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[The News] ; [The Cumberland News]
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The Cumberland News was published in Cumberland, in the Comox Valley region of Vancouver Island, and ran from April 1899 to July 1916. Published by Walter Birnie Anderson, the News served the communities of Cumberland, Courtenay, and Comox Valley, and was eventually absorbed by another Cumberland-based paper, the Islander.
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-*% v., SI' ' A.H .-ft*-*' u.~ . *��������� ������<5*-v -}" ,������������ /���������' ���������*- _* /���������U ,<n. --' SIXTH YEAR .CUMBERLAND. B. C. ^Formerly .Union]" TUESDAY", AUG, gd., J 898 I' We up \i 1 r I.'1"' lu l<; A fine line of . \ -jCombs & Brushes, Perfume and Toilet Waters, * Tooth- brushes 4c Powders, ���������* __ n French and Eng ��������� < -> lish Toilet Soaps. } ���������* D AU Nbw Goods. r k h*K . (V. I, If ������ss^ Mason's Extract of i 1' >" . ���������, ., "-** , Herbs for,, Summer Drink. Poison ,Fly Paper,, and Tanglefootr Insect Powder, and Bedbug Destroyers., ���������a���������-r A complete line. of Patent Medicines. ONLY PURE DRUGS FOR DISPENSING. ""���������'��������� i PEACE.Y & CO. BISMARCK IS DEAD 1 1 ��������� / -. **> Peace Negotiation Do Not Stay the Tread . . ' o'f'Wa'r..'"���������','- Spain antl the. United States Will Settle -Their Om , Affairs..,;, , Tlie l!ns;u^g;ents a Troublesomel^actor. .f v'jtj RlDEON P.Q., Box 233". .'.-, <* ���������'��������� '-'Victoria, .'B: G:'-: / '-Cumberland representative Rev. ,Wm. Hicks.-. ,,; Agents for th< famous Mas.dn_&. Risen* pianosi *^ , ~ * ��������� *��������� .,."'. Tuning, repairing, polishing ' v < j . - 1 . Mail orders, will receive prompt; attention. AH kinds of music and musical -instruments. American d Terms. 1 Washington, July 29-The answer to tfo. Spanish note is now made up for Submission to the cabinet. It contains the following terms as the conditions for peace: Absolute cession of the island of Porto Rico, relinquishment of Spam ih sovereignty in Cuba, cession of seveial small ���������islands adjacent to Cuba to United States, leaving the disposition of the Philippines and other islands m that ���������quarter subject to future negotiations. Millions in Gold. Seattle, July 28���������By arrival of steamer Humbolt at Seattle this ' afternoon, receipts of Klondike gold for month of July were increased to nearly $12,000,000 The Humbolt had over $2,000,000 on board, and half of it was in possession of the most ignorant class. These men are richer by half than any that have arrived out so far. They are Antonio Standon, John Eiickson, J. D. Mienack. Standon has 1000 pounas of gold or about $4oo.uoo. John Enckson . FROM MANILA. Washington, , Aug. %���������General Merritt has cabbd the.war depart- , , ' / - * - inent relative' to the situation in Manila which he finds .is growing dangerous. Gen.,Merritt is of the opinion,the attitude of, the ingur-; 'eents tnereis-similar ,to thatassum ed bf Garcia and\Ke^Cubans upon 'thequestioii 6f;th"efrigKt of possess^ ion ol the City o-^anilaj, although \inthi9 case .thet'insuTgents have . been' formidable, a Jot being .killed. ' vNot only^are^numefduK^-t1 ������re better armed and supplied with ar- tillery. Gen. MerritJ however, indicates that he wiil -do best he can r v o ���������> He has combined with Admiral Dewey to attack the City forth- with. *,'.., i jjote#���������^It^is evident" a' despatch we published three or lour days ago that Manila > had fallen, was premature. It came by way of Madrid.���������Ed. BOMBARDMENT. Madrid, Aug. 1.���������American war ships, it's reported, have bombarded San Severino and Matanzas. W I ���������-!*- . r v-^XS- t - ^ V *j- ~it, t iP.t- >��������� t\f'*��������� ,_. .'���������^i'tA ;^V'^,_3^ >M /il*.- ^ ^ -* ���������<v i^> ;i Washington, July 29���������Cabinet is now is an ignoiant Norwcigan and has ���������in session considering our reply to Spam. The answer will be made to-night. It is ���������certain Spain must give up Cuba and Forto Rico. A decision has not been reached a* to the Philippines, but some territory will be required there. G.H.TA1 ^I)������aler in Stoves and Tinware . Plumbing and general Sfreetiron work PROMPTLY DONE t&Agent for the Celebrated Gurney Souvenir Stoves and -������������������^Ranges--��������� yf&nvdQ.ctvLter of the New Air-tight heaters COME TO THE UEW������ PFFIGSJ with yous? printing, Reasonalile prices prevail $300 000 in five laige boxes. It is kept under guard in a big stateroon. J. D. Micnark, who came out with his wife t and children, sold his claim for $152,000, and will not retum. He is independently wealthy from the piocceds of -. single claim. Humboldt, Gates, and Wm. Hall, came out with.$80,000 each. J. D. Thaggart had $50,006. Another Treasure Ship. San Francisco, July 29���������Steamer Portland arrived from St. Micheal's bringing returning -Klondilcers with about $250- 000 in- gold dust and bullion. Three Dawson miners take the lead. Geo. Davis, and C. McCalso brought out about $200,000 in gold. More Gold Dust. Victoria, July 30.���������rThe steamer City of Seattle arrived here this morning with 315 men from .Dawson, They brought $100,000 in gold dust and an immense amount in drafts.' Insurgents Defiant. Washington, August 1.���������A despatch received from Admiral Dewey announced that Aquinaldo has assumed a bold attitude of defiance, and. that it would take a large force from this, country to subdue thb insurgents. \ *\ Ponce, Aug. 1.���������A proclamation has been issued by Ponce as a United States city representing delight at annexation and prospective administration of Gen. Miles, and presence of American troops. ]^0TE-���������Ponce is a town three miles inland from the south ' coast of Porto Rico, is next in importance to San Juan. The proclamation shows the feeling of the people, who look upon the island as already annexed to the United States.���������Ed. T&E IBON CHANCEXXOBi EXPIRES. Berlin, -Aug. ,1.���������The cable brings the news, not unexpected of Bismarck's death. [Since Gladstone's death he^was' the most prominent man in Europe He was born in 1813 in Branden- burc, and was consequently at his death 85. years of age.���������Ed. Stolen, a March. -;._Jew'York, Aug. i���������A dispatch from Madrid says President McKinley has stolen'a-march on the powers of Europe in making peace. It is reported that the ieaving^of the Phillippine question for future settlement between Spain . and the United States alone spoils a cleverly concerted scheme, Behind Spain,, diph,- Power."' ������������������Reatiw^';.-;.-^! The Flower Festival at 'which .fruit :arid;l S)$M seasonable vegetables, also chickens'are^to be wg| exhibited takes place; ' ���������: * ������;/* ���������'', >Tfe'"SM day August., -4th, ��������� at. Cumberland Hall. H^ The'.admisaon ,has-been -fixed at .25\tente^^ with no .charge for entrance /fegytor; .exhibit?:;,:.^] k's a,wor%,object and "should be!weU-.patrpn^^ Exhibition at 'i p. m. ^Vl mats manoeuvered to procure some advantage in the conditions. The continental governments are jealous of the U. S. political and commercial influence. 1 ������ Doing* at San Juan. New York, Aug. 1���������Freeman Hal- stead, who is in prison at San Juan de Porto Rico, was allowed to send by permission of tha Spanish official, the following dispatch: "The landing of American troops in Porto Rico caused great excitement among -the residents, of this city and for several days following. They landed at Guanica. There was a steady emmigration from this city into the interior; but with all this excitement there has been no rioting or disorder. San Juan has now settled down into a state strain, for the expected American attack and it is expected at any time. Everything indicates the city will not b������ taken without great oleodshed. Some talk of sunender has been heard, but the Spanish troops have sworn to fight to the end. Heroic expectation. Comparative hand ful of men on a.small island, encircled by ahostilefleet, with no hope of assistance, with great scarcity of food, cooly preparing to fight the Americans to death ! The American army of invasion here is moving steadily to work with little resistance^ but a stand wilt be .made by the Span, iards when the army arrives at San Juan." PROTESTS FYIiED. Aug> l#__Protests were fyled today against election of Pooley and Bullen in Esquimalt, Booth in Victoria and Hume in Nelson. Troo_as will be Needed. Washington, July 30-Following telegram received to-day: Hongkong, July 30._-To-day several U. S. Vessels arrived "Health of comrades good. Remainder of fleet about four days in the rear. All the troops assigned me will be needed." Signed, Major Gen. Merritt, Commanding, Spanish Comment. ��������� , -N London, July 30.���������A Madrid corns* . pondent says the statement is made through the press that the Spanish Mm-.' isterof Public Instruction and. Public Works, states Spain has not asked for a suspension of hostilities which ^ould be lautamount to a seige of the army. They will endeavor not to come to that. The message to the United States, while recognizing theii superiority of force is so carefully worded and dignified that when it is published no Spaniard will feel humiliated. It is simply an enquiry whether the U, S. is prepared to make peace, ^ Conditions of Peace Not Settled. Washington, July 30--���������It; ������s said the terms of peace have been determined on and drafted so far as the United States is concerned, but have not yet received the approval of the cabinet. It ia understood the question is left open as regards the Philippines, to be settled by leaving the government of the islands there to. the decision of a joint commission under certain conditions to be required of Spain ���������one to be the protection of American, life and property. ���������..-' Spain Resigned. New York, July 29���������A dispatch , from ���������Madrid says President McKinley can get peace in 24 hours including the surrender of Manila, and Porto Rico, if he wiU waive an indemnity of rawey and not be ���������too hard in his. terms respecting the Phil p ines, The Spainish people are gloomily resigned to psace, having; lost confidence in their army. Even the press has. lost prestige, because it has led the peo* pie to believe in air castles. Political Contests. Victoria, July 30---Protests were fyed to-dav by the Opposition against the election of Bryden- of North Nanaimo and Eberts of South Victoria, ���������"- ,'ii 1 5] ' r m .', 1 - ���������)���������*���������.., THE CUMBERLAND NEWS i? - IS THE DAY GROWING LONGER? -Scientific Re__ons In Support of the Theory Thut It Is. One of tbe most interesting subjects discussed by<Professor George Darwin during bis recent visit to this country was that of the possible and probablo increase in the length of the day*. When once tbe earth is in motion about -an axis, no matter bow tho motion came about, it would continue forever, and at _ tho same rate, thus making the day always of tbe same length unless something is happening or will happen to interferowith that motion. Now, there aro several causes in operation which affect tho period of the earth's rotation, some of which tend to ' make the period loss and others to mnko it greater. Fortunately the influence of each, of the causes is very small. They aro generally easy to understand, and a simple experiment will illustrate one of them. Tie a stono to one end of a string, and, holding the other in tlio hand, whirl it around as nearly as may bo. in tlie circu'm- ��������� ferenco of a circle When its speed is ncur- '2y uniform, allow tho string to wind up on the finger." It will be noticed that as tho string shortens tlio angular velocity increases. In the sarao way, if the matter ���������forming the earth should in any way bo ���������drawn nearer tho axis of rotation, it would turn faster, and the day would bo shortened. _ By continual loss of heat a shrinkage of the earth is probably in progress, and, although tho procoss is exceedingly slow, it , certainly tends to diminish tho period of rotation. -On the other hand, any addition ,<->������ mattor'from tho outside will tend.to increase that period and make the day lon- ' ge'r. ...Undoubtedly slight additions to the mass of 'tlie earth-are constantly made,by the arrest of meteoric bodies passing through tho'atniSspherc. Their influence '''] is opposed to and tends to neutralize that of any earth shrinkage that may bo going '������ on. ' > The most important interference' with tho rotation of, the earth that we know of is that of the tidal wave, which is duo to the1 attraction of the sun and moon, but more largely to tho latter. It is easy to seo that this is a resistance against which ���������the earth turns, and its effect is to increaso tho length of the.day. ! .Astronomical observations extending ���������over about 2,000 years havo failed to show anyscnsiblo change in the day, bub tho in- ,_ucncoof tho tides must become evident after tho lapse of a great many years. Professor Darwin declares that tho day may lengthen until it is at last 53 times as long as it is at present, and that would be also fcho period of tho revolution of tho moon about the earth. ' A day cf 1,320 hours, such hours as we now have, would offer many interesting advantages, but there would ^bo some .things about it not altogether agrceablo. 'I .As it is not likely.lo come for sorao mil-, .lions of years it is not a matter for imme- * xdiato anxiety.���������Youth's Companion. HOMEMADE CANDIES. How to Plaice Simple Ilousoliold Remedies <- - for Conshs and Cokh. To make horehound candy put an .ounce of the dried herb in a pint of boiling water. Strain off tho infusion of ���������horehound and add a pound of sugar to ���������every half pint of r.ho liquid. Boil the -���������syrup until it threads and the thread -cracks off brittle when bitton and then .pour it out on buttered sheets of tin. When it is partly cooled, crease it into inch squares, and when it is hard break it up into separate candies. If these candies are too bitter for your taste, lessen the amount of horehound a little. Iceland moss makes an excellent soothing cough candy. Take fivo conts' worth of the lichen, soak it over night and wash it repeatedly.. Take it out of the last "Water and put it in a thick porcelain lined saucepan in plenty of cold water and let it slowly simmer over tho fire until the water is of a thick, starchy consistency. Add a pound of sugar to half a pint of the thickened water. Stir the,syrup repeatedly until a drop forms a creamy ball when rolled between the finger and thumb. It must be stirred repeatedly or it will burn. Pour it out on buttered biscuit pans that havo sides, i which will prevent tho candy spreading in too thin a ' sheet. It should be about half an inch thick. A simple troche which" is easily prepared at home-is made as follows Mix together an ounce each of powdered cu- bebs, licorice and gum arabic. Add to this mixture a dram of oil of anisesecd and a third of an ounce of oil of cubebs. When the oils aro mixed in, add half a pound of raw sugar and finally just enough warm water lo make a dough as stiff as you can handle. Sprinkle a board with a lifctlo powdered licorice and roll out the mass as thin as a pio crust. Cut it into small troches -with a thimble. Let them dry on a board in a closet or any cool, dry room. If the atmosphere i.s not too moist, they will dry in a day. They ���������are excellent to soothe any roughness of the throat that causes a cough. They will frequently entirely stop a troublesome ���������cough which comes from sumo trilling nervous cause. Tho materials are simple and are easily obtained at any drugstore. Do not put them on tho fire to mix them, but do alLtho work on a board., An Unfortunates Gift. "How is it that you never speak to Davidson now?" asked Simpkins of oiir friend Jolliboy as the pair were enjoying a constitutional in tho park. "You used to be such closo chums, and now you pass each other without tho slightest recognition." "Ah, that was when we were bachelors," was tho answer, "but he's married cow." "But surely you wouldn't cut a man be- causo ho is married?" ".No, I didn't cut him; hecutme." "But, why?" "Well, when he married, I made him a wedding present of a book, and he hasn't ���������poken to mo since." "A book I What book?" ** 'Paradiso Lost.' "���������Pearson's Weekly, What the New Automatic Revolver Does. Prof. "Von Brus of Tubingen, a well known authority on questions of military surgery, has published some interesting experiments with the new automatic revolver, which it appears is being adopted by nearly all tho European governments. The experiments were mado on pine wood, on plates of iron, on a living horse and portions of human corpses, at distances varying from 10 to 300 metres. The results were as follows: There was little difference between the effects on living and on dead material. The hole made is from five to seven millimetres in size and decreases with tho increase of distance; tho aperture of exit is ,usually slightly larger than that of tho entrance. The effect'of the projectile on the long hollow bones was exactly similar to chat of the German infantry rifle ��������� at 1,000 to 3,000 metres. The bono was splintered in every case; in no case did the -projectile remain in tho bone. The track of the bullet invariably formed,a smooth channel without shattering before tho bone and without bony debris. In tho case of bullets striding the skull thero was explosive action���������that : is, comminution of tho vault���������at a distanco of ten metres, corresponding to, the effect of the infantry riile at 1,000 metres, which decreased gradually up to fifty metres distance. As regards the penetrative power at ten to twenty metres, ihe projeefcilo passed through two trunks and only stuck in the third"; it pierced pieces of pine wood thirty-two centimetres thick and three iron plates, each two millimetres thick. In all "respects- the now pistol.proved itself superior *t<- vbi ordinary army revolver.- .Tlie Queen's Enclish. ' Englishman���������I say, ye knaw what's the Ocokngc to Boston? /., , Railroad Ticket Clerk���������Tho whatagc? Englishman���������The bopkage, ye knaw��������� tho tariff. What's the tariff? Ticket' Clerk���������I haven't tinio to "talk polities.���������New York Weekly. '< -Cread-mnkinj; and' XSreail Keeping:. ��������� A stoneware jar, 'glazed inside, with lid, makes a fino "bread raiser," better than those of tin'designed for tho purpose. It retains the heafc longer than tin, and having straight sides"-it is easier to gauge the rising���������to tell when it has doubled in bulk.. When bread comes from the oven, rub tho tops over with good sweet butter, lean ono end of each loaf on tho bottom of the inverted nan. the other end on tho bread Dear Sirs,���������This is to certify that I have been troubled with a lame back for fitteen years. I have used three bottles of your MINARD'S LINIMENT and am completely cured. It gives me great pleasure to recom- ment it and you are at liberty to use this in any way to further the ' uie of your valuable medicine. Two Rivers. Robert Ross. "Quickc'ure warmed and droriped. from a spoon into the ear, will cure earache. 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Fire \_ ' Production has been practiced by ell human races: primitive methods and manual labor - accompanied their efforts. The evolution of time has seen many > improvements��������� *���������* but it has remained to the nineteenth century to witness perfect fire- production, which is accomplished by the use of ' E. B. Eddy's Matches Send Your Name and Address ON POSTAL CARD TO D. RICHARDS, f (Mstt, Ontario AND I WILL RETURN YOU FREE, AN HXUSTRATED BOOK. Your3 truly," D. RICHARDS MONSOON INBO-CEYJ_ON TEA IS ABSOLUTELY PURE An(l i8 Sure to Plea8e You- ���������v i-iv_v_v.--i .ill. , ALL GROCERS KEEP IT. ?|l 25c, 30c, 40c, COc, 60c per lb. Black & Mixed. Is pure beef cooked, roady for use, and iu. the most CONDENSED FORM. ?7ot a mere extract or Essence. It *- . / strengthens both body and brain. Prepared i'.v ��������� BOyRIL, Uited, .>,- -'. LONDON, EXGLiLND. 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Prepaid for 50 cents: -��������� , .��������� Olir No. 3 Collection contains 8 packets of Vegetable Seeds for 25c. Our No. _ Collection contains 40 packets of Flcjwer Seeds for SI. ' Our No. 5 Collection contains 20 packets of Flower Seeds for 50c. * Olir N"o. 6 Collection contains 10 packets of Flower Seeds for 25c. ,,������������������������������������ All postpaid on receipt of price. For varieties in above collections seo our Handsome Illustrated Catalogue containing other great offers. Mailed free to any address.' L<- R. ALSTON, Royal Greenhouse I MEstalstant;wiNf8IPEG,MAN, CREAM SEPARATORS Stonewall, April 6. 1S98. I have now been using a Mikado Separator for the past two years, every day, winter and summer. It runs one halt" ensierfchan any other Feparatnr I havo ever tried, s-kims clean, and has given mo the utmost satisfaction. Alex. Matiieson. "The rlEiunTACiE" Headingly, Apiil 1, 1S98. Tn compliance with your request re Mikado Cream Separator, I take great pleasure in giving an unqualified recommendation eir.her for summer or winter use, but par-icularlv tho latter. Wo have proved that double the quantity of butter can bo made in the winter, saving a gre;>,t deal of labor, expense iu cans, aed last, but not least, separated cream can be churned in naif the time. Yours, etc., W. B. Hall. As one who has spent almost a life time in toiling at dairy work, I would1 say since we gob the Separator last July, work ha*^ ended, and pleasure begun. Profits have increased immen^ly, and labor lightened wonderfully, and all in Headingly like the "Mikado" better than any separator in u^e. M. M. Hall. Write for catalogue and full particulars to oa JLiL_ ..Bvj" w _s������������>8.x U.8iU_ vi___.Ll j. 1T5 Hcl)B_MOTT:S ������.'.,- WINNIPEG. Colin Inkster, President, GrEOKGE W. BAKEK, J. A. Christie, R. Boss Sutherland, r. Stanley Hcugh, Irti-iub, N. Parry, 'FI.CE, - WINNIPEG. DIEBCTOKS: -. , Winnipeg. W. B,. Dick, Vice-President, Winnipeu Winnipeg. D. S. Curry, , ,- ������������������ \ - Winnipeg Brandon. Thomas Gilroy, - -- Winnipeg Winnipeg. Hon. Walter Clifford, - . Austin ��������� Winnipeg. W. R. Allan, - - - Winnipeg - Winnipeg. J. C. Kavanagh, - - Brandon C. O. WOODMAN,-Secretary.- 371 Main Street, - - - - - WINNIPEG. T������E ALEXANDRA" CREAM SEPARATOH Awarded the highest prize ever offered���������r$150. R. A. LISTER & CO, Ltd., 233 & 234 KIX(J ST., - .WINNIPEG, MAN. (And IS St.,Maiirice Street, Montreal)-������������������ . Headquarters in the Northwest for Dairy Machinery, Apparatus and Furnishings. Gasolin-e Engines and Steam Engines from 1 h.p. and upwards. Steam cookers; making it a ���������pleasure to boil feed for stock. Horse powers .and small threshers. The Cream Separator for the ranch " ''THE MULOTTB" Splits the cream off 85 gallons of milk in an hour by hand as easily as machines by oi her. makers will do 80 gauons. and .eaves iess fat in the skim mill.. . ��������� ��������� ^r-CORRESPONDBNOB SOLIOITBD. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR BRUSHES and BROOMS. For Sale by all Leading Houses. CHAS. BOECKIT & SONS, Manufacturers. TORONTO ONT. .- \J n 6'*'. r ; Is < Ci If tt s. I' I IS "A ll i������ iV-! THE ABSORBING FAD. IT IS FO.