Free Press Prairie Farmer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • 5

FIVE. WEEKLY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 190 BAD ACCIDENT AT THE PORTAGE. Western News Manitoba News value! In this country his record for the quarter mile running has ndt been beaten. He won the Hudsons Bay cup three times for the snowshoe steeplechase from the city to Silver Heights, and in rowing he was a member of the famous four-oared crew consisting of Mr. Geo.

F. Galt, stroke; Mr. F. L. Patton, bow; Mr.

Bruce Campbell and Mr. Jas. A. Campbell, which easily won first honors at Minnetonka and was only beaten by the Argonauts at Ottawa during their triumphs of that year. The late Mr.

Campbell was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical society, but was too modest to attach the coveted F. R. G. S. to his name.

For years after leaving college in the old country he was in the service of the Hudson's Bay company in the city and at Rat Portage. About seven years ago he started out for himself as a trader, establishing several posts in the Norway House district. A severe attack of rheumatism brought him Into the city two years ago, and except for an' occasional visit north he remained a resident here. He was alwpys a warm supporter of local sporting organizations, being president and captain for several seasons of the Winnipeg Rugby club. to a close yesterday, and the Jury, after being out seven hours, brought in the following verdict: That the said Steven Morgan, Jos.

Sangalla and Wm. L. Robinson came to their death on Thursday, the 22nd day of May, 1902, at or about 7.30 oclock in the afternoon, in what is known as numbers 2 and 3 mines, situated on Coal Creek, near Fernie, the property of and worked by the Crows Nest Pass Coal Co Limited. That, we, the said jury. And the initial cause of the explosion being at a point In No.

2 mine, aforesaid, not clearly defined, and that the said initial cause extended from the said undefined point throughout the greater portion of No. 2 and No. 3 mines, coal dust being the conveying medium; and we find In consequence that the; inadequate method of watering and removing of the dust left the mine in such a condition as to be -dangerous, and thereby provided a medium whereby the initial cause was augmented and intensified. That we, the said Jury, recommend the government to take such steps to enforce (1) the Immediate installation of the most approved system of watering for allaying dust in coal mines; (2) that a more thorough inspection be adopted at these mines throughout the old workings and rooms contiguous to the air channel that are not being worked; (3) that the safest explosives and most approved safety lamps be hereafter used. GOOD IN FURNTURE We cell- hen and Brass Beds Eaby Carriages andWagons, Springs Mattresses Pilaws.

Wmddk Blinds and Furniture cf dbery deserbstion. Two Specialties: School Desks and Off ice Desks. I JOHN The Mamouth Furniture House pie in order to satisfy his own thirst for sociological Information, and incidentally to obtain material for Ph. D. thesis in connection with the department of political science of Toronto University.

Mr. Currelly is of strong physique; his frame is hardened by the rigors of pioneer missionary work obtained in his two years life as a travelling. Methodist preacher in the Canadian Northwest. Relying on his splendid physical fitness, Mr. Currelly intends to become a laborer, and will work for his living among the peasants of France and artisans of London.

Among other questions which he promises to Investigate is the oft-repeated query Why do the common people not go to church? Mr. Currelly will study the question in Franca first of where the anti-church feeling runs high among the' masses. Then he will live 'among the submerged tenth in London, where only' five per cent, of the population attends church services. Mr. Currelly is by trade a wood-carver, but If this fails him.

he Is sure he will be able to prove himself a laborer worthy of his hire in some other department of manual toil. In the pauses -of his labor between the French and English experiences, Mr. Currelly -Intends to spend six months in the dreamy atmosphere of Oxford. Canadian Shorthorns in Demand. A significant victory for Canadian-bred Shorthorn heifers was scored at the auction sale of Shorthorns at Chicago on Friday and Saturday, In which- three well known Canadian breeders participated.

Hon. John Dryden sold seventeen Canadian-bred animals for an average of $585; his highest being. $1,000 and his lowest $300. The Imported females sold by W. Edwards Of Rockford, which Included many' mature cows with calves by their side, averaged $480, and those of Hon.

M. H. Cochrane, of Hillhurst, $55L It was found that there was a great demand- for superior Shorthorn bulls, Cochrane selling two pretty good animals for $2,010 and $1,800 respectively. in all there were 82 cattle sold by the three Canadian breeders, their total receipts being $43,205, an average of 527. Hon.

Mr. Dryden; who returned Friday to Toronto from expressed htmself as well pleased with the which, he said, was a decided success. Bocz 8nt Up for Trial. Rudolph Bocz appeared In the Winnipeg police court -last week charged with shopbreaking -and theft. The crime with which Bocz was charged was that of entering the office of the Winnipeg German weekly, Der Nord-westen, and.

stealing proofs of that papers list of Bocz was caught In the act of making- the proofs by Messrs. Cars tens and Koermann, the proprietors of the paper, who-were secreted In the room' with a 'policeman. The evidence at the trial, which lasted over several days, showed that Bocz had asked a Dr. Reinhardt, lately arrived from British Columbia, to get the list from some employee of the paper, and when Reinhardt refused he himself attempted to. bribe one of the printers, a boy named Striowski, to get a copy of the list for him.

