@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "79c6101c-518c-4a36-9a5c-cea3da14d6db"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-08"@en, "1900-04-20"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/slodrill/items/1.0221068/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ •<± m H, 1., No. 3. SLOGAN, U. C, Al'lill, 20, 1000. $2.00 PER ANNUM. T. D. Woodcock & Co., Ant Powder, Jessops' Steel, Coal Oil, Outta Percha Fuse, Stoves and Tinware, fliners' Supplies. SLOCAN, B. C. A. C. SMITH, SLOCAN, - - U, C. Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco, and Fruits. Agent for Brantford Bicycles. A. YORK THE EXCHANGE OROUP \\ prophrtx that mas aciiikvkd consii>i<:i:ami.i: not<>i;ii:tv. Passed Through Vsrtous Bxporlences— Hum Doon RastsketlTtvlop Thowsunds or Dollar* Bpent ii Development—T6 in; Crown Orsntetl. Harvey Eire, Win. E. Bole and their partners will make application shortly tor a crown grant on t]ie Exchange, Dayton creek. This property has achieved considerable notoriety in the cainp, owing to the connection therewith of such high-up dignitaries of Sir Charles Tupperand Sir Mackenzie Bowjll, who,with others, were Interested in a company known as the 11. C. Guldfielils Limited. They stocked tlie property and sold shares therein. About three years or so ago Sir Charles and his confreres obtained the Exchange from W. E. Bole audi wedding presents wore numerous and valuable, testifying to the esteem in which the young couple were held. The bride had been governess in the family of Mr, Shook fur the past two years and was a prominent member of the Presbyterian ehnreh; while the groom is tne engineer at the Lemon creek mill. .Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left on the noon train for Nelson to spend their honeymoon, followed by the good wishes of all. They will reside at Lemon creek sid- ing. ANOTIIKlt VINE NT1 HE. Tin- Blao] iIimiiv Group Has Elghtefeu Indus Of Ore. Another important strike of ore has just been made in the camp, this time on the Black Hussar group. The property is situated between the. fork ot Camoronlan creek and the first north fork of Lemon, and consists of the Twin Sister No. 1 and No. •_>, Black Hussar and (Jueen dftho Hill. icing owned by Frank 1'rovost and meeting of delegates from the teams interested will be held in Sandon next week and we desire to see Slocan represented. Hoping you can itnd room for this communication and thanking you in advance for tho same. Yours for Football, A SlLVKIiTOXIAX. Silverton, April 12. [The- above epistle arriyed too late for publication last week.—Ed.] KTKIKK ON THUS I1KLT,. Good Showing of ore Onoovsred on the Beputltto Group. Situated on the Springer slope of the Twelve Mile divide and not more than four miles from town is the Re- public group, one of the oldest and most promising properties in this vi- einlty. It consists ol four claims and is owned by Dave, Sutherland and T. OUR «©RE SHIPMENTS SUBSTANTIAL BHOWIKG MADI2 HV THIS DIVISION. Steady InoroSSe to lio Noted 111 Ton iiiijcr —Twenty Toim Were S«nt Out During Week-Wo Lead the Entire Lake Country. '* nne carload of ore figures -upon the i.sr of shipntu la from thii* division tills - i .,;,• having been sent out by the Arlington. It and the Enterprise have an equal standing, of 300 tons each. No ore has come down from the Enterprise of late, owing to the demoralized state of tho Ton Mile wagon road, but it is expected shipments will lie resumed next week. The Arlington slate is cleaned up for the present, as the management will await the completion of the Springer creek road before sending down mure ;V.on.t.J:!!ul.c,!.ry' !i.!!~.0"*.,v?AD..w^ Dealers in Fresh and Salt Heats, Vegetables and Provisions. Goods shipped to any part of the Slocan. SLOCAN, B. C. There are two claims in the group, j on tbo vein, with satisfactory results. Exchange No. :s and .silver Plato. hAuothor 30 feet of drifting to the east Dining-.lie winter Fife and partnerstand a cr fecui will ngnin bo run to had a small force of men engaged tho hanging wall, The owners pur- doing sufficient work on the Kx'.,s-. doing considerable more work change for a crown grunt, A new on tho group. Whero cut the vein survey was made and everything Is has a depth ol 60 feet and thevare in shape for the application. gaining foot for foot on the drift. The result of their work was cniiu J Last fall several parties were deslr ently satisluctory. Thoy found thai ons ot obtaining tho property and a cacti of the shafts had a little oro in deal will he made so soon as tho snow sight, but no crosscut of tho vein, goes off, Itaddiff.was interested In which is about IS feet wide, had been the big Noonday min i the Galena made, and they demonstrated that| Farm and li s been pretty lucky Wher. to Purcha Groceries, Dry Goods, ■ Boots and Shoes, Provisions, and other Goods found in a First-Class Store; and where Prices are Right, is at W. T. Shatford & Co.'s. The Leading Herchants. Special attention paid to Mining Trade. Write for quotations to our Stores at I It Is not the usual order of things I ir Slocan, Vernon, Fairview, and Camp fkKinney, B. C prospectors to locato a developed :;«**» ^ ! mine, with good buildings and sh >w I lugs, as was the cuse with tho Us change. I I not over live mileS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ distant from town and it will ho a! pose, tupping the Btrcom two miles j source, of strength to Slocan's onward his partners and proceeded to develop j Jackson Kadcliff it. They s|»ent upwards of $1U,U0J] These claims attracted great atten building trails, orcctlr.g largo bunkVjtlon a year ago, becauso of the i>iyr houses, etc. They sank three shafts [surface showings. The vein is 20 on the vein, two of which were 70 feet wide and muny havo termed It h feet deep eaeh.and the third 100 feet, porphyry dyke with occurrences of These went down on the hanging ore. It would appear, however, that wall, and no crosscuts were made to it, is .-i lime formation, running almost the footwall. A littlu ore was eiicoun* due east and west,and carrying more tered all the way. A tunnel was also] or less ore throughout. Clean ore driven in on tho vein ;>0 feci, but stopped at a break, where the oro they had been carrying pinched out Several open cuts were made in addition. Two years ago the group ran out and was restaked in Tupper's name, lie held It for a year, got It surveyed and made application for a crown grant, but failed to record the iinccs- sary work and again it lapsed to the crown. Foi fcy days after Harvey Kite restaked the group, continuing to call it die Exchange. Sir Charles then dropped his crown grant proceedings. Nothing has been heard from him during the past year appears in stringers frequently, while largo bould rs of tho same were taken from the Burfaco cropplngs. Last fall the owners opened tne vein by a series of cuts and drove about 50 feet of a crosscut tunnel. The hanging wall was pierced, and showed two Inches of clean oro and three feet of mixed mineral. Some wee through the property and has been opened up In n number of places. Mineral showed In the cropplngs and high assays have been obtained from time to time. \\Vor!< has been going on on the Bell, one of the group, for some weeks past, a new point On the ledge heing opened up. Last week Sutherland came to town and repotted a healthy strike of mineral in the. breast of the new drift, with every indication of Increasing In size and being continuous. The drift was in 80 feet and had in view a paystreak of 18 inches of mixed ore, the galena in the main being free from quartz and close grained, giving hi^ii values. Specimens exhibited in town have excited much favorable comment. Some sag-) three men resumed 18pccks of ore were encountered at the operJuioMon ihe property, driving surface, Increasing in pockets osdls- Uhead on the crosscut. A few days ' Mnce was gained The drift Will be since the footwall was tapped and 18 continued for some distance, ihe Inches ol clean ore and carbonates owners feel mightily pleased andthny w.-i. tho reward. All across tho vein j will make, a nunc out ot the Republic concentrating ore was met with. group. __ Drifts have been started both ways| stooAW, yociik all right rat i piny a lone hand for a- while, but its exports will be substantial. Following Is a list ot the shipments this year to date: .mini:. week. TOTAL. Arlington 2(1 1500 806 00 20 mo MINKS AND MINIMI. Three men arc employed Rainbow. on the the best and largest bodies of ore were on the footwall. They continued sinking on the 100-foot Bbatt and ran a crosscut, but had to stop on account of water. Then they went to the tunnel and started driving ahead,with the proverbial good luck. Just two rounds (I holes pa-- -d through the slip and broko into lino ore, The drift was continued 18 foot, with ft showing of two foot of mixed ore in the breast. This Is verv high grade and can be easily sorted dow n for shipment. Ore is showing all over the property,and the new owners are greatly tickled with their holding. down hen All "Hl'.'lll SiTI l<-..«, Services will bo held in St. Paul's church, Arthur street, on Sunday morning, April I'l'th, at ll o'clock, Rev, C. If, Yates officiating. This service will take the f rm nf the usual Easter service, tho Easter hymns and chant* bpirig'uSed, and the Holy Communion hdmlnlstered. There will be no evening service. Staked h xv:iiri' Right. Durillj, too woo company staked a \\ the Enterprise ulutiblo water] right on Ten Mile creok. They i llob Printing Neatly Executed at he Ori 11 Off i progress. Boolul Solution Clll'l. Tuesday evening's Bcsslon of tho Social 8c.enco Club proved most entertaining to the large audience present. The subject, Duties oi n Voter, was pretty we'd threshed oul hy I number I orators. Tiie mo.-t ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ pleasing discourse was given by a | interests of the worklngmcn ol the visi or from Australia, who detailed : he advances made in si oiali il Ic legislation in the Antipodes. Mis address was very instructive, Nexl Tuesday the discussion will turn on the Ihdiesof Gfovomment and Government Ownership, east nf the minound thence fluiulng It to tho property. This is the Initial move to extensive Improvement! to bo effected at the Enterprise this summer. Una - Hooting. A gchoral mass meeting is called for tonight, at 8o'clock, In tho Music Hall. The meeting is called In the Liuurnli Organlro. Monday evening the Liberals of the town met In their committee room, Main street, and i irfccted an or zatlon for Slocan, for the purposu of adopting a platform and furthering the Idea of bringing out a labor representative. A. E, Teeter Is chairman of the committee. riliil 11A i. i. LEAGUE, EDITOH Dkm.I,: Sir. As you are doubtless aware, the Silverton Football Club litis inau gurated a movement which. If car ll"': rieil out by tin; various teams iu tho participation in tho pro- di9tHot wli] ,,,„,,„ |n tho tormation vlncial elections. Pho officers elected . , „ , ,, , werci President, I >. S. McVannelii of a blocan football league vice,-J. U. MoCalium; sec.-treu,, W, SLOCAN, B. C. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ nvit;i tintis to j an in the formation ol such :i league lui\\ a boen lent to the various teams, and Kuslo and Sandon have agreed to the prop isal. As yol Slocan ha ■ ii ' beon heard from, al* igh twice re |ucsti tj by om secretary to let US know if (hoy would bo In i lie running this yen-. We do n >\\ wish i i organ zc ii iguo leaving -■ ican out, remembering the splondid games put up by your team Insl year. Could yoil n , through tl u columns of 1'iii Dhiu4 work up an Interest in the - sh mo in • Hoc in 1 k:o'e Enterprise and they are breaking down lots of ore. Several thousand feet of heavy planking has been going up to the Arlington of late. The Lemon creek trail above the first north fork is in bad shape-, owing to mud slides. Two carloads of concentrates were ! aboard the Slocan on Tuesday, from the Wakefield mill. The Enterprise people will develop the rich new chute uncoveredon tbo upper portion of the group. The Arlington Mines. Ltd., have opened offices in Nelson; but it is not the Springer creek property. The Chapleau was floated to Paris financiers by .1. M. Williams for L'75- 000 and registered In London. The Violet, which is under bond to the Miller people for HO WX). is developing iu a splendid manner, No more work will be done on the Black Prince for the present, as the owners anticipate making a deal for a large amount. (icoi'src Gormley's interest in the Black Prince was not sold at Nelson on Monday, the mutter having been llxed up beforehand. Light or ton men are employed in making repairs to the Ton Mile wagon rood. There, were some bad breaks iu it this spring. Work on the Enterprise is being confined principally to the No. 'il drift, where StOplng Is iactively goiug on. There is lots of ore in sight. Niehol Bros, went out Tuesday with nn outfit to commence work on tbo Noble Four group, situated below Lemon siding. It is a promising property. Charley McNlcholl sent a complete. outfit and three men np to the. Royal group, Dayton creek, Wednesday morning, where they will do considerable work. The property is situated opposite the Exchange, Pntrtotla Concert. As next Friday nearer draws, the interest in the proposed patriotic concert is increasing rapidly, and the success of the all'air is assured. Among the neighboring mines the men tiro talking up the entertain mem and will add their quota tothejene- |ml fund, The programme will bo really ;r'«>d and everyone will :rei the worth ol his money. Judge Harrison Is to be chairman on tho i ccnslon. 1 Tho committee anticipates raising close to $100 for the Canadian I'-iir.'- otic Fund. ■ READY TO MOVE Activity of the Boers Renders Early Movement Wise. London, April 17.—At last Gen. Roberts seems to be on the eve of making his main advance towards Pretoria. Unless all the usually reliable sources of information are at fault, the British army will in a few days march northward. After the many reports that have purported to tell of this movement, there is naturally, even in the best informed quarters, considerable hesitancy in definitely settling upon the day, but it is now thought Lord Roberts is likely to leave Bloemfontein at the end of this week, or the beginning of next. The long weary wait in the Free State capital has apparently effected a much needed rest, though it is possible that Lord Roberts would still further have delayed his advance, had not the Boer activity- forced him to put his forces into such a position that today, unless they quickly proceed northward, the strategic advantage will be lost. The advance will be made with 75,- 000 men, it is thought. Bough on Buller and Warren London, April 17.—The war office tonight publishes in the Gazette a dispatch from Lord Roberts, dated February 13, submitting Gen. Buller's dispatches describing the Spion kop and other operations from January 17 to January 24. Lord Roberts deals severely with General Warren and some others. Even General Buller does not escape. Lord Roberts complains that the plan of operations is not clearly described in the dispatches. After stating General Buller's intentions, as communicated to Sir Charles Warren, who commanded the whole force, Lord Roberts points out that Sir Charles Warren seems to have concluded, after consultation with his officers, that the flanking movement ordered by General Buller was impracticcble and therefore so changed the plan ot advance as to necessitate the capture and retention of Spion kop. Belief Approaching Wepener. Maseru, Basutoland, April 1O.— The Boers for two days have been displaying great activity along the Reddersburg and Rouxville roads. Their scouts report that the British are advancing on these places to the relief of Wepener, and the burghers consequently are divided whether to remain or to retire. A majority of them desire to abandon the investment of Wepener, fearing to be cut off, while the minority, led by Commandant Olivier, are reluctant to move as long as there is a chance to capture Colonel Dalgetty's garrison, Scouts have just reported rifle firing in the direction of Thabanchu. Another fiuiuilliin Dead. Ottawa, April 17.—A cable was received this morning from Lieut. Col. Otter announcing the death of Private W. J. Adams of the Seventh fusiliers, of London, Ont. Adams was wounded on Feb 18. THE DRIFT OF EVENTS. How fast events are tending towards the realization of what was once considered the visionary dream of imperial federation is plain to one who watches developments in connection with the South African war. The ready giving of aid by the colonies to the mother country met with its response in the compliments bestowed on the colonial troops by Lord Roberts before his departure from England; in the confidence he showed in the Canadians by placing them at the post of danger and of honor at Paardeburg; in the praises showered upon them both by him and by the whole empire for the manner in which they aaquitted themselves on that occasion; in the granting of commissions in the imperial army lo 114 Australian officers and to a number of Canadians. All these evidences of appreciation are in strong contrast to the contempt with which officers in the imperial army have been accustomed to treat colonial troops. At the same time, the imperial government is considering measures to put the idea of federation in practical and permanent shape. Mr. Chamberlain has gone so far as to propose giving the colonies seats in the imperial council when it is considering matters of imperial concern, and Lord Salisbury is said to have such a scheme under seri- ious consideration. The Liberal leaders, with few exceptions, have expressed themselves as in hearty sympathy with this movement.J|The New Zealand government has already assumed its right to a voice in the South African settlement by entering a protest against the continuance of Boer independence. Such an act on the part of a colony a few years ago would have been regarded as the highest presumption, but it has passed without objection. One has only to look back 20 years to realize the vast change of sentiment which has come about on this subject. Twenty years ago this ' month the British Liberals had been returned to office by an overwhelming majority after an oratorical campaign in which Lord Beaconsfield had been condemned by Mr. Gladstone for |every step taken to maintain the interests ot the empire abroad. The Liberal leader condemned the steps taken to check the Russians at the gates of Constantinople; to prevent Afghanistan from being made subservient to Russian designs on India; to ensure the security of the route^to India by the acquisition of the Suez canal and the island of Cyprus; to protect the settlers in Natal by the destruc''~«n of the Zulu power, and to secure peace and British supremacy in South Africa by the annexation of the Transvaal republic. The government of India and [the protection of the colonies were represented by the Liberal leaders to be such a burden that it was a matter for serious consideration whether those countries should not be turned loose to shift for themselves. The Little Englanders were then in control and the imperialists were scoffed at as jingoes. Now Herbert Gladstone, the son of the greatest of these Little Englanders, and Lord Roseberry are vicing with their political opponents in their earnest advocacy of imperial unity and federation. The few opponents of the war are being driven from parliament by their indignant constituents and the shilly shally sentimentalists who cry "Stop the \\var" cannot get a patient hearing. Federation is in the air, and it will come, not by the cut and dried methods 01 a constitutional convention, which crystallizes national as- pir ations with pen, ink and paper, but by that spontaneous mutual attraction and community of purpose which constantly adapt the means to the e id in the light of the emergencies of the hour until a good, working plan is perfected. There are many difficult problems to solve, but they will be solved, because all the parties interested aredetermintd to find a solution. 11111:111*1 in POLITICK. Nlinw Admit* He linve I *.-< hl.l Thompson Jlimn nt Him lion. Toronto, April 17.—A t the inves ligation by Judge McDougall into the charges that the Toronto fire brigade is organized as a species of civic Tammany, ex-Mayor Shaw yesterday deposed that he gave deputy chief, now chief, Thompson, $300 in the mayoralty election of |8(>(), when he (Shaw) defeated McDonald and McMurrich. This money was intended to cover Shaw's expenses in two of the civic- wards. THgERCE QFWAR Fight ^ Between Japan and Russia in Korea. MADE BLUNDERS Failure of Buller and Warren the Sole Topic of Discussion. Yokohama, March 31, via San Francisco, April 18.—If the quick and steady dispatch of telegrams from Korea means aught of a really serious nature, the inference is that Japan and Russia are on the verge of war. Outwardly, however, there js absolute calm, and the tone of the press is but slightly bellicose. Japan, with her great fleet, would make short work of Russia's naval force and command the situation for the time at least, with all the advantages which an added prestige would confer. IN MICMOHY OF THE BRAVK. Canadian Soldiers Beeoinnicnd Monument to Fallen Comrades. Toronto, April 17.—The Globe correspondent with the first Canadian contingent at Bloemfontein, under date of April 16, cables as follows: !'There is a very strong feeling among the Canadian troops here in favor of some action by the Dominion government looking to the erection of a monument to the memory of those from the Dominion who have fallen in battle. It Cannot Please Them Both. Toronto, Ont., April 17.—The Ontario government is in a dilemma to know in which county, North or South Oxford, to place the boys' reformatory school, now located at. Pentanguishene, which it contemplates moving. Both members for the above counties are Liberals and are both determined to have the new buildings located in thei respective constituencies. riKOI THE SOLDIER*' WIVES. Bouquet lor the ((ui-eii A Visit to Donu) brook. Dublin, April 17.—After her morning drive, Queen Victoria received in audience the daughter of Ser- geant-Major Hartigan, now at Co- lenso, Natal, who presented her majesty with a bouquet from the wives and widows of the non-commissioned officers and men of the Irish regiments in South Africa. The Queen's afternoon drive included Donnybrook. LATEST STOCK O.I OTATIONN. AUK '.ll 'i*A I I) 88 Athabasca. B O.Oold Fields Hi* Three liimuion & QoldenOrown Canadian Gold Fields. ... 'ii Cariboo |Catl)|> McKiimey t 1 da Crow'* Nest I'iihh Coul .'. .$87 SO Deer Trait No. 2 Kltf Deer l'ark [newj '.' Dundee 18 ICvi-iiini; Star il1, Fairmont Want i\\i tlnllii-itaki' a Iron Mask IU Iron Oolt 7 I. X. L 17 Iron Horse i,. 