=l SOFA PILLOWS AND SEEMS TO BE WIDESPREAD. m The Fashion Is to Have Them Everywhere About the Souse���������All Sorts of Shapes, Colors and Ornamentations���������From tho t Shops or Made at Homo. .' The sofa pillow fad ia assuming great proportions. Not to Lave dozens of tho pillows is equivalent to not knowing what is what. The shop3 have wholo sections ��������� devoted ,to them, and the Japanese stores carry tbem by tho thousands. Wo must. have pillows���������pillows on the divans, pillows on the wide window eoats, pillows in the chairs, pillows here, pillows there, pillows everywhere. ' The fad is not only a woman's fad; it is also a man's, and tho lords of oreution ��������� are just as crazy over pillows as the weaker sex. It.seems as if all tho world were pillow mad.-: And there is a certain individuality about these pillows now. Tho characteristics of their owneri aro in n > measure stamped upon them. '' Sometimes the fad is for Turkish pillows; then it will suddenly change to silk r covering, with vfull ruffles, and again it. will veer around to the ordinary.ovoryday denim. Tbe style of oovering may change, -, but tho necessity for pillows, large, small _ and medium, remains undisputed. Thore *' is hardly any fad which allows of a greater field a for one's "own individual fancy, as , nearly any kind of a oovering will go, pro- Tided you have plenty of pillows. ' '. One reason perhaps for their popularity lies, in tho fact that a woman with any 'knack for fancy work can make ber own pillows and save considerable money by so doing.. Then, again, a gill in a quandary ������-\as to what to give her best young man can ^ ' mako him a pillow. Sometimes, however,, if thei man is one of those'unfortunate bachelors who live, in the hall room of 'somo boarding house, with hardly space ' to turn a* cat around,'the gift of a pillow is an embarrassment rather than a plcas- ' ,ure- ���������-, ' - ," 4 " ' But today, when the majority of men are in bachelor apartments, no matter how small thoy may be", the pillow is just tho thing tbey need. A man who has nover had a pillow does not crave them, but let ��������� him once find out how comfortable and luxurious a great pile of down pillows is, on no matter bow uncomfortable a loungo, . the craze will seize him, and he will become more pillow, mad than any, woman. Tho Japaneso and oriental stores have hod more Jto^do with starting the fad than anything else. Whonthe average American who had "sat in straight backed rock- < ers and armchairs and contracted cricks in the neck from' dozing0ia American lounges onco realized tho ��������� seductive charms of an oriental divan piled high withrdown pillows, the'true Yankee spir1'' . * was very willing to admit that, he or sho , had' never experienced any such" comfort before and was only too willing'and anxious to .copy tho luxurious dolco far niento of'the dwellers of the orient. ,Odo largo dealer in articles from tho cast told mo that the cushion fad was ' greater now than it had ever been before. "We have more orders for oriental corners," ho said, "than we havo had sinco'-I started in business. Every woman furnishing a house must have ono, and seven- tenths ot those furnishing apartments do- voto somo part of tho drawing room or divan room, an tbe small room off the drawing room is now called, to an oriental or Japaneso cozy corner. "Wo mako our divans to order,* to fit tho corners wo are called upon to furnish, and we receive instructions for pillows according to tho length of the customer's purse. You can never have too many pillows on a divan. Tho more you have tho moro comfortably you rest. Along with your pillows j'ou must have a lantern. They invariably go together. "Wo have a number of orders from mon. They aro moro enthusiastic about pillows than the women are. If a man takes up a fad, he will always go to greater longrhs with it, for the reason that he is nod so volatile as a woman, and if he has ono fa_ ho devotes himself entirely to that one thing." At one of tho large shops they told me they had innumerable orders for pillows especially deigned for men, with college colors,-society or military monograms, yachting, athletic or sporting designs, and even private crests and monograms. * The collego pillows are, as a rule, kept in stock, but the othei's aro mado to order. As soon as a mau enters a collego ho must havo a pillow of the college colors. These pillows aro favorito Christmas and birthday pres cnfcs from young girls to their student friends. Remember that a man is not as patient or naturally >-s orderly as a woman. Somo are, but they are tho exceptions. Thoaver- rood ana is gradually accustomed to mace himself useful. When the bit is put in his mouthy the iron is covered with wool, so that it shall not bruise his lips, tbe wool having, been dipped in salt water to give it a pleasant flavor and make him liko it. The animal's education is thus always carried on with constant discretion, and even after it is complete a the trainers never indulge in blows or hard words. By such association a real bond of friendship is formed between the beast and his rider. A' Beiuitiful Woman's Methods. The late Mrs. James C. Ayer was (th3 first American to stnrt the fashion of having a pedicure. Sho had the most beautifully modeled feet and ankles of any woman of her time. r Twico ������a day a woman enmo to pedicure her feet. They were bathed, rubbed, powdered and perfumed until tbe skin was in perfect condition, and tho nails cut and polished. She wore only the finest silk stockings, and she changed them sovoral times during the day. Somo were embroidered in jewels, others were half lace of^ exquisite texture and workmanship. Her slippers and boots were of endless variety, mado to match ov- ery gown, and bootmakers vied with one another for her patronage. * Perhaps the most marked peculiarity about Mrs. Ayer was her stylo of hair- dressing. .For years beforo hor death she was never seen without a most elaborate coiffure'of reddish gold hair, which had not even .a semblanco of being hor own hair, but was a most palpable wig. One hairdresser's duty, whose principal revenue was derived,from Mrs. 'Ayor's patronago, was to have eight or ten wigs arranged in the latest style of - coiffure for Mrs. Ayer to r-.hooso from. As there could bo no difference of color in,tho hair, it was no light ta^sk to secure enough hair of the same color, and. the orders .were that it was to be the natural hair, not dyed. -The favorite _i6de,of headdress was most elaborate puffs or 'pompadour short curls, and through all an ondulo .effect which must /be that of naturally wavy-hair. ' -' PETRIFIED ARTICLES. ago man is an untidy creature. It is irksome to him to keep many "foldorols" in order,' and half tho .'time his pillows are crushed into a cornerof tho divan, or, if uii- comfortablo when he lies down from their superfluity, ho is just as. likely as not to fling tho extra ones across the room. Just now tho Turkish pillow is tha most popular with women. Tho heavy gold embroidery on tho rich red, blue, grcon,and old gold ground and the variety of colors in tho Turkish woolen goods, sowed witn sequins and bespangled and traced with gold and copper tinsel thread,' makes *a very rich and eastern combination to a divan covered with a Bagdad or Turkish covering.���������Now York Toiegrain. House Wear. Professor Cornelia C. Bedford, president of the New York Association of Teachers of Cookery, deserves credit for the .campaign she*has inaugurated in favor of appropriate costumes -for housework, saya Marghorita Arlina Hainm in the ' New York Mail and Express. She took up tho matter and discussed', it with' rare ability- beforo her class in the Brooklyn. Institute' of Arts and Sciences.. She said, among other things, that housekeepers could not , do better than to follow the example of the great chefs who, no' matter how faultless and well equipped the kitchen over which they presided, always put on a white apron when they'proposed to stay there more than fivo minutes.' They may never soil the apron from one end of the year to the other; but anything flying about tho room or suddenly, projected from^the stove oi flowing over from an .upset vessel would be prevented from inflicting" any injury... * - -, A sensible5* housbkeeper would have a" gown of cheviot or of strong cotton goods, or any other material which washes easily; for use .while cooking, dusting, , house-' -cleaning, or even gardening. Housekeepers' caps to protect the head and scalp are, too, highly recommended, especially when houseclean'ing, if the head of tho family -remains in the premises during tho operation. Clothing fcatchos vapors and odors and carries thorn a long time. Many well dressed women, who are thoughtless in this respect, never realize that their clothing carries in its pores the telltale gaseous emanations of tbe' kitchen, dining room and laundry. l Sweeplnc and ���������tasting. In the course of a series of papers in The Woman's Home Companion, Sallie Joy White gives these 'simple rules for orderly housekeeping: , "Begin at one side and sweep toward one place. Hold the broom close to the floor. Sweep with 6hort strokes and let the broom take the dust along the floor instead of tossing it in the air. "I wish every girl would learn the rule for dusting by heart. I dare say you have all seen the aimless way in which the majority of girls���������and women, too, for that matter���������dust a room. They seem to think there is no such thing as a systematic way of doing it. Dust the room thoroughly. Begin at ono corner and take each article in turn. Dust from the highest things to tho lowest, taking up the dust in the cloth, but not- brushing it off on tho floor. Shake the duster occasionally in a suitable place, and when through, wash and hang it to dry." A Huge Tree That Is Slowly Sinking Into tlie Earth. Warda and the surrounding country are noted for petrified articles of various kinds. I have on exhibition a petrified rock a'bout 3 feet long and 1M feet wide. It weighs 45 pounds and is without a doubt a shoulder blade of a mastodon. It plainly shows the socket in which the bone of the leg revolves. It was found several years ago by a party while seining in the bed of the Colorado river. r Within three-quarters of a mile from Warda there is a petrified tree, supposed to have been a post oak. It is about 20 feet long, and at tho thick end of the trunk it is about 2 feet in diameter, while at the top it is over a foot in diameter. When first observed, about 18 years ago, about half of its diameter was above ground,' but owing to its great weight it is slowly but constantly sinking. All around in this part of tho country a person can find specimens of petrified wood of many varioties. ' , ���������The writer, has observed stumps and' parts of stumps 'plainly showing traces where they had once been burned, and now they aro solid rock. It seems as though untold quantities of petrified wood could be found under tho ground, for if a person will make an examination of the banks of the local creeks, gullies and ravinos ho can find, pieces of petrified wood sticking out of tho banks on every side. Tho writer'in examining some specimens in tho surrounding creeks found several pieces of petrified wood protruding from tho banks, which, although petrified, was so brittle that it could be broken to pieces with tho hand. The causo of-'this appears to be a lack of somo kind of acid necessary in the course of petrification to mako it solid. One of' the most curious and at the samo time one ,of the most '.perfect specimens that the wiiter has observed is what is supposed to'be a-petrified stomach. It plainly shows a quantity of petrified acorns and other ingredients'which cannot now ���������bo distinguished.'. It is supposed to be the stomach of a hog or some other prehistoric herbivorous animal. The writer has also noticed two other very .beautiful specimens, the ono, being a, prehistoric shell, known' by tho _-atin nanie of Nautilus lineatus,-and the other a common pear.- ' Galveston News. _,.*"-' THI: JCKE WENT'ASTRAY. Give Eg;_:s to Babies. I have seen a small baby of a fow weeks old, to whom all kinds of food wasrepul- sive, take a raw egg and milk with great relish. The egg was first placed in a cup, the "spock" removed, and then beaten with a fork for a quarter of an hour; then a little hot water and. milk were added, with sugar to taste. It will greatly depend on the digestion of tbe child as to the quantity of water and milk added, and tbo whole egg must nover bo given at once, but divided into two meals at least. One egg during tho 24 hours will' probably suffice with 3ther foods between. For a ���������delicate child of from 2 to 6 or 7 years old, a properly beaten egg and a little milk is an excellent early morning boverugo. And a Couple of Innocents Endured All the Sufferins. In Consequence. ' Wo had amused ourselves at tho expense of ascertain ' commercial .traveler staying at our hotel, and in roturn tho traveler endeavored to play a trick on us. _ It happened that when we struck the hotel it was so1 full that we had to engago rooms on the second floor." There were four'of us/so wo engaged rooms Nos. 95 and 96, with>the proviso that we should havo choice'of double bedded rooms on tho first floor as soon as they were empty/ On the day of revenge our-goods and chattels wero moved down to tho first floor,' rooms Nos. 35 and 36. And that night a strango thing happened.'*- We'wore 'sitting quietly at supper when wo heard a violent ringing of about ten bolls and a yelling and'shouting froux'up stairs. - Ouu^party of. four ga;?ecl at leach other inquiringly^ but/no- body volunteered an explanation. The commercial traveler sat in the room, and he looked across at us with a' startled air and turned pale. Wowentouc to recon- noiter., " . \ There was a hugo gouty old gentleman in pyjamas at the head of the stairs; and he was shouting for the manager. :He had turned into a bed that was crammed full with lumps~of coal and brushes and crockery and combs and broken biscuits. The number of his room was 96. While he was telling his talo thero was some commotion in 95. The door flow open, and a couple of men rushed out, using very discreditable language They had a similar story to tell and similar complaints to make. It was disgraceful, intolerable. So it was for one of the best hotels in tho provinces. Of course the manager called me aside and blamed me for everything. I protested my innocence, but I don't think he behoved me until the chambermaid put in a word or two. "It wasn't Mr. Roberts' party, sir. It was Mr. Fred (tho commercial traveler). I. saw him coining in and out of the rooms, and I looked in afterward, but couldn't seo anything wrong." Poor bagman! Ho had meditated a revenge deep and dire, but it had missed fire. I will draw a veil over what the manager said to him and another over what tho traveler said to us. But it was great fun in tho morning to sympathize with tho gouty old gcntloman and to echo his sentiments.���������"Life of Arthur Roberts." A Nihilist's Definition of Nihilism. I was so fortunate as to meet an Americanized Russian who has been instrumental in bringing moro of his people to this country than any other person. He had been a medical student in Russia, became connected with a nihilist plot, was suspected, arrested' and' sentenced to Siberia, but mado his escape and came to this country five years ago. Ho at once took steps to become naturalized, and now, as Dr. C. C. Young, is an American citizen, intensely proud of his adopted country, enthusiastic concerning its institutions, particularly its liberty of speech, and > is able to converse in excellent English wholly acquired since corning here. ,"A nihilist," said Dr. Young, "is not an anarchist or even a socialist. He is merely ono who desires with all his heart and'above everything else in this world the,liberty of speech and action that is tho birthright of every living soul and which is^ guaranteed to overy American by the constitution of tho Dnited States. Oh, you Americans should be the very happiest people on earth, for you have everything that tho rest of the world is striving to gain!"���������Kirk(,__unroe in Harper's Magazine. \ ' ' The Truth'-of the Text. "I hold to the Scriptural doctrino that it is more blessed to givo than to receive," said the littlo man who is familiar with quotations. , "I confess that I have /never been able to appreciate the force of that injunction," responded tho big follow who believes in looking after No. 1 above all others. "Perhaps I-should say'that it is easier," continued the littlo man. ' "Well, I don't seo it," eaid the big fel-' low. ' * "You would if you were in my business," said tho little mon. , And doubtless he would. Tho little man was a tele-graph operator. t Bare Floors. ' It is a comfort occasionally to hear some ono lecture upon houses and house furnishing who docs not insist upon bare floors. Mrs., Henry Whitman, the artist, talking on tho subject in .Boston recently^ tnid that 'a bare floor did not carry out entirely the ideaof comfort, and that carpets which are'simple^and in good tasto are to be preferred. "We are getting too horribly picturesque," slie said, "and the result is a sort of chaos. Art, "she Went on, ',4s a most inclusive thing. It never leaves out anything essr itial to life.* Wc should not try to be' 'picturesque 'The "living in a room makes it'tbat. If law and order are recognized, things will gravitate to their proper places and the balance be preserved." ' * * UNDER TWO FLAGS. A Womanly Woman. The highest ambition of a thoroughly womanly woman when she becomes a wife will be to make her home so homelike and attractive* to her husband that he will find his greatest happiness there. ,You will' never hear her complain of this as being'a narrow sphere for a woman's life and energies,-for she is;wise enough to,know it is anything but an easy task she has undertaken, and also that the influences'fox good of such, a home aro not confined within tho four walls that form its visible limits, but aiYect in. some degree all who enter it, and that they will extend onward for uronerations.���������Exchangr. ( Genius and Soap. There was a sign nailed to the door of the business office which attracted general attention, and yet at a casual glance there did not appear to be 'anything remarkable about it. It simply said: "WANTED.���������A good business poet; good salary to the right party. Apply within." "Tho sign is all right," explained the manager. "Wo want just what it says��������� 'a good business poet'���������nono of your geniuses, but a fellow with grit and get up in his composition." "And what do you want with him?" ho was asked. "A good deal," replied tho manager. "We're manufacturing a new brand of soap, and to compete with others wo've got to have poetical advertisements ,that will catch tho public ear. The last poet we employed was a dreamer and wrote odes to our soap which were too classic to bo popular. What we really need aro brisk, breezy, catchy couplets like this: There's life and hope In Johnson's soap. Just give it rope, etc. "Wo'vo had 70 applications for the place this morning, but the right man has not arrived yet. We'll get him, however, be- A Brief International Episode at Xra__%, , Honduras. In the winter of. 1895 the "mudholingf* cruiser of tbe north' Atlantic squadron was making visits to the small ports alo_g; the coast of Central America, tho first cue-.' touched at being Truxillo, Honduraa. Thero is an old fort on the seaward s-jUbf y of tho town manned by 50 or 60 ragged and barefooted soldiers, under tho command of a colonel of the army of nan-' ������ duras. This officer, as tho command������������������* of the military forces, is the most impop-; tant person in the town. Soon after ib������ arrival of tho cruiser and when nations- salutes had been exchanged between ship-', and fort, the colonel and his staff camecflT to the ship to visit tho captain, where ������*��������� ery attention was shown him. ��������� , ,. The quartermaster of the watch, ���������eep-*--- ing a sharp lookoHit for everything tbroug���������i-, his long glass, noticed that the flagstaff;������ ' .on tho fort presented'an unusual appearance, having two flags hoisted. Ho. r������- t ���������;' ported tho circumstance to tho officer off ���������<��������� the deck, who aftor looking earnestly afc the fort sought tho executive officer. <- Tb������ - executive took the glass, gave ono good. look aud went In hasto to tho captain-'' The United States flag could be plainljp ,; scon hoisted on tho flagstaff of tho fort;; -" with the flag of Honduras wavingproa_ty-.,r\ over it. " - / ' Here was an insult to tho flag "that the.< ' young midshipman wanted to wipo.out_������. ' blood, or at least have'target practice on; ~ their tumble down old fort, but the capt- tain had ideas of his own and asked an explanation. The colonel was much sur- .~ prised when told that wo could not allovc ��������� , any foreign nation to hoist its flag ove** ,*,' ours and protested that he bad'ordered'tho display as a compliment, with no thought - that it would be taken .otherwise.-0 "When. convinced that the captain could not see. . ,. it in that light, he wrote an order tohia; ������ .; second in.command,, which was,taken top the fort by one of the" ship's'oflicers;^who-SB-^reappearance, there and the' order -eanse_."'J.-. great hurry and-excitement. rThe troops - - were turned out, drawn up' facing tb&/ \ flagstaff^ and brought to a present, whiles -with tho playing of tho bugles,'the:.two' S't ; flags catne down and ours'went up agamV-'_..-/ alone. ,There'it'remained for half an hotuv > - ^ floating over ^'foreign fort to show whatv; ,5 a Honduran colonel could do in tho way of*\ -.'-,- reparation. After the flag was hauled--- , .; down the"colonel and his staff went back- to their fort with many a wish of "Hasto , , . la vista."���������Now York Sun. < - r-r-,. i '4 m I1 -II i '_P ';-7.1 , . ���������. I -!*.<'(= . ���������4", ... VW..B ���������x-^a BOSTON'S-EMPTY PEWS.. Figures Show That the City's Churchy - Have 30,000 Unoccupied Sitting-���������. "', ; ��������� ������ Massachusetts, 'and. more particurar^r-"*.^ J Boston, has been regarded for many yeaitr-fs/i as ^being ^a great centor of' superfludui^.^ women. Now it seems likely to achieve ������1 -"*;, reputation as tho city of an abundance,c_,l!y church sittings. This is gathered)from m-'*-?- - report submitted at the annual meeting; of",,;,. the Boston City-Missionary society. . Th*' ''���������- statistics show'that the Protestant churches I ' of the city proyido over 30,000 surplus sifc-i:" ,l tings for the Protestant population, even * { were they all to attend church at any onev '. service. These figures are tho result of a carefuF- lnvestigation made by the society in 'November, 1897, when tho attendance at th*' various services ou a given Sunday -was; obtained by an- accurate count. Ont of 265 places of worship count was made in 234. The aggregate attendance at tbe sot- ��������� ,eral services and meetings was 64,534. A_>. estimate of those present at the 29 churches' where no count was made brings this injure up to 10S,313. Based on the estimate ' of the seating capacity of the Protostant churches made in 1892, tbe figures prove that if all the worshipers of every description gathered in tho churches at one "service the churches would have only been two-thirds filled. From the experionce of the superintem_- ent of the society he states that 144,009* may bo regardod as the total available afc~v ' tendance at any ono churqh service. From this it may be seen that if the sum total of all those who had attended all the services had gone to church at any one given service there would have been over 80,00������ & empty soats.���������New York Press. ���������> .*.: '1 fore tion. tho day's over."