PRINCETON, AUG. 10th, 1901. SMITH CURTIS, E L. A-fc^'S^ ^p «_ A vf I s< '* ,* neglected ■e concerned. I " It is noticeable that the mining cen- Talks Interestingly of the Re- tres which have grown most were furthest sources of the Similkameen a**y fr°m the ca?telL The. proxim"y of the government departments seems to —Railway Situation act as a blight on Vancouver Island, the DiSCUSSed. A j | Coast and Similkameen. . A., for Rossland, i, and the surround- nearly four weeks. ailkai the district. He believes the tined to become the greatest mining district in Southern B. C, whenever it is afforded railway facilities and adequate roads, trails and bridges to the diffei mining camps. Mr. Curtis expressed himself as particularly pleased with the improved appearance of Copper Monntair claims. " In every case where work has been done," he said, " there has been marked improvement. Many of the prospectors are doing well directed development) The work done by Messrs. Cramer, Willerson and Johnson, on the Ada B. claim, might well be imitated'Jby others with equally good- results." "The diorite belt in which the Sunsel and other prominent claims are located certainly crosses the Similkameen tc Kennedy mountain, where a number of good claims are being opened up. It safe to say that in no other locality in the province can be found so extensive copper deposits as Copper and Kennedy mountains show. The ore is generally low grade, and must be mined by companies with ample capital, owning their own smelters. There is not room in most cases for both a mining and smelting profit *in handling the ores. Claim owners should recognise this, and not ask too much for their properties, or refuse amalgamation with adjoining prop- where the promoters ., guaranteeing ample funds for Mr. Curtis visited Summit City Camp last week, and thinks that with development splendid results will be obtai from the silver lead properties loc Speaking of the requirements of the district, he was greatly struck with the failure of all B. C. governments to provide any decent access to the different mining camps. " This immense district is close to the coast and the seat of government," said Mr. Curtis, " and whenever developed will be of especial benefit to the cities of Vancouver, Victoria and New Westmins- " The present neurasthenic government exhibits every session a demonical dementia with regard to the mining interests. It is not even so much what it does to prick and harass mining, as the fear it has excited in mine owners that it is capable of prostrating by some mad act, the whole industry. The Similka- tneen has lately suffered more than othei localities. It has been deliberately refused railway facilities, and its development retarded for years. This is done at the behest ofthe C.P.R. with its dog the-manger policy ; its instrument being Premier Dunsmuir. He is a sad disappointment. His accession to office was acquiesed in by many, and by some even hailed with delight, because it was believed that a man reputed to be worth eight or ten millions, would be aboi the influences of this and other kindred corporations, but it is well known now that while he pays little or no attention to cabinet business, whenever any suggestion of throwing open the gate to the Similkameen is mooted, he is rigid as a rock in backing proposals which mean that this district is to remain securely locked, and President Shaughnessy of| the C.P.R. carries the kev. "The t blow to the district, was the authoritative declaration of a member of the gcvernment, that there was reasonable doubt about the existence of a feasible railway route through the Hope mountains. That statement must- deter capital coming in, and was wholly unwarranted. The gross o- wilful ignorance of the government is inexcusable. It proves its loan act was a hollow sham, and its present action is excuse for further delay. The premier's promise to call a summer session has been broken. If the government would promise to build the road itself, I would applaud its action. The proposal to explore passes said to be feasible would do no harm if done on a proper basis, but we are informed that two expeditions of 12 or 15 men each are going in the field under the direction of engineers who are simply