Striowski reported this to his employers and was instructed to take the cheque Bocz had offered and let him go ahead. This Striowski did, with the result that Bocz was captured red handed. The defence offered no witnesses, but claimed that as Bocz had entered the with the full and consent of the owners no crime had been committed. However Bocz was committed to stand his trial by the magistrate. Death of Duncan McLean.

Elk Park, June 19. One of our most esteemed citizens in the person-of Mr. Duncan McLean died here last Tuesday of Chronic Bronchitis, deceased was. well known and highly respected by all who knew him. Born Go years ago.

at Ottawa he moved when a young man to Bruce County, where he undertook some Important contracts for the Grand Trunk In the early 70s he moved to Manitoba and from 77 to 82. was contracting for the C. P. R. He then moved to Douglas and was a successful farmer.

Mr. McLean, -was a strict Presbyterian and by his energy -and help Caused the Church there to be built. He was elected elder- and held that position -continuously for twelve years, resigning to move to Elk Park, where he was elected elder of the church there and held that position until his death. Mr, McLean was a powerful man and. exceptionally well of a genial and gentle disposition, and his death will be long felt In the vicinity where he was so well known.

In politics he was a fearless advocate of Liberalism, possessing sound and broad views and bad unflinching confidence In -the future of Manitoba. Mr. McLean was married twice; by his first wife he had seven sons and daughters, Mr. John McLean, of G. D.

Wood Winnipeg; Mr. Duncan McLean, Mr. Neil McLean, and Mr. Donald McLean, of the C. P.

R. construction department; Mrs. J. H. Thomson, of Douglas; Mra E.

Sinclair; of Elk Park; and Mrs. W. E. Hutchison, of Brandon; by his second wife, who mourns him, he hn two children, William James and Livlna. MISSING RELATIVES.

The following inquiries for long lost relatives- appeared in Lloyds Weekly of June 8, 1002. Letters In regard to any of these inquiries should mention the date of the paper in which they appeared: From South Africa: Chas. Giles seeks his brothers, Daniel and Frank. Frank went' to Canada about 1800; Daniel was on Exmouth training ship. John (Jim) left Monmouth for Am-, erica in the fifties; last news from Chicago.

Aunt Jane Morgan, in- quires. Nelson (John) left Stockton for Canada six years ago. Daughter Ann inquires. Delightful Relief From Catarrh Here is one of a thousand such testimonies. The Rev.

A D. of Buffalo, says: I wish all to know what a blessing Dr. Agnews Catarrhal Powder is in a case of catarrh. I was troubled with this disease for years, but the first time I used this remedy It gave most delightful relief. I now regard myself entirely cured after using it for two months.

24. Five Workmen Fall From a Scaffold Two Are Seriously Injured. Portage la Prairie, June 23. An accident happened at the Costigan block this morning, which resulted in painful injuries to Richard Wilson and Albert Eden, while three others were badly bruised. The building is in course of erection, and the five men were working on the second story flooring of the superstructure, about 12 feet high, when a scantling gave way, and precipitating them below, Eden falling through to the cellar, a distance of 20 feet, breaking his shoulder bone and being badly bruised.

Wilson Is seriously cut, and may have internal injuries, although no bones are broken. The men were promptly attended to at Taylors drug store, and afterwards taken home. FOUND DEAD AT-HEADINGLY. Mr. W.

B. Hall, a Veteran Resident, a Victim of Heart Failure. Mr. W. B.

Hall, of Headingly, one of the best known farmers of the Winnipeg district, was found dead in bed on Monday, at his residence, The Hermitage. Mr. Hall attended church on Sunday and apparently in good health at the hour of retiring at night. Not arising at his accustomed hour next morning, he was called by one of his daughters. Receiving no answer investigation was made and Mr.

Hall found to be cold in death. He had evidently expired some hours before from heart failure. Deceased had always been a healthy man, suffering very little from Illness and his sudden taking off will be a great shock to the bereaved family and a wide circle of acquaintances. Mrs. Hall is absent at present visiting friends at QuAppelle.

Mr. Hall, who was 70 years of age, was truly a Manitoba pioneer, having located on the present farm near Headingly in 1858, coming -west from London, Ont. He was for many yearB a justice of the peace, and was most highly respected. Of a quiet and unassuming nature he had never sought political or municipal honors. Deceased Is survived by Mrs.

