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British Columbia Historical Newspapers Collection
The Miner was published in Nelson, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. The Miner was established by John Houston, an outspoken journalist who would later embark on a successful political career, which included four terms as the mayor of Nelson and two terms in the provincial legislature. After leaving the Miner in the summer of 1892, Houston established the Tribune to compete with his former paper. The Miner was published by The Miner Printing and Publishing Company, and the paper's longest-serving editor was D. J. Beaton. The Miner was published under two variant titles, the Nelson Weekly Miner and the Weekly Miner. In 1902, the paper was sold to F. J. Deane, who changed the title to the Weekly News.
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A Daily Edition No."9*5. YOUNG MAN WITH $5.00 Nelson, British Columbia. Monday Morning, August 29, 1898. Ninth Year In your pocket. We'll ;,rive you $5.00 worth of Shoes, or your $5.00 back, Is that plain ? No there's a hole to wriggle out of, if we wanted to wrig-gle. We'll make it plainer yet; you shall be the jitclye of the $5's worth. We want the job of covering- the feet of all those young men (or old men) we see who pay enough for iheir shoes to be well shod. We have a Beautiful Line of Shoes at this price. Yoii should see them. Lower priced ones too, $1 00 to $5.50 WEST BAKER STREET. AAAAS9AAA*'a9A-IAAA-i'iA^AASl9AAAA-iSAAAAS��l-AAAS��AAAAS9AAAAA X Latest Novelty, I t, VEILINOSand X ���6 * KID OLOVES. * f ��� *������*�����������������-���> aaX ** 4 Q. A f ��� ���f DRY GOODS. ��� BLACK & FANCY A X PARASOLS at I I Reduced Prices, X The Admiral Receives Rousing Reception. a CERVERA'S TACTICS President Thanks Hiin oa Behalf of the Nation���Crowds of Admirers���The Porto Eican Commission. We will offer for the next ten days all of our entire stock at reduced prices with Special Reductions on the tonowinc- line Summer Dress Goods, Warm Weather Fabrics. Ladies Shirt Waists. Ladies' I) it A Corsets. Ladies' and Children's CJtidervestf Ladies' Silk and Kid Gloves. Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Skirls. Sailor Hals, Hnlf Price. Men's Underwear, Men's Washington Tics. Men's Negligee Shirts. Men's Fancy Cambric Shirts, Men's Hlnck Sal ecu Shirts. .Men's Duck and Flannel Suits. Men's Straw Hats. Men's Pants and Overalls. I Our Stock is Compfete in House Furnisfiinos. j X-*A*ISf'*IAA-l*^-l'A-l't*^AA->>AiSiAA-lrA&9*IA'>Aii9*t'AAA'i9AAA*^t*A-iyAA mm ai china Relations Between the Two Powers Are Strained. succoeded in rescuing them and escorting tlii-iii from Nodea to Hoi-How. FLEETS CONCENTRATE Violent Soenea Between McDonald and 1'avloif -Naval aad Military Preparations -Americana Threatened AGAINST KHARTGUMr Advnnco of tlm Troops���The Khalifa Will Fight. Wady Humid, Aug, 21.���The Anglo- Egyptian forces began to advance yesterday, moving in live parallel columns at deploying distances. Tbey were led by the Jaaliu guards and bands of piuers, who kept playing. It was an imposing spot taclc Tb friendly London, Aug. 27.��� The. Pekin correspondent of tin: Daily Mail says: The situation has become acute. The relations between the Tsung Li Yamen aud Sir Claude MoDonald, the British minister are strained to the point of rupture, Sir Claude McDonald bas intimated that any failure by China to observe Great Britain's wishes will be accepted as a casus belli. In support of Sir Claude McDonald the fleet bas been concentrated at Wei - Tliti-Wci and Hankow and all the warships under 5000 tons havo boon mobilized in the Yang Tse river. Tbe naval demonstration is solely directed against China, as it is semiofficially stated that the existing relations with Russia are cordial. natives ou the opposite bank of the Nile indulged in delighted war dances. The camp is now a wilderness of broken biscuit boxes and other rubbish. The Dervish scouts are active and it is rumored there is a Dervish force on the left bank of the Emirszkoi and Wadbilshara. It is reported that the Khalifa is preparing to mako a stand at Kerreri, seven miles north of Omdurman and will defend the Miihdi's tomb to the last. Wady Humid, Aug. 27.���Yesterday the gunboats with the Anglo-Egyptian expedition seized the island of Bib-El Royan, opposite El Hajir, about 40 miles north of Omdurman, the capital of the Khalifa. The island will bo used as an advance depot for stores. THK NINE HOUR DAY. London, Aug. 27.���A special from Shanghai says: Violent scenes are reported to havo occurred between Sir Claude McDonald, tbo British minister, and M. l'avloll', the Kussian charge d'affaires, owing to lhe latter's commanding the Tseng Li Ynnien lo revoke ils agreement With the Hong Kong bunk under pain of tho czar's strong displeasure, The Chinese ure inclined to obey M. l'avloll' seeing thatJtheJjJBritish confine themselves to verbal protests. Tbo position i.s now worse Ihan ever. All the Kussian ships have returned to Port Arthur, while the British vessels are assembling at Wci-Hai- Wei and Cbeo Foo. Extreme activity prevails ashore at Port Arthur. London. Aug. 27.���The Daily Mail's Hong Kong correspondent telegraphs : The British cousulato at Kimmg Chau Heinan bits asked the American consul at Canton to urge tho viceroy to send soldiers to Nodea, near Hoi- How, to protect the lives and property of Amerioan missionaries there, who have been obliged to flee for their lives from Nodea, and seek protection of the British consul at Hoi-How. The British consul appealed lo tho Tiao Tai to protect the threatened Americans and soldiers wero dispatched who The TTnited Typothetae Adopt* Noncommittal Resolutions Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 27.���After struggling through three long executive sessions, during which the nine- hour working day was the subject of a warm debate, tho United Typothetae of America, today disposed of the question fur tho present, at least, by the passage of the following resolutions : Whereas, The question of establishing a nine-hour workday in the printing business was brought to the ntten- tin ot the convention liy Ihe committee appointed by the International Printing Pressmen's and Assistant's Union and the International Typographical Union, and Whereas, This convention has given the question careful and earnest deliberation in all its bearings, therefore, be it Resolved, by tbo United Typothetae of America that this body does not deem it practicable at the present time to recommend to its members any change in lhe hours of labor whioh constitute a day's work, Resolved, Tliat a committee of five be appointed by tbo convention, to whom shall be referred the question as to what measure, if any, can be adopted by tbo employing printers wliich will make a shorter work day practicable without endangering a loss to tho employers, and that this committee bo authorized to confer with tho representatives of tho International Printing Pressmen's & Assistants', and International Typographical unions, and such other similar organizations as it may deem proper. Washington, Aug. 27.���Rear Admiral Winfiold S. Schley reached Washington at 4:10 this afternoon over the Pennsylvania railroad. He was quickly noticed at all the stations along the lino and throughout the trip was greeted by cheers with the crowds. When the train pulled into the depot here he found a compact mass of spectators wliich filled the depot and overflowed out into the traiii shed. The admiral and Mrs. Schley when they appeared were greeted with cheers and shouts of "Hurrah for Schley. " Everybody joined in the shouting and the depot attaches crowded about the admiral and insisted on a hand shake. At the gates the crowd increased and amid deafening cheers the admiral and his wife the former with his bat oil', passed through two solid lines of people. A lieutenant and squad of police with difficulty cleared a passageway to the carriage, which was in waiting. Through a mass of vehicles that had been drawn up by curious drivers, the hansom pulled into Pennsylvania avenue and proceeded directly to tho Shoreham hotel. There were groups of oheerers all the way and a cavalcade of cyclists formed a voluntary escort. AUDIENCE WITH PRESIDENT. The admiral stayed only a few minutes at the hotel and then drovo over to the navy departrment, where without any preliminaries, he reported directly to Acting Secretary Alleu. Tbe latter accompanied him over to the White Houso, reaching there at 4:50. Tbe president gave him a cordial reception. The president thanked the admiral, as he had Admiral