C.P.R. hangers-on. This will inspire no confidence, and the expense of $12,- 000 or $15,000 will simply mean so much more bonus to the C.P.R. "The actual cost of surveying should not exceed $600. I would not object to that sum, but do < bject to the extravagant exptnditure arranged for. The t>elief is rapidly gaining ground that the government are sending out a partv to prove that a feasible railway route does NOT exist, • n I that any survey made will be reported solely for the private infor- '"' ofthe C.P.R.. and for that comp- [Tobecc *■] DEAL ON BOULDER CREEK. Cousin Tack Qroup will * be Worked by Stock Company Mr. Vaughan-Rhys,M.E., On Copper Mountain. m A mining deal of importance has ji been completed whereby a company will be formed to work the Cousin Jack group of properties on Boulder Creek. Mr. Gallanger of Wisconsin, who has been in the district for the past th: months, will organize the company which will acquire the "Cousin Jack," '^'Oshkosh," "Ymir," "Morning," "Winnabago" claims. The capital * tock of the Company be f 100,000 divided into 1,000,000 shares of io cents each. Five hundred thousand shares or half the capital stock will be reserved for development purposes. Interested in the company are John Q. Thynne, Neal McLennan, Ole Benson. Thos. Rodgers and A J^allanger. Work will be started on the property as soon as a details in connection with the corpon tion are arranged. The properties ar situatfid about 4 miles from the new,goi T. J, Vaughan-Rhys, M. E,. of Vancou ver, inspected the principal properties on Copper and Kennedy mountains this week. He was well pleased with what he saw and exptj^gtf^ojjKurn to Princeton early in October for an extended visit to the different camps. In ( with the Star representative he said: "You have the greatest surface showings of copper ore on Copper and Kennedy mountains I have ever seen. It is a splendid field for the middleman or developer, but there is hardly enough work done yet for the large operator to take hold. One feature about your ores I like, and that is, although the prevailing character of the ore is bornite, several ledges of rich chalcopyrite have been discovered, This proves the continuity and depth of your ore bodies, and I have no doubt that when depth is obtained, you will find several rich veins of the latter ore lying underneath the bornite. I would advise claim owners on Copper mountain to group their holdings as much as possible, as any large company taking hold would build their own smelter, and work on somewhat the same scale as the Knob Hill and Ironsides in the Boundary Camp." Mr. Vaughan-Rhys returned to the Coast on Tuesday, going out by the Hope Trail. CHURCH NOTICE. 7 Rev. George 'Mason of Nicola Lake will hold divine service in the school- house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, re cordially invited to attend. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. John Amberty of Tulameen, spent couple of days in town this week. The sticks for the Polo players have s ived. A practice will beheld soon. Joe Richards, manager of the Driard Hotel, Nicola Lake, arrived on to-day's Arthur Stevenson, road Superintendent for West Yale was in Princeton this week. James Hislop P.L.S. has completed the survey of the Princess Maud claim on Copper Mountain. Smith Curtis M. L. A. accompan ied by L- L. Patrick left Princeton en route to Greenwood, yesterday morning. J. M. Hitchings and son, of Los Angeles, Cal., arrived in Princeton this week. They intend locating in the Similka- L. L. Patrick, M. E., Perq^Goclenrath and R. O. Cramer, returned from a trip to Roche River on Thursday. A full report of what they saw will appear in next week's Star. Messers. Wilson and Burns, of Nelson, B. C, returned home early this week. They report themselves as being highly pleased with their trip though the Similkameen and expect to visit Princeton again this fall. Rtfy/H. Irwin, of Fairview. better known as " Father Pat," paid a mysteri- Princeton this week. It is reported he was trying to find a low pass between Fairview and Princeton for the G. S. M. & Q. Ry. He therefore travelled incognito, as he did not wish the government official to discover his identity. m KAMLOOPS EXPOSITION. The Exposition to be held at Kamloops on the 25th, 26th and 27th of September, should be a great success. The management will disburse $10,000 in premiums and prizes. A splendid racing programme has been arranged, and on the first day a grand military tourna- ent will be the principal attraction. New buildings, new grounds, and a :w half mile race track., have been provided, and every arrangement will be made for the comfort of visitors. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR Aug. ioth, 1901 THE BRIDGE BANQUET, f Y— Palace Successful Social Gathering to Livery {ft Celfejtfate the Opening Stable of the Tulameen Bridge. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE WITH WHICH IS AMALGAMATED THE BANK OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. HEAD OFFICE—TORONTO. PAID-UP CAPITAL, - - - - $8,200,000 BESEBVE FUND, 2,000,000 Aggregate Resources over $65,000,000. Hotel Tulameen j The largest and Most Home- like lotel in Princeton is now ! open for the travelling public. Our bar is stocked v rith the j Best of Wines, Liquc rs and 1 Ciga s. Special efforts will be made in the Cullinary Depart- j ment aud tables will be furn- I ished afforc with the best the market ] s. *™'"BridgSeeaB°C? ' ApplytoA* PRINCETON, B. C. GEO. W. ALDOUS, Prop. auo. ioth. .90. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR HEDLEY CITY 20 Mile Creek, Similkameen District, British Columbia. The centre of the Mining Industry of Middle Similkameen. The following Mines are in operation within one half mile. NICKLE PLATE The KINGSTON The R0II0 7 The Sunset Golden Lily end Many Others. Lots now on the market and selling like hot-cakes. Buy early and get the choice. Prices $WO to $150 In three Payments:— 1-3 Cash; 1-3 in Six months; 1=3 in Twelve months. R. If. PARKINSON, Gen'l iflP. HEDLEY CITY and FAIRVIEW J. C. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR PRINCETON, B. C, THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR stnughT^-q j Eberts and McBride need no t be moved because they are in Hue, but anyone with the slightest Liberal I tendency must (according to the rtlE PRINCETON PUBLISHING CO. Cabinet maker from Kootenay) "Walk the plank." so. I = Johnevidently fears the old Mar- ilkam* tin, Brown, Mclnnes combination | Koote J. ANDERSON. •]$&. Manager, amf-although disagreeing with Capt. Tatlow in many ways, would much rather see him succeed Mr. Turner as Finance Minister, than ^™Steo°"Yy.T'.".".'.".".".' 53!™ bear J.C. Brown's name mentioned p.iynbic invariably in Advance. as a propable candidate. The pre mier he accepts as a man who has Subscriber* will confer a favor on this office by nQ clecjdet;l political ideas, but who The Simlikameen is apparently proving a lucrative field for the hustling townsite promoters. Princeton however cannot be robbed of its prestige as the leading town of the district—it is already established as such and will remain the The announcement it contained in this week's issue, haX_a__priv£ ite bank will shortly be established in Princeton, is of grea I importance to Aug. ioth, 1901 PELLEW-HARVEY, BRYANT&G1LMAN ASSAY OFFICE and ORE TESTING WORMS. Assaying and Complete Mining Suit ing Tests Made from Small Samples up to Ton Lots. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CARDS W. J. WATERflAN, M. E. Examination, Development and Management of Prospects, Claims' and Mines Undertaken. P. O. Address, PRINCETON, B. C HOPE SURVEY. for Ne = favor c J. CHARLES McINTOSH, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR AND NOTARY PUBLIC PRINCETON, B. C. ounHpanchi er of resffn °Pe RICHARD H. PARKINSON rineial Land Surveyo Civil Engineer id Notary Public. raLBiafilen: ■ Mr. D. C. Coi — ■OCXS' he Similkameen cc nt cba»pion in t; :ta Curtis, of Rossis portion of the proposed route froi Coast to Boundary. John Houston ha -eakness of the pre proximity to the mines, it \ an immense amount of ca properly develop and eq take po ! JAMES HISLOP i MINING AND CIVIL ENGINEER , » i Princeton.B. C I JOHN W. PECK & CO., Wholesale Clothing uld When Bis [1 Gallagher gets a , we would suggest : Hon. Mr. Mulock nt •cting smelters to treat the Premier Dunsmuir to change ministers Wells, Prentice and McBride, by giving the Chief Commissioner's position to Price Ellison of East Yale, the portfolis