-! < L90I o t#$ptit0t. ^ OEc 20 MM ■•%. o- Vol. 11. CRANBROOK, B. C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 19Q5. No. 51. MEETINO OP CITY COUNCIL. -City Dads" Still Working on City By Laws Minutes of meeting of the city council hold on Wednesday even- in^. December 13th. Present: His Worship Mayor Rogers, Aldermen Greer, Pink, Hickenbotham, Murphy, Jack- sun und Tisdale. Minutes of last meeting read nmi adopted. Communications read and filed. Kcport of special committee on government building and city hull wus read and duly filed. Report of tire and police committee wus read and filed. Moved by Alderman Greer, seconded by Alderman Murphy, that tho clerk and solicitor write to Mr. V. Hyde Baker, re-lots (or city building. Moved by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Greer, that the communications from Ihe tire brigade be left over until the next meeting. Moved by Aldermen Murphy and Pink that Bylaw No. 4, being a by-law regulating proce dure of council, be reconsidered and finally passed. Motion pre- Moved by Aldermen Jackson and Hiokenbotham that By-law Nn. 5, being the trades licence by law, be reconsidered anil fin- ally passed. This motion was lost, Moved by Aldermen Fink and Murphy that By-law No. 5 be referred back to a committee of the whole for reconsideration. Carried. Moved by Aldermen Fink and Greer that Bylaw No. fi, being the fire limits and building bylaw Im read a second time. Moved by Aldermen Hickenbotham und Murphy that By-law No, 7, being the pound and dog tax by-law bo now road a second time. Moved by Aldermen Pink and Greer that Bylaw No. 8, being the liquor licence bylaw and the amendment by-law, bo now read tho first time. Moved by Aldormen Tisdale and Pink that Bylaw No. 9, being the health by-law, be now read the first time. Moved by Aldermen Pink and Greer that Bylaw No. 8, being liquor license by-law and the amendment by-law, be now read thu second time. Moved by Aldermen Greer and Murphy that the council now re- Bolve into a committee of the win .I., to consider By-law No. 8. Alderman Kink was in the chair. By-law No. 8 having beon passed in committee, the council then re-assembled. Moved by Aldermen Fink and Greer Unit By law No. 8, being the liquor license by law and amendment by-law, be road a third time. Curried unanimously. Moved by Aldermen Murphy uiul Tlsdale that tbe council re- solve Into a committee of the whole to reconsider By-law No. 'i, Alderman Jackson in the chair, Chairman Jackson then re ported that Bylaw No. 5, being the liquor license by-law, had passed its third reading with the following amendment: Subsection 8, of section 1 be amended by striking out all words from the words "every six months to the end thereof." Alderman Pink gave notice thut. nl the next meeting he would move that By-laws 5 and 8 be reconsidered and finally passed. Moved by Alderman Fink, sec onded by Alderman Murphy, that all accounts against the city of Cranbrook should be presented to the city clerk, who shall refer the same to the com- mitteo which has authorized or has authority to authorise the incurring thereof. Such accounts, if correct, shall be duly passed by the said committee. Such accounts with voucher* attached, shall then be referred to tho finance committee, and if found correct, shall be murked approved unil signed by the chaiiman of the finance committee, uiul by him, as soon us possible, referred to the council, and then dealt with iu the ordinary courso of OOUnct] business. Such vouchers so offered by the finance committee und coun tersigned by the mayor, shall be delivered to the city treasurer and shall bo sufficient authority to him to puy tho same. The motion was unanimously carried. • Motion by Alderman Fink, seconded by Aldermau Greer that ull checks of the city of Cranbrook shall be signed by tho city treasurer aud countersigned by the mayor before being issued Carried unanimously. It was moved by Aldorman Pink, seconded by Alderman Murphy, that the recommendation of the council to the police department be leftover until the next meeting. That the city clerk be authorised to submit price of typewrit ers to finance committee, and said committee be authorised to make purchase of the same. It was moved by Alderman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Hickenbotham. thut the city treasurer and city clerk be pluced under $2,000 bonds eucli, $2,000 to be placed with Arnold ,v. Roberts and $2,000 with Beale & Elwell, bond premiums to be paid by the city. Carried. Council then adjourned, THE RECREATION BUILDING. LOCAL NEWS. Robert Johnson, of Marysville, was in Cranbrook, Friduj. Held Meeting in Wentworth Hall Committee Appointee to Secure Funds. A meeting In the interests of recreation rooms wus held in Wentworth hull on Monday evening of this week with His Worship Mayor Rogers In the chair. The attendance was not large/ but a considerable amount of interest was manifest Rev. J. P. Westman outlined a plan that he had prepared for the erection of a suitable building. He has had a number of years of experience in this work us director and instructor and showed clearly that ho hud the matter in hand. A number of questions were put aud answered. Rev. W. G. W. Fortune and Rev. Goodfield also spoke expressing sympathy with the cause and were anxious to know more of the inner workings. Messrs, Harvey, Greer and Nobles also spoke, each giving all the encouragement they could in the movement now before the people. A committee of six were appointed to interview the citizens in regard to the raising of funds for the purchasing of suitable lots for the building, The meeting then adjourned to meet in the Methodisl church on Friday evening al 9 o'clock, when reports of the committee will be received, Appointments The British Columbia (.azotic December 7th contains the following appointments: Daniel Edwin Murphy, Alderman and James Ryan to bo mem bers of the licensing Commissioners of the city of Cninbrook. Benjamin J. Short, unci Alderman James Greer, to be members of the Board of Commissioners Police for the city of Cranbrook. East Kootenay Power & Light Co. Articles of incorporation have beon filed in Victoria for tho incorporation of tho above named company, who will operate in this district. Tt is the inlention of the company to utilize the water of the St. Mary's river for J. A. Sutherland, of Victoria, was in the city, Wednesday. A. Kennedy, of Wiuuipeg, was in the city, Wednesday. K. Campbell, Swansea, was in the city, Monday. This is the anniversary of the Boston "tea party," which took place December lfith, 177H. D. R. Yates, of Bayard, was in Cranbrook for several days this week on business. Mrs. E. H. Patmore has gone east to spend Christmas with her parents iu Winnipeg. The different Sunday schools of the city are busy getting ready for tho Christmas trees M. Mclnnes, of Elkmouth, was in the city for several days this week, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, of Vancouver, wore in the city for several days this week. A. Parnival, of Vancouver, was in Cranbrook on business, Tuesday. J. L. McKay, of Sinclair Springs, was a Cranbrook visitor Tuesday. W. S. Clay, representing