LARDEAU v VOL. II. NO. 227 FERGUSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUGUST 8, 1900. $2.00 A YEAR. '/ iWi w (if I Mining Recorder Campbell Has A Busy Week. LOCATIONS AND RE-LOCATIONS No Important Transfers Made.��� Assessment Work is, Being Pushed Ahead. ��� Development and Grown Granting.���A Complete Record To Date. Locations. July 20.���Iron Horse, adjoining Gladys on south, north side of 7-mlle, by It. Scott. July 21.���Ida L., heid of south fork of Canyon creek, by M. L. Moyer. ��� Le Roy, same. , Oregon, on Silver Cup hill, about H miles from 8 mile, by S. B. Slinger. Black Jack, same, by Wm. Shnell. B. S., same, by Chas. R. McKay. Mountain View, 1 mile southeast of Mabel group, southeast extension o' Alpine., on Silver Cup hill, by Leonai Kenyson. July 24.���Porcupine, Johnson's ba��m, adjoining Cranky Jack, by Wm. R, Leonard. ���. Cella, on south fork of south fork of Lardeau creek, 11 miles from mouth of creek, by Thos, H. Evans. LoBt tunnel, same, by Peter Culkeen. July 2fi.���U. and I., on the head of Silver Cup creek, between Morning Glory and Lucky Jim, by A. E. Jowett. July 26;.���Bampton, on south fork of Lardeau creek, adjoining Belle Ban- ken on east, by H. W. Jones. Trump, on north fork of Lardeau creek, re location of Bessie, by A. C. CHiuirulns. ,, ������ -."-..,. Juno, on north fork of Poplar creek, about 8 miles from'the mouth, northwest extension of Clifford, by Syvert Olson. Clifford, same, by Anton Andreason Arbuckle, same, by Ole Arvog. 27.���Coppor Peak Fraction, on east slope of south fork of Canyon creek, by Fred. Johnson. Summit, on divide between south fork of Canyon and Tendorfoot creeks, by Gust Berg. Sixteen to One, on Copper Chief mountain, about 2i miles from Trout creek, by Fred. Johnson. O. K., snme, by Dan Anderson. Sliver Hopes, on east fork of Trout creek, by A. J. Gordon. July 28.���Empire, on west side of Canyon creek, i mile 'from Selkirk City, by Wm. Donohue. Glacier Fraction, at head of Ten- Mile creek, extension of Morning Star, by Charles Abrahamson. Evening Star, same, by jWm. Abrahamson. July 30.���Revenge,- on Triune mountain, northwesterly extension of Morning Star, by P. Ferguson. Lone Star, between Haskin's creek and west fork of same, above Rusty Axe, by Fred. W. Bailey. Bryan, on south fork of Canyon creek, south extension of Columbia, by Charles Abrahamson.-' McKinley, same, by Charles Johnson. July 31,���San Francisco, on the east Bide of north fork of Lardeau creek, 21 miles from Circle City, by A. Bigger. Chicago, same, by H. Ross. Boston, same, by Low Thompson. New York, samo, by H. M. Carter. Montreal, samo, by A C. Cummins. Liverpool, same, by Frank Holten. London, same, by Psve Morgan. Aug. 1.���Avenue Fraction, on Lar deau river, about midway between Trout Lake and Tenderfoot creeks, by D. R. Holstead. Whistler, on head of Haley creek, on east slope, adjoining Uklah, by Robert Foran. Lee Hunter, on north side of Goat creek, about 1 mile from north fork of Lardeau, by J no. C. Winter. Scotsman, on Great Northern hill, adjoining Silver Queen,' by Wm. Cowan. Trout Lake, on Ethel trail, 2 miles from Trout lake, by J. T. Lauthers. Trout Lake No. 2, same, by W. R. Hollenbeok. Alert, about 2 miles from the mouth . of Tenderfoot creek, east side, by F. ,; C. Elliott. ' Salamander, same, by NoahAbra- / hamson. Mollie A., on south Bide of Short oreek, northerly extension of Copper Reservoir, by Henry Senn. Copper Bell, on south side of Pass oreek, southerly extension of Copper Key, by Louis Hepperton. Maud E., south side of Short oreek, southerly extension of Mollie A., by E. M. Levine. Aug. 2.���Basin, on Gold creek, about 3 mlleB from Gainer creek, by Joseph Brandon, China, same, by same. Greater Than Has Been, same, by same. Charlie, at tbe head of Haskin's creek, adjoining Morning Star, by Chas. Dandell. Henry, same, extension of Bonanza, by Henry Carlson. Aug. 3.���Nabob, at the head of north branch of Galena creek, on the north fork of Lardeau, re-location of Copper Head, by J. C. Kirkpatrick. The Maiden Shipment From a Two Months' Old Mine. ' 22 TONS OF $300. ORE AT TRAIL July 25.- - W. H. Jackson of Rossland, to Hector Lamont: All Interests In Tyee and Marmot mineral claims, '- "*-d on Galena creek. ~*��� Geo. W. Chisholm of int., to Canadlan-Lardeau Gold Mining Co. of B. C, Limited All interest in Spokane, Kaslo and K. S. mineral elaims, situated at the head of the north fork of Lardeau creek, about 1* miles north of Circle City. July 26.���J. A. Templeton and Joe Murray to Thos. H. Evans of Trout Lake: i interest In the Lost Tunnel, situated on the eouth'fork of the south fork of Lardeau creek. July 31.���E. B. Hutchinson of Comaplix, to J. B. MacKenzle of Comaplix: Full interest in tbe Maymie Mac mineral claim, situated on Goat creek. Aug. 2.- Juu# Crawford Winter of Ferguson, to Wm. George Roger of Ferguson: -J interest In the Lee Hunter mineral claim,' situated on the north side of Goat creek. Aug. 2.���Isabella H. Morkill of Comaplix, to Hon. Aroher Martin of Victoria, B. C: One-sixth Interest in the Hiawatha mineral claim, situated on the west slope of-Gold creek. Aug. 2.���John Beaton MacKenzle of Comaplix, to Hon. Archer Martin of Victoria, B. C.: One-sixth interest in the Maymie Mac. Aug. 4.���Alex. Brown of Ferguson, to James Paton: All interest In the Carlo mineral claim, situated on south fork slope of Lardeau creek. Aug. 4.���Alex. Brown of Ferguson, to James Paton: ���} interest in the Valdcg mineral claim, situated on the sonth fork of Lardeau creek. Certificates of Work. Assessment work has been recorded on tbo following claims, good lor tlio year from date mentioned: Aug. 4,1890. Fayal, P. II. Murphy. July 22. Frankle Fraction, E. A. Hell. Aug. 13. Homcstako, George Hambly. Aug 13. Hidden Treasure, same. Aug. 19, Big Four, samo. Aug. 11. Lone Star, John W. Chism. Aug. 11. Smuggler, samo. Aug. s. Silver Boll, 2 yrs., linsl Johanson. Sept.27. Miifrgle L.,2yra,, same, June 23. Norway, 2 yrs., same. JunelM. Stella, 2 yrs., same. July 28. Happoranda, 2 yrs., same. July 23. Woodbine, James. I'ston. July 29. Kstolla, E L, Klnman. Aug. 7. Hidden Treasure, same. Aug. 2i. Snowshoe No. 8, Ed. Anderson. Aug. 11. Snowshoe No. 1, same. Aug. 11. snowshoe No. 2, same. Aug. 21. Snowshoe No. 4, same. July 29. Murray, Thos. II. Evans. July 29 Irwin, samo. July 29. Spokane, Ernest ('. Wood. July 29. Kaslo, samo. Aug. 1. K. S., same. Aug. 6. Index, A. J. Gordon. Aug. 21. Old Reliable, w. II. shannon. Aug. 16. Ymir, James Porter. July 29. Silvor King, Ross E. Chesnut. July 27. Empire, same. Aug. 1. Kobln Hood, A. W. Edge. July 28. rlno Treo, E. L. Kinman. Aug. 1. Lucky Star, Ed. Hillman. Sept. 12. North Star, Henry Smith. July 30. Mcta Fraction, Jas. W. Livingston. Aug. 7. Emma, Walter Jennings. Sept. 10. Bee, same. Aug. 24. Brer Fox, Fred. \V. Bailey. Aug. 2. Ruby Silver, P. A. Llndgron. Aug. 2. Sulitelna, same. Aug. 11. Clara, same. Aug. 24. Hiawatha, I. B. MacKenzle. Aug. 1. Ooodenougb, II. R. Douglas. Aug. 1. Uoodenough No. I, same. Aug. 24. ooodenough No 2, same. Sept. 9. Sumatra, A. W. Edge. Aug. 9, Welcome, same. Aug. 9. Health, same. Aug. 22. Little Pittsburg, D. A. Williams. July 20. copper Key, E. M. Levine. Aug 5. Shamrock, Wm. Thomas. Aug. S. Louise, Hugh McPherson, Aug. 3. Carlo, James Paton. Aug. 5. Valdez, same. Aug. 6. Silver Hill. Michael Lynch. Aug. 4. Kootenay No. 1, J. c. Kirkpatrluk. Aug. 4. Kootonay No, 2, ssmc. Aug. 4 Kootenay No. 3, fraction, samo. "ipt.2. UkiaiJ.Jc The Eagle Pays the Triune Oroup A Visit and Tells of the Adventures���The Novel Means of Lowering Ore.���A Person Needs to Hang on With His Eyebrows. Mounted on the hurricanedeok of a cayuse on Sunday last, the EAGLE man set out for 'the now famous Triune group. After riding over the newly repaired wagon road to Ten-Mile, and having an appetizing* dinner |with "Johnnie-on-the-spot," at the Ten- Mile hotel, we crossed the south fork and commenced the two hours'climb up a mountain side over ,i trail some six weeks old and much In need of repair. The scenery up the valley of "Whistler" creek (there are hundreds of mountain whistlers which oft times deceive a pilgrim withthoir "whistle," much resembling a man tryi^a, to call another at a distance) is simply grand. When near the summit, reached by a serieB of switch-bucks, tho groat "lime dyke" is plaiuly visible, as well as the whole country for miles around���a sort of bird's eye view. Here and there the mountain peaks towor away up into thu clouds, presenting a scene long to be remembered. At the head of the creek we crossed over and found tho "canvass." Here, as we are far above the timber lino, we tied our horse to a rock and as it was snowing���August 5���we borrowed an overcoat and startod the foot climb up to where the men are busy taking out the precious mineral. By the time we were half way up wo had disposed of both coats and vest, and hud it not been for the assistance of a rope pinioned to the. rock cliff abovo, we wouldn't have been there yet. As wo reached tho ore house (the top of a glacier of ice and snow} the men were bard ut work lowering sacks of ore by means of a "gravity tramway.'.' A 600 ft. rape with a'long wooden sled, turned up at both ends, and a block and tackle fastened to u drill suok into the rock a couplo of feet, up near tho lower tunnel, is the simple mode of getting the ore down, tlio ore loaded sled drawing up timber, etc. As we contluued tho climb distant cries of "look-o-u-t b-e-1-o-w" wero heard. Looking up, much to our surprise, loose rock had started boundin down and before we reached the first station we were adept at dodging "flys." ������ The big strong ledge up in the draw, just below the glacier ami summit, is visible to even a tenderfoot; In fact anybody would know enough to plant a location post upon it; if he had nerve enough or was fortunate enough to scare away a mountain goat and risk the undertaking. The lower tunnel, driven right along the hanging wall, is in about tlij ft. und the rich ore, already well known of, is growing In quantity and value. Tbe men aro getting ready to stopo now, ns thoy have more oro In sight than they will take out this season, tho location being such that no one would care to work thore In the winter. In tho upper tunnel tbo conditions aro tbe same, except that not so much work has been done. The solid ore is not being dealt with to any extontj the carbonates receiving tlio lessee undivided attention. But of this wo have talked before, There is about twenty tons down within reach of the pack horses, ten or fifteen tons ready for tlio "gravity tram,"..and three or four tons stacked up at Ten-Milo awaiting wagon transportation to the Landing. Messrs. Vince Lade ono of the lessees and Andy Ferguson one of tho owners, left on Mfeday' for the Trail Arthur Gunn. Sum. McCaul, Vince and Jas. Lado constitute the present force. As soon as the returns from the first shipment are made, the owners Messrs. Ferguson brothers, intend to build a cabin and prepare for work oai-ly next spring. A few shipments of filOO oro will soon put the lucky owners on velvet. The freight to the Landing alone costs $35 a ton. The actual returns will be awaited in the Lardeau with interest. LE Promising Claims Staked on the Black Warrier Ledge. WORK ON THE LITTLE ROBERT The Sllverton Hoy Group, MesBi-s. Jellett and E. C. Snyder of Slocan, wero down from the Sllverton Boy group for more supplies last week. They have continued work ever since tbeir partner, Mr. Copp, met with the accident reported, be having received a nasty cut and wag carried to the lake on a homemade stretcher and rowed to Trout Lake, some weeks ago, but who is recovering nicely. The Silverton Boy group is located in the Haskin's basin at tho forks of the eroek, and consists of three claims, the Rusty, X. 10. U. 8. and Silverton Boy. The men havo beeu doing prospect work on all three claims, with a view to locating the best point to commence development in earnest. They bave exposed a fine shewing on a cliff shooting up fi-om the Sllverton Boy, samples of which were brought to S. Shannon, B. A., for assay. The boys promised to have something big to report by the time they got through work this season. Tho Surprise Group, Jub. MeMahon, ono of the owners of the Surprise group, where ho with his partners have been working for some weeks, left for his home in Revelstoke on Monday, Mr. MdMabon is so well pleased with the oro showings and results of their work on the Sin prise group that he will return in the course of a month, and it is just possiblo that the ownerslwill continue sinking the shaft on the lead this winter. D. Moi'gan is still working. The owners hare built a trail to their property, unassisted, arranged for camping quarters, and taking it all i-ound have made good progress this season. Tlie (ir i Hill. P. Ferguson Messre. P. Ferguson and Low Thompson camo down from Gainer creek last evening, where they were doing assessment work ou the Green Hill, ubovo Ten-Mile, in which D. Ferguson holds a half inter", t. A fine showing of galena is expose.: and a ton or more of ore, right off the surface, is now piled up. Something mora than representing will be dono with this claim next season. Sept. Uklail, John ��'. Chism. Maid of Brill. Messrs. Hayes and Shaumburg Lave exposed a splendid shewing of galena gy^J��� '^{���gu\^ In quartz on the Maid of Erin, some 2(i00 ft. below the American cabin. Tiie Companion. Napoleon Emo und C. H. Deutch- mann returned to town last evening from a six weeks' trip up tbo north fork. They havo just completed the assessment work on the Companion, situated on tlio Horn ledge and adjoining the Centre Star. Tlio oro BUmples, including a sample of copper ore, brought down from iho Companion are excellent specimens and further prove tho existence of very rich bodies of ore on this famous lea.I. THE FISH RIVER TRAIL. The $1,000 AppropriotioV is Ex- hausted.-Waiting For Funds. T, Downing, with fifteen men, has peon;busy constructing a trail on the Tbmp'ou's Landing side of l-'ish river from tlie,Landing as far as *1000 would go. This appropriation, the BASLE understands, will shortly be supplemented witli an additional grant of #2,000. 'P-liS trail is an important ono ilnd cet'tainly- should be completed. There is unusual activity up Fish river this season, and the wagon road which J. M. Kellie, ex-M. P. P., built somo years ago into "Lardeau" City (a myth) Tom Horn's Monster Shewing ol Galena is Striking Evidenoe of The Black Warrior's Value.���The Black Diamond Being Surveyed and Developed.���Good Prospects Joseph C. Kirkpatrick and J. A. Lundy have been "prospecting" on the Little Robert group for the past two weekB. While they have driven some 00 ft. of a crosscut tunnel, they decided to determine more precisely the exact location of their objective lead���locallj known as the Black Warrior���before continuing work. And in this they succeeded, for they have discovered and put in three open cuts respectively on the same lead running direct I \ through all three of their 'group, thr Isabella, Little Lobert and Little- Robert No. 2, with most promising results. The tunnel will not have tn be driven as far as was anticipated, tc crosscut, much to the delight of the owners. The famous Black Warrior ledge shews up pr: minently through tho Black Diamond, Little Robert and Black Warrior groups, all staked alone: this wonderful mineral belt, which crosses the big lime dyke near that point. Tom. Horn, the owner of the Black- Warrior group, and one of the first prospectors in the district, has over lot) ft. of tunnelling done, with big results. Ho has three big strong leads, which in some w.iy are naturally, scraped or broken off, exposing tons and tons of solid ore, big samples of whieh may be seen in Ferguson at uny timo. He has a trail right to the property and invites Inspection by anyone. He has the ore and wants people to see it. The EAGLE understands thero is a big deal on for this group. Tom Horn boin- one of the first in here, it is nothing but natural to suppose that he picked out what he considered the best and richest locality in tbe district. But there is "that transportation problem" staring he as well as us ail in the face. If the railway officials would come in and see thoso "quarries" uf ore, determine their richness and the tonnage whieh could so soon be created, surely this district would be provided with a railway. On the Black Diamond group, at tho other end of tho Little Robert, the Black Warrior ledge is being crosscut and prospected, something over 100 ft. of work already being dono, ore from which runs well in grey copper and galena, as they approach the point aimed for under thoir big surface shew- ing. The survey outfil, under .1. P, Burnyeat, C. E., P, L. S,, of Vernon, B. Ou will soon bo finished, when tho Silver Tip Mining Co. will erown giant the group. This property is owned and managed by Spokane people. There is a great immediate future for thia poi-tion of the Lardeau district. smelter to accompany the first ship- costing several thousands of dollars. ment of 22 tons, which Assayer Shannon estimates will run close around $300 to the ton, after many careful average assays. The lessees of the Triune bave certainly lost no timo and if there Is boys certainly on the other side of tho river, Is absolutely worthless, a wagon never even having passed over It. However, now that we have a member who is bent on looking after tho interests of tho district, rather than his own, tho EAGLE believes that soon all these Tlie Itoiinnxii Group. A rich strike is reported on the Bonanza group. .1. Nelson says they found six inches of clean ore on tho Surface, and of course thinks they havo tho Silver Cup, having the same formation aud other characteristics. Tlio Bonanza group consists of tho Bottom Dollar, Bonanza, Xansy Hanks. Charlie and Henry, owned by .Messrs. P. A. Lingren, N. Lay, Martin Nelson, J. Nelson, Chas. Dandell and Henry Carlson. Tho owners will drive 100 ft. of crosscut tunnel and then drift along, the footwall. Messrs. Nelson, ,Lindgren, Dandell and Carlson cut the fallen timber oT two years on tho American trail on their way down, whicli wns badly needed and now makes the trail passable. deserve a slice of it. Messrs. H. much-needed trunk trails will be built Diellis, A. Ward, Jas. Otto, Robt. and and maintained. Tho Wagner Group. Cutler T. Porter and his part} returned last night from the Wagner group. They have finished surveying and will now crown grant their grout of eight claims and leave tbem until railway transportation is provided. Is^fca. .I^-fc v ��� PROVINCIAL PAHLIAMENT SEVENTH DAY. Victoria, July 31. Owing to the death of H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh, the Legislature adjourned shortly after convening to-day, at 2 o'clock p, m. Only a few items of business were transacted, the House adjourning over until 2 o'clock to-morrow. Mr, Green presented a petition from the British Columbia Hotel Company and others, re proposed amendments to the Liquor Licence Act, which was* laid on the table, nnd Mr. Neill presented a petition signed by C. Rlnns and 45 others, asking Government assistance to build a road to afford access for conveying machinery and supplies to the placet' gold fields at Wreck Buy, Uclue- let ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE. On the motion or the Hon. (Mr. Duna- mulr, seconded by Mr. Martin, It waa ���ordered: That the rules of order be suspended, in order to Introduce an address of condolence lo Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on account of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Saxe-Co- burcGotha. On'the motion of Hon. Mr. Dunsmuir, seconded by Mr, Martin, it was resolved: That the following address of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family, on the death of His Royal