Hall and the following children: Mrs. Wheatley, a married daughter, residing in the west; Mr. Charles Hall, son, of BIrtle; Mr. Ernest Hall, son, of Solsgirth, and three daughters and one son, residing at home. The funeral will take place at 2 p.

m. on Wednesday to Headingly cemetery. FINE ATTRACTION 9 FOR BRANDON FAIR. Wheat City Show Will Have Many New Features of Merit. 'A committee of the officers of the Western Agricultural and Arts Association, Brandon, ijecently visited Chicago for the purpose of securing a number of platform attractions for the Brandon fair.

From year to year the management of the fair have spent increasing sums in order to secure the very latest in the line of vaudeville attractions for the Wheat City This year a special -effort has been made and everything done to secure If possible the very latest and best acts. From the success the committee had while In the east it Is now assured, for the contracts' have been signed, that visitors to the Brandon fair will be able to see the newest and latest feats performed. R. M. Matheson, vice-president of the association returned from the south on Saturday, after spending a week In Chicago selecting' different acts.

I took in all the vaudeville performances I could hear of, said Mr. Matheson, and after ageing them all I came to the conclusion that Brandon was -not so far behind the times after all; in fact. It Was difficult to secure features that would be- altogether new, up here. This we endeavored to do and were far enough successful to be sure of pleasing most of the The very newest thing 'The Wonderful Cycle Whirl, will be among. our features.

This attraction was seen In all the large vaudeville theatres of. the United States last year and Is consequently new. bicycle riders ride around In a crate of slats made at an angle of 72 degrees. in this large slat dlshpan the riders pass and repass one another at full speed, their bodies standing out at an angle that would, under other conditions, violate every law of gravity. Tyslotis imperial troop of Japanese' are clever jugglers from the orient, who Introduce many startling feats of balancing; magic, feet posturing and wire walking.

These are high class artists. Prof. 'Highler will give his new sensational feat In connection with a baloon ascension. He ascends In a cannon attached to the balloon and Is shot out when at a height of 1,000 fefet In the air. The Olipans, an Australian company of comedians, singers and dancers, should prove a highly popular feature.

These people have played on the continent and should make a great hit here. Trick comedy acts have always aken well and the committee it a point to get something really good In this line. After seeing many they decided to take a-pair of tramp acrobats and contortionists who have a laughing specialty entlted the Who, What and Where Trio In their trick box car act. Mr. Matheson spoke in highest terms of praise of the attractions secured by Manager HeubaCh of the Industrie- many -of which they saw in Minneapolis.

It Is a i matter of congratulation that the province can boast a fair of such proportions and widespread fame as the Winnipeg Industrial. JA8. A. CAMPBELL DEAD. Well-Known and Popular Citizen Died on a Lake Winnipeg Steamer.

The regrettable news of the death of Mr. James Alexander Campbell, which occurred Thursday, the on the steamer Princess on Lake Winnipeg, while en route to Selkirk, was received in the' city early Friday afternon. The cause of death is reported to be heart failure. -intelligence of Mr. Campbells death will be received with sorrow not only in Winnipeg, but in all parts of the province and the west where the deceased was very popular and widely known.

He was formerly very prominent in athletic circles and one of the besL athletes in the city, being a member of the senior four of the Winnipeg Rowing club, an enthusiastic Rugby player and an exceptionally good runner. Mr. Campbell was of a powerful and of a genial, lovable disposition. The demise of Jimmy Campbell will certainly cause a blank to his thousands of friends in this country. He was born at Norway House and was the eldest son of the late Robert Campbell, late chief factor of the Hudsons Bay Co.

His brother, Mr. Glen Campbell, of Grandview, and his sister, Mrs. McDonald, Fort QuAppelle, survive him. The deceased was 43 years old. The deceased went to Merkison school, near Edinburgh, for his education in the 70's and made quite a record.

He was captain of his school and played in five international Rugby football matches. He was acknowledged by the Edinburgh Scotsman to be Scotland's premier quarterback and In matches on the Oval the press of the day devoted much space to describing his brilliant plays when on many occasions he saved the day to Scotland. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK. Rising and setting of the sun and moon: Sun. Moon.

Rise. Set. Rlse.Set. j4.2llil.4lM22.r'! 9.10 Wednesday. June 2 Thursday.

June 35 Friday. June 27 Saturday, June 28 Sunday. June 9 Monday, June 30.. Tuesday, July 1 0.41 1 110.16 iu.411 23.40 11.24 20.41 20.41 Ul.41j 20.40 Thomas Brown, alias Thomas C. convicted on May 27 of came up before Magistrate Baker on Saturday and was sentenced to three years the penitentiary.

The Free Press Is in receipt of a sample of pulled on a farm at- Cartwright; and almost 12 inches in height. There are thousands of acres of it: growing in that locality. Work wilt, be commenced immediately by Maypr Arbuthnot the erection of a planing mill in his new yards, 'west of Pembina street. He proposed running the mill all the year roundi and 'giving employment to a large number of workmen. Many Winnipeggers will be pleased to learn that Mr.

W. R. Baker, assistant- to the second vice-president of the Canadian Pacific railway, is recovering at' the Royal Victoria hospital. Montreal, after an operation for appendicitis. Mr.