the Northwest Fruit Co.. of Calgary, was in town Thursday. B. C. Keatou, of Pittsburg, Pu., was a guest at the Cranbrook, Thursday. A. B. Fenwick, of Fort Steele wns a Cranbrook visitor, Tuesday. Hone razors and grind shears, at Pete's barber shop. Work guaranteed. Get a ticket for the Fraternity Ball in the uew hall. H. E. Strom, Seattle, was u guest at tho Cranbrook, Friday. W. Dunn, of Victoria, was a guest at the Cranbrook, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. McVittie were I .ranbrook visitors on Friday. Don't forget the Fraternity Ball at the new hall on New Years night. J. Youngheart aud J. W. Euer. ot Montreal, were guests at the Cranbrook. Friday. Dr. Harvey and D. A. Ayers, of Moyie, were in town Thursday evening, on business. R. L. T. Galbraith, Indian agent, was at Tobacco Plains this week, on official business. Fred Smyth, of the Moyie Leader, was in Cranbrook, Tues day. For your Christmas supply of liquors go to A. C. Bowness. He lias just what you want. A meeting of the license commissioners for the city of Cranbrook was held in the city hall on Friday evening. E. A. Hill, of Moyie, was in town, Friday, attending a meeting of the district license commissioners. Harry Drew, proprietor of the North Star hotel at Kimberley, was in Cranbrook, Friday, on business. Wm. Forsyth, of Kimberley, was iu Cranbrook, Friday, attending a meeting of the license commissioners. POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEET R. S. Baron, Chief of Polioe, and D. MoLean, Night Policeman. Pete's barber shop in shaving und hair-cutting guarantees satisfaction. At Wentworlh hotel. H. Byers and J. Daly, of Nelson, were registered at the Cranbrook, Wednesday. J. Staples, of Bayard, was do ing business at Cranbrook, Wednesday. A. Fleishman and R. S. Pyke, < f Vancouver, were in Cranbrook Wednesday. J. S. Halliday, of Ottawa, was a guest at the Cranbrook, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are spending a few days in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. McNabb, on Baker hill. the purpose of supplying ligh and power to every camp in the district. Those named as promoters in articles of incorporation are: Charles A. Mackay, J. A. McDonald, of Nelson; Robort Campbell, John D. Kay, of Moyie, und town, F, C, Parker, of Nolson.. [ weeks. Rev. W. G. W. Fortune, B. A., went to Fernie on Wednesday to attend work in connection with the Presbytery. Rev. B. Goodfield, B A., was up the line on ecclesiastical duties this week returning home Wednesday. Mr, Vigneux, of Reid's drug store, relumed this week from Nelson, where he has been spending the past two weeks. S, H. Hashing, who has been visiting at the coast for several weeks, returned lo Cninbrook on Thursday last. W. Davis was down from Staples' mill on Friday of last week nnd remained in the city over Sunday. A Carney, Kaslo, government timber inspector, was in town, Monday. He visited Wattsburg during the afternoon. Business is looking up iu Cranbrook Two new stores lately. Mr. Finch in his bakery and Hugo Hink has opened a second-hand store. Mr. Buchanan, of St. Thomas Ont., who is associated with F E. Simpson, of tho Lethbridge Herald, is spending a few days in town before starting to work on the paper. Judge Wilson held a sitting of the county court in Cranbrook, Tuesday, when a number of civil cases was disposed of. We are now making u tine assortment of candies for Christmas. Come and see them at the "Sugar Bowl," on Armstrong avenue. The regular monthly convocation of Rockey Mountain Chapter, R. A. M., was held on Tuesday evening last. A number of sojourning companions from Fort Steele wero present Will Rollins, of the Wentworth hotel, was taken down with the fever ou Friday of last week and was taken to the hospital the same evening. According to the latest reports he is doing well and all hope to see him on the streets soon. A number of our merchants are preparing for Christmas and are making elegant window displays. Among these the window of Chas. E. Reid & Co., to use the language of the street The police commissioners met on Monday evening. There were present His Worship Mayor Rogers and Commissioners Jas. Greer and B. H. Short. B. H. Short was elected secretary. Chairman Rogers reported having made temporary appointments to the police force of R. S. Baron, chief, and D. McLean, as night policeman, subject to the approval of the comniis sioners. On motion above appointments were approved, and Mr. Baron was notified to that effect. The commissioners being de sirious of becoming acquainted with their duties it was decided to adjourn to meet at the police jourt room on Tuesday evening [it 8 p. m., when the chief of po lice would have a copy of the statutes for perusal TUESDAY'S MEETINC). Tuesday evening the commissioners met at the police court rooms at 8 p. m. There were present His Worship Mayor Rogers and Commissioners Greer and Short. Upon motion the criminal code of Canada and the Provincial statutes, as revised and amended, were adopted for the city of Cranbrook until such times as the commissioners had the nee essary by - laws framed and passed. Chief of Police Baron presented a list of equipments necessary for the efficiency of the police department, which was approved by the commissioners. The police were instructed to notify the women inmates of houses of ill • fame that they would only be allowed up town or away from their district between tiie hours of 1 p. m. and and !l p. m., in the afternoon of each week day aud not at all on Sundays, and that these instructions would be adhered to. It was decided that the regu lar meeting nights of the commissioners should be the 1st Tuesday of each month, but that special meetings were to be called by the chairman or one of the commissioners. It was moved and carried that tho commissioners recommend that the city council procure the required stationery for the police department, samples of which were supplied by the chief. Meeting was then adjourned to .Many present signified their intention of joining. Following is the programme: Opening Remarks—Mr. Short. Vocal Solo-Miss Patmore. Mandolin Solo — Miss Mc Creedy. Reading--Mrs. Nobles. Oration on the Society-J. Ferguson. Mandolin Solo—Miss Stamp. Quartette—Misses Finnis and Stamp and Messrs. Evans and Ferguson. Remarks—By Revs. Westman aud Fortune. Closing Address—Mayor Rog ers. God save the King. And Have FORESTERS MSET Eleotion Annual Officers. of MURDER AT MORRISSEY. The regular monthly meeting of Court Cranbrook 8(143, An cient Order of Foresters, was held in Odd Fellows' hall, on Friday of last week, at which the election of officers for the ensuing year was held and resulted as follows: A. McCowan, C. R. (re-elected) W. Touhey. S. C. R., (re-elected). J. Simes, Sec, (reelected). J. Boyer, Treas. J. McDonald, S. W., (re elected). J. Smith, J. W„ G. W. Abbott, L. B., (re-elected). W. Hay ward, J. B. Messrs. J. Laurie, A. Hood and R. Edmonson were elected as trustees and W. McDonald, T. T. Marshall and F. McKenna as auditors. Mooting of Lioense Commissioners. is a "peach"," "and would be »|beo»lled"by tbe.ctwirman when credit and attraction in a much' larger