CONTENTdm
[The Economist]
BC Historical Newspapers
The Nelson Economist was published in Nelson, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, and ran from July 1897 to July 1906. The Economist was published by D. M. Carley, and edited by C. Dell-Smith. In August 1898, The Economist absorbed a paper called The Nation. In July 1903, the title of the paper was changed from The Nelson Economist to The Economist.
application/pdf
|_v. p.' [J: Hi i.'j it W 1 "H which is incorporated THE NATION, of Victoria, B.C. VOL. II. NELSON, B. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1898. NO. 24. THE NELSON EGONOniST. Issued every Wednesday at the city of Nelson, B. C. D. M. Caeley Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Qne Year to Canada and United States '. $2.00 If paid in advance :��� 1.50 One Year to Great Britain 2.50 If paid in advance .' 2 00 Remit by Express, Money Order, Draft, P. O. Order, or Registered Letter. Correspondence on matters of general interest respectfully solicited. Advertisements of reputable character will be inserted upon terms which "will be madcknown. on application. Only articles,of merit will'be advertised in these columns and the interests of readers will be carefully guarded- against; irresponsible persons and worthless articles. EDITORIAL COMMENT. It is worthy of note that in nearly every city in the Province an unusual degiee of interest is being manifested in municipal politics. Down at Victoria there is a committee of fifty, who-have'undertaken the complete reorganization of municipal matters. At Vancouver there is considerable agitation for municipal reform and the same may be said of the other cities and'towns on and near the coast. Coming nearer home, Rossland is already in the throes of a municipal campaign, which proves that the citizens of Rossland are interested in the advancement and welfare of their city. So far there is no indication that the citizens of Nelson are the slightest concerned as to the complexion of next year's council. It is more than likely that Mayor Houston will not be opposed, and if any public spirited citizen is anxious to sit at the council board in the capacity of alderman, he has so far religiously guarded his secret. This should not be the case. We are not finding fault with our present aldermanio board. On the contrary, there is much to be said in favor of their administration of the affairs of the eityj, but we do believe that the o!fi>>3 of alderman is one that should be sought af*er by those who have the interests of the city at heart. The present is the most important era in the history of Nelson, "and it is essential that the affairs of the city shall be conducted in such a manner au to bring about the best -results. The municipal authority can do much to promote or retard the public prosperity. We want men in the council who can for themselves, and in the public interest, grasp and appraise those weighty matters that are continually arising and must be dealt with in an intelligent and common sense way. In an interview with Hon. Mr. Sifton published in the Manitoba Free Press appears the following: "Mr. Sifton mentioned with considerable satisfaction the completion of the arrangement for bringing here the Doukhobors from Russia. This arrangement was not made without some difficulty, as inducements were offered the delegates representing these people by parties in the United States and other countries to e-.Tablinh t/i=;ir colony among them. The competition wets keen, and it speaks well for the 'attractiveness of Western Canada that the ��� delegates finally decided to recommend certain townships in Manitoba and Assiniboia. Mr. Sifton i*. convinced that a more desirable class of 'foreign Veulers could not be discovered ��� anywhere in the world, and he believes that their, industry- and thrift will speak for their worth as agriculturists." Mr. Sifton is either a knave or he takes the people of Winnipeg for idiots. Canada is the only country where such a horde of paupers would be permitted to enter. The United States has a law enacted purposely to prevent immigration of this character. Paupers are not permitted to enter the United States, and that the Doukhobors are paupers is best evidenced by the fact that certain charitable people of Montreal are now engaged in taking up subscriptions to provide these most recent accessions to the ranks of the Liberals in Canada with food and clothing���when they reach here. Moreover, wherever the Doukhobors have settled they have made a complete failure, for instance the 1,100 who settled in Crete and who unfortunately are billeted to come to Canada with the rest of the 10,000. The Ymir Miner makes the following sensible remarks on a very important subject : " Is it possible that the Semlin Government do not intend to make any move or contribute anything toward British Columbia being represented at the Greater Britain Exhibition next year at Earl's Court under the auspices of the "Incorporated London Chamber of Mines? Three-fourths of the space in the mining courts have already been applied for. All the mining colonies are applying for representation, and why should British Columbia be left out in the cold ? It will be the biggest and finest collection of minerals ever brought together under one roof in. the metropolis o the British Empire, and what an advertisement ? British Columbia must be represented ���and the penny wise and pound foolish system must be dispensed with. If the Semlin Government does not see that the mining districts of this province are represented truly and well at the forthcoming Greater Britain Exhibition they will find that at the finish of the next general elections they, like Napoleon of old, will be facing their Waterloo. The mineral industry must be fostered���that is a sine qua non. The Miner asks the member for this districts why Ymir should not be represented. If necessary it could contribute a thousand tons to so praise-worthy an object from its leading and other mines. The Miner cannot write too strongly upon this subject and calls upon the Hon. J. F. Hume to do his duty to his constituency and have the vast and rich mineral resources of same represented at the coming mammoth exhibition." The following communication has been re ceived at this office: (To the Editor.) Sm:���T have been interested in your editorial references to the department store question, and I agree with you that the practice of sending East for goods that could be purchased at home is a menace to the business interests of the community. I also agree with "Mable Small," in her contention that the practice is earried on to a greater extent than the public is aware of. But would you believe it, sir, that the wives of some of our merchants are the greatest offenders in this respect? I know for a fact that the wives of three prominent merchants send east for certain lines of good, and it is only a few months since I heard the better half of a very prominent man boasting that she purchased nearly all her dress goods in Toronto. I believe The Economist is sincere in its exposure of the methods of certain persons who patronize department stores, but dare you publish a list of the offenders if I furnish them for your paper? Yours respectfully, Bettina. The Economist would do anything that would have for ts object the advancement of the business interests of Nelson. We will publish the list referred to, providing "Bettina" will substantiate her assertions with an affidavit made before a notary public. It might happen that "Bettina" would furnish the name of some person who was not guilty i 1 i m ���Si 1 r.'4P m I My I 1ms r. o| *1 &'*m&& 2 THE ECONOMIST. of the offence alleged, and leave this paper open to a charge of libel. In any event we would like to have the list for future reference. During the recent visit of Hon Mr. Fraser to Kamloops Mr. Hewitt Bostock delivered a speech, which is reported as follows, by the Standard of that place: "Mr.- Bostock, M. P., then rose and addressed the meeting. He stood up with a pleased expression on his face, like a Sunday school boy when his teacher calls him up to recite his show piece. He may be said to have erred considerably in his eloquence, not, be it understood, in straying away from facts, because he gave none to stray away from. But ��very other word was 'er, 'er. He had 'er the great pleasure 'er to move 'er a vote of thanks 'er. He was 'er sorry Jer that longer notice 'er had 'er not been 'er given of the meeting, etc., etc. It was a great thing to have men like Mr. Fraser to visit us and we owed him a debt of gratitude. He then cast a nervous glance round as if he was afraid a bill might be sent in for the debt, but mustered courage enough to proceed and tell his audience what weight Mr. Fraser carried in Ottawa." Mr. Bostock said other things, but the foregoing is sufficient to demonstrate the fact that he is a great orator. We have often wondered why it is that some enterprising fakir has overlooked the opportunity for amassing wealth by having Mr. Bostock's speeches reproduced on a phonograph. Besides,, it would be a great convenience to the public who have been deni. d the pleasure of listening to the burning words of this great orator. Here in Nelson we have not heard anything of Mr. Bostock sine�� the election, and one of his speeches on a phonograph would serve to remind us of our sin of sending suca a man to represent us at Ottawa. British Capital, point3 out the Toronto Mail and Empire, is beginning to look with more favor on Canada as a field for invest- c .. . ment. This is to say, the moneyed classes of the Old Land are wakening up to the fact that the Dominion is a country of prodigious re- smrces. For this preception of our possible earning power we are not in the slightest degree indebted to their foresight or their insight. They have taken good care not to rely on their own discernment, but have cautiously waited until the work of proving our properties is practically completed. Now they know that we have a vast extent of the finest soil, that we have immeasurable stores of jich raw material, and that we have with the exception of cattle, all the facilties���labor, food, fueJ, means of transportation, etc.