Captured Fight to the Last. London, 1$ AFTER THE CUP BOERS IN BEST OF SPIRITS. Correspondents Say Will Wednesday. — The Board Wanted In refined private family for boy 16 years of age employed during day. Apply at once, RecorD office. Re wy Sigs Six. 32s dnt Sas NY | NERY Sa we ie OPAL NM em Standard’s special correspondent with the forces at Ladysmith, who was captured by the Boers and re- leased, says: ‘Nearly all of them are strong, powerfully built men. They were in the highest spirits. For instance, on the night of our capture our field cornet was in- duced to preside over an impromptu smoking concert. It was amusing to see a Johannesburger playing the piano with his gun still hung over his shoulder, while his comrades stood around. spellbound.” The one subject of their talk was the resolute determination to fight tothe last for the independence of their country. “Now Clark Plans an Attack for Amer- ica’s Emtlem. ROSSLAND Electric Laundry Patronize those who spend their money at home with you, and thereby help your own and your city’s interests S68 3 oe —ee White Labor and Clean «Worked Roit & Grogan, ~ Mines, Stocks and Insurance. . Representing the following FIRE INSURANCE —— VOL. 5. NO. 45- i FOR FINE Watch...Repairing, «eeGO TO... J. W. SPRING, Everything Guaranteed. Next door to the Post Office. EES , Suggestions Silk Skirts, all colors, lined, plenty to choose from, at $6.00, $8. 8 ore Hoe OO $ $8.00, $10.00, $12.C9 . Fur Sets, Muff and Collarettes, in Mink, Aimerican Sable, P Krimmer, etc. etc.. from $5.00 ap eon. Lamb, Gray South Sea Seal Jackets. at $240.00, $275.00, $300.00. Electric Seal Jackets, ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1899. A EUROPEAN WAR Is What England Is Really Preparing Herself For. PRICE 5 CENTS, SUE FOR $32,000 War Eagle, Cooper Company and Gen- oral Electric Works Involved. ONCE OWNED THE SATANIC SEL BIA —— ¥ Ordered a New Boat From Designer Wateon— ame Wants to Get Even With Lord Dunraven— Propored by Prince of Wales asa Member of Royal Yacht Club, WOLSELEY HIDING TRUE STATE OF WAR Public Demands That White’s Dispatches Be Published. London, Thursday.—General Wolseley has apparently been convicted of fixing official reports from the front, and there is a strenuous demand for reverston to the earlier practice when the ¢ reports of General White, the British commander in Natal, were given out textually as soon as received. The commander in here everything is Bright and New York, Wednesday.—A_ ru- mor isin circulation in the New York Yacht club to the effect that Jj. D. Clark, former owner of the Satanic, has just ordered a yacht from Designer Watson, and that he had America’s cup in view when he ordered the boat. New in Dry Goods; a The Leading Jeweler RUSSIA AND FRANCE IN IT OVER WAR EACLE’S HCIST varied and pleasing as- t Cost... sortment from which Ten TTT TTT Want More Officers. commissioners are now considering a successor for That Is Why Such Large Forces, Under Com- 4 mand. of Those Who Would Direct British Mine Management Say Machinery Was of to make the intending Most Inferior Construction, and Refuse to The police If the news be true, it will be in- teresting, as it had been understood that Mr. Clarke had retired from “yachting for good, Clark is said to have built the Satanic solely with aview of becoming a member of the Royal Yacht club, feeling cer- tam of election to that august body as he had been proposed by the Prince of Wales. Aprarently Lord Duaraven and Lady Lennox had -more influence than the Prince, as ‘Clarke was blackballed by the -squadron when his name was pro- sposed, and he soon afterward re- ‘tired from yatching. If Clarke is ‘coming for America’s cup his mo- tive is probably due more to the desire to get even with Lord Dun- raven than to any particular desire sof capturing the blue ribbon of the and. Jailor Mitchell. number—seven men. Big Reduction Sale. goods, ally. save money. ils Brother fn Africa. Ina Patrolman Riley, who has resigned, Their selec- tion will restore the force to its-old S. A. Hartman will tomorrow in- augurate