H. A. Mullins left last week for Calgary, in cennectlon with his cattle exporting business. Mr. Mullins says the, rains will have a bad effect on the range cattle In the West, making them in no condition for The wet.

has extended, over the entire and the rank growth of the grass has. kept cattle very soft. The-Winnipeg industrial exhibition offices were yesterday moved from their old stand in tho Grundy block, across to the north side of Bannatypo street. Just east of the Imperial bank. The neT quarters consist -of the old Tribune block, which has been refitted up and entirely remodeled.

The new officer are far more commodious and suitable the old ones. 1 -It has been decided' that westbound mall from Winnipeg to Vancouver will be carried by the Imperial Limited. mail la restricted to letters and. will, be a closed service strictly between Winnipeg and Vancouver letters can not be posted on the train. The mall leaves Winnipeg on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

Mall on the Limited will now be despatched and received at Winnipeg from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Broadner, a Carpenter, Killed by at Grenfell. 'Joseph Samuel Breadner, of Balmoral, was' the Victim of a fatal accident at' Grenfell on Saturday evening. The -deceased, was in his 23rd year, was a carpenter by trade, was on the construction of a mill or. elevator for the Ogilvle company at Grenfell. He was at work up at the top of the structure, and fell to the bottom, a distance of 45 feet.

ji Orangemen Will Walk at Carbsrry. Carberry, June- 10. Carberry- Or-! angement have decided to celebrate the Glorious Twelfth with a big demonstration' this point. This de-clsionhaa been reached since the announcement was made of the abandonment of the proposed celebration at Wirnipeg: Emerson, the new point selected. -Is too far east for western Orangsmen to attar d.

and the members of the local lodges have -determined to take the matter immediately In hand and eclipse. If pos-slble, the big Orange celebration held Recovery of Remains of Mrs. Wilson. Melita, June 20.: The body- of Mrs. who drowned in the Souris river on April 2, during this springs -freshets, was found to-day three miles below the town.

Mrs. Wilson was a resident of Deloralne jand had been on a visit to her son. who Is caretaker of the school here. At the time of the accident the de-. ceased.

lady vas watching the Ice breaking up In the river, but went too near, slipped in and disappeared below the Ice-cakes before help could reach her. Found Dead Near Virden. Virden, June 22. A man by the name of. John Hlrons was found dead this morning about four or five miles from Virden.

He had been at the house of Mr. Laurie Fraser, a farmer south of here, on Friday night, and left, to go home, and it is supposed he took a fit and died ou the prairie that night. Deceased was. subject to fits. -Until ta.

short time 'ago he was employed as a' porter at the Central hotel, quitting there to go gardening. Deceased was ah Englishman by birth and He leaves a wife and family, vho live in England. Coroner Stevenson is holding an Inquest on the body to-day. Jack, as he was around the. hotel, was a general favorite with the guests of the house.

Legs. So Swelled HeCouldnt Walk and Troubles Were Followed by Dropsy A Per-, Curs' By Dr Chases Kidney-Liver Pills This case of Mr. James Treneman, the-well: known butcher of 536 Ade- laide street; is another proof that Dr. Chases Kidney-Liver Fills are effective in the most severe and complicated diseases of the kidneys. The double action which this, famous prescription- has both the kid- neys and the liver is in a large part responsible 'for its wonderful curative effects.

'When "there" are 'backache, frequent, 'difficult or painful urinations, dropsical' swellings, billiousness, constipation -or stomach derangements, may depend upon It that the kidneys ar? clogged and the liver It is at such times that Dr. Chases Kidney-Liver Pills prove themselves prompt to give relief and certafn to effect a cure; The evidence to prove this fact is simply overwhelming. Mr. James Treneman stated Two years ago I was laid up with kidney disease and urinary troubles. Besides the' pain and inconveniece caused by these troubles I became dropsical, and my legs would swell up so that I could scarcely go around at all.

Hearing of Dr. Chases Kidney-Liver Pills, I procured a box and continued the use of this valuable medicine until now I can -say- for a certainty that I am entirely cured. I never took any medicine that did me. so much good, and am firmly convinced that if it had not been for this medicine I would not be working to-day. As a family medicine of tested and known worth.

Dr. Chases Kidney-Liver Pills have never been approached. They act directly on the kidneys and liver and regulate the bowels and ensure the perfect action of the digestive and filtering systems. One pill a dose, 25 cents a box. At all dealers, or Edmanson, Bates Toronto.

His remains will be buried In the Virden cemetery Monday. Oak Lake 8how. Oak Lake, June 21. The directors of the agricultural- society met to-day to arrange the prize list. They decided to hold the show on Friday, the 10th of October.

Mr. Spiers, president, occupied the chair, and a full quorm attended. Fireman Joyoe Found on C. P. R.

Track Fatally Injured. About 10 oclock Sunday morning some section men found the body. of a. man lying on the C. P.

R. track near TyndolL He was fatally injured and unconscious, being badly bruised about the head and body. He was taken to Tyndall, where he died about 2 oclock in the afternoon. Papers found on ills person Identified him as H. Joyce; of Toronto, a fireman of the C.P.R.

The conductor on train No. 1 of yesterday, stated that the man was riding on a pass to Medicine Hat, where he was to work on that di-' vision, of the road. The conductor missed him, from the train, and believes he must have fallen, off the rear platform. He could not tell how the man' came to be on the end of the train, or how he fell off. Manitoba Gazette Notioes.

The current Issue of the Gazette contains a proclamation by which a new division of the municipality of Rosedale Into six wards is made confirming the resolution passed by the, municipality on June 31 last. John L. Logie, of Gladstone; has -been appointed a notary public. Tne resignation of Alex McRae, of Elva, as a Justice -of the peace, has been accepted. The appointment of John' Parker, of Swan.

River, as a commissioner for taking affidavits, published in the Gazette of April 19, should read John W. Barber, of Swan River. Notice: is given that application will be made for the incorporation of the Dominion-American Land The capital stock. of the company Is to be $300,000, and the chief place of business is to be In Winnipeg. The applicants for incorporation are Edward Brown, Chas.

S. B. Bruley and Horace Ormond, of Portage la Prairie; James Reinbed, Iowa, and James B. Henderson, Winnipeg. Arrested for Alleged Fraud.

Dauphin, June 17. The final act in alleged fraud was. played last night by the arrest of Donald Arnas Mackintosh, by Constable Eagle at the Instance of Karl Savade, representative of Carruthers hide of Winnipeg. Savade, it is stated, bought 300 skins and gave Mackintosh a sight draft on. the Bank of Ottawa, payable on delivery of the skins at Winnipeg.

This was on May 15l The skins failed to arrive and the firm became suspicious. Mr. Mackintosh was recently married in town to a California lady, who is on a visit here. He will be bi-ought up for trial pn Wednesday before the local police magistrate. Mr.

Rodgers, manager of the A. Carruthers Co.s Winnipeg branch, seen last evening by a Free Press reporter, was unable to add any further details to the above account of the firms dealings with Mackintosh. The draft over which he is in. trouble was held here for some time, awaiting the arrival of the goods, but when these were not forthcoming it was returned. Clandeboye Presbyterians.

The development of the country to the north of Selkirk la being advanced by the extension of the Selkirk branch of the Canadian Pacific railway. One of the pleasantest spots passed is' the nucleus of the Clandeboye townslte. Here, beside the school- was lately erected the fine new Presbyterian church. Mrs. Bagwell, of the Sandwich Island, gave an acre of ground for a site.

The old settlers contributed very liberally, they had many friends assisted them. Lord. Strathcona sent. $50, Lord Mount Stephen $25, Winnipeg friends $60, Selkirk people $110, and Sunday opening and social following $123. The opening of the church on the 12th of January was conducted by Rev.

Dr. Bryce, and Monday evening assemblage was addressed by the energetic pastor. Rev. J. C.

Madlll, and R. M. Dickie, of Selkirk. Since the opening of the church free of debt, a handsome organ has been paid for and placed In the churchy Among the most respected members of the Clandeboye church was Mrs. Muckle, who passed away some years ago, but her memory still remains green In Clandeboye.

For her a beautiful stained-glass window was placed in the church. Towards this two nieces, Mrs. PIrrie, wife of the Rt Hon. W. J.

Pirrie. of Down-shire House, gave 10 guinness, her sister. Miss Carlisle, $25, and a nephew, Mr. J. M.

Montgomery, of New York, $10. A communion service was also presented by a friend in Belfast, Ireland. Among those who locally took a prominent part in the work of erecting the beautiful church were Rev. C. Jack, D.

Mattheson, W. McRae and A. McRae. Mr. J.

T. Gordon Returns. Mr. J. T.

Gordon, M. P. after a three 'sojourn in England, -France and Germany returned to tho. city, Tuesday, by the Imperial Limited. He spent three weeks at Karlsbad.

Bohemia, where he found the climate and peaceful surroundings of great benefit to his health. While in London, Mr. Gordon met Premier. Roblin, who is being entertained and well received by men of influence in the big capitaL The reception which the Canadian premier. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, will receive in England.

Mr. Gordon says, will be grand, and he promises to be the man of the hour there, for Canada Is held now, pretty nearly first in the minds of English people among the British colonies. Referring to the cattle exporting from Canada to the Old Country markets Mr. Gordon said that already his firm had exported cattle to England from Ontario and Chicago, but very few as yet from the west, though he expected that shipments would commence about the first of August. Prices are very high In England Just now for beef, but it Is expected that when the home cattle were put cn the market they will be lower.