Highness Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Saxe-Co- burg-Gotha, be presented to Her Majesty: "We. Your Majesty's loyal and dutiful subjects, the members of ihe Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Parliament assembled, desire humbly to tender to Your Majesty and the members of the Royal Family assurances of our profound sorrow and heartfelt sympathy on the great Joss Your Ma* jesty and the nation have sustained by the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg- Gotha. Your subjects in this .part of Your Majesty's Empire have ever been most loyal, and are devotedly attached to Your Majesty's royal person and family, and feel keenly your bereavement. More especially at the present time, w-hen the ties of Colonial relationship have been drawn so closely by events ot great common concern, do ithey express the deep sorrow which the death of your son, the lamented Duke, has caused them. We, 'therefore, venture to hope that Your Majesty and the Royal Family will be graciously pleased to accept this humible, but loyal and sincere, assurance of our sorrow and sympathy In the affliction wihtlch the Supreme Ruler, in His inscrutable providence, (has permitted to befall Your Majesty." On motion of Hon. Mr. Dunsmuir, seconded by Mr. Martin, it was resolved: That the address of condolence to Her Majesty be engrossed, signed by the Speaker, and forwarded through the proper channel. NOTICES OF QUESTION. On Thursday next, Mr, Mclnne* will ask the Government: What sentence was imposed in the rase of Regina vs. Union Colliery Company, tried ait Victoria in October, 1899? H*is the sentence been complied with, and if not. why not? Is it the intention of the Government to insist on the sentence 'bting complied with? Is It the intention of the Government to provide for the appointment of a Bridge Innector? Mr. Mclnnes will also ask on Thursday: Who will have to pay the expense of calling out and maintaining the Militia :it Steveston? Is it true that two of the justices of the peace wlho called nut the IMtHtla aire cannerymen, and that the third Justice of the Peace is a cannery sioiekeoper? Mr. Brown will move on Wednesday: That a Special Committee, consisting of Messrs. Kldd, R. Smith, Tatlow, Oliver and the mover, 'be appointed to inquire in 'all matters connected with the sending of the Militia to Slteveston, with power to send for persons and papers, and report the facts to this House. NEW BILLS. Mr. Helmcken will, on Friday, ask ieave to introduce a Bill to permit the use of voting machines in the Provlncs of British Columbia. Hon. Mr. Turner will to-morrow ask leave to introduce a 'Bill Intituled "An Act Htmevting Successive Duties." Hon. Mr. Wells, on Thursday, will introduce an Aot to amend the Rossland Water & Light Incorporation Act, 1898. THE 8TEVE9TON AFFAIR. Mr. Kldd will ask the Government on Thursday If It Intends to Investigate the report that the Japanese fishermen on the Fraser are carrying firearms In their boats. ,, ��� IMPROVEMENT OF STOCK. A deputation from the Dairymen's As-soHallon waited upon the Government to-day to ask for an increased grant to assist in the importation of breed cattle. The Association is moving to have a carload of thoroughbreds Imported througin the Dominion Live Stock Com mission er, at an early date. EIGHTH DAY. Victoria, August 1. The HouFe met at 2 p. m. , Mr. Garden presented a petition from ,1. A. Pllkeyiand others re anti-compulsory vaccination, which was laid on the table. -Mr. Helmcken presented a petition from the 'British Columbia Yukon Railway Company opposing the Like 'Bennett Railway BUI; also a petition from the British Columbia Yukon Railway Comrany, opposing the Chilkat Pass Railway & Navigation Bill. SUPPLY. Hon. Mr. Turner moved that the House, on Tuesday next, resolve Heelf Into Committee of Supply, which was seconded by Hon. Mr. Dunsmuir ana carried. The Minister of Finance explained, that this was merely a formal notice. While the Government expected to be prepared, it was not certain, that the Estimates would be brought down on that day. NEW BILLS. Mr. Green introduced a Bill to Incorporate the Pacific, Northern and Omin- eca Railway Company, which was read a first time and referred to the Railway Committee. A BUI to amend the Vancuver and Lulu Island Railway Act, introduced by Mr. Helmcken, was also read a first time, and referred to the Railway Committee. Mr. Tatlow introduced a Bill to amend the Investment and Loan Societies' Act, which was read a first time, Us second reading being fixed for to-morrow. Mr. McPhllllps introduced a Bill entitled the Mortgagees Legal Costs Ac;, 1900. The BH1 was read a first time and placed on the orders for second reading to-morrow, GOVERNMENT 'CONTRACTS. MR. HELMCKEN, seconded by MR. R. SMITH, moved: j "That, in the opinion of this Hous.\ all Government contracts should con- I tain such conditions as iwll'H prevent j albuses <whlch may arise from the sub- ettlng of such contracts, and that every effort should be made to secure the pay- | men: of such wages as are generally accepted as current in each trade for competent workmen in the district where 'the work Is carried out; and K Is hereby resolved that the work to which the foregoing Shall apply Jn- ��� eludes not only 'work undertaken by j the Government Itself, but also all works aided by a grant of Provincial public funds and all works carried on under franchises granted hy the Government, and .that the aforesaid policy shall be forthwith applied to every de- partn ent of the public service and to all larties now performing services for the Government." ) MR. MARTIN thought this was a resolution which should come from ithe Government. It was a recognised prin- I ciple tha' matters dealing with the registration of public affairs generally, belonged to the Government, and resolutions affecting such matters should be introduced by a member of the Government. The present resolution was a copy, about word for word, of one recently passed in the House of Commons at Ottawa; and there 'the resolution was very properly Introduced by the 1 Postmaster-Genera1], one of the members of the Administration. | MR. HELMCKEN said his resolution was submitted with the approval of the Government, which he presumed, would remove all objection. At the same time he remarked 'that a similar resolution! had been Introduced In the Ontario Hause, by a private member. | MR. MARTIN: "Of course, If the Gov- ! ernment approve of it, it is a different. thing, but the fact of a private mem-, . ber Introducing it led tne to think they, ' were objecting to it." I THE SPEAKER held that the resolution should properly he Introduced by; Ith-3 Government, hut if the Government' gave Its consent it would he all right, j MR. HUNTER thought there -was rocm in the resolution for some consid- , eratlon of the laboring man. He noti- j ced that the man with a trade waa al-! ways taken care of to the exclusion of the ordinary laborer. He thought a few ] woids might be added to include the laboring class. I MR. McINNES said he had every sympathy with the object of the resolution, but he felt at the same time that to pass it In Its present shape j would he a waste of legislation. It was merely a resolution and nothing more. ��� i When the very same resolution was In- '��� trodueed in the House of Commons last cession, an amendment was moved that the Idea contained therein be embodied in a r iece of legislation, so that if a i workman was not getting current wages he would hnv- a legal right to demand | the same. He Intended therefore, proposing an amendment to that effect, which would also Include that protec- I tion which the hon. gentleman (Mr. Hunter) suggested for the laboring man by relieving him from unfair competition with the Chinese and Japs. This . feature was not brought up In the Dominion House because they were not , brought in contact with it there, but it seemed to be a most fitting occasion ' for British Columbia members to put themselves en r.'eord in the matter, and their resolution would have the virtue of being beyond question of the j Dominion Government as to Its bring ultra vires or anything of that kind. He therefore moved, seconded by MR. * CURTIS, "That, the resolution be amended by Inserting between the words 'forthwith' I slid 'applied,' In the seventh line, the I following woids:/embodied Into an Act and'; alKo 'by adding thereto the following words: 'also that in all con- , tractB. leases and concessions of what- ; soever kind entered Into or made by J the Govtrnment, provision be made j that no Chinese or Japanese shalil be employed in connection therewith.*" I In order that there might 'be no question aa to jurisdiction, MIR. McINNES said he did not propose that part of the amendment referring to the employment of Oriental labor to be embodied in legislation, but simply that It should take 'the form of a resolution, that the House might he able to place itself on record. HON. MR. TURNER understood that the Government had consented to the introduction of the resolution itself, but whether that consent would embrace , tho resolution as amended was another 1 matter altogether. MR. MARTIN said this showed the absurdity of the whole 'proceeding. Instead of introducing this resolution itself, the Government had thrown the subject at large on the House, saying , practically that it could not take wh-.it I it had sanctioned or not deal with the I matter at all. He would suggest, that the Government should bring in its policy In connection with the matter. If there was anything that a government should take credit for It was an important change in policy like that propteed. But the Government had preferred to stand in the rear and have somo of Its supporters tbring forward the measure, ipreparei to dodge this way or that as the feeling of the House suggested. This course <was certainly opposed to the principles of responsible government. That was the sort of polities followed In city or county council, Where every member got up and did as he liked, but here in this House the prineii les of responsible government should guide, and there should be a Committee of the Cabinet responsible for everything of this nature. Nothing of great public importance like this should emanate from private members, especially on the Government side. The course taken would make the public think that the Government was afraid to deal 'With this matter. While the Opposition was not ready perhaps to subscribe to anything the Government might do, in this 'particular case It would have been happy to give Us support. HON. MR. WELLS said that a similar resolution had been introduced in the Imperial House by a private member, to which same objection had been taken, but which by general consent had massed the House. ���MR. HELMCKEN thought this resolution stood by itself and the amendment proposed by the member for North Nanaimo was nothing more or less than an -Amendment sought to be introduced In the Ontario House. He considered that the resolution would commend itself to the sympathy and approval of every honorable member In the House. He had no objection to the amendment suggested by Mr. Hunter, but was decidedly opposed to any further change, because he was perfectly certain that the Government would before the close of the session introduce legislation deallnc iWlth the matter. HON. MR. McBRIDE agreed that a3 a general rule such resolutions as this should come from the Government, but instanced a case in the Ontario Parliament as a precedent for the course followed. As to the amendment offered by Mr. Mclnnes, the Government was not prepared at present to go to the extent indicated by that amendment. Not that the Government did not believe in measures of that kind, but that it was not in a position to accept them at this stage. The House would understand that this was an important matter and one which should not be lightly dealt 'with, a matter on which same hen. members might abject to have ���legislation brought about at once. The proposition was so grave that they must not deal with It In a hurry, in an unguarded or uncertain way. He, therefore, asked the hon. gentleman to withdraw his amendment and let the original resolution go through. MR. McINNES replying to the Minister of Mine?, said the question was certainly a grave one. It had been a grave matter in the Province for years, ���but he could see no possible excuse for the Government on that score, for not 'having a policy. 'Every man who lived in the Province had made up his mind as 'to what was best in regard to this subject, and surely if the people could form an opinion the Government should not be deterred by the gravity of the matter from doing so. That was all th.? more reason why it should be prepared with a policy. IMR. MARTIN said the Government wns certainly putting itself In a very curious position. The mover of the resolution said he looked for legislation on this subject, the Hon. Minister of Mines said legislation was intended, yet it proposed lo vote against having an act, on the ground that tt would vote later on in the session In favor of such legislation. There was something strangely anomalous and absurd In Its position. MR. McPHILLIPS said he thought it would be derogatory to the dignity of this House that the Government should take direction In this matter from the whole House. That was not Parliamentary custom or usage. The Parliamentary usage was that the House should pass the resolution In the abstract, leaving It to the Government to adopt that policy or not. The hon. member for North Nanaimo was very weH aware that the Government could not permit a resolution of this kind to be amended in this way. He would oppose the amendment, not in principle, but as being coutraiy to Parliamentary usage. MR. BROWN did not want the hon. member for Victoria (Mr. McPhlUlps) to think that he could get off on such a plea us that. It was altogether too thin. When the Government allowed a resolution of this nature to be introduced und accepted it, that resolution immediately took the same position towards the House as If the Government introduced It and was just as much open to amendment, and the Government was protecting itself against the amendment Just as if It had Introduced the resolution. MR. RALPH SMITH desired -to Buy that he had seconded the resolution moved hy Mr. Helmcken on the supposition that It would be embodied In legislation. As the principle of embodying that resolution In an act had come before the House he was prepared to vote for the amendment. If the House had 'been willing to make an experiment with this resolution, as the Ottawa Houae did, and subsequently employ machinery to apply it, then he of course would be perfectly agreeable, but he -believed In the principle, and If the House was prepared to agree to the resolution It ought to have no objection to embody it in a statute. MR. KIDD took the same view of the question as the previous speaker, and said he would vote for the amendment on those grounds. MR. GREEN proposed to vote against the amendment, not because he did not believe in the principle, but because the Government had promised to Introduce legislation dealing with the matter, and In his opinion it should be left in Us hands. MR. OLIVER said it seemed to him a waste of time to leave the matter In the hands of the Government, when the Government hod consented to the resolution submitted by Mr. Helmcken. If the principle of that resolution was correct, then the declaration of the House that it should be embodied In an act was also correct. He certainly could not understand the fine distinctions sought to be drawn in this matter and would support the amendment. The amendment was then put, and was lost on division. Names being called for, the vote stood as follows: For the amendment���Messrs.. Mclnnes, Gllmour, Stables, Smith, E. C, Oliver, Kidd,. Neill, Brown, Martin, Curtis, Munro, Smith, R., Houston���13. Against the amendment ��� Messrs. Green, Hall, McPhllllps, Helmcken, Turner, Dunsmuir, Eberts, Smith, A. W., Ellison, Clifford, Fulton, Hay ward, Garden, Tatlow, Prentice, Wells, McBride, Pooley, Murphy, Rogers, Hunter, Taylor, Dickie, Mounoe���24. A discussion then ensued upon the second part of the amendment excluding Chinese and Japanese from employment on contract work. MR. MARTIN said that this amendment proposed in a most effective way, to protect the workingman against Oriental competition. The question came before them straight and plain. In the granting of timber leases, for Instance, they had a moift effective means of throwing out of employment -a large number of Chinese and Japanese in this Province. The persons who held these leases tmust come to the Government from time to time to ask for a renewal, and it was quite competent for the House to instruct the Government not to renew these leases unless a clause was put in providing against the employment of Chinese or Japanese In cutting and handling the timber. If the lumbermen held that they could not handle the timber without the employment of this cheap labor, then he (Mr. Martin) thought the Province should hold the areas for a day when It became profitable to work them so as to give employment to the people of our own country. He applied the same argu- ment to the placer mining leases. It was a burning question, a crying com- plaint In those districts that the people who got there hydraulic leases em- ployed Oriental lajbor to do the work, thus Shutting white labor out. For a mere nominal payment of $50 or $75 a year, these lessees had 80 acres of land handed over to them for the purpose of extracting the gold from it. He did not complain of "that or say it was not night, but would say that if 'these hydraulic companies could not extract the gold without sacrificing white labor by the employment of Chinese and Japan- i ese to do their work, then the House should say most emphatically that It was in the public interest that the gold should remain in the land until it became profitable to get it out with white labor employed. He thought there should 'be no hesitation on the part of the House In supporting thU amendment. The only difference between it and the resolution Itself was that the amendment aimed to be effective. The Government Party was witling to take an excuse for a promise, that there would be legislation. The Government hod not promised legislation, and there would be nothing done. There was, no doubt whatever that this session would pass without any legislation at all on this uuestion. The Government members were satisfied with that course. But why should the House not be prepared to adopt the effective course opened by the amendment, a measure beyond the possibility of disallowance, and promising relief so much needed MR. HELMCKEN: 'After listening to the Hon. Leader of the Opposition, I think I may be allowed the Indulgence of the House In asking that tlie debate he continued another day, so that we may have 'an opportunity to consider the exact purport of the amendment proposed by the hon. gentleman." The debate was accoidlngly adjourned until the next sitting of the House. MR. TATLOW'S CHINESE MOTION. MR. TATLOW moved, seconded by MR. GARDEN, "Resolved, that after repeated resolutions and addresses of this Assembly, the Government of Canada In 18SB Introduced and carried an Act to restrict and regulate Chinese immigration into Canada, the principal provisions of said Act belm: A poll tax, on landing, of $50; No vessel to carry more than one Chinese to every 50 tons of its tonnage; Every Chinese person who wished to lewe Canada, with the Intention of returning thereto, on giving notice of such intentlun to the Controller at the port or -place when he proposed to sail or depart, and surrendering'to the said officer his certificate of entry or of residence, to receive In lieu thereof, on