a gigantic sale, with a sweeping reduction on all mens’ including clothing, boots and shoes, hats, overcoats, under- wear and men’s furnishings gener- This. is an opportunity to Rev. E. A: Irwin, a brother of Rev. H. Irwin, is the pastor of the English Church in Vrybrug South Africa, which has just surrendered letter to his brother here sea, UST A KEG OF BLACK POWDER ~‘igaxt 30 Sent the Crowd A little keg of black powder ina burning cottage on Great Western lat threw consternation -hundreds of people who gathered wm rescued early in the fire, but word ‘Started that there was a big lot of | dynamite in imminent danger of ex- plo: cro! ‘woman and child in it started pell- amell down town again to escape the xalamity. Later it was announced that the source of danger was the Great Western mine magazine, wear at hand. written just before the outbreak of hostilities, he says that war was earnestly demanded there. Every- thing was torn up with anxiety pending the of hos- tilities. Last Night ata Fire. a The best saddle horses at_ the into the | Montana; phone 6. ——_—_——— see the blaze. MINOR NLSNTION. The keg was The election to vote on the new park bylaw has been set for No- sion. That was enough for the | yember 7. wd and nearly every man, The No. 1 shut down yesterday on account of a break in the Black Bear compressor, but is working again today. Lewis Gurry a few days since lost Companies: Caledonian, Lancashire, Connecticut of Hartford, : Imperial. RANITE! GRANITE! Greatest Bargains and Assortment of Granite- ware ever brought to Rossland, at.- _ oy purchaser interested, first look for your thany necessities in preparation for the coming Winter...... is the place you should = Electric Seal Capes,. Gray Krimmer Capes. oo ~-Fur. 6 by the yard for Trimming, in Beaver. Black Marts SEN a Ie et er Heoap ie geb0 tear. ee Silk Quilted Lounging Robes i: Embroidered, at $12.00." > Woolen Knit Golf Jerseys at 75 cents. e 2 e also big line of Handsome- ly. Decorated China and Crockery for the holidays. Call and see our stock. Le Roi Livery, Feed & Sale Stables. THE SOR toed DRY GOODS ROOM. BIG STORE. HUNTER BROS. Baaed ROS IRC SING SINS INC GN Sor aS aa Se ARIES GANS ORS Sh ORL SY aki coals CaN SSeO Eng. C. Prayer Books, . » ‘Methodist Hymn Books, « « | Presbyterian Hymn Books, | Bibles, and... ee yle | Butter s R. C. Catechisms . LR. C. Rrayer Books, ... ‘Arms, Are Boing Sent Out to the Oape Forthwith. London, Thursday.—It can, not be doubted, whatever the attitude or even denial om the part of the |: seis an OPPORTURITY a3 te are gofue out of these lines °*= 2 = This ts an OPPORT OR Ti bindings Absolute Coat. No Reserve. “GOODEVE BROS., ruggists d Stationers. 2 it Days to ‘Deal with Goodeve Bros. SAL ALADALAAAA No Use. It isof no use to attempt writing with a broken pen. in'a Supply of the best pens and ink ay, If you have a favorit: e it of best H. S. WALLAGE, Stationery,Wall Paper, Fancy Goods Musical Goods, Notions, Toys, itc., Etc. Rossland and Grand Forks, B.C. that a superfluous propor- tion of the army were dispatched under General Buller to.the Cape, in view of the possible. serious com- }, plications Russia and France are. the powers |; with foreign powers. indicated. _To have the British fleet in readiness and dispatch a large force to the Cape under the com- manding officer and staff, who wonld direct the British arms in the event of a European war, must be regard- ed as an extremely wise and pru- dent move on the part of the gov- ernment. 2 JOHN F. LINDBURG .....PROPRIETOR Heavy Transferring: First-class Saddle & Pack Horses. i STABLES: Commercial Alley, ’Phone No. 39, P.O. Box 16, Job SPOKANE STREET. The Best Wines, GRAND HOTEL. Liquors and Cigars. ——— eel s- Jack Matthews, Prop’r. | INTERNATIONAL MUSIC HALL. Monday, Oct. 23d, and during week. The International Comedy Company Injthe.Sensational 4-act Drama, Printing’ ||| ®& JOHN PHILLIPS, Store and Office Fittings. Jobbing ot all Estimates Furnished. Shop: Imperial building, Residence, Monte Cristo St., Sth house north of umbia avenue. P. O. Box 576. of every description executed with. * neatness and dispatch Contractor & Carpenter kinds promptly attended to. Col- Mormon’s . Daughter” (3 20-~Artists in the Cast-~-20. “The +--+ P97 ¢ P] The Persian Gulf is. the point ~-6. A. LALONDE’S most likely where any active com- pli will center in the event of war.’ The Suez canal would be blocked, even with great fleets to keep it open. ‘The Cape is Eng- land’s natural route to India and Persia. If the secret history of the present crisis could be told, it would be found that the Foreign offices of ‘Great Britain and Germany-have never been more friendly. This fact must be taken into account by on Ferises, those ki Those most intimate with the high officials ot both countries, staie that the petulant behavior of a sec- The Questi WHERE. TO ..DRUGS.. PURCHASE {tion of. the German press toward England, while resented by the _| German foreign office. is derided by to forcast the future. | chiéfs summary read in the house of commons yesterday spoke of General White having fought a successful action, whereas the general’s own account puts an entirely different complexion on the situation and reduces the movement to a proper proportion, show- ing that further iting intellig may be p d from the same quarter at any moment. It is quite evident that the war in Natal has only commenced, and that the Boers are by. no means discouraged at losing their first two battles. Many experts seem satisfied that General Joubert is even now close on the heels of the British, and that a decisive action may be fought. today or to- morrow. The main fact that the British were forced to. evacuate the Natal triangle which the Boers naturally claim as a con- spicuous process, and which they may. emphasize by a proclama- tion annexing Northern Natal, is proving an unpalatable pill to 4 the public. Previous successes had been represented as being greater than they really were, as the determination and gallantry of the Boers enabled them to quickly recognize and achieve the desired objects by other methods. Later estimates of the Boer losses at Elandslaagte gives 300 killed. Their coolness, bravery ond good aim can be judged from the fact that out of 17 or 18 officers with halt a batallion of Gor- don Highlanders, four were killed and 13 wounded, while the casualties among the rank and file were 27% during less than three hours ot fighting. London, Thursday.—Dispatches sent from the front show that Symons’ fight at Glencoe was not anything [ike the decisive victory alleged, and that Yule would have been annihilited if he had not retreated. The bombardment of Mafeki known results, and the Boers have Safely to Pretoria. Spies : +> Altogether, the campaign is being pushed by the Boers so strenuously and on such sound strategetical lines, that the situa- tion of the British in all probabilities will give them cause for anxiety for some time to come. London, Thursday.—The usual phrases are used by the military writers to disguise the real nature of Yule’s movement from Glencoe. It is described as a scientific change of base, a brilliant strategic ¢ andr in the face of the enemy’s positions, and a prudent measure of military concentra- has d with un-- ‘ got the Hussars prisoners tion. Pay Third Installment on Account of It— Now Thev Olaim Breaoh of Contract. eames It is rumored, that the War Eagle, the James Cooper Manufac- turing company and the Canadian General Electric, company are lining up for .a legal battle :involving no less than $32,900." The ,fight., originated over, the hoisting machinery and the com- pressor which was furnished by the two. latter companies for the big mine on Red mountain. © The plant, according’ to the War Eagle man- agement, has. been unsatisfactory from the. start., Already four men have, been. killed in the hoist, and one-half of itis now lying utterly idle. The War Eagle claims that it is of pooi workmanship throughout, and declares that the most inferior material was used in its construc- tion. 3 The James Cocper Company's contract was $20,000. “Two piy> ments. on:,it have already