���for turning these raw materials into wealth. They have looked on until these things were made manifest, during the many years that it took this young population to do the development work on their enormous heritage. But the Canadians had confidence in their country, adopted a national policy, and laid Diaries and Calendars. Thomson Stationery o., Ltd. the foundation of future greatness. Our canals were constructed, the Canadian Pacific Railway was built, the west opened up and British Columbia connected with the east, and our manufacturing industries were established. Having done this pioneer work, we could not have long to/wait for the returns from the mighty resources thus made accessible to enterprise. The great north west crops soon showed what our land was like. The splendid silver mines of the Siocan, operated profitably years before the beginning of the Rossland ''boom," gave the world an idea of the richest of that part of British Columbia. Then came the discoveries about, Rossland, followed by those in various other localities in Kootenay, Yale and elsewhere in British Columbia, Next, we had the sensational period in the Yukon, from whose gravels considerable annual yields of gold had been obtained for some years previously. In the meantime the gold fields of nothwestern Ontaria had been making a name for themselves. Many of our gold and silver mines are now paying large dividends, and many others promise to be paying properties. British Columbia appears to be on the eve of a great era of mineral production, as it has, in addition to the precious metals, coal and all the useful metals, being already a large producer of coal, copper and lead. In north-western Ontario again we have an abundance of high grade iron in ranges which are believed to be prolongations of those famious ones���the Mesaba and Vermillion��� in Minnesota. To one of these Ontario ranges���the Atikokan the first section of the Ontario & Rainy R;ver Railway will run, and already, it is tilted, many iron claims have been secured. An expert duty, on crude nickel is all that is needed to bring to this province an enormous industry for the refining of that metal, as a company with $20,- 000,000 capital has been formed for the purpose, and the money ig said' to be read}. Another raw material of which Canada has the greatest supply on the globe is puipwood. We could make paper for the whole world, and if an export duty were placed on pulp- wood we should have a large part of that contract. Thus there is no question about our material resources. We have demonstrated their existence and value, and also brought them within the range of utility. It is not surprising that British capitalists should begin to think that investments in many Canadian enterprises would be well secured. To industrial enterprise in this country they have never been partial, though they have invested freely in our railways, and have thought the real estate securities of our loan companies safe enough. But it is probably as well for them and us that we have not been considered a better mark in the past. Their caution may have saved us from a disastrous boom, such as followed their rush to Argentina and Australia. Now that we have gone so far beyond the stage of settlement duties and of proving claims, it will be easy enough for the capitalist of London to invest millions judiciously he.v; Of the new towns springing into existence in British Columbia not one appears to have greater promise than the new town of Sirdar. The place was not heard of a month or so ago, and today there is a large collection of houses. Sirdar's claim to recognition is based on 1 he fact that it is only seven miles from the nft temational boundry line, is in the heart of a rich mining district, and has tributary to it a vast tract of rich farming land. The Sirdar Townsite Co. has sold a large number of lots during the past two weeks, and the demand is growing. The Cascade Record is one of the most interesting papers published in British Columbia,. E ich week it contains a vast amount of information concerning the industries of the district in which it is published. It should be well patronized by the residents of Cascade. This is the season of the year when we should forgive our enemies. We trust Hon. Joseph Martin is enjoying good health. The Tribune criticizes the Attorney-Generals interference with the mining laws. By the pointed beard of Joseph Martin the Prophet, the Tribune will suffer for its independence. If the commission of both countries now trying to agree at Washington desire to introduce an era of better feeling between the United States and Canada, they will decide not to allow warships of either country to use the great lakes. The United States has thou sands of miles of coast and does not need additional room for building war ships. If the ships were allowed on lake waters they would become a source of irritation and a ground of suspicion. Britain would have the right to place a ship on the lakes for every one that the United States was allowed to have under construction there at one time. On each side exaggerated reports as to the number, strength and intention of the ships of the other side would be set afloat. The concession would not make for peace. Guitars, Handolins, Banjos, for Christmas Presents. Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd" Half way between the campaigns the electors are in a more deliberative and contemplative mood then they are on the eve of a campaign or on the morn following the battle. At such a time the public or private man who calls the people, and especially the young politicians, to higher ideals of political duty is doing a good work. This being the case, the St. John, N. B., Sun says that nothing but good work can result from such an appeal to the manheod, the judgment and the conscience of the young men as that which Mr. Foster addressed to the Junior Conservative Association in Toronto. Mr. Foster Books for Presentation. Thomson Stationery Co.Ltd, . THE ECONOMIST #'v y.'' "J- v w once more raises his voice against political neutrality, by which he means political apathy and carelessness. He distinguishes this attitude of .mind .'from political independence, which is almost the opposite of' neutrality. His plea demands independence of the party boss, of the patronage boss, of the boss with money and all other bosses. It is an argument for party organization, political ^earnestness, loyalty to conviction and to the %|>arty which expresses conviction. What better can an experienced public man say t�� those who are taking up the burden of citizen- ship, than that they should think for themselves, honestly form their own political conclusions, and then by organization and co��� operation do what they can to give effect to their views. This is the. true antidote to political corruption. It is not the active and earnest party man who sells his vote, or who is influenced by low considerations. The j man on the fence, the neutral, is the element of danger, and if a young man cari be induced to take an ardent interest in the political issues Of his day he will probably escapewe^en the approaches of the corrupter. Repression ami punishment are necessary for those who have no politics. But the elevation of the political tone of the country will be accomplished, not so much by "'^condemning' and punisning bribery in all its forms, as by the education of the younger citizens to a strong and conscientibusxpersonal interest in' pu blic ariairt. "Mr. Letter, of Chicago, who figured Aco prominently and.unprojfit.ably in the -big wheat deal, is now a leading figure in the formation of a milk trust,''" says an exchange. This leads the Ottawa .Citizen to remark, that it is to be hoped Mrv loiter will refrain from watering his stock. Hugh Sutherland's visionary scheme of building a railroad to Hudson's Bay is declared to be impracticable.) James Fisher, member of the Manitoba Legislature, who accompanied the Dominion government expedition on the steamer Diana to Hudson's Bay last year, has presented his report to the Manitoba government. His conclusion is that the Hudson's Bay route can never be a factor in completing for the traffic of Manitoba excepting possibly the ; very northwesterly portion. The report is very exhaustive, comprising 40,000 words. Mr. Fisher says: "If we had a route by Hudson's Bay to-morrow, it would not be a factor.in transporting the products of Manitoba and the West." The Bystander says : ���' The fermentation which the world is undergoing gives birth to curious theories, political and territorial, as m | as moral. The last-born theory is that every northern nation ought to have a tropin .1 c mplement. Jamaica is to be the trop- Ghriscmas and New Year Cards Xhomson Stationery Co-, Ltd- at ical complement of Canada. . It is not difficult to estimate the value ..of a market - of 700- 000 colored persons, whose wants are generally confined to yams or sweet potatoes, rum, ��� tobacco and rags. We should,. besides, he annexing a war of races, which, when the repressive hand of ...the., home government was, removed, broke out in the most sanguinary andy hideous form. . People., of sense must . surely.be beginning to see in what relation jingoism stand?,yrj��.t, only to. righteousness, but ..to sanity., .It is instructive also to remember these wretched islands were acquired at the .cost of great wars,- an.cj,.. that the slave - trade, by which they were^ forever ruined, as . well as polluted; was.regarded as an inestimable branch of ^commerce by the jingoes of that day." The con tract, for the pipe line which is to furnish water ,to.