@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "07dedeaa-c862-4500-9b7d-db514d9a7f3f"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-06-02"@en, "1904-10-20"@en ; dcterms:description "The Ladysmith Daily Ledger was published in Ladysmith, in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, and ran from July 1903 to December 1906. Ladysmith developed as a residential area for the employees of a large coal mine, and, in 1904, it had a population of approximately 4000. The Ledger was published by the Ladysmith Publishing Company, which also issued the paper under two variant titles: the Daily Ledger (April to July, 1905) and the Ladysmith Ledger (September to December, 1906)."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xdailyledg/items/1.0348046/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ LADYSHITH DAILYLEDQER PUBLISHED IN THE LEADER OFFICE VOL. 2, //D Z THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS TUG LORNE HAS CHANGED OWNERS It Is Understood That This Fine Vessel Has Been Purchased By Puget Sound Comyany Word was received today that the with the Puget Sound Tugboat Co. ~ ~ The change ol ownership, therefore, Will make no difference in her employment. With powcrlul engines, line equipment and the most modern appliances for towing, the Lome is unsurpassed as a seaboat, or lor towage nurposes, by any vessel in these waters and the acquisition by the Puget Sound Tugboat Co., gives them a particularly fine vessel. fine lug Lome, owned by R- Dunsmuir & .Sons, has been sold to tlie Puget Sound Tugboat Co.' The price is not definitely stated but is said to be in the neighborhood of $75,000: The Lome is one ol the finest appointed and most powcrlul lugs in Northern Pacific waters. • She has been owned by R. Diinj imiir * Sons, but operated under an arrangement NEW SCHEME TO FEDERATE EMPIRE f Senator Wark Gives His Views on How the Great Work May Be Accomplished Oldest Lawmaker in the World Still Vigorously Alert in Spite of Age OF BALTIC FKtl'FIGHTING CONTINUES 10 EAST JOINT MEETING AT CHEMAINUS Mr. S nim and Mr, Wolley Discuss Politics on Same Platform LADYSMITH 19 NANAIMO 15 Mr. Ralph .Smith last night hail a joint meeting at Cowichan with Mr. Wolley, the Cbnse-i'vative candidate, and to-day said lie was well saltisfl- ed with the result, lie went to Nn. tiaimo today and there was' to take the liig Czar for Vancouver, whore he speaks at Mr. McPherson1" meeting tonight. Uc A. O'Brien, Mayor Manson, ol Nanaimo, and L. A. Mounce, former member of flic Legislature are all mentioned as likely candidates in the Conservative interest for Comox-At- liu against. 'Win. .Sloan. The Conservative convention will be held at Courlenay on Saturday. The Ladysmith seniors opened the bit .kcthall season last night hy defeating Nanaimo with a (score of 10 to 10 after a most exciting match. The shouts of thc spectators as they applauded the triumph of the home team put in the shade tlie plwidlW of the political meetings, for even the ladies, of whom there werc many present, were wild with excitement and not backward in adding their voices to the volume of sound thai made the roof of the opera house shake. It was a line game and for a long time llie victory hung in the balance, but gradually Ladysmith wore down the visitors and towards the end had things going their way. Nanaimo proved surer shots on goal and this gave them an advantage that even the more powerful combination ol the home five did not. alilprst seem to avail. The visitors lined up somewhat different from tlie names published yesterday, /the teams being: Nanaimo-Guards, Dykes, ,1. Hollo: [centre, Roscwall, forwards, Steele, Uennet. Ladysmith—Guards, .1. Eno, A. Morrison; centre, J. Adam; forwards, E. Leahy, S. Morrison. At the start Nanaimo carried the ball to the Ladysmith end and tried twice to score, but relief came and' Adam ineffectually attempted to reach the basket. ..Play varied for a few minutes and I hen Steele, who is a remarkably sure shot, look the first goal from the Held for the visitors. It was not long, however, before Leahy evened things up, hut Rose- wall almost immediately soorhl again for the visitors and about a minute afterwards Steele still .more increased the lead hy two. It became apparent now that the visitors were I surer iu throwing from the Held ns 1,ailysniil.il, though beginning to gel ill ' their combination work around Nanaimo's goal, could not fill the basket. Adam, hy a free shot, and Leahy by another couple ol goals, put Ladysmith one point to'ilic'kood. But j list before half time Roscwall dropped the hall neatly in tlie basket and the wrorc stood, Nanaimo 8, Ladysmith 7. The snectatirs were keyed up lo Intense excitement as the second half Solo, Miss Gould. 'opened. The earlier part was marked Orchestra .Selection (Robinson's hy a prolonged attempt lo score, but Orchestra.) shot alter shot just touched the rim 20. Solo, Miss A, Glaliolm. |of the basket, the ball falling to 21. Instrumental duet, Misses Hun- land for some 4ime, fill Adam did the needful. S. Morrison, Loahy and Adam were doing some line comhina- TCMOR ROW'S CONCERT. A varied list oi attractions has been prepared for the concert tomorrow evening at the opera hoite in aid of the school library. Mayor Co. .burn, 'it is expected, .will jpreside, and tlie following is the programme: 1. Chairman's address. 2. Trio, Messrs. Lewis Bros, and Thomas. ;t. Instrumental duet, Misses Hunter. ■I. sou. (I. 7. Song, Mr. .los. Sanderson. Recitation, Miss Lulu I-Iiitehin- Solo, Miss Gould. Orchestra Selection (Robinson's Orchestra.) K. Solo, Mrs. Boyle. II. Recitation, Miss Ingham, 10. Solo, Miss Ethel Clay. 11. Dialogue, School Children. 12. Recitation, Miss Beillie Pagan. 18. Instrumental duct, Misfees Mich- racl and Bertram II 15 111 aid. 17. IS. Fan Drill, School children.' Solo, Mr. Hughes. Recitation, (Miss Eva rMcDon- ter. 25 Solo, Mr. Thomas Lewis God Save (lie King. |tfon, however, that resulted in „„- Afler Ihc ciiiert epmes thc free other goal from Leahy and the game dance, whicli no doubt will lie largely stood 12 to 11 in favor of the home attcmlod. men in the llrst ten minutes. Nana imo, with some , due passing, put themselves once more In the lead ' y a goal from Roscwall and two Irci QUEEN ALEXANDRA Copenhagen, Oct. 211,- The depart- ?,goal Irom "°scwall ami two tree l'a for F.„„l„ml t.m,WS b* ^"ncU »llllel1 ,ur««* '« I r „ , , , IIIIUWJ, 1} lire ol Queen Alexandra for England ,i,„ „„„,.. n.ri I the score. '1 his was followed hv ,. , ,. . ,, , "'^ f™"IV- "'is was lonoweu nv lv which earlier irrllic week was post^„,„rc goals from the field by Steele, poned until today on account of the'and things looked rather blue for indisposition of her sister, the Dow- Ladysmith. Leahy, who wns making ngcr Empress of Russia, was again 'shots from all kinds ol different po- posllponcd today, this time indeflhi" jslllojis in spile ol his check, eventua te!) Hon. Edgar Dewduey Is in town in connection with the shipment of ore ' to flic Tyce Smelter, from his mine,' tlie Indian Chief, at Sydney Inlet on thc West Coast of the island. This ore is very high grade and was shipped to the sea on pack animals, and loaded on the Qirech Cily. It is ol very high grade, and today is being sampled at the smelter. lly landed another shot and by thai time, iti spile of Nanaimo being one ahead, Ladyjmiith had their opponents lagged out and were employed In Tiring continually at the basket. Two more goals by Adam placed the final score at Ladysmith, Id, Nanaimo, 10, with the home team dull playing strongly when the whistle blew. While fast and full of hard, ifnicji checking, the game was a most good Hon. David Walk, New Brunswick's veteran senator, who on February tilth Inst entered his one hundredth year, has drafted a plan for the federation of the empire which summed up thus: ("That all Ihc provinces owing allegiance tui ou;' Sovereign be gathered into bis empire, and have conferred on their inhabitants the same privileges of every unfit enjoyed by their fellow subjects in the United Kingdom. "That a new imperial, liiarHament he formed in whicli all the provinces be represented. 