@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "fd3246f0-cc9a-4dd6-8e87-7f54995ce772"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:contributor "S. A. G. Finch"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-03-21"@en, "1905-07-01"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/pwv/items/1.0344206/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ We foave gone to Vancouver, X but will be back on Monday. K kR00T& TOOMBS 2 Tailors. Iso Broad Street, Victoria. * THE WEEK ft Provincial Review and Magazine. « C HOISES FOR SALE INSTALMENT PLAN. A number ol new homes, Modern in every respect. Eaiy monthly instalments. S.a LASS & I» VESTUE8T AQEKC7, U 40 Government St. ^JO<^lj|)r^ f|jfj B.C. GRANULATED SUGAR, 30 pound sack $1.25 ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR, sack 1.60 DIXI BRAND PASTRY PLOUR, snek 1.10 Dixi H. ROSS & Co., Progressive Grocers. It is time President Roosevelt ami his friends of th© Hague ceased trying I'o force an unwelcome peace upon the gentlemen who are cutting each others' throats in the shining East, and paid a littlo attention to tho deadly strife which is devastating British Columbia. The area of tho battle-field is wide, ns is usuai in modern warfare. Thus, in Nelson the war between Mayor Houston and his mutiuous aldermen goes merrily on. In Fernie the uncivil sfrife between Bob Lowery and Mayor Stork lias so disorganized the maintenance of law and order, and encouraged tho criminal classes, thnt a perfect carnival of burglaries and hold-ups is rioting through the city. In New Westminster Captain Cooper is calling for volunteers to sweep from the earth the bloated corporation which has offended him. In Vancouver Mayor Buscombo and his council have locked horns with the telephone people, and both sides nro arresting each other every timo a face shows between tbe treo stumps. In Alberni both political Continued on page 2. ■ on the old rules, and the new rules which self-appointed leaders offered bad yet to bear tlie test of time and struggle. Writing ouly the other day in a well- known Western Canadian paper, one man put into orief words the danger that menaced Canada's young existence —the danger that threatens still. It is, to quote his owu words, "That pest of all new countries, the mini who thinks that, because it is a new couutry, he can legislate out of natural law aud create a Utopia." This was the principal danger which the young country hnd to face, and nearly nil of such strife and discord as have taken place within her borders have arisen through the experimental attempts of untried and untrained men to govern and guide the country in the will-o'-the- wisp truck of their own half-baked theories. Yet, in spitt of tliis and the other difficulties we hnve named, Canada is not doing so badly. True, she is not coming along with a flash and a howl and a great kick-up of dust. But she is steadi ly forging to the front and—she does not go baa*. She is—except in the matter of tropical products—the richest half of the North American continent in natural resources and advantages; and the great outside world, the hoineseeker, the manufacturer, the merchant, the capitalist, are begiuuiug to find that out. A nine patience, a lew more years of steady development and self-improvement and self-restraint and self-denial, and who shall measure the wealth and influence uud power that may belong to this great ilomiuiou—thiB integral part of the Great Empire of which we are all so proud V On this day, it is worth the while of every citizen worthy of the name throughout the Dominion to give a little thought to what he may—uo niut- ter how humble his sphere—help to make uis country. This is uo place for a sermou, and .w» cuuuot, perkap*. do better than close these brief remarks on this day of national moment by qnotiug tho flue lines iu wnich the Poet of the Empire—the man who wrote for us pioneers and uot for the drawing-room folks at home—has luid dowu the few simple old rules without which all builders of nations must fail. There is a solemu warning, too, w bich for niauy reusons we shall do well to heed just uow, us to the evil of straying after the uew thing because it is new, or forsaking the old standard of uprightness -uutiouul and individual— which our fathers fashioued and followed not uuworthily: "Hold ye the Faith-the Faith our fathers sealed us, Whoring not with visions, over-wise and over-stale; Except ye pay tbe Lord single heart and single sword, Of your children iu their bondage shall he ask them treble tale. Keep ye the Law—be swift iu all obedience; Clear the luud from evil, drive the road and bridge the ford; Make ye sure to each his own, that he reap what he has sown; By the peace amoug our people let men kuow we serve the Lord." WEST COAST NOTES. (Prom Our Owu Correspondent.) There is a good deal of activity iu a quiet way along the West Coast of Vancouver Island just nt the present time. Tbe industrial possibilities of this region are beiug more und more widely realized, and there nre signs thnt the businesslike financial administration of the province during the pust two years will have the effect of encouraging capital into the couutry. Capital and tbe nvoidance of tbe extravagant nnd Inefficient management of past years, are all that is needed to place the industries of the West Coast prominent amongst those of the province. Individuals scattered throughout the district, mostly poor men, have long realized this. They now eagerly await conditions such as only n stable government, and one that is not beiug continually changed, can bring nbout chiefly by placing the financial stability of the province foremost in their policy. and thus promoting that confidence in them without which bona fide investors will not risk their money. And the creation of such confidence in the government of I'lio country seems nt length to bo in a fair wny of being realized, and no section of tbe community have more reason to welcome it than the settlers nnd business men of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. At Snn Juan the logging camps aro pretty busy. Timber cruising and surveying nre being actively carried on all nlong the const. The McEwen Bros., ot Michigan nnd Senttle, agents for Am- erienn cnpitnlists, hnve several survey Continued ou page 2. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY i, 1905. The Passing Show Continued from page I. parties have dug up the war-hatchet. And, to cap the climax, with fat'uous disregard of the public safety, Dr. Ernest Hall is proposing, in the midst of this scene of strife, to throw away our last safeguard by disbanding our infant—ry corps! There aro just now being erected on Yates street, Victoria, two buildings, which, in conjunction with two others already erected across the street opposite t'lieni, form the most gloomily significant architectural quartette that can well bo imagined. The two already erected are the Roman Catholic Bishop's Paiaca and the ollice of Doctors Hall & Hart, The two hi course of erection arc Aid. Hanna's new undertaking parlors and a garage—which is Dago for a motor-car stable. Now, it is not to hi' supposed that tho excellent persons putting up the two new buildings had any idea of what an ominous conjunction they would make with the two older buildings across Ihe way—and as for the hitter, tho church and medicine .have travelled arm in arm down tho ages' too long for their juxtaposit'ion in this instance to excite nny comment. But the suggosfiveness of all four, when completed! Just think of it! A sort of "Prom Ihu cradle to the gravo" business, you know. First there is the happy tourist, emerging, let us say, from the adjacent Dominion hotel. He hies him gleefully to the garage ami selects an automobile. Elapses ah interval of half an hour. Reappear tourist' hi stretcher; motor-car wrecked somewhere in tho Spring Ridge gravel pits, j Tourist is borne to oliico of Doctors Hall & Hart, opposite the garage. Medical examination discloses fact thai injuries are fatal. Dying man expresses desire for consolations of religion. The Bishop's Palace is communicated with, nnd ghostly comfort secured for the moribund. Elapses another interval of half au hour. Then tourist, now deceased, is borne from office of doctors to morgue across tbo streef, where final ceremonies and arrangements for fini- eial aro completed. All this within i space of about thirty yards square. Every convenience, so to speak, right nt the door; motor-car, doctor, religious consolation, funeral—a regular chain of events all nicely connected. Talk about Connn Doyle's "Sign of tho Four"! But consider the grim, though in this cas» quite unconscious humor of such nn arrangement! WEST COAST NOTES. Continued from page 2. The accusation is sometimes levelled at tho Western journalist! that he is too severe in tho way he handles those whose politics differ from his own. But a glance nt tlio Eastern papers will not infrequently reveal articles and cnrloons of a concentrated bitterness and slashing malignity to which we in tho West—perhaps more through inability to execute them than lack of will to do so—are ns yet strangers. Tho Toronto Saturday Night's cartoon of the 17th ult, wns n case in point. Tho scene was laid in n churchyard at night. Iu tho foreground was a plain stone cross, bearing tho inscription, "Snored i'o the memory of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Greatest Statesman that Never Was." On tho top of the cross sat n vulture. Around were numerous smaller headstones, each inscribed with tlio name of some one »f tho unredeemed pledges and platform planks of 18IKI, such as "Low Tariff," "Provincial Rights," "Opposition to M. P.'s Accepting Office," "Anti-Clerical Control of Schools," "Opposition to Knighthood;" nud others. In front of Sir Wilfrid's headstone a jackal was gnawing n ltunmn bone, while other bones a'nd skulls were scattered around, with vul tures roosting on them, or flapping among the bare branches of the trees. Over the dark nnd grisly scene a full moon was rising, namely, a clean-shaver, tonsured and spectacled head, labelled "Sbnrretti." As n work of political art this drawing wns ono of the fiercest1 we can recall, and a copy should be in every Conservative home: but fancy any Canadian paper West of the Great Lako< producing such a pictorial attack as this on its political opponents! The East, if would seem, is not so effeto after all, and can still give us pointers in political warfare. parties in the field behind Hesquojt nnd Nootkn, mid all the way up to Kyuquot, laying out cedaf and timber limits. Their object is the erection of small sawmills at various points along the coast, as the sens arc too heavy around the more exposed points for the towage of timber rafts. Thc company whicli the Messrs. McEwen represent are spending large sums of money in pursuit of good cedar. They arc said to be paying soine- Ibeng like $20,000 a year in taxes upon their Clayoquot limits alone. At Quatsino Messrs. Gore & McGregor have a party in the field up tue West Arm surveying limits for the Quatsino company. Messrs. Gore and Blusou are in charge. Mr, H. C. Brewster, who iu partnership with Mr. Talbot owns the Clayoquot cannery, came up by the lust Queen City to start fishing. This cannery bus an annual pack of five to nine thousand cases. Traps have been laid down, but their value has not beeu proved yet. Owing to the clearness of the water here gill nets are not used, but the fishing is done with purse and drag seines. The Indians up this part of the coast are now preparing fur their sealing trips to the Behring sea, and are expecting the schooners from Victoria in the course of the next week or two. Some of the schooners huve already arrived, but seem to have the usual difficulty in get- leng crews together. Several wild cattle were noticeable on the beach at Hesquoit point as the steamer passed the other day. The Rev. Father Brdbaut, of Hesquoit mission, let some cattle run wild many years ago, and these have bred uud become strangely timid and suspicious with greatly increased sense of sight and scent. Indians occasionally shoot them in the most inaccessible places. The Rev. Father Brabant, who has been 30 years an observant resident ut Hesquoit, spukiug 0f the recent discovery of skulls at Raft Cove, near Quatsino, is of the opinion thnt they are Indian skulls. He mentions thut similar caves as those at Quatsino are to be found at Nootkn and several other places on the coast. At Quatsino things are beginning to hum, witli Messrs. Grant &. Mucuuluy starting work iu earnest ou the June mine, and Mr. Price proving to thc most sanguine expectations tbe value uud extent of the bog iron proposition on which he hns beeu directing work for a mouth or more past. There is talk iu tbe air of the l'reka mine opening up again, and prospectors throughout the district are busy. But Quatsino is not depending alone on mining for its promising future. At Winter Harbor, Leeson's clam cannery is proving u thriving industry, aud one thut offers inducements for further investment. The dams are chopped up und reduced somewhat to the condition of an extract before canning. Set Hers here uud there have little patches of cultivation making a good showing. Mr. 11. o. Bergu, store keeper and postmaster at tlie Quatsino settlement, has a patch of rye behind his bouse standing some eight feet high. Fruit trees of ull kinds do well. Mr. II. Viiruey, of .Marble Creek, Rupert's Arm, bus created the Pioneer Preserve Company, and is turning out jams nnd preserved fruits of the "home made made brand" of excellent quality. He grows nil his own fruit. Indeed, these seems to he quite a large acreage of cultivable land iu the Quntsino district. A party coming into the settlement the other day from the interior report their discovery of something like 1,000 acres of open land, growing grass three and four feet high. M;'. Fregoiine, one of Ihe old-timers of the country, was a sufferer, u few days ago, by his chimney catching tire, nnd the event Is recorded by a large patch nf new shingles on the roof of his pretty cottage. This is situated in n charming little cove in Quatsino Sound, where he hns surrounded himself with fruit trees, and a wharf built on a rock just at bis front door admits of the steamer tying up alongside. Seen to-day, Quatsino Sound is a beautiful and in area magnificent stretch of wnter, but for Hie most part lonely and nnlnhnblted, Seen ten or twenty years hence, fancy can picture fleets of stenm- ers flouting upon its fathomless depths, towns nestled in its valleys, or straggling Typewriters If your machine goes wrong (any make) see us. We are the people. We have eugaged an expert repairer, and can guarantee satisfaction. Victoria Book and Stationery Co LIMITED. READ IU B.