payment of a fee of $1, a certificate of leave to depart und'return; That in 1887 this Act was amended and Improved by the Parliament of Canada; That In 1892 the Aot was further amended; That after experience the Act of 1885 was found to be Ineffective for the purposes intended; That in 1896, during the general elections for the Dominion Parliament, the present Prime Minister of Canada, the thi-n Lender .of the Opposition tn tho House of Commons of Canada, gave an assurance in the tfoflowing telegram, which was Immediately published at public meetings and In the press1 of this Province: 'Montreal, May 25th, 1896. Chinese immigration restriction not a question in the East; views of the Liberals in the West will prevail with me. (Signed) WILFRID LAURIER. That, until the year 1900, no action was taken by the Right Honorable Sir Wilfrid Laurier to meet the views of the Liberals in the West, who, in common with the majority of the people, were alarmed by the growing and ever Increasing Injury due to the steady influx of the Chinese Into British Columbia: That legislation of this Province, Intended to ameliorate to some extent the condition of labor other than that of the Mongolian race, haa been disallowed hy His Excellency the Governor- Oeueral, on the advice of the present Dominion Government: This House in 1897 resolved, 'That an humble address be presented! by this House to the Lieutenant-Gover- ��� nor, praying Wm to move the Domln- ��� Ion Government to take Into consideration the desirability of increasing the per capita tax on Chinese coming into* the Dominion, and urging that, in the opinion of this House, three-fourths of all moneys received in British Columbia ports from the present tax, or (If such tax be Increased) three-fourths of such revenue so increased, should be> paid to this Province, as the chief injury from the presence of the Chinese- Is sustained by the Province and not by the Dominion': That this House has learned witn deep regret that, instead of adopting; an effective measure of protection against Chinese immigration, the Canadian Parliament has this year adopted what is, under the circumstances, a purely Revenue Bill, known as 'The Chinese Immigration Act, 1900," the chief provisions of which are to Increase the per capita tax on Chinese coming into the Dominion from $50 to> $100, and that one-fourth part of the net proceeds of all taxes paid by Chinese immigrants shall be paid to that Province wherein they are collected; That an humble address be presented; by this House to His Honor the Lieutenant Governor, praying him to advise His Excellency the Governcr-General of Canada that 'this House Is of opinion that the 'Chinese Immigration Act, 1900,' Is unsatisfactory, disappointing, and wholly falls to meet the exigencies of the situation." MR. TATLOW said there was not much necessity for remark in introducing this resolution. Every hon. gentleman in the House was well acquainted with this agitation. In the year 1881 a commission, presided over hy the Hon. Mr. Chapleau, Inquired Into this question and made a report that Chinese immigration was undesirable end that legislation to that effect should be Introduced. In 1885 an Act was introduced into the Dominion House placing; a per capital tax on 'these people. In 1887 that Act was further amended to> the effect that It gave back to the Province of British Columbia 25 per cent of the sums so collected. This, they understood from the speech of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, In introducing the present Immigration Act, the other day, gave some relief tc this Province, but the effect was only temporary as the Influx of these people Increased from year to year until on the eve of the Dominion election, 'the telegram referred to> In the resolution wai despatched to Sir Wilfrid Laurier. There was no> doubht that the reply to that had had considerable Influence on the last Dominion election, but they learned after we ids that th00�� vie we if Sir -Wilfrid's were not shared in by members? of his Government, for within four months of the receipt of that assuring message they found Mr. D. C. Fraser saying In Parliament that it would not do to keep these people out on tne ground that they were Chinamen, and that for himself, he desired that tha country rhould have population and he- \ wan witling that Chinamen ae well a* others should come in. MB. MARTIN: "Mr. Fraser was not a member of the Government." MR. TATLOW went on to show the fatlacy of the argument that Imperial reasons interfered with the exclusion of the Orientals, saying that the Imperial authorities had held that this was a matter with which Colonial governments were considered competent tot dead. He also referred to the burden whieh the Province had to bear In receiving this Eastern immigration, and the small quota of the per capita tax which the Province received- from the Dominion. MR. BROWN said he believed thoroughly in the 'principle of excluding the Chinese and Japanese, but could not altogether concur In the method of the hon. gentleman's resolution and speech. In the first place, the House was improperly asked to resolve a lot of things that occurred several years ego, and In tha next place there was a mercenary- tone to the speaker's remarks, which looked as If this Province was as much- Interested in this Immigration question: from a money standpoint, as from motives of self preservation. He thought also the hon. gentleman showed a disposition to ute this subject as a stalking horse from which to have a shot at the Ottawa Government. Another objection he took to the way in whlch> this matter had been dealt with was that not a word was sail about the Immigration of the Japanese, which he considered as a very Important part of the problem. He therefore moved, seconded 'by MR. CURTIS, the following amendment; "To strike out all the words after the word 'Resolved,' on the first line, and In lieu of the words so struck out Insert: 'That It Is the duty of this House, In dealing with the question of Oriental Immigration,' to cast aside all considerations of party and political partisanship, and to take such action as will demonstrate to the world how vital and far-reaching the question really is; That an humble address' be presented to His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor, praying him to advise His Excellency the Governor-General of Canada that, in the opinion of this House, the 'Chinese Immigration Act, 1900,' will prove wholly Inadequate even to appreciably check the tide of Chinese immigration, while It leaves the even mors threatening influx of Japanese absolutely unrestrained: and further to advise His Excellency that ft Is the settled conviction of this House that unless Chinese and Japanese Immigration be promptly and effectually checked, not only will laborers and artisans of European race be driven from the Province, bur all trades and Industrie* other than those exclusively, or almost exclusively, engaged In manufacturing; for export the raw material of the Pro- I-1 df f vince wHI ipass Into tht hands of Chinese and Japanese.'" MR. HELMCKEN called attention to the fact that he atoo had a resolution to offer in this matter. He could not ictee any objection to getting hia resolution on record and in order to do so would move the adjournment of the debate. MIR. HUNTER also offered a few remarks after which the debate was adjourned until to-morrow. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE. On the motion of Mr. Hayward, seconded by Mr. Klcid, It was resolved, "That Hi the opinion of this House it is desirable tbat a Standing Committee on Agriculture should be appointed." Thli resolution received the hearty support of MR. OI/IVBR, who pointed out that there were many matters ���which could engage the atentlon of such a Committee, referring particularly to the cut worm pest now prevalent in twme parts of itbe Province. HON. MR. TURNER also spoke favorably of the proposal and MR. K1DD and MR. MAiRTIN also approved of the idea. MR. McPHIIiLIPS added a brief speech In support of the resolution, during which he became entangled in aome little political differences with Hr. Martin, that did not assist the proposition. MR. NEILL was glad to support auch a practical resolution, and felt sure the results would be beneficial. As to matters that such a committee might deal with he alluded to the recent interview of the Dairymen's Association with the Government, nnd mentioned that the Association was now arranging for the importation of a lot of thorough-bred stock into the Pro- troduce a Bill to amend the Land from the Fraser River Canners' Asso- BILLS ADVANCED. Registry Act. elation contained the words, "Militia The Hcu-e went Into Committee of On Friday Hon. Mr. Eberts will in- urgently required to guard against loss th(. whole to consider the Shops Bill, troduce a Bill to amend the Judgments of life and property." .This last mes- introduced by Mr. McPhllllps. Num Act, 1899. NOTICE OF QUESTION. Mr. Tatlow will ask the Government on Friday: "Has the Government any authoritative Information as to the sage was directed to the Premier, who erous amendments were made the vari ous clauses being discussed at length. The Bill was reported upon as amended. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE. In pursuance of the resolution that was out of town when It came to hand. His Private Secretary, Mr. GoBneTl, however, took the matter in hand, and Bent a reply as follows: "Premier out ._ of town. Telegram laid before the number of persons permitted by the Execl.,t|Voi 8teps taken." Taken in . Japanese regulations to emigrate from conjun(.t|on with the correspondence there should be a Standing Committee Japan to Canada each month?" preciding It, this, he claimed, led to a on Agriculture, the following gentlemen | fair inference that the Blep:< taken were were nominated to that Committee, i In reference to calling out the Mlitla, namely, Messrs. Kidcl, Neill, Hayward, | HON. MR. EBERTS: "Not at all." HON. MR. McBRIDE said he had NINTH DAY. Victoria, August 2. The House met at 2:30 p. m. Petitions from J. A. Pelkey and oth- . fett, when he stated on a previous oc- ers re ant -compulsory vaccina lon and auim ^ m Governmt,nt had nu. Ellison, E. C. Smith, Munro and Oliver The House adjourned until 2 o'clock to-morrow. from the British Columbia Hotel Company and others re proposed amend- thlng whatever to do with calling out the Miflilla, that his word would be ao- ?-�����^.-li& LtCenCe Aet W6re cepteo" by the Houae. He regretted very much that the hon. -member for on motion received, Hon. Air. Wells Introduced a BUI to amend the Columbia & Western Railway Subsidy Act, 1898, whioh was read a lirst time. Hon. Mr. Eberts introduced a Bill to amend 'the Rossland Water & Light Company Incorporation Act, 1896. The Bill was advanced a stage. THE STEVESTON COMMISSION, MR. BROWN moved, seconded by MR. .MUNRO, that a .special Committee consisting of Messrs. Kldd, R. Smith, Tatlow, Oliver and the mover, be appointed to inquire Into all matters con- NOTICE OF QUESTIONS. Mr. Gllmour will on Monday next ask the Government: "What Information has the Govern- North Nanaimo found, it improper to ����* received in regard to damage dune do so. He was glad this discussion had come up, for It showed conclusively What was but a fair opinion all along, that gentlemen opposite were not acting in this matter with a view of effecting a harmonious settlement, but for the purpose of gaining a certain kind of political notoriety, through the exercise of cheap talk and clap trap argument. He would now repeat, what he had aaid before, -that the Government by liigh water on the Fraser River this year'; Does the Government Intend giving any rtilief to the sufferers by srid high water, and if so, what is the nature of relief?" RAILROAD BILLS. The Vancouver & Westminster Railway Bill was considered by the Kail- way Committee this morning. In thia Bi'l'l. power 1�� asked to extend the Can- had absolutely nothing to do with the adian Pacific Railway main line calling out of the Militia. He might through New Westminster Info Van- nected with the sending of the Militia state tbat there were certain communl- couver. to Steveston, with power to send for cations from himself, purely of a prl- persons and papers and report to this vale nature, which were not submitted House. MR. BROWN thought this resolution would not be opposed, as there was ex^vy reason to think that the Government would be ornly too glad to embrace the opportunity of having this with the correspondence laid on the table. He was only too pleased now Power was also asked to build branoh lines extending 15 miles on Either side. This last was struck out, It being considered that the right to build branch lines extending six mile?, to give his consent that'these messages given by the Railway Act was sufflci- shouild be added to the flie which we hon. gentleman found so interesting. MR. GILMOUR: "If the Government matter cleared up. He himself had re- had nothing to do with calling out the ent. The Bill will be reported In that way. The Railway Committee also dealt with the Bill to Incorporate the Rock collect tolls from all parties using and on all freight passing over any of such railways, tramways, (ferries, wharves and vessels built by the Company, and to make traffic and other arrangements with railway, steamboat or other companies, and for all other usual and necessary powers, right* or privileges. Harry Abbott, Richard 'Marpole. George McLaren .Brown and William F. Salihury, all of the City of Vancouver, together with such other persons and corporations as become shareholders In the 'Company, are constituted a bodv corporate under the name of the "Vancouver & Westminster Railway Company" or such other name as the Lieut* riant Governor-ln-Couricil, upon the request of the Company, may ap* prove of. The head oflice of the'Company Is at the City of Vancouver, or at such other place in Canada as the Comiwiny may iron: time to time determine. The capital stock of the Company is $500 000, divided into 5,000 shares of $100 each, with power to increase from time to time to any amount by the creation of new shares of such amount as may hi deemed expedient. vince. This the Government had agreed . celved very contraaictory reports as to Militia, what have ttiey to fear from Bay & Salmon River Rafflway Company. to assist it in. A permanent Com' tne necessity of armed interference in the inquiry of this Committee' tnlttee to look ater agricultural Inter- llon ith ^e Btpik lowing to M��� .MpPmr T ip��. "Wast* of time" ����ts he thought would be an Institution what an extent public feeling had been MR' McPHILLIPfc" * "*t( "! "mi ��� of much benefit. aroused 4n regard to it. He, therefore, MR. GILMOUR ihoped the hon. gen- Some progress was made with this Bill, which will be further considered to-morrow. The main provisions of the Bill were agreed to. It Is understood tha: HON. MR. McBRIDE said a few. thought it only proper that the facts t Ionian would show his appreciation of an amending clause-win'be Inserted to words in support of the idea, and Mr. j oE the case should be made public, and the value of time in nis conduct in tne prevent the employment of Chinese or Hayward remarks. also added some favorable ATLIN HYDRAULIC LEASES. On the motion of MR. STABLES, seconded by MR* CURTIS, It was're- coived the"bleme~ if 'any, attached to 'tlie pro- H*>,Jae- <Hear- hear'> Contrary to Japanese In the construction of the j?er shoulders tne opinion of tnat gentleman, he (Mr. road. HON MR EBERTS thought there Giln.our) considered it a proper func- The Private Bills Committee was oc- was some further explanation called **��n ot 'the 'Government to interfere in cmpled during tha session with the Bill for. The resolution itself was clear "tatters of this kind, in the right way to Incorporate the Western Telephone enough, but he considered the hon. gen- and at the proper time. He did not & Telegraph Company, whioh was tleman should clear up the meaning of 8ay tov one moment that the Govern- watched by Mr. McNeill, representing his references in regard to "oontradlc- ment was "sponsible for calling out the the opposing Company. The Committee "That an Order of the House be roports.. and -placing the blame Militia, but be did think the Govern- made but iittle progress and will take granted for a return of all hydraulic r ' * shoulders" He did ment ahould welcome an inquiry which the matter up again to-day. leases granted since 1st January, 1898,! J*0" XSStlnttaM^ I Proml'eed to place the .matter beyond ! in the Atlin District, with names of , MR FRqWN BftW that for one tnlng suspicion. ANTI-ORIENTAL LEGISLATION. lessees, dates of application, name of hp ^ ,been iniformed on ,MondB(V tnat HON. MR. TURNER said that he be- The Government having agreed to the ereek or river, with location or grouna ^ wouid ,have ,Deen no dlfflculty in Heved there was some intimation made Insertion of a clause prohibiting the on It covered by each such lease; also settiing this whole matter If the Militia to tlhe Government as to the advlsa- employment of Orientals on Govern- name of applicant and leases still in hQd not ,boen ordered ollt> He dld not blllty of calling out the'Mllitta, but the ment contract work, the adjourned de- abeyance or withheld; ahio, return of think to censure anybody, and did not Government bad taiken no action In bate on Mr. Mclnnes' amendment to applications for water leases, number know wnetner anybody deserved cen- that connection. The Government did Mr. Helmcken's resolution, to that ef- ������... oa . ����� bu^ ^^ object of the resolution was not object to the resolution except In feet, did not take place. merely to bring out the facts for the the ���particular that it should 'have re-1 The adjourned debate on Mr. Brown's | instruction of the public. | presentation on the Committee. He, amendment to the resolution moved by MR. McPHILLIPS considered that therefore, moved that the name of the Mr. Tatlow, affecting Chinese immigra- I such an Inquiry would involve a use- Hon. Attorney-General be added. j tion, will probably be continued to-day. Oh motion of Mr. Hunter, seconded less expenditure of public money. He I MR. McINNES objected on the liy Mr. Rogers, it was resolved:��� (also disagreed with the resolution in ground that the Attorney General VANCOUVER & LULU ISLAND *That an Order of the House be principle. The Legislature had time might 'be required to appear as a twtt-l RAILWAY ACT. granted for a return showing in detail, and again been asked to interfere with ness, and could not very wel'l comfoine [ The following is the text of Bill No. all fee allowances or disbursements re- matters with which it had nothing to the offices of 'weighing and giving evi- 23, as introduced by Mr. Helmcken, be- ceived, paid or made by the Returning do. He did not see by what right they dence. ing an Act to Amend the Vancouver & Officers, or their subordinates, in re- were going to sit in judgment on these After some further discussion, the! Lulu Island Railway Act (1S91) Amend- ���pect of the General Elections in the justices of the peace. They had acted name of Hon. Mr. Eberts was added to ment Act, 1897": Cariboo District in the years 1898 and under a Federal statute, and he thought the Committee^ | Whereas a petition has been present. at inches applied for in each case, those granted and those In abeyance." ELECTION EXPENSES IN CARIBOO. FROM THE "GAZETTE." Appointments and Announcements in Current "British Columbia Gazette". The "Gazette" of this week contains the following announcements: The expenses of Premier Dunsmuir In the South Nanaimo elections were $201. Court of Assize will be held In the Court House, Atlin. on August 28th. CoIIum & Delong, hotel keepers and | ferry boat proprietors, have dissolved | partnership. I Temple Emanuel of Vancouver is in- 'corporated as "The Congregation." the President, Vice-President and Trustees I being Solomon Weaver, Simon Peter- sky. Jacob Fleishman and Moses Hal- perln. I The only extra-Provincial company licensed is the Frank &-. Bryce, Limited, of Scotland, capital ��10,000, local | office Vancouver. John Leckle. attorney, The following companies are Incorporated: Eldorado Mines. Limited, of | Rossland, capital $150,000; Nelson Mln- | ing Company, of Nelson, capital $10,- 000; Anglo-Lardeau Mining Syndicate. of Rossland. capital $1,000,000; St. Joseph Gold Mines, of Rossland. capital $100,000; Tamarac Mines, of Rossland, capital $1,000,000. His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased to make the following appointments: George A. Bessell, of Vancouver, to be First Clerk In the office of the Assessor of the County of Vancouver. L. E. Simmons, of Nakuep. to be a Notary Public for the Mainland. Edward E. Lewis, of Trail, to be a Notary Public for the Province. Edward M. N. Woods, of Atlin. "to be a Clerk of the Peace to act at the sitting of the Court of Assizes to be held at the said place un August 2Sth. Captain W. J. Rant, of Bennett, to- be a Stipendiary Magistrate for the County of Vancouver. Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia enacts as follows: 1. Section 2 of Chapter 73 of the 6ta that if they were called upon to act un-1 'MR. OLIVER, speaking to the mo- ed praying for an Act extending the der Dominion authority the result. tion, thought there was all the more time for the completion of the works would be disastrous to the best inter- j reason 'for such an inquiry as that pro- contemplated by the "Vancouver & erfts of the country. Such an inaulry, > posed when It was considered that the Lulu Island Railway Act, 1891," as am- If considered necessary, belonged to expense of calling 'the iMilltla out and ended by the "Vancouver & Lulu Is- the Federal authorities and not to this) maintaining them at Steveston had to land Railway Act, (1891) Amendment ��,ui pntfo-n,���H���i ���. *��� ^..^^h,��� n* Legislature, which he claimed hadno.be borne by the municipality in | Act, 1S97," and confirming and ratifying S-��.r��������" .1 nlSL] jurisdiction whatever. | which they were quartered. He thought to the petitioners the powers of the MR. McINNES was very glad that I the people of British Columbia had a Company, such a motion had been made in this right to ask that the magistrates in-1 -And whereas it is expedient to grant House. It was a matter of general re-! terested should be removed, if It was the prayer of such petition gret that the Militia had been called found they had exceeded their power, out. They had heard a great deal late- i If. on the other hand, It was found that ly about certain things happening that they had acted properly, it was only had *i tendency to shake the confidence right that they should be cleared of any of the Investing public,but nothing had; Imputation of wrong doing. occun-ed In recent years, with such a 'MR. BROWN did not want to talk! tutes of 1$97 is hereby amended by strik- bad resuJIt in that regard, as the in- further on the point at issue, but de-I ing out the word "three" in the second ference that the iMilitia had to be called'sired to .protest against the charge of line thereof and substituting therefor upon to protect one of the Industries! Hon Mr. 'McBride that the efforts of the word "five." of the Province. It was particularly | the Opposition In this connection were 2. All the powers, rights and privl- unfortunate, -too, that the Militia had ] for polltlc-ail effect only, and mere clap- leges conferred upon the "Vancouver & been tailed to Interfere with a people,' trap. The Opposition was acting, as Lulu Island Railway Company" by the who according to their own convictions, i it considered, in the interests of the | "Vancouver & Lulu Island Railway at any rote, were acting as they con-1 country, and it did not lie with any j Act, 1891," as amended by the "Vancou- celved perfectly within their rights.! hon. gentleman opposite to depreciate] ver & Lulu Island Railway Act (1891) Amendment Act, 1S97" are hereby declared to be and to have been lawfully exercisable by the said 'Company, which is hereby declared to Ihe and to have been since the 20th day at April. 1891, a body corporate and politic under the name of the Vancouver & Lulu Island Railway Company, with all the rights, powers and privileges conferred upon the said Company, under the said "Vancouver & Lulu Island Railway Act (1891) Amendment Aot, 18!>7." 3. This Act may he cited ns "The Vancouver & Lulu Inland Railway Act Amendment Aot (1900)," MOO." QUESTIONS. Mr. Tatlow asked the Hon. the Attorney-General the following question: "Is a suit now pending between the Dominion Government and the PrOvin- etanley Park or any part thereof, and would the Provincial Government entertain favorably a proposition to convey its rights to the City of Vancouver in trust for park purposes?" The Hon. Mr. Eberts replied as follows: "Yes. Tt is not advisable while the action Is pending to make any change in the ownership." Mr. Hayward asked the Hon. the Attorney-General the following questions: "1, Is It a fact that the Provincial Police have boen putrolling the Fraser River and Gulf of Georgia for the purpose of protecting licensed fishermen from Intimidation? 2. Was there any communication fphe Hon. Attorney-General, upon his,its labors by any such red herring with the Dominion Government as to request, bad consented to bring down their affording protection to licensed t.he correspondence relating to this mat- flshermen on the Fraser River and Gulf ter HayinK that the Government had no- If so, what was the ot Georgia, reply?" The Hon. Mr. Eberts replied as follows: "1. Yes. 2. The following telegram was re- thing to "conceal in this matter. He (Mr. Mclnnes) had gone over this correspondence, and found that there were several very Important pieces of cor- respondence which were omitted. He wished to point out that the correspon- celved from an official of the Dominion dence contained none of the instructions given to the officers of the Government. Government!���'Representations made that Intimidation exists on Fraser River and licensed fishermen unable to HON. MR. EBERTS explained that a statements. The question was then tpirt and the motion passed. QUESTIONS, The Government Informed Mr. Mclnnes that a fine of $5,000 was imposed In the case of the Queen against the Union Colliery Company, tried at Victoria in October, 1899. By an arrangement made between counsel for the Crown and the Company, at the time judgment was delivered, the payment llsh. Matter outside Jurisdiction this spec|a,| orncer waa sent tfrom Victoria, 1 of the fine was deferred until the final Department, and pertaining to Provincial Government. Can protection be Kiven fishermen?' " "The Attorney-General informed Mr. Tatlow that the Government did not who conveyed the instructions orally, to the official at Steveston. MR. McINNES thought that unfortunately for the Attorney-General, that explanation would not go down, quot Intend to take any steps to validate ing from despatches from the Fraser tax sales, held in New Westminster jnvei. canners' Association to show District in 1896. 1 ��h.u correspondence had taiken place Hon. Mr. Wells, In reply vto Mr. Tat-. jn-writing. He went on to refer to the low, said the Government was now responsibility for calling out the Mlll- conslderlng the most advantageous tla. In this connection members of the means of encouraging the pulp indue- Government had contended that the try In British Columbia. �� Government had nothing to do with Hon. Mr. Prentice Informed Mr. Tat- that matter, but he held that the cor- low that It was the Government's intention to cancel the present list of voters for Vancouver City. BILLS ADVANCED. The Notaries BUI was on motion of Hon. Mr. Eberts read a Laird time and finally passed. The Liquor License BUI waa considered In Committee clause by clause. The Committee reported progress. The House adjourned at 6 p. m, NOTICE OF BILLS. Mr. Mclnnes will, on Monday next, Introduce a BUI to amend the Game Protection Act. 1898. Mr. Hall will on Friday introduce a Bill entitled the "Extra-Provincial and Loan Societies Act." Hon. Mr. Eberts on Friday will In- respondence disclosed the fact that 'the Government did have a hand In that transaction. The motion before the House would give the Government an opportunity of setting itself right, if, as It claimed, It waa really not responsible. To show that the Government shoulld welcome an inquiry, and an opportunity of clearing itself from all suspicion In the mattter Mr. Mclnnes quoted two despatches dated July 21st and 22nd, one to the Attorney-General and the other to the Premier, asking if the Government could send some good men, or "MHItia" to the scene. To these telegrams replies were on file In the correspondence submitted, saying that ���'atemq were beins taken." From these Mr. Mclnnes drew the Inference that the Government had taken a part in calling the Militia out. Another despatch determination of the validity of the conviction, whioh will come up for argument at the session of the Supreme Court of Canada, which begins on the 2nd of October next. Hon. Mr. Wells stated dn reply to Mr. Mclnnes that the Government had not yet taken into consideration the appointment of a Brid'Re Inspector. In reply to Mr. Mclnnes, who asked who would have to 'pay the expense of calling out and maintaining the Militia VANCOUVER & WESTMUNSTBR RAILWAY COMPANY ACT. This Act Is to Incorporate a Company with power to construct, equip, operate and maintain a line of standard gaugfj railway to be operated by steam, electricity or any other motive power, from some point on the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in or near the City of Vancouver, and thence by the most feasible route to a point on the West" Steveston, Hon. Mr. Eberts referred minster branch of the said Canadian the hon. gentleman to the provisions of 1'aclfi.: Railway in or near the City of New Westminster, with power to construct, operate and maintain branoh lines and all necessary roads, bridses, Section 34 of the iMilltla and Dcfenc> Act. Mr. Mclnnes also wished to know if It was true that two of the Justices of ways, ferries and other works, and to the peace, who called out the MlJUla. were cannerymen, and that the third was a cannery Storekeeper to which the Attorney-General said it was reported to his Department that one of the justices was Interested In a cannery on the Fraser; that another was a foreman, and the third a Postmaster and prominent (merchant at Steveston. In reply to Mr. Kldd the Attorney- General stated that the Government Intended to take steps to find out the truth or falsity of the statement that the Japanese fishermen on the Fra-er were carrying fire-arms, and also whether some of the Japs had fraudulently obtained licences to fish. build, own and maintain wharves and docks in connection therewith, and with power to build, own, equip and maintain steam and other vessels and boats, and operate the same on any navigable waters within the Province, and with power to build, equip, operate and maintain telegraph and telephone lines in lonneotioh with the said railway and branches, ^nd to generate electricity for the supply of light, heat and power, and! with power to acquire and to expropriate lands for the purposes of the Comrany, and to acquire lands, bonuses, (privileges or other aids from any government, municipal corporation, or other'persons or bodies, and to levy and VERY BRUTAL COMMENT. The Kamloops "Standard" has its own "funny man" at Victoria. The latter often amuses but almost as often however disgusts, by what he writes. This is what he had to say, for example, concerning a recent Japanese suicide at Victoria: Strange and sad it is how crime in soipe begetteth hardness of heart In others. You know, of course, how much the feeling, always intense, against Japanese and Chinese, has been increased on the Coast by the news of the hideous atrocities perpetrated in China, and the all too probable massacre of the Ministers of the foreign Powers and their families. We are not likely on this side of the line to do our brown and yellow beauties any active physical harm, but few of us would Interfere if we saw their objectionable carcasses in peril. Here is a case in point. It was hut a few mornings back. The rising, sun was just beginning to gild the rubbish-strewn streets of the Capital of British Columbia, emphasising in little pools of shadow each unsightly depression on their macadamized ('.') surfaces, and bringing out in hideous relief the grave-like mounds and chunks of trap-rock which mark the spots where they have been mended (Heaven save the mark.) Well, at this early hour, there strolled up Yates Street, a certain friend of mine, with a companion. My friend Is a highly respected citizen, a family man. and, as a rule, of a most humane disposition. Now, nearly opposite the Dominion Hotel stands an ancient and remarkable frame building. It Is occupied by the Japanese Methodist Mission. In front of it are three or four fine maple trees. As my friend and his companion drew near, they observed a strange object hanging from the boughs of one of the maples. Maple trees do not bear fruit, and they ap- fproaehed to investigate. Behold, it was a Jap. hanging by the neck and quite deceased. Did they rush forward and cut it down, and strive to call back the fugitive soul to its undesirable tenant? Not much. My friend contemplated the grewsome sight for a minute, and then observed, "I never knew before what those blamed maples were put there for, but now I understand. It's the first fruit I've seen on any tree this season." And my friend departed joyously, as one who has solved a great problem. And as he went he whistled, "The Maple Leaf for Ever," and his respect for that species of timber has greatly " increased." Evidently the Victoria representative of the Kamloous "Standard," who by the bye got that paper not long since into trouble with the local head of the clan Mclnnes, Is still lacking in good taste and discretion. ^^; 11 1 ���'"yiy T ���|-7"" Lardeau Eagle. Published every Wednesday morning at the office of publication, Ferguson, Ii O., by R. V. PKTTIPIKCK. Advertising Kates: Display ads., $1,60 per uluiim Inch per month. Loral nils. 12 cents ��� >er (nonptiriel) line for lirst insertion ; 8 cents ror each additional insertion. Reading notices K) cents per line each issue. No ads. accepted At less than full rates. Subscription Kates ��� By mail or carder, $2.00 per annum ; $1.00 for slxmonths. To foreign Addresses$2,50. Stopped al expiration. inh Printing: The Eagle Job department is well equipped, and la prepared to execute all kinds of printing at bonus; prices. t^mSo cheques accepted. Address ail communications to the LAKDKAU EAOLE, FERGUSON, B. C. FJSRXItfEXT QUESTIONS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST B, 1W0. AM AD FAME STEP. By special arrangement with the Vancouver News-Advertiser, one ot the most reliable journals in tho province, the Eagle is enabled to appear in enlarged form, and thus give to its many readers a fullireport of tbe provincial parliament proceedings, a synopsis of the mining news of the province and the pick of provincial nows of the week, carefully condensed, besides other interesting items. Though the change means extra cost in production, tho- Eaole feels confident that it will be appreciated by anyone interested in the Lardeau district. The Eaole will at all times lead the procession and we hope by spring to present the public with the Lardeau Daily Eagle. Providence has done its part in amassing immense ore bodies in the hills around us, the Eagle will strive to do its share in bringing these resources before the public; and once more soliciting a joint effort on the part of those who will directly benefit by the district's development, we continue to do busi ness at the old stand. SCREAM LETS. Canada BhonW ,.vn the C. 1'. R, Canada should iniiillsh the Senate, If you havo mining property to sell, advertise it in the Eagle. Come in and give us the information and terms can be arranged. The Eagle reaches raining mon from Alaska to South Africa. Every day bringB news of moro rovelations of mineral wealth in the Lardeau. To those who will not believe let thorn como and see the district, investigate and be convinced of the claims made for our resources. There seems to have boen some mistake in the calculation as to tho number of Japs who, under the new ruling of the Mikado, can legally leave Japan for Canada. The Toronto Globe states that even under the latest restriction it is possible for 6000 Japs to legally migrate to the Dominion each year. It takes money to develop mines, and the man with money is the one wo must look to. Thore are millions of dollars standing read' to invest In good mines, but tho properties must bear rigid Inspection before the capitalist will jar loose. It is the commercial instinct in man whieh induces them to go into mining, and thoy go Into it as thoy would into any othor logitimate business. Thore is no sentiment about it. If convinced there is money In It, thore is no lack of funds available. Tho elomont of chance doos not enter into it to a greater degree than that of any other business.���Prospector. A mining claim is realty, and a man has a legal right to hold as many claims as he can do annual required work on; yet It is not wise to attempt to grab or hold the whole countryside. This is a habit and a bad ono. A locality where one man or a few mon hold nearly all the claims is not sought by investors, and wholesale claim holders defeat thoir own purpose. ���Just doing assessment work will keep a camp poor forever." It is development work that makes a camp, and a man who holds his, claims to sell at a big .profit, Just as he would a corner lot in a growing town, must demon- ftrate intrinsic valuos or be "claim >08r."���Prospector, K>Htor Eagle: Why aro foremen of road gangs of from four to fifteen men, drawing $4 a day. allowed to do noth> ing but look on, while tho men who do the work receive only $��.60 a day? Is the foreman, in cases of this kind, not supiKSied to work? Whst le thutfixtra fl,50 for? It may be the custom, but is it. right, where tht government money is so scarce and so much work needed on our trails? Between the superintendent's salary and six or eight foremen over small gauts, there is about as much spont for tossing in this district as is paid to tho laborers, By answering the above you ��� will confer a favor upon A Laborer [The Eagle doesn't know anything about it; but will make inquiries Ed. Smoke Cigars And at all times insist on tbe box bearing the ulue label. It helps manufacturers to see the force of paying fair and honest wagos. The Label Committee, C. M. I. U. AXOTIIKK FUND IlUPK. J. H. Gray of Kaslo, chief engineer of the Kootonay Railway & Navigation Company, was in Nelson last week en route home from the Coast. The K. R. & N. is being closely watched at the present by mining men operating in tho Lardo-Duncan country, who are anxious to seethe Knslo-Lardo-Duncan road completed as early as possible, believing that transportation facilities only are needed to make the district boom. The company was recently awarded a $06,000 subsidy and some action is looked for daily. When asked about tho company's action on this point, Mr. Gray stated that the directors had not taken the initiative as yet, and he had no information on the subject beyond the fact that if work was to be commenced this summer it must be in the very near future. The engineering staff was ready, he added, to open the work on a day's notice. Fourteen miles of road were graded last summer. The now K. H. & N. have their new passenger steamer almost completed and she will be ready for launching in a few weeks. The craft has not been named. She will be faster than anything at present on the Slocan or Kootenay lakes and will be handsomely fitted. SCO tllut tills l..,l,i'l IS OU .'