city than Cranbro/ok, and is a credit to tho inventive genius of Mrs. Chas. Reid. C. E. Pinch was down from Mi'.rysville, Friday. Mr. Finch says that construction work on the Fulls View hotol will be commenced next work. The Pernio Ledger says that Hurry Rhinenian, formerly manager of the Imperial hotel at Port Steele, died recently in New York city while on his way to Germany. necessary. ATTENTION CONSERVATIVES Hon Richard McBride Will be in Cranbrook Monday. Messrs. H. Spence and A. Nicholson, of the sash and door factory, are leaving today for the easl to spend their Christmas holidays with friends in Water- They will return in a few High School Examinations. The high school entrance examinations will begin in the principal's room in the public school on next Monday, the 18lh, al 9 a. m. Rev. J. P. Westman will preside. See time table in postoffice this evening. Fraternity Ball. The new joint home of the I. O O. P. aud K's of P., is rapidly nearing completion and the lodges have decided to mark the opening by holding a public dance on Now Years night. It is intended to make this occasion one of the most successful social events of the season. As the lodge room is one of the largest in tho Province there will be ample accommodations for a larga attendance. O. H. Thompson, secretary of the Cranbrook Conservative Assocation, received a telegram Thursday evening from the Premier, Hon. Richard McBride, stating that he would bo in Cranbrook Monday. Arrangements have been made by tho Conservative Association for Mr. McBride to address tho citizens of Cranbrook, in Wontworth Hall, on Monday evening December 18th at 8 p.m. Every Conservative in Cranbrook Riding is invited to be present. Good Templars at Home. A pleasant time was spent last Thursday night in the I. O. G. T. hall, when the members of that order were "at home" to their friends. There was a good attendance and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The early part of the evening was spent in games and guessing contests, after which a very interesting programme was rendered. Refreshments were then served by the ladies, who also urged upon the necessity of joining the order. A regular meeting of the license commissioners of Cranbrook riding was held in the court house on Wednesday. De comber 15th. The members of the commission present were: E. A. Hill, of Moyie; Walter Edwards and Alfred Doyle, of Cranbrook. The following licences were renewed: H. H. McVittie, Royal hotel, Hamilton. T. Cavin, Royal hotel. Spokane Juuction. P. Clapp, Yahk hotel, Yahk. V. Dersaulnier, Central hotel, Moyie. A. Stephenson. Cosmopolitan hotel, Moyie. P. J. Johnson, Moyie hotel, Moyie. C. J. Armstrong. Manhattan hotel, Moyie. P. J. McMahon, East Kootenay hotel, Moyie. Harry Drew, North Star hotel, Kimberley. C. E. Finch, Falls View hotel, Kimberley. R. Johnson, Central hotel, Marysville. A. P. Chonotte, Royal hotel, Marysville. H. Bradford, St. Mary's hotel, Bayard. O. Burge, Perry Creek hotel, Perry Creek'. Gourley & McDonald. Strath- cona hotel, Fort Steele. N. Hanson. Imperial hotel, Fort Steele. H. S. Mather, Windsor hotel, Fort Steele. A. McCool, Royal hotel, Fort Steele Junction. J. Ryan, Central hotel, Wardner. R. H. Bohart, Wardner hotel, Wardner. J. Brown, Union hotel, Wardner. REFUSED. J. C. Drewry, Lake Shore hotel. Moyie. J. Means, Skookum Chuck. J. M. Carrol, Ontario hotel, Kimberley. W. S. Forsyth, Royal hotel, Kimberley, Quarrel Among Italians Results in Shooting of Gabriole Cozza. Frank Amantao, an Italian, was arrested Sunday, at Morrissey, on a charge of murdering u fellow Italian named Gabriole Cozsa. It appears that an Italian store in the Morrissey townsite is the usual place of meetiii;; for Italians on Sunday. Lust Sunday quite a number had congregated at this store in the afternoon and about 5 o'clock some dispute arose amoug then, in which the prisoner and the murdered man were mixed up. This dispute led to a scrap inside of the store and when order was restored, through the influence of some of the Italians present, at half past five, the prisoner, the deceased and a number of others left the store with the intention of returning to the Carbonado mines, where they all reside and work. A few minutes after leaving the store the dispute which arose inside the store was renewed and the renewal resulted in the deceased putting his hand in his pocket and pulling out a knife. Seeing this, the prisoner, Frank Amantao, drew his revolver. The deceased turned and ran and as soon as he did this Frank Amantao fired three shots and dropped him Not content. Amantao ran and fired two more shots at his head as he lay prostrate. After this the deceased never moved. In the midst of the excitement which ensued H. Bugbie and J. Cameron, two residents, forced their way through the crowd, seized Amantao, disarmed him, made him their prisoner and took him to the lock-up. Those who have seen the locality, say that the course of the deceased, when running away, can be traced with the drops of blood which followed the first shot. An inquest will be held immediately by deputy coroner Bleas- dell. At the termination of the inquest on Monday into the death of Gabrielle Cozza, the jury returned the following verdict: "We find that Gabrielle Cozza came to his death on Sunday, the 10th day of December, 1905. at the town of Morrissey Mines, between the hours of 5 and li p. m., from a gunshot wound in the head inflicted by Frank Amantao.'' We make none but pure candies. Our Christmas candies are fine; try them, and you will have no other. The Candy • makers, Armstrong avenue. Wedding Bella. Victoria, Dec. 12— On Monday evening at St. Barnabas church, iu the presence of a large number of friends. Rev. E. G. Miller united in the bonds of holy matrimony John Finga-1 Smith, of Craubrook, B. C, to Adelaide Susan Steinberg, eldest daughter of the late Benjamin Bailey, Esq., of Victoria. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. J. P. Burgess. She wore a becoming travelling costume of navy blue cloth with hat to match. She was attended by her sister, Miss Annie Bailey, who was attired in a very pretty dress of cream crepe cloth with a togueof cream velvet. The groom was ably supported by Mr. Arthur Bailey. Little Miss Nellie Sinclair, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl. The groom's present to the bride was a handsome gold bracelet and the bridesmaid a pearl brooch. The service was choral, Mr. Longfield presiding at the organ. The presents were numerous and costly, testifying to the popularity of the happy couple, wbo left the same evening for their future home in Cranbrook, with the best wishes of their many friends. J. C. Whiteacre, Nolson, was registered at the Cranbrook, Friday, * pi THE PROSPECTOR, CRANBROOK, B. C, DECEMBER 16, 1905. ' L. CLAPP W. ROLLINS ote Baker Street, Cranbrook, B.C. Lighted By Electricity - Heated By Hot Air - Iii"'.