MOUNTED POLICE Steve Garnham Guaranteed Troop of One Hundred. ALL MEN OF EXPERIENCE ‘This Province and the Northwest Territories Have a Number Who Are Willing and Ready to Go at a Moment’s Notice—Trail Mon Want to Enter the Service. Steve Garnham, of this city, is expecting advices from the depart- ment at Ottawa concerning the or- ganization of a troop of bers formerly worked 1o hours and I found the cost 17 to 20% more. We do fiot claim to have well ventilated mines, for we are_practi- cally only prospecting. There is rock in which you can drill a round and shoot it in eight hours with machine drills, but there is rock in which you cannot dé it. The size of the drift or shaft does not make any difference, for the larger it is the easier it is to break the rocks proven stant bove claim, ‘And further take notice that action, under sec: tion 37, must be con! before of auich Certificate, of Improvements, Dated this 19th day of Ktiate In Where to- HK fic {rom tl ecorder for a menced the issuance ecember, A. D. 1899- A. G, GAMBLE. There is no free milling ore in the Boundary that I know of. It is a low grade camp: with ore in large quantities. It depends entirely on the cost of operating whether a mine can be worked at a profit. Mr. Clute spent the remainder of the day in examining the workings of the Le Roi and War Eagle mines. He will hear testimony again at 10 o’clock tomorrow mor- ning and will sit for the same pur- pose at City hall until he has com- pleted his work in this city, but he expects to do so on Saturday. 01 of the Northwest mounted police. Long before the volunteers left Mr. Garnham took up the matter, in connection with T. W. Chalmers an ex-officer residing in Edmonton. Fifty men were guaranteed, but now Mr. Garnham and Mr. Chal- mers have gauaranteed one hund- red ex-members, whose experience and efficiency would be of particu~ lar value in the field. Mr. Graham is an ex-sergeant major of police. A number of residents of Tr are also anxious to enter the service. They have written to Captain Forin and have asked that the ap- plicants from Trail be considered in case additional volunteers are ac- cepted from this vicinity. —_—_— Free Presents for Children. To every child, accompanied by its parents, C. C. Gibson & Co. will give a nice Chistmas present to- morrow, Friday. —_—— A Lost Bloodhound. A bloodhound, black collar, brass buttons. Any person having know- ledge ot whereabouts of same will cents to 15 cents per Ib; geese 11% cents, at P. Burns & Co's. BUSINESS LOCALS, Up-Town restaurant, Washing- ton street, opposite C. P. R. depot. First-class meals. Horatio Dufly, proprietor. on Twelve tons of Christmas poultry fect just arrived at P. Burns & Co's. Wantep—To purchase a single delivery sleigh. Apply to Agnew's grocery store, North Washington The Kettle River Mining and cs River Mins —A resolut: any. t= Te authorize such other resolutions as may ‘deemed advisable tor the carryint ¥ Tr §,—To author ‘behalf of the ium fign sof the Companies Act 1897, bate the ety of Rossland, B.C. this ath ayo Es N’ vy Sec.-Treas. of the Kettle River Mining and Devel opment Company of B... Limited Liability. NOTICE. KHEHKELESS E.very Department Now Replete. THE ——— . C.,on Thu iS99, at the hi of such meeting are iy ass the t 1897. ing of the 0 the e Kettle or adyisa- ares of the mpi carrying out, in an method the intent of the last ions. 2 ze the execution by the Directors ‘Shareholders uf the Compan. of a t Association, for the objects speci: wuthorize suc if thariz in DI cts, matters or ‘of such resolutions into se of complying with sec- r to ai f 1, December RORNTON LANGLE! street. Twenty-four thousand pounds of CLASSIFIED. the best poultry just received at P. Burns & Co's. for the Christmas trade. Advertisements under this head inserted at the rate 9 Cent fess than 35 cents. fa Word. Nothing taken for ions, $1.00. Six insertions, Christmas poultry, turkeys, 13% to 13 cents; chickens, 1034 to 11 Look—Cleaning, pressing and en nehtatrtat aie 0. SAVARD, Fashionable Merchant Tailor, carries the best assortment of imported and do- mestic goods in Kossland. labor employed. Prices moderate, avenue, Rossland. ‘TAILORING. None but first-class Columbia dyeing done on short notice at the Washington Street Dyeing and Cleaning works: Telephone 128. Mrs. Flurrie, prop. eee eee WANTED-—Gitl for light housework, Mrs. M- G. Sullivan, Trail, B.C. SITUATIONS AND HELP, NOTICE. confer a favor by ing with the Recor office, phone 98. Calling Cards. Nothing makes a more ble gift. The RosstanD will print you a box of 50 Imperial Ivory cards in the newest type for $1. B P flice block. REcorD w accepta- may come before the meeting. rate jana, B. C. xt Gold and Silver y. will be held wi soll GENTS’ FURNISHING: ce our prices. Aution sales conducted. Get terms. Houghton’s Sale Rooms, C, P. R. blocx, George n Houghton Autioneer and Manager. EELELEEEEELELELLLEL EEE AUCTIONEER wers,privi- fo"order the FOR RENT. "i r such further or any other general business as d this 27th day of Nove ber, 1899, at Ross- 2 A. C. Fey, FOR RENT—Finely furnished rooms from f2.50 per week up. The Queen, opposite Grand Union, Columbia avenne, * “Acting Secretary. New Velvetand Silk Walsts. See our new silk waists, velvet waists, Japanese robes, Eiderdown robes, wrappers and plaid waists. Also our stock of men’s neckwear. Ho.steav & WRIGHT Fine Bottled Goods. Physicians recommend most highly Schlitz's extract of malt. Sold by the bottle at the Interna- tional family liquor store. Import- ed white wines, clarets and Burgun- dies by the bottle, basket or case at moderate prices. tf THE MINERS’ SIDE drawn from across the line. He had no personal knowledge of a Miners’ union, but understood that there was one at Phoenix and |d' one at Greenwood. He made a general statement as to conditions in Boundary and said supplies cost 35% more than a year ago, owing to the rise in the price of raw ma- terial and labor, especially of iron and steel. The problem confron- ting the eastern investor is this: An increase of 35%, in the cost of material, a shortening of hours of work from 10 to eight, equivalent to an increase of 20), in wages, the fixed expenses remaining the same. The difference in rate of wages is 43.7 cents per hour at $3.50 for eight hours as against 25 cents for 10 hours. The eight-hour law has certainly checked development. Mr. Clute—Is there then that difference between eight and 10 hours? Mr. McIntosh—They are getting down to the same old system of killing time. They will go down and come up on the company’s time. The shifts here are 10 hours in the day and nine at night, and Saturdays nine hours day and eight hours night. Mr. Clute—Under the old method there was always more laxity in starting and ving work? Are not the men working more up to the full time than betore? Mr. McIntosh—No; at first that are gradually will be made to the Legi: to acquire er for their own use or the use of other cor- NOTICE. FOR RENT—Large. well-furnished house, suit- able for private boarding house, on graded street four blocks from Columbia avenue, B. C., RECORD office. Address A. Notice is hereby giveu that application lative Assembly ritish Columbia at its NICELY furised rooms, centrally located; private family; stove if desirid, Apply at this office. FOR SALE. by electric, steam or other power most Lor FOR SALE—Old established first-class restaur$ ant. Fine proposition for the right party. For ‘and operate telegraph and tele- address P. 0. Box 141. Nelson, B.C. FOR SALE-—A five-roomed house, plastered and nicely finished, In desirable location, price is $1350, with $350 cash, $300 say in six . | months, and the balance at the rate of $10 per month. Apply at this office. The ‘and hold water rights for the purpose of generating power wheth- or to furnish and supply water to other cor- 3; toacquire and hold !and, ts, rights of way and otber property and easements for the purposes of the company with onus or oth FOR SALE— facing on Princess st ith three-ro it euae eae E. Real Estate. eee ONE ACRE, HECLSLL ELL EHS $550. OUIMETTE & CO., and Mines. New Bank in said distri other and 5 denta the above objects or any Dated at the city of Ne December. A. D. 1899. MACDONALD & JOHNSON. Solicitors for the Applicants. NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT. Pursuant to Creditors Trust Deeds Act and Amending Acts. n that Jacob W. 2 GREAT We STERN Drying and Change Room for Miners. Bedroo: ished $1.00 per Day--Board and Room, GEO. OWEN. Second ave... between Wash- Tngton and Spokane Sts. ms well Heated. Farni and Lighted. If you stop with us one week, stay. Proprietor ruionately Cnty. thes HOTEL HOFFMAN, Washington Street, Rossland, B, C. Harry = & Railroad and Miners Time Checks cashed, LELLELLELLS — Furnished Rooms. First-Class Bar. |, tree of charge. articulars of statutory declari Proprietor. ulars of any them: and all persons indeb a Bulmer, Webb & Company are required to nts to the said assixuee forth - notice is hereby given that ay of January, 1900, te distribute the Rossiand, B. C., on Friday the 15:h day of December. A. 1D. 1899. at the hour of four o'clock in the afternoon. Dated at Rossland, -B. C., this 20th day of November, s u vb. . ALY & HAMILTON, Solicitors tur the trustee. SMP RENE Ae ce PS Gehl: SS TAR MC AMER ACS oe Butte Hotel. Headquarters for Miners. Bar stocked with Choicest Thomas Shanks, - - Columbia Ave., west. — =—_- Liquors and Cigars. — - + Proprietor eS ot 1 HELLLL LES ca 2 LELLELLLES Reliable Advertising Bengfits all Concerned. CHRISTMAS | SHOPPING CENTRE. “THE BIG STORE.” Store open Every Evening this eck bs Every Em- ploye ‘will be as attentive as possible to each Customer WFO DO NOT LINGER OUTSIDE, but come right in; make havé endeavored to mak displayed that may interest some. fere yourself at home; no effort to while away an hour or two here. @ each room appear attractive; plenty of merchandise There is plenty of room. i I lighted and comfortable. nt departments are well é The dif- Nese The Dry Goods EVERY COCEIVE ABLE KIND OF DAINTY BRIC- A-BRAC, TEA POTS, WEDWOOD WARE, CHINA SETS, VASES, JARDINIERS, ETC, Dep't. FURS, CREPON DRESS GOODS, FEATHER BOAS, FANCY SILKS, TABLE COVERS & NAPKINS TO MATCH—Henmed, TAPFSTRY TABLE COVERS, LACE’ CURTAINS, ETC., ETC. - BN mn ren The Carpet Dep’t ALL KINDS AND SIZES IN RUGS AND «..-MATS.... The Notion Dep't. FANS, PURSES GLOVES HAIR ORNA- MENTS, FANCY BELTS, FANCY GARTERS DRESSING CASES, HAND- KERCHIEFS, ETC., ETC. *g XMAS TIES, GLOVES, SUSPENDERS, FANCY SOX, SHIRTS, Ww i Teceecee COLLARS, CUFFS, VALISES, ETC., ETC. 3233333, Ww w ws The Grocery Dep't BON BONS,- CANDIED PEELS SHELLED ALMONDS, SPANISH FIGS, APPLE CIDER, MINCE MEAT. w w w ni AN La _ The Hardware Dep't. BISSELL’S CAR- PET SWEEPERS, BRASS KETTLE SETS, CHAFING DISHES, SILVER PLATED SETS, POCKET KNIVES - HEARTH DOGS AND IRONS, ETC., ETC. yaa) DOLGE’S FELT SLIPPERS in all colors. Women and Children. Different styles for Men, a Come in and See if THIS is not THE Busy Store. = = ey 2 C: YN Jj oe A uy) HUNTER BROTHERS KEKPFPEPPESESSSSESPPHEE KHEPPPFFPPPPPPTIAF 4 a PEEPEPRAPPPSSPIPIL IFES PEFPPPPSPITFPERFIFIF THE ROSSLAND —F bi : | Loner : VOL. 5. NO. 93. ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2a, 1899. PRICE 5 CENTS Diamond Goods represent a collection as rich as any in the province. were bought before the advance. They You get the benefit. There are lots of pretty things here «from which to select... J.W. SPRING, 7. sewetee Next door to Postoffice.... WHAT MINERS SAY Commissioner Clute Hears Much Yalus- ble Evidence, EIGHT-HOUR LAW'S EFFECTS Minors Olaim That it Gives the Employer as Muoh for His Money as the Old Law—How the Contract System Works—The Rights of Unionism. c i R. C. Clute was Oz SENSIBLE!........RICH! “Our... XK MAS Stock ~ Is carefully selected from the BEST quality and Newest goods. You CAN get HERE goods you CANNOT obtain elsewhere. ‘We invite you to ex, mine our Stock before mak: you Stieatious fervour ends. GOODEVE BROTHERS, It pays to deal with Goodeve Bros. RUGGISTS AND. STATIONERS. Holiday Goods CCAIR SATIN ‘and FELT FOOT- WARMERS in all colors. RUBBERS, OVERSHOES and LEGGINGS. Full line of HOCKEY “SHOES. again pied in taking ry from the miner's side of the labor controversy today: He began a session at the city hall at 10 o’clock and continued it till 1:30 p. m., when he adjourned till 3 o’clock. Alfred Barr,ot Ymir,a minér of 14 or1s years experience,a citizen of the United States, born in Dublin, said there were 75 membersin the Ymir union, of whom 70 per cent were British subjects, some being Cana- dians naturalized in the United States. The wages paid were $3.50 for all miners at all the mines but one,the Ymir. No work was done by contract. Stoping might ke done by contract under certain condi- tions. The ore was high grade. He gave the names of the largest mines between Nelson and Waneta with the number of men employed, besides which there were numerous others: employing. six to eight ‘men each. The Ymir Miners’ union had a constitution identical with that of Slocan, except perhaps in relation to sick benefits, There were adver- tisements in the Spokane Review, for miners and in response to them men came across fhe line. These contracts stated the rate of wages to be paid-and were made outin the name of the. person holding them and were addressed to’ the Ymir Gold: Miners’. union... C. 0. LALONDE, S324 SUITS GIVEN AWAY FOR XMAS. o urchase, 2 Cisthes were used.” substantially the same as the notice from Seattle. ‘‘To my knowledge 12 or 14 men came to Ymir from the employment office and all ex- cept the one whose contract I hold went to work. Some of them are at work now, others have left. There was no h to They- -were. land, president of the Miners’ union, a-miner of 15 years experience, tes- tified that he was born in Iowa and had lived in:Canada—at Rossland— néarly four years. The percentage of members of the Miners’ union was strongly in favor of British sub- jests, probably 7o per cent. He was speaking principally of the Le Roi, where he had been and was still working. He had worked all through the mine. He had worked on contract, but not in this country. He hardly thought con- tract labor could be used in stoping in this district, but it could in drifts, shafts and raises. Occasionally on contract work he would make more than wages, but quite often he would make less. Men had taken contracts in partnership, dividing the proceeds equally, The rock varied-considerably in hardness and texture. - - Mr. Clute—I was told in the Slo- can that, if a man struck soft rock he: would finish his contract, but if he struck hard rock, he would quit. Mr. Houston—Usually the com- pany holds back 25 per cent of the price until the contract is completed. Mr. Clute—If a man examines a piete of work, can’t he figure so as to make himself safe. >Mr. Houston—Yes, if he figures on the hard rock. i _ Mr. Clute then asked a series of questions designed to get the min- ers’ view of the binding effect of a contract, wishing to know why a contract should not be lived up to bya miner. Mr, Houston said the company would hold back its per- centage and if a man gave up a contract the company got its work done cheaper. He had known cases where a man had lost.money on a contract and had continued to work by day’s work. Mr. Clute then proceeded to get down to the kernel of the contract question by asking whether the failure ot a few incom- petent men with contracts would not elimi that. eleiri M TO STOP THE BOERS’ SUPPLIES British May Seize Portu- guese Territory of Delagoa Bay. By Associated Press. . New York, Dec. 22.—A Her- ald’s London dispatch says: There is a grave suspicion that the Boers are being amply supplied with food, munitions of war and recruits sent by Dr. Leyds and permitted to_en- ter with the cognizance of the Por- tuguese officers at Delagoa Bay. A hint is thrown out that England may be compelled to send ina fleet to occupy Lorenzo Marquez, -It is agreed that Germany would not ob- ject, having received a quid pro quo in Africa. Ladyamith Can Hold Out London, Dec. 22.—The only news from ‘South Africa of the slightest importance up to 3 p, m. today is the report of Ladysmith’s ability to hold out for some time to come and General Methuen’s mes- sage of yesterday evening, which, though undated, permits the as- sumption that his communications have not been cut. a There is no diminution of the en- thusiasm’ among ‘the volunteers. All kinds of offers are reaching Lord fo Rerhpare and taken the south- Chesham, who is to command the ound train there. His victims are Members'of the stock 'S top his open, but to abandon his _ wounded, his supplies, stores and accoutre- ments and. take refuge in flight to- ward the main force under Sir George Stewart White at Ladysmitt HE'SOLD THEM EXPERIENCE. = . Fi A Genial Swindler Victimizes Several ‘Well-Known Oltizens. M.A. Gray, who for two weeks was in charge of the billiard room _ at the Allan hotel, has sold various pieces of ‘experience to” Rossland citizens, who now want to bring him back from Northport. He in- duced Bert Collins, at Capt. Shaw's cigar store, to cash a $10 check on the Bank of British North America, “set up” the cigars and invited him to have a drink. He borrowed Mike Shick’s overcoat and induced the latter to cash a check for $20. He passed a $10 check at the Do- minion and two others at other places. Gray is believed to have walked * Houston said that it would take ‘a lodge time to go ‘through the long ling of incompetent “men” and \that little contract work had been--done here. He thought:the majority of theemen-opposed.contracts; .-: 79°) - _Mr. Clute—“That majority would be unable to make money at it?” ~ Mr. Houston—The feeling in Montana and-Idaho was. against. it because ‘it tended. to take advantage of*- miners’ circum- stances and bring. them in coerce them to leave, and no threats He could not say whether. they were American-born, or whether they were American citi- zens at all. The union does not claim the right to dictate to the owners the manner in which they shall conduct their business,. or whom they shall employ. Those were the only persons who came in from the states, but some came from Ontario. They imported about 20 men at the Ymir mine un- der contract made by officers of the Mine Owners association. Mr. Clute Here showed the witness a typewritten copy of acontract which he identified as the one in question. These men worked ten shifts and the company paid theic fare from Sudbury, Ontario, He did not know why they quit; they were not Ee aialaal The Clarendon Cafe . mapnth cd Leiner First-Class in Every Respect. Open Day and Night. _—_ Rooms for Banquets and Dinner Parties. duced to quit. He thought they claimed things were misrepresented to them. They sued the company | for the balance of their wages but the cases were continued sine die on account of inability to find the witnesses. There was a 4o-stamp mill in op- eration at the Ymir mine, and a sawmill under construction. There HORSES _ FOR SALE. The Rossland Warehouse and Transfer Co., have just received a carload of young, well-matched teams, weighing from twenty-five to thirty-two hundred pounds. They can be seen at their stable on Second avenue and St. Paul street, Rossland, B. c. They also have Studebaker Wagons and Sensible Sleds For Sale. Rossland Warehouse & Transfer Co. Vv. AND N. TBL. Pp. 0. BOX 482. COL. TEL. 6. is a 1o-stamp mill-at the Porto Rico and one in course of construc- tion at the Yellowstone. At the Dundee mine they had a concentra- tor and could employ 30 men in the mine, but they were reconstructing the company and only hada few men at work The only mine which had refused to operate in full blast under the eight-hour law is the Ymir; the other companies have operated and do not appear to rea- lize that the eight-hour law is very detrimental to. them. The Ymir is the best developed mine in the dis- trict’ and according to the official re- ports is a large dividend-payer. Other propetties can only be called | prospects and are operated by in- corporated companies. In shaft work, where it requires water to be pumped out, they worked eight- hour shifts before the eight-hour law was in force, At the Ymir they paid all miners, both hammermen and machine men, the same wages before the eight-hour law. - Shaft men were paid 25 cents a day more to compensate for the additional cost of rubber clothes. Albert Leon Houston of Ross- Pp with ‘one another.” Still he admitted -men’s .right to work under contract. : ‘In reply to questions as to any difficulty in getting. miners and man- agement together, he had had no difficulty and was alwhys in favor of meeting the management. Mounted Police Recruits. A telegram from Ottawa was re- ceived in Rossland today, stating that’there will be no recruting done here for the second Canadian con- tirgent for the Transvaal. All ex- members of the North West mount- ed police, desirous of joining the expedition must send in their names at,once to the ‘officer commanding any of the police posts in the North West Territory. The recruiting stations will be at Calgary, Medi- cine Hat and Regina. ‘The Nelson Mayoralty. John Houston, ex-mayor of Nel- son and managing editor of the Nelson Tribune, has announced his candidature for the mayoralty for 1900. When Nelson was first in- corporated in 1897, Mr. Houston was elected its firstmayor and was re-elected by acclamation for 1898. At the last municipal election he was defeated by George Neelands by a majority of 13. In the present exchange have already promised extradition. 100 horses from their stables and an offer of an Irish contingent of 11g men was accepted this mor- ning. ry » Prince, Francis of -Teck, younger | brother..of the Duchess of York, sailed for Cape Town today with a detachment of the Royal dragoons. Lord Salisbury and General Rob- erts had a conference with the queen at Windsor this afternoon. Offer of Methodist Chaplains Cornwall, Dec. 22°—Rev. H. Cairns, President of the Montreal Methodist Conference, wired the minister of militia today: offering the services of Methodist clergymen for the second South African contin- gent. : THE IRON COLT. 1 Work Pr Soon Ship Ore... \ P, Burns, president, T. Gt Holt, vice-president;..and J. ..F. ‘McRae, secretary of the Iron Colt Mining company, visited the mine today and were greatly pleased with the appearance af the property. The re- cent assessment of 2 1-2 cents per share has placed enough money in the treasury to carry on develop- ment work for the winter. A force of 12 men are at work in the tunnel and the owners have every confi- dence that it is going to make one of the big mines of the camp. They have a considerable quantity of ore on the dump and expect to com- mencé shipping in a short time. - Uncle Sam Still Neutral. New York, Dec. 22.—The Her- ald’s Washington corréspond: learns that Secretary Hay has re- plied to the protest of the Transvaal government, reiterating the neutral- ity. of the United. States and de- clares that American citizens, - in trading with both belligerents, vio- lated no neutrality obligations. The Moers Ready for Peace New York, Dec. 22,—Dr.' Leyds, representative of the Boer govern- ment in Europe, has been talking to the Paris Matin, and that part of his interview cabled here quotes him| Campbell as saying toat, although he b Ti ene the Boer arms willbe successful, the Boers are, and will be at any time, ready to listen to peace proposals, provided they are equitable. Asked regarding the safety of the mines, Dr. Leyds said: ‘‘The mines have been intrusted to safe and loyal hands. President Kruger has set police to guard the property.” Dr. Leyds also expressed grave fears of arising of blacks, massacringboth and ed. ROSSLAND SCOTCH CLUB. Have a Very Happy Evening with the Bag Pipes, A most enjoyable evening was spent by the members of the Scotch club and their friends last night. The first part of the programme consisted of vocal and iustrumen- tal music, recitation and step dances, and was opened by a Se- lecticn cn the bagpipes by No:man The Scotch element was well repr d through in the dance, the feature of the even- ing being a gaelic song by Miss Morrison & Messrs J. K McLeod & Donald Dewar, in the true High- land fashion, hands joined, and swinging to time. John Sloan gave an excellent rendering of ‘‘The Laird o’Cock pen,” and ‘Johnny are ye waukin yet,” and the sword dance by Henry MacDonald, danced to the inspiriting ‘strains of the contest he will be opr d by Frank Fletcher, C. P. R. resident land agent, and the election promises to be spirited. ‘Whe New Bank Saloon. Cunningham & McDowell, late of the Metropolitan, have fitted up the old Bank of Montreal building on Columbia avenue for a saloon to be called ‘‘The Bank” and ‘will be ready for business on Saturday night. The fixtures are among the wery best, and the new saloon will present a very attractive .appear- ance. The bar will be stocked with the very best brands of liquors and cigars and no trouble or expense will be spared in making it one of the most popular saloons in the city. The proprietors are both well known in Rossland and are deser- vedly popular. J. Fitzpatrick has moved his plumbing shop to Spokane street, General Yule Said to Be Insane New York, Dec. 22.—General James H. Yule, who led the British forces in the retreat from Glencoe to Ladysmith after the battle of Glencoe, leaving General Symonds and his wounded in the hands of the Boers, is insane, says a London story tothe Evening World. Whenj was indulged in, and the evening he arrived at Ladysmith, he was ill; was concluded by the company all from the terrible ‘experiences of the|joining hands and singing ‘‘Auld march. Recently General Yule was |Lang Syne.” reported to have been smuggled out of Ladysmith and invalided home, a broken man. This is the story told here, but carefully suppressed in print and concealed by the war of- fice. In regard to the retreat, the story says that, while General Sy lay dying of his wounds, Yule learned that the Eighteenth Hus- sars had been taken prisoners to aj Rossland rink will not be open for map. Annihilation stared Yule in|skating tonight, but the managers pipes, was enjoyed by all. Other forms of music were not entirely absent and were represented by a song, Miss Purcell; violin and banjo duet, Messrs. C. W. McRae & W. Wyllie Johnston; banjo and piano duet, W. Wylie Johnston and Miss Purcell. After an oyster supper, dancing ‘The Award for Terminal Ground. The arbitrators to whom the con- demnation case of the C, P. R. for . terminal grounds was referred have awarded E. J. Roberts $9500, which is $2500 more than the company of- fered. No Skating Tonight. Owing to the soft weather the under Jerry Spellman’s hotel. the face. To save his force there- | expect the ice to be in condition for fore was not only the only courselthe regular band night on Saturday.