€. mining exchange Tne Only Illustrated Mining Journal published ou tbe Mainland of British Colnmbia Interesting Reliable Valuable Beaches all classes Prospector and Merchant, Miner. and Manufacturer, Workman and Capitalist. Published Monthly. Subscription, $1.00 per annum. Address, P. O. Box 806, Vancouver, B. e. on its rugged hillsides, and lines of wharves and warehouses throwing their ceaseless reflection upon its smooth waters. And, why not, perhaps, the terminus of the C. P. R. located somewhere within its far--eachiug arms? By the way, it is impossible to view tlie long stretches of sheltered water in Quatsino Sound without picturing it us a perfect regatta site, where straight courses of 10 miles or more could be easily laid out. lu view of this, perhaps the suggestion may be not unacceptable to tlie Victoria celebration committee that they should hold next year's Victoria Duy regatta in Quntsino Sound— and Alberni cunul might not be u bud plnce for the fireworks. HAVE YOU HEARD The Huskey's Dream BY VIOLET I. POWELL. THE LATEST AND BEST TWO-STEP. MADE IN VICTORIA. ASK TO HEAR IT PLAYED. FLETCHER BROS. 93 Government Street. D. H. BALE Phone 1140. I.KIGHTON ROAD, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Building Lots lor Sale. Houses Built on the INSTALMENT PLAN. R. P. Rithet & So. Victoria, B. The most delicious sweetmeat now o the Market in Victoria and at the sam time the most wholesome is the HOME MADE BUTTER TOFFEE manu factured by W. R. 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The time of the existence of the Company is fifty years, from the 20th day of THE SILVER SPRING BREWE3Y, Ltd. BRjJWERS OF ENGLISH ALE AND STOUT The Highest Grade Malt and Hopslsed in Manufacture PHONE 893. FAIRALL BROS. MANUFACTURERS OF English Ale and Stout and Aerated Waters Telephone 444. Victoria West, B. e. -May, 1905. Given under my hand uud seal of ollice at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this third day of June, one thousand nine hundred aud tive. (L.S.) S. y, WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which the Compauy has oeeu established aud registered are: To do a general improvement, building and contracting busiuess; to erect, construct, maintain, coutruct for, and do all business uecessury iu counectiou with the building of aud coustruction of buildings, railroads, water Humes, canals, wharves, structures uud improvements of every kind aud nature whatsoever; to enter iuto auy and all kiuds of contracts; to employ and hire persons or corporations; to do aud trunsact every class of business which relates to contracting and construction work of whatever kind or nature; to do a general mercantile and merchandizing busiuess in connection therewith; to purchase, own, receive, except and manage real estate and personal property, to dispose of tbe same, aud sell, convey and contract for and with the same; to mortgage, encumber and borrow money upon the properties of this corporation, and to loan money upon the property of other persons nnd corporations, and accept nny and all kinds of security therefor. To generally do any and all business with the same power and authority that any natural person could do if acting for himself in the premises. IS YOUR HOUSE WIRED? We Have the Largest Stock of Fixtures and Electric House Fittings In B. 6. The Hinton Electric Co., Ld. NEW PREMISES: 29 Government Street, - - Victoria, B. C. ESQUIMALT AND NANAIMO R'Y. WEEK END EXCURSIONS AT POPULAR RATES. TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS Through Tickets to Alberni, erofton, eomox and Other Points of Interest. GEO. L. 60URTNEY, Traffic Manager. HOTEL VICTORIA UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. t'he Old Establish ed and Popular House. First Class Restaurant in Connection. Meals at all Hours. Millington & Wolfenden, Proprietors. The Victoria is Steam Heated Throughout; has the best Sample Rooms in the City; and has been Re-furnished from Top to Bottom. THE TOURIST AND THE GUARD. An English tourist travelling from Dublin, to Cork, was very fussy about Ins trunk. When they ,got to Bray, he called th» guard and asked him, "Is my trunk all right behind, guard?" "Yes, siirr. It's ns safo ns houses." When the train got lo Weslford, ho called the guard. '"Are you sure my box is all safe?" ho asked. "Oh yes, your honor, it'si right enough." On arrival at the next! station, ho called the guard again. "Ouard, nre you quite sure my trunk is safe?" "Faith, soir, I wish the Lord had matin ye an elephant, instead of an nss, then you'd always have your trunk in front of ye."—Tatler, London, England. WHEN THE WORM TURNS. Old part'y—"Do you know how wrong it is to catch fish on a Sunday?" Boy (who hns tried hard, but caught nothing)—"Oo's catching fish?"—Tatler, Londpn," England. f THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY i, 1905- ALL SOUL'S DAY Continued from last week. "Bill Crichton—and her!" he groaned t was not to be conceived that there fas un., .ody in Canada who knew Irjchton by his name of baptism). "And aci&'o Canada. Bill! There'd be black rouble if it were anybody but her." The grim loyalty that believes iu spite f seeing sat well enough ou his ugly ace, but it did not comfort him. Every ingle evil thing he knew wus embodied or him iu those two words, "Bill Cricli- on." "Pray the Lord be hasn't distinguished iuiself, got whitewashed out there," luttered the secretary devoutly. "If lie ares to stay in Canada nnd be about vith decent people he'll be breaking ber eart inside a month, and there'll be no oldiug Carmarthen without ber' brake u him." He was so -dazed that he forgot to ke out of his pocket a paper obtained •om a friend iu the Militia Department r Carmarthen's benefit—Carina rtheii iways wanted to be up in everything hether it concerned him or not—the jcord of every man in the contingent, is wounds, his services, his officer's re- ort of him. It was the only time Car- tarthen's thirst for information could live been of any use to his secretary, nd'he forgot it like a mere outsider, erliups because he was sick witli the roundless apprehension that Curuiar- hen might walk round the corner of he staging and see his wife holding Bill 'richton's hands. For she was clutching them still; she nd never stirred except to crouch a ittle lower tewards him. She knew though, perhaps, there were women vho knew better) what the smooth luick touch of his lips would be under he moustache -that was so much fairer ban his hair. SJie would have cast away ter hope of glory to have felt that touch low. The sun came out und struck those ows of flags that had been foolish, gar- sh rags to Mrs. Carmarthen into a biasing glory alive and exultant in tlie wind. The meaning of them leaped to her: lilood; the victory of them; the rejoic- ng; the tears. She was sister to the; omen with tear-washed, smiling faces nd unspeakable fineries; to the men ho spat in the gutters while they eered in the street above. Life surged and thundered in her veins nit had been stagnant, burned iu her yes and in her bands tbat gripped' richton's. 'Aren't you glad?" she cried (and Carmarthen would not have known her roice). "You're so quiet." It was she vho had been quiet when last she saw his face. "Glad!" said Bill Crichton, and it was lueer that she felt as if she saw his iouI; usually she had not even known if t lived in his body. "It's all I asked 'or, Mollie, do you remember?—you've ;ot a brown and pink gown on—it was ike this once before." "Never!" she quivered under the name no one ever called her, "never! I didn't know we were happy then. Now I know we're in heaven." It's a good exchange," be snid simply |,as a man does of a satisfactory bargain, "I'd rather have this than heaven. I've come a long way just for this." Causelessly bis look reminded her that the was living before, nnd not nfter, the Judgment Day. Any second this might end, nny stranger call him away; and at best there could be no more holding of hands after to-day. "Where are you going?" she said with sudden jealousy of the house that would shelter him, the floors thnt would feel shis step. "Are you going to stay in Canada?" "I don't know. No," he answered almost carelessly. "But you're 'time-expired.' You can stay if yeu like." He Bhook his head; his eyes drank kers as -if they were pools of Paradise. "I'm not worrying over the future, Mollie"—his hands were warming as if her leaping blood had helped his that was thinned with fever—"you know now. You'll believe I loved you always, from far back," une believed it; and out beyond and to the world to come—with her starved heart that had its fill as she gazed at him. "I believe." It might have been the Creed she was saying. "Philip, is this all, out of all our lives?" "I don't know," said the man the rest of the world called Bill. "But we've got to-day if it's only to say good-by. One day in the year is free to the dead, yon know." "What do you mean?" "It's All Souls' Day. They say the dead can come buck if tlley try hard enough or the living care. If the dead dare come back on the chance of that, why, so can I, Bill Crichton, blackguard and all the rest." "Don't say those things," she flashed at him. "Oh, you knew them," gently. "It made no difference to you. That was why 1 came back, perhaps—but you know it wasn't. I wanted to see you and take the look of yon to tbe grave with me. That's all." "Why do you talk about your grave? Are you ill?" "No," deliberately, "but you and 1 won't meet again till after death, I suppose. Love, my love, don't forget me! I was a blackguard to you in my day, but all the same the thought of you kept my beggarly soul alive. It was always yours, you know." "It's part of mine," said the woman slowly. "Bone of your bone and flesh of your flesh I never was, but as God sees me I'll keep your soul mine,' past death and the grave, if I never lay my eyes on your face again." ■ "Mrs. Carmarthen!" said the private secretary, and touched her shoulder in terror—for the last man was down the gangway, the band was moving, the people who had screened off Carmarthen dropping away one by one—"hadn't we better go?" and he started for the second time that day. For the face of Bill Crichton, ne'er-do-weel, loose-liver, and devil incarnate, shone where he stood like the face of one in Paradise; it was as if death itself had wiped the evil from him and left him clean for God's sight. It was Bill Crichton who answered; Mrs. Carmarthen neither heard nor spoke. "Ill go, Mollie," he said, "the time's up," and what else he said reached no ear but hers, for the secretary was glaring in despair over his shoulder to where Carmarthen ought to be. When he turned again there was no one at his side but Mrs. Carmarthen, standing up and perfectly quiet. In utter silence the secretary helped her to the ground; in amaze and rage left her at her carriage. She went straight to her hotel, Heaven having kindly ordained that she was not asked to the banquet for the returned heroes. The secretary stood turning over in his perturbed mind what would happen if Carmarthen had seen, after all, and; should run across Crichton at the banquet. "I must smooth it over the best I can," he thought, and perhaps he was not without that three-o'clock-in-the afternoon courage that is the hardest of all. He hauled from his pocket his borrowed militia list and glared at it to find some shred of heroism or even decent behavior on which Mrs. Carmarthen might have been congratulating Bill Crichton. He found it. He stood with his mouth open at-the unbelievable record of Philip Hippisley Crichton (there was no Bill in down the gangway'—they said to speak to some woman. He came back as 1 was looking for him and was dead before I could get my arm arouud hiin— the nurse says he'd have diet yesterday if he had been anyone but Bill Oriebtoii; he was bound to live to get home, lie must have been dying when he wm\\ ashore." The secretary looked sharply tit the A. D. C.'s eyes, but there was no intelligence in them, lie thanked Heaven that Mrs. Carmarthen stood clear of talk, and tuat she was not the kind of woman who asked questions. She would never know the whole of it. But Mrs. Carmarthen ou her knees that night iu her hotel bedroom knew well enough. Bill Crichton, after all, had whitewashed himself iu Africa and had kept out ot his grave clothes long enough to come aud tell her so on the oue day of the year that is free to the dead.—Sydney Carleton, in The Tatler. SPORT. Criticism on Last Saturday's Lacrosse Match unavoidably crowded out. An interesting account of Kelowna Cricket is unavoidably held over till next week for the same reason. HAS FOUND HIM OUT. ^uulIiriyl„ Manufacturers' Stationery At Eastern Rates. Manifold and Special Forms Ruled to Order. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. On Friday The World published a letter from Mr. J. - S. Eimnerson, who is president of a concern bearing the! high-sounding title of the B. C. Loggers; association. The epistle was meant tq be a reply to one by Premier McBride, which appeared first iu the News-Advertiser and then in the columns of this! newspaper. While we felt it to be a! public duty to accede to the request to give Mr. Emmerson's letter due publicity, we fail to find in it that evidence which he led us to believe he had which, would convice the government of — to call a spade a spade — crooked work iu connection with the Western Canada! Pulp and Paper Company. Now that he has been proved to be wrong in a most: important particular, people will be dis-, inclined to place any weight upon fur-| iher communications which Mr. Emiucr; son may make to the press on this sub-j ject. We simply published his letter on; Friday in order to give him every chance "to make good." We frankly say that, while we are disappointed iu Mr. Eimnerson, we are glad to find that Premier McBride comes out of this affair with Hying col-' ors; indeed, he has shown that real courage and manliness iu haudling the; subject which we expect from a west-j em prime minister. We have always been willing to give Mr. McBride Credit for doing his utmost in the interests orj tho province. Sometimes we have been unable to see eye to eye with him, m! some cases government methods have-not' commended themselves to us. but thej motives of the premier have not been! called in question by us heretofore, lie; has shown us now, to our complete sat-j isfaction, that the same thing can be said of him in regard to the appearance; of his uame on the pulp company's prosj pectus; as a reference for Michael King.! We may say that from the first we; the of- I were inclined to welcome the introduc- COR. YATES AND GOVERNMENT STS. VICTORIA, B. C. UNIQUE SCALP SPECIALIST Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors. 65^ Fort Street. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Specialty. Gasoline Launches For Sale. WRITK FOR PARTICULARS. K. HHRRIS, LHUNeH and BOAT BUILDER Rock Bay, Victoria, B.e. fieinl list, but the almost forgotten name of an only son) till there came a voice within a foot of his nose. "This is an awful business about Crichton! What ought we to do?" "Whnt the devil do you mean?" snid the secretary in the cold fury of fright. "He's dead," said the Governor-General's aide simply. "What are you looking like thnt for? Are you going dotty from too much Carmarthen?" "Dead?" The secretary's shrewd eyes stared glazed and stupid. "Dead! Why " He never knew how he stopped himself, but he did, from saying tbat twenty minutes ago Crichton hnd been talking to Mrs. Carmarthen. "It's a mistake; a ghastly mistake!" he jabbered. For a moment he was oblivious of everything but thc paper in his hand. "This says he's down for n V. C. and Lord knows what." "I didn't know lie was a pal of yours," the A. D. C.'s face was very gentle, "he hadn't many pals, you know, though he's made up for all that; he'd have hnd his V. C. if he'd lived. But he was more dead than alive from his wounds when he wns put on board nt Cupe Town. After I came asuore this morning 1 went back to look after my invalids and found he'd got up and dressed and goi.e tion uf English capital in this important pulp enterprise. Now that the Emmer-i son charges have been proveu to possess little importance, we hope to see this British concern go rapidly ahead with lis big undertaking and reap the success it is entitled to.—Vancouver World, 2otb June. . GOOD TIME IN SIGHT. What promises to be one of the most enjoyable events of the season will be the Reformed Episcopal excursion to Bnzan Bay and Sidney, via the Victoria Terminal Railway on Dominion Day: As you walk along the street, You will hear the children say, Buy a ticket for the treat At Bazan Bay ou Dominion Day. The happy throng of excursionists who avail themselves of this opportunity lo revel in nature will travel through a short but scenic route. Passing out of Victoria's suburbs they will come into a beautiful farming district. Here the sweet perfume of new mown liny and the fresh country nir acts like a tonic after the city air in which they live so much. On they travel, through the forest, hill and dale until they reach Bazan Bay. A, W. BRIDGMAN Established 1858 Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent. Agent Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd., of London, England. London Assurance Corporation. 41 Government Street, Victoria MILLINERY Ladies'Hals Artistically Trimmed and made up, customeis furnishing their own trimmings. Panama Hals re-blocked and cleaned. 65^ Fort Street. Hammocks Hammocks AU Prices, from J1.00 to $$ 00. Croquet Sets $1.45. $1-95. *2'l°, U25 and $5.00. Hastie's Fair 77. Government Street All kinds of Hair Work Ladies' Hair dressing Shampooing, Etc., at MPS. C. Koscue's 55 Douglas St Italian School of Music. SIGNOR ERNESTO CLAUDIO, Professor. Of the Conservatory of Music, Napoli, [Italy]. In addition to tuition on the Violin, Mandolin and Guitar, he will conduct a special class in the art of pianoforte accompaniment to a limited number of advanced pupils. Special attention is given to beginners as well as to advanced players. The school is situated at 117 Cook Street, Victoria. We are Headquarters for View Hooks and Souvenir Post Cards. We liavo also a Fine Assortment 0 View Cooks of Victoria, Vuncouvcr and Nanaimo T. N. HIBBEN & Q®. Here they will find preparations being made for the picnic. Booths being erect- e.. from which the ladies will dispense afternoon ten and all kinds of refresh ments at a low rate, and the ladies of the Reformed Episcopal church nre es pecjally noted for their adaptability for this sort of thing. They will find swings being put in the adjoining trees for thfc children. Then, nlso, there is 11 pleasant tract there where some can enjoy themselves to thc heart's content. Others will probably travel on to Sidney pa .it to renew their acquaintance with thc dear old scenes familiar to them from past picnics. A baseball match has been arranged, and also a programme of sports included. The committee in charge wish it understood that all must bring their baskets. lt doesn't matter bow watchful and vigilant n girl is, if a fellow kisses her, it is ten to one he will do it right under her nose. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY i, i£>$. tbe Meek A Weekly Review, Magazine ani Newspaper, Published at Old Colonist Block, Gov't Street, by S. a. G. PINCH. Annual Subscription, $1 in Advance Advertisement Rates. Oommercial rates, according to position on application. Reduction on long contracts. Transient rates per inch, 75c. to f 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 pub lication in the issue of the current week should reach the office hot later than Wednesday evening. They should be written in ink or by type writer and on one side of the paper only, and if unsuitable such contributions will be returned providing only that a stamped, addressed envelope it enclosed. Original Sketches, Short Stories, Verse, " Jokes," Photographs, etc., submitted, will be carefully considered, and if acceptable, will be paid for if desired. Contributors are reminded that " brevity is the soul of wit." All contributions intended for pub- ication should be addressed to the Editor, and all business letters to the Manager. Telephone B 1173, TIIE POLITICAL POT BOILS AGAIN. Alberni will now take the place of Munchurin, ns the field where the wnr- liko operations of two grent political parties will be watched with absorbing interest by the people of British Colum bin. Both candidates arc good men, and both sides will put up a stiff light. The odds nre, if anything, in favor of Mr. Mnnson, the Conservative candidate, who is widely nnd favorably kuowu, not only in Nanaimo, but ull over the Island. Mr, Hugh Aitken, editor of the Nn- iinliuo Herald, secured the Liberal nom- inution at the Alberni convention on Thursday. There were several Rich- inonds in the field—Victoria's own and only lt. L. Drury having gone up on the 20th to get the nomination for Mr. King of Alberni, nnd being ably assisted by Messrs. Wiiterhonse of Alberni, Brew ster of Clayoquot, and others. However, the final choice narrowed down to Messrs. Bledsoe and Aitken, the latter winning out by three votes. Wero this a political paper, we might ask why the Liberals nre contenting this constituency. As it is, we will content ourselves with wondering. The Liberals have been yelling themselves hoarse nbout the presence of two Socialists in tho House—put there by the Liberals themselves—and their own papers sny that, if Mr. Malison is elected, tbe alleged strength of the Socialists will lie broken. Then why, in thc inline of patriotism, don't they let him go in by acclamation? He will go in anyhow, and it would save a lot of expense, But what is the good of talking common- sense or patriotism to a Liberal? The excellent conditions prevailing In the province; the increased activity iu railroad nnd mining circles; the fnct that (lie West Coast of Vancouver Islnnd is busier with its mines than has been the case for many n day—all point to the fact tbat tbe improved credit of tlle province, due to the careful financial policy of the government, is having its due effect on capital, which now begins to come in. In British Columbia's case, better government has already begun to spell better times. THE MILITIA. The results of a fortnight's training in camp, Under as near the condition of active service as can be arranged in these piping times of pence, were very evident in the appearance of the fine body of men who marched back to tlie drill hall on Friday night lnst week from their annual fortnight on the tented field. We had to criticise adversely tbe ap pearance and drill of the home battalion at the parade on Victorin Day, and it is therefore the more pleasant to be able to note so marked an improvement iu just a month's time. The lines thai wobbled like an independent political candidate on the 24th of May were straightly aligned ou the 23rd of June; tlie shambling, slovenly young figures had braced up, learned to throw buck their shoulders and look the world square in the eye; the faces had a touch of tali which became them infinitely better than the pasty pallor of the habitual cigarette-sucking street loafer. In a word, the men of the regiment looked like men, and not like a diseased Sunday school class raked out of the slums of some big Eastern manufacturing town. While these results, as also the more technical ones pertaining to the military WILLIAM JWANS0N, Esq. Conservative Candidate for Alberni. profession, such as their excellent drill showing, good gunnery practice, and soldier-like discipline, reflect the greatest credit upon the men, a due meed Of praise must be given tn .lie officers, both commissioned and non-com missioned, whose untiring efforts resulted in so creditable a showing. The lot of an officer of militia is not an easy oue. The private has only to turn up on parade, and generally finds it difficult enough to do that; but the officer must study his profession, work hard and long himself, and bring his men to a condition as nenrly approaching perfection from a military point of view as may be. He must put his hand in his pocket and pay for a hundred little things which tbe grossly inadequate appropriation squeezed from a reluctant government make.; no allowance for, yet i...ich make all the difference between efficiency and non- cfliclcncy; nnd he hns to keep his temper, and learn tnct aud self-control, in the fnce of conditions which nre often most trying. That both commissioned and non-commissioned officers of Victoria's regiment are endeavoring with much success to live up to this ideal is evident in t..e improved appearance of their men. Closing these few words of appreciation, wc would again urge upon the business men of thc town—ns we have urged i-eforc—the importance of giving the militia all thc encouragement nnd countenance they can. We have had long years of peace in Canada, but he who says that because a thing hns been, it always will be, is a crnzy fool. There are troubled times all around us, tliere are graver troubles ahead, and Cnnada's broad ncres nnd great wealth offer temptations which some day some ambitious ruler of a iwwcrful but over-crowded nation may find it hard to resist. If we are not prepnrcd before, it will be too late to prepare then. All down through history there is no finer figure thnn the well-trained patriot—never tbo aggressor, but always ready, drilled nnd equipped, to strike like a mnn for hearth and home when need arises. l-hcr, 1 ITS MAJORITY. Twenty-one years old is the Victoria Times—old enough to vote. In this woolly West few papers reach that nge on account of the deadly disease—so fatal to journalists—known as Sheritfitis. That our contemporary has escaped infection is a matter for congratulation That it hns chosen to celebrate its birth: dny in tho most fitting way—t'he wide advertisement of the country of its nativity—is still more a matter of con grutulation, Most' of all is it to be congratulated on the way it has carried mil its worthy design. The "Of Age" edition is one of those well gotten up publications which should be distributed not merely in Canada and cl.e United States, but in every country ir. the Old World—for the excellent i-n gravings will tell their own tnlo to those who cannot read the letterpress. It is a book to attract the tourist' and pleasure seeker; but it is also a book whicu speaks to the merchant, the manufacturer and the eapitalisl' of vast ixissii bilities of trade and commerce only waiting to be developed. ■No part of tlio province has been neglected iu this publication. Tito descrlp tive articles are carefully written—optimistic as they should be, yet accurate in statements and with no undue "boom' exaggeration. As for the illustrations, their excellence may be judged when we say that they aro the work of th* B. C. I'hoto-Engraviug Co., a company which, in the few yenrs of its existence has so distinguished itself by artistic and accurate workmanship that it has wtil-nigh eaptured all the business of the province in Mils line, and has kept thousands of dollars in British Columbia which would, but for its presence, have heen sent Enst or aeroSS the line. Many happy returns of the day ro you,, brother Times. You have done the province a service and yourself honor. ment on? No town in any other country possesses so large a supply of born-idle, please-feed-me-for-I'm-tired persons as our fair city. We could begin with Lurry Mooney—he being now in the skookum house for a term of years, consequently no longer a free agent, and therefore liahle to have his vile body confiscated for the benefit of tbe community which is at the expense of his upkeep. Then there is the Socialist party to draw upon. And several of our prominent citizens, such as Messrs. —, but we grow libellous. At all events, a supply of the new medicine should be secured at once. A CURB FOR LAZINESS. In Munich (Bavaria) is published a paper that labors through its journalistic life bordened with the oppressive title of the "Medinsche Wochensehrift." It has no circulation in this country, and we refer to it only, because, in a recent issue, it had a most interesting medical discovery to report. Of the details thereof, the following is a free translation: Dr. Wolfgang Weichardt, of Berlin, has discovered an antitoxin for physical exhaustion and consequent laziness. Tho muscles after physical exhaustion contain a poison, which he extracts in the form of brown scales, and keeps iu sealed tubes, preferably in liquid air. This toxin, when injected into guineupigs, produces symptoms of exhaustion. It cauuot be got from the muscles of unexhausted