iAT REGINA FAIR Curtis at a Loss for Criticism When He Attacked It, TRIUMPH FOR MACKINTOSH Ex-Mayor Riley of Onlgary Tella of the Great Success Attending It and How the Deficit Ooourred, Which the Government Gladly Paid—The Duty of Independents. The charges against Governor Mackintosh, of extravagance in con- nection with the industrial exposi- tion of the Northwest territories held at Regina in 1895, were very effectually answered this morning by ex-mayor James Riley of Cal- gary, who is in the city, As presi- dent of the local agricultural socie- ty at the time,Mr. Riley was amem- ber of the committee of the exposi- tion and can therefore speak with authority on the subject and this is what he says: “The Dominion government ap- propriated about $20,000 for the ex- position, You can imagine, in the vast area of the Northwest terri- tory, how difficult it was to adver- tise and stimulate sufficient interest among the people to entice them to leave their different vocations and travel large distances to attend this far and increase the funds Ly the gate money. Conse- quently the attendance was limited in the number of visitors, but the exhibitors were numerous enough in display and competition. As a_ general benefit to the whole country, the fair was an unquestioned success and was so considered by every farmer, ranch- * man and business man in those ter- ritories today. “Of course it entailed an enor- mous amount of work on the gov- ernor, who ina measure fathered the great purpose and called in to his assistance, for direction and ad- vice, the presidents of the various agricultural societies throughout the territories, This gave general satisfaction to all. The prizes had to be large to stimulate the people to come from great distances. A very expensive outlay had to be made to provide water in ‘a_place where water was very difficult to obtain. This- made the outlay for windmills very large. A freat deal of extra stabling had to be provided, outside of the contem- plated amount. A great number of extra officials had to be also em- ployed. I regret to say that un- reasonable demands were made by many of these contractors and em- ployes and the governor and com- mittee found themselves helpless at the time. 7 ‘It was these supplementary ser- vices and extras that caused the deficit, which the present federal government, when informed of the widespread benefit of the fair, cheertully paid. I am pleased to say that Calgary this year is contem- plating a similar enterprise and we have the ‘promise from the federal government of a large subsidy for the purpose. Political criticism must be very scarce in the electorate, if they have to refer to one of the crowning efforts of the governor’s life to find fault with.” Mr. Riley, who last year served his third term as mayor of Calgary, said that he was an independent Conservative, having been suppor- ted for parliament by Nir. Oliver, an inpependent Liberal, and hav- ing in turn voted for that gentle- man, who was practically elected by the independent Conservatives. Applying his principle of indepen- dence to the present conditions in this province, Mr. Riley said: “Independent Liberals should re- * ciprocate such acts, and they have often done so before. I consider that, with the independent. men of British Columbia, the solution of the great commercial and mineral problems of their country is of more consequence than the succe:s of partizans froma party stanc- Point and that the interested men cf all classes in both parties will give ity and discretion will be enabled to contribute to the common. good of all. *] have’ been acquainted with Gov. Mackintosh for over 20 years and, knowing that he has’ filled some ot the most important posi- tions in public life in Canada, I felt surprised that in the afternoon of life he would enter u contest of this kind, Bnt I realize that it is owing to the fact that himself and his friends have large inves‘ments in this country and propose making larger investments that he has been constrained to. assist in’ forming a permanent government of stability and discretion, that can be relied upon to insure the success of the in- vestments of both rich and poor.” The Hyde-Jenckes Concert Company The Florence Hyde-Jenckes Con- cert company will appear . in ‘the ‘Miners’ Union hall, Tuesday even- ing, May 29. The company ,con- sists of Florence , Hyde-Jenckes, dramatic soprano, G. Magnus Schutz (Grau opera company), bari- tone; Dr. Elbridge D. M. Shaw, violin; Florence Dewey Baker, solo pianist; Gordon Carol Uhls, ac- companist. This. concert is guar- anteed by the mdnagement_ to - be far and away superior to any ever given in Rossland.. Every member a thorough artist. If anyone, ‘after hearing the concert, will say that this company is not better than any that ever appeared here, hecan have is monay back. ae sat Dr. P. E. Doolittle of Toronto is a new_arrival in the city. Some excellent makes of men’s Fedora hats at the One Price Store, Spokane ‘street... We are over- stocked in this line and will close them out.at 50 cents. each. Employment Wanted. and bookkeeper (middle-aged Can- adian) with experience in Spokane mining broker’s office, would be glad to find employment in British Columbia. - Good references from Spokane and Montreal. Address, Bookkeeper, REcorRD office. PEEL TO BE TRIED FOR LIBEL of Great pear in the Dock London, May 29.—At the Marl- borough street police court today Sir Robert Peel was committed for trial at the Old Bailey on a charge of libelting Daniel Von der Heydt, to Ape tates and a brother-in-law of Sir Robert. The libel is contained in letters describing Mr. Von Der Heydt as a scoundrel, blackmailer and thief. The defe urged that p g were now pending in chancery rela- tive to alleged breaches of trust under the Peel settlements and that the present proceedings ought to be suspended in the interim. But the magistrate committed the baronet for trial, accepting his ance. NOTICE. . The Trail Creek Liberal-Conser- vative association meetings will be A good all-round business man | one of the trustees of the Peel es- |, own recognizances for -his appear- | - ROSSLAND EVENING: RECORD; MAY. 29. 1900, - eS fe TDD OS Fine Bottled Goods, ~ Physicians | recommend highly Schlitz’s extract of. malt. Sold by the bottle at the Interna- tional family liquor stere. Import- ed white wines, clarets and Burgun- dies by the bottle, basket or case at moderate prices, tf Miner’s Union Hall Tuesday, May 29 The Florence Hyde-Jenckes Concert Co. Vaan Aoatind Florence Hyde-Jenckes, fetes eee etes seseeee Dramatic Soprano Magnus Schutz. teteeten tees Baritone Florence Dewey Baker. ; Dr. Elbridge Shaw.. Gordon Carl Ohls.. Reserved Seats at Rolls’ - Unreserved, number limited, - 50c most | { * and not too ripe. crate will be very reasonable. STRAWBERRIES — This Week large ‘Consignitionts of Berries will be received We would advise buying tow for pre-. serving, while the fruit-is yet solid The price by the HUNTER BROS. STORES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE ‘A. KLOCKMANN, Proprietor. A.M, ZINN, Manager. . FOR: WEEK BEGINNING MAY 28, 1900. GRAND ARRAY OF VAUDEVILLE. STARS First appearance of High Class Operatic Vocalist EDNA WILMA, Terrific hit of the Empress of Ragtime Singers _EDITH WILMA, HOTEL HOFFMAN, Furnished Rooms. First-Class Bar. allroad and Miners ime Shesks jashed, free of char, Harry Mcintosh - - DrBprictor, ee FELICE.... Charming Soubrette and Toe Dancer, The Favorite ‘Frances Hewitt.” Still with us, Charming Dorita Cordero Third week of Graceful Miss Helen Lewis. Comedian an‘ Producer, é ERB & LAWRENCE, - VEEN With 3o Star Artists in the Cast ‘The High Class Operatic Comedy by F, M, Zinn, entitled AND MUSKETEER,” Elaborate wardrobe and special scenery for the occasion ANADIAN PACIFIC Fy. SOO LINE. The direct route from KOOTENAY COUNTRY, to all points EAST AND WEST. First-class Sleepers on all trains from Is snk Reotenay Landings, e*YSlste%e - * TOURIST CARS ass Medicine Hat, (daily), for St. Paul; patind We meas ster Torgota: F Pidgys o an ar sme can pes Revelstoke one day earlier CONNECTIONS: Z go ex, Sunday..ROSBLAND. ..ex. Sunday ta: un timo dally.....-.-ROSSLAND.. ss sani aaiss Morning train for and f ~ Junct- ton Robson and Nelusns and for Hasio and all points in THE BOUNDARY COUNTRY. Rivening train for and from Trail, Robson, - Branch, Main Line, . and paints no meth fonnects except Sunda from Kaslo, Boundary Points, Sandonan the Slocan; and except Sat rday for Sanz lon ans jocan. chance ion and from Sandon via Ni age Hours, ROSSLAND TO +eeese+NELSON.... 2... For rates and full information, address the nezrest local agent, or A.B. Mackenzie, City Ticket Agt. A. C. McArthur. Agent, Rossland. W. E. Anderson, T. P. A., Nelson, E. J. Coyle, A.G. B. A, Vancouver, B. C held every Monday ing in the Mackintosh committee rooms, over the old Bank of Montreal quarters. Rooms are always open for the re- ception -of visitors, where voters may register and receive general in- formation. @BLost—Bunch of seven _ keys. 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Magazines aud Periodicals Excellent. -accommodations _ for permanent and temporary board and chambers; $36 to ‘$40 pér month. For particulars apply to CHARLES E. BENN, Charles Webster, Steward. Secretary. specialty. Northey Pu Whird Avenue Honsstand. “CUNLIFFE & McMILLAN, ENGINEERS AND ‘MACHINISTS, All classes of Repairs atid Construction Work Undertaken. Ore. Cars, Wheels and Axles, Buckets, Eons, Shatting, Baveers and Pullers. imps kept in stock, Agents Mig. Co. *s Malls, onsentraiogs Rte” my Hamilite P. ©. Hox 198. Pipe wor} support to those who, by their abil- O~D: DEH ES EHO | eer splond pism.csrsn rm a -NEW DRUG STORE. ——THE—— ROSSLAND DRUG COMPANY... NEXT TO OLD CITY HALL, COLUMBIA AVENUE, New and Complete Stock of Drugs, and Patent itent Medicines, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. *.. -Robert E. Strong, Manager. THE -ROSSLAND RECO ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, -1g00 PRICE 5 CENTS. “The Newest eg With Souvenir Clasps. of color! Next door to Postottice. “.. SASHES Pleasing combinations pe Enamel, Gilt and Silver. J. W. SPRING’S, REESE, The Leading Jeweler ~. Long winter; close continement; artl- S * ficial heat. , Cause: ' Effect: Biliousness ; daseitude headache; inertia; that tired’ feeling.’ Cure: One bottle Tonic Bitters: onc box Goodeve’s Vegetable Liver Pills. TRY IT! It you get it at GOODEVE’S, its GOOD. - Goodeve Bros., Druggists and Stationers. it PAYS to deat with —— Bros. Formal Ceremony of Annexation of Orange Free State, SCENE AT BLOEMFONTEIN Military Governor Prettyman Deolares That It Has Become the Orange River Colony. of the British Hmpire—A .Great Coneourse Cheers the Flag. By Associated Press, Bloemfontein, * May ° 28.—Amid salutes and cheers and the singing of ‘God Save the Queen,” the mil- Major General George Prettyman,at noon formally itary governor, proclaimed ‘the ion New Spring Shirts New Collars New Ties——« Ties? Something new and dressy 2 We have: an immense GIVE US A TRIA ote we rarige to choose from. M. J. 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An immense con- course had gathered and the town was gay with bunting. The bal- JOINED THE FOLD TERROR IN ‘THE GOLD. REEF CITY Approach of the British _ Army Causes Much THE BOXER RISING. News of Atrocities Comes From All Parts of China. MANY CHRISTIANS KILLED — Desoription of the Wrecked. Railroad at Fang Tai—Rioters to be Decapitated—Assooiated — Press Correspondent Stoned by the Troops— Foreign Powers Land Troops at Taku, <> Excitement. UTRECHT IS TAKEN Buller’s Troops Euter the Trans- vaal--Kruger Claims a Vic- posing-and the scene in the market']- By Associated Presa. : Rifo With conies and windows surr the: square were crowded with ladies, among them Lady Roberts and the Misses Roberts, the Count- ess of Airlie and Ladies Henry Ben- tinck and Settrington. Lusty cheers greeted the con- cluding words of--the proclamation and these were renewed with ever- increasing volume as Lord Acheson unfurled the royal standard and the band struck up ‘God Save the Queen.” All present joined in sing- ng the national hymn. The ceremony concluded with cheers for the Queen, Lord Roberts aud the army anda salute of 21 guns. ARREST OF RUSSIAN PLOTTERS Seerét Police Gather in Large Numbers Charged with Sedidon, By Associated Press. 4 London, May 30.—The Standard publishes the following from Kieff, Russia, dated Tuesday: “Seventy-six arrests have been made in Odessa at the instance of the secret political police, 18 in Kieff and 29 in Warsaw. There is much mystery involved, but the ar- rests appear to be connected with the same charges of sedition, which, two months ago, led to 200 arrests in St. Petersburg and to 100 in Warsaw.” Onty a Yellow Journal Fakes: By Associated Press. London, May 30.—The officials | of the British war office deny in un- qualified terms the statement cabled ‘|to a New York newspaper that the war office here had asked~ Lord Roberts if he believed he could Jand 10,000 of his troops in England be- Rossland, - Nelson, Sandon, ® Grand Forks, and }——_—_——+ " RETAIL MARKETS. Cascade City, Rossland, Trail, .. Nelson, Ymir, enver, Silverton, Greenwood, Phoenix, Midway, URNS & CO Pp, BURN A WHOLESALE MARKETS Revelstoke, Greenwood, Vancouver. Kaslo,, Sandon, New Grand. Forks, Camp McKinney, "Revelstoke Ferguson, and Vancouver. —— es William Donald, Mgr., Rossland Branch.. fore October 1, thé paper intimating that this was a step towards pre- paring for ‘‘any eventualities aris- ing from the crisis in France.” Ac- cording to the British war office the New York story is -‘‘ridiculous non- sense.” ~ —_—— Connervatlven Acting Quietly. By Associated Press. Toronto, May_ 30. —Robert Bir- mingham slipped quietly from here yesterday afternoon but up to the present time no one, apparently, knows where he has gone, but indi- cations poir.t to asuccessful attempt its expensive and dan serous, to say 9 il: nathinggo the trouble ad isanreeable garding Conservative party matters. lampse You wi JO n n l Sean mess aant andl much oe cheaper * = y reduce insurance; give you! ‘many Pay ways, furnished for Wiring and Lighting, aa aupritod Mining and Manufacturing purposes. Susiness ince & brighter re esa Ave yor money in Use Electric Lights Electric. Power supplicd for Itis much cheaper than steam. Sern case of trouble | sith ie Mets ea telephone: Ne Steam Fixtures carriett in stock. Motors for sale or rent. 7 paprcen Sa. mo and 6 pm ‘Rossland Water and Light Go. |cuitc'Seny | to keep the wily organizer quiet re- Scnrching for Smuggled ‘Tobacco, By Associated Press. Chatiiam, Ont., May 30.—The inland revenue officials are at pres- ent engaged in making a thorough search for contraband tobacco, which it is alleged has been smug- gled through from Detroit in large Pretoria, May 29.—A dispatch sent from Johannesburg last night describes the town as intensely ex- cited throughout the day on reports that the British were approaching, but says the exzitement subsided in the evening, owing to rumors that the British had been driven back. There are large numbers of burghers at Johannesburg, but remarkably good order prevails there. How Kruger Expialns Things Pretoria, May °29.-~An.. official war bulletin just issued is as fol- lows: “On Sunday a fight occurred close to Van Wycks Rust. The British attacked Witwatersrand yesterday and were in contact with the federals at Gatsrand, but they were beaten with good results: by the federals under C Louis Botha. The federals were heavily bombarded all day long, but kept their positions. The Brit- ish loss is reported to be considera- ble. “The British are near Utrecht and they are also marching on Laing’s Nek.” zt _ Utrecht Is Taken London, May 30.—The following dispatch has been received at the war office from Gen. Buller: _ “Neweastle, May 30.—The ene- my, having formed a laager cast of town ‘at Dornberg, pressed my right rear annoyingly. On May 27, I directed a force under Hild- yard by Woolsdrift and Utrecht, and another under Lyttleton by Schangadrift, on Dornberg. These movements have caused the enemy at Dornberg to retire north, Hild- yard is at Utrecht and the town has surrendered. Clery is bombarding Laing’s Nek. “The enemy are much disheart- ened and, were they notin such very strong positions, I doubt if they would show fight. _ "The railway was open to New- castle on May 28.” The People Must Be Neutral. Newcastle, May 30.—The follow- ing proclamation has been issued by the general in command: “The troops of the Queen are now passing through the Trans- vaal. Her Majesty does not war upon individuals, but, on the con- trary, she is anxious to spare them, so far as possible, the horrors of war. people, of the Transvaal. tory Over Roberts. “The quarrel which England has is with the government, and not the Provided they remain neutral, no attempt will| ciety of Canada in session here have be made to interfere with people; approved of Hon. Sidney F living near the line of march. Every copyright law. it may be necessary to take will be paid for. “But, on the other hand, those thus allowed to remain near the line of march must respect and maintain neutrality. The residents of any Jocality will be hefd responsible, in both their persons and property, for any damage done to the railway or telegraph, or for violence done to any member of the British forces in the vicinity of their homes.” Snyman Back on His Farm. London, May 30.—A_ dispatch from Mafeking dated May 25,reports that General Snyman, the Boer commander, has left his force and arrived at his farm with a shrapnel bullet in his foot. Maden-Powell’s Joy in Victory: Major. General Baden-Powell, on the Queen’s birthday, gave a dinner to the officers of the relief columns. During the course of a speech pro- posing the queen’s health, the de- fender of Mafeking remarked that he felt he could “‘drink the health of Paul Kruger himself, coupled with that of Cecil Rhodes,” adding, ‘tbe- cause Kruger has been the cause of the present great outburst of im- perial feeling, and Rhodes was the red rag to the bull, which drew him on,” Be sure to renew your Free Min- ers License. Every license expires at midnight, the 3ist day of May. Atip from the International. VERDICT ON X1AH LIN. Poltece Stil Secktug for the Guilty One-Feeling Among Chinese: The coroner's jury last evening returned the following verdict on the death of Mah Lin: “From the evidence produced, we find that the deceased, Mah Lin, came to his death as the result of a gunshot, fired by some erson or persons unknown, and that the said shot was fired’from a number 32 calibre rile produced in court, and that the shot was fired from within the house, where the body of the deceased was found.” The police are making vigorous efforts to discover who fired the fatal shot and it is hoped that they will di some definite evid: as the Stevens family are prepar- ing to leave the city. The Chi- nese population is in a highly ner- vous. condition on the subject and only the assurances. of the most in- telligent among them succeed in convincing them that justice will be done. Approved Copyright Law. By Associated Press. Ottawa, May 30.—The Royal so- her's Vhey consider it them. possible protection will be given|fair to Canadian, authors and pub- Any of their property which lishers. By Associated Press. Pekin, May 29—From all parts of- the surrounding country sews: is’ constantly arriving of fresh atrocities: committed -by the Boxers: / Three’ - Christian families ‘were massacred’ at Than Tai Vieng, sixty miles from ® Pekin, on May 2¢ and only two. escaped. A rep ‘ive of the A Press visited Fang Tai this morning and found the place occupied by a battalion of troops. The whole rail- 4 ‘road station, shops and locomotive sheds were gutted and much rolling stock was. destroyed, including the imperial palace car. Large godowns (Chinese wharehouses) full of -valu- able merchandise were burned after having been looted by rioters. The damage done is estimated at half a ° million taels. The neighboring villages seem to have joined in the attack, showing that the rising against the government “is not con= fined to the Boxers. Eight rioters who were captured will be decapi- tated. Riding through the south gate of Pekin, the correspondent found the road inside-the walls lined with troops, who greeted the traveler and his party with a fusilade of stones. + The whole country is seething with excitement and it is hard to foretell the course of events. Shanghai, May 30.—The British warships Orlando and Algerine are landing 100 men at Taku, where the French, Russiah and Japanese guards have already disembarked. The Boxers are apparently with- out arms except those they have ob- tained from the soldiers, many. of © whom are openly joining the rebels. © P. R, Employes Contribution By Associated Prezs. “Montreal, May 20.—The total amount of the Canadian Pacifie railway company’s employes’-con- | tribution to the Canadian_ patriotic fund, which has been remitted to the treasurer, is $12,033.64. Be sure to reitew your Free Mite’ ers License. Every license expires at midnight, the 3ist day of May.’ Atip frotm the International. ADDING TO THE GRAND STAND ‘The Hall Ground Will [Scat 1000-Big Crowds Coming Sunday. The Rossland Base Ball club let a contract this morning for additional | seats at the ball ground, which will increase the seating capacity of the grand stand to 1000 persons.. Work was’ begun this afternoon and wil be finished on Saturday, in time fer the game with Nelson on Sunday. ‘ In addition to the crowd of 200 promised from Nelson, large parties will come from Trail and Northport. ‘The Stars Make a Fresh Start. The Rossland Star base ball club has been reorganized as follows: E. Farnsworth, president; Fred pey, vice-president; Henry Ewert, secretary-treasurer; and. Joseph H. Honey, manager. The team has been strengthened by the addition of several players. A sil- ver cup has been presented by J. H. Money to be played for in a series of seven games by Rossland, North- F port, Nelson, Trail, Marcus and Colville.