks it excruciatingly funny, but who ever could laugh at the same joke 538 times in a few months? Or] even 537 times? m THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH n, 1905. u DIARY—LEGISLATURE Second Reading of Education Bill Carried by a Majority of Six Votes—Amendment Promised by Government— A Breezy Day in the House. MONDAY, MARCH G: t t ft,, Commercial Travellers' License Act further considered in committee, Air. Murphy in tho chnir. Section 7, providing that any person licensed under the net shall not be liable for any muni- I c'ipal license for tho snme business, was | struck out on motion of Mr. Cameron. Other minor amendments were made and ' the bill reported complete. Message [from Licut.-Govornoi' with bill to amend 'the unrepealed sections of the Assessment Act received Hnd message considered in committee. Mr, Oliver's request that copies of bill should be presented to House prior to report led to some delay. Too slow even for the big clock, whieli stopped accordingly. On arrival from King's printer, bill proved to eon- ain provisions for assessors to rectify 'assessments mnde on incorrect information supplied by mining companies. At- orney-General explained that it had been [found that mining companies frequently gave incorrect information to the asses- iors as basis for the '1 per cent. tax. Leader of the opposition objected to bill on ground thnt it would enable assessors to reopen matters disposed of. It was due to ease now proceeding between provincial government and Le Hoi Co., iu .which the government endeavored to assess company about .$10,000 on ore output, not properly reported. Same provision should be made to apply to tax ou income in connection with which false eturns nlso were made. Attorney-General tailed to understand how Mr. Mae- ilonnld could object to legislation which [ivould serve to force defaulting com- ianies to make true returns of their USiness as provided by existing law. leport adopted. Debute on second rending of Education ill resumed by Dick Hall, who remarked that young men from public schools ,'ho had from time to time entered his Wee could not write a decent hand, uld not write grammatically, and could ot handle simple accounts. Did not like liancial proposals of bill, and noted that 1 country members seemed to be op- bsed to tlie measure. Believed vast uia- brity of people of provinee would pre- r increase in head tax or other form f direct taxation to any danger of the ■taiidurd of education being lowered, jon. member for Victoria drifted into bject of iron deposits ou Vancouver sland and desirability of putting tax 0n jsported ore to encourage establishment .£ iron smelter in this province. Was [pmewhat surprised that President of l.'ouiicil, looked upou as business nieiii- er of administration, had not addressed ..ouse on Education Bill. Thought pails attending Normal schools should pay s. No reason why teachers should taught their business free when other TOfossions and trades cost money to ualil'y for. In conclusion moved six iontlis' hoist. Hon, Mr. Carter-Cotton ose and wns received with applause, pistead of getting down to business, owever, he moved adjournment of de- ite amidst laughter. Division on moon for adjournment resulted in motion ifrrying by 10 votes to 1G. Five Con- rvntive members were absent, but In- pendents voted for adjournment. Ad- "i'ned debate on Songhees Reserve Bill rending) resumed by Mr. Mc- 1)7 ivcu, who said he wns not quite satis- |od with the bill, as the House lacked formation as to government's iuten- ms in tlie premises. He charged exist- government witli neglecting duly iu gnrd to reserve. Improvement of city Victorin had greatly increased value Songhees reserve, and a considerable frtion of if, at least, should go to the y. Objected to vesting so valuable a pperty in tlie executive. Expressed ention of proposing amendments in nmitteo. Mr. Cameron could not see essity for bill at present before House, ought it wrong in principle to delegate executive powers which properly be- igcd to legislature. Legislature had. at times, seen lit to convey to various cities lands coming more or less under the same category as the' Songhees reserve. The city hnd been put to a considerable expense in regard to the reserve which hnd cost the province nothing. Minister of Finance briefly related history of negotiations concerning the reserve. On taking ollice government had found several sites had been suggested for reserve to take place of Songhees, but none had proved acceptable. Bill hnd been brought down by Chief Commissioner entirely iu the interests of city of Victoria, and would facilitate removal of Indians when agreement for new reserve should be reached. Mr. Oliver thought bill was very dangerous. If bill passed the government could hand over this valuable property to Mr. Dunsmuiv or the C. P.'R. He did not suppose for a moment that government would do such a thing, but that did not justify legislation of the sort proposed. Mr. Hall also uneasy about bill. Adjournment moved by the Premier. Committee work on other measures concluded session. TUESDAY, MARCH 7: Mr. Carter-Cotton thought discussion ou Education Bill had gone far enough, but ns hon. members on other side were anxious to hoar him speak on the subject he was willing to oblige. Remarks of oposition speakers had shown that details of the bill only afforded food for criticism. Had been shocked nl: levity of Jir. Oliver when dealing with the lull, especially as with one exception tlie duties of secretaries of school boards under the new act had been carried out by Mr. Oliver iu tlie Delta school district for ten or eleven years. Wondered how Mr. Mclnnes could make so good a speech us he had done on a subject which clearly he knew nothing about. Did net agree with view that rural schools would suffer by provisions of the bill. In his experience, rural school trustees took more interest in their work than city trustees, and the fact thnt they would be called upon to provide some of the money would increase that interest. Provisions in regard to collection of school money were founded on those in act of New Brunswick, and had worked very successfully for a number of years, it wns possible, however, that conditions were different in B. C, and government was considering amendments providing that the school tax shall be collected by tlie municipal authorities in organized districts and by the provincial officials in districts not organized. This called Air. Oliver to his feet to object that amendments promised by President of Council would so niter measure that House was debating on different bill to thnt now before it. Mr. Cotton observed that member for Delta was difficult gentleman to satisfy. Amusing passage of arms followed and Jir. Cotton remarked sarcastically "I was saying when I interrupted tho hon. member for Delia " But House didn't see the point. Appealed to members on other side of House to for once