animals. With it he obtains an antitoxin from horses after the manner of diphtheria antitoxin. This antitoxin, dried in a vacuum, also takes the form of brown scales, which can be kept. It preserves its antitoxic power for months. Injeet'el under the skin by a hypodermic syringe, or taken into the stomach, it cures exhaustion or tiredness, enables a person to exert more strength than usual, and counteracts poisonous doses of the toxin. These results, of course, will require to be confirmed by careful experiments. Needless to say, if there be no illusion or mistake on the matter, if -y taking a pill or pricking the skin with a needle point we can banish fatigue, sleepiness, or laziness, it should he a great boon all rouud in work or play, in peace or iu war. This is very interesting, and further developments of the new cure will he watched with close attention. To Victorians the subject Is one of much moment, as the successful elaboration of the new toxin would simply revolutionize business methods in this town. The Week suggests that His Worship the Mayor do immediately call a meeting of the citizens, to appoint a committee which shall at once place itself in communication with Dr. Wolfgang Weichardt, with a view to securing nn ample supply of the toxin the instant that it is placed on the market. We would suggest Dr. Ernest Hall as the most suitable person for chairman of this committee, for. the simple reason that, while he disapproves of drilling school children, he may not object to drilling some energy into their parents—with a bypodermis syringe. Then, again, in order to farther the worthy Berlin doctor's laudable end, what is the matter with Victoria supplying him with a few subjects to experi- THE MEDDLESOMENESS OF WILLIAM THE SUDDEN, That every free nud outspoken writer, "Don,"'whose observations in the To- louto Saturday Night must by their hearty strength give frequent cold chills to the flabby citizens of Canada's most "unco guid" town, lias turned the Gatling gun of his rhetoric upon William tho Sudden, Emperor of Germany and schoolmaster-in-ordinary fo the world at large. "Don" shows u, very fine grasp of the present European rftuatiou, and pays a well-deserved tribute to M. Delcasse, the must capable man in charge of tho department of foreign affairs that' France bus had since the days of Richelieu. Our Toronto contemporary suys: Through the intrigues of tlie German Emperor, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, M. Delcasse, has been forced to resign tho position to which lie has brought more distinction than had any other mau who filled it. M. Delcasse assumed office when tho position of Franco was humiliating aud dangerous. Tho couutry wus entirely without friends, was constantly threatened by iho ever aggressive Germany, and was in tho verge of a ruinous war with England over the famous Fashoda affair. With the foreign affairs of his country iu his hands, M. Delcusso set heroically to work to change her relations with her neighbors and rivals. Tlie trouble with England was settled; France gained the good will of the world by helping to bring about tho settlemeht between Spain and the United States after the Spanish-American war; better relations wero established with Italy; the great treaty between Franco and Russia was successfully arranged—and finally tlie sincere friendship of King Edwnrd and tho Britisli people was gained as a triumph of brilliant diplomacy over ancient prejudice and suspicion. Now Emperor Bill, tho world-renowned and unquestionel champion butter-in, has take'u a hand in the game of French politics, and hni actually succeeded in bluffing an apparently stupid and cowardly Premier into practically dismissing the greatest statesman that France lias produced since the giants of iho Napole onic era. Ono can have Only contempt for a ministry that would permit a meddlesome outsider like the German Em peror to interfero with the iufermil affairs of the country which it is supposed to rule—and the surrender of the French ministry to tlie dictates of Bill tho Butter-in, eau eventually bring nothing but loss of prestige, if not disaster, to France. For a great' many j ears tlie foreign policy of Germany lias heen ono of Jesuitical intrigue iu the. purely domestic affairs of other nations —nud tlio surprising thing connected with the policy is it's success. A London correspondent of the Canadian daily papers claims tliat this policy hns enabled tha German Emperor to become tlie dictator of Europe. Thoso who hold this view have evidently overlooked I'Jie fate of Russia. For centuries tho policy of the Czars has been practically that which lias now been adopted by Emperor Bill—a policy of meddling, pin-pricks nud bluff. For a long time it worked pretty well—bin' finnlly, Japan came on tho scene and refused to swallow tho medicine the great states of Europe .hnd been swallowing for decades, The Czar's bluff wns called—and ho has received such a licking that a new and less pretentious policy will hnvo to bo dug up before tho nution will be able to get buck to its old position of power from which it hns been so rudely thrust. It is only retisonnblo to suppose thnt, sooner or later, Germany will gef what is coming to her, Since the Franco-Prussian wur slio has been altogether too cocky. She is rapidly getting on the nerves of tho world. Her bumps nro coining. It Is only a matter of time. There is no sure preservative for bluffs, cither -in Perhaps you can spare time be-i | tween celebrations to look over| ! our new line of NOVELTY.... FURNITURE handsomely decorated with STAINED PYROGRAPHie DESIGNS | of very fascinating characters. Its! ! quaintness and utility, combined! i with its clever shape and delightful J ] effect has won instant approval." | Its low cost is not the least of its ] i many attractions. FOR INSTANCE Tabouretles or Jardiniere Stands, | j 2 sizes, 90c. and $1.50 each. Magazine Stands, Book Racks, j i Shelf Brackets, Roman Seats, Hall j j Stools and India Seats, Tea and j I Card Tables, Pipe Racks, Pictures, j ! etc. Weiler Bros., Victoria. diplomacy or poker. Tney soon go bni] no matter how often life "sweetening is attended to. LECTURES ON PROPHECY. The initial lecture of what promise| to be an interesting course of lecfurij was given in ball 1, A. O. tl. W. build ings. The hall wns taxed beyond it capacity by an attentive and apprecin] tive audience. A larger hall is to secured1 for the balance of the coursj Mr. W. J. Warner, the lecturer, is deutly well posted in the subject he deal with, nnd handled it in a forceful popular style. His theme lnst SundU evening was the position of the nnfio in the latter days as portrayed in pri phecy. Bible students were agreed, snid, that the "Gog" of Ezekiel was I Russian power. The words of the pro] phef, "I 11111 against thee, oh Gog," hnl been forcibly verified in the present wal with Japan, by the uniform non-suceesj of the Russian arms. The destiny nations is not always at the disposal the strong nation. God rules in the king doms of men and works out' his predeterj mined purpose irrespective of liumfl plans and expectations. Although Rusl sin has been driven buck before Japan in the present war, the Czar has a conl spicuous part to play in latter day d'ej velopmcnts, the arena of whicli will in ind about the land of Palestine. Acl cording to Ezekiel he is the moving spirit of a confederacy of nations, th« Greco-Latin, who are to combine nnd strike for universal supremacy. Britain heading thc English-speaking nations! shnli antagonize the Goginn ConfedrncyJ which shall bo broken and dispersed,! but not by Great Britain or America,! but by divine power in the hands ofl Christ—the "little stone" that is to| break the nations, spoken of in Dnniel- ninuifested and directed through resuscitated Jewish nations and thel Saints, into whose bunds (the Saints)/] the sceptre of universal dominion shall] fall. Thus shall thc Kingdom of GoiT come in a literal and fungible sense,! inaugurating au age of peace and blessl ing far transcending the grandest dream] of Socialism. Mr. Warner is well worth] hearing. The lectures nre free, wo are assured, tlie effort is purely fori the love of truth, there being no pecun-| inry consideration behind it'. The lec-l tures commence at 8 o'clock every Sun-J day. A UNITED KINGDOM. Smith—"Good morning, .Innes. henr you hnvo a son nnd heir." Jones—"Yes; our household now repj lesonts the United Kingdom." Smith—"How's thnt?" Jones—"Why, you see, I am English! my wife's Irish, tho nurse is Scots, ana the baby wails."—The Tattler, London; England. ; THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY i, 1905. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE SIMILKAMEEN, Dear Sir,—In response to your request for some reminiscences of the early days of tlie Similkameen, however interesting such might be personally, I fear they would lack that interest to the general render, owing in a measure to tlie un- eventfulness of what might be called t'he patriarchal period of the settlement, when the life of its pioneer resembled somewhat that of the Boers of South Africa, neither troubling nor being troubled with the doings of the outside world, excepting always the ever momentous question, the price of beef. I well remember my first glimpse of the Similkameen valley, when after a long and fatiguing ride from Princeton (Mr. Allison's) together with my partner Mr. Barrington Price, arriving at the old Hudson's Bay post, which we had , leased as a stock ranch—it was a beauti- | ful September afternoon in the year '72, fhe day had heen intensely hot and now as the sun was westering the valley was bathed in a haze so quiet and lifeless as to be oppressive; moreuotice1- 'able to one just from the old country with its busy life, was this change to a wild solitude, and it' seemed so solitary and so wild, this narrow valley surrouud- ed with steep and rugged mountains, "with here and tliere musses of black pine, it might well have been another Thebaid, where the saints of old and those who were not saints sought' solitude from their fellow meu "the world forgetting by the world forgot." How different now the scene which meets the view; instead of benches covered with sage brush and' cactus and bottom laud, luxuriant it is true with wild herbage, fthe home of flocks of prairie chicken, but no sign of man's handiwork, we are surrounded with cultivated farms and comfortable homes' with tlie happy voices of children, telling us that tlie days of the solitude of the Similkameeu are past uo more to return. Though hitherto the evolution has heen slow, in a valley so favored by nature in climate and soil,. !he near advent of railway conununica- ion will overcome the oue great cause (nf its isolation and the Hope mountain will uo longer be a barrier to the prosperity and progress of a valley which uay be truly called, the paradise of tlio jrcliardist. I But to go back to the seventies when (eef was king and the "lady-finger" jitnto the greatest farming product of he valley; what a free life it was iu hoso days, all too free, no restraining 0 refining influence, witli few events lo lark the lapse of time—these events lay be briefly summarized as the arrival f the mail-carrier every three months, lie arrivals of the pack trains with tlie Ieleome supplies, the cattle drives to [ope, an occasional race meeting and ie annual trip to Port Hope or Vic- uriu. From the middle of June till the biddle of November the Hope trail L'ould be open for pack-trains and cattle, nd a busy time it would be, what with nek-trains going und returning and the undreds of head of cattle from the well- :uown stock randies of Messrs. Ellis, laynes, Low, Bichter, Barcelo, Allison nd others, keeping the trail alive with feef for tho Victoria market. •Stockraising being almost tho sole industry, to be n cattleman was the aspir- Ltion of every youngster who could sit n lorse, but to boss a drive was a coveted louor for the favored few, it being no •asy matter getting a baud of steers icross the mountain, only tlie most enre- 'ul herding eusuriug a successful drive, fo I'he uninitiated the boss driver might ippear a most mild though somewhat re- icent sort of person, his answers being enerally monosyllabic, and that this ilacid disposition was tlie result of his ceupation; but let anything go wrong 1'ith the drive, then would be seen what reserve of eloquence lie possessed. I Dick" Cawston, as he was familiarly nown, was one of the most successful iittlemen of those days; having a happy, pvial disposition uud thoroughly u'nder- t'anding his business, he wus always bio to get good hands and good work, nd if things happened to go wrong, well, c was gifted with a flow of language int a brindlo steer could understand. In a country where a horse was as I'n- lispensnble to a man as his legs horse licing would be a natural sequence, and ie Sunday gatherings at' the store would itness many a trial of nags—tlie bench (low the present town of Kerenieos be- g the usual track, but the big race Bcti'ngs were held on the bench now vered by one of Mr. Barcelo's farms. Hero in '74 took place the famous race between Price's "Mountain Chief" and A. McConnell's "Bulger Dick" for the Kerenieos derby stakes; an immense gathering of whites and Indians witnessed the race, the excitement and cheering when the late Judge Haynes declared the "Chief" the winucr, reminding one of nn old countryside meeting. What a picturesque appearance the crowd of Indians made iu their ninny colored blankets, bedecked trappings and ornamental headgear, and how thoroughly they enjoyed the sport, keen judges of horseflesh, too, ns we oft'eu found to our cost, when they matched some "croppy" or "calico" cayuse against the white man's horse. How the Indian has changed, I suppose evolutionized with his surroundings; blanket and buckskin has given place to store clothes, aud today Mr. Indian and his better half, Darby and Joan like, muy be met driving their buggy—the old trapper and hunter, like the game, having all but disappeared. In the seventies, deer, mountain sheep, goat and bear wero plentiful on the Similkameen, tlle steep mountains of the Ashnola in particular, being the home of largo herds of "big horn"—ou the knoll overlooking the pretty farm of Mr. Bullock Webster, bands of over a hundred having been counted. Few seasons passed without seeing some hunting party from the old country or the'States, anxious for a shot at this king of game— the outfits of some of these