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We Print the News When It Is News The Tribune Is A Newspaper Not an Organ TOL.XV. NO. 27 TWELVi: PAGES "WINNIPEG CANADA TUESDAY. FEHHUAUY II 1001 PUIOK ONE CENT WSL Hz THE A TRE IS STRONGL CONDEMNED AS UNSAFE CIVIC ORDINANCES MUST BE OBEYED Fire and Water Committee Orders Building Inspector to Enforce By Law House Must be Closed So Called Asbestos Curtain Turns Out to be Only a Painted Affair. WINNIPEG THEATRE discussed by the civic committee.

BUILDING Condemned as being dangerous. EXITS One of them described as a fire trap, others not wide enough. STAGE Condition reported a3 being very bad. CURTAIN Misrepresented as being asbestos, turns out to be only painted. FURNACE Liable to cause fire at any time under auditorium.

RESULT Building Inspector is instructed to act. By a unanimous vole a motion' passed the chic lire, water ami light committee lust evening instructing K. H. Rodgers. the building iuspec tor, 'to enforce the bylaw with regard 'to the, Winning Theatre.

The matter was discussed in every shape mid 'form, nud it took the uldermen Just it roc hours to eouie to this decision. Those present Aid. Gibson, chairman Cockburn, Russell, Mc spector. and Iwiac Cuuipbell, K.C., city solicitor, were ulso present in connection with tile ipiesuon. After ttiH titner business had heen eon eludeii the report on the theatre, prepared tue building inspector, wiim vend.

11 consisted of ten elose lv written pages of foolscap innj s'trongly condemned the theatre, quoting the clauses of the bylaw which are beim; violated. A report was then rend from the Manitoba and Northwest Fire I derwritf th' association, also font demuing tiie building. Jt Hinted that the association had appointed ni committee whieh waited on Mayor Sharpe in his office on January and asked that the theatre be closei! ax it wuh not safe an a playhouse.) ThlM (Minimi ten met with no success then, but the defects in the by law were explained. The report" pointed out that the theatre wii a iiiohI influmahle building, bemj rnmKsed chiefly of brick veneer, lath and plaster. It also called nt 1 tention to the wooden pouts which supported tiie gallery and stated that should a fire occur the people In the upper part of the house would be precipitated to the ground, in all probability, by the burning through) of thine posts.

After the reportn hnd been read Aid Gibson asked if any uirinber had anything to say about them. He said 'In the Kire 1'ndcrwrilcrs' report I think that Mr. Kelley. the secretary of the I'ndcrwriters, in wrong when he speaks about the asbestos curtain. I do not believe that it is asbestos.

When we tn Kpected the I hen Ire we tried the hose on the stage and found that It threw good stream in of the fact that it iH a 2 inch pipe ith a 1 1 Inch nor.7.le. Mil. Cockmirn I think that it BRITISH HOUSE IS OPENED BY KING Imposing Ceremony at London Speech From Throne Refers to Important Events Situation in Thibet. Ty Twin Ixmilon, Feb. 2.

King Kdward ii eneil i Mrh.iiiH iit lo da.v with all tue ccntieini. i I that hiift t'ii in voguu uiiKM' His Majesty's accession lo tli liroae. Kurl.v In the day (slurred the time honored wnrch of ilu vaults of the h.iii n'H of parliament for con torn, and later ime the crowds nailer 11 f. rewt of uniliTell.m, but their rank were, thinned by the in weatlliT. In the of the Itoyal pro ci'i Kion along the troop lined route frnni llinkingh.iin I'alacv to St.

