Peer co COST OF LIGHTING}: Comparison Betweon Rossland and Nelson Service. ‘THE FIGURES FOR IT Rossland Gets Longer Service and More Light for at Least the Same Price as Nolson— Amounts Hxpended on the Plant in the Two Cities, The statement made in the Rec- ORD some time ago that Mayor Goodeve’s administration had ob- tained from the West K ry he Recorp has no information as to the profits of the West Kootenay Power & Light company, but it does know that ‘the Tribune was wise in inserting that saving clause, “for argument’s sake,” for the Nel- son municipal plant has been a source of direct loss to the city and gives unsatisfactory service. There ure many good arguments in favor of municipal ownership of public utilities, but the profit on the Nel- son municipal light plant is not one of them, for it has no existence in fact. When the question of muni- cipal sida ae comes up again for io! Rossland, the Recorp will saneider it in the light ot conditions as they exist in Ross- land., In the meantime, we main- tain that the rates paid and the light furnished in Rossland under private ae A sath Power & Light’ company a reduc- tion in rates which secured to Ross- land electric lights .cheaper than in Nelson has stirred up the Nelson Tribune to dispute the facts stated. As against the Rossland ‘vate of $1 . per month for business houses and 50 cents per month for residences for each 16-candle power lamp, the Tribune gives the Nelson rates as " “In busi s—f the first six lamps. $1 each, for the next nine 75 cents each, and for all over 15 50 centseach. In resi- dences—one-half the above rates. Twenty lamps in a business house at Nelson cost $15.25 per month as against $20 in Rossland, and 20 lamps in a residence in Nelson cost $7.1244 a month as against $10 a month in Rossland.” It further denies that Nelson only jp are to the rates and lights now enjoyed Furious CANNONADE CONTINUES Continued from First page. for two or three days, as the “oper- ations at present being conducted by General Buller were necessarily of a lengthy character. : Boers Checkmated by Warren Head Laager, Ladysmith, Jan. a2, — The ‘sixty-ninth tirthday ‘of General Joubert was celebrated by G | Botha tering in force toward the Drakenberg moun- tains and turning the British ad- vance after a short engagement. General Joubert accompanied Presi- dent Steyn to the Free Statc laag- ers, south of Ladysmith. The pres- ident was in high spirits.. He_pro- poses to make a tour. .of . all, the laagers... Ladysmith. sent up.many colored rockets last night... .: The Boer-movement.on the. Brit- ish ad’ above referred to. Gen- by Nelson with its I plant. TO KEKP OUT SMALLPOX Officers Appointed and Regulations dopted to Perry Wright, the q in- eral Warren's. forward: fighting, .in which, according, to advices from British sources yesterday, the Boers were on the defensive almost the entire day, Sunday, save once, when spector appointed to see that the regulati for the p: of the spread of smallpox are carried out, arrived in the city today and will tomorrow put these regulations in full effect. The regulations require-each pas- senger coming across the boundary by the Great Northern, Spokane Falls & Northern railway, or any stage line, to have a certificate from the health officer of the city or town they had last left, stating that he or she has not been in any place or has a 12-hour sérvice, that it has - service from 3:30 p. m, to 8:30 a, m., or for 17 hours, As regards the comparison be- tween the rates charged in the two cities, large consumers in Rossland geta special rate, which does not exceed the rate paid by the equally large consumers in Nelson. Further, business houses have 24-hour ser- vice, which’ many of them need in parts of their stores and offices. Nelson gets a nightservice when the current does not fall short, formany persons who have been there testify that guests at the hotels frequently have to use candles or oil lamps in the evening on account of the elec- tric lights going out. The Ross- land consumers are also, given 64 watts for each 16-candlepower lamp us against a probable 40 watts per lamp in Nelson, the’ difference being due to excessive drops in the Nelson line. In other words, a Nelson customer is paying for 16- candlepower and receiving 10-can- diepower. Thus 20 lamps in Nel- son at $15.25 are only equal in lighting power to 13° lamps_ in Rossland, which cost $13. . These ‘figures are approximate, but if an actual test were ‘made, they would ~ come out very close. The Tribune further says, how- ever: “The private company that operates the plant at Rossland makes a profit of 30 per ‘cent on the amount of business done, all of which goes into the pockets cf men who do not spend a dollar of it in Rossland. At Nelson the city, for -argument’s sake, ‘makes a litle profit, all of which is spent for the good of the municipality. _ That is the great difference between private and: municipal