Sampson, for the success of that memorable engagement of July 11 and took occasion to say tbat it was that battlo whieh brought about the surrender of Santiago. The president thanked him on behalf of himself and the nation for his brilliant services on that day and asked him to describe the battle, which the admiral did at length. Tho president then entered into a discussion of the work of the Porto Rican commission, to which the admiral has been appointed. He went over with him the general instructions which will guide that body in arranging for the evacuation of the Spanish from tho island and other work. During most of the conference, which occupied about an hour, Assistant Secretary of Stato Moore, was present. On leaving the president Admiral Schley drovo to bis hotel. Ho said his health had improved greatly. Ho will havo another conference with Acting Sooretary Allen of the navy tomorrow morning. Many of the friends of Admiral and Mrs. Schley learned of their presence at tho hotel and called during the evening. Although considerably better he is not well, and said tonight that ho expected tn leave here tomorrow to visit relatives in Maryland, which probably will consume several days, after which he will go to Connecticut to remain until about to start for Porto Rico. Tbo admiral during the evening talked briefly of some of the incidents of the fight which led to tlie destruction of Cervera's squadron. Ho said : "It is my opinion that the Spanish admiral might have escaped wilh possibly one or two of bis ships had he adopted different tactics in coming out of the harbor. Had he diverted the course of his ships, sending some of them east and others to tbo west, it is my belief that he might have escaped with one or possibly two of his vessels. Such a course would naturally compel us to separate our fleet and some of Cervera's squadron might have reached Havana.'' tbe California coast and taking UO skins, the schooner anchored on February 12 in Warmea bay in the Sand- which islands. After replenishing her water and stores, she sailed from there to Hakodate, which port was reached on May 22. Then the cruise along the Japanese coast in search of seals began. Shortly after leaving Hakodate a Japanese fell overboard while reefing the mainsail. He was picked up by the boats crew none the worse for bis bath. After about a months hunting along the Japanese const,during whioh time 3(10 skins were taken, Oapt, Gilbert watered at. Atu Island and headed for the Copper Islands. In those waters 00 skins were taken. Then about the beginning of July she sailed for the Bebring sea and came through tin- misty seas homeward. She entered the sea on July 14 and left on August ti. No attempts were made Capt. Gilbert says, to take seal in the sea. Capt. Gilbert is indignant consequent upon the statements made by sonic of tho hunters that they were short of food and lived on bread and water and salt Atu mackerel since leaving Japan. Tho schooner was never short of provisions, tbe master said: "As a matter of fact the men aro down on me because I told them what 1 thought of them. I had a very poor lot of hunters, for they seemed as if they couldn't hit a balloon. Seal after seal was seen but the lead went away wide every timo the men shot at them. If Id had a fairly decent crowd of hunters I'd have brought at least 1000 skins homo." Grant, who was the top-liner, had only % skins. Cant. Gilbert says the weather has been very rough on the, Japan coast, hut tho seal seem to be as plentiful as in past seasons. Thirteen Japanese schooners wont out this season and 11 returned with small catches. Two were lost in March last (hiring a hurricane with all hands just outside of Yokohama, and the only American schooner out, Capt. Kerney's, Silver Fleece, sailing out of Yokohama under the American flag, was lost in June, off Muorarau, When passing homeward through the Bebring sea, the Director sighted four schooners but they were too far away to make out their names. The weather- was bad at the opening of the season. No warships were sighted during the cruise. iR. TURNER'S DISMISSAL Victoria Times Prints Some Sensational Letters. SOME QUEER WARRANTS They Tried to Bulldoze ths Governor Into Signing Warrants���flow Turner Waa Dismiss.;.]' THE ROVER CREEK STRIKE. Interviews With Some of tho Lucky Ones Who Have Claims. Further reports from Rover crock shovv that the excitement is spreading rather than abating, and that the staking of claims is being vigorously prosecuted. It i.s stated that 100 claims have so far been staked. A representative of The Miner yesterday evening interviewed Messrs. Wright and Doyle who had just returned from Rover creek. They say that the published reports had not exaggerated matters in the least. They went seven miles up the creek yesterday morning to stake a claim and said that the trail was thick with people eagerly searching for a piece of unsraked ground. They were ouly able to secure a fractional claim as tho ground seemed all taken up. Work is being pushed vigorously on the diseovory claim with encouraging results, while the whole length of the creek teemed with eager prospectors busily engaged in testing the surface values of their claims. Mr. Prosser of the Hotel Humo is ono of those who got in on tho ground floor. In the course of conversation he informed a Miner reporter that ho had succeeded in acquiring 7 claims, one of which he had already disposed of for $500. He also asserted that on one of nis claims the gravel panned as high as $1 a pan. While it is impossible to speak positively liefore. bedrock is reached, there seems to be little doubt that there is rich gravel on Rover creek,and the citizens of Nelson should think themselves greatly favored now that in addition to their THE FIRST SEALER. PRICE OF SILVER. Now York, Aug. 27.- 00^'; Mexican dollars, 46) -Bar silver, Director Returns to Victoria From Japan With 440 Skins. Victoria, Aug. 27.���The cruise of the sealing schooner Director, Capt*. Gilbert, which closed last evening, when the little vessel lowered her sails and dropped her anchors in James Bay, was not as monotonous as aro the usual cruises of "Windjammers, Tho voyage was replete With adventure, incident following closely upon incident sinco sbe sailed southward from this port 011 January 8. After sailing along other advantages u little Klondik of their own is added unto them. all A POPULAR APPOINTMENT, The appointment of the Hon. ,1. Fred Hume as minister of mines will meet with approbation of the miners und mine owners throughout tbe province. Mr. Hume is a resident of ono of our busiest mining centers, and has an opportunity of seeing daily the actual workings of our present mining laws and Hears the talk for and against, and suggestions for their im- provment, by men who aro actually, and not theoretically, following tho vocation of mining under our present system. Thus Mr. Hume is in a position to study tbe wants of the miners and mining industry as a whole.��� Silvertonian. Victoria, Aug. 27.���Tho Times publishes tonight the whole of tbo correspondence betweeu Lieutenant-Governor Mclnnes and ex-Premier Turner, contained in the special issuo of tlie British Columbia Gazette, which has caused a sensation. It discloses the governor's objections, commencing July III, four days after the goneral elections, to tbe appointments recommended by the government to tho change ot date of polling of Cassiar district to September 1, to tho placing at the disposal of thu government agent in Cassiar $ij,0C0 for the relief of men in that district in employing theni 011 the trails, and other sums asked to be placed at the immediate disposal of other agents in various parts of the province. The lieutenant- governor also refers to unpleasant interviews bail with him by the premier aud other members of tho government, and quotes instances of warrants which be bad previously intimated be would no approve "thrust in again among others on routine matters in such a way that in some instances I was nearly led inadvertently to sign tbem, and in oue instance, the placing of |3600 at the disposal of the chief commissioner for the construction of country school houses. I dyi Man the warrant having previously refused to do so.'' Tho governor instances a case in which a batch of warrants Weie sent him for signature fastened together in such a way that his signature would have indicated approval to all, but he. inspected them all before signing tho last sheet. "To my surprise I found inserted therein, in different places, six or seven warrants in blank. As I did not propose to approve of blank warrants, I cut