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"The efe *f of it on tbe army in Natal," he. says, "must be positively demoralizing,un!ess great changes are made in the commands, changes which, if necessary, should have been made without any preliminary public ventilation of mistakes and censure. Since the publication of Lord Roberts' dispatch, the position of Sir Redvers Buller is untenable, and his resignation or recall is a matter of course. But the government cannot be credited with arranging the matter with consideration or generosity. There was no need to trumpet these things to the world. The dispatches might have slept in the archives for the use of future historians, and General Buller's recall might have been arranged with diplomacy and dtli- cacy. "General Buller was appointed by the government, and by the government he should have been recalled without exposure. Can it be that the government shrinks from taking the responsibility and seeks to shelter itself behind Lord Roberts and behind the expression of public opinion which the dispatches are sure to occasion? If that be the case, the government is certainly not setting an example to its generals in the field. The government is in supreme command and ought to assert its authority without first appealing to the man in the street." Commenting on the same subject, the Times says: '.Lord Roberts' severe condemnation is justified only too clearly by the official narratives of what took place. The story is painful, but it is well for the nation and for the army that it should be told clearly, without concealment or exaggeration. It is not the least of the great services Gen. Roberts is now rendering tbe country, that he exposes with judicial impartiality and wise, wholesome severity, errors and omissions in high quarters which have cost us so very much." Tin-)- All Roilsl Buller London, April 18.—Lord Roberts' criticism of General Buller, General Warren and Colonel Thor- nycroft continues to be the chief topic of interest. All the afternoon papers comment at length on the strictures of the commander-in- charge in South Africa, taking the same lines as the morning papers, praising Lord Roberts for bis frankness and speculating upon what the publication of the dispatches at the present moment portends. Some of them maintain that there is nothing left for General Buller but to resign. In referring to General Buller's report, the St. James Gazette is particularly scathing. The Globe declares that a "more pitiable record of indecision in plan and confusion in execution we have seldom read," and adds that what little reputation General Buller has left has been scattered to tbe winds. Itlstiirlied Hie Treiieli IMicuers. Practically no developments have been reported so far in today's South African cables. A dispatch from Warrcnton, dated Tuesday, April 17, says: "Finding the Boers busy making A IIuIImiiiiI III MilinliM l'« I ..mil. Constantinople, April 18.—The Servia, the organ of the palace, 111- nounces an imperial decision to construct a telegraph and railway from Damascus' to Mecca. TO NEWSPAPER MEN! FOR SALE. A Paper Folder, a Washington Hand Press, a Cylinder Press. Also the "Trail Creek News" and plant. For particular!, addreu WILLIAM K. BSLINQ, ROMlOtld. new trenches, we exploded a few lyddite shells, following these up with the Maxims. The ambulance was afterwards observed on the spot." From Wepener there is nothing later than Lord Roberts' message of yesterday, and presumably neither side has gained any particular advantage at any point in the theatre of war since the last official dispatches were received. ■low tin. HluuderOccuered. London, April 18,—General Warren sets forth the fact that the Spion Kop operations had not entered into his original plans, as his instructions were to occupy a plain north of it. On consultation with the commander in chief on January 21, however, when the question of of retiring from or attacking Spion Kop was discussed, Warren expressed his preference for attacking. This was successfully accomplished by General Woodgate. Then came the order of the commander in chief to put Thornycroft in command of the summit. In the meantime, Warren had sent General Coke up to reinforce him, with orders to assume command. ' 1- effectual efforts were made to holograph Thornycroft, and ask it i.e had assumed command. Toward', sunset, he was finally enab'.d to get orders through and conduced the position could be held the ne\\t day, if guns could be provided and shelter obtained. Both those conditions were about to be fulfilled, when, "in the absence of Coke, whom 1 had ordered to come a.id report in person on the situation, the evacuation took place, under orders given on his own responsibility by Thornycroft. This occurred in the face of the vigorous protests of Coke's brigade major andothers." In the conclusion General Warren said: "It is a matter for the commander in chief to decide whether there will be any investigation into the question of the unauthorized evacuation of Spion Kop." Boers at Wepener In a Plight. Maseru, April 17.—Col. Dalgetty's casualties since he has been besieged at Wepener have been 20 killed and 100 wounded. The iJoer losses are reported to have been considerably heavier. After the night attack on April 12 the dead were left on the field, where they still lie unburied. There is a conflict of opinion among the Boer leaders. Some want to (attack again, while others refuse to do so. Desultory cannon firing and sniping continues. The Caledon is rising, which alarms the Boers, who are now on both sides of the river, and might be cut off if the stream was to become tlooded. Five Boer guns are believed to be disabled. Iloer Appeal to Afrikanders. Capetown, April 17.—The Boer governments are circulating the following manifesto to the Afrikanders in southeast Cape Colony: "We feel that our fate and the fate of the whole of Afrikander is at stake and we appeal to you to stand and fight shoulder to shoulder with us. You cannot, you may not, allow the tyrant to extinguish forever our finest traits of character as a nation. With you on our side, the issue cannot be doubtful. We must conquer. God grant that love for your country and your liberty and the noble virtues of men truly free may induce you to join us in the hour of our supreme strug- ■lope Boisterous Weather Continues. London, April 18.—The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, in a dispatch dated Wednesday, says: "It is hoped that the boisterous weather now prevailing may delay the Boers and afford us an opportunity of capturing a number of raiding bands, as only a few drifts are passable." , Will Adhere to Neutral Pulley. Berlin, April 18.—A high official of the German foreign office, in the course of a denial of a number of sensational statements that have appeared in print here, said today to a correspondent of the Associated Press: "Germany sees no reason why the Boer special mission should come to Berlin, as in .ill the circumstances, Germany will'adhere to her policy of neutrality and non-interference." ALIVE WITH WORK The Whole Slope of Red Mountain a Scene of Activity. The bulk of the work on the War Eagle and Centre Star mines is still connected with the installation of the new machinery, for only three mining contracts have been let in the War Eagle and one in the Centre Star. But the whole slope of Red mountain from the Centre Star to the War Eagle shaft is alive with workmen. On the Centre Star ground, the foundations for thehoistare being laid, the building and gallows frame are in course of completion and will be finished by the time the machinery is installed. Grading is in progress for a timber framing building, which will be an annex to the main hoist house. Plans are being prepared tor its equipment with a timber framing machine and all the saws necessary for the purpose. It is estimated that in four w»eks this new plant will be ready to take out ore. The building and foundations for the 40-drill compressor are ready and a tower 40 feet high is being erected to cool tbe circulating water for the condenser. This will serve to economize water during the dry season. The eight-inch steam pipe which extends 1000 feet up the mountain from the boilers on the Centre Star ground to the War Eagle hoist has heen enclosed in a wooden box,four feet square. This is being filled in with fine sifted coal cinders to prevent the radiation of heat and is protected from water by a drain underneath. The new engine room of the War Eagle is being fitted for the new hoist. The electric compressor is being overhauled and some changes are being made to put it in good shape. Plans are being prepared for a crushing and sorting plant for each mine, and these will be installed and in operation during the summer. CANNOT - IWQ* In bygone days of provincial his- jfcory, people were wont to say there was a great lack of public men for the legislature. The burthen of the song nowadays is; l-'rom the plethora of statesman (?) Good Lord, deliver us! Government ownership of railroads is the cry of all parties in the provincial Campaign now under way. Anything that would decapitate tlie.gratl of the deteriorated itinerant charter* mongers who have afflicted tho pro vince in the past is certainly tube encouraged. I/)rd Roberta is turning down the incompetents in the liritish army in South Africa. Britain has evt:r»heei) blessed with the finest soldiers in the world and cursed with tho worst set of ignoraut and unskilled officers. Since the Canucks went out there, John Hull's progeny has been learning a thing or two. With the Enterprise and Arlington acting as anchors and references to the camp, there is every encourage- inent for capital to take, hold of the many virgin properties In this division. The prejudice against the granite belt has passed away, never to return. There is no better Held for Investment iu the province than just round this town. Throughout tin- various sections of the Slocan country, and, iu tact, the province generally, there is a most gratifying reaction iu business circles, result int upon the settlement of the labor troubles, in tho Sandon camp there promises to be an active season, as all tho big mines will employ larger forces than ever, while several new mills are to he erected. The Slocan Star has opened up, the Kulh follows suit, more men are being added to the oilier force.-, employed, and every mine that can work will be in operation by June. The New Den* veroamp Is prosperous, aud Silverton is rapidly getting clear of Idioncsa and breaking out Into healthy action. Ten Mile promises a Bcas m "I bustle and advancement and. In our own favored neighborhood, the :.ky In I bright with the rising sua of prospi r ity and good times. Now, If wo can keep the annual hoodoo away from the district, we ihall all be feasting! on the best ere next winter gtorins •begin, DRILL POINTS. The local packers anticipate a busy summer. Traffic by rail and boat is on the increase. The water in the lake is again rising rapidly. New stock of sailors just arrived at IVnnett &. Co.'s. Local merchants state business is steadily increasing. freight is increasing rapidly all round the lake ports. Born, in Slocan, on April 12, Mrs. John Foley, of a daughter, "Kakhi" colored duck, the latest fad for skirts, at Bennett & Co.'s. Monday, being a government holiday, the record office was closed. Thomas Lake has a fine new British ensign floating over the Royal. Several campers enjoyed an outing to Evans creek during the holidays. The subscriptions are coming in freely for the Dominion day celebration. There will be. an abundance of garden truck fo;' sale here this summer. Bobby Allen went out tills week to bring in the balance cf his pack train. A carload of coast flooring, Celling, sash and doors just arrived. McCal- lum & Co. The steamboat men tire threatened with a reduction of wages, to take effect on May 1. li. II. Trucman, the Vancouver photographer, was here this week, shoot'iig faces. Danny McLeod has been titivating up his business block this week with the paint brush. More fencing has been done this season in town than in all former years combined. E. W. Ham's milk wagon broke down on Monday and half the contents got spilled. The British Columbia synod of the Presbyterian church meets at Nelson earl*, next month. The Silverton Waterworks Company has been incorporated with a capital of ^U,000. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Andrews and family spent several clays in Nelson during the week. The Oddfellows of this town are seeking incorporation from the provincial legislature. Good Friday was quietly observed in town. 1/alf the populace went boating and fishing. 1'aul llauek and J. Ilory have a contract on the Bondholder. They went up this morning. E. iv'itninelmeyor, manager of the Emily Edith, on ruur Mile,passed*up on Wednesday's boat. Considerable quantities of material for the new Balfour railway keeps passing through here. J. T. Tipping secured a lien's egj; Wednesday that beats the record, ll , measured 8jx'-'i inches. A charter Is to be applied for to form a chanter of tbe ttoyal Scarlet 'degree of the L.O.L. here. Several ardent Orangemen went to ! Nelson today to attend an important j meeting of the Royal Scarlet degree. Thos, Brown, of Sandon, was in town Tuesday. Tom was looking after the faithful In the Liberal vineyard. With the ad/en I of spring comes the Insurance fiend, several of whom made life miserable in town last week, Worden Bros.' dray team commenced practicing for tho 1st of July celebration o. Saturday. Nothing was broken. A breakdown in the running gear of the. locomotive delayed Tuesday's train lo Nelson at this point one and a half hours. Rev. A. EL Roberts, Wife and family, and Miss Purdy. New Denver, have enjoyed lite In this town during tin- past weok. The Oddfellows are assured of a big turn out, to their annual church parado on tho 29th. Visiting brethren from hike towns will attend. The Webb HodsdoD combination, under tho auspices' Of Ihe Presbyterian ehnreh, (jnve u ploaslng enter* tainii'.ent last night In the Music Ha 11. The children of the town enjoyed the first plonicoftho season Monday afternoon, In the grove to the head of Main street. A pleasant time was spent. A Inrge gang of wilting workers turned out Mnudayiand spent tho dav enlarging and Improving tho football grounds. The result was most, creditable. <;. II. Dawson, manager ol the Essex, Four Mile, came in mi Thursday from Montreal, where he gpont the winter, He gained 26 pounds In weight. There ll ;i RrOBl llOl'tngC of I llll'lv cars on the main lino ol tho i.P.lr, and they have been rushing them through here from the lower country brunches, II. J, Robertson escorted a party to I0\\ mi creek F\\Iday, determined to bleak all records tor fishing. After mi c ' 'i(,'ii tntiuipul •'. ii ' eecded in capturing four, while his companions ensnared 96s A work train and 30 men com menced some, necessary repairs and improvements to tho railway down the valley Monday. R, T. Stokes ia in charge. Robt, Brndshaw will have a large set of market weigh scales erected fronting the postoflice. They will prove of great advantage in the handling of ore. Tho Loyal Temperance Legion will meet in the Presbyterian church on May (Jih. All children invited. Miss E. B. Diamond is superintendent and Mrs. D. Ross assistant. Two weeks ago someone in a joke carried off a case of gasoline from ill front of T. D. Woodcock & Co.'s hardware store. T. 1). thinks the josh is up and would like to see the fluid returned. To Rent.—I am prepared to fix up ut short notice a five or seven-roomed house, at Brandon, for a desirable tenant. Water connections; rent reasonable. Will sell on easy terms. W. 11. Brandon. Forty-seven protests have been entered rin the voters' list against parties hailing from this town. Among those protested are such well known citizens as Geo. Henderson, E.Haley, Dan McCnaig, and Tom Waring. MINING RECORDS. Appended is a complete list of the various records registered at the local registry office, II. P. Christie being mining recorder: LOCATIONS. April 9—Queen Babe and Park Horse, Springer creek, T Tobin. ASSESSMENTS. April 0—Torpedo. TIlANSPEllS. April 2—Ag.eement between T 51c- Niah and Mrs A Provost, re % interest in two friends. B—Atbo, J Smith to the Arlington Mines, Limited. •1—SliL'o 4-32, Mrs T W Grahame to It H McDowell. 5—Black Prince, notice of seizure and sale of Geo Gorinley'a interest by sheriff. Gwillim EL o 3 ... a 3 TO » 0 a m H 3 o 3* O c -J li 3 »s <•< 3 ■n o o a w 3 Q. tfl ID Leave Your Order With A. David, THE fllNER'S TAILOR, For a Nice Spring Suit. Perfect Fit Guaranteed. "We use ojly Al, Trimmings and the Finish is First Class. MAIN STREET, SLOCAN. Three Doors South of Postofflco. OiaOian Pad Railway AND SOOLINE. Between ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC The direct route from Kootenay Country To all Points East and West. First-Class Sleepers on all Trains from RovolStoko and Kootenay Landing. Tourist Cars passMediclno Hat daily Cor St. Paul; Sundays and Wednesdays for Toronto; Fridays tor Montreal and Boston. Same cars pass Revolltoko one day earlier. CONNECTIONS. i:i'-.vr.|.sT(iKic ami main LIMB POINT Si 0.00 ex SunlvSlooan City nrex Sun 18.00 ROSSLAND, NELSON, THK OHOW's NEST BRANCH AND BOUNDARY COUNTRY! 12.20OX Sun lv Slocan City arex Sun 11 .111) -ni AND I'-RiiM si.ocan LAKE points: 0.00ex Sun lv Slocan City nrex Sun 11 ."ll 12,00 ex Sun lv Slocan City are* Sun 18.00 TO AMI FROM SANIMIN; 13,00es Sun lv Slocan City ar ex Sun 11.80 Ascertain rates and full Information*by addressing th<- nearest local npotit, or- (il'.o. T. MOIR, Agent, Sloean City \\V. 1'. Anderson, Trav. Pass. Agt.,Nelson 10, ,i Cnvlc, A.Gil'i A-.'i'tit, Vancouver D. D. I^oTDertson, Dealer in Furniture, Carpets, Linoleums, Etc., Etc. ft Bast orEveriiii Always W to Furniture manufactured and General Jobbing attended to with promptitude. SLOCAN, - - B. C. Victoria, Hotel, SLOCAN, B. C. Has ample accommodation for a large number of Guests and supplies the best of everything in the Harket. TH0HA5 SLOAN, Prop. Arlington SLOCAN, B. C. Offers up-to-date accommodation for the Public. It is the home of Travelling, Commercial, and Mining Men. GETHING & HENDERSON, - Proprietors. — I i ii Hotel Royal 9 • SLOCAN, - B. C. Is one of the best appointed Hotels in the Country. Headquarters for Mining Men. The Bar is richly stocked and the Dining Room Ai. THOMAS LAKE, Prop. The' Hotel Slocam Slocan, B. C, is under the Siiilai ni Personal I'ugnut of Jeff fialy. Who is ever ready to make life pleasant for those v/ho tarry within a while with him. WILSON HOUSE, SLOCAN, B. C. ■ mi 'wtm - — ■ - ' "**a Is reached by any trail or road that runs Into the Town. Do not go past its door when you are dry, weary or hungry. A. E. TEETER, Proprietor. cCallum Dealers in General Hardware and Mining and Mill Supplies. Wa Have Jnst fljeaei a Lane M of Hi Ms. Agents for the Hamilton Powder Co. and Crow's Nest Domestic Blacksmith Coal. Main Street, - V Slocan, B. C .-*•■■ A , irOL. I., No. 4. SI.OCAN, B. C, APRIL 27, 1900. 42.00 PEB ANNUM. T. D. Woodcock & Co., Ha,rc3.-wetre. iiant Powder, Jessops' Steel, Coal Oil, Qutta Percha Fuse, Stoves and Tinware, Joiners' Supplies. SLOCAN, B. C. IA. YORK Dealers in Fresh and Salt Heats, Vegetables and Provisions. Goods shipped to any part of the Slocan. SLOCAN, 15. C. OOIS • This is a Genuine Sale, as all Odd Lines must be cleared out. Do not bliss this opportunity of getting a pair at greatly reduced prices. Men's imel&cedBoots Men's hssrvy grain were $3.50 to $4, while tliey last for only $3.00. Mp Mming Boots at $3.50. Tnis is a Bargain. and many other lines at equally low figures. Sou our Men's and Ladies'Canvas Shoes, the neatest and boat in the market. A full Line of Fresh Groceries always in stock, at the Lowest Figures. W. T. Shatf ord & Co.'s, General /Merchants. Slocan, Vernon, Fairview, and Camp fkKinney, B. C 3P i a/tform of the Liberal-Conservative Asso'n of the Town of Slocan. ADOPTED ON APRIL 17th, 1. To revise the Voters' Lists. 2. To actively assist in the construction of trails throughout tho undeveloped portions oi the Province, and the building of Provincial trunk roads of public necessity. 8. To provide for the official inspection of elevators and hoisting gear. ■1. To improve the administration of justice and secure tho speedy disposition of legal disputes. ft. To provide an effective ay atom for the settlement of disputes between capital and labor by compulsory arbitration. <>. To adopt the principle Of Government ownership of railways, In so far as the circumstances of the Province will admit; and the adoption of tho principle that no bonus should be granted to any railway company which does not give the Government of the Province the control of rates over lines bonuscd, together with the option of purchase 7. To assume control and administration of the fisheries within the boundaries Of the Province. 8. To actively assist by state aid in the development of the agricultural resources of the Province. '.). To make the London Agency of British Columbia cffcctlvo In pro* claiming the natural wealth ot the Province and as a place for the profitable investment of capital. 10. In the interest, or labor, the, Liberal Conservative Party sympathizes with and endorses tbo principle of the Bight-Hour Law. Tnattho Eight Dour Law for mine-workers hi- retained as it stands in its ontlroty and no modification permitted, and the same be Btvlctly enforced. That tbo Law Shall remain upon the Statute Book with its penalty clauses, 11. To provide an Improved system of education. 12. To recognize and rofocm the system of Provincial aid to medical men and hospitals in the outlying parts oi' the Province. 