of ministers of mines to Robert Green, of Slocan, and transfer Mr. McBride to the Provincial secretary's office. The result ot the change recommended by the member for Nelson really' scale. ore, would of a necessity, waut to secure several properties to insure them sufficient ground to make it govern-1 -^ development and treatment. sinS e Especially on Copper and Kennedy e^—6 I mountains, the prospectors and claim owners should pool their interests and make arrangements for grouping their properties and concentrating the work done, as any bona-fide company intending to min 2 properly would want to secure a group sufficiently extensive to warrant them going ahead with mining and smelting on a large hich have been re- he provincial post We have waited now William, and | early exhausted. Mens' Furnishings. VANCOUVER, B. C. ;tter orders ASSAYERS' CARDS. PRINCETON ASSAY OFFICE, C. B. HARRIS, Assayer and Chemist. Your We can save you money I Watch on your Repairing. . Repairing. of W. J. KERR, Kamloops, Mail Your Samples to . . GUESS BROS., . . Assay Laboratory. (Established 1895.) GREENWOOD, - - B. B. B. C. POTTERY CO. CHIMNEY PIPES, SEWER PIPES, ETC VICTORIA, B. C. 3th, I90I "NO HOPE." A Railroad Ballad, Composed on the Summit ofthe Hope Pass by a p, Victoria Visitor. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR G. I ALLAN WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Boots and I SHOES^ VANCOUVER, B. C. Try Our Own Mining Boot. It is just right. " Sunset Brown's " Volcanic. .„__—Ill Prospectors ....STOP? If you want to Outfit cheaply and quickly, do so at the KEREMEOS STORE WM. HINE & Co., Mining Supplies of Every lepth of more than 1,300 fe >elieved that fully 1,500 f rained on the lead by the time the ore The Volcanic group is probably the >est known property in the Boundary, ts enormous red outcrop of mineral be- ng a landmark for miles, and everyone vho has visited the claims declare that lere is the making of the biggest mine n British Columbia, if not in the world. Mr. Bro.wn is talking of stocking the •roup at an early date, and the citizens >f Grand Forks, after all, may be given, in opportunity of subscribing for shares n this well known bonanza.—Grand -ad. m<*<w<m<m<m<m<.<m<m<m< lonk ly a f The Nearest Point to the 10 M e'ral j» Creek Mines. Mrs. Slowboy—My husband's so lazy fiat if it wasn't for me I don't believe he would get up in time to go to bed. Mrs. Rounder—My husband's different. He scarcely goes to bed in time to get up. 'S ...HOTEL LOWER NICOLA. The shortest route by 10 Mile to a Princeton from Spence's Bridge is (J Via Lower Nicola. V The table is supplied with pro- V duce from our own gardens. f» COMFORTABLE ROOMS. (• Headquarters for Smith's Stage I |t>l^i!"lH *"' \2r*\i?*\£?q^>*\2r*\27*\2?a, Owning and Operating The SUNSET Mine On Copper Mountain, Similkameen \ Mining District. Everyone who has seen the property RENDERS A UNANIMOUS VERDICT The Biggest and Best Mine in British Columbia* NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY STOCK IN This Wonderful Mine. It is an investment ! No Speculation ! Ore enough in sight to return 100 per cent, on amount invested. BUY TO-DAY before advance in price. Sunset Shares Will Make You Rich. FOR FURTHER IMFORMATION APPLY TO R. A. BROWN, PRINCETON or Grand Forks, B. C. fcgg AN EXPERT'S OPINION. Jas. D. Sword Makes Careful Examination of the Mineral Resource of the Similkameen. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR Aug. ioth. 1901 py lay night, pleased with a and with the assurance no question but that thev are by far the largest showings of copper ore iu south- :ru British Columbia. Several of the surface exposures measure upwards of 30 fee-- in width. In such large showings it is difficult to form a correct idea of the iver, is low grade but exists in such large juantities, that, providing the present price of copper is maintained and trans- -rartation is afforded to this camp, it will I H ^eiedToiit zir*r i remarkable exposures of ore of a /7/BJ :ally similar character aud occur- H n fact there is little room for doubt jfll JOB PRINTING OI Every Description Neatly Executed at the I jnpanying the product of Copper and Kennedy jffjKi .and left mayalsri be absolutely necessary that (§f ar repre- these