-the Coolgardie mining district, in .Western Australia, has been finally awarded to two Australian bidders���Moskins Brothers of Sydne3T, and Mephan Ferguson of -Melbourne. .The. work will require 246 miles of sreel-riveted pipe, 31 in. in diameter, and 82 miles of welded pipe from 26 to 29 in. diameter. The specifications require acid open-hearth steel to be used for the pipe. The work is t> be pushed as fast as possible. Althou h the contractors are Australians, they have gone to the United States for their materia1, and.it is understood that Pittsburg mills will furnish the steel plates . required The construct ion of this long pipe line involves some engineering questions, the solution of which will be watched with interest. More than 12,000,000*acres of the Sahara Desert nave been made useful for raising erops with the aid of artesian wells. The Mai tin family comes into prominence in one way or the other. The latest to come to the front is Andrew C. Martin, of Victoria, who is now writing his name in large letters in the book of fame as co-respondent in a divorce case. The discovery of nickel ore in the Rocky River Mine in Tasmania promises to be of some importance. The ore has been found at the 110 and 155-foot levels of the mine in connection with gold ores, and numerous anslyses mad3 have left no doubt of its nickel- bearing character, it is understood that der velopnent work is to be continued in order to accertain the extent of the deposit. Nickel ore has been found in Ta-mania before, but has not been worked on a commercial scale, though a few tons of ore were exported in 18^4. Rats are playing havoc with the underground telephone and telegraph cables in St. Louis. They have discovered that the wires are covered with p iraffined paper, and they like the ta?te. To satisfy their appetites Toys, Toys, Toys- Thomson Stationery Co-, Ltd they must-gnaw through the lead casting around the wires. It has happened in a number of cases that the rats in gnawing through the lead cables to get at the greased paper have bared the copper wires so that they ;touch each other and cross in such a, manner as to make it impossible to establish com- mun'cation over them. *..* Now that the sale of .the electric light plant to the city has been, declared valid, no time should be lost in, providing business men -with the best light procurable. Nelson has! been practically enshrouded in -Egyptian darkness the past three months, and- business men have been greatly .inconvenienced. In the language of the apostle "Let us have more light." . y :��� *'. The contest in Cwoichan is rather a peculiar, one. The candidates are Dr. Hall and Mr. Sword on one side and Mr. Robertson on the other. Mr. Robertson is a farmer^ who has earned the respect of his neighbors by his integrity and honesty and will undoubtedly be returned as an apponent of the temporary government of Joseph Martin. The Province, generally credited with, be-; ing the mouthpiece of "Joseph Martin, con 7 demns Mr. Semlin for: permitting a govern-, ment employe to contest-. Cowichan. Mr, Sword, who is'running in Cowichan, is secretary to the premier, and has not yet resigned- his position. ' A report.reaches us from Victoria that a, printing estaDlishm'ent in which a member of the Canadian. House of Commons is interested, has resorted to the pernicious practice of blacklisting. It is stated that'two printers . have been blacklisted on account of a disagreement between the manager and a brother of the two /victims of the-manager's wrath. The matter should, and probably will be taken up by the International Union, and exposure is sure to follow. ^Blacklisting should not be permitted in a free country. Christmas Day is once more upon us, *.-nd in all countries, the eyes of Christians -will turn once more to the lowly manger in Bathle- hem, where *was born the Royal- Infant.. It must be something more than a superstition * that has lead men for two thousand years to worship so assidiously at the shrine of tKe Babe of Bethlehem���the blue eyed embodiment of the blue Heaven's Creator. For two ������ thousand }7ears His magic influence has constituted the world's reservoir of moral and intellectual force, and at no time has this influence more forcibly manifested itself than during the age in which we now live. The wrords "Peace on earth and good-will towards men," will not be thrust aside, but more or less guides our actions in dealing with our neighbors. The Economist extends to its readers the compliments of the season. Leather Goods for Christmas Presents- Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd- THE ECONOMIST. yssssi A HAUNTED LAKE. A glance at the map of Hull and vicinity reveals a tiny lake situated a couple of miles to the northwest of *the city. This lake nestles among the hills and looks like a creation of some poetic fancy, being one of the loveliest little spots in the Ottawa Valley. Yet with all its attractiveness the lake bears a most unattractive reputation, which is designated by its gruesome name, Haunted Lake. The origin of the name dates back beyond the arrival of the first white settlers who noticing the aversion in which the pretty sheet of water was held by the Indians asked the reason and learned the legend which has been handed down from generation to generation until the present day. This is the legend from which this tiny lakelet derives its evil-sounding name. Long years ago when the Ottawa Indians were in the meredian of their strength and power there ruled the tribe, a chief called A- Wah- Nob, who was the father of one of the loveliest maidens of the tribe. Mah-nah-ta, as she was named, had been selected when. in her infancy for the wife of the son of another powerful chief, the fathers hoping that the bond thus formed between the tribes would be broken. As the girl grew to maidenhood., however, she evinced no interest in political unions but on the contrary bestowed her affections on one of the braves of the trib��, O- we-tah, by name, with all the passionate affection of a daughter of the forest. The young couple felt from the first that their love was hopeless, but the lover was not disposed to be daunted. On the day of the feast of the Midsummer Moon he boldly approached the father and according to the customs of tribe publicly demanded his daughter's hand in marriage, and at the same time challenged any man in the tribe to meet him in mortal combat who disputed his right to the maiden. A-wah-noh, under the laws of his race could only refuse his.conscent by accepting the challenge himself, which he promptly did. The young man was thus placed in a terrible predicament. A wah-noh was an old man and physically no match for O-we-tah in strength, although in craftiness he had few equals. Then again he was Mah-nah-ta's father and to kill him meant that they would be forever parted. He was thus challenged to a contest to refuse which meant disgrace and banishment. For a moment he hesitated and the old chief's lip curled in a sneer when O-we-tab's face suddenly lightened and with a scornful look arourd the circle he simply said : "I accept." a -~ He then briefly outlined the nature of the combat. Each was to repair to a point exactly opposite to the other on the shores of the lake at midnight, armed with whatever weapon might be desired. A still hunt for the enemy was then to begin only to terminate with daylight or the death of one of the other. This would give the chief the advantage of his skill and generalship and place the duellists on as nearly an even basis as possible. The novel duel was arranged to take place that .night and as the. hour approached the two men left the camp fire and started for their designated posts. There was a., third left the camp fire,, but this was unknown at the time. . Mah-nah-ta had been in a terrible state of anxiety ever since the duel had been arranged and at the first opportunity had slipped away from the f stivities unable to bear the suspense any longer. The chief meanwhile had taken a position beneath a big tree and there remained motionless, awaiting the coming of his opponent. He had reasoned with deep shrewdness that the impetuosity of the younger man would lead him to hasten the end with all possible speed and, therefore he would be the seeker. For this reason he stood, like a statue waiting. Not long did he wait until stealthy steps approaching caused him to grasp the axe he carried in a tighter grip. Nearer and nearer came the sounds and soon a human form was dimly outlined in the gloom. One strong stroke- a heavy fall���and it was done. With savage exultation he hewed the head of his victim from the lifeless trunk and carried it to the clear space at the edge of the lake. Here he paused in t^he starlight and raised the head to gloat over the features of his fallen foe when���horror of horrors- -it was the face of his own daughter. Hurling the head far out into the lake he turned and fled and was never seen among the tribe again. Nor was O-we-tah ever afterwards seen and the supposition was that he had discovered the body of his sweetheart and left the locality. Ever after, at the anniversary of her tragic end, it is said, the head of the maiden appears on the surface of the lake and iri plaintive {accents tells her tale to any who may be inclined to listen; Only a Woman. (The Ottawa Monitor.) Only a woman, snivelled and old, The prey of the winds and the prey of the cold, Cheeks that are shrunken, Eyes that are sunken,. laps that were never o'erbold, Only a woman, forsaken, and poor, Asking an alms at the bronze church, door. Hark to the organ! roll upon roll The waves of its music go over the sou 1! Silks rustle past her, Thicker, and faster; The great bell ceases its toll. Fain would she enter, but not for tbe poor Swingeth wide open this bronze church door. Only a woman! In far-off days Hope carolled to her happiest lays; Somebody missed her, Somebody kissed her, Somebody crowned her with praise, Somebody faced up the battles of life, Strong for her sake who was mother or wife. Somebody lies with a tress of her hair Light on his heart where the death-shadows are; Somebody waits for her, Opening the gates for her, Giving the light or despair. Only a woman���never more poor��� Dead in the snow at the bronze^church door. Christmas in the Country. The merry firelight glints and glows, The house is decked with holly; Today, for all the wintry snows, Each sturdy heart is jolly. The Christmas tree is loaded so; What if the skies be murky! Mince pie and pudding, mistletoe