% ***I***.TAL QUOTATIONS. K.w Vork IHarkrt, SlLVSR���Bar ."544 LEAD-lOOlbi $3.90 Coppeh 114.50 l^MMifk, THE EAOLE IS MORE WIDBT.Y ! CIRCULATED THAN* ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN NORTH ROOTS- NAY���IT WILL UK FOUND AN* K.X- C'KLLKUT ADVERTISING MEDIUM, Vol VI, No 13. Ferguson, B. C, MAY 8, 1903. $2 a Yenr LAI GRANT W. J. Taylor Denies Testimony of Mr. Wells.-- Investigation Bringing New Matter to Light. Most of the time of the committee of investigation of the Columbia & Western land grant scandal on the 5th instant was taken up by tbe examination of W. J. Tavlor of the legal firm of Eberts & Taylor. The examination was conducted by acting Crown Prosecutor L. P. Duff, and the chief commissioner was represented by Mr. C. C. M.Caul, K. 0. Oh Mr. Taylor boing sworn he went, directly into tho Interview with the chief commissioner that he had in Montreal in November or Docember, 1901. He said that it had been alleged by the chief commissioner that he, Mr. Taylor, had visited Hon. Mr.Wells at his room in tho Windsor hotel, and h_d.endeavo.ed to Induce bim to make delivery ot the Columbia & Western grants, suggesting that if he did so, there was an opportunity for him. Wells, to obtain 30,000 acres of tho lands for himself, with a twentieth Interest in the syndicate that was being formed to deal with them. Mr. Taylor's version of tho conversation was very different indeed. He had gone to Montreal, ho said, in connection with an entirely private business transaction with Mr. A. C. Flumerfolt, travelling with Mr. Flumerfelt, and having his expenses defrayed by that gentleman, subject to adjustment in tho settling up of the business affair in which they were mutually interested. H hud hud no pass from the C, P. P. nor had he any connection with that o impany's Interests direct or Indirect, business or personal. This was In No* vember or December, 1901. Hon, Mr, Wells was a guest at tho hotel. He asked him to goto the tbea tre with him. A conversation had ensued upon a matter introduced by Hon. Mr! Wells and wholly foreign to any connection with tho Columbia & Western matter. Afterwards Hon, Mr. Wells had Imparted the Information that he had with him tho grants in sat (���faction of the Columbian & Western subsidy, but had not yet made dolivery of them to the company. "He said that he thought bofore he gave them up, the company ought to 'do something,'" continued Mr. Taylor ���"he Intimated that the company Bhould do something, 'as he was iu a very peculiarposltion.' He did not explain what that peculiar position was, but ho added that the company should do something for the government, to help the government out���politically I presumed be meant. "He then Intimated that he was asking that the building of the line to Spence's Bridge be made a condition for deliresy of tho grants, and I said I thought that was a very queer way of doing business���for a government to l>an��* up a subsidy for tho doing of somo particular work, and then when that work was done, to refuso to pay up until some other action was performed. Wells then remarked that there ought to be twenty or thirty thousand acres 'in It for us,' and I replied that taking out twenty or thirty thousand acres for the nineteen or twenty in your crowd, there wouldn't be much left out of 600,- 000 acres. To this he had replied that there would be a good deal more in It by not giving the grants and having thc lands located than by giving over the lands to the company. "I told him that 1 thought it was a very peculiar thing to havo a government mako a bargain with a company, and then see one of the ministers go dubbing about the country with the grants in his pocket, sparring for better terms, He said tbat he could explain all that���he had fixed it with Mr. Dunsmuir before leaving Victoria. He had already squared the matter with the government. I said that would not be likely to satisfy the public, and he said something about boing able to look after that all right. I asked him if it would not he better to do the square thing���if the company was entitled to the grants to give them to them, and if not tell thorn straight out. Ln that way tbo government would be acting properly aud would keep its friends, not sacrifice them, as would be the natural result the way that he was acting. Ho said that he was going to see Shaughnessy in any event, and I advised him not to. There was nothing further said in the matter." He, Taylor, went with Hon. Mr. Wells to the theatre. He had no other conversation on the subject witb the chief commissioner. On but one other occasion had ho seen Mr. Wells during his stay in Montreal, when Mr. Wells spoke of certain matters in connection with the banquet of the Manufacturers' association. Mr. Flumerfolt was going, and ho, Taylor, had asked Mr. Wells if he intended to be thore? He repliod that he had not received an Invitation, and expressed surprise that Mr. Flumerfelt had been bo honored and he had not. Ho, witness, hud replied that Mr. Flumerfolt was well known in Montreal as identified with a largo business concern, aud had suggested that ho, Wells, send in hlo name to the socrotary, whon he would no1 doubt recoivo an Invitation. Tlio Milk of thu (low Is richer iu protclds, fats and salts than the. huma. milk, hence It must bo adopted to Infant foedlng. Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed milk Ib the perfection of a cow's milk fot Infants. Forty-five years has mado lt the leading infant food of the world. Order a ping-pong sot, framed or unframed pictures, picture frames, drawing requisites, books, magazines or anything in this line of goods from the Canada Drug &. Book Co., Revel; stoke, B. C. Mail orders attended to promptly. A. M. Craig still conducts the feed, livery and freighting stables at Beaton, and has saddle horses and light and heavy conveyances for hire at all times. His daily stage for Goldflelds and Camborne meets the steamboat on its arrival and departure THE-OLD CAMPER has for forty- five years had one article io his supply ���Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. It gives to soldiers, sailors, hunters,, campers and miners a dally comfort, "like the old homo." Delicious in coffee tea and chocolate. m Wm. Pearce, Inspector of Surveys, Gives Calgary Herald Latest News of Frank. A representative of tho Herald was given an Interview on Tuesday last by Wm. Pearce, who is a geologist of experience. Mr. Pearce had just returned from tho scene of the disaster. Following is the principal part of the information elicited: Figures as to tho loss of life and property as follows: Killed, 38 men, 8 women, 20 children. Injured, II. only two or three of whom dangerously. Dead bodies recovered, 12. Of those killed 21 wero miners, and the balance ranchmen, merchants, engineers and laborers.' Six miners' cottages wero completely destroyed, being swept away like feathers: one was partially destroyed. Besides these, ten habitations of ranchers and others outside of Frank were totally destroyed. All the mining company's machinery, both new (recently delivered and not put ln place), and lhat already installed, was completely destroyed. It is uncertain yet whether the six thousand foot tunnel was seriously damaged, but Mr. Pearce thinks it probable that it could be used again. The slide has covered ovor a thousand acres to au average depth of thirty feet. Its action was similar to that of a snow slide running out fan-shaped, and throwing up rocks to a height of at least 400 feet, probably 500 feet, on tbe opposite mountain. The large quantity of powdered lime and dust, and the friction on oach other of the hard blocks of limestone when falling, according to Mr. Pearco's theory, wero tho cause of the flames and fumes of gas, which led the people of Frank to adhere to the theory of an earthquake or volcanic explosion. Mr. Pearce thinks the C. P. I!. will probably rebuild tho road on the top of the slide, at or about tho same location as tho old lino. Ho conferrod with Premier Haultain shortly after his arrival, and recommended tbat tho Northwest government construct a wagon road and undertake somo work on the river channel. Mr. I'ourco gives an interesting account of the ovonts of Friday and Saturday, whon tho town of Frank was vacated as tho result of observations mado by Chief Engineer McIIenry. It appears that tn addition to these observations, a committee, consisting of Frank Smith, mining inspector, Mr. McCarthy, manago:- of the coal mines, and F. Byron, well known locally as a prospector aid mountain climber, and who claimed to have some knowledge of geology, climbed up Turtle mountain to make an examination. They returned about 1 o'clock on Saturday, and reported to a committee of the leading citizens of Frank, the Mounted Police officers, Mr. Pearce, and the officials of the mining company and the C, P. R. Their unanimous decision was that everybody should leave the town at once, and tbis decision was afterwards acted upon. The investigating committee reported that they had found tremendous Assures near the top of the mountain, one of iwhich was ten feet wide, five hundred feet deep, and a thousand feet long, extending, back of the face of the cliff where the. big slide came down. They recommonded that twenty tens ol dynamite be placed in this crack and exploded, thereby knocking down all the rook that would come. Many, however, contended that a bunch of lire crackers might just as well bo dropped in, as owing to the size of tho fissures even tho immense quantities of explosives mentioned would hare no effect. It is believed that a heavy rain will supply sufficient lubrication to start a movement, and precipitate tho whole mass of overhanging rock Into the valley. This would mean, it thc inspecting committee's conclusions were correct, tlie total annihilation of Frank. "Is there much destitution as a result of the disaster?" In reply to this Mr. Pierce said: "The figures I have iu regard to this show that the destitution is not widespread, There are two young orphan children unprovided for, nine wounded people iu tho hospital, and perhaps 50 persons who require clothing and provisions until they can bo located where they can secure work. All tho destitute were omployccs of the Canadian- American Coal & Coke company." "Do you care to say anything at present as to tho causo of the disaster?" "I don't caro to say anything at present in regard to that. I havo my opinion, of course, but as the matter will probably ho tho subject of an investigation, I prefer no; to state anything just now for publication iu regard to the cause. I mn\ Big Discovery on Lucky Boy-G. W. Stead Purchases the Horseshoe for His Company. A Federated South Ainorloa. ThoNows Advertiser of May li publishes a dispatch frnm London whieh otates that Sir Th'"'ia8 HoWich, I'.rit- ish commissioner for the Chile-Argentine Boundary Commission, arrived in London, England, on the Sth inst., from South America. In an interview he said that tiie whole of tlie disputed tract had now been delimited. Iron pillars had been erected at intervals along the boundary, with the words "Clulo" on ono side, and "Argentine" on the other. Sir Thomas added that the award had beon roceived with iho greatest