drop partisan spirit and assist in making measure credit to the country. The leader qf tho opposition said he approved altitude of the .Minister of Education and of President nf Council in asking co-operation of opposition but thought stump speech of Bowser, K.C, hnd shown different spirit. Was glad thnt government had accepted suggestions mnde by members of Ihe opposition. Principle of bill was not free education but further taxation of the people of the province. Government showed lack of moral courage by bringing iu an educational bill designed not to improve educational system but to curtail expenditure of provincial exchequer. It was not pretended that cost of education would be decreased, but the measure before the House simply shifted tho taxation from one source to another. If that wns so, the bill was unnecessary. Ross land, like other cities, would be in tlie position of having to raise money without having the right to do so. The 2-mill tax, authorized for school purposes, was insufficient nt present to meet expenditure; Mr. W. C. Wells was not. surprised that the government had found it advisable lo introduce an amendment to existing education system, but was surprised at the form which the change had taken, Argued strongly against throwing any of burden of cost of education on rural districts. Settlers on laud should bo encouraged. They had to put up with much hardship, nnd work very hard for many years without profit. Expressed hearty sympathy with secretaries of school boards who should carry on under the new act. Regretted policy of government in regard to Southeast Koot- enay lauds. He knew of a syndicate which had been willing to pay $2,000,000 for portion of those lands, and $2,000,- 000 invested would have provided $000,- 000 a year for education and other purposes. Supposed government had found it necessary to deal with the lands ns it had done in order that little Harries and Willies might hold up their bauds at the right moment. Narrated some amusing anecdotes and closed with a eulogy of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and an expression of hope that government would withdraw the measure. Jir. Ross said he wanted explanation of Jir. Wells' reference to Harries aud Willies and the Southeast Kootenay lands. Did tlie member for Columbia insinuate anything against him? Would like to say that he had never had any interest in those lands and did uot ever expect to have any interest in them. Repudiated insinuations of hon. member who had been dismissed from one of the l'ottenest governments ever existing iu British Columbia. (Applause.) Jir. Wells said ho had not intended to insinuate anything against Jir. Ross. If hon. member objected to words used, he would withdraw them. (Hear, hear.) Leader of opposition thought Jir. Ross's description of late government wns unparliamentary. Jir. Ross withdrew the word "rotten- est." Jir. Jlclnncs, as member of late Prior government, accepted the withdrawal amidst much laughter. Jir. Hawthornthwaite said that now that little breeze was over he would proceed with discussion of education bill. Proceeded to raise a breeze around "Jir. Macdonald nud his fifteen Liberals" that whistled around every nook nnd cranny of the hall and the lobbies. People insisted that standard of education should be kept up nnd that was one reason why he strongly supported present measure. Working class in regard to education nt mercy of government. Further taxation was necessary nnd government proposed to place additional burden on property. That wns right. Regretted that Liberal members wanted the pole tax—the only direct tax ou working men—increased. Regretted also that Liberals suggested charging fees for High schools. That was class legislation. Of course, said lion, member fur Nanaimo, in reply lo disclaimer from Jir. JIacdonahl, it had been hinted at only in a loose, broad, insinuating way. Children of this province must be in a position to compete on even terms with joung people from Eastern Canada who enjoyed all the free education they desired. For his part, wanted to see university established in B. •'. Had been shocked at attitude of opposition in regard to Education Bill. One member (Jir. Tanner) hnd even endeavored to exploit the Almighty 1" aid thc opposition and had hurled blasphemy across the lloor of the House. Thought it ill became Liberals to pose as authorities on educational matters when al present moment their leader, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, was endeavoring to graft religious schools on the new provinces in thc Northwest. Predicted thnt on an appeal to (he country thc Liberals, with their insane lust for ollice, would vanish beneath an avalanche of public disapproval. Vole on Mr. Hall's million for a six months' hoisl defeated by 211 lo 17, the three Independents voting with the government and Jir. Houston being absent. 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I.aken, Secretary. ing Mesdames Dickinson & Simpson will resume their dancing classes Saturday, October ist, Assembly Hall, Fort St. Monday afternoon, children's fancy dances, 3. 30 to 5. p.m. Monday evening, beginners' classer. Tuesday evening, Cotillon Club. Thursday, Social Night, 8.30 to 11 p.m. Friday afternoon, children's private class. Saturday afternoon, general class, 2.15 Private Lessons Given. PHONE B81 Bead THE WEEK This Week is tiie right time to instill ELECTRIC LIGHT,' because by putting the nintter off indefinitely you are going without oue of thc greatest of modern conveniences. Leave your order with us at once. B.O.EleetrieflyGo. LIMITED. The Taylor Mill Co. Limited. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER, SASH, DOORS. 120 Smmmn. St, 7.CT0RIA, B. C. MILLINERY Ladies' Hats Artistically Trimmed and made up, customers furnishing their own trimmings. Panama Hals re-blocked and cleaned. 65** Fort Street. If you admire Daintiness Try a Lunch or Afternoon Tea at The riikado Tea Rooms 44 Fort Street Vlotorist. Short Orders at any Time. ELECTRIC LIGHT And Heat Treatment recommended by the medical faculty lor Rheumatism, Sciatica, Stiff Joints, etc. Apply to MISS ELLISON, 74 Fort Street, victoria. Telephone 1110 llalmoral Block. Prices ioc. and 25c. HOTEL DAVIES Our Idioms are the most central, the best furnished and most comfortable in the city. r ■■ Tbe famous Poodle Dog Restaurant in Ihe building. Guisiue unexcelled. THE WEEK, SATURDAY,' MARCH'ii, 1905; WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8: House considered the Public Schools Act in committee, Mr. Macgowan iu the chair. Minister of Education explained that section 47 providing for a report from school trustees as to what rateable persons reside iu each school district was necessary as the district assessors, whose districts included quite a number S m^t *tribes and proteCted the beaver for the absolute protection for six years of beaver. Mr. Fulton said that in the northern portion of the