them out. This was about July 9, last. I have since waited for somo information in regard to, or some inquiry for, those warrants in blank, but none -bavo been forthcoming." Tho governor's letter of August 8, which Turner said was not a dismissal, concludes as follows: "For as I would not feel justified in grouting you another dissolution and appeal to the electorate,and as by careful study of the situation I am con- j vinced that you cannot command a I majority in the assembly, I shall not j put the province to tho delay or to thc ; expense of a special session of the , legislature, merely for tho purpose of j formally demonstrating what has al- [ ready been sufficiently demonstrated to 1110 by tbe general elections. I doom it my duty, therefore, to ask, and I do hereby ask, that yourself and your colleagues hand in your resignations as advisors to me and as members of my executive council." Mr. Turner, replying to the letter, says, amongst other things, that ou June IK, T. R. Mclnnes,the governor's son and private secretary, told him that the way out of tho difficulty was to give W. W. B. Mclnnes, M. P., a cabinet position and the latter would resign from thn Dominion parliament and bring over one or two opposition members to join Mr. Turner's party. Ho adds that W. W. B. Mclnnes subsequently confirmed the propsition. Tho governor in a subsequent letter characterizes lhe suggestion us impertinent. The whole correspondence ocoupies eight columns. THE LUMBER QUESTION. American lumber men affeoted by the action of tho Ontario government in prohibiting tbe export* of sawlogs aro endeavoring to make an international question of the matter and it will probably figure at the Quebec conference. MELLOR IS DEAD. News has lieen received of lhe death at Fort McPherson of a well known North Wester named Frank Mellor from typhoid fever, who was arrested nt Tampa, Florida, several months ago for fraudulent enlistment and suspicious actions and was in the guard houso awaiting trial. A number of documents and telegrams found on his person indicated that he acted as agent for A. Siddell, Montreal. Mellor was well known around Regina and Moosejaw, N. W. T. having at the latter place run a gun repairing and sale storo for several years and having been game guardian for tho district. His wife, who is an estimable ladj* and well connected, lives at Moosejaw, with a family of two small children. THE WHEAT HARVEST. Wheat harvesting is in full blast throughout Manitoba and the North Wost Territories. J THE MINER, MONDAY, AUGUST 29, t898. Wxt Jtthur. Published Dally except Sunday. Tiik Miner Printing & Pubi.isiiinu Co., Limited Liability. ALL COMMUNICATIONS to the Editor must be accompanied by the name nnd address of tho writer, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good fail ll. Subscription Rates Daily, per monlh by carrier 9 1 00 per month by mail 1 00 per half year by mail o 00 per year 10 00 por year, foreign 13 00 Weekly Miner. Weekly, per half year SIM " peryear 20(1 '- peryear, foreign 3 00 Subscriptions Invariably In advance. Advertising rates made known on application The -Vliner Printing & Publishing Co. NELSON. B. C. TO ADVBUTI9ER8. vopy Tor ClinuRcs or Ailverllncuirnl imm be lu Ihe Ollice by 4 o'lloi'li p.m. I�� Insure change. ELECTION RUMORS. ing its powers of sophistry. The Victoria Times has published tho whole of the correspondence botween tlio governor and the ex-premier, and, whilo the full text is uot yet to hand, (he cabled extracts are sufficient* to show that the governor was amply justified in his action. It is also apparent what Mr. Beaven meant when he spoke of the governor being aclu- ted by "cumulative" reasons. It would apear that repeated aud systematic attempts wero made to induce the governor to sign objectionable warrants, and the means omplDyod seem to be little short of fraudulent. The $16,000 to lie expended in Cassiar is especially significant, and British Columbia is to be congratulated that the governor hud the backbone to refuse to permit such abuse of tho public funds. A corner of the curtain of secrecy that has hidden the schemes of the late government has been momentarily drawn aside, and by the light thus afforded, the people of British Columbia may partially gauge the extent of the danger Ihey so narrowly escaped at the recent* general election. :isr:E"w~ * g-ooids Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, and Cloth Brushes, Jftto��� a's0 Oood Value in gp""r"^ mi-rttfl W. F. TEETZEL & CO. Nelson, B. C, DRUGS AND ASSAYER'S SUPPLIES. COMMUNICATIONS. Speaking of the reports that have been current of late in regard to another general election, the Victoria i Times says: "Wo are in a position to j stato upon the highest authority that another general election will bo held in British Columhia, and that it will tako plaoe some time in the summer of 1002, wheu Premier Semlin and his cabinet will submit themselves to the people for re-election." The Victoria Times may be considered to with authority iu such matters, but if further confirmation were needed it could be obtained from no less a source than Premier Semlin himself, who has put himself on record as saying, in answer to a statement in tho Colonist that a dissolution was imminent, that thero was no foundation whatever for such a rumor aad that the matter had not oven been discussed by the cabinet. The different members of the cabinet are rapidly becoming acquainted with their several departments, and as soou as the departmental affairs of tho province aro placed on a business basis, tbe writs for the by-elections of tbe cabinet "*"*ministers will bo issued. Should au effort be made to opposo Mr. Hume's return, there seems very little likelihood of its being successful. His old supporters will stand by him again, and many of those wbo voted for Mr. Farwell in the last election, will, for reasons previously pointed out in these columns, cast their votes this time for Mr. Hume. There has been some criticism of the delay in issuing the, writs for tho by- elections. The explanation, however, is simple and obvious. Apart from tho fact that tho outgoing ministers left the departmental affairs in a muddle, there was a period of several days during which the various departments were without heads, and tho Consequent accumulation of routine work makes it desirable everything should be straightened out by the now ministers beforo their enforced leave of absence for the purpose of ii. loting their constituents is taken. We obscrvo that many of our oon- tomporarics in speaking of the probabilities of another appeal to the country, urge that tho election should be fought on party lines. Whilo such a COlltingenoy is probably inevitable sooner or later, any immediate actiou of tbat kind is to be depreciated in the best interests of the province. The province has hitherto beeu governed��� and wo will confess, badly governed��� outside of party lines. The result has been that tho best men of tho provinco have, irrespective of party politics, joined together in au endeavor to oust the incapable occupants of office. They have succeeded and aro now installed in their place. Should the party cry bo raised now, those who aro at present working amicably together for the good of the province could no longer so work, and the process of regeneration would bo interrupted. Later on, when tho important reforms, promised by the present administration, have been granted, by all means let party lines be drawn and tho liberal party achieve another triumph. At present tho provinco is not ripe for it. It cannot yet afford tho luxury of politics. Editor Miner: It seems to inc. that Ihe authorities arc very negligent in the fulfillment of their duties in allowing what certainly is a constant source of annoyance to the residents of the eastern portion of i\Tclson, namely, tho persistent pounding away at pianos, all night long, iu thc disreputable houses ou East Baker street. About a year ago Mayor Houston put a stop to this temporarily, and less than two months ago Ohief of Police McKinnon did tho same thing. Nov,-, however, there arc more piano speak 'players at work making life miserable for the respectable residents of the district in question than ever before. This nuisance must be stopped entirely, no half-way measures will do; nud unless the chief of police fakes (he matter in hand forthwith tho case will go beforo the police commissioners. The writer has no desire to interfere with the unfortunate women in any way, merely to request that what has grown to be an unmitigated nuisance bo at once abated. Yours truly, CITIZEN. Nelson, Aug. 28, 1898, Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. S ���SEr-AAAAAAAA-^.S Branch Markets in Eossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, | Sandon, Three Forks. New Denver and Slocan City Orders by mail to any branch will have careful and prompt attention. Official Directory. DOMINION DIRECTORY. Governor-General - Karl of Aberdeen Premier - - Sir Wilfrid Laurier Member Houso ot Common*, Dominion Parliament, Wost Kootenny Ik-will Ilu.