been made, and the third is overdue, as the mining company refuses to meet it. Theclash will probably come in that connection, as the machinery men are expected to. bring suit to recover their balance of $7,000. The War Eagle will withont doubt answer’ by instituting another action against the Cooper people on ac- coant of alleged damages for breach of contract. While the main fight is between the War Eagle and the Cooper Company, yet the Canadian General Electric Company will probably be the governing classes of both coun- ° tS} i - uperintendent Car- tries. Germany and England are ; . lyle of the B. A. C. declared today that not more than a box or so of dynamite is kept at any time in ‘stock at any of the company’s prop- ‘erties, and little is to be feared from that source. The burned building was occupied by Kelley and Patterson, two min- ers. It caught from a stove. The fire department made a good run ‘bat the water available was hardly wmore than that furnished by a gar- aden hose. a pocketbook containing $107 and two notes... He offers a hardsome reward for its return to this office. at the... [ The Record Office. It was in reality a well conducted retreat frem the position occupied for political, ratherthan military reasons, which became untenable when. the two British garrisons, 40 miles apart, were menaced by a greatly superior force. Similar unscientific tactics, based on political considerations, involved the detense of Mafe- king on the western border. Yule’s retreat leaves the Boers in undisputed possession of the upper triangle of Natal and enables them after two defeats to boast of having driven back the British and broken up the first line of trenches. They must have also secured possession of a considerable quantity of supplies and military stores at Glencoe. The-Boers, without winning a single battle, can claim the credit of having forced Yule’s retreat, and there is logic enough in the situation to justify the feeling of elation. 12 First-class Specialty Artists between involved before the case is finished. acts of drama. It furnished the motors, costing $12,000, used in connection with the hoist. They were believed to be satisfactory, but the company is likely to be involved. The War Eagle people refuse absolutely to discuss the matter and no one at the offices today would say anything regarding the situation. Both James D. Sword of the James Cooper Manufacturing company and James Holliwell of Subscribe for the Record, 50 Cents per inont . Borteet Con ‘any drugs, | acting together, and hope to carry i the moral support of America with them. Meanwhile, the channel fleet is bound for Gibralter, and the remarkable activity at the dock { yards points to the mobilization of another fiying squadron whereyer it may be needed, and there will not be a demonstration of the naval force against Germany this time. Every day eight or nine thousand ‘The most 1 ze. the poorer kind. also have a Toilet Articles, Soaps, etc.,at moderate prices. 1. Re MORROW,. «...-..---+-+--the Druggist. Nothinz Coarse. ‘Stow in oie COMING AND GOING. CUNLIFFE & ABLETT, ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS. a a emcee ee a | All classes of Repairs and Construction Work Undertakes. Cc O °. D e Grocery and Ore Gare, Wheels and Azles, Buckets, Fans, Shafting, Hangers and Pulters. Pipe work = ‘ B % e Telephone 99- Meat Market... A. Klockman, the manager of the International, is just back from Priest's lake, Idaho, where he was examining his big silver-lead prop- erty, the Continental. , cs .’8 Mills, Concentrators, Etc. *, : s Barney Barinds of Spol JB. O Box 198 in town yesterday. [QUICK WORK (“ixx-s orthey Pumps kept i: yk. AY ts ‘m, nu fi they Foe nps kent in stoc! gents for Wm, Hamilton Washington St. ‘Third Ave Ror venues Bossland: WHY rau two accounts when you this thumb over the stream, tain. by aid of the chemical engine. The weakness of the water sup- ply was all the more noticeable since the new school house hand, and it would have been ~@ stream. Paid $10,000 Cush. ‘Ten thousand dollars cash was paid yesterday for the Hoffman douse property by Harry McIntosh. In addition the new owner will spend $6000 more in enlarging the He will add 42 bed rooms and will make it three stories high Baths and ™ gymnasium for the use of guests place. ‘by 172x30 feet in size. will be added. = Mr. McIntosh will amake the Hoffman house more than ever a popular hotel. Major Collins Coming. Major Collins of the British America corporation arrived today in New York from England, and avill come on at once to Rossland. The-successor to W. A, Carlyle as chief engineer will be made known then. Meanwhile nothing leaked out as to the new official. has ‘The pressure scarcely ~earried it over the one-story build- §ing and the nozzle-man, by. putting could Dreak it up intoa fine spray like The blaze was finally put out is close at i im- possible to reach the roof of it with Rev. Henry Irwin is bank from a visit to the Boundary country. Jirah B. Mosely of Spokane is in the city. M. D. Shea of the Kootenay left this morning for Sumpter, Oregon. Going to the depot? ‘Phone 6, Montana stables, for a gurney. BUSINESS LOCALS. The Hotel Russell sets the best table in Rossland. Grand Forks Daily Gazette is on sale at all the Rossland newsstands. The most stylish tur d a regular Storage and Transfer business, Baggage delivered promptly. art of the city. Meet all trains. Contract and Job Work eavy Freight handled. Mining machinery delivered on a ken: Furniture, Pianos and Safes safely moved. . We pay damage done to anything we handle. Good Storage facilities, reason- able rates, no re risk. We act asshippers’ agents. Will clear, transfer, ware- house, or ship any class of goods. . ‘. WE SELL .GOOD, DRY, SEASONED WOOD. Office: Washington St., opposite Bank of Montreal. J. W. Hartline, Mgr. Ce ¢ *——HOUDE’S——"* we ROSS THOMPSON I have the following blocks in the following companies for sale: Eureka C lidated, Gopher, H ke, Evening Star, Silverine, R.E. Lee, Bodie, Eureka, North Star and ZilaM Lots in the Original Townsite — Reddin. Jackson Co., Agents, Rossland, B. C. Straight Cut _ Cigarettes. . MANUFACTURED BY B. Houde & Company, Quebec Are Better than the Best. WHOLESALE AT ¢ .Crow & Morris, Rossland. dle horses, coupes or gurneys—at Montana stables, phone 6. The Grand Union dining room has been reopened under new man- agement and furnishes the best 25- cent meal in town. Cc. M. Weller. _ A. S. Hunden. C. M. WELLER & COMPANY. ~ PLUMBING AND HEATING > = =~ Telephone 27. No. 30, west side, Spokane Street. Rossland, B.C. = rr OL AL Katie D. Green G. M. and D. Co., Ltd. NON-PERSONAL LIABILITY. Property situated on North Fork Salmon River, Erie District, B.C. FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, ONLY. Fifty thousand shares of the Company's Treasury Stock is now offered to the-public-at Z 1-2 Cents per Share, _and can be had on application to 22 Columbia Aveuue, GEORGE H. GREE Rossland, B. C. ease Sec-Treasurer. eo. [ <4 The Arlington ; <=""Headquarters for Commer- cial Men....Splendid Sam oms, UNEXCELLED TABLE. Ble ROC De THE LEADING HOTEL AT TRAIL- Joun Haverty, Proprietor. The Clarendon Cafe First-Class in Every Respect. --.Open Day and Night. Rooms for Banquets and Diuner Parties. SBOP PPE POPP PEL PALA PED PALAIS PL OPI PNG rs ~ Red Star Storage & Transfer€ jlew are Veget more Oys- Choice Groceries and. Veg ters, Fresh Fish, Hams, Fresh PLPAL ALA AL ALI etables, Balti troops go to the Cape, bnt the en- tire army corps will not be afloat this week. & Cured Meats. oughton’s Exchange Auction Mart We have for sale, Boots: Shoes, Ri veir, Overshirts, Socks, bai “Gpecint sale for a few first classs Albums. Nothing Cheap but the Price, Houghton’s Exchange Auction Mart. THE TRACKS. en President Shaughnos#y Quoted as Say- ing Roads Will be Joined. WILL c. P. R. Block. As a pacificator of jangling rail- way interests Customs Collector Heustis of Port Townsend, Wash., must take rank as among the best. He has apparently even succeeded in pacifying the Canadian Pacific and the Spokane Falls & Northern. abbers, Gloves Mitts, Watches, and all kinds days at a sacrifice. of me ea na~ANTHRACITE~~~ © ae othe ~———_— Prices, ‘FURNACE SIZE STOVE SIZE.. NUT SIZE...-+- Rossland Warehouse & Trans- ‘ fer Co., Agents. Also Agents for NORTHERN PAC SPANY’S BITUMINOUS COAL, Domestic Purposes. __ Now it is given out that as a result of his recent visit here the two rival roads will connect their tracks here and make a continuous international system from the Boundary to the United States. s The decision was brought about through ‘the refusal of Colonel Heustis to place a special customs’ officer here for the purpose of trans- .| ferring bonded goods from one line to the other. About the only thing that remained was to connect the tracks and thus to send sealed goods in bond direct through. Ac+ cording to a dispatch in yesterday's Spokesman Review from Nelson, made. IFIC COAL COM- for Steam and ——— ; Montana stables, for a gurney. i} President Shaughnessy announced there that the connection will be ————————— Going to the depot? Phone 6, { Yule’s and White’s columns were within three miles of each other and virtually in touch at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, ac- ‘ cording to the war office bulletin issued late Thursday evening. @ Public feeling was silenced by this official report, since White y knew nothing of the engagement. The general feeling among @ army officers-is that the Boer attack has failed and that British valor and skill triumphed. The Boer's strategy is considered ex- ' cellent. q Pretoria, § Cronjes’ command began Tuesday morning. ren were given ample time to leave the town. @ up all day, and was resumed at daybreak this morning. Thursday.—The bombardment of Mafeking by Women and child- Shelling was kept Many houses are in flames. London, Thursday.—The death of Sir William Penn Symons, who was shot in the stomach at the battle of Glencoe, was offi- ciajly announced in the house of commons today. The parlia- mentary secretary of the war office in. making the announcement said: ‘The news was sent.to General White by General Joubert. Also the information that Yule had to leave the wounded at Dun- dee. We hope soon to have full informatlon of the disposition madé by Yule for the wounded before leaving.” London, Thursday.—Orders were issued today for 3000 ad- ditional troops to sail for the Cape between November 4 and 18. London, Thursday.—The war department has just received a report from General White, dated Ladysmith noon, saying Yule’s column has just reached there after a hard march during a night of heavy rain. The men are in good spirits and only want rest. The enemy did not molest them. PRISONERS IN PRETORIA. Pretoria, Thursday.—The British prisoners captured Friday near Dundee was put on the train at Dannehouser. They filled 4 the Electric company are out of tow 3, SO no statement could be se- cured for them. Ae AT RRR Sead ee THEY WILL NOT BE. TOO SIASTY. : 1s Rosie ton With Samoa. Washington, Thursday. — Until informed of the attitude of Great Britain on Germany’s’ proposal to. partition the Samoan islands among the three powers signatory to the Berlin treaty, it is probable that Sec- retary Hay will not make a cate- gorical reply. In the meantime there is no in- tention on the part of the admini:- tration to be pushed into a hasty action by the rumors of trouble in Samoa, and the report emanating from German sources that, for the surrender of her rights in the is- lands of Iuila and Savaii, Germany, should be given possession of Upela and additional compensation. . MINOR MENTION. The Odd Fellows will mect in their new hall next Monday sight. The local Salvation Arm corps is making great preparatic 1s for the {dedication of its new ul. ? ’ Nf 1o trucks. The officers traveled first-class anda separate van was provided for the two wounded officers. . q ‘An enormous crowd assembled at the station here to witness 9 their arrival but there was no demonstration. 7 oo oe & sa>oeoeoo ro Cree There will be big guns fr: surrounding corps, the Ar band from Nelson and the loc corps from Rossland in attendance. ' kane headquarters, little g-