ROSSLAND RVENING RECORD, FEBRUARY 1, 159%. THE SPORTS GOON Continued from First Page. public will be allowed on the ice un- til 10:30. Coasting Contests, Tomorrow's sports will begin with the coasting contests. The course will be on Spokane street from Sec- ond to Columbia avenue, The judges will be C. O. Lalonde, A. B. Clabon and J. Elmore Taylor. The first race will .begin at 10 o'clock sharp. There are five ‘contests in all, as follows: Boys under 12, single—Prizes, first, Boys’ Own Annual; second, knife. | Boys under 16, single—two gold watch chains. Girls under 12, single—First, photograph album; second, writing portiolio. P Girls under 16, single—First, alligator purse; second, card case. Large coasters or bobs, with crews of not less than three nor more than six—Two prizes valued at $20, which will not be purchased until the race is decided and the committee will know how many TODAYS STOOK SALES, : her with the qi i Following is a summary of the sale on the local exchange: today, FIVE YEARS ACO Continued From First Page. Rossland Sales. Sales today on the local exchang: were as follows: 4¥ic, 500, 500, 4340, Peoria, 5000, 13G¢3 1500, 500, _§90, 1000, 500, Morrison, 3000, 434¢. 21,500 shares: 1000, Athabasca... members there are in the crews, The next event on the program is the parade, but this has been abanddned and the prizes cancelled owing to: lacic of interest. The prizes offered for the best decorated buildings have also been withdrawn, no preparations having been made for adequate displays. Hockey Tournament. The first games im the hockey tournament will be played on Thurs- day afternoon at 2:30 at the rink. The first match will be for the senior hockey championship be- tween the Boundary and Rossland “clubs. This will be immediately followed by the first match in the junior competition between the Spokane High Schoo! and the San- don Juniors. Admission to the tink, including both. matches, will be 25 and 50 cents. In the evening, beginning at 7 p m., two more games in the series for the senior hockey championship will be played. The first will be between the Vernon and Revelstoke clubs and the second between the Victorias and Nelson. ‘ mixon MENTION. . the city. Miss city ‘attending the carnival. nival. Dr CG. R. Raymond, among the carnival visitors. “Man on the Wings,” Ross: Tho Sale By Associated Press, Madrid, Feb. 14.—Senor Davilla, in the senate yesterday, questioned the subject of the reported sale to Great Britain of Maxim cartridges. Senor Silvela promised to obtain the required information. Resolutions Are Ready. By Associated Press. Chicago, Feb. 14.—A committee on resolutions of the national anti- trust conference last night, after a stormy meeting, agreed upon a re- port which will be submitted to. the conference for adoption today. The discussion was caused by a differ- ence of opinion among the carnival for his paper. one diamond. J. L. G. Assortr. Hooms for Rent Lincoln street. ient in every way; reasonable. ply C. E. Benn & Co. as to the details of how the govern- ment should obtain control of the railroads, telegraph and telephone lines. Baised $6000 for Hospital Ship. By Associated Press. & New York, Feb. 14.—Six thous- and dollars were raised at Mrs. Langtry’s concert, which is to be devoted to the American . hospital ship Maine, now in South Africa. A Morning Blaze. The fire brigade was called out this morning by an alarm sent in from box 27 and promptly respond- ed. The fire originated in the linen room of the International hotel and was caused by an overheated stove- pipe. The brigade used the hose Fine Bottled Goods. -Physicians tional family liquor store. sin Central line between St. Pau resist the east. Important Notice. kept in the hotel and fined the fire to the room in which it origina- “ted. Mr. Klockmaun estimates the image done at about $700, which onsists almost entirely of bedding and furnishings. . Multary Ball ‘Ladies, have your hair dressed for the military ball at Mitler-Der- vant’s. Extra hairdresser from Spokane for this week. Yy are reqi W. R. Beatty, Undertaker. ‘To Cure a Cold In ons Day Tablets. money if it fails to cure. 25¢.. box. Okanogan, 3000,° 5¢i Brandon & Golden Crown, 2500, 2634c; Rath- mullen, 500, 434c, 500, 500, 1000, 6c; Total