province the Indians derived their sustenance largely from the beaver, the animal itself being used ns food and the skins sold for money that purchased other necessaries of life. He had been informed that the Indians portioned out the country for of school districts would not know iu many cases whnt persons lived in which school districts. A number of sections to be amended in accordance with thc ministerial announcement of the previous day were stood over, while other amendments were inserted. The section omitted by mistake of the printer which excludes clergymen of any denomination from holding office ns school trustees, etc., was inserted. Debate on Songhees Reserve Bill resumed by Premier McBride, who opposed lengthy amendment moved by Mr. J. A. Macdonald defining certain rights of Victoria city in the reserve. Tlie Premier said that he had assured the House already thut the interests of the city oi Victoria bad led to the introduction of tlie bill und there was 110 reason for the distrust of the government manifested by the terms of the amendment. Seemed to him that opposition of members for Vietoria was simply due to fact that the measure emanated from the government. Regretted very much that members who claimed to have the interests of Victoria and the province at. heart should endeavor to make political capital out ot the matter. Mr. Cameron thought the Premier hud misunderstood the attitude of the members for Victoria. Personally, he hud the greatest respect for the government und hoped he had done uoth- ing to give a political tinge to the question; ' Members lor Victoria some time- ago received instructions from tUu city council to support the bill; later the council had written asking them to oppose the bill and have it amended. Therefore he felt now that he should act ou his own responsibility. He objected to the bill because he disliked the principle of it; also it would uot assist in settlement of" the reserve question at present stage. Mr. Henderson also spoke iu favor of the amendment. The Attorney- General thought House might well trust the goverumeut in the matter, lt would be remarkable to embody iu a measure of the character of that before the House a stipulation securing rights which had only moral existence. The Chief Commissioner again pointed out that the object of the bill was to facilitate dealing with the reserve when the ludiaus had been removed. Victoria had no reason to fear its interests would be overlooked. Those interests never had beeu neglected by the provincial government in the past and there was no reason to suppose they would be neglected by tho present government or any government that might follow. Mr. Oliver also spoke, nnd thc second rending wns carried after the defeat of Mr. J. A. Mnc- donald's amendment by 22 votes to 16. THURSDAY, MARCH 9. Second rending of the Gnmo Protection Act Amendment Bill moved by the Provincial Secretary. In every state of the Union and in every other province of Canada much stricter legislation for the protection of game existed than in British Columbia. Game was a very valuable asset fo any country. If game and fish were better protected the province would derive grent benefit from tbe visitors who came to shoot and fish. One of the main principles of the bill wns that providing for the appointment of a game warden. Until there was nn official responsible for the currying out of the game laws those laws could not be effectively enforced. He would like to have appointed two wardens, but tho exchequer could not stand for that at present. The Bill before the House did not provide for any gun license fee for ! residents. Personally, he believed that it would be well to have a license, and some sporting clubs had resolved in favor of that measure, but it was not the intention nt present to establish the license system. The revenue nt present derived from license fees paid by visitors wns sufficient to pay (he salary of thc game warden to be appointed under the terms of the bill. The measure provided, inter alia, for enlargement of powers of constables to search suspected persons and places, for inclusion of blue grouse among other prohibited from sale, and from other hunters. For these reasons provision was made that the Lieut.-Gov- enioi'-in-Council might at any time exempt the Indians from the provisions of the act. Debate adjourned on tlie motion of Mr. Parker Williams. The Songhees Reserve Bill passed through committee; an amendment moved by Mr. Cameron intending to secure a portion of the reserve to the city of Victoria being ruled out' of order. The House adjourned nt 4 o'clock. Social \ Ou Tuesday evening last the members of the Young Men's Institute gnve a delightful progressive whist party at the Institute hall. The committee who had the arrangements in hand were Messrs. Toye, Sere aud Gribbeu. There were about 70 present; dancing was enjoyed alter the cards nnd refreshments served. The winners iu the progressive whist were Miss M. O'Keefe, first ladies' prize, aud Mr. J. O'Keefe, first gentleman's prize. Mrs. Bridges supplied the music for the evening. Amoug those present were: Mrs. O'Leary, Mrs. Hall, Miss Conlin, Miss Baines, Mrs. Steele, Miss O'Keefe, Mr. aud Mrs. O'Connor, Mr. Burnes, Mr. and Mrs. E. Geiger, Miss Tracey, Mr. W. Harris, Jir. Fahey, Mr. J. J. McKcmian, Misses McDonald, Mr. Collen and many others. Mrs. (Capt.) Cutler has returned home from Sau Francisco, where she has been visiting friends. » * • Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Taylor, of Rockland avenue, gave a delightful progressive 500 card party on Friday evening, the 3rd inst. Ten tables of enthusiastic players enjoyed the games until about midnight, when a delicious supper wns served. After this prizes were presented to the winners. Miss Carrie Hall' capturing the ladies' first prize and Col. Gregory the gentlemen's first prize. Mrs, J. Raymur won the consolation prize. Some of those preseut were: Mr. aud iurs. D. R. Ker, Mr. aud Mrs. Butchart, and the Misses Butchart, Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mr. Alexis Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Simon, Mr. and Mrs, A. Stuart Robertson, Mrs. James Johnston (Montreal), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Todd, Miss Angus aud Mr. Augus, Mr. aud Mrs. W. T. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. Jas. Raymur and others. ♦ * * Wille, "flour sacks"; Mr. Proctor, "Cowboy"; Miss 1. Proctor, as a "Scotch lass"; Miss Blake, a "red poppy"; Miss Wilkin, "Stars and Stripes"; Mr. Crockford, "Uncle Sain"; Miss Maynard, "baby"; Miss Sommers, "Dolly Varden"; Mr. Schroeder, as "rolled oat's"; Miss Heater, as a "jockey girl"; Miss Harris, as a "white carnation"; Miss Anderson, a "Dutch girl," and many others. • * • ' St. John's Sunday school room on Tuesday evening last was filled with n fashionable audience. Tlie occasion was the presentation, by a number of clever amateur performers of "The Decoy Duck," a play in two nets and four scenes, written by Miss Grahame, of this city. A delightful musical programme was also rendered during the evening; those taking part, were the Misses Sell!, Miss Lugrin and nn orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Brown. Of course the school room stage is very small, and tho performers in consequence could hardly do themselves justice. Miss Sorby, as the match-making widow, Mrs. Burnaby, sustained her part well throughout, and Miss Ard, who was Miss Lucie Moore, her companion, was splendid; Mr. Puu- nett took the part of the Hon. Arthur Craven, and acted well, but he is a very tall man, and the stage was undoubtedly too small for him. Miss F. Devereux, as Marie, the French maid, looked and acted her part to perfection, but her accent wns not strictly Parisian. Miss' L. Lugrin was delightful as Mrs. Harry Forbes, nnd Mr. Benuchnmp Tye ns Mr. Harry Forbes, mnde a typical country genticmnu, but wns n bit shaky in his lines. On the whole the play went off very well. The plot was good, and the characters well depicted. After the last net the nuthor wns culled ' forth nnd greeted with loud applause, nftef which she was presented with some beautiful flowers. Miss Grnhnme is indeed to be congratulated, and it is sincerely hoped that "The Decoy Duck" will not be the; lnst of her productions in the dramatic line, ■ One of the features of the staging, was a beautiful lace table cloth made by Miss Maggie Grahame. * * * Mrs. Burke gave a delightful afternoon tea at 'Cherry Bank" on Friday, the 3rd, to a large number of her friends. Tho rooms and tea tables were beautifully arranged with large bunches of daffodils and ferns, and the hostess received in a handsome gown of black net nnd sequins. Amoug the guests were Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Chnrles Rhodes, Mrs. A. Stuart Robertson, Mrs. Pigott, Mrs. A. II. Pigott, Mrs. Holyer, Mrs:. Frank Hanington, Miss Hanington, the Misses King, Mrs. Dr. Hanington, Miss Gaudin,- Miss It ■ Gaudin, - Mrs. Abbott, Mis. Gore, Mrs. E. Crow Baker, Mrs. Rowe, Mrs. Blnicklock, Mrs. C. Todd, Mrs. James Johnston (Montreal), Mrs. Pearce,'-the Misses Hickey, Mrs, Holt aud mnny. others. « ♦ » A A AAA.. AAA*. AAA J. AAA..A..AAAAA Sport THE NEW GAME ACT. Provides For Appointment of Game- Wnrden nnd Other Means of Protection. Mrs. W. S. Gore, of Burdette avenue, gave a charming little afternoon tea party on Wednesday, the guest of honor being Mrs. A. J. Hollyer. * » * The pupils of Mrs. Lester's advanced class entertained a number of their friends nt' a delightful masquerade dance 011 Tuesday evening last nt the A. 0. U. W, hull. These fancy masquerade parties are seemingly very popular this season, and they certainly are very pretty, There were about 200 present, all in fancy costume, and the scene in consequence wns a gay one. The music was supplied by Miss Heater and Mr. Fawcett, and wns up to its usual stnnd- dard. The floor was in splendid condition, nnd the decorations were chiefly flags and Chinese lanterns, which were prettily arranged around the hall and .supper room. The revellers unmasked about 11.30, after which a dainty supper wan served, and dancing went gaily on into the early hours of Ash Wednesday morn. Among the prettily costumed dnncers weve noticed Miss Moore, as a "Geisha girl"; Miss Thrall, a dainty pink carnation; Miss Vail, as a "Tam- boriiie girl"; Miss Roberts, "Night"; Miss Bush, a "(lower girl"; Miss Blake, n "Spanish girl"; Miss Lout, a "Geisha girl"; Miss Cross, a "Grecian lady"; Miss Crocker, "Wattenil Shepherdess"; Mr. Wilby, as an "English admiral"; Miss Sullivan, "Night"; Mr. Harry The bill to amend the game protection act, the second reading of which was moved by Hon. Mr. Fulton in tlie legislature on Thursday, will meet with the approval of all who are interested in the better protection of the ganiu in tlie province. In the past the administration of existing game laws has been in the hands of the police, and while the members of the force have done their best in the matter, it is certain that a live official with no other business to attend to, will be able to make the law much more effective. That the game laws are constantly broken, in outlying parts of tiie province with complete impunity, is certain. The principal provisions of the bill will be found described in the report of the proceedings of the legislature, printed elsewhere in this issue. Amendment is made to the existing exemption of miners from the provisions of the game act, it being provided that this exemption shall extend only to miners engaged in prospecting—those living in camps wheve provisions are as easily attainable as in the cities being placed iu tlie same category as the general public. The Colonist states that Mr. Williams, of Vancouver, will be appointed to the office of game warden. The lacrosse outlook is still soinewhnt hampered by the attitude of New Westminster. At a special meeting of the board of directors of the Brockton Point A. A. A. held last Monday night in Vancouver the lacrosse situation was discussed at length. A letter was read fron Mr. Hoopev, of Victoria, requestljii thnt the Brockton Point association torn n separate lacrosse club, also suggesting that the old B. 0, A. L. A. be disbanded aud a new league formed, Which thd New Westminster club would enter.- Af-1 ter an animated discussion the followiliu resolution was passed unanimously) "That tho Brockton Point A. A. A. nof til'y Victoria that it cannot see its way to owjanize a separate lacrosse club, bull will use every endeavor to held thi present breach between 'the Vancouvel anil New Westminster clubs, With the ohj ject of having the latter rejo'n thq league." To-day's match between tho Garrison Association football team nnd Victoria- United is sure to be a very exciting affair. If the civilians lose this game they will be out of the running in the Island league and for the provincial championship series. Last Saturday's match between the two crack local teams resulted in a win for the Garrison by 4 goals to 2 on the Work Point grounds. It was a splendid game aud the best team won, but the civilians have been practicing hard this week and hope to change the luck. Three of the four goals scored by the soldiers last Saturday happened in quick succession in the second hnlf. The gnme wns referred by Mr. French of the Egeria, and he will also be on deck at Oak Bay this afternoon. The Victoria ladies' hockey team which journeyed to Nanaimo last Saturday met with defeat at the hands of the girls of the Coal City, the score being 2 goals to nil. After the game there was a dance. Dr. and Mrs. R. Ford Verrinder, of MacGregor avenue, enterairted a number of their friends at a delightful progressive 500 card party on Saturday evening last. The event was to celebrate thc anniversary of their wedding. Billiards were nlso enjoyed by those who did not enro for enrds, nnd nn