ownership of public utilities.” As regards the amount of money expended in the community, by ‘‘the private company” in question, its payroll at Bonnington, since work was first started two years ago, has averaged $5000 4 month and at the Rossland end of the linein the same period has averaged $6000 a month. The company’s supply account in Nelson has averaged $2000, and in Rossland $2500 per month for the same period, these amounts as well as the payroll being left with local people. -The total amount expend: | ed for the Nelson municipal plant’ was $44,000, which is only a frac- tion of the amount expended by the private company in each of the two _ cities. " But the Tribune undertakes to say how much profit the West Kootenay Power & Light company makes, and then says: 4¢AtNelson, the city; for argument’ 's sake, makes alike profit, all of which is spent for the good of the municipality.” ilding ii d with pox, has not lived in any place or building dangerously near any infected build- ing or district, and has been vac- cinated since January 10, 1900, In regard to baggage and. ex- press matter, a certificate must be furnished from the health officer of the city or town whence it came, that it has not been in any infected place or building, nor stored or used in any place or building dangerous- ly near any infected building or rots trict. All mail from’ points in ea: Washington and céntral and w ern Idaho must be fumigated before leaving the last point of call south of the -boundary and the man jin charge must furnish the quarantine inspector with. a Certificate to that effect from the health officer of the point where fumigation should take place. -All cars must be fumigated before leaving America points for British Columbia points and must have a health officer's certificate of the fact. No-Indians are to be allowed to cross into West Kootenay -or East Yale under any conditions, Inspectors are instructed to, see that these regulations are carried out, but to facilitate rather than hinder traffic, rendering what assis- tance they can to passengers, not inconsistent therewith. The penalty for violation of these regulations is not over $100 fine, not over six months imprisonment with or without hard labor, or both fine and imprisonment. . Mr.. Wright, who is under the authority of Dr. D. LaBau, the medical health officer, will Icok after the enforcement of these regu- lations on the Red Mountain rail- way at Northport, where. he will meet the train from: Spokane. Mr. Astly will perform the same duty on the Nelson & Fort ‘Sheppard road. RECRUITS FOR 2 Cc SCOUTS" qWhree Good Shots from Nanaimo— Amendment to the Alien Law Special to the Recorp. Victoria, Jan. 23.—This afternoon Ralph Smith submitted to the pre- mier the names of William McAllen, Hugh Atkin and Thomas Haslam, of Nanaimo, as first-class s shots and men anxious to serve with the Brit- ish Columbi 4 they : ish left and were ° > signally © check mated. é Whites Head Boer. Laager,. _ | Jan. 22. The quarters. White and Hunter. were smashed today by a shot from “Long Tom.” It is not known whether any. of the occupants of the. building were killed.” ¥ 3 Haye Toers Left Mafeking Gaberones, Bechutialand, Wed- nesday, Jan. 17—Via Lorenzo Mar- quez 23.—Natives who have just arrived report’ that ‘troops, Boers; aré patrolling around Mafe- king. from that place and. that the patrol- lers are some of Colonet Baden- jé Pools,’ but with “the ex- ception ‘of'a couple of shells,Colonel Plimer's“out-posts ‘Hav . from them‘for some’ days. | sii) Bombaraing Kimberly” + ‘Kimberly, Jan. .21.—The Boers continue an active and hesvy -borit- bardment in ie place. LLBe Qevate:, _ Loiidon, Ja Td Marshal word ‘ Roberts *yéports* from Cape- OF today fiat the War situiatio? From this it is ‘conjectured that the Boers may ‘have’ retired | [his insults, which do not harm us. scezovcseeooooecsbeobesdboccccccs mt THE BIG STOR - Of Our J anuary ing Sale EW hto merk it a ‘Geen climax to the success of ‘th previdus.s Weeks. ewe al lines are yet © be cleared out. ‘The splendid values dnd low. prices will surely do it. * ! “OUTING ‘FLANNEL NIGHT GOWNS, $1 ones ‘fo : “$200 ones for $1153 ‘$2.50 °Ones for $1.25. 2 w lines of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR at one-th gin Knit Goods, Shawls, Fascinators, étc., at actual cost, : Some: ‘Fancy, DRESS NOVELTIES; 7 yards eachy. $7.00 suis for $-3. 50. a - '» yards each; $20.00 suits. fo! Fancy" Skirt Patterns Plaids, dnd. Stripes;'4 yards. gach; ‘$1.50 yard Kind: for 4 5c. ‘Small ‘Check’ Tiveed: Suitings; 7 ses each; SI, 50. yard ones. or: $1. 00 P yard All I Furs for exactly, half price. : iz “pire [ROSS THOMPSON. Paris, Jan. 23.