satisfaction by tho governments of both tho countries concerned. Tho former alliance botween Chile and Argentina probably will be revived, and may load oven to a realisation of tho scheme for a federation of Couth America. Sir Thomas remarked that this is what the thinking men of both countries believe will ensue now that the boundary diffloulty, which for seventy years has blocked tlio way, has been removed. Mr. A. II. Holdieh of Forguson, is a younger brother of Sir Thomas, and A. H. is justly proud of his brother. Our Mr. Holdich tells some amusing stories of his brother's diplomacy which showed evidence of what was in him oven as a boy. This latest achievement of Sir Thomas was a good stroke of business and gives him added prestige in the empire. _____ THB OUROHES. Methodist. Service will bo held in Eagio hal ovory Sunday commencing at 3 p. m., and alternate Sundays at 8 p. m. All are invited to attend. S. J, Gheen, Pastor. Anglican, Divine service will be hold evory alternate Sunday in Eagle hall at 3 in the afternoon. An invitation to attend is extended to evervbodv H. A, Solly, Curato News reached Ferguson Wednesday of an important strike of high grade ore on the Lnckv Boy, one of tlie properties on Trout creek, on whieh development has progressed rapidly since early last fall under the management dfG.W. Stead. The new strike is of much importance to tho whole eamp, for it proves what has always been contended by tho liAGLE, that line bodies of rich ore exist all about in the mountains' or tin- district, and all that is wanted to demonstrate this is work. Tho new ilnd consists of four feot uf solid high grado oro. Tho chute has not been followed sufficiently to give au approximate estimate of tho extent, but those who havo seen it believe there is a largo quantity and the chute will continue to some distance. This now strike largely enhances the value of the adjoining properties and before the s*uminor 1 over wc hope to hear of several other deals on that hill Jund good figures will bcobained, too. Mr. Stead succeeded a few days since in buying of Messrs. Hillman, McCarter & Craig, the adjoining property Io tbo Lucky Boy, the Horseshoe, on which tbere is a magnificent showing of ore and from which considerable has been shipped. The purchase price was -flli.OOO, with -.5,000 paid down, the balance to be made in two subsequent payments. This is a good sum, considering tho Horseshoe is only a small fraction of a claim. However, the ground is thoroughly Impregnated with vory rich ore. Eleven Tlioiimiml oi, Strike. A lato telegraphic roport comes direct from Australia to tho effect that 11,000 railroad employees; which Includes nearly the wholo number on tin- railroads of tho country, bave qull work and declared a strike Tho railroads of Australia are owned and operator! by the govornmont of tho coun- try, and this action was taken in eonsr- (juonee of recent legislation which prohibited any employee of the countn joining a union or labor organization. Tho strlko completely ties up the business of tho countrv and will prove a serious set back to the island. While this is truo, it shows that the laboring men ol Australia aro 'ally alive t" their rights and it will probably prove a lesson to the learned legislators ami teach them to leave "good enough" alone. However, thore is a strong probability of the government calling out tlie troops and having tho strikers arrested. This they can d.i, but it would hardly prove tt wise course to pursue. They would do better to concede tlie demands of tho mon, which aro recognized in other countries as a right, Many beveragos are. so vastly improved by tho added richness imparted by the uso of Borden's Eaglo Brand 'Condensed Milk. The Eagle brand is 'prepared from the milk of herds of well fed, housed groomed cows of pativo breeds. Every oan is tested and is therefore reliable. Old papers for sale at this office, * Smokers: If you want tho cknt- INE "Union" and "Our Special" oigar see that "Union Cigar Factory" is stamped in gilt letters on evory bo.'' ���H. A. Brown, Kevelstoke, B. C. FOR SALE--A four roomed dwelling houso and two lots on one of tin- best corners in the residence part of Ferguson for sale on easy term*-. Apply to Eagle oflice. Subscribe for the Eaule. Lardeau Bagle I' '��� .lUlied every Friday ut Ferguson-* B, C by "v hoiu all corroBpondcueo Ahould bo mailed. Subscription Rntes: 82.00 por annum, to .��� addrcsaiii America! 91.23 for six months; ) a yoar to foreign addresson, No pay, no Advertising -Rates: Display nds.if1.Q0 per .-In column inch por month. Legal nils.i 12 sits per (lipnpariol) lino fcr flrstinscrtlonj 3 u per lino for eaeh additional ln��urtion. ading notices Ut conts pit lino each issue, nuty day legal notices, fid.; sixty days, 97.60; iny iinyb(-?o. No ads. accepted at loss than oso rate').. No loom lor quack ads. 