-Uuk PROVINCIAL DIRECT011V. LIout.-Govornor ��� Hon T R Mclnnes Premier - Hon Chas Semlin Attorney-General - Hon Joseph Martin Minister Mines and Education lion J IT Hume Pres Kxooutive Council Hon Dr McKechnic Members Legislative Assembly lor West Kootenay���North Hilling J M Kellie South Riding - J F Hume 530 CAMPERS, PROSPECTORS, PICKNICKERS, EXCURSIONISTS and ill those wbo are trying lo avoid the bent of tbo cook stove these warm days days bv ii.-iny -onieiiiiiic tasty in ii e Hue of Corned Meats, Fisli and Poultry will he greatly relieved and wonderfully benefitted by looking over the following list. We mention a few of the most popular lines all iu Huh ready for use. I'nrni'il Bci-f. Itnnsl Bcefi Chipped Diiiil Beef, Boiled .lliitlnii. Itmisl Million Hunt Tongue, Lunib*s Tongue, EEotlcil Itiilihll, -Thicken rule. Partridge S'nie, Mild Duel! Pale, ISmml Chicken, lluck nml Turkey, ItBm-toh'H Kippered llcri-litffi smnkcil Elnllhuf. Mui'slml"* i-c'iiit'li Herring nnd Finnan Huddle, Lobster, Sportsmen Bni-dlnca, HnrdincH in MiiHlnrd, via* B-Yei also s.-mces, Plclclcs, CntHiips, Dress* 11'(IS. S'dllllK. ��� lc, I IC. Have you tried tite Geneva Sausage in Tins, very tine. Prompt delivery In all psrlaot the city and special iiltenliou to Mail Orders. Brisav & Co., r TO STRENGTHEN ESQUIMALT, Inspector of Coaling Stations Talks of Improvements to be Made. Colonel *Edmoud Collister, wbo is said to be on an inspection tour of the coaling stations of Great Britain in tlie Paciiic, visited Esquimalt on Tuesday, says thc Victoria Times. While here Colonel Collister said in conversation with a friend that he. was bound for Sydney, N. S. W. Ho has just visited Halifax and will report on the conditions he found thero. Talking of Esquimalt, ho said if the plans for its Strengthening are endorsed it will be greatly improved and many extensions will bc made. The naval station, tho colonel said, would then bc enclosed by a lo-foot stone wall extending from tho harbor of Esquimalt to a point near whero tho Coach and Horses saloon now stands. New wharves will be built, in fact everything will bo dono to make Esquimalt a first class naval station in every particular. Another significant statement* made by tho inspector nf coaling stations to his friend was that the Imperial government intended to seize an island in the Southern Pacific, not* far from Honolulu, as a base of supplies and coaling station. The government already has tho Fiji and Gilbert groups in Southern Paciiic waters. Colonel Edinond Collister is a son of Admiral Collister, of the British navy, CANADIAN MINING ANNUAL. Our exchanges show tbat the Colonist has uot got over the habit of printing interminable editorials to prove by means of irrelavcnt quotations that Lieutenant-Governor Mclnnes acted unconstitutionally in dismissing the Turner ministry. Tho disappointed organ now, however, will iiavo a more important opportunity of display-1 miscellaneous mining. The Canadian Mining Annual, 181)8, i.s the title of a 600 page volume published by B. T. A. Bell, Ottawa, editor of the Canadian Mining Re- viow, secretary of thc Mining Association of Que boo, and honorary secretary of the Milling Sooiety of Nova Scotia. Tho book is a digest of information relating the history, organization and operations of all Canadian collieries, metal mines, blast furnaces and smelting works, compiled from Iho most authentic sources, with introductory notes and official statistics This is the eighth year of publication. The aim of tho work is to present in handy form serviceable information respecting our mineral resources and mines, and in Ihis Ihe author has suc- ccded, as he gives full information regarding all the mines ill Canada, and in many instances interesting views. The books shows that the mining enterprise in Canada is on the increase. The geological survey places the total output for 1807 in excess of $28,000,- 000, or tin increase of 88,000,000 over tho previous year. The output is divided as follows by the principal mining provinces; British Columbia, $10,455,2681 Nova Scotia, $6,000,000; Ontario, $5,000,000; Quebec, $3,068,- 266; North West Territories and Yukon, $8,000,000. Tho following heads of chapters will give an idea of the value of the contents of this volume : Index to companies, list of stamp batteries in Canada, Provincial statistical summaries, Dominion statistical summaries, coal inining and trade, iron and steel, chromite, manganese, copper, nickel and pyrites, gold mining, silver and load, gas and oil, asbestos, mica, corundum and PETER GENELLE g CO. : : NELSON BRANCH : : We are prepared to furnish kiln dried lumber at rc-gulat prices and carry Rough and Dressed Lumber, Const Flooring and Ceiling, Turned Work and Mouldings, Shingles and Lath, Sash and Doors. Estimates Cheerfully given. OFFICE AND/ YARD C. P. R. STATION . . . A. E. YOUNG, AGENT. ARCHBOLD & PEARSON (AIMH. liriME., M Kin. As.:oo. Corawa;i I MINING ENGINEERS AND ASSAYERS Opposite Phair Hotol, NELSON, B.C. P.O. BOX 583. Extended experience in Chile iuul Gorman South Africa, Assays nnd analysis of ores. Iloports nml valuations*; on mineral properties Underground sm-voying and mine plans kept up by contract; First Class in Every Respect. Thc best place in lhe City to get a good meal from 25 cents up. ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS and JOINERS When requiring thoroughly seasoned timber should apply to The Nelson Planing Mill T. AV. UP AY. In stock,!,000,001)ft.of Flooring.Lining Mouldings, Doors, Sashes and every description of Joinery. HCUGKK IKIOKS AND WINDOWS HADE TM OltltEK. Froperty Owners. Experienced White Waitresses Employed. NO CHINESE. V. H08HI, - Prop, REMEMBER THE MAIN(E) thing to do during llie hot weather is to keep your system from running down WYETHS' UQOII) MALT EXTRACT MILBURN'S QUININE WINE, VIN HARIANI, FELLOWS' SYRUI>, arc among the best Summer Tonics. Our Diarrhoea Specific is a sure euro for Summer Complaint. Do you want thc rocks, stumps or rubbish removed from your yards, or your lawns levelled down? If so wc can do it for you. Will work either by day or hy contract. Address T. W. Care "Miner" ollice "Babcock" Fire Extinguishers REDUCED PRICES. 6 GAL. SIZE $30. 3 GAL- SIZE $15, Including Supply of Chemical Charges with each. I LIMITED Delivered P. O. II. nl Port land. Ore. The Babcock is the recognized standard, universally used in the Fire Department service. Each tested to 300 pounds per inch; working pressure 100 pounds per inch. The Babcock has stood the test of time. Full line of Fire Apparatus and Department Supplies. A. O. LONG, I71 4th St Portland, Ore. NELSON OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. Muyor - - John Houston Aldermen--Chas Hillyer, W F Teetzel, .1 A Gilker, J J Mnloiio, E P Whalley, Thos Mad- don. City Clerk Police Magistrate Chief of Police . chief of Firo Department Auditor Wiiier Commissioner Health Offioer City Engineer Cily counoil meets every Monday, II p.m eity hall, eor Viotoria nnd Josephine st SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Dr. KC Arthur. Dr. G A II Hall, Geo ,1 stone. Principal J It (Jrocn. J K Strachan K A Crease A IT McKinnon W .1 Thompson John Hamilton T M Ward Dr. I/illini A. I,. M'Cullooli at SOUTH KOOTKNAY HOARD OF TRADE. President J Roderick Robertson. Vice-President, . James Lawrence. Secy-Troas, ��� John A Turner. KOOTENAY LAKE GENKRAI. HOSPITAL President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treas. Medical Supt. John A. Turner W. A. Jowett. D. Mo Arthur A II Clements Dr. O. A 1)11,11 CTobo s.ihi p.m. 8.30 n.111 Lull [..in li.ou p.m, NELSON POSTOFFICE United States, Ontario, Quo iieoand Knstorn Provinces 'I'ints on N. -fc F. S. line. Victoria and Rossland. Sew Donvor, Sandon nnd -Uoenii Lake Poinls. Kaslo and Kootenny Lake Points EtORsland. Trail, Nakusp, ilolison, points on main line ". P. P., Vancouver and Winnipeg Due 5.15 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 7.0011.111. OFFICE HOURS. Lobby opened from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Gonoral Delivery, 8 a,111, to S p.m.; Registration, 8.30 R.ni. to 7 p.m.; Money Orders and Savings Bank On.