orchestra plnyed delightful selections throughout the evening. About midnight n delicious supper wns served. The hostess was beautifully gowned in pink silk with over-dress of heavy Bnttcnberg lace. Among the guests were Mrs. J. A. Douglns, Miss D. Willinms, Dr. nnd Mrs. Holden, Mrs. P. Wollnston, Dr. nnd Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. C. E'. Redfern, Mr. Olnybon, Mr. H. Bntchelor, Miss Foot, Mr. L, Foot nnd Mrs. F. Wollaston. • • * Mrs. Arthur Bromley (nee Miss Mny Dunsmuir) recently was presented at court by tho Duchess of Portland. » « * The.Victoria West Athletic Association will give n masquerade ball on Thursday, the 10th instant. The dnnce will be held in Semple's hall and energetic committees are already at work. On Tuesday lnst the successful tennis in the Victoria District Football Association received their rewards nt the annual meeting held in the Y. M. C. A. rooms. The medals were presented by Major Bland, R. E., to representatives of the Garrison, 'Victoria West and the North Ward teams, in the three classes. The Rev. W. W. Bolton presided. The members of the Victoria Hmil Club enjoyed n'nihtfier delightful run om Saturday last. Tbe meet was from tfJ Barracks, and the course led over till United Service golf links, where a splenl did gallop was enjoyed. Thence the huufl passed into the fort, where a number ol jumps had been arranged; then up LamJ son street into Mr. Pooley's groumM then on through the Transfer fields mil Knox's land, finishing up at the Four! Mile House, where refreshments well served. There were two spills but injuries sustained. The next meet takej place from Richardson street at 2.30 tli| afternoon. Those who followed the chasj last week were Mrs. Bland, Miss Katl Devereux, Miss V.. Pooley, Miss Onej Irving, Mrs. Langley, Mr. L. II. Gar nett, Col. English, R.A., Cnpt. Cockbum Mr. Geary, Mr. Yates and Mr. HughesJ WHOLESALE MATERNITY. Ill Ah Italian woman has broken all ma| ternity records. In the course of yenrs of wedlock she has become tl mother of 02 children. This extraordii ary attainment is vouched for by man creditnble witnesses who testified to truth in a petition before the Italian go j ernment asking for the woman a year! pension of $370. Of these children 51 are boys and three girls. Eleven tiinel in succession in nine years, the prolifi female gave birth to triplets, three timol four boys arrived at one birth and onffl five boys nnd n girl. Tho other twelvl were born singly but very close togethe; MR. GOWEN'S LECTURES. thi "Kid Scnler" is to box Dan McCsrthy nt Fernie for n purse of $100. The wrestler, Jack Carkeek, who has been exhibiting at the Savoy, will meet McLeod in Victoria in about four weeks' time. It should prove an interesting match. It is proposed to organize n baseball team for Revelstoke, nnd nrrangements will, if possible, be mnde to piny Nelson, Rossland, Kamloops, Vernon, Coleman nnd Eburne. S. Lehman, of Revelstoke, is nt the bond of the movement. The Rev. Mr. Gowen, of Senttle, wi continue his course of lectures on Tuei dny next, nfternoon and evening. Th afternoon lecture will be on Dante ns religious speuker, and iu the evening tl] Browning series will De commenced, b gifted speaker lecturing on the wel known art poems of Browning. The: lectures will be given as usual in drawing-room of the Driard hotel. It hoped that many will avail themselves this opportunity of taking up the inte esting Browning course. Few real! know the beauty nnd depth of feelii hidden in these lovely poems, nnd M| Gowen hns proved himself capable treating them in n seholnrly nud mnsterl fashion, The most delicious sweetmeat now on the Market in Victoria and at the same time the most wholesome is the HOME' MADE BUTTER TOFFEE manufactured by W. R. Hartley, 74 Yates St. A bald-hended eagle, 0 feet 6 inches from tip to tip of extended wings, is now in tho hands of n Vernon taxidermist for mounting. The bird was shot from the S, S. Kootenay, on (he Arrow Lakes, near Nnkusp, and is a fine specimen of its kind. WORK IN SMELTERS. Professional baseball is likely to rule iu Victoria tills summer. A number of local inerclinnts have promised to assist in the organization of a team to enter the newly formed Pacific Northwest league. Mr. Harry Wille is mentioned ns the probable manager. The amateur team will follow out its usual programme. Smelter men must have rend wij amusement, if nothing more, the stnfl ment of one of the legislators.at VictoJ against the eight-hour law, that the olj ployees really work five-or six hours- stead of twelve, and "hnve their way rooms whore they mny retire nnd snicB and read their magazines during tha hour's of labor." Less than six montl ago the Granby smelter rannngeniJ threatened any employee found roadij a paper while on shift nt their wol here with instant discharge, nud evi the shift boss had to sneak awny in sol out-of-fhe-wny corner to rend the wl news. And there is not a job up thJ where the employee must not always I present to prevent anything going wrol with his particular work or to ovcrcoj it at once when it docs go wrong, every employee is personally responsl for his especial department during evi minute of his twelve-hour shift, as T frequent ten-dnys lay-off demonstrate Grand Forks Sun. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH it, 1905. v AT THE REDMOND. ine Performances By the Watson Stock Co.—A Varied Programme For Next Week. For the first three nights of the week e "Sj£n of Four" was played to crowd- , houses at the Redmond. The strength an actor or actress is to be looked for their versitality, and the Watson com- iny, one and all, have given ample oof that they possess it. As "Sherlock dolmes," Mr. Hayden Stevenson gave a ry finished performance; he was at one anient keenly alert and at another cool d deliberate, almost lethargic. The !e is a difficult oue, requiring, as it es, a combination of these churacter- ics, and much praise must be accord- ito Mr. Stevenson for his rendering of ; part. Mr. Harry Pollard played the eteran" of crime with>true dramatic wer, but his youthful appearance jher belied his supposed age. A touch humor was imparted to the piece by comical playing of Mr. Watson as id Prince," and he proved himself a ■iiedian of no mean order. ji the ladies, Miss Thompson gnve a yerful and pathetic interpretation of part of "Alice Faulkner," and Miss ^berts was, ns usual, excellent in her jceptiou of the character of "Madge prahee." The other members of the pipauy worked hard and contributed to i success of the production. Ifor the last three nights of the week lamille" formed the attraction. Miss pherts is playing the title role, and |.yden Steveuson gives au able render- ; of the part of "Armand Duval." Ifor the first half of next week faust," the sublime comedy, will be bseuted by the Watsou Stock Coni- |iy. Mr. Pollard will appear in the me role, Mr. Stevenson as Mephisto |l Miss Roberts as Margarite, while Watsou will