Stc I lien wan no novelty Intro iluiied, 11 tnl tin' eff ivt wis Hadly mir jM b. the drenched 11 ppen ranee of 1li4 Tlege. If ilf a doien iTirriagen with the unites pxveded th 'irnate coach of ctato, drawn bv (ight reiin i nov.rin I and b'. iri'ri tiie King a lid Queen. The rr i i in was mirroiin I i.

fill 'I the retinue of iiuei'r'UH rirt ri'i'Ts. Yeomen of the guard, their ancient right to be roe at leiidnree 011 the anil a'l escort of boesihold cavalry, tli" I'linee ar.d P' incehS of Wales had a Miin II procession of their own. from Marlhoiough House, fter entering the House of Lords, their oi.ijct tieb were robed and pulsed ju I would lie pretty hard to make tint theatre a fire proof building. Aid. Gibson That may be, but we nuiKt enforce the byluw.

Aid. Wood The only way to make the theatre fir op roof is to pull it down. I' poii reipu Ht of Aid. Gibson the building inspector read several letters he had written to the management a few years' ago, suiting that the building was Kae. Aid.

Kusxtil In it suio suposihg fire should breiik out in It BUILIUAG UNSAFE. A. Building Inspector So, it would uot be safe then. Aid. ij.Hsi 11 In what way is It not structurally safe in case a Tire should break out there Building Inspector 1 he furnnci are iinnied'ately uuiler the uucli torluin.

They ure surrounded by sheet metal, but nlsjve them lit in all wood that Ik dry ns heat can make it. It would tie a terrible place for a fire to start, and if it once got good headway nothing could stop it. In case mien a thing Hhouid happen I would not like to answer for the eonwiprnccs. Aid. Gibson In of a panic) how long would It take the people to get out 1 Building Inspector Tluit I enn not say.

THOSE EXITS. Aid. Kils.cII Are th" exits and fire escapes in good condition i Building limpcRtor Ve, with the cxcepti'iin of tlw; tuvo scape on the. Nut re Iinutin Avernue. 'le vX the theatre, njid 1 would to nee Hmj ri'inoved, lis It wouul be out of the Inl ca.ve of fire it would l.

a regular fire trap. Wiwwl A not, dangeir in tho stores undenieaUw 1h it nolf Haililing I nt iiiicitoir Yen I Is (lih fieult to coiilnJ wnch pineeR. Some thu In. Hlorrs aire tvire 1 1 km and there Is no telling when or ut what liour of the day. or night, fire niljtbt iUirt from there.

11. ItMivwll Are tin" exits and firn CMcines Miif fic' i ntly w'wle? It'dldliiK I ni 31 Tin K'a'rwny lending from tine uipp' gallery only fii ineilwix wide, wlierean it ihI.iimi1iI 1 f(et. (MJlt KT.Vli KXITS. 1.M1I. ikViirn I nndertriiHl that C'tintilHit on I'ivc.

procession to the chamber where the loiils Had iisKeiumcu 10 near inu King's speech. rl'KNK OF, SI'LKM K)K. Min.v pi cresses were present nnd their feallieis, jewels and bright dress, with the va ri coloied robes of the legislators of the upper house nnd the brilliant diplomatic uiiilorniH combined to make up 1111 eil'cclive scene. Da the arrival of the members of the House ol Commons, King Kdward lead the speech lliu throne. ALASKAN l'Ol NI'MiY Ql'KSTJOS, on tile division, tine ng'n fpeich Hii.il that 011 rniie pe nts tl.e viirdlet was favor iiole lle r.rlll.di claims nnd ori it bail aihcrse.

M'ltrii tin this List circunislaiiiv was to ls I len it miaul lieerthele. be 11 ni'i ter for coagnitn.atiou tliuit tho inainli sia niiinns. in wr en an ancient b. 1 r.v tnaty mid" in 111 ncirauce cf tfrograpluA'iil fact I 11 ru so fertile, law In this case been finally removed, froaii the field of rv, r.v. Tne rr'sis In the Knl Is tcu hed in the n'i as 'Ion "I h'U a with iv.iicru the cud.