���������Atlanta Conscitu- m Value or Kindness In Animal Training.- Vicious horses aro gonorally the result of a violent, barbarous training, and when the greater number of tho horses in any country are tricky and hard to manage it means that thoy belong to a brutal population. From time immemorial tho contrary has been the caso among the Arabs, where colts are brought up and exercised with almost maternal solicitude. Tho child amuses itself by petting and playing with the colt of which ho is some day to be the rider, and the horse and his cavalier grow up together. The earliest education of the young animal begins in the family, in the same tent. The colt is constantly looked aftor and caressed and is never chastised except for acts of malice or disobedience. He is eiven the choicest dainties of Awful. A young lady of 18 w;is engaged to be m.'-rriod to a gentleman'of 3(5. Her mother, having noticed her low spirits for some timo, inquired the reason. "Oh, dear mamma,"'"-replied the young lady, "I was thinking about my husband boing-: twico my ago. "��������� "That's very true, but he's only 3G."7 "1-Io's only 36 now, dear mamma, but when I'm 00"��������� "Well?" "Oh,;dcar! Why, then he'll be 1201"��������� Strand Magazine. The gold coast is a long way from the Gape of Good Hone. The latter is one cf tho termini of eastern Africa; the former is wholly in west Africa. The Gold Coast takes its name from the precious metal having been discovered therein abundance by the early Portuguese and English navigators. Every fancy you consul*, consult your Durse first.���������Franklin. The Great Pie Question. I once heard talked over, between two respectable ladies, says Colonel T. W. Hig- ginson in Tho Atlantic, somo disrespectful remarks of mine on the American pie. I had said in a lecture that tho* average pie of tho American railway station was "something very white and indigestible at the top, very moist and indigestible at the bottom and with untold horrors in the middle" I had given this lecturo at.Fall River, Mass., and was returning by way of tho steamboat to Providence, when I heard ono of my neighbors ask the other if sho heard the lecture ' "^o," she answered, "I didn't. But Miss Jones, she come homo that night, and she flung her hood right down on the table and says she, 'There,' says she, 'Mr. Jones, I'm, never goin to havo another o' them mince pies in the house just as long as I live,'says she. 'There was Sammy,' says she, 'he was sick all last night, and I do believe it was nothin in all tho world but just them mince pies,' says she." "Well," said the other lady, a slow, deliberate personage, "I do suppose that them kind of concomitauts ain't good things." Hero tho conversation closed, but Mr. Weller did not feel more gratified when he hoard the Bath footmen call a boiled leg of mutton a "swarry" and wondered what they would call a roast one than I when iny poor stock of phrases was re-enforced by this unexpected polysyllable. Instead of wasting so many words to describe an American railway pie I should havo do- scribed it more tersely as a "concomitant." The Language of Animals. "It just occurs to me," said Mr. Glim- vby, "that tho language of animals depends not upon where thoy woro born, but upon their kind. Allof a kind speak in ,the same tongue, no 'matter where they come from. Thus, strolling down a South street wharf the other day, as 1 lovo to do, to look at the ships, I was barked at as I passed by a dog standing on the deck of a ^Norwegian ship. And this dog did not bark at me in Norwegian, but in its own universal dog language, which I could readily understand. "And it was certainly an agreeable sound. It brought the far north country near and made it seem homelike. It made tho wholo world home, for it brought to mind the fact that nature and the lower animals speak to us in familiar tones everywhere. It is only the tongue of man that is confused."���������Is'ew York Sun. Crisis In His Career. "Cyrus," asked his wifo, "what aro yo������ moping about?" "It is 37 years ago today, Keturab," t& plied tho gloomy man, who had thrown- himsoif on the loungo, "sinco I became cashier of tho bank.'-' "Well, what of that? Aro you worn o_���������** Is tho salary too small? Have you evcx* had rho slightest troublo with the bank?- Is thero anything wrong with your accounts;' Arc they thinking of rcplacin-fg, you with a younger man?" "Xo, there's nothing wrong in anyway, " rejoined tho bank cashier, "but t.?jes vory fact t'hab-I havo been tho bank's most; trusted official for 37 years, tliat 1 have never done a'dishonest thing in my lifttv never made an injudicious loan, that my accounts aro perfectly straight and that-no*** man on earth can say .a word against mis i.s making people suspicious und t.liov area beginniner to talk about mo."- Nursery. Rhymes. The old, merry rhyme "Girls and boys come out to play" is said to dato back to the time of Charles II, in whose reign "Lrjcy Locket lost ber pocket" is supposed to have had its origin. "Sing a song of sixpence" is traced back to tho sixteenth century. "Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?" is of the Elizabethan period. "Little Jack Horner" is probably as old, and "London bridge is broken down" is of unknown antiquity. 3Tor Your Overslices. As immacul-to overshoes are as desirable--- on a rainy-day as a featherless hat, a hint.- as to keeping them in that shiny black condition which docs much .toward consoling ono for their clumsiness may bo useful on wet days. If when one returns- from a wst, muddy tramp, tho rubbers ������t������ washed with hot water and dried briskly , with chamois leather, they will retain theiir pristino freshness and polish and look respectable until they are worn out. Making: a Precedent. Stage Manager���������Oh, people don't do that way in real life. Great Actress���������No, but tbey will after they see me.���������Detroit Journal. What Ho Could Do. "Mamma," said little Jack, "did Goal ever make any one with one bluo eye ant* one black?" "I never heard of any on��������� that was so," said his mother. "Wei-!, then, you just look at Tommy Jones the>. next time yousee him and just see what EL can do."���������Modern Society. A Disclosure. Father (at breakfast)���������How did youDgr Snodgrass like my turning off the gas at; 9 o'clock last night? Daughter (surprised)���������Why, papa, I���������- he���������we���������didn't know that you did.- ___i| T- 1���������. JUl LA iiaj-U- I- . o IT jQ^rnberland, jB. Ct JsstJe<# Every Tuesday "iii Whitney, Edjtory f Es%\%S OF SUBSCRIPTION. JN Ax)VANC^r pDe Year .."' ...., ,-: ,,,������������������.-,.��������� ������*������> ft Months ;;:: J* ffinfite .Cqpy ��������� RATES 0*F ADVERTISING:. Pne inch per year ���������-���������, ^ *f !S .. '.. month ,.,. "xo week.-.. line ;;������������������������������������.' :��������� ������{ fjqp*i ijoti/jfis.pcr line ; *" and Notices pf Births, Marriages Peaths," 50 cents each insertion. - Np Ad yertisment inserted for less than 50 cents, ' ' Persons failing to get The News re- gularly should notify the Office. Persons leaving any business with TTiE Ne?vs wilt please call at the office or , * write, X& Advertisers w_p want their ad phanged, avould get poj>y* h* toefqre 12 a.m. Saturdays. ���������s_2w*~*mii^!im^*vmmmmm'''i*r**!**a&mBB*nii<L* .i._._b__h- TUESDAY, AUG. 2d, 1898. Star of peace rpturn. Cut down the thistles. JVJafce hay while the sun shjnes. ; patronize yoxir Floral and Fruit Pxhibition. The. large battleships proved Mie^r utility in the conflict with CJervera's fleet. . The best paper to read is your pwn local one., After that you may jactake a selection among the large weeklies. The best magazine for Canadir . ans to read is thp Canadian Maga: zine. It js,"rapy of the soil." Its perusal will make you acquainted with Canadian history, ecener> and literature. LOCAL BRIEFS. From Thursday's |Daily, Capt. freeman is in town. The GlqY.y pf the Seas is. at Departure Bay. Mr. John Mathews, the new assistant superintendent, arrived, Wednesday. Mp, John Mahrer, pf Mahrer & Co., Na naimo, came up on the City of Nanaimo, Wednesday. Mr. James Hurridge, Preaident and manager of the journey Sj|ove and, .flange Co. is yisiting Cumberland to-day. Mr. W. B. Anderson came up from Victoria oir* the City of Nanaimo Wed? pesday. after twp weeds' absence. Mr, Dan. Kilgatricjc returned Wednpsday bringing with him new buggies. Dan says he means to keep up -with the procession. Mr. J. T. Wilkinsou, who was formerly known as the '.' Wprtd man on the wing " ���������js here, rustling for the Province. He is $he same geuial, active gentleman as ever. Mr. J?. McB. Young, barrister of N^anai? -mo has taken over, the hjgal business pf Mr. \i, P. Eckstein, here. Mr. Eckstein will repawn here a month to settle up his affairs, after which he will s'art business somewhere \n the ICootenay country. Carjis$ Jtifliijg. New York, 27-rr-A dispatch Ijrom Madrid says the Spanish provincial authorities report alarming preparations by the Carlist for an uprising. They are now ready to begin directly the pretender gjves the signal. All the Carlist leaders j^ead^rs have gone tp meet Don Carlos with a view to arranging a plan of cam* paign. CUBAN���������SPANISH TIGHT Santiago July 26:���������Everything is quiet here. 7000 Spanish solders at Guantanamo bay laid down their arms to-day. The only otn- ers included in the capitulation are 3000 from Sagua. They have not yet turned over their arms, but are here in Gen. Garcia _ vicinity. Gen. Shafter authorizes an absolute contradiction to the report that Gar cia encountered a force of Spanish soldiers who were returning to Santiago to surreider and was defeat- r ed by them. COMOX DIRECTORY. H. C. LUCAS, Proprietor, COMOX BAKERY, Comox, B. C. COTJltTENAY/ . (Directory. COURTENAY HOUSE, A. H. Mc- Callum, Proprietor. RIVERSIDE HOTEL, J. J. Grant, , Proprietor. ��������� GEORGE B. LEIGHTON, Black smith and Carriage .Maker. ���������---���������__*____���������_-_���������_���������-���������_���������---���������MWWPM|--M~M~������~----������-l FOR SALE.���������Two nearly new counters, Enquire at the News Office. FOR SALE���������Cuml)erland residental property on ' favorable . terms by D. B. _ L. Association. FOR SALE.���������My house and two lots in the village of Courtenay. K. Grant,:Union. FOR Rent.���������Fine apartments for living rooms in Wil lards brick block. Enquire of owner on the premises. .__________���������_________���������_^���������s������������������_>___��������� FOR SALE, RANCH���������One mile and a half from. Union, contains 160 acres and will be disposed of at a low figure. Enquire of James Abrams. For Sale���������One story and a half dwel ling house of six rooms, hall, pantry, etc. on easy terms. Enquire of Jas. Carthew LV JWJ. FOR YOUR JOB PRINTING Xipndon Vie-yr. ,-., Ljondoji, July 27-���������Liveliest satisfaction \s expressed in all quarters j and in the newspapers at the f^ct that Spain, at last, has done the right thing for the first time during- the war. Peace is looked upon as withi^ .-, measurable distance. Spaui Appeals to McKinley. Washington, July 27���������The Spanish government has sued, for peace, no������ indi- rertly brought to the Powers of Europe, b.ut by direct appeal to President Jyi<"-: T-" l���������IP*: NOTICE, ���������Dji^YrNO through (.he new qemetery with earns is strictly forbidden. By order. M. Whitney I)ec. 13, IS64. Sec'y pro tem Give us a Trial, we do Good Work at REASONABLE PRICES.. THE NEWS , ��������� ' f OLDIM CAMP BED. The greatest boon to Sportsmen, Prospectors, and Camps generally Suitable for Houses or Boats. Comfortable, Neat and Strong. Single bed, folds in bundle 3 feet long by 5 inches in diameter, weighs 11 pounds, price $3.50 Double bed (full size) folds 4 ieet long by 5finches in diameter weighs 17 pourds, price $4.50 Every bed provided with water-proof shipping case. Can be extended or folded in three minutes. Discription circu- lai ������n application. Order at once. Address, KLONDIKE FOLDING BED CO., Nanaimo, B. C. COME TO The News Office with your printing. Reasonable prices prevail CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CUMBEBIiAND. * A. By-law for levying: a Road Tax for the Tear 1898 , Whereas it is deemed expedient and nee. easary that provision be made tor necessary expenses of the Corporation of the City of Cumberland, * * Now therefore the City of Cumberland enacts and ordaine as follows: I.' There is hereby imposed and levied, and there shall be '.raised , and collected an equal arte by way of Road Tax of Two Dol lars per head per annum, upon all male per sons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years of age, residing within the City. of Cumberland, except those already assessed by the Corporation: II. The aforesaid tax shall be.' due and payable to the Collector of tbe Corporation of the City of Cumberland at his orhce within the said Corporation on' the first' day of August 1S98. III. This By-law may be cited' as the Road Tax By-law 1898. Read the first time in - open -Council the 24th day of June 1898. Read the second and third time the 24th day, of June 1898. " Reconsidered and finally adopted, the seal of the City attached thereto - and num. bered the 12th day of July 1898. *'���������*', L. W. Nunns, . Lewis Mounce Ci y,Clerk. Mayor WEST COAST, VANCOUVER ISLAND MINING DIVISION H OTICE is hereby given that the land comprised within the undermentiond boundaries, and'hitherto forming r portion of theAlberni and Nauaimo Mining "Divisions, has been created a Mining Division.to be known as the West Coast, Vancouver Island Mining Division, namely:��������� ���������Commencing nt the mouth o! Maggie Creek, Barclay Sound; theuce following the said creek to the hei_-hc of land dividing the waters flowing into the Straight of Georgia ahe Johnston Straight from the waters flowing into thn North Pacific Ocean: thence following the said heitjht of land to Cape Scott; thence southerly and easterly follow ing the sinuosities of the coast line, including all islands, to the point of commencement, By Command. A. CAMPBELL REDDIE Deputy Proviaciai Secretary Prvincial Secretary's Office, 25th June, 1898. ���������'TRAMWAY COMPANY INCORPORATION ACT," AND AMENDMENTS THEREOF. TAKE NOTICE that the Fairfield Exploration Syndicate Limited, proposes to build a Tramway between the following points at Phillipps Arm in Nanaimo Mining Division (Comox Electoral District,) viz: starting at a point on the shore of Phillips Arm about one mile southeast from the Head of Fanny Bay, and about five hundred feet southeast from Marble Creek; thence southwesterly in a direct line to about the centre of the "Dorothy Morten" Mineral Claim; a distance of about six thousand feet; AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any person or persons objecting must give notice in writing of such objections to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies at Victoria, B.C., within two months from the first publication ot this notice in the British Columbia Gazette. Dated at Vancouver, B.C., this ,13th, day of June 1898. The Fairfield Exploration Syndicate, Limited. Jas.. J. Lang, Attorney and Agent, je21 CITY OF CUMBERLAND GENERAL MUNICIPAL RATE 1898 Wherejus it is necessary that a' by-law be passed for levying a rate on all the land, improvements and real property on the A������- ssessment Roll of the corporation of the Ci* ty of Cumberland, to provide for the general and ordinary expenses of the corporation during the current year; / Therefore the Mayor and Council of the corporation of the City of Cumberland do enact as follows:���������- r , 1 There shall be raised and levied and collected upon all the land, ' improvements and real property mentioned and described in the Assessment Roll of the, said eity of Cumberland for the year 1898 an equal rate of four fifths of one per cent on the dollar on the assessed value thereof as appears on the said roll. 2 The aforesaid rates or taxes shall be due .and payable by the person or persons liable to pay the same to the ' collector of the said City of Cumberland at his office on the first day of October 1808. 3 A rebate of one fifth of the amount thereof shall be allowed on all taxes levied and assessed under section I of . this by daw in all cases where the same are paid on or before the first day of November 1898. All ratepayers failing to pay their taxes by the first of December will .be' disqualified from . voting at the next Municipal Election. < 4 If the rates or taxes, or any part thereof due to the corporation shall not be paid by. the 31st day of December 1898 the "same . may be collected in the manner provided by the " Municipal Clauses Act 1896 and a mendments thereof " 5 This by-law shall, come into force and take effect on and after the first day of July .1898.'' c ' . This by-law may be cited for all purposes as the " City of Cumberland General Munio, ipal Rate By-Law 1898. Reconsidered and finally passed by the Municipal Council of the City; of Cumberland the 24th day of June 1898/ : : . * Signed and sealed Lewis A. Mounoe; Mayor. Lawrence W. Nunns, City Clerk ___M������n______a____iW____B____M___> J". _5* MaLBQi: Genera! Teaming, Powder Oil, Etc., Hauled. Wood in Blocks Furnished. SCAVENGER WORK DONE NOTICE During my temporary absence Mr.Ken- neth Grant will conduct for me the under taking business. Orders left at my residence on Maryport Avenue ������ill receive prompt attention. P.O. Box No 5 Cumberland, Jan. 29. 98. Alex. Grant ���������M O-N E Y to loan upon improved real estate. ���������..- L. P, ECKSTEIN. If our readers have.any local news of in terest, we will be pleased to insert same in the local column, if brought to the office. Espimait & Nanaimo. Ry THE STEAMER City of Nanaimo , WILL RUN AS FOLLOWS: W.D. OWEN, MASTER, ft * ��������� ' r Oailing aX Way Ports as Freight and Passengers may offer: 1, > Leave Victoria for Nanaimo . -. Tuesday 7 ajm, *' Nanaimo for Comox," '' . ' Wednesday 7 a.m, 1 ���������', Comox for. Nanaimo Friday 8 a.m. ���������' Nanaimo for Victoria, . - Saturday 7 a.m. " FOR Freight or Staterooms ap������ ply on board,-? or at the Company's Ticket Office; Victoria Station, Store Street. <L H. FECHNER. LEADING BARBER . and TAXIDERMIST ,and Dealer in ��������� Fishing Tackle and Sport- .'ing Goods ������������������������ . . Cumberland, B.- G, ~~i! ������������������ . ��������� ���������������������������! 'n ��������� ij_-_____aai INSURANCE. * I am agent, for the following reliahlo companies: - ��������� The Royal Insurance Company. ' The London and Lancashire. ' Current Rates.* i ,,.<.._'- * Can be seen afternoon's at corner office near The News, . . '- Jam?s Abrams. * s* , NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. . ,r Assessment Act and Provincial Revenue'Tax. NOTICE IS HEREBY. GIVEN, in aceor* dance with the Statutes, that Provincial Revenue Tax and Taxes levied under Assess* ment Act are now due for the year 1898. All of the above named Taxes , collectible. within the Comox, Nelson, Newcastle, Den- man, and Hornby Islands Division of tho District o Comox, are' payable at my office. . Assessed Taxes are collectible at the fol-* lowing rates, viz; If ?Ml> on ojr before Jvue 30thi 1898��������������������������� Provincial Revenue, $3.00 per capita. Three-fifths of one per cent on Real Pro* perty. Two and one-half per cent on Wild Laud. One-half of one per cent on Personal Property. One-half of one per cent on Income. If paidaitkr Jvnb 30th, 1S98���������Four-* fifths of one per cent on Real Property. Three per cent on Wild Land. Three-fourths of one per cent on Persona. Property. Three-Fourths of one per cent on Income., January. W. R ANDERSON, 1898. ��������� AaseaBor and Collector A H. McCalmim, licensed auctioneer wi|l attend to all sales in the district c:> reasonable terms "The Graft of St.Crispin." - T������������������������������������T��������������������������������������������������� I i ��������� ,1 il. _ I.I -4-A pictured history of f he Shoe from the 3rd century to date. Tuf! of foot facts ~!!^^ about leather, shoe rain and longevity, tricks of the last, foot forming influences, styles and colors of latest shoes, etc. Copy free from agents or makers of "The Slater Shoe. $9 SUNDAY SERVICES TRINITY CHURCH.���������Services in the evening. Rev. J. X, Willemar roctor. METHODIST CHURCH.-Services at the usual hours morning and evening Epworth League meets at the close of evening service. Sunday School at 2:30. Rev. WY Hicks, pastor. ST. GEORGE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.���������Services at n a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 2:30. Y. P. S, C. E. meets at the close of evening er vice. Rev. W. C. Dodds, pastor. Simon Leisery Sole Local Agent. vl- A. Carthew ARCHITECT andl.BUILDEP, CUMBERLAND, B. C. NOTICE Any person er persons destroying or withholding theikegs and barrels ef the Union Brewery Company Ltd of Nanaimo, will be prosecuted. A liberal reward will be paid for information leading to conviction. W. E. Norris, Sec'y GO TO- Fred Kimpel The only First Class Tonsorial Artist in t_e City. When you may wish an easy shave As good as barbers evor gave. Just call at my- Shaving Parlor At mora, eve. or busy1 noon I cut and dress the hair with grace To suit the contour of the face. The room is neat and towels clean Scissors sharp and razors keen. And everything I think you'll And ;; To suit the taste and- please the min And all that art and skill can do, Xi you jus}; call I'll do for you. FRED KIMPEL,. j '"i&V t ? ���������������*���������������������������������*��������������������������������� L' II". npm-a ���������MHK��������� *��������������������� ���������**��������������������������� ������������������W JLf U1JU F ii i ii* i. rj������ h Shot Dpvn in. the Street. It. Louis, M43., July 27���������A murder that ne near being followed by a lynching iiirred here to-day, Edward Kennedy tn passing a saloon stopped on the walk a mpm'ent. A negro ordered to move on. Kennedy started slow This enrage i the negro, -who drew a rolver and shot Kennedy through the ad. As he fell the negro ran, A mber saw the murder and gave chase, ing, "Lynch him." A policeman out tted the mob and caught the negro, > Iding the mob at bay with his revolver til the patrol wagon came up. Ken. dy was taken towards the hospital hen the wagon oroke down, throwing e dying man into the * street. He was uickly put on a dray, but died before ' o ie hospital was reached. IT. S. Force Driven Off. Santiago, July 37���������News received here o-day of the attempted landing on Cu. an shores of a large expeditionof men nd arms by the steamer Wanderer hich left Key West a week ago for.a lace west of Havana. Arriving4 there 'they were confronted by a body of Spanish cavalry. A sharp engagement ensued The Wanderer was to have been met by a party of, Cubans, who had evi dently been dispersed by the Spanish forces before the arrival of the Wanderer. The Wanderer was not under cover and drew up close to shore and began discharging her cargo- At first there were no signs of resistance; and a portion of the supplies had ahead been placed on the beach when a vigorous fire was opened upon them from the beach. A force . of Spanish cavalry burst into view. Two score of the Sharp Shooters - were with" the expedition,, and they attempted to cover the retreat by lying flat and return- ing the Spanish fire. They picked off a great lot of cavalrymen. The opposing jforcc backed <nto the woods. On the Wanderer about 10 men were wounded. After the Wanderei's men got away the Spaniards pushed down and resumed their fire, inflicting no further damage. Can't Have the Philippines. Hong Kong, July 26���������Repeated telegraph reports received from European capitals state that all the European nations have agreed that the Americans shall not annex the Philippines Islands. This has greatly aroused the activity at iSpanish headquarters in this city. The attempt to buy or kill Aguanaldo the insurgent leader has been lenewtd with vigor. The German ship Patriarch left this morning for Manila with supplies for the German fleet. Slayer of Soapy Smith. Dead. Victoria, July 27-���������-The steamer Rosalie arrived last evening from Skagway bringing news of the death of Frank Reid, who after having been wounded by ' Soapy Smith, shot and killed that notori- ous confidence man. The first locomotive is running on the Skagway ra Iway, ���������?