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 hoiirlllllo II a.m). J. A. GILKER, Postmaster. DISTRICT DIRECTORY, Government Inspector of Agonoloa W J Goepel Gold Commissioner - O. O. Dennis Mining Recorder-Tax Col Collector of Customs Provincial Assessor County Courl Judgo Registrar Inspector of Schools RF Tolmie Geo. Johnstone John Keen J A Forin E T II Slmpkiits William Burns PROVINCIAL JAIL DIRECTORY. Warden Capt, N. Fitzstubbs First Jailer ��� it. Liddell Second Jailer Geo. Partridge Third Jailer . John McLaren Senior Guard R, inco CHURCH DIRECTORY, Cnuncn of England���MaUn 11 n.ni.; icvon Song. 7.: 11 p.m. every Sundny. Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month aflor Mnl Ins; en 2nd and lib Sundays, nt, 8 a.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p,m, Uev. II. s. Akehurst. Rector, Cor Ward nnd Silica streets. PrEBBVTERIAN CHURCH���Services nt 11 0,111 and 7.80 pin. Sunday School nt, 2,30 p.m Prayor meeting Thursday evening at 8 p.m.: Christian Endeavor Society moets overy Mon-' dny evening nt 8 o'clock. Hev. It. Frew Pastor. Methodist Churoh���Corner Silica nml Josephine SI reels. Services at 11 a in. nnd 1.3.) p. in. ; Sabbath School, 2.:to p.m.: Prayor mooting on Friday ovonlng nl. S o'clock; Kpworlh Longuo C IC, Tuesday at 8 n.ni. Itev. John Itobson, Pastor. Roman Cathouo CnoRcn���Mass at Xelson every Sunday at 8 and 10.30 a.m.: Henedicliou ni 7.:��i to 8 p.m. Rev. Father Ferland, Priest, BAPTIST Cm-lieu - Services morning and cveniiiKutllii.m.and7.30 p.ni.; Prayor meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p.ni.; Meetings are held in the school bouse. Strangers cordially welcomed. Rov. G, R. Welch, Pastor, Salvation Army���Services every evening ut 8 o'clock in barracks on Victoria street. Adjutant Millner In charge. LODGE MEETINGS. NELSON LODGK, No. 23. A. F. &A. JL meets second Wednesday in each month. Visiting brethren invited. G. L. LENNOX, Secretary. I. O. O. F. Kooienay Lodge No. in, meets every Monday night, at Iheii Hall, Kootenny street*. Sojourning Odd fellows cordially invited. WM. HUDSON, Secretary. NELSON LODGK No. 25, K, of P., ..Aniecls in Cnslle hull, McDonald block yflevery second and ton rib Tuesday even- fining at 8 o'clock. All visiting Knights iv cordially invited, It. G. Jay, C. C. (8201 GEO. Ross K. of It. and S. NKLSON LODGK, I. O. G. T. Meets in Cnstlo Hull, McDonald Hlock, every Monday evening nt 8 o'cloek. Visiting Templars cordially inviied, John TELFORD. chief Templar. J. !���'. Jucobson Sec'y :s^, NKLSON S QUEEN NO. 211 SONS OF ENGLAND, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each monlh at K. of P. Hull, Mac l-A Jj) Donald lllock, cor. Vernon and ^^~^y Josephine streets. Visitingbreth- rn cordially invited. ERNEST Kind, Ciias. H. Farrow, Worthy President Sooretary. COURT KOOTENAY, I.O.F., NO. 3138 meet* lst and 3rd Wednesday in each month in tin) K of P Hall. F W Swanell, O. D. S. C. R.j J lt Green, C.R.: J. Purkiss. Secy. NKLSONLODGK.NO. 10 A.O.U.W., meet every Thursday in the l.O.O.F. hall. G C! Williams. M.W.: W S Smith, Hce.-Sec; J. J. Driscoll, Financier F, J Squire. Receiver and P. M. XV. NELSON L.O.L. No. 101)2 meets in the McDonald block every Thursday evening nt 8 o'clock. Visiting members cordially Invitod. John Toyc W.M.; F. J. Bradley, R,S. tuft THE MINER MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1898. EBBNEBAL LOCAL NEWS, EVENTS OF INTEEEST TN A.BOUJSD NELSON. .nil' Vcniinn <>|- Happenings liislrli'l Irsii in;; I III- I'nsl r. m Bays. AND Louis Blue ui' Rossland, returned |tonie yesterday evening. Frank Weslern, Vancouver, auditor If tlu- 0, ]'. K.. is registered at tho Phair. J. ut J. A. McLean, Winnipeg; [Mood of Cascade Oity, registered ruecn.s lust night. Assessor and Collector John Keen -ill hold a sale of hinds fur provinoial ixes, today in Rossland, (ico. S. McOartoi', acting I'm- the Ion. Charles H. Maokintosli has pur- lhasod tho Arrowhead saw mills. Tho dull- of tho opening of (In- Rossland public schools has lien postponed "ntil Soptembor ii, on accounl of iho oat. A large addition is being built lo (ho !. P. R. freight depol in accommo- late tho largely increased business in liut department. David Henderson of Calgary is in Iho city aftor delivering a carload of ���little at Brooklyn fnnn iho Alberta fnnges fur tho railway camps. d. .). Ryan, Montreal; T.J. Spencer, Itriokiuie; T. A. Gregg, Vanoouver; W. Deeds, Montreal; I). Todd Loos, |egistered at tlio Hume lasl night. Rev. John Robson, 11. A., pastor of 10 Methodist church, was sufficiently locovered from his recent illness, to lake his regular services yesterday. Vi. L. Bowers, Helena; Cyrus Vi. Ili-Arlhur, Ymir; F, Thatcher, Spnk- jno IX Rabbeth, Armstrong, registered It the Hume, on Saturday evening. Clayton Miller. Spokane; ('live I-illgle, Kossland ;(Iio. II. Warr, Day- loll, Ohio; R. Bowman, Vancouver, jigislered at the Phair on Saturday. A new paper to be called tho Colum- |ia Valley Courant will lie started rly next month at Kettle Fall, by A. Batterson, formerly of Ellons- |ur*K, Wash. The body of 11 man named Scott who ���as drowned near RobsOn a few days |Jo wus found floating in tho Oolum- 1 river and was interred at Robson M Saturday. A large number of ent down to Slocau [av lo enjoy a day' 'i'lied 011'lhe 10:20 ed baskets. T. D. DosBrisny, provincial con- ablo at* Robson, arrived in the city ���1 Saturday evening having in charge I'Veral prisoners sentenced to various prms for vagrancy. [A bulletin issued last week l.y the [anitoba provincial department of I riculture estimates the cereal pro- l.cls of thc prairie province (his year 50,(100,(11)0 bushels. ���jD. McLeod of Brooklyn, purchasing tent for Maun, Foley Bros., & Lar- |n, contractors on the Kolisnn-Peiitie- [11 branch, spent Saturday in the Ity procuring supplies. [Ross Thompson, lhe original owner Iho town site of Kossland arrived in city 011 Saturday morning and left j the same day for the Slocan to examine j some miuir.g properties. The moonlight excursion to he held tonight to Balfour under the auspices of the Indies of the Roman Catholic ehtirob, promises to bo very well attended and a pleasant time is assured. Married, ut fhe Methodist parsonage by Kev. John Robson, B. A., on Snturday afternoon, John Kaskela to Olgu Sipp.'tla, both of Kaslo. Tlie contracting parties returned on thc steamer Kokanee. A meeting of the Literal Conservatives of tho city will bo held tonight in tho Board of Trado rooms, at K :!!0 o'clock, for further organization and election of officers. All conservatives nre. invited. An Ottawa despatch says that Chief Justice McColl of British Columhia, will be judge of Iho admiralty court* as well as chief justice. Mr. Archer Martin of Vanoouver is spoken of as tho puisne judge, Mr. II. (r. Teohnor, engineer of tho strainer Kaslo, died .suddenly at* Pilot Bay on Saturday evening. The funeral will take placo here this afternoon at 4:80, tho ceremony to he conducted by the Nelson Masonic lodge. The Canada Gazette contains an order-in-council amending the regulations respecting vacant* lands in the railway belt of British Columbia. The new regulations permit tin- lands to bo laid out in townships and sections. Many people seem In be under Ihe impression lhat pheasants may be shot after Iho 1st of September. This is not correct. Pheasants cannot be shot at any time, unless an open season i.s declared by the govcrnor-general-in- council. NEW CHIEF JUSTICE. Short Sketch of the Career of Hon. J. A. McColl. Hon. John Angus McColl, judge and jurist, wbo has been promoted to the chief justiceship of British Columbia, is the third son of Rev. Angus McColl, D. D., of Chatbain, Out., a retired clergyman of the Presbyterian church, by his wife, Alice, daughter of John Ross, lato of Toronto. Born in IHii-t, ho was educated at the high school Chatham, and by private tutors, and was called to tho Ontario bar in 1879. After practicing at Brussels and'Goderieh, he removed to Winnipeg, where ho became member of the firm of Bain, Bhinchard & McColl. He subsequently in 1882, removed to British Columbia, taking up his residence at New Westminster, where he almost at once secured n large practice. He was elected a bencher of the law society, and in 1802 was created a y. C. by the Earl of Derby. At the time of his appointment as judge of the supremo court of British Columbia, October Hi. I8!l(i, he was regarded as one of the leaders of the bar in British Columbia. He is nn adherent of the Presbyterian church, and in 1884 married Helen Janet, daughter of the late John V. Barlow, formerly of Toronto. THE ELECTION IS OVER ,-'��*--N THE OPPOSITION HAVE WON