I itioiiM brtwcci Condiiuud on t'fso Klcvon. GOMMITTEE City Authorities "Want to Protect Public but Laws Are Conflicting. Premier Claims That City's Hands Must Not Be Tied. A inrently tho city council Is placed in ratn er a puMtlou in regard to the cuforu'iiient of the law respecting pubbc buildings, lie cause of a preiMiilent said to be ob taldiiihed by lie board of works In the past sanctioning tho erection of 1. millings thai did not comply with tiie provisions of tho law: the city solicitor admitted that the situation nt the present time Ik that the hands of the are tid ho far an the closing of any building, no matter how iinwife it may be, and that the board of works has not even the power to compel owners of public buildings not omplying with the provisions of tle law to do ho.

Thin ni arnlng the bill to amend the Public Buildings act waa coiiHldered bv the committee 011 law amend ments, but little e.h. Liige win made Ishua: Cami.liell, K. city tlicitor imked that further amendment! be ndtk'd, ho that this difficulty might be overcome, and tlmt the bill would apply to existing building as well as i hs to ton built 111 tne luuire, and that tho insi ct cr might have pow er to clo.se buildings ending 1111 investigation. OTHER rtClLIMVCJPi. Tiie diffloiilty in the way of making lln changes is tlutt the bill is provincial and 11 polios not only to the 'innieg theatre but to nearly nil the churches, hotels and pioliu buildings all over the province.

"Are we to understand that few buildings in Winnii.g comply with the law?" ns ked Hon. Carap rill, wlio acted as chuirinnn of the Hominittee. City olicilor I believe not. HAS LICKNSK. Mr.

1'hippeu In the case of thd Yiunipeg Theatre a is is kuimJ tinder conditions known to the council, and. therefore, it would not bo right that the theatre should he closed until the expiration of the base. Mr. Iloblin This would apply to hotels, too. At this point the committee de sired to adjourn, and asked that the pnrties interested draft an amendment or amendments which migl be considered by the committee n) the next sitting.

NO 1'OWKR. Attorney tieneral Uas the city power to compel nJiy place used as a public lu id 11 it to provide more exits II ineciissary City I Bin afraid not. Mr. lio bli.li It is hardly fair that thi bill sliomld ba mnde retroactive, but the city certainly should have iiower to compel lb.) managers or roprictors of public buildings to provide all necessary means of safety. Mr.

I'luppeii The rights of nil parties should, however, be considered. It is scarcely right that the city should close up without any 111 ticc any buddings, for Instance, the theatre. AN INJlSTldK. Mr. UobMn No, not close up, tlr.it would be an In justice, but cvnry provision should be made for tbn safely of the public and the city Hlioiilil have pcwe.r to insist on this.

Mr. Phippen Vcs, after giving ct 1 1 tain notice. Mr. It oh LI 11 What the rlty wnt.j Is ivwer to compel the fulfilment of the provi hioiis of the by law as they were when the buildings were erected. City KollrUor 'Kxaotly, this might mean tliiat home cnurches would lii'ite to be closed.

Attorney general If this is so In Winnipeg, it must be so in the country. City solicitor The danger in tho country is not so pronounced. Tho city would not necessarily insist on the compliance with nil the provU sions, but would sen that the people could get out without any stnm peSe. OWNKK'K DKKENCK. Mr.

Aikins, K. appeared for the Confederation Life Assurance company, owners of the Winnipeg thpu. tre, and said that if as tho city asked the bill was made retroactive it would mean the destroying of the theatre nnd also of many oilier buildings. The thentre, he said, had been built in compliance with the In w. City solicitor Not In compliance with the law but with the ideas of the city committee.

Mr. Aikins At any rate it whs built according to their ratification and the money win put into it under those conditions. Attorney general Are we to understand that the building was built bv permission of the council of the city in violation of the law? I Mr. Atkins, continuing AH the necessary precautions for the safety I of the oiiblie linn been taken, anj It would not be liirht to close up the liieulre ami practically destroy it. Attorney genera I What in the I partition between the stage and the NOT FIHK PUOOK.