. Horses and Freighting Business For Sale Three stages and ten head of horses, with mail contract iu connection. Fiftoon head of saddle horses with saddles. Twenty head of freight horses with five froight wagons; ore sleighs and all necessary rigging, extra stables at Thomson's Landing, Trout Lake City and Ferguson. Will sell any part of tlio above to suit purchaser. For particulars, write Craig * Hillman, THOMSON'S LANDING. P, Co. Meat.., 1 Wholesale Markets Rossland, Nelson, Sandon, Grand Forks, Revelstoke. Greenwood and Vancouver. Retail Markets Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Ymir, Kaslo, Sandon, New Denver, Sllverton, Cascade City, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Phoenix, Midway, Camp McKinney, Revelstoke, Vancouver, Ferguson. WM. SCHMOCK, Manager Ferguson Branch. SMOKE. Hoyal Seal Kootenay Belle Little Grem <^^CIGARS UNION MADE by the Kootenay Cigar MTg Co,, NELSON, B. C. gay-Scc that the BLUE LABEL la on each box. The Union Label On everything yon buy In a guarantee Unit tlie producers thereof receive a fair rate of wages for its production. Insist on having the label. t SMOKE I f % CIGARS I UNION MADE SAVAGE BROS., Wholesale and Retail dealers in Farm Produce, Hay and Feed, Cured Meats, Fish, etc, Write for quotations in any quantity. Prompt shipments. Bevelstoke, B.C. ^$><$^><^^^>^>^^^^^^��^^^^ #����0��*��<8> The Central Hotel Ono of the Best (Squtpped Hotels In Revelstoke \ is under the same management. WHEN YOU AltE IK TKOl'T LAKE CITY PUT IT AT _ ^Queen's Hotel-. Abrahamson Bros., Proprietors. Everything new and up to date. ^Wfr, Fire proof safe. ff*3J Finest Wines,. Liquors and cigars. ^SsP' Mining men's headquarters. cheerful dining room ; A 1 service. MODERATE HATES IIIVEN. ">$��� BEST WINE8, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. {.St, FINELY EQUIPPED BAR. BEST CUISINE SERVICE. REFITTED AND REFURNISHED. BEST 12.00 A DAY HOUSE IN THE LARDEAU DISTRICT. ..Hotel Lardeau.. /. Laugliton, Proprietor. FergusoD, IC. HEADQUARTERS FOR MINERS AND MINING MEN NEATLY FURNISHED, WELL LIGHTED AND HEATED ROOMS. CONVENIENTLY SITUATED ON VICTORIA AVE. r$ &#&& $$H$H$�� -$ $$$$ $-&$���$��� SJHHWSf $% ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Ferguson Packing and Transfer Outfit. HEADQUARTERS AT FERGUSON, n. C. Contracts ontered into for packing of Mining Supplies, etc, to any point iuthe district. Good, prompt service, and any work undertaken guaranteed. Freighting from Thomson's Landing to Ferguson a specialty. S. DANEY, Proprietor. for People Who- ��� isi till llll! { The " Eagle" has the following list of books for sale: (laoaar'j Column, (Donnely) 26a, Thu American Peasant, (Tibbie..} 25c. Ten Mon of Money Island. iNortonl 25c. A Tj am pin Society. [Cowdroyj 25e. liays, iPIteliI.. Thu (toldon Bottle, IDonnely].. 60c, ideal Republic, [Phelpsi Ron. CliriM the Socialist 7f.e. imorican Pooplo'a Money, [Donnelly] 85c. Pho Little Btatemuan, [Armstrong] 26c. Government Ownership of KallroiiiJs.,,..., hv P. O. it.'.Urdu. lfic. Pooma for tin! People, w.F. Phelps I0e. in Hcl| mid the Way Out, by H. K. Allen...26c. nut; Way to Co-operative Commonwealth.,10c. Law, Labor and Liberty, by K. V. Debt 10c. The Concentration of Wealth. E. Irving....100. i\ Pure Democracy, by it. B. Thompson 25c. Direct LogiilBtlon, by .i. w. Sullivan ion. Municipal Loctallsm, by P. li. Jt. Gordon.. .10c. A IVw Thing! About Trusts I0e. J lard Time;', cause and '���ure, by Gordon,. ..10c. TheReiv and His Money Laws Iflc. Murr'j)Kiiglninl.byltfili'>rt Wmchford Doe. The Mory of My Dictatorship 350, Looking Backward, by Edward Bellamy wo. ShyloolPl Daughter, by Margaret H. Bates,50c. a Daughter of Humanity, by K. M. Bo,mi..25c, An Appeal for tbe Blind, by W. A. Ratollffc.lOo, Proportional Representation 10c. Have You Subscribed? If Not, Why Not? Lumber Everything is now in shape for us to supply Lumber Don't delay but get your order in at once. -Davis & Foote, I Hotel Ferguson T1LK 1'IOXEKH IltJTKI. OF THE LAIIDIJAC. o .���$ The Bar is supplied wifh the test brands of f /fines, Liquors and Cigars. Headquarters for Mining and Commercial f Men. Tenderfeet comforted. Rates 93.00 a day and upwards. Ferguson Bros., Proprietors. Canadian Pacific RAILWAY. "Imperial Limited" Service for the year 1900 will be commenced June 10. The "Imperial Limited"1 takes you across the continent in four days without change. It in a solid vesti- buled train, luxuriously equipped with every possible essential for the comfort and convenience of passengers. Ask your friends who have trauclled on it, or address ���I. MoCKEBRY, Aircnt Ariwliqwl, T. W. WtADSIl.UV, Agt, UOVOlllOkO. Or to li. J. COVI.K, As��t. Pass, Agt., Vancouver, II. C. Stationery is in our line And wo haye just received a tine stock uf Letter Pads. Patronize "The Eagle." It's a Pleasure I to have Your Printing; Just as you like it. If you are discriminating In your tastoB 4 you will appreciate the neat, artistic *j ' and appropriate Btylea adopted In The Eagle's Editor: K. O. FANNING. Associate: John Emery McLean. This famous magazine la now published in New York, It Ih an absolutely free and Independent journal of the lirst clasa, presenting both Hides of the leading questions of the day from the pens of the best writers. Progressive and vigorous, yet scholarly and high toned.lt should bo read by. evjjry ono desirous of, obtaining up-io-dntc Information. It Is indispensable to every advanced mind. 35 Contsa Copy. - 93.CO a Year. At all newfitande/or post-paid by the rftibllBhers THE ARENA COMPANY, "Mil" Bids,, NKW YORK, N, I. Job Office. ' We have ample Improved facilities and 2 < know tiow to UM tbem. Wc can do all �� ' the printing In tills entire district, If <j ' strict attention to orders will socure It., Prices Consistent : with the ; Quality of Work Try us with your next order. Mnil ordors promptly tilted. The Lardeau Eagle,! Ferguson, B. C. ������ Operated By a Big Company in the Pool Creek Camp. WILL SHIP ORE THIS WINTER A' Strong Foroe of Men Now At Work Preparing For the Winter. ���A Concentrator May Be Erected Next Spring.���The Managing Directors Well Satisfied. F. 0. Smith, Lawrence Depew, F. Wi Hayes and C. P. Pennewell, leading citizens ot Detroit, Mich., interested in the Black Rear group, near the heat) of Pool creek, oyer the divide from Circlo City, in the Fish river district, or "Lardeau," paid tho property a visit early last week. They did not visit the Lardeau camp at all; but on their return home, in speaking to a Rossland Record reporter Mr. Smith, on behalf of the party, expressed the highest opinion of the mineral resources of British Columbia, and of "Lardeau" in particular. In speaking of tho Black Bear he said: "The property consists of two olaims on Bear creek, a tributary of Pool creek, about six miles from Camborne. We bought it last fall, organized the Black Boar Mining Company and are just beginning to open it up. We have traced the ledge the whole length of the two claims. At the extreme west end it is about 18 feet wide. We have crosscut It 1000 feet lower down the mountain and there lind it 12 feet wide on top and over 25 feet wide at the bottom of a 20-foot shaft. We also find it again at the extreme lower end, but hare not defined it there. We started work last Saturday on a crosscut tunnel, which should strike the ledge in about 100 feet and will be the main working tunnel. We have made a trail up the mountain, are building a good camp and are getting ready to make a big mine. The ore is galena with traces of gold and copper, and asBaysrun $48. $50, $85 and 7H, none of them from a depth of over 10 feet. We feel very good over the shewing, for everybody tells us we have the best prospects in British Columbia. We have the largest surface showing up thore, and there lias never been n mine in that country where tho oro did not go deep. We shall eventually put up a concentrator and iu the meantime are awaiting developments on the part of the C. P. R. If we cannot do better, we shall sled the ore down from Camborne to Comaplix, seven miles below, on tbe northeast arm of Arrow lake, noxt winter. Tho property is in chargo of W. H. Jackson of your city, who is our managing director." WIIV EIUHT HOI KM. NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF The Lardeau District HAS THERE BEEN SO MANY MEN EMPLOYED, OR SO MUCH DEVELOPMENT GOING ON. THE LARDEAU WILL HAVE AT LEAST A Dozen Shippers This Winter = 4> Because with the present long-hour day many are unemployed, and the man on the street fixes the wages paid to theiman at work. The price of labor is regulated by tho supply. Eight hours would reduce the supply. Labor saving machinery has increased the producing capacity of workmen, who in juBtico should be afforded more leisure. Tho eight hour day would increase tho longevity of the workers. It would give greater opportunity for social and educational development; It would raUo the standard of living, upon which prosperity ieponds. It would give men a chanco to get acquainted with their families. It would promote temperance by removing the desire for stimulants which comes from long bours of labor. It would make bettor citizens by giving the cltlzons more timo to understand his duties. It would help tho taxpayer by putting tho trump at work. It would promote tin Independent spirit, which Is locking in over-worked people It would build up Hade unions, and concentrated effort is the law of success In tho militant world of Industry. It would open up the road to every dt3Sirable social reform. Does your Watch need fixin'? Bring it to mo at once anil I'll guarantee its repair. My shop ' j- In tho Eagi.k bldg. S. F. W, Gainer. " With the advent of a railway over One Hundred properties within a radius of ten miles of Ferguson could become shippers shippers in three months' time." Ferguson is the Hub AND THERE IS NO CAMP IN BRITISH COLUMBIA WHICH PRODUCES SUCH HIGH-GRADE ORES AND WONDERFUL SURFACE SHEWINGS, Ferguson is the supply point h FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE LARDEAU, BEING BEAUTIFULLY LOCATFD ON A NATURAL TOWNSITE BENCH, RIGHT AT THE FORKS; THE NETTIE h. AND GREAT NORTHERN HILLS, AND ALSO THE NORTHERN PORTION ft of the Lardo=Duncan country. Ferguson is the Payroll ... Centre... ALL MINING MEN MAKE FERGUSON THEIR HEADQUARTERS WHILE IN THE DISTRICT. SUPPLIES IN ANY QUANTITY CAN BE PROCURED IN FERGUSON CHEAPER THAN ON THE OUTSIDE, AS.THE LOCAL MERCHANTS PROCURE LOWER FREIGHT RATES. FERGUSON IS NOT A BOOM TOWN, RUT HAS BEEN STEADILY" GROWING SINCE 1807. THERE NEVER WAS A .MORE OPPORTUNE TIME TO BUY FERGUSON REAL ESTATE OR INVEST IN THE CAMP'S MINERAL PROPERTIES THAN RIGHT NOW. WITH A RAILWAY PRICES WILL TAKE A SHARP RISE. Come Straight to Ferguson The Rossland*Nelson of the Lardeau. Come and see the town and district for yourself. I They will stand investigation. BUY NOW. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE OR APPLY TO W. N. BRAYTON, HENRY FLOYD, GENERAL AGENT. r^xgwm&& iVWTV*'*/] LOCAL AGENT. BSWEi3li��'fcK>i ^m �����v^ NEWS OF THE MINES. *HE "WRECK BAY GOLD BANDS These sands are producing more richly just now and with gold-saving mat-bines and plates many hundred dollars have been got out In the course of the last few days. Larger returns ���re expected when hydraulic appliances and other and better plan! arrive, and it appears not unlikely t'hat between >20.(H)0 and 125,000 may be got out ere the close of the year. There are not ftowever many claims, the number being eight In ail. and the probability Is that ithe sands" gold productive life ���will be comparatively short, though satisfactory to the moderate number of workers and owners interested. Some ��jf them think'that the gold comes from cliffs beyond the claims, In which case there might be possibilities of greater permanent- of output, but the conjecture of the men has not yet been verified. The Wreck Hay beach claims are about 10 miles from Uclulet, on the West Coast ot Vancouver Island. PRIMITIVE MINING. Under this caption the "Lillooet "Prospector" discusses, as follows, very interestingly, the present mining position of the Bridge River district and makes a thoroughly valid plea for the building of wagon mads by tbe Province, where most necessary in Lillooet: Bridge River district can produce a novel sight and we doubt If -the same thing can be found in another camp in the country. Tho sight referred to is that of five arrastrag running In the radius of half a mile all turning out gold and averaging from $75 to $100 per day. Prom ihe Lome arrastra one can look down the hill and watch the work going on at the Wdodchuck. The arrastra as is well known Is one of the -primitive methods of crushing rock and mining, and in the Bridge River district where neither capitalist has ventured much money nor the Government built a decent trail, the prospectors have set in and are producing the yellow metal in good quantities, in the cheapest possible way. The working of mineral claims In this fashion proves beyond doubt that the ledges contain value and if opened mp on a large scale and milled, -would put to shame the rich dividend paying properties 'which are always harped upon when mentioning ���mining. Travel where men may nnd nowhere can be found such rich free Sold properties with true ledges that have been proved continuous, than In the Bridge River mining district. Lillooet needs some good mining men who mean business to take hold of the different properties and open them up in such a systematic manner and with the proper machinery installed that will not only benefit themselves but the whole district. Last year about $10,000 was taken out of the. Bridge River ���section from quartz alone, and with the five arraatras this year should. ��'lth .the Bend'Or stamp mill bring the output up to about $100,000. The one great drawback the whole district has had is the lack of roads and trails whieh alone is enough to discourage mining men. Besides lack of roads ami tniils there ia too much Jealous feeling among tho prospectors, one not caring to say anything In favor of another's property, for fear that he is liable to make a deai ami be more prosperous than another, by remaining reticent It leaves enquirers in doubt. If one man makes u good d��*ul all will benefit, as by fine claim being opened up It will enhance the value of neighboring claims. Let everyone do all he can. as too much can not be said of the majbr'tt) of mineral claims along Cadwallader Ct U and before long a live camp will be tin- result. The public can now see that although everyone can not own a stamp mill, In Bridge River the miners and prospectors will overcome the difficulties and produce the gold from primitive me- Winds. Of course In a short .time new people will lie coming in to help swell the population and will scatter throughout the district, opening up new properties and engaging In business will all help lo make this the kind of mining eamp it should be. it may be added iii reference to the above, ithat whilst Its statements of Bridge Rivers immediate possibilities are approximately correel the Provincial Government returns credit Lll- looet last year with producing In quartz gold $211,868, nnd n.d a value of about $40,000. However, ii is likely -enough that some little, though not very much, of tfhe Lillooet quarts, gold output was missed In the Government returns. Hence the output may have been a few thousands nearer (40,000 than the $26,868 of ifche Government estimates, and it is quite likely that the local arraatras and stamp mill may bring the Bridge River output of this year within measurable distance of .$100,000, though the latter estimate .Should probably be discounted by a moderate percentage, A sum of between $80,000 and $110,000 would very likely prove a rather safer estimate of the Bridge River's output of this year. AN ENTERPRISING BO-DY. Mr. Jay P. Graves, General Manager of the Grand Forks smelter, Is determined to get all thi�� Boundary ore treating, that he well can. for his works. He has quoted rates to nearly every Boundary mining company and states that he has offered to treat the ore of gome mines, which are well situated and otherwise adapted for the smelter's operations, at figures ranging as low as between $3.50 and $4.50 a ton. Including freight. Meanwhile the Miner-Graves Syndicate has secured a diamond drill, in order to make deep borings at Phoenix, with a view to secure an anteslan well-water supply. THE NORTH PORT SMELTER. A contract has been let to increase the capacity of this Washington smelter, which Is associated with the Le Hoi mines, from 750 to 1,100 .tons a day. Even then It will not suffice for the Corporation mines at Rossland, when these shortly all become shippers. They will consequently be obliged to ship to Trail. In the smelter at which point the British America Corporation le stated to be anxious to secure a substantial Interest. THE MOTHER LODE, BOUNDARY CREEK. A body of ore has been intersected In the crosscut from the north drift ut the ;!00-foot level of the Mother Lode mine, in Dtadwood eamp. U is chal- copyrlte iu a magnetic oxide of iron gangue, The ore Is of a finer grain than that met at the 200-foot level, and tbe copper pyrites are distributed very freely through the gangue. The occurrence of this ore where encountered Is somewhat of a surprise, for it was hardly expected that ore In quantity would be met with until the crosscut had been run 50 or SO feet farther In. It is problematical if this is the same ore shoot as hits been proved to be very large at the 100-foot level. If It he it must-(have straightened' up considerably. It may possibly be the separate shoot In which the main shaft was sunk, the ore dipping out at 285 feet In depth, but this too is doubtful. In any case the meeting with ore at the 800-foot level is a very important matter, since It not only proves that there is in the mine another 100 feet In cieptlh of ore, but finding It strong at this lower level indicates the probability of Its continuing down deeper still. At the time of writing the crosscut is in about five feet of ore, which also tills the whole face of the crosscut. There has been done altogether between 4,000 and 5.000 feet of work in underground development of this mine, but only about 200 feot of this is at the :!00-foot level, 'the work at this depth having been delayed until the recent putting in of a safety platform cage to facilitate hoisting the rock to the surface. THE BUCKHORN MINE. The cross-cut at t'he 100-foot level of the Buckhom mine, in Deadwood camp, near Greenwood, has run into some nice ore at 350 feet from the shaft. The whole face of the cross-cut is freely mineralised! with -copper and iron and the Indications are that a good lead of ore is being entered. The stock of the Buckhorn Gold and Copper Company Is held largely In the Province of Quebec, Mr. Rufus Pope, M.P., being one of thelarger holders. THE EMILY EDITH. Busy preparations are being made at this Slocan mine, for putting on a big force of men at this mine, which is to be worked by a new English Company with ample capital behind it. ENGLISH "CAPITAL FOR TOBY CREEK. Mr. P. M. Chadbourn, who Is largely Interested In the Hall Mines, Limited, has lately visited East Kootenay, and acquired for English capitalists, whom he represents, a number of galena claims on Toby Creek, East Kootenay. They show In his opinion very well and represent,, like good Slocan ores, high grade properties. NELSON'S SMELTER REOPENING. It is now stated that the resumption of work at the Hall Mines smelter may be expected about August 7th. THE STORY OF A SWINDLE. The sordid story of the Klondyke & Columbian Goldflelds bubble flotation, with sidelights on the origination of other fraudulent concerns, has been partly, but only partly, ventilated before the official [Receiver In Bankruptcy in London, Eng. It was then shown ut great length that J. Morris Catton, the head of the conspiracy, stopped short at -little iu entrap the Investing public, making- many kinds of gross misrepresentations, The end was a bankrupt concern with no assets, and 045,855 due to various unfortunate ihureholders und creditors. Catton was a clerk�����but it Is to be hoped is now only an ex-clerk���of the British War Office, and from first to last he aibsorbed by many devices be- tween C 10,000 and ��ll.tiuo from the public In connection with his bubble Company, and of the plunder he seems to have retained most for himself. He had. however, several associates. Amongst these was a firm of stockjobbers, named iReaveley, who received ��1,000 for lending their names to the bubble concern, and afterwards suggested many nefarious devices to Catton. Two co-directors meanwhile actively aided Morris Catton, being seemingly versed In not a few of the usual tricks of knavish company promoters, and Messrs. De Lara Cohen and H. Chester .Master cut very sorry figures indeed when confronted by the Official Receiver, whilst a fourth Director, ons colonel A. It. Brown, a retired military man. proved that he was no knave, but a very ready dupe indeed of Morris Catton & Company, to his own and the public's loss. Little came out at the examination concerning the three ornamental 'British Columbia advisory Directors, who, to do them justice, seemingly knew nothing of the frauds which Morris Catton was putting up. They, however, lent their names to his concern very foolishly Indeed, und for little return, as their remuneration appears to have chiefly consisted of a gift ��in each case of 50 deferred shares in a rotten Company��� a mess of pottage Indeed. Whether or not Morris Catton will be prosecuted remains to be seen, but he most certainly should be, as a warning to others. THE FIRST ATLIN GOLD BRICKS. 