nmf NORTH SIMCOE CANDIDATE. The name of Leigh ton McCarthy, barrister of Toronto, and nephew of the late D'Alton McCarthy, is prominently mentioned in connection with the vacancy in the representation of North Simcoe in the Dominion parliament. Nelson's citi/.ens junction yesler- s fishing and retrain with well Nelson Lodge I. (). (!. T., ere making arrangements for a public meeting to be held in the near future in ono of the city churches to discuss the prohibition question in view of the plebiscite tn be held throughout Canada on September 131). On Friday evening Mr. F. Couruyt of Trail was united in marriage to Miss Doctoria Bertrond of the cily of Montreal. The wedding took placo in the Methodist parsonage, Kev. John Robson officiating. The happy couple intend milking their home in Nelson for some time. The Baltimore Cold Mining company are pushing development work on their claim at the head of Give Out* creek, which is showing np well. A tunnel is being driven on tho lend, which is about four feot wide, and which shows a largo amount of copper and is expected to run high in silver and gold. Horace D. Hume, manager of tho Hotel Home, received by telegram yesterday the sad intelligence of the death of his mother, which occurred at Fredericton, N. B., yesterday morning. Hon. J. Fred Hume, minister of mines,and his brother Horace D., have the synipnlhy of the community in their bereavement. Mr. Cooto, of McLeod & Coote, Vanoouver, who has just returned from a trip to the east, says that the wholesale merchants of Toronto and other places are delighted at the defeat of the Turner party and think that tho change in government is Iho best thing that has happened to British Columbia in many a long day. It is hoped that the city board of works and the contractors will not ill- low the sound stringers on the Victoria street bridge to decay before they have the structure replanked. Tho covering has now been off Ihe bridge several days greatly to the annoyance of pedestrians and others having busi ness in tlmt port of Ihe city. lit Perhaps during the excitement your supply of Printed Stationery has heen used up. If so we shall be pleased to fill an order for vou. 'TTTT NOTICE. An emergent meeting of Nelson Lodge, A. F. & A. M.. No. 23, G R. B. O., will be held tliis afternoon at 4 :80 in the lodge room to attend the funeral of Bro. H. G Teohnor of King Solomon lodge, New Westminster. Members and visiting brethren urg- entlv requested to attend. CEO. JOHNSTONE, W. M. G. L. LEMON, Soc. Corporation of the City of Nelson. mrmmWTTTmmTTTmmmmtTmw I Letter Heads, v A Bill Heads, Envelopes, y Circulars, -sfc Posters. Dodgers, Cards, Shipping Tags, Etc.. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY and SOO-PACIFIC LINE THE DIEECT and SUPERIOR SERVICE ROUTE To Eastern and European Points. To Pacific Coast and Transpacific Points. To Rich and active Mining- Districts of Klondike and Yukon. Tourist Cars Pass Revelstoke Daily to St. Paul. Daily (except Wednesday) to Eastern Canadian and U.S. Points Tickets issued through and iiog- gitge checked to destination. DAILY TRAIN. To Rossland li.lOp in.-Leaves- ind Main Line point* NELSON���Arrives-lO.;,Op,m Kootenny Luke���Kaslo Itoutc. Stk. Kokankic Except Sunday. Except Sunday I p.m.���Loaves���NKLSON���Arrives���11 a.m Calling at way ports in both direction!!. Mon. Fri. 7 a. ra.���Loaves��� NFI NOTICE TO ELECTRIC CONSUMERS. LIGHT THE PORTO RICO. M-: HAVE UST RECEIVED .lot of ;e Cream Freezers which no well appointed home should be without [during the warm weather. ;We have ion hand * also i fill constantly line of . . lumber's Supplies, Steam Fittings, and Hardware of every description which we are offer- ingat very low prices. Ymir, Aug.27.���(Spocial correspondence)���Work on tho buildings for tho Porto Rico is going ahead rapidly. Most of tho lumber is now on tho ground, and a goodly portion of tho machinery has arrived at* the siding. Tho torc-o of men working m the mino itself has lieen cut down,only two now being employed on the day shite Tho hardness of iho rock is such, that satisfactory work ennnot really bo dono until tho machine drill i.s put into operation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons using Electric Light in the cily anil not paying, nn "nil night " rule therefor, will lie charged nn additional nionlhly rato for BUoh light unless the same is turned oil' nfter business hours in places of business and by 12 o'clock midnight in private residences. Ily order, J. Iv. STRACHAN, (17 City Clerk Nelson, Ii. 0��� August 211, 18118. Iii Carload Lots FOR SALE BY ... . SHOOK & AKNOT Blocan Hi ver Mills, Slocan City, B. O. .Sawmill for sale, Correspondence Solicited. International Navigation & Trading Compauy. LIMITED Summer Curd. Effective Juno 20,1853. Subject to change without notice. are right in our line of business and while we clo not claim to do work at the cheapest price, wedo claim to clo kiiiilriiny Stiver Itoule. Stu. Nelson. Mon. F ON���Arrives���8.00 p. m Tiles. Will. Thurs. Sill*. 7. a m���Leaves���NJiXSON���Arrives���10.30 p.ni Outward connection Pilot liny wilh Str. Kokanee, tint inward such conneclion made Mondays and Fridays onlv. Str. calls way ports in both directions wh signalled, Trains In ami rrom Slocan t ily. Sanilnii nnd Slocan l.nkc I'ulnta. (Sundays Excepted) 0 a. in.-Leaves���NELSON���Arrives-2.20 p. nl. Ascertain Phesent Reduced Rates East and full information local agent, or OEO. Agent, Nelson, \V. F. ANDERSON, Trav. l'ass. Agent. Nelson by addressing nearest, S. BEEU, City Ticket E. J. COYLE, Dist. Pass. Agent, Vancouver. TENDERS WANTED. Good Work AT A Fair Price SILVERTON NOTES. Vancouver & Nelson, B. C. (IPO A cur load (if oro from tlio Emily Edith mino wus loaded Friday evening, und billed to tho Aurora Snu-lt* inn and Refilling Co., 111. This is tlio first oarload of oro shipped from thn Slocun Unit contained tho four minerals, in comniorciiil quantities, gold, silver, copper and load. This ore is valued ot 1-5000. Messrs. TinliuR, Webb and Brant, have gone over into Coffey oreok to put ii trail into the Sellers group, in which thoy are interested. Thoy havo had an offer to soil this property, but concluded to further develop it bofore trying to dispose of it. A sample, taken by parties who ox- (iniiiied the Sellers group with a viow of purchasing the property, gave ro- turiis of 1017 ounces in silver and $JI0 in gold per ton. It is needless to say they mado un offer for tho property, wliich so far has been rejected by the owners. Talk of the re-opening of the Mountain Chief mine is again heard in Now Denver. This properly once paid to work when the ore had to bn packed to Kaslo for shipment, and it appears strange that a paying basis cannot bo reached now with the improved shipping facilities on thc lake.��� Silverton- Ian, Ar South b'nd. 8. 8. International. North b'nd Road down Head up Train Lvs 1.00 p.m. Sandon 10.nO n.m. Train Ar '��� Ar :U5 " Kaslo 8 00 " " Lv Hoat Lvb. 3.30a.m. Kaslo 8.30 p.m. BoatAr " 1.30 " Ainsworlli 7.30 ' " 5 (Ml " Pilot Hay 0.1*5 " 5 30 " Balfour 0.10 " " " (I.JO " 5 Mile I'l. 5.2.1 " " " 7.15 " Nelson 4.15 " '��� Lv Traiii " 10.05 p.m. N'thport 1,68 " Train " " " 11.20 " Hossland 12.05 a.m. " " " 3.10 " Spokano 8.30 " " Sandon-Kaslo train daily. Hoat nnd Spokano traiii daily except Sunday. 8. 8. Alberta. Traiii Lvsl.tKlp.ni. Sandon 10.5(1 a.m. Train Ar '��� Ar 3.15 " Knslo 8.00 " " Lv Hoat Lvs fi.00 " Kaslo 1.00 " Hoat Ar " 0.20 "AinsworlhlI.lllp.nl. " " " 7.0(1 " I'ilot Huy 11.00 '��� " ������ 10.00 " Kuskon'k 8.00 " 12,00 in. Ooat River0,00 " I.OOa.ra.Bonndaryfi.OO " " " Ar 8.00 " B'rs Kerry 2.(10 " " Lv Train Lv 11.10 " B'rs Kerry I.l.'i " Train Ar " Ar 2.15 p.m. Spokano 7.50 a.in. " Lv j Sandon-Kaslo train daily. Honl. leaves Kaslo for above points Tuesdays anil Saturdays Returning on Wednesdays and Sundays. We keep in Stock nearly all Custom, Legal and Mining Forms and will print anything you may need. Special Kootenny Lake Service. Commencing 20 June, 1808. On Monday, Thursday and Friday S. S Alberta will leave Kaslo 5 p.m., (or Ainsworth Pilot Bay and Nelson. Leaving Nelson 8 a.in., Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for I'ilot Bay, Ainsworlli and Kaslo, calling nt all way points. (All times are subject lo change without notice. is meeting with good success ahd if not on our list you should be. We deliver it to your home for one month for one do" or six months five dollars. ar or Can THt: MANILA QABLB. The Manila cable has been repaired and is being operated by the signal corps of tho United States army. Meals and berths not included. Passengers OD S. S. International from Nel son, Spokane, etc., for points on Kootenay Lake south of Pilot Hay. will connect at llmi point, with thoS. S. Alberta. Passengers for Nelson via S. S. Alberta, from points south of Pilot Hay, can, by arrangement with purser, hnvo stopover nt Pilot Bay or Ainsworth, or connect with S. S. International ' at Knslo. Tho company's steamers connect Kootenay Lako nnd Slocan points with nil points in Iho United States anil Canada; hy way of Spokano and Kootenav River. Tickets sold and hnggngo checked to nil points by pursers on steamers or at. our olllco. We do with You ? Tenders for tlu: purchase of the property knownas the Methodi.