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Government Gatette THE BRITISH COLUMBIAN —- is ruiiomiBi' Every Wednesday & Saturday, —iit— D. ROBSON & CO. OFFICE, COLUMBIA STREET. Entrance to Editorial and Business Department tkrouqh T.R. Pearson A cot Book & Stationery Store. VBBM8«Ry Mull, «U $1 fur 3 mm.; jiayiiMf r Agt yeiir; $160 torO-noe.* 91 turiimm. s -my-i.-.i- In A'lvnnce. Uolivar«i) LyOnrrlorur Agent, $1 por r-imrtor, -myiiMu (|iitirtcrly tu Oitrrlar (ir Ayunt. a'qents T. N. Hiiieh A Co. Victoria. Wh. Harrison Yale. L, P. FISHER Ai1yi-iHi-.uk Agent, 21 Merclmnt's Kxclmngu, ami Fraiirlnai, UrtutUorlseil to receive AdvortlMt.il**-'b for tills jinpin*. TUIC BABEB m:iy lio fniiiiil on lliu nt HIIO rArtn flea. V. .'---voil ICn.'i Now-tpii-ier Atlvortlilrij- Ituruiiu(10 8iinico St,), wtieru uhnrtlaltiK contract-* mny be mndu fur it In SEW VORK. Ihf §ritish CotemWan. WnluMdii) MornlnK. Mny 10. vm. French Aggression. Wlio wouldn't live in Mudngns* oar! Tho price of boof in tlmt land of perennial .summot* in a penny n pound, and laborers will work aud board themselves for $4 n month 1 Upon this favored island Franco has lately been casting a covetous eye, but tho movement is being watched closely by Grent Britain. Madagascar would be no mean acquisition to any nation. A writer in u lending Chicago papor says the soil is.rich, and covered everywhere with u tine sod. Grass grows all the yenr, as might bo oxpected in a country enjoying a tropical climate and not liable to droughts, The rainfall is abundant and well distributed during the entire season. Thero uro no cyclones, tornadoes and earthquakes, as thero are in nearly all tropica] countries. Beef n't for tho Christmas dinner of a British nobleman is produced by cattle thnt eat nothing but grass. Cattle arc so plenty that they command only a nominal price. Fine, fat bullocks can bo purchased on the coast ut $3 or $4 each. They weigh on un average 750 pounds each, and yield 500 pounds of dressed beef. Tlie meat is tender, juicy and of fine flavor. It is superior to the meat obtained from Australia and can be brought to Great Britain for it much smaller sum, ns the distance is shorter. At present thoro is no market for it except at Mauritius and Natal. The price of choice steaks on the island is a penny per pound. It has recently beon discovered thnt the island abounds with trees that furnish India rubber, und a considerable trade in it is growing up. Coffee grows wild, and the quality of it is said to he equal to that produced in Ceylon. There arc magnificent groves of mango trees and forests of palms, some of which produce the famous bread-fruit. The cultivation of sugar cane was com monced only four years ago und has produced the most favorable results. Last year a thousand acres were planted to sugar cane, which wns worked up on the ground. The yield surpassed the expectations of the persons interested iu the enterprise. The cost of raising und manufacturing was very small. There is no expense for fuel; blood for clarifying does uot command a high price, and labor is as cheap as in China, It is reported that ono sugar planter obtained reliable laborers for four dollars a month, which sum included their wages and board. The foreign trade of the country is reported to be two and a half million dollars a year. It need not surprise any ono that a country possessing such advantages should excite the cupidity ot aggressive France. For within tho past few years France has manifested an unusual interest in the acquisition of new territory. Her polioy in north-western Africa was vigorous, and resulted in materially widening the boundaries of her colonial possessions. In south Africa she is just now attempting a similar movement which looks to the establishment of French sovereignty on the Congo. But as Great Britain has prior claims in Madagascar so also has sho in south Africa. She has important colonies there already, and she has moro thau any other nation contributed to the exploration and development of that unknown region. Stanley is at present engaged in explorations about tho Congo, and his operations are seriously threatened by the action of France. DeBragxn, a French adventurer, some time ngo worked Im way into the good graces of some native tribes and succeeded in inducing them to express a wish tlmt France would take charge of the administration of their affairs. The French government have undertaken, on the strength of this, to establish authority over a large tract of country. Stanley, who has explored that country aud opened it up tn Kuropcau trade, appeals to Britain for proteo tion against French aggression, and Britain is considering the propriety of sending an armed force to Stun ley's assistance. We hopo this littlo w war cloud over the "dark continent" will go no further iu development, A war between Great Britain and France would be most unfortunate— es|«cially for France. The British Columbian. VOLUME 23 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. G, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1883. NUMBER 39 ftoctv-). [For the Columbinn.] The Alchemist Muses on Death The. thought o** Death In tenlbte. To.llo In dull forK'-ifiihu'KH, beneath (.tic dowers That spring 111 glorious forms above tlio (illBt, An It no honor lay l-riii-uth; to havo Tlm writhing worm devour tho boautoons form That now exults Iti strength. To knowno more, g To bo no limn-, through all tho oomitlflw. yoars That press with wingtul footslcjw each on each, Whoso ovory hour brings forth somo glorious gain And ciH'ii slow month revolving Homc- tliltig new, To dlo nud bo forgotten on tho earth. Whero race on moo of men shall spring to light To glory In Ilioir strength ami grace ami power. Forgetting thorn- who lie beneath In dun|: Knee* wlii- shall hnve lnlghtlor thought than wo And move through loftier -inheres; Hners whoM.au - ''*"' Live In their turn and In their turn shall dlo And full to native earth and be ns we, Forgetting and forgotten, ob! this thought Of death bows down the very heart, with woe. Como lot its join our powers, and hand lu hand oppose stern front against, tlio monarch Death And when bis gloomy foi-ees be arrays Aud through the dark advances terrlblo, Let us prepnro to moot him foroo with force. Whllewohavellfe.lht'llfo that nature gives, Let us senreh out Mime power so wonderful That when be eotnes ho must again retire. For'tis ii noble thought, this thought to live Calm through the passing ages and lie- hold Every new thing that, springs beneath the sun, AH tlio new knowledge gained by mighty mon, Kneh springing fountain head of powor; and this To add to that known In the silent past. To live ns demigods, and year on yoar To hoo mon spring to life and fall and dlo Liko corn within tbo summer Holds, and we Unchangeable, iinehauglug.—To pursuo Through devious paths the doubtful tracks of soienco All undeterred by the dull thought of death. To live, to live, anil see tho boatileous en rtb Through nil hor future ages. 'Tis a dream Worthy a noble Intellect; prepare And we will strive with death nml ove J. A. R. HOMER. General Commission Agent, FRONT STREET. J. A. SIVEWRIGHT, M. D. OFFICE-MACKENZIE STREET (NliAU DRILL 8IIED). Residence — Agnes Street. GORDON E, CORBOULD, Barrister, Solicitor, &c. NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. R. T. WILLIAMS, B' -OOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, and Blank Book Manufacturer, Maps and 'Drawing Papor Mounted. Files of MagatsiiioB, Illustrated Papera, etc., neatly ami cheaply Bound, Govornment Street, Victoria, li. (j. They Don't Affiliate. A colored man waa busily engaged in sawing wood for Colonel Powib, says tlio Texas Sif 'tings, when tlio latter observed that the bosom of the niuii and brother, so to speak, was adorned by an Odd Fellow's bvoastpm. "Do tho the white Odd Fellows and the colored Odd Follows in Austin affiliate ?" asked Ool. Powib. "Don't lillyate wuf a cuss, but thoy helps oooh other out." "Well, that's the same thing, ain't it?" "No, sir, it's not the same thing. "What's the difference ?" Tlie colored man stopped sawing wood aud mado tlie following explanation : "Last week, when dat norther was a fioezing do marrow in yer bones, I wont inter do saloon of a whito man, and what totes dis very same emblem, I was in distress, rale distress, as I hadn't had a dram dat morning, so I gib him de signal of distress," "Did he respond 1" "He didn't gib do proper response. Do proper response would hab been to nib his left car wid his right han' an' to sot outdo bottle," ' 'Thou be did not respond correctly r "No, sir; ho mode a motion at do doah wid one hand an' reached under de bar wid de odder. I made de Odd Feller's signal ob distress once moah, and don somefin hard hit mo on de head and knocked me clean out intor de streot. It was do bung-starter what dat white brother Odd Feller had frow at me in response to de distress signal." "Thon tho colored Odd Fellows and the white Odd Fellows do uot affiliate?" "Jest what I toled yer. Doy won't lillyate, but dey helps each odder out. I was helped out inter de street wid do bung-starter, but lillyate moans to set outdo whisky." -s> Returns Good for Evil. "Who is tliat angry-luoking man ?" "That, my son, is a reporter." "Do roportors always look mad ?" "Not always." "What ails that one ?" "Ue has been toa church supper." "Wasn't ho invited?" "Oh, yos. Five of tho prettiest girls in tho parish urged him to go." "I should think ho would have liked tlmt." "He did. And each of theso girls wanted him to givo 'my table'a special mention!" "Did he get any supper?" "Of courso ho did. Ho bought a fivo-cont sandwich for a quarter and ate it after the rest got through," "Whore is he going now ?" "Ho is going to tho office to writo that tho parish church supper last night was a most agreeable success. Tlie lovely-faces of tho fair maidens iu attendance on the tables were only rivaled bythe charming liberality with which thoy dispensed the finest of viands," "Are roportors ovor sarcastic ?" "No, my eoii, novor." The St, Janm Gazette, says:—In support of his viow that insanity in England is mainly caused by a lavish and persistent abuse of alcohol, Mr. Gilbert quotes the evidence givon boforo Parliamentary Committees by medical professors in chargo of lnrge lunatic asylums. Tn Franco and America tho subject, we aro told, has boon more closely investigated than iu England; and iu France "the whole medical profession to a man holds that tlie late enormous increase of insanity and idiocy of that country has been sololy due to the effect of alcohol on tho brain." In America, too, it is held that at least 40 per cent, of tho idiocy in that country lias boon caused by in- temperance. For Croup, Asthma, Bronchitis and deep-seated Lung troubles, use Allen's Lung Balsam. Soo adv. in another column. Hoyt'a Gorman Cologne, SI.—*I.). S, Curtis k Co.—Adv. J. E. CLEVELAND, Builder and Contractor! CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, New Westminster, B. C, JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. (np7tc) TURNER, BEETON & GO. MERCHANTS, WilAUP STBEET, ■ VIUTOBIA, North British uml Mercantile Insurance Co. for Mainland, H.C. BEETON & CO., 311 Finshury Circus, London, K. C. JAMES MGKKIS0N, CONVEYANCER, Land and General Agent, —AND— AUCTIONEER ! COLUMBIA STREET, <Op]i. Out-mluI Hotol) N HIV WESTS) INST MR. SW Several good Farms for Salo ami to Lease, uolO W. D. FERRIS, LAND, HOUSE, GENERAL AGENT Bent and Debt Collector. SEVERAL GOOD FARMS FOR SALE Agent ror the TRAVKMKK8- UFE and ACGIDEXT IXSUKAXCK GO., Hartford, Conn. OFFICE: — Columbia Street., Now Westminster. deO Even Man to his Own Business PRACTICAL CHEMIST* DRUGGIST, COLUMBIA STREET (OPP. COLONIAL II0TEI.I, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0. Physicians' Prescriptions and Frail)- Recipe* a Specialty, N. B. — Only tlenulno Drugs used. Ovor ' wentv Years' experience. ii)r2.-| S. H. WEBB, GUNSMITH Columbia St., New Westmikitu, B. 0. SAW FILI.Vi, Hl-Y I HUM., MM?.. HJIITII, < I ITIIlll UKtllMI, siissiius siiiiii>i;m:ii, SEWING MACHINES Cleaned and Repaired, Machine Needles for Sale. I ml.n Huh licit-]---), nntl <ii in inl iti>|talr* Ins iinillj ilciuc. Ammunition of all kinds. A full auRort- inunt of Reloading Tools, aud everything required hy a Sportmnitn. Rifles, Shot Guns, Revolvers, and Fistusti Tacklk for salo. t!24y #*co*k 4- ^ SAWS - —Jk.x.mo— Engines, Boilers, Pumps, wood and Iron-working Machinery, Belting, Packing, Hose, Ac., &o„ &c PIANOS, ORGANS, —AND— MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Books & Sheet Music IN ENDLESS VARIETY, MUSICAL BOXES A fine Asasortnient; from $25 to $00, —AT— BAGNALL & CO.'S MUSIC STORE, OOYKK-fUKKT STKKKT, VICTORIA. J. BAGNALL, PiAsoFoiiTE&OuuAN Tuner fcRErAiMii NEW SPRING GOODS AT'THR CASH TAILOR'S. •W. ELSON MERCHANT TAILOR Lytton Square, Now Westminster. Broadelotlia and lino tweeds always on hand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Try His $25 Suit. ap2S-tc. BOOTS and SHOES FROM HEATHORFS Boot ft Shoe Manufactory, VICTORIA, AT VICTORIA PRICES. R. THOMAS, Shop under tlie new Oddfellow Hall, Col nmbiast., New Westminster. -JTTST- —AN INVOICK OF- WAGGONS! Cutting Boxes, Root Slicers, French Burr Stone Chopping Mills, Fanning Mills, Clipper and Mohawk Plows, &c„ &c, BURNS& COT, got gale or lo |Unt. Bargain for Cash I TWO OR THREE HOUSES k 10TS in good repair. Apply at D. 8. CURTIS k CO. 'S Drag Store; ap21 FURNITURE! THE UNDERSIGNED HAS PLEA- sure In announcing that he itt now prepared to supply all kinds of Furniture, ke., at the lowest possible prices. Cabinet work and Upholstering done promptly and in first-class style, UNDERTAKING In all its branches. Tbe undersigned has the only HEARSE in tbe City. A continuance of public patronage solicited. Old stand, next Occident Hotel, J. G. BUNTE, Late Manager Sehl'a Branch Furniture Store, au'itc ms.m.eckste1n HAS JUST OPENED A NEW Store at PORT MOODY, Where will bo found a full stock of Dry Go-iils, Groceries, nnd General Merchandise, Which will bo sold at Now Westminstor Frioos. ***"■ Next Door to Cnlcdonin Hotel. (np!8tc) VIOTORIA, B. , , . auents yon c. BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. Portable Saw Mills, Grist Mill-, Shingle Mills, Champion Un- glues, Saw Mill Machinery, Ac., ke. L Harris, Son ft Company, BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. Brantford Mowers ana Reapers, Osborne Mowers, Brantford and Osborne Cord Binders. I BRANTFORD, Centennial Sulky ONTARIO. .... Rake, Spring Tooth Harrows, Spring Tooth Cultivator, Brantford Grain Brill, te., tt. i9" Machines always on hand. Repairs kept. del3 ESTABLISHED 1859. ROBT. DICKINSON, BUTCHER, Nearly Opposite the Colonial Hotel, NEW WESTMINSTER. THE LARGEST AND CHOICEST assortment of all descriptions of MEATS AND VEGETABLES Constantly on hand, and supplied to Families, Restaurants, and Steamboats at tbe LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. C. E. WOODS. GEO. TURNER. WOODS & TURNER, LAND SURVEYORS, REAL ESTATE AOENTS, Accountants & Conveyancers, <<>ll HUM HTUIIT. NKW WESTMINSTER, B. C. WE HAVE FOR SALE IMPROV. cil nml unimproveil Lands at PITT RIVER, MAPLE RIDGE, LANGLEY, MATSQUI. MISSION, BURRARHS INLET. FALSE CREEK, PORT MOODY, TRHNANT, NORTH ARM, SALT SPRING ISLAND. TOWN LOTS AT PORTJMODY FOR SALE. 1.1)11 SI 111 II INC IIUKII lit IMI I'HOllllll t ITIMIIII TO. MUSKY TO MM* O* liOOII 8KVIIIITI. AUKNTS VOK THE Pltenlx Fire liNueniiee l'„, of Itriioldj'u, Ilie Kqiillnlilr Mr? ANNiirnnre Nnelely ur lhe I ulleil Klnlcs, anil • UimMlnv., Mrnenit A.'oN. Yllrlfleil Mlflne fewer nml I'lilniiiev Flllea, Harden Vimm, Ac. WOODS k TURNER. New Westminstor, B. C, April 2,1883. apt FARMERS' & MINERS' IMPLEMENTS AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT . OP HARDWARE. THE BEST BRAND OF Flour, Bacon, Beans, Groceries. klj-lUs Wig! AND A GENERAL LINE OF DRY GOODS SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THIS MARKET. ROYAL CITY sums LIMITED HAVE ON HAND AND ABE PREPARED TO MANUFACTURE —ALL DESCRIPTIONS OV— Dressed Lumber, MOULDINGS, Doors, Sashes, and Blinds. Pinning, Scroll-Hawing, Turning, Shaping, And all kinds of WOOD-FINISHING, executed to order with tlio MOST IMPROVED MACHINERY. PISH CASES A SPECIALTY, RICHARD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C JOHN HENDRY, Manager. 1 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. J. H. PLEACEI CO. IMPORTERS AND DKAI.EKS IN E STOVES, EANGES, &C., &C. House Furnishing Goods, PAINTS, OILS, and TURPENTINE, SPORTING GOODS. A full assortment constantly on baud, at the LOWEST MARKET RATES. TINWARE MANUFACTURED ON THE PREMISES. .tllklnd*-»r Wi-(t?r*iil|>e Work, ut rea- Honnble mien. I.j- n coniprleut Work. mini m* Infant Ion Bnnrnntetd. S" Jobbing promptly attended to. HOLHKOOk'!* STOXG BHILDIKC* New Wtilmlanler. GO TO THE SAN 4-ISr Storage and Forwarding dono at reasonable rates. REID & HUDSON. jyia-Bm cfc OO. VICTORIA, B. C, sHippisra insueanoiTagents, EXECUTE INDENTS FOn PRIN- cipal Exports and Imports. ■ OFFER CHARTERS to Vessels Seeking. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Consignments. Agents for tho Celebraicd Brands of FKASKK KITES CAUSED S.UMOS, viz., EWEN * CO., "LION." B. HAIOH * SONS, "STAR k TBI- "ANGLE." SOLE AOENTS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA FOR CURTISS JS HARVEY'S Sporting and Blasting POWDER. JOSEPH KIRKMAN k SON'S Prize Medal PIANOS. JULES ROBIN * CO.'S BRANDY, IMl'onTKILS OF GIANT POWDER, CAPS * FUSE, WINKS, LIQUORS, HAVANA CIGARS, Ac. GENERAL AGENTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA FOR STANDARD LIFE AMURANOE OOMPANY. UNION MARINE INSURANCE OOMPANY. Risks accepted and Losses promptly pnid. Represented in London by Messrs. H. J. GARDNER k CO., 00 Queen Victoria Street, E. C. i Commercial Row, Wharf St., Viotoria, B.C., 15th March, 1889, (mh'*l) FRANCISCO (£*-> BOOT & SHOE STORE AND GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH. BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY description made to order, and re* paired, from an INFANT'S SHOE xa.jk.vrm xtotyw. The highest CASH price paid for HIDES JAMES ROUSSEAU, COLUMBIA STREET, Opposite the Bank. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMP-Y. 1 Old Broad St. and 16 Pall Mall, LONDON. INSTITUTED 1803. FOR INSURING HOUSKS* OTHER Buildings, ('foods, Wares, Morcliau- dine, Manufacturing and Fanning Stock, Ships in Port, Harbor or Dock, and tho Cargoes of such Vessels; also, Ships building and repairing, Barges and othor Vessels on navigable rivers and canals, and Goods ou board such Vessols, throughout Groat Britain aud Ireland and in Foreign Countries, FK0M LOSS OR DAMAGE BV FIBK. Subscribed and Invested Capital, £1.600.000 STG. Rates of Premium and every information cau bo obtained on application to W. J. ARMSTRONG, Agent for Now Westminstor. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS AT NEW WESTMINSTER. NO FR~EIGHT WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC NAVIGATION CO. (LIMITED) Except on thoir own Printed Forms of Shipping Keccipts, to Im liad at T. R. Pearson At Co.'s, New Westminster. apll JOHN IRVING, Manager. rYRyHsrirLS! THK UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR sale on reasonable terms a fow half- bred Ayrshire yearling Bulls, sired by tho Thoroughbred AyrsWro Bull DtrrrziRiN, Tho danu being choice dairy cows. A. S. VEDDER, jell Sumas. The Only Fire-Proof Hotel in the City, Tlie Urn DEPARTMENT IS UNDER THE CHARGE OP AN EXPERIENCED ARTIST. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE to announce to the Publio that he lias purchased the adorn Hotel, where everything will be found first-class, and at reasonable rates. The Parlors and Sleeping Apartments are under the superintendence of Mrs. Apstin. Private Dining Rooms tor Ladies, Families and Private Parties. A Private Heading Room, com inodious, comfortably furnished, and well supplied with books and papers, is provided for tho use of guests. Stage Coaches for Sale! APPLY TO W. B. LEWIS, New Westminster, R C. FOR SALE CHEAP: A GOOD DAISY FARM. Dwelling House, Barns and other out-build? ings, with the Stock, Dairy Utensils and implements of husbandry. For particu- lain apply to W. D. FERRIS, Land Agent, ka. New Westminster, 20th April, 1883. ap21tc FOR SALE Oft TO LEASE THE SHOP AND PREMISES ON Columbia St., next the Customs House,. lately occupied by Nelson Bros. The situation Is excellent for any business purpose. The building is divided into two shops, and has a good supply of water. Will be sold at a bargain, or teased to a suitable tenant. Apply on the premises to ap21to W. J. FRENCH. FOR SALE: Is supplied with the choicest brands of Wnras, Liquors, Cigars, 4c. JNO. AUSTIN, Proprietor. Granville Hotel, GRANVILLE, BURRAED INLET. Kewl) Built and Newly Funilshed, Large nnd Commodious. ONE OF THE BEST HOTELS ON THE MAINLAND. Commands an unbroken view of that ugnificent sheet of water known as Coal Harbor, the future terminus of tho Canadian Pacific Railway. mute «F KOONS F*» FAMILIES. snr Visitors and Tourists will And it a quiet and pleasant vesting place. Tlie scale of charges will be found to bo strictly moderate. Good stabling on tbe premises, JOSEPH MANNION, Proprietor. SUBDIVISIONS OF LOTS 1 AND S, suburban block 6, New Westminster, fronting on Clinton street; a first- class investment. Apply to WOODS 4 TURNER. May 3d, 1883. [myS-lm. FOR SALE. Thoroughbred Bull THE THOROUGH-BRED BULL "Gen. WALKEM," bred byTuFgii k Co., and having a registered Pedigree, is offered for sale, or wonld be exchanged for anothor bull. He is a fine animal, without blemish, and five years of age. Apply to INNES BROS., nplStc Langley, B. 0. COLUMBIA STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B.G. HAVING PURCHASED AND COM- pletely re-furnished and otherwise greatly improved this well-known establishment, I havo the pleasure to announce that it Is now ^ ma w For the reception of Guesta, Conveniently located and well appointed in overy department, with BATH ROOMS And all the most modern appliances, it will be found in every respect the best, as it is the largest and most commodious, Hotel on the Mainland. RESTAURANT Department is under the very best management both as regards cuisine and attendance, and parties desiring them can have PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, with special attendance. THE BAR ROOM Is stocked with the choicest Winks and Liquors, and tho best brands of Cigars •vill always be bept on hand. THE BILLIARD ROOM Is spacious and well appointed, and provided with Strahle's Patent CUSHION TABLES, tho best in uso. SW Good attendance charges. and moderate E, INSLEY, PltOrKlKTOR ft Ma.vaoer. December 1, 18S2. dell New Westminster ft Seattle! THE STEAMER "■E3^7--A.l*T-3-BL" A. 0. H.:>JArll>, *AHTKR. WILL SAIL FROM NEW WEST- MINSTER Every Wednesday, at J a, m>, For SEATTLE, via SAN JUAN and PORT TOWNSEND, connecting with steamers for all points on the Sound. Returning, will sail from SEATTLE every Monday, at 7 a..m., arriving here > Tuesday afternoon. < For rates of Freight or Passage, apply to J. A. R. HOMER, Agent, apHtc New West, DAIRY FAEM FOR SALE. COMPRISING 450 ACRES. ISO acres high timber land; soil good. 300 acres prairie. 00 acres under fence. House and all necessarv out. buildings for carrying on a first-clan dairy farm. Orchard of 200 bearing trees. Terms easy.. A first-class investment. Apply to WOODS k TURNER. New West., May Uth. ' [myl2.1m ~FOR^ALE. LOT 2, BLOCK IX. " 1, " xxn. " io, " xxvra., City of New Westminster. —-ALSO— LOT 4, BLOCK I. " 8*9, " IH. " 4, " i V. " 3, " ' X. t " 18, 10,*20,BUX!KXni., Suburban Lands. Apply to H. V. EDMONDS, New Westminster, or to ALLSOP k MASON, a«30tc Victoria. Dairy Farm forSalel MR. C. CHAD8BT, OF SUMAS, wishing to retire from business on account of falling health, offers for sale on reasonable terms his splendid improved Dairy Farm, consisting of 520 acres of prairie land, of which ISO acres are nn iler fence. There Is a good dwelling house ou the place, alao barn, dairy, sheds, and stables; an excellent well and a large orchard of choice fruit; and in short every improvement necessary for a comfortable homo and for carrying on a large and "eefi..i.i« k.^«.~ .v j_j_. •._ duce. Dj ments will _ sired. For terns apply to the owner on tbe place, personally or by letter. Sumas, April 0,1883. aplltc rtaoio nome and for carrying on a ind profitable business in daily pro- Dairy stock and farming imple- will be sold with tin farm if de- W. R. CLARKE, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT. Sale* Room, Fim-pkoof Builoino, Yato Strut, VICTORIA, • BRITtSH COLUMBIA. •**" Liberal advances made on Consign* ments. To facilitate the sale ol Real Estate, have complete maps of Victoria, Esqul malt, New Westminster and the Districts. N. B. Parties desirous of selling thelrt. Stock, Stock in trade, or Fonlture, and,! - not wishing the trouble of an Auction I "• Sale, can find a Cash Bayer *■•■ -ll"-g ' on the above. Office of the British Co- \ lumbia Wire Worka. All sorts of wire work done. Orders filled with neatness and dispatch. twee or Harbor Master aid rait Warden. „10 NEW GOODS! E. ELLIOTT'S Columbia Street. JUST AWUVED, A OOOD-SELEC- tion of DRY GOODS, comprising e- lacn, Ubbens,. rrark flawm, (Warts. ladle.' and Deal.' Hase, CaHars, (Its, and tUndkerckiea, rrlai. and aress Coodh freMMes, Flannel., lUMafs. »hertla»., Table Uaea, Brown ■•Uaads, rallrac., ItknwU, Blaauans, Ae., char. er-. Terrlerae aaar, tSmmey aad alawad ..lyrorlne. Calvert's Cartwltr, Brawn Windsor, rerfmaerr, *e. Also-Hard ware, laale. BaarMttlMs. Ma.ll Faslenen, Hei-fnj^Halt., AU. ■teent for Hara-er i-entfntm-s Wart. (-.'prise l^iXi**arl"an«WnaaBilB tlons. will wash for family oil in I liours; no Ironing), . 'mtltl NOTIC t. AS IMPRESSION HAVING GONK abroad that I have . at Port Haney, I suoh Is not tht cue. ol my iereby state THOMAS HANKY, FM Haney, B,C, i -" , \ NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS DAY. New Goods 0. G. Major Millinery Wm. Rao Notice Wm.Rae New Goods W. McColl General Merchandise..C.MoDonough Hyack Meeting J. McMurphy Dentistry Welsh & Henderson Dominion Public Works. H. S. Roebuck DominionPublio Works. H. S. Roebuck Public Notice .Win. Smitho Appointments... .Provincial Secretary Notice Provincial Secretary Notice S. Miller i (2) J. G. Bunte lhe ih-itish (Eolumbhrn. Wednesday Morning-, May II. 1883. Another Advance. We have the pleasure of presenting our readers this morning with the British Columbian in an enlarged and improved form. The enlargement has become a necessity in consequence of a steady increase of advertisements j but, at the same time, the new form enables, us to give a larger quantity of reading matter than was before possible. It will be seen that four columns havo been added to the paper, while the nddi tional length of the columns is equal to nearly four columns more, making altogether nearly eight columns of additional space. We have no hesitation in asking our readers to compare the Columbia*, with any other newspaper published in this province, for we feel sure such a comparison will show to tho advan. tags of this journal. At the commencement of 1882 the Columbia* waa enlarged, but the patronage extended to it has so far increased sinco that time that we have not been able to do justice to our readers. The independent course which the present managers of the Columbian- havo marked out for themselves will be strictly adhered to. In his professional capacity an editor knows no friends, and we shall not spare wrongdoing in whatever quarter it may present itself. We hope the Columbian in its present shape may meet the approval of the people of British Columbia, in whose interest it is published. The Fort Simpson Grab. We are glad to find that tho house committee, appointed to investigate tht charge preferred against the provincial government in connection with the Fort Simpson land grab, have made a report completely exonerating the government from all blame. The committee state that they are unable to find any ground whatever for the charge of favoritism, It may hava been the duty of the government to give public notice when tht lands were thrown open, but the committee find that their failure to do so was simply an oversight Tlie applications first^mado to the ohief commissioner for the right to purchase these lands were made by persons whom he did not know, and whom he could hava no interest in favoring. We are glad that the committee did not find any ground for censure. It would be a great misfortune if a government newly installed in office should he- gin its career by an act of crookedness. Defeat or the British aoTcrnment. The defeat of the Gladstone government on the affirmation bill has caused quito a sensation. The bill provides simply that members of the commons may mako an affirmation instead of taking an oath. Aa a matter of fact that privilege is now granted to certain persons, for quak- ers may affirm. Tho bill does no more than extend this liberty to others whose conscientious scruples prevent them from taking nn oath. But inasmuch as the bill has been brought up with a special view to meet tht Bradlaugh case, the popular feeling in Great Britain has reached such a pitch that it has resulted iu a vote adverse to the government Bradlaugh is a pronounced atheist, and the ptople seem to imagine that it would be dreadful to j open a door by whicli un atheist could be admitted into the house of commons. Thii feeling is undoubtedly sincere in many cases, but we believe it is mainly the result of religious bigotry and imperfeot knowledge of tlio circumstances. The passing of the affirmation bill does nothing to recognize atheism. It merely removes the barrier which now shuts an honest atheist out of the house. There is nothing in British law which makes an atheist ineligible for eteotion as representative in the house, and if he simply takes an oath on a book the authority of whioh hi has distinctly denied, there ia no taw whioh can ref »se to him the privileges enjoyed by orthodox members. The present system sets a premium on dissimulation. The religious agitation against the bill sooms tu us unwise and without just cause. If any constituency ohooscs to elect as its representative a man who professes atheistic views, we do not think he should have the doors ot the house shut in his (ace. The Case of Mclean. On Saturday attention was directed to the extremely light sentence passed upon O'Connor at the late assises for a double burglary. Tho sentiments expressed in that article are the universal sentiments of i lio.se to whom the circumstances are known. We think it our duty this morning to mention another case in which it seems to us the intent of the law and the requirements of justice have not been met. On Saturday McLean, of Pitt Kiver, was convicted of selling liquor to Indians. The case was proved beyond question, and the man was sentenced to pay a fine of $50, or go to gaol for one month. Now, in cases of this kind the law places a great deal of discretionary power in tho hands of magistrates. Tho penalty for an infraction of the statute under which conviction was made ranges all the way from a simplo fine of $50 to a fine of $300 and six months' imprisonment Where a statute leaves so much discretion m the hands of the magistrates wo presume it is expected that the discretion will be exercised judiciously. Whon thore aro circumstances tending greatly to mitigate the offence, we suppose tlio framers of the statuto intended that the minimum penalty would be im- imposed j but surely it never was contemplated that magistrates would give the minimum where these circumstances were wholly wanting. Let us look at tho McLean case. The offender is au old gray-headed man. His youth could not, therefore, he urged in his favor as was done in the case of O'Connor. He not only sold liquor to the Indians, but ho actually enticed them into his bar-room and there gave them some beer, well knowing that the caste of liquor would create in them an appetite for more. The result wns exactly what he anticipated. When they had taken their beer, Innis says, "Alio took a notion that he wanted a bottle." He asked for a bottle, and McLoan promptly supplied him with one, for wliich he received a dollar. These Indians drank the wholo bottle, and, of course, went home drunk. Now, wore there any mitigating circumstances in this easel If there wore, none of them came to the surface during the trial. On'the contrary, there were some circumstances of a very aggravating character, and they ,could hardly have escaped the notice of tho mngis trates. Both the Indians swore tliat McLean asked them into his houso to have a drink. Innis swore that ho did not go there with the expectation of getting liquor, and would not have asked for it. McLean's offence is doubly serious because he not only supplied liquor to Indians contrary to law, but he personally invited them to drink when they had no intention of doing so. Moreover, tho offence was committed on a Sunday, which constituted an additional aggravation. All theso facts were before the magistrates, and in the face of them they inflict the smallest penalty the statute will permit. Every person knows that these liquor cases are usually very difficult of proof. The Indians very rarely give information as to the source of their whisky supply. The constable finds his way hedged up with difficulties, and for one conviction there are generally many cases that go undetected for want of evidence. In view of these well-known facts a man who is caught deliberately violating the law should be made to feel its punishment. A fine of $50 is not a penalty proportioned to McLean's offence at all. It would not require many transactions similar to tho ono for which he was arrested to recoup him in full for the fine. If the magistrates had imposed one-half of tho penalty provid od by law, the culprit could have had no causo for complaint Two months ago yesterday young Bailey was treacherously murdered ncar tho mouth of Pitt liivor, und for that cowardly crime three Indians are now in gaol awaiting the action of the courts. And why was Bailey murdered 1 Ho had in his canoe two kegs of liquor which McLean had asked him to bring up for his saloon, and the murderers