Mr. Phippen It 's ml fire proof, frime covered ronu rated Mu linger Walker Yes. the slase Continued on Vtgc Eleven. I I i CONTEST IN SELKIRK It May Be a Three Cornered Fight The Recent Convention. A Tribune reiKrter wa Informed to dav that a move 1" on foot to call another t'oiwtervattve conven tion lu HeAkirk for th purpoBe tf re opMkLng tho notni nation ifin The iMiirter' Informant said there waa ilkssatiNfactUm with the wayl the late one was conducted, and unless the matter i rewww dered he ventured tho jiritllction tht there woiitld be a tliruo coruered fiEht in the riding.

EVEHY 1HE Unfortunate Victim of Accident at Sydney Caught in Eig Fly Wheel. Tribune Special Service. Sydney. N. Feb.

2. A crushed bundle of flesh and bones was nil that was found jesleitluy, of Medio Bourgeois, an employe of the Dominion Hlni'l works, who was caught in the lialojiiee wheel of a coal crusher going twelve hundred revolution'! per minute. A closed penknife in the nmn's pocket was popenMl by the force of the whirling and driven into the wall several pet away. Preparations for Entertaining Delegates Tomorrow The Programme Ready. Tribune Special Service.

Bnamkm, Feb. An energetio committee ju for the rr ceptuMi uj)d sntertfuur i nt the deiegutr.s to the thifcw. Growers co men limn to h'jld here tomorrow and Mm day following. Leading voca.lists a.nd outiTtainers have bet secured to render a concert on Wednesday evening. TIkj city council is co oporating with the local association, anil will tendeir' a banquet to the delegates after the conclusion of the concert.

Only a limited niuuber of the delegates are at present In tire but a lull attenilanoe In anticipated tomorrow Crown Prosecutor Cooke After Merchant Who Maligned Him. is Tribune Special Service. Montreal, Feb. 2 At the. Instance of Crown Prosecutor Cooke, warrant has lieeni issuod lor the arrest of William Jllackley Toronto, on the charge of criminal libel.

Hinckley is one of the three Toronto merchants who stood trial lor conspiracy to defraud in connection with the Ceorgn Margolious case. The merchants goi off with a line and a few hours sentence. Kince the dis position of that case statements 1 have been made reflecting on tne 1 honor ami Integrity of the crown prosecutor who had the case in Hand, and the reault is tiie Issuance of a warrant. Komewhut of a seii salion is expected to develop in the case. OFF SLIGHTLY Montreal Banks Had Marked Decrease of Money Stock Exchange Shrinkage.

Montreal, Feb. 1. The clearing of chartered banks In Montreal for January, 1hw a striking contraction when compared with tls rorre sjwnding month a year ago nnd December, 1IKW1, amounting in round figures In both cn wes to eleven millions. Coin pared with Jammrv, 10ri, the piist month's figures show an Increase of While a pood Toportlon of the iWreawe attributable to nbrinkace in stock exchange operations, there is little doiibt in i lie mlndw of financier that tls? Hearings nlso represent imc i U'cren in the general volume of commercial lJuinc wh'ch has I notkvnb'e In ot ritnw in K. i.a ern Canada.

The month's cburintrs were fiH.01 in Jm irv lOiCt an'l in Dec. HKK5. h7o. I CORSKTS KILLED HEH. I Springfield.

Veb. jpi Kate Mori.irity is dead from brt failure, wrvch was cau'isl. nccordirg to the doctoi by pres ir from corset Stays. S.he nl rl whi'e I dancing, was ived Ir'Mii tk bail I roim, and died wludn a few minutm I BROKEN GURUS AT BRANDON WARRANT i ETERNITY OPENS FOR RANCHER'S MURDERER i Hi IT Englishman From Yokohama Speaks of the Crisis in the Par East. Japan's Strength Realized Alone by England Her Anxiety to Strike.