'our weekly insertions constitutes one month's advertising. FRIDAY. MAY 8, 1903. EDITORIAL WOWS. Our town has absolutely no ���.rounds where athletics of any kind n.ij bo practiced, and nearly every nan and boy feels that something .hould be done at once to have -founds set apart and cleared (or ecreation purposes. We under- -tand the townsite agent has offered a plot of g lots for this purpose md will also contribute $100 toward clearing the lots, if the town neoplc will do the rest. It is claimed that another $100 would be sufficient lo put the grounds in good hape. Recreation grounds situ- ited conveniently are a necessity, nd more especially in a mining town like Ferguson, ..where one is closely shut in lor the larger part of ihe year by deep snow, etc. Not only are such grounds a necessity for the young men, but the young women and children may derive much benefit by making frequent use of the grounds and engaging in vigorous, healthful recreation. Mosi people require an incentive to enable them to get sufficient exercise to insure perfect health, ln most places one can use the bicyc!e,\vhich is a very good way of obtaining the necessary exercise, but in Ferguson the nature of our roads denies one this enjoyable mode ol recreation. Horseback riding is largely indulged in but this is too expensive a luxury and at the same time it is not so beneficial as athletic sports. Let us hold a meeting and organize an association. how important ior lhe weltare and progress of our chief industry that connection be supplied by all rail route before another winter. Mining men cannot afford to take chances of running out ol supplies and possibly be forced to close down their works. If we had all rail connection with Kootenay lake and Arrowhead, properties might be mined profitably that cannot now be touched, and the camp would grow apace in consequence of more mines being opened up and the largely increased production of ore. The C. P. R. will not give any satisfaction as to their intentions in this matter, but v.*e believe they realize that tliey are keeping the country back by holding the charter and not completing the road. Gabriel Dumont, one time lieutenant ol Louis Reil, is again back in Canada, on his way to Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, where he will take up land and intends farming. He is 66 years old and is still as active as when he led his half breeds twenty years ago. Dumont has accumulated some little money. In the rebellion of 1S85 Dumont practically conducted Kiel's military operations and was recognized as being the only capable man, in the matter of carrying on a campaign, within the rebel army. The milk of the cow is richer protoids, fats and salts than the human milk, hence it must bo adapted to infant feeding. Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is the perfection of a cow's milk for infants. Forty-live years experience has made it the feading infant food of the world. Peter Ycregin, late of Siberia, hrs brought peace to the troubled I'.uikhobnrs in the Northwest territories. One of lhe most difficult le.ilures ol the Doiikhobor settlements with which iho Immigration authorles have had lo deal was the refusal nf lhe members to' liomc- itead Hie land, 'llteir opinions have within the past few months undergone a decided change in Ihis respect. livery male Doiikhobor over the. age of 18 years has applied tor a quarter section, and 1,743 homestead entries have been made since Veregin's arrival in the coun- Irv. During Veregin's recent visit lo Winnipeg he donned clothing worn by Canadians; his hair cut short and long sweeping beard en- lirely taken off, and in place of the Russian blouse and tronsers, a suit ol store clothes with all the accessories of starched linen and neat cravat, The costume of his followers will not be long in undergoing a similar change. The past winter has shown how .���ery uncertain is the boat and sleigh road service into Ferguson, and EAGLE HALL on second floor in Eagle block Ferguson, B. C. r Open for engagement for clay or night meetings at reasonable rental. I Write or call on B. G. WOODWARD, Proprietor. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. WATCHES tt Ihave high grade \Valthaiu, Vanguard, Crescent, Street, C. P, R, Special, Elgin, Father Timo, Veritas and B. W. Raymond's. I have Eight-Day, Con Strike and Nicklo Clocks. J. V. REEVES, Jeweler and Optician, Ferguson How's your Printing? Do you know that tlie EAGLE Job "Department has one of the best equipped plants in North Kootenay and that it is unnecessary to send out ofthe Lardeau for work? lor that order you aie sending away out of the district to save a few shillings. Don't be fooled. The EAGLE can give you satisfaction. We carry only the first quality in office stationery, etc. OUT OF TOWN ORDERS Receive Our Strict Attention. THE EAGLE, Ferguson, B.C. Drugs and Stationery A. PresorlpUona Caret-ally and ess ..AiT.unitoly Compounded.. -,,-_~ F. RANKINE O. BLOCK, FERGUSON, B. C. & For Go To _F XJ R N I T U E J. 0. PIPER, Trout Lake. B only oii1proven)Mit-s. NOTICK. Brow Mineral Claim, situate in tho Trout Lake Mining Division of West Kootenav District. Whero located:���Betwoen tho North ami the South Forks of Lardeau Crook, West Kootenay. it. 0, TAKE NOTICE that X.Arthur P. Cummins, of Forguson, B.C., acting as agent for George C. Lembke, William 11. Lembke and Christian (J. Lembke, Free Miner's Certiilcates Nos. B. (.7107, II. 08187 and B. K71-J2 roapeotlvoly, intend, sixty days from the .lute hereof, to apply JO the Mining recorder for a Cortlficalo of improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a ('town .Irani of tlie abovo claim. And further take notice that action, under section 87, must be commenced before tin: issuance oi such Certiflcato oi improvements, Baled this 4th day of April, A. D. liKKl. apl 10 Oil A. P. CUMMINS. I*. L. S. ���-���������-������-���-���-���- ���*>-*���-������-������-���> Not Ice ��� Notice is hereby given that SO days after date 1 intend to apply to thu Chief Commissioner of Lands ami Works for pormis* lon to purchase HiO acres of land situated ou tlio south side ofthe Ferguson townsite commencing from a post situated near tlie south'- cast corner of same; thence 40 chains south; thence 40 chains west; thence-10chains north; thenco 40 chains east to point of commencement. Ferguson, B. C. February 22nd, lflU3. DONALD G. FORBES. Notice. Notice is hereby given that 30 davs afterdate I intend to apply to tlie Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut ami carry away timber from thc follow- ing described lands In west Kootefaat: Commencing from a post situated about -0 chains east of tlie Feryuson lownsile, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, theneo 80 chains north, theuee til) elmius west te point of commencement. Dated 25tU February 1003, " DONALD ii. FORBES, Notice* Notice is hereby Riven that :'.0 days after date i intend to apply tn thc ilon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licenso tocut and carry awnv timber from the follow ing'described lands in West Kootenay: Con nicnclng at a post planted about 40 chain east of Ferguson townsite, thenco 1C0 chains north, thenee 10 chains east, theuee 160 chains south, Uieiici! IU chains west to point of com- mencemedt. J fated lioth February, 1003. , great Western mines, ltd. feb27 A. II. Holdich, Secretary. Notico to Delinquent Co-Owner, Tos. t. McColl, or whomsoever he may havo transferred his interest in tho Triune Fraction No. 3 mineral claim, situated on Brown creek, in the Trout Lake Mining Division, West Kootenay District of B. C. You are hereby notified that I liavo expended $100 in labor ami improvements upon the above mentioned fractional mineral claim since July 1st, 1Q02( under the provisions of the Mineral Act, and if within 00 days from tho date ofthls notice you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of the above mentioned sum, which is now due' together with all cost of advertising, your interest iu the said claim will become the property of the undor- siguod under section 4 of the "Mineral Act Amendment Act WOO. Dated at Ferguson, B.C., this flth day oi April, 1903. C. O. Woodrow. Halcyon Hot Spings Sanitarium . . , ARROW LAKES, B.C Sltuatedjmidstscenery unrivalled for grandeur. Tlie most complete health resort on the continent of North America Its baths cure all Nervous and Muscular diseases, Us waters heal all Kidney, Liver and Stomach ailments, Tliov are a never failing remedy for all metallic poisons, completely purifying the system. TERMS���$15 to-J18 per week, according to residence In Hotel or Villas. Smith tf Co. 45 Bleury St, *���Montreal Will bo represented in Ferguson throb "or lour days each month. Any orders for clothing will receive close attention and wo GUARANTEE A FIT. Our representative S. A. Scott is a practical tailor and will mako clothes lit. Hold .vour orders for him. Time Table. S. S. ARCHER OR S.S. LARDEAU. Noticefs hereby given that 80 days aftor data T intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lanes and Works for a special license to eut and carry away timber from thc following de-scribed lauds in West Kootenay, commencing at a post about 40 chains east of the Ferguson townsite, thence 100 chains north, thence ID chains west, thence 100 chains soutli, thonce 40 chains east to point of commencement. Dated 2oth February, 1903. GREAT WESTERN MINES, LTD. A. H. Holdich, Secretary. Certificate of liupvovements Notlee; Nettie L. Fraction, No. 1 Fraction and Copper Reef mineral claims, situate, in the,. Trout Luke mining division of West Kootciniy district. Where located.���Ou Nettie L. mountain. ' TAKE NOTICE that I, c-eonm S. McCcrtcr, acting as agent for the ti rent Western Mines, Limited Liability, Free Miners'certillcate No B. 48174, intend ill) days from the date hereof to aiiply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate oi improvements forthe purpose of obtaining a Crown Crrant of the above claims. AND FCUTHER TAKE NOTICE that action under Seetion :17 must, be commenced before the issuance of such certificate of Improvements. Dated tliis 28rdday of .lanuary.A.D., 1003. GEO.S, McCARTER. International Correspondence Schools, ���SCKANT0N' PA, Gives instruction by mail in tlio following subjects: Mechanical engineering, mechanical drawing, Electrical engineer- ing,telegraphy, telephony .sanitary plumbing, heating and ventilation, civil engineering, architecture, architectural drawing, sheet metal pattern drafting, lettering and sign painting* ornamental designs. bnokki.i ping, stenography, milling, smelt- Ing, mefaliurgj'jhydt'omotallurgy, elootro- therapeutics, French, Uerwan, Spanish. Send for'free catalogue. 10 per cent discount by cutting out this ad. and enrolling before end of month. W. II. aicDOUGALL, Local Agent. Nolson, lt. V. Running between Arrowhead, Boaton and Comaplix, commencing October J4th, 1901, will suil as follows, weather permitting. Leaving Arrowhead for Beaton and Comaplix, twice daily���10k unci 1-51:. Leaving Beaton and Comaplix for Arrowhead, twice daily��� 7:15k and 12;-15k. Making close connections with all C. P. li. Steamers and trains. Tho owners reserve the right to change times of sailings without notice. Tli9 Fred Robinson Lumber Oo.Ltd ma Bi.C. ASSAY & CHEMICAL SUPPLY CO. Ltd. VANCOUVER, U. (J. Headquarters for Assay org-, Mining &_mil Supplies, solo agents in it. c. for Morgan Crucible Co.. Batter-see, England; F. W. Braun & Co.'s Patent CatyFurnaces,Burners,etc.; Wm. Alnsworth & Co.'s Fine Balances, cte.( etc. NortliAmerica ^ ���������*���������������-��������������� ������������������ �������������-�������� ��� ��������� f I WE CARRY CARPETS. I | LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS AISD ��� I CHINA MATTING. I X IRON BEDS u Special ty j ��� $5 and up. * J ����������������������������������������������������������� M��������� + ������������ t Goods can be furnished to any part ot Lardeau or. very shofi notice as the service is such that delivery can be made in one day from Nelson. No Charge for packing; ������-���-��� �����-���������������*���������������*��>���-*���-�����-*<-*��������� ���������* v* .