-t Parsonage, beinu; lots 15 and l(i. block 1(1, with tlie house thereon, ans Invited by the trustees of the Methodist ehureh. Sealed tenders addressed to the secretary of the board, F. W. iSwonnell, llox 74, must be in by August 31st. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac copted. TENDERS WANTED. The owner of the Free Gold, Forty Nine creek, wants shaft now down '_'"> feet to be continued from 20 to 60 feet deeper, work to bo done as soon as possible, Tenders to bc mailed by September l>t. A proposition to purchase or develop the prospect for a part interest would be considered. J. FOLINSBBB, Strathroy, Ont. NOTICE. Having bought the Kootenay Cigar Factory from Klirlieh nnd Neelands, we lierebj give notice that wo will be responsible for all debts of the late (inn anil Hint all accounts arc- payable to us. All claims ngainst said factory must bo presented by the lirst of September. FARLEY & SIMPSON. Nelson, B. O., August 21, 18118. AAA-IAAAAAAA4AAAAAAAAAAAA+* ��� ��� | WHAT I D0 | YOU X WANT I For One Cent a Word? X Yon can (ind a bit yer for "Any Old Thing " if yon advertise, Classified Advertisements. V All advertisements in Is column nre 1 cent a word each inserlion. No nd- Usemeiil taken for lcssihan 2", cents. ���������������������������f ��������������������� ������������������ AAAA FOR SALE Old pancrs at The MINER "oflice. 36 centa >er hundred. MISCELLANEOUS G. ALEXANDER, den. Mgr. T. O. Box 122. Knslo, B.C ftbe Ainer ptfl. 8* fl>ub. Co. FOUND.���A small key, National Cash Regis- Apply "Miner" oflice. tor MUSIC LESSONS. - On piano organ oi guitar, by Mrs, W. J, Aslley, Rohsou street, two doors west of Stanley. P. 0, Box 180, Position wanted by competent lady as assist ant in gonoral olllco, clerking, copying, or assistant in photo gallery cily or country. Address N.. Miner nllico EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. Baker Street. J. H. Love. THE MINER MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1898. SAW II Diii OUT Bad Luck Haunts a Midway Lumber Man. WASHED OUT THRICE Powers and Lequiune Lose 300,000 Feot of Lumber���Has Had Bad Luck Prom the Start- Very Little Savod. A despatch from Midway dated August 25, states that the Midway lumber mill owned by William Powers and Bernard Lequiune, was utterly destroyed by fire last night. The lire evidently started near the boiler furnace, hut was not the result of any carelessness. Mr. Powers himself fully realizing the danger he was exposed to, carefully raked out the lire from under the boiler, cleaned away all the litter and saturated the floor of the boiler houso with water after work was stopped last evening. He supposes some loose cinders ecasped his notice, but it is singular that they should have smouldered until 0 o'cloek, about which hour the fire broke out. He had until two ov threo days ago employed a night watchman, but finding the man asleep one morning he had discharged him. After supper last night he looked towards the mill from the boarding house and all then appeared safe. At II o'cloek a roaring sound was beard and a bright glare seen at the mill. Ho quickly did the flames take possession of the entire mill and nearly all of tho lumber piles that practically nothing was saved other than the boarding and bunk house, the. horses and about $1000 worth of lumber. The plant had lately been added to and thoro wus between 800,000and 400,000 feet of lumber piled in tho yard. As llu- mill was situated up Boundary creek about a mile and a half away, the residents iu the town for some time thought that another brush fire had started up so did not* at once go tu tlie scene of the disaster. However, Mr. Powers says that had thero been plenty of help immediately available little more could have been saved since there was for some time after the fire broke out a strong broeze blowing from the mill right over the lumber piles, so that these were all burning almost, immediately. When the lire had been effectually cut off the Midway company's irrigation ditch, which flows through the mill yard was dammed and thc lower part of tho yard flooded to prevent the sawdust and refuse there from conl inning to burn, and so endangering tlie rescued lumber. Mr. Powers has had a particularly disastrous experience in conneotion with his lumber mill operations. For three years his mill was located in the town of Midway on the main Kettlo river. He erected piers each yoar but the early summer freshets carried his logs down river. Finding that he could not hold the logs in (he river ho last fall removed his mill In Boundary ereek, but when this year's floods came his dam went out and once more his logs were gone. Nothing dauntod he started to haul in more logs, when fire burned 100,000 i'eet of them as they lay piled in a draw abovo the mill. Now an almost clean sweep has been made and the hitherto plucky mill owner begins to think very seriously that the fates are against hint and that ho cannot possibly suet-cod with a lumber mill no matter how he trios. Only three or four weeks ago, when his partner, Mr. Lequinne, who runs a sawmill at Kelowna,Okanagan, B. 0., was over here, Mr. Powers suggested to him that he tako over the whole business as luck seemed to be against himself, but Lequinne encouraged him to stick to it, as there is now a good local demand for lumber. one. Tho story goes on as follows : "At this timo a runnin' boac from the Johnny Bull was hiyin' there too, with a little middy, no bigger'n an Irish fairy, in the stum sheets. And, as we was layin' about us, we heered that there middy pipe out, in a voice like a penny trumpet��� " 'Say, you fellars, our ship was in China when your man Tatnall came in and cut us out, don't ye know? We're ready to help. If yoir'll let your mon go in, wo will, and d���n consequences !' " 'Let 'em go!' says a voice in onr boar, and in they come like a torpedo- boat, full speed ahead.���The middy was fust, bangiu' away wilh a telescope, which them infant mariners allers carried, and I b'licvc. took to bed with 'em. 'Twas fists and oars aud boat-hooks agin knives and bay- uits; and 'twas all over afore you could spit. They piled them Dagoes up like eordwood on the old Powhatan, and cheered each other tnd nut oil', fur the hull town was comin' down to murder us. "Trouble? Lord, yes! There was trouble enough. But it didn't amount to nothin'. Our crew and that British crow weren't there when the port captain came oil'. We was up the coast in a sailin' cutter, and uo one couldn't bo indentitied, ami everyone aboard had alleybys: and iln- ships was stripped for action, anyhow, and e< uld have laid that there town in ruins in four minnits by the watch. "Wot's that? Can't see no point iu this yarn, eh? Well, jist you go up into tbe tighting'-top o' the foremast tomorrer mornin' and clean tlie ma- sheen gnu, and think orer tin- beauty o' bavin' your fanibly stand with you when you're fightin' strangers. And mayhap, while, you're eleanin' and thinkin', a light']] break in dn your intelleok 'lougside o' which a sarch- light won't seem liko a taller candle. " 1S9E PROVINCIAL 1S2C i�� Exhibition PRESERVING JARS *4 Pints, Quarts and Half Gallons. under llie direction nt The Royal Agricultural and Industrial Society of British Columbia. OCT. 5 to 13 Inclusive Tea Pots all Siz^s Putter Crocks HAJOLICA & STONE WARE Milk Pitchers ��� Bowls t Pie ancl Pudding Dishes. j and a Full Line of CHINA & GLASSWARE. Complete Supply of . . . i��� eonjuetioi, wim mo Groceries, Summer Beverages, Etc. Citizen&'GrandYearfuCelebration;quality nequaled prices rigit Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every morning. $18 000 �� ****** �� $18,000; Special attention to Mail Orders. The Premium List is Hie Largos! over offorod Wesl of Toronto. Kirkpatrickand Wilson, 5��si St. ic [ Py.-o-SpectacuIar Bombardment of Santiago; rw.r\ cr^r* de Cuba and Blowing up ol the "Hainc." j ASK I O SEE ��������������������� Followed liy on up-to-dato I* Ire u orks Hisnluy ' r !