parties being more luxurious than workmanlike. I have in my mind a party of four New York magnates with some twenty pack- animals and attendants including a French cook, under the guidance of the late Jack Fannin—Fannin was a born hunt'er, and the look on his face as he pointed out to me the collection of easy chairs, camp-bedsteads, oil cooking-stove, etc., was more eloquent than words; though no "heads" were obtained, the party took away renewed health from their pic-nic in the mountains; There were others who hunted iu a more modest fashion, and were content to rough it, who succeeded in securing some splendid specimens. Farming in those early days was undoubtedly primitive; we found nature in the rough, and we did little to disturb her, indeed as an old Irishman once remarked: "Ye's seemed to have learned your farming from the Siwashes, and hedad, ye have not improved on it," was moro truthful than Haltering. The building of a flouring mill by Mr. Price in '77 led to the ruisiug of wheat by tbe Indians as well as the white settlers, and then was realised for tlie first time the wonderful productiveness of the soil of the valley—the bencli lauds with a sufficiency of water yielding splendid crops, that on the Barcelo ranch being exceptionally good. But it was not' till the early eighties that any large amount of land was brought under cultivation, the completion of the Canadian Pacific railway bringing some most desirable settlers and families from Ontario, the famous farming province of the Dominion, nnd a changed condition in the social life of the valley was soon apparent; its evolution had commenced, the old careless habits of living were passing away, even bacon and beans had to give place to more home-like fare, and a "grooming" necessary, when a visit was to be paid to a benedict neighbor—and what" an agreeable change it was to sit at a well-spread table presided over by a kindly hostess. Among the pleasant homes of those days must be mentioned Mr. Cawsto'n's, aud bis amiable wife, who resided on the original Ricln'er ranch. Before disposing of it Mr. Richter had built quite a modern residence, and laid out an orchard, the first iu the valley. Mr. and Mrs. D. McCurdy's, whose property adjoined, and Mr, and Mrs. Daley's on the old Price ranch, now one of the valuable properties of the vnlley. Favored as the Similkameen is in climate and soil, il is to its vast store of minerals, locked up iu the "sen of mountains" extending from Kereineos to Princeton, that we must' look for its greatest source of wealth—the exploitation of this niinernl belt incidentally developing its agricultural possibilities. As the placer miner is almost invariably the forerunner of the quartz miner, the Similkameen has been no exception, placer mining having been carried on iu tho very early sixties. Prominent among those early pioneers who nre still with us, are the genial and ever youthful Bob Stevenson and Jim Orr. I believe it is a j disputed point between them, to which eirculatinq Library 50 Cents per Month- All the Latest Novels- victoria news eo. 86 Yates Street. TheTaylorMillCo. Limited. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER, SASH, DOORS. 120 CoTsrnment St* VICTORIA, B, C, LODGE REGISTER. Northern Light, No. 5935, A .©. P. Meets 2nd and 4U1 Wednesday lu each month in K. of P. Hall, Douglas St. visiting members cordially invited to all meetings. J. P. Hancock, Chiel Ranger: W. P. Fullerton Secretary. Juvenll* Ancient Order of Foresters Court No 1 meets first Tuesday iu each month at K. of P. Hall. Adult Foresters are always welcome. 6. L. Redgrave, President; K, A. taken, Secretary. SALVIAS DOUBLE PETUNIAS 50 cents per Dozen STOCKS AND ASTERS, Etc. 3 Dozen for 50 cents. Johnston's Seed Store, I eity Market. Tel. 314 scotch whiskey BLACK and WHITE « BLAOK AND WHITE" was the only Scotch Whiskey served at the dinner given to our King and Queen when visiting Algiers in April last. ASK YOUR WINE MERCHANT FOR "BLACK AND WHITE" SCOTCH WHISKEY Radiger & Janion, General Agents for British Columbia and the Yukon District. belongs the honor of being the first on the Similkameen, none however can dispute the fact that they are wonderful examples of the hardihood of the miner of half a century ago. Another name is associated with those early days, the late Air. Allison, who built the Allison trail across the Hope Mountain, a most kindly and large hearted gentleman, whose faith in the future mineral possibilities of the Similkameen was unbounded. He was fhe first discoverer of copper, nnd with his associates, among whom was his brother-in-law the Hon. E. Dewdney, did considerable development work, hut the day for the quartz miner hud not yet arrived, several decades must pass before polishing a drill took the place of wielding a pick. With the departure of the white miners from the Similkameen they were replaced by their faithful follower John Chinaman, who mined on the South Fork and the Tulameen almost continuously to the present day. Granite Creek wns discovered by John Chance iu July, '85, his associates being T. Curry and W. Jenkins, and for about' four miles was very rich; being very narrow with little fall, it was more like a ground- sluice in the mountains. The diggings were shallow and the cream of the pay was easily taken out, consequently its .ife, or perhaps I should rather say, the dazzling promise of its youthful life, was early cut short, although its influence ou the future development of quartz mining in the 'Similkameen district was far reaching—extravagant accounts of its great' richness spread far and wide and attracted miners from all parts of the world; California and Australia as well as Cariboo and Cassiar flocking to the latest El Dorado, and it may be easily understood that among such a gathering of experienced miners the possibility of gold-bearing veins in the vicinity would be frequently discussed; indeed tlie late Dr. Dawson, when he first visited the camp, coming in from the direction of the Nicola, spoke of the favorable indications of the surrounding mountains for niinernl deposit's. The history of the first excitement on Granite Creek was brief though stirring, a considerable town sprung into existence in a few months, some busineoE houses but mostly saloons, gambling houses nnd restaurants, ill fact' a typical mining town; money wns plentiful and was squandered iu the usual miner-like fashion. Considerable gold wns taken out tho first year, not only from Granite, but the neighboring creeks, Slate, Collins, Bear and others; the gold was generally coarse, one and two ounce nuggets heing frequently found, while much larger ones occasionally rewarded some lucky prospector. I recall among the more fortunate ones a young Londoner who paid his last dollar to record his claim and having borrowed n rocker, the same afternoon took out over $400, and subsequently left tho creek with $10 or $11,000—011 the upper discovery claim over $800 was taken out in one day's washing—a little below this claim old Tom .Pay bad a fraction (25 feet), he worked it with a rocker, banking bis dirt in tlie forenoon and washing it' in the G. FUNERAL FURNISHING 52 GOVERNMENT ST., VICTORIA. CHAS. HAYWARD, PRESIDENT. F. CASELTON, M'G'R. We make a specialty of Undertaking, and can give the best possible service for the reason that: We Have Everything Modern both for the Embalming Process and for General Work, We Are Commended by those who have employed us. Our Prices are always reasonable. We Carry a Large and Complete Line of every class of Undertaking Goods. Our experienced certificated staff are promptly available at any time, night or day. Attention is called to these facts because we recognize that those requiring Undertaking Services ought to have the best. afternoon, the sun shining on bis pile of dirt, the gold could bo plainly seen in the gravel—genial old Pat Synan, a true son of the Emerald Isle, hod named his claim "the Gladstone" and one lucky dny Pat found a "foine nuggett" which he sent to I'he late Mr. Gladstone, who accepted and acknowledged the gift; every old-timer will remember how proud old Pat was, nnd how he prized this letter from the great Home Ruler, and alas, how often it caused him to fall by tbe wayside. But my old friend Judge Murphy, who still sticks to Granite is beter able to tell of the doings of the old creek—I wonder whether he remembers the lirst visit the Inte "Father Pal" paid tho creek, aud incidentally it was the first mining camp in which Mr. Irwin had held service; even in the brief stay ho made on that occasion his amiable personality crept into the hearts of the miners, and if is little wonder that in after years ho became so endeared to a class of men, who whatever their faults mny be aro ever ready to respect, tho "cloth" and substantially aid a good man in his work— I cannot lenvo Granite without a word of my old chief, Jir. George Tuus- tall, Gold Commissioner, himself an old Cariboo miner, his kind heart' nnd ready hand always open to help nn old-time friend; he was a firm believer in the great future which awaited the Similkameen as a mining district, and must feel greatly gratified with its present outlook. Returning to the vnlley, though antedating my personal experience, mention should bo made of the Hudson Bay Co., who established n trading post there when it wns entirely au Indian country, their lirst post being on the ranch afterwards occupied by F, Richter, when t'hey moved up to Keremeoos, where substantial buildings were erected and their largo pack-trains wintered. For some years the fur trade of the Similkameen was quite considerable, till the extensive fires which swept (he Hopo mountains drove out tho marten, nnd the trade fulling off the company gnvo up their trading post. The Similkameen tribe of Indians wns long regarded as being somewhat hostile to white settlement', retaining even ns late ns tho seventies ninny of their old superstitions; in spite of the teaching of (he Catholic fathers, still believing in the nummeries of their medicine men. On n recent visit to the Similkameen I happened to meet nn old Indian known ns Dummy, who years ago was given up for dead by the Indian doctor—I should here perhaps mention a peculiar characteristic of tlio Indian, if ho makes up his mind (Chinook, 11111 uiniok tum-tuin) he is going to die, lie generally succeeds—Dummy bad "mnmmoked his tuin-tum" that his time had come, and though his sorrowing relatives had engaged the services of some eminent medicine men to drive away the evil spirit's their efforts wero unsuccessful, so the good father Pendose was sent for, who when departing gave Dummy some pictures to console him, among them ono of Purgatory, which Dummy wns given to understand was the place lie was going to. For a long time poor Dummy studied this picture ami (hen turned to look at tho beautiful valley, visible from the open tepee, and suddenly startled hisi watching "tillicums" by Informing them that the funeral wns postponed. He preferred the Similkameen to the looks of tho other place nud was going to stay and stay lie did. With brief reference to some of the old-time settlers still resident in (he vnlley I must close a letter already too long. Commencing with Mr. Richter, who moro thn.u forty yenrs ago made his home on the Similkameen, comparatively a poor man, he has by his energy nnd business abilities become one of the wealthiest men of the upper country, tlio owner of 11 splendid herd of cnltle und several ranches besides his beautiful residence nt tho head of tlie valley. Mr. Manuel Barcelo, who came lo Ihe valley about the same time, is also a largo cattle and land owner. Mr. .1. 11- Coulthard, J. P., who owns the old Hudson Bny property, Mr. Price, upper ranch, nnd others purchased land on which his numerous entile graze, his son, Mr. .1, O. Coulthard, who preceded his father as a settler in tho vnlley, being manager of the property. Mrs. Ddley, who has for many years successfully mnnnged her valuable stock ranch. Mrs. Low, now occupying tho Cawston ranch, her sons managing the large band of cattle. Messrs. Me- Contlnued on page 6. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY ;i, .1905. Curdy, Manery and Armstrong, other old-time settlers, who have well-stocked ranches, increasing in value year by year. Mr. Bullock Webster, J. P., though a more recent settler, is now one of the large land-owners of the valley, having a pretty homo on the other side of the Similkameen, tlie result of his industry and good management. Well, Mr; Editor, I little imagined, when with my old chum we rested at the Twenty-Mile creek on that September day in '72 that the greatest mine in British Columbia was in the mountains above us, or that we were temporarily occupying a possibly valuable lot of au embryo city, or that I should ever write of the fact for the readers of its first newspaper. Yours truly, H. N. Camp McKinney, B. C. Mr. George Dunn, of the Bank of Toronto, Rossland, spent a few days in Victoria this week. Mrs. I. W. Powell entertained a number of young people at tea on Tuesday afternoon at ber residence, Vancouver street. Mrs. Pemberton entertained a large number of friends at her residence, "Gonzales," on Monday last iu honor of Capt. uorsi Comello und officers of the niuic'ii ship Uiubriu, now at Lsqumuui. Tennis aud croquet made fascinating entertainments for the guests. Mrs. Pein- bertou was assisted by her daughter. Tea was served from prettily decorated little tables iu the garden. \\ Social Miss Emma Maude Scarlett was married to Mr. W. G. Barnard at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Scarlett, of 990 Seymour street, Vancouver, the Rev. W. E. Prescott officiating. The ceremony took place in the drawing room, which was most beautifully decorated with quantities of white bride's roses and asparagus fern, in the presence of a very few intimate friends und the relatives. The nride wore a handsome gown of white chiffon cloth ^ trimmed with real lace and carried a bouquet' of white roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid looked very sweet in a charming gown of blue crepe de chine and a blue chiffon picture hat to match. After the ceremony a dainty breakfast was served iu the dining-room which was also tastefully decorated for the occasion, the table being done in pink roses. The cake was served from a very handsome plate which bad been a treasured heirloom in the family for over a hundred years. This popular young couple were the recipients of many lovely gifts, including a cabinet of silverware from Mr. George Trorey, in whose store he is foreman of one of the departments; a silver vegetable dish from Mr. J. J. Trorey and the Misses Mc- Greachie; other members of the staff a very pretty five o'clock tea service. The happy couple are spending their honeymoon at Harrison Hot Springs, after which they will take up their residence in Vancouver. We are glad to see Miss Beatrice Gaudin has sufficiently recovered from her recent attack of typhoid fever to be iu town again. Mrs. Olive Bry >e.n left on Tuesday to attend the marriage of her brother to Miss Tarbell, of Comox, which is to take place next week. She will be the guest of Mrs. J. S. Harvey, of Saudwich, during her stay. Mr. G. V. Cuppage, of the lauds and works department, is seriously ill at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Pagan is visiting Mrs. Malins, of New iv estminster. Miss Winnie Mum waring Johnston is visiting Mrs. J. S. ClUte, of New Westminster. in I.adner's, wheeh was prettily decorated for the affair. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, and her two little nieces acted as bridesmaids. Jir. T. C. Fletcher supported tlle groom, .ue many beautiful presents testified to the popularity of the happy couple, one of tlie most handsome and useful being a complete set of silver cutlery in beautiful oak case, presented by the following: Mr. and Mrs. Werner, Messrs. Iv. Y. Burns, S. Sea, E. D. Dowler, J. C. Fletcher, G. Guggle, T. L. Beaven, and E. R. Hitt. Some of the other gifts were: Sterling silver salt shells and spoons, Mr. E. It. Stephen; set of meat and game carvers, Mr. II. Erb; silver curd tray, Miss Davies; dress suit case, Messrs. Sen & Gowen. Mr. und Mrs. Fletcher left for California ou Tuesday night, where the honeymoon will b.e spent, returning by way of Portland, they hope to tnke in the fair, eventually taking up their residence on Belcher street. H. T. Cole's free trip to Portland fair, drawn Friday evening. Ladie's Hand Bags A NEW LOT JUST AHRIVED. Extra Good Values from || 50c. to $l-oo. Terry & Marett LDown-to-Date Druggists. S. E. COR. FRONT & DOUGLAS STS ,1 Telephone 341. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, from Fort Langley, arrived on Friday evening to spend a few weeks in the city. They have not been here since 1887. ALBERNI NOTES. Miss Irene Newling is spending a few weeks at uuncans, the guest of her cousin, Miss Parker. Mr. nnd Mrs. A. 3. Dallain spent a delightful week up the line. Tlie many friends of Mr. nnd Mrs. H. Hamilton-Abbott, while congratulating them on his recent promotion to the C. P. R. office in Calgary, regret very much tiie necessity of their leaving Victoria, where they have been since they were mnrriod. On Monday a very successful garden fete was given by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Chemainus General hospital in the grounds of St. Michael's and All Angels church. The grounds were most artistically decorated by the men of the Egeria. Capt. Parry and his little band of officers doing everything possible to mnke the affair a success. They were responsible fnr the large success of "Aunt Sally" and the ice cream booth. Many people from Victoria and the surrounding country "took in" this entertainment. The proceeds, nbout $150, will he used for repairs and extensions to this institution. Mrs. Cecil M. Roberts entertained a number of girls nt ber charming residence, Burdette avenue, last week, in honor of her nieces, the Misses Hazel and Glayds Laudes, of Tort Townsend. The afternoon wns most enjoyable spent in games. Tea was served in the garden under a huge Japanese umbrella. Amongst those present were noticed the Alisses Kathleen and Anna Taylor, Loris and Vera Few, Allison Beanlands, Barbara Monteith. Davlda Raymur, Mildred Campbell, Dnris Wnrsfold, Winona Troup, Lorna Dumbleton and others. Mrs. Charles Rhodes entertained a large number ot friends at a delightful lea ou Friday iu houor of Mrs. Langley (nee Miss Walkem), at her home ou Kockluud avenue. Mrs. Rhodes was beautifully gowned iu black lace, while her guest of honor wore a dainty frock of white crepe de chine. Mrs. Rhodes was assisted at the tea table, which was beautiful1., decorated with pale pink poppies, by Mrs. H. Robertson, Mrs. D. M. Rogers, Mrs. Spratt aud Mrs. Ab- ,ioir. The ruoni in winch tuo ices were served was decorated iu shades of yellow iceland poppies, and presided over by Airs. C. M. Roberts, Mrs. Stuart Robertson and a number of young girls. Tho invited guests were: Mrs. Wallace. -uiss Drake, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. Cunliffe, Mrs. R. Dunsmuir, Mrs. and Miss Gaudin, Mrs. and Miss Brady, Mrs. and Miss Todd, Mrs. and Misses Pemberton, Mrs. Matson, Mrs. Haniugtou, Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Tatlow, Mrs. and Miss Eberts, iurs. Worsfold, Mrs. Goward, Mrs. Holt, Mrs. and Misses Hickey, Mrs. Janiou, Mrs. and Miss McKay, Mrs. Mara, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Ker, Mrs. and Miss Rant, Mrs. Hollyer, Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Wooten, .Mrs, and Miss Brown, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. H. Gibb, Mrs. Greeley, Mrs. DuMoulin, Mrs. Archer Martin, mrs. Beaveu, Mrs. and Miss Baiss, Misses Pitts, Mrs. John Poll, Mrs. F. Higgins, Mrs. and Misses Bell, Mrs. Cleland, Mrs. McPhillips, Mrs. and Miss Tilton, Mrs. and Misses Devereux, Mrs. E. C. Baker, Mrs. Tye, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. A. Coles, Mrs. Halmes, Miss Dupout, Miss N. . Dupont, Mrs. Hasell, Miss Green, Mrs. R. E. Brett, Mrs. James Raymur, Mrs. B. Goward, Mrs. Fleet Robertson, Mrs. Garuett, .Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Mathews. Mr. T. S. Gore and bride arrived on Wednesday to spend a few weeks with Mr. Gore's parents. Burdette avenue. Mrs. Baynes Reed arrived home on Wednesday after a lengthy visit to the East. Mrs. Reed was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. G. Spicer-Siinpson, and her two children, who nre going to spend the summer in Victoria. Miss Lillion R. Smith, daughter of the American consul, and Mrs. Smith, arrived here last week, accompanied by Miss Brown of Rockford, Illinois, and is a guest of her parents, Fernwood road. Mr. Campbell Brady returned this week from a visit to Vancouver friends. A very pretty wedding took place at I.adner's, B. C, on Tuesday last, the contract ing parties being Mr. James II. Fletcher, of this eity, and Miss Minna Calhoun. Mr. Fletcher is well known here, being n member of the enterprising linn of Fletcher Bros., thc piano and musical dealers, he is nlso one of tbe most popular of the Native Sons of B. C. Miss Calhoun is a graduate of the Jubilee hospital here, and has also nursed in the hospital in Vnncouver. having many friends in both places. Tiie (From Our Own Correspondent.) The chief event of the week in Alberni has been the convention to nominate a Liberal candidate for the approaching election. A number of delegates arrived from the West Coast by the steamer on Sunday, and stages brought the remainder on Wednesday, the 28th. At 7:30 p. m. on that evening the delegates shut themselves Up ln Captain Huff's Hall. After a protracted discussion of an hour and a naif tne candidates were invited in to give an account of themselves, and an hour later the result of the ballot was obtainable: Aiken 9, Bledsoe 6, so that Mr. Aiken, editor of the Nanaimo Herald, is now the chosen Liberal candidate to oppose Mr. Manson at the forthcoming election. There was comparatively little excitement ln town. Dr. Ross left last week for Vancouver. He has given up his practice in Alberni, to the regret of many friends. The output of the Alberni Creamery is steadily increasing. From 140 lbs.' a week in April last, it has risen to 500 lbs. last week. A strawberry social was held on Monday last in Capt.. Huff's Hall, ln aid of the Presbyterian church, and was a great success in spite of threatening weather which prevented It being held out of doors. The Rev. T. J. Glassford, the popular minister, sang Scotch songs as if he were a Scot instead of an Irishman. Mrs. Glassford presided charmingly at the organ. Mr. G. Ward rendered a violin solo very effectively, and Mr. Fraser also drew the bow. Mr. Motion, superintendent of the Industrial School, gave a song, and Capt. Huff introduced the comic element admirably. The two little Redford boys sang a duet, accompanied by Master Edward Cox, and Miss Grace Cox played a solo on the organ very prettily. A phonograph added to the attraction, and strawberries, lem-. onade and candles catered to the Inner man, and did the business satisfactorily. FRED. J. ME3HER CONTRACTOR and BUILDER 97% Fort St. Victoria The King Edward The most modern hotel in thej city. European and Americati plan. Kates! 1 to $5. The Dallas The only seaside resort in Vici toria. Situated overlooking thi Straits of Juan de Fuca and th^ majestic Olympia Mountains. American plan. $2.50 and up. 11 Vernon The leading commercial 1 with ample sample room accon modatioa $2. and $2.50 per dajj The above hotels are all under the mail agenient of Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson.1 Guests are requested to write or for rooms. Bus meets all steamboats ail trains. CANCELLATION OF RESERVE. THE BEGGAR'S UNION. The Nelson police have beeu unearthing some startling facts relative to the completeness of the organisation wliich the tramps and tin-horus have instituted in the west. A one-legged beggar iu Nelson got into the toils for drunkenness and in exchange for his liberty he relinquished certain letters which he hnd received from his headquarters iu Sun Francisco. These letters showed that tne organization was in close touch with every part of the country and particularly with the Crow's Nest Pass. They gave "Dear Friend James" explicit directions how best to "work" ench town to make the most of his trip. Morrissey, Fernie and Michel figure prominently in these instructions, but Morrissey especially is considered "fine." The instructions do uot omit the date of tbe monthly pay day of the coal company. These letters explain much thnt should be known by the public throughout the district. The beggars, in many instances which "do" our towns nre members of this organisation. They work systematically and therefore thoroughly, and nfter a tour of three months of activity they can return to their headquarters and live in revelry nnd idleness the rest of the yenr.—Fernie Free Press. NOTICE is hereby given that the reservation covering Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Group, notice of which wns published iu the British Columbia Gazette and dated 30th January, 1901, has been cancelled, aud that Crown lands thereon will be open to sale, pre-emption and other disposition under the provisions of tbe Lnnd Act, on aud after the 21st July next. W. S. GORE. Deputy Commissioner of Lands and Works. Lands and Works Department, Victoria, B. C, 20th April, 190$. fiotel St. Trancii Uictoria, B. £. SPORTSMEN! Write me for particulars of British] Columbia's Best stocked Game Preserve^ Guides and Outfits furnished." Prank Rushton THE INLAND ARMOURIES, KAMLOOPS, B. C. NOTICE TENDERS POK T1MBKB LIMITS. Separate sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon ot Wednesday, 12th. July, 1005, from any person who may desire to obtain special licenses under the provisions of the "Laud Act," tor the purpose of cutting timber therefrom, of a timber limit situated at Quatsino, on Vancouver island, known as— 1st. Lot 177, Rupert District, containing 0,452 acres; llceuse fee, $1,411. 2nd, Lot 178, Bupert District, containing 5,034 acres; license fee, $1,102. 3rd. Lot 170, Bupert District, containing 1..1U4 acres; license fee, $298. The competitor offering the highest cash bouus will be entitled to special licenses covering the limits, renewable annually for a term of twenty-one years. Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, made payable to the undersigned, to cover the amount of the first year's fees and the amount of bonus tendered, and also a certified cheque for, ln respect to Lot 177 $4,250, ln respect to Lot 178 $2,865, ln respect to Lot 179 $1,156, being the cost of cruising and surveying the limits. The Government cruiser's report can be seen at the office of the understgued. The cheques will be at once returned to unsuccessful competitors. W. S. GORE, Deputy Commissioner of Lands and Works. Lands and Works Department, Victoria, B. C, 15th June, 1905. NOTICE. South African War Land Grant Act Grunts of lnnd made to Volunteers, their boirs or assigns, under authority of this Act, are subject to the condition that such lands shall hnve been selected by tbe grantees on or before the first day of July, 1905, Notice is, therefore, hereby given tbat applications for such lands must be filed ut a Governmeut Office by that dnte. R. F. GREEN, Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works. Lands and Works Department, Victoria, B.C., 26th May, 1906. "A Cent Saved Is a Cent Gained j Purchase your "Cut Rate Esqui Car Tickets" at the "Savoy Cigcr Stand, By this method you can save enough purchase your tobacco. A full line Smokers' Requisites always on hand. Tickets will be furnished patrons only. Bn. C Anderson. Prop. Saw Cigar Ml Price's Gold Medal Brand ealj sup, Pickles and Sauce are con diments that should be In t\\ house. Price and quality secon\\ to none. I Farms and Ranches For Sale Lease Write for information regarding th| fruit growing sossibilities of tbe district. Martin Beattie Realty and Investment Broker] P.O. Box 106, Kamloops, B. For Sate or Least Horse and Cattle Ranche Irrigated Plots for fruit; and Vegetables, Hav Lands, Cultivated and Wild. Properties have Buildings, are fence] well watered and contain sufficient tin" ber for domestic purposes, excellel fishing and shooting in the Lillooet atj Ashcroft and Cariboo Districts. For further information, terms a| prices write S. TINGLEY, P. O. Box 48, ASHCROFT. B.I I THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY i, 1905. || Championship f Lacrosse Match AT I . Oak Bay Park, VANCOUVER vs. VICTORIA Saturday, June 24 ■9«S. The G.B.A.A. Sports will be held also at the same place, commencing at 1 p.m. Lacrosse Match commencing at 3 p.m. i J. B. A. A, sports continued in intervals and after match. Admission 25c. Easy to Get a Quick Meal Ready When You Have Our Stock to Select From We have many things that will enable you to get a meal in a