'That a new imperial government when formed, might have members called to it from' any /part of the empire, and lhat il should assume the debts of all provinces, and Along with the debts till; sole right of raising the revenue to pay the interest. on flic whole public debt, including that of the provinces with the support ol the navy, the regular army, militia, judiciary, civil service and all other charges at present home by the im perial government. "That the policy of free trade be introduced throughout the whole empire, as. free as il exists :n" the great republic south of us, every i ouueer sciling what he produces wl.ie'3 I e can get the lies!, price, and every consumer supplying his wants ulierc he can do (it cheapest, That :.s a policy which adds Ui tlie wealth ot ei.lh parties. "Each province will have its own private legislature to manage ids' own affairs; When it grows loo large anil requires to he divided, then the chief magistrate of the old province might be a governor general with some additional duties to perform in assisting bin majesty. There will probably be some complaints as tn inconvenience In attending parliament on account of gieat distance. This will he overcome hy fast railways and fast steamers; Let complaincrs look back to the Roman empire and nolle the distance its extremities were from sec iu tlie account of raid's journey llie seat of government; and they can from Judca to Rome the lime il must have taken to go from the extremities of that empire to its centre. Yet there must havo been much I raffle for there werc no less than 270 person's in flic ship un whicli he was wrecked." "1 believe lhat God, ill His good providence, lias placed within our reach one of the easiest, safest and surest means of settling this invpor- luiit question, and I would not bo surprised lo see some of the provinces and large cities petitioning his majesty to call the commission, but perhaps it lias been thought best to leave tlie matter in ibis hands, as the sooner its work is done Hie easier it will he. If there he any parlies opposed to the policy thai may be rec- comnieiidcil tlicy can be told they were lairly represented at Hie commission, where llie objections should have been slated, and ;thcy have the new parliament lo appeal to. "If llie commission is called, 1 would nsJi that Christians ol all denominations, and' especially ministers aid it by their prayers and in overy other way they can in coming to right decisions, Clod cnmiiieiiceil and carried out the great works through his empire last century and 1 believe lie has greater work to do lu the present century, ami largely through the sumo means, and all who assist are sure to |irove successful, while il any try to obstruct tlicy arc sure to fall." DAVID WARK. Elaborate Preparations to Coal Warships on Long Voyage to Scene of War Smaller Vessels Go Through Suez Canal and Larger Ones Will Round the Cape Skagen, Denmark, Oct 20—The-ves- sels of the Russian Bailie sea licet arrived here this morning and anchored in the bay. London, Oct. 20. — London Times, Russian correspondent says, the arrangements for coaling and provis AT PORT ARTHUR Japanese Have Surprised and Captured Position Within Five Hundred Yards of Main Fortress (Associated Press Despatches.) Thc suspension ot actual lighting in Manchuria continues and thc first buttle of Shakhe river may lie said to have ended. Both the Russian and Japanese commanders are resting their battle worn troops ami making re-dispositions. In Russian military circles it is hinted that next developments may be looked for eastward. The roads continue soggy, impeding thc operations on an extended scale. No official iWatenient of the losses have been received and foiling the Baltic fleet have reached | the unofficial reports arc contradict- a very interesting stage and indicate the manner ol its going to the Far East. The licet is apparently to keep together until the colliers now off Cadcz are picked up.. It will then divide the torpedo and small craft going via Sue/, and Aden to Singapore and the large warships making lor llie Cape. The big Hamburg American boats which hare loaded and are loading Welsh coal at South Wales ports will, under the present arrangement, go in advance of the squadron some to Aden aud some to by the Suez and Ca|ic routes and oil! 'er German vessels will go straight ,'lo Singapore in order to coal the coiit crcntrated squadron when they arrive there. The Cape route as the way by which the big ships will go is clearly indicated by such incidents as the purchase oi the British steam cd. Tokio hears that Ihc Russians have been reinforced by about 30,- liun men, and that in all six divisions are now confronting thc Japanese. From Che Foo comes reports of continued activity al Port Airthur where lighting is almost daily in progress. SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR. Che Foo, Oct. 20.—(3 p.m.)— Tbe most important recent events at Port Arthur include the capture by the Japanese of further minor posi- . , ,,,, lions near Riiilung Mountain and the ■■.,,.-«... i". ......... i'w ,....',I .mil auillv .'' ° Zanzibar to coal the vessels arriving | severe damage of a Japanese lorpc- ,... *,... l..._ r, - . ■ --• 'do boat destroyer by striking a float ing mine. According to Chinese ad vices which reached here today and whicli are confirmed iu essential I points by the Japanese letters from Port Halny, the Japanese made assaults on the remaining outer works of Rlulung mountain at dawn Oct. 8 and were repulsed. The following larrived at Liverpool Irom the River !">>■ Ulc Russians' made an attack on 1 Plate with £00,000 sterling worth of llie Japanese trenches and they in frozen meat. She has been intercept' l"r" WPre rc],ulsecl. The Japanese led without unloading by French" hi'- immediately followed with another 'terinediaries and sailed last night fassault, resulting in the capture ol for the Cape with her cargo of meal a" irn" rni"'n!"' "ri,'"° ■""' \"""'■'" 'I'he Maoriking is to be re-nnmed Lesperance and her future use as a store boat for the Russian warships is not open to doubt. an iron railroad bridge and heights south of the bridge which is five hundred yards from the main fortress. Tlie importance of these captures lies in the fact that they curtail thc Russian fire in harrassing tlie Japanese who may attempt to advance on the trenches located on the slope of Riiilung Mountain. This attack seems to have been a surprise. Since the capture of the points mentioned, Hie Japanese as ^^^^^ ,sert that they have successfully re- Thc Ladysmith City Hand is giving sistecl numerous sorties in attempts the first ot a proposed scries of pro-jlo re-caplure them. , . . Al ten o'clock on thc morning ol nienade concerts in the drill hall on ',-,„, ,., .._ -...*, . . ... UNIFORM FOR CITY BAND Oct. 12. seven Russian torpedo boat (Continued on Page 4.) NORTH DAKOTA VIURIlLll Winnipeg, Oct. 20.—A negro hy the name ol Gusty deliberately shot aud killed Walter Gates, a lew miles from Portal, NorUi Dakota, yesterday morning. Tlie parlies quarrelled and Gales struck the negro with in in- vil. T|ie negro ran and got a ride and shot Gales, killing him Instant- Iv.ni. ,«, av.au lUlsaiilll lull* destroyers emerged from the •uieiy scan tu a ircsn supply oi mil- bur of Port Arthur and later sic and hope by giving a varied programme lo please the public taste. I'he concert is to be followed by a dance. Before long, the band hope lo appear in neat new uniforms, probably dark blue with black, military facings and a military peaked cap- This will give the members a natty appearance and will look belter than If they were attired in more gaudy dress. Thc band trusts that the public will turn out well at the eon-1 siege guns continued cert on Saturday, as it Is on expert-,shells in Hie harbor. ment to Und out whether a concert and dance once a week through the winter would be acceptable. bar ^^^^^^^^^^^^ they were followed by two more destroyers. The Smiadron proceeded to Shaopiiigt.au and bombarded the Japanese lelt flank. Four Japanese destroyers hurried to Hie scene and the Russians rcliici) to the harbor followed by the Japanese. The pursuit ceased upon entering the miuod area. One Japanese destroyer while returning hit a mine and was severely using in large numbers in constructing warehouses and removing tlie dead and wounded. The wounded are taken to the railroad and thence are transported to Daluy from which 'port they are shipped lo Japan. Tho Japanese have practically completed Immense warehouses between Port Dalny and Port Arthur and have therein supplies sufficient to last them until spring. Similar preparations have been made at New Chwang, where the Japanese expect the release of sixty transports next month. RUSSIAN REINFORCEMENTS. Tokio, Oct. 20.