Fredfir'aci Archer la a young Kng lishmun, passed through Wiu n'rpeg yedUTilay afternoon eil Toute from the to the cast. 11b lis a ireRidenU of Yokohama and bs Jitst retunHHl from tlte. Orient and spending a 'few days In Vancouver. He Ika had long experience in Japan and with things and so is in a position to talk of tiro eastern ciriisis with reniarkjuble drgree of iiccurncy. Of oourse, bis sympathies go with Ja jan, lmt litis views are uLso tinged ivithi a iMnjiiiilicTation of th other fio of th! ipieotion that is tha HtifLiid taken by tl "A pertfon sIkhuUI bo very careful how lw inteinprets the rumors of leavoful settlement to the eastern (liruna," Ktud Mr.

Archer to a reporter for Tlw! Tribune yosterifciy. "The fact luas Ixm'Ii by the Japanese for semi! time tlmt they must put loot itowii on the en cronchnionta of tiie Russians nnd it bdehh to me tlmt will the Issue be decided once and for all, whether by the sword or by diplomacy. "PreiparatnKm have been goiilg oil for months by Jajvan for a gigantic struggle Mir. Arrbpr went on I to say, and it would ln a 'difficult I matter n.t the present, time to find a better figlrtin force of men than the ane little Jawinese. The irmy lias well drilled until it It In a remarkable state or ff ci 'ncy I wb.le the navy it is a well known fuel, is now able to nlmoet coe i w.rth any other in the world.

Both now ind in thr future must be acknowledged n.s a power. Ti Japanese are a most virile peonle and are spoiling for an opportunity to show the other countries of the world, tlnit they iKMsesw a prowess I'cfh on lind and sen. of which the 'h powers had little conception." IHJKSIA MUST liECEDK "It is your opinion then that war Is inevitable," was asked of Mr. An her. "It seems to me," he replied, "that unless Russia steps down and out of Majichuria, and releases nil claims to possession on Corea, that war cannot possibly be averted.

The Pear must either recede or things will go bad with Russia. The powers hardly realize the true strength of Japan, but Kngland has taken this nation seriously, and of course tho Japs are most fortunate in having the Idon behind her ready to conic to her assists ncn If such were neces sarv." "Maifiils Ito must be a remarkable statesman." "For years Ito and Hung Chang were the leading minds of the Orient, was the reply. "Li is dead now, hut Ito remains, and I can easily say that a hhrewdcr or a more competent ii 1 1 ml does not exlsc. Iy remarkable forethought and wisdom. Marquis Ito laid the foundation for the wonderful development of tho nrmy and navy.

His policy was to preserve the empire and the. excellent Judgment he displaced can be readily understood when it is. seen what a proud position tho Japanese occupy, not only In the Orient, but ninoiijj the powers of tho world." Tiie Trans Siiheriani railway, Mr. Archer believes will be nn important factor in the eastern probb m. He is of the opinion that It is much too shaky over which to transport troops.

NEW MUSEUM FOR National Building to be Erected at the Capital Magnifi cant Structure. Tribune Special Service. Ottawa, Frio. have been r.r'larel and iM ejited for a national museum to lc orecte.l in lliu t'ni'ital for the geological i.urvy ilcijrirtment and iniiseum, tiation il art gallery and fisheries ehitl. Tls! muwiini will lx of Cun.

i Htoue, three stories liigli, with inent, and hnving a totnl length of fe It will l.i pfi feel ill Iwight with yf) tower. Th" nrain entrain will 'n to a li il! feet o'ii to the top, ami with g.iller.es at th" 'r pe iIv ts. Iniir.edintel.v ick this wil1 b1 the auditorium. 7(1 feet 1 Til" iiim frf um i'l 1" f' while the ground find flsirs will hel irt for tne mi: vv. find third floors Inv eu for st vff of the (cti! tmciit of mines and th ev I Th inus 'iim wi'l 1 'l tl'' 1 r.rchi lecture, the tower tnki.i the of a ERNEST CASHEL IS HANGED AT CALGARY Slayer of Ruf us Belt Confessed to His Spiritual Adviser Drop Fell at 8.06 and the Last Dramatic Scene Ends History of the Crime He Committed.