be seen iu the role of Jleutiue, the heroic brother of the longed Margarite. The long list of llor characters will be well handled by fl Watsou players, aud much attention gl be given to the staging of the pro- kion, both iu the electrical aud scenic Jmrtiueuts. The famous Brocken |ne, with all the electrical features, be especially impressive und uwe- l-nriug. For the latter half of the pk thc most laughable farce ou auy |ge, "My Auut From Brazil," will hold boards. Mr. Watson has the role of I'd Babberly, and does tlie part the ■host justice. He is even funnier in [, particular role than in his famous Vacterization of "Solomon Short" in Runaway Match." The usual jinees will be given on Wednesday . Saturday. A souvenir of Miss Aline Hllace will be presented to each lady lending the Wednesday matinee. THE GRAND. fit spite of a chapter of accidents on l>udny night, owing to the non-arrival ■'the Francis trio and the incapacity of V gentleman to do his turn, the man- Ijincnt of the Grand have again giveu liir patrons excellent value for their l«iey. The Francis trio gave a short Vtch, entitled "My Wife," and reived a round of well-merited applause, [ireby proving the truth of the old ge, "Better late than never." Deely Shean, two colored comedians, gnve I'aughnble medly of song and "gag," Jroducing the song "I May Be Crazy, Wt I Ain't No Fool," with a topical fjie apropos the Chadwick case. Mr. lederick Robertson's fine voice was X'd to advantage in the song "There's Body Just Like You." Illustrated |fe have made a real hit with the Vic- lia public, and I hope that the monument will include them in the bill for 'ny weeks to come. Miss Mabel Darr vivacious little lady who sings her k'gs in a breezy way; she did yeoman vice on Mouday night by singing sev- [ songs, which at once established her |[a firm favorite. In conclusion the kr popular biograph gave a series of jlures, depicting the chase after an Iped lunatic and evoked much merritt. |iere will be two matinees this after- at which only 5 cents will be Iged for children. Iir next week Manager Jamieson's ling includes Clarke and Temple, presenting their laughing absurdity, "Trut and the Chambermaid"; Jean St. Remy, operatic vocalist; the Sidonias, in a comedy sketch and wire act, entitled "The Golf Girl and the Tramp," aud the most beautiful rural act in vaudeville, entitled "Mandy Hawkins," presented by Danny Mann and Lola Haines, for which they carry special scenery. Mr. Roberts will sing the illustrated song "Genevieve," and the moving pictures will embrace a variety of subjects, including "Monkey August," "Mixed Bathing" and "The Pan Insurance Man." There will be a matinee on Monday at 3 p.m. THE CRYSTAL. Lovers of occult science have had sumptuous fare provided for them at the Crystal this week. Professor Rosco, hypnotist and mind-render, ably assisted by Miss Fordick, has giveu a series of practical exhibitions of his skill. He combines science and humor, and the result is that he gives his audience a most enjoyable entertainment. THE VICTORIA THEATRE. The Pollard Liliputian Company have held the boards at the Victoria theatre this week. This is not their first visit, and one wishes that the management could secure somewhat newer attractions, but as long as Miss Daphne Pollard stars the company and Miss Eva Moore and Master Jack Pollard are included in the cast, tho Liliputians are always worth a visit. The company made their greatest hit in the "Geisha," and played very creditably in tlie "Belle of New York." The local orchestra seemed a little bewildered by this medley of comic opera, but Mr. George Bromley, the able musical conductor, in several instances saved the situation. The "Earl of Pawtucket," with Lawrence D'Orsey in the title role, is billed for the 17th inst., and should prove an attraction. "THE DECOY DUCK." A most successful entertainment was given on Tuesday evening in the schoolroom of St. John's church, when the "Decoy Duck" was produced before a large audience. A few musical selections opened the programme, and the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Bowen, was one of the best features of the evening. The "Decoy Duck" is the work of Miss Graham, and she deserves all congratulations. The characters were ably portrayed by Misses Sorby, Ard, Lugrin and Devereux, while the male parts were entrusted to Messrs. Tye, Ard and Punnett. It is always pleasant to see local talent to the fore, and the lovely bouquet, with which Miss Graham was presented at the close of the evening, shows that Victoria is proud of her success. CREATORE'S BAND. In tlie midst of a least of lighter music Creatore and his Italian bnnd came as a relief to lovers of high-class music on Thursday last. The instrumentalists nre thoroughly efficient and well-trained, but one cannot Help feeling that it is the genius and personality of one man that holds the audience enraptured. Directly Creatore raises his baton his genius asserts itself, and lie is undoubtedly a prince of conductors. The programme wns by no means an easy one, and I was glad to note that two items byWagner were included. It is all too seldom that Victorians have an opportunity of hearing classical music, aud it is well that they showed their appreciation so uure- servcdly. PLAYGOER. "THE CRUSADES." Dr. Yates gave another very interesting lecture in the Institute hall on Sunday evening lnst. Tho next lecture will not take place until nfter Lent, when the course will be continued. The subject of lnst Sunday's lecture was the Crusades, and proved a most interesting one. He said that if the internal life of Medieval Catholicism found its highest expression in the cathedrals of Europe, the Cru- sndes were its public nnd political expression, By the Crusades we understand great armed expeditions of Christian Europe, undertaken nt thc command or suggestions of the Pope, with the purpose of rescuing the Holy Land from the control of the Mussulmans, They were originally meant as pious and religious works. Whoever joined them wore upon his breast a cross of cloth, and took a vow to fight for the sepulchre of Jesus Christ, and never to return to Europe before he had prayed within its holy precincts. The Crusades cover a period of two hundred years, the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, during which time all Europe resounded to the tread of martial men, and the sublime cry of God will it," was heard from Sicily to Norway. In this period the whole cycle of human passions was aroused, every human interest found a voice, and every human activity a channel or outlet. In these two hundred years took place the transition of the European man from youth to manhood. He enters upon the twelth century of sentiment and emotion, ignorant of the greot world beyond his little hamlet or castle. He emerges from the thirteenth century, both layman and ecclesiastic, with world- wide experience, a clearer view of the relations of society to history and geography, and with new qualities of mind and heart. Taken ns a whole, the Crusades form the most important collective enterprise in the history of European mankind. They were an official work of Catholicism. Whether they were the beginning of the Pope's great power in the Middle Ages; or the first step in the shipwreck of it, he, anyway, was always their central figure. The public life of these centuries revolved about two poles —Rome and Jerusaleum. next meek Ashcroft ILLUSTRATED BY Percy €♦ flodenratD l''/!TSB.lWll»i«l*P14 TWENTY YEAR OLD R. P. RITHET & CO. VICTORIA, B. 6. Smoked Herring in £Oil - Per Tin, 20c Fish Balls in Fish Bouillon Per Tin, 25c Black Cod Per lb. 12%c Salmon Bellies Per lb, 12ic Choice Mackerel, Each, 25c SAVOY THEATRE W. G. Stevenson, Mgr. WEEK OF MARCH 1JTH, 1905 SURPRISES and NOVELTIES. Engagement extraordinary of the marvellous ASHTON FAMILY 4'ln number.