- ,,. Comfortable Bedrooms First Class Dining Room HEADQUARTERS FOR TOURISTS AND OLD TIMERS Central Hotel ROBERT JOHNSON Proprietor $ Marysville, B.C. $ The leading Hotel of the St. Mary's Valley. Nice airy rooms, newly furnished. Table as good as any in Kootenay. GOOD SAMPLE ROOMS fl Suggestion to Husbands What could ba a more "Suitable Present to give the Lady of the house than a Beautiful PANDORA OR KOOTENAY RANGE Tbere is positively nothing she would prize as much Come in and have a look around. We are confident we can please you. Patmore Bros. Plumbing, Roofing, Heating and Ventilating Engineers. a^*^*^*^^^^^^!^^J^^tP^ B. H. SHORT & CO. ARMSTRONG AVENUE Newest designs in D #•» aoers Sip ifrroffpectav. ESTABLISHED 18H. A. B. Grace, PUBI.ISIIKK AND EDITOR. (Bte gfroftptttor. SATURDAY, DEO 1«, WOB. •»» Over 400 Different Patterns to Select From Painting, Decorating and Sign Work P.O. BOX 3a PHONE 111 '-^^9Zj^j9^*f^j*Xsy£ ^y}J9^tfJ04$-9l.qK^ ,*££ Wholesale LIQUORS m CIGARS A. C. BOWNESS AGENT FOR Calgarv Beer, Ale k Porter. T. LEBEL k CO., Hay and Grain. Cranbrook, B.C. •«»,»»%^^%%»,%»'»*%»%»*»»^0%^%*»*»-%*%%»%*»*»%-*»*»*»%'»< c. c. c. Good Things To Eat HARK! THE Are Comin« TURKEYS to Town A greal man) of them hav.- heou enuairetl for weeks; plenty of oholoeonea still disengaged. Our man writes us from the country thai they have been fattening in great Bhnpe and will he the fluent he has over raised. They are tender, young aud plump. Your size *** oenta a pound. Cranherries 20c. a pound Fresh Oysters 75c. a quart CALGARY CATTLE CO. 9 Order By Phone 45 # THERE is no doubt prosperity Is general in Southeast Kootenay, and that the people of the district have more faith in the future than over before. The attention of the home-seeker is being directed to the agricul tural lands in this vicinity. The attention of capital is also being directed to the lumbering and mining resources tributary to this city, with the result that important industries ot large proportions are contemplated, which will bring success and profits from investments, • • • Every new industry formed is good for Cranbrook and tends to attract others to consider and secure property. aaa The coming year promises great things for Southeast Kootenay and the city of Cranbrook. More mining will be done than ever before, mines that were idle this year will be actively worked next year, and many others developed tn a shipping stage. • • • The most important event next month in Cranbrook will be the meeting of tho Associated Boards of Trade of Southeast British Columbia. aaa Information from the oil fields in the Flathead valley indicate a large and rapid development. Several companies are now in active operation, ami it is taken for granted that there will bo a large boom In that neighborhood this year, in the oil developments of the districl. aaa Can anybody tell were a snake begins when he wants to wag his tail? • . . As the advertising twig is bent, so the advertising tree will be inclined. . . . It is claimed that kissing is dangerous, but we have never heard of a more dangerous disease than matrimony being spread by its influence. • . . A young man in Cranbrook who was calling on his best girl told her that he was going to kiss her before he left the house. She commanded him to leave at once. • a • The order of Ancient, Free aud Accepted Masons is here, as elsewhere, the most substantial fraternal organization in Southern Kootenay. . • . No business is so good but that good advertising will make it better. . . . Probably the reason whycupid is always represented by a poor ittle urchin without any garments on is that he may never go out of style. » . . It is well for young women to have 11 chaperone until she can have some dear chap her own . . • It Is just as easy to praise as to find fault, but it seems like some people cannot got as much satisfaction nut of it. . . . The time is at hand when we must solve the problem of transportation for this district. Two new charters are being applied for, the Kootenay Central will be constructed iu 1006. By ac tion we can solve it in our way, by inaction it will be solved for us, and to our loss. aaa There is no justifiable excuso for the failure of any newspajwr in this province to come out squarely for one party or the other. aaa The foundation on which rests the prosperity of tho city of Cranbrook is the development of its vast lumbering aud mineral resources. aaa This is an age of selfishness and every man is expected to dip his boak deep in the measure of the almighty dollar; but for the sake of appearance ho should not get down on all fours to do It. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY It will pay thoso who are looking for work to call and seo Jim McArthur He can secure also fit you out in you a job and Clothes, Shoes, Hats, Etc. Jim MGiW Hanson Ave. Cuanbkook, B.C. •W\TTTVTTk oN BAKEU **•'0NE D00u west or £ \\J\J1\U HIU 4 CO. Tho only pltc. In ton that oan luaku 111* worth the living. ote E. H. SMALL, Manager DRAYING We have been in the business for several years, wo have the 1 best equipment in B.C. and we guarantee satisfaction. About thai Piano We are the authorized agents for the removal of Mason St Risch Pianos, we can do the work without risk. Also Household Fur- nature. PERRY & FITZGERALD Proprietors of the Cranbrook Cartage and Transfer Co Office oiHuwito C.P.R. Depot. Phono 63. ,Uiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiiii,ii,hi umiiiiiiiii, jpi n ■ im iniinwini inin n ■ • mvnri ihi %%a>%a>aaa>^a>a%*>a>a>>a>ajV%a><># Centrally Located Electric Lights Manitoba Hotel Under New Management Headquarters for mining iji men and old timers. 2 When you want a good place to stop come to the Manitoba. d, a, Mcdonald, manager . Wa Olve You Tour Money's Worth Deafness Cannot Be Cured. by local applications, an they cuunot reach tho d incased portion of the oar. There iw only one way to cure doafnens, I and that is hy constitutional remedies. i Deafness is eiuwulMiy an iutlamcd con- Idltion of the mucous lining ol the Kustachlan Tube. When this tube If. inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, anil when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless tho inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine caso6 out ol ten are caused by Catarrh, which Is noth* Ing but an Inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any ease of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Send lor circulars, froe P. J. ORKNEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists 1 in. . Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. DR. E, W, CONNOLLY Phusician »"<• Suroeon OFFICE AIIMSTUONG AVE, Hours: ll to ll a.m. 2 to6p.m. 7 to H p.m. I 'lion.! f iflice 105 Residence 109 a a a a ■ a a 1 P. E. KING «•: DENTIST Office Hours: fttol2a.ni 1 to (I p :n. 7 to 8 p.m. Office and Residence Armstrong Ave. Cranbrook The Illinois Central Maintains unexcellod service from the wesl to the east and south. .Making close connections with trains of nil transcontinental lines, passongers are given their choice of routes to Chicago Louisville, Memphis and Now Orleans, and through these points to the far east Prospective travelers desiring information as to the lowest rates and beBt routes are Invited to correspondence with the following representatives. B. H. Trumbull, Commercial Agent 142 Third St., Portland, Oregon. J. 0, LlNUSEY, T. F. & P.A. H2 Third St., Portland, Oregon P. B. Thompson, F. A P.A., Room 1 Column Bldg., Seattle, Wash. SEATTLE. TACOMA AND ALL Pacific Coast Points ST. PAUL, CHICAGO. IEW TOM, AND ALL POINTS EAST Palace and Touriat Sleepere, Buffett Library Cart, Modern Day Ooachee. Dining Oara, MEALS A LA CARTS. Best Meals on Wheels FAST TRAINS f% EAST AND WEST DAILY ai For full particulars, rates, folders etc., call on or mlilress. S.G. VERKE3,o.w.p.A„ Seattle, Wash. 0. W, MAHOXEY, C.P. & T.A, Spokane. ■Old ^^^MlWaM^zt on 3 ^,%*lfl4*£ Months' N*-*'^ MU." «- Trial Your money returned' i( not satisfied In even' Wiy ALWAYS READY FOR INSTANT USE btettK lhe ;'Carho.M.,jnetle' ***** ralrla |i]| Aw am *■» DwAtoCaacaiaean Mamrtoara*'* ''Carbo-Maawtlc" Elaa. uc C'lihlou Strops, 11.00 free booklet "Hlnu to Sharer.." FO t SALE BY D. McHRIDE CRANBROOK, B. C I peculiar lit! ay, Oats, Wheat Feet We have this week unloaded a oar of each kind QMUTY TIE KIT IEST NNEI TIE VERY LOWEST Special PuicK for Ton Lots, Call and see us before buying elsewhere. We also carry a stock of CARNEFA'S STOCK AND POULTRY FOOD Harris Bros. Royal Hotel t o FORT STEELE JUNCTION Finest of Wines, Liquors and Cigars Those who are weary and thirsty, drop in, and Alex will do the rest. ALEX McCOOL Prop. When You Think Of* RAKCE You Think Of J i "HUTCH » JOHN HUTCHISON. - PHONE 119 - I Cranbrook, B.C. East Kootenay. f m99++*m%mt ia»H..».»Tt mil ■ '« » ■! ■ ■ » ■■^■■.■•■■■■■■■^ .•■■>'■> »*>»■« Hi III *"*»f PELTON WATER MOTOR ■ 6 INCH PELTON MOTOR ZX' TOU HAVE A WATER PBE8SURE OF 100 LBS. IN THB 0ITY MAINS. The 8-ineh Motor Illuatrated above will develop 8 H.P. ud um but little water. Cheaper than Oaa or Electricity, and adapted for running Printing Freeaee, Dynamos, General Machinery, Etc. Bee tht Motor In Operation at the office of "The Prospector". THE WATER SUPPLY CO.. LTD. SELL THESE MOTORS And will give you full particular! and prices. Or write ui direct, giving particulart aa to power required ud kind of machinery you wish to run. THE PELTON WATER WHEEL CO. 100 Main St., San Francisco, Cal. ■.■nuiia ■ ■ in. ii.e iiatannammji j,nU ,„ ,„mifl, , , , , , , TUB PROSPECTOR, CRANBROOK, B C, DECEMBER 16, 1W5 ammw iwrnimnniwiwiK P. Burns & Co. i £ Bead Offioe, £ Calgary, Alberta. aZ £ £ £ Main Office for Eaat Kootenay, Cranbrook, B.C Wholesale end Retell Meat Merchants I £ Dealers in I Llva tttak Abattoir and Cold Storage"; at Calgary, Alberta. 2 lUiUiUiUUUUiT LOCAL NEWS. The Provincial legislature will assemble on January 12th. Add a"p" to luck and you have tbe true secret of success. The coming year will soon burst forth with s full crop of kickers. Logging camps on the St. Mary's River are getting out a large number of logs. The business men of Cranbrook are wide awake to the best interests of the mining Industry in the vicinity of the city. The St. Eugene is putting on sll the men recently laid off and the little town of Moyie is lively sgaln. Jack Means, the Skookum creek rancher was down from thst place, Monday, on important business. President Roosevelt, in his annual message, makes it plain that the Monroe Doctrine does not mean the aggrandisement of the United States, at the expense of the "republics to tbe south." We would like to have Teddy's assurance that he intends to keep his hand off this fair domain.— Toronto World. NOTICE. Notice ie hereby given lhat I Intend to apply to the Chief Commlielonar of Land* and Worka tor lloenoe to proe- pect for Coal and Petroleum on the following landa: Beginning at a poat planted at the northeaat corner of Morriaaey townsite, thenoe south one mile following the general trend of the Klk River, thence weat one mile, thence north one mile, thence east one nlle to the point of commencement. Fernie, B.C., December 6th, MM. J. J. Cowderay 51 Per 3. B. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice la hereby given that I intend to apply to the Chiel Commluioner ol Landa and Work* for licenoe to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on the following landi: Beginning at s poet planted at the northeast corner of Morrlatey towmite, thence weat one mile, thence north one mile, thenoe eut to the Elk River, thenoe aouth following the general trend of the aald river to the point of commencement. Fernie, B.C., December Sth, 1805. J. B. Boukler 61 Per J. B. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice ii hereby given that I intend to spply to the Chief Commissioner ol Lands and Works for licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on the following lands: Beginning at a post marked R. A Welsh's northwest corner (one mile west ol the Elk River), thence aouth one mile, thence east one mile, thence north one mil.', thence west one mile to the point of commencement. Fernie, B.C., December 6th, 1805. R. A. Welsh 61 Per J. B. Ferguson KO-flCK. Notice is hereby given that I Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works lor licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on the following lands beginning at a post marked R, A. Welsh's northwest corner, thence east ono mile to the Elk River, thence north one mile following the bank of the Elk River, thenoe west one mile, thence south one mile to point of commencement. Fernie, B.C., December 6th, 1(05. J. E. Miller 61 Per J. B. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice ii hereby given that I Intend to apply to tha Chief Cotnmlwloner of Lands and Works for llcenee to proapect for Coal ud Petroleum on the following landi: Beginning at a poet planted at the aouthweat eoraer of J. H. Seukler'i claim and marked W. A. MaeWan's northeast corner, thenoe south one mile, thence weit one mile, thence north one mile, thenee eut one mile to the point of commencement. Fernie, B.C., December 6th, 1(06. W. A. Maolenan 51 Per J. B. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice li hereby given that I Intend to apply to the Chief Commluioner ol Lands and Worka tor licence to prospect for Coal snd Petroleum on the following lands: Beginning at a post marked W. A. Maolenan'i northeast corner, thence west one mile, thence north one mile, thenoe east one mile, thence south one mile to the point of commencement. Forntc, B.C., Deoembereth, 1905. Helen Ferguson 51 Per 3. B. Ferguson wonom Notice Is hereby given that I will apply to the Chief Commluioner of Lands and Works for licence to prospect for Coal snd Petroleum on the following landi: Beginning at a post marked J. B. Ferguson'i northeast corner (planted on the well shore ol the Elk River one mile north ol coal and petroleum claim No. 1374) thenoe south one mile, thence weit one mile, thence north one mile, thence east one mile to point ol commencement. Fernie, B.C., Deoember 6th, 1906. 51 J. B. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice li hereby given that I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner ol Lands and Works for licence to prospect lor Coal and Petroleum on the following landi: Beginning at a post marked R, A. Welsh's northwest corner, thenoe weit one mile, thence north one mile, thence east one mile, thence south one mile to the point ot com. menoement. Fernie, B.C., December 6th, 11105. R. E. McKechnle 51 Per J. B. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I intend to spply to the Chiel Commissioner of Lands and Works tor licence to pros pect tor Coal and Petroleum on the following lands: Beginning at a post marked R, E. McKecbino's northeast comer, thence east one mile to Elk River, thence north ono mile following the bank ol the said river, thuncc west one mile, thenco south ono mile, to the point ol commenoement, Fernie, B.C., December llth, 1005. W. Hart McKurg 51 J. 11. Ferguson NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I Intend toapply to the Chiuf Commissioner ot Lands and Works tor licence to pros- pact for Coal and Petroleum on the following lands: Beginning at a post marked It. E. McKcchnlu's northeast corner, thence west oue mile, thence north one mile, thenco cast ono mile, theuce south one mile to point of commencement. Fernie, B.C., December 6th, 190ii. Geo. Macdonald 51 Per J. B. Ferguson ©he jErwtpectog. SATURDAY. DEC. 16. 1005. PLAN BIG M1RGIR Mines and Smeltsr Will Merge About January let. James Cronin, manager of the St. Eugene mine,returned Sunday from his trip to Montreal and Toronto. He was east on business in connection with the proposed amalgamation of the St. Eugene interests with those of the Trail Bmelters. The St. Eugene directors have voted for such a consolidation, the action of the smelter directors in the matter is now awaited. Mr. Cronin says that it is expected tbat the Le Roi will come into the combination effected between the War Eagle and Centre Star, but that it will take some time to bring it about. The regular annual meeting of the St. Eugene will be held on Thursday, February 27 th. in Toronto, Perhaps by that time the big merger will be complete. There are now 250 men on the St. Eugene payroll, and at least 50 more will be put on shortly. This is payday at the mine 120,000 will be distributed. The new hoist has been shipped bnt hss not yet arrived, although it is expected at any time. Lead is soaring around the £17 mark and the lead bounty is off for the time being, Silver also commands a good price with every prospect of going still higher. Unprecedented prosperity seems to be in store for tbe silver-lead camps.—Moyie Leader. Hardening Copper, United States Consul General W. R. Holloway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, has reported: It is stated that Mr. A. M. Church and Mr. Charles Cleveland, of Chester, Nova Scotia, have discovered the long lost and much sought for process of hardening copper. A sample of their hardened copper has been received here which seems to be as hard as steel, a penknife failing to make any impression on it. Later the same consul wrote: Referring to my former report, I have to re port tbat since then Mr. E. C. Church has received a rasor made of their hardened copper, with which one can shave. Having been made in a blacksmith shop the razor is necessarily orude, but the blade is hard and carries a sufficiently hard edge to remove superfluous hair. The elder Mr. Church writes tbat by the process mentioned tbe metal can be hardened to any degree. A United States tlrm hss written regarding the discovery. Mr. Cleveland is expected in Halifax In a day or two to make further experiments with more suitable facilities and apparatus than are available at Chester. i STEWARTS ■ The HADING STORI Per Choice Confectionery Fresh Nuts Fresh Fruits Jap Oranges Choice Bananas Smyrna Figs Calif. Navel Oranges Fancy Winter Pears Malaga Grapes Hugh Stewart Phone 75 Armtrono, Ave. koticb. NOTICE IS HRKKDY OIVBH thftt tu ap plication will tw mule to the LefUUtira Astern M j of Brltlab Columbia at lu neat Settlors (or an Act to Incorporate the St. Mery'e and Cherry Creek Railway Company with power to build, cooitruct, maintain and operate a railway o( Htandard guaite to be operated by iteam. electricity or any other power (or the carrying of freight, pnaioniert- and express', Commencing at a point on the Nortb Star Branch of the British Columbia Southern Hallway, about one mile weat ol Bayard: tbenoe nort|rfcrly along the east side Luke Creek to Lot Ml, thenee north easterly to a point on Cherry Creek near Lot 710; with a branch line from a point on Lot Ml northerly to a point on Cherry Creek west o( Lot HP, and other branch lines not exceeding len miles each In length. To connect with and enter Into running arrangements with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company or any other railway situate near proponed railway or any part thereol; and to construct sidings at any anch connections; to receive from any person, Gov- eminent or Body corporate grants of land, money or other assets In aid ol the construe* tion of said undertaking, with power to construct and operate telegraph and telephone llnea (or the purpose of lu business and tor the public; with suob other powers and privileges as are usually liven to railway companies. Dated at Cranbrook, B.C., December :th, A. D, IW*. HARVEY A McCARTKK. W Solicitors (or Applicants. W. CRAIG MASONRY Steam Bolleri and Furnace Work a Specialty. Cost and Stock Estimates Furnished Upon Application. P.O. Box 834. Cranbrook, B.G. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY EAST $63.50 BOUND TUP THREE MONTHS' LIMITED Toronto, Montreal And Principal Points in Ontario and Quebec. CORRESPONDING RATES TO ALL POINTS IN Maritime Province*, New York, New England On sale daily December 4 to 81. For detailed information first- class or tourist sleeper reservations apply to locaigagente or write J. S. CARTER, D. P. A„ Nelson, B. C. Your attention la called to the Pioneer Limited" tralni ot the "Milwaukee A St Paul Railway." "The only perfect tralni in the world," You will And it deelrable to ride on thoee tralni when going to an; point ln theEaitern Statet or Canada. They connect with all Tranaoontlnentnl Tralni and all Tloket Agent* aell ticket*. For further Information, pamphlet*, etc, aak any Tloket Agent or R. L. FORD, H. S, ROWE, Pan. Agent, General Agent, SPOKANE. PORTLAND Mr. and Mrs. Casual GIFT MAKER Don't let the thought of what you are to tend away for Chriatmai bother you—put the detail! and reepoaalblllty upon our ihouldera. Our list of Christmas boxes, of good things are ready for you to look over. They cost 50cents, ft, u, 13, $5 up to »10. You can order to suit your pocket book and have the satisfaction of knowing that your gift will be practical, substantial, sensible and acceptable all in one. Drop us a post card, or oall and see our list of Chrlatmaa goods. They are now ready tor Inspection G. £. REID & CO., PURE DRUGS PINE STATIONERY — DISPENSING OUR SPECIALTY. — FORT STE IE BREWING CO,, LTD, FERNIE, B.C. MANUFACTURERS and BREWERS of EXTRA PINE BEER ff PORTER SOLD BY THE BARREL, KEG OR BOTTLED Bottled beer (or (amily use a specialty Outside Orders GIVEN STRICT AND PROMPT ATTENTION SATISFACTION GUARANTEED £ p. o. aox ait fa *l iiurwii ao. 1 p ! Port Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. Cosy and Comfortable Rooms Headquarters for Mining Men J. Edgar Davis A Bricklayer A '""Contractor w PHONE 116 Furnace, Boiler, Range and Fireplace Work a Specialty. All description of stone-work undertaken. Orders