Calgary, Feb. 2. The cold blood9d murder of Rufus Belt was avenged hare today. In the cold, grey morning Ernest Cashel walked to the gallows to expatiate the violation of the mo3t rigid of all human laws. At 8.06 Hangman Radclive pulled the drop and the soul of the condemned man was sent to maet its God.

Calnary, N. W. Feb. SCO to day KriMist Cashi murderer 'of liivi'us Hell, paid the extreme penalty of the law by liaiiiginK A small jsroiup of ahcut a doien prrsoiLs, jncliiding th rcU'esenta livcu of tin press and IkKtors lio leau, MacKid and townrt, wit iu ksimI Uic exccuiUiii. irainir dawned cold and dull.

Nature seemed to hartiiomse in sad imihs with the yoiMig ntun scarcely more than a boy passing into eternity from tiie floor of a wcaffold. A very light now filled th air, and the spectators shivered from the cold. BELIEVE HE Cashel cajwe to thro scaffold, at leiiiiHd oy Mr. Kerby, Methodist minister, wlio feels that the young man iiau sincerely mix nted of his crime. Casiwd worn a tweed suit, nnd at the lust a white cap was placed on his head.

Whilst tha Lord's oruver was iMibivx recitpd tho I drop fell, and tlw soul of Cushel liassnd into lindcl.Ue, the official hangman, made all arrangements, and everything passed olf satisfactorily from his standpoint. MU)E A CONFESSION. Before leaving bis cell Caehil broke down anil confessed to Mr. Kerbv of the murder of Kufus Belt, but fterward walked firmly to tl. scanold, asking tiie pastor to pray for hian.

Tliiw is the first hanging that has taken place in Calgary, and tine caso will long remain fixed in the mindM of tiie citizc.net. Custiiil after a sensational escape bI the Jiorthwest Mounted l'olice a lfiiad chj)H for forly fie days, but wbk finally captured. The general feeling lis one of sorrow for the ynuK! nuui and his family, but nisi of satisfaction at the vindication of Justice. CASHKL'H CUNFESMION. Calgary, Feb.

2. A corrcsiHindent for The Tribune Interviewed Mr. Kerti.v at 11 o'clock this moruiiix. "He had only just returned from the cemetery, where the body of Caslicl had been buried. Through the medium of Mr.

Nolan, the condemned man's lawyer, permission was obtained to lay the body decently in the cemetery here. Mr. Kerby Is worn with loss of sleep and deep emotion, and did not re lire to r.ist last night at all. At I (i. this morning Cuslicl partook of a ugni nrcasciHi oi scrumnii.

ckk. afterward Mr. Kerby sang two hymns, and piuycd earnestly, The condeinliied man broke down completely awl sobbed like a child. Mr. Kerby told hiin lhat be wished lilin, before the cud came, to lell him "whether he did or did not, kill the man of whose death be was accused, and that he owed it to himself and others not to die wiih the secret unspoken.

Caslrel gave lie v. Mr. Ker'by a letter for bis In other, who is Imprisoned in Regina, for' assisting Itini to escape. In the letter he speaks in hrt bnen.king terms of the mother whom bo loml, he fcadil, us of old, i md also begged Mt. Kerby to semi Iit his last loving uie ssage.

He then threw his arms n.ion.inl Mr, 'Krrby's neck, weeping bitterly. Officers 1 li entered and nianaeleil ('nsiicl's lmjids, and the made its way to the simffold, CONTRADICTORY RUMORS CONTINUE Havas Agency Says Russia's Reply is Pacific Japan is Prepared to Surprise the World. Bv Afsociatcd I'ar'ts, Fob. 2. The Havas agency has rirr.11ln.ted dispatch to the effect that Ruk i rnp.y 1' Japan, stance of m.

I to tlr lin been coui ft reign 1 han ci i' rsr lti'1 1 war tii rnv be: have that jiii; avjjdi'd. be NOT! VET EI.I.Il. Tok 0, 'i'b. L. The R'lvsinn is til I un Jdivercd, u.id the govern Kerby in advnjioe and to ono siils oi Cusliel, who walkwli firmly to hit doom.