Regarding the high prices in the States, Mr. Gordon said that It was the farmer who was being paid and denied that it was owing to any corner. As high as $7.7:0 to $7.85 per hundred was paid the producer for stall fed cattle for export and even In the States his firm had paid as high as $5.75 for stall fed cattle. Range cattle, of course, were of a lower grade. The wet weather In the west.

Mr. Gordon says will have a bad effect on the cattle business as It will mean a delay in the shipping. The grass is not of the sort that will fatten the cattle, being of too rank and soft a growth. A Manitoba Tolstoi. Many In Dauphin will remehiber Rev.

C. F. Currelly, who was stationed at one of the Methodist missions in this district a short time ago, says the Dauphin Press. In the early part of the month he left for France on a quest as romantic as led by Sir Gala-had In search of the Holy Grail. Mr.

Currelly intends to spend two years and a half In Europe, principally in France and England, studying the conditions of life among the common peo- Supt. Moffat, commanding officer of the N. W. M. at Maple Creek for nearly ten years, has been superannu-.

a ted and will leave shortly to take up his residence in Winnipeg. Ills successor, Supt. Primrose, has arrived at Maple Creek. At the annual session of the O. O.

F. grand lodge of British Columbia, which concluded Its sessions at New Westminster on Saturday evening last the following officers were elected: Grand master, A. Graham; deputy grand master. Dr. E.

C. Arthur, Nelson; grand warden. Mayor F. Neelands, Vancouver; gfand secretary, Fred Davey, Victoria; grand treasurer, D. E.

Mackenzie, New Westminster; grand representative of the sovereign grand lodge, G. R. Gordon, Vancouver. The Whitewood Herald records the death of Mr. Duncan McIntosh, a resident of Manitoba since 1879.

Mr. McIntosh was born at West River, Pic-ton Nova Scotia, in 1823, and was in his 79th year at the time of his death. He came west in 1879, and in 1882 moved with his family to a farm about six miles northwest of the town of Whitewood, residing there continuously for twenty years. He was one of the pioneers, and it may be said in regard to his demise that one of the land-marks Is removed. He leaves a family of two sons and three daughters.

Yorkton Fair July 15, 16 and 17. New 8herifF at- Regina. Regina, N. W. June 18.

Mr. James Duncan, has been appointed sheriff for West Assinlbola in the place of the late He is a native of Almonte, and was a pioneer merchant of Regina. A few years ago he was in business at Rat Portage and latterly has. been running a store at Pense. Wheat 22 Inches High at Wapella.

Wapella, June 17. Mr. A. Shaw, of Parkin, sent Geo. Hutton, the agent of the Lake of the Woods Milling Co.

at this point, a sample of wheat which he pulled on June 14th, measuring twenty-two Inches In length. The crops are looking fine. The average this season will be about 5 cent, over that of last year, and had it not been for the wet season, the average acreage should -have been 25 to 30 per cent, over that of last year Sealing on Japan Coast. Victoria, B.C., June 19. The Victoria sealing schooners operating on the Japan coast are doing well, three of the seven schooners having taken 1,925 skins.

The others have not yet been heard from. These seven schooners, with six others, will- follow the jala to the Copper Islands, and thence to Behring Sea, so that If they do ae well further north as they have done off the Japan coast, they will partly make up for the poor catch off this coast. Death of J. M. Martin.

Rossland, 1 June 10. James Morris Martin, ex-member of the provincial legislature, and one of Rosslands oldest and wealthiest citizens, died Monday afternoon, after a long Illness. Deceased amassed a considerable competence here, and was universally esteemed and respected. James Martin, who was born in the township of Macnab, Renfrew county. 57 years ago, came to Rossland in 1806; and with his brother, W.

G. Martln, started the well known firm of Martin hardware merchants. New. Bridges for Territories. June IS.

Hon. A. L. Sif-ton, territorial commissioner of public works, had an Interview with Hon. J.

Israel Tarte this morning In reference to the bridges at Macleod and Lethbridge, which were destroyed by the floods last month. These bridges were built originally by the Dominion government seven years ago, and Mr. Tarte at once recognized the Importance of immediately replacing them by substantial structures and agreed to take the matter up at once so that the residents of these two towns can depend on having thoroughly satisfactory bridges by the time the Ice goes out next spring. Yorkton Fair. The prize list and regulations of the Yorkton Agricultural society for their seventeenth annual show to be held July 15, 16 and 17, has been issued and is an unusually comprehensive one.

In addition to the usual classes covering agricultural and domestic exhibits there will be a programme of general athletics, including football, baseball, foot racing, bicycle racing, jumping and vaulting and horse racing, the latter Including a free-for-all for a purse of $100, a 3-minute and 2.30 trot, mile and half mile opOn, farmers trot and broncho busting events. All have good purses attached. There will also be a band competition for two prizes of $50 and $35 each, and step dancing competitions, besides up-to-date platform attractions. VERDICT IN FERNIE DISASTER. The Jury Unable to Locate the Exact Caus Recommendations.

B. June 21 The coroners inquest in the death of Steven Joseph and Wm. L. Robinson, three of the victims of the Coal Creek, Fernie mine disaster, came the friends of the bride. The service was read by the rector.

Rev. Mr. Gillespie, brother-in-law of the bride, and afterwards a reception was held In- the rectory. Cross-Harris. The marriage of the Rev.

J. F. Cross, M. Machray Fellow and mathematical lecturer of St. John's college, to Miss Carrie Harris, daughter of Mr.

J. H. Harris, of this city, took place on Thursday at St. Johns cathedral. The ceremony was performed by the Rey.

Canon Matheson, assisted by the Rcy. Coombes. Mr. and Mrs. Cross, left on the C.

P. K. for California, where they expect to be absent about two months. ELEVATOR DESTROYED Structure at Pipestone and .5,000 Bushels of Wheat Heap of Ashee. Pipestone.

June 23. At ten oclock this morning fire broke out in the engine room of the Northern Elevator Co.s elevator and at 10.30 it was in ruins, about 5.0C0 bushels of wheat being In store at that time. The. buyer in charge had steam tap and was just in the act of loading some cars when this unfortunate discovery was made, he having barely time to escape. Tbe south wind blowing soon gave draft, and with the elevator and grain went the buyers coat and vest.

With the assistance of the town people the two cars placed for loading were removed to a safe place. UTILIZING SUGAR BEETS Factory to Be Built at Ninga to Make Syrup. Ninga, June 20. Mr. Seefield has the cellar excavated and the stones are now being placed on the ground for the erection of his syrup factory; work will be shoved as quickly as possible, and be in readiness to handle this years crop of sugar beets, of which I NEW FEATURE OF EXHIBITION Deputy Minister of the Interior Will Meet American Capitaliets A new feature of the Winnipeg Industrial exhibition this year will be the amount of practical work that will be done at It to give capitalists and colonization agents from the south a true Idea' of the western country.

It Is known that a very large number of Americans will be present at the exhibition, and these men will be of a class that can do almost countless good for the country If they are convinced that It has the possibilities that Canadians believe. A couple of weeks ago Mr. F. W. Heubach, the manager of the exhlbi- The New Free Press Premium Pictures The Opinion of a Brandon Newspaper The pictures given by the Free Press, Winnipeg, to their weekly readere are worth alone The Sun, Brandon, For particulars see an- 4 nouncement on page 6.

tlon, wrote to Hon. Jas. A. Smart, deputy minister of the Interior, asking him If possible to be in Winnipeg personally during fair week. So as to give such Information, as he alone can give, and that may induce these capitalists to turn their attention towards Canada.

Mr. Smart will likely attend. This morning Mr. Heubach received a letter from Mr. Smart, In which he spoke as follows: I have your letter of the 5th Instant, and -beg to thank you sincerely for the kind Invitation to visit Winnipeg during the fair week.

In order that I might an opportunity of meeting many persons from North and South Dakota, who might be in a position to do considerable' good, for Western Canada. It may be quite possible for me to attend the exhibition, and I am sure it will give me great pleasure to do so. WEDDINGS IN WINNIPEG MoMurray-Elliott. 1 Wednesday pretty wedding was solemnized at Grace church, when Mr. Frank McMurray, barrister of this city, was married to Mabel' Louise, oldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. D. K. Elliott. Miss Ella Shepard acted as first bridesmaid, and wore a becoming gown of white crepe de chene, large picture hat, trimmed with white satin ribbon and natural pink rosea Miss Bessie Elliot (sister of the bride) was maid of honor, and looked most sweet and dainty In accordion plaited chiffon, white picture hat with natural marguerites and white satin ribbon bows.

She carried a basket of pink rosea both wore pearl pins, the gift of the groom. Rev. Mr. Bowles performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Dr.

Sparling. Mr. Robt. Fletcher presided at the organ, and played-soft strains of music throughout- the service. Mr.

John McGlIllvray, of Rat Portage, supported the groom, and the ushez were Mr. Con Riley. Mr. W. Lee.

Mr. T. Robinson and Mr. James Elliott. Paekham Congdon.

Miss Hattie Congdon, sister of Mr. Arthur Congdon, and Mr. Chaa J. Packham, a well known and popular young travelling salesman, were married- Wednesday morning at 11 oclock, in Young Methodist church, Broadway. The knot was tied by Rev.

Prof. Riddell, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Arthur Congdon. The bride was very ably assisted by Miss Ada Pearson; Miss Blanche Congdon, her niece, was maid of honor, and they were followed by two very pretty little flower girls. Misses Viola Lead-ley and May Congdon, dressed In white.

The bridegroom was supported by Mr. George W. Parker. BrIggs-8croggie. T.

A. Briggs and Miss Sada Frances Scroggie were united in marriage Wednesday by Rev. J. J. Roy, at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs.