13. To actively support the advancement of the mining Interests ll British Columbia, il. To aid in the Immigration of female servants. Ift. To brine pressure to hear upon the Dominion (loverninent lo enact legislation excluding and prohibiting Mongolian and other Ablatio labor. id. To provide a fair ami equitable redistribution bill on tho basis oi population, W. S. JOHNSON, President OUR ORB SHIPMENTS svhstanti.u. tuii showing MADE! iiv I DIVISION. Wo Load tli« Entire Lake Country—Had KoiulH Curtailed Shipment. During tli» Week- iiright Prospeete for n Very Hoavy Season*! Hxporfc. As was to be expected, the ore ship ments for this week have dwindled away to the zero point. This was due to the broken condition of the roads in evidence every spring. The Arlington management hope within a few weeks to have the Springer creek road completed to their mine, when shipments will be resumed at a rapid rate and kept up continuously They have a large amount of ore ready for shipment and are in a position to keep Dp a steady stream of mineral, as the reserves are increasing. Next week the Enterprise will resume its shipments, the repairs to the Ten Mile road having been effected. The exports from that mine will be greater than heretofore, as the bunkers are all tilled and the slopes arc putting down large quantities of ore. This will be a prosperous season in the Slocan division. following is a list of the shipments this year to date: in splendid shape. The drift is in 10 feet and tbe vein has widened, while tbe ore is becoming more solid. On the adjoining claim, the American Eagle,sonic open cuts are being made, and these show mineral also. Upwards of 1,000 feet of the vein have boon exposed and each opening shows galena, mixed with carbonates and oxide of iron. This vein is but one of three on the group, each of which carries shipping ore, D.Suth- crland and T. Montgomery own the group, which consists of four claims, and they hope to get a deal on for the property ot an early date. IS MOT AN ASP!KANT. EniToit Drill: Sir,—Retorts to the effect that Tarn an aspirant for legislative honors in the coming election are entirely unfounded and unauthorized by me. A. E; Teeter. Slocan, April 21, 1!)00. MINK. WJUJK. TOTAL. Enterprise 800 300 Black Prince CO 6 0 min;:s and kikiSO. The force on the Enterprise has been increased. The Molly Gibson has ore showing In all four tunnels. The. snow is o!T the Springer road to the Arlington basin. W. C. E. Koch has increased hi., ore hauling outfit en Ten Mile. A Lemon Greek Snlu. W. S. Johnson; of Montreal, father of W. S, Johnson, assayer, nf this town, has purchased a half interest in the Legal claim, adj.lining the Violet, on Lemon creek. Hen Robertson was the Bcller.he getting 11000 cash for the interest. The, Legal has a good strong .ledge, carrying gold qttartz very similar to that on the Chapleau. A series of assays on tbe 1500! rock shows It to run between $30 and f^Ototho ton in gold. About $tiO0 Worth of work has been done on the claim, and it is the intention of the owners to spend another $1000 in opening up the lead. This work will be commenced in another week oi ten days. ought to be a packed house. The programme has been 'cry thoroughly practised and a good entertainment is promised. All the ladic3 in town are sending haskets of refreshments to be auctioned off. the proceeds going to swell the funds. H. J. Robertson has devoted all week in the decoration of the h.ill and the committee generally havedonewell. The result will be a handsome contribution to tho fund being raised on behalf of the gallant Canadian laddies lighting their country's battles ill South Africa. MlMMi RECORDS. Appended is a complete list of the vnr- ious records registered at the local registry office, II. P. Christie being mining recorder: LOCATIONS. April 21—Slocan, Twelve Mile, T Cap- parelll. ASSESSMENTS. April 17—Gold Viking, Oreen Mountain. IS—Norma. TBAK8PBBS, -Ilomestake k ,T Doiron to Joe Martin'-. AEoromesite. After all the renowned Jo& ph Martin is not to be here, much to the disappointment of many. A telegram was received from hiih Tuesday saving his dates were all filled for the April 17 I) Sloan. Occidental, F L C, Keno, Get There Eli, and V & M, 19-20, W E Gomm to E I Deacon, Same 1-20. same to sumo. .Fourth ol July No 0 3,, I W Black to It Butnor. ContUry, Industry, Queen City, Carly, st Charles and Michigan,] each, N Qething and Geo. Henderson to Frank Provost. Same, panic to same, agreement to transfer all interest for 1*,".00. 10—Sultana OkJ-24, C L Hoffman to E J Dyor. 20—Southern Chief, C Murphy and 1' Sloan relinquish all claim to interest in same to James Cross. Legal ';,li Robertson toW S Johnson or betaken from Ten Mile creek, which pract.(tolly means the entire stream. The wain is to 1)0ob-1 : incd at a point about lt',000 feet cast of I tbo mine. A dam is to bo constructed to ! West Ki Otenny has been exception* retain the water, which is to bo mimed nj|y favored with vast mineral ! I resources, which, under just condl- Pliitforni Adopted for tlio rnmpalgii— Candidate ta ii<* Independent Supporter »f .I»e* Martin—Delegates Appointed to Attend Convention. Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the labor interestsof this vicinity was held on Friday night, in the Music Hall, a fair crowd being in attendance. A, K. Teeter, chairman of the committee, opened the proceedings, and stated the reason for calling the meeting. He suggested the appointment ot a permanent chairman, and J. Reid was selected for the position. Ceo. Stahl was elected secretary, but he resigned in favor of SJiClcments. J. A. Foley then took the lloor and made a shortspeeeh. He condemned past governments in the province, because the laboring classes had received scant recognition from them, lie appealed to his hearers to support a labor candidate in the Blocan in the coming elections who would look: after tho welfare of the laboring man. lie then read and moved the adoption of the following platform and resolution: 1. Wc demand of the provincial legislature the enforcement of tho eight-hour law, and its application to all branches of manual labor. 2. Legal recognition by incorporation of labor unions and the extension to them of the same rights enjoyed by other corporate bodies. 8. To provide for adjustment ot wage disputes by arbitration on plans similar to that now In force in New Zealand. 1. To provide for settlement of public questions by direct vote under the initiative and referendum. 5. Government ownership of all railway, telegraph and telephone lines to bo constructed, and the acquiring of those already in use as soon as practical; and to prevent extortion as far os possible by the control of nil railway, telegraph and telephone lines for public use, and to ti-x a reasonable maximum rate which they may charge for scivico. G. An act to prevent employment of Chinese in any mines, factories or public works within the province. 7. An act to provide public safeguards to life and health, and to provide an efficient mine inspection system to procure these results. 8 An net to establish county or local government throughout the province; all officers of such, both judicial and executive, to be elected by the popular vote of their respective ll CUlitiCB. Appended to this was the resolution: Whereas, the Slocan riding of sii\\ ' ■■ : i .iiliut l'|i, li. O. Matbes n,< fthoSilvertoniai. i nine down on Monday, lb* stated business was reviving greatly lu Sll vcrton and thai by Juno the place Six carloads of ore is sacked a I the wouid ho asliveh as ever. On May Arlingtonteady for shipment and as , bno Biuuy Hktith mine starts up much mere on the <\\\\\\\\wv ooso. Ihe wi;i, dq men and tho Vancouver with drifts are break! g down largo quan ->, ui indications point to a lively tities ol high (rrade mineral. for tho crushing an l dressing ol oro al lions, should support in comfort a tiltitudc w< " PttW| ilitli!i"' nt elass of citizen workers, whose interests are identi the mine. Tlib difference in troth the silo of the proposed dam to thu 1 „„.„. lg .,!„.,,. .„ 750 toot. eal with the welfare of the country; ind win reas, the conditions in \\i est. OltKKN KNDOHSES I'l.AII iHIM. The Liberal-! lonservatlvo Association ..( Bloc in is1 ublishing In this issua the !!;!" platform endorsed and adopted by them Kootenay are far from satisfactory to tin masses, especially tho workers, owing to the Introduction of Mongtjl- ind foreign cheap labor, which, if continued, will eventually reduce John Popham, Martin Maimer and J. S. McFarlaiio have gone to tho SI milkaiiieeu country. They haws, v oral good properties on the east slope of Copper mountain there, which they will develop during tho summer. ■• ;;:;;;';o:^:1;:;^iv;,tf::r.!u;hn;ei:h:;:; , us to the same level as themselves, or at a meeting holdon thol/th Inst. It is ij0 the means of driving us from the alnstor platform promul-1 onntrv* and whereas, it Is the duti from three, mine.- at l< list, Un.H Nothing "f II. Uondholder \\\\*-\\ kins Paul 1 oral pa latlel and J. Hory look sov* ies to the Anglican sen toes, Win, Hunter, ol Sllycrton, made a hurried trip to Sl< Jan Wi tlnesday to got di legates t » attend n Conservative convi niion, to b held at Sandon that night. Nob' dy wont, as the four del. irate • regularly nppolnb d oaus oi supplies to the had no time to prepare, and no notice Bondholder for heir contract, which had been served on the local associa* wasobtulncd froin I.'. C. Campbell* lion of tho date ol the proposed eon Johnston, tho main owner in the pro vontion porty, Las) year's contract was done Ot! tllis side of tllC divide and showed up a line body of ore, The Bond holder could be made a ship].in:: Services will bo held iu St. Paul's mlnp hva short time, as tho showing church, Arthur street, on Sunday on the npringcr slope litis never beet • , •, .,,,, , ,, • , ,' devnlopoJ.nlT tho heavy work having '"wning, April 29th, a ll oclock, been done mi the Ten Mile side. The 1;,'v- l '• "• iatc8 officiating. Till contract will Inst'a couple of months. .i • . Nbjt. Wrltln - under date ol %'i ok ine, Prank Watson iaya that lie has noi losf Ids case against Iho Arlington Mine . t lo asked mencodon ihe two miles of new "•• Affidavits of objected voters and lor an Injunction against tl omnany to com road required to ranch the mine When ilii- Is completed the whole camp «ill feel tho bom llts resulting thot et'rom. rii nplllillr Htrtko, The re,'en! li Iko on ill.' Ill II, one of the liepubiic group, I.) developing aavo them lorwurded to Kaslo o th compel them to i iok c .nt i i luvi Ion, IVi e of charge. A.11 ?i "!' ' Inton si ii sit lUlii itato their cases to 1 :ui al • uce. beon il mo and Hi bonds read at pet liins, has nol yet il i inding. c lUntryj ana wncrci of tho government to protect its citizens from either an armed or an un- armed force, cither of which may threaten their very existence; and whereas, there is no oilier protection from the above or other abuses except legislation; and whereas, wc believe that labor interests can best be advat'.ei d by the election of a labor representative; therefore, bo it resolv* i d: that we pledge ourselves to nominate and support a labor candidate whose policy shall bo in accord with our labor platform and pledged to use his best efforts to carry Bame into effect; and further, as the Martin platform is the nearest in accord with our phi! form, we hereby agree to run our candidate as an independent supporter of our present premier." The above was afterwards adopted* Next, came the selection of delegates to attend a convention oi the riding, which was announced would bo called for the selection of a labor candidate. To eeure n voice in the selee- tion oi the dologntes those present were invited tosign I he platform and ri - ilutlo i and pledge themselves to supper:, it. Twentj names were put on the roster, but many of the amli- eu piit the hall at this point. Those selected by a unanimous vote to attend the convention were: J.A.Foley, .1. l'ltrviauee, A, !'.. Teeter, and I' McVannel. The executive board , mbraces D, D. liobertson, J. Koley. A. B. Teotcr, E. Lemieux and l-'ranl: DIck- . , , \\ (k'suli iry il en ilon onsucd rola- I'ntili.n- Ciincort, livers thing is In readiness for the ; itrli tic conci it tonlghi and fl The Inij 'l l ;> iltc I train sen lo - -.,!. itlnJiiiie.Thontboyioi.au live to tho action ul the delegates to lay over nights at Horobery, iho convention and tho gen ral lm- ibor Interests In i ho ting luljiHU'Hej.' Tl a»o ol s ilitel'i .-! Ol lie,' -an \\s. black 1 q.| eal l 11 the lupreme court. u .!.. i _,, lie i>'ii*. iui-'ii ...I-. .. aormloy.ro an I""'-"1! '",,1,1.',' I:i'""' ■,,,,.,.. hHs been campaign, rne mcc ,!..•;. o-i:.. THE BOERS FLED II Roberts Laying His Plans to Make Another Pasrdeberg. i i. Leeuw Kop, April 23.