And kissing follow turkey. Oh, happy homestead Christmas timos! May ever some good fairy Have all our future Christmas chimes Ring in a day as merry. A Black Bird Trap. John Smith was confined in a.southern jail where no ray of sunlight penetrated throug its gloomy walls, nor nought of earth's swee found entrance. He was charged with murder and was awaiting final trial. He was allowed to keep, until the last day, his two pets, a magpie and a small Scotch terrier. The feathery treasure, as was its nature, was loquacious as "Pretty Poll," and during its sojourn in the prison: walls had learned verbatim any remarks his master gave utterance too, which is needless to add, were brief. ''Whiskers", the terrier, was sadly neglected in his time of exile and was overwhelmed with that common pest���fleas��� John Smith in moody hours watched the dog battle with and skermish after his tormentors and when he succeeded in capture, would ejaculate, "D���n it, how he nips them". "Mag" picked up the unpoetic sentence and invariably hurried in. Visitors or officers of inspection passing through would put to the condemned man the questions, thus: "Who are you?" And he would sullenly reply. "John Smith, of Richfield." "And what brought you here��_ M >rbidly again he would respond: "Misfortune, like many others." The dread hour came at last and the prisoner was doomed to penal servitude for life. "Whiskers" was presented to the day guard and "Mag" turned out to the four winds to roam fancy free. On and on she journeyed* winging her flight westward until at last Illinois was reached. Falling in with a flock of black birds, she became queen of the fields. Old farmer Hobbs snared these birds for the market by setting traps in the hayloft. Unfortunately the magpie shared the fate of a flock. The farmer and his sons repaired one morning to the barn to note his capture and make ready for market the victims. All busily engaged in twisting the birds necks which caused a loud snap, they were startled by a voice saying, "D���n it, bow he nips them." A search instantly ensued for the tresspasser,, and when upon finding no one, the farmer asked, well scared, "Who* are you?" "John Smith, of Richfield," came the prompt reply. "What brought you here?" he queried. "Misfortune, like many others," the solemn voice replied. Farmer and sons fled in dismay, and soon a story was current that farmer Hobbs' barn was haunted. The offender was never dijF covered, arid the farm was deserted, save fol an inoffensive looking black bird. Finally it was offered for auction. The new purchaser however, unearthed the spook, and "Mag" was the recipient of such homage as to well nigh turn her head, but it was not until her demise that the whole truth came out. Essie Maris Machaughton. ��a��!ftg��ffl^^ UHUItHHlHU��'!Ugl f. IKMMUHMMI!��ff.Hlig��li EIII^^WMiaWMMIilSW^ THE ECONOMIST. 5 ���V MINES AND INVESTORS. _ There is very little change in stocks. As has been predicted in these columns, other Jarge strikes have been made in the Slocan. It is announced that workmen in the lower tunnel of the Goodenough in the Slocan district struck the ledge at a depth of 650 feet, //Rowing a pay streak 15 inches wide of solid 'lllena ore. ��� J. N. Martin, one of the heaviest stockholders, says: "The pay streak shows four inches wide on the surface. We have run four tunnels, the first striking the ledge at a depth of 75 feet, the second at 150 feet, the third at 350 feet, each level showing increased width and value." Mackenzie & Mann Sued. "Jack of Clubs.' It is a well known fact that the richest streams in the Cariboo district run north and south, the majority of them having their source direct from the Bald mountain. The exception to the general rule is notably Jack of Clubs creek, which runs almost parallel with the famous Williams creek, says the Mining Journal. Its auriferous indications are prominently illustrated by numerous veins of goid bearing quartz, in contract with slate and granite, whose association with other igneous rocks are the infallible signs which guide gold seekers in their search for the precious metal. The early pioneers of Cariboo were practical miners whose experience in tie mines of California served them in their explorations to follow the trend of the gold belt and they improved their opportunities in the Cariboo district by locating the principal creek which were named after them. Jack of Clubs creek was named altera miner whose, singular resemblance to the kIla^e of clubs in a pack of cards procured for him his pasteboard distinction. Fitz- williaiiis alias "Jack of Clubs" was a man of over average intelligence and a good prospector. He came to British Columbia with the first rush to "the Fraser river in 1858, and mined on the principal bars along that stream where gold was plentiful. He was among the first at Quesnelle Forks, and participated in the stampede to Antler Creek where, with Bill Cunningham, Hard Curry and Jim Irving, he made considerable money. Later on when news reached Hazeltine flat that coarse gold had been found on Williams creek, "Jack of Clubs" started out with numerous others for the new field. After crossing the Bald mountain he left his companions, and by taking a westerly course, discovered the stream that has since been called after him. The discovery was not a great success, as the creek >thas never paid more than twenty ounces to a ^ten-foot of timbers, a "Jack of Clubs" was a noted character on Williams creek for many years, where with his mining interests he also combined an occasional game of draw po'<er, with which game he familiarized himself no doubt to keep his name up. The only Supreme court case tried in Vancouver last week was Campbell V. Mackenzie, Mann & Co. This was an action tried before the chief justice and a special jury for damages for non-delivery at Teslin lake by the defendants of goods supplied to them at Telegraph Creek under contract to return similar goods at Teslin lake by the first of September, 1898. The defendants did not return the good at Teslin lake or at all, and while denying all liability finally three days before the trial paid into court $625, which they pleaded was in any event sufficient to satisfy plain-, tiff's claim if any. The jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff for $1,678. Motion for judgment thereon was adjourned. Methods of Murder. Sir J. Chrichton Brown's expression of surprise . that homicides still clung to old fashioned methods of destruction when they might so easily use poisons or microbes which would defy post mortem has not unnaturally called forth many comments. That would be criminals, heirs at law, we suppose, do sometimes cast about for safe means of "shifting" inconvenient relatives or enemies there is, we fear, littl doubt. A correspondent writes to tell us that he was once informed by Mr. Bartlett, the late superintendent of the Zoo tiat he would never part with a posionous snake unless he knew his customer. That naturalist's long experience of the animal kingdom had also given him remarkable insight A into the nature of humans. Oddly enough, adds our correspond eat, Dr. Conan Doyle used the motive in one of his famous Sherlock Holmes series.���London News. Edward Farr*r, Canada's most guished journalist, is visiting Nelson. distin- During the thirteen years from 1885 to 1898 there were 108 persons condemned to death for murder in Canada. Of these 60 were executed, and 48 sentences were commuted. Mr. T. A. Knowltoa has been successful in organizing a syndicate in the East to develop the Certainty Group on Fifteen Mile C eek, and work will be started as soon as possible in the spring. Ross Thompson has taken a 90-day bond ��n the Good Friday, owned by the Rossland Good Friday company, and situated on the northwest slope of Red mountain. Mr. Thompson will begin the development of the property about the first of the year. The Good Friday company held its annual meeting Tuesday night in Trail, when George Pahl of Spokane was made president and treasurer, and Barney Barinds was elected secretary. Col. E. S. Topping is vice president and the directors include the officers and Frank Watson and Frank Hanna. One From the Fold. There's a little grave under the apple tree, Where a wee form rests in sunshine or shade, 'Tis marked not by marble or blossom And by rude pick and shovel 'twas made. "We wrapped the small treasure in linen, And packed hard the cold stony earth. The first dew that dampened it was tears; "Wrung from hearts, devoid of pleasure or mirth. Then we scanned the still house over and over For traces of our angel of light Who gladdened the hearts of a multitude, And made our lives happy and bright. But the old house was so dismal and lonely Without the wee footsteps soft sound, And a deserted big chair in the corner Of the sitting room, wrfs the first our weary gazu found: Then a faded brown'coat and a "nightie", A eollar with ribbon soiled and old, A rumpled up cot in the bed room, And food untasted and cold. A stillness and dearth like the dungeon Where never a sunbeam is found. And an absence of greeting at our coming, Naught but loneliness was lingering round. How wc missed the brown eyes, always gleaming With lights, soft, merry and warm, And the stray golden locks on the forehead, The soft gentle touch on our arm. The small voice that spoke a strange language, That to us only was known, And the patter of feet in th�� hallway To greet us in long coming home. We picked up her scattered play toys And hurried them away from view, And dwelt upon past happv moments, With a bitterness naught can ever undo. How we longed to again love her and pet her As we did oft in lone hours of pain, When she'd come to our side to console us, And win us to smiles again. And that even no dainty supper Was prepared by hands loving and kind, Nor "Iambie" bones given as treasures, Were hidden forsmall hands to find. Later on in the chambers lone stillness, We heard not the low even breath; An old enemy had hushed it forever; And we knew his dark name was���death. How we recalled the long drives in the summer, How she trembled with joy when she went, And the wonders she saw in her journeys, Her presence ever a cheeriness lent. On every twenty-first natal day she came to me, Into my life she crept lovingly in, From my side she seldom ever was absent, �� Be my lot dire, disaster or mirth's merry dim- Once when to me life was darkest, i And o'er one, death spraad his dull ebon pall. In her own little way she tried to comfort, And strove to make joy for us all. But alas!, her short day too soon was over. As a sweet memory only now does she live. A .Let us dwell oft on the hours she helped brighten, 'Twill be all her remembrance can give. I yet have a few of earth's frail treasures, But to me a dearer heaven ne'er gave, Than the sweet one we buried that morning��� My wee dog "Phoebe", in a cold crude shapen grave. Essie Makie Macnaugbtos, Vancouver, B. C, Dae. 17. ,:^m Mrs.F. W. Peters has returned from a visit to Winnipeg. The fire losses at Victoria were only $225 during November. Hon. J. H. Turner will leave London tomorrow for British Columbia. Extensive improvements are to be made at the Halcyon Hot Springs, Arrow Lake, early next summer. , ���1 y\ ���Alt ���m ill 1 I S'J I mm 6 THE ECONOMIST. FoT: iiealtli -anti 111' m IP* I*; ;'t- ft<: Now is the. Time to Buy Your Christmas Good Come.m and Spoe>n s,; Cutlery our stock of Carvers, and^ House Furnishings. " orfers of Heavy and Shelf Hardware, iSotice is hereby gtven that:pursuant to the requirements of the Dominion and British Columbia Railway Acts, theifollowirig' plans-* have beeu deposited by.the British. Columbia Hou-thern ^ailway ��� Company In ' theACaud Registry Office in theCity of] Victoria, vtz -^ Canadiaii Pacific Rail way, Crow's Nest Pass branch. British Columbia"'Southern. Railway Plan, Profile and Book if Referenceirsforftine ?^%&iV�����$c &* 2- -T^1^ e^t, deposited ouh.October:IS93- No.d(*>-E. I '��� A: ������ Cahadia.v Pacific Railway, erowVNest.Pa^s line,. plan.,o, said: line fiom -ista i6n;. 596 x 93 to , Si anon hdo x-2-J.S, {. l;o Profile [from "Dunmore .; westerty-,.Statioo-610 to Station 99d'x;24'8 "de- i Posited ath November, 1S9S, No. 565 F. . ;��� ��� ��� (.-Canadian Pacific Roil way. Crow's Nest- Pass I line, Plan and Profile from Dunmore Weste'r- U& from Station 995-x 24.8-to Sdation;1608 x 88.9, deposited 5ch November, J898. No. 565 G. - . Canadian Pacific.Rail wav. Crow's'Nest Pass' branch, British Columbia Southern Railway? PlanLand Book of Reference of extra land for Stai.iOQ. ground 179^ miles west of Eastern boundary, of British Columbia on noVth-east %^section-25v Township JO, Kootenay District; deposited 17th November, 1S9S. .No" 5(i5'H ���'��� \1ct9ri^Bv--C,/^2n'dIS[o^einbfir,-.l&98....-- DilA^KE; JaCKSO^A HELMCKKJf; ' - . , .. Solicitors for the Depositors. Certificate of Improvements. A;"Princess ^'' mirieraf claim, situate in ���the Nelson5 mining-division of West AKoote- nay District. ��� . . . :. Where located::^;Ori-. :Morning Mountain,' near the head watersibf Sandy Creek. "-' v- ' - TakenotiAe.th^t'M as a^ent for B.nR. 6. Walbey,- Free. Miher'I g��5h9.^a-te: No, 26o7 A? William: & . BambmV Free; Miner's. Certificate No.; .2751. A, arid j\ii- ChaelJb.gan.-Fi'eer Miners Certificate; No. 2584 A, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply, to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of improvements, for the purpose of obtaini n~ ^Cr��ja^a.grant of th,e.abo:ve , clairri. And further talic notice that-action, under section 87, must be, commenced; before' the issuance of such certificate of iriiprovenaents. Dated this first day, of October, J898. John McLatchie,- P. Ii. S. City Council. At the last meeting of the Citv 'Council. Aid. Hillyer brought up some Fire Department regulations that had been drawn up by Chief of the Fire Department subject to the approval of the council. A committee, consisting of Aid. Teetzel, Whalley and Hillyer, was appointed^ to go info the matter. After some accounts had been ordered paid, a resolution was passed wnefehy those in arrears" of Buy .a Kodak or Camera for a Christmas Present, at Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd. their light and water rates for the current month will receive a rebate of 33 per cent, if :- they pay by the 24th instant, and of 26 per cent, if they pay by the 30th. The final con- ? sideration of the curfew bylaw was postponed until the next meeting of'the council. Air1, i Hillyer said; the Fire boys needed rubber coats' belts, and helmets. cAt the last fire they were all wet to the skin in a few minutes. The Mayor stated that 'rubber coats had been ordered some "time back from a local dealer, but that if the order had not been despatched ' he would place it elsewhere. Helmets will i also be provided. The council then adjourned ' until 'Tuesday, but, before the members separated, a telegram was bronght to the Mayor which ^tlfced' that the appeal against Mr. Justice Walkem's decision quashing the 'Electric Light Bylaw had been sustained with costs. Herbert Goodeve, of the Lawrence Hard ware Co., has returned to the city after an absence of several months in Winnipeg, and will take his old position with the firm. Mr. Gondeve is very popular in Nelson, and his friends are all pleased to see him back again I THE ECONOMIST. ��� i [i Pi <n (&>^'^��yJ^>S��y<&/^'t&^^ "&S&S% Next to Nelson Hotel, Baker Street, Telephone No. 93. Fresh Candies and Tropical Fruits, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Agents for Victoria Colonist Bbattlb Times S..F. Bulletin S F. Call Nelson Economist Nelson Miner, Victoria Times Toronto Mail and Empire Toronto Farm and Fireside New York Sunday World, And Other Periodicals. Extra Select Oysters Olympia Oysters. BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY, ETC. Fresh Daily From NELSON BAKERY. HEAD OFFICE: Nelson, B, C. ROSSLAND A SANDON . BRANCHES AT . TRAIL NELSON KA5LO THREE FORKS SLOCAN CITY ^ II TOTAL DAILY CAPACITY, 8,200 BBLS. LVIE'S HUKfflU and (HE'S GLENORA, Tlic Cheapest Place to Buy Christmas Cards, Art Calendars, OGJLVIH - MILLING - COMPANY G. M. Lbishman, Victoria, Agent for British Columbia. X'mas Gifts, Writing Case?, Purses, Wallets, Books s A. oors, Sashes and Turned rackets and ���������'Office'.Fittings. atisfaction Guaranteed. Prices THOS. GRAY, Nelson* B, C name. LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL. ceased was 46 37ears of age and was born near Carleton Place, Ont. There will be a sale of ladies' work at the Presbyterian church this evening. The' Nelson Musical Society held a successful practice at the residence of Mr. W. P. Brougham, 1st Monday evening. The first carload of whiskey over the Crows' Nest Pass line reached Nelson last Saturday morning, consigned to Turner Beeton & Co. A couple of divers from Vancouver will examine the Str. Ainsworth and ascertain whether she will be worth raising. None of the bodies of those lost in the wrecking of the steamer have been recovered. until January 4. Round trip tickets will also be sold under the same conditions on Dec. 30 and 31, and Jan. 1st, which will also be good for return until January 4. Kenneth Finlayson, arrested at Victoria for embezzling funds of the Dominion Savings Bank, has been sentenced to two and a-half years imprisonment. "V Mr. W. G. McLean received a telegram Monday morning announcing the death of his brother James, at Great Falls, Mont. De- It has been decided to continue permanently the tourist car, which for the past few weeks has been attached to the trans-continental train of the C. P. l"l. which leaves Vancouver on Thursdays. The car goes right through to St. John, New Brunswick, where it connects with the Dominion and Allan line ocean steamers. During the Christmas holidays, the C. P. JR. ���will issue round trip tickets at single fare between points in Kootenay south of Nakusp, going Dec. 20th to 26th inclusive, returning until Jan. 4th, 1899. New Years, Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 1st until Jan. 4. Purses and Wallets, Choice Goods, Silver Mounted, at Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd. The C. P. R. h;is announced that round trip tickets at single fare rate will be sold between all Kootena}'- points south of, and including., Nakusp, from the 20th to the 26th instant, inclusive. Such tickets are good for return Fancy Goods for Christmas Gifts. Stationery Co., Ltd. Thomson The funeral of John O'Leary, who was killed last Friday by the swinging of the mast of a derrick, was buried in Nelson last Sunday. The deceased was well and favorably known in this part of the country, and his death is sincerely mourned by a large circle of intimate friends. The brothers of the deceased desire to return thanks to the friends who sympathized with them in their bereavement and assisted in looking after the funeral arrangements. Particular mention should be made of Mrs. Thos. Madden, Mrs. Dow and Mrs. Kelly in this regard. Poets in Leather and Cloth Bindings for Christmas Gifts. Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd. ���4\ i I i, ,0 I u i ''M ���4 Minjimiuiwjtamm mwmrm Tmm&mmmmmmimmBgmm fli&mw|iys^WM��^ amsnnuMttJUPHPKsiHHMiUK ^i-^.-'vfc'.'C^iJLJiaiLi;? *����������.i*Mi'.frniV-�� 8 THE ECONOMIST, SHORT STORIES. On one occasion a much-respected but dry old friend of the family called on James Harper, and, after a time, asked him how he and his brothers distributed the work between them. "John," Mr. Harper said, good-humordly, "attends to the finances; Wesley to the correspondence; Fletcher to the bargaining with authors and others; and��� don't you tell anybody." he said/ drawing his chair still closer and lowering the tone of his voice���"1 entertain the bores." .. Some years ago there lived in Perth, Scotland, a man of convivial habits, -well known by bis Christian name. Jamie. One dark night an acquaintance found Jamie lying at the foot of an outside stair. "Is that you, Jamie?" asked the acquaintance, in a voiee of the great est astonishment. " Ay, it's me, replied Jamie, in a tone of complete resignation. "Have you fa'en doon the stair ?" was the next question. " Ape, I fell doon ; but I was coming doon,.whether or no. >>��� ; * An Episcopal bishop took hi^ daughter to a convention, a guileless, unworldly girl, unused to the ways of cities. She dined out with some friends one evening, and when a glass of wine was poured out for her she drank it. She was not used to drinking wine of any ki nd and her hostess, knowing this, presently said: "I hope the 'winr won't affect you." The girl smiled happily. "Ob, yes,!' said she, "i am conscious of a feeling due to the wine, but���but I don't find it at all annoying." A. certain Archbishop of Dublin was, toward the end of his life, afflicted b}r an absence-mindedne^s that often led to startling developments. In the mid.^t of a dinner given by the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, the company was startled by seeing the Archbishop ri.-e from his seat looking pale and agitated, and crying : " It has come, it has ccme 1" "What has come, your grace'?" eageily cried half a dozen voices from different parts oi the table. "What I have been expecting for some years���a stroke of paralysis," solemnly answered the Archbishop. " I have been pinching my self for the last two minutes, and. find my leg entirely without sensation." " Pardon me, my dear Archbishop," said the ' hostess, looking up to him with a. gsesf^s fsssseassi ��� ��� ��� i tESK232fifl -B Once Tried no Family will Use any 4-* Satisfaction Guaranteed by the i Miliar* Hi gal H s&& M ill �� A JLU '���fcsBfe CARLEY& PE !L, Nelson, EL C, the Kootenay. . J. QUINLAN, D. DENTIST ��� *Z7 ��� Mara Block, Baker Street, Nelsoii Special attention gfiven to crown and bridge worfc and. th�� painless extraction of teeth, .by oca?l aaes~thetlos. 4f^, 9 �� ��� %& % 0 4l av ���W 0 nraosssEr g 4**��!*. ^ ������gr��% when you order matches. T li en you '.will be sure of having the best. COMflANDlNG ATTENTION is simply a matter of being well dressed. Those-who wear garments cut and tailored by us will re-yj ceive all the attention a well j dressed man deserves. 1 Our winter suits of Harris a Homespuns are marvels of 1 good quality, good style and | eood workrnaship. The 9 o p^B ^pS* ��?S5 s^" v�� -a m ��� ��i , '' P ^. vatue is great. b��-SB���e? ��s ���3.��f< 3 El! is Be t~ 5 umoin.g AND Josephine Street Nelson. B 1 . We are direct Importers and Wholesale Dealers in ES,. L/QL/0/?S, 'HAVANA CIGARS, -ETC. All the leading brands always in stock. VICTORIA, B.O. Y\r~5 STREET, Optician and Watchmaker, McKillop Block, Baker street. All work guaranteed. Photographers VANCOUVER and NELSON Near Phair Hotel. Victoria Street Nelson . Temple Building, Victoria. Metropolitan Building, Vancouver. 70 Bassinghall St., London. S Genera! Shipping & I nsurance Agents Commission Merchants. Forwarders and Warehousemen Lumber Merchants and Tug Boat Agents. Orders executed foieveiy descnp tion of British and Foreign Merchandise. Charteis eflectea. quizzical smile, " pardon me for contraducting yon, but it is roe 3Tou have been pinching !" ^ A i Goods and Merchandise of every deseription Insured against loss by Fire. Marine risks covered. I,ife, Accident, and Boiler Insurance in the best offices. Klondike Risks accepted. Miners' Outfit.-. Insured. Loans and Mortgages -Negotiated. Estates Managed and Rents Collected. Debentures bought .-uk! sold. L - A THE ECONOMIST. " That bill-collector is still down- .��� stairs, sir.'' . u Didn't I tell you | to say to him that I died quite suddenly half an hour ago ?" "Yes, sir ; but he says he would like a few moments' conversation with the corpse." The etiquette of bicycling is receiving a great deal of discussion !$4m& now. It is believed that a wheelman who has been run over by a large bay team and a grocery wagon has a right to speak, without an introduction. Guaranteed Superior to by Physicians. any Sweetened flilk on the flarket. ' Recommended tured and Guaranteed by. THE MANITOBA DAIRY T ���*9 a. Joseph Jefferson, at a recent din- which> however, he had an excuse. ner in New York, said that when called upon for a curtain speech in New Haven, Billy Florence once delivered himself thus: "It is here, and to 3'ou, ladies and gentlemen, tuafcT'owe my present success in my profession. We knew each other when boys and girls. We jdayrd marbles together under the phadow of the old church, and now to receive this warm welcome from old trienda���what can I say ? S;m?>!v ihat I never can forget the people of Hartford." A man in the front row said u Thh NVw [Liven. Mr. Florence." mean New. Haven, of course," Kiorencu gravely. u HP. id Samuel Rogers, the banker-poet, "They tell me I say ill-natured thing3," he once observed, in his slow, quiet, deliberate way; "I have a very weak voice; if I'did-not say ill-natured things no one would hear what I said." It was owing to this weakness of voiea tluit no candles -were put on his dinru-r- table; for glare and noise go together, and dimness puhdues the voices in conversation as a handkerchief thrown over the cage of a canary subdues its s-.;i.g. The light was thrown upon she wail- and pictures and shaded fr .-m i.he room. This did- no I si;i�� Sydney Smith, who said i\\ t a d-nner in St. Jrftn-s Place iva��5 "a flood of light on ail above, and l?fdu*v nothing but da-rknes^ -and gnu-rhin^ of WHEN you buy ���. ��� ^ .- P< OKELL&MORR.S- ��'KELL & T.T,jif 0 -Preserves^ Ai0RRIS' liUii erves * you get what arc pure British Columbia " Are absolutely the lruit and sugar, and your money is left at PUREST AND BEST. ,. borne. xinrirttsuLQjisuuuLQju^^ . T D COFFEES: Blue Ribbon, Salada and Upton's Teas. Blue Ribbon Coffee. SX3 wa.- Milled for his bitter wit, for teeth." fe5 easl All the lead- ing" brands of __ Foreign and Domestic Cigars. 18,000 Cigars to select from. Bargains in Pipes for Christmas. nay. vited. The Largest Supply of Horse Blankets Ever Brouo'ht into the Koote- Every one High Grade Article. Inspection in- 1 ��T OPPOSITE P. O. NELSON, B. CX t\ ra&O&S �� It* &ES333 PPOSITE-J. DOVER'S. Qtinnnrinrinnnnnrtrs Lumber, Wagon work and Blaeksmithing in all its Branches. H. A. PR055ER. Manager- Lake St., Opp. Court House. NELSON, B. C C Lath, G. O. BUCHANAN, Proprietor. Orders Promptly Filled and[Sash.& Doors Satisfaction Given. Nelson , Mouldings, Yard, Foot of Hendryx Street. Turned Work- 0&i Shingles. RAE, AGENT. ����**���"���-��������- "*^r" in iii���11 m ��S33 [��323 Brokers and Manufacturers'Agents. j Agents for Manitoba Produce Company, Gold Drop Flour, Wheat Manna, Manitoba Grain Co., M. R. Smith & Co's Biscuits, Etc. NELSON, B. C. P. O. Box 498^ * - - - - - ��� - ruo I oote nay WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN F*RBSH AND SALT MB Camps supplied on shortest notice and lowest prices. Mail orders receive careful attention. Nothing but fresh and wholesome meats and supplies -'f kept in stock. i {&& & ��� ~ - -w? BV ! ! $ 10 THE ECONOMST THE "Y M Situated in the West Kootenay Valley, on the Crow's Nest Pass Railway, also on the Nelson and Bedlington Railway, now being constructed. Its Resources are Diversified It is only 7 miles from the International Boundary, and is the Centre of the Goat Hountain Mining District, the richest in West Kootenay. Here is also a vast tract of farming land, adapted for the cultivation of Fruit, Grain and Vegetables. -Lots nowfor Sale. Further particulars apply to Or Sirdar Townslte C��.9 at Sidar, B. C. J^X. WI)U J.J.I ��� .n��imimiH...UHMny.l. A Jesse Jaxnes Sold Up. A. M. McCoy of Hor^ecave, Ky., ia tamous throughout the Blue Grass State. For about twoscore years he owned the stagecoach lines between . Horsecave and Mammoth cave and Glasgow and Mammoth cave. He operated these lines all through the troublous times of the civil war. Of course he met'with'many harrowing experiences during the time. and which he likes to tell. Probably no incident connected with his career is more thrilling than the hold up of one of his stages by Jesse James and three of his "pals" some time back in the seventies. This incident is described in one of the stories of that notorious highwayman. It occurred early one morning. When the stage was about half way between Horsecave and Mammoth cave, four men sprang out from the side of the road and ordered the driver to halt. One of the men caught the horses and the other three drew pistols and held them at the heads of the driver and passengers. The driver of course did as ordered, and the men proceeded to search the passengers. Everything of value was taken. One of the men robbed was a man named Roundtree, who was well known at that time. He had a valuable gold watch, which James confiscated for his own use. The timepiece was held very dear by Roundtree, as it had been presented him by ex-Governor Knott, who was at that time a young man. The notorious Jesse carried this watch during the rest of his life bers arranged in line one unaer cue other, as is customary on the hymn boards, and^hey were, as they appeared to the audience gathered for a lecture, "4, 11, 44," and "7-11." "Why, it was the funniest thing," said a woman who was present. "I noticed it the minute I went in, and it must have been done on purpose, ,for. there is no seven hundred"and��� eleventh' hymn in the hymnal; six hundred and- something is the last. The first three were policy numbers and the last craps. Wasn't it funy?" "Funny?" said the friend, who was listening to the joke. "I should say so. But not so much the numbers being .there as that you should know what they meant. Now. confess, how in ever did you? She'Was Well Posted. In the Sunday school room of an Episcopal church in Brooklyn the other day a lecture was given for the benefit of some worthy object. It was on a weekday, but on the hymn board in the front of the room were what the regular mem- j bers of the congregation said were the numbers of the hymns that had been sum? on the Sunday before. But an outsider was struck with something peculiar about them. There wTere four nurn- A Lost Opportunity. "Well, Uncle Wiliam," said the president of the emigration society, "I s'pose you hearn de news?" "No. Whut's stirrin?" "W'y, you ain't hearn 'bout de treasurer?" "Not a word. Whut he done now?" "Run off wid de funds���tuk ever' dollar wid him !'' "Lawd, Lawd! En how much wuz in de treasury?" "Fo' hundred