Vancouver Daily World from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Page 12

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, IMS. CMNWERrfLY WOHLO, VANCOUVER, B. CANADA. Silent as the Sphinx THREE RIVERS NOW BUT BLACKENED RUINS Hie Official Dr. Price's Tests show Baking Powder Eddy's "Silent" Parlor Matches Your Grocer Keeps Them CONSUL purity and healthfulness Picturesque Quebec Town is Practic ally Wiped Out of Existence by Fierce Fire Which Started Early Yesterday Afternoon.

PEQEITS Banking: THOUSANDS RENDERED HOMELESS AND PROPERTY LOSS OVER MILLION DOLLARS It Is the easiest thin tn th world to carry an accoun with this Bank by mall, either In the Savings Dank Department a ounant Account for business men or others. A postat card or letter brings full Information. THE ROYAL BANK Of CANADA Capital, 1,100,000 Rsssrv Fund: I4.S90.000 Total Assets: Mf.OOO.OOf Vancouver No Alum, No Phosphate of Lime No alum or alum phosphate baking powder has been guaranteed or approved by the United States or any State authorities. The advertising claims of the alum powder makers to that effect are Vatn tr Crnr Hastings and Hom" PI rest. East End Branch (30 Westminster Avenue, opposite City TTaTL MU Pl atmlnster and Seventh Avenue.

Granville Street Branch I1T Granville street. Just south ot Robsoa, Cordova Street Branch IS and 27 Cordova Street. West, near corner of Carrall street. Wedding or Montreal, Grande Mere and Sbawinigan Falls. Probably more fortunate for the portion of the city that still remains intact than even the quick arrival of outside' firemen, however, was the presence of the 8oth Regiment and the 11th Argenteuil Rangers, which bad arrived for summer cutnj).

To them is largely due the credit of keeping down a panic, as men, women and children struggled out of their homes, carrying furniture, with them. Other soldiers were detailed to guard the furniture, as thousands of dollars' worth of it wa piled up in Champlain parki' By early evening the fire had been cut off, though it still continued to burn fiercely, and late last night, though the electric light has been cut fff, the doomed area wan well lighted, by the flames that still burned in the ruins of what were opce solidly built stone tbnildings. The principal buildings that fell a prey to the flames were the Telephone Company, the Great Northwestern, Dominion and Canadian Express buildings, and the main banking buildings, including the Hochelaga, Quebec and Provincial. The post office wis also burned. One of the greatest scenes of confusion in any building was presented inside the gaol, which was right in the burning area, but, though menaced to the last, it wag finally saved.

There were 100 prisoners inside. Those prisoners, looking through their barred windows, bow buildings round them falling, and loudly clamoured to be' set free. The town authorities were consulted on the subject, add things looked so serious that it was decided to have everything in readiness to liberate them at a moment's notice, but owing to the work of the fire fighting force, this was rendered unnecessary. NEW YORK TOWN Housefurnishings Our stock contains everything you would desire in the furnishing of a room or home. When you purchase here you go away with the contented feeling of having selected from the best obtainable and chosen something to your entire satisfaction at a saving that is pleasing to contemplate.

If you cannot call and inspect our stock, send for our new illustrated catalogue. THE FOREMOST H0USEFUR NISHER8. to be most OFFER BRIBE? That the captain of the Francis Cutting, the American boat seized for fishing within the three mile limit, attempted to "square" the commander of the Dominion cruiser Kestrel, was part the evidence of i Gunner Powell as the case proceeded in the admiralty court this morning. He also corroborated the testimony that the captain of the Francis Cutting admitted the offence. He was closely examined by Mr.

Pugh, for the defence, and denied telling any of the officers of the seized steamer that his captain had said that the captain of the Francis Cutting had not admitted fishing within the three mile limit he would not have arrested him. He also denied talking about the seizure of the steamer North and the amount of prize money that he got, and he also denied talking about the amount he would get out of the seizure of this boat, perhaps $300. He would like to think that he was going receive it. Mr. Macdonell in re examination, enquired about the likelihood of any discussion about the steamer No th and elicited the information that 1n the year during which the vessel wasj seized the gunner was in England.

MILLIONAIRE MARRIES TELEPHONE OPERATOR Cheyenne. June 24. (World's Special Service.) It became known here today that Okie, the millionaire sheep man and one of the best known men in the business in the west, has Just been married to Mrs. Clarice Lov ett, a former telephone operator. Mrs.