—The Boers retired so quickly from their positions here that they left a quantity of ammunition and many rifles behind them. When tbe Warwickshire regiment took the farm house at the foot of tbe ridge, the Boers' pom-pom inflicting no damage, the Welsh regiment advanced along the Warwickshires' left and approached the ridge, experiencing a cross fire. When the Boers fled, they were obliged to move for some distance along the skyline, and tbe artillery planted a shell with great accuracy, It burst just above the Boers, rolling over three horses. It appears that Gen. Dickson met with opposition, the Boers firing their rifles at long range. Their position was one of great natural strength. Gen. Pole-Carew's admirable disposition of his force thoroughly puzzled the Boers, who were unable to see the direction of tbe attack owing to a deep spruit. The British artillery was unable to join in time to reply to the Roer gun, which was shelling tbe mounted infantry vigorously. The shells, however, burst 300 yards high and did no damage. It is stated that Gen. Dewet holds the waterworks with a strong force. The Boers who held Leeuw kop trekked to the eastward. General French sent out a body of cavalry to the south and a few shots were heard, but apparently tbe Boers do not hold strong positions anywhere in close proximity to Leeuw kop. Hon 1 In- Nil I*. Iti'luu' Drawn. London, April 24.—All attention is centered on the interesting, though complicated,situation on the southeastern portion of the Orange Free State, from which developments of the most importance must ensue in the near future. General Rundle, apparently, has found the Boers confronting him at Dewets Dorp stronger than he cares to engage, so he is marking time pending ihe arrival of support. While Gen. Rundle is preparing to strike Dewets Dorp, Generals Brabant and Hart are pushing along the frontier of Basutoland, whence they will be able to frustrate any attack on Gen. Rundle's right, and Generals French and Pole-Carew are hastening from Bloemfontein to bar the Boer line of retreat. Work < ill Out lor I'ri-iK'li. Iii the meantime the burgher forces occupying Thaba Nchu are in a position to fight a delaying action, giving the Boer forces at Dewets Dorp and Wepener time to retire in case of defeat, audit seems as though lien. French must dispose of this Thaba Nchu force he- fore he can reach the rear of the Boer forces opposing Generals Rundle and Brabant, otherwise his flank would be open to assault. The Boers driven out of Leeuw kop will probably rally at Thaba Nchu, where a stiff fight may be expected. Should the British fail in this attempt to bring about another Paar- deberg, it must immensely affect the larger issues of the war, as it would undoubtedly lead to a persistent repetition of the guerilla warfare which has been largely responsible for the stay of Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein for so many weeks. Trap Bel lor CiiiiimIIiiii*.. During the course of General Anderson's advance on Leeuw kop, the Canadians found themselves iu a tight corner on Sunday near Don- kcrpoort. The Canadian mounted infantry, sent to reconnoitre tin Boer position, approached within 300 yards of a farm llyi.ig the hospital flag, under cover oi which the Boers opened such a hot fire on the Canadians thai they were unable lo attempt to retire until another force of Canadians covered their retreat by threatening the rear of the Boer position. 11... 1 \\ Mm,* ol Victor). Pretoria, April 83. An official ■fc bulletin issued today says: kiJ'The federals continue their light* [ ing at Wepener and have captured a herd of General Brabant's cattle and horses. "General Dewet's losses at Dew- etsdorp were four men killed and six men wounded. Twenty British were captured, besides the killed and wounded. The British appear to be retiring beyond Dewetsdcrpi A Ni-m rrotije in the Field. "Cronje # r?ports that with a strong commando he attacked the British" northeast of Boshof. A heavy engagement followed and the British were driven from kopje to Kopje. The federals displayed great courage and resolution and spiritedly engaged the enemy. Only two burghers were wounded. The British lost 15 men killed and left three wounded and eight prisoners in the hands of the burghers" The Cronje referred to in the above dispatch is Commandant Cronje, the second son of the Boer general who is now a prisonor on tbe island of St. Helena. A DYNAMITE GANG Accused of Plotting to Wreck the Wel- land Canal. THE TRAP 18 SET A Rapid Movement to Cut Off the Boer's Retreat. THK JAPANESE INVASION. Nearly 3000 Came to Victoria Since January 1—The Cause. Victoria Colonist. Altogether a total of 5026 Japanese have been brought from their own country by the steamers touching at this port from the orient since January 1, Of these, 2245 went on with the ships that brought them, leaving 2781 dropped at this city, to be accounted for. The reasons for the present rush are given in many forms, while the Japanese in relation to American life, trade and conditions comes in for equal variety of criticism. It is said tbe Japanese are leaving their own country in consequence of the reported imminence of Russian war; then again it is asserted the closing of the gates of Hawaii has turned the volume of plantation immigration hitherward. The opening of the fishing season accounts for quite a number,and the initiation ot large railway works on the American roads probably explains the presence of a larger quota. On the authority of a railway and steamship man of prominence it is asserted that not more than 15 per cent of the incoming Japanese remain in British Columbia, while quite 65 per cent go through a week or two after landing to the United States. The N. P. R. employs lliem along its line, working 4000 at present; tbe G. N. R. has 1000 or more and will soon treble this number; the C. P. R. gives its road work to white men, and this explains the predeliction of the brown people for both or either of the rival lines. Then comes another question. Speak to the Japanese, and he will tell you that more than half of these arriving Japanese were here before, or else bad relatives here. They travel more and spend their money quicker than do their rivals, the Chinese, and in the latter respect do more perhaps for the country that doesn't especially want them. After the fishing season of last year, according to one of the customs officials close in touch with the interesting subject, more than 4000 Japanese went back from British Columbia, visiting, their aggregate wages amounting to $600,- 000; while workers in the Cariboo and other up country mines went home with many thousands more. These men returning fotm a large proportion of tbe present arrivals. They also explain a point raised by the Japanese consul and which otherwise would seem unintelligible. Japan, it seems, docs not allow unrestricted emigration of her people. One bundled and sixty in any month is the limit that may be sent to Canada, although those who have previously been here may naturally return just when it suits their business or convenience. Niagara Falls, Ont., April 23.— Chief Young and Detective Main, assisted by Buffalo defectives, have unearthed a gang of dynamiters operating from the Dolphin house, Suspension Bridge, New York, the Rosalie hotel here and Buffalo, N. Y., by rounding up John Walsh, aged 27 years, John Nolan, 35 years of age, and Karl Dullman, all of whom are charged with having attempted to blow up lock 24 of the Welland canal Saturday night. The general impression is that this gang has been operating as the hirelings of capitalists to cripple the Welland canal in order to divert the traffic of the upper lakes from Montreal to Buffalo. A detachment of the Forty-fourth battalion is guarding the court house to prevent any attempt of a mob from Buffalo,.which, it is reported, is preparing to liberate the prisoners. The court house this morning was crowded when the hour of trial arrived. Among those present to give evidence were American government secret service detectives, After the reading of the charge against the accused by Police Magistrate Logan, Solicitor McBurney, on behalf of the three accused,asked for immediate trial, but the magistrate refused and remanded the case for eight days. The prisoners were taken to Welland jail this afternoon. ELECTION IS NEAR It Will Shortly Follow Tarte's Return from Paris. Montreal, April 24.—It is announced here that the Hon. J. 1. Tarte will return to Canada on May 20. ' A local Conservative paper couples with this the announcement that the general elections are likely to follow shortly after the minister of public works returns. Ottawa, April 24.—A caucus of Conservative members was held this morning, at which the sending out of campaign literature was discussed. It was also decided to make a vigorous protest in parliament against the delay in bringing down certain departmental reports. It was decided to insist on investigation into the charges of corruption in the Brockville and West Huron election cases. II IIKKl MINT PAY IP. Her Ambassador Ray* Uncle Nam Will Not Stand Procrastination. Constantinople, April 24.—The porte has received telegrams from the Turkish minister at Washing- Ion, Ali Ferrough Bey,pointing out the bad impression created in the United States by the non-payment of the indemnity due, and announcing the determination of the Amer- can government to insist upon a prompt settlement of the claims. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Having proved his ability to hold the fort, General White is to he made governor of Gibraltar. Cuba is to have an election ol a municipal governments on Jtwe if>, bill the people are not content with an indefinite tutelage to (be United l»r. Il.u 1I1 11 on the War. Hamilton, Out,, April 24.—Hon. Dr. Borden, minister of militia, delivered an address at the banquet of St. Georges society in this city- last night, in which be referred to the important part Canada was playing in the South African war the result of which would tend to bring about closer relationship between the mother country and her colonies. ■hellingOH Die Vaal lllver. Warrenton, April 23.—Shelling was renewed this morning, the fire being directed at the British river redoubts, which are steadily being pushed forward. The Boers appear to be in stronger force down tbe river, and the yeomanry patrols are frequently "sub ed." It is constantly believed that important developments arc not far off. London, April 25.—4:37 p. m.— The war office received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts: Bloemfontein, April 25.—Pole- Carew's division reached Roodekop yesterday without casualties. Its advance was covered by cavalry and horse artillery, which drove back the enemy with heavy loss, their dead being left on the ground. The mounted troops halted for the night at Grootfontein and at 7:30 this morning were crossing the Modder river at Valsbank, in accordance with my instructions to French to endeavor to place himself astride the enemy's lines of retreat. French's arrival near the Modder river evidently, however, alarmed the Boers, for they evacuated their strong position near Dewetsdorp during the night and it was occupied by Chermside's division this morning. "The mounted infantry under Ian Hamilton drove the enemy off the kopjes in the neighborhood of the water wotks without casualties to our side. "The Highland brigade marched 24 miles yesterday to support Gen. Hamilton, and halted for the night at Klip kral, four miles from Sanna's post. "Brabant and Hart are still a few miles short of Wepener, and the numbers of the enemy apptar to have been somewhat increased during the last few days. But it is not likely that there will be much trouble in the neighborhood of Wepener, once Dewets dorp is occupied by our troops. "I inspected the city imperial volunteers battalion on their arrival at Bloemfontein yesterday. They are in fine form and look very workmanlike. I also inspected the first company of the Imperial yeomanry, which have arrived here. The men turned out smart, and their horses are in admirable condition." Report tbat the Boer* Were Trapped Hershel, Cape Colony, April 24. —It is reported that the British have occupied Wepener, after heavy fighting. It is also said that the Boers arc unable to escape to the north and that great developments are expected. London, April 25.—The indecisive actions and slow progress of Generals Hart and Brabant are relatively unimportant, when compared with the progress of General French. It is now evident that Lord Roberts wishes not only to defeat the Boers but to pen them in, as at Paardeberg. For this end, 40,000 British troops are concentrating in the southeastern part of the Orange Free State and are operating a ccording to carefully devised plans, in which delay may be as much due to strategy as to necessity. The success of this important movement almost entirely depends on General French. If he can sweep down from the north with the rapidity of execution which he displayed at Kimberly and Paardeberg, he will effect the same swift, sudden transformation which followed the cavalry evolutions two months ago. According to the last accounts he was pushing on successfully. Fvery day the Boers remain at Wepener improves General French's chance of success. To put a girdle round tbe twenty-livelhousand Boers estimated to be in tho southeastern part of the Orange Free State, Lord Roberts has evidently taken large chances, The British critics differ regarding the result, some declaring it is already impossible for the Boers fo escape from the net. There is a general impression that the advance upon Pretoria will be taken up without any reconcentration at Bloemfontein. With more than half the British army stretched in echelon across the Orange Free State such a change in directions would indefinitely delay the accomplishment of Roberts' objective move. News received today has little bearing upon the question of the hour. ften. lllerer Dead. A dispatch from Durban, dated April 24, reports that Gen. Meyer is dead. He is known to have been well on the previous day. A Boer version of the recent British attack at Fourteen Streams says that two Boers were killed and four wounded. Little damage was done to the camp, though it was vigorously bombarded. AFTER THE TURK Other Powers Join America in Demanding a Settlement. Native*' Gallant flichi. The arrival of Mafeking dispatches has reduced the interest and anxiety in regard to the fate of its defenders. Lady Sarah Wilson's account of the slaughter of 33 natives who went out from Mafeking last Friday to recover some cattle which had been looted by the Boers and who, while they were sleeping, were surrounded by the burghers and shot without quarter, apparently harshly misrepresented the action of the Boers. A dispatch received by the Associated Press from Mafeking says the natives in question were unauthorized raiders, and that, instead of being ruthlessly slaughtered by the Boers while asleep, they beat back the burghers, who were obliged to get reinforcements of Maxims and Nordenfelds. The dispatch adds: "There was no question of surrender. The leader of the natives rallied his men to the last and the fight progressed from the rising to the setting of the sun. Until their ammunition was finished, the natives fought, and then the Boers killed all but one, who, hiding in the reeds, escaped." nafeklng Weary of Waltlug The correspondent concludes: "Mafeking may be forgiven if it begins to"prefer some attempt at relief rather than empty congratulations for its gallant stand. Though there is only sufficient to keep body and soul together, it will never dream of surrender. But it is very weary of it all." British Take Detvrtadorp. London, April 25.—2:25 p. m.— Lord Roberts has telegraphed the following message to the war office: Bloemfontein, April 25—Dewetsdorp was occupied by Chermside without opposition at 9:30 o'clock this morning." Boer* Advance by Night. Maseru, Basutoland, April 24.— On the breaking up of the bivouac this morning, General Brabant discovered that the Boers, who fell back towards Wepener yesterday, had advanced during the night several miles nearer to Strauss' farm, which is a favorable position for resistance. Another Attack on Dalg-etly. Colonel^Dalgetty's garrison was severely attacked with six guns this morning, probably with a view of preventing him from^assisting the relief column. It seemed yesterday that Dalgetty had practically been relieved, but the offensive attitude assumed by the Boers this morning shows this idea to have been erroneous. > General Hart is now a few miles behind General Brabant's division, which is waiting for the former to come up. Thirteen British wounded were removed to Mafeteng at midnight and placed in the English church. BrltUh Advanre|1e Mow. Maseru, April 24.—Evening.— Generals Hart and Brabant covered only a short distance today and, finding a strong force opposed to them, bivouaccd on the ground they bad occupied. The firing has been desultory and the casualties very slight. The British are edging up to the Basutoland border. Persistent rumors are in circulation that Commandant Olivier, with 1500 men, is preparing lo attack General Hart's rear. There is no sign of the advance of General Rundle from Dewetsdorp. I'.ri' in Nctv %'urn. New York, April 25.—Three persons were killed and three seriously Injured in a fire today in the six- slory tenement, 74 Forsyth street. Constantinople, April 25.—In view of the steps taken by the United States government in regard to the claims arising out of the Armenian massacres, the embassies of Great Britain, France, Austria, Italy and Germany have asked their governments for instructions as to making similar claims. The promulgation of the irade authorizing the building of the American structures burned at Kharput and the enlargement of Roberts college is regarded as showing clearly the desire of the Yildiz Kiosk to be agreeable to the United States, in the hope that the latter will not press for the payment of the indemnity. The United States government, however, has no intention of abandoning its claims. WILL BE FINISHED AT HOME. United States Will Not Extradite the Thorold Conspirator*. Buffalo, Agril 25.—A special to the Express from Washington says: "The state department will continue its investigation in the Thorold affair with a view to punishing the perpetrators, if they can be found in this country. The extradition treaty will be strictly adhered to as to its wording, however, and as there is no provision for extradition in cases of conspiracy, the men responsible for the explosion, if found in this country, will receive their punishment here, if at all. It will not be possible to extradite them under the terms of the treaty. "England has not protested and the state department is not expecting a protest." No Evideure ot Conspiracy. New York, April, 25.—An investigation extending over the last two months into the reports that a conspiracy had been planned in the United States against Canada on account of the Boer war has brought out nothing to substantiate them, says a Washington special to the Herald. This investigation was conducted as a result of representations made to the state department by the British government. It is certainly a fact, according to the state department officials, that no evidence has been obtained showing tbat persons in this country conspired to blow up tne Wel- and canal. Brabant and Hart Fighting. Aliwal North, April 24.—It is reported tbat firing has been beard between Zastrom and Wepener,and it is believed that Generals Brabant and Hart arc in contact with the enemy. The Boers are so numerous that it took them two days to cross the Caledon river at Barsard's Drift. FATE OF A MISER Volney Bull Crushed to Death at a Barn-Raising. Dunkirk, NY., April *■>—> Volney Bull, an eccentric farmer holding mortgages against 100 farms in Chautauqua county, was crushed to death today while assisting at a barn-raising at his home in Greenfields. Bull has a terror of burglars and ottcn went to jail, paying bis board, to enjoy safety. On one occasion be was tortured by masked men and forced to give up $1000 in cash. He lived the life of a miser, although the richest farmer in Chautauqua county. I>> lllllllllrii »lm 111- l"l il-H.l.'iM, Buffalo, N. Y., April 24.—An afternoon paper says: "By descriptions furnished this morning of the three men charged with attempting to blow up lock No. 24 of the Welland canal, there is an indication that they arc Boer sympathizers." ENEMY DRIVEN OFF The Relieving Army Drives Them from Strong Positions. •iiif London, April 31, 6:18 p. m.— The war office has received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts: I "Bloemfontein, April 21.—Run- SKle's force came in contact with the -jienemy yesterday, four miles southwest of Dewesdorp. They occupied strong positions covering the town. The yeomanry and mounted U infantry seized another position, I* which enabled Rundle to drive the /"'enemy off and occupy the high ' ground the enemy hud been holding. Rundle advanced this morning early and is now again engaged Vith the enemy. Our casualties yesterday were two men severely . And Lieutenant O'Connor and seven Oien slightly wounded." Flgut With Heslegluif Boers. Bloemfontein, April 20.—Continuing their march on Friday, Generals Chermside and Rundle came 'Into contact with tbe Boers near Dewet's Dorp at noon. Fighting Continued until dark, and was principally carried on by the artillery, which temporarily silenced two • Boer guns. The British command the hills for miles around the Boers, Who are reported to hold strong po- eitions, but are probably retiring. The casualties on the British side Were slight, and most of them occurred among the yeomanry and mounted infantry. The firing was at lo-.ig range. None of the British troops were killed. Boers Mron**,!) Heluforced. Maseru, Basutoland, April 21.— The Boers around Wepener have been reinforced and are now Stronger than ever. The firing of cannon and rifles, heard today in tbe direction of Dewetsdorp, was looked upon as meaning that relief . was approaching. Heavy firing is hourly expected. Two large Boer forces left the vicinity of Wepener this morning, one going in the direction of Dewetsdorp and the other towards Rouxville. The Boers are excited and jubli- ant in consequence of President Steyn's assertion that foreign intervention is certain and that it is the only thing to continue the struggle for a short time. Generals Dewet and Olivier are inspiring the bur- . ghers with inflammatory patriotic speeches. Several houses have been filled with the Boer wounded and others have been sent to Ladybrand. Field Cornel Bouwert, who surrendered to the British and afterwards joined the Free Staters, has been arrested by tbe Boers. His wife offered ^(ioo bail for his appearance. It was refused. Boers Claim Mini) Prisoners. Pretoria, April 21. — President Kruger has received, through President Steyn, an official report sent by Gen. Dowel under date of April 20 to the effect that the latter still surrounds Gen. Brabant's forces at Wepener and had captured 115 prisoners, including the chief artillery officers. The report adds that the British from Aliwal arc destroying farm bouses. The Irish brigade paraded this morning in front of President Kru- ger's house and tbe president made a speech to I hem. Ilellel Mi.mm Come Tomorrow. London, April 21.