—Reliable reports received from private sources estimate the losses of the Japanese left army during the recent battle at about 5,1100. The number ol Russian [dead is largely increased by the further discovery of bodies notwithstanding the nightly removals by lantern light. The Russian forces have been reinforced by about 30,000 men of the seventeenth corps, a large portion of the tenth corps and portions of tbe fifth and sixth Siberian corps which recently arrived. In all, six divisions ol the Russian army now confront tlie Japanese left, army. Heavy rains have impeded the movements of the opposing armies since October Mill. SLAUGHTERED IN BATTLE. With General Oku's left army at the front, Oct. 16., via Tien Tsin— The seven days' battle north of rYen- tai Was the heaviest blow yet struck tlie Russians by the Japanese so far as loss of life is concerned. The Japanese buried 1,100 dead left in front of their lines. A village in front of the Japanese contains many Russian dead but the shell fire ol the retreating Russians prevents the Japanese from reaching them. Conservative estimates place the Russian casul- ties at not less than 25,000. Probably many more dead are on the Held in places not yet reached. The Japanese report their total easulties at little over 3,000 killed and wounded. The principal Russian easulties occurred in determined counter attacks on each village captured by the Japanese. The Russian attacking parties were iu many cases entirely annihilated. For the first time the Russians have met the Japanese on an equal fooling with strong defensive positions to depend on, and for the first time they attacked the Jap- auose in their own trenches. The Russians everywhere fought bravely, but they were unable lo drive the lapanese out or hold their own positions against fierce charges. The Russians retired un every case at the first charge and then made repeated HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER'S McKii'sport, Pa., Oct. 20.— James I, Curley, aged 21, a draughtsman at the East Pittsburg works of Hie We.stinghouse Electric Co., last night gave up his life to save his sweetheart. Curley and a companion named Meyers were escorting Misses Walters and Keiler lo their homes, and while crossing the Halt imnrv & Ohio tracks at 11 Hi Street, a switch engine suddenly bore down upon them Curley gave the alarm in time for Meyers and Keiler lo reach safety, hut he and Miss Walters were a slop or lw behind the first, couple and Curley seized Miss Walters and threw her bodily clear ol the track. Before he could recover his balance, the engine cut him to pieces. damaged, Inn she managed to reach 'attempts to recapture them. The Port Daluy anil is now being repair- j Japanese extreme left advanced driv- cd. In the meantime, the Japanese ing the remnant of Russians ahead. to drop big | The Russians made a .determined The Japanese counter attack at Lamuting with two claiming that they damaged the Rus- j regiments of infantry and two bat- slan gunboat Galiak and another Riis (terlcs <,f artillery. They were repel- FATALITIES. Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 20.-Thehody ol John Archibald, formerly ot Rat Portage, was found In the Saskatchewan river below Victoria yesterliy. Deceased was drowned live weeks ago. Harry Bingham, a harvester was instantly killed nn the farm if (.*.''. Pierce, near Wapella oir.MonUy While pulling out a gun from a liny rack, it dischargea into Ills breast. sian warship. A Chinaman wlm ar rived here to-day declarers that during thc Japanese assault on Riiilung mountain, the Battleships lired to the iiortb. The Japanese at Taku mountain have dropped a ceaseless number of shells ou the Ohiiiew town ami many rillc bullets also fell in the place. The Chinaman adds that the fighting was very severe and Hint the Japanese loss was considerable. 11 is asserted that the Russian force at Poll Arthur, now number five 'thousand men Including the militia whicli is not engaged in lighting, but in guard duly. Winter clothing is very, rco in Port Arthur, shoes particularly. 'I'he Russian soldiers arc wearing Chinese shoes and some of them are unable to.obtain even these and wrap rags about their, feet. The garrison is greatly worn out by the many months of exhausting, anxious labor and lighting. The town is full ol wounded, Flour is plentiful and the slaughl or ot horses, mules and donkeys continues. Chinese who reached Che Foo from fort Dalny, Bays that Japanese reinforcements continue to arrive daily. The .lapanese confirm this'. A junk which reached this port today from Port Daluy was allowed to leave only on condition that she take no coolies, whom the Japanese, are sod after a half hour's fighting wilh heavy loss. The Japanese left army during tlie past seven days of fighting has captured thirty-four guns, a large number of rifles and overcoats ami one hundred prisoners. The entire strength of the Russians opposed to Hie left army were three corps and thirty companies of artillery. All but a very small part were new arrivals. The Japanese soldiers were practically thc same that fought before Liao Yang. Chinese report that heavy works are ready for the Russians along the Hun river. The Japanese are undecided where the next stand will be made. Details of the operations of the right and centre armies arc not obtainable. NO INTERVENTION. St. Petersburg, Oct. 20.-Tho No- voe Vrcmya this morning deprecating the renewed talk of foreign intervention in tlie Russo-Japanese war says "Such talk, if based upon the (act that now nnd again the voicing of an urgent desire for peace is heard in Russia must reflect the marvellous ignorance of indifference of the part of foreigners to Russia's true internal condition. The fact is that in Russia and in othee countries there are several parties two of these want peace the extreme reactionaries, because they constitute what was (Continued on Page Four.) UDVSMITH USDG81* LADYSMITH LEDGER Published every day excopt Sunday at The Ledger Building, corner ol First Avenue and French street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, hy the Ladysmith Publishing Company. SUBSCRIPTION: RATES. Iiy mail, in Canada and United States. One year (in advance) W-OO Six months (in advance) 1G0 Delivered In thc city (per month) .50 ADVERTISING RATES. Transient-Including business notices, calls lor lenders, applications lor and transfer ol licenses, legal notices, etc., 10c a line first Insertion, Be. a line each subsequent insertion; 12 lines measure to the Inch, COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING. Rates on application. Cuts for regular use should Ire all metal. Advertisements not Inserted lor a spccillod lime will be charged lor until paid and ordered to be discontinued. All changes ol advertisements must be received at this office on the morning of the day ot Issue. Subscribers not receiving papci regularly please report to this office. All job work must be paid for on delivery. Transient advertisements must be paid In advance. the value ol imports for last yealr Into the Old Country being more than $12,000,000, of which Canada supplied pulp value at $868,800 or a little over seven per cent. The great source of supply has hitherto been Norway and Sweden, wholre combined output is nearly hall a million of tons. In British Columbia and especially on thc coast of Vancouver Island webrorn a particularly fajvior- ablc position for exporting both pulp and paper to the Old Country by vessels,one ol the cheapest methods ot shipping. Wc have unlimited water power, vast forests of wood available (or making pulp, and there is no reason why we should not eventually build up a huge export trade in thc manufacture of pulp and paper. At this present moment wie have to .bring our paper from the east, although we have here the materials for its manufacture; and it is quite evident that in our growing province this industry would lie a benefit in many ways. What the people of Vancouver Island need most ol nil ill to intctrest themselves In the resources lying at their doors, instead ol looking far afield. We can build upon the Island many varied Industries and as to- the extent of our natural resources wc have a very hazy opinion generally speaking Home development is what wc need and this should be our aim. The Ladysmith Opera House Can be secured for Theatrical purposes, Dancing parties or Enter- tainmiiits generally, D. NICHOLSON, Prop, F. McB. YOUNG, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR Nanaimo • B.C The City Market R; Williamson, Prop., 1st Ave, Ladysmith NORTHERN PACIFIC RY. CO. SCHOOL LIBRARIES. Tomorrow evening'a. concert is to be given for the purpose of assisting in creating a fund for a library at thc public school! While the editorial columns arc not as a rule, used lor thc purpo ;c b! drawing ntlent ion to concerts or other entertainments, we Icel that this is one occasion when the rule should he relaxed. 