wanted that liquor. Bailey refused tb givo up the goods with which ho had been entrusted and tho Indians, thirsting for the fire-water, shot him down like a dog. In how far this man McLean is responsible for the murder of Bailey wo do not know. It has been proved in ono case, und asserted in other cases, that he is in the habit of enticing Indians into his saloon and giving them a taste of liquor for tho purpose of creating in them an appetite so that they will buy more. If it was though this devilish practice of his that Peter and Jim and Robertson acquired tho habit which led to the Bailoy murder, he is morally guilty of that orime. We call the attention of the government agent to this case, and ask whether the faets brought out at the police court are not sufficient to justify him in refusing a renowal of license to McLean, There has been an important division among thu Mormons on the question of polygamy. It is claimed that tho original Mormons did not recognize or practice polygamy, and that it is contrary to tbo spirit of their faith. The camp is now divided into polygamists and non-polygam- ists, tho latter having for leader a son of tho original Joo Smith. This new party displays great missionary zeal, and has a host of preachers who are engaged principally in efforts to convert Christians to the Mormon doctrine. DRS. WELSH & HENDERSON, DENTISTS. Office over D. S. Curtis & Co.'s drug store, next Colonial Hotel, New Westminster. myi6-tc. Hyack Meeting. A SPECIAL MEETING OF the Hyack Fire Company will be held in Hyack Hall THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at8 o'clock. A full attendance is requested. By order. miG-lt] JNO. McMURPHY, Sec. New and Latest Styles of MILLINERY NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT tlio Assessment Roll of tho Muni- cipality of Richmond in now open for inspection at the house of Boyd k Kilgour, North Ann, All persons deeming themselves im-' properly assessed shall,within one month from this date, notify the Clerk of thoir grounds of complaint. SAM. MILLER, C. M. C. Richmond, Uth May, 1383. Im Provincial Secretary's Office, 7th May, 1883. HIS HONOUR THE LIEUTEN- ant-Governor has been pleased to appoint Paulus >Emilius Irving, Esquire, Barrister-at-Law, to be Deputy Attorney-General for the Province to date from the ist instant, vice Eli Harrison, jr., Esquire, resigned, my 16-1 m NOTICE. A COURT OF ASSIZE, AND OF Nisi Prius, and of Oyer and Terminer, and of General Gaol Delivery, will be held nl LYTTON, on Monday 18th June, 1883. By command. JOHN.ROBSON, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office, Victoria, 11. C, May^lli, 1883. myio-im PUBLIO NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Order of the Honourable Executive Council, approved on the 30th August, 1870, which reserved certain lands in the vicinity of Port Simpson from pre-emption, has been rescinded by an Order in Council, approved the 30th March, 1881. WM. SMITHE, Chief Commissioner L, & W. Lands and Works Department, Victoria, 13. C, May 8th, 1883. my 16-1 m The (Stock Is as well assorted as any on the Mainland, comprising: Hats & Bonnets Of the most fashionable shapes and styles. Ribbons. Ottoman, Satin, Reversible, Fringed and Lace Ribbons. Piece Goods. Plaid and all shades ottomans, surahs, satins, silks, sarsnets, velvet and velveteens, brocade and plain. Black and cream Spanish lace. Ostrich feathers and tips, a handsome assortment, Flower Frilllngs, Neck arrangements in lace and muslin, gloves, hosiery, corsets, dress trimmings, etc., etc.. etc., etc. COME AND SEE OUR STOCK. myI6-tc. h Front street, New Westminster, B. C. Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE. DOMINION PUBLIC WORKS. NOTICE TO SHIPBUILDERS. SEALED TENDERS, ADDRES- sed to the Dominion Government Agent. Victoria, signed and endorsed "Tenders for Mud Punts," will be received at his office in Victoria until noon on Thursday, the 17th May next for building four Mud Punts for dredging service, British Columbia. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the Dominion Government Agent, Victoria, the Dominion Telegraph office, New Westminster, and at the office of the Collector of Customs, Nanaimo, on and after this date. Tenders must be made on the forms supplied. The successful tenderer upon being notified that his tender has been accepted, must execute a contract to the satisfaction of the Dominion Government Agent for the due fulfillment of the work specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. I-f. S. ROEBUCK, Sec'y. Victoria, B. C, May 10th, 1883. myi6-it. DOMINION PUBLIC WORKS. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. SEPARATE SEALED TEND- ers, addressed to the Dominion Government Agent, Victoria, signed and endorsed "Tenders for Plumber and Carpenter Work, Penitentiary Workshops," will be received at his office at Victoria until 12 noon on Tuesday, 22nd May, 1883, for performing certain Carpentering and Plumbing at the Penitentiary Workshops, New Westminster. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the Dominion Government Agent, Victoria, and at the Dominion Telegraph office, New West) minster, on ana after this date. Tenders must be made out on the forms supplied and must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque for 5 per cent, of the amount of tender or tenders. The successful tenderers upon being notified that their tenders have been accepted, must execute a contract to the satisfaction of the Dominion Government Agent for the due fulfillment of the work specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. S. ROEBUCK, Sec'y. Victoria, B. C, May 14th, 1883. myi6*td. CARD. mill* OFFICERS AND MEMBERS .1 of the Hyack Firo Company desire to oxprcss tlieir high appreciation of, ami to return to His Lordship tlio 1'ish- 011 of Now Westminstor thoir sincoro thanks for, tho klmlnoss evinced hy His Lordship in placing tho grounds at St. Mary's Mount at tho disposal of tho Hyaok Company for tho May Day festivities, which insured tho successful carrying into (effect of children on said occasion. JNO. WALSH, Cnpt. JNO. McMUltl'HY, Seo. New West., Mny II, 1883, [niyl2to DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND C A F S, READY-MADE CLOTHING GRAIN, FEED, SEEDS, POTATOES, LIME, ETC. Special attention lo Farmers' Supplies. Produce of all kinks purchased at highest market prices. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. chas. Mcdonough. myi6-tc New Goods New Goods WM. M'COLL Is constantly receiving new goods consisting in part of 3DI31T O-OOODS, Clothing, HOSIERY, ETC. A fine selection of Groceries and Provisions Always on hand. Holbrook's stone building,Columbia street. myi6-tc. aa major Importer and dealer in GENERALMERGHANDISE NOTICE. For sound, useful household goods try WM. RAE'S Next door to Colonial Hotel. 4 Groceries, Provisions, Crockery and Glassware* A large and well selected stock of DRESS GOODS, In the newest materials. Prints. Sheetingft, Flannels, tweeds, etc. A complete line of Dents' Furnishing Goods, And Clothing of first-class quality and fashionable style. A full line of BOYS' CLOTHING The stock is new and will be sold at CHEAP rates. mytG-tc. NOTICE.'* ALL PERSONS ARK HKRKBY cautioned against cutting or removing timber of any kind f nmi off lands hold by tho Hastings Sawmill Company, aa parties doing bo without permission will bo prosecuted. RICHD. H. ALEXANDER. lint raid lidot, II, C, 12th Doo,, 1882. dolO NE"W CoodS Brussels Carpets, 'Tapistry Carpets, Wool Carpets, Lace Curtains, Tapistry Curtains, Nottingham Curtains Black Cashmeres, Colored Merinos, Cashmere Twills, Lustres and Alpacas. White Table Damask, Brown do, Table Napkins, Diapers, Irish Linen, Muslins (book), Brilliants. White Sheeting, Plain and Twill, every width. Brown Sheeting, Plain and Twill, every width. White and Unbleached OOTTONS, Every Quality and Price. TOWELS. White and Drown Tricked, Iluckaluc, Honey-Comb and Linen. I&T.E.-W WM. RAE HAS POR SALE 80 OB 90 TONS FIRST-CLASS TIMOTHY HAY (Well Cured and Clean) $28 .A. TOIST, AT NEW WESTMINSTER. SPLIT & SAWN SHINGLES. (ap7te) New Fish Market! H JAMES TATFANDALE AS JUST OPENED A NEW FISH Murket on FRONT STREET, East of the Holbrook Honso, wliere will bo found a lull supply of Fish of nil kinds nud of tho host quality. Purchnscs delivered in nny part of tlio city. A call is solicited. mh'iSto CLOCKS C. M. McNAUGTHEN HAS JUST RUCEIVUnTHE LAKG- est assortment of Clocks ever held on the Mainland of British Columbia. XlCkd Clocks, at S2.2.1 (warranted). Beth Thomas' Nickel Alarm, at 83.25. All kinds cf Mantel unil Otlice Clocks. Waltham WatCllCs, coin silver cases, from Sin Howards. A linn assortment of Stirling Silver JCWClry, of tlio latest designs. Silver Plate Ware and Optical Goods. Coi.UMMA STRKKT, nu2 New Westminster, B.C. !S.pMlII, OPPOSITE F1MKK1I WHARF, ?i 0 N T S T R E E T, JEW WESTMINSTER. . IMl'OKTKIi ANIi DKAIjEK IX Dry Goods, nothing, lints nml Milliner), Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Hoots ninl Shoes, Crockery, Cutlery, Cigars ami Tobaccos, Fruits and Confectionery. Stock lnrge and well selected. All Goods first-class, ami will lie Hold at very low prices for cash. inhU M. ECKSTEIN. NEW SPRING GOODS -AT- i niton <3s Company's. U, LLLMIU Sixteen Cases of 1862. 1883. Large Stock, Best Materials, Latest Styles, and Low Down Prices, Everything in Provisions, Crockery & Glassware What you don't see ask for, And what we don't keep we will get. O.G. MAJOR Importer and dealer In GENERALMERGHANDISE COLUMBIA HOUSE NEW WESTMINSTER, B.O. t.a.:m::e;s dfe CO., IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS. Consisting of Black and Colored Merinos and Gash- meres, Dress Serges in new shades. All wool Beige, satin, marveilleux check and angola chevoits. Black Paramatta & Persian Cords. THE NEW OTTOMAN TRIMMING SILK. -A fine line of— Brocaded sateens, laces and vanda striped brocades, prints, etc. New styles in ladies and children's parasols. A large lot of new neckwear, silk ties, scarfs and collarettes, ribbons and laces. T. R. PEARSON A CO., -Importeiw AN11 Dealbiis in- Books & Stationery, Pianos, Organs & Music, Sooth Side of Columbia St., New Westminster B, C. The largest and beat-selected stock of Miscellaneous Books on the Mainland uf British Columbia, comprising History, Poetry, Biography, Science, l lotion, and General Literature. A full stock of tlie Seaside library just received, including tho latest imiubcu. School Books* AU the authorised books for Public and High Schools. Also, School Kcijuisites in groat variety—Slates, Pencils, Crayons, Copy-Books, Drawing materials, oto. Blank Books. A very large assortment, imported direct from the manufacturers, embracing all sizes, shapes and qualities. Paper & Envelopes. This department is Vory complete, and as the goods have been purchased from the manufacturers, on the most favorable terms, prices will compare favorably with those of any other establishment in tho Province. Foolscap Papers, Letter Papers, Note Papers, Bill Heads, Statements, Memorandum, Tissue, Blotting, Wrapping, nnd other Papers. Some beautiful designs in Fancy Note Papers from London and Paris. An immense stock of Envelopes of all styles, colore and prices. Fancy Goods. A very large variety of Fancy Goods always on bund, to which additions arc being constantly made. GENERAL 1} WE HAVE NOW THE most extensive stock to be found in the Province, consisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots mid Shoes, Groceries and Provisions, Patent Medicines., Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Crockery, Glassware, Lamp Stock, Paints, Oils, Ship Chandlery and Stores, Stoves and Tinware, Plumbers' Goods, Plaster,Cenient, Lime, &c, &c. Orders for the above solicited. Prices cut low. Terms Cash. April Oth, 1888. n->7 A splendid assortment of new shades and styles in ladies' and children's silk Lisle, and Taffatn Gloves. A full line of quilts, towels, table cloths and covers, ticks, lace curtains, Nottingham lace, flannels, printed and plain sheetings in all widths, Denims, Canton flannels, check ginghams. A splendid assortment of ladies' and children's and gents' NEW HOSIER!, Also :i large stock of gents' ring Shirts, collars, oufl's & ties. A large lot of Brussels, Tapestry, Kiddiminster & Hemp CARPETS, HEARTH RUGS -msWeCim Cor. Columbia .and Mary Sts., NEW WESTMINSTER, Miscellaneous. A very large and complete stock of miscellaneous articles such as aro usually found in a stationery establishment. Sliectnclt-s, Bye-Glasses, Playing Cards, Visiting Cni-*l*t Business Cards, Card board, Cnrd Cases, Vases, Gamen Inks of all kinds, Inkstiuuls—plain and fancy, Photo. Alb-ants, Pictures, Autograiih Allinms, Toys, Scrap Honk*, Purses, Writing Desks, Gold Pens, . Ladles' Work Baskets, Gentlemen's Dressing Cases Splints, Velvet Frames, •&«., Ae. Pianos & Organs. Having made unusually favorable arrange ments with some of thu leading Piano makers in Boston, Now York, Baltl more, ami elsewhere, we aro able to offer a FIRST-CLASS PIANO at little moro than has heretofore beon asked for a very inferior instrument. Wo have the exclusive agency in this Province for the fine Pianos manufactured by Henry l'\ Miller, of lioston. A number of tliese Pianos, imported by us, are now in tliis eity, and they are undoubtedly this BEST PIANOS FOR THE PRICE ever brought into this country. Wo are nlso agents for the Knabo Pianos, tho Steinway, the Weber, tho Docker, and others, any ono of which we enn supply on the most favorable terms. Wo ara agents in this province for tho Dominion Organ IWh. OrgAnH (of KowmonviUe, Out.), and W. Boll & -Go's, Organs (of Guelph, Ont.), nnd the leading American Organs, Persons Intending to Purchase a Piano or Organ of any kind, Canadian- American or Kuropcau, will Iind it to their advantage to communicate with ns. Sheet Music. Tho largest assortment of Vocal and Instrumental Music to be found anywhere ou the Mainland. Solos, duets, trios, quartettes, choruses, both secular ami sucrcd, A fine collection of tho very best Piano Solos, carefully selected by some of thu best pianists in the cast. Sheet music sold at New York prices, Music Books. Always ou hand, a good assortment of Instruction Hooks for I'iano, Organ, Violin, etc. The now imd euluvged edition of Richardson's Pinno Method. Also, a collection of miscellaneous music books, both vocal and instrumental. Music not in stock will be ordered promptly. Insurance. Wo nre agents for tho Noutii Hitman and Mkiicantii.k ErftE 'IsauiiANOK Co.; Capital, §10,000,000 : Losses paid, $25,- 000,000. Also, tho CONVKpEHATIOH h]n Association, offering the lowest rates on the best security of any company doing business in Canada, T, E. PEARSON & 00., CtiliinililiLHt. (l-otwuuii O. (1. Mnjur'ri uml Jn'im Cmmim*.-nut's), New Westminster, B. 0. 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Victoria, from San Francisco, Mayl3.-JHKniiitlii,JHSmlth, V I/inl, BLord.G Whito, Hans Larson. Per str. Rithet, from Yale, May 14.— I B Fisher, J C Hughes, Captain Peele, J 0 Armstrong, John Fannin, D W Miller and others, Per str. Gertrude, from Yule, May II.— Mrs G W Howison, Mrs 1) Hows, Mrs Chas Hughes, Wm Patterson, E S Wilder, W Murray, Fred Selyver, a R Taylor, wm Baker, Father Clirisrouse, Beverly God- dci-d, Frank Land, Charles lllulccly, John Per str. Irving, from Yale, May I'i— J-BShroeder,ABHowso,PA Low, (IW Palmer. M Edward, II B Havens, A Vim Volkenberg, Thos Bmpiiy, Marcus Smith, A Nelson, JCottrcll.J Martin and others. Per str. Louise, from Victoria, May iii.— McNulr.Myips, Column, Cant. Devorciix, Mr Heilferii, C It Humlltoii. It HenuesMey, G Thompson, Mr Mil by, F (Coiling. Hwnn- sou, W Hills. Miss M Woods, .luimlugH, W Brown, G Cimipliell, (liiiinon, Watts W McLurcu, W Benson aud 10 Chines-*, Wo regret to loam that Dr. Sivo- wrigltt is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Instructions havo been sent from Ottawa to hold an investigation on tho Grappler disaster. Mr. Win. Ross has taken up his residence in this oity, having leased his hotel at Port Haney. Tho now post-office building is nearly finished. The contractor expects to hand it over this week. At Speuce's Bridgo last Friday the thermometer registered 115 in the shade! How is that for high! The str. Gertrude has been taken off the Fraser river route. She loft yesterday for the Stiokeen river. lt is reportod that Mr. Dunsmuir has purchased Mr. Dhrgle's entire interest in the coal business for $700,- 000. Mr, W. H. Keary lost a §50 bank note last Saturday afternoon, and tho manner of its disappearance is very mysterious. The Churchman's Gazette for May ia out. During the absence of the Bishop, the Gaselte will bo edited by Rov. D. H. Horinck. Mr. DeCosmos will positively uot reduce his claim against tho government, and the government positively refuse to pay it. Mr. Clarke, lately arrived from Ontario, has purchased the Passmore ranch, opposite Riverside, and will put it under cultivation at once. The str. Rithet made tho run from Victoria to this port last Saturday in 0 hours and 15 minutes. We hope the Enterprise will read this item. Rev, A. Sheldon has resigned his fiosition in this diocese, and will short- y leave to take work under the direction of the Bishop of Caledonia. Just opened out, 4000 rolls'Wall Paper, latest designs and lovely shades—a magnificent assortment, .Call and sec them.