���>���*��� ��� ����������������� ��-������������ fH. . MfffMfM-M ���>������*���) I Funeral Directors and I t Bmbalmers. I THIS IH THE UNION LABEL ni tho United Hatters or North America. When you hre buv ug a FUR HAT, liner soft or stiff, H0O to it that the genuine U N f 0 N Label is sewed in it. If a retailer has C/_^2______S2lc^y' Imwq labels in his CSzrfTH mSSf * possession nud ot- *%*>^*h&t 'ora u> Put ono In a *Q/8TERt*J hat for you, do not patronize him. He hns not anyrigflt to nn.e toose labels, Loose labels in retail stores aro counterfeits. Do nol listen to any explanation as to why tho hat has no label. The Qonulno Union Label Is perforated on thc four ed-cs exactly the same us a postage stamp. Counterfeits am sometimes perforated on three of tht* odtros, and sometimes only on two. Keep h sharp lookout for the counterfeits. Unprincipled manufacturers are using them In ordor to get rid of their BCab-mado hats. The John ft. Stetson Co. of Philadelphia. Pa., h non-union concern, JOHN A. MOITITT, President, Orange, N, ,1. JOHN PHILLIPS. Secretary u 797Bedford Avo.,Brooklyn, N.Y (irent Wosleru Mluos, Limited nnd Iimililu Huglo M. �� II. Co., Ltd. Notlco is horoby gtvon that any written transfers of stock in either of those companies, Unit have not yet been sent in to the office for registration and the issue of proper certificates for thorn, must bu sent lu by the hist day of February, 1008, as tliey will not be recognized after that date Ferguson, B. 0. Jan. 20,1008, A. H.lIOLmCH.Hec'y. Certificate or Improvement)). VOTH l_, "Onlboftt" "Handy," "ilandy No. 2.," "Lvnch," "Low,'' |(,Low fraction.'' mill,-ml claims, situate In the Trout Lake Mining Division of Went Kootenay District. KWhere located:���Near Lynch creek ou Lur dean river. , , ���, Take notice that I, A.lt. Hey land, uent for \\ ��� N. Brayton, Free Miner's Certificate No. BM18B Intend sixty days irom the date hereof, to apply to thc Mining Roeordor for a Certificate of Improveinimts, for the purpose of obtaining ii Crown Orant of tho above claims. ��� And further lake notice that action under mm. turn Wi must be commenced before tho issuance of such Certificate of Improvements, Hated this llth day of January, A. p., i!��:i. a.'h, iikvland- Certlflvate of Improvoments. NOTICK. Two and a Half mineral claim situate iu the Trout Lake Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located:-On Lade mountain near the Badshot mino. TAKE NOTICK that I, O. 11. N. Wilkie, acting as agent for the Ophir-Lade Mlniiig.Hyndi- cate, Limited, Froo Minor's certificate No. if. ���M7'J. intend (ill days from the date hereof, lo apply to the Mining Keeorder for a Certificate of improvements, for the purpose of Obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 87, must be commenced before the Issuance of such Certificate of Improvement.*, Dated thisllthday of December, A. D. 1902. O.B.N. WILKIE Notice. Notice Is hereby g ven that lhe undorslgifed will not be responsible for auy account except on puoduction of a written ordor signed by the manager, Superintendent or Secretary. THE OPHIR-LADE MINING 'SYNDICATE, i UMIX-SD, LARDEAU MINES, LTD. The three claims owned by tho company aro tho "Lardoau Queen," the "Lardeau King" and tho "Lardeau Prince," all abutting ond to end, through whicli throe leads pass tho ontire length, situated at the head of Lexington creolc, in tho Lardeau mining division of Wost Kootonay, British Columbia. I Theso tliree claims arc located on tlio wostorn slopo of Goat Mountain, tho lines boing novth-westorly and south-easterly, and form one complete portion of Mineral land of about Iefi acres. Thoy ho east less than four miles up from Pish river. . Tho group lies in tho "Sitting Bull" nnd "Wild West" bolts, two of tho strongest and best known leads in that distriot, and work already done on apjaceut exteutions has given most satisfactory results as to extent of ore bodies and increased values with dopth. Tho formation is slate and [Bchlst, lying in au Immense lime dyke, and tlio eropplngs of the leads are generally topped with heavy Iron capping and quartz, which givos assays from $9 up on the surface. VEINS AND WORK DONE Exploitation consists of two opou cuts along the surface for a distanco of twenty foot, which exposed a body of argentiferous galona over 8 inches in width. Tho valuo of this oro body was $25.00 on the surface, but at a depth of less than tliree feet lt has increased toS40.00. To tap this oro showing anil tho massive iron capped ���lodge oloso to which it lies tho present tunnel was commenced aud is now in a distance of 82 foet. Another 2.5 feot ot crossoutting should roach this ledgo at a depth of about 125 feet. Whon 01 foot had beon driven, an almost-solid body of iron ore threo feet thick was encountered in tho tunnel lying against a wall of slato. A samplo at this point assayed *7".liO in gold, silver, copper and lead. At a distanco of 14 foot from this lead a lino body of ore has boon encounterod whioh, when crossed, proved to bosovennnd-a half feet wide, carrying tho finest looking minoral yet found on tho property. A third ledge which contains the richest oi-o and widest surfaco showing, will bo reached about July Isf^. This ledgo whon encountered, will bo from 12 to 15 feet wide 'and great results are expected. Tlie property has an excellent surface showing. The avorago assays are most encouraging, considering tho great width and eon- tinuiincy of tho