13v- eryhody and especially the parents ol the city, should feci an interest in our schools, and when wc see teachers nnd pupils imbued wilh a spirit of progress and .earnest desire to improve the facilities for education, the people as a rule should give I hem encouragement. Even we grown ups like a little approbation now and then il wc do profess sometimes not to care. Much more so is it witli Ihc children; tlicy look floitheir lhtl:.(rs' and mothers for a share of praise and when they sec their efforts approved, it puts trcsh zest into their efforts to please. Every school needs certain reference hooks that are almost essential to study; lor not. all families arc provided with standard dictionaries, encyclopedias or similar works. ' Then, too, we understand that thc intention is to provide books that will aid the teachers and also literature embracing some ol the best authors, so that the children may hape access lo them. Tn lend the minds ol the young into Hie pleasant paths ol true literature is beneficial inrtlie highest degree, lor a tasle for good reading is one of the most elevating influences, just as criminologists trace frequently the downfall of the young to the reading ol dime novels, penny dreadfuls nnd such miserable trash. For these reasons wc hope that the concert will be a great success, and Hint a large attendance will gladden the eyes of pupils and teachers tomorrow evening in ' the opera house. o WOOD PULP. The announcement that a company, alter extensive exploration and surveys on the West Coast ot Vancouver Island, is about to erect a large pulp mill and later on a paper mill at Quateino, shows that Ibis long neglected industry Is to he taken up seriously In British Columbia. A number, of yiears ago a small paper mill was erected at Alhcrni, hut whether from lack ol capital or other causes the project, fell through. But knowing What an immense stride Eastern Canada has made .in turning its water-power and wood to good use in producing pulp and paper, if seems full time that Ilritish Columbia was making a move in the same direction. Last year there were thir- ly-nlno pulp mills in Canada, with an output in round numbers of near- j ly three hundred thousand tons, an j increase ol thirty-live thousand 'Ions over the previous year, and valued at $11,22(1,000. Sonic idea ol tho growth of this industry may lie gained by noting thai in 1881 Uic'fo were only live such mills in operation with nn output ol sixty-three thousand dollars. Both In tlio United States nnd especially In Orcal Britain, there is a ready market lor this pulp Comer Government and Yates streets Victoria, B. C. THREE 3-TRANSCONTINENTAL-3 TRAINS DAILY. If You Are doing to the ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION, Take the NORTHERN PACIFIC RY., either via St. Paul or Billings. New Tourist Cars on all trains. Fine connections made Irom Victoria by night or morning boats. Only line having through service to St. Louis without change of cars. Tick- els on sale October 3, 4 and 5. Fare to St. Louis and return, $07.50, good lor three months, returning any line; also cheap round trip rates to all points East, on account of the Fair. Parlies going via St, Paul to St. Louis or Eastern points should not miss a trip ou the famous "North Coast Limited." Steamship tickets on sale to all European points. Very low rates now In effect. They will not last. Cabin accommodation reserved by wire. For tiii'llier Information call or phone (No. 150) to the office. A. I). CHARLTON, O. E. LANO, A.O.P.A.N.P.R., Oen'l Agt., Portland, Or. Victoria, B.C. The Variety Store is tAvenue. It will pay j.iu In go there for House* bold goods, or most anything. Also get vonr Sewing Machine repaired. Oil and needle? for maehinep, T. W. Fletcher. FARMERS' MEAT ilARKEf On ist Avenue Geo. Roberts . — . Proprietor PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, ETC. Work done properly and at right prices. Shop ami residence In rear of Ladysmith Hotel. J. E. SMITH, Prop. Best Bi'iiinniodrtlion . for -rinpli'iit mil permanent Iwn-derB an ' hidi-en- . GRAND HOTEL Thj« i <■* li""«| I'll* hi»"»s'-A'nf "'-.'»iv fnruitb" i nwl '•)•>< l-nr U ii i-i< .-.I <*• H.tt-n $1 00ami u:u-.-l. Wm. I'evrridub Pi p E planted l-aihvmi S THE FRANK HOTEL E-plHiifitip, 1 j ad y mi it h Board by the vnvk or month at leanon- bteralee. The leading bar In Ihe cily. Victoria PhoetiU beer. FRANK BABY, Prop. Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Tims Table No. 50. i Effective April 14, 1904. ' Train" I" v.. 1. •. 1 .siuiih, Hiuhbound daily al 9:10 a. nf,and 'on Satn-days Sni.d.iyB unit Wt.dnet.daya at 5:06 p. tn. Train, leive Lidyemiih, Northbound, at 11:57 a, m. andjon Saturday*, Sun- dais and Wednwdayn at 6:45 p. :n. Eictmiun tickets on tale from and to all stations, good for going journey Saturday and Sunday, returning not later than Monday. HOTEL DOMINION —Hate. (1.25 and (1.60- Free hue to all steamboat landing, and r lilwsvI'lepoU. Electric ear. every Ave minute, to all part, ol the city. Bar and table unexcelled. F, BAYNES, Proprietor, ABBOTT ST., VANCOUVER, B.C. NEW WESTERN HOTEL A good Boarding House and Hotel where there are good tables and beds. MRS. MARY DAVIS, Prop QEORQE L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager. HOTEL LADYSMITH ItATES-rft.OO per day. Finest Wines, Liipiors and Cigars. First Avenue, Ladysmith, B. 0. D. C. WHITE, Prop. **************************************************** Coal! - Coal!? _________________________ ■ ■ Wellington Colliery Company, Ltd. Wellington Coal Best household coal ou the Pacific J Coast t Comox Coal—Best steam coal on the Pacific Coast I Alexandria Coal—First-class gas, steam and house- t hold coal . J The above coals are mined oily by the Wellington Colliery Company. Wharves af Ladysmith, Oyster Harbour, and Union Bay Baynes Sound. Head Office Victoria, B. C KING'S HOTEL Fourth Avenue. Board hy the day, week, or month at right priecs. Bur well supplied. JOSEPH ANB TASSIN. Any Kind of Job Printing Done Promptly and WELL At THE LEDGER Office On Ist Avenue All Work Done at Reasonable Rates. How Many People In Ladysmith? A canvass of the city is being made for subscribers to the I'riily Ledger. It has been suggested by some of the business men that it would be of interest and value to the community to know how many people live in Ladysmith antl immediate vicinity. Ihis means all ofthe actual residents within half a mile of the postoffice in Ladysmith, exclusive of Chinese. Each subscriber to the Daily Ledger will be handed a card and asked to write down a guess of the'number of people our census, which will be taken with reasonable accuracy will show. Envelopes will be given with the card. Write down your guess, sign your name, put the card iu ihe euvelope and seal it up; cither hand it to the canvasser or leave it at the Ledger office. All guesses must be in during October; none will be counted after that date. The census will be computed by the 15th of November, Thc envelopes will then be opened and the following prizes given: 1. To thc person who guesses nearest to the exact number of people living within one-half mile of the postoffice (exclusive of Chinese) $20.00 in gold. 2. The person coining second nearest, j. 10.00 in gold. 3. Tlie person coming third nearest, #5.00 in gold. If two or more persons tie for any place the money will be divided. This contest will be absolutely fair. No person in any way connected with the canvass will either give out any information or be allowed to compete. THE DAILY LEDGER CO. San Francisco Agency, R. Dunsmuif's Sons Co'y 340 Steuart St. ****************************** *********************} **************************************************** The Salmond Estate is now on the market J. STEWART, Agent. Real Estate, Conveyancing, Loam, etc. NOTARY PUBLIC. Fire, Life and Aooident Insuranoe Agent for the U.S. Fidelity an! Buarinty Co., Baltimore **************************************************** <^*^W^.I«^.(«^^^.(.^*'a(i^»^l«»!*^s^'«»'fe«'Wr»i'fe»!'fe»!W WSW* i THP. TVVV POPPET? m T 4-A I f I THE TYEE COPPER CO., Ltd. PURCHASERS AND SMELTERS OP COPPER, OOLI1 AND SILVER ORES. Smelting Works at LADYSMITH, B.C. Convenient to E. & N. Ry. or the Sea i I CLERMONT LIVINGSTON, THOS. KIDDIE. I General Manager. Smelter Manager. »!'*t#!V»)'fe»)'fe#S'fer»Sfe»)'*t»l-fe»l'tf»r'U») *l'fe»'te*'ttil'fe*'b»l'fe»l'tr»l'te»)trr»l'fe* RATBSfl.ooPRRDAY SAMPI.B ROOMS BAR MIFFMKD WITH 1IBST WINIIS, LIQUORS, CIGARS ABB0TSF0RD HOTEL Best accomodation in town. Splendid hunting; and Belling in near vicinity. A. J. McMURTRIB, Proprietor LADYSMITH, D. C. ISLAND HOME HOTEL BATE8 & KNIGHT, Proprietors. First Avenue, - Ladysmith Bent supplied bar in Lad} smith, lined accommodation lor transient guests as well as lor regular boardera. Completely refitted and larniihed, liming roam and hoiisikeopihg in charge ol Mrs. Tate. IHE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Willi WHICH IS AMALGAMATED The Bank of British Columbia IIKAIIOKKIOK: TORONTO. Oapltnl Paid Up $8,700,000 Ken! ,1000,0011 An rgale resources exceeding 83,000000 Hon.Gko, A.Cox. President, B. K. Wai.kbk, General Manager. London OHIce, 60 Lombard St., B.C. The Hunk has lint Branches well distributed throiigliont the Dominion a;.d elsewhere, including llie following In British Columbia and the Yukon Territory! ATLIN OKKKNWOOD NANAIMO VANCOUVER OHANIIKOOK KAMI.OOP8 NELSON VICTORIA DAWSON LADYSMIIil N. WE8TMINTER WHITE HORSE llriiiichns in the United Statea NEW YORK 8AN FRANCISCO" PORTLAND SEATTLE SKAGWAY Every description of bunking business transacted. Utters of credit on any pari, of the world. Savings Bank Department. 1 fepnalts ot one dollar ($l.iiili and upwards received and Interest paid It enf nt rales, Depositors are buIij ct to no delay In dnnnUIng or vitlidmwlrie /» d LADYSMITH BRANCH - - GEO. WILLIAMS, NOTICE. The undersigned firm haa opened a manufactory and are now making the celebrated Empire Cigar. Stock will be r-iadv lor the market about Oil. 10th. THB EMPIRE CIQAR CO. Wheels! Yes, we've all kinds ol wheels; we aie agents lor tin Oinadu Cycle and Motor Co,, of Toronio, and carry their 'Pi r- lect wheel in stock." We also repair wheels; II yours does not run to suit yon, .end it up to ns. All kinds ot light machinery repairs. We are gasoline launch expert! R. J. Wenborn Eraser Street, Nanaimo TIIE RAT MUST GO. Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 19. - The Council ol Rat Portage him decided to Change the name ol the town to "Kenora." On receiving approbation ol ihc government, the papers will be forwarded without delay. Dr- W. J. Quinlan, DENTIST Stevens Block, Ladyemith, B. 0. Denlistry In all its branches; every|new appliance. M. .R SIMPSON Solicitor, Etc. Money lo Loan lit Avenue - - • lAOYSMITh W. SILER. GENERAL EXPRESS AND DELIVERY WORK PROMPTLY DONE. Leave orders at ihe AbbotBlord, LADV6MIVB IHGER HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Salt Is excellent. In removing dht from marble top furniture. A bedroom should never be damp, end a saucer of slaked lime In It will .prevent this annoyance. To clean gntta pcrcha rub it with a mixture of Bonp and powdered charcoal • ud polish it with a dry cloth. Tbe smell of fresh paint can be removed by leaving in tbo room all night a pail of water containing several sliced onions. Linen shades will look almost new when cleaned by stretching them on a table and rubbing them with powdered bath brick, applied with a piece of flannel. The newest and prettiest tea traye ire oblong, with brass or wooden handles and a glass bottom which may be removed to admit a piece of burnt leather or rich fabric, racing print or other decoration. ■. Glass Is-belng used in the manufacture of bathtubs. The glass Is about three Inches thick and annealed to make tbe tub durable. The effect is clean and beautiful. The Idea la a German, one and Is rapidly gaining favor in this country, No C'r .iDiti'lsoa. First Boy-.Mj- uianiniu belongs to one of the first families. Second Boy-Foobl That's nothing. Mine belongs to one ef the last families. Scheme No Goefl. I Noggs—And a cure for insomnia Is— Physician (facetiously)—An old fashioned way Is to count 000— Noggs-Very good, but our baby can't count.—Town Topics. Comparatively Peop. The poor old man (of the future) sighed. And his Blgh was a sigh ot despair. "Though I've pinched and hoarded for I . years," hs cried, "I'm only a mllllonalrtl" Natural Grace. Every woman wants to be graceful Awkwardness is beauty's greatest foe, and, although its possessor may have a pretty face, still she Is placed at a decided disadvantage. Her lack of ease Is painfully apparent, giving her personality an Incompleteness' thnt le far from pleasing. A great French writer once sold, "Grace Is more beautiful than beauty." Beauty is something that is purely physical, while grace is a combination of the qualities of tact, amiability, common sense and refine- ment, all producing a charming Impression, says Julia Teresa Butler In tbe Pittsburg Observer. The principal quality of grace Is good taste. Tbe conversation of the woman with the truly cultivated mind will be naturally easy and pleasing, for she will avoid incongruities of speech. The manner and actions will reveal simplicity nnd good breeding, and her attire will always be in accordance with her surroundings. The Hedlctne Closet. — Tho bathroom closet is usually crowded with bottles end packages, but it does not often have exactly the assortment of medicines and appliances called for In emergencies. Clear out the old Stuff, half emptied bottles, etc., once In awhile and see that there are always on hand the simple remedies most often needed In tbe family. Ammonia, witch base), sweet oil and llmewater should be there and a 1 per cent solution of carbolic acid with which to batbe wounds and scratches. If a cut Is first bathed In carbolic und then painted with collodion, there will be little bleeding. Tbe sweet oil aud llmewater which the druggist will mix in exactly tbe right proportions la the best of remedies for a burn. Add to these a ten cent box of absorbent cotton, a roll of antiseptic bandages und a hot water bag, aud the closet will be ready for or. dlnnry accidents. Hygiene. Drinking much ot mealtimes retards digestion of solids. A little good soup before a meal Is ns good as a tonic to impart vigor to digestion. One ladleful is enough. A small cup of coffee at the end of thc meal Is better than taking a mouthful of hot fluid utter every bite Coffee nets on the Intestines and heart Tea stimulates the brain and kidneys. It Is more often adulterated than coffee and Is often astringent from being steeped too long. "Boiled ten Is poison" is n very good sentence to keep constantly in mind If you are fond of tea yourself or are making it for others. An astringent delays digestion. Green tea Is very astringent Marriage as a Profession. Marriage for a girl Is undoubtedly ■ profession, and a profession which requires an education. She must recognize how much depends upon her health and the health of those committed to her care; how much depends on her being a careful manageress of her household and of the money put Into her bands for use for tbe welfare of others. Above all, she should be taught tbat wives uud mothers are made, not born, nnd no girl should attempt to murry without having received some Instruction In the science of housekeeping and of making money go as fur as It possibly can. Attractive Kitchens. A well known woman, who makes the distinction between homckecplng and housekeeping, calls tbe kitchen the heart of the borne and Insists tbat after Its simple fashion It should be as attractive as auy other room. In this day of cheap wall papers she suggests frequent papering three or four times yearly, greatly preferring the bright variety nnd cleanliness thus secured to any ndvnntagcs resulting from the use of paint, which Is more expensive to renew and more laborious to keep clean. Flannels. It Is a mistake to Iron flannels. If pulled ont evenly while on the Hue, so thnt thoy. dry In good shape, and if when dry they are folded and put In the bottom of the clothes basket and the other clothes piled ou them, they twill be smoothed enough to suit anybody lint a crank. Hot Irons take the life out of flannel Oil Baths. An oil bath Is often very beneficial to a fragile child or adnlt After a warm bath dip tbe fingers In a cup of sweet oil nnd go over the entire surface of the body, using only as much oil as the skin will take np. This will often fatten a thin, scrawny child or nn adult 'Chanced Conditions. First Politician—Of course, you consider yourself master of tho situation? Second Politician—Quess you haven't heard of my marriage. Twe Opinions. "Oh, I'm sure she isn't as eld as ska looks." "Perhaps not, but I'm sure she's older, than she thinks she looks."- Asre'e Retrospect. "When I was a boy," young ratn begin in speaking of youthful Joys, But old men,.spinning their yarns, start In, "When I was one of the boys." ; Not at AU Ukrelr. "Che's been trying to make a tool ef me." | "Oh, no. She's too ambitious to attempt any sneb easy task as that" ADMIRAL VANSATTART DEAD, London, Oct. 1!)—Admiral Van- sittart is dead. He was bom July 21, 1818, and retired in 1572. CAUGHT IN ELEVATOR. Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 19.— George Robson, a farmer and buyer for the Winnipeg Elevator Co., at Oakvillc, Man., got caught in the shafting of the elevator. He had one arm almost .severed, llie other broken, and all his clothing lorn ofl- Oa the War. Still on the way, dear, We sing down the sorrowt Jor for today, dear, la light tor tomorrowl faanaea Up. Dorothy-So Mabel Is engaged to Cholly! Now, what on earth does she sco In him? Margnret-Her last chance, probably. -Judge. Another Foolish Question. Of course no beef trust piled Its trade In that old Roman state, Else how had Caisar found the meat Oa which he grew so great? j Sjnlte True. Miles-Do you believe In this faith cure business? Giles-Sure. Lots ot people make good money at It tar TRONi RAILWAY SYSTEn SOLID THROUGH CARS BITWlaTN Chicago, Buffalo NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA "Via Niagara Falls." •■>o to BOSTON Tla Us Important business centres of CANADA and NIW aNQL-ND For time tables, ate, arfdaas - OEO. W. VATJX, Asst. Gen. Pass, ft Ticket igt, UI Adams Street, Chicago. SPOKANE FALLS AND NORTHERN RAILWAY CO. LADYSMITH AERIE NO. 086 - Meets in tlio Opera House 1st and ,3rd Tuesday al 7..10 p.m. Worthy President, A. A. Davis; Worthy Secretary, C. II. Riimiiiings. SLAVONIANS SAFE, London, Oct. H.—At thc olllces here of the I'unard Steamship Company, a rumor that the steamer Sla- vonia had sunk in a storm off the Spanish coast is entirely discredited -The Slavonia, it is pointed out, passed Gibraltar on Oct. 11, and the officials cannot see how she could be anywhere in the neighborhood of the Spanish coast. The vessel is due at New York Oct. 22. [ **V6t*«***666i&*ti****»i**i**t****!*t*******l****> Union Brewing NANAIMO, B. C. Co, riaiiufacturers of the_ LADYSMITH CENSUS. All subscribers to the Daily Ledger are invited to guess what arc the returns of the census, as shown by our canvasers ol the Cily ot Lady, smith. (20.00, $10.00 and J5.no in prizes will be given those making the best guesses. Make your estimate, write It down on the slip furnished you by the canvasser, or call at the Ledger office and obtain one if a suli- acriher and you had not made a guess. All guesses slioelil lie scaled, the writer's name and address given, and mail it, or leave it at the Ledger office, Mark "Guess" on the outside ol the envelope. All guesses must be in this month—see page two of this issue! W.G. Fraser Merchant Tailor (ist Avenue) Fall Stock Just Arrived. Call enrly and get your pick of the largest and best stock in town. BARBER SHOP & BATH ROOMS. The ESPLANADE,' between the Grand and Abbottsford, William Powers,' Prop. ratal Kiss. the sat close in his automobile, And he gave her a kiss; At that moment a rock struck the wheel, TUP we* looaop rop rnys- Dnes. Wlgg-I feel that Borrowell owes ms an apology, Wagg-I wish tbst was all he owed me. Rlel.ee, I ask not diamonds so fair, Nor gold would I control; I only ask that I may own A simple ton of coal. Pat Bla Pool la It. She—You never gamble, do George? He—You can bet your life on that- you, A Parodrr. Life Is real, lite le earnest, And the srave Is not Its goal; Its great aim, thou sadly karnsat, la te get sufficient coal. Teo Hue- of It. Teter—Your wue usee nitreanely good langunge. Totter—Yea, and lots ot It Tne Optimistic. Hall. Although not pretty now, I know, With this thought I'm consoled! When I have reached threescoro and ten, I'll then be pretty old. An Authority "Papa, do lobsters have heartsr "I don't know, Willie. Ask your stater." tn War (rot. ■he's sent me a "hid" to her wedding, And I, when I think of my debts, Am glad that I've something to send horn's cheap. I ahall send my "regrets." —Boston Herald. W. MuNeiis, Secretary. ^ John VV. CoeunN, Manager. Telephone 46. The Ladysmith Lumber Co Ltd. MILLS AT FIDDICK AND. LADY SMITH-Shingles a Specialty. —Manufacturers ol— Rough and Dressed Plr and Cedar Lumber, Laths, Shingles, Mouldings, Etc, ofthe Best Quality. Seasoned and Kiln Dried Flooring and Finishing Lumber always in Stock AT LAST We are among you and shall be pleased to see all our friends at our new store on First Avenue. H.&W. MEAT MARKET :**************************************************** KYNOCK& VULCAN SHELLS Are the BEST. We have them. BROWNING AUTOMATIC SHOT GUN Is a PEACH. We have it. SAVAGE & WINCHESTER RIFLES EVERYBODY knows'them. We have them BEST BEER ^ In British Columbia Lager Beer and] Porter Guaranteed Brewed from the Best Canadian Malt rnn Hops. TEN DOLLARS REWARD. The Union Brewing Company will pay (10 reward for information which will lead to the arrest and conviction ef any person or persons destroying Union Brewing Company's kegs or bottles, or falling to return the same. Miners1 Drilling Machines, Madelto order and Repaired at short notica. Drills sharpened by ns alwaysgives eatislaction. Picks bandied and repaired. Shipsmithirtg in all its Branches. Horseshoers and General Blacksmiths. David Murray Buller Street - - - - L,adysmith, b. C A^VWYVVVVV»V»L Carpenter. Builder, Contractor and General Jobber r<= CABINET-MAKING Awnings a Specialty. LADYSniTH, B.C, >A,A»*AAAA^^*A^^^^^^^W^V>Ayv»^A**VV*^^^^^A^ | LIVERY, BOARDING AND | SALES STABLES f DAVID JOHNSON, 5; PHONE 66 LADYSMITH, B.C. JJ SosWemammXe^^ SS8SS8S88SS8SW We Are Slaughtering All our Choice Assortment of Beef, Mutton, Pork aud ^eal ourselves and can guarantee everything to be the Nicest, Freshest aud Cleanest on the market PANNELL & PLASKETT STEVENS BLOCK, ) OATACRE STREET, LADYSniTH, B.C E. PRICES ARE RIOI1T ROLSTON Ladysmith **************************** SATISFACTION OUARANTEED ************* SOUTH NANAIMO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT j SALE OF MINERAL CLAIMS I I hereby give notlco that on Moll day, the 7th day ol November, A. D , 1001, at the hour ol 11 a. m., at the Assessor s office, Ladysmith, I shall oiler ior mile by Public Auction the Mineral Claims In the list hereinafter set out ol the persons in said list horolnaitor set out, ol which Crown Grants have been issued, for all unpaid taxes accrued, due and payable on the lllllli day al June, mill, and tor the expenses ol advertising tills notice. II the taxes and expenses ol ndv, crtising as set out in said list are not paid lo me on or bctarc the day °f 55 ' I claims' nm>' ,le sol<1 I" ' I"' highest bidder, and a conveyance executed to the purchaser ol all right and Interest In said claims leg ally alienated by the tlruwn hy the Crown grants thereat. In the event at there being no p urchnscr, or it the price ottered shall not lie sulllclent to pay the taxes and expenses, the land shall absolul cly revert to the Province, and the Crown grants thercol shall lie deemed void. LIST AHOVK MENTIONED. NAMK Ol' ritKSON Charles Haywtml B.H.John Ii j Knee & Win n Morton Octoher 10th, 1004. NAMK OP CI.AIM Lorlmlnle Silver King Clienin n ns Mountain Chief Golden Hra lUtSCRIl'TIONOI'CLA M TOTAL TAXK8 UNPAID KXPKNW l.ot l.ifi TVxailu Mauri fll.oo $100 113,00 11,00 " 109 " " iu is 11,00 113.M 11.00 11 IO( ,. 1, f 11,00 fi.no TOTAL AMT milt GEO. THOMSON. South Nanaimo Asse ssuient Dist., Ladysmith P. 0, x LADYSMITH TRANSFER CO. * PIANOS, ORGANS AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MOVED PROMPTLY AND SAFELY ft in reaijof I.a.lysniilli Hotel. Leave orders al the Abbottltord. WILLIAMS AND WASKETT x*%*x*x*x*x*x*x*x~x»x*x*x»x»x*x*-x*x*x*x*x*x* I Delivered in Any Part of the City f Every Afternoon The Daily Ledger! i 50 Cents per Month j •H<«5Hsj*»r>IC»H-»>f:»M<»rH;«5K«)K»*»3K»)T;s>*»)K«^« DAY SCHOOL. Usual subjects taught; also languages, drawing in pencil and crayons, painting in oils and water colors, pianoforte and vocal lessons, given in classes or individually. MISS BERTRAM. Ladysmith, B. 0. NOTICE Messrs. Blair and Adam havs secured the agency ol the Chrystal Laundry Co. to Victoria. AU parcels and orders lett with them will receive prompt and careful attendm, LADYSMITH DAILY LEDGER The Cambridgeshire sweep is run on the 20th ol Octoher. Tickets tor the drawing on sale at J. Stewart's. FRESH FISH-At the Ladysmith Fish Market, next to Opera House- open day and evening. BEST BATH ROOMS IN THE CITY-Ladysmith Shaving Parlors. High Street. LADYSMITH BAKEIIY-Best class of Groceries of nil kinds at half price until my goods arc all sold out. The first of next month tho Ladysmith Bakery will lie in another and convenient location. We make only THE BERT Bread and Pastries anil Confectionary, and our Stock is always Fresh. THE LADYSMITH BAKERY! LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. D. Cailvvriglif, o! Vancouver, arrived this morning to visit her daughter, Mrs. Frank Reynolds. FIGHTING CONTINUED AT PORT . ARTHUR. (Continued from I'age One.) VV. Wopl.verton Walkcm returned Ihis morning from a short visit to Nanaimo. .1. ^ R. Jones, nl tho Internal Revenue' department, returned today to Victoria, from an inspection trip to Nanainio. Mr. and Mrs. Lea Mi Davison, os Nanaimo, passed through town today on their way home from the honeymoon trip. The grand jury al file Nanajiho Assizes today, brought in a true bill in .the Sputhiti ease and the trial is now in progress. Mr. P. C, Dwilcyy well Known ii Victoria, a resfdeift lor over fori) years nf Sulfa C'rec! , Cariboo, diet on the 1511) ins£ Many tickets have been sold lor flu Cambridgeshire races hy Mr, J. Sic wart in Ladysmith. • i big pursi might happen to drop iu on siiuii lucky resilient who believes in takinj chances. Mr. J. StJwai't, flic cily clerk ha: received word Irom Mr. Joseph Hun ter that he will be in town tonuii row or Saturday to meet the coun cil in regard to the electric lighting of the city. AT THE ABBOTSFOiRD R. -llaywaiil, Victoria. S. VV. Iliiliarl, Toronto: VV. McPhcrsuii, Toronto. !•'. R. Carlow, Victoria. A. E. Booth, Nanaimo. E. Dowdiic.y, Victoria. K no\\ EVANS IS MARRIED. Winnipeg, Man, Del. 111.—In Church this afternoon in thc prcs encc'ol a fashionable gathering, Col. Evans, C.B., D. 0. C, led lo the altar, Miss Eleanor McMillan, oi'l) daughter ol Sir Daniel .md Lady McMillan! An extended tour will l« taken. A handsome silver fin phy was presented to the groom lij the nllicers of the second Canadian Contingent to Smith Africa and a farewell dinner was given by members ol the Manitoba Club at which Sir Charles Tupper presided. ' Tin hridc is thc only child of the Lieutenant tlovcrnor and is considered Ihe most braullfiil young lady in the city. A WORLD'S UNION. New York, Or.l.lll.-Tbe Sun says: "The New Yn,"li ''representatives oi the American Federation ol Labor, were notified yesterday by cable that W. Abrahams and J- VVignall, fraternal delegates [ruin the British Trades Union Congress, to the next convention nl Ihe American i'cilcra- tioli nl Labor have sailed lor tills city. WI_Mlll ir. I'"' rcl>r<«nUiilif.'c of the International Lpiigehoremcnjs Union nf Great Britain. While heir here, preliminary arrangements will be inaile lot an amalgamation of tin English anil American Longshoremen in an International union with about li.llllO lumbers. The movement is regarded ns the first step in a world union ol dock workers long talked of in England. known in the United Stales during the Spanish-American war, and in England during the Boer war as peace at any price and the ultra radicals because they are in lavor ol a humiliating peace which would weaken the present government, But these parlies are iiisignilicalit beside the great body of moderate progressives wlio wish to see Russia's interior economical abilities developed to their fullest extent ami who realize lhat only through a decisive Russian victory in the Far Eas't can thc wound be heated not plastered; Russia had the opportunity for interior development on which their heart is set. HEAR NO NEWS. Sir Petersburg, Oct. 20.—The suspension of operations below Mukden continues. It is hinted in military circles that the next development rhould be looked for eastward, hut whether on the i art oi the Japanese or Russians is not revealed. No news reached the War Ollicc ol the reported aniiihiliaUon of a Russian battalion while re-missing the Taitsc River. A despatch from Sakluirolf, dated last night, reports that all was quiet along the front yesterday and that in spite-of the soggy condition of Ihc country roads which are described as seas ol mud. The Russian scouts continue to show great enterprise in examining Japanese positions. A detachment of two hundred Cossacks Tuesday night iccniinoilcrcil the Japanese lelt soutli- ivestwai'd along a line extending westward from the railroad near Schili River through the villages Ilailsanliii, Tadoiisampu and Saudo- iii, the latter fifteen miles west ol the railroad. 'I'he Japanese sciiuin jls had retired as the Cossacks rode rapidly along the line, but near San- lopil the Cossacks unexpectedly ran into a good sized Japanese force .villi a machine gun. The latter op- ■ lied fire on the Russians, killing ininy horses ami mortally wounding Capt. Tugi-i.nilT, hut all the l'i|. .acks succeeded in getting away, riot one was killed on the field. SPOIL OF WAR. Tokio, Oct.. 2n.-It is announced al icndiiiiartcrs here that the left Jap- iiicc army captured, near Lantoirch- isli, , ix ammunition carts, 5,35-1 rif- es, 1,11111 rounds, field guns, 7R,IIII0 ■omuls ol rifle ammunition, tents, lotliing, satires and imp,('incuts. Ail- litional casualties of Ihe centre army list, reported are twelve officers kill- il and thirty wounded. $ t'+++**++W"l"l"H"i"M"e'l-+*+T'M"' | SPORTS j LADYSMITH 19, NANAIMO 10. (Continued from Page One.) natural one and the play devoid ol unpleasant features or unnecessary roughness. THISTLES WIN. Previous to thc senior .-match, the Thistles and Red Dc'.ils played a very lively game, the Thistles winning by 7 goal; to 3. There was a good deal of rivalry between the (Ives, and their Irienils ebcend them on lustily as they struggled. It was hot irom start to finish, hut the Red Devils seemed too light lor their opponents, although they tackled with a vim and (ought hard to score. In the first hall the Thistles alone scared, Hewlett taking one point on a free throw and Sanderson hasketting the ball just before thc whistle sounded. In thc second half Sanderson and Hewlett each scored a goal from the field and the Bed Devils made three points, one on a tree throw by McMillan and two by McMillan from thc field. KIPLING A PREACHER. Rudyard Kipling once acted as a rcai her. The ipiarterniaster of the Impress liner, in which he was a lassenger, died, leaving a widow and i large family. The following even- ■iig there appeared on llie notice hoard, hall way down the entertain- r.ciil program mc, Ihic brief intima- ion: "!l p. m.—Sermon by a lay- nan," The saloon was crowded .villi curious [oik at (he appointed iine, and Air. Kipling from the front ot an improvised plaltorm, pro eided to preach a begging sermon oLsome 15 minutes' length. The rc- iilt. was gratifying. From a con- ;fegaition numbering less than 200, the sum ol over $350 was raised. It has been a tradition since Urn iime ot Niiholus'l, to name the zarewitcbes alternately Alexander ami Nicholas. But the murder ol lexamlcr II. caused his name lobe ousidered unlucky, so there will be no more Alexanders on the Russian hrone, as there will lie no more Pauls or Peters. The ezarewiteh was tlicrclorc named Alexis alter the lather ol Peter the Great. sir William McDonald, educational hlaiitliropisl of Montreal, und Jaiiies VV. Robertson, ol Ottawa, Canada's commissioner oi agricul. lure, are making a lour of the nor- CITY LEAGUE. Entries for the cily basketball lev guc, close ou Saturday, so that all entries should he sent to thc secretary, John Eno, before that .time. The fee Is $2.50. It is expected that at least six teams will enter so that there should'be an interesting series of games this winter. TO PLAY SAILORS. Another association football game' on the tapis is thai ol the sailors of tlie Egeria with Ladysmith. An attempt is now being made to get Ihc affair arranged. NO GAME. If has now been found impossible to get a rugby loam together for the proposed game wilh Nanainio on •Saturday and so there will be no match llif,. week. LADY DAKKETDALLEHS Even the ladies have the basketball fever now, ami this evening two teams of lair rivals will have a preliminary practice in the Opera House nmler the supervision of Mr. James Adam. This in in preparation, for a gn me 1 o be played ou Wednesday night. Seattle "P.-I." Two 18-inch pumps commenced working about 4 o'clock and an hour later, the vessel was-well out of the water. The examination shows that the hurricane and wea- llicr decks are amass of filth and slime. The vessel's furnishings throughout arc ruined, and she will have to be re'litled at a cost of about $50,000. The vessel was raised by the building ol a coffer dam around her hull, pumps then being put in operation. There are probably 5(10 tons of cargo still in the To- peku. While her 'machinery withstood the action oi the sea water with very little injury, very little of the cargo is of any value. With the cargo removed, the owners and un. (lerwritcrs will proceed to determine the source of the leak. Then will follow an investigation hy the. United States board of marine inspectors. *^»W*^r^r^r*r*r^rW -o- III.ACK DIPHTHERIA. Inspector Chile of the Customs,service, Wesl minster, bus received a despatch from While Horse announcing the death ol 11. II. Shadwell, Collector of customs nl thai place. Mrs. Slnulwell and Flora, his (laughter, are also dead, allrfrum litali diphtheria. Other ineniberi: ol the family are . down with Hie disease. There is no anll-toxlnc at While Horse. ■HAYS STILL HEAD London, Oct. 10.—At the head offices ol flic GrandiTrunk Railway, the Associated Press is Informed there is no truth In the report that Charles M Hays, second vice-president, and manager of Ihecoinpany Iras resigned. ClIKi l.KI.'S ON SATURDAY. All is in readiness for the checker loiiiinuiieiil. lo be played here on Hat- tlirday evening between the Nanaimo and Ihc local learns. The names of the local players have not yet been nhcii out, but il is understood they have some dark horses and are confident of wifiing out their defeat of last spring. •XtX»^»X»)\\:.t)\\i*X*:<,i*X*X»;y i MARINE I * e *sH;e;|.e;|.e;!;e;Ke;h'e.K»;Ke;)-eH-» Collier Wylield lelt Sun Francisco lor Comox on Tuesday .night. * # ,* The Titaiiiii is expected here Saturday Irom Nanainio to complete her coal cargo. * * * Tug Mary, of the E. K. Wood Luin- ir Co., with logs for Bellwighani, entered yesterday nt the Customs. Tug Hilda is iu with a scow for, roal. * * » Tug Albion arrived last night with a scow-load of stone and towed the lapau lo Comox with coal lor coke. * + * .Steamer Selkirk led |asy night lor Tacoma with 183 Ions of matte from the Tyee Smeller. * * * The Lome was in port today and tows out, the Chilian barque General Fagadoff, from (Vniuinus, lumber laden for Anlofaguslo, Willi I lie rising tide and while,the horn states wilh a view lo adding waterfront wns still in darkness the iiiproveiiicnts to the great system sunken Alaska liner Cily ol Topckn, Canadian, pro- was raised fo the surface ofthe wa ter on Monday morning, says the The Finest Range ever shown in Ladysmith. Electric Feal, Opos sam, ftink, Bear, Persian Lamb, Wallaby, Sable, etc., from 25c. to $35. DRYSDALE- STEYENSON Co., Ltd. MENS' SWEATERS BOYS' SWEATERS Fall and Winter Ur.deiwear for Men; Women and Children. LADIES'GOLF JACKETS Hosiery for Men, Women and Children. MENS' HEAVY TO PSHIRTS Gum Boots, Rubbers, Graniteware, Lamps, Tinware, Crockery. FAMILYGROCERI IS Simon Leiser& Company, Ltd. QATAORS STREET LADYSMITH ttoooeoooeooooooooeeoeooo* ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ nl rural education iu videos. Seattle's Great Papers THE DAILY SUNDAY TWICE A WEEK THE POST- IfflmiGENfJIie Sample Copies Free Write for One Dally PesMiitelllgencer, 12 to 20 Pates Publishes the fullest tslegraphlo ^C / news from all parts of the world. W I All the state and local news. Dally nnd Sunday edition, 76o per month, Sunday Post-Well .enter, 40 to 50 Pa.es The largest and moat complete Sun- Jn day paper north of San Francisco. £ Special departments of literature, of fashion, of women's news, Sunday edition, $2.00 per year, Twice a Week Post-lntcllljencer All the news of the week in concise, detailed form. THE TWICE A WEEK EDITION IS THE BEST TWICE A WEEK PAPER. p__. USHED ON THE PACIFI0 COAST. Write for sample copy and be convinced. Subscription prlos, S1.00 per year. All Postmasters Will Take Subscriptions P0ST-INTELLI6£NCER CO,, Seattle, Wash. S. P. WESTON, Business Manager. $1 X ♦ X X X X ♦ I at $175 For $6.00 7-Jrwcleil Waltham or Elgin , watch. Should you like th< get a higher grade, wc have them all In different makes— in Oold, Silver ami Mled ' up to $IOO Don't 11 lis to get one ot our Repeating Alarm Clocks.' As long as they last ' ♦ X ^B.FORCIMMER1 4k Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician. STEVENS BLOCK. X , Ladysmith, B. C. ♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» Trunks Valises, Telescope Grips, Detrss Suit Cases. All Leather Goods. GEORGE YUEN Merchant Taylor UI kinds of clothing cleaned and euaired. fake a Trip East OVER THE Canadian Pacific AND GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH. DEDUCED RATES rickets on Sale October 3rd, 4th, and 5th. 2 TRAINS DAILY. ' FINE ACCOMMODATION. B. C. COAST SERVICE SS. Princess Victoria sails daily at 7 p.m. lor Seattle, and at 7.30 a.m. lor Vancouver. Steamers lor Skagway, West Coast and Northern It. C. ports. HOTEL LELAND. (T. J. Wellmnn, Prop., Vancouver.) One block Irom C.P.R. Depot and steamboat wharves. Newly renovated and rc-modellcd. Rates $2 per day. Corner Granville and Hastings streets. Telephone 1 4. Now is your time to get your winter supply ol wood, we will delivi r you four- loot dry wood, which ie tqtml. to three ricks ol 16 Inch wuod, for $2fi0 J. M. LEIGH, NOTICE. Persons found using pur Patent Bottle or Stoppers after this notice, will be prosecuted. RUMMINO BROS. Pioneer Soda Water Works. Ladysmith, B.C. - FIREWOOD. Shingle spalts, good cedar wood, (2 a load, (cord, more or less), delivered. Leave orders at office oi LADYSMIIrlLUMBPRCO. BOOTS AND SHOES AT RIGHT PRIC.ES. Repairing and making to order a speciality. THOfiAS MCEWAN 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, B. C. THE RIQHT PLACE D. J. HSON, MERCHANT TAYLOR tt Ave. Ladysmith SEE Harry Kay lor artistic Painting and Papei hanging. Picture Framing. FIRST AVENUE, Ladysmith. f***SftSfeS S**************^ 9\\ 0 Per Cent Lowe.'than — Elswhere- -- 20 Enterprise Harness Store, C. R. IJRYANT, Proprietor Victo.ia Cnrsient, Nanaiuo. A general meeting ot the Committee in charge of Ralph Smith's campaign in Ladysmith will be held at the Committee Rooms on 1st Avenue, on THURSDAY tVENING Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi rfUBBER GOODS 9\\ 9\\ 9} 9\\ 9\\ 9\\ tfKnee and Hip Boots. Men, Womens' and Chil-$ ttdrens' Rubbers at low prices. |Ladies' and Gents' Umbrellas from $1.00 Skin Suits BLAIR &ADAM CARLISLE BLOCK 9\\ 9} 9\\ 9\\ 9\\ 1* 9\\ 9\\ 9) 9} 9\\ 9\\ 9}. 9\\ .MORRISON'S at 7.3 By order, D. CIOURLAY, — Secretary. A Fresh Lot of Chil'iwack| Butter at 25c. . Nanaimo and Cowichan always on hand 3 O a ui o z to S ist Avenue - - - Ladysm ith, B. 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