Lovett secured a divorce yesterday afternoon and a few hours later she was married to the wealthy flock master. Okie's attachment for Mrs. Lovett, who is regarded as the most beautiful woman in Wyoming, begnu through her handling his telephone calls to the Okie ranch. Okie created a great sensation here about a year ago when he divorced his wife and paid her $.50,000 cash alimony. ROOSEVELT WILL ROOT AGAINST TAFT New London, June 24.

(World's Special Service.) President Roosevelt is coming here Thursday to root for Harvard against William H. Taft, who is to be the leading figure the Yale ranks, at the annual boat race between the 'varsity crews on the Thames river, and with the president of the United States wearing the crimson and the Republican nominee for that office decorated wkh the it la expected that the rnce will be the most memorable one in the history of the regatta. CRIPPLE ONLY WAS ABLE TO ES0APE Ottawa, June 24. Wm. Harris, aged 27, aud Foster Woodward, aged S3 year old, were drowned by the upsetting of a boat at Tetreauville last night.

With a one legged man they were about fish when an osr broke and they drifted into a swift current. All took the water, but eventually the cripple clung to the boat and was able to scramble np the bank. The other two men were not seen again. ON THE MARRIAGE DAY. Romance ceases and history begins and corns begin to go too when "Put nam's" is applied; it takes out roots, branch and steam.

Nothing so sure and painless as Putnam's Corn Extrac tor. Try "Putnam a. Life French Explosion Special Service.) Twelve fire damp explosion at St. DD CAPTAIN HAS BEEN That a change is about to be made in the United States consulate at Vancouver now appears to have more foundation than mere rumor. Col.

L. Edwin Dudley, who has held the position for years past, is now at Washington, and while there is no information to be had direct as to the nature of the business which has taken him to the political headquarters of the country which he represents, it appears to be taken for granted that the trip is in connection with the proposed change. The most direct news that has been received regarding the matter is that contained in a recent issue of the Sydney (Cape Breton) Post, which is just at hand. The Post contains the following: "Consul O. N.

West, of the United States, who has been stationed at Sydney for the past ten years, having under his consular jurisdiction all of the provinces of Nova Scotia each of Truro, as well as the Magdalen Islands, has received notice from the department of state at Washington that he has been transferred and promoted to be the American consul general at Vancouver, B. and is also directed to proceed to his new post by July I. "During the ten years of Consul West's residence at Sydney he has made many warm personal friends who, although pleased at his promotion, regret his departure. "His unfailing courtesy towards those having business dealings with him and his endeavor to promote and assist shippers in correctly preparing their papers has always been noticeable. "The new post to which Consul West has been promoted will carry with it large responsibilities, as Vancouver is one of the most important consular ports of the Dominion.

"Consul West, speaking of his impending departure, expressed mingled feelings of pleasure and regret pleasure that he had been thought worthy by his superior officers for so responsible a position and regret at leaving Sydney, where he has made so many warm friends." It is expected that official confirmation of the reported change will be received in Vancouver some time this week, but that the change is beyond recall of the department at Washington appears to be doubted. It is thought that should Col. Dudley desire it, he will be allowed to continue in Vancouver, but no one appears to know whether such a step would be in accordance with his desires or not. Some time ago there was a report that Col. Dudley had asked to be relieved, and the present move may be in direct answer to his request.

HUGHES REPLIES I LETTER OTTAWA, June 23. Colonel Sam Hughes writes an open letter to Sir Charles Tupper, in which he vigorously defends bis action in voting with the government against Colonel Worthing ton's motion of condemnation regarding the: Ross rifle. Me says that be supported the Liberal government on tbe Yukon Railway question because it undertook to make the route to the Yukon all Canadian. He sontendij that he was justified jn his action by the statement frequently credited to Sir Charles Tupper in London, Vancouver. Winnipeg and elsewhere that th Conservative party made a mistake in not supporting she all Canadian route.

The only objection Sir Charles evidently had was with regard to the manner of payment to the contracting company. Colonel Hughes proceeds: "You have asked me to produce a member of parliament to back np my statement. It fci quite nnunecessary, as you hav admitted it Furthermore, my dear Sir Charles, my custom through life, so far, has been to so bear myself with my fellow man that whether in Vancouver or Halifax, or at any intervening point, it is never found necessary to call upon any person to support any statement 1 make. People believe my utterances. and should there be any conflict still in your mind regarding the facta of the case of course there is none you can readily solve the problem: Did or did not the Conservative party pursue a correct policy in 1808 in supporting the Skagway, Dawson, White Paaa route by rail through a United States strip of territory, or should not the line proposed by me, leaving ont the details in each rase as to the mode of payment, hav been followed?" CHIEF JUSTICE'S SLUR AT AMERICAN BENCH Victoria.