sales, Mrs. J: L. Parker has arrived in Lillie of Nelson ‘is in the D. J. Young of Kasio arrived in the city last night to attend the car- one of Greenwood’s pioneer capitalists, is W. T. Wilkinson ‘of the Vancou ver Province, formerly the World’s arrived in diast night to report the Lost—Last night, either at or re- turning trom Miners’ Union hall, a portion of a brooch consisting of a star about one inch in diameter set with five small whole pearls: and Two. front. rooms in the Stone block, corner Columbia avenue and Fire-proof; conven- Ap- recommend most highly Schlitz's extract. of malt. Sold by the bottle ‘at the Interna- Import- ed white wines, clarets and Burgun- dies by the bottle, basket or case at has said so much about the Wiscon- and Chicago that Smith could not temptation of a trip tf All persons having friends or re- lations buried in the Laurel Hill i:to call at my office.and make arrangements to have ‘the ‘remains disinterred and moved into the new City cemetery. Take Laxative Bromine Quinitie All druggists refund, the E. W. Grove’s signature is on each Stussi as the first postmaster. Mail had come weekly by way of Trail e | until the Northpoft road was built, when it began coming by that route on the daily stage, One needs but to look around to- day and see the change which those five short years have wrought. In every respect Rossland is nowa modern:city with every couvenience of civilization and has stru.k its roots 1000 feet deep in the ground, for to that depth the wealth and persistence of its ore bodies has been proven. That fact’ is the best augury of its and progressr permanence Patterned Organdies, Dimities, ised Lawns, Ctc.,.....---00+% 4 ae snemepreesan caiman beauty.: Mercerised Sitks for Shirt Waists and 5 O c Dresses, very dainty pattern, per yard... ° ° The array of this season's mer- chandise collected here is of The materials for Dres both wash goods and wool patterns are of harmonious = blending and artistic design, Swisses, Mercer- Oc to 40c per yard. unusual attractiveness, « —_— Lo. Cetow ey Ke D “RECORD. you. 6. NO 2), stuffs are of exceptional PRICE § CENTS The colorings and making the selection par. Heularly attractive { J. W. Spring’ ) FOR THE: se AT ‘the Leading Jeneler. N EXT.DOOK To POBTOFHICE 4 | CHAMBERLAIN’S j |(ZuLus WiLL FICHT Tnavions of Their Territory. He Tells Parl ANADIAN PACIFIC Single 4 3 pa 4 4 4/Fare | 2 1% ~ x 4 a Fy ed Return $1 Re 90 ig ox | 4 ‘10 GRAND — ies ** |Winter ‘Carnival, ar Bogle Consolidated 1 ed s 105 R li id, x BS oss an mM > 113th Febriary to February 17th “AGENTS-AND PURSERS Revelstoke and South, Fernie and West, _: ' ‘Sell Tickets February 12th, rth, igth tsth and 16th; limiting going’ portion on date of sale, and.‘teturn portion good to leave Rossland up to February 18th. THE FAST LINE TO ALL POINTS. | THE DINING CAR ROUTE VIA YELLOWSTONE PARK. SAFEST AND BEST. SOLID VESTIBULE TRAINS «+. EQUIPPED WITH | Pullman Palace Cars, Elegant. Din- ing Cars, Modern, Day Coaches, Tourist Sleeping Cars. Through Hokela te to all pointsin the United 8 and‘ Oaneda, Steamshi: tee ‘0 all parts of the world, Tickets, ts'to China and ‘say an vie ‘Tacoma . and Northern Pacitic Steamship Co. Trains depart from Spokane as follows: No. 1 Westbound, at 9:55 p.m., daily. No. 2 Eastbound, at 7:20 a.m.. daily. For farther information’ time, cards, maps and tickets, apply t t moderate prices. tf gry gagen 9 of ihe BE. W. Ruff, Agt. R. M. Ry., ‘Why Smith Left Home sew bids Pann B.O.. Because -Brown’s in town and|° * re LOH fre teers ala Acat, Gen. Pass Agt., Portland, Gre. 1 ree $50.00 »Franklin.. ‘Typ ew riter. LINTON BROS. BOOK STORE. - \§ asa aneeey puscsessees is Woolen Fabrics, the leaders are, Priestley Grenedines, Crepons, Scotch Tweeds, - Broadcloths, Worsteds, Serges, etc, New Silks, New Stocks and Ties, New Novelties, New Tapeaey. Portiers, New Draperies, New Ginghams, New Calicoes, etc., ete. v Heada che Wafers. Ask to see some of the new styles; We wish to make special mention of a new stock of . - - FINE SHOES - - = Here, is collected an assortment of Shoes of a Moderate Price, of ‘new shapes, finest stock, and reliable makes, that is sure to please the trade. we'll be pleased 1 to” ‘show them. Cures: Headaches of all kicid’s GOOD! Tt