hurry. We take special pride in our line ot canned soups and vegetables. You have a lnrge variety to choose front and they are all rich, nourishing and pleasing—and uo trouble to prepare. Campbell's Soups, 2 tins - 26c. Van Camp's Soups, 2 tins, - 26c. Aylmer Canned Tongue - 30c. Armour's Boiled Ham, per lb. ■ 36c. Fresh Ham San age, per lb. - 16c. Pickled Pigs' Feet, each - 6c. Lager Beer, quarts each - 12Jc. ft SNAP! Carne's Cash Grocery CORNER YATES AND BROAD STREETS. THE GRAND. (The Grand has been doing record busies all week with a show- which seems ! give unusual satisfaction. Miss Marie Iparrow in Irish songs and clever mono- gue has been the hit of the bill, but 1 of the other acts, which include ouglas and Ford, in a number of up-to- lite songs; Glenroy mid Russell, comedy |tetch, the feature of which is a medley national dances by Miss Russell, and urish, ventriloquist, are good. Ml. oberts is silling "The Girl I Loved iu nnny TeunessVe," and the moving pic- ires, which illtstrate the troubles of a gainist, are most amusing. There will be two matinees to-morrow laturduy), beginning at 2.30, at which dy tive cents will be charged for cbil- ■eu, and the week will close with three ■rformtinces on Saturday night, begin- ng at 7.30. fl'lie headlines uf next week's bill will the famous sheik, Hadji-Tahars, |uupe of seven Arabs, who have u pst sensational net which includes pun liiime, the dance of the Dervish, gun uiiiiing, uud acrobatic work. This is Let urn engagement, they having played pe several months ago, the Grand be- erowded to tbe doors at every per- •mnnce, which will undoubtedly be the le next week. Besides this great fea- •e there will be Eddie Evnil, champion uiopede acrobat and dancer, who will monstrnte thut he can do anything as [11 with oue leg as most men can with |o; Pred Hayden, known professionally I the Paderwiski of the concertina, and jnghani and Thornton, who will present original travesty from Weber & eld's "Hoity Toity," eutitled "She's (fter u Husbaud." Mr. Frederic Rob- will sing "When My Golden Hair jTurned to Silver Grey," uud the uiov- pictures will illustrate "Holland's Ibinarine Boat," "Babies iu Carriages d Pire Drill," "and "Tommy Gets u ice on Grandpa." MUSIC. liss Muriel Hall, a pupil of Miss |linu F. Smith, gave a farewell i coital "Seaview," Dallas hoad, last Satur- (y. Miss Hull is going to England in few days for a long visit, and the real was given as a farewell to her many lends. Miss Hull rendered several sees in her usual brilliant manner, nud Iiyed in two duets, one with Miss M. ioz, and the other witli Miss L. Eberts. « Misses Mildred Sweet, Marie ;orge, Mabel Booz, and Iva Hendcr- n, also played some charming selcc- ifiBj and Miss Editii Heekliu sung a :y pretty soug entitled "Forget-me- is," u little poem which Mrs. Garret lith had adapted nnd set to music. >s nudience wus most appreciative, nn.i icated encores were called for from : vurious performers. Appended ti programme: Programme, i Sylphes liachuia u Misses M. Hall and M. Booz. |eur de Prenteinps Cliainlnade Miss Mildred Sweet. [;ur de Prlnteiups Chaiiiiiiiide ' Romance, op. 21, No. '1 . .Joacbliu IlalT Miss Lorna Eberts. | lie, op. fl Braungnrdt Miss Marie George. 180 acres under cultivation, a frontage of four miles on the Thompson River, C.P.R. runs through Property, well adapted for stock raising, mixed farming, or fruit good supply of water, 4 miles of ditching for irrigating purposes, sufficient lumber for all purposes. Two good dwellings, several smaller ones for hired hands, several large stables, ehed, corralls, blacksmith's shop, granaries, etc., whole ranch is fenced. C.P.R. flag station at house, C. P. R. siding on property, steamboat calls at door twice a week. Large range of wild land adjoining this ranch which makes a fine free run for cattle. This is one of the finest ranches in British Columbia. Price, $18,000,00. P. R. BROWN, Ltd., 30 Broad Street, VICTORIA, B.C. Premiere Ballade, op. 23 Chopin Miss Muriel Hnll. (a) Melodic, op. 10 Jules Massenet (b) The M..1, op. 17, No. 3 Jeusen Miss Mnbel Booz. Second Part. Country Dance, op. fl, No. 2 Nevln Misses M. Hall und L. Eberts. (a Studle Bach (b) Berceuse Ludwlg Schytte (c) Barchatte Nevln •Miss Iva Henderson. Vocal Solo—Korget-Me-Nots ' Mrs. Garret Smith Miss Edith Hicklla. (a) Nulls Blanches Heller |b) Huinoresque, op. 10, No. 2.Tscharkovsky (c) Schergino, op. 18, No. 2 Moskowskl Mits Muriel Hull. Selected Mrs. Garret Smith. God Save the King Miss Muriel Hull. •Pupil of Mrs. Garret Smith. The summer closing of St. Ann's Acnd- emy took plnce on Tuesday afternoon in the presence of a large number of the pupils' parents and friends, who were delighted with the very excellent programme rendered. The entertainment reflected very great credit on teachers in this institution. Twenty-four young ladles received certificates, some for music, bookkeeping, and stenography. Miss Matilda May Mellon was awarded the gold medal for completing the senior course of music. Special mention ought to be mnde of ihu well rendered choruses of the vocal clnss, and the piano solos by Misses P. Leishmnn, McQuade and Mellon, which were most enthusiastically applauded. Mrs. Moresby is to be congratulated on ber pupil, Miss Leonora Cannody, who rendered in n most pleasing manner t'hnminnde's very difficult song, L'Ete (Summer. Miss Carinody's voice, while being particularly sweet, shows the excellent training she has received. • Bridge Tenders TENDERS are invited for tbe erec tion of a new Pile Bridge at Rock Bay in accordance with Plans and Specifications which may be seen at tbe office of the undersigned, to whom all Tenders must be addressed and delivered not later than 3 o'clock p.m., on Monday, July S, 1906. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 0. H. TOPP, City Engineer. City Hall, June 22,1905. The programme was as follows: March Processlonale Itntlibun Misses A. McQuade, P. Fleishman and M. Mellon, M. Qulnn. Greetinga Miss N. Qulnn. Chorus—"Credo" I. Fnure Senior Vocal Class. Essay—"The Spirit of Song" Miss M. Clayton. Pantomime—"The Bugle Call"...Tennyson Elocution Class. Vocal Solo-"L'Ete" Clinminnile Miss L. Carmody. Piano Solo—"Polonaise" Chopin Misses Fleishman nnd Mellon. Conferring of Certificates and Medals. Recitation— (n) Waterloo Byron (b) Seven Ages of Mnn Shakespeare Miss N. Pickering. Essay—The Folio of Our Years Miss C. Carler. Floral Fantnsle Physical Culture Class. CnoriW— Crosslrfg the Rnr I. Carter Senior Vocal Class, Piano Solo—"Marehe Grotesque"... Binding Miss Fleishman. Presentation of Gold nnd Silver Medals nnd Class Honors. God" Save the Kilg. POULTRY AND ORCHARD Fr\\RIU| ep ioo aeREs in north saaNieH. 4j£ miles from Sidney Station. 25 acres cleared, of these, 15 acres in oats, 20 acres slashed, ready tor plow next spring. 4 roomed cottage and outbuildings, good well. Situated on main road. Surrounded by the choicest farms on the Island. Price VlT $20.00 per acre. No Land in This District Has Been sold at So Low a Price. -APPLY- Box 266, Victoria, B. C. 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 eveiy evening at 8 o'clock. Show starts at 8.30. Admission : 10 and 25c. This Week is the right time to instal ELECTRIC LIGHT, because by putting tbe matter off indefinitely you are going without one of the greatestof modern conveniences. Leave your order with us nt onoe. B.C. Electric By Co. LIMITED* "MADE INVieTORin" Ice Cream and Ice Cream Soda Made Fresh Daily from PURE CREAM We invite Comparison with tbe • Imported Article. THE MIKADO LUNCH AND TEA ROOM nn PORT STREET. Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m Sundays excepted SAVOY THEATRE W. G. Stevenson, Mgr. WEEK OF JULY 3RD, 1905. Three Juggling Gordans Orin McEnight The Aherns Alice Wildemere Jennie Clair Harry Penman Mile Inez Scott La Monde Sisters ADMISSION: 15 Cts. and 25 Cts. HOTEL DAVIES Our Rooms nre the most central, the best furnished and most comfortable in be city. The famous Poodle Dog Restaurant. Cuisine unexcelled. AN IRISH PARCEL. An Irishman on making a present of an overcoat to a friend, enclosed wii'li tlio parcel tlio following letter: "Dear .Iii—I enclose the coat as promised, but ns the button* are made of heavy metal, I linvu cut them all off fo save postage. P. S,--You wiil lind tho buttons in tlio right hand pocket."—Tatler, London, Englund. G R A N D DAILY 'jfto0 General admission ioc. MATINEES ioC. ALL OVER. Management ol ROBERT JAMIESON WEEK OF JULY J. Illustrated Song Frederic Roberts "When My Golden Hnir is Turned to Silver Grey." Eddie Eonie Champion Monopcde Acrobat and liancer. Bingham and Thornton "she't; Alter ft Husband." Fred Hayden The Paderewski ef the Concertina The Whirlwinds of the Desert The Sheik Hadji.Tahars Troupe of 7 acrobatic nrabs-7 Pantomime, Dance of the Dervish Gun Spinning, Acrobatic. NEW MOVING PICTURES aoc. Res. 5eaU Johnson Street. OO WHERE THE CROWD GOES THE WEEK. SATURDAY, JULY i, 1905. Paris Fashions They Are No Longer Elegant—Hideous Designs—Holidays and the Clothes To Wear For Them—What Some Women Can Put On and Live. By " Babette" Dear Mndge:—The month ot June Is apparently not lor brides uud roses alone, bui it Is tbe "maddest, merriest" uiuuih of ull the year. it murks the closing ol! the schools tor the holidays, the ull-iuiporluut "commencements," then the general summer visiting to seuside or couutry, Auu with all these Juyful thoughts these of up- purel, uud whut is needed for these summer visits, come upuiosj in our iniuds. it is iu this last thought thut we hnd ourselves trying our best lo have to get us little us possible. The list for the summer girl of to-duy Is u loug oue, ranging from travelling suits to the simple but none the less attractive shirt wuist suits. One gowu which Is, lu my opinion, ludispcusible, is u thiu frock for ufteruoou or Informal evening wear. The display of organdies, mull, lawn and summer silks are so perfectly bewildering this seuson it is hard to tell which is the most populur. The ecouomlcal summer girl will provide herself with one which she eau with the uld of different accessories, use for both ufteruoou and evening. Another attraction thut Juue holds forth are the sales—especially lingerie—which are uow beginning. If you would be there, Madge, you are compelled to arise iu the "small wee hours" of the morning. 1 noticed ut one of our big stoics this morning that the "summer girl" was very much to the fore, and I must say thut the bargains held out to us were most tempting— dainty garments of muslin tucks and lace, selling for a mere song, oue garment which I was tempted with was a "slip" to be woru under a thin dress, which, composed of the dearest little underskirt and bodice all ln one, which was fitted into the waist, this was of the iluest nainsook. It is open at the back and the slight fullness there Is taken in by several small tucks about five inches lu depth, that extend half way above and below the waist line. A casting of embroidered nainsook, half an Inch wide, Is made all round the waist line, aud through this a piece of wash ribbon is run and tied at the back, at top this garment Is scalloped and cut out, aud lt is embroidered half way down to thc waist with a little conventional design of stars and polka dots all In white, at the top the ribbon is run through little eyelets and tied ln dainty little bows on the front and shoulders. The underskirt is finished off with three embroidered frills. This ia only oue of the many attractive garments displayed, others are finished off with Valenciennes lace, feather stitching and embroidery, all most attractively combined; while others arc tucked and trimmed with the popular tenerilTe wheels. A rather amusing incident occurred ut a sale of purses in one of our shops u short time ago. I was standing looking ut some laces at the next couuter when I heard a bustling about nnd saw n group of people eagerly talking, and looking up 1 saw the owner of thc shop walk up to u most Innocent looking little lady, who was quite well known ln town, nud abruptly demanded that she would give up thc bag she was carrying. To his surprise, she looked up uud smiled very sweetly nud hunde.l him the bag, advising him to look well,at lt, nnd she would give him the address of the firm ln Montreal from whence lt came. Needless to Bay, everyone luughed, which our worthy young man did not seem to enjoy. I think a great many people will agree with Lady Duff-Gordon ln her ideas of Paris fashions of to-day when she suys, "American women must dress ut home this year because the latest Purls fashions arc so abominably ugly." They are, in some eases too terrible, and would make our most beautiful, graceful girls look unlovely and unlovable; of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but thnt Is, generally speuklug, the fashions of the present day ln Paris offend my senses ot the fitness of things. The combination of a "Louise Seize" hat and a stiff collar and tie Is not a pleasing one, such collars should undoubtedly be worn with the neat tailor-made suit of to-day, but I must say I admire this suit In Its place only. The big shoulders affected to-day are absolutely without grace, if any woman hnd shoulders like these she would be deformed, and why should such a deformity be accentuated? Is not woman's chief charm to be simply a woman? She should never be assertive. These shoulders of "Artistic Paris" are very assertive, and, sad to re late, "Worth" and "Pnquin" ure responsible for these monstrosities. A costume, Purlsiuu, 1 believe, which ruther startled me ut a soeiul gutucriug last week wus mude of bright red tuffetu silk, with hut to mulch, trimmed with red popples, uud puteul leather shoes, with red floppy bow ties. With tins was woru red gloves uud u red chiUou parasol, i think, perhaps, if this dress hud beeu woru by u very beuutiful womuu it would liuve beeu decidedly "chic," but, alus! a muddy eouiplexloued, short, fut muideu of uncertain uge mude u most unpleusuut contrast io the many soft, becoming costumes ot lo-duy. Bui, Mudge, 1 urn sure you will think i um uguln trying to be us you once sa.d before "cutty,' which 1 hope i will never be, but It mude me think how appallingly ugly some of the Parisian fashions were. As to your question us to the fushious of young girls, 1 udmit thut she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of fushioii to-duy. Her styles must be as sharply defined aud us carefully pluuued us her older sister's, uud, besides, must liuve an odd little quulity about them, thut, lu some subtle, unmistakable way, is the expression of the very essence of simple g.rlishuess. The linen suits which huve almost monopolized the utteutlon of her mother aud sisters have their representative iu a suit for her—made with the loose box coat, or ln the tiny short coffee jacket, which give just u suspicion of a pretty blouse beueath. The skirts, tucked, pleated or plain, have the flare so dear to her heurt, and they are seldom trimmed. Simplicity is the key- no.e of her dresses and suits. The simplest, least expensive little dimity, with its white surface broken by the daintiest little rosebuds, is shirred at the neck, around the waist (defining a girdle), on the sleeves, uud, in fact, everywhere shirring can go, and becomes a little picture gown—suggestive of a tiny Dresden shepherdess, yet wonderfully becoming to the happy, healthy mortal of sixteen who delights ln its prettluess. In her huts, uguln, that delightful girllsh- uess is shown. Nothing which Is not simple Is chosen for her. It does my heart good to see this happy, bright girl Indulging ln outdoor sports of every kind. Wars and rumors of wars have kept the residents of Itockland avenue ln a state of excitement this week. The enemy (Vancouver's braves) landed at Oak Bay to capture tbe city—but with Mujor Hibben's (and a swarm of bees) assistance were driven back. Walking down Government street l met a friend in the Vancouver regiment all tied up wilh white bandages, uud wus informed he wus oue of the slain. 