���������^^^T^^^^^M^^^^-_S-^Sl!^^^??-^?^^S_~~_f_l_~?_^-^ MORTGAGE SALE. r Under and by virtue of the powers of Bale contained in certain Mortgages duly registered in the Land Registry Office at Victoria, B. C, and numbered 16107 D in charge book, volume 12, arid 13-4 D in charge book, volume 13., the fol- lowing valuable proderty is offered for sale by tender, viz: Lot 19 on the plan of Lewis' Subdivision of. Section 14, in Comox District, together with the hotel thereon, t. , IS known, as the Courtenay House. Tenders for the purchase of the above land and premises will be received by William Lewis, Courtenay, near Comox, B. - C, up to the 20th of August,, 1898. ��������� ' FLOWER, MIT, Vegetable and Pet Stock Show. To Be Held in tatorland, Aug. 3d. and 4th. PRIZE LIST. BEST COLLECTION OF FLOWERS ! Prizks. " other varieties, 100 50 Plume, best plate, yellow 1 00 50 " " " red, 100 50 " " " blue, 100 50 Peaobea" " 100 50 Cherries, best plate, black, 1 00 50 light, 1 00 50 ������( M 3 Asters, cut Balsams, PROVINCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE MIS HONOUR the Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased ta make the following appoiutments:��������� ' > 26th June, 1898 James Abrams, of the City,of Cumberland Esquire, S. M., to be Police Magistrate withia and for the said City.' PROVINCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE MIS HONOUR the -Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased to make the following appointments:��������� - 25 th June 1898 ��������� * Walter Thomas Dawley, of the settlement of Clayoquot, Esquire, J.' P. , to be a Mining Recorder within aud for the WestCoast, Vancouver It-land. Mining Division.' " ' , Corporation of the City of Cumberland City of Cumberland, Court of Revision. Hi I. m m fti'.W Yellow Fever. Cases. c Division Hospital, Juaragua, July 36��������� Latest advices show there are 300 yellow - fever cases, here at the front .to-day There will be 1000 cases if we are here two weeks longer. This is the prediction of Dr. Senn, the fever expert, . Landed Without Lpss. Port Guapilo Island, off Porto Rico July 26���������The U. S. -expedition which left > Quahtanarho on Thursday landed .h'eie successfully to-day after a skirmish with Santiago Battle Casualties. Washington, July 26���������Gen. Shaffer's detailed report of American casualties at the Battle of Santiago recently - received at the War Department show the total to be i,595- Peace Proposal. Paris, July 17���������-The government has notified all French embassies of the fact that Spain has made proposals through the French Ambassador at Washing for peace between the United States and Spain. _VS. Will Answer Quickly. Washington, July 27���������Secretary of State Day had a conference with the president, with reference to the answer to be given Spain's peace message. Ke was asked when the reply to Spain would be made. He said it would depend on circumstances, but would be delivered within ft day or sq, NOTIJE is hereby given that the Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing all complaints against the assessment of 1S98 as made by the'assessor of the City of Cumberland, will be held at the Council' Cham, ber, City Hall on Monday 5.2nd day of August A. D. 1898, at 10 o'clock A. M. By Order .. . Lawrence Wm. Nunns, < City Clerk. Cumberland, B. C, July 7, 1898. BLACK DIAMOND ���������NURSERY. CCorno. 1Roao, IFlanafmo, J&C. Fuit trees of all descriptions. Ornamental trees. Shrubs, and Roses. P. O. BOX 190 X X X X X X X XX X X HUTCHERSON & PERRY. DYKE & EVANS | Music Dealers VANCOUVER, - B. ���������O��������� . SOLE AGENTS: Karn Pianos Echo Banjos Washburn Guitars ano..... Mandolins Organs, etc. a. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 1 ������ ist. $1.50 " 1.50 Carnations, 1.50 Chrysanthemum, 1.50 Canna, pot J 1.00 Candy Tuft, cut 1.00 ���������Cockscomb, * " Dahlia, Daisy, Chinese pinks," Digitalis, _ _,. ' Flowering Sage, Ferns, pot, Fuschia, pot ���������Geraniums, "; dadiolas, cut Hollyhock, Heliotrope, Honeysuckle, "_ Hydrangea, u 1.00 1.50 1.00 .1.50 1.00 i.'oo 1.00 , 1.50 - 1.50 - 1.50 , 1.00 . 1.50 1.00^ m>ot: 2d. J, 50 50 ��������� So 50 50 50 50 50 So 5o 5o So *. So s ^5o ' '5������ So So 5o So 5o CHICKENS Best pair, White Plymouth Rock, 100 McPhee _ Moore from store Best pair, Blue, bar/ed Ply mouth Rock, 1 00 Best pair, Brown Leghorn, J 00 50 Best pair White ������ 1 00 h'- 50 by McPhee & Moore at store) Best " Buff " 1 <X)( by Mr. Willard. J Best pair Langshans, 1 00 " Wyandottes, 1001 McPhee & Moore at store. / " Houdans, 1 00 " Bantams, 1 00 50 50 50 50 50 " Light Brahmahs, 1 00) by McPhee & Moore store. ) " , Dark *' 1 00 50 50 50 50 ��������������� Black Spanish,. 2 00 1 00) igat-jwre, by O H. Tarbell. f Espmalt ftJKuiftimo By. Time Table No. 81, To trice effect at 7 a.m. on Saturday Mw. 26th 1898. Trains ran on Pacific Standard time. GOING NORTH���������R������AD sown. . -, IPa-y.iqqad^ Lv, Victoria for Nanaimo and Wellington Ar, Nanaimo Ar, Wellington A. K. 9,00 I2.S0 12.45 4,00 7.W I.50 1.50 I.50 6.00 1.00 I.bo 1.50 ������r5������2 ist Prize by H. J. Theobaldf Ice plant, . cut 1.00 , Larkspur, " 1.00 ; Lobelia, pot 1.00 Lavender, 1.00 Lupin, 1.00' Lillies, 1.50 - Marigold 1.50 Mignonette, > 1.00 Nasturtium, 1.00 Mimulus, 2 10������ Oleander, best plant, 1.00 Oxalis, ~ ' Palm, plant Petunia, Pansy,. By Simon Leiser, in goods, at the store. Phlox, Dumondi, Phlox, perennial, Poppy, best col. Pinks, Florist. - by Gus Hauck in goods at store Roses,' " M S-oo? '3.00 By Peacey _ Co., f Snap Dragon, 1.00 00 Stocks lS������ -������ Sun Flowers, 1.50 .50 _ Sweet Peas, 150 .50^ by Gus Hauck in goods at store.) Verbena, t 1.50 .50 Zinnia, ,s r 1.50 .50 Immortelles 1.50 .50 Best collection of annual flowers out $3 and $2, by C. S. Ryder���������"Cheap John." Best collection of perennials, $3 and $2. Best collection of wild flowers by children under 14 years. $100 50 Best col. of annual flowers; cut, grown by children under 14 years of age. First prize by J. P. Davis, 1 doz., pot plants; 2d .prize by J. J. R. Miller $1 worth of bulbs. Best collection .of pot plants $3-and .$2. "-specimen of hanging baskets $1,50 and 50 cents. - Best specimens Geranium $1.00 " specimen of Fuschia $1.00 " " " Rose $1.00 , 5o So SO 50 50 -- 50 ��������� 50 So 5o 5o 00 5o So .50* 40) .50 . .50 .00 '���������5t,:., " -BJack Min;rcas, 100) 50 -cPbje k Moore it stc ^*e.. f " ������������������, Cochin, 1 00 50. '* Buff " 100 50 " Dorking, 100 50 "' Hamoerg, 100 '��������� 50', ; "- Game, 100" 50 , Best Canary Singer, 150 50 , Rabbits, best pair 100 ' 50 , Best pair Fantail 1 Pigeons, 100 50 ^ a T. D, McLean offers a prize of $4.00 pay able ont of his store to the exhibitor who takes the most prizes. ^ V - i Note.���������This exhibition is under the auspices of the Comox Agricultural Society; but the committee in charge -.will not allow it to be a burden on that society. They estimate the receipts, and contributions received will be ' ample to pay the prizes offered, but if not they wdl be paid proportionately so far as the money goes; if more is realised than,the prizes and'expenses amount to, the., prizes will be in-, creased accordingly, which is hoped will be the case. v COMMITTEE. j _ * l John J. R. Miller". Chairman, Lewis Moctnce,- F. D. Little J. A. Halliday, " Robert. Lawkence, _itney, Secretary. M." %r<- VEGETABLES. Beans, (string) 1 00 Bceto, table size, 6, 1 00 . Cabbage, early, 3 heads 1 00 ' Carrots, table, six, 1 00 Cauliflower, 3 heads, 1 00 Celery, 3 sticks, 1 00 Cucumber--!, three, 1 00 Cress, water, one dish, 1 00 Lettuce, 6 heads, 1 00 Salad, Mustard and Cress, best dish, 1 00 (Early Potatoes, 14 lbs 2 50 by Sam Davis.) Onions, six, 1 00 Peas, best dish, 100 Radi.sh, 3 bunches, 1 00 Rhubarb, 6 stalks, 100 Spinach, 1 basket, 1 00 Squash, crook neek, 8 1 00 -Tomato, six, 1 00 TuruipB, for table, 6 1 00 FRUIT. Currants, red, best plato, 1 00 Gun-rants, black, best plate, 100 Currant Wine, best . bottle, 1 00 Gooseberries, best plate,^ J 00 Strawberries, beat plate, \ 00 Blackberries, best plate, 1 00 ���������; ���������, Apples] Early Hai vest, ." 1 00 Yellow Transparent, 1 00 Red Astrichan, . 100 Pears, Bartlett, 1 00 ��������������� Clapp's favorite, 1 00 50 each 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 150 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 CONTRIBUTIONS AND PRIZES The following" contributions have been given or pledged in aid of the Floral, Fruit Vegetable and Pet Show to be given in Cumberland August 3d, and 4th. IN Prizes���������see Prize List.���������Simon Leiser, merchant, through Mr. H. P. Col- lis, manager, $10 in goods; McPhee & Moore, merchants, $5 in goods; A. H. Peacey & Co., druggists, $5 in cash; C. S. Ryder, cheap magnet store, $5 in cash; T. D. McLean, jewler and watchmaker, $4 in goods; Sam Davis, Union Hotel, $4 in cash; C. H. Tarbell, tin hardware and stove store, $3 in agateware; Gus Hauck, merchant, $5 in goods; W. Willard, harness maker, $1 cash; H. J. Theobald, painter $1 cash; John J. R. Miller,, gardener, $1 bulbs etc.; J. P Davis, florist, 1 dozen pot plants. In Donations to the Society.-- Lewis Mounce, lumberman, $5; Messrs. Robertson & Co., Vendome Hotel, $3; John Richardson, Waverly Hotel, $3; D. Kiipatrick, livery stable, $3; Gordon Murdock, livery and blacksmith, $3; P Dunne, merchant tailor, $2; Fred Kim- pel, barber $2; Chas. Thon, fruit and confectionary, $2; A. W. Rennison, $1; Henry Kells, boot and sheje maker $1; Dan McLeod, merchant tailoi, $r; Robt Strung, baker, $i;-D. Anthony, fruit and confectionery, $i;T. H. Brown, boot and shoe maker, $1. Society Cards GOING SOUTH���������REAP up. . . I A U I P M _ | Daily. IBat. ft 8und'7, Ar. Victoria ,. I-. 12.0T I &00 Lv. Nanaimo for victoria.... 1 8.46 f 4.3N Lv, Wellington for Victoria | 8,85 I 4.85 For rates and information apply at Cooti pnny's offloes, < A. DUNSMUIR. JOSEPH HUNTER. Prssident, Gent 8upt H.K. PRIOR. Hen. Freight aud Paasenser Agt- _=_aO_T_3PSIOiT^_Xj. L. P. ECKSTEIN. Barrister, Solicitor NotarvPublic Office;���������First Street.XToion, B. O. ''" -\_ <. """���������"���������"i--*--^---"-^--*��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� HARRISON P. MILLARD,; |,V Physician, Surgeon anp AccoacHKujt, Offices : WjLLAKD BlOC^, CutfBKKLANS ' CoprtWy HotrsB, Covhtvkat.. \ Hours of Consultation; Cvmbkblanp; 10, to 12A. ������. TUKSPATSAWP FftlPAY*. *. COURTHNAV, 7 to 9 . 4"'L* ��������� A.J*. ANPF. if, _ ������ ' -* <y YARWOOD & YOUNQ. BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS^ Cerner of Bastion and Conamereial Streets, Nanaimo; B. C. Branch Office, Third Street and Qtuumralr Avenue, B. C. . Will be in Union the 3rd Wednoaday of each month and remain ten days. ' ''��������� ������������������,- ' ������ 1 , - , t ,w Gordon" Kurdbek; Third St. ,.' Union, B.Q. B L AC K!S M fcT H I N G������ , in all its branches,, and-Wagons neat*- ly Repaired f'wi''!'i"i Milk, Eggs, Vegetables, JV - *mmmm .r- ^ Having secured the Hanigan ranch I am prepared to deliver aily pure fresh milk, fresh eggs, and vegetables, in Union and Cumberland, A share of patronage is solicited, JAMES REID. W^-A-IN TS m I O O. F. Union Lodge, No. 11,��������� meets e-en Fnday night at 8 o'clock. Visiting breth ren cordially invited to attend. F. A, Anley, R. S. Cumberland Lodge, A. F. &. A. M, B.C. R. Union, B. C. l.odge meets first Friday in each month. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. R. Lawrence, Sec. bhm^������a~aa__m__���������__���������_���������_��������� Hiram Lo&ge No 14 A.F .& A.M.,B.C-R Courtenay B.'C. Lodge meets on every Saturday on or before the full of the moon Visiting Brothers cordially requested to attend. / R. S. McConnell, Secretary. AGENTS. ������The Beautiful Life of Mist Willard," her secretary and literary ezeen*. tor, Anna A. Gordon} introduction by Lady Henry Somerset; sell to everybody. Great snap { Prospectus fifty cents. Booki������n tune. Bradley-Garretaon, Ltd., Toronto. ��������� * ��������� ' ���������' -j i"��������� ~* " ' "���������" ' ������������������������������������������������������������������������*������������������*������ ������������������ WANTED: Farmer* sons or other industrious persons of fair education to whom $60 a mouth would be an inducement. I could also engage a few ladies at their awn home. T. H. Linsoott, Toronto. WANTED CHRISTIAN MEN AND WOMEN to infcsoduce "Glimpses of the Un4een," tht most marvellous book since the publication of the Bible, Revealed religion demonstrated. Supernatural facts of the Bible no Ion. ger in doubt. Rev, Dr. Austin is the editor; Br.Badgley, Professor of Philosophy, Vic������ toria University, -writes tbe introduction. The cantrioutorn are scholarly and devont men, among whom are Rev. Br. Thomas, Judge Grpo, Rev. G. W. Henderson, Rev. Wm. Kettlewell, J. H. Coyne, M,A., Chap. lin Searles, Evangelist Crossley and many others. Contains experiences of Wesloy, Ma-tk Twain, Dr. Buckley, W.T.Stead, and a hoBt of similar men. The veil separating tlie spirit land is drawn back so that . all may at least have a ':glimpse." Full bound canvassing book, 75c} wo> > h twice that. Experience unnecessary. (looks on time. Freight paid, Big commission. Sells on sfght. Bradley-Garretson Co., Ltd,, Toronto. 1 Cumberland Encampment. No. 6, I. O. O. F., Union. Meets every alternate Wednesdays ot each month at 8 o'clock p. m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited to attend. John Combe, Scribe. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR. ��������� + ��������� J��������� ��������� WORLD-WIDE CIRCULATION. ! Twenty Pages; Weekly; Illustrated. Indispensable to Mininq Men. ������THREE DOLLARS PER TEAR* -FOSTMlID, 8AMP1.E COPHa FR������������. MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS, 220 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. *.t ���������'& 1 "5 'u 5 < 4 'i % r'g 'SJ������ 1 ^ * --wi >rl1 r'.'tL A''Si (..- -X' . c feT-'l - > .������u + ������������������- * ii Nr'*> v ���������-���������e.-a -it n ���������M 4 "1 n -/ x,i1 ;!h y__.-__.f_S 7- Tt-��� ���ilj HJLJiV r i> ���Pumberland, p. C, 1��suq�� Every Tuesday WM. Whitney, Editor. f E��JV��S OF SUBSCRIPTION. pr ajjvancs,, 0qe Year ��� , .-��������� ix Months.,..., ^tjjjfie .Copy .��� ��� 9200 125 0 05 RATES OF ADVERTISING:. . $12.00 150 ;;.'.; <��� io '."'. '.. 20 Pno inch per year...... '.. ,. month .... week,' .. line JU-tca-T notiees.pcr line Notices pf Births, Marriages and Pealhs, 50 cents each insertion. , No Adyertisment inserted for less than 50 cents. ' Persons failing to get The News re- gularly should notify the Office. Persons having: any business with The News will please call at the office or 'write, * ��� 1 .t2~ Advertisers w_p want their ad phanged, should get pojjy i$ before 12 a.m. Saturdays, r TM ESP AY, AljGr 2d, 1898, "H'-J-"" u. .'.,.- -- ' Star of peace return. __P*,'"",**'1,,*,**y���P-"WIP~l����PIBl��*B_".i���_'_.'111U' a.- . .L ���IHW_Wf Cut down the thistles. Make hay while theeuri shjnes. Patronize your Floral a#d Fruit pJxhibition. '< ' The large battleships proved %\xn\r utility: in the conflict with ftervera's fleet; . The best paper to read is your pwn Jocal one. After that you may jnake a selection among the large weeklies. The best magazine for Canadir, ans to read is the Canadian -VTaga- zine. It \b "rapy of the soil." Its perusal will make you acquainted with Canadian history, ecener> and literature. LOCAL BRIEFS. From Thursday's JDaily, Capt. J_reeman is in town. The Gl6*ry of fche Seas is* at Departure Bay, Mr. John Mathews, the new assistant superintendent, arrived Wednesday. , Mr, John Mahrer, p.f Mahrer & Co., Na naimo, came qp on the City of Nanaimo, Wednesday. Mr* James Rurridge, President and manager of the G/urney S^ove and. Range Co, is Visiting Cumberland to-day. Mr. ~ W. B. Anderson came np from Victoria on the City of Nanaimo Wedr nesday, after two, weeks' absence. Mr, Dan. Kilpatricfc returned Wednesday fringing with him new buggies. Dan says he means to keep up with the procession. Mr. J. T. Wilkinson, who was formerly kaown as the *'Wprtd man on the wing" is here, rustling far the Province. He is $he same genial, active gentleman as ever. Mr. }*\ McB. Young, barrister of $Tanair mo has taken oyer, the legal business pf Mr. 5_. P. Eckstein here. Mr. Eckstein will re- piajn here a month to settle up his affairs,, aftor which he will s'art business somewhere \n the JCootenay country. ���ar��is$ JEiisij^g'. New York, 27-rr-A dispatch from Madrid says the Spanish provincial authorities report alarming preparations by the Carlist for an uprising. They are now ready to begin directly tbe pretender gjves the signal. All the Carlist leaders J/eaders have gone to meet Don Carlos with a view to arranging a plan of campaign. CUBAN���SPANISH FIGHT Santiago July 26���Everything is quiet here. 7000 Spanish solders at Guantanamo bay laid down their arms to-day. The only oth- era included in the capitulation are 3000 from Sagua. They have not yet turned over their arms, but are here in Gen. Garcia's vicinity. Gen. Shafter authorizes an absolute contradiction to the report that Gar cia encountered a force of Spanish soldiers who were returning to Santiago to surrender "and was defeated by them. <- ��� COMOX DIRECTORY. H. C. LUCAS, Proprietor, COMOX BAKER-", Comox, B. C. COURTENAY (Directory. COURTENAY HOUSE, A. H. Mc- , Callum, Proprietor. RIVERSIDE HOTEL, J. J. Grant, , Proprietor. GEORGE B. LEIGHTON, Black smith and Carriage Maker. 1 jf��1R 511)6 . FOR SALE.���Two nearly new counters, Enquire at the News Office. ���hi j-q uu 'i jn'tu um ji t**t*ff_*���ji*^������>���^~~~~~��~~~"~������~w~" FOR SALE���Cumberland residental property on favorable terms by D. B. & L. Association. s ,, FOR SALE.---My house and two lots in the village of Courtenay. K. Grant, .Union. FOR Rent.���Fine apartments for living rooms in Willards brick block. Enquire of, owner on the premises. FOR SALE, RANCH���One mile and a half from, Union, contains 160 acres and will be disposed of at a low figure. Enquire of James Abrams. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND. ? A By-law for levying a Road Tax for the Year 1898 < Whereas it is deemed expedient and necessary that provision be made tor necessary expenses of the Corporation of the City of Cumberland, ��� Now therefore the City of Cumberland enacts and ordains as follows: I. There is hereby imposed and levied, and there shall be .raised and collected an eqnal arte by way of Road Tax of Two Dol lars per head per annum, upon' all male per sons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years of age, residing within the City of Cumberland, except those already assessed by the Corporation. II. The aforesaid tax shall ,be.,due and payable to the Collector of the Corporation' of the City of Cumberland, at his oitice within the said Corporation on the first day of August 1898. , III. This By-law may be cited as' the Road Tax By-law 1898. Read the first time* in open'^Council -the 24-th'day of June 1898. '���' * ' o J : - > Read the second and third time the 24th day of June 1898. ,. ' - Reconsidered and finally adopted, the seal of the City attached thereto and numbered the 12th day of July 1898. L. W. Nunns, Lewis Mbunce Ci y,Clerk. Mayor WEST COAST, VANCOUVER ISLAND MINING DIVISION N 4* For Sale���One story and a half dwel ling house of six rooms, hall, pantry, etc. on easy terms. Enquire of Jas. Carthew FOR YOUR JOB PRINTING Give us a Trial, we do Good Work at REASONABLE PRICES. THE NEWS��� ��� ' London Vieyr. L,onclo��i, July 27���Liveliest satisfaction is expressed in all quarters j and in the newspapers at the f<w:t that Spain, at last, has dpn,e the right thing for the first time during the war. Peape is looked upon as within, ,\ 'measurable distance. Spaiio, Appeals to .McKinley. Washington, July 27-r-^he Spanish ed|vern,men,t has sued, for peace, np�� indirectly brought to ln.e Powers of Europe, b.ut hy direq appeal to. President fylr. ���rsT~ !S",T!>*7 NOTICE. Dju\"xno through the new cemetery with eama is strictly forbidden. By order. M. Whitney Pec. 13, LS67. Se9'y Pro tem FOLDIM CAMP BED, The greatest boon to Sportsmen, Prospectors, and Camps generally Suitable for Houses or Boats. Comfortable, Neat and Strong. Single bed, folds in bundle 3 feet long by 5 inches iu diameter, weighs 11 pounds, price $3.50 Double bed (full size) folds 4 leet long by 5 i inches in diameter weighs 17 pourds, price $4.50 Every bed provided with water-proof shipping case. Can be extended or folded in three minutes. Discription circu- la. ��n application. Order at once. Address, KLONDIKE FOLDING BED CO., Nanaimo, B. C. COME TO The News Office with your OT1CE is hereby given that the land comprised within the undermentiond boundaries', and hitherto forming r portion of the Alherni and Nauaimo Mining Divisions, has been created a Mining Division to be known* as the West Coast, Vancouver Is- land Mining Division,' namely:��� - Commencing- ��t the mouth o! Maggie Creek, B��rclay Sound; thence following the said creek to the heit-hc of laud dividing the waters flowing into the Straight; of Georgia ahe Johnston Straight from the waters flowing into thn North Pacific Ocean: thence following the said height of land to Cape Scott; thence southerly and easterly follow ing the sinuosities of the coast line, including all islands, to the point of commencement, By Command. A. CAMPBELL REDDIE Deputy Provincial Secretary, Prvincial Secretary's Office, 25th June, 1898. ���'TRAMWAY COMPANY INCORPORATION ACT," AND AMENDMENTS THEREOF. TAKE NOTICE that the Fairfield Exploration Syndicate Limited, proposes to build a Tramway between the following points at Phillipps Arm in Nanaimo M ining Division (Comox Electoral District,) viz: starting at a point on the shore of Phillips Arm about one mile southeast from the Head of Fanny Bay, and about five hundred feet southeast from Marble Creek; thence southwesterly in a direct line to about the centre of the "Dorothy Morten" Mineral Claim; a distance of about six thousand feet. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any person or persons objecting must give notice in writing of such objections to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies at Victoria, B.C., within two months from the first publication ot this notice in the British Columbia Gazette. Dated at Vancouver, B.C., this 13th, day of June 1898. The Fairfield Exploration Syndicate, Limited. Jas. J. Lang, Attorney and Agent. je21 SUNDAY SERVICES TRINITY CHURCH���Services in the evening. Rev. J. X. Willemar roctor. METHODIST CHURCH.-Services at the usual hours morning and evening Epworth League meets at the close of evening service. Sunday School at 2:30. Rev. W. Hicks, pastor. ST. GEORGE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.���Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 2:30. Y. P. , S. C. E. meets at the close of evening printing. Reasonable prices prevail 1 er vice. Rev. YV. C. Dodds, pastor. CITY OF CPMBER-AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL RATI 1898 Whereas it is necessary that a by-law' be passed for levying a rate on all the land, improvements and real property on tbe A��- soessment Roll of the corporation of the City of Cumberland, to provide for the general and ordinary expenses of the corporation during the current year; Therefore the Mayor and Council of the corporation of the City of Cumberland do enact as follows:���- 1 There shall be raised and levied and collected upon all the land. , improvements and real property 'mentioned and described,in the Assessment Roll of the, aaid city of Cumberland for the year 1898 an < eqnal rate of four fifths of one per cent on .the dollar on the assessed value thereof aa appeara on the said roll. 1 i * * 2 The aforesaid rates or taxes shall be due and payable by the person or persons liabl6 to pay the same to the collector of the said City of Cumberland at his office on the first day of October 1898. 3 A rebate of one fifth of the amount thereof shall *be allowed on all taxes' levied and assessed under section I of , this by-law in all cases where the same are paid on or before the first day of November 1898. All ratepayers failing to pay their taxes by tbe first of December will be disqualified from voting at the next Municipal Election. 4 If the rates or taxes, or any part thereof due to the corporation shall not- be paid by, the 31st day of December, 1898 the "same may be collected in the manner provided by' 1- . , * - . ��� the "Municipal Clauses Act 1896 and %" mendments thereof " -' . 5 This by-law shall come into force and take effect on,and after the first'day of July 1898 '--''. ��� ,, This by-law may be cited for all purposes. asthe " City of Cumberland General Munio ipal Rate By-Law 1898. Reconsidered and finally passed by the Municipal Council of the City; of Cumberland the 24th day of June'l89S. Signed and -sealed Lewis A, Mounce; Mayor. Lawrence W. Nunns, City Clerk J*. IR,, Is^^JLiJElOlZ General Teaming. Powdei Oil, Etc., Hauled. Wood in Blocks Furnished. SCAVENGER WORK DONE NOTICE During my temporary absence Mr.Ken- neth Grant will conduct for me the under taking business. Orders left at my residence on Maryport Avenue ��ill receive prompt attention. P.O. Box No 5 Cumberland, Jan. 29. 98. Alex. Grant ��� -^������ ���������1���������������������.____��..___-. ���M O N E Y to loan upon improved real estate.���r^-L. P, Eckstein. If our readers have.any local news of in terest, we will be pleased to insert same in the local column, if brought to the office. Espimait & Nanaimo, Ry ' (���: THE STEAMER City, of Nanaimo c WILL RUN AS FOLLOWS: W.D. OWEN, MASTER, Oailing at Way Ports as Freight and Passengers may offer: Leave Victoria for Nanaimo ��� Tuesday 7 a*m, '' Nanaimo for Comox, - ���- " ( Wednesday 7 a.m, ��� ��� Comox for Nanaimo Friday 8 a.m, ' * Nanaimo for Victoria, Saturday 7 a.m, * , FOB Freig-ht or Staterooms ap-> ��ly on board, or at the Coo.p'any _ icket Office, Victoria Station, Store Street. IL ______ LEADING BARBER and a?A^i^PB_=^_sd:iST and Dealer in Fishing Tackle and Sporting Gbods.\'........ ' - CUMBERUAND, B. C, a___l----___--_-_S-_��--_S----?-S-_a '" INSUMN01. .;.': ���'-���������. ' I am agent for the following reliabler companies: ' , ,; The Royal Insurance Company: ' The London and Lancashire.. Current Rates. . " Can be seen afternoon's at corner offijoa near The News,, ; r * , James Abrams. ,'' J ak NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Assessment * Act' and Provincial > " Revenue Tax." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accor< dance with the Statutes, that Provincial Revenue Tax and Taxes levied under Assessment Act are now due for the year 1899. All of the above named Taxes -collectible, within the Comox, Nelson, Newcastle, Ben- man, and Hornby Islands Division of tha District o Comox, are' payable at my office. . Assessed Taxes are collectible at the foN lowing rates, viz; c lV ?AIV ON OGR "BEFORE J^NE 30th; 189S���* Provincial Revenue, $3.00 per capita. Three-fifths of one per cent on Real Pro* perty. Two and one-half per cent on Wild Laud. One-half of one per cent on Personal Property. One-half of one per cent on Income. If PAID a*ter ' Jvne 30th, 1$9S���Four* fifths of one per cent on Real Property. Three per cent on Wild Land. Three-fourths of one per cent on Persona, Property. Three-<fourths of ono per cent on Income., January, W. B. ANDERSON, 1898. Assessor and Collector A H. McCAM.m:, licensed auctioneer wi|l attend to all sales in the district en, reasonable terms "The Craft of St. Crispin." I' I ' ������'������ ��� ��� Ml ' ' '���' ��� ��� , ' O . * ' '.���,,. -r-A pictured history of f ho Shoe from the 3rd century to date. l'i:!i cf f.-ot facts about leather, shoe rair. and longevity, tricks of the last, foot forming influences, styles and colors of latest shoes, eic. Copy free from agents or makers of "The Slater Shoe #�� 1 Simon Leiser, Sole Local Agent, '"J. A. Carthew ARCHITECT and!.BUILDEPr CUMBERLAND, B. C. NOTICE . Any person or persons destroying or withholding the kegs and barrels ef the Union Brewery Company Ltd of Nanaimo, will be prosecuted. A liberal reward will be paid for information leading to conviction. ' W. E. Norris, S.ec'y GOTO. Fred Kimpel The only First Class Tonsorial Artist in the City. When you may wish an easy shave As good as barbers ever gave. Just call at my-Shaving Parlor At morn, eve. or busy* noon I cut and dress the hair with grace Tosuit the contour of the face. The room is neat and-towels clean Scissors sharp and razors keen. And everything I think you'll find Tosuit the taste and please the mia And all that art and skill can do, Xf you just call I'll do for you. ������w*������w���������w������^������"������"������������������������<wmr**mmm***mmm p*-���������������������**������������������ l\ Shot Bpmtii. m the Street, '���������' St. Jl.ouis, M<o., J-uJy 27-^A murder that came near being, followed by a lynching .occurred here {to-day, Edward Kennedy when passing a saloon stopped on the sidewalk a moment. A negro ordered J-um to move on. Kennedy started slow ly. This enraged the negro, who drew a revolver and shot Kennedy through the head. As he fell the negro ran, A number saw the murder and gave chase, crying, "Lynch him." A policeman out witted the mob and caught the negro, holding the mob at bay with his revolve, until the patrol wagon came up.i Ktn. ���������nedy was taken towards the hospital Iwhen the wagon. Droke down, throwing ihe dying man into the street. He wan quickly put on a dray, but died before the hospital was reached. U. S. Force Driven Off, Santiago, July 27���������News received'here to-day of the attempted landing r on Cu. ban shores of a large expeditionvof' men and arms by the steamer Wanderer which left Key West a,week ago for a place west of Havana. <> Arriving* there they were confronted by a body of Span ish cavalry. A sharp .engagement en- ten'ay, near,Comox, B. C., up to sued The Wanderer was to have been Slayer of Soapy S������iit$i Dead. Victoria, July 27-^-The steamer Rosalie arrived last evening from Skagway bringing news of ihe death of Frank Reid, who after having been wounded by Soapy Smith, shot and killed that notorious confidence man. The first locomotive is running on the Skagway ra lway, MORTGAGE SALE. Under and by virtue of the pow- ers of gale contained in certain Mortgages duly registered in the Land Registry Office at Victoria, B. C, and numbered 16107 D in charge book, volume 12, arid 13-4 D in charge book, volume 13., the following valuable proderty is offered for sale by tender, viz.. Lot 19 on the plan of Lewis' Subdivision of Section 14, in Comox District, together with the ' hotel thereon, known as the Courtenay' House.. Tenders for the. purchase of the* above land and premises will -be receive, by William Lewis, Cour-; FLOWER, FRUIT, Vegetable and Pet Stock Show. To Se Held in Cumberland, Aug. 3d. and.4th. PRIZE LIST. BEST COLLECTION OF FLOWERS Prizfs. " other varieties. 1 00 SO Plums, best plate, yellow 1 00 50 ������ " " red, 100 50 " " " blue, 100 50 Peaches" " 100 50 Cherries, best plate, black, 1 00 50 ���������* " " light, 100, 50 ���������I 50 50, Asters, cut Balsams, r 11 met by a party of Cubans, who had - evi dently been dispersed by the'Spanish A forces before the arrival of the Wanderer. "^ The Wanderer #as not^under cover and drew up close_rtp_shore and began dis- 4 charging her cargo.*; At-first there were no signs of resistance and a portion of the supplies had ahead' been placed on the beach when a vigorous fire was opened upon them from the beach. A force of Spanish cavalry burst into view. . Xwoi T*. "score of' the Sharp Shooters- were with" the expedition,, and they attempted to cover the retreat by lying flat and return- 4 ing the Spanish fire. They picked off a great lot of cavalrymen. The opposing force backed ������nto the woods. On the Wanderer about io men were wounded: After the .Wanderer's .men got away the , Spaniards pushed down and resumed - their fire, inflicting no further damage. Can't Have tbe Phillippines. , Hong Kong, July 36���������Repeated teleo graph reports received from European % ;i capitals state that all the European nations have agreed that the Americans shall not annex the Phillippines Islands. This has greatly aroused the activity at Spanish headquarters in this city. The attempt to buy or kill Aguanaldo the insurgent leader has been lenewtd with vigor. The German ship Patriarch left this morning for Manila with supplies for the German fleet. \ the 20th of August, 1898. 'A if I I PROVINCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE . UIS HONOUR the' Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased ta make the following appoiutments:��������� 26th June, 1898 James Abrams, of the City of Cumberland Esquire, S.< M., to be Police Magistrate within and for the said City. v ! ���������-_ "'PROVINCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE r f IJIS HONOUR the ^Lieutenant-Governor . ' has been pleased to make (.the following appointments:��������� '-..'. . 25th June 1898' D ������������������- Walter Thomas Dawley, of the settlement of Clayoquot, Esquire, J.' P. , to be a Mining Recorder within aud for the .West Coast, Vancouver Island. Mining Division.! Corporation of the City of Cumberland City of Cumberland, Court of Revision. lv", I. 'I n w W AY mi m Tellow Fever Cases. Division Hospital, Juaragua, July 36��������� Latest advices show there are 300 yellow fever cases here at the front to-day There will be 1000 cases if we are here two weeks longer. This is the prediction of Dr. Senn, -he fever expert, Utanded Without Loss. Port Guanilo Island, off Porto Rico July 26���������The U. S. -expedition which left Guantanamo on Thursday landed heie successfully to-day after a'skirmish with Santiago Battle Casualties. Washington, July 26--Gen. Shafter's detailed report of American casualties at the Battle of Santiago recently received at the War Department show the total to be 1.595. Peace Proposal. Paris, July 27���������The government has notified all French embassies of the fact that Spain has made proposals through' the French Ambassador at Washing for peace between the United States and Spain. XT. S. Will Answer duickly. Washington, July 27���������Secretary of State Day had a conference with the president, with reference to the answer to be given Spain's peace message. He was asked when the reply to Spain would be made. He said it would depend on I circumstances, but would be delivered i within a day or sq, NOTIJE is hereby given that the Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing all complaints against the assessment of 1898 as made by the assessor of the City of Cum- Irerland, will be held at the Council Chamber, City Hall oa Monday -.2nd day of August A. D. 1898, at 10 o'olock A. M. By Order Lawrence Wm. Nunns, City Clerk. Cumberland, B. C, July 7, 1898. BLACK DIAMOND NURSERY. demos iRoao, manaimo, B.C. Fuit trees of all descriptions. Ornamental trees. Shrubs, and Roses. P. O. BOX 190 X' XX X x X X X X X X HUTCHERSON & PERRY. DYKE & EVANS J Music Dealers VANCOUVER, - B. ������������������������������������ ������������������0-��������� ���������: SOLE AGENTS: Karn Pianos Echo Banjos Washburn Guitars ano..... Mandolins Organs, etc. G. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 8 ist. $1.50 1.50 Carnations, 1.5������ Chrysanthemum, 1.50 Canna, pot ' 1.00 Candy Tuft, cut- t.op -Cockscomb, " 1.00 Dahlia, *'-'" 150 Daisy, . " 1.00 Chinese pinks," 1.50 Digitalis, . ��������� ' ,1.00 Flowering Sage, - - 1.00 Ferns, pot,, pot Fuschia, ��������� ��������� Geraniums, Gladiolas, Hollyhock, Heliotrope, " Honeysuckle, " Hydrangea, cut 1.00,; 1.50 1.50' 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00) ist Prize by H. J. Theobald J Ice plant, > Larkspur, Lobelia, Lavender, Lupin, Lillies, Marigold, Mignonette, Nasturtium, Mifnulus, cut (t pot 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 ,I*G!������- 1.00 2d. & 50 5o 5o So 5o 5o 5o 5o 50 5������ 5o 5o . 5o > 50 ' 5������ 50 5o 50 5o 5o 5o '50 So 50 5o 5o 5o 5o 50 5o , CHICKENS. Beat pair, White Plymouth - Rock, 1 00 McPhee _ Moore from store Best pair, Blue, bar.-ed Ply month Rock, 1 00 Best pair, Brown Leghorn, 1 00 50 Best pair White ������ 1 00 > 50 by MePhee & Moore at store) Best " Buff " 1 00?' 50 by Mr. Willard. f Best pair Langshans, 1 00 50 " Wyandottcs, 1001 '50 McPhee & Moore at store, / " Houdana, 1 00 50 " Bantams, 1 00 ,50 " Light Brahmahs, 1 00) 50 by McPhee & Moore store, f " Dark " 100 50 " Black Spanish,, 200 1 00) , ^gatsw-re, by C H. Tarbell. J " B/Ack.Minjrcas, 1 00) 50 ^cPbje k Moore it store., i" ' " . ������������������ Cochin, " Buflf " " Dorking, Hamberg, , Game, Best Canary Singer, Rabbits, best pair ? Best pair Fantail Pigeons, 1 00 T.-D. McLean offers a prize of,$4.00 payable ont of his store to the exhibitor who takes the most prizes. 11 1 00 50 100 . 50 100 50 1 00 50 100; 50 150 50 100 50 Espimalt __Hanaimo By. r J Time Table No. 31, To take effect at 7 A.m. on Saturday lfaf, 26th 1898. Trains ran on Fadfie Standard time. GOING NORTH���������RfcAD DOWM. -__- g--^ -, |Dally.l%������������������r- 9,to.i 4,00 ii.20 \'i.ir 13.45 50 I.50 I.50 I.50 6.00 I.OO'<: I.OO I.SO I.50J OO 50 50 50 40) .50 .50 .OO 1.50) Oleander, best plant, 1.00 Oxalis, Palm, plant Petunia, Pansy,' By Simon Leiser, in goods, at the Btore. ' ,, Phlox, Diimondi, Phlox, perennial, Poppy, best col. Pinks, Florist. by Gus Hauck in goods at store.J Roses, " . M > 5.00) l' 3.00 By Peacey & Co., f , ��������� , Snap Dragon, 1.00 00 Stocks 1.50 C Sun Flowers, 1.50 .50.. Sweet Peas, 150 .50k by Gus Hauck in goods at store.) Verbena, 1.50 .50 Zinnia, 1.50 .50 Immortelles 1.50 .50 Best collection of annual flowers cut $3 and $2, by C. S. Ryder���������"Cheap John." Best collection of perennials, $3 and $2. Best collection of wild flowers by children under 14 years. . $100 50 Best col. of annual flowers, cut, grown by childreu under ] 4 years of age. First prize by J. P. Davis, 1 doz., pot plants; 2d prize by J. J, R Miller $1 worth of bulbs. Best collection of pot plants $3 and $2. " specimen of hanging baskets $1,50 and 50 cents. Best specimens Geranium $1.00 " speoimen of Fuschia $1.00 ������������ " " Rose $1.00 Note.���������This exhibition , is under the auspices of the Comox Agricultural Society;1 but the committee in charge -will-not allow it to be a burden on that society.- They estimate the receipts, and contributions received will be ample to pay the prizes offered, but if not they will be paid proportionately so far as the money goes; if more is realised than the prizes and expenses amount to, the, prizes will be increased accordingly, which is hoped will be the case. COMMITTEE. John J. R. Miller, Chairman, Lewis Mounce, . F. D. Little J. A. Halliday, ' Robert.Lawrence, M, Whitney, Secretary. - - VEGETABLES. Beans, (string) 1 00 B( etf, table size, 6, 1 00 ('al)bagc, early, 3 heads 1 00 ' Carrots, table, ������ix, 1 00 Cauliflower, 3 heads, 1 00 Celery, 3 sticks, 1 00 Cucumbers), three, 100 Cre8n, water, one diuh, 1 00 Lettuce, 6 heads, 1 00 Salad, Mustard and Cress, best dish, 1 00 - (Early Potatoes, 14 lbs 2 50 by Sam Davis.) Onions, six, 1 00 Peas, best dish, 100 Radish, 3 bunches, 1 00 Rhubarb, 6 stalks, 1 00 Spinach, 1 basket, 1 00 Squash, crook neek, 3 1 00 Toniate, six, 1 00 Turnips, for table, 6 1 00 FRUIT. Currants, red, best pla to, 1 00 Currrauts, black, best plate, 100 Currant Wine, best bottle, 1 00 Goosebo rries, best plate, } 00 Strawberries, beat plate, \ 00 . Blackberries, best plate, 1 00 ��������� . , Apples! Early Harvest, . 1 00 Yellow Transparent, 1 00 Red Astrichan, 1 00 ��������� Poars, Bartlefct, 1 00 Clapp's favorite, I 00 <������ 50 each 50 50 50 50l 50 50 50 50 50 1 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 CONTRIBUTIONS AND PHIZES The following" contributions have been given or pledged in' aid of the Floral,, Fruit Vegetable and Pet Show to be given in Cumberland August 3d, and 4th. IN Prizes���������see Prize List.���������Simon Leiser, merchant, through Mr. H. P. Col- lis, manager, $10 in goods; McPhee & Moore, merchants, $5 in goods; A. H. Peacey & Co., druggists, $5 in cash; C. S. Ryder, cheap, magnet store, $5, in cash; T. D. McLean, jewler and watchmaker, $4 in goods; Sam Davis, Union Hotel, $4 in cash"; C. H. Tarbell, tin hardware and stove store, $3 in agateware; Gus Hauck, merchant, $5 in goods; W. Willard, harness maker, $1 cash; H. J. Theobald, painter $1 cash; John ]. R. Miller,, gardener, $i bulbs etc.; J. P Davis, florist, 1 dozen pot plants. In Donations to the Society.-- Lewis Mounce, lumberman, $5; Messrs. Robertson & Co., Vendome Hotel, $3; John Richardson, Waverly Hotel, $35 D. Kilpatrick, livery stable, $3; Gordon Murdock, livery and blacksmith, $3; P Dunne, merchant tailor, $2; Fred Kim- pel, barber $2; Chas. Thon, fruit and confectionary, $2; A. W. Rennison, $1; Henry Kells, boot and sho^e maker $1; Dan McLeod, merchant tailoi, $1; Robt Strang, baker, $1; D. Anthony, fruit and confectionery, $i:T. H. Brown, boot and shoe maker, J1. Lv, Victoria for Nanaimo and Wellington _r, Nanaimo At, Wellington, GOING SOUTH���������READ UP., I A H I P M' | Daily,I Sat* ��������� Bnnd'y, Ar. Victoria '....,..,���������,. I 12.0T I 8.09 Lv. Nanaimo for Victoria.... 8.16 (-4.39 Lv, Wellington for Victoria | 8.85 I 185 , For rates. and Information apply at Com. pnny's offices, A.DUNSMUin, JOSEPH HUNTER. r Prooident, >' .Genl Supt ILK,PRIOR. 1. ' ' Oen. Freight aud Passenger Agt- _?~a03P_3)BS_0_^rj_Xj, . L. P. ECKSTEIN. Barrister, Solicitor Notary Public Office;���������First Street.Union, 9. O. ^���������������������������_H_______���������������������������������������������_______n______M_____M___H_WB~_~^���������Q \ l ' ^ _ - C J HAERISON P. MILLARD,/ Physician, Surgeon anp . AocouCHKua, Offices: WjtLARP Btioca, CuMBKRLAli.tt v COURTJWAY HOVSB, CouaTVKAT.*. '. *" Hours of Consultation; CyuBEfU._if p,' 10 to 12 A. M. TUKSOATS ANP FaiPAY*. Cocrthnay, 7,to 9 ." ;��������������� '���������'"i > ' A- w. AMP p. m; ] -���������' "���������' ' ' /��������� *��������� * X - J ���������*. r m ��������� ������������������ ������������������ 11 "j 1 ������������������ ���������>-���������"���������������" ii��������� ������������������������ 1 1 <nP9Wf_M- YARWOOQ & YOUNk BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS.); Cerner of Bastion and Commercial - Streets, Nanaimo, B. C. , Branch Offjop, Third Street and Dnnnanli* Avenne, H'. C. ' Will be in Union the 3rd Wednesday of. each month and remain ten days. s . ������������������--��������������������������� ��������� -iL-v ��������������������������� ��������� -��������� ��������� ������������������_������!_ uu ���������w--_-p--,,~-������-----������ r 1 ������ ^ Gordon M.updockr> Third St. i Union, B.C, * _^_____,________ ( ��������� ' in all its. branches; and Wagons; neaW ly Repaired^ ���������������<-,', Milk, Eggs, Vegetables, Having secured the Harfigan rancn I am prepared to deliver aily pure fresh milk, fresh eggs, and vegetables, in Union and Cumber* land, A share of patronage is solicited, JAMES REID. WAN TS; AGENTS. "_he Beautiful I4fe of Mini Wihard," her secretary and literary ezeen-* tor, Anna A. Gordon, introduction by Lady Henry Somerset; sell to everybody. Great snap! Prospectus fifty cents. Booki < n time. Bradley-Garretson, Ltd., Toronto. WANTED: Farmer' sons or other industrious persons of fair education to whom $60 a mouth would be an indncement. I oould also engage a few ladies at their own home. T. H. LinBoott, Toronto. Society Cards I O O. F. Union Lodge, No. ir, meets e-en Friday night at 8 o'clock. Visiting breth ren cordially invited to attend. F. A, Anley, R. S. Cumberland Lodge, A. F. &-A. M, B. C. R. Union, B. C. Lodge meets first Friday in each month. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. R. Lawrence, Sec. Hiram Lo&ge No 14 A.F .& A.M.,B.C.R Courtenay B. C. Lodge meets on every Saturday on or before the full of the moon Visiting Brothers cordially requested to attend. R. S. McConnell, Secretary. Cumberland Encampment. No. 6, I. O. O. F., Union. Meets every alternate Wednesdays oi each month at 8 o'clock p. m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited to attend. John Combe, Scnhe. WANTED CHRISTIAN MEN AND WQMEN to introduce "Glimpses of the Un4een," th������. most marvellous book since the publication of the Bible. Revealed religion demonstrated. Supernatural facts of the Bible no Ion-, ger in doubt. Rev, Dr. Austin is the editor; Br.Eadgley, Professor of Philosophy, Vic������ toria University, writes tbe. introduction. The contributor* are scholarly and devout men, among whom are Rev. Br. Thomas, Judge Groo, Rev. G. W. Henderson, Rev. Wm. Kettlewell, J. H. Coyne, M.A., Chap, lin Searles, Evangelist Crossley and many others. Contains experiences of Wesley, Maik Twain, Dr. Buckley, W.T.Stead, and a host of similar men. The veil separating tlie spirit land is drawn back so that all may at least have a ������������������glimpse." Full bound canvassing book, 75c} wo/ * h twice that. Ex-. perience unnecessary. Books on time. Freight paid, Big oomuiission. Sells on sfght. Bradley-Garretson Co., Ltd., Toronto. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, ��������� ���������'��������������������������� ;+"���������.'��������� WORLD-WIDE CIRCULATION. I Twenty Pages; Weeklytfllustrated. Indispensable to Mininq Men. mot������*������������������*���������>������^_���������_���������������������������������_���������MJBMM^���������|������������������* > THREE DOLLARS PER YBAft* tOSTFAID, SAMPLE COPIBS PR|S. MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESSt 220 Market St., San Francisco, CaV- ���������HI, ^S?J . ,y 1 -T 1 *! j. IS} ������ '<��������� yg, 1V6 m J. ���������-;'<.^i S3i4> (fi 1 jt *-*Tia ' '-liw 1 vb ^1 '*- "' :rm i .-. 'i*,._Vv'<ftij .* ^1 1; I'm v r Hi 1 [ K.������������to_.ai_wajarai.^_Hffa->tk*^-^M^^^ - ������������������������ ��������� ��������� "���������1*������ ������^������*���������^ * ��������������� .*.^jf^-.������. ,-_w#;^,v.. TH-^TUFTED* TITMOUSE.