'Mr. A. H. Bromley, the mining engineer of the Nlmrnd Syndicate, with which Lord Ernest Hamilton and other English capitalists are associated, has brought to Victoria the firpt gold brick yet made from the product of the Atlin quartz ledges. The brick, which weighed 28 ounces, was taken from the plates of the Nlmrod Company's machinery In Its five-stamp mill at Atlin. This stamp mill is the most northerly in the mining world, being considerably further north than the stamp mills of the famous Treadweil needs of the various British-America mines of Juneau, Alaska. THE YUKON OUTPUT. It would Beem that first reports of the Yukon gold output of the season wera greatly exaggerated. Commissioner Senkler, who is likely to be able to make a fairly approximate estimate, states that while the yield will rather exceed that of last year, it. will not advance much beyond $20,000,000- THE SOUTH WELLINGTON COL- JJIE3UES. Men are being put to work at these collieries, In order to increase the Nanaimo District output, whlchi at present falls to meet the demands upon It. ROSSLAND DEVELOPMENTS. The Rosslund "Miner" In Its Issue of lust Sunday discusses editorially present developments In the camp, and augurs, as It Is well entitled to do, very hopefully of the early future. Thus, the "Miner" says, among other things: "On Friday the machinery of a 40-drlU compressor was put In motion at the Centre Star, and within a day or two another plant of like -apa- clty will be started by the Le iRol. The putting in motion of such large plants almost simultaneously means a great deal for this camp. It means ihat the capacity for the extraction of ore has been largely Increased, and -hat more men will be employed. It means that mining on a larger scale than ever is to be carried on in this eami>, and that the Industry is becoming more fixed and permanent than ever. It means that mining at depth Is to be attempted, and that the management of the mines here are satis- tied that tlie mines are valuable at depth, and are making arrangements to extend the workings still deeper than 1,000 feet In search for the ore from which the precious and useful metals are extracted. Those who visit the mines here at the present time cannot fail to be impressed with the magnificent plants. In no other camp In Canada can such an aggregation of machinery be seen- It has cost a good mnay hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase and Install these plants, and what is their task? In the hard rocks about this camp there is one of the largest bodies of sulphide ore on this continent, and out ot the mines will be extracted sufficient gold and copper to pay the Dominion debt. Prom the Immense bodies which are being uncovered in the lower levels of the mines it is evident that the aggregate amount to be extracted In the next U0 years will run into a vast sum." The "Miner" then proceeds to predict that Rosland's population will in six years grow to ^0.000, which is quite possible and not so very unlikely. It Is interesting also to note tha; the "(Minor" seemingly places at 30 years the largely productive Hie of the mines of Rossland, recognizing doubtless that only In very exceptional eases Indeed does the same metal mine produce profitably for generation after generation when worked as the leading Rossland mines soon will bo, almost If not quite to full capacity. It is likely, of course, that those mines which, like the Lc IRol and .War Eagle, have already produced very largely will have future lives of large production measurable by less than 30 years, but then many other Rossland mines Bhould be developed from time to time, and thus in all probability extend the extensively productive life of the camp to a period approaching that of the "Miner's" suggestion. This Is rendered the more possible by the likelihood that improved plant and better and cheaper treating processes may enable the profitable working of the Trail Creek and similarly situated mines to greater depths than those at present considered by experts as workable. LILY MAY PLANT SEIZED. To sat;.-r,v Judgments obtained, amounting tn $814 and costs, against the English-Canadian Company, Limited, there was a Sheriff's sale yesterday of the plant of the Lily May mine, south of Rossland. ON PRACTICAL LINES. A new mining Company, called the Nelson Mining Company, Limited, Is being formed among a number of Nelson men, says the Nelson "Miner." The promoters ure G. W. Taylor, A. D. Lambert, .1. Laing Stocks, Robert Robertson, Robert 'MacGregor, E. F. Crawford, \V. Lambert and S. S. Taylor, The Company has a cnpltal of $10,000 to be paid to the full amount In to the Treasurer Immedlatelv. The promoters intend developing one prospect at u time, with an Idea of putting It Into a proper shape, ready to be purchased by any syndicate. Most of the promoters a^e practical mining men, and three of them were the owners of the Joker mine, lately purchased by the Mansfield Syndicate. The Company Is limited- to the above shareholders, and has nn promoters' stock. Th'- lines above Indicated seem to be very practical, and If followed should afford the Company a very good* chance of success. OIL VS. COAL. Californlan experts predict thait the State wilt in easily future years make an enormous yield of oil, far surpassing the present Initial output. Three and a 'third barrels of oil <are sltaited to be equivalent 'to a iton of good imported coal with ia relative cost, so California's State iMitieraloE'Ist, Mr. Cooper, claims of $4.86 agamaft $7.50. A big effort will therefore be made very largely to utilize as fuel for industrial! purposes, Cal- Iforntan oil 'as against of course our own from British Columbia. Meanwhile, (however, special efforts need to be made to purify 'the oil and raise its Hashing polmt so as to "make It less dangerous to use" iln locunotives. Hence at 'present California oil competes only to 'a very limited exitent with Imported coal. THE ATHABASCA RECONSTRUCTION. An account of an Interview with Mr. A. E. Rand, of New Westminster, concerning 'this, appeairs In a recent Issue of ithe Toronto "World." Mr. Rand was one of ithe Athabasca's original promoters and what he said in Toronto rain thus: "Upon arriving *n England I found that 'the action "of tfhe 'Directors in reconstructing the Company bad been generally misunderstood in Canada. Everything had been carried through on strictly honorable lines and in %he beat Interests of 'Uhe Company, and there was no Intention to take any od- vantase of Canadian bidders. At 'the time 'the reconstruction was arranged, the mine wias earning on Its current operations a net profit of about $4,C00 monthly, ibut this entire amount was being used in connection with the permanent equipment and development of t'he property. The Directors felt that it was unfair to the mine to expert current operations to provide the funds for capital account, for in itbat case dividends would necessarily ha/ve been Indefinitely postponed. They, therefore, decided upon reconstruction as the only rracticable and fair method of providing funds that Were needed, for iby tho assessments under this method t'he money would be contributed equally by all holders. The reconstruction, however, had been hardly completed when the 'output of Whe mine was greatly increased oiwtng to the successful operation of the machine drills, so thait the month of May gave over $18,000 and June over $27,000. Had tihls rapid increu&e been foreseen, It is probable that no assessment would have been levied, but the entire deal was completed (before It'hese returns were known, and ithe first call had been pail by the English holders in tihe meantime. It was therefore Impossible to recede from the position taken, but tho Eiirectors gave Colonial holders until the lSbh of August to pay the first call of one shilling, which Is equivalent to 'about Bis cents on the dollar shares-, and have arranged to postpone the second and 'third calls on the Colonial holdings for ithree and six months respectively from t'he 18th of August. This is an evidence of the Directors' fairness In their treatment of Uhe Canadian holders, for you wlJl note that while the English holders paid their first call eaily in July, and have to pay ithe subsequent calls on the 1st of September innd 1st of November, the Canadian holders pay 'their flrit shilling only in August, and have until November and Fe-brUary for their remaining payments. The Directors ihave further definitely agreed to declare as dividends the earnings of the mine quarterly the firs': of such dividends to be declared In September, so that Uhe second nnd third calls on the Colonial holdings will be provided for by 'the property. Sufficient profits have already been earned since reconstruction to warrant the first quarterly dividend of five per cent., so that the second assessment is now absolutely provided, and there is every reason to expect regular quarterly dividends henoeforlth, us a clean-up of $15,- 000 per month would assure 20 per cent, tier liinnum, and with recent improved developments, this amount should cer- talnly be roachi*!. During June the returns were, as mentioned, over $27,- 000, but the results that month were so extraordinarily good that we are not basing any catculaitlon3 on these boing maintained with the present pant as such results would give 50 per cent, dividends. The -cyanide plant is now being Installed, and we trust within a few months to add ten more stamps, which would largely Increase Uhe earning capacity of the property. It ahould also Ibe mentioned thai there IS a reserve of about 4,000 pound shares In the new Company yet unissued, which constitutor, a valuable resource In case of further money toeing needed In the future .for enlargement of the equipment of 'the mine. We believe, therefore, that with the additional working capital which is now being provided and the recent favorable developments in the mine and increased output the property is lu a more 'favorable position to-day fthan it bas ever been In, and snould give satisfactory results to the shareholders. The Board In London nsked me to nominate a Director -who should specially represent Canadian interests, but as 'tihe English Law practically limits Directors to residents of England, I did not nominate any person. The Directors, however, appointed myself Canadian 'Ajent of uhe Company, In order to maintain Closer relations With Canadian lioldlngs." Mr. Rand, it will thus be ��pen, estimates at a very high rate the future dividend prospects of the Athabasca, Which 'will do waUsfactorily, 1f *t pays regularly even 10 or \i per cent., and gradually puts a fair amount to reserve or sinking fund. Mr. Rami's reference to the hted of dlifctors residing In JCng- Iniml Is not very Clearly put, as there I aire Directors of English companies, who for the purpose of holping In the management of properties reside for much of the year abroad. But he may probably mean that an ordinary Director's remuneration would not sutllce for fre- Cttrnit journeys between B. C. and London 'by a resident there for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board, which Is correct enough. Then too, B. C. is so fur away that a notice of a Board meeting would not usually reach British Colubla in time for a Director resident here to attend it. THE CHIEF BOUNDARY SHIPPERS The B. C. mine of the Greenwood District, holds pride of place In the above respect, having during five months shipped In all over 5,000 tons. The Joint output of tlhe Knob Hill and Old Ironsides mines of the Phoenix section, meanwhile, amivunt* to about 27.0C0 tons and these unities will, It is stated, double their -present shipments, so soon as the Granby smelter opens in full blast on or about ithe 12th Instant. The Golden Crown, another Boundary'producer, has meanwhile, snipped to Trail during the two months of its producing life some 1,400 tons of ore und -the Winnipeg has put out over 600 tons. Trere consequently seems to be every prospect of close and healthy rivalry in production between Boundary and the Trail Creek country within an easily measurable period of the future. TRAIL DESIRES A SCHOOL OF MINES. The people of Trail are putting In a plea in competition with Rossland, for* tne establishment In tiheiir town of a Provincial School of 'Mines. But Trail Is scarcely likely to prove a serious competitor with Rossland, though Nelson may so foe, 1* the Government Should consider ���favorafoly any suggestion of a grant in aid of t'he establishment of a School of Mines for British. Columbia. A NEW SHIPPING DISTRICT. The Lardo-Duncan has become on ore- shlpplr,.g district tin a modest way, aa - It will some day soon prove in a very largv one when railroad communication ec-mes. The La/vlna, tn which New York capital Is interested, has just sent out 'the first part of a hundred ton trial- shipment. MORE LIKE BUSINESS. The first carload of ore for the Hall Mines smelter arrived -on 'Monday at Nelson from the Molly Gibson mine. Further shipments are expected dafly. Meanwlhile, steam (has been raised at the smelter, and volumes of smoke pour from the tail chimney stack. MOUNT iBAKEIR MINING DISTRICT Mr. J.^E. McManus and son, of- Seattle, passed through Chilliwack to the Mount Baker mines last week. The "Progress" states that they have taken hold of two groups of mining claims from Messrs. Saviers & Hatfield, known as the Golden Chariot nnd the Gold Star groups. The ore Is rich In free gold and tellurium. Mr. IMOManus Is securing these properties for Boston and Ohio Syndicates. Mr. MeManus, in conversation with persons here, expressed himself as highly pleased with the district, and predicts for It a great future as a gold- producer. Charles F. Saviers will have full supervision for both companies at this end of the road. Such promising properties of the Mount Baker District as have been develqped to date are on the American side of the line though In part tributary to Chilliwack as a supply centre. There Is, however, reason to believe that the gold belt extends for some distance on to the British Columbian side of the Mount Baker District. CLAIM DISPUTES PiRIEa/ENTING ATLIN DEVELOPMENT. ���It Is stated that 'bogus claims, as well as genuine disputes over titles, are preventing much Atlin development this season, pending judicial settlement of the cases, the Gold Commissioner's powers not covering the- settlement of such Issues. INCREASED ACTIVITY ON SIDNEY INLET. Mr. E. Dewdney is greatly increasing the working force on his copper property on the north-wc^t ccast of Vancouver Island, as a rosuh of recent very favorable Indications as to the value and extent of the oro deposits- A ROSSLAND PLACER. The Rossland "Miner" states that Messrs, Tangl and Henri have In the* course of recent months taken out considerable sums of gold, probably about $2,000 worth, from a placer claim below the I. X. L. mine. The deposit la not yet exhausted, and the owners, have lately put In a small flume to aid their work, Which will probably yield them further good returns. The gold Is not washed out in the ordinary way, but found In richly Impregnated*, pieces of quartz, ST. EUGENE DEVELOPMENTS. A four-mile flume to supply the St. Eugene mine of Moyle, East Kootonay, with adequate water, Is now being- constructed from Sunday Creek to Bridge Creek, whence' It connects with a flume already built- The big mines call for a big water supply by a big flume, and the work Is being pushed by a force of 75 me*., iMeanwhile the concentrator at the- St. Eugene group is by much the largest in British Columbia. Tho first concentrator was erected last Fall,, wit'h a capacity of 1B0 tons per day. Before completion, owing to the splendid development of the property, it Was, however, decided to increase the capacity to 2G0 tons per day. This was done during the Winter, and the mill Btarted In the month of April. In the meantime development wpi'k on the property proved the existence of such large ore bodies thut additional machinery was placed In the milt during (May, bringing its capacity up to U0O tons per day, nnd an addition to thi' mill was immediately started with) a view to still further Increasing the capacity to 400 tons per day. This addition ts now complete, and Ihe St. Kugene Is about to put through 400 tons of ore daily. A PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POSSIBILITY. News reaches Vancouver from Prince of Wales Island, Johnston Strait, 20 miles from Ketchikan, of a find of free-milling gold nnd copper In that district. The find was made by Peter Johnson and his son, who were out hunting. The boy picked up some of the float, and found it specked with gold. He called his father's attention to It, and they discovered a ledge, which showed up well on further Investigation. As soon as the news was heard at Ketchikan, a dozen men went out and a number of claims have been staked further up the ledge- High copper values are stated to be* carried in addition- to the gold. EAST KOOTENAY VS. THE SLOCAN" There Is quite a possibility with the big shipments of the St. Eugene, the Sullivan and the North Star mines, and minor shipments from other quarters, that East Kootenay may thle year make a silver-lead output which will run that of the Slocan very close- Indeed- Together the t'wo districts now seem fairly certain to make this year of grace actually a record one for the Province In regard to Its silver- lead output, which is far more than most of us expected at the beginning* of 1900. East Kootenay's big and* present yields are making a great difference In the situation, and the Province's lost ground In silver-lead production Is now being rapidly recovered^ MM ^ -r A DEADLY PEST. .Some Interesting Facts About the De stnictive Cut-Worm and Methods of Effecting Its Extermination. The following excerpts of let/tens received by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture are published for general information: From Dr. Fletcher, Dominion Entomologist, Ottawa, July 23rd, 1900. "On Saturday I received your tele- .C.tam, referring to your letter of the 17-lh, and this morning' the letter itself ���oame to hand, together with the bottle ���of cut -worms. These are I think undoubtedly Peridronra sauda, the Variegated Cut Worm, a species with a wide range of food plants and moreover .having two other bad characteristics, nlamely, feeding very Hate In the season, dand growing to a large size, thus re- Quiring much food. A few days ago I received the same species from Mr. "Watson, of Kelowna, The note which .you published for the newspapers covered the ground pretty well, but hellebore would not be strong- enough for ���cut worms. These caterpillars are so voracious, that ParlB green or Borne ar- ���senical poison Is necessary. Spraying does not seem to be the most satisfactory way of applying poisons for cut worms. The poisoned bran remedy .-gives really remarkable results, and is .actually more attractive "than green vegetation. I find the best way to prepare this, Is to wet the bram with water .���alightly sweetened, and then dry this by mixing In more dry bran until the whole is perfectly dry again, and ns a matter of fact there will be sufficient imperceptible moisture to make t'he poison adhere. When the bran is perfectly dry, Paris green falls quickly to the bottom, and ds difficult to mix with the bran. The cut worms sent by you all seem to be of the same species. If it is not too late, I wish you would send me some of these alive, although I have no doubt that they are P. sau- cla, as I have stated, above. The grasshoppers at Vernon are probably camnula pelluclda. On receipt of your letter to-day, I telegraphed :you 'poisoned bran remedy best for both grasshoppers and cut worms,' Indeed, I fancy tills remedy Is about the only one which could be applied at the pro- sent time. This has been found extremely valuable in California where .grasshoppers were damaging grape vines in vineyards. I had not heard of tills outbreak before you wrote, nnd I am obliged to you for bringing it to my notice. If you can obtain specimens I shall be obliged to you further if you do *;o and let me have them. Locusts of several kinds have been ���very injurious to Manitoba this year. "The farmers there on the whole, have had rather a hard time of lit, flrat with ���excessive drought, then hurricanes of wind, followed by irost and drought again. The locust* which did most harm this year 1n Manitoba were not the Rocky Mountain species, melano- plus sj.retus, but two or three common prairie species which seldom increase to injurious numbers, and among these was pelluclda, the one which I Imagine may be the Vernon pest." Prom Mr. D. A. Brodle, Superintendent PuyaUup Experimental Station, Dated July 26bh, 1900. The out worm Is still ravaging the country and doing great damage to almost all kinds of vegetation. Professor Fiper says that It is perldromia saucla. I am recommending the use of Paris green In places where it can be used, but the outbreak Is so great that I am inclined to think that baiting them is the beat plan, as it enables us to use the Paris green much stronger. A very effective way Is to mix Hour and Paris given 1-20 parts, into a soft paste, and sweeten with sugar or syrup. This is ^scattered on the ground where they .are working. I rather think that the usual methods as for instance, one part to 150 gallcns of water is not strong ���enough for these fellows. They don't seem to get enough of it that way. Trenching has been very effective in one h.stance under my observation. Shaking the vines such as tomatoes and spraying them on the ground with kerosene can be done in a limited way. We may add to the above official remarks that the very greatest care must be taken in dealing with the Paris green and its infusions, the worm killer being a poison deadly to domestic animals and children. Want of precaution may easily result in child mortal Ity, and It is regrettable, carelessness being unfortunately only too general, that the cut worm .plague calls for such a remedy. Mr. A. C, Wilson, a well known horticulturist of Nanaimo, claims, by the bye, I hat he has a powder which simply annihilates the cut worm In short order. Probably this too Is generally poisonous and needs the greatest care in handling, though no details of It have reached.the "News-Advertiser." Thoroughly soaking a grass lawn with water does a good deal, so it Is stated up country, to subdue the cut worm's luvtsges on grass. Other caterpillars which seemhiEily are not cut worms, are doing much damage also in and ���albout Vancouver, for the authorities .generally seem to state that the cut worm Is too bulky to climb high whilst many of the local pests think nothing of quite a high climb, and are In their *own objectlonalble manner, acrobatic. But speaking quite seriously, the various pests are doing a vast amount of harm in nil directions. pest worse than ever. The remedy is destroying birds which are the chief natural foee of the cut-worm. The birds once more than half extripat- ed, the cut-worms of the early future are likely to become more prolific and troublesome than before. The following is what is stated In the "Colonist": The efforts of the farmers to protect their crops from the ravages of the cut-worm by sprinkling copious quantities of Paris green over their potato patches are having a disastrous effect on game birds. Pheasants are being poisoned. At Cordova Bay a couple of days ago a farmer counted no less than fifteen dead pheasants on his two fields which had eaten of the poison spread for the cut-worms. A sportsman, in a letter in this regard, says: t "The question of how to deal with the cut-worm has become more serious than was thought of,- for I learn from authentic sources that birds of all kinds, but more particularly pheasants and quail, that make potato patches and fields where vegetables ara grown their feeding places in the early morning, are being found dead in these fields, evidently the work of Paris green or arsenic. Now, sir, there are a few questions I would like to see answered: Do farmers In Eastern Canada mix Parle green with meal, or anything but water, to destroy potato bugs? If no, why do It here? , If we are to lose our blrdB In this wholesale manner, Is not the last state of the farmers and fruit-growers worse than the first? I have refrained from writing before In the hope that some members of the S. P. C. A. or rancher would take this up, but It evidently has not been noticed enough. With reference to the complaint that Paris green and water will not kill the worm, I think the fault lies In the mixture being not strong enough, for ft Is evidently the Paris green and meal that Is killing the birds, not their eating the dead worms." It looks very much as If Parle green and bran may kill off with equal rapidity cut-worm and pheasant In such places for instance, as Lulu Island. The problem now raised certainly calls for prompt consideration by our Provincial horticultural experts. Meanwhile one who has tried it, writes to the Victoria "Colonist" to say that a mixture of kerosene oil and whale oil soap effectively kills the cutworm. It Is not poisonous to birds. Dry wood ashes are also said to kill the cut-worm. STRIKE ON THE G. P. R. The Machinists Quit Work From Port Arthur to the Pacific Coast���Local Grievances. FRUIT-GROWERS' EXHIBITION. Special Transportation Rates for Those Visiting Vancouver on August 8th. The British. Columbia Fruit Growers* Association will hold its annual exhibition In thi�� City on August Sth and 9th. Mr. W. J- Brandrith, the Secretary, announces that the following special rates have been secured for those visiting the Exhibition: Per the Canadian Pacific Railway��� One and a-third of ordinary single tare for the round trip. Per Union Steamship Company from Coast points���Single fare from all points between Valdez Island and Vancouver for round trip. Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company, per steamer from Nanaimo and Coast points���Single fare for round trip. * Canadian Pacific Navigation Company, from Victoria���13 for round trip, tickets good to leave Victoria at midnight August 7th, per steamer Tose- mlte, or by the steamer Islander August Sth, 7 a.m.; returning either by the Islander or Tosemlte on August ��th. All Fraser River steamers will carry visitors for the round trip at single- fare rates. Exhibits will be carried from railway station, tram ofliee or wharves In Vancouver to the Exhibition building, free if charge. WHICH IS WORSE? PEST OR REMEDY. An extract from yesterday's Victoria "Colonist" Is unpleasantly suggestive of an after result of the usage of Paris green mixed with bran, for cut-worms, which may, another season, make the record collection certain at Its close. BEGGARLY PAY. "Le Journal" says: "We find in a Quebec paper an advertisement for a lady teacher for an elementary school at a salary of ninety-two dollars per annum, with lodging (not board) and heating. And the commissioners are not ashamed to advertise this pittance In the papers. Ninety-two dollars a year! A chambermaid, her neighbor perhaps, will have twice as much. Have your daughter educated, good people. You see what education, applied to the noblest of purposes, brings to those who have received it." Fortunately for the lady teachers of Pacific Canada, lives are in British Columbia cast In pleasanter as also more profitable places. What wonder Is It with such apologies for salaries paid In some parts of Eastern Canada, that so many well qualified teachers migrate to this Province from other parts of the Dominion? Sir Wilfrid Laurier has announced his determination to adopt at all costs a policy of making Montreal the "national port of Canada." This looks rather ominous, unless there be one saving proviso In his mind, for the necessary fast Canadian Transatlantic mall and passenger service, which can never be established and made to compete with the'New York services, If a port like -Montreal, far up the St. Lawrence, be made the Canadian terminal during the Summer und Autumn months of the year. Toronto's Customs collection* were for last month the largest on record fo** that port, though the exact totals have not yet reached Vancouver. During the first 25 days of July, Toronto's collections reached no less than $4S4,S82, those for the whole month of July, 1899, being but 1415,818, though that was not a bad month for recelptB. The Indications of the Incomplete month made a Vancouver, Aug. Uh, 1900. The machinists In tbe Canadian Pacific Railway shops here left their work yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, r.nd nothing was done there for the remainder uf tbe day. As far as can be ascertained, the strike was not the result of any local differences between the management and the men, but was ordered from Winnipeg. Official notice of the strike waa given to LVIr. L. R. Johnson, the Master Mechanic, it being stated that the cause of the men being ordered out would not be known to them until to-day. At present the machinists are the only class of men who have gone out, and the blacksmiths and other mechanics are still at work. Although It was stated that the strike was not caused by any local disputes. It was said by .some of the men that they had grievances which had something to do with the strike. They claim that certain clauses of the agreement upon which the relations between the Company and the Machinists' Union are based, have been violated fay the former. But according to a telegram from our correspondent at Winnipeg, the reason for the strike is the action of the Company In reducing the number of its employees, on the ground of the poor crops In Manitoba, with the consequent result of a reduction In the amount of grain to be transported, and the corresponding falllng-off in the West-bound business���which the Company claims has already become apparent���the men claiming that this is not the real ground for the discharge of a large number of them, but that the Company's action is Intended as a blow against the Union; that preference In employment has been given to nonunion men, and that efficiency and length of service has been entirely ignored In the discharge of t*he. men. About 25 men were discharged on Tuesday last at Winnipeg. As the result of the decision of the Union, the machinists at all the shops of the Company between Fori William and Vancouver, to the number of about 600, went out on strike yesterday morning. In reference to the statement already mentioned, which was made yesterday by some of the men hero that the Company has not kept Its agreement, they claim that the following clauses have been violated: "Article 3, Section 1.���The Company will not discriminate in any way against any machinist who may from time to time represent any of his fellow workmen on a committee of investigation." Mr. iMacClain, a machinist. Insists that he was discharged because he was selected to present certain demands of the men to the management. The latter, however, state that he was discharged because he was absent from his work for three days without permission. "Article 8, Section 1.���It Is open for a machinist at any time to draw the attention of the Master Mechanic when trade principles are violated, for the matter to be investigated." The claim Is made that wben representations were made to the local authorities, they were not investigated as ihey should have been. They also state that another article, providing that men having others dependent on them for support, should have the preference of being retained, when reductions were made, has not been observed. (Article 6. Section 1.���"When any complaint cannot be satisfactorily settled by the foreman, master mechanic, or general master mechanic, a small committee shall be granted leave of absence and furnished transportation to lay the grievance before the management at Winnipeg; but the leave of absence must be confined to once in a year, and during the months of (May and June. Before Interviewing the management, the complaint must ho In ivrlUnar." Accord!ns to the arrangements between ���the Company and the Union, passes lor delegates -are Issued by the Company on a written call for such by the Central Committee at Winnipeg. on the supposition that this formality had been compiled with und In order not to delny the delegate's departure while Inquiries were made of the Genera, Manager, at Winnipeg, the local mamigep.pnl here issued a pass on the understanding tha if it was found this formality had not -been compiled with, the pass would be returned ami cancelled. When the General Manager telegraphed that this requirement had been omitted, the pass was accordingly cancelled. This Is the explanation furnished by the General Superintendent here in regard to this matter. The officials pointed out that with only half a crop in the Province, there would be only half the freight shipments, and following this shortage there would be a corresponding falling off In the imports. In fact, they claimed that the latter was already noticeable. Against this the men's case is presented as follows: "At a meeting held on Winlnesilay night; of a Committee of boiler-makers, machinists, blacksmiths and allied mechanics, it was resolved that the reduction of the staff was a direct blow by the Ccmpany against the Union under falso pretences of decrease of business; that the Company Ignored whatever overtures were made to them Cor better conditions; in tbe reduction of the staff the Company practically aimed at the active members or the unions; that preference was given to non-Union men; that efficiency and length ��p!" service was totally ignored. These resolutions wore endorsed by each of the unions and it was on these grounds that the strike was declared. NEWS OF THE PROVINCE VICTORIA. Preparations are being made here by the rival townsite men of Allison and Princeton for a keen struggle to secure the location of the Government buildings of the Similkameen District. Ex-Governor Dewdney, who Is interested In Allison, is doing his utmost to secure the Government favor for his townsite, In preference to the older one of Princeton, and incidentally assailing the policy of the late Semlin administration, which he states decided for Princeton. Whichever town receives the appropriation has a good chance of becoming the chief Similkameen centre���hence the struggle. The "Colonist" says: The total shipments made to Dawson by one Victoria firm���S. Marks���this week net over 60 tons, and the freight alone will exceed $7,000. The invoice value of this shipment Is close on $30,000, and to Insure It a premium of several hundred dollars had to be paid. This is perhaps the largest individual shipment made by a single local firm, and is for Mr. Marks' wholesale branch at Dawson. The Sanitary Department condemned more old shacks which will promptly be destroyed, unless the owners make valid protests. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Is doing good work. It has caused the levy of a tin- of $35 on an expressman named Bute, for cruelly illusing his horse and has also decided to "call the attention of the Government to the system of grocers selling poison, and recommending irs discontinuance, as no register is kept and It is difficult to trace the purchaser of poison." The result has been dog poisoning made easy in only too many The Provincial Reformatory here has long been known as one of the most absurdly easy places In the world from which to escape, as many a hail boy has proved. A recent result of this has been that four boys, occupants of the Reformatory, anmed Bullock, Jar- vis, Weymouth and Ferguson, made their escape on Wednesday morning by removing a bar from one of the windows, crawling through the aperture thus created and taking to the woods. They have not been arrested, Jarvis and Bullock had four years to serve. At St. Saviour's Churoh, Victoria West, on Thursday the Kev. W. D. Barber united in marriage Henry W. Harvey, of Enderby, and .Miss Eva El- linor Harrap, third daughter of the late S. T. Harrap, of Nottingham! England. The bride was attended by Miss Gwendoline Harvey, of New Westminster, as her maid at the ceremony. | Both bom Captain Brecht, a Swede, who is the) Both boats banks and grasshoppers and cut worms are "playing the deuce with the gardens," even resisting such drastic remedies as Parts preen and hellebore. The Indians too are being supplied with strong drink to a. greater extent thara usual, and making night at times hideous and even dangerous. Against: these things may, however, be set improved prospects, as regards local mining. NELSON. E. C. Cordingly, charged with Incendiarism under sensational circumstances, has elected for speedy trial before judge Form on Monday next. The Nelson saw mill narrowly escaped destruction by fire on Wednesday. Effective work by the Fire Brigade fortunately warded this off. The 'Miner" says: To have rhts river stocked with salmon bus been a problem which has been under consideration for some time by the citizens of Nelson and also by tbe Provincial Government. It is known that salmon come up as far as Bonnlngton Falls, but they have never been known? to come any further. Many of the people are recommending the placing of a run at the Fails. This Is one ot the questions which will undoubtedly be discussed at some length at the* meeting of the Associated Boards or Trade at Nelson. It is thought that the Board will ask the Government for aid in this matter, YMIR. Bush fires raging around this town have been threatening great damage. The Dundee concentrator at one time- caught Are, but the llames were got under and by the latest accounts special precautions are obviating further serious danger to mining and otbett- property. VERNON AND DISTRICT. The cut-worm and the grass-hopper are doing great damage here as elsewhere in the Province. An outbreak of. typhoid fever ha.