lelt at J. D. McBKIDtS Will Receive Prompt Attention. The Illinois Central Maintain! unexcelled aerrloe (ram the wait to the eaal and aouth. Making clme connection, with trains ol all tranacontlnenul line*, paeaengen are given their ehoioe ol routes to Chicago, LouUvllle, Memphis and New Orleans, and through theee point* to the (ar eaat Proapeetive traveler* deiirlng information a* to the lowe*t rate* snd beat route* are invited to correspondence with the following representative*. B. H. TRUMBULL, Commercial Agent 142 Third 8t., Portland, Oragoa. J. C. UMDBIV, T.F. * P.A. 142 Third St., Portland, Oregon. P. B. Thompson, F. * P.A., Room 1, Colman Bldg., Seattle, Wain. Royal Hotel NOTICE. Notice la hereby given tkal thirty daya allar dau-1 Intend to apply to tha Chiel Commlo- aloi.er .,f Landa and Worka. and to the Aee.it- ant ror/imlnioner ol Landa and Worka tor the Dlatrlct ol Kaat Kootenay lor a lleenee to proe- peiu lor Coil and Petroleum over tha following deacrlbed landa alluatad on Akamln* Orwk, Block 4»s. SoutVwi Kootenay Dletrtot. Commencing at a poat planted nf ar Akamina Creek, about one hundred yarda north •( the South Kootenay Pua Tra I, bell* Southeaat ol and ndlolnlni: John Oloyn'e ooal nd petroleum Claim, and abont one *nd onehalt Biles aouth- eaal Irom where Akamina creek Jolna Xlehe- neh-na crert. beta* M. O. Shoe'e Nortbw.il corner poet, thence tooth t» chalna. thane* east n chalna. thenoe north K ehaina. theaoa weet M cbalne to the plaei of beflnnlni, eonutolm MO acrea more or leal. Located November*,*, IW. M. D. SHEA. Loeator n JOHN OLOVN. Aient MAR THI PtttMfMTwi. NOTICE. Notice li hereby given that I will apply to the Chiel Commissioner o( Lands and Works for license to pros- peot (or Coal and Petroleum on the following lands: Beginning at a post marked J. B. perguson's northeast corner, tbence to the west one mile, theuce north one mile, thence to the west shore ol Elk River following the said river aouth to the point of commencement, Fernie, B.C., December 8th, 1K>3. H. J. Thome 61 Per J. B. Ferguson Hired & fom Yur Conrsw lu Minim, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Baglaooriag, Mineralogy and Geology, aUolojy and Public Health. Write for calendar to The Secretary, School of Maim. 1 1 1 1 ■ i e 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ GranDrooK n Livery OEART a DOYLB, PROP'S Teams and drivers furnished for any point in the district. A. DOYLE, Manager -THE- 4 RAGE this SEASON FOR XMAS GIFTS Are Portraits in Sepia Platinum, with a very artistic mounting which is entirely new. Prest Photo Go. Studio. Baker St. Cranbrook, B.C. MPI£ STRONG D. J. JOHNSON Carpenter %» Builder Good Work at Reasonable Price Offloo and Workshop Lewie ft aiBff-JL^rS^-**0" Pnrohase Print $3,00 a Month : Allowance Made For Old Maohino - SEE • -- Arnold & Roberts 11 in 111111 hm-h-ii i-i ii TISDALES ii a, Headquarter* (or FRESH FRUITS NUTS and CHOICE \ , CONFECTIONERY ■ • ;; Ice Greatn and Soft Drinks ;; Also Tobacco, Pip** aad Wear* \', Baker St. Cranbrook ',', •Hi I'M. I I'M HIM I IM Marysville. B.C* FRANK ANGERE, Manager The above hotel has been recently erected, and neatly furnished throughout. The Bar is supplied with the beat brands of Liquors and Cigars. e Post Office Store The largest General Store in Marysville, where miners can be supplied with anything they want at all times at Cranbrook prices. Groceries, Hardware, Clothing, Stationery E. J. CLAYTON KOTICS. NOTICK IS HERCBY QlVEN lhat aa ap. lallcatlon will he made to the Legislative Aa* aembty of British Columbia at II* aait Seation lor an Act to Incorporate the St. Mary'a Valley Hallway Compun* with power to build, cob- atruct, maintain and operate a line ol railway ol atandard guate to be operated by ateaaa, eleotrleity, or aay other power lor the carrying ol freight, paaaeogera and ex- preta. Commenciug at a point os the North star Branch of the Brltlih Columbia Southern Railway, at or Boar the town of Maryevllle. thenoe Weelerly following the Northerly aide of St. Mary'a River lo su Mary'a Lnhe, thonoe •klrtiag the Northerly aid. of the aald lake I* tut weaterly end, thenoe proceeding weelward along either the northerly or aoutherly aide ol aald St, Mary'a River to a point Kootenay Lake at or Bear Crawford Bay with authority toronetruet breach llnea ap Matthew Creek, Helie Roaring Creak, Alkl Orwk. White' riah Creak. Pyramid Creak, Baker Creek, and other branch line, not ei- ceedlng twenty mllea each la length, alao Mth power to connect with aad eater Into running arrangemenu with the Canadian PaetSu Kail. way or any other railway eltnate near aald pro. noted railway or any part Ihareol, and to cob Btreel terminal tiding* at aay aueh eoaaeo- taMta to receive trans nay Ooiaraateni perm or body corporate, grant, of land, money or other aeeet la aid ol eoaalrnttoa ol aueh an undertaking, wltk power t> omntruei aad operate telegraph aad telephone llnea lor the purpoee ol It. bseluoei and lor Ihe public: with power to owa. leal Mate tor right-of-way nnd outer purpowt, and to own. nu aad operate water powera convenient to th* road for railway and other purpoee* aad with each other powera •nd privilege, aa are uaually gUea to Railway Cotapaniea. Dated at Cranhrook, November Sttk, UM. HARVEY k MeCARXBR, • Soliaatora lor AppUeaai NORTH STARI *»-«. HOTELS Kimberley, B. C, • H. W. DREW, Pmprla«ar ,— t 3 M±aAm%mmaam\Mmam\A%m mmmaamaaam aaaaaaaam M«s FALLS VIEW HOTEL CHENETTE & NEAL, Proprietors -Bl Maryevllle, B.C. MEATS •t kiWs»**«**«*>«**«**«96M**«?*tSf*sl Telephone 82. Hanson, Ave,, ieady for Cranbrook A. F. Smith, of Ryan, was in tiie city, Wednesday. C. Stewart, of Park Dale, was at the Cranhrook, Tuesday, J. C. Drewr.v cams down from Moyie, Wednesday, on business F. E. Brush, of Nelson, was In town, Monday. J. H. Wilsou, of Calgary, was a guest at the Cranbrook, Mon day. W. B. Fulton, of Wardner, was in town, Monday, looking after some business matters. E. A. Baker, of Vancouver, was in Cranbrook, Monday, on a business visit. Don .McKay, road superintendent, returned from a business trip to Fernie, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ward, of Calgary, were Cranbrook visitors, Tuesday. F. V'allenworth, of Kegina, was a guest at the Cosmopolitan, Monday. H. M. Fullerton, of Nelson, was doing business at Cranbrook for several days this week. Chas. Chapman, of Fori Steele, was a Cranbrook visitor on Tugs ,lay. Messrs. McDonald St Gourley, proprietors of the Strathcona hotel at Fort Steele, were in the city. Tuesday, J. Ryan, U. .1. Caldwell, R. R. Christie, all of Wardner, were registered at the Cosmopolitan, Wednesday. .1, A. Fletcher, of Wardner, came in on Wednesday's local, suffering from a gun shut wound in one of his feet. He was taken to St. Eugene hospital. Ross Tate, of W, I-'. Tale St Son. who has been west along the Crow line as far as Creston. on business for his firm, returned to Cranbrook, Wednesday. Cranbrook in the center of activity. A great many men are arriving from the cold prairie and are finding work in the mills and camps surrounding the city. E. Slater has disposed of his tine residence to Mr. Woodman, who will take possession about the first