—Gen. Cherm- side's and Gen. Bundle's divisions were only 50 miles from Wepener yesterday, and unless unfortunate difficulties arise, they should be getting into touch today with the little colonial force, which is besieged, and by tomorrow have ac- complishished its relief, the two divisions being overwhelmingly superior to the Boer forces. As governor of flic Free State, Mai-Gen. Pretty-man is organizing a corps of mounted police and dividing tbe country into sections to be administered by commissions, probably army officers, Lieut.-Col, Girounrd, director of railroads, is forming a railroad corps with prospect of permanent employment. Many of the colonials have joined. Methtteu Beiuilses Hoer Attack Boshof, Orange Free State, April 21.—At midday yesterday General Mcthuen's field force at Swartzkop- jesfontein was ordered to return to Boshof. Its convoy extended over six miles and with the escort took up a position on a hill commanding the road just in the nick of time, as a force of 2000 Boers, wi'.ti two guns and a pom-pom, suddenly appeared hard to guess. Considering that the Filipinos entire!) hick hospital facilities, ii great majority of the wounded will die. Probably the week's work finished 1,000 insurgents. The American total loss was five killed, 16 wounded. Two sergeants and one priv.aie were killed in ambushes, while escorting provision trains. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES, Competition between lilies is growing too hi t iov comforf when it leads to dynamite plots like thnl iit Buffalo. Judge Spinks has void the l>. *-'. No, j in Summit camp to Jonathan Millet and J. I!. Mi Laren, ol Vancouver, for $5000, K tin. DRILL, SLOCAN, B. <-'., A.PRTL 27, 1900. THE SLOCAN DRILL ta :-i-bUoHEU r.vr-iiV riuu.vY at SLOGAN, - - - • ,B, G. Legal Advertisini! II) cents a line for the fust insertion ffndB cents a line eaoh subsequent Insertion. Transient advertisements at same nitus as legal advertising. Locals will be charged 10 cents u line for each insertion. Commercial Hates made known upon application. The Subscription is $•_' per year, St.icily in advance; $2.50 a year if not so paid. Address all letters to— Till'. fjLOCAK DRILL, Slooan, B. C. DRILL POINTS. Ji^h stones are in circu- FK1DAY, APRIL 27th, 1900. EMTOUIAL CKOITINUS. The scene of labor troubles has been moved from flic Slocan to Nanaimo, where the Dunsmuir miners are on strike for more pay. Here is nn opportunity for Smith Curtis to get in his auger. John Houston has announced himself as a candidate for Nelson at the provincial elections, He is an anti- party man. The people of Nelson appear to ho in the Czar's favor, but what will become of Joseph when John goes to Victoria ? The Drill has been threatened with a deluge of political effusions from various sources. Don't waste your energies, excited quill pusher, as the office boy is overworked now in piling away rejected manuscripts. ' A persuader to the tune of ten cents a , jinc would cause it slight relaxation of the prohibitive restrictions,but not otherwise. Eaoh week witnesses greater activity in the Slocan and more mines in operation. The Four Mile camp will once moic be in full swing after the 1st of May, Businessmen feel hap* pier, the miners are contented, the '.mine-owners urbane and pleasant, and even the C.P.R. officials appear more comfortable. "What a contrast to the past winter. The chaotic condition of the provincial political arena lias been somewhat cleared up during the week. Numerous candidates have been nominated by their supporters and more interest is being evinced in the contest. So far the mass of opinion seems to be against the introduction of party lines. Some shape is being taken in the situation in the Sloean riding.and it looks very much as If it would re- "solve itself into a three cornered fight at least. Seine tall latton. Percy Dickenson will bo here by the 2nd of Jlay. Several well-defined jags were in evidence of late, Commercial men arc seen more frequently in Slocan. Tuesday night a social dance was held in the .Music Hall. B. J. Fell made a special trip to the Smuggler this week. Eggs are selling at eastern prices here: three dozen for 50 cents. La grippe has been epidemic of late, claiming a host of victims. Blake Wilson, of Nelson, was a welcome visitor to Slocan Tuesday. An eight-pound rainbow trout was caught in the river Tuesday by a fly. A pile, driving outfit arrived Monday from Nelson for use nt the wharf here. "When finished, Mrs. Blench will have one of the neatest residences in town. J. Hue's residence has been adorned by the painter's brush during the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Thompson returned from their honeymoon on Saturday. John Bonter, mate of the Slocan, has been oil' duty this week through illness. Bobby Allen lias his full pack train here now and ready for the season's business. The Nelson Tribune was singed by lire Tuesday night. It issued as usual, however. A carload of const flooring, ceiiinp;, sash and doors just arrived. McCal- lum & Co. Gold Commissioner Turner has returned to Nelson from his visit to the Old Country. J. (.1, McCiilliim's cottage has been under the painter's hands this week. It looks well. J. (I. McCallnm will erect a new- residence closer to the business portion next month. T. D. Woodcock & Co. have had their block under Billy Kerr's skillul brush this week. Slonn Bros, will improve the old Victoria premises on Dclauey avenue by a nobby fence. James H. Ashdown, the noted Winnipeg hardware man, was In town during the week. Married, in Naknsp. on April 22, by tho Rev. (' IT. Fates, Mrs. L. A. Snowman to A. S. Blundln. Bruce White, manager of the Mol ly Gibson, and wife, pass d through here Wednesday tor Sandon. John Keen, of Kaslo, is a candidate \\ for the coining elections, as a Btralght Conservative and the business men's nuinincc. : for Hie nomination of alaborcandi ; date in this riding. They went U| 1 yesterday "morning. To Kent.—I am prepared to fix up I at short notice a five or seven-roomed house, at Brandon, for a desirable tenant. Water connections; rent reasonable. Will sell on easy terms. av. ll. Brandon. J. Sloan is superintending the operations of the first incubator in the Blocan and it is working well. Close to 300 eggs arc in course of transformation, so that the poultry supply for the winter is assured. On Hay 80 and 31 the first, synod of the new Anglican diocese of Kootenay Will be held at Nelson for the drafting of a constitution ami bylaws and the selection of a bishop. Naknsp New Denver ar.d Slocan will be represented. Angus Mclnncs, mining recorder at New Denver, and his family spent Sunday in town. He states the Lucerne is filling up with people, considerable bulldlnggoiogon and more in sight, while the outlook oi the town is better than ever. I. & Leave Your Order With aeaegggaacti 14 .o-rr SLOCAN, B. C. Dealers in Groceries, Pro= visions, Boots, Shoes, and Clothing. Worden Bros, Teamsters & General Draymen. Boarding Stables; Saddle Horses for Hire at Reasonable* Kates. Wood, Coal and Ice for sale Orders left at tho Office: MAIN STKEKT, SLOCAN. G-wiiliin & Jolmson, MINING ENGINEERS AND ASSAVEUS. Slocan, - - B. C J. I. Mill ii B. A. Sc. The practical ethics ol socialism arc making great headway in tin- west. Hugh John Macdonald Is spreading its tenets, perhaps unconsciously, in Manitoba, and every platform in sight in durown provincial political lumber yard Is full charged with .in- same, commendable 'material. Our politicians are imbibing the socialistic ozone In large doses, for they know it is the elixir of life to this and coming generations, '.Public franchises for the public and; tor tho \\ Incoj has written, stating th.it ho hopes to bo hero hortly to nddrci b the clcctoi s, Next Sunday Afternoon tho Oddfellow • will hold their annual church parade to the Presbyterian church, l'e\\. ('. |-'. i'atcs being the preacher. Various causes tended to make last Tuesday night's mci ting of the Social Science Club sllmly attended. Phc subject of debate was udjourm d for a week. Rev. Mi ■ rs, Roberts, of New Den ver, and Banl ird, ol Sandon, passed dow n Tnoi day, to sttend the district meeting i f the Methodist ehnreh ni Nelson. \\ largo number of mi n have been pa sit f up nd down the I «'.■ i!.. Tin day i \\ i nit k :i wavi of i It; w*i pi over thi vai is hu n 'own. Vt tho Ml I i nt Weill l ■-. night.Jam irri-ll ii -i *3iehol wi - i i Pioneer Lively axid Feed Stables, Slocan, P.. C. General Packing and For* warding attended to at the shortest Notice. Saddle and Pack Horses for hire at reasonable rates. R. E. ALLEN, - Manager J. H. Howarth, Expert Watchmaker. Half a century at the bench. All kinds of artificial work repaired. Prompt attention to watch' • i nd and jeweleryseiit by mall or <-x n-ess for repairs, full line i f The Slocan City Hospital is prepared to receive Patients. DR. BENTLEY,Blocan, B.C. SLOCAN PHARMACY. We keep Pure Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Choice Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Etc, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Mail Orders receive prompt and careful attention. J. L. WHITE, DRUGGIST, Slocan and Greenwood, B, C. CHi PilA Mm AND SOO LINE. Pel ween ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC The direct route from Kootenay Country on hand. All work press lor Watches, Jewclcry and Plated Ware alwny guaranteed. Slocan, Te Point.* Last and West. IU. B. C m TINSMITH AND PLUMBER. Sole Dealer in HcClary's Famous Steel Ranges and Stoves. Large Stock of Tinware & Qraniteware on hand. First-Class sleepers on all Trains from bievelatokb and Kootenay Landing. Tourist Cars paw Medicine Hat dally for Bt. I'aul; Sundays and Wed* ncsdays for Toronto; Fridays for Montreal and Boston. Same cars pass Revelstoko one day earlier. MAIN ST1 KEI '. SLOCAN. A. c SLOCAN, CONNECTIONS. REYEL8T0KE AND MAIN LINE POINTS ."ie>. .- i;iiU fSfecan Oltynre*Sun I**."" ROSSLAND, KELSON, THE CROW'S NEST BRANCH .\\Nli BOUNDARYCODNTRVl I2.20es Sun lv Slocan City ar ex Stan 11.80 TO \\ND PROM ,si.o('AN' LAKE POINTS! 0.00ex Bun lv Slocan City arex Sun 11,80 12.00 ox Ban lv Blocan OityarexSun 16.00 TO AND I'UoM BANDONl 12.00ex Sun lv Slocan Cll y arex Sun ll .30 Ascertain rates and full Informatkm.by addressing tho nearest local agent, or— GEO. T. MOI'R, Agent, Sloean City \\v. l". Andoraon, Tray. Pass, Agt.,Nelson .) Coyle, A (i.P. Agent, Vancouver. Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco, and Fruits. Agent for Brantford Bicycles. 1 ). A mot, GENERAL MERCHANT. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Flour, Hay and Feed ot all Kinds. riain Streel Slocan. let ms Cash. Furniture manufactured and General Jobbing attended to with promptitude. SLOCAN, B. C. Tlie "Victoria, Hotel, SLOCAN, B. C. Has ample accommodation for a large number of Guests and supplies the best of everything in the flarket. THOHAS SLOAN, Pro Tlxe ^rlixigton Hotel SLOCAN, B. C. Offers up-to-date accommodation for the Public. It is the home of Travelling, Commercial, and Mining Men. GETHING & HENDERSON, - Propriety Hotel Roy a 1 ;locan, B. C. Is one of the best appointed Hotels in the Count Headquarters for Mining Men. The Bar richly slocked and the Dining Room Al. THOMAS LAKE. ' I he Hotel Slocan, Slocan, B. C, is under the licit if Jeff Who is ever ready to make life pleasant for th who tarry within a while with him. N HOUSE SLOCAN, B. C. Is reached by any trail or road that runs into the Town. Do not go past its door < you are dry, weary or hunj: A. E. TEETER, Proprietor IcCallutn c& C Dealers in General Hardware and Mining and Mill Supplies. Wg Have Just Opil a Lane stock ol Ne« Agents for the Hamilton Powder Co. and Crow's Nest Domestic Blacksmith Coal. 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