*. *, r. His coat is like a -wintry sky When once the sun has set, , And in the west a single line ���������Of Ted is smoldering yet. Above his black, courageous eye He-vears his soldier's crest; No hitter, rude, nor screaming wind . Can daunt his martial breast. I met him in a leafy dell��������� A brook-ran sweet and clear. As if .he called from paradise, r' He shouted, "Here, here!" In busy thought the moments flew; I pondered, "Then so near?" Far o'er a hill his voice replied, '"Tis here, here, here!" ,In winter's frost we met again, When every leaf was sear. , "Where is your heavenly country now?" Ho answered, "Here, here!" ���������W. C. McClelland in St. Nicholas. I WOMAN AND HOME. ! __* * ,A YOUNG WOMAN MARINE OBSERVER ON A CAPE COD PROMONTORY.' Gymnastics For Girls���������Importance of the ^ Blind* ��������� The Domestic Problem���������You I Eat Too Much Salt���������The Growth oi Moral Character. . Miss Lillian Small, a pretty 19-year-old girl, is the youngest marine observer in the government employ. Her home ia on the outer or ocean side of Capo Cod, that great arm of land stretching away seaward from the mainland of Massachusetts. Her low roofed New England cottage stands on a great clay promontory _ overlooking ' the Atlantio and only 300 feot from a nearly perpendicular cliff which rises 150 fcofc above tho sea. All the ships from the ocean and along tho coast of Boston and northern ports pass within a few miles of here, and Miss Small's, duty from sunrise to sunset of each day is to watch , through a big telescope theso passing ships, make out their flags and names and then every half hour , telograph the information to,the Chamber of Commerco at Boston, where,it is used for tho benefit of marine interests. Telograph wires run from her cottage directly into tho office of tho Chamber of Commerce ���������rooms. There ia also a government telephone Jine connecting with all the life saving etaiions along tbo Cape Cod coast, with' 0 as a baby's. _very muscle or tne nociy is free to stretch, to stiffen with effort or to rest itself in complete relaxation. "Clubs, dumbbells and other gymnastic paraphernalia are unnecessary and really are more harmful than beneficial. Grasping tbe bell enlarges tho knuckles, the friction of the clubs hardens tho hands, and as it is quite as easy to do without them tbey are better unused. After all the preparations for bed are made, even to arranging the rather flat and somewhat hard pillow, stand before your glass and begin your exercise. ' "There is a real delight in watching the etroijg, easy movomcuts of a healthy woman. And this ease and strength ara within the reacn oi nearly an women. Tne riat chests, shapeless waists and badly formed hips may at least bo partially remedied, and it requires only a little effort and persistence to accomplish it. Too many woman lack persistence. Instead of conscientiously taking their exercise every day they skip a day when they are feeling tired or lazy, then' two or throe days at a time, and ovcntually thoy learn to forget it oi decide that tho game is not worth the candle. .. ' , "To develop breadth of the chest, place tho hands on the waist lino a littlo baok oi the hips, the fingers pointing outward. From this position movo tho elbows slowly back toward each other, making them come as nearly together us -nossiblo. Dc this several times, counting four,as tho elbows approach each other arid two to recover position. By counting theso movements a harmony is attained which will develop the muscles ovonly."���������Philadelphia Times. MISS LILLIAN SMALL, ifccll in her sleeping room, in case of a ma- trine disaster at night, when she would im- onediately wire the particulars to the Boston newspapers. This station is to Boston what tho Highlands of Navesink are to New York. . Miss Small talked very interestingly of !ber work and showed great pride in her monstrous telescope, which is powerful ���������enough to make clear the names of vessels _5 miles away. MI was born and reared within sight and sound of the sea," sho began. "My father for 39 years has been tho marino observer at tins point, and I was always about with ���������iblm and'learned the ropes'when a mere child. Then, since my return from school, * two years ago, I havo been his regular assistant; until I know, the work thoroughly. _iy father now. of ten leaves me in charge ifor months at a time. ' "By nature I am a child of tho sea, and ��������� bow. I love 'it! In summer it is beautiful; In "winter it is grand. This is a storm bound coast, and thero are many shipwrecks. Father and I were on duty and ������������������working all- night when tbe British ship; Jason went ashore hero in the winter of laaa Out of her crew' of 28 men onlyiono ���������escaped alive. It was a terrible storm. We seo many of tnern when the whole ocean is ���������lashed into foam and tho great waves break furiously against tho cliffs." "I suppose you become familiar with tho ships?" I said. "Oh, yes, I know many of them by sight through seeing them so often. It's like recognizing a familiar face." "Don't you over get lonely?" was asked. "In winter our lifo is quite lonely," . Miss Small replied, "and we see but few popple, but in summer hundreds of tourists visit hero to look at tho ocean and Highland lighthouse, that great white tower only 200 yards from tho cottage door. It rises 190 foot abovo sea lovol. It was built by tho United States government in 1797 and robuilt in 1857."���������New York Herald. Importance of the Blinds. It 13 only tbe pretty casemont window which can afford to be quite independent of blinds;' to the ordinary straight sash window they are a very necessary finish and aro more or less answerable for the genoral appearance of the house, both inside and outside. 'They are of rnany'kinds and should bo chosen with a due regard to tho house itself���������that is, whether it be of stone, red brick'or stucco; also whether it bo situated in town or country. Tho pretty striped and fancy art materials which aro most becoming to a stone exterior are almost aggressively u_ly when allied t'o red DricK, ana tne e.aDoracejy trimmed blinas, which may be used with impunity in the country, prove most,extravagant wear in town. One of the most elegant blinds Is tha festoon, usually mado of soft silk or sateen and adapted specially for the drawing room or boudoir, as it has the advantage of blending with tho decorations, but unfortunately it' has a tendency to collect dust and quickly get a shabby, neglected appearance. Not ' so the lace embroidered duchess blind, which has also a handsome stylo, for, if well made of good cream holland or coutille cloth, thoy may be cleaned over and over again, each time having an appearance of being almost like new. Those blinds are,' without doubt, the best for the Important windows of a town house, while the np stairs windows of tho same can be treated to correspond in much simpler fashion, having narrower embroidery and leaving out .the insertion. For a simple, inexpensive blind there is nothing to surpass ono made of cream coutille cloth, with an edging of torchon lace or handsome fringe, and it can hardly look out of place for any window. In bedrooms it is very usual to havo a dark blind for obscuring the light flxod inside the trimmed one, and it is a most comfortable arrangement. Then, again, to rooms with a sunny aspect it is necessary to have an outside sun blind, as it is the only means of keeping them cool and pleasant during tho hot months. Tho tnechanism of a blind should be as simple as possible, tho various patents which cause the blind to work with sudden jerks being as a rule much addicted to getting out of order.���������Exchange. ���������salts everything set berore ner on tne am- Irig table. Perhaps she wouldn't do it if she knew that so much salt made her hair drop out, dried up her blood and ' set her nerves on edge. All, of theso things ar., calculated to make woman look old before her time, and every one knows that age is the personal'devil of the sex. According to The Journal of Hygiene wo all use too much salt. - It said recently:__. "The use of salt as a condiment is so general and so universally believed in as necessary that we rarely hear a word against its excessive use, but thero are a multitudo of persons who eat far too much salt; eat it on everything���������on.meat, fish, potatoes, melons, in butter, on tomatoes, turnips and squashes, in bread and on a host of, foods too numerous to mention. To so great an extent is it usod that no food is relished which has not a salty taste, and this hides more or less tho real ta6te, which is often very delicate.' Now, tho amount of salt required in tho systerii is comparatively small, and if the diet has been rightfully compounded very little is, necessary. Somo go 6o far as to discard its uso altogether, but whether this is wise or not we will not hero consider. , What are somo of tho evils of the excess! vouso of salt? Thoy are to paralyze the nerves of ��������� taste, or to pervert them so that tbey cannot enjoy anything whioh has not a salty flavor, and in addition, thero ia a direct tax on both tho skin and tbe kidneys in removing it iron." tne blooa. Whether tho skin is harmed by this tax we do not know. Possibly It is not greatly Injured, but it is now pretty well settled that an excessive use of salt1 does overtax the kidneys in its removal, and that the great number of cases of derangement and disease of these organs is duo to this use. It takes only a little time to learn to enjoy many, kinds of food without salt, and we advise our readers and others to look into this, matter and to try and diminish tha use of this condiment as far as possible. We' believe they will be better for it." . A CLOSE CALL. an<t Gymnastico For Girls. Physical culture in tho home, with reference to tho development of health and consequently beauty, is discussed, by a writer, who gives simply directions for private gymnastics. Sho says: '.] "Systematic exercise can accomplish so .'much that it is a marvel to ono who has enjoyed its benefits that it is not more generally practiced. It is entirely unnecessary to be mistress of a system of physical cul- .turo. There aro a few exercises which, taken regularly and thoroughly, will accomplish all that a system would. The tendency is, however, to be unsystematic in taking .theso exercises and thus lose their good-effect. It is best to tako them at night. In bedroom slippors and loose gown, with no bands to bind, no collar to rub, a girl is ready for the exercise that will mako her rest an tranquil and sweet Tho Don.ectio Problem. The home has not made the progress that we see in every other direction, Mary E. Green affirms in Tho Chautauquan. Homes are still -unsanitary, food is still wasted, our cooking has long beeu credited with creating a nation of dyspeptics, and sewage is often so ill disposed as to breed disease. Wo claim to possess a more ad1 vanced civilization than at the beginning of the century, when so many of the industrial trades were carried on in the homo. Yet the domestic problem is more intricate than ever. In the days of primitive; simplicity there wero in nearly all homes largo families of children. In the homo was carried on the carding of the wool, spinning, weaving, dyeing .and all of the knitting and sewing. Fruit was dried and preserved, meat was cured, soap and candles, broad and pastry, butter and cheese, all were home products. How busy were the womon of thoso days I And yet it is only the modern woman who has at her command tho loom and knitting.machine of the factory, tho great packing houses, bakeries and dairies, tho butcher, tho baker, tho candlestick maker, all waiting to servo her, who complains of lack of time. This is an era of small and in too many cases childless families, and today tho housewife's greatest trial is this do- mostio service problem, which sho is unable to solve. For this reason is it that so many families drift into boarding houses or bocomo wrecked in a measure through tho little annoyances of daily lifo. Tho daughter no longer lyscire.s domestic labor as formerly with her mother. The bousohold work is done���������after a fashion��������� by servants. So sho enters school with her brothers and later in lifo becomes their competitor in every occupation open to men. When this girl marries, as it is more than probable that she will do, she is wholly unfitted to enter a home as admii. istrator, and as a result 6ho sacrifices both her strength and nervous energy, her husband's patianco and sometimes his regard, and the health and comfort of her children. Is there any other occupation on earth into which people enter for a term of service without a particle of preliminary training? Tho years aro strewn with tho heartaches, wrecked health and wasted energies of just such women. The Growth of Moral-Character. ' Thochild, when becomes into the world; has everything to learn. , His nervous system is chargfld with tendencies to reaction and impulses to motion, which have, their mrvivalg from ancestral experience Ex- ict knowledge, by which his own actions tail be- mado exact, must come through his own experience. Tho experience of others must be oxpressod in terms of his own'before it becomes wisdom. Wisdom, as'I have elsewhere said, is knowing what it'is best to do next. Virtue is doing it. Doing right becomes habit if it is pursued long enough. It becomes a "second nature," or, we may say, a higher heredity. Tho formation of a higher heredity of wisdom ] and virtue, of knowing right and doing right, is the basis of character building./ <��������� * Tho moral character, is based on knowing best, choosing the best and doing tho best. It cannot be built up on imitation. By imitation, suggestion and convention ���������* nlityithe masses areformed'and controlled. To build up a man is a nobler'process, demanding materials and methods of a higher order. Tho growth of man is the assertion of- individuality. Only robust men cauYuako history. Others may adorn it, disfigure it or vulgarize it. . ' , ' The first relation of the child to extornal things is expressed in this: What can I do with it? What is its relation to me? Tbo sensation goes over into thought, tho thought into action. Thus tho impression of the object is built into the little universe of his mind. The object and tho action it implies are closely associated. As moro objects aro apprehended, moro complex relations arise, but (the primal condition remains���������What can I do with it? Sensation, thoueht. action���������this is tho natural sequence or eacn compietea mental process. As volition passes over into action so does science into art, knowledge into power, wisdom into virtue.���������David Starr Jordan in Popular Science Monthly. Nip and Tuck Between the Miners the Mountain -Lion. A number of sportsmen were recently talking over the good times they had had duck shooting last fall when tho conversation turned on hunting big game in the west. Some thrilling adventure was related by every ono in the group but an elderly man, and ho in turn was asked for a story. "1 don't suppose," began the silent man, "that any of you young fellows ever ran across a mountain lion, as they ara becoming rather scarce now in tho west. But early in" tho fifties, when I first went to Colorado to hunt for gold, these'animals woro quite numerous. I recall on one occasion having n littlo advonturo with a lion that almost scared mo out of my wits. With a partner I was working a claim in tho mountains near Ouray, and ono day beforo tho very cold weather of tho wintor set in we both went to town to got somo supplies, leaving our littlo cabin on tho mountain sido alono. "It came on to snow so hard soon after wo arrived in Ouray that wc did not got a chance to return to our claim for thrco days. On our return", journey wc noticed as wo woro climbing tho hills tho tracks' of a mountain lion leading toward our cabin. Presently, however, as we got nearer and nearer to our little homo we lost tho track of tho animal, antl tho sight of * an open window, which had been carefully closed on our departure for^ town, caused us to forget all about the lion and its presence. "Well, I had reached the window and was just about to put my head-into the apartment when thero camo a\terriblo growl and the next instant a great yellow body sprang through tho.opcning right on my back, its claws catching my buckskin coat and ripping it open "to my waist, turning mo completely over and into tho snow. My * partner took, tho dangerous situation in at a gkinco and whipped out his'gun. Then the infernal lion turned on him,' making a fearful leap in his direction. Beforo ho could fire the,infuriated beiict was upon him, and, seizing him by tho slack'of his'coat, shook him as though bo were but a rat. I was on my feot by this *limo, and; .drawing my revolver, I sneakod up and put a bulllet right through his head. Tho animal groaned and foil buck dead and -my partner drew his breath freely once more".. It was a close call, but neither of us was hurt, and the lion's skin in another week was serving as a rug at tho foot of my bunk."���������Washington Star. nest soups ana tno snar_ nns, to toy with ��������� chopsticks, affect an appetite and smoke in direct, profuse British fashion while, the attendants stood over you waving peacock fans. You began with cake, with .apricot kernels and watermelon seeds washed iri salt for a relish;*then camo a group of courses ���������^ham garnished with bamboo sprouts, smoked duck and cucumbers, pickled chicken, shrimps with-leeks, spiced sausage with celery, fish with fir ^troe cones and sweet pickle. After this camo-peaches in honey, pomegranates, water chestnuts, fresh thorn apples and honey gold cake. In my list-of tho 70 courses I notice that we woro Drofferod birds' nest soun. roast duck, snam nns, musnrooms wirn pigeon eggs, baked' white pigeons, lotus seeds, ham in honey, a. fat duck, perch, sweetmeats, tho stomachs of fat fish, pears in honey, whale sinews, soles of pigeon/ect, lotus seed soup, tliced flag bulbs, salted shrimps, pruno juice and almonds with bean curd!���������Strand Magazine. No Wonder' Sho Wanted Helping* Out. An old lady traveling on the undcr-j ground railway in London and finding that tho train was approaching a station/ ' addressed herself to a man sitting-' ini thoi farther corner of tho compartment,' her ,. only fellow passenger, and said: "Would you tell* mo, sir, what is tho next station?" "Bayswator,madam,'.' was tho courteous reply. ' '. ��������� ' , . ��������� , "Then would you mind, sir,'when wo arrivo,'opening tho door and helping mo ' to got out?" , "With pleasure," was tho cordial assent. . "You see, "the old lady went on to explain, "I am well on in years and afflicted, and I havo to get out slowly and backward, and when tho porter sees mo getting out ho shouts, 'Look alive, ma'am,' and gives' me a push from behind���������and -I've" .been .round.the circle twico,already!"- '; V Beautifying: tho Feet. A contemporary points out one or two facts regarding the feot that cannot be too widely known. We all know that our feet spread and take it quite as a matter of course, but it seems that, after all, thero is no necessity for their- doing so. They spread because wo do not know how to rest them properly. The feet do not grow, but by resting thorn in the wrong way tho muscles havo been permitted to take a wrong direction, and tho foot flattens. When a woman finds that the instep of the foot is tired, she should chango her stockings for thin ones and put on slippers, with a totally different hoel from that of tho shoes shu took off, either higher or lower, as thu case may be. Then sho should lie down, turn upon her face and placo a pillow under the insteps of both feet;, so that every inch"of'the broadth of her feet should rest upon.the pillow.. When this is done, the foot is at case. The muscles rest and strengthen, and the beautiful arch of tho instep is preserved. Possibly somo may think this is nonsense, but let them try the above plan of resting when \ery tired, and they will bo surprised to find out how successful it really is. You Eat Too Much Salt. Women are more likely to go to extremes than mon, even in tho mere matter of ealt- ine their food. The average woman re- A Stocking; Bnjt. Get a largo horseshoe and draw tho out- lmo on thick pasteboard; cut out four and cover with tho material you aro going to make tho bug of; now cut three leaves for tho r.c-edleliook of any desired material and shade half inch smaller all round than the horseshoes and make a cover of the bag material for the. outsido cf tho needle- book, fasten those at tho top of tho largo hcrsfshoo and put two.'together; tako a piece of tho material ono yard long and half a yard wido; gather lengthwise.on each edge and fasten on to the two horseshoe;, formed of tho four pieces of pasteboard; now you should h_ve a largo bag shaped like a pocket. On tho opposite side from the needlebook fasten a littlo puffy pocket for tho yarn. Both this pocket and tho cover of tho r.eeulcbook may havo a monogram worked in colors. Now bom the edges of tho material between the horseshoe?, fasten on eight littlo rings and run braid through to hang up by. When complete, the bag should _-.eai.uro about half a yard across. A knitted table padding is being offered for uso under tablecloths. It, is especially recommended because it docs not grow fcard after washing, as does the ordinary taLle pud. For a polished tablo, too, its protection ia claimed to bo moro perfect. The Garjroyle. It is only recently that tho word gargoyle has lound its way into our 'dictionaries. Even technical glossaries of repulo passed it over/a few years ago. But now it is not only included, but chosen for illustration, iu lexicographical works that arc enlivened with woodcuts. ' . Wo find our predecessors not only contrived a means to prevent tho damp that would have, ensued if rainwater had not boen diverted from falling off their roofs into the foundations of their buildings, but so treated thoso discharging spout heads from.their gutters as to make them givo considerable ornamentation. Tho application of the term gargoyle to theso contrivances is said to bo due to tho dragonliko character that was at first given to thorn, coupled with the fact that thero was a particular dragon known by that name that kept the district around Rouen in trepidation. Directly theso fantastic spouts'came into uso thoy were treated as works of art, in so far as two wero nover mado alike. Thoso who havo studied tbe subject aver that many of them aro fine works of sculpture, and they aro often so adroitly placed as to bring out tho salient points of a fabric and "conduce to its pleasing offect. They were employed from about the mid- dlo of the thirteenth century and woro gradually improved in form and delicacy of 'design and. execution. At first thoy wero somewhat short and thick, but after a time were mado longer, to project farther and with moro elegant details.���������Chambers' Journal. Throats and Electric .Lights. The differonco in tho condition of the throats of public speakers and singers since tho introduction of tho electric light is most marked. Thoy havo less irritation and less weariness during and after thoir performances. This is accounted for on the theory that gas and'other flamos dried out tho atmosphere and consumed atmospherical elements necessary to the best condition of tho organs. In addition to this, tho tomperaturo is moro oven, and thero is less danger from air currents. Whcro any great number of gas jets aro used, the air at the ceiling of a room has the vitality totally burned out of it and is heated to a very high temperature An open door .or .window lotting in fresh air creates violent agitation in tho air, sometimes sets gusts of air whirling through the room, especially at tho ..somewhat raised portion whero the performers aro situated1; A specialist in throat troubles thinks that what is known as singers'sore throat may become much less frequent when electric lights are universally adopted.-���������-New York Ledger. Mrs. Off-ion Mills' Bedroom. Tbo sleeping apartment ,6f Mrs.