���' THE WAR EAGLE PROFITS. If the Gooderham syndicate repeats j wilh the Centre Star the success made j with tho 'War Eaglo, it will he a very profitable venture, The Wav Eagle was bought for $700,000, trat other expenses brought the cost np to about $750,000. The property was steadily | developed, a corn pany with authorized capita] of 2,000,000 ;?1 shares was formed, of which 860,000 shares remain unissued. The 1,660,000 issued shares are worth ut present market ! prico about $4,500,000. Thc present dividend is $397,000 yearly, and it is * believed that this will before long be 1 iliml'led. COLD PRODUCTION, The total production of gold in British Columbia* from ISoS to 1807 inclusive was $68,618,108. -*,r)0,iilT,*l?); of that was taken from the plaoor mines, and the balance $4,800,689 from the lodes of this province. SOCIAL DANCE -VAND SUPPER will be given at THE CLUB HOTEL Thursdau Evening Sent, 1st. which has boon specially Accural for Pour Nights nt an enormous expense Lacrosse and Baseball Matches, Bicycle Jleet, Aquatic, Sailor and Caledonian Sports, Promenade Concerts, Horse Races. Dog Show. Open to tlie World. The Finest Bands in the Province will provide Music. Special villi's over ail Railway and Steamboat Lines. No entrance fees charged I'm- Ex- hihits. Premium Lisls, Entry Forms, am full information on application to MAYOR OWENS W. II. EDMONDS. Chairman Col. Com. Secy. Cel. Com. T. .1. THAI']', ARTHUR MALINS, I'rcs. It. A. & I. goo. Secy. It. A. Sc I. Hoc. \V. 11. KKAHY, Exhibition Commissioner, GENTS * CLOTHING Repaired, Altored, Cleaned, Pressed unci Dyed by the New TitocKes at Reasonable) [Mcos, STEVENS. Tuk Tailor.. Q&t The KING Hat &�� Something1 Dressy and Up-to-Date Quality Guaranteed. Are Saving Money every day on tlieir Hardware Bills by allowing us to figure with them. Get Our Prices Estimates Cheerfully Giveij ORE CARS, T RAILS and all MINE SUPPLIES. 'I'el. No. 21. liooM !l, llni.via; But., NELSON. 1*. S.- Ladies Wool Dress tloods Sponged ' hefore MokiiiK Up. are Co'w ��� TRAVELLING* A Large Variety below the Ordinary Priee. Civil Rngineers, Provincial Land Surveyors, Real K-state and (ieneral Agents, '*ire and ...Insurance Agents, Notaries Puhlie, Etc... FOR SALE ^..mmmva, Comer Lot on Vernon SI., with Building. 12 Lois in Bli ���III'' -Cheap, - Li Is Cor. Josephine anil Rohson, FOR RENT tVXlXSXt*. Satchels,Grips, Valises: Thomson Stationery Co. LIMITED Id22) NELSOjST 2 Lois anil Dwolliug near ('or Stanley St, on CMisei-val St., 812 per month. Dwolliug on Silica. St,, near Cedar Si $20 per month. Houso and 2 Lota, Houston St. $15 uioutl all and see our full list of property for sale in "Humtl and "A" Additions Ten Lots in "Hume" Addition at a Bargain. All are Cordially Invited, NELSON SODA WATER FACTORY TELEPHONE NO. 111. Miinufacriirers of AuL CARBONATED WATERS. Halcyon Hot Springs Wnli'r Aerated mill mi;>;>iii ii lo iin* Trade. F.E. MORRISON, D.D.S. has taken over the practice of Dr. II. E. Hall and is prepared to do all kinds of Dental Work hy latesl methods. . . Gamble & O'Reilly, Agents. Baker Street, NKLSON, B. Itl'okcn IE J11 llldi'l. Italic:' SI. REISTERER & CO., Brewers of Fine Lager Beer and Porter. Drop in and see tis. A BOATSWAIN'S YARN. Whioh Sets Forth the Advantages of an Anglo-American Alliance. The United Service Magazine publishes a yarn which appears to be flotiou, but which is vouched for by the editor as genuine���"almost verbatim et literal im an aetual yarn told on an American warship by an old sailor, and taken down by a lieutenant of marines, who was iimeh amused by it. The middy mentioned is now an officer of hif-th rank in the British navy. " It is entitled "As Told to the 'Prentices," and it is said to be contributed by Charles Sydney Clark, manager of the Mars and Neptune, of New York. The story in brief describes how nearly 40 years ago an American frigate upon whieh the narrator was serving was lying off Valparaiso iu the immediate neighborhood of a British man-of-war, which ho calls Ihe Johnny Bull frigate." A small landing party of American officers and sailors had been allowed on shore, and they were returning to the boat laden with cigars and brandy which they were taking back to their messmates, when (he Chilian sentry stopped them, The American sailors knocked the man down and tried to get on board their boat. The cry of the sentry however, however, brought a do/en Chilians of the night watch to the rescue, and a free fight ensued, in which the Americans were outnumbered by three to 'NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION ' i I NOTICK is hereby tflvcn tlint thopartnership j hei'eliifiire existing be! ween .1. S. MoOlolland nml II. I). Ashcroft under llu: (Inn inline of Ashcroft & MoOlolland Is this dny dissolved by mutual consent.. J. 8. MoOlolland retiring;, i II. II. Asherot'l.still continues llie business nnd I is liable for nil indebtedness from Aug. I. All outstanding account? niust be pnid lo ibe linn , of Ashcroft Sc McClelland on or before Auk. ! l'i. And nil accounts against Ibe llrm must be presented hv that date. NuUon, li. ('., Any. IiIh, 1898. II. II. ASHOIIOFT. J. a, MCCLELLAND . 'KASLO & SLOGAN RAILWAY MELSOM. B. C. LONDON & BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLBFIELB! LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON, ENGLAND. All Communications relating" to British Columbia busiin to bc addressed to P. O. Drawer 505, Nelson, B.C. J. Roderick Robertson, General Manager ^ir^i ,* s^**.t r> S. S. Fowler, E. M., | NELSON, B. Minine Engineer J ��r< TIME CARD NO. I Going West. Huilj- ciiiinii Bast. heave 8,00 a. m, Kuslo Arrive 8.A0 p.m, " 8,86a.m. smith Fork " H. 15p.m. " ft.miH. in. Spi-oule's ���' -j.i.'i ji.iu 9.61a, ni, Whitewater " H.00p.m, " 10.0:1.1.111. Bear Lake " 1.4Sp.m, " 10.I811. in. MoGulgan " 1.83 p in, " 10.38a.m. ('oilyJunction " 1.12p.in. 10.50a. Ttt. Sandon Leave l.OO p.m. Aro CODY LINK. Leave lhljfln. 111. Sandon Arrive 11:30 " Cody Arrive lliifi n.i:i. Leavo 11:2.1 " ROBT. IKVIXG, GEO. Y. COPELAND, 2611 tl. I-'. & P. Y Superintendent. ATLANTIC Steamship Lines From Montreal or Quebec Heaver Ltno���Lako Huron (let. .1 Ilenver Line���Luke Superior del. 12 1 loin in ion Line -Vancouvor Sopt 17 1 lominlon Lino Scotsman Sept 10 Allan Line���Ciiliforniiin Sopt22 Allan Liiie-Ninnidiiui (let. 1 From New York ! WhlteJStnr Lino���Teutonic Sepl 28 Whlto Star Lino���Britannic Oot. c Cunard Line���Lucanla Oct. 1 Cunard Lino Ktruria Oct, s Allan Stato Line- Stato of Nebraska... .(lei. 21 Allan Stale Line Mongolia] Oct. 7 Anchor Line -Furiiesala Sopt2*1 Anchor Line���Anelinriii Oct. 22 ('nbiii, 143.00, W0, &*>, S70 S80 nnd upwards. Intoi-mcdiatOi SKM.COand upwards Stoornge. $22.60 and upw arils, Passengers ticketed through to all point* in Great Britain or Ireland, and at specially low rales lo all parts of tho Kuropenu conti lent, Propald tuissagos arrangpd from all polntt Apply lo GEO. s. BEER, C.P.R. 'I eke, I Agont. Xelson, or lo. WILLIAM STIT'I 55-tl General Agont. C.P.R. unices. Winnipeg, : Cterles D. J. Christie GENERAL BROKER. INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE, M01NI-Y TO l.Cl FORSRENT- Furnished House and 2 lots, Oor. Cedar and Viotoria, $21] ���I roomed House, $14,00, I roomed House, $15. 8 roomed Hnl Cur. Stiinlcy mul Viotoria, 120,00, A large Boarding House, .-fi.J FOR SALE i"> roomed Cottage, 2 lots, Cor Kootenav and Observatory, finish, painted, good fence, $1250. 2 good Luis, Addition "A" ifl RAKEII STREET, NEUONt II. O. OPPOSITE POST Ol'l'l Cull and sec our Wallace Aci'tyli'iic Gas Machine, A Trial will convii that the World's Lead! Beer loses none of its g*a qualities by being bot'J in our own country. NOTiCE OF APPLICATION. Subscribe for The Miner THORPE & CO., Ltd. One Year Waif Year One floiitli $10.00 $5-oo $1.00 BY A1AIL OR CARRIKR_ Notico is horoby iflvcu thnt sixty (801 dnys aftei date I intend to apply lolhe Ohlef Commissioner of Land and Works for permission to purohose throo hundred and twenl-y(820) acres unreserve crown land, more or less: Commencing at. a slake marked "B, W.'s N, :���:. north-east corner", Ihenco eighty (SO) chains "OUtli; (hence forty ll��i chains west: thence , eighty 'SOI chains north; ihence forty (40) j chains ea*t to point of commencement; situated lien- tbe head of lvokanee Creek about ten miles from Kootenay Luke. Nelson Mining Division, West Kooienay District. Hated this 2nd August 1898. BRUCE WHITK. Nelson, D. 0��� Aug. 2,1808. NELSON, VICTORIA & VANCOUVl W. A. JOWETT,* MINING AND *^-REAL ESTATE BROKER.. Victoria Street =��� NELSON, B.l
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