HOSSLAND EVENING RECORD, APRIL 10, ig.

CHOICE OF ALL.

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d with the Pp
sibility of restoring that pyosperity,

Ls ARE HARD

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that progress, that
tule, without which no self govern-

any ber of the ion or
any elector in the constituency.

“While I believe the Conserva-
tive party has at all times endeav-
ored to keep inviolate ante-election
promises; while from my experience
I have learned to love and respect
that party, I am free to confess that
the mellowing influence of public
life in various positions has taught
me, in times of emergency, to be
willing to adopt broader than mere
partisan views. I believe the pres-
ent crisis in the affairs of the prov-
ince demands patriotic self denial
on the part of those who have con-
fidence in the future of British Co-
lumbia, and while I do not presume
to sit in judgment upon the opinions
of my fellow citizens who differ
from me, instinct prompts me to
suggest a halt, to ask the question,
‘what does duty demand under ex-
isting circumstances?”

“The uncertain state of public
opinion is practically demonstrated
by the various platforms erected by
those who profess a desire to ad-
vance the interests of the province;
and, not unnaturally, electors might
be lost in the maze of nostrums of-
fered as a panacea for the ills now
permeating the body politic. Under
such circumstances, I prefer the
counsel of the multitude, rather
than accept the dictum of those
who breed political platforms with
the fecundity of rabbits. I am con-
vinced that ‘it is better to have.

hing in the wind before
the shutters are taken down, thus
enabling those whore hearts warm
to the work of developing our great
mineral and industrial resources, to
cast a reasonable and intelligent
vote.
dreds who do not see eye to eye
with me in politics, desire to co-
operate in attempting to solve the
problem of how best to conserve
the interests of British Columbia,
and how best to redeem it from the
slough of despond into which it is
rapidly falling. {therefore feel that
I would be false to the traditions of
the Conservative party, and to the
counsel of duty and conscience,
were I to accept a Conservative
nomination without certain reserva-
tions, enabling me, should the op-
portunity arise, to fulfil any prom-
ises to those who are manfully anx-
ious to co-operate in an effort to re-
deem the province from its present
Position. I regret that a general
convention was not held, a leader
nominated and a provincial plat-
form adopted, instead. of the oppor-
tunity being vouchsafed those who
aspired to leadership, issuing inde-

ppeals and, like prosp

tors, blanketing the country with
scores of claims, irrespective of val-
ues.. This being the case, it is in-
cumbent upon every candidate to
state his views and abide by the will
of the majority.

“lam quite aware that the present
lamentable condition of aftairs fur-
nishes an opportunity for those am-
bitious of legislative honors, as well
as offering a temptation to men who
earnestly and honestly believe in
party government. I claim to be
inspired by motives quite as con-
scientious; nor can I forget political
history has proved that, when dan-
ger threatened the Ith,
a union of those who believed in

ional hod: Ited i
very great good. On the other
hand, where representatives of the
people coalesce for the purpose of
personal preferment, ¢ official aggran-

and i P to
self interest, nothing save disaster
followed, as such cohesion is not
the result of an assertion of princi-
ple, but of a despicable selfishness,
and blindness to the public welfare.
Events which have recently trans-
pired, establish the potent fact that
public spirited electors are anxious
to meet on one common ground,
and all Ican do to promote such
policy will be done.

“I believe the electoral mandate
will sanction the latter policy; I be-
lieve that not only the interests of
the Kootenay country, but those
appertaining to every district in
British Columbia, depend upon a
reasoning and reasonable policy. I
hold that every latitude should be
permitted those who are sent to the

I am convinced that hun-|.
ping.

ing ity can hope to fulfil its
destiny.

“If, sir, the gentlemen composing
the convention, men whose hearts I
am sure beat responsive to mine in
so far as a desire to do whatis right
is d, are of the opinion that

in good order under a heavy fire.
The above dispatch is the British
version of the affair, first aanounced
April 5 ina special dispatch from
Lorenzo Marques.

Boers Were Two to Onc.

Gab April’ 1.—Yesterday

under such circumstances I can
serve the province, I am willing to
accépt the nomination, assuring
them that I believe the honest way
in politics, the same as the honest
way in business, is better for the
representative as well as for those
who elect him.

* “That there may be no inisantiers
standing, I will ‘hereafter briefly
state my opinions upon legislation I
believe necessary if British Colum-

Colonel Plumer, with 2000 mounted
and a few dismounted infantry and
one Maxim gun, arrived at Ramathla-
bama, where he left the dismounted
men‘and proceeded along the rail-
road ta within sight of Mafeking.
The advance guard, under Colonel
White, encountered a large body of
Boers, and almost simul

Heavy
this morning in the vicinity of
Elandslaagte.

Ladysmith, April 10.—Heavy
firing was heard early this morning
in the direction of Sundays river.
Tt continued for a few hours. No
details of theengagement have been
received.

Boers Will Attack Bridges.

Bethulie, Orange Free State,
April g.—lIt is expected that the
Boers will endeavor to retake and
destroy the bridges over the
Orange river. Consequently extra-
ordinary precautions have been
taken. A force of Boers is located
12 miles east.

Asa matter of fact, the Boers

the left and right flanks. were ate
tacked, ard sharp fighting followed.
The Boers were in crescent furma-

bia is to particip in the g 1

tion and d the British

prosperity at present noticeable in
every province of the Dominion. I
remain,
“Ever faithfully,
“C, H. MackintosH.”

The convention then proceeded to
i and Al der Sharp
proposed Governor Mackintosh,
whose name was seconded by Jeff
Davis of Grand Forks. On motion
of R. Dalby Morkill, Jr, seconded
by A. B. Mackenzie, nominations
were. declared closed. Messrs.
Bowes and Pringle were appointed a
committee to invite Governor Mac-
kintosh to the convention and they
returned, accompanied by him,

His appearance was the signal for
hearty cheers, and he was asked by
the chairman for a brief expression
of his views. He made a short,
vigorous speech, directly to the
point, but said that he would reserve
discussion of many important sub-
jects for the mass meeting this even-
The nomination was then put
and his nomination for the legisla-
ture was made unanimous.

After a few words from Hon. T.
Mayne Daly, and a vote of thanks
to the chairman and secretary, the
convention adjourned with the sing-
ing of the national anthem.

A ma,s meeting will be held at
the miners’ union hall tonight at
which Governor Mackintosh will

discuss public questions.
G. B. chocolates at the Bon Ton.

A Spring Rush of Freight.

The spring movement of merchan-
dise on the railroads has started, A
solid trainload of local freight came
in over the C. P, R. yesterday and
more comes daily.

MINOR MENTION.

Henry and = Marshall Jackson
have gone to Burnt Basin.

H. S.- Collins, agent of the Chi-
cago & Northwestern railway, is in
the city,

Mrs, Charles P. Robbins of Spo-
kane, with her two children, ‘is vis-
iting her parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. T.
E, Haley.

The visit of Commissioner Eva
Booth, of the Salvation Army, has
been postponed until April 19 and
20. .

H. W. C. Jackson has returned
from the Pend d’Oreille country,and
is enthusiastic over it.

Mrs. Frances Knott, mother of
Frank Knott, formerly a dr: a

two to one, according to British in-
formation. They advanced with
skill and stubborness and persis-
tently endeavored to encircle the
British. After holding ‘his ground
for an hour, Colonel Plumer retired,
with the Boers slowly following

again practically hold the Free
State eastward of the railroad and
are greatly encouraged by their suc-
cesses at Reddersberg and Korn
Spruit.
Prisoners Arrive At St. Helena,
Island of St. Helena, April 10.—

The Niobe and Milwaukee have ar- |~

rived here with the Boer prisoners.
The health of the men is good, with
the exception of four cases of meas-

him up. The fighting d
throughout the ten miles retreat to
Ramathlabama, where the {British
Maxim gun was brought into. play.
After a stiff fight, Colonel Plumer
reached his camp. _ The British
casualties were: _Killed—3 officers
and 7 men;wounded—3 officers and
24 men; missing—11. The Boers’
loss was believed to be more.
The above is another British ver-
sion ofthe engagement and retire-
ment of Colonel;Plumer.
It is reported here that the ad-
vance guard of Lord Methuen’s re-
lief force has lett‘Vryburg for Ma-
king.
Gatacre Was Not to Blame.

New York, April 10.—The press
dispatches are still filled with be-
lated accounts of the Reddersburg

les, which d the Milwau-
kee being quarantined. The pris-
oners are quiet and well behaved.
They will probably Jand tomorrow.
The governsr was notified of the
desire of the authorities that ‘the

prisioners be treated with every’

courtesy and consideration.

‘To Hurry the Federal Building.

‘A letter has been received by
Secretary H. W. C. Jackson, of the
board of trade, from A. Gobeil,
deputy minister of public works, in

reply to the request to hurry work |’

on the federal building and for an
additional appropriation of $¢20,-
ooo. The letter says that plans will
be prepared as soon as title is
transferred and every effort made
to start construction as soon as
possibl “A telegram was also

fight, and the adven of Burn-
ham, the American scout, says the
London correspondent:to the Trib-
une. General Gatacre does not
deserve censure for sending out a
British column without artillery,
as it had been dispatched on a long

arms and pacifying the country,
and was caught through a sudden
change of the Boer tactics. The
troops offered a stubborn resistance
and fought as long as their cartrid-

discreditable to the British arms in
this affair’ and General Gatacre
was well advised in not renewing
the attack with an inferior force

-| when he arrived with rei

circuit tor the purpose of receiving | '

ges held out. There was nothing |

received asking that the $4500 con-
tributed towards the purchase of
the site be deposited} in bank, that
it may be available as soon as title
is to be given.

Cut flowers for Easter at the Bon
Ton. Leave orders early. tf

Le Roi Livery, Feed
& Sais Stables.

SURG .. ..PROPRIETOR

JOHN F. LINL

Hc2vy Transferring.
First-class Saddle & Pack Horses.

STABLES:

from Springfontein,
The Boers are reported to have
retired eastward, inp ome

small bands. They wee: prowably
bent upon sending the prisoners

*| north before renewing their -attack

upon the isolated British posts.

‘Boers Entrenched in Natal.
The Herald prints a dispatch
from Ladysmith dated Sunday,
which says the Boers have posted
a big gun on Knights hill, north of

Cc Alley. ’Phone No. 88.
Postoftice Box 16.

A.G, Creelman. George Beam

geensenevavooecensoncenea:

«A PUBLIC.,

MEETING

will be held

TO-NIGHT

in the

MINE.RS’ UNION HALL,

to ratify the
selection of

The Hon. C. H. Mackintosh

as Candidate
for the

- Rossland Riding of West
Kootenay, at

8.00 P.M.

“AMI are invited
E. J. BOWES, M. D.,

President Trail Creek Liberal-
: Conservative Association.

Fo eee
INTERNATIONAL -—

MUSIC HALL.

WEEK OF APRIL 9, 1900.

In instantaneous bit,

MISS OLA HAYDEN
Jon LORD & ROWE. sim

The funny comedians.

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CONTRACTOR
AND BUILDER,

Estimates furnished on all Kinds of work. Job-
ing promptly attended to,

Office and shop? Commercial Court. rear Alham
brahotel, P.O. Box 315.

MISS CLARA KEITH

A NEW BURLESQUE, by Wansor end Zinn, labeled,

“SNOWED IN.”

See the Railroad Scene.

New Music. Good Comedians.

Hear OLA HAYDEN sing the ‘*Loreador” from Carmen.
= Dainty. FRANCES HEWITT as “A Real Coon”

A. BIG SHOW. SAME ADMISSION, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Pretty Faces.

Elandslaagte, and in .the
vicinity of Wessels Nek station.
The enemy are reported to be
strongly entrenched at Helpmkaar.
Fighting at Rlandslaagte
April

Pietermaritzburg, 10.—

EB: W. HINSDALE,

CUSTOM HOUSE BROKER,

In Custom House building.
Also New xork Life lusurance Agency.
Washington str t. Rossland, B.C

with the B. A. C., died suddenly at
5p. m. yesterday, aged 77 years,
She was born at Thornford, Dor-
setshire, England, and came here
in 1897.

John Y. Cole is building six cot-
tages on the White Bear ground,
of which he has bought the surface
rights.

WBA Lorne Becher has gone to Slo-
can Junction to look after work on
the Deer Park company’s Hungry-
man property.

NOTICE.

The Electric Laundry will be op-
erated hereafter under the manage-
ment of T, M. Graham, the senior
member of the firm, the junior
member retiring.

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

Dry Goods Room

Eugene Jannet
French Kid Gloves.

For perfect fit and fine colors, these elven! have no equal,
and every pair Guaranteed .

Hunter’s Special are a $1. 50
Glove; we sell them for : :

THE BIG STORE

, $1.25

Bros

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T have the following blocks i in the following campanies for :ale

Reddin.

Evening Star,

Silverine, R.E. Lee, Bodie, Eureka, North Star and ZilaM

Lots in the Original Townsite

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Straight Cut
Cigarettes.

MANUFACTURED BY

B. Houde & Company, Quebec
Are Better than the Best.

WHOLESALE AT

Crow & Morris, Rossland. }
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P. BURNS & CO.

WHOLESALE MARKETS
Nelson, Sandon, Revelstoke,
Grand Forks, and Vancouver.

Rossland, Greenwood,

RETAIL MARKETS
Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Ymir, Kasio,-. Sandon,
Denver, Silverton, Cascade City, Grand Forks, toke
Greenwood, Phenix, Midway, Camp McKinney, Revels
. Ferguson, and Vancouver.

William Donald, Mgr., Rossland Branch.

New

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THE ROSSLAND “RECORD.

VoL, 6. NO. 49.

ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1g00

PRICE § CENTS

ESS

COMPASSES
MINING GLASSES

Large Variety

In our window you may sce them by the score in different kinds,
We ay a large quantity at sacrilice prices, and you get the benefit

- W. adegiens

Prices One-half

Effect:

inter, close
Long winters fjal heat.

“that tired feeling.”

Cure:

One bottle Tonig 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.

inertia;

PLAGUE OF WATER

Western States Have Booming Rivers
and Floods.

HEAVY FROSTS PREVAIL

Red River and Other Streams, Swollen by
Water-Spouts, Threaten Much Damage—
Rain, Snow and Frost Throughout the
‘Wheat Belt—Hxtreme Cold in Denver.

By Associated Press,
Denison, Texas, April 11.—High
water is reported at all points in the
Red river territory. The Red river
has risen 10 feet within the past 24
hours. The Washita is on a ‘big
boom and an overflow is threatened.

Canada.

all through.

M. J.

Latest in
Footwear

ron have just received a nobby line of BOOTS and SHOES
from some of the leading firms in the U. S., and in
They include all the’ Newest Shapes in Black and

Tans, ranging in price from $3.50 up, and lined with ‘‘chrome”

This new kind of lining is strictly waterproof.

O’HEARN,

The Busy Store at the Busy Corner.

«THE CLOTHIER.

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Advices from Texarkana say that
the Red river has risen eight feet,
and is increasing eight inches an
hour. The rise comes trom the up-
per tributaries. and will be aug-
mented by the heavy water spouts
of the past 24 hours in this section.

The Sulphur river and Little
river are also booming, the latter
being out of its banks in the lower
lands.

Chicago, April 11 —The whole
west and southwest, including the
states of Colorado, Wyoming, Ne-
braska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa,
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, is expe-
tiencing a series of rain and snow
storms accompanied by tempera-
tures radging from 15 to 30 degrees
below normal, with heavy frosts
over a large section of the wheat
belt. At Denver this morning the

about our line of Spring Jewelry
is of so much importance to you ag
is the fact that we can give you the

the very best

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that is made.

By the “BEST that is made,”? we mean the

HIGHEST in quality and the LATEST in

style.

We are receiving daily exclusive
patterns in our various lines. Goods
you won’t see elsewhere. Stop in
and see them

‘Ewert Bros.,

THE JEWELERS.

rv

ther d eight above
and at Dodge City, Kan., ro above.

Look Out at Night

For the big electric lighted trade mark
un the rear end of the Northern Pacitic
North Coast Limited. It will burn all
night and leave a trail of splendor be-
hind to astonish the natives, Send to
our agents for our North Coast Limited
leaflet.

THE EX)

It Will Bo Opened Saturday—All the
Digoitaries are Invited.
By Associated Press.
New York, April 11.—A Paris
cable says immense steps are now
being taken for the completion of

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Rossland, Nelson,

Rossland, Trail,
Denver,

Greenwood, Phoenix,

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Grand Forks, and Vancouver.
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WHOLESALE MARKETS

the ficiently to permit
opening on Saturday. Scaffolds are
ppearing and the wild of
bricks and mortar is being trans-
formed into attractive gardens,
The official program of the open-
ing will be issued today. The cer-
emony will be very simple. About
12,000 people will be admitted, in-
cluding the whole parliament, all
the jt d

and in-

WEPENER
BRAVELY
HOLDS OUT

Vigorous Attack on Brit-
ish Camp at Elands-
laagte.

GATACRE SENT HOME

Boer - Victory a Fake---Boers

Threaten Revenge on

Portugal.

By Associated Press.

London, April 11.—General Rob-
erts wires to the war office from
Bloemfontein under date of April 10
as follows:

“'The enemy have been very ac-
tive during.the past few days, One
commando is now on the north
bank of the Orange river, not far
Aliwal North, while another is at-
tacking Wepener. The garrisén
there is holding out bravely and yes-
terday inflicted serious loss on the
Boers. Major Springe, of the Cape
mounted rifles, was killed. No other
casualties have’ been reported as
yet. The troops are being moved
rapidly. A patrol of six men of the
Seventh Dragoon guards, under
Lieutenant Wooley, who had been
reported missing since April 7, has
returned safely.”

Another Boer Fake.

As the foregoing does not men-
tion the alleged British reverse on
Saturday at Meekertsfontein, the

| Boer telegrams are discredited at

the war office and they are further
discredited on account of the dis-

in the di i as
Meekertsfontein in one message i>

‘located - near Brandfort, and in

tations by acts which would bring
them into hostilities with another
nation.

British Loss at Wepener,

Aliwal North,’ April 10.—The
British loss in the fighting at Wep-
ener yesterday was 11 killed and
41 wounded. Fighting was re-
sumed this morning. The British
are holding their own.

Boors Shbiling Elandslaagte.

Ladysmith, April 10.—The Boers
opened fire this morning, sending
shells into the British camp at
Elandslaagte from three positiots
widely separated. The shells did
no damage. The troops moved
out to reconnoiter and found the
the Boers in strony force and well
fortified. A naval 4.7 inch gun re-
plied to the Boers, who have placed
a long tom in position.

When the Boers commenced
shelling, the British were drilling.
One private was killed and another
wounded before the soldiers were
withdrawn from range. Then the
navalfbrigade opened fire, and drew
a heavy Boer fusilade, and two of
t:¢ uiser Philomel’s gunners were
killed. The naval men stuck to
their positions. however, and the

another t of Bl
Hecall of Gatacre,

General Gatacre’s return to Eng-
land is accepted as being in the na-
ture of a recall; though no reason is
given for it, and it will be associat-
ed in the public mind with his lack
of skill, Lord Roberts criticised
his management of the Stormberg
attack and probably Gatacre’s ar-
riving an hour and a half too late to
rescue the Reddersberg force may
have decided his return.

cluding Dr. Leyds and the papal
nuncio,

Ofticers of the Tennis Club.
The following officers were elect-
ed at the fourth annual general

RETAIL MARKETS
Nelson,
Silverton,
Midway,
Ferguson, and Vancouver,
st

Kaslo, Sandon,

Ymir,
Grand Forks,

Cascade City,
Camp McKinney,

William Donald, Mgr., Rossland Branch.

New

Revelstoke

ts expensive and dangerous, to say

7 tae ike rouble and Gisngrersie
‘ou Fatt find

an oe  plensant od muuch

They reduce insus
rance: give your
a or business pines epee
pearance, and sAve You MONEY 1a

Steam Fixtures carried in stock.

Use Electric Lights

Estimates furnished for Wiring and Lighting,

Electric Power supplied for Mining and Manufacturing purposes.

Is much cheaper than steam.

Motors for sale or rent.

t2rIn case of trouble ith Hgts. telephone No. ob between’ 8a.m., and6 p.m.

Op Ma and 8a.

Rossland Water and Light Go.

of the Rossland tennis club:
Honorary president, Hon C H Mac-
kintosh; president, J M Smith; vice-
president, S L_ Long. The
committee is: | Messrs. “DeVeber,
Hobbes, Marsh and Renwick.
Weather permitting, the grounds
will be in shape to play on by the
end of this week on beginning of
next. .

Miss Booth’s Visit Postponed.
Miss Booth’s visit to the Salva-
tion Army has heen further post-
poned to Monday and Tuesday,
April 23 and 24.

The Pacific Express

West-bound, crosses the Rockies at Boze-
man Pass and also at Mullan’s Pass and
Coriacan Defile, and the Caecades at
Stampede tunnel in the daytime, A
mountain view train, The run down the
Hellgate canyon is something tine,

General Rundle ‘seemingly ‘suc-
ceeds General Gatacre and, accord-
ing toa dispatch. from Bloemfon-
tein, the commanders of several
brigades will be changed.

No News from Wepener.

The Reuter’s Telegram company’s
correspondent at Aliwal North, writ-
ing at 9:30 this morning, says:

“There is no further news from
Wepener. Too cloudy for heliv-
graph. More British troops are ar-
riving.”” .

Boers Threaten Portugal,

It is learned that the Boer gov-
ernment has formally notified Por-
tugal that they consider the ship-
ping of British troops and munitions
ot war to Rhodesia by way of Beira,
Portuguese East Africa, to be tan-
tamount to hostile action. This,
however, will not stop General Sir
Frederick Carrington’s force enter-
ing Rhodesia. Whether or not the
Boers will make reprisals upon Por-
tugal remains to he seen, although
the best informed ‘opinion here in-
clines to the belief that the Boers
are not likely to follow their protes-

Boers ked six guns, includ-
ing a 100-pounder, and shells fell
in all the British camps.

ELECTION GALLED

Tho Governor Dissolves the House, in
Obedience to Orders.

JUNE 9 IS THE DATE SET

Pressure from Ottawa Compels MoInnes to Set
& Term for the Martin Fiasoo and Call an
Election—The House Will Meet on the Sth
day of July.

(Special to the Record.)

Victoria, April 11.—It

d that the li
or has dissolved the legislature and
set June 9 for the date of a general
election.

Nominations will be made on
May 26. The house meets on
July 5. :

The dissolution was the result of

is an-

direct pressure from Ottawa.

Premier Martin says the reason
for holding the elections on June 9
instead of 15 was the fact that the
Odd Fellows convention will be
held here on the 13th to 15th, and
their friends did not want to have
the dates conflict.

Ralph Smith announces that he
will run for Nanaimo City instead
of South Nanaimo.

“Mr. Cotton, who is here today,
refuses to state whether he will op-
pose a straight Conservative candi-
date here by putting up one of his
own.

Mr. Huff, of Alberni, said today
that, if he runs, it will be as an in-
dependent.

DEATH OF FATHER ROUNDEAULT

‘The Pioneer Missionary to Be Burted
-iu His Chorch’s Ruins,
Special to the Kzconp.

Victoria,April 11.—Father Roun- -
deault, for 42 years missionary to
the Cowichan Indians, died here to-
day, aged 75. His remains are ly-
ing in state at the bishop's palace
and will be buried on Monday 1n the
ruins of his burned church.

H. M. S. Arethusa arrived today
from England to replace the Am-
phion.

IP CREATES CRIMINALS.

After three hours |
the Boer fire slackened and the
burghers cleared from a kopje on
the right, when’ a shell lit on the
spot occupied by their gun. Another
commando was seen moving toward
the British left, apparently with the
intention of flanking them, but the
British shells forced them to retire.
The British advance pickets were
continually sniped, but few casual-
ties have been reported. In the af-
ternoon the naval brigade fired a
few shells.

Itis rumored that a body of

y
By Victoria Grand Jury,
. Special to the Record.
Victoria, April 11.—The grand
jucy spring assizes in a presentment
this afternoon complain of the poor
at the provincial re-
formatory. They say the inmates
are treated too muchflike prisoners
in a common jail and that the train-
ing there is more likely to create
criminals than reform them.

MORE CANADIANS WANTED

Boers have gathered of
Elandslaagte with the apparent in-
tention of cutting the British line of
communication. Gen. Clery direct-
ed tods;’s operations.
Gatacre Ordered Home.

Bloemfontein, April 10.—Gen.
Gatacre, the commander of the
third division, is about to return to
England. Gen. Pole-Carew has
been appointed to the command of
the eleventh division. Several
changes are likely to be made in the
brigade commands.

Britain Will Back Portugal.

London, April 11.—The British
government, the | Associated Press
is officially informed, stands ready
to take the part of Portugal in case
the Boers attempt reprisals, but so
far Portugal has not applied for
British aid, nor has she replied to
the Boer notification. With Great

Mien to
Killed and Wounded.
By Associated Press.

Ottawa, April 11.—Lord Strath-
cona’s request for fifty more troops
for his contingent in South Africa,
to take the places of those killed or
wounded, has already been acted
upon and arrangements are” about
completed for the required number to
sail from Halifax on the new Allan
liner Tunisian, sailing from Halifax
for Liverpool April 22. All neces-
sary equipment is ready. The men
will be selected from western Can-
adians.

Finy the

The Library
{n the observation cars of the North
Coast Limited trains, in effect on the
Northern Pacific on April 29, will make
it unnecessary for travelers to take alung
a lot of reading matter with them. One
hundred and twenty-five volumes of up-
to-date li on each of the observa-

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