I.Vi th ld he turned to Mr, Kerby nd said in a low voice, am Mir. Korby nimal wit li him further to thu scaffoUl and i e. jeated, "Otthpir rofage havn I none, bi'ings my bejphwH soul on thee.i The adjusted the knot and pulled over ('sishel's foe a whin cap. Mir. Kerby commence! to re.

lient tire Lcnl's jirnyer, and as I14 iwMithk'd the wonls "IVi liver 111 from evil." tine drop fell. He met end, not In a spirit of bravado, 114 some expected, nor yet an a cow. nnl. but in a iKim.plo manner, appnn enUy reiientant. CURrOUS STATEMENT.

Mr. Kerby snates tlwit Cashel w4 not a Imd lxy at heart, hiia moth, eir'e ean'y teaclitjigs were Htill fctrcug Influence with him. Ho Infl message for thie yo.iDK meJi o4 Calgary, wliiioh will bo well worth hearing. Mr. Kemby Is to give It tn the 'public oil mindny evening nl 1leipnria bouse.

I hi a strong ar. gumen ngainift iiifhieuces whlc) warpeil Chel's own life. HTORY OF THE CRIME. The tory of Cashcl's crime, foi which ho was sentenced to be hung, ed. Is a weird talo 01 crimes.

Casael forged a cheque in September, 11U', at Valgary. II was arrested at 1'onoka, here he was then living; by Chief Knglish, but while he wu being taken back to Calgary, rau out of the train without coat or vest and junieil while It was going at full speed. For five monthi he was a fugitive from justice, dur. ing which time he was bandit, high, wnymnn and desierado. The day following bis escape from Chief Eng.

lish, Cashel boi rowed a horse, paddle and coat and vest from a ranchman named Hriggs. He was not seen again with the borrowed urti. cles. The next day, Oct. Ml, lis made his appearance at the hoinii of Rufus BiHt, a rancher who lived, in a secluded Khack.

While there Belt flashed a. cheque in the face oj his nephew, Harry Thomas, wh came to visit him In the presence of Cashel. Belt was naver seen aliv again except by Cashel. On Oct, 2:1, Fred Thomas, nollier nephew ot Belt's, came to visit his undo but could not get to the house owing to the swollen condition of tho river, TJ10 following Sunday Thomas cam again lo visit his undo. The rivet was froron, but 011 entering tha shack, Thomas found his uncle's valuables all disarranged and Belt no.

where to be found. An alarm wn given. Cashel traveled north on Belt's horse and attired in his clothing, having disposed of the outfit he stole Ifrom Driggs. Ho showed th (bill to several men on his jour, ney. Cushel had by this time como within mile of Calgary, where stopped in a half breed camp.

Ho paid several visits to Calgary, and was within a few fpet of tho chief of police. The mounted isdice wer 1 scouring the country for him. Cashel remaineu in mo nan Dreed camp about ten weeks, when he left for Kannnaskls, a ioint on tho C. nbout 70 miles west of Calgary, There be stole a diamond ring from a C.I'.R. section foreman, and pass.

Ine hurriedly farther west. at. I tempted 1o sell the ring 1n a hotel Continued on Page Three. ment people of Japan do not possess any definite Information con ei the time of Its arrival 'or its contents. Russia's delay coupled the nmiiouncement of coulliiued movement of reinforcements Into Manchuria, Increase the strain of the tension, while It diminishes the already slight prospects for peace.

The go i 1 nniciit has been urged to dispatch a pre i niptoi.v note to I'lleisbuig, threatening to declare war if refused immediate satisfaction in the way of a reply to It pre vious Hole, but still the government is patient, although it Is 1111111I fst If tiie delay much more prolonged It will act cnerzetlcal y. I'vents will lnoe ivipldiy win th r.oie Is finally received, if It js materially um fttisfactory, and pros Contiuvicd on I'acn liven..