1 huve beeu for u flying visit to some of our neighboring towns this week and 1 wus quite surprised to fiud out how very superior our shops were; in almost! everything we huve u better cluss of things here, which is certainly very gratifying. In my weekly rumble through our shops this week 1 notice thut \\veiler Brothers huve got ln u lot of uew things. 1 was searching for a wedding present which 1 wuutcd to be useful us well us ornamental, uud, Mudge, I found Ihe dearest little chilling dishes, which I finally chose after hesitating between it and some very pretty cuiidlebra of antique brass, but really there Is such u variety of lovely things to choose from you arc quite bewildered. But lt is u comfort to know that you ure getting really the best that is to be bad lu the town. Talking of weddings reminds me of a very pretty little novelty—you arc always asking for something new—In the shape of an or- gnndle satchct, which was made lu the shape of an envelope with n big ilup, to be worn Inside the corset cover. Tne Ilup is trimmed with the finest Valenciennes Insertion and lace and falls prettily down in front. This was most appropriately culled a "sweetheart," being filled with the best violet sachet powder It gives Just the fnlnt- est scent, ot violets, which Is so refreshing. Everyone likes to own some dainty perfume peculiar to themselves, but It Is not given to us all to mnke thc right selection. I see thnt Terry & Marett, of Port street, have some new delightful perfumes, Including Violet de Panne, lilac and heliotrope. Speaking of such things, I must say. Madge, that few articles for toilet use want more careful choosing than tooth powder. It Is not so much a question of getting something which will cleanse one's teeth snperflcinlly for the time being ns preserving them from decay aud keeping the gums in u condition which will preclude the possibility of finding oneself toothless unawares. Most of all, should the uiuu and womuu anxious to keep their natural aids to beauty und mustieutlou pearly white aud sound eschew any preparation containing deleterious minerals, which give a momentary wliUeiiess to the teeth, for iu the long run the enamel will have to puy the bill. On the whole, there Is nothing more satisfactory than Terry & Marett's saponucious antiseptic tooth powder. I find it delightful, and huve used It for some time, the delicious sense ot freshness uud cleanliness which it Imparts to the mouth is well worth the modest sum which a bottle of this excellent powder costs, If you really want n good collection of clussic und stuudurd songs for soprano or mezzo soprano, 1 can tell you ol! u splendid collection called "A Golden Treasury of Song," published by Boosey & Co., London, and for sale at Fletcher Bros. The reuson I happen to know of the superiority of this collection is that ut a musical the other evening a young gentleman who was expected to sing arrived without his music, and as he was the happy possessor of a splendid voice the hostess wus iu despair; she, however, bethought herself of a musical neighbor, who lent her the song book in question, and the negligent young man soon found it contained most of his repertoire, much to the delight of all present. Now, Madge, 1 must be off as 1 am to join a yachting porty this afternoon. Next week I will tell you some of our experiences if they should happen to be amusing. Yours, "BABETTE." This Space Reserved lor Hotel Dominion, victoria, B.e. KOOTENAY NOTES, From Our Own Correspondent.) Nelson, June 27.—The hub of the Kootenays is much exercised just now for its summer celebration, which is coining off on June 30th and July 1st. All kinds of sport has been programmed for the occasion. There are lacrosse, football and baseball matches, gun club symposium, flower show, cantata by the local amateurs, a crowded programme in fact, on which both time and money- has been spent and which will fill to overflowing the two days with amusement. The only thing neglected has been the lake. The chief beauty of Nelson Is its lake, and if the oarsmen who are now training to tnke part in the coast regatta succeed in carrying off a prize tbe landsmen of this hub may wake up and realize what a beautiful asset it has here and an asset which no other town in the Kootenay has in anything like equal degree. However, nothing short of the winning of a big race or the development of John Houston into a canoeist or something aquatic equally frivolous will give a political value to the lake which it at present lacks. For, be it known, if a thing be not political iu Nelson, it is as nought. Just now the water is at about its highest and is beginning to fall a little. Fishing is getting better every dny, and in fact there are one or two tourists here attracted by the Kootenny trout. Some big fellows have been caught this sen- son, according to the fishermen. A recent walk through the bush-clad mountains in the vicinity of Nelson by your correspondent revealed the presence of nn unusual number of grouse. More care has been taken in the preservation of game lately, pheasant and quail have also been turned down and there is ev'iry chance of a good fall shooting. Bear are plentiful and a whopper was recently brought into the city nnd is adorning the walls of oue of the principal hos- telries. By and by boniface will tell stories ot how he shot that bear, that is to say in those days when he was slimmer of girth. The great news in mining circles is the acquirement of George Goodcrhain's controlling interests in the War Engle, Centre Stnr nnd St. Eugene by some of the C. P. It. directors, who arc also closely concerned with the Trail smelter. The news is great because it practically settles tbe Rossland ferment over tbe alleged amalgamation nnd because it also closes a chapter in the history of th'i government bounty on exported lead ore. As to the Rossland matter, George Wu- tcrlow eiinie over to Britisli Columbin nnd it wns understood in Victorin thnt he bad tbe power of completing the deal himself. Unfortunately he had to reckon with Anthony .T. McMillan. Now Anthony J. and the ex-stationer were, once upon a time, great tillicums. They are so no longer. Anthony J., in tbe capacity of managing director of the Le Roi would uot consent to that mine be ing made use of because of its superior development and shipping facilities to the contiguous Gooderham properties. Which was wise of the managing director, because he would probably have found ou presenting tbe deal to the London shareholders for ratification some awkward questions might have beeu asked, difficult indeed to answer. So Wu- terlow has gone back to London and is as Achilles in his teut. Ulysses is saying little iu Rossland. Now if the Gooderham properties iu Rossland want a deal with the Le Roi that company will have to deal, not with Gooderham or his representatives, but with the C. P. B. Aud that spreading corporation wiil probably have enough on its hands without wanting to control all tbe principal mines of that famous camp. It is likely enough that nt some future date the Trail smelter will have to look for a larger production than either the War Eagle or Centre Star or both can give with their present facilities for shipping but with capital at hand aud a business like head, experienced in dealing with Canadian miners, there should be no trouble in getting all that is necessarv from tbe Gooderham mines acquired. And the Le Roi will ship to Northport and there will once again be peace in the Golden City. As to the St. Eugene, that great consumer of the lead bounty it no longer will want to export its lead to Europe. There came a Frankfurter, a thing on two legs is meant, over here lately to see James Cronin of the St. Eugene with a view of corralling bis whole output for the German smelters. That wary old bird deferred the proposition. Now the Frankfurter wants no answer. This \\. -. mean the smelting of the St. Eugene ores in tbe Kootenay, and it will nlso mean the smelting as a flux of the dry ores of tbe Slocan and give the thirsty mine owners a chance of imbibing at the Pactolcan stream. The news is great indeed, nnd everybody is happy all round. The city just now is in the throes t.l a contest with the West Kootenay Power Company as to whether or not the city shall install a power plant of its own, and a grand legal battle is to come off early uext mouth in a special sitting of the Supreme court, lt is the .roiiera) opinion in Nelson, however, that Mayor John Houston, M. L. A., carries loo many guns for his opponents. In spit" of that, in spite of tbe fact that HouJo.i has been more or less nt the bottom of every scheme which seemed likely to pin- mote the public good his civic administration is anything but happy. And nil over such a very little thing. The di" ver of the fire team is no friend of John Houston. He is alleged to have used cuss words descriptive of John. Disapproving of the morality of this proceeding Houston discharged the man, without assigning cause. The council reinstated him. In the meantime Houston hnd engaged another man on his own, mid consequently again discharged the inan of reprehensible cuss words. The consequence is that the council will not pay the one man and John will not pay the other. Then the local press gently reminded Houston that the spoils system did not go in Canada. The mayor, conveniently forgetful of the fnct that he had discharged many men and replaced them with others belonging to his own side in municipal politics, all wifh out assigning cause, acted mad and said a good many things, and among otheis that there was a plot io ussasinate him I Then the local press laughed at John stormed and tbe province generl joined in the laugh, the VuncouJ ,, orld solemnly taking him to tusk. TI Houston abused Ihe "irrational uud ij sponsible vupourings" of tbe press respondents. And they laughed. Cl sequently the mayor is very angry indf aud does not see thut lie is behaving i a ridiculous child who ought to be iu the corner, and then told to run do his lessons. Which in this easel the wiping of the West Kootenay Fo\\ Company off the map. Which he do, and for which he will be torgj; and taken out of the corner. Aud he will be as naughty as ever. Wij goes to prove that some of our best : are very small indeed. DYEij THE REASON FOR THE CHINB BOYCOTT. When one recalls the delicate attj tions bestowed upon Chinese visitors] the United States it is hardly a ter for wonder that the Celestials hi entered with ardor into tbe campa| to boycott American goods. As a sal pie of the way Uncle Sum treats, Chinese stranger within his gates following, from the New York Sun, i be quoted: "Four Chuicse students, one of theu young woman, on their Way home Englaud, where they I'^ve been educl ed, arrived in Boston, harbor recent| So respectable a persifn as Joseph Choate had provided for them letters introduction. Their passports were n ular and unimpeachable. Ncverthcle the immigration authorities detain them ou board ship for a day, pi graphing them for identification, making thein give bonds not to go J work ns laborers for starvation waj and thus take the bread out of the erican citizens. "These students are of a wealthy cultivated family. Their uncle is emor of tbe province of Shanghai. Choate is not known to be in the h| of giving letters of introduction to persons who wish to violate the lawsl his couutry. The ambitious coolie, sirous of entering America might hi difficulty iu getting the ex-uinbassndi attention. However, such minor det| us these do not interest thc inspect* whose duty it is to enforce the Chin exclusion law. "Last year a Chinese commissioner! the St. Louis fair was carried aci| the Canadian boundary, while on way enst, and after he had been ted to the country. When his after its excursion into foreign to lory, re-entered the United Stntes, was held up, treated roughly and gro ly insulted by the inspectors. His forts to explain the error that he h| made cuused him to be treated as criminal and he kept out of jail oij with the greatest difficulty. "These arc two typical cases of si pidity in the enforcement of the lif Mnny such incidents have happen While these unpleasant experiences J teaching the Chinese to admire, respi and love the American nation, our ma ufucturers are competing with thc n of the world for the trade of China, a the state department is trying its bi to keep the open door from closh; Singularly enough, the Chinese at hoi are establishing a boycott against goods. Ungrateful Celestials! "At nny rate American manufacture may look to Ambassador Choate's pi teges to become missionaries spreads affection for the American governing nmong the higher classes of their trymen when they reach home." VICTORIA 57 GOVERNMENT STREET nnch & Tinch TENNIS SHIRTS. ENGLISH OXFORD SHIRTS. FLANNEL SHIRTS. PANAMA HATS. PAJAMAS. HOSIERY. ENGLISH NOVELTIES A SPECIALTY."""@en, "Publisher changes in chronological order:
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