—The Figaro pub- x j\lishes Count Boni de Castellane’s I have the following blocks in.the following companies for cale: cablegrams and says: ‘‘We disdain Eureka Consolidated; Gopher, Homestake, Evening Star, i . ie, Burek: North-Star and ZilaM We shull be delighted to meet him Siiverine, R.E.Lee, Bodie, me, . | in court ou condition that, the trial Lots in the Original Townsite be a serious one and that nothing Reddin. J ch be kept “back ‘which would throw es the fullest light Ba matter: es One or ie — oo. Te Report ‘om the Contre Star Wayne Darlington of San Fran- cisco, ‘a’ noted -mining: engineer in the employ o F-the Crockers, is én- paged - in making'a report on the Ce WHOLESALE MARKE Ressland, Nelson, S : Grand Forks, and ‘Vancouve! re e Star‘mine. f nS ‘ ——— sok: As ‘unchanged. © Hisiance in Britain’s Favor” : Loridon, Jan. 23.—At the opening of the new town: hall at Chatham) today, Lord Roseberry, réterring the war. said: ‘In such’ war must have’bad moments, but T trust! that in the providence of God we are striking a balance’ ‘of the: evil Great ‘Britain has’ undergone and the good derived, and’ I do not think} the balance is much * a Great: Britain.” Business for the Clty Council At the regular meeting of the city council tonight the cemetery. bylaw anda bylaw regulating second-hand stores, and junkshops .s will ‘be_ It is also probable that, ab v will be introduced to raise. money to purchase the site and to proposed tiew fire hail.” Notice was given for this at the last meeting, and a resolution was made’ that the expenditure ‘would * ‘not “exceed $15,000. Ee ee The Greatest Gold'‘Oure!) «© =~ By Associated Press... 2 _Kingston, Jan. 23.—Capt. john McNair, of D company, first Cana- dian contingent ..to: South _ Africa, writing from Belmont, savs the trip to South Africa.was the ‘greatest ‘gold cure” ever invented, and tha! a glass of beer.or .whiskey cannot be procured’for a farm. and strongly urged the government to accept. Last night Clifford's motion cen- suring the government for passing the anti-alien law was vetoed by a vote of 19 to 16. Martin kept away from the house and Higgins was not able to be present. Your correspondent has the assu- rance of a promi of the ‘Wants Postal Telegraph» — By Associated Press, ~ _ Toronto, Jan. 23.: , rT Donald has given notice of a motion that the city council. petition. the tion as will enable the postmaster- general to acquire the existing tele- graph and telephone systems of the government side that the legislation which the government had. in view will amend the act, giving American speculators opportunity for invest- ment and still protect British and D and op the same in connection with the posta! depart- ernment be asked to construct a telegraph and telephone system throughout the Dominion under the postal act, Canadians. ‘ i tendentiof the.C.. & W. government to enact such legisla- € ment; that, failing in this, the goy-, So) : ;——_—__—1 RETAIL MARKETS - #3 Rossland, _ Trail, Nelson," ~ Kaslo,.. Sandon, Denver,. Silverton, i Grand Forks, : G d, Pheéénix, Midway,” 5 First appearance of the wonderful Acrobaga, 3- Malvern Brothers-3 Admission the Salie—no higher. . Js ye3esGod Save the Queen. the ‘north ntiate. the report of a big. fire at Dawson. It occurred g] on January rithss “Wo Wore ‘Telegrams to Transvaa’ 2h~ By Associated * Preas. « : *New York, Jan.~ 24.——The. Com. | mercial Cable company today sent out the following notice: .. ‘We are dvised that the p sr-general vate telegrams:for the South African recublic will be stopped.” a7 ‘To Consider Insurance Rates The ‘report of the-fire, water and light: on.the fire . app tus and the water department in ion with the qi i of fire insurance rates, has been forwarded to the Mainland board of underwri- ters at Vancouver, and a reply has ter will be considered at the,.next meeting on Feb. 5. he Arlington. : THE LEADING HOTEL AT TRAIL Headquarters for Commer- cial Men....Splendid Sample Rooms. EXCELLED TABLE. Work on the Iron Colt ~ The upraise on the Iron Colt is now being continued from the 320 foot level'to tffe upper tunnel and a station is.being cut for sinking be- low the 320-foot level: Advantage is beiig taken of the latter work to define the. ore bodies, Joun Haverty, Proprietor, at Pretoria announces sthat-Pall-Mall‘reached a high pitch. But the-war office: offi- ‘cials reiterated at 3:30. p.m. the oft-repeated statement that ‘‘noth- bard: today. : Carrington to-Halse: Troops - ‘- New'York, Jan.''24:—The,World prints thé following’ dispatch from Belfast: ‘It'is Victoria, Jan. 24.—According to” news received by the steamer. Tees, the missing miners on the trail from Dawson, who were thought.to be murdered, will probably’ be~ found ‘on the south fork of the Big Salmon twhere they have stampeded, owing to the finding of - wonderfully: rich ‘placers. Some days before the Tees sailed Lue Kesler arrived -at’ Skagway from the new. found, placers and Atlin country, and almost due east Ta winter it is approached by going up the’ H: Li . from mile post. and .thence across the country. Unless broken in winter, the trailis not easily. followed, but fined: z “The gold. fields are in; the North-. west territories,- and according