of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Slater will leave for the east in a few days. Mrs A. B. Fenwick of Fort .Steele was a guest at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harvey for several days this week. Only nine days between today and Christmas. The prudent buyer will purchase his toys and presents at Chas. E. Read Co, We have the largest assortment in Cranbrook. Kimberley is smiling this week, a nay.' lead having been struck in the mines. Stock is going up rapidly in North Star just now. Mr, and .Mrs. Lewis, of Marysville, and Mrs. W. Morton, of this place, left on Thursday of this week to spend a few weeks' holidays in Montreal and surrounding places. Head Splitting When you tT«t a .:■>"<. oM« f»«hit>rud H''tularin- that m&kw your ."'ail lbrobi aim your ejf' I whirl and miikes you sick lo yottrstomaoh try Lr. Scott's Headache Powders They can't hurt you and they stop any headache. One Dozen In a Box ?5c. Beattie & Atchison Where It Pays to Deal. Christmas Holiday Rates. For the Christmas Holidays the Canadian Pacific Railway will issue tickets to and from all stations Port Arthur to Van couver including branch lines (and Kootenay steamer lines) al rate fare and one third return. These excursion tickets will be on sale December 2L'nd, 2.3rd, 84th, SStb aud December 29th, 30th, Hist, Jan. 1st, good for return till January .Ird. 1906. For rates, etc.. apply to any C. P. R. agent or write ,T. S. Carter, D. P. A., Nelson. B. C. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COlflMERCE Paid-up Capital. $8.700.000 Reserve Fund. $3,500,000 HEAD OFFICE. TORONTO B. E. WALKER, toners Manager ALEX. LAIRD, Aaat. Cenl Man,,,, BANK MONEY ORDERS IMUtD AT THI FOLLOWINO. SATIS 1 S3 ud undat I end Over SS ud ael .lending SI0 S ens • 110 " " (US Meant. • US " " S3* IS i Order, an Payable at Par at ana o«ca la Canada of a Chartered " (Yukon eicrpied) and at tb. principal baulking point. In the I'nited Staatee. aaaoruau av a ana aura av THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE. LONDON. EN'.. They torm aa excellent method ol remitting email luma ol nioaai with ealrty and at ama" —* «*1«»«»llMg|*iS*aIN^ •^"»«»N**H»>Hirrt!^^ A Silver Christmas ! i Select Silver Goods this year for jour , Xmas Gifts. If it is RELIABLE Silver Plate or Sterling Silver, it will make a worthy presenl for any member of the family, and certainly will be treasured as a life long possession. We Fully Guarantee the goods we sell, and will be pleased to show you our large and well select ed stock. a*W***********************^^ mm PROTECTED Against liability from damage which may he caused hy accident to your Employees? If not see Beale & Elwell Baker, St. Cranhrook, B.C. And take out one of their | Liability Policies. Thi muni *********** 11 ihi »n nittn hh-h* * If JI Our $60,000 Slaughter Sale will be continued next week, and every following week until everything is sold, Hill &" Co. Contrary to the custom of for mer years Christmas shopping in Cranbrook isbeing done much earlier than formerly. This is due in B great measure to the energeticj advertising efforts of our merchants, who have ap- pealed to their customers to make their Christmas purchases as early; as possible in the sea son. Neil McLeod Curran, manager of the North Star mine, was in the city, Monday. Mr. Curran is enthusiastic over the development work now in operation at tl.H mine. Get a ticket tor the Fraternity Ball in the new hall. 0. H. Prest, the city clerk, Is taking well to his work and his former experience as bookkeeper | and as the son of a city clerk, I are doing him good service now. Be has the work of assessing! completed and is now busy in his office getting reports ready. The Candy-makers, located on Armstrong avenue, now call their place of business "The .Sugar Bowl." Don't forget the Fraternity Ball at the new hall on New Years night. An emergent assembly of Selkirk Preceptory and Priory will im held in Masonic Hall Wednesday evening, December 20th. Archie McVittie, P. L. S , was ai Kimberley several days this week on business. A very interesting and profitable debate was held in connection with the regular monthly meeting of the Caledonian Society this week. The subject was. "Resolved, That Canada is destined to remain a subordinate pari of the British Empire." Mr McNeil, was leader of the affirmative, and Mr. Dunbar, of the negative. Both proved themselves able debaters, and produced many saliant facts. Mr. .J. A. Harvey acted as judge and after summing up all points decided in favor of the negative. Owing to an outbreak of glanders at Jaflray among the East Kootenay Lumber Company's horses the whole stable was tested by Doctors Bell and Warnoek jand every horse responded to the test and was destroyed, along j with two horses belonging to F. | DeRosier, one owned by Pearson & Jewell, and one of Frank GlOver's, in all "I horses. You are invited to the Methodist church next Sunday even ing to take part in the congregational song service at ":,!0. The choir will lead in an anthem and Miss Connelly will render a solo, after which the pastor will .speak on the subject, "Who Is to blame and the Remedy " Come early and bring a friend. . F. Tate k Son Cranbrook's Leading Opticians! Official Watch Inspectors Crow's Nest u*w Division C.H.R * Winter Is Here } j « * x 9 9 X AND Here fire Winter Goods x x X * Weather Strips. Door J J Spring. Skates. Hockey J J Sticks. Pucks, Etc. { I J. D. McBkide I J CRANBROOK, B.C. J # THIIBB0ESS * »• "9 Of your Christmas Dinner depends much on the good things.y.ou have on. your table, and the different dishes You Display These Good Things In WE CAN HELP YOU "•« 9* TENDERS Tenders for Ten Cords of Dry Wood, 18 Inches lonp. to be delivered at the Jail and Council Chambers, will he received by the undersigned up to Wed- newiity Noon, Dec. 80th-, 1905. 0. H, PREST, Clerk, TENDERS ' Tenders fur Carpenter work on Fire Hull will bo received by tho under- sillied up to uoon of Wednesday, Doo. 20th. 11105. Specifications can bo seen at tho City Work's offlco. 0. H. PKEST, Clsrk. Make that success. It ia our businea to enter to your needs In this particular and knowing you demand the boat, wo buy only that quality. Bevans Layer Raisins, per box 85c Bevans Fancy Clusters, 1 lb. box 35c Pelican Malagas. 1 lb. box ii. 50c Segalerva Malagas, 1! lb. box 85c Golden Dates, 1 lb. package 15c 7 Crown Figs, per lb .'..-. .25c 14 oz. Washed Figs in Glass 35c 18 oz. Washed Figs with Cherries in glass... ,50c 18 oz. Washed Figs with Nuts in glass 50c Cadbury's Chocolate bon lions, in handsome boxes suitable for Xmas gifts. Photo boxes, picture boxes, handkerchief boxes, glove boxes. Tin's selected chocolates: chocolate creams mid milk chocolate. Malaga grapes. California oranges; apples; fresh walnuts; almonds, Alberta In-i./.ila: Jacob's shor*. bread and fruit cakes.. In Our China Department Wc have much that will appeal to the lover of Good China! Ifoyal Grown Derby, Roy&lWoreh eater, Limoges, Wcdgewo6aVConl|>ort, All.-r Vale, Mintnn, In loss expensive, yet good English china wo have tens and plates in while and bluo, thistle aud daisy pattern, crown derby colors, leