, SETTLE THOSE TITLES ouy That - Patan End to Delay The mayor and city council have prepared a memorial to the Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway company and others claiming to be grantees original townsite, calling their attention to the injury caused by delay in set- Tt states that # consid- erable part of the land in ques tion is within the city limits and is occu- pied by persons to whom some of the contesting claimants have sold and who are anxious to have title It continues by saying that the delay in quieting title is in- juring the city, a menace to good order and an obstacle tothe collec- tion of the city revenue; that the erection of a fire hall and. other lic improvements is prevented by this delay and-thereby the reduction of the very high insurance rates is of lands adjoining the tling titles. completed. deferred. This condition of affairs questing” the claimants real grievance.’ “‘As an absolute proof of the ag- gravating embarrassment and hin-, due to this cause, a telegram from Registrar- General Wootton is quoted, stating that 65 deeds'are held over await- drance to business” ing correction of title. The -Terrible Turk—wrest- ling match tonight, Interna tional. ‘is de- clured to justify the council ‘in re- spectfully and most ur gently re- ‘Gn ‘the public interest to place the title to these lands in perfect registerable order at the earliest possible mo- ment and thereby remove this very carried by us. superior quality and cocceees The season’s Muslin U fineness, nderwear is,far.in advance of any heretofore The material is better quality; the workmanship of su- perior finish; the trimming of the most dainty originality. The differ- ent materials consisting of Namsook; Lawn, extra fine Muslin; is of Drawers 50c pair, eraded i in quality and trimming, up to $4.00 per pair. Corset Covers, in original styles, at 40c, 50c, 75c, 85c ~ 90c; up to $1.50 each. Skirt Chemise, in Namsook, Liawn and Muslin, $2. 25, $3.00 and $3.75 each. ; Night Gowns, particularly good values, at $1.50; $I. 75, $2. 00. up to $3.25. “Ee Notice Prices and some of the many ‘different styles in window. 3 | & The Diy Goods Room =~ THE - BIG. ‘STORE. ©-~~~-HUNTER BROS-~—~~© ovesenoenoooeonseesoeen 3 3 id ertinent oints... oor ‘tinting © ractioally. : recludes the ossibility of ‘rofitable He Wanted the Card Back M. A, Wilson has charged Wal- ter Hiteshue, the tailor, with as- sault and battery, all growing out of a dispute in regard to the union card which Hiteshue’s father had as a member of the Tailors’ union, Wilson being secretary of the un- ion. Wilson had obtained posses- sion of the card and young Hite- shue, meeting him on the street, demanded its return. Wilson, -it is alleged, refused. and then Hite- shue blacked his eye and generally did him up. The case was re- manded by Mayor Goodeve till Wednesday. Mins Mackintosh at Ottawa. Among the ‘guests at a_ recent skating party given. at Government house, Ottawa, was Miss _isobel Mackintosh, daughter of Hon. C. H. Mackintosh, of this city, and Montreal Life says of her: “With the exception of her excellency, Miss Isobel Mackintosh was the most picturesque combination. of grace and beauty. She wore an entire skating suit, (skirt, jacket and tam) of vivid scarlet, which was becoming to her piquant brunette style.” Directorsef Canadian Gold Fields The following directors were elected at the annual meeting of the ckholders of the Canadian Gold Fields syndicate at Montreal yester- day? George Sumner, E. P. Hea- ton and J. W. Graham of Montreal; T. G. Blackstock and W..H. Brouse of Toronto; Thomas Wilson of Glar- ence,. Ont.; Alexander Pridham of Grenville, Que.; R. K. Hope of Hamilton, and J. C. Drewry of Rossland. Mr. Sumner was after- wards_elected president and Mr. Drewry managing director. Wanted, a Public Readiny Room To the Editor:—Would you allow me a few lines on behalf of that mi- nority living here, temporarily or as residents, who care to spend some of their time in a reading room. Rossland is known to the whole reading Christian world,yet there is not a place in it, of a public charac- ter, where the less fortunate dwel- Jers in the city can spend an hour in: comfort in one of the most hu- manizing habits attaching to man- kind. . At this season of the year, when outdoor work is partly suspended, when also general interest in public affairs _is most fully aroused, it seems most unfortunate that the only place which has been accessi- ble to the minority spoken of should creased, wings put on them, while 17 more|{at applications await action. ‘The com- made a favorable report on the Prospect ‘of success, over 250 tick- ets having been sold. ‘and ail. ars rangements made, tailor, has removed his place of. business from Spokane street to the have been closed and those sources ot information—papers,- magazines, etc.—clean cut off. > ‘Sojourner. International tonight, Terri- ble .Turk > wrestles; also Mc-~ Millan and Cannon. Eagles Put on More Wings At the -regular meeting - of -the at Fraternal Order of ‘Eagles on 'h day . ing, the bershi; of over 260 wes still further in- three candidates having mittee“on the dance to’ be given on February 16 at Miners’. Union hall ost Ie New Quarters. . Charles Heard, the merchant A social was’ given’ last ‘by the young ‘men’ of the Mutual} eu: Improvement Society of the Presby- The. evening “was spent i in agreeable’ amusement and power. h ‘} mamtaan and operate terian church. MINOR MENTION. M.. BI 1 ber of good skaters appeared’ on the ice and some Hwely Playing was wit- nessed, - Oliver, Record office. For the best, cleanest and. :cheap- est coal, oall or Phone Martin Bros. FOR PRIVATE SALE—Complete’ furnitur for four rooms; high’ class: almost new. Apply the Windsor. Mellor Bros. have issued a nea’ ip | and useful advertising novelty inthe shape of a clothes ‘brush. a-great pile in the. firm's windows 4 10 cents each. fof Dukas, Schwiteer & Co., New York, is in the city and registered : There's Miss Maud Virginia MeGaughey; of this: city, ‘and Mr. Tazwell “F. Kirk, of Marcus, Wash., have been married at the latter place and have gone to California on a weddig 5 tour, I will not be responsible for an debts by my husb Notice. : The . public is hereby warned that ly William A. Hufschmit. Saran Hurscuat, ,Proprietress Home Restaurant. Febuary 2, 1900. at Notice. moved at once.’ By order of the City Council. Ws. “McQuzen, Cit; Clerk. Rossland, January gist, 1 Foo. .§ All business and‘ other houses,’ having deposited ‘snow or rubbish in the streets or alleys of the’ city, are hereby notified to’ have the same re- aying for rinting roduced bY: “= ‘ractical ~~" it Hiteshue on Columbia avenue. ‘The store room is being renovated and nicely fitted. long time one of the leading. tailors of Victoria, and has an up-to-date Selection of suitings. minstrels was held “at the office of W. J. Nelson on February 1, at which it was-decided. to make’ a tour of Trail, Grand Forks and pos- sibly Greenwood. There. will be ay full rehearsal on Sunday next at 3] p.m at the Opera house. - tiken the offices in. the postoffice homish county, Wash, block which have been occupied by city last ge ‘ash., was in the the Monte Christo and Virgiria, y last night, mining companies. moved to the adjoining reom_ for- {in the. city. merly occupied by John Y. Cole. | ganized this afternoon and ‘held its first practice in the rink. recently pied by F. Mr. Heard was for.a M ‘The were served. Minstrels to Go on Tour. An enthusiastic meeting “of the on I Board of Trade’s New Offices The Rossland board of trade “has: The latter have! Why Con) Supply Is Short. | Martin Bros, are-troubled by aj } i $1 a minute, after first mine ute, to any one the Turk does :. not throw. night. International to- i an ni eee Ladies Heckey Clab Practice. Stro The ladies hockey club was or- A num-} Mon Thursday evening.” nthe ab: of Magi: concert at the Methodist church’ Thursday evening for the benefit ot ‘the organ’ fund was an artistic and financial success. - Mr. Hans August Busch Von ch and Miss Ada Pearl Pref- fer were. married by.-Rev.. George H. Mordon at the McKenzie . block: ireary NOTICE. nl nOTICE is a hereby’ by given the that an applica. ie of the Brovines of Brit its next session for a a net to incot raph nes within and thi bia, for any term-o! oe raph, fine eutlisbed oF to, be. mbia, connec! rib. be with te tine, which the pA t) Boultbee, Mayor Good the bench this morning: and sone téaced Mike Sullivan to 15 days in {jail for drunkenness. -.He had been, Up a month ago.on. the same chargé and was'given'’a’ chance’ to * go ‘to! | work. but-preferred idleness: 1on.a. visit. ing is manager. - ocala AE RIE ea tana; phone 6. James Hagan, ex-sheriff of Sno-|™ tr Col. GR. Holmes of Nelson is A. L. Dean came up from Trail on Thursday, John W- Graham of Greenwood, shortage of coal, owing to the cole a former resident of this city, is here lapse of the slip at Robson, letting several