dollars!" "En you say ho gone wid it?" '' Clean gone!" The old man seemed wrapped in thought and had a faraway look in his eyes. "Fo' hundred dollars!" he repeated to himself. "Fo' hundred dollars! En des ter think er it! I wuz de treasurer er de society fer two weeks en had ever' dollar er dat money in my power! My, my! Fo' hundred dollars��� fo' hundred bright, silver dollars in a shinin lump! Bre'r Johnson, will you please, suh, do me a favor?" "Des name it, Uncle William. " "Take des heah hick'ry stick, suh, en hit me 'cross de head en den kick me ha'd ez you kin, suh, out de do'!" ( V' nen Yon Meet In Japan, Nothing is more amusing than to watch two acquaintances'saluting in the streets of a Japanese- town. As they come in sight of each other they slacken their pace and approach with downcast eyes and averted faces, as if neither was worthy of beholding the other. Then they bow low, so as to bring the face on a level with the knees, en which the palms of the hands are pressed. A succession of hissing sounds is next made by drawing in the breath between the closed tooth, interspersed with a series of complimentary phrases uttered with groat volubility in a sort of under - tonea falsetto, each trying to outdo his friend in rapidity and extravagance of language, while the palms are diligently rubbed against each other. .At last the climax is reached, and each .endeavors to give the precedence to the other. For some moments, perhaps for a full minute, the polite contest continues. Then the ceremony abruptly ends, as if-the difficulty were capable of none but a brusque solution, and the two pass on hurriedly, with a look of extreme relief. What Ma Said. ALittle Girl (to lady visitor)���Pleas��* Miss Jawerer, let rne see your tongue. Miss J. (surprised)���Why, -my'.clear?' Little Girl���Why, ma said you'd tiu Q&td of a tongue.-���-London Sketch. Articles Made of Eelskin. An eelskin leather factory is situated in a quiet street in the neighborhood of London bridge. Here are prepared and manufactured various articles from the skin of the common eel. The skins are manipulated by numerous complicated processes until they resemble and would easily be taken for leather, although of a more glutinous and pliable nature. This strange commodity is cut into long, thin strips" and plaited very closely together for whiplashes and to coves' portions of the handles of more expen�� sive whips. Certain kinds of lashes and harness laces are also made of eelskin. This leather is almost indispensable in articles of this description, where flexibility allied with an uncommon toughness is desired.���Invention. Pain and Payn. Barry Pain relates that he once sent the late James Payn a series of parodies for Cornhill. Payn accepted them, but there was a difficulty. One of them was a parody of an author, X., who was 3 personal friend of Payn's and a very sensitive man, who would not take tiio sincerest form of flattery in the spirit in which it was offered. Now, it hap pens that there is a considerable resemblance between the style of X. and that of another author of the same school, Y Payn suggested that Pain should takf out X. 's name from the title of the paro dy and substitute that of the school of fiction to which he belonged. '' Tlipn '" he said, "X. will think that it's mean* for Y." '' But,'' Pain asked, ' * what about Y. ?'' "That's all right, "he answered.' "Y. will know that it's meant for X. " A Haunted Railroad Car. Every one has heard of haunted houses, but the railroad men know there are haunted cars as well. For instance, on the L. and N. there is a caboose known as "1908" which carries on in the mos�� supernatural manner. What do you sa.7 to a caboose that suddenly begins tn shake and shiver like a man with th�� ague, and this, too, when it is standing alone on the track? My informant sol emnly asserted also that "1908" israb- ject to attacks of hysteria. It jimlfpPup and down without the slightest provocation. - He says it did the most remarkable thing, however, one day near Richmond. It was standing on a siding with all brakes set. All at once it started and ran up grade, over an embankment into a field. '���"V: THE ECONOMIST. 11 |WOMAyS:M *A London Cooking School that Has made the Founder Ricn. I M, ;':". A fortune with hep frying pan Jo what Mrs. A. B. Marshall, �� handsome young, English woman, can boast of having earned. Her fortune is as large and solid as' the^y It ambitious could hope to win in the iS&ndike, and her establishment Is one of the most important In all London. A dumber of years ago she laid the foundation of her present prosperity by opening a modest but very practical school of cookery. At first there were small classes of ladies who gathered under Mrs. Marshall's personal instruction in a couple of little rooms, yet so ably did she teach them that her fame spread abroad, and women wishing for regular employment ss cooks came to her for training: ;. . This development of her calling gave her the idea of opening an establishment in I^ondon where every detail of the kitchen need, supply and comfort would be carefully and scientifically considered. To this day the business goes under the title. of l* Marshall's School of Cookery," but any one who visits the establishment on Mortimer street realizes that this plucky woman has done something more than carry on a school The department of instruction is maintained as vigorously as ever, and every one, from duchesses to draymen's wives, in need of kitchen lore come to these classes for training, but the business has a dozenT equally as valuable branches. One of the most important is the intelligence office, .to which householders resort when in search of cooks and ti�� which cooks come in quest of employ1 ment Clergymen's wives in from the country p. r = d-countesses in their carriages patronize t is intelligence office, where the cogka ri'f.'iptered are all trained and vouched for lv the firm When a woman graduates from the cooking school, she is given a diploma, which is a high recommendation wherever Bhe may apply. Across the hall from the intelligent* office is the supply bureau, from which; customers are sold all imaginable dainties, canned, boxed and bottled, and such fancy groceries ns Mrs. Marshall herself refines a.*:d prepares. Next to this is the editor's o&ioe���for the firm publishes its own series of : recipe books, and an attractive little monthly budget'of; kitchen news, containing advice toAcobks, precipes, etc. On leaving this department one passes into the s.-op where kitchen utensils are sold Here the latest improvements:in coal, charcoal,4 giis and electric stoves are exhibited, with.; the most recent indentions in-wood, copper, tin, iron and Aluminium utensils. In addition to all these departments is the exhibition" hallr- In spring'and y autumn the graduating classes are examined and show their prowess here, and the patrons of '-the house'aro lirivitfed {in to taste of the new dishes of Mi^ .Marshall's invention and to see her cooks at workr The- hr.ll is then filled with long tables set lux- tiriously as for dinners, luncheons, suppers or breakfasts. The'��� most recent patterns in menus, floral and fruit decorations, the arrangement of roses and the lighting of tables are displayed, and the whole exhibition^is accompanied by a series of lectures on the culinary art.���<2L- Gymnastics For' Wom'eDc"'' Physical culture in the home with reference to the development of health and consequently beauty, is. thus discussed by a < recent writerA who gives simple directions for private gymnastics: "Systematic exercise can accomplish so jr-��,h that it is �� marvel to one who has c yed its benefits that it is not-more generally practiced It is entirely unnecessary to be mistress of a system of physic al; culture There are a few exercises which taken regularly and thoroughly wih accomplish all that a system would The t-udency is, however, to be unsystematic i:�� taking these exercises, and thus lose tneir good eJJect It is best to take them at night. In bedroom slippers and loose gown, with no bauds to bind, no coii��.r ^ rub, a girl Is ready for the exercise that will make her rest as tranquil and sweet as a baby's, A Every muscle of the body is free to stretch, to stiffen with effort or to rest itself in complete relaxation. *'* Clubs, dumbbells and other gymnastic paraphernalia are unnecessary and really are more harmful than beneficial. Grasping the bell enlarges the knuckles. The friction of the clubs hardens the hands, and it is quitei as easy to do without them 5hey'..������'are better unused. After all the preparations for bed are made, even to arranging the rather flat and hard pillow, stand before your glass and begin your exercise. ; ���:'' '.. ����� ��� 44 There is a real delight In watching the strong, easy movements of a healthful woman, and this ease and ..strength are Within the reach of nearly all wdnien. - "The flat chests, shapeless waists and badly formed hips may at least bo partially remedied; and it requires only a littla effort and persistence to accomplish,, it. Too many women lack persistence. Instead of conscientiously taking their exercise every day they skip a day when they are feeling tired or lazy, then two or three days at a time, and .eventually they learn to forget it _ or decide that the game is not worth the candle. "To develop breadth of chest place the hands on the waist line a little back of the hips, the fingers pointing outward. From this position, move the elbows slowly back toward each "other, making them come as nearly together"as possible Do this several times, counting four as the elbows approach each other and two to recover uosi- tion. By counting these movement!