—J. G. Bonte. myltftS J. G. Bunte has received another consignment of Baby Carriages whidi lio oilers at very low prices. mylBtS Out of the band of 250 horses sent over the mountains last spring by the British Columbia Expross Co., IU nre reported killed. The loss ia estimated at $1,500. What kind of fruit does tho axlotroo boar, is a question propounded by tho Boston Transcript, to which a Bulletin correspondent, signing himsolf "Sniar- ty,1' replies "a nut," Mr. Wright, of the Warminister Missionary College, has loft England for this province, and will do mission' ary work ntnong the Frasor Rivor Indians. He is expected in June. Littlo Charley Major fell off a fence last Saturday and landed head down on tho sidewalk. Wo nre glad to know that although considerably hurt the little fellow is able to run about. The Bishop of New Westminstor will shortly leavo for an extended tour through the interior) extending ap far ns Cariboo. He does not expect to return until some timo itt September, Mr, Trothcwey hns taken up a new location a short distance beyond St. Mary's Mission. He explored tho country for about 15 miles back from the river, and reports tho land splon- did for farming purposes, Weather continues charming. There was a Blight fall uf rain on Sunday, whioh was very welcome. The season has been unusually favorable fur agricultural oporntions, and farmers nro very hopeful of heavy crops. We are informed that Messrs. Haney, McKcnny and Isaac, who obtained licences from tho Maplo Ridgo Licensing Court, somo months ago, have recoived notico that they aro liable to severe penalties if thoy continue selling liquor. Mr. A. C. Wells, of Chilliwhack, met with nn accident ono day last week. While engaged in raising a barn a piece of the timber fell on his head, tho blow rendering him insensible. We are pleased to learn that the injury is not serious. A new Pacific railroad enterprise, hacked by English capital is reportod as having boon organized. It is called the United States Central Railroad, and is to extend from Denver to San Francisco—ah out 1,200 miles. Tho ■took will bo issued $50,000 per milo and $40,000 iu bonds. Seven railroad charters in different States nnd Territories have beon secured by tho pro- motors of this new scheme, who intend to consolidate nil of them. Work a\\ the fond iH to begin this spring. ■■«■■■■-■■■ ■*•» '—--"■■—— Tho adoption ef Kicking Horso Pass, In the Rooky Mountains, shortens the C, P. R. 110 mites. Tlm minister of railways states tlmt the cost of the mad will not exceed his estimate one ■ingle cont, and that by the timo of its completion the government will havo derived 858,000.000 from salo of lands, , etc., whioh, with tho land grant to the syndicate, will cover tho entire expenditure of tho mad, thus practically giving a Canadian rond, connecting tho Atlantic with the Pacific, without adding ono cent to tho burden of taxation, Tub. Scientific Pahtv.—The four gentlemen who went up rivor Saturday last on a scientific oxpeditioii returned by the Rithet on Monday. They were completely successful, having fully accomplished the purpose of their expedition. ^~ Correction. — Tho publio school teacher of Langley Prairie writes to suy that he has had neither measles nor whooping-cough although several of his pupils have had both, and the school had to tako a brief vacation on that account, Tho teacher is to be congratulated upon tho miseries he has escaped. .*_ Prorogued.— The Legislature was prorogued last Saturday afternoon. The session has been unusually long, but thero has been some important legislation. The chief feature of tho session is, of courso, the settlement of the questions in disputo botween the provincial nnd federal governments. Upon this settlement the country has every reason to congratulate itself. •*> '■-— The Victoria.—Tho steamship Victoria arrived from San Franoisco on Sunday morning with 0 passengers and about 200 tons of froight. She left on Monday afternoon for Nanaimo, whence sho will go to Portland. From that port sho sails for Alaska, to take tho place uf the wrecked steamship Eureka. She will probably not return to this port before July. 1 n> .. -= Extra Copies.—A number of extra copies of this issue havo beeu sent to persons who hnve not been subscribers. Those who receive them may be supplied regularly by remitting tho amount of subscription to this office. As a special inducement we mnke this offer: On receipt uf $1.50 the paper will be sent to any address until the end of this year ; or, for $2.00, it will be delivered in the city for the same period, m> . The Eacjle Pass Party.—Among tho passengers who wont up on the str, Rithet on Saturnay night was a party of twenty men, in chargo of Engineer Choice, on their way to Eagle Pass, wliere they will at once begin tho wagon road from Shuswap Lake to the Columbia River. Tho road will be about 45 miles long, and the promoters expect to havo it completed in about a yoar. This, it will bo remembered,is n part of tho .work undertaken by the Kootenay and Columbia Transportation Co. The Bazaar.—Tho sale of work, held lost Monday under thu auspices of tho ladies of Holy Trinity Church, was very successful. Most of tho articles offered for salo wore useful aa well as ornamental, and the gross proceeds amounted to about §325, Wo are informed that ono young man whose parents aro absont from the country invested vory largely in table linen and othor articles wliich bachelors do not usually indulgo iu. Coming events sometimes cast their shadows beforo them. In the evoning there was music, which added considerably to tho attractions. Pitt River Bridoe.—A short timo ago wo mentioned that one of the piers of the railway bridge across Pitt Rivor had risen some inches, ami wo expressed n doubt concerning the success of the work. Last week the pier camo up bodily and went down the stream. We understand that it has been decided to fill tho piers with stones to keep them down; but inasmuch as theso piers are composed of piles driven into the soft bottom, without anything to bind them bolow water, we still doubt the stability uf the structure. As the piers aro long and do not run witli tho current, the water may undermine thein and thoy will spread so as to lot out the stone ballast. Wo believe the wholo plan is a mistake. Police Court.—On Saturday Jas, D. Barry was brought boforo the polico magistrate charged with having in his possession a pick nud shovel, the property of tho corporation of New Westminster, knowing thom to hnve been stolon. The ovideuce clearly showed thnt tho pick and shovel hnd been stolen Inst November, and thnt prisoner became possessed of them under circumstances which rendered him liable, Tho prisoner made a speech in which he said his partner stole the property, and he had merely kept it in his house. Sentenced to ti mos. at hard labor. A number of drunks wero fined the usual penalties. On Monday .las. Arthur was convicted of selling liquor to Indians, Sentence deferred. We hope the police magistrate will not accept tho sentence of tlio magistrates in tho McLean case as a precedent. SmiTiNu Items,—Str. Enterprise for Victoria Saturday morning ; str. Dunsmuir for Nanaimo, and strs. Irving and Gertrude for Yalo. Steamer Rithet arrivod from Victoria Saturday night at 7:30, and proceeded to Yalo. Stoumship Victoria"from San Francisco Sunday. On Monday str. Rithet arrived from Yule at 0:40a.m., and proceeded to Viotoria ; str. Gertrude from Yale at 3 p.m., and atr. Irving nt 7. Steamship Victoria loft for Nanaimo nt5:30. Yesterday str. Gertrude left forStickueu River; str, Rithet arrived from the* gulf at 11:40, having ou board McLeltaiiB tie camp, which is being transferred from Salt Spring Island to Pitt Rivor. Sho left in tlio afternoon for Port Moody, to tako on rails for Maple Ridge. Str. Evangel arrived from Seattle yesterday afternoon, at 6:30, and str., Louiso from Victoria at 5:10. The Ohilcotins. — Suporintonent Todd came down on tho Rithet last Monday,havingBuccocdud iu capturing tho murderouH Ohileotins. Thoro were only two Indians engaged in the mns- Bacro, and the two victim;! wero Chinamen. It is In-liuved, however, that those fellows meant moro mischief. It appeal's that both thoir fathom were hanged for tho massacre of 1804, and they woro determined to be avenged on the whites. They merely killed the two Chinamen to work up their tum-tmns beforo making an attack on tho whito suttlo'rs, Mr. Todd gives much praise to Animhum, tho head cluof of tho tribe, and Messrs. RokwoII and English for tho part they took in capturing the Indians. The two warriors hod asked another Indian named Conn to join thom in their intendod massacre. Conn is n very powerful man, but instead of going on tho war path de decoyed tho two murderers on tho pretense of gutting ammunition, and secured thoir capture. Thoy both confessed, and were committed for trial at Clinton. — m* August Flowor and German Syrup, 75 cents, nt Herring's drug store. ■ City Council. - Council mot on Monday night. Present, His Worship the Mayor und Co tins. Deane, Dickinson, Curtis, Ferris, Johnston, and Elliott. A good deal of business was transacted of no special interest to the publio, Mr. Calbiok's claim on account of Columbia st. extension waa settled by note bearing 1 per cent, per mouth. Capt. Pedes account of 85 for services at last election was paid. The assessment by-law wus passed. The mayor was instructed to ascertain from the city solicitor whether it was lawful to play billiards, bowling, and other games openly on Sunday; also, to enforce the law respecting boisterous games on Sunday within the city limits. The sum of $50 was placed in the hands of the Board of Works for repairs and drains. Tho committee on water frontages reported, and on motion the rent of water lots was raised to §100 each, Council adjourned til! noxt Friday afternoon at 3 o'cloek. MUMalMngei-b In the Houao of Commons, on the 10th ult., Hon. Mr. Caron, minister of militia, made n statement of the policy of tho govornment with respect to the militia force in this province. Hu said, in substance,, that tho intention was to place in British Columbia a battery of artillery, which will also be a school of instruction; nnd to turn tho.Wholo furco in British Columbia into artillery, Wlfcn tho battery has been organized, the commandant of the school of artillery will become deputy adjutant general, nud will tako charge of the whole district. In the mean time the district is to be under command of Major Holmes, who, the minister says, "is one of tho best officers we havo trained in our military schools." Tho battery in British Columbia will be known as "C. Battery," Nothing waa said to indicate the exact time at which the proposed chaugo will be mado. - -**• __,- A Runaway Stage. Spence'8 Bridge, Mny 9th—Yoster- day afternoon, while the 11. C. express stage was Hearing tho 83-milo Houao, above Clinton, the horses became frightened at something on the road and ran away. Police Superintendent Todd, who was en route for Clinton, with the Chiicotin Indian murderers, was thrown into a lake alongside the road aud escaped with a wotting. H. Booth, of Cariboo, was severely injured oh the head, but not seriously onough to prevent his continuing his journey to Victoria. Ono of tho Indian prisoners, although handcuffed aud ironed, attempted to escape to the woods. He had gone about one hundred yards, and covered himself with tho brushwood, but the sharp eyes of Suporintendont Todd noticod a piece of liis red shirt along the brush, and recaptured him. Prisouers wero heavily ironed aud locked up in Clinton jail to await trial at the coming utfdzea, Weathor continues very warm. Thermometer on Monday last 93 degrees iu tho shade, and to-day 88. Thompson Rivor iB steadily rising, but no very high water is anticipated this season, The Opposition on tite Policy. Mr. Beaven made a long and wearisome speech on tho policy. He was, ns usual, sophistical and iunccurnto. To illustrate :—Ho admitted that the dock would coat8760,000-or 8250,000 more than tho subsidies. But, said ho, supposo it ahould cost (as the premier haa said) $800,000, tho province would only havo to pay interest at 6 por cent. (83,000 per annum) on $50,000. Ho ignored the fact that, nt 6 per cent., the further sum of $250,000 would add $18,000 more to interest account, and swell it to 821,000 per annum. Mr. Beaven never appears to as bad an advantage as when he dabbles with figures. The day before he disgusted the whole House by declaring that the Elliott govornment plunged the country $700,000 in debt, when the fact was at once demonstrated by the premier, from official records, that the debt was incurred to pay off tho Wal- kem-Bcnven government's indebtedness. Mr. Armstrong was wishy- washy and boisterous, Mr, Helgesen mado the only notewortay speech in opposition to the policy. This gentleman seems to bu of opinion that the Dominion government intend to make fast to tho dry dock and tow it off to Eastern Canada. Ho spoke as if he already huars the "ye-ho I" of the sailors, aa thoy haul away on tho ropes.— Colonist, , »•» . Massacre at l-)Uoii. HuHii'ranh AhkiihK on lhe Chlm-M1. On Monday, tho 7th inst., thero was sumo trouble iu Chinese gang No, 37, which resulted in bloodshed and death. It seouis that there wns a disagreement between the whito foreman and the Chinese book-man about two men, whose time tho foreman refused to allow. Tho Chinaman called the foreman a liar, and tho latter stooped down to pick up a rook, Tho whole gang thon got stones nud began to throw at tho foreman, Some white mon camo tu tho assistance of tho foreman. They wont among tho Chinese, with pick handles and other implements, and thero wns a free light. Several of the Chinamen wero severely hurt,one whitemaii having his hoad cut with a shovel. That night, when tho Chinameii had gone to cainp, about 20 white roughs from Oroyon armed themselves with pick handles aud made an assault on the Chinese camp. Tho Chinese tied tor their lives, but every one who was caught the roughs beat in a shucking way with their clubs. One Chinaman was killed, and three others, the Chinese doctor says, will die. Mr. Todd, superintendent, uf police, held an inquest on thu dead mnu, but, ns it was quite dark whou tho assault was made, none of the raiders could be identified, Mr. Todd says it was a most brutal affair. The feeling against Chinamen seems to he vory hittornbout Lytton, and it is feared there will be mure trouble. It is said that tho white doctor absolutely refused to do anything for thu wounded Chinamen unless Mr. Todd would first givo him $100. We hope theso men may yot bo identified and mado to suffer for their crime. Roping llicm In. AiMllier Indian «Ul*-'(i'j In-,--, Constable Sharpe, of Port Moody, sooiuh to bo doing excellent work in the interest of law and order. Last Saturday ho ran in McLean, of Pitt River, on a charge of selling liquor to Indians. This is Mr. Shurpo's third victim since hit appointment, and in every caso he has secured u conviction. McLean's offence was committed on Sunday, the 2'Jlh April. The case was heard by Messrs. VV. D. Ferris and (i.C, Webster, J. Ps., and thu witnesses wore two Indians named Innis and AHc, and Constable Sharpe. McLean pleaded not guilty. Tho Indians testified that on tho Sunday mentioned they wont up Pitt Rivor to see somo friends at f he tie camp. On their ro turn iu tho afternoon they were out side McLean's, and ho hailed them aud asked them to como in and have a drink. They went iu and had each a. glass of beer for whicli they paid 20 cts. Then AHc wanted a bottle, and McLean sold him a bottle of rye whiskey for $1. They thon left for their camp und drunk the whiskey, with the usual result. Both Indiana stated very clearly that McLean firat aakod them to drink, Innes, who seemed to be a very intelligent Indian, said ho wuuld not have asked fur liquor, bo- cause he did not usually drink nnd ho know it was against tho law for him to do it. But ho yielded to McLean's invitation. Constable Sharpe said that after arresting McLean and warning him to mako no statement which he did not want used against him, Mo- Loan admitted the charge and said he would ploud guilty in court. In consequence uf thia confession ho had not summoned two whito witnesses who could testify to thu offence. The magistrates imposed a fine of 850, or one mouth's imprisonment in caso of default. from Yale fC'irr-*8|-i.t]i,--ii-:e ot tliu Cntuiiililim.) The stabbing case, which I reportod to you briefly last week, came up before Mr. Dowdnoy, J. P., on Wednesday. It seems that Walsh and Logan hud a dispute about a half-dollar. They had both been drinking pretty freely and the dispute ended in Walsh stabbing Logan twice—oh the arm and below tho shoulder. The wounds are serious, but may not bo fatal. Walsh wag committed for trial. tially will have a large exhibit. Of South American countries the display of Chili alone is noticeable. All the British colonies and possessions are represented, especially Canada, wliich shows the whole process of artificial pisciculture and fish frozen sinco hut July. Interest in this section will be greatly enhanced when tho exhibits of British Columbia arrive. Newfoundland displays a complete series of nets, oils, etc. It ia estimated the exhibits of America exceed those of the whole cont incut of Europe. EXCLUSIVE DESPATCHES TO THE COLUMBIAN. From Burrard inlet. (Correspondence of tlio Columbian.) Those health aud pleasure seekers who are wont to spend the' summer months by the seaside at Hustings will find things changed thia season. That beautiful sylvan retreat ia turned into a hog ranch. The bathing beech is reeking with the blood of slaughtered cattlo, while the invigorating sen air, wliich in former years was the chief agency in heightening the rose tint on the cheeks of city damsels, is now impregnated with thu stench of slaughterhouse offal. But all this is the progress of civilization, and before its advancing footsteps health und pleasure must give way, and, in this instance, seek a more favored retreat. From Port Moody. (CurreqKHiiIeiicuof the Ilrltiiili ColiiD.bli.ii.) It is sought to saddle this sufficiently whiskey-cursed community with anothor licensed groggery, which all well- disposed citizens earnestly deprecate and rely on the good sense of the licensing magistrates effectually to prevent. By the way, is there not a fed- oral law in forco forbidding the sale of intoxicants within a milo of any Dominion railway in course of construction, and if so, is uot the granting of licenses for such sale ultra vires of any local board 1 Friend Sharpe is magnifying both his name and office, and his presence is exorcising n most wholesome influence here. It is safe to assert that undor proper advice the Dominion law will receive his "serious consideration," and perhaps bo the means of ridding Port Moody of an establishment that would be far better appreciated as a memory than ns a possess io ii. —«-**"■ News by Telegraph. Tho ('renin ot Ilie 11'••■•>■■ I fit ih. Danville, 111., May 2.