W. J. Saunders, 473 Notre Dame avenue. The wedding was private, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. Mr.

and Mrs. Briggs will spend their honeymoon at Detroit Lake, and will take up their residence on Bell, street. Fort Rouge. Mr. Briggs is on the staff of A.

C. Archibald. A large number of beautiful presents testified to the popularity of the young people. off att-Kerr. A quiet wedding was solemnized last Wednesday at 113 Hallet street where Miss Maggie Kerr was united in marriage to Mr.

W. R. Moffatt, of the Massey-Harris office, this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jos.

Hogg, the bride being given away by her father. The bridesmaid was Miss Ina Campbell and the groomsman, Mr. A. IL Bailey. Only the immediate relatives were present.

After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served, and the happy couple then left by the Northern Pacific train for a trip south. McM urray- Elliott. Toronto, June IS. Owing to the recent death of the brides father, the late Mr. II.

S. Howland, the marriage of Miss Lydia Howland to Mr. Chas. Drayton, of Winnipeg, was very quiet. It took place to-day in the Church of the Messiah.

Avenue road. In the presence of the Immediate relatives only. The church was prettily decorated with Marguerites and ferns by COLLECTOR DAVIS SUSPENDED. Head of the Yukon Customs Service Charged With Grave Irregularities Klondike News. Special correspondence to the Free Press.

Dawson, Y. T. Dawson. Y.T., June 2L Mr. D.

W. Davis, collector of customs, has been suspended, owing to grave irregularities in the customs department. After the suspension he handed In his resignation. Mr. Alex.

A. Cook, of the same department, has also resigned. It is understood Mr. Davis has received a large sum of money from the Alaska Exploration company and the result is the government was defrauded of a large amount of revenue. It is possible criminal proceedings will be taken against the officers of the company.

Inspector McMIchael discovered the frauds shortly after his arrival. Mr. E. S. Busby, formerly at Skagway, has been temporarily appointed to fill the vacancy.

The claim against the company with the penalties will reach $50,000 or more. The evidence secured by Mr. McMIchael Is said to be very clear. Other charges may also be made. Mr.

Davis was formerly Conservative member of the Commons for Alberta. He was appointed collector of customs by Sir Charles Tup-per In ISOGu Inspector Starnes Berth. Inspector Starnes, Mounted Police, ordered to report at Regina, It Is said will receive a good post In the Inspector Walk, now at Porcupine, takes the vacancy. Inspector McDonell takes the post at Porcupine. Cut Rates to Seattle.

A big rate war Is on between the transportation companies. The passenger rate to Seattle Is only $32, the boats on. the river cutting the rates to $5 for second, and $15 for first to White Horse. The freight war is going merrily on. There are great complaints at White Pass road on account of the delays 'In bringing freight down the river, and merchants are Indignant.

City Police Force. The city has decided to appoint civic, police, and Major Wood has been requested to withdraw the mounted police at the end of the month. Great Surprise Expressed at the Resignation of -Collector' Davis. Vancouver, B. June 23.

A special from Dawson gives further particulars of the sensation of the year in that district the resignation of D. W. Davis, collector of customs at Dawson, and of hfs assistant, Alexander A. Cook. Davis had been suspended since Saturday night.

The upheaval in the big government office was the result of an examination of books and papers and entries niade by S. W. McMIchael, chief Inspector of the Canadian customs department, and by his assistant, Mr. Belton. Messrs.

McMIchael and Belton arrived in Dawson two weeks ago and since that time have been making expert examinations of the affairs of the office. Other charges In connection with the discovery of the alleged frauds may be made and it Is expected that some further sensations may be unearthed. Both men affected are well known In the department. Davis has been in Dawson holding office since 1898. MURDER NEAR WETASKIWIN A Swede Named Nils Johnson.

Arrested on tho Charge. Edmonton, N. June 23. A man named Nils Johnson, a Swede, was arrested and brought here front Wetaskiwln last night for the murder of his brother to get possession of his cattle. It is rumored he has confessed to have paid for the cattle and he was therefore entitled to them.

The murder is similar to the Bullock affair, the body having been burled. he has about 45 acres under cultivation. Mr. Seefield has been three or four years experimenting and perfecting his process of manufacture and is now confident he can place on the market an article superior to the grades now being offered. This will be the first factory of the kind In the province, and the town is nautrally much Interested in it as we expect great benefits from it.

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Phone 1052. Type writing We have added to our typewriting equipment six new No. 7 Remington Typewriting Machines with Gorbin tabulating attachment. Our forty machines represent the best that can be purchased. Special Instructor employed In this department.

We typewrite contracts, specifications, letters, at very low rates. Winnipeg Business College. G. W. DONALD.

Secretary. Reduced Rates The Summer All business subjects taught. Day and Evening classes; For particulars, apply Western Canada Business College BAKER BLOCK, MAIN STREET..