cars of coal, as well as three cars of coke, go into the Columbia! river, W.H. S. Gavin’ is ‘the proud}. father‘ of twin dwughters,- |. R. Waterson,of the White House, jis packing his stock for removal’ to | Greenwood. John Jackson, Je.. and W. C. Mc-. | Lean are members of the Rossland ' Drug company, of which Robert E. The best saddle horses at the tf an i] ees ata line or fini Po Hons theres es Or any pores oe nore ie Company Frortgage any.of yf tke Gompa ° [pe Purpose rival poral or, "ident wile. ron a ith ait mip usual, ental rig 1 right ae powers or nrivilenes r- incidental’ to the {aitiment of the above objects or any a : Dated this 151b aay of December, 1100. * Balicitar' for the appticanta. | O2 9327 3~3< VO Is. the number of the ,RECORD “PHONE. Let ns figure on your Job Printing * > Ep Se ee ey rinters, — = urchasing _ tblic _ = atronize | st rinters Oints in rinting. ori “TRY. THE ossland | ecord.. THE eee erceiving these 7 VOL, 5..NO. 129° PRICE 5 CENTS “FOR Bes Bare AT J: W. Spring’ s, the pene Jeweler. NEXT DooR TO. POSTOFFICE -GOODEVE'S__—m_ Headache Wafers. Cures ‘Headaches. of all kinds < a Powder, : ‘Nervous or Bilious, 3 , GOODEVE BROTHERS, It pays to deal with Goodeve ISTS ‘AND STATIONERS. Try them! SEND 10,000 MEN Vancouver Starts a New Movement for the Empire, ROSSLAND ASKED TO AID A Pablio Meeting in the Terminal City fore _. Now Canadian Oontingent—Mesting-to Be Hold in Rossland to Act Upon It ‘and Unite ‘Patriotic Agencies. The more British Cohimbia’s ef-| her patriotism are discouraged: at! Ottawa, the more vigorous they be- come.” The province can ‘now claini the credit of having organized ‘a to surpass all preceding SACRIFICE SALE, have yeta big stock of fatiey’ satin and felt Foot Warmers which must be disposed of. To induce buy- re are ‘offering them;at COST. We invite: one ones jin the direction of-sending troops to South Africa, for Vancou- ver has ‘taken the initiative in an offer ‘of * 10,000 mounted infantry. The: following telegram was...re- ceived’ this, morning” ‘bye Mayor Goodeve: ““Vancoiver, B. C., Feb. 3 forts, to: give practical evidence of. F BULLER IS FIGHTING By. Associated Press. pruit, Jan. 29.—C c d. “Mayor City of Rossland, Ross- land, B: C.— — “Large and enthusiastic public of citi: of -V; held ‘tonight. passed strong: resolu- tions urging the} Dominion govern- ment to offer imperial authoriti 10,090 .mounted_ infantry. as a fui ther Canadian contingent for service’ South Africa, and asking hearty co- ant Oliver, of the Orange Free State, in a speech to the Boers at Ladygrey, said that his men were almost surrounded’: at. Stormberg and, unless recruits were’ forthcom- ing, he would be compelled to aban- don the p It is admi his Those who. are in a .position.to know. confirm his reported recross- ing of the Tugela river and. believe The STORMBERG MAY SOON SURRENDER Boer Commander Says He As Almost Surrounded. Ben ued Report that He Is Again : Forcing His. Way. to ‘Ladysmith. — “upon L he was engaged yesterday. OFFERS TO SERVE They Pour in on the Government from All Directions, ABOUT. 400 VOLUNTEERS Premior Semlin Deluged with Applications for B. 0. Seouts—Cowichan Will Equip Sev- eral Cariboo Men Anxious to Go—Many— Doctors and Former Army Officers. Special to the Riconp. “Victoria, Feb. 3.—J. Maitland Dougall, ' pravincial’ constable at Duncans, has forwarded to Premier ~ Semlin the offer. of Cuwichan” to~ equip several men for service in South Africa, In accordance with the suggestion of Victoria, General Kiachant has also an’ offer of thir- teen mep in Cariboo, who ask that their names be withheld, but who offer themselves and horses for_ser- vice with the B. C. contingent, Mr. Semlin also has in the neigh- | borhood ‘of 400 applications; four ” from doctors, one from a clergyman and two from nurses, asking per- mission to. join the detachment. There are 15 applications for com- . issi many from. ex-army offi- news from Ladysmith says the Boer forces are that in the recent fightat Ladysmith the Boers lost 1100 killed and 690 ‘Baud Ng aay Tuesdays : alls ae Thursdays (WEATHER PERMITTING.) '8't0.:30 p.m. =1- © B40 10 p. _ Sandays, 3 t0 8:30 p. m. is holsted at the rink before 8 p. ra. it means SKATING IN THE AFTERNOON. “After 8 p. mi, it means SKATING {N EVENING. 7 NOW OPEN. Z| , Pirst-Class:in Every Respects: Open Day and Night. ; Rooms ‘for Banquets and Dinuer Parties, P -and action of every city, municipality. and: board of trade in * Canada.’> If ap- proved, “will” you call public meeting of your citizens at once, pass ‘simi- lar ‘Fesolutions, telegraphing copies to. Premier Laurier . and- your own representative Dominion: ‘par- liament; urging immediate action. “Jamgs F. GARDEN, “Mayor of the’ City of Vancou- Mayor. Gaodeve replied that he would:call'a meeting at the earliest date possible, as.requested. It will probably be held on Wednesday evening at Miners’ Union hall. The mayor suggests that this opportun- ity be taken to.unite under the head of one general committee all the or- ganizations which are working for the Mansion’ House fund and the of K ae - CUNLIFFE & ABLETT, ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS. All claases of Repairs and Construction Work Undertaker. Ore Cars, ‘Wheela'and Axles, Buokets, Pans, Shatting, Hangers and Pallers, Pipe work SB specialty. Pumps tin stock. Agents for Wm. Hamilton a Nora. Co.'s Pas, ‘Concentrators, Etc. ‘Third Avenue; Roseland. B. O. Box 198 Canadian ‘Patriotic fund. This would include the minstrels, the ladies ball. committee, the Rocky Mountain Rangers,>and the: stock exchange committee. A central committee, it is thought, would aid these several bodies without ham- pering ‘their epee liberty of ac> tion, _ ANGER AT BOILING POINT. : INTERNATIONAL MUSIC HALL. Week beginuing Monday, Feb. 5th. ‘The Zinn & Cassidy Opera C \s-'in thele original travesty, in two acts— "Ss ANGALLIED” or Trilby: ‘on-the Half Shell. ‘The beautiful Louise Keesing as Trilby, and 20 others artists In “the cast. New Scenic Effects, Costumes, Bric-a-Brac and Stage Business. se See the beantifal Rouse the Brit- ish Nation Against ft. By Associated Press. London, Feb. 3.—The indigna- ‘tion and amazement of the nation at the incompetency displayed by its ministers has risen to heights prob- ably never before attained: While the-empire is engaged in’ the most serious struggle to which it has been committed since the first years of tne nineteenth century, while the statesmen . and. legislatures of the “Many colonists who fought | at Stormberg have gone back: to their. Wiehlande, ; leaving again and the statement that the ’ force .was. considerably diminished tends to confirm this. Field Marshal Lord Roberts has notified the war ofhce that forty cers of high rank, some of whom are still quite young men. _Oné doctor who applies saw six vears active service and was .with Rob- erts in India and Afghanistan. — j..M. Martin presented a “aumber ofp i from the vicinity of Fer- , who were pr nie, asking’ that: -no- alterations ibe farms and have refused to return to active service, although threaten- ed with death. Among these are isome~-conspicuous burghers, who originally inyited the Free Staters to invade Cape Colony. Much Doing in Cape Colony. New York, Feb. 3.—Very little of the situation has. found its yay out-, of London during the last 24 hours. .. Much work is in. progress on the southern frontier of the Free State, but the details are being held back until results can be reported. This is the impression ‘made by |i such dispatches. as ‘are allowed to come through from Sterkstrom and French’s camp near Colesberg.. The Feport- that the Boer losses at Spion kop on Wednesday. last exceeded ‘1000 dead, although unconfirmed, has‘created a favorable impression and very few are disposed to dis- credit it. + . Buller’s Renewed Attack, The Morning Leader beli that ported killed at Mag prisoners at Pretoria. London, Feb. from Lad wep s, Heavy Hoer Loases at Spion Kop. BAA Spee made in the eight-hour law, but they were ruled out because sub- mitted to the governor. Kellie’s motion to introduce a, tvia | Camp, Feb. 2,: says: ing: .Lombard, Stater. seven Boer guns. is not cially.” , High Price tor Victory “Native de- serters report the following: field cornets killed in last week's fight- of . Waterburg;" Grobelair, of. Bremersdorp; Opper- man, of Pretoria; Daniel Erasmus, of Magliersburg; and. one. Free The British artillery broke The Boer losses were approximately 1000, though London, Feb. 3.—Major Bathurst, who was wounded at the battle of bill to regul: the length of hai worn by miners, limiting it to’ si inches, was voted down amid laugt ter by a vote of 20 to 8. The committee to inquire into asylum matters leaves for West- minster today. Victoria Will Take Action, (Special to the Record.) Victoria, Feb. 1.