—Tho Council lost night fixed tho yearly saloon license at $000. To-day nll the saloon keepers refused to pay the amount, and closed their places, A large number of citizens signed a cal] for u public meeting for the purpose of urging tho Council to raise the license to $1000, whon the saloon men yielded nud agreed to pay tho $000. Salt Lake, May 2.—A few days ago A. F.. Due, a Scandinavian farmer, brutally beat one of his numerous wives, a young woman who wus married to hiin lust August. Tho newspapers took the cuso up and compelled the Mormon polico to arrest Due, who was, however, discharged by a Mormon Justice. Tho woman was not pleased with the turn affairs took, und wont before the United States Commissioner this morning and entered complaint, charging him wiili polygamy. Ho was arrested, und waiving examination was held in $25,000 bail to await tho action of tho grand jury. The wiso precaution was taken to place the dissatisfied wife, her sister aud anothor of Due's wives, under bonds, us witnesses. This is one of thu remarkably fow coses wliere Mormon women havo entered complaint against thoir husbands. Yesterday a Deputy United States Marshal undertook to serve a subpama on tho polygamous John Cotmully, under indictment for polygamy, whon Connolly forcibly ejected tho officer from the premises, somewhat bruising him. Coi-nolly wus subsequently arrest«d and held in bonds for resisting an officer. San Fhanuisco, Muy 4.—The light mins of lust night wore favorable to tho wheat crop. Prosont prospects, with au increased acreage, are that California will have 1,100,000 tons of wheat for export noxt your. Efforts aro being made to secure tho building on this coast of thu now coast survey steamer for Alaska, tho steamer for which Congress appropriated $100,000. Senator Miller has hnd plans and specifications forwarded to tho navy yard at Mure iBlnnd, It is believed that tho vessel could be built on this coast cheaper than East, whon tho cost of bringing hor hero is considered. Dhnvri*, May 8.—The severest hail storm over known in the West occurred at noon to-day. Tho storm was accompanied by terrific thuiidor and lightning and lasted fully an hour. Hailstones measuring au inch in di- umoter wore six inches doep iu the streets. Thu fruit crop no doubt was ruined, London, May 8.— Arrangements for the Universal Fisheries Exhibition will Hot bo completed by the opening day, May 12, Spaces not in proper ordor at tho timo will bo covered with flngs. All tho European exhibits, except tliose of Russia, havo arrived, Among the countries best represented nre Italy, Belgium, Holland, Sweden and Norway. Russia ib backward, but event- London, May 12.—Long before noon the 23 acres of buildings at Kensington occupied by the international fisheries exhibition wore filled with spectators. Tho' general effect was grand and imposing, notwithstanding much tliat was unfinished. Tho royal party arrived at 12:10, and were much interested with tho exhibit from the United States and Canada, Tho Duko of Richmond read an address to which tho Prince of Wales replied, aftor which the exhibition was formally opened. The prince expressed regret at tne unavoidable absence of the queon. Count do Chambord is dangerously ill, Seattle, May 13.—Tlie steamship Mississippi waa burned to the water's edge this morning while taking on cool. Nothing whatever waa saved, and one life was lost. Many of the crow had to jump overboard to save themselves. The fire originated in an oil room, and spread with fearful rapidity. The ship could not get away from tho wharf, which was also burnt. The loss on vessel is $100,000, and $60,000 on wharf, covered by insur- ano. No more coal can be shipped for Beveral dayB, until a new wharf lias boon erected. Several persons wore injured by tlie fall of the wharf. Ottawa. May 13.—The defenceless state of British Columbia has been again brought prominently to the notice of the imperial government by the recent Indian and Chinese troubles. Sir A. T. Gait has been informed by the admiral that it is not the intention to retain a ship of war permanently at Esquimalt, that being contrary to the custom in other parts of tiie world; but an ordor liad been given to the commander-in-chief on the Pacific station to cause the appearance of vessels at uncertain intervals, as this, it was considered, would tend to prevent lawlessness more than the permanent presence of a small vessel. The Times, commenting on tho reluctance shown by the imperial govornment to accede to the demand, says: "This is cold comfort for British Columbia, and the only haven of security for lior is the embrace of the American republic. The Pacific province is a neglected stop-daughter and in the courso of time she will come to the United States." Toeonto, May 14.—Almost tho entire village of Leamington was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss, 8150,- 000. Dublin, May 14.—Brady was hanged this morning. The crowd outside tho jail numbered (100,000, but there was no attempt at disturbance. Brady made no statement. Capetown, May 14.—Then has been a general rising in Basutoland, and considerable fighting on all sides. Quiet 1ms been finally restored. Kansas City, May 14. — Terrible cyclones have again caused immense damage to property and tho loss of many livos iu this state. PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE. FIRST SESSION OF THE FOURTH PARLIAMENT. We have not room for a report of the debate ou the tonus of agreement, but shall content ourselves with giving the speeches of the two members for this district, which, we believe, embody the lending facts and fairly represent the opinion of the mainland on this ques tiou: Hon, Mr, Robson said the questions involved in this bill had agitated the country for years. They had boen made test questions at the recent general election. This was the most important measure that had been brought before the legislature since confederation. Tiie member for New Westminster city had expressed surprise that no minister roso in reply to him. It would be difficult to reply to nothing. That honorable gentleman had made a wild statement that the Dominion government was prepared to throw open the railway lands until Mr. Trutch went to Ottawa, when thew drew back, The fact was that Sir John Macdonald refused to conic to any understanding with regard to the lauds at all with tho representatives of tho province until all the questions in dis- (rato woro settled. Tho speech of the ouder of tho opposition would have beeu an admirable one if it had been based on facts. Ho (hon. Mr. Robson) maintained that Sir John Macdonald had said that tho repeal of the island railway lands act relieved tho Dominion government of its obligation to build thu liuo. He (Mr. Robson) agreed with him. There wore a year ago two rival companies contoiuling for tho island railway franchise. The one was represented by a local capitalist, who had come toa perfect undet-stauding with tho Dominion government to build tbe line; tlie othor was represented iu the lobby of this house liy Dennis Jordan, a man who could not raise $500 whore he was known for any purpose. Jordan got a bill passed with tlie understanding that the island line should be built for the land subsidy. That scheme failed, It was only got up for the purpose of selling the franchise which no one would buy from him. It was therefore folly to say the island line could bo built for the lands alone. The Dominion government have a substantial company standing ready to build tho lino; and they have a second company ulso ready. They aro therefore disposed to drive a hard bargain, and to pay as littlo of the $750,000 as they can help. He noxt referred to the dry dock as a groat white elephant which was sucking the life-blood out of the provinoo—absorbing money whioh ought to be laid out ou roads uud bridges, The unanimous cry in his district at tho last election was, ■'got rid of the dry dock! Stop itl Even if what had been expended on it was lost—stop it)" The present government is in a position to not only stop the montli of the white elephant, but thoy are prepared to restore every dollar it had absorbed to tho provincial treasury. (Cheers), Mr, Robson next reforml to the folly of sending home a "missionary" to ask the admiralty to give what might have been got by correspondence. Well, this missionary displayed great persistency nnd he got an additional grant of £20,000 from the admiralty towards building the dock; but in return for that addition of £20,000 what did he do ? Ho consented to an alteration of the plana so that the dock would cost tho province £400,000 moro than was originally intended, Tlie imperial government had not dealt vory liberally with British Columbia. To bo sure they had asked tlio Dominion government to do certain things for British Columbia which Canada did not do; but the imperial authorities had never shown any liberality on their own port. Wc had waited for years for the Dominion government to throw the railway lands opon, but they had taken the position that they would do so when tho province had met thein in a spirit of liberality. To Bay that wo were giving away the public domain for no valuable consideration, was nonsense. The lands wero being placed in the bauds of the Dominion government who would people them, build roads through them, or moke them revenue-producing to the province a quarter of a century sooner than they could otherwise bo mado available. The Dominion cannot take those lands away out of tbe province. They cannot people them without benefitting British Columbia and all the people iu it, Of all the funny speeches lie had ever heard in ids life, that of the junior member for Cariboo (Mr. McLeese), was the most grotesque, He had argued on both sides of the question and the weight of liis argu incut, although be did not mean it, was in favor of the bill. Referring again to tlie dry dock he showed that no company could be found to build it for a guarantee of fivo per cent. Ho further demonstrated that it would cost at least 81,- 000,000. Now, as to the charge that the government proposed to give away the dock: In 1878 Mr. DoCoamos offered tho dock subsidies to the admiralty if they would build It as an Imperial work. Coining down to February, 1878, he found that tlie dock site with all its ap- Surteiiancos waB offered as a free gift to ie Imperial government. Tliis offer included the Canadian subsidy. The province had spent $150,000 on the dock at that time, aud Messrs. Walkem, Beaven, Humphreys, Armstrong and Galbraith offered to give everything away, including, of course, the amount that had been expended on the work. This government propose to receive back from the Dominion government evory dollar that has been expended on the dock. We yet the dock built and operated and enjoy all the benefits therefrom without a dollar of expense to the provincial government. Mr, Morris estimates that the dock would cost $750,000; Mr. Mitchell, an experienced dock engineer, says tliat ittfill cost $1,600,000 If carried onus the late government proposed to carry it on. Tliat load would have dragged the country into bankruptcy had the lato government been allowed to retain their seats. The land grant was not such an enormous thing as was represented. The act of 1875 gave a 40-mile belt to the Dominion government. Squatters' rights were not respected and there was no stipulation that the land should bo sold at i?I an acre to actual settlers. These interests wero carefully guarded in the present bill and the amigement was calculated to benefit the province largely. {Mr. Beaven here said that he had not voted for giving the dry dock to the Imperial government in 1878. There was no division). Mr. Robson replied that the vote was unanimous and no division was had. Afterwards Mr. Humphreys (then provincial secretary) signed an Order-in-Council offering tho dock, and in that order he said tliat the vote of tlio house on the subject was unanimous. Mf. Beaven said the order was drawn up by the Elliott government. Mr. Robson retorted that it .was not. The hon. gentleman would have us believe that his late colleague, Mr. Humphreys, bad placed his official signature to a lie and that tho lie was reiterated by the lieutenant-governor, He was shocked at the hon, gentleman's denial when the facts were all against him. A great deal had been said about the humiliation of the province. This government had acknowledge-1 that it was unable to carry on the dry dock to completion at a cost of $1,500,000. There was no humiliation in trying to get rid of a disastrous bargain which was pressing this fine provinco out of existence. The "Fight Canada" policy was a foolish aud disastrous policy.. The late government bad fought Canada until it hadn't a hair, so to speak, left on ita.head. This government was elected to inaugurate a policy of peace, and thoy had effected an honorable peace. The province had fought Canada for years and years and grew poorer and poorer all the tunc. The policy of this government was based on an honorable peace which no British Columbian need be ashamed of. At this moment negotiations were going on with Canada for tlie inauguration of a great immigration scheme. Those gentlemen (the late government) had sat iu their offices and fought Canada while the country went litterally to the dogs. This government intended to pursue a course that would place British Columbia in tlie front ranks of the confederation as its brightest and fairest and most prosperous province. Mr, Orr said lie did uot like the bill altogether, but in the main he intended to support it. A great cry liad been made about giving away public lands, but wc were only giving away a small Eortion of land which, until this' bill was rought in, fow honorable members knew wo owned. A railway would be built by the Dominion into the Peace river country and the lands we should still hold would be brought to market. He believed the Dominion government would do all in their power to open the railway lands. The dry dock has been a burden from the commencement. Nearly all the revenue of the province had beeu poured into it for years. Roads and bridges bad iu consequence gone to decay and would require as much to place them in order again as it did to build them at first. The leader of tho opposition aud bis colleagues now in opposition, in Feb., 1S7S, bad voted to ?resent the dock as a free gift to . the mperial .government. The dock was not more than one-third completed and tho cost so far had been nearly $500,000. The government were doing a good work in getting rid of the (lock, Tlie mainland was unanimously in favor of getting rid of the dock, lhe late government iu 1880 had passed an net which made the province liable to finish the dock at any cost. Ho would havo great pleasure in supporting tho bill now before tbe house. The bill was passed nn the following vote: Avks—Smithe, Robson, Davie, Drake, Martin, Allen, Dunsmuir, Dingwall, Wilson, Raybould, Setnliu, Pooley, Cowan, John, MoTavish, Orr—10. Noes—Beaven, A rmttrong, McLeese, Helgesen, Duck—fi. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY By invitation of the corporation and citizens of Nanaimo, the fine steamer PRINCESS LOUISE Cupt. McCuUough, will leave Irving's wharf at 7 on tlie morning of THE24thOFMAY1883 FOR NANAIMO. Returning, will leave Nanaimo about 2 o'clock a. m. ou the 25th, calling at Ladner(s Lauding going & returning. EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND Will be in attendance. No Bar for the sale of intoxicating liquor will bo allowed on lioard. Tickets for the Round Trip Can be obtained from any member ol tho following committee in New West- minster: Mayor Edmonds, Coun- clllor Forrls, Councillor Elliott. Wm. Moresby or J. C. Armstrong. Tickets for Gentlemen 82 00 each Tickets for Ladies 1 00 each Tickets for Children. 60 each All persons are requested to be on board at a quarter to 7 o'clock a. m. sharp. By order of the Committee. WM. MORESBY, Seo'y. New WcBtlninster, May 7th, 1883. myB-td. D. S. CDKTO. a. OLABK, M. D. CLEVELAND'S "flOTELT OUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, COLUMBIA STREET. • HEW WESTHIMTU: Meal flail l&flmAii DIRECT IMPORTERS And wholesale and retail dealers in Drngs&Cheinicals, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, DYE STUFFS, Lamps and Lamp Hoods, etc. THIS FINE NEW HOUSE HAS been fitted up and ia now open for a limited number of guests. Fint-claat boarding by the day or week at moderate prices. J. E, CLEVELAND, ap7to Proprietor. NOTICE. British Columbia Express Goiapany, Limited. AFTER' THIS DATE ALL PACK. ages, parcels, money remittances, and other express matter shipped through us for way points between Viotoria and Barkerville where the Company have no regular agents muat be prepaid, FRANK S. BARNARD, Manager. Fkki). Homer, Agent, New Westminster. Victoria, I2th April, 1883. aplSml NOTICE STEAMERS OF THE coa*ti>.AJsr3r (LIMITED), Carrying H. M. Mails and B. 0. Express, LEAVE IBVING'B WHARF FOB VICTORIA: WeilSeKDAYS Hid SATOBDAYS at 7 S.lll. FOR ¥ALE ft WAT PORTS: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7«.m. For Freight or Puaage apply at the Office. THOS. L. BRIOOS, apl Ito DRUG APPRENTICE WASTED. A BOY ABOUT 15 YEARS OLD wanted as an apprentice to the drag isiness. Apply to A. M. HERRING, Druggist and Chemist, Hev Westminster, B. O., Sd May, '83. Sole Agents ior "SKID GREASE." ADVH'K TO M<mil Its. Arc you disturbed nt night and broken of your rost by a sick child suffering and crying with pain of cutting teeth ? If bo, scud at once and get a bottle of Mies. WiKsr-ow's Sootiiinu Svnrr for Child- bkn* THKTiiraa. Its value is incalculable, It will relieve tho poor little sufferer immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about it. It cures dysentery and. diarrhoea, regulates tlio stomach and bowels, cures wind colic, softeus the gums, reduces inflammation, and gives tone aud energy to tho wholo system. Mrs, Winslow'S Soothino Svmir for Childrkn Tbething is pleasant to tho taste, and is tho proscription of one of tlio olilest nnd best female physicians and nurses in the United .States, and is for sale hy nll druggists throughout the world. Price 25 cents n bottle. (ap4ootly) Mew Spring -Goods! MRS. STRANG BEGS TO INFORM HER FRIENDS that sho has recoived her stock of FANCY GOODS! —ALSO— LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SEADYMADE CLOTHING COLUMBIA STREET, One donr from Colonial Hotel, NEW WESTMIN8TER, B, C. my9-tc. GIRL WANTED TO DO GENERAL HOUSEWORK in a small family. Applyto MRS. D. ROBSON, aplSto Agnos St. ;w, Kcimlol nprlHau lat Lwe* u . .cue. muuj THE REMEDY FOR CURING CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, CROUP, All Ulscim-s of the Throat, Lungs and Pulmonary Organs. BY ITS FAITHFUL USK CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN CURED When othor Remedies and Physicians have failed to effect a cure. Recommended by Physicians, Minis- thus and NVJWBS, In fact by every- holy who has given it a good trial, It never thiln io bring relief. As an EXPECTORANT it has no Equal. lt Ib hnriulcss to the Most Delicate Child. jtt rout tlinu 110 OVJlfM iii uiig I'orm, *3ri)irectioiis accompany each bottle. SS~For sale by all Druggists. op25ml MONEY TO LEND. I innds for Sale. W. NORMAN DOLE, Barrister, np'JS-Hm] Now WeBtminster. CHEQUE LOST. J" OST, AT PORT HANEY, ABOUT J the 23rd April, a Cheque on the Rank of B. C. for $134, made by A. Onderdonk in favor of the undersigned. The Under will please return it, as it is of no commercial value except to the undersigned. ap25 WM. ROSS. REMOVAL! Hns removed his PUBNITUHE ROOMS to Ihe premises on Coliimlitu street lately occupied liy Mr. 11. V. EdmomlH. FURNITURE, PICTURE FRAMES, WALL PAPER, ETC. Furniture mado to order on the prcm" Isos, KepntrlnR promptly and neatly done. Atrial solicited. my>lm] J.E. LORD. D. B. GRANT, Queen St., - Port Moody DEALER IK— DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, Boots & Shoes, dec. HAVING OPENED OUT A LARGE assortment in the above lines, tlie subscriber is prepared to supply the people at the Terminus City ana else where with everything generally found in a first-cloM store. All goods sold at the lowest cash prices. -'iinipiua Ontflts or all kind.. •*Pl-»«« D. B. GRANT. asro-rioB. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that i> the Council of the Corporation of Delta intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to establish the following publio highways within tlie Municipality of Delta iris', Commencing on the East side of Lot 140, Group 2, at the point where the main road bridge crosses Crescent slough; following the *bank of said slough 40 chains in a Westerly direction; thenee 0 chains In a Northerly direction; thence 6' chains iu a Westerly direction; thenee 42 chains along the bank of the Crescent slough in a Westerly direction; thence about 30 chains in a nearly North straight line to meet the Southern boundary line of Lot 20, Group 2, and having a width of sixteen (10) feet. 2nd. Commencing at a point on Trunk road 110 links Northerly from the N. E. corner of All Saints Church lot, on Lot 100, Group 2; thence running Westerly to where said lino intersects W. H. Ladnor's front ditch near Fraser river; .thence Westerly on inside of said ditch to Lot 90; thenoo following inside of front ditch to and through Lot 54 to the intersection of Easterly line of Wellington racking Co.'s land; thence Southwesterly along the lino of said Wellington Tacking Co.'a land to the S. E. corner thereof; thenee Westerly to the inside of front ditch of Lot.V.I on Canoo Pass; thence following down on tiie inside of front ditch on Canoe Pass on Lots M and 01 A, 187, 00, and to 180; thence through 180 South to the Gulf ot Georgia; thence Southeasterly along the flutf of Georgia to the North lino of the I'hiwasson Indian reserve, and having a widtli of iH feet. WM. MoKEE, Clerk Municipal Council. Bayviow Farm, April 11,1883. apMml NOTICE. DURING MY TEMPORARY AB- sonco from the City, Mr. A, J, Toutik will manage the busineHs of the Holbrook House; and I hereby give no- tice that I will be responsible for no debts contracted without his written order. J. W. HENNESSY. New West., Jan. 2, 1883. jyS Frank Siddall's Soap FURNISHED BY HENRY W^HUGHES. 1THE ABOVE ARTICLE HAVING . been tried by nearly every lady In town with success, needs little or no de scription, but for stranger, the following is printed;—It does the washing for a family in two hours; no boiling allowed; littlo or uo rubbing on tho board; blue not needed; doe. no harm to clothes. Plenty of reference If desired. One bar docs two week.' washing. The finest soap known for face and hands, shaving, etc. Onco used, it becomes a necessity. Money refunded if tho above Is not true, Tho undersigned being the first to Introduce It, respectfully asks the ladies to patronize hiin. Order, kindly received by Ellard k Co. and at Occident Hotel. "oing well known as agent for all newspaper., mamzuus, and books sold by aunts only, I need no introduction. To those out of town, a letter will receive prompt attciiti.ii. Address H, W. HUGHES, 111I121 New West., B.C, ©ut rStorjj. THE MINISTER'S SON. CHAPTER XXXVm. CLOUDH ULEA1UNO AWAY. (Continued.} "Oh, ma'am, how is ho? I lmvon't heard of him for such a long time." Tho bright expression faded again when Laura explained that he had gone abroad on active service "But he wished ino to come and soe you, nnd give you my address, that you might feci you had a friond to rely on." "Did he 1 And he thought of mo iu the midst of his own trouble — for- leave-tdkiug ia a hard thing. Ho has the kindest, truest heart 1 evor knew, and I wish Icould show my gratitude to him." "I will write and tell him anything you liko about yourself." "Then tell him, ma'am, that I am happy and comfortable, and that I fool I owo it all to him, I'd never have had courage to keep to the work at first if I hadn't known how disappointed he'd bo if I were to fail, and I £ear- od to bring trouble on hiin besides." "Woll, I hope tn soo more of you, Mrs. Jonkins, and tlio first timo you aro able to got out for a day you must come ovor to ua." "That will bo a great treat, ma'am. I do fool lonoly now and then," ropliod Ellon, gratefully, and wont back to hor work with a cheerier heart. When Mr. and Mra. Harris came to town again somo months later, and Laura returned to St. Judo's, she found Ellon barely recovered from a fever caught from ono of tho patients. Sho was now paler and thinner than over, and tho matron of the hospital remarked that, if she had any friends who could afford to givo her rest and change, it would bo tho saving of her. Mrs. Harris replied that she would see what could bo dono, and drove off to consult her husband. "Jack, dear, I have such a scheme to tell you!" she began, eagerly drawing away tho newspaper that ho waa reading, "And I am expected to have some share in it—I know that by the tone in whicli you say 'dear' Jack," replied Harris, smilingly. "You lmvo only to agree to all I say, liko a, dutiful husband," rejoined Laura, proceeding to unfold her plan. Thoy were going soon to Broomieknowe to pay a long visit; why should they not tnko Ellen with them 1 It would do her a world of good. "But could we not do hsr a world of good a little nearer at hand ?" "No; because, dear Jack, I want her to sec Mrs. Leslie." "Whew! That's what you're at, is ur •'I'm sure if Mrs. Leslio once hoard her talk of Ronald she would banish aU doubts of him from her mind, if sho has any; and you know, Jack, Mrs. Jenkins will be n good deal with me, and littlo by littlo I might manage to suggest to her tho sort of thing she should say.' I mean, you know, that she might easily bo led on to talk in such a way as to show that she never imagined ho cared for her." "Oh, you scheming woman! Upon my word, tho plan isn't half a bad ono. I'd liko uncommonly to pave tho way for Bennett, if I thought there was a ghost of a chance of Mrs. Leslie marrying him in the end. He's far too good, a fellow for any woman to turn up lior nose at hiin." "You mark my words, Jack; ho has been mentioned in despatches already, and if ho goes on at this rato, and comes homo with any more honors, Mrs. Leslio will cither marry him or— she's made of granite," said Laura, energetically. Arrangements wero easily mado for Ellen's journey to Scotland. Hardwicke said ho would bo delighted to receive hor, as lio would have boon delighted to accommodate a houseful of sick people, if his sister had expressed any wish to bring thorn. Ellon herself was at firat somewhat startled at the proposal. To go to Scotland seemed to her to bo perilous, since her husband was still thore, although ho had moved to Glasgow. But when Mrs. Harris explained to hor that she would be in as safe a retreat as if sho were in London, she allowed herself to rejoice without restraint in tho prospect of a holiday. The night journey fatigued lior terribly, for in her weak state she could not control tho agitating recollections wliich thronged upon her and kept hor wakeful; so that whon she arrived at Broomieknowe sho was carried to her room, and did not leave it again for many days, during which thoro was, of course, no mention of Muriel. Laura, however, who was a frequent visitor nt Inverallan, lost no time in tollim,' her friends about her guest, aiul about the manner in which she had beon confided to hor care. While Sir Duncan and Miss Forbes listened with interest to her talo sho observed, without seeming to do so, that Muriel's head suddenly bent down lower ovor hor work, as though to examine a pattern, and that Muriel's fingers were hardly so steady as they might have been. "I imi sure I nm right, Jack," said she afterward, "and I shall make a point of talking of Mr. Bennett and praising him whenever I can." Acting on this idea, Laura took every opportunity of alluding to Ronald. Now it was of her own liking for him that sho spoke; now of ^hor husband's respect for his opinion. Again, sho took over a letter that Jack had just rccoivod, nnd that sho wns sure all his frionds would bo glad to see; and sometimes, if sho happened to bo alono with Mrs. Leslie, sho would al- ludo in feeling terms to Ellon's grateful devotion, This topic, sho fancied, was not altogether aa welcomo as the others; and sho therefore insisted on it the moro -fooling, with a woman's quick instinct, that tho moro sho could strengthen Mrs. Leslie's present auspicious or doubts, the mors complete wonld bo the reaction whon she should discover her error. "I only hope he won't bo killed, poor follow, beforo you have finished your mnnceuvring," remarked Harris, who was always informed of tho result of his wife's efforts. "Oh, Jaok, I trust not! It will bo too dreadful for his poor mother if anything befalls him, becauao, you know, thoy say that old Mr. Bennett is failing very fast." A groat change wus, in fact, impending m Tillybodle—-that change which hangs like a porpotual doom over English vicarage and Scotch manse alike, and becauso of which the children of the house can never expeot to return yenr after year, when tlieir own children, perhaps, nro grown up, to the old homo of their youth. Sooner or later the father must go out of its walls, and a stranger onter and change all the dear, familiar rooms and ways, By gradual steps Mrs. Bennett had learned to realize that for her this change was imminent. Firat, tho minister had felt the winter cold to an unusual degree, and had begun to wrap himself up with a now carefulness. In spite of caro he had been laid up with a severe attack of bronchitis, and although he considered himself fully recovered, tho hacking cough that his wife dreaded to hear never left him. The doctor shook hia head, and Sir Duncan talked of a warmer climate and much-needed rest. But Mr. Bennett would listen to neither, and at last, when pressed upon the subject, replied, "If I need patching up by rest and warmth I can be worth very little. While I live I must work; and if I die, I die at my post." He worked on, therefore, visiting a sick parishioner in all weathers, till at last he wns laid up, und this time with inflammation of the lungs. When Ellen Jenkins, now rapidly recovering, hoard of hie illness she implored to be allowed to go nnd nurse hiin. "But you aro not able for such work yet," expostulated Laura. "lam not very strong, but I could do a great deal. I could at least watch, and lot others sleep, and it would bo such n happiness to me to bo of somo servico to Mr. Bennett's family. Oh, Mrs. Harris, do ask if I may come!" Thus appealed to, Laura drove off to the manse, and found thnt Mrs. Bennett would willingly accept more skilful help than she could easily obtain, and was glad, moreover, of the opportunity of seoing tho woman for whom hor son had naked her help and sympathy. Laura, therefore, returned to fetch Mrs. Jenkins, and saw hor installed in tho sick-room, whero Mrs. Bennott left her in charge whilo sho obtained a little rest. Muriel called daily to onquire for the invalid, nnd on tho noxt morning it was Ellon who came to report upon his state. "Aro you Mra. Jonkins?" na Muriel, feeling protty sure of tho now nurse's identity. "Yes, ma'am; Mrs. Harris was kind enough to bring me ovor yesterday afternoon." '•She must havo boon a very protty girl once," thought Muriel, as she drove home. "I think I should liko to talk to her, if I havo an opportunity." Tho opportunity soon camo; for whon Muriel entered the littlo dining- room one day, whero things were already beginning to wear tho disorganized appearanco that so often accompanies illness iu a houso, she found Ellon getting breakfast. "Don't get up," said Muriel; I soo Mra. Bennott has had her breakfast. Is sho up-stairs?" "Yes, ma'am, and ahe sent me here for mine," replied Ellen, still standing. She wns particularly deferential in her manner to Mra. Leslie. "Please do go on, or I must run away," said Muriel. "Let me pour you* out somo moro tea. How is Mr. Bennett ?" "I'm afraid he's worse, ma'am; and it is vory sad for Mra. Bennott, with Mr. Ronald away." "Yes," replied Muriol, with a quick glance nt hor companion, who met it steadily. "You wore a groat friend of his, wero you not, in India?" "I, ma'am! Oh, dear, no. Why. was only a sergoant's daughter; and though Mr. Jenkins is a commissioned officer, yet I knew well enough lie wns never fit to associate with gentlemen, and I never was educated like a lady. Mr. Ronald was always as kind as any ono could be to mo, but ho never mnde a friend of any one iu my rank in life —any woman, I mean. Surely you who know him so woll should know that," snid Ellen, a littlo sharply. Sho was quick-witted, nud Laura's hints had convoyed more, perhaps, thnn had been intended, so that now she felt almost angry with this beautiful, grave lady, who had not known how to believe Ronald Bonnett! Wns sho foolish, Ellon wondered, as well as beautiful ? "Indeed; I heard you had known him so very well," replied Muriol, quietly. She was beginning to seo a gleam of light which might dispel her doubts, and sho longed to mako it clearer. "Then you heard a wicked story, ma'am. I must not stand talking, but I wish you would bo so good as to ask Mrs. Harris about me. Site understands, and can explain everything bettor than I can." Ellen spoke with some temper; for it hurt hor sorely to think that she, who owed everything to Ronald, should bo a cause of sorrow to him. She could well imagine that if ho were to love his affection would bo deep and lasting, and she was resolved thnt no tale about her should stand iu his way. Her reply contained a Bting for Muriel; it was certainly a new thing for her to hear that gay Laura Harris could understand and explain to hor Ronald's conduct and affairs. Nevertheless, sho answered vory gently. "I did not moan to vox you," she said, and wont on to speak farther of the invalid. CHAPTER XXXIX. THK LAST HOME-COMING, Mr. Bennett passed off very quietly, whon the sun was getting low and a red light slanted into his room from the west. 