leads across the country with such groat width and prominence of the surfaco judging from othor properties in the near vicinity, somo of which are on the sumo load and havo developed, very rich ore bodies. In conclusion I would say that the Lardoau Minos are as good as any, if not tho best, in the vicinity, and I verily boliove with a nominal expenditure, thoy sliould be mado dividend paying in a short time, and I would strongly recommend extensive development toward that ond. tf. O, McClymont, fl. E. For Furthor information, price of stock, etc., addross LARDEAU MINES, LTD., B. Norbort Ouimetto, Manager, Bank of Montreal Bldg., ROSSLaNC, B. C. [Graduate of Myci-'a College*of Embalming] Can attond case at Forguson at ten hours notico if advised by wire. ��������������4 �������������� + ������-���-���������������������������> ��������������������"������'����������������������> D. J. Robertson $ Co- nelson, B. C. 1'HlVATii DINING ROOMS FOR LAUIIiS. HEADQUARTERS FOR I OMMEB- (,'IAh AND .MI.NI.SU MEN. :THEl BALMORAL HOTEL GORDON & SUNGER, Props. CAFE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT. SAMJ'I_E ROOMS IN CONNECTION Ferguson, B. C, Opposite the Postoffice. i of mm Capital AmHorl/.cd, $4,000,000 Capital (Paid-up) $2,<)2.l,8(><> Rest - - ��� ��� f2,4S5,2HH HEAD 0PFICBI loronto, Ontario. Branches in tho Northwest Territories. Provinces 'of British Columbia, {Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. T. It. MEERITT, President. D. B. WILKIE, Vice-Pros, and Gen. Man. E, HAY, Assistant Gen. Manager. W. MOFFAT, Chief Inspector, Ferguson, B. C. Branch���A General Banking Business Transacted. Savings Department���Deposits received and interest allowed. Drafts Sold, available in Allparts aiCanada, United States and Europe. Special attention glrcn t.i collections and Mining Hondi.. W. MACDONALD Manager Everybody Qui" Special s mokes .VND - The Union cig-a. Thoy nro nil Union mndonnil ol tlio " NI0N ClGAR bost Havium Tobncco monoy cnn FACTORY, H.A. buy. Try ono >iitr -J' -V ���*'. -"- ���-:���- -**���- -*-* ������'-* ��� *��� .-*���-, -J . *- , ���*- ****- ' ' ^;\i ^-^^^^vt^lv-^ ^l^-^^.-^-^ ,:���:���:; vv.'^ Av^. .V .V :-. ;;' I Lardeau I Hotel ��� - ^ * >i*> Jit f We try to give satisfaction to our tmesis. �� Pt jf Laughton Bros. jg, Proprietors. ^Ui^^^^J^^]^j^j^2i*j&u -UNDER NEW MAJfAGEMENT- THE $ prospectors' Bxchangt i t ARTHUR EVANS, Proprietor. THOMSON'S LANDING, B. C. ' ���aU TABLES srl'I'l.TEP WITH TIIE (Wf 4*I)EST IN THE MARKET-*-* ��� THE CHOICEST 0F1VINES,* ������I.IQCOIIS AND CIGARS���-��� ^.^^^^^^>f^^^^ ~ Local and General. Jos. Ryan returned from Revelstoke on Sunday. O. B. N. Willtio P. T,. S. was In Ferguson last week, The mall came through on wheel? Friday for tho lirst time this year. All lines of business nro improving Bince navigation opened on Trout lake. ���5. Daney broke the wagon road through to Trout Lake on Monday last. .hick Smith, of Smith & Labeau, wont out to llcvelstolte Wednesday and returned today. Kev. H. A. Solly is at Now Westminster. He will receive special ordination beforo Ills return. Geo. Powell and .7. J. Loutil, representing Vancouver wholesale houses, wore iu Perguson Thursday. CD. Edwards has started a chicken ranch to Bupply the town and mines with fresh oggs and poultry. W. A. Smith of Vernon, an experienced butcher has taken charge of P. Burns' Ferguson meat market. Two loads of cordwood buckets for the Sliver Cup tram wero taken through to Eight-Miie Tuesday. Geo. Ross, who is iuterested in the Blaek Warrior property, has returned from a somewhat lengthy visit to Nelson. Jim Graham drove his four-horse team over the road from Beaton Wednesday, bringing a wagon and some freight. The road to Trout Lake is getting very good for horseback riding. Mrs. S. Daney and Mrs. A. C. Cummins have mado several trips. It is announced that tho much talked of saw mill will bo erected Hear Trout Lake this summer. A strong company bas the proposition in hand. .Smith aud Reovo havo formed a partnership and will open a first-class laundry on the loth inst., in tho building occupied last year by Miss Davis. The manager of the Goldfinch mine on Fish creek, took agold brick out to the bank at R.velsloke on the 5th inst. This was produced by the company's stamp mill from SO tons of ore and the value was $1,000. Messrs. Foran and Meelie aro making good progress cutting logs for the new portable saw mill which will be put in by. the Great Western _. Silver Cup minos. This mill is only for the purposo of supplying timber and lumber for the company's mines, Jamos Graham caraohome to spend his oirthday, Wednesday, .among his friends. Jim thinks for a jolly good time Ferguson is hard to beat. We have decided not to give his age this timo, but it may bo learned at this ollice by the payment of a year's subscription to the Eaolk In advar.ee. Smith & Labeau havo the new power house, for theelectrie light plant, completed. It joins thoir lumber mill and* both plants will be run by the same power. A water wheol and other appliances are now on the road from Vancouver. When this machinery is Installed there will be ample power to run both plants. Mr. and Mrs. D. Burgess and child left Monday via Lardo for Vancouver. Mrs. Burgess and child will remain in Vancouver until Mr. B. gets located at Port Simpson. Mrs. Burgess' dopart ure is much regretted by tho Methodist congregation, especially, sho having filled tho position of organist for the past two months. Supt. A. P. Garrett of the Nettle L. mine, received a message Wednesday informing him of the death of one of his children in Boise, Idaho. He left for home Thursday morning. Mr. Garrett left Boise about six woeks since, when the child was in good health. Our sympathy Is extended to Mr. Garrett and family. �� Local! With ��� Paystreak. It pays to use the telephone. A trip can often bo saved to Trout Lake, Bea ton, Arrowhead or Comaplix by using the phone. Office In Cummins & Co.'s store. THE- Orders for furniture will be filled as quickly and with better results at the wholesale and retail store ot D. J, Robinson & Co., Nelson, than anywhere else In the province, PIONEER LAUNDRY Wants Your Washing. Mangling and Ironing. Workmanship guaranteed to be First Class. B. U. SMITH, Victoria Avenue. PARK HOTEL. 