* Introducing more difficult and sensational feats than all other casting nets combined. Farewell week Smith & Ellis Farewell week Lord A Rowe Ward A Leslie Singing aud Dancing Soubrettes Jim Rowe Comedian Blanche Trojan Serio-Comic Last week Lulu Watts Serio Comic ADMISSION: 15 Cts. and 25 Cts. CARNE'S CASH GROCERY. Phone 586. P.O. Box 329. OCNT BLOW YOURSELVES. Raspberry Canes $1.50 a 1,000. Box 85 City. I Week Starting Monday, March 13th Two of thc Finest FAUST Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Wednesday Matinee MY AUNT from BRAZIL Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Saturday Matinee. REDMOND THEATRE PRICES Always the same, io and 25c. Price's Gold Medal Brand Cat. sup, Pickles and Sauce are con> dlmenU that should be in every house. Price and quality second to none. DAILY ',?•«• MATINEES 10C. ALL OVER. G R A N D aoc. Res. Seats Management ol ROBERT JAMIESON ||WEEK OF MARCH 13. Illustrated Song. Frederic Roberts. '• Genevieve." Clarke & Temple Intropucing their laughing absurdity " Front and Chambermaid," Jean St. Remy, Classic Vocalist. The Sidonias, Comedy Sketch and Wire Act. The most beautiful rural act in Vaudeville, presented by Danny Nean & I.ola Haines. New Moving Fictures, Johnson Street. (10 WHERE THE CROWD (JOES THE LYRIC THEATRE Broad Street, Between Yates and Johnson. O. Renz, Manager. The oldest and most popular vaudeville resort in the city. The management aims at all times to furnish the largest, most finished, refined and up-to-date aggregation of imported vaudeville talent that pains and money can procure. Open every evening at 8 o'clock. Show starts at 8.30. Admission : 10 nnd 25c. D. H. BALE Phone 1140. LKIOHTON ROAD, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, Iluilding Lots lor Sale. Houses Built on the INSTALMENT PLAN. Italian School of Music, SIGNOR ERNESTO CLAUDIO, Professor. Of the Conservatory of Music, Napoli, [Italy], In addition to tuition ou the Violin, Mandolin and Guitar, he will conduct a special class in the art of pianoforte accompaniment to a limited number of advanced pupils. Special attention is given to beginners as well as to advanced players. The school is situated at 117 Cook Street, Victoria. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH ;n, 1905; 1 rmin A Letter For Ladies. Babette Writes on Clothes and Other Things—A Prank of the Middies, Dear Madge:—The season of Lent is upon us and apart from the pious sentiments thnt overwhelm my soul, I also feel inclined to heartily rejoice, because for the next forty days aud forty nights I am exempt from all giddy tins, par- tics and dances, therefore I can settle down and get through some of my neglected sewing, to sny nothing of the spring house cleaning I intend doing during this time of penance. I shall then blossom forth at the glad Easier time clad in bright new raiment, ayd my house will be swept nnd garnished and made clean with a fresh coat of paint and new curtains. The curtains, Madge, 25 crnts a bunch, and feathers, buckles, etc., are marked down very low. You ask me about the bolero. Of course, it is out of date, and if advice were to be given, upon what not to wear, the very first article to attack would be the short, loose bolero, both when fiat aud plaited. It was adopted very generally last season by those who aimed at economical dressings, and for suits washable and not washable. They have been built in this style, often to the detriment of tho figure, whether too robust or extremely angular and slender. In the first place, such boleros are often badly cut, badly fitted, and those who wear them are so imperfect of figure that these small garments exaggerate their defects cruelly. By adding several inches of material at the bottom and covering the addition with cross lines of lirnid or bias bands, so that only the belt is seen below, a great improvement can be effected. You will find this an excellent idea for "fixing over" a frock that has been made originally with a bolero coat. Have you noticed how very baggy the newest lace mishap in the dark kissed the. old chaperon© by mistake, and what a scene there was afterwards, and how .we .were- all marehed home in disgrace? Of course we were very young then. You asked mc about boots and shoes; well, you know I can hardly advise you as to what to buy, but I think that for morning wear brown hoots or shoes arc very neat, with shirt waist suits,, and I hear they are to be worn again this spring. For dress boots tliere is nothing smarter than patent kid. I see that Mayuavd, 85 Douglas Street, advertizes very nice patent kid boots for $4.50. Pearls are becoming inore of a fad than ever, nnd I hear are greatly worn by the smartly dressed women of Paris and London. I hnve noticed such pretty pearl brooches in the jewellers' stores of late, and I think that really they nre much daintier thnn brooches set with colored stones. There is a rumor—it is acquiring quite a solid basis already—that tho hair will be dressed low in the future. The idea is anything but new, of course, as for the past three or four j careful attention, to detail ensuring that it should not miscarry. It appears to have beeu one of the series of rewards for services in tlie recent political campaign in this riding, in which a brother of the. recipient of this handsome endowment was one of the platform orators for the Liberal candidate. None but mercenaries were in t'he ranks of the Liberal speakers on that occasion, and one by one the rewards are being announced. Nominally, this land was sold by "public auction." Really, it was a private sale, on terms arranged beforehand. Tlie property is worth easily $75 per acre. Adjoining land less favorably situated, because not so close to the bridge, is advertised as for sale at' a bargain nt from $75 to $100 per acre. Yet the department put the upset price of $10 per acre on tlie property, and to warn the public to keep away had the map marked "proposed to be sold to T. W, Paterson." No auctioneer was engaged, the Dominion lands agent being instructed to conduct the sale himself, which he did in the privacy of his office on .he ground of the ignorance of the ofl cials of the department at Ottawa. Thl department has been advised from Nevl .Westminster, by men well versed in thj facts. There is a local patronage com, mittee, with a select inner quartette patronage dispensers who let no detail of fhe profit sharing business escapl them, and who must have advised thf member for New Westminster to mak no protest against this nefarious jol| These men would be the loudest hi prq fessious of horror if they could^ chargl to any other government a franfactibl of this kind, but so long ns their tamed nte friends profit they condone any rail upon the public domain. They are th| persons to blamo in this transaction! more than t'he purchaser, who would nq have secured tho land at the nominj figure but for tho combined efforts keep the public out of the transaction,-] New Westminster Columbian, Chinese Perjury. Case: Police Magistrate Hall has decidij that the attorney-general shall haii charge of the case against Wong ri/%%-«yvysyty%%'V* , NO CREDIT, t THE I SPOT CASH. CLOSING OUT The Liberal Values we have been giving lately have brought us a heap o| Trade, and we're so well pleased that we're going to put on sale Monday some of th^ MOST EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS EVER OFFERED. NEW SPRING GOOD Novelties are now arriving in quick succession On Monday we will exhibit for the first time New Millinery New Neckwear New Veilings New Linens New Gloves New Lace Curtaini New Dress Skirts New Belt Novelties THE HUTOHESON CO., Ltd., VIOTORIA, B. 0. MARCH Hth, 1905 Are now Taking up all our Attention. At the Present Time from all the principal manufacturing centres of the world. New Corsets New Laces New Silks New Hosiery New Dress Goods New Embroideries New Wrappers New Waists 1 bought at the Westside. They were very cheap, but I am not going to tell you the price, so thnt when you come to visit me later on you shall have a guess. Lace and muslin curtains, table linen, tray cloths, aud bed linen nro greatly reduced. I noticed some splendid large size white Mareella quilts, satin finish, with brocaded designs, for only $1.05 ench. Collar and cuff sets are lo hold their, own for forenoon suits in ninny varieties. All white linen in padded embroidery are always fresh aud attractive. Colored embroideries, however, prove immensely effective whether in single or mixed colors, and aro also popular. Silk stock collars, embroidered silk turnovers, pluen lnce slocks, and canvas collars and other stock of fancy neckwear is greatly reduced, and I noticed nre selling for 86 cents. If you would like any drapery fringe for your fancy work, you can get it in almost any shade at the Westside for 5 cents a yard. Spring hat trimmings are also very cheap. I saw clusters of beautiful red, yellow and pink roses advertised for only and moussellne elbow-sleeves have grown to be They are as lnrge and full at tin- top as at the elbows, and they have besides lace insettings and flounces, as well ns puffs that are made by gauging* or else ruffle tucks in groups. O denr, let us hope, and pray that the sleeves will not get any bigger; at tho present time it takes just twice as much material to make the sleeves as it does to mak-.' 111.' bodice. Of course, you know thnt there is no longer to be a naval station at Esquimalt, and I hear, too, that soon our brave protectors at Work Point Barracks will "fold their louts like the Arabs nnd silently steal away." The duties of n chaporone will not be so arduous now that the middles hnve departed. Do you remember, -Madge, one dark November day a long time ago, when we went to n "middies1 " ten party on board n flagship and how our hosts arranged that whin it got quite dark the lights were to be turned out, and each brave middle was to steal a kiss from tho lady nf his choice? Have you forgotten the poor unfortunate youth who through some years the low nnd high dressing have been about equally divided; but the fact that the former is going to supersede the latter to a far greater extent thnn hitherto is gniniug weight. It will not be good news to everyone, for there is no denying thc fact that the high dressing is far more generally becoming than tlie low, and, in my estimation, the "go-as-you- please" condition of things we have been enjoying for such n long time now has been a perfectly Arcadian state—one for which I have always been devoutly thankful. Yours, BABETTE. SCANDAL IN WESTMINSTER. Ou Saturday tlie Laurier government made a clear gift of upwards of three thousand dollars t'o Mr. T. W. Paterson, a Liberal member of the provincial legislature, by soiling to him at $10.10 an acre fifty acres of land at the southern terminus of the new million dollar bridge across the Fraser. The job was deliberately planned, and carried out with upstairs in the post office building. There were a few bills put up to announce the sale, one inside the post office, one inside a stable on the property to be sold, and another about four miles up tlie Yale road. If there were any others posted, we have not heard of them; certainly there were none on the public billboards in fills city. The sale was not advertised in tho newspapers, although the same department is carrying advertisements a column long in the party press in this neighborhood, respecting affairs in tbe Yukon, a thousand miles away. There is money galore for buncombe advertising of this kind, but not a dollar to be spared for making public the proposed land deal. Another sinister feature of the affair was that this land was and is claimed by the fisherman who resides on it, whose family have been in possession for forty years, and who asserts a definite agreement' for deeding to him which the department has failed to carry out. Tho merits oi this claim we understand are to be tested in the courts. The deal cannot' be excused Lum and Gin Duck, who nre accused) perjury. So that Geo. Powell, coun| for the private prosecution, who laid information against the prisoners, is i barred from participating in t'he procq ings, unless, of course, the attorney-g eral gives his consent. Whether prosecution will be proceeded with remains to be seen, for the time be! at least, the crown is not ready fo fctf The deputy attorney-general, H.j Maclean applied for an adjournment] one week on Tuesday iast, but' Powell does not intend to be disposed so easily. After hearing the magistral decision he made a formal application have the prosecution proceeded this afternoon, tendering n witness 1 examination. The mngist'rate repj that he could not grant tbe npplicaj without the assent of the nttorney-i eral. Mr, Powell said he thorouj understood this, but it was necesj for him to have a distinct and forma fusal of his application. This, magistrate said, he had no hesitatiol giving, and the refusal was duly re] cd.
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