* probably been prevented at Vernon by the cleaning of vegetable matter from the water works dam. The water had become very foul indeed. GRAND FORKS. Tbe municipal incorporation of this city and Columbia is a probable event of the early future, as the Grand Forks* Townsite Company has bought out the Columbia Townsite Company. This should remove one obstacle to amalgamation. AT WINNIPEG. The KaohiniiU* Statement of the Grounds on Whioh the Strike Was Ordered. From Our Own Correspondent. Winnipeg, Aug. 3.���The machinists, boiler-makers and fitters employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in the shops at Winnipeg, Fort William and other divisional points west to the Pacific Coast, went out on strike this morning to the number of about 500. On Tuesday last aibout l!5 men were discharged by the Company owing, the officials explained, to the project of hard times, and the less amount of work that would naturnlfly follow with the reduction In traffic. master of the steamer Mabel, is reported missing and his friends are very anxious concerning him. Lieutenant Akroyd. of Vancouver, has resigned his commission In the 3rd C. R. V. and returned lo his Mainland home. He is succeeded by Lieutenant S. F. Clark. The Chinese merchants of this city wish well to the Jubilee Hospital, They have opened a subscription list In aid of the building fund for the new resident medical health officer's residence In connection with the Hospital. The list opened as follows: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, $60; Chinese Hospital Directors, $25; Tal Yune & Company, $'10; Yuen Lung, $2��; Wah Yuen. $20; Loo Qee Wing, $2fi, nnd Lee Mong Kow, $6, making a total of $190 ns a beginning, NANAIMO. Mr. Ralph Smith, M-IM*.. whilst here speaking on Saturday evening for the white fishermen on the Fraser River, declared that he had nevertheless no sympathy with threatened violence or intimidation. He hoped thai reports that this was suggested were unfounded. It was no business of a trade union to practice Intimidation on men ready to go to work, though unionists had every right, of oourse, to combine to refuse themselves to work save at their own price. Mr. MacCialn, who followed, for his part disavowed all connection With throats of violence, and declared that the only reference he had made to the Militia was to read"' a letter from a Vancouver friend; saying that the writer honestly believed that if the Militia had left In the day time instead of by night, they would have been pushed into the river. Mr. 'MacCialn then viciously denounced the Vancouver and New Westminster press for alleged misre- representation of the Issues and incidents of the struggle, and appealed for funds on behalf of the striking fishermen. The Collieries' Union nfter- wards made a grant in aid of $230. KAMLOOPS. According to the "Standard" the people of Kamloops are by no means wholly happy Just* now. The mos- qultoee are terribly bad on the river beaten to-day, YACHTING. THE SEAWANHAKA CUP. Montreal, Aug. 3.���The first day's International race for the Seawanhaka Cup- between the American challenger Minnesota, or the White Bern- Club, St. Paul, Minn., and the Canadian defender; Redcoat, came off on Lako St. Louis to-day, and resulted In an easy win for the Canadian boat, by ti minutes and 20 seconds: There was one Inch difference in ihe length of the boats, tho Redcoat measuring 25 feet 7 inches, and the Minnesota.. 2.", feet li inches. The Minnesota also hart' the lighter crew, Skipper Griggs and hi* men tipping the beam at WI lbs., against 6-lii lbs., for the Canadian crew. Skipper Duggan having won the toss, selected n. triangular course for to-day's race. the distance being twelve miles, three times round. When the signal for a start ���was given nt 1.30, there was a slight northwesterly to westerly breeze blowing, Th* Redcoat got over the line first. Botn boats stood on the starboard tack audit was soon apparent that the Redcoat was drawing away from the Minnesota, The Redcoat worked up to windward, the American boat making lee-way. and? constantly luffing to avoid the puffs, ami It was soon apparent that the American boat was no match for the defender, Tim wind came down tho lake in puffs, and the Minnesota appeared to be unable to carry her sail. The Redcoat turned ih��- first buoy of the first round ut IHSrW, the Minnesota following 12 seconds later, now hoisted reaching jibr. cached very fast nnd ii wn* soon evident that the Minnesota was closing up the distance, As they approached the second buoy, it became a matter ��>t dtubt if the Redcoat could make very much more on the windward work than the American boat would on iho reaches. However the Redcoat passed the buoy with a lead of 32 seconds. On the way down before tha wind, it was seen that, the Redcoat sailed faster than before, ami thai the Minnesota gradually dropped behind. The Redcoat rounded the last buoy of the first round at 2:02:80, the Minnesota following 1 minute ami Hi seconds later. This was the fastest round for ihe boats during the day. On tho first log ��f the second round the Ftedeoni began tack- lng into ihe wind, while the Minnesota*, sagged off to leeward. Her drift was nog*, men ted bj the carrying away of her peak- halyard, and for some time the boftt ptunded along with her mainsail flopping around in the wind. At last Bha was luffed tip. and tbe peak taken up ami relayed, and she filled up again, but she had lost heavily and rounded the first buoy of the second round '���'> minute-, 4i seconds behind the Redcoat, It was now evident that the Canadian was a certain winner. The American boat was very tender, in Ihe hard puffs nnd appeared hr bury herself In the water, and have difficulty in coming )<> the wind quickly. <>�� the roach after passing the buoy, tin American boat did not appear to do quite ;i* well ,is before and rounded the second buoy of the second round 4 miliums 2Jp seconds behind the Redcoat. The Canadian boat increased her lead to Ti minutes", when she rounded the last buoy, on tho second round, at 2:80:50. On the first, lesr of the last round the Redcoat again showed superior work to windward, and) passed the first buoy r, minutes 80 seconds ahead. In the second teg, which witn a reaching one, she gained another mium> and 12 Seconds, The Minnesota, however, nfier turning the second buoy, sailed! down before the wind in fine style, anil lessened the distance between the boats by 22- seconds. The Redcoat crossed the finish line at 3:16:18 nnd the Minnesota* at 3 i21:38. The following is the elapsed time: Redcoat���1 hour, 4f, minutes, 18 seconds. Minnesota���I hour, Bl minutes, :>s seconds, Difference-* minutes. 80 seconds. After the race. Skipper G-rfggn stated that ho had foolishly tried a new sail, und the centre-board would have been much b.-lter set a foot nnd a-half. back. However, he intended to usfl the old eiatl to-morrow, and hoped for better luck, but thry had been, he added, fairly "fCJM.-Af��.��t*. .u- ON THE WING ITEMS opeps on Pack horses are scarce in Ferguson, H. II. Johnstone of Rossland, is in tho camp. Coinaplix's new school . Monday next. * When hungry or thirsty drop into the Hotel Lardoau. The less said about horse racing in Trout Lako City the better. * When in Trout Lake City register at the Queen's. Host service in the town. Andy Ferguson returned from' a business trip to Revolstoke on Saturday. Read tho proceedings of the legislature. A detailed report now appears in the Eaolk. Good progress is being made with trail repair work. Tho wagon road is fairly dry and passable. The weather of the last three days, make a person wonder what be did with his summer's salary * No need to send your watch out of town for repair. Guaranteed work done by S. F. W. Gainer, Eagle bldg. Jas. Lauder of Revelstoke, returned homo on Monday, after doing some staking and assessment work up the north fork. Rev. J. A. Wood will visit several of the Kootenay Methodist missions next weok. He is chairman of the district. ���Kootenaian. * Perfect printing punctually performed pleases particular people. Is the EAGLE doing your printing? If not, we.'re both the losers. * Fresh fruits and garden vegetables received daily by A. G. Fraser, Thomson's Landing.' Send your order in at once. Filled and sent up first stage. Over 150 loaded pack horses left the stores of local merchants for the mines during the month of July. This month and next doublo that number will leave. J. M. Doyle of Revelstoke, manager P. Burns & Co.. was in town on Saturday evening. Ho reports the meat business rather quiet for this season of tho year. r ' Fine now fresh stock of groceries and supplies of every description, just received by A. G. Fraser, Thomson's Landing. It saves money to outfit with Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. D. McLennan of Trout Lake City, and their guest for the week. Mrs. H. J. Han bury of Revelstoke. paid Ferguson a visit on Friday afternoon last. The Industrial World, Rossland. will appeal' as a semi-weekly from this date. A. C. Thompson, the editor, etc., seems to be on the move���in the i'igh.1 direction. Tho desks fur Ferguson's school wore received by Secretary Shannon from Preston, Ont., last week and will be put in placo at once. School will open on Monday next, with Mrs. Wilson in charge. A. Johnson, proprietor of the Revelstoke Herald, arrived in Ferguson on Monday evening to look after his mining interests up the north fork. He returned home yesterday, well pleased with the progress of the camp. There are more people in the camp this week than heretofore this season. Every day brings mora strangers. Quito a number of persons have completed their representing work and arc leaving for their homes on the outside. Thos. Taylor, M. P. P., has socurod a provincial grant of $25,000 aB a starter on tbo Big Bend wagon road. Engineer Lionel II. Buck is In charge. A further appropriation of $50,000 will bo asked for next year to complete the work. A Visit to the Nettie L., Ajax and Brow by the Eagle. READY FOR TRANSPORTATION New and Unexpected Strikes In the Nettie L- Orey Copper Ore a Predominent Feauture.���Crosscut Tunnel Being Driven on the Brow. ���Nettie L. Lead in the Ajax. The Eaole made an afternoon trip to tho Nettie L., Ajax and .Brow, Nettio L. hill, a few days ago, The crosscut from the east drift in the Nettie L. is in over 25 ft. and still no sign of the footwall, running in ore all the way. Down in the winze whore work is being pushed ahead, a fine new strike, or rather an unexpected widening out of the lead is shown. In the upper stope the ore is so rich that it Is being sacked right from the pay> streak. The Eaole secured one of the finest samples of grey coppor and galena that ever it set optics upon in British Columbia from this point. Average samples will run 3000 ozs. to the ton. From this ore a high-grade test shipment will be made just to demonstrate to the world that over $50(i a ton ore can be produced in the Lardeau. Work is being continued in the lower tunnel, drifting at presont, and Foreman B. Crilly expectB to put on another shift of men at an early date. A few hundred sacks of ore lies piled up at the ore house and there is enough blocked out and in sight to ship five tons a day all winter if need be. The company will ship 500 tons or more as soon as rawhiding season sets in, railway or no railway. The Nettie L. is improving with development and each visit reveals more and better ore. The dump is growing larger as a consequence of more careful ore sorting. There will bo thousands of tons lying there ready for a concentrator by next spring. On the Ajax very little is done, but tho east drift spoken of above is almost under Ajax ground now, shewing that tho ledge runs right on through what will prove to be just as rich as the Nettie L. property. The Brow, owned and now being operated by the Lembke brothers, is a further extension of the Ajax, but as there is considerable wash and timber on the "hog's back" at this point, the ledge is not visible on the surface. The Lembke brothers havo already driven 95 ft. of a crosscut and expect to catch the lead in a few weeks, Where the assessment work was done a year ago, above the present tunnel thero is an outcropping of galena in quart/., but until the lead is tapped below nothirrr much can be s.iid. The locut'nn is all right, the boys are working "full time" and the Eagle bespeaks and hopes for thoir success. T. A. Wilson, M.D., CM. h. R. C. P. & 8. [Queen's University.] Provincial Coroner, Etc. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Ferguson, B. C. Fred C. Elliott, BARRISTER, NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC., TROUT LAKE CITY B. C, AND Ferguson, B. C. Harvey, McCarter <$ Pinkham BARRISTEU8, SOLICITORS, ETC. OFFICES: REVELSTOKE AND GOLDEN. Solicitors for imperial Bank of Canada. Geo. s. McCarter. . J. A. Harvey. A. M..Pinkham. White, Gwillim <f Scott,, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC. OFFICES: McKENZIE AVENUE, Revelstoke, B. C. A. H. Holdich, M. CM.I., ASSAYKR AND ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, Revelstoke, B. C. Methodist Church Ferguson : Services in school house every Sunday at '���< p.m. Sunday Bchool at2 p.m. Trout Lake City : Services in ForreRter's ball everv Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 2:30p.m. S. j. GREEN, Pastor. S. Shannon, Assayer and Analytical Chemist. OFFICE: VICTORIAAVE., FERGUSON, B, C. JB^AH kinds of Photographic work done. Mining properties a specialty. Local views for sale. Call at office to see samples. Ferguson Shaving Parlor Wm. Schnell, TONSORIAL ARTIST All branches of tho tonsorial art executed with ambldextcrious dexterity. Mrs. A. G. Fraser and Mrs. Tobin of Thomson's Landing, were visitors to tho payroll centre by Friday's stage. They returned on Saturday morning. They expressed great pleasure with the scenery and enjoyed their visit immensely, but "OhI that awful road!" .1. .1. Langstaff, editor of the Trout Lake Topic, and the Eaole scribe will leave here on Friday next for a three .lays' jaunt up the north fork of the Lardeau, taking in the Old Gold camp, Horn and Black Warrior hdges, Spokane group and others in that section of the country. Send the Eaole to your friends, or to anyone you think will become interested In the camp. It passes from ono place and person to another, is read, extracts copied into larger papers; the news will spread. But give us a lift to do tho introductory work. Printer's Ink made Rossland; it can do the same for tbe Lardeau. Win, Bennett of Sandon, is in town, Thos. Downs of Revelstoke, is in the burg to-day. Winter supplies are already being packed to summit camps, preparatory for continuing development work all the year round. * For fresh fruits, or any delicacies of the season, send your order to A. G. Fraser, Thomson's Landing. It will be filled promptly and delivorcd to any point by tho first stage. There Is nothing now, as far as the Eaole knows, in the railway situation. Some, who profess to know, aver that wo will still have a railway this season, But most of us In here aro becoming dubious. Dull timos are reported in the Boundary district; also none too brisk at Rossland, Nelson, Revelstoko and Slocan. Sandon is busy building up; while the Lardeau is plugging along much as usual���but no necessarily idle mon. General Blacksmithing and Repair Work Prompt ly tittended tn at moderate rales. Horso shoeing a specialty, PKED. DESJARDINE. Imperial JBank .. of���Canada. CAPITAL AUTHORIZFJ), CAPITAL PAID UP . '. REST t S'2,500,000.00. ri,4.W,!HM.0O. ;l,7l��,tXK).U0. General Uankino, Business Transacted Interest allowed on duposilK in Savings Department at current ratcB. A. R. bThEARN, MAMAUEB REVELSTOKE BRANCH, Furniture aud Furnishings The largest and most complete stock in North Kootenay. We can outfit your home or hotel as complete and cheap as eastern or coast firms. Prompt attention to mail orders; shipments made on shortest notice. Ask for quotations. Undertakers. K. Howson & Co. ���REVELSTOKE, B.C. When you want a Cool Refreshing Drink Try Enterprise Beer AH Lardeau's leading hotels handle It. Manufactured by tho Enterprise Brewing Co., Revelatoke, B. 0, Get Your Next Suit Made to Order And made by tin. We guarantee fit, finish and quality. Thoprleu will be vory little more than (or a linnd-me-down. And the money Is kept in the eamp. "Square" shop. R. S. Wilson, Revelstoke. : FIELD $ BEWS, �� Druggists Chemists (g) Stationers : S&SSS! REVELSTOEE. f If you need anything in Photographic Supplies... Semi to tho CANADA DRUG & BOOK CO., REVELSTOKE, B. C. Leave Your Watch With A. C. Cummins, Ferguson, and he will guarantee prompt and sate delivery of your WATCH tome. Repair depart* ment Ih in charge of K. N. Doyle, an expert in EnaliHb, HwIbh and American watch repairing. All work guaranteed. A tine line of Diamonds, Watches, Clonks, Hllverwaro; Gold and Silver Klcctro Plating and Engraving. J. Guy Barber, C. P. R. Watoh Inspector, Kevelstoke, B.C.J Located in FergUSOll, The Payroll Centre We Lead because we keep constantly in touch with the largest manufacturers in Canada, Great Britain and the United States, securing cash bargains at all seasons. We Lead because we have the capital and the experience to buy in the best markets of the world. We Lead in giving customers better value for their money than any other \ store in the Lardeau. We Lead in doing the largest business because we treat our customers all the same, business-like and courteously. We Lead in giving good values for your money in Gents' Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Miners' Supplies, Groceries, Etc. Post Office Store Ferguson, B. C. f" | Miners9 Supplies We have just placed in our ware room a large stock of choice fresh Groceries. Also a big addition to our well assorted stock of Boots and Shoes, 'Clothing, Crockery, Miners' Supplies, Etc. Special quotations to cash purchasers. Goods carefully packed for pack horse outfits. Close cash prices. BATHO & CO., General Merchants and Outfitters for the Lardeau. _REVELSTOKE, E. C. More to Freight Saved By Buying Miners' Supplies From lis. BOURNB BROS. 1 C. B. Hume & Co., Wholesale and Retail ���� General Merchants.... Heaviest Buyers in North Kootenay. rroi'TJAt. Revelstoke. Imperial Brewing Co., Limited. KAMLOOPS, B. C. Manufacturers of Lager Beer, Porter and all kinds of aerated waters. \i . Satisfaction guaranteed. -p np TTT p.3Q1.c~ All orders by mail or J-/. A. VV . X CdlGC, otherwise promptly attended to. manager. iiiiiiinnssniiiiiiiiimHiiiiiiiiiiiiooiiiiifliDiioiniiiimimtoniieU JL FERGUSON \ Is the t PAY ROLL CENTRE
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Title | Lardeau Eagle |
Publisher | Ferguson, B.C. : R.P. Pettipiece |
Date Issued | 1900-08-08 |
Geographic Location |
Ferguson (B.C.) Ferguson |
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FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Published by R.P. Pettipiece from 1900-02-14 to 1902-03-27; by Alfred Pelkey from 1902-04-03 to 1902-05-29; by E.G. Woodward from 1902-06-06 to 1904-03-04; and by J.J. Atherton from 1904-06-10 to 1904-10-14. |
Identifier | Lardeau_Eagle_1900-08-08 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2015-11-26 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 120992cb-f6eb-4e88-aaa6-094d39412427 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0082119 |
Latitude | 50.6833 |
Longitude | -117.4832999 |
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