—A meeting of the board of. trade will be held to- night to consider the suggestion of the Vancouver’ board of trade that boards of trade of Canada urge Premier Laurier to: send 10,- 000 men, Colenso,. arrived at Soutt today on, board the Servia. ler can get. through. and men. General Buller.has begun a move- ment towards Ladysmith. . The ar- ticle says? ‘*Gen. Buller was prob- ably engaged soon after noon. yes- terday (Friday) if all his artillery and munitions had come up. | In any case his orders were definite for an advance at the latest this morn- ing.” There is no actual news to support the statement of the Leader but several of the London papers profess to believe that Gen. Buller is pushing toward-Ladysmith. War- ren’s troops on Wednesday were still resting south of the Tugela, while Gen. Lyttleton’s brigade held its position-on the north bank. self-governing _ col represent the imperial spirit of their constituents, while the Britishers of all ranks have risen to the occasion with a courage and unanimity un- Dance and numerous other novelties tajert London march song, “Wien the. Lion Wags His Tail.” = GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. oo surpassed in their annals,the states- men at home have‘committed them- selves ito party. maneuvres, mutual recrii dicti shuf- ting: evasion and palpably lame ex- }| cuses, so’ utterly heedless of the The Arlington.{—_—_=~ THE LEADING HOTEL AT TRAIL or Headquarters for Commer- cial Men....Splendid Sample Rooms. ment io favor of a reconstruction of the cabinet, first inaugurated a few weeks ago, promises, unless 4 more vigorous poli ily adopted, to develo; { uprising. The best saddle horses at the temper of the people that a move, ff . Guns Which Do Execution. The first batch of wounded men belonging to the naval contingent serving in South-Africa have ar- rived in England, They are mostly skilled gunners. they. say that the Two More Island: He says there are 20,000 Boers. at’ the Tugela river, but that General Bul- if he is pre- | pared to sacrifice five or six thous- By Associated Press, Manila, Feb. 3.—6 p. men, a —_____ 2 m.—Brig- adier General Kobbe has occupied the islands of Samar and Leyte. the fight at Tacloban tep insurgents were killed and the Americans cap- tured five cannon with their artillery- RAILHOAD WRECK A CRIME, ‘Toronto Has 250,000 People. By. ited Press, Toronto, Feb. 3.—According to the figures of the new directory, just out, Toronto has now a popu- lation ot 250,000. At Least One Bloody War Ended. By Associated Press. Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 3.—It i is un- derstood that the breach between In| Col. Sam Hughes and Major Gen- eral Hutton has been healed and that the former may receive a com- mand in the Strathcona contingent. SAA AL Prd TES PACIFIC CABLE SCHEME, Parliamentary Committee at Work— Line From Australia to the Cape ofan Road Indicted, By Associated Press. way, slaughter. Boers’ Maxi denfeld one. pound quick-firing guns havea most demoralizing effect on the British. ii ips are made in England, but troops. . x Moving and Fighting. London, Feb. 3.—32:30 p. -m.— The war office is silent as regards General Buller, but there is every UNRXCELLED. TABLE. _ Joun Havegry, Proprister. Montan: ; phone 6, ; tf ‘are pot supplied to the British i killed and 35 injured. New York, Feb. 3.—As a result of the wreck of the Buffalo express, the grand jury in the court of quar- ter session at Paterson, N. J.,; has found an indictment against the of- ficials and employes of the Dela- wace, Lackawanna & Western rail- charging them with man- t The indictments are the of the wreck an the road near the Paterson depot on Thanks- giving eve,when seven persons were By Associated Press, i Toronto, Feb. 3*—The Globe London. correspondent cables ‘that Hon, Joseph Chamberlain, in the house of commons, replying’ to a question regarding the Pacific cable scheme, said that two meetings. of the committee had been held and the H was now engaged in making i inquiries into the technical of thesch * the colonial secretary said he had no doubt that there would be no un- avoidable delay, The Globe correspondent says he learns that the Eastern Extension Killing By Associated Press. P is employing all its ener- gies tk Present to attempt to secure Tacoma, Jan. 3.—Small Colville reservation. ment, reason to believe he is continuing killing Indians by the dozen on the The Indians refuse to submit to medical treat- is I i trom A for the proposed South Africa, line- The same correspondent says he has learned that the imperial gov- ernment has ordered 3000 tons more of hay from Canada.