fluxL.s carry some value either ;n Wg • r lauds, OFFICE BOILERS, ENGINES AND PUMPS in s shipment; also FANS, BLOWERS, BOILE ES. ORE BUC ilphide ha ,- Mr. Pollock. It Hydraulic Mining Outfits—Riveted Steel Pipe, rioni=- tors, Water Gates, &c. VANCOUVER - ENGINEERING - WORKS. Vancouver Street Fair. g like beavers to get everything he fair is sure to be a huge suc- seeing it, the Canadian Pacific Y Company will make a specially e of single fare for the round trip tations west of Revelstoke. The JOHN LOVE tf CO. DRUGGISTS AND STATIONERS. Presriptions ^Carefully& Compounded. Orders by mail or stage prompth* A tteuded to. [SUCCESS. and Works: ARMSTRONG & MORRISON.] of Heatley Avenue, VANCOUVER, B. C Muralo Wall Finish A household necessity and a household beautifier—a dry powder put up in 5 pound packages and 25 beautiful shades. When house cleaning be sure and use Muralo and have some thing for your work. Easily applied and won't rub off. McLENNAN, McFEELEY & CO., LIJ1ITED. 122 Cordova Street, VANCOUVER, B. C. THE DRIARD HOTEL JOE RICHARDS, Manager NICOLA LAKE. Headquarters for Mining Men and Prospectors. An Ideal Summer Resort. Notice of Forfeiture. NOTICE. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR FOR SALE. mill Machinery as Good as New. Princeton Coal The Vermilion Forks Mining Company •.RE NOW PREPARED TO SEL COAL AT $6 per Ton at the Pit, or 50c. per Sack KEITH & TOWNLEY REAL ESTATE AND MINING BROKERS COMMISSION AGENTS. Q. riURDOCH Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing Shop on Harold Avenue. P R I NCETON, B. C. PrincetonianssM^6 When in Phoenix The Victoria Hotel B. TOMKINS, SIMII.KAMKK.V PROPJJRTV.^gf Correspondence Invited. 305 CAMBIE ST. . . VANCOUVER. Rennie &Bell Men's Clothing Anything in the line of Groceries. CANADIAN PACIFIC ABB SOO LiNE. \ _ ;; IMPERIAL : : LIMITED COAST TO COAST IN4DAY5. FIRST-CLASS TOURIST SLEEPERS. —EAST AND WEST— Sailings from Vancouver for ALASKA, CHINA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA. J. E. BOYLE, W. MAXWELL, LEADING HOTEL IN PRINCETON J. H. JACKSON, Sole Proprietor. u going to Spend the Coming Senson In the Hills? g if If «o you will need to know where to go for your CAMPING OUTFIT and SUPPLIES. We Make it Our Business to || Ii Prospectors and /lining Hen II Generally, find that it pays for them to do their trading at the Jg H PROSPECTOR'S SUPPLY STORE. W B. E. THOMAS, Prop. Mt CLAIMS STAGE LINE jj|^ Lake for Kamloops every Nicola, Coutlee's, Nicola La V''^**'^*^^V''^i**'-)i**^»*^^-^^V'.-^**'*^'^,--i**1-*i*^*^i^^V^V',*-<*W'V*^**^^^" <>/S/*r\*Sr>*S/^ Similkameen Butcher= I ing Co., RICHTER & SUMHERS, PROPRIETORS. WHOLESALE and RETAIL Dealers tn Heats. L Orders Filled for any point in the Similkameen Valley. LIVERY, FEED STABLE andPASTURE. Saddle Horses to All Points in the Similkameen. ■■WV*** THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR I -iPifNcrroN i: British Coltsmfoi&m >*\>%>%>*ir%>*m>*\>*\ Lots for • • • ck7dl\^ • • • PRESENT PRICES OF LOTS From $2.00 to $10. Per Front Foot. <£<& Size of Lots 50x100 Ft. and 33x100 Ft. One acre Residential Lots.^ *£•*£ *£<£<£ Terms: 1-3 Cash; Bal. 3 and 6 months, with interest at 6 per cent, per annum. «£ Government Head- quarters FOr the Similkameen District. BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED .at the Forks of the Similkameen and Tufanftfen Rivers. The BUSINESS CENTRE for the following Mining Camps:— Copper Mountain Kennedy Mountain, Friday, Boulder and Granite Creeks, Summit, Roche River, Upper Tulameen and Aspen Grove FINE CLIMATE and pure WATER ENORMOUS AGRICULTURAL AREA TO DRAW FROM Send for Map and Price List to S> S> S> <& -j* ERNEST WATERMAN, Resident Manager VERMILION FORKS MINING AND DEVELOPMENT CO. I m I 1
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Title | Similkameen Star |
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Anderson, James |
Publisher | Princeton : The Princeton Publishing Company |
Date Issued | 1901-08-10 |
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Notes | Title changes in chronological order: Similkameen Star (1900-03-31 to 1900-07-28), The Similkameen Star (1900-08-04 to 1900-10-20), Similkameen Star (1900-10-27 to 1903-12-26). |
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