* Ogdon Mills of Now York is tlio envy of all hor friends. Hor bed is a throrioliko affair that * was built in America. After examining beds-in tho ..Parisian shops-Mrs. Mills decided.thoy woro all lacking in tho convnn- ,iencos and comforts the modern American woman'demandsfor hor' sleeping hours. So sho camo . homo, and,of very plain oak her bed was built,' tbo lofty canopy frame put up, the embroideries, ordered from an; American' needlewoman, hung, and then tho great curtains and coverlid'wero edged with 40 pounds of bullion,fringe '/Theso requisites for a perfect Mario Antoinette bod brought tho price of it up far into the thousands, 'but tho' end %vas not yet. A wonderful foundation of spiral steel springs first'lined tho insido of tho couch, on the * top of this a thin felt mattress wasplaccd, * and, thon on top a' hair bed, slipped in a big silken covor, beforo sheets or blanko'ta could bo laid on. Finally tho headboai-d, ' decorated- by the brush of an "American artist, was put into placo, and lastly tho electrician was called in to givo the finishing touches. - Tho'good offices of tho electrician was nob an original idea, on the part of Mrs. .Mills,.for all'the now bedsj built for comfort as,well as boauty,' havo first'of all a tiny button that any one lying on tho pillow can, easily roach, touch and turn on the light in'a group of bulbs artistically arranged in , tbe headboard. In MrB. Mills' bed a couple of gilded Cupids .in this board hold each a spray of lights that shed their radiance down softly over the pillow at the exact anglo needed for comfortablo reading. To make the light perfectly agreeable and easy for the eyes the globes of glass aro first ground and then treated with a varnish that subdues the hard electric glaro.���������New York Letter. How Sho Used Them. Chollic���������Maud bas to wear glasses. The oculist said she had been using her eyes too much. , Charlie���������I should say so! You ought to have seen her at thu dance the other night. She was just surrounded by men all the time.���������Harper's Bazar. A Dramatic Episode. "The outgoing tour," Mr. Barnes Tor- mer explained, with bis usual cheerfulness under the usual circumstances," "was headed by mo, and tho return trip was footed by everybody."���������Indianapolis Journal.' A Tribute to tho Wifo. "During my many years of office as At Beth Din (Father of the Houso of Judgment) I have, with few exception's, found that tho maxim given in our code is only too true, 'Whon husband and wifo quarrel, tho husband is in tbe wrong.' " This remarkable assertion was made to Mr. J. Malcolm Fraser (whose interesting* paper on "London's Court of King Solomon" appears in Pearson's Magazine), not by an irresponsible person, not by a casual student of human nature, but by one whoso experience is almost unique���������Dr. Adlcr, tho chief rabbi. How many'among gentile rcadors oven know of this court of judgment over which Dr. Adler and two assessors prcsido t\v;ice a week, at which everything relating to tho Jewish laws is settled free of charge? This court is but one of many hold all ovor tho world, wherever .Tows have settled. This statement, coming from such a man, is one of great: significance-��������� with few exceptions tho husband is in the wrong! If a woman had said it, people would have ' scoffed at her, attributed her belief (.to sex .' prejudice, and paid littlo hoed. In tho case of complaints from wives and husband ev- ery endeavor is made to^propitiato the opposing parties, especially'if tho husband lodges tho complaint. This is.wise, for a few sensiblo w ords from a good man would go far toward healing matrimonial differences, which, onco brought into public, bccoiuo practically irreparable. A littlo ��������� more compromise, a little less resort to cx- tremo measures, and life's sum of happiness would bo considerably increased. The Dreaded Comes to Pass, "Hush, now; your shoes squeak! Take them off." "Do you think ho is asleep?' Now wait." the house is. He would hear A Chinese feast. It may havo been tho privilege of some of you to havo indulged in all manner of gorgeous feasts, to havo supped with potentates, to have eaten of the rarest dainties procurable, but I venture to state that fow have partaken of viands the liko of which were laid beforo the present writer at Peking. The dinner lasted for three hours. Thero was no stiffness in the feast, it being quito courteous, after you had taken the birds' Yes, but don't breathe. "Eow infernally dark Can't I light up a littlo?" "Sli-h! Certainly not. the match. Come." "Hang the stairs! Howjthey creak!" "Step softly. Don't stumble." "Whero are you?" "Keep quiet. Don't breathe so loud." "I���������I can't help it. I can't hold it in." "Sh-h-h!" "Hang that infernal chair!" "Now you've gone and dono it! The baby is awake!"���������Cleveland Plain Dealer. Beady to Negotiate. She���������Ah, count, you don't know bow my lovo for you distresses my parents. I heard my father say this morning that he would give $50,000 if I could never see you again. The Count���������Ees your fazaire in hoes of- fees now, you sink?���������Chicago News. I1./ w ���������H h ?) !?, ft 1 JiCH IIFE BY'ST. GEOBGE RATHBOBNE. iSf 1 ft i!h i on LV'' ft' I W 1/ If/*' V my W m Pi) & ill*-'' Rv.A AgalTTnaru luck. A squad of Chilian sailors from the war vessels are passing by, perhaps under the influence of liquor. During the afternoon a number of rows have begun that were only quelled by the efforts of officers belonging to the Balti- more. Thus there is bad blood between the men;' tho hour is ripe for* a -melee, and it only needs a spark to start ' it going. Doctor Jack is made aware of the fact that he is an object of solicitude to numerous fellow-beings when some one jostles, him-rudely. As 'he turns'to expostulate another-bravo bangs into himJ roughly on the other side. "Aha! that's the game, is it?" gasps the Yankee, fov tho second blow has almost taken his breath away. Quick to act, the American throws out his hand,' and clutches hold of the man who lias just given him such a vicious whack with his elbow. He makes one .muscular effort���������the fellow goes spinning after his companion,,and overtakes him * with such force th.it, both drop to the pavement together directly in the midst of the sailors who have at this moment come'together. One of the Chilians >��������� i.s struck by the heels of the last man who goes down,* in such a fashion that he seems to imagine ���������tf he has received a kick.' J-Ie turns with a roar, finds an American rsailor close beside him\ and, as ��������� the worst,indignity that comes to him, ' expectorates in the face of.the Yankee, who promptly, knocks j him'down with" as clean a. blow as ever flew from the shoulder. ��������� That starts the fracas;' the echoes of which,'will ring around tho world. - ' It has been brooding -ill day,- just as though a" conspiracy' had becri'formed /among the'lower elements' in Valparaiso >to wipe out the' prejudice undoubtedly existing against the blue-jackets of the 'United States Navy. ���������" '. , ',,'���������'' The quiet street immediately seems 'to be an off shoot of Bedlam���������from all quar- ' tors men can bo seen rushing to the, spot. It passes from mouth to mouth.���������'���������the Yankee sailors have been attacked,-" and the enthusiasm with .which .hundreds rush to tho scene prove;-; how ready they* arc lo join ia tho carnival of mischief. * . Doctor Jack thus finds himself in the midst of a howling, fighting mob, against * his will, it is true; but all has happened so quickly that ho cannot avoid the consequences unless he turns* and runs, which is hardly-according ,lo his principles. ' : , ������������������'. - >' s Of course, he is,fairly able to look' out for Number Ono ,undcr" .such 'circum-' stances.. l*e has seen so much of adventure during tho past <fcw years that thdr'e * is nothing new to him iii^ finding around , him. angry; men striking'right and left.-1 * An -admirable .boxer, ho can deliver 1 sledge-hammer blows, and at the same , time, through his agility, escape punishment. Those 'who run up against, him have immediate occasion for regret. The Yankee sailors endeavor to keep in a bunch. They- realize that their onlj safety lies in this system of tactics, and henco whenever they come upon other detachments of fellow-tars fr.bm the Baltimore they join forces. It is incredible what a, mob gather.-?��������� the streets become impassable���������thousands crowd the scene, and the air is full of shouts and curses. One can believe the Americans will bo torn limb from limb if they fall into the hands of these en- uoccor <jac_ sees a cnance to give tnem the slip. He improves it, anxious to 'be about his own business. What does it matter to him just now that the Chilian mob has set upon those who wear the garb of the United States Navy, and that their act seems to be winked at by the police. Surely Uncle Sam is powerful enough to protect his own, or if, too late for that to terribly avenge. "While Doctor Jack,'with his hat pulled low over his face, makes his way through the crowd, occasionally shouting some Spanish word or phrase to make those around believe he is in sympathy with their actions, he comes- upon another scene. : < , , ���������. The police advance up the calle slowly. It has actually taken them half an hour to get over a few squares. As the whole city in filled with the raging tumult there is no excuse for this tardiness, except intentional delay. , -' - Here a few Yankeo sailors have been oatight separated from their companions, and beaten with cudgels, stabbed with knives, and treated in a dastardly manner, considering the fact that they are all unarmed. Had it been otherwise Val-' paraiso's streets would have run red with blood, for these Americans must havo done terrible execution in thu crowd, armed for business. Captain Schley knew what he was doing when he' caused his men to leave all arms aboard, though one sometimes wishes it might have been / otherwise when the character of the mob is taken into consideration. One of'these sailors has been struck down, and his comrades seem to be dragging him in the direction of a drug store, while sticks and stones are rained upon them, people in the houses'even taking cruel delight in deluging them with dirty water. Shots are heard, and Doctor Jack catches the' whistle of bullets. The police have opened fire, but strange to say their, load seems to be thrown more in the direction of the desperate , sailors, than into the infuriated mob . that so relentlessly pursues them- with, the-pertinacity of wolves chasing their quarry. Even as lie looks Doctor Jack sees the men suddenly' drop - Riggin, the , boatswain's mate, whom thoy were, carrying off���������a bullet from tlio'' advancing police has ended his life. The scene beggars description. Gradually the Yankee sailors arc enabled .to fight their way to the Mole, and in the gathering 'darkness enter their boats, which put out from the shore, followed by loud jeers and a volley of stones, heading for the cruiser Baltimore, which, with steam up and guns ready for an emergency, has moved in closer to pick up the seamen who serve under the insulted flag ' of the great republic. l CHAPTER XI. During the confusion ' that fills raged demons. They are separated again and again. Their utmost endeavors to keep in a bunch aro frustrated by the very number of the mob, which surges between them. Many wounds have been received; the. cowardly nature of the Chilian rioters is shown in the fact that every stab is in the iback. The cowards, numerically strong, dare not face the Yankee fists, but ply their blades at their backs. Unfortunately, relying upon'the assurance received from the officials that American sailors would be protected* from any outrage from, the rough, elements that crowd the city, Captain'Scjileyjnid the sailors leave even their kV-iveJ'c-tr board ere giving shore-leave; butl"for this the brave blue-jackets would,..>liaye rendered a better account of themselves. For a quarter of au hour the fight rages. Here and there a side mob chases some unlucky tar separated from his fellows, bent upon doing murder. There is no question of right or* wrong involved now���������it is war to the knife. All the fierce hatred engendered in Chilian hearts rises to the surface, and thoy hunt thesa Yankee sailors with the oagc-rucss that marks the sportsman when, in pursuit of game. Doctor Jack has been very much annoyed to find himself thus in the midst of what he at first judges'to be a drunken brawl,on a large scale. Then it dawns upon his"'mind that there is something even more serious in the disturbance, and that a riot has opened which will cost many lives. It may even .extend to a naval -battle ���������in the harbor. Who can teil?- . 1 He has business in view', and desires to get out of this disgraceful affair as speedily as possible; but ;the elements, surrounding him prevent even a man of his determined character from doing what he pleases. With each passing minute the situation becomes more and more desperate. The Baltimore's inen are pushing in the direction of the landing, knowing their only chance of escaping complete annihilation is in-getting aboard. Some officers have appeared upon the scene. They can do nothing to quell the riot, even when assisted by certain Chilian, officer.*, who see tliR t-n*rihi'j resn-its r.f this, conflict, which may bring down upon Chili the vengeance of an outraged govr eminent at Washington. The only way of bringing the riot to an end is to get the Yankee sailors aboard, and to this purpose all set themselves. In the midst of the intense confusion, when the streets for squares around arc filled with howling Chilians, eager for the blood of the Yankee blue-jackets. every calle adjoining that in which those desperate scones are being "enacted, Doctor Jack manages to escape the scrutiny of those enemies , who have followed him with such pertinacity.' ' . ; ' - He , believes the Yankee sailors will reach tho * Mole, ��������� and their vessel���������the presence of several naval officers gives this idea strength. Probably the Chilian seaport will be rather.an^unhealthy place for Americans in the near future. The farther he leaves the scene of riot and excitement behind, the better- Jack is pleased. He has looked upon numerous affairs, but never one that filled him more with disgust and anger than when this great mob, armed with clubs, and knives, and stones, beset the defenseless Yankee sailors in the streets of tho Chilian city. He would have given five years of his life to bring a regiment of New York state troops on the scene just then. His business takes him to another part of tho city. Fortunately it is quiet here. He does not sigh for the excitement that comes in the train of war Only when forced into it does this man show a mailed hand, and who would not fight when brought to bay. Kirke Smith'has not yet arrived, for when Jack reaches the spot on the out-" skirts,of the city whore he lias agreed to meet the Texan hard rider that worthy is only * conspicuous by his absence. It i.s to be sincerely hoped that nothing of a serious nature has overtaken the messenger. Of course, Jack feels somewhat wrought up over the matter. For once he admits that he is a trifle nervous, as much depends upon the arrival of Kirke with what he carries. So he counts the minutes and speculates, as a wise man may, upon what his cour.se should be in case of disaDpointiiient. Larry will probably carry out his share of the programme, and must wait at the rendezvous. Doctor Jack wishes he had sent Avis aboard the steamer. Then she would be safe at least, whereas now there must always be an element of uncertainty about it. ..:.: He remembers the man wed'the'widow of Doctor .bers him with a smile of yet an tin easy feeling. Plynipton is not a man to and in his character of a native, who ioo_s curiously at Mm. "Senor may I ask your name?" says this worthy. "Doctor Jack Evans," promptly, for he knows no reason that _e should withhold it. ���������i "Cospita! it is well, senor." , "You looked for me here?" surprised. "Si, senor, he told me this place." '"He���������ah, at last���������you' mean "Kirke Smith." "I mean the gentleman who gave me a handful of reals, and who said you would do likewise when you read it.'' As he speaks he hands Jack a piece of paper, which the other eagerly seizes. At least it relieves the awful suspense. He will know what has become of Kirke. The darkness prevents him from seeing what is on the paper, but Jack's shrewdness is capable of surmounting such a barrier, and a match soon relieves the dilemma. By the aid of this light he scans the paper, evidently a scrap or page torn from a note-book. What he reads is rather ambiguous, but it 'is a foothold upon which he may climb higher. He recognizes the "style" of his Texan there, just as though the other stood before him, and this is what he reads:��������� "I need help���������played tho fool for once and lost my grip. Trust this man'as far as you dare���������but come. It is still safe, but in danger. Make him show you the way. All clear lator." - r "H'm! ill a fog now, at any rate. What under the sun has happened to Kirke?" Puzzled he turns to interrogate the man who brought the message, but can obtain little satisfaction. ' The fellow would evidently like'to receive , his pay and be gone, for it is dangerous having any intercourse .with Americans at present. Doctor Jack has too long a head to permit this. He withholds the pay until what he seeks has been accomplished. ������ So, rather against his 'will, the man, is forced to turn back and lead the America u to the place where he received the note. ' , ' ' ( , Jack keeps a bright lookout for squalls. Ho has not fully made up his mind as yet whether this fellow can be trusted, and will be governed a good deal by circumstances. At the same time' he does not sleep on the way, and his hand keeps in touch with tho weapon he carries. Whatever may have happened to Kirke, it is to be hoped the delay . will be of short duration.' Jack is thinking of his -wife, and tho uneasiness she must fool'at his absence. . ., ��������� < The Chilian- guide stops.' Not a word is spoken, but Doctor Jack' knows they have arrived at their destination. He bends forward to .whisper words in the other's ear, and his manner is that of a man having authority. "Is this the place?" ( - ������ "'Si, senor," conies the muffled reply. "Where did you sec "him?" "Notice this high w,all, senor���������here is a grating in it���������once tlie-Sisters used to live beyond*and walk-in'the garden; but it has been a private park for some time. An English senor bought it." t "Ah! yes,,and you saw, this man who gave you the reals and tbo note���������"' , "Through the grating, senor, just, as darkness was creeping over the hills.1" BREAD, POTATOES and MILK. A Dyspeptics daily diet. Dyspepsia is one of the most prevalent of diseases. Thousands of people suffer from it in a more or less aggravated form. Few diseases are more painful to the individual - or more far-reaching- in their effects on ' human life and happiness. What the dyspeptic needs is not local treatment, not mere temporary stimulus. The real need is the toning up of the entire system. Fortify the system and it will do its own fighting, and promptly eject any intruding disease. The success of Dr. Ayer's Sarsa- panlla in curing indigestion und dyspepsia is due to just this quality which it possesses, of renewing the vital forces, repairing the waste and loss of the body. The ordinary treatment brings the food down to tlie level of the weak stomach. Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla puts strength into the stomach, and brings it up to the level of the strong food fit for men. It does this by strengthening the entire system. The stomach cannot stay weak when all the other'organs are gaining strength. What Dr, Ayer's Sarsaparilla will do for dyspepsia isbest illustrated iu cases likethatof M. S. Shields, Meridian, Miss. Mr. Shields had got down to the last level of dyspepsia. But let him tell his own story :��������� "For years, I was afflicted wilh dyspepsia which gradually grew worse until I could eat nothipg but bread and potatoes seasoned with a little salt, and drink only a little milk. I became so bad that a trifle too much of even these caused terrible suffering in the regions of the stomach, "darting pains back of the eyes, attended with dizziness and partial loss oV sight. The only way I could get relief was by vomiting. Finally I had such a severe attack that the entire left^side of my bodv felt numb and partially paralyzed, and in this condition, I was taken to my room unconscious.-'The physicians failed to help me. and none of the many remedies I took did me any good.' At last a friend presented me with a bottle of Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla and before I had used half of it, I could see a decided change for the better.' I used ��������� three bottles and, was so completely cured that for four years I have not been troubled with the old complaint, but am rugged and, hearty and able to c������t anything that can be eaten. It would be impossible to say too much in praise of Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla, and I would not give one bottle of it for a dozen of any other kind."