'Givo my love and blessing to Ronald, wifo." Those wero his last words, and Marian Bennett did not grudge them to tho absont boy, who was now nlmost hor only tie. All tho village turned out to the minister's funeral, for, however little somo of his parishioners may hnvo loved him, they nll recognized his devotion to tho right. "Ho was a God-fearing man, Jamie," said Sir Duncan to tho old shoo-makor, who, though he remained hear the gate of the kirk-yard, hnd closed his shop and come tu pay what respect ho could to Ronald's father. "Ay, he was that, Sir Duncan; but, to my thinkin', Mais Leslie's roloegion is the boat. The minister ho wns aye for drivin' a body, but Mrs. Leslie she's aye lend-umdin' ye, till ye gang the gait she'd line yo afore yo ken whnur yo are." "They both mean tho samo in tho end, though, Jamie." "I'm no' suro 6' thnt. There's n wheen things ennna be settled sao easy's we think; and I auspoc', gin a' thochts worn kenned, that Mnistress Leslie wad show n bonnier kind o' notions thnn ever lichted yon puir body's heid." (To bo Continued.) NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., BEGS TO NOTIFY THK RESIDENT** of New Westminster und vicinity tliat he lias Imported direct from London, England, ii splendid assortment of PERFUMES, Toilet Soups L'le., from the very best manufacturers i» London mid l'nrls, Liibln's l'arU perfumes SI 00 per bot E Pliumd's do 1 00 per bot Klmiiu'l'-i London do, iiOo and 7i» per bot Cleaver's do, 50c und 75 per bot Ilovcndei's do, 'lot; :Bc und 50 per bot Maria Farina's Eau de Col- oj-ni*, sioull size 50 per bot Iluvl's Hun de Cologno, largo.. I 00 per hot Hoyt-s Hu" do Cologne, small 25 nor not Miirniy ■<■ liuninun's Florida Water. 75 per bot DALMAKOY'H CUIIIOUS ESSENCE, The most lasting perfume known, SI 50. J & K ATKINSON'S WHITE HOSE PERFUME, Tho only gold mednl highest award for English perfumery, tl oo per bottle. GLASS STOPPERED SMELLING MOTTLES, Filled wil li Nulls ready for use, Que, 75e and SI 00 per bottle JEAN VINCENT BULLY'S PRIZE MEDAL TOILET VINEGAR, For dully ablutions u few drops poured Into the water boforo washing will neutralise nny impurities, refresh the skin und iv sloreltlo lis pi-csllne freshness nnd bliMini. For the uuuiili, it few tlropH with wu ter net us un excellent dentifrice, preserving the gums nnd teeth, uml by Inipnrtlngaswect nnd delicious odor to (he oreauilB luval- uablo to smokers, removing pimple 75c per bottle. It is nlso splendid for from tho face. Price, IMPORTED TOJLET SOAPS. Rose Prlntanloro Soup—the most delicious perfume. More especially recommended to Indies uud to mothers of fiunl- lles for the toilet uf children, li cukes lu u box, 60a per box, or sont by mull to nny part of umlsh Coiumbin, postage pnid, for Tfia per box. One trial of this soup will givo satisfaction. A very superior Glycerine Sonp, Jlcnkes in u box, U5o, Highly perfumed. Hovenden's London Soups, 8 cukes iu u box (Almond, Honey nnd Windsor), 25c nnd S5c per box, Hovenden's Mltchum Soup, recommended nol only for its quulity und delicate perfume, but nlso for Its refreshing nnd cooling oflcet upon the skin, il eakes lu u box for 50c. Sent by mnll, postage paid, 75c. Pear's Transparont'Tollet Soups, arwper cake; sent by mall, 50e. Pear's Transparent Shaving Sticks, In n very nice box, :tic per stick; sent by mail, 50c. Over 100 years established ns tho cleanest and best prepuriilion for shaving. Boehm's Transparent Soups, a very fine nrtlclv, iV pereulte; shiiving sticks, Si*, In a very nice box, Hovenden's Emollient Shaving Soap, Ili'.Jeuiul 1.V.C per cuke. Wright's Coul Tar Soup (London), tho only coul tar soap recommended bythe entire mcdlcul fuculty. For the nursery uud the toilet this soup is invaluable. It has received Ilie highest commendations from theenllreineillral profession. It is GMssadormos, a bnlsnmle cream for shaving without the use of soupor water. Sold In collapsible tubes, r-Oceueh; sent bv mnll, 00c. DM Importation r DDfl.iHI fi WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. & L. UIIUVM BEGS TO INFORM THE BJ35ID- cuts of New Westminster and vicinity that he is constantly receiving from Europe shipments of choice Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs, HAIR OILS AND TOILET PREPARATIONS. Otto of Hose Pomude mnde In London. Bay Hum Pomade made In Paris. And olhcr kinds of pomades. White Hose Brllliantlue. Lime Juice und Glycerine, Hovenden's Hulr Restorative, 70 cents. Ayer's Hulr Vigor, SI. Burnett's Coconino, 81; small size, oajfje. Bandoline for the Hair. Hose Hair Oil. Firsi-clnss assortment of London hnlrolls. A good assortment of Cosmotlques, White, Black and Brown. Glycerine Cold Cream, 25c per not, Vnsoliuo Camphor lee, 25c per hot. Cold Cream of Roses, 25e per bot. Gosnell's Cherry Tooth Paste, fiOo. Hovenden's Otto of Rose Tooth Paste, !Hc. Hovenden's Tooth Powders. Violet Powder. Violet Powder Boxes, 25c nnd fiOe each. English Ales, London and Dublin Stout, Which ho will supply IN BOND or DUTY PAID, In Quantities to Suit Customers. Also, in constant receipt, direct from W. A. Ulllly'e, London, Fine Champagnes, Saumur's Claret, Burgundy, Genuine Sherry, Fine old Ports and Sherries. E. BROWN, OOX/tTMBI-A. STKEET, New Westminster, B. 0. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. Provincial Skoketahy's Office, 3rd May, JS83. HIS HONOR the Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased to place the following gentlemen on the Commission of the Peace:— James Wabdle and Joseph Bowes, Esquires, of Hopo, for the Electoral District of Yale. Henrv HeNOK, of Big liar, and John- Edqab Moore, of Alkali Lake, Esquires, for tlio Electoral Districts of Cariboo uml Lillooot. Henrv Bird, Esquire, of 150-mile- houso, Cariboo Wagon Road, for the Electoral District of Cariboo, my 0-1 m. COUNTY COURT. •VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JS the next sitting of the County Court will he held on WEDNESDAY. Mny.mii, 1881.. Dated April 21st, 188.1. E. A. .TENNS, Registrar County Court, mli'J-Hil New Westminster. NOTICE. A COURT OK ASSIZE AND OF . Nisi I'rius, uml of Oyer and Terminer nnd of General Gaol Delivery, will bo hold at eacli of the unilermontionort places, and at the times hereinafter nained;— At Yale, on Monday, 21st May, 1883. At Kamloops, on Wednesday, 'Wtli May, 1883. At Clinton, on Thursday, 7th June, 1883. By Command, JOHN ROBSON, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Olliee, Victoria, 11. C, 19th April, 1883. (ap21ttl) GOVERNMENT NOTICES. Provincial Secretary's Office, 80th April, 1S83. HIS HONOUR the Lieutenant-Governor hus been pleased to placo tlie following gentlemen on the Commission of the Peace:— William Luuwio Riske, and Thomas Melurum, of Ohilooatin, William Morrison, of Lake La Haelie, nml William Lainh Meason, of Littlo Dog Creek, Esquires, for the Electoral Districts of Cariboo and Lillooot. John F. Smith, Esquire, of Clinton, for tho Electoral Districts of Cariboo, Lillooet aud Yalo. John Pimiiury and Joel Broadwell, of Snlt Spring Island, nnd Ernest Skinner, of Maple Bay, Esquires, for the Electoral District of Cowiehau. Thomas Pearson Reed, Esquire, of Soda Creek, for the Province, [niy'2-lin Notice to Claimants of Land. NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undermentioned lands in New Westminster District have been surveyed and a map of same can be scon at the ollice of J. C, Hughes, Esq., Commissioner, New Westminster, and at the Lauds ami Works Ollice, Victoria, whero forms of proof and declaration can bo procured. Lot, Op, Provincial Secretary's Office, 13th April, 1883. HIS HONOR THE LIEUTENANT- Governor has been plenscd place the following gentlemen on tlio Commission of tho Peace:— Neil McArthuu, Esquire, of Lako La Haelie, for the Electoral Districts of Cariboo and Lillooot. Frederick Souks, Esquire, of Clinton, for the Province. CiEORCIE WlLUSCHOFT, Pkrcival It. Brown, John Cuthiikrt, Charles W, Clifford, and William H. Dempster, Esquires, for the "Coast District," as do- fined hi a notice issued under the pi o- visions of the "Mineral Or<1ituuieo, 18tltl," published in the Qorernment Gazette, on the 18th December, IStii). np25ml Niinn*. Pro .on* Itoc No. Onto. J M«iml-I 638 Jan 21, 'I ....t...SMei*-*iiiil.t 1'nrUon Aii-13, ': ....[....! DcHot-liu 048 Not26, *i BETJSHES. A large assortment of Hair Brushes from BOctoSSonoh. Dr. Scott's Electric Hair Brush, Bont by mnll, postpaid,forS-1. A good assortment of Null Brushes, 2"*c and 50c eiieh. Shaving Brushes, 25c, each. 83c, 50a mid 7oc EAZOES. A first-class assortment of Razors, imported direct from Shofliold. I will send nny person a good Barber's Concave Razor hy mull nt $1.50 each. I have sold tho same kind of Razor at $2.u0, but having imported a large stock direct from tha manufacturer, enables mc to sell cheap [for cash, whereas, before I imported from San Francisco, ami I could uot sell them for less than $2.50 encli. I havo a large stock of Razors from $1 to *?-( each. Pocket Knives from I2jc to 92 each. FIFES. A splendid assortment of Meerschaum Pipes, G B D l.riarwood Pities, Amber Ivory nud Horn Mouthpieces. NEW SCHEDULE •WA.GrttiS WHITE LABOR Canadian Facie Railway BRITISH COLUMBIA. Overseers .8125 00 per month. Rock Foremen... .S3 iiO to $4 00 p day Earth Foremen... 2 50 to 3 50 Bridge Foremen.. 3 50 to 4 50 Bridgo Carpenters, 1st class 3 50 Bridge Carpenters, 2nd class 3 00 Masons 2 50 to 3 50 Stone Cutters.... 3 00 to :t 50 Blacksmiths, lst class 3 50 Blacksmiths, 2nd class 3 00 Blacksmith Helpers 1 50 to 2 00 Drillers..... 2 00 to 2 25 Laborers 1 75 to 2 00 Hewers, 1st class 3 50 Choppers, 1st class '2 00 to 2 50 Scorers, Ist class 2 50 I'ho above mentioned parties, or any other claimants to the above described lauds, must prove up their claims within throe months from date of tliis notico. WM, SMITHE, Cliief Commissioner of Lands <fc Works. Lauds k Works Department, Victoria, IJ. C, 25th April, 1883. (my2m3) Notice to Claimants or Land. KAMLOOPS DIVISION OF YALE DISTRICT. N° OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undermentioned lots in Kamloops Division of Yale District, have been surveyed, and a map of same can be seen at tbe oflico of G. C. Tunstall, Esq., Commissioner, Kamloops, and at tho Lands and Works Ollice, Victoria, where forms of proof aud declaration ean bo obtained. Lot. Clip. Numo, I-ro-om-ittou Hoo,No. Dnto. Ut), 1, A.E.IInwno, 1.070, Dec. 0,1877 441, 1, DoiiidiMVnlki-r, 1,018, Mny 4, " 4*1, 1. A.McCoimcll, 1,(M2, Oct. 18,1870 443, 1, P.arillln, 1,071, Dec.2S.I8T" The nbovc or any other claimants to the abovo mentioned lots must prove up tlieir title to samo within three months from date of this notice. WM. SMITHE, Chief Commissioner of Lands k Works. Lands k Works Department, Victoria, B. C, April 10th, 1883. (npl8m3fd) Notice to Claimants or Land. CARIBOO DISTRICT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Sections 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45, Group I, Cariboo District, have been surveyed, nud a map of same cau be scon ut the office of J. Bowron, Esq,, Commissioner, Barkerville, and at the Lands and Works Ollice, Victoria, whore forms of application and declaration can bo ob- tained. Claimants to any portion of tho above Sections must prove up their claims to same within throe months from date of this notice. WM. SMITHE, Chief Commissioner of Lands k Works. Lands k Works Department, Victoria, B.C., April 10th, 1833. (aplSmSfd) . PUBLICJSIOTICE. HIS HONOR the Lioittonant-Gov ernor has boon pleased to direct that Chap. X., Section 7, of tho "Regulations for tbe Examination of L'uuliu School Teachers," (approved 9th .January, 1SS3,) be iinieiided, by adding thore to, at the end nf the said section, the following words, viz.!—"or ho must bo a "Graduate of some British University, " who has proceeded regularly to his dc- " grce, and must satisfy the Examiners " of hia knowledge of the art of teaching, "and school discipline and management." By Command. .JOHN ROBSON, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Seci'ctary'e Oftce, Victoria, B. C, 1st May, 18S8, myO-lni, NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF LAND. YALK DIVISION Ol" TM.ICT. ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL NEW WESTMINSTER. DIRECTORS POR 1883-84. \V. N. Bole, President. ,1. \V. HAitVHY, Vice-Preside nt. \V. II. KEAHY, Scc.-Trcas. E. (,'oriiould, .I««. Cunningham, II. Elliott, C. M. MoNauglifen. THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE STALLION "GLENGARRY." ANNUAL REPORT The Directors of llio Hoyul Columbinn IIos--ii:il have to report, that during tho vi'iu-s iss-j-st l hero has been n large lu- fi-t'iiscovi-i'iin-vions yi-iirs of iiatl-'iitsad- mltleil lo tin'institution. This, with the delnnlilated state of tho bultrtlnijvuecosjd- taled an increased expenditure. You will iiotii-i- In tin* Treasurers report that over BJiOO hns been expended on rcpalrs.over jflOll on fnriiitnn', and SHiilon clothing, milking a total of about ?7W>, which had to beili-ilui-leil from over receipt-*, which can not h--t'oiiiiti-d In the actual expenses of lhe institution. A lnrge number of patients have been admitted, sent from the Etallwuv works about. Yale, ami no contributions have been received from the Dominion Government or the railway eon- IraeKn-N loward« the support of this large and fm-H'tisJng class of patients. In conclusion, we have to reltoralo the complaint so freipieutly made byourof- licial predecessors as to ihe ncccKMity of osuibllshlugn "Homo for InoHrub]os,"and renovating If not entirely recoiistmoling the Hospital building. The necessity of an Increased grunt In a self-evident proposition, If Hie Hospital Ik to lake Its proper place among the charitable Institution-" of British Coiumbin. Annexed are lhe Treasurer's nnd Surgeon's reports. SURGEON'S REPORT. Nkw WiwniiNSTElt, Apr. 13,188:1. To the Boartl a/ Management of the lioual Columbian Hospital;—Oentlemkn: I have (he hoi.or lo .submit the following statement of cases In the ltoyal Columbian Hospital during the year 1882: Nuniherof putlonls under treatment lu the hospital durlngllie year, 11)1; number of outdoor pnili'iils, l.Vl. Total, ill. Number of deaths during the year, 11. Cause of death: Paralysis, '2; heart disease, I; diabetes, 1; debility, 1; gangrene. 1, fracture spine, I; exhaustion, etl'cets of severe hurn,l. I would recommend that the building be thoroughly whitewashed. Also, that a nurse lie appointed to assist the Superintendent iu his duties, which are dally becoming more arduous. 1 have Ihe honor lo be, gentlemen, your obedient servant. J, A. BIVEWKIGHT, M. D. FIltST 1-ltiZE AT_ OREGON STATE nnd District Fairs. Dam iind Sire imported from Scotland. Bright dapple bay; 17 bauds; weight, 1800 lbs. Will mako the season, 1st May to 1st August, at Gonznlc's Farm, near Viotoria. TERMS: §25, duo 1st Aug. Insurance $35, duo when maro in foal; pasture, gl per week. Half steamboat fires allowed to mares froin n distance. Every precaution taken to avoid accidents, but nt risk of owners of marcs. J. D. PEMBEUTON, inkSHo P.O. Victoria, Box240. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that i_\ Lot 49, Group 1, Yalo Division of Yule District, has beon surveyed for Mr. L*. A. Agassi?