pays todeal with Goodgy eB Powder, Nervous Sean ae ‘BROT Try them! RS, OTHERS ‘AND STATIONERS. Natal Hay Also Join, By Associated Press. + of commons today during : aie 3 White Organdies, Dimities, Swisses, Piques, etc., 20 to 50c per yard THE BIG. STOR Dry Goods Room. eqeceoncesesssecooeesenessoosnsesosseses. Hunter Brothers. “SACRIFICE SALE. SPDOSSSOOSOHO OOOO CHI BOOSS ; oe ".ers.we-are, offeri : cand all to come Address: cl A a Ai SR Ae aie a —} ‘We are’ now opening up in ‘Rossland witha complete stock of - MUSICAL GOODS © We carry all of the Latest Sheet Music, Mandolins Violins, Guitars, | Accordeons, Autographs Mouth Organs, iy Edison Graphophones. _ Records. and Supplies of eyery description, : to be followed later with Pianos and Organs. Thorough instructions, will be given on all leading instruments. Cowan Music Co., West Columbia Avenue; opposite Hunter Bros. Ec a be Saas sees We have. ‘yet a big.stock of fancy 8 satin: and felt Foot Warmers: which must be disposed-of. “To induce buy- ing them at COST. and look over. our stocks . an & ALONDE, The Reliable Foot-Fitter. We invite ‘one | themselves.” Mr. Chamt 's reply.c Given Fall Swing to Repel Boer SPEECH |, That Boers Have In- vaded Zululand and ‘That theZulus Will Bo Authorised to Fight Them—Kafiire of London, Feb. 15.—In the house ie the course, of a reply toa question as! ‘toa probable Boer invasion of Zus Niland, the Secretary of state for the lonies, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, said that the government had de- | * cided, ifthe native territories were invaded by the Boers, that ‘‘the natives will be encouraged and .as- |: sisted in’ every way in defending j RELIEF OF Worst Cronje showed that polaraimiel ’ Ton spread to the Natal ‘natives. 1 SKATI NG RINK the peaceful attitude of the Zulus, TOMORRO HOCKEY TO-NIGHT. 7: a0 Vernon vs. Revelstoke. | sison: vs., ‘Victoria. w’s PROGRAM. Junior Bockey—Neison v3: Rossland moh ‘anch Skating cone Hany vB. versus winner of fernon YB. Reverste ke. mage Skating Rac 'Hockey—winner ol ‘ot Victoria, va. Nelson versus Nelson Lacrosse, as the i: i contrary to the tacit compact thal into.the war. FOpay's STOCK . SALES. her with the q et 1s | I | The Clarendon Cafe _ Sopot Sa » First-Class in Every “Respect.” Open: Day and Night. _— Rooms for Banquets and Dinner Parties. Ete were as follows: Okanogan, 5000, 434¢; Rathmullen, 2000, 4%c3 ‘Third Avenue, Rossland: -: Ore Oar Beals and Axles, Buckets, Fans, Shalting, 3 specialty. Nopthey Pumps kep' kept in stock. CUNLIFFE & ABLETT, ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS. All classes of Repairs and Construction Work Undertaken. for Wm. Hamil! ‘ite. te orator) 3 B. 0. Box 198 sone fo and Pullers, zie work ton MUSI t | INTERNATIONAL C- HALL. Week beginning Monday, Feb. 12, and Saturday Matinee at 2:30. i H. FALDING, . Accountant, Insurance ‘and Mining Agent and Auctioneer. Manag +r Rossland Opera House. AGENT: Sun Lite Assurance Co., of Canada. The Canada Accident Assurance Co., CAcoldont, Laablitty aad Dlate Ginsa.) Plumbing Shop.| Spokane 8t., opp. Burns’ market, —— Clay Pipe and Fittings : for Chimneys. Sanitary Plumbing: a Specialty. Telephone 27 . P. O. Box 271. WOOD! $5 and $5.50 ‘per Cord TAMARAC,—FIR—AND—PINE- Well Seasoned. Cut any Length EAST E.ND WOOD YARD. Leave orders at B. W: Bavers’ bi are coders BV. Bespin cpoksrage ates, Sicttenigie & Cs: 7 oa Bpekine ot. THE INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPANY in Ztnn & Cassidd’s Original Musical Comedy in two acts, with a Peat, entitled. “The... eu Haymak- ers’ d eo ; . = Maret TUL os God Save the Queen... rate ana Empey Bros.’ Prize. Is. the number of the _ [RECORD "PHONE. Let us figure on your Job Printing @ UNEXCELLED TABLE. The Arlington.~ ‘THE. LEADING HOTEL AT TRAIL SF ‘Headquarters ‘for Commer- cial Men....Splentid Sample Rooms. Joun Haverty, Proprietor. representing their firm Friday evening. the Kootenay. ed the invasion of Zululand and the consequences could not fail to be serious through- out South Africa, as the alarm: ‘and unrest of the Zulus was hound to, The ial ‘secretary also said that- the Natal ministry had notified the- home government that it could: not any longer be responsible for of their country was the natives should not be dragged Following is a siimmary of the sales on the local exchange today, Sales today on the local exchange 3c; Morrison, 2000, 454¢, 1000, Brandon & Golden Crown, 500, 24; Messrs. Empey Bros. are show- ing avery fine coyote skin valued at $20, which they will present to the person wearing the best costume at the Trades and Labor Council ball on Miss Emma Hawkins and Miss Lizzie Heartman of Sandon are at ‘y By Associated Press, New York, Feb. 15.—The spec- ials, from London to the New York papers printed this morning, all tend: to the idea that English mili- tary critics believe Lord Roberts to have Gen. Cronje’s forces in’a tight place and look for a decisive battle ‘before the end of the - week. The,exact situation, as seen in Lon- don,-is put by the Herald ‘carres- '» | pondent in these words. . **Lord Roberts has begun ‘his operations against the Boer army between the Modder river and Kimberly by initiating a . flanking movement which tip. to the present 3S, time Bas proved. successful. The drifts referred to in Lord Roberts’ official message are all to the east of Lord -Methuen’s..camp. on the Modder river and-within Free State territory. With this- huge British force threatening his left wing, Cronje-is forced to decide whether » | he~ will remain or retire. If he elects to go, Kimberly, will be re- If he chooses to it: 3 | lieved at once. It Séanis Now Assured, ROBERTS’ ' STROKE OF STRATEGY It Puts. Cronje in Tight ‘Place Between Two - Arnties. KIMBERLY for at Can Be Held in Check. stroke attacking: his long line as it swings round, wi be able to force the Boers’ to fight under very un- favorable ‘conditions or abandon ‘their heavy guns and stores. A special to the Times from Chievely, Natal, dated Tuesday, Feb. 13, says: ‘Gen. Lyttleton has the second division ducing: the ill- ness of Gen. Clery, who is suffering from blood poisoning. Col. North- cote,’ of the rifle brigade,. tem- porarily commands the fourth division.” ‘ Scouts in Zaluland Fears regarding a. Boer attack. in Zuliiand:are--somewhat:. allayed by.) a dispatch from Durban, which | says that. a column : of. .colonial scouts, after a forced march, has. arrived at Eshowe.. -It is reported that they are in splendid fighting form. They .were: pursued, several times. by Boers during the march. ded to the d of | WHY HE GAVE UP The United States Cousul Find Bis : Position Impossible. HIS BISPATCHES OPENED He Could Not Get Communioation From the His ? deuce Being Detained by the British at Durban and Examined. Ameri By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 15.—A signed statement was given out last night “by Charles E. Macrum, formerly United States consul at Pretoria, in which he says in. part: “The situation in Preto ria was such that, first as an official, I could’ not remain there while the gove rn- ment at home was appar ently inthe dark as to the exact conditions in South Africa; second, as a man anda citizen ‘of the United States, I could not remain in Pretoria sacri- ficing my own self respect and that of the. people while the government at home continued to have “me in the position of a British consul. There was not one request of me through the depart- a British prisoner in Pretoria which 1 did not fulfil and-report upon ac- cording to my orders, “6On_the other hand, American interests in South Africa were inthat condition. which. demanded that the departmént of:state should be cog- nizant. of them. It was over four before I" ‘received. a’ single. dispatch from my-government: or a Berens letter. The “mail: from the Trans-:- vaal had:all been. stopped. at. Town by order of the high ‘commis- sioner. ~ When this mail was finally ‘forwarded to me, the envelopes The official list of the’ British stay he will have to in, Ities at Rensburg from Feb. io Tamarac, 500, 634c; Winnipeg, | his rear or his works will be car- goo, 224%c. Total sales 11-, ried. Ifhis rear is entrenched, he 300 shares. will probably be held in check in his present position while Kimberly Athabasca .. 3 is relieved. -._. Bice oreols le Hie a4 # The London correspondent of the Brandon & Gilden Growa. 26 24 | Tribune says of the operations: Ganadie Goll Bialds ss) os a” This entire movement, with its con- ron Neat Pasa Coal 5 | centration of nearly all the British - 8% battalions outside Natal and the slender columns left under Gatacre 146 | and Clements, has. been brought 5 |about-by scientific strategy under a 40 | vigorous operation of the censor- ship, the utility which has been “aa demonstrated at last. An army 1 | COrPS and strong auxiliary forces iy have been massed where the enemy Slare the weakest, and the previous 3 balance of forces in the military 5 4 | problem has been. suddenly upset. +4 - 88 This column on the Riet has a 2 1 promise of potency for the relief of ot a Kimberly and a subséquent advance 8 35 | upon Bloemfontein, and is so great Fal hig a diversion of. military resources 48 43% \that Ladysmith may yet be res- 5 4% 00 98 | cued.” By 4 134 All Confident in Roberts 4 6 London, Feb. 15.—Intense sacis- 5% 5 | faction continues dominant in con- 4 sequence of Field Marshal Lord - $100) Roberts’ plan of operations in Ww 3% at South Africa, as revealed by the Wonder 4 2 {dispatches published this There is no further news of the British advance in the Orange Free State or activity at Modder river, but a feeling of quiet to: 12. shows; killed—four officers and seven “men; wounded—six officers and fourteen men; missing— two officers and eight men. The killed’ were “Col. Ingham, of the Worcester regiment, and Maj. G. R. Eddy and Lts. J. Powell‘and J. C. Roberts, all Australians. Stocks Go Up tm London. New Yorks, . Feb. 15.—London advanced the: prices. of Americans before he opening. here.on the favorable developments in the Brit- ish campaign. in South ‘africa. Prices of the railroads _advanced all around, : Steyn’s Uncle Helping Him New York, Feb. 15.—P. Wessels, an uncle of President Steyn of the Orange Free State, has arrived ihere to aid the cause of the-Boers n any way he can, ‘The Situation at Ladyemith t the official seal of the Amer- ican government were opened and officially sealed with a sticker, noti- fying: me that ‘the coritents had been read by the censor at Durban.” Mr. Macrum:. then relates his.ex- perience’ in délayed cable corres~ pondence with: the Washington authorities relating to his desire for leave of absence frem his post. He .says. he finally, on Dec, 8th, received the following: **You.may come. Put Atterbury rily in charge. Dep will “send man from here.’’ MIARYIN BEGINS ASSAULT Field Day for his Motion to Investigate Cotton's Colorado Record. Special to the Record. : Victoria, B. C. Feb. 15.—The house was crowded this afternoon when Martin’s motion asking for an investigation into the alleged record of (Finance Minster Cotton Boer Head Laager, Ladysmith, Feb. 12.—Since Friday everything has been quiet. The English, with their cannen, have moved toward Chieveley. They found the Boer position unassailable on the Upper Tugela. Irish Going to Help Boers New York, Feb. 15.—Ffty-seven men, nearly all young and stalwart, today sailed on the French. line steamer La Gascoigne, on their way. to South Africa. Most of the men prevails that the hands of ‘Bobs Bahadur” and the hero of Khartoun are shaping matters towards a much needed decisive victory. As the St. James Gazette says, Lord Roberts, with his own line well guarded and having litle rea- son to fear only a defence which would be deadly, viz, a counter- are Irish-Ameri recruited in Chicago, and are in: charge of Dr. John P. MacNamara, chief surgeon. He said they were going to'South Africa in the cause of humanity to aid the'sick and wounded: Boers. Leo Cameron and ‘Ernes Mills were among the carnival visitors from Trail today. — up. on the motion. > time to enquire. in Col and this p: came Martin is beginning to speak There is a prospect of a hot debate. New Story of Audre’s Fate By Associated Press. New York, Feb. 15.—The fol- lowing is printed here today under a London date. ‘‘Letter received in London from Bishop Newham of Mosinee, dated’ Qct. 1, Fort Churchill, Hudson Bay, says: “Two Eskimos came here this summer traveling from the far north to tell that-two white men had come down from the sky in a balloon, the remains of which they had seen, and had been murdered by some Eskimos there. I believe this is authentic, but have not had Sad if this be the Mast of poor Andre and his com- panion.” ment of state looking to the care.of. .