���������,M. S. Shields, Meridian, Miss. < v Try Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla if you are dyspeptic. If you want more testimony to the value of the medicine, get Dr. Ayer's Ciirebook. It is sent free on request ,t>y the J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell. , ���������/r* sm - ''ji>S**i t ���������V. "That i.s enough. .into the ��������� who longs to Jack���������rcnieni- contempt, and Lord Rackett be sneered at, cultivated ras cal'may do.an immense amount' of mischief. , ;��������� Still Kirke Smith fails to arrive, and the doctor strains his c-'ye.s looking down ^tbe calle along which he must; naturally come. This delay can have bub due meaning��������� the messenger has been followed by a spy more 'shrewd than himself, who has waylaid him on the road back, wait ing for the coup de grace until he has in ��������� his'possession the> coveted package that seems of such value to the American. Jack moves down in that direction, hoping to meet the tardy messenger. Here and there he pauses, for upon the hills back of the city some of the aristocrats live;' these very hills that so recently -bellowed forth the reverberation of cannon, as the Congressional Army besieged that of the Dictator, Balmaceda. They frown upon him now, outlined against the heavens, but strain his eyes as he will there seelns to be no sign of Kirke. ; Again he walks back to tlie rendezvous. A dark figure is standing there, and sudden hope springs into his heart that it may be Kirke. To his disappointment it turns out otherwise, and as he glances sharply, at the ua.rty.he sees a A handful of silver goes pocket of the eager Chilian. ' ,l *' t ** ���������* You'can go, now." He vasnishes in the surrounding gloom like an evil ' spirit, 'and Doctor Jack is left face to,face with a dilemma and a high stone wall. This must be scaled. If Kirke Smith is on tho other side a prisoner, he must be given assistance. Jack confesses that the situation looks very- odd to him. He finds it hard to believe that the Texan whirlwind could be caged in this way, and yet positive evidence has been given that this is so. Speculation may do for another time. Just at present he needs action. His first move i.s to run his hand over the wall, and find out the nature of the material composing it.' After that lie walks along to discover some method of scaling it. The fact that an English senor now owns the placo is pregnant with great significance in his eyes���������it means that the man who hates him, and who has vowed to wed his widow, is the proprietor. As he gropes along, he makes a discovery that brings him to a halt. , At one point a tree grows near the wall���������rather a small one, it is true, but quite large enough to give him hope. This he pro- coeds to ascend, and in five minutes crouches on top of the wall. To lower himself is the next task. It would be easy enough if Doctor Jack was in the habit of carrying a rope upon his person. Unfortunately this is foreign to his principles, and he must bridge over the difficulty without such friendly support. Crawling, along the top of the wall he comes at length to a building that frowns iipon him'with a severe aspect, a house that looks more liko a ' prison than a 'dwelling. This blocks his farther passage, but it inay open a possible way for him to descend. After a short investigation he i.s ready to make a move, and swings himself from the wall to a window which has a deep embrasure,, and iron rods across its face as though it marks a jail. '. ' From this he is enabled to reach another point below. Thus tho agile American descends step by step until he can finally reach the ground by dropping. Thus far he cannot complain. If- the balance of tlie work is as easily accomplished they will be on their way before long. But where is Kirke���������can it be possible the Chilian has deceived him���������'that this is not the place after all where the other gave him the note? Ho has not a very high opinion of the class.to which his informant belongs. There may be some deep motive -that would influence the man to deceive him. Doctor Jack remembers that in olden times he and Kirke used to have a code of signals. Perhaps the Texan might remember them now. ��������� He" titters a little flute-like call, which one might easily believe proceeded from some bird in among the branches of a tree. Eagerly he listens; from the city comes the various noises that are natural���������a Babel of sounds, for Valparaiso has been doubly aroused t)v the excitinc events of | the last Hour, ana may De compared to a hive of bees into .which, some reckless boy has thrust a pole. Not yet discouraged, Jack moves along now and again repeating his signal. Finally, he receives an answer.' Tt thrills him through and through. Kirke is not far away, and has at last heard his call. He again whistles, drawing nearer all the while, the answer becoming more distinct, v One thing he has already made certain of, the sound comes from the house itself. He has had a glimpse of a light once or twice, though, generally speaking, 'the building is wrapped in darkness. '; ' ' ,-' ' ." Now he is close enough name, and" to his delight comes. ' ��������� "Where are you, Kirke?" he asks. "This way, Jack, old boy," comes voice. '-' . ' , , The other moves along, his arms to speak a the answer the out stretched'in search of the man who answers his signals. Then he strikes something, his hand closes over cold'v fingers, and he receives a terrible'shock, for what1 he grasps appear., to belong to a * dead rather than a living being. pro he co2U_\'U_d.] GUTTA PERCHA CEMENT. Et Is Waterproof and Elastic and Is Easily, Made. , It is often desirable to join articles with n strictly waterproof cement, and ,ona which ds not affected by any ordinary element or condition. An ola'stic gutta porcha cement is easily made and will, bo found extremely useful to havo in tho house, be-' ing readily applied and of great tenacity. In households whero thero are children the problem of shoes is sometimes a serious one, and the possibility of * putting .on a fow soles without the trouble and expense of sending to tho shoemaker is well worth considering. An excellent cement for this purpose is mado by dissolving 10 parts of gutta porcha in 100 parts of benzine. When tho two aro perfectly and smoothly incorporated, add 100' parts of linseed oil varnish. Tho whole must bo shaken and beaten until perfectly mixed. Tho pieces of leather to be joined should be rasped with a file or other rough substance in order to give tho surface a grain to hold by. Tho preparation is applied to tho solo of tho shoe and tho piece of leather to be affixed thereto. The sections must bo pressed together and allowed to dry for sonic hours���������a day or two is better. This cement is extremely clastic and warranted, if properly made aud applied, to resist dampness, to hold the solo firmly in place and to prove oxtrpmely durable. It costs but little and is ono of those articles that no well regulated family can afford to be without. A cement for repairing rubber boots and shoes is mado in two parts. Tho first consists of 250 parts of chloroform to 10 parts of caoutchouc, thoroughly mixed. This is kept in a glass stopperod bottlo and is better if not exposed to tho light. Tho second part consists of 40 parts of oil of turpentino, 10 parts of caoutchouc and 4 parts of rosin. These arc thoroughly dissolved and kept by themselves. When mending day comes, mix equal quantities of the two solutions. Clean tho rubber thoroughly, roughen it slightly with a file or rasp, have it perfectly dry, coat tho rubber shoo and tho patch with the preparation and allow it to remain a moment until it becomes tacky.. Then unito the two, press thorn closely together and if possible continue the pressure for sovoral minutes. It is well to allow tho mended articles to remain in a dry and warm atmosphere for a number of hours beforo exposing, to wot and cold. If they can bo put away for sovornl days without using, it is bottor. So general is tho use of rubber boots and shoes, and such expensive articles oro they, especially where thero are large families, that any means of prolonging their usefulness is likely to bf) met with approval.���������-New York Ledger. Worked Both Ways. i r t. " r "Speaking of proverbs," remarked Mr.., Blykins, thus bringing to mind tho fact' that nobody-had mentioned proverbs, ''reminds me of the loose manner "in which _r 1 thoy can be - construed. When you 'get ��������� right down to facts, a great many of these , proverbs don't amount to much.",' "-, ,' ; , " Thoy 're supposed to bo tho products of ( tho wisest minds in many cases," replied the young'woman.who is popular because jt -sho listens. ��������� ., : ' * ., ", J<S "They arc unquestionably.' It took exceedingly clover people to mako them, fib allcases. I was reminded of' this during I a journoy which I recontly made." -I.niefc ��������� at a hotel a friend of mine, who isvefy^' economical and very much given to faultfinding. I overlieard him _> addressing tho landlord with great vehemence. - As I camo up ho turned��������� to me and said: 'Ifs l an outrage!' I.pay for a place to stay, and Iexpcct to havo it habitable. t That land-- lord has given me a room so small that J, have to climb into bed over,the footboard." It's a case of puroavarico. ,Ho^wishcsttov bully mo into taking a moro expensive apartment' Then bo,heaved a sigh and' exclaimed, 'Ah, the lovo of'money is tho ���������, root of-all evil!' Later I met tho landlord, j 'I am sorry that friend of yours was dissatisfied,'ho remarked. 'But ho told*me at the outset how much ho desired to pay, - and wedid tho very best we could for him." ��������� And now our effort to help hinveconoinize *_ has made him a lifelong enemy to tho house.' And then the landlord'beaved^a sigh and exclaimed,''Ah, the lovo of money**. is tho root oft-all evil!'"���������Washington-^ Star. .' -,'H-V ������.V >' / ������������������ ' ."��������������� /--. ii :.��������������� ..Vv'ti A CffiPPLED SHADOW. THE REMARKABLE STATEMENT OF JAS. DAVIS, OF-VITTORIA,.' ��������� V. ���������. ���������< ��������� A l.amedy. "Yes," said Quiggles, "I havo a good deal on my hands just now." "Sol perceive," replied Fogg. "Why don't you try a little soap and water?"��������� London .^un. Woinjj and; Knowing-. Men say that when they know they will do; Jesus says that when they do they will know. He doos not promise to manifest Himself to the mau who dreams or debates, but to him who keep* His commandments. Tho seeds of truth sprout in tho soil of obedience The words of Jesus in tho mind of a disobedient man are no more vital than wheat in the wrapping*- of a mummy. To know tho divinity o. Jesus' teachings W9 must do Hi'wili with definite intention. Moral disobedience is mental darkness, out to submit oil! wills in loyalty to His law is to open ou: minds to the light cf His truth. Stricken With. Rheumatism He Waste- to a Pain Stricken Shadow--Doctors and Hospital Treatment Failed to Help Him���������Dr. Williams Pink Pills Restore Health, and Strength. ������������������ ' - Proof upon proof accumulates that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills is the greatest medical discovery of the 19th century, and the following story told in the patient's own words again substantiates the claim that they cure when other medicines fail. '���������Knowing that I am a living monument of the wonderful curing properties of Dr. Williams1 Pink Pills, I deem it my duty as a grateful man to give my testimony for the aid of such as are afflicted as I was. I am a resident of the village of Vittoria, Ont., and have lived'in tho town or neighborhood all my life, and am therefore well known and what I say can be easily proved. Three years ago I was stricken with, and partially par- ' alyzed by rheumatism, and after being under the care of two physicians I was given up to die. I wasted to a human skeleton; nothing more than a crippled shadow. I lost the use of my limbs entirely and food was given me by a spoon. Life was not worth living and" such an existence was indeed miserable. Thus I awaited the end to come���������an end of human suffering too awful to depict. As a last resort I was persuaded by my friends to try medical treatment in the General Hospital in Toronto, and after spending several weeks there, came home disheart- . ened and even worse than before. Whilo writhing in the pangs of pain,' discour- . aged and ready to die, I heard of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills and of'tho marvel- v lous cures thoy effected. While doubting that they would cure me I was prevailed upon to take them. Tho' effect' was marvellous. For two long years I I had not enjoyed a singlo night's rest, and I then slept a sweet sleep which seemed like heaven to me. I revived, could eat and gradually grew stronger, and as I gained strength, ��������� my hope of living increased. I havo taken forty-ono boxes, which may seem a large quantity to some, but be it remembered T had taken many times their value in other medicines and had been declared incurable by doctors. The result is I am now able to undergo liard physical exercise. All my large circle bf friends" and' acquaintances welcomed be back in their midst and life seems real agfin. The fact is beyond all question that Dr. William'Pink Pills as a last and only medicine proved successful in reaching the germs of my disease, arid saved me from a life pf misery and pain. Again I say as a grateful man that I cannot too strongly recommend this remarkable medicine to all fellow beings who are afflicted with this terrible malady. James Davis. The above testimony is signed in presence of Ernest Webster May/bee. 4 '���������Sv ���������i > ���������r/rl i I r-tT������p_li: -__jr ���������=������������������*=��������� ' LOCAL BRIEFS, Mr. T_..-Us has returned. gome farmers have been in town looking ������pz haymakers. At Union Wharf, they are turning out fire brick steadily. Mr. Harris, temperance lecturer, left for iSTiotoria Friday morning. Work on the Wjlson House is delayed .owing to non-arrival of lumber. A number of families came up this week and more will follow next week. THIS' IR A SNAP.���������One half Lot 4 in Block 5, on .Penrith Ave., second house ���������west o( English Church. Neat cott&g*, Also stable. See Frank J. Dalby, Agent. We arc -soon to have- milliner of.tablish- ment here. -This will be good news for tho ladies. > Mrs.'John Williams and her two daughters were passengers on the City of Nanaimo /uly,2#th. ,Mis8 Herd took the steamer City of Na- naiino Fria_y for a few days visit to New Westminster;' - i ' i Mr.'.Young., barrister, will remain hero ' for a few days. After he returns he, will have .some on to represent him in his branch' office1 here. Itia understood the plana of the new school house did not arrive' Wednesday as .expected. They will doubtless be here by jaext mail. ' The wife of Alderman-'Calnan returned "Wednesday from a visit to Nanaimo. She ���������was accompanied on her return by Mis? ' Eichardson. . J?.OR SALE.���������My farm 160. acres, about 30 acres perfectly cleared, aad about'30 acres cleared but not stumped,, 3-_s - jpiles from Comox wharf, also one good jjailfc pow for sale.���������W. Anderton. ! agv^We, and upset the baggy, throwing out j ncoapants. Mrs. -Smith was somewhat sha ke;- np. but not seriously injured, while vouug Smith clung to the reins, escaping any bruises. 'file English Church in Cumberland will Le closed during the month of August, services to hi resum-jd on first Sunday in September. , * ��������� FVir Girlhood's PITIFUL CRY : in a Large City .MAN'S INHUMANITY. ' New York, -July 29.���������A f, t e r, wandering many, hours in the streets, afraid to appeal to the po FROM SCHARSCHMIDT ������ Dr. Scharschmidt. formerly of Union and now at Dawson City, writes to a friend in ' Victoria under date of June 24 that a great I _^ a{ra^ of men, afraid she -d_.lof wild catting ia going on in the Yu- , , Is on. By meanB of forged and stolen records men have sold claim, that they never ovpacd, and one man is now in jail at Daw OTu lor making' b^os sales of properties on, Boaanza creek that'were not his to dispose of.���������ColonUt. , ..' COAL SHIPPED. July 25.���������H. M. S. Amphion, 498 tons. " 27.���������Tug Tepic, 221- tons coal and 185 tons of coke for C. P. R. July 28.���������H. M. S. Sparrowhawk J28 tons - ,, - - ,., 29.-Tug Tepic 235 tons coal and 183 the world, She gave her name as Viola Bussell. She said she lived would iecome an "abandon"���������the young girl took poison, early this morning from a vacant house on Greenwich street. , She now lies at Hubson Hospital dying" and she is not over 18 years/ very, pretty, with blue eyes and black hair and with the shrinking modesty >,of a young girl who had seen little of <( at 209 .West street, but no person knew of that name or had^ ever been there. Asked why she took poison-she said, "I had no place tons of coke. Jaly 30.���������Steamer Maude, 141 tons coal " 31.���������Willapa, 22 tons ' r��������� ������������, *' ��������� Steamer Garonne, 1,214 tons ������ ������������ ' Steamer Alpha, 560 tons August I.���������Rapid Transit, 252 tons. San Mateo is S������ad g. '* - | - '_-.., 1,1 V.*-* Ship R. D. Rice, and steamer; Min^eola Uo go, and was afraid I would be uedae. '-, forced to lead a life \ like, that of other women I saw," Policemen ,| Boach and Locke passed a girl walking along Greenwich street, just after seven p. m. ��������� * Passenger "List, , Per City, of Nauaimo, Juiv 27th: J. Mahrer^ O. Olsen,, Mrs. Olsen, J. Reid, W. Audson, S. O'Hanley, C. D. Allen, J. J Frank, F. Young, J. Grieve, Reynolds, . ��������� -Aani Burrows, E.'S. Smith, Mrs. Cormesford, D. ghe was well dressed, and evident- T,-,__^, T������u������fl Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Cal- ^ ' gtranger/ p0iiceman Roach Xater Locals. August. " " Haying is nearly over. The hot spell is on us sure enough, Everything is dry now. Be careful of fires A number of the marines visited the town JSuaday,. People are betaking themselves to the ,ainbrageous shades of the forest. Frank Dalby, H. Staples, and Thos. White returned from Oyster River on Sunday. FOUND.���������On the street a girl's dress, (new, partly made.) Enquire at The News Pjtice. The bears are beginning to come down from the mountains for a share of the fishing sport. The Floral Festival will be confined to -Thursday. Exhibits must be in by 10 a. m. pf that day. Doors open at 1p.m. . Mr. J. Kemp, of the sawruiill, received a painful iujury Saturday morning by havina his right foot caught betwen two immense logs. We hope Jack will be all right in a iew days at least. Persons visiting Oyster River should be careful to distinguish between calves and deer. Lately some one shot a calf belong to Mr. Mclver, then finding their mistake ^dragged it into the bush. While braking oh coal train one day last ���������week, the chain connection broke hurling the brakeman, Mr. Sterling Grieve, from the car against a stump, braking one of the omall bones of the ankle of ono foot. While -very painful, not dangerous. We wish Sperling a speedy recovery. One day last week Mr. Bridges's horses ^ttaohed to a mowing machine, bec*>.mu startled at something, and broke away, tearing their harness into threads and leaving the machine in very much the same condition o������ a Spanish Cruiser after a contest with an: American battleship. Kilpatrick, Ireland, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Cal len, Mrs. Mounce, Mrs. Swan, Mrs. Wall, Edith Hunter, Miss Abrams, Miss Milligan, Ethel Walker, Mr.and. Mrs. McNorrio, Flo- _. Pargeter, Miss Ricuards, D. 0:Hanley, flowsou, MiwrMcMillanJ Miss Tarbell, W. B. Anderson, Wilkinson, J.-McAllen, Mra. Wheeler,' Mju. Todd, Mrs. Anderson, ;T. Ried, J. Malkin, Barbara Austin. . Men's and BoysV:'t[iid,erWe_r,:; Minim ai*d Caslwre Socks, aiid a big line 6fM^'s S^at-: ers, in all colors. This is without exception the best assortment we have ever shown in these goods. ���������Tbe McKelvey feud has broken out again; and Adam McKelvey was up before Magistrate Abrams to-day (Monday) to obtain a .su-ar/ions citing Stafford McKelvey to ap-r .pear tomiorrow. lb is a proceeding to rer fin r������ 'turn to give bonds te keep the peace. Oi course the story of both father and son wi.i then be given. Wlv'i ivlr. J. B. Smith with his mother, ,of tbo Middle Prairie Road, was driving iron,* t't.o I-i*-m,i<_;*.n,'& road ou to the 1'iercy aud Ciivto: road., the horse became uamau Speculation About Peace, Washing, July 3������-���������^ 's u-dejrslood a Spanish-American Commission is to have charge of the entire question of terms of peace, on the condition, however, that Spanish troop's be removed immediately from Cuba and Porto Rico and the U. S. have one of the Ladron Islands. , Picture of Dispair. London, July 30.���������A Havana correspondent of the Times in an article to his paper paints a terrible picture of dispair that is falling upon the city in absence of news from the outside world in the face of advancing prospects of famine, and a daily watching for the Spanish fleet which never comes. He says all kinds of wild rumors are afloat, and the poor people imagine all kinds of disasters. Plan of Subduing Havana. Madrid, August 1.���������The Americans are persuing a very safe if not heroic method of capturing Havana. Their warships pass to and fro, miles off to blockade the place, and starve us into submission. ' The attitude of the population, under calamity is most admirable, as is also that of tbe troops. Despite the absence of pay, and with scant rations they keep their courage. They cannot try conclusions with their foes.. General Blanco is an incorruptible patriot and humane soldier, and stands out a noble figure in the crisis, trusted and respected by all. .Royalty Attacked with Measles. Madrid, July 28���������The King of Spain has an attack of measles; it is taking a normal course; no complications. A Small Afiair. Madrid, July 28���������An official dispatch from Brookico makes the statement that 70 volunteers, compelled the American force advancing on Yanco near Port Guano to retire to previously occupied place. accostea the girl, who had contin ued to hasten up and down the street like one distracted, and Roach seeing this advanced, toward the man who hurried -away. "I don't know what to do or where to go," the girl said to the policeman in a trembling voice, "I'm afraid of these men." "Come to the police station with me" said the policeman, "there is a matron there who will take care cf you, and to-morrow���������"No ! no ! no !" cried she wheeling around she started out of sight. Nothing more was seen of her for an hour. Policeman Roach* heard a cry of agony ring through a deserted street. They hastened to whence the sound came*, and found a dark form shaking in convulsions. There they recognized the girl whom they had been talking about, not ten minutes before, wondering what became of her. By the girl's side lay the poison. An ambulance was called, and while it was coming one of the policemen fanned the girl with hishel- met, full of sympathy for her, but she declined to answer any questions that sought to bring any light on the mysterious circumstances. The hospital surgeon say? she will die. POI-iTO RICO Newport, Rhode Island, July 29. A steamer will sail early this morn^ ing with the last of the Porto Rico expedition; - War News via Spain. "Madrid, July 28-it is the understanding that no indemnity will be^ demanded and the Spanish sovereignty in the Phillippines be respected. Newspapers here consider the terms of peace message to President McKinley as being acceptable. Papers, however, protest against the con, tinuance of hostilities by the United States after Spain has sued for peace. The minister of war, -Gen. Corea, is arranging for the reception ol the Spanish troops, which surrendered at Santiago de Cuba, and is preparing a sanitary station in order to prevent introduction of diseases into Spam. I am prepared to furnish Stylish Rigs and do Teaming At reasonable rates, D. Kilpatrick, * Union. B. C. x also x Horseshoirig and GENERAL - , ��������� ��������� Blacksmithing Eicliari P, Willis. Alas! for the rarity Of Christian charity Under the sun! Oh, it was pitiful In a whole city full, Home she had none. The "Wrecked Beurgoyne,. St. John, N. F., July 28-Schooner Delight arrived to-day and reports having passed through a quantity pf wreck- age'from-the lost steamer Bourgoyne, off Sable Island. The captain Jppk a boat and rowed to some bodies floating about the wreckage. He found several bodies from which he removed rings, watches, and pocket-books, and other property. The captain proposes to turn this oyer to the government. Fruit and Ornamental Trees Plants. Bulbs, Roses, etc., for full planting. 54 varieties of Apples 22 of Plums and Prunes, 15 ot Pears, 14 of Cherry in one two, and three year olds. Thousands of Roses, most complete stoc_ in the Province. Hold your orders for my nei" catalogue which will be mailed you as soon as out. : ' * Send your address for it if you are not a regular customer. M. J. HENRY, 604- Westminster Boad, VAM'COXrVE'B, B. C. GORDON MURDOCK'S . . _^^^gSHBtei__ LIV E R Y; Single and Double Rigs to let ��������� ���������at��������� ������������������-'���������'-. ReasonaMe-Jrices Notch Hill Ranch, Nanoose Bay, H C. . Breeder of thoreuglibred and hJ^A class white Plymouth Rocks, Black Langshanqs. Over '170 prizes won in the last five ye:irs. At Vancouver's recent Show, out of an entry of 28 birds 26 secured prizes. *I gaurantee 10 birds to the hatch, Infertile eggs replaced. Eggs $2.00 per setting of 15. Near Blacksmith Shop, 3rd St, CUMBERLAND, B. O. For Your Job Printing GIVE US A TRIAL. WE DO GOOD WORK, HALIFAX Nanaimo, B. Ci A General Banking Business \ Transacted. * SAVINGS BW DEPARTMENT^) Deposits received from $1.00 upwards^1 and interest illowed -0-- ^.11 business by mail carefully and promptly attended tL ,/. A. SPENCER, /J Manager. I ���������
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