-, as the land wliich lie claims undor Pro-omption Record No. 282, dated February Uth, IS7S. A map of same can be seen tit the Lauds k Works Olliee, Victoria, and ut the ollice of E. Dowduey, Esq., Commissioner, Yale, where forms of Proof and Declaration can be obtained. The above or any other claimants to tliis land must prove up their claims us provided in Section 15 of tlio Lund Act, 1875, within three months froni tho date of this notice. WM. SMITHE, Cliief Commissioner of Lands k Works, Lands k Works Department, Victoria, B. C, March 12th, 1883. (mh2lje0) NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF LAND, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT. ■VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JS tbe undermentioned lots in Group Two, New Westminster District, have noon surveyed, nnd a map of same can be seen at tlie ollice of J. C. Hughes, Esq., Commissioner, New Westminster, nnd at the Lands k Works Department-, Victoria. [.(it Orp. I'"1 cmptluti lie? X<>. Piilo. 481, 4:ti. i'M, 4;ir>, 2, J.llnrkur, '2, J.Miinro. '2, 3. Clia-iiniia, 2, D, Groyfll, 1076, 1637, MOO, 1447, May 30,1871 Aiil.28,1877 Fall 27,1877 Mny 10,1870 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF LANIl. S 9 9. For Coughs aud Colds, use Allen's Lung Balsam, See adv. in anothor column. Tho cheapest place in town to buy your Drugs and Medicines — Herring s Drugstore,—^'/!', A good assortment of Collar Studs and Cuff Buttons. The'very best Bath Sponges, small Turkey Sponges, aud bath sponge baskets. Eims' Fruit Salts, 81.00 por bottle. Orders for the abovo goods solicited, and forwarded by mail or expross, -«■ O »- SHAVI1TG Hair Cutting, Shampooing, etc., —(JAM- AT— George lead's SALOON. Ho has now three chairs running, and first-class workmen. The latest patent In..-tier's chairs. Please note tlio address, ono door bolow tho Colonial Hotel, New Westminster, B. C, [np25, All outside labor 10 hours por day. All Carpenters to furnish their own Chest Toots. AU Employees to Iiml themselves Bed, Board and Lodging. Boarding Houses will ho convenient along the Line, Board—$4 por week. It will not bu compulsory for Employees to lioard in tbe Company's Houses. Wages will he paid monthly, on the 10th of each month. A, ONDERDONK, fi-ENKlUT. MANAUKB. 0wick ok tiik coxtiuctors, Canahjan Pacific Railway, Yalo, March 1, 1883. ITCTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY (CIVKN that I intend to inuke application to the Chief Commistnonor of Lauds nnd Works for permission to purchase 240 acres of meadow laud, known as Duck's Lake, situate about nine miles south of my residence, South Thompson, Beginning at Stake A, and proceeding thence 1320 yards to Stake B: thenee to Stake C, 880 yards; thenee 1320 yards to Stake D[ thonco 880 yards to starting point, JACOB DUCK. South Thompson, March 17th, 1883. uplln.2 NKW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT. VTOTIOK IS HEREBY GIVEN that i 1 Lot 472, Group L, New Westminster District, hns beon surveyed for (J. E. Corhould, Ksip, as the land claimed by hint under Pre-emption Record No. 1,2(11, dated February 13th, 1883, being a transfer of Mr. Maokio's Pre-emption Claim, No. 1,21(1, dated June filth, 1874. A map of the above Lot can be scon at the Lands and Wm-ks Oflico, Victoria, and at the Otlice of J. C. Hughes, Es- (piirc, Commissioner, Now Westminster, whore blank forms of application and declaration can bo obtained. Tlie above or any other claimant to the above laud must prove up on the same, in accordnuco with the provisions of tho "Laud Act, 187")," within throe months from the date of this notice, WU, SMITHE, Chief Commissioner of Lands k Works. Lauds k Works Departniciit, Victoria, B. C, April 3rd, 1883. (apl ltd) NOTICE TOJAXPAYERS. Assessment Ait and Provincial Kercniie Tax. NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT. ■VTOTICE IH HEREBY GIVEN, iu JS accordance with the Statutes, that I'rovlnolal Rovcimo Tux und nll Taxes levied under tlie Assessment Acts arc now due for the year 1883, nnd payable nt iny oflico. Assessed Taxes, if paid on or before the 30th Juno, 1883, nro collectible at the following rates, vlsu— n of I por cent, on Renl Property, fi cents per aero ou Wild I-and. One-fourth of I per cent, ou Personal Property. ! of 1 por cent, ou Income. If paid after June 30th, 18H3:~- J of 1 per cont. on Real Property. 0 cents pur aorc on Wild Land. .1 ol I per cont. on Personal Property. 'I of 1 per cent, oti Income, J. C. HUGHES, Assessor mid Collector. Jnn. 8th, 1883, felltd The above or nny other claimants to tho nbovc lots must prove up their claims, iu accordance'with the provisions of Sec. Jo of the Laud Act, 1873," within three months from tlie date of tliis notice, Forms of proof nnd declaration can lie obtained at the Lands and Works Ollice, Victoria, and at the Commissioner's Ollice, New Westminster, * t AVAL SMITHE, Chief Commissioner of Lands k Works. Lauds k Works Department, Victoria, B. C, 12th Mareh, 1883. (mliSljeO) TREASURER'S REPORT. HKCEIITS. Bnlunco on hand :tlht March. 18S2 ...5 307 oi i;i-:ini from Gov't for lSiiioittliBoiul-* Iid: :ilsl Mim-li, IHAI 4i'.0 00 ccolvod from paying pnllonls V2ti 00 ..ocolved from subscriptions S7.10 lionmloiir-from H. C. illuirch m r>0 Pollution-- from liplscopul Church.. '27 IK) Unlnuoostlll owing 1072 83 Tolal SU017 '2S Rxi'KxitrrunES. Milk 8 2WI 1(2 Orocorlufl.... linn*-" Meal Hcpnlrt Mcdi-Nilali- Rtcwurd 7.-vi ai m 7-j iitlitnee..............,'.....'. Mli id tmw foot; Ma m Wii-l-lit-- nud s.-i-uliblm,' 151 7.'i M--.|i.-al -■•.mf.-l-ts 211 50 Vogotnbles, Imittiding potatoes m 1-iiiH'iaH HI 1(0 Itivad iVI 2:1 Knriiiinn- IIM r-n Li-Ms, <oal oil, etc Ill 117 rimlilni! V2 4A Printing nml advertising 5S12 IiiMiitioi-i-on luilMlng 15 00 Slumps uud stailouery :H 77 Stilppln-.'|iiuurablcs .IO til) Audltlm*, I wo yours 20 00 t-.Nlr-i ni.:lil niu-HC t. !H1 00 Klsl. 22 2.'i KmII 5 til) Sundries 81 00 Total SW17 28 Examined and found correct, JAS. \Y. HARVEY, Auditor. WM. H, KEARY, Treasurer. NOTICE. Dissolution of Partnersliip. mHE PARTNERSHIP HERETO- X fore existing between Thomas Lett Stahlsdhmidt and Hoiikiit Waiih, trading under the firm name of Stahlsohmidt k Wahd, at Victoria, IJ. C, as Commission Merchants, Shipping and Insurance Agents, hns been dissolved by mutual consent, as from 3lst December, 1882. Mil, Roiibrt Wahd has assumed the Liabilities and Assets of the late firm and will continue the said business nt Victoria for his sole account under the firm name of Roukht Wahd k Co. No. •! Commercial Row, Wharf Street, Victoria, B.C., 15th March, 1883. (mli-JI) TIIE GREAT ENGLISH REUEUY Isani'VPr-fniliiij- Cure for Nervous Debility,Exhausted Vitality of it ny kind, Weakness* Pnr« alysis, Prosfii- li)rrliu(-a,tuiil nil tbe terrible tl- fecls of'jouthful follies, and t-xcesses iu maturer yeurs, DK. MINTIK will agree to forfeit Fire Hundred Dollars for a case ot tliis kind the Vital Iti-xlorutlvc (under his special mi vice and treatment) will not cum, or for iiaylliii k impure ur injurious found it it. DK. MINTIK Uvuts all Diseases mci'oit-fully without mercury. ConBflltatlOIl free. Thorough examination and advice, §5*00. PiiceorVllnl Restorative, S3-oo a botlle, or four times the quantity, S10-00; sent In .my address upon receipt of prici. orO 0 D,, Becuro from observation, and in private name if desired, by A. K. MINTIK, M. D. Those who cannot visit Dlt. MINTIK in San Francisco should send it lull nml minute statement ol their troubles with $26-00, ami in re-turn a full roiirse of Medicine will be forwarded, securely packed, so as not to excilp curiosity. All orders for medicine C. 0.1), must bo accompniiied with 51.00 {as n puur- antee of good faith), whicli will be deducted whon the package is shipped. SAMPLE BOTTbE FREB.-Sent on application by letter stating symptom?, Bex and Hge, Communications strictly confidential. jnj-31-ly 11 Kearney Street, Sun I't-iiiiclsi-ii, Cnl. nD I 1CDIP ■■->» Geary Street, Ull. LIlDIU, SanKrniiclst'iM'nl COXTINUKS TO THKAT bwc- ccsafl'll)' by ll.mic;i*Hitli.v _J ovory form of Spi-clnl nr Clironli- Q DIbciuq without Miiroury or Nan* UJ m-oiih Dnipi. Pit, Ml'Illli'S (£ m'KIOUAl'Olt Ifl'i'-uA'tiYBi'ml OtiimiiiuuJiil euro for .Sciutaal , wonki'i's-i, Xerv-HiH nml I'liyMcnl P" ni-bllity, Lost Manhood, Vital (/) Kxliuu-i'loii, mitt all tliu turrlblo ■ UJ i-cMulta ufnliiii-uil niltliro, d«6W. "" * mu nml youthful follies. Tlio Doctor will iij-iei- in wiltln-* to lorlutt 91,000 for utaiBoTlinl hu uiuloi-taKcs aad fulls toou-i". Thu nma-.n tliiiii-nunlH can nut ,net cnri'il uf Si-mlnnl Wuiil-ii■•■■<• and lliu abovo illst'ii-H's is o-vlnu; to a complication i-atli'd ri-i-stn. tiii-rlii'ii, whirl. ri'inili-i-H a fiici-lul , reini-ily. DR. I.IKMO'S IN- 'Q YIUOUATOlt, Ni). *-', U aSpe- q chid fm >■ for I1 runt otorrhea. ~T I'rk-u of nithuf Iuvlgorntor, $2 Q -liThottli*. i.rtili--ttli-ti$10. Sent ****■ to nay nil ihu ks upciirolj' covered 9 fnnii olwi'i'viilloi.. SL'tnlnnlWonk- •S iiuas nnd Prostntorrhai drain vU -^ tnllty from Iho hotly nml cniaio 2 a in hum un dl-ivtirici Hint liafflo onlltmry aiudlcal treatment. If nlliAvi'il to continue,tho iiniiiiln- ml loft* iitli't-ls the vital nr-jiiiiH, which CMiaos destroying diapason. Consumption, Dllllutw, lli-if-hfn Disnasu, ilniitt- dii-r,Insanity,etc. Kxecwtes, Non-uso, Abuse, Inherited Weakness, MM nutrition, Splnnl and .Cole lira I Ooillpt dills briii u on lhe ahi.vo fntal dl.Hciu-ca. Debility ami t-cminn! Wt>iit;ness <il»trnct tlio Iin- liortatit anil access;*iy urts of life uml Ihelr onjoy- inont.t. Cures (hiimiiiti'o. Dlneiiseu of thedoni- to-Urinary Organs, Kidney, 1.1 ver and Illaddern f-ieoialiy, Tliu many coin plain ti ami dlionicsof woiupu BpowUly cured- commit At lot) at oflico or hy lottor, fi'eouml conllilenlial, Ites-iouslhlo 'inrlles can nrnuifjo payments in lhe -mm- manner as lhey would euuibiy their r.imtly ptiyalclitli, Strictest secrecy mailltiiilicil. ONE DOTTLE VllEE. Regular 8iao Hottto of either Iuvlgorntor Bent Freo to dhow tlm wonder fill 11 rem* riles of Iho Greatest Iuvlgorntor Known to Modern Scientists. Stato t-yin-itoms, iirc, if married, tn, Call or ilddrcs-i lilt. l.IKItld A CO., No, -100 Geary Street, cnnier Miunm, t-'an Francisco, Cal, Private on trot ice, -IDS Musoii Street. Qualified ami Hmpoxsuiu.—Dlt. UK1IUI ft CO. Organized In compllanca with California law, Diptouia jirucuicd by regular college education, IT yeurs sprcial |iractice, and dnlv licensed tu no ennlauce with California Medical Law. ilo2 ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE. Notice to Claimants of Land. COAST DISTINCT. NOTICE IS HE1U3BY GIVEN that tliountlonnontionotl hinds iu Coast District have hcen surveyed, aud maps ol same enn he seen nt the Lands nnd Works Department, Victoria, whore Forms of Proof and Declaration can ho obtained. Lot. Itango. Date, 1 -2 .1.Clayton, Aji'ilicalion tonurehitsu 8u|-t, 14, lss-» It '} T. Sholholt, Pre-omii- tlnu ltcc., l.fiffl June i), " I 2 W. It. Mulh-rv, Pro. empthn Itoc,. l,iMl..Aug. -Ji), ISM .*■ -2 T.S[i'itlt<i[t,A[.|.li.-itli.in t(i|iiireliase Sept. S, 1SR2 II '2 3, Cnrtliuw, I'l-cenip* tion ltcc, l.&itt Auj*. ::, " 1 ft J, D. Warren, Apiili- callnu to iuu-i?hase..„lunelj, " •2 t> II. I',. Cioasiinile, Pro. uiiljitiim Hee., l.OritL.Dcc. ft, 1SSI il ft J, D-Wurieii) Pro-null)' tloilllec, Iftfilt Oct. IN, " ■I ft .1. II. Wam.li, Apiilicn. Ilnti to -uuchaso Seiit.14, IflSL' ft ft II, I-I. Cn.HMbitlb., A|i- plication to pureliaso.Juiio 27, " 0 ft .1.Wilson, Pre.cniplloii . ltcc, 1.C1S Mar.24,1881 The ahove nr any othor claimants tn tho ahovo lots, must prove up their claims iu accordance with the provisions nf the "Land Act, IS7o," within tlu-uo months of tho date of this notice. WM. SMITHK, Cliief ('oiiiiuissioner of Lands k Works. Lands k Works Department, Victoria, B. C, March 20th, I88.H. (mhastd) THK PARTNERSHIP HITHERTO existing between W. U. Wriyhtand I'lifm-l Vftlcnzitola, as general traitors nml puckers, is this dny dissolved hy mutual consent. All debts due hy the Into firm will be paid by Rafael Valenxiiela, aud nil accounts uwtn^ to the lute firm to he paid only to the said Rafael Vnlenxiiclu. [Signed]: lt. VALENZUKLA. W. II. WRIGHT. Witness: F. Supes. Clinton, 23d April, 18S.1, [np'-'fi-lm GIRL WANTED rpO DO HOUSEWORK IN A SMALL JL family. Apply to MRS. HUNTER, Agnes Street. TIIK SlTPItEMB COUII-T COLUJIWA. OF BltlTISII In tho goods of Justus William Howison, deeeused. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT nll porsous indebted to the late .fus- tus William Howiaon, formerly of Now Westminster, decensed, nro required to pay the amount of their indebtedness to tho undersigned within one month from this dato; and any person having a claim against tho estate is requested to furnish particulars thereof within thnt period. GORDON E. CORBOULD, Solicitor for Mary Howison, administratrix. Now Westminstor, April 20th, 1883. qp28-lm. NOTICE. ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE ANY claims against tho Firm of ADAIR k COMPANY, Pish Canners, Fraser River, nre requested to,forwnrd the same nt once to their Solicitor*-, Messiw, DAVIK ifc POOLEY, Langley Street, Victoria. Dated 3rd March, 1883. ' uih7 NOTICE. British GoluniMa Express Company, Limited, SHIPPERS OF SMALL PACK- ages, parcels, and money remittances, for Yule and Viotoria, will find it to their advantage nud nt no additional cost to forward through us, delivering at our otlice, and taking receipts therefor. FRED. HOMER, Agent, Front St., Now West. Fuank S, BAIUM'KD, Manager, apl8inl ESTATE OF JOSEPH THATCHER JONES, DE- uEASED, INTESTATE. ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO the above Estate, will please to piiy at once, tmd nil claims against the sum estate, are to bo flout immediately to the undersigned. .1AMKS C. 1'RKVOST, Administrator, Victoria, April HI, 1883. apl8 MUlS NOflCE." NOTICE. IS HKREBY GIVEN, that tho City Taxes far 1882 aro now duo and payable at the ofiiee of the City Clerk. JAMES ORR, 0, M, C New West., July 25, 1882. jy2U EARS ™ MILLION! Foo Ohoo's Balsam of Shark's Oil Positively Restores tho Hearing, nml is the Only Absolute Curo for Deafness Known. Tills Oil Ik tibntrncti'il lY-iiu in'fiili:ir hiii-i'Ici* of Hianll Willi* Hlini-k, cnuRlit In the Yilluw Sen, known us C.-i-niAiuiDi.*- IIoniieletii. T.wty Cliliicxo lUliorumii knaivi it, lis virtue nn a rcstornttru of !nwiii-* wns -lUcuvi'rud by u Uiiilil- lii.it l'i-ii-Mt admit tin* yonr 141n. Itn --iiii-m wure hu muiti-ron-i anil many no Heemliiffly in Ira- outmiH, tlmt tint ii'iiK'ily wn* tiltli'iiilty -hd. cliiiiiii'il over Ilie i-nlire Kin-iiiv. Ill mu Wiilili- bo uiiiver-tiil taut for over ,'IUO jiiiri. no lit-»fai-sn linn uxlateil nmong theClit> Mem* iiuoiil*-. Sant, olinrffci 'iropiitil, to nny lllllll--'-!-! ill $1.1111 ;ii'|-|Mttie. Hear Wlmt the llcnr say. It lii-ri 'lerforaieil ii mirm-li- in my CRtU. I Imve iio aiieiirtlily a >l«eii In my lieml mul hear iinicti liettcr. I Imve tiuim jjieiitly boilcflttAil. "Itn vlrtiiut* ni-f u.v4i!i:-iri(,XAi)i.K nntl Un cuha* T1VK UllUPAOTBR .lll.-iiil.lTi:, AN -lill* -VRlTKIl 0AM Pill- 80SAL1.V TKSTirV, IloTIi 1110N liXl'mUKNCK .Mttl OB- SKHVATIoX. Write al ome to llAVMWK * JtNSIt, 7 Dey Street, New Yoili, I'ai-lo.-liij-il.oo, a ml you will rocnlvo iiymtiiiii n ronmlyllmt will tinsMo yon to lii-iii- like iiaylimly elite, nml win me curative effects will tie iicrmiuioat. Yon will novor regret ilolni* ko. "—Kmmn of MBRCAMtlLH IIkview. if..j-T.) nvotll Ids.'* Ill tlie Mulls, -ileatie HOIIil money liy IteglHirreil 1'flt«*r* Only h.i].oiUd liy IIAVMMK it .IIONNKV, 7!»eyi't,lN. Y. Hole Ageitti for Amcrleu* notyl DR. SflNNEV^CfS DISl'EIVSAKV, NO. 11 KEARNEY STBEET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ■li'i-of llio Mmi-real, |L\ K.) .Meilk-nl ImhII- Into, unit Into Prop Hut or of Ilie Sl'INMlYVIM.K INFIItMAllY, wolilit niOHt leM-iei-lfiilly Inform lili- ■indent-' and the aflltfloil f-ononilfy, that tit slill i-oiiliinie.s to tioat cliioalc ami iiervoun -lis. iM"t-' Willi oii-i;iinlli>]i'<l mifi-!'.-.*. LADIES AND GENTLEMflW. Tiist hint ton li thu tiller ot COME AND BE HEALED. It millton not wlmt yoar trcilliloH imiv t>e, tiotiiu anil let the Doetnr e-cnmlao yoar cane' It will cost yofl iii'tlilnit f-n- eoiHiillnllon, no jileami cull niiils.itlnt'y ymirielvi-:- ivliellier llm IKirtor uinter. immlH your en NO. If liurmi ciue yon lie will tell you Hog If not, lie will tell yon tlmt, for liu will not amlertakn neiim- unlemi lie iscotitl-lent of of* Ibotlllbaourc, I'lirMmi at a ilislnni-u wlslilii'- treiitiautil, liy peii(1li,|( jaa unit n nilaiite ileiorlplloil of llielr troilltlM will rocalvo lit return a full coiuho nt tr-'iitnte.it mwnely iirukeil ho n« not toexcl'o m- tlo-ily. Dlt. HI'tNNHY will ciiiiriint.-e to lorfult Five Ilnnilre-I Dullnr* tor ctoiv cane of any kimi or/ ctiarartor wlildi Im nmlertaheii nml full* to etirc. •- .1'. H.—For illHcnxc' of altort itnmllu-*, a Mil courno of meiliclm-H, Hntln-lont fur a cure, with nil limtriiclloiii, will bu wot to any u<1i1rcii on receipt of fill. Cull Of Aillll-KD »as-iy IH. HPINNKY * CO., No. II Ke:iniey.Rt.lHnriFii:ii|clM:n,Oiil. mWmUL
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