ROSSLAND EVENING RECORD, APRIL 11, 1990. IT IS RATIFIED The People Endorse the Nomlnation of Gov. Mackintosh, HE TELLS HIS PROGRAM Build Roads, Trails and Bridges Inte New Mining Districts, Hnoourage Agrioulture, Improve Mine Inspection, Map the Country —Boundary Promises a Big Majority. Miners’ Union hall was nearly filled last evening at the meeting to publicly ratify the nomination of Hon. C. H. Mackintosh for the legislature. The governor was given an attentive hearing, was fre- quently cheered and evidently his speech made a favorable impression. Dr. Edward Bowes, president of the Trail Creek Liheral-Conserva- tive association, occupied the chair and introduced the speaker in his usual happy vein. _ In opening the meeting, Dr. Bowes told of the steps leading up tothe nomination of Gov. Mackin- tosh, reviewed the struggles of British Columbia for good govern- ment and of Kootenay to throw off coast domination. He said that, if the Liberals wished to go in on party lines, the “Conservatives would wish them Godspeed and be glad to meet them. If the Liberals wished to join hands with them, re- gardless of party lines, the Con- ervatives would be glad of their aid. The Boundary delegates, who had been called to the platform, were then called upon in turn and made short speeches. The speak- ers were A. W. Ross of Columbia, Ernest Miller of Grand Forks, James Kerr of Greenwood, M. Thiebault of Eholt, E. Jacobs of Midway. They ‘all dwelt on the injury to development which has been caused by unstable govern- ment, on Boundary’s claims to a member of its own and on the emi- nent fitness of Gov. Mackintosh to help the country out of the present crisis, and predicted a great major- ity for him. Dr. Bowes then reviewed the career of the governor, telling how, as editor of the Ottawa Citizen, he stirred up the city to make public improvements and how he had fin- ally become its mayor; how he had always been ready to serve the people when he was elected to par- liament and how he had been the successful governor of Northwest Territory. The governor, on rising to speak, was greeted with loud cheers. He promised that, in the campaign, he would say nothing unjust about his Opponents and would never’ strike beneath the belt. He recalled his early trips to “Rossland in its pio- neer days. - He referred to his suc- cess in interesting capital in the camp and to his responsibility to the investors, which led him to accept the ‘inati He then it the political crisis and its causes. He compared the Martin govern- ment to an old curiosity shop, and predicted that, after the election, its members would have neither port- folios nor constituencies. He re- iterated his conservatism, but had come to the conclusion they must call onthe best men in the prov- ince to assist in the work of emanci- pation, He condemned attempts to array class against class and paid a tribute to the” reason: and fairness of workingmen, appealing to them, with all others, to aid him * in bringing about the formation of a government composed of the best practical minds in the province. Such an administration should put before the country a full state- ment of provincial finances and as- sets, before approving any large expenditures, except for roads, trails and bridges to new mining districts. He condemned proposals to build government railroads be- fore surveys had even been made. He advocated a school of mines and amendments in the mining laws. Maps should be published, showing the roads, trails and waterways in the mining districts. He strongly: favored proper repre- sentation of British Columbia inter- ests in the old country. They should ascertain the value of the forest areas, agricultural and pas- ture lands and should encourage the stock-raising, dairying and fruit-raising industries by aid to agricultural it He d a bureau of labor and Cases in Polive Court. Charles Watson was sent to jail this morning by Magistrate Boult- bee for committing an unprovoked assault on Professor Dreyfus. J. J- McNei!, charged with vagrancy,was remanded till Saturday. John Stone, charged with being drunk and in- pable, was disct don is of reform, P headed by a responsible official, who should also act in cases re- quiring mediation and arbitration. He urged more efficient mine in- spection. He condemned delay in the issue of crown patents. He declared himself strongly in favor of redistribution, giving a member to Boundary, saying that, until this was done, he would represent that section as thoroughly as Rossland. He paid a tribute toR. C. Clute and Ralph Smith for their work of med- iation in bringing about a settle- ment of the mining dispute. In conclusion, he referred to the noble deeds of the Canadian soldiers in South Africa and to the duty of commemorating them in some way. He proposed that, for this end, the British flag should float over every schoolhouse during school hours. The end of the tion of Gov. Mackintosh was moved by Alexander Sharp, second- ed by D. B. Bogle and carried with three cheers and a tiger. The meet- ing ended. with ‘‘God save the Queen.” Heavy Stee) Ralls, Wide embankments, stone or heavy gravel ballasted tracks await the coming of the North Coast Limited on the North- ern Pacific,.April 29, with its big engine in front and observation. car at the rear. THE RESIDENTS OBJECT. Against or ly Element Is Largcly Signed. The order of the police commis- sioners that the disorderly women vacate their present quarters on Lincoln street before July 1 has been followed by a report that they are to be located on St. ‘Paul street below the railroad track. This has stirred up much agitation among the residents in that locality and they have circulated a petition to the city council pri i ‘WI Sell Fishermen's Tickets, The C. P, R. will sell tickets to bona fide fishermen from Rossland to Slocan Junction and return dur- ing the fishing season every Friday afternoon and all of Saturday, guod to return up to Monday, at a single fare for the round trip, Services for This Week. During this week the holy com- munion will be celebrated at St. George’s church each morning at 7:30 o'clock, with evening address at 8 o'clock. On Good Friday there will be service and sermon at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. WEPENER BRAVELY HOLDS OUT Continued from First Page. Britain at her back, it is said, she will not give in the: slightest i in that the tr at Beira are fully justified by the long- standing treaties between Great Britain and Portugal. While the situation is admitted to be grave, the foreign office is not inclined to believe the Boers will take agressive action. The consensus of opinion is that, should the Boers attempt reprisals, it would react to the ad- vantage of Creat Britain, enabling her to use Delagoa Bay freely. Martial Law for the Rebels, Colesburg, Cape Colony, April 11,—In view of the state of unrest across the border, Lord Roberts has proclaimed a warning to the Cape Colonists that further acts of hostil- ity will be treated with the utmost rigor of martial law. Strathconas Arrive at the Cape. Montreal, April 11.—The Elder- The New Tourist Sleeping Cars On the Northern Paclfic have the women’s tuilet. rooms and | sup- Demp line agents here received a cable this morning announcing the arrival at noon yesterday at arated. Men’s lavatories in tliese care have two wash basing and are also dis- tinct from men’s toilet rooms. You will appreciate all this, MINOR MENTION. A sitting of the county court will be held by Judge Forin at 10:30 to- morrow morning. Judge Ward Spinks of Vernon is in the city. A. M. ‘Symons of Halcyon came to the city yesterday. Mrs. T. McDonald of Greenwood and Mrs. G. W. Williams. of Colum- bia are visiting the city. Jj. J. Strutzel of Kaml Cap ‘of the tt Monte- rey, with the Strathcona horse. One hundred and _sixty-three horses died during the voyage. - : British Losses to Date. London, April. 11.—The war of- fice issued this afternoon a return of the total British casualties up to April7. It is as follows: ‘‘Killed in action—2r11 officers and: 1960 men. Died of wounds—48 officers and 4605 men. Missing and pris- oners—168 officers. and 3722 men. Died of disease—47 officersand 1485 men, Accidental deaths—3 officers and 34 men. Reported invalids— 288 officers and 4934 men. Total 13365 exclusive of the sick and came to the city yesterday. ’ Miss Ida Ginchereau of Grand Forks arrived in town Tuesday. .Louis Didisheim of Revelstoke arrived in town last night. A. S. Burge of Spokane {s in the city, ° The many friends of John Davis are once more greeting him at the K » after an ab: of sev- the change, which has been signed by over 200 property-owners and leading citizens. The petition sets forth that the proposed location is close to the homes of a number of people, whose families would thus be brought into close proximity to the disorderly element; that it is on the main road to Trail and to the Catholic ceme- tery, so that no person can go to either place without passing through the offensive district. The petition will be presented to the council at its next meeting and will probably cause much discus- sion. Farewell to Mrs, Gutelius. One of the society events of the season was the farewell party given to Mrs, F. P. Gutelius of Trail this afternoon, by Mrs. C. F. Jackson at her residence on Le Roi avenue. A delightful afternoon was spent in playing cards and a lunch was served. ¢ #—— e~2 70 HOUDE S===* Straight Cut Cigarettes. MANUFACTURED BY B. Houde & Company, Quebec : Are Better than the Best. WHOLESALE AT Crow & Morris, Rossland. sd ness amo::; the captured burgh is abating. wwell Reported Dead. April 10,—It is reported Colonel Badeh-Powell, the British commander at Mafeking, is dead. 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 Le Roi Livery, Feed & Sale Stables. JOHN F. LINDBURG .. ..PROPRIETOR Heavy Transferring: Pirst-class Saddle & Pack Horses. STABLES: Commercial Alley, Phone No, 39. Postoftice Box 16. A. G. Creelman. George Beam FB. W. HINSDALE, CUSTOM HOUSE BROKER, In Custom House building. Also New ‘ork Life lusurance Agency, ofice. Washington etreet. Rossland, B.C that place. North Coast Limited Pacific Express and Twin City Express the Northern Pacific's new overland trains, after April 29 will be hauled by Schenectady ten-wheeled engines, driv- ing wheels 78 inches in diameter, steam pressure 200 pounds. Think of it. Arrive at Hon, T, Mayne Daly this after- noon received a cable from his son, Harold Mayne Daly, who is. a trooper in Troop Z, C squadron, Strathcona horse, that the corps had arrived safely in Capetown, and all well, CAA , Offers special membership in- for a short time by Rossland Athletic.. Glub ...:. and suspension of tte initiation fee. Hthe......cse0 Magazines Excellent accommodations for permanent and pees, board, 4 month. For particulars apply to Charles Wobster, «= Periodicals chambers; $36 to $40 per CHARLES E. BENN, ROSSLAND DRUG __NEW DRUG STORE. ——THE—_ .COMPANY.. NEXT TO OLD CITY HALL, COLUMBIA AVENUE. New and. Complete Stock of Drugs, and Patent Medicines. Prescriptions Garefully Gornpounded. Robert E. Strong, Manager. Property situated on North Fork Salmon | Fifty thousand shares of the Company’s Treasury Stock i 22 Columbia Aveuue, Katie D. Green G. M. and D. Co., Ltd. NON-PERSONAL LIABILITY. River, Erie District, B. C. FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, ONLY. ow is ni offered to the public at 71-2 Cents per Share, and can be had on application to GEORGE H. GREEN, Sec-Treasurer- Rossland, B. C. PPL AL LIAL Ore Cars, Wheels and. Axics, Buckets, Fans, Shalting, Hangers and Pullers, fi CUNLIFFE & ABLETT, ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS. All classes of Repairs and Construction Work Vile aa cork ores Pumps kept in oe Ps ‘Agents for Wm. Han "s Malls, Concent o P. 0, Box 198: THE ROSSLAND RECOR . voL. 6. NO. 50. ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, RRL R LEE Maths Hockey Club Bail..... If you desire a pretty fan for Monday evening’ 's ball, you may see just the correct styles at TE J. W. SPRINGS. Weare showing painted satin and lace fans with mountings of ivory and pearl at-prices in keeping with: the finest goods procurable. Pie i es Effect: lassitude; ‘that tired Aas Cause: Long winter; close arti- Bi "ficial heat. Cure: One bottle Tonic Bitters: one box Goodeve’s Vegetable Liver Pills. TRY iT! If you_get it at GOODEVE’S, its GOOD. Goodeve Bros., Druggists and Stationers. It PAYS to deal with.Goodeve Bros. binertin; |the news Latest in Footwear crag have just received a nobby line of BOOTS and SHOES from some of the leading firms in the.U. S., and in Canada. They include all the Newest Shapes in Black and Tans, ranging in price from $3.50 up, and lined with ‘‘chrome” all through. This new kind of lining is strictly waterproof. M. J. O HEARN, The Busy.Store at the Busy Corner. «THE CLOTHIER. reer about our line of Spring Jewelry ie of so.m importance to you as ~ isthe fact that we can give you the the very best that is made. T that is made,” we HIGHEST in ay lity and the LA style. We are receiving daily excl lusive patterns in our HT you won't sce el and see them Ewert Bros., THE JEWELERS. MUAUSAAMA LAU GAA 2A JUL JUSAUAUL _Red Star Storage & e Teasr & @ Haxenge delivered prom tly. et and Job Work delivered on ‘We pay damage Rouse: of bhp any clues of koods. ouse, or ship any class of £ ‘ 1 SELL GOOD, DRY, SEASONED WOO. : Office: Washington Bt., opposite Bank of Montreal. IW. eerie Myre P. BURNS & CO. WHOLESALE MARKETS Nelson, Sandon, Revelstoke, Grand Forks, and Vancouver. it clear, transfor, ware- enwood, Rossland, Greenwood, _——_—_——+ RETAIL MARKETS Trail, Nelson, Ymir, Kaslo, Denver, Silverton, Cascade City, Gr Greenwood, Phenix, Midway, Camp McKinney, Ferguson, and Vancouver. —— Sandon, New nd Forks, Revelstoke Rossland, William Donald, Mgr., Rossland Branch. ts expensive and dan erou Don’t Burn Oil =. Use Electric Lishts Fixtures carried in stock. Estimates furnished for Wiring and Lighting. Steam r : Electric Power supplied for Mining and Manufacturing purposes. It is much cheaper than steam. _ Motors for sale or rent. 7. be and 6 p.m. Gar-In case of trouble, sith igh Tights, telephone 3 . between Sa.m. ‘They reduce insurance; give your Pome or business place-a brighter Appearance, and save you money in way’ Rossland “Water and Light Go., yj | butions. | men’s ticket APRIL 12, 1900 PRICE 5 CENTS WILL NOT CIVE UF Boers May Continue the Fight for Six Months. PREFER DEATH TO EXILE The Faint Hearted Ones Have Boen Weeded Out, and tho Rosclute Burghszs Will Oon- tinue the Fight—The Latest Reports From the Seat of War. By Associated Press. New York, April 12.—Under a Pretoria’ date comes to the Herald an interesting description of the fighting and the state of feeling in the Transvaal capital and conveying that the federals have taken fresh courage and have no idea of laying down their arms. This dispatch ‘s dated Monday of this week, and reads: - “The relief of Kimberly and Gen. Cronje’s disas- ter coming together, caused the Boers to become panic-stricken and tbandon Bloemfontein. “Had Lord Roberts been able to follow up his success, the war might have been ended now, but the Brit- ish reached Bloemfontein utterly fagged out and recuperation was absolutely necessary. This afforded time for the Boers to recover, and now the military situation is not necessarily more unfavorable than two months ago. “The faint-hearted have been weeded from the reserves and the fighting commandos are now com- posed. of resolute men. .The de- cision-to send the captured Boers to St. Helena makes it certain that the Boers-will not surrender except in the last extremity. The average burgher prefers death to exile. A military attache, ‘who is | much respected, thinks six months the lowest probable duration of the war. The Boers will probably continue to fight, even if they lose Pretoria, which is unlikely to occur for a long time yet.” Ladysmith and SIMPUENT DROPPING OFF Great Britain ie Now Buying Food Scutls In; Australias By Associated Press. New York, April 12.—Great Britain has to a large extent stop- ped buying foodstuffs for her army in South Africa from this country, according to local steamship agents. “Shipments to South Africa are now confined almost exclusively to hay, oats and mules, with an occasionally larger order for canned goods,” said one of them today. “The war department found that they could get corn and meats quicken and cheaper from Australia THE BOER ATTACK REPULSED British Maintain Their Position at Elands- laagte. SURPRISE Not Knowing Roberts’ Strength, Boers Will Try to Take Bloemfontein. By Associated Press. ‘The Bocrs Checked, London, April 12.—A special dis- patch from Elandslaagte, dated yes- terday, says: “Fighting was renewed below Elandslaagte this afternoon. The Boers steadily advanced upon the British positions. There was a continuous rifle fire and the Boers’ big gun wasin action. The British replied effectively and after two hours fighting the Boers were checked. Fie Boer Fairy-Tale, = - London, April 12.—Elandslaagte and Wepener still monopolize atten- tion.. At both places a series of in- decisive actions are occurring. The Boer report of the fighting on April 10 at Elandslaagte avers that the advance on the British camp was made with a loss of only three mules and two horses, and that the Brit- ish losses must have been heavy. The bombardment lasted all day. The New Commanders, Nothing has been learned regard- ing the rumor of Colonel Baden- Powell’s death, nor is there any- thing tendiig to show how long the advance towards Pretoria will be delayed. In the absence of ex- citing developments, public interest centers more upon the personality of the new commanders and in sup- positions as to who willbe the next general to be sent home. Grectings to Sallors. The sailors of the Powerful are coming in for enthusiastic greetings equalling those on their arrival at Portsmouth yesterday, when young and old women kissed the officers and men indiscriminately as they came off the dock. The Soer Plan of Campaiga. and since then the ship have been dropping off.” The Hockey Dance The’ Hockey club ball, which comes off on Monday evening, the 16th, promises to be the most suc- cessful ball of the season, and from the number of tickets which have been sold, will be very largely at- tended. The committee desire any ladies who will be kind enough to contribute towards the supper to send their names to either W. E. D. C. Lawe, or Mr. E. Duthie, who, on Monday, will send for the contri- They trust the ladies. of nd will respond IIberally to and help the hockey boys make their dance a success. Gentle- can be obtained at J. iw. Spring’s or any, of the banks, and as the committee are not issu- ations they hope the ladies | will consider this notice as a general invitation and honor the boys by attending the ball in full force. BI ‘in, April 11.—A d- ing to mformation received here, the Boer activity eastward of the rail- road and in proximity to the border is largely due to the fact that Presi- dents Kruger and Stein have found they are unable to keep their forces together in inactivity, the burghers declaring they aré unwilling to re- main with their commandos unless actively employed, if they are-con- vinced that the British game is a waiting game. It is believed that the Boer com- mando was originally designed to oblige Lord Roberts to .weaken-his forces at Bloemfontein in.order to protect the: railroad, Then the Boers would have attempted to re- capture the capital. The burghers are evidently ignorant of the enorm- ous forces Lord Roberts has at his disposal. Advices from De Aar siding say the Boers are busily entrenching their position east of Brandfort, run- ning parallel with the railroad, while IN STORE still strongly holding the Watervaal drift water works. Leave of Absence. Pretoria, April 11.—The Free State Gazette publishes an order tc the effect that no person who has been commandered for active ser- vice has the right to serd a substi- tute without the consent of the landrost. In reference to the mat- ter of leave of absence, the Gazette says that squads of 10 per cent of each command will be relieved for periods of 12 days, their relief be- ing chosen by ballot. This is in- tended to meet the wishes of the burghers desiring to plant their crops. Fighting In Progress. Pretoria, April 11.—A heavy can- nonade was heard this morning in the direction of Bultfontein, situated midway between Winburg and Boshof, in the Orange Free State, and north of Brandfort. © ~ Advices from Wepener, where a British force is surrounded, say the battle continues. About 1500 Brit- sh troops are snid to be there. Advices from the Boer headquar- ters in Natal say that after a heavy bombardment the British are retir- ing in the direction of Ladysmith. British Abrndon Smithfield. — The Boer announcement of the re- occupation of Smithfield by’ the burghers, just received, is no news, as the small British force at that point withdrew after the Redders- burg affair. It now appears that General Brabant is at Aliwal North, column is at Wepener. Colonials at Britstown, Britstown, Cape Colony, April 12.—A column of troops, command- ed by Colonel Drury, of the Royal Canadia artillery, consisting of Canadian artillery and mounted in- and that only a.portion of his] BURIED IN RUINS Building in Pittsburg Collapses With Fatal Results, OVER TWENTY ENTOMBED One Hundred Men Digging to Resoue the Vic- tims, W re Threatens an Explosion— Five Dead and Three Living Persons Res- cued—Five of the Resouers Buried. By Associated Press. Pittsburg, Pa., April 12.—A four story brick building on the corner of Wood street and Third avenue, occupied by Armstrong McElvy & Co., wholesale paint dealers, collap- sed shortly before 10 o'clock, A score or more people were in the building at the time, and many, it is feared, were buried in the ruins. A hundred men began tearing away ‘he debris to release the buried men and to get out dead bodies. (tis believed that no one person ‘in the building, unless one or two on the top floor, escaped from be- ‘ng crushed to death. . Three injured and one dead had heen taken. out at 10:30 o'clock. The dead body was recognized as that of a carpenter, name unknown. Two others who could be seen, but ‘ad not been reached, were believed to be dead. They are Eugene Bernhard anda boy. At least 25 nore are believed to be still. in the ruins. At noon two dead bodies had been recovered and three: persons taken out alive. The-humber stil tn the ruins was variously estimated at from to to 25. ° A few minutes before the collapse, it was said, at least a dozen people were in the front part of the building, including several customers. These have not yet been accounted for. Over 100 firemen and volunteers were at work on the ruins, heedless of the tottering walls. To the danger from the walls was added the menace of the fire, as the stock carried by the firm consisted largely of inflamable paints, oils and var- nishes. Thin wreaths of smoke commenced to curl up from the ruins immediately before the dust clouds caused by the falling walls had settled. To this the firemen gave their attention, but an explo- sion was feared at any time. . While the rescuers were at work, a portior of the third floor fell in, burrying five of them. They were quickly taken out and were not ser- jously injured, At 2 o'clock, the bodies of a man and woman were found. They have not yet been identified. _ Not Alderman John Dean, John’ Dean, not the alderman but a miner, who was chasged with using obscene language on the street, forfeited $7 bail to Magistrate Boultb by not appearing this fantry, y ‘y and A arcived here this morning. They found the district traversed orderly and well disposed, TRE QUEEN TAKES A DRIVE. She Sees the Zoo and WII) Review the ‘Trovupx ov Saturday. By Associated Press. “Dublin, April 12.—There was a decided improvement in the weather today, and the” queen visited-the Zoological ‘gardens this morning, ‘ariven i in her donkey chair carriage. -’The réview ot the troops has been fixed:for Saturday and will take place in Phoexix part. Ice Cream Soda, Hazelwood Ice Cream, etc., at the leading Confec- tioners, the Bon ton. Special Ruling and all kinds o Job and Poster Printing at this of- morning. Two men, named Brown and Flarrington, were brought up tor creating a disturbance on the Brown was fined $ro, with the alternative of two weeks in jail, and Harrington was released under sus- pended sentence. THEY ALL WANT CONTRACTS. Miners are Leaving Other Mines to . Set Them. The contract system meets with so much favor among the miners that the B. A. C. is confronted with a peculiar situation. The good miners at work on the Columbia- Kootenay, Josie and No. 1 mines are applying for contracts in the Le Ro mine. Good men are being put to work as soon as they offer their services and the working force is increased daily. Gradual additions are being ofice. made to the force at the War Eagle,