4 Miles Below Ferguson on the Ferguson Beaton Road. REFURNISHED/THROUGHOUT No bell boys or etcetras but a good wholesome meal served at any hour. Lots of fresh milk and eggs. Wm. GLENN Prop. Your Local Papjr is a necessity to you, financially and socially. A NEWSPAPER of GENERAL CIRCULATION, containing the latest news of the world, is equally necessary to you. The "up to date man" will provide himself with these two necessaries. In THE TWICE-A-WEEK SPOKESMAN-REVIEW will be found the very latest news of the world, its matter including information on politics, commerce, agriculture, mining, literature, as well as the local happenings in the'states of Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and the province of British Columbia.* In addition, its columns for women, its popular science articles, its short and continued stories, its "Answers to Correspondents," and "Puzzle Problems" combine to form a home newspaper that at $1.00 per year can nowhere be excelled. Perhaps you have ���ornithinic to ���ell���a farm, n lum, farm machinery. Yuu mny wish to buy something. The best possible way to rom- munlente with peoplo who wish to buy or sell is by Inserting a small advertisement In the Spokesman-Review. Tha price t. the lame in tho dally and the Twlce-a-Week. IT DOESN'T COST MUCH- I 18 WORDS j fc=S 24W0RDS jB=$ If ><*u with to r-Mch builnMi man and new* comer-a, u�� tho DAILY, Far'ueri, ���toi.kmon, lumberratu ��ntl mlrurr /ikt *ih�� TWICE-*--** WEEK. THE NEW AND ONLY MAP OFTHIS DISTRICT Including tho Fish Crook camp and Upper Diiih-hii River lection, com- Siled by A. P, Cummins, P.L.8., and 8 liaiinon.H. A.. In now on oalu at thia office. Tlie ready sale of the map la Proving all wo havo said for it. Tho rout Lake division Is lithographed In black, the Lardoau in rod,and the Ainsworth in blue. Even a tenderfoot could jtake a copy of .thia map and find Any claim recorded in the three divisions. The mountnina, lakes, creeks, wagon roads: trails, purveyed railway rouraf. and tne location and name (by a unique index) or every mineral claim in the district iaihowu. THE LARDEAU EAGLE, Ferguson, B.C. j PROFESSIONAL j O B.N. WILKIE, y~s�� p, __, s. Provincial Land Surveyor Ferguson and Trout Lake. Surveys made and Crown Grants Obtained. Office: - ��� Trout Lake. ILLIAM A. BAUER, w DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYORS. Surveys of Mines, Mineral Claims and Crown Lands. Crown Grants Obtained and Assessments Managed for Absentees, Ofllces: Camborne and Vancouver O SHANNON, B. A. ASSAYER and ANALYTICAL CHEMIST'. H-'idquarters for Inforntatlea Regarding Lsrdeuu rropertlss* W.lts for Information. Call aid ... Samples* OFFICE: VICTORIA AVE.. FERGUSON, B, C. TDOBERT HODGE, BARRISTER, ETC. Solicitor far The Imperial Bank Perguson, B. C. OFFICE-In tba Ophir Lads block. T] ARVEY, MCCARTER _> PINKHAM, Barristers, Solicitcrs, etc. Offices: Rovelstoke, Goltlen, and Ferguson. Solicitors Ior Imperial Bank ol Canada Geo. S. McCarter. J. A, Harrey. A.M. Pinkham. 7RED C. ELMOTT, Barrister, Notary Public etc. TROUT LAKE CITY B. C, AND Ferguson, B, C. W do V.leMAI8TRE4..M.6COTT Barrister, Soliclter, etc, REVELSTOKE, B. C. J. M. SCOTT, A. B. L. It, B. W. de V. le Malatre, M. A. Having purchased tbe Ferguson Meat Market we aro prepared to supply our customers with all kinds of Pi'OBh and cured meats. A good supply of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Sausages, Hams and Bacon always on hand. P. BURNS k CO. i. | FERGUSON j Mij&*^*iVAj(kj^*ifc_s4i__fa_iJ_.j}tiM | Do You Know I That a man is more manly when he keeps his face cleanly shaven his hair neatly trimmed and uses tho bath frequently, All the requirements of a first Alass barber shop supplied by.. . ' Roy Jameson & Jj-r-j-p *^rj{n^-^7}r j-^TjrT^-jjvjjn^ READ THE EAGLE. Spring Clothing Suits, Overcoats, Rain Coats, Trousers. Also complete stock of Men's Furnishings. ft_ RUBBERS OF AU KINDS AND bOOTS CARPETS, CURTAINS, ETC We have a good supply of Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. McKinnon cfc Sutherland Tbe Post Office Store We have moved into our New Store Building and have plenty of room to display goods. If anything is wanted in the Mercaniileline we can supply it. ...,.; G. B. Batho tf Co. THE KING'S HOTEL A Well lighted and heated by hot air furnace. 'Tables supplied with the best the market affords. ^t Rates $1 Per Day JO* w JAS. CUMMINGS, Prop., Perguson, B. C. When you reach Trout Lake City put up at the Queens.Good accommodation .. Best ot service .. Choicest wines, liquors and cigars..Fire proof safe.. Abrahamson Brothers, Proprietors. el Packing and Fereusoa��Ja<*ing Freighting ,Transfer 0utfit- Contracts entered into for packing of Mining Supplies, etc., to any point in the district. Good, prompt service, and any work undertaken guaranteed. Freighting from Thomson's Landing to Ferguson a specialty. Headquarters at Ferguson, B.C. S. Daney, Prop. Perguson Hotel McDONELL & BLACK. Proprietors. FERGUSON, B. C,