* a harmony is attained which will develop , the muscles evenly." Tfe�� W��m'��ii of Bermuda, There are perhaps a larger number of spinsters in Bermuda in proportion to the population than in any other place on this aide of the Atlantic, and it is a curious fact that this is the law of the land. A The semitropical climate of the islands ;and?thelr isolation fhave made of the inhabitants of English; stock a quiet, almost sluggish, folk of a simplicity nearly Arcadian. The wonaen-especially, many of whom live veryAnarrpw lives!; never leaving these islands, are remarkable for their old fashioned hospitality and a natural ease of manner which seems to arise from an entire faith in those with whom they come in contact. Perhaps the fact that it ^rould be very difficult for a-'criminal to escape from the islands may account for . it, > but, at any- rate, crime is very rare there. Bermuda women are excellent housewives and bring up large families of children, some of the most favored young folk being sent to the United States for-educational advantages. In matters-of etiquette they are far more strict than Americans As a ruleyfchey: are well to do and live comfortably, while some of them possess ample means and enjoy much luxury. In Bermuda, as in England, property, especially real -estate, remains in the same family ;for long periods, and some of' the descendants of the first settlers still possess lands which have never passed out of their families. It is A just this conservatism about property which causes tho superabundance of spinsters. No alien can acquire a title tT land in Bermuda either by purchase or inheritance. This is chiefly a precautionary measure against the Portuguese, who flock to the country and go in largely for onion growing. But the law provides that if a women marries a foreigner she shall lose her landed property, but shall also become incapable of inheriting any This law is naturally not popular with the ladies, who see their brothers mate with Americans and other aliens and would fain have the same liberty. Occasionally Berruudan girls renounce their birthrights fcr love's sake, but, as a rule,, the charms of. penniless maidens are not sufficient for young men to desire them for wivt*s. and thus many girls are doomed to single blessedness in Bermuda simply by the law of the land.���Boston Herald. After washing woodwork always wipe j it with a soft cloth. This prevents drops j &f water being left *o dry on and to discolor the paint. Ii you want a nice complexion do not veil the face on dan&$ or rainy days. Whole Stock and Fixtures Premises must be vacated January 1st POST-OFFICE / Cl&AR &TORE. W. R. JACKSON & CO., Commission Agents Delmonico Hotel, lay the market odds on all important events. Starting price commissions - executed' Latest betting received by cable VICTORIA, B. C. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Dominion and British Columbia Railway Acts, the following plan has been deposited by the British Columbia Southern Railway Company in the l^a nd Registry Ofllee jn th<- C.ly of Victoria, viz-" Plan, Profile ana Book oi Reference, revise location from 100th mile west of East bound arv of British. Coinmbia, westerly to 14otb mite, deposited 28rd Augnst, 1898, No. 565 A. Dated the 5t h day of December, 1898. 73BARR, Jackson & Helmckbn. Solicitors for the Depositors. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia at its next ���session-by the;Britisn ��� Columbia Telephones, Limited, (a Company incorporated.in England under the Companies Acts, 1862 to .1893. Imperial), hereinafter called *'the Company," or, "the said Company," for an Act confirming and conferring upon it the powers of "the said Company," as the same appear in the Memorandum of Association deposited in England with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies; and giving "the said Company" power to acquire, exercise, and take over all rights, powers, privileges, franchises and assets held by the "New Westminster and.Burrard Inlet Telephone Company, Limited," and "The Vernon and Nelson Telephone Company," and vesting the same in "the said Company," and to assume the liabilities entered into by the aforesaid companies and for the conferring ��pon "the said Company" the power to purchase, lease, take over, or otherwise acquire the rights, privileges, franchises, powers and assets of any company in any part of the Province of British Columbia having similar objects "to the company," and to"amalgamate with such other company or companies and to operate and carry on the business of the aforesaid company or companies, so acquired or to be acquired and for the conferring upon "the said Company" of all such powers as may be necessary to fully and completely carry on and operate the works aforesaid, or any of them, and of other powers. Dated this 30th day of November, A. D. 1898. McPhillips & Williams, Solicitors for Applicants. inaimo Time Table No. 8b. To take effect, at 7 a. m. on Saturday, March 2C, 1898. Trains run on Pacific Standard Time. COING NORTH-Read Down. Saturday & Sunday Lv. Victoria for Nana- imo and Wellington Ar. Nanaimo Ar. Wellington GOING SOUTH���Read Up. Daily Saturday & Sunday Arrive Victoria Leave Nanaimo for Victoria : Leave Wellington for Victoria I A.M. 12:07 8:46 8:25 P.M. 8:00 4:38 4:25 For rates and information apply at the Company's offices. -���^ A. DUNSMUIR, President. H. K, PRIOR, General Fr't and Pass. Ag't. CLUB HOTEL Corner Stanley and Silica Streets RATES; $a per day and up. Schooner Beer. 10 cents E. J. Curran, Proprietor. Telephone 93 For NELSON EXPRESS J. J. Dervin, Mgr. Stand Opposite Central Fruit Store If Ifou are Buying a Piano GET THE NORDHEIMER It is the best in- Canada. Art & Music Co,, Baker St. T. S. Goke. H. BXJRMET. J. H. McGMBOOB GORE, BURNET & CO., Provincial aaad Dominion Larad Surveyors and Civil engineers. Agents for Obtaimiag Crown Orants aad Al��- street of Tiiie to Mkieral Clairas, &c. NOTICE. I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name by anyone but myself in person. John Phtxbert. Ymir, November 25th, 1898. Wanted. By a reliable person, position as housekeeper in hotel, boarding house or private family, where help is kept. Has excellent references. Apply to Miss Peakcb, 1227 Rob- son Street, Vancouver, B. C. ining evlew. THE enBAT MINING JOURNAL Of TUB GREAT SOUTHWEST. 16 Pasts, witb Heavy Cever EVERY WEEK. LOWEST PRICED MlNINQ JOURNAL ��W THE PACIFIC COAST. Sgbscf&ttoa $2 a Year. Slaale Cop!e45 seats. SEND. FOPS m ���:��H f .if I ���\.V, l, # 5 1 III -M\ m !;. ���SSf a $$. mi ,-3 t m :M II s 110-112 n. Si^idwsy, Lot As^stes CaL * ���memilia^iJLAiyiilMaMW^ mMuiMMMmuhuajpsmsBnm >',1 (,', .1-., & 12 THE ECONOMIST. SKiiw^sjj^aa Liquors Wines Cigars Beer Tobaccos Carpets Mattings Dry Goods Boots and Shoes Tents Cigarettes Cement Rugs - Curtains Victoria, B. C, Vancouver, B. C, and London, Eng. Hour and Feed Drill Steel Ore Bags Plaster Fire Clay Teas Etc. NELSON, B.C. yTWMBMC��W- iim^niniiiinTwiwnrn ' ��� ODDS AND ENDS AND Quick Time, Good Service, Fewest Changes, Lowest Rates, Through tickets to and from all-parts of Canada and the United States No customs difficulties with baggage. Tourist cars pass Revelstoke daily to bt. Paul, Mondays for Toronto/Thursdays for Montreal and Boston, Fridays tor St. Jolin, iN. -����� Ella���" I heard something mean about you to day." Stella���" I thought you looked pleased." Lillian���*' But, urely, she must see that he is mercenary." Grace ���" Of course ! That is why she thinks his intentions are serious..7.',. Jaspar���"In olden times meA\ frequently lived to '.be. several hundred years old." Jumpuppe ��� "Yes : but in those days they .had nothing to do but live." !, CHEESE, APPLES, CURED MEATS, VEGETABLES. WHOLESALE ONLY. HEAD OFFICE���Winnipeg. BRANCHES���Vancouver, Victoria, Nelson, Rossland, B. C, and Dawson City, N. W. T. Full Stock carried at Nelson LL, Manager Nel Branch. Daily Tr��_Vii To Rossland and main line points : Dailv Daily 6:40p.m. leaves���NELSON���arrives 10:30p.m. Kootenay Lake���Kaslo Route/ "Str. Kokanee Kv Sun ���fcjX" bun- 4 p! m. 'leaves - NELSON - arrives : 11 a.m. Kootenav River Route, Str. Moyie: Mondavs. Wednesdays and Fridays 7am leaves'��� NELSON ��� arrives 6:30 p. m. Makes connection at Pilot Bay with str Kokanee n both directions. Steamers on their respeotn e routes call at principal landings in both directions, and at other points when signalled. Slocan Citv, Sloean Lake points and San don ' Except Sunday Except Sundaj 9 am. leaves ��� NELSON ��� arrives 2:20 p.m.- -Wertain rates and full information from nearest local agent, City Ticket Agent, Nelson, 1\. C.orJ. HAMILTON, Agent, Nelson, B. G. W. F. Anderson, E- J- Coyle, Travelling Pass. Agent, Dist. Pass: Agen t Nelson. B.C. \ ancouver. B.C.. 11 Is there much poetry sent in to ihe editor?" the caller asked of the . office-boy. 'k Poetry ?" replied that intelligent young man ; " the editor has poetry to burn." '" Let me take the blamed thing home," said,, the patient, as the demist relieved him tf; L)s: aching moral ; " I want to take it home a ,'nd poke sugar in it Rr see it ache." ��� Atlantic Steamship Tickets. To and from European points via Canadian and American lines. Apply for sailing .dates, rates, tickets and full information .to any C. 1*. R". agent or C. P. Rv City Ticket Agent, Nelson. W . STITT, Gen S. S. Agt., Winnipeg. 'What.-is that place down there?" asked she of one of the officers. k'Why that is the steerage," answered he. " And does it take all thns-e people to make the boat go .straight'?"���-:' Dominion and Provincial-*^�� Land Surveyor, Opp. Custom House, Nelson, B. C. ."���Do you love me ?" she asked, tondly. "Dearly,".-/replied he. " Wouid you die for me V.\ "No, mv precious one. - Mine is an un- dying "love."' She had to make the the best of this. " ' ��� ..'���-- BAKER STREET, NELSON, B. ''Darling," he cried, throwing aside all reserve, " do you not know me ?" .ii The girl flung herself upon his bosom. " YoUr face is familiars-she sobbed, " although I can't, quite recall your, name." (Established 1858.) anufacturers of BISCUITS AND V/rite us for Prices, or CARLEY . & PEEL, of Nelson. '
Print Run: 1897-1903 Frequency: Weekly Titled "The Nelson Economist" from 1897-07-14 to 1903-07-11. Titled "The Economist" from 1903-07-18 to 1906-02-17.
Newspapers
Nelson (B.C.)
English
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Nelson, B.C. : D.M. Carley
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/
Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
The Nelson Economist
Text