B. C. June U. "Oh, yon can find there almost anything yoa look for. Th American judges are political jndges and this is a kind of question which it is very poor policy to sub mit to that clssi of lodge.

So remarked Chief Justice Hunter when counsel attempted to quote some United States authorities ia the cam of Graham versus the Bricklayers' anion. The chief justie of th suprem court of British Columbia was sitting as a member of th full' court, which was hearing th appeal of Knott, ot al, and th Bricklayers union varsus Graham. DIEO IN CHAIR I HOTEL LOBBY TO Kb VuflA Si Clrm suddenly here this rrenlnsj. He was Htlng in a cair in is numer noaso, when was take suddenly III and expire sjomsi isswiait. NAMED by Mail Branches: Presents Dunsmuir Streett OMEGA the silent revelation; anawers all questions and tells the truth on business, luck, wishes, wealth and marriage.

Send lOo for 25o sample and particulars of valuable cash prizes offered for a few mhiutes' easy, pleasant work. OMEGA PlBLISHINa SOCIETY, O. Box B78, Vancouver, B. Wandered Away in His Nightie A little four year old, arrayed in hia nightie, had a nocturnal parade all by his lonely on Mount Pleasant last night. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Eannie, of number 87. 11th avenua asst. went out to spend the eventna with friends. Tbey left two children at home, one, aged 14, in charge of another, aged 4.

Tha four year old, tucked snugly in bed, was sudilenly assailed by an irrepressible desire to be up and doing. He rose and slirped out. He was found by Mr. F. Crocker, of 7th avenue, who turned the lost child over to Constabla Newton.

Officer Newton is a big man, a six footer. It was midnight, and at such an hour a lost child in its nightie is about the most puzzling proposition that a 6 foot policeman can run np againnt. About three or four feet from thj ground somnolent breezes from Slumberland were softly blowing, and the drowsy little chap had no very clear idea where his home waa. Indeed, he didn't greatly care about that, or about anything else merely earthly, and be clung to the officer's hand confidingly. How it was managed is not set forth in elaborate detail in the report which Constable Newton made when he came off duty; but the fact remains that the officer, with th midnight marauder in charge, arri74d at No.

37 just aa Mr. and Mrs. Rennia came home. STORM CAUSED FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT TORONTO, June 24. A terrific cloud burst which accompanied the storm on Monday night and 'caused a wreck on the Southampton line about three and a half miles south of Mild may.

As a result the engineer. All ward, is dead, the fireman, O'KeUer, and baggageman Bounty are badly injured and one hundred and twenty passengers were fiiven a sever shaking up SWEPT OVER FALLS. NIAGARA FALLS. Jon 24 Henry McBain, aged 20, was drowned while sailing on the Niagara river three miles abor th falls yesterday afternoon. Hi sailing skiff was apset and th boat and th dot's body wer swept vr taa Hons Shot falls.

THREK RIVERS, June 23. a thousand people were rendered homeless and more than a million dollars' worth of damage was done by the fire here. The hpart of the old city has been wiped out of existence, and for half a mile square in the business section only blackened ruins remain, with a few gaunt chimneys standing intact, while furniture saved from the doomed buildings is piled up in the public square. Fanned by a strong southwest wind, the fire had in one hour's time developed into a sea of flumes with which the local fire brigade of six men, assisted by volunteers, had to cope unaided until after 3 o'clock, when the first outside contingent from Grande Mere arrived. Though the doomed district presented a vast scene of wild confusion there was no loss of life.

Fivo banks and eleven hotels were burned to the ground in the pathway of the conflagration, nor was that all, for the old Tarish Church of Three Rivers, originally built in 1664 and rebuilt in 1714, is altogether destroyed, except for the walls, which are still standing. Near the church the customs house is also in ruins. The latter building is also a historic one, being used as a barracks in the early colonial days. The convent was saved. Buildings all round the Anglican church were drtrojed, but it remained undamaged.

The same can be said for the Methodist church. Eleven business streets have been practically wiped out along with the banks and hotels, as well as the dry goods establishments and factories. Only a fringe of residences and houses of the inferior class remain. These were saved by the work of firemen sent by special train from PACIFIC TO BE SCENE OF WAR SAN' FRANCISCO. June 23 (World's Special Service).

Sir James Elphin stone Erskine, senior of the six admirals of the British fleet, is here on his way around the world, accompanied by his wife aud family. In an interview, he is quoted as expressing the opinion that the Pacific will be the scene of the next ocean warfare, though he would not say between what powers. He also eir pressed his conviction that still greater battleships than ever yet planned would be laid down in future naval programs, and that the vessels of the Dreadnought type had not reached their fullest, de velopment. The tendency he was to put as many guns as could be on a single base. The admiral, who is making a two years' tour, came here by way of the straits of Magellan.

After a few days he will proceed to the Orient by way of British Being 69 years of age, the admiral will retire next year. SHIPMASTERS CALL SPECIAL MEETING There will be a special meeting of the Shipmasters' association tomorrow night to take action on the statement in a morning paper from its Ottawa correspondent that the order in counoil debarring United States vessels coast ing in British Columbia waters be repealed after August 1st. The shipmasters, fearing a misunder standing of telegrams and correspond ence will get definite word from Mr. R. G.

Macpherson, M.P., who secured the passing of the onginal order in ccuncil. It is improbable that an order counril would be changed within 24 hours after it was passed and it is evident that the morning paper correspondent has been misinformed. LYNN VALLEY FOR TIMBER AND MINERALS la a recent report submitted to the district council by Engineer Cameron on the conditions existing along the Lynn Valley regarding the wealth in mineral and timber there, eirae idea can be formed of the rich mineral wealth in the valley. He states that there is fine timber all along the rant of the proposed road into the Swayne copper mine, and ia and around the mines am untouched forest of cedar. Respecting the mineral showing, Mr.

Cameron Quotes an old authority on mining as saying "that it i the most extensive in his long experience, and mineral that is most amenable to treatment." Mr. Cameron's report was most particularly explanatory of the conditions for putting ia a wagoa trail to the 8wayn copper mines and other properties situated in that vicinity, which a petition was presented for by Dr. Swayer at a recent meeting of the district coun cil. Mr. Cameron, ia conjunction with Foreman Eva, mad a detailed surrey of the ground and found that only the or dinary road making difficulties would be encountered and no obstacle whatever that would deter ths building of each m4.

Bo estimated th cost at about IS FIRE SWEPT Port Chester, V. June 23 Defying the efforts of the firemen from this and several nearby towns, a fire raging uncontrolled for two hour before it was checked, destroyed a block of buildings, rendered forty families homeless and entailed a loss of $500,000. The fire broke out in the large building of the Burns livery stables, occupied in part by the Borden's Condensed Milk company. Hparks communicated with adjoining buildings and aid was asked from Eye, Harrison, East Port Chester and Greenwich fire departments. The entire block, bounded by AVeist Chester avenue, Broad street and Factory place, was burned to the ground and buildings on both sides of Irving avenue were destroyed.

The Baptist church, half a mile away from the fire, was set ablate by sparks and was practically destroyed. KAISER WANTS TO HAVE KINC VISIT Is Put Out at His Decision to Postpone the Berlin Trip. Jnne 24. The man in the street may not think much about it, but in court circles and the upper ranks of society a great deal of anxiety is experienced as to whether King Edward will pay. his long promised visit to Berlin this year, or not.

The king has received a letter from Kaiser Wilholru, urging him to cnme to Berlin, in accordance with his promise, inudrf last year, when the kaiser was in this country. It was not to be a mere private visit, but an entry into the German capital was to be made in state, bo many subsequent engagements have taken place, however, that few weeks ago the king informed the kaiser that he proposed to postpone this visit until next spring, and the kniser assented. It now appears, however, that the king's visit to Reval got on the kaiser's nerves badly, and he is now anxious to meet the king at the earliet possible moment, hence his urgent iiiessage asking the king to make up his mind to pay the visit this year, lit is stated in court circles that unless the king goes to Berlin this autumn the kaiser will certainly never vonxt to this country again, and that the coolness which existed between the two monarch for so many yeara will be renewed. That is why the court is so anxious that the king and quen should visit Berlin for a few lays, some time before the fall of the year. NEW 8.

CONSUL GOES TO FERNIE The Dispatch, Woodstock. N. of June 17, contained the following: F. C. Denison.

V. S. consul, has received official notification from Washington to close the consulate here on June SO and of his transfer to Fernie, B. C. The citizen! of the town generally regret to hear of the removal of Mr.

and Mrs. Denison and their family, from town. Since coming to this town some ten years ago Mr. Denison ia his official capacity has been dignified, yet courteous, and always took an interest in anything pertaining to the welfare of the town." TORONTO FIRM'S LOSSES. TORONTO.

June M. The Toronto In rance houses place their losses in the in Three Rivera, Quebec, yestar at $161,000. Big Loss of in PARISAJune 23. (World miners lave Wn killed by of if to in to to a FROM B.C. HEADS LIST MONTREAL, June 23.

A British Columbia girl carries' the honors this year in the exanimatipas of the Associated Board of the hovel College of Music of London, the of which has just been announced by Prof. Williams of McGill, who jwas the examiner. The young lady in question Miss Beatrice Inkman of All Hallows, Yale, B. and she receives the gold medal aud passes with honors. The scholarship was not Other western Canadians who passed are: Advanced grade honors, Laura J.

Forrester, Emerson, Donald Vancouver; Edith Forrest, Vancouver. Intermediate grade Frances Aus tie, Vancouver; Mira Bower, Calgary; Dorothy Brond, Yale, B. Effie Burke, Calgary; Margaret G. Htarest, Winnipeg; Phyllis Davis, Yale, B. May Jnmiraon, Calgary; Laura M.

Lavery, Vancouver; Edith Rich, Yale, B. Elizabeth J. Wallace, Winnipeg; Phyllis Yale, Winnipeg; T. WiileV Vancouver. Rudiments of music, passed: 8.

Fleishman, Vancouver; Marurite Winnipeg; E. C. Leeaon, Vancouver; Florence Rudolf, In addition a large number of others paused in the school examinations. WILL URuFnEED FOR NEW JAIL At the meeting of the fire and police committee on Tliursdnjr evening there will be bronght home the fact that Vancouver must have more Jail accommodation and that speedily, and also a place where hoboes by choice can be made to work. Chief Cbamberlin aaid in conversation today that already a number of undesirables were gathering here.

When accosted they are making the excuse that they expected to get transportation from here to the construction point! on the G. T. P. Others claim that they were brought here by advertisements saying that an agency of th Gnggenheims here would give them work and transportation north. The city itself is at present employing aver TOO men and may take on a few more when certain works unOr'tbe amended local improvement bjrlaSK ure tVn' up, but there are still Idle men; and 1ri tbe opinion of the chief they do not want work.

This being the case now it will be worse when winter comes, and last winter" experiences are atill lingering in unhappy memory. ALL ABOUT "CRICKS. Crirk ia the aide, in the back or ia th knee joint get a crick, anywhere yon get rid of it ia abort order if you apply Nervilin. How qaickly it acta almost instantaneously. You apply it, in a moment pain as gone.

Nerviline strikes right ia cirenletasn is equalised congested condition is relieved You can't hav pain without that's why th actiqn of NerTilin seems magical. It relieve coagartioa it doesn't need to cur the. pain. braXw it ha cared th cans. 'That th difference between NerTilin aud other liniments It digs pit the roots, does aot lop off th braache.

Pin this ia foraatioa her it "Tasrs's OK Cor. Granville and FIRST HE EVER HEARD OF IT "It's the fir at I ever heard of It," said Chp.rles Wilson, K. C. when inqufry was made of him this morning as to his knowledge of the story which appeared In an afternoon paper that the exclusion league had been "feeling" a number of prominent citizens as likely candidates for the Dominion elections, and that he had been selected as favorite. "Well, if those are the intentions of the league, what are your intentions, Mr.

Wilson?" "It will be time enough to discuss those, won't it, when I am asked the question about candidature?" replied Mr. Wilson, genially, but decidedly. A prominent member of the Exclusion league, who is also a member of the parliamentary committee which has to do with the selection of a candidate, states that Mr. Wilson's name, as far as he knew, has not even been discussed, but he refuses to ssy whether the committee has decided upon the man whom they would request to become their candidate. SHOOTS HIMSELF ON EXPRESS FROM COAST Winnipeg, June 24.

John McConnell, about 50 years of age, shot himself this morning on train No. 06, between Winnipeg and Kenora. Fie was in conversation with another man and stated that he wa not well and could not live much longer. A few minutes after he went to the dressing room and shot himself through the head. He cannot lire.

McConnell waa en ronte from Washington to New Hampshire. SALARIES OF JUDGES HAD BEEN PAID Ottawa, June 24. In the house yesterday Mr. Lennox asked regarding a statement that has gone broadcast In the Liberal press that judges were not being paid their salaries owing to the estimates not being passed. Hon thought there most be some misundtrstanding.

The salaries of jndges were fixed by statute. So far as the Tnkoa was concerned, the salaries had been paid, but there had been some hitch concerning the payment of allowances. IS INDIAN IN EYES OF THE LAW Ottawa. Jan Th magtstrat In a police court ras against a local hotel man for selling liquor to aa Indian, ruled that an Indian, In th eyes of th law. was anyoa of Indisn blood, partially or wholly, who had accepted the government treaty or rs ertr regulation.

Defendant was fined X. Th Dominion was represented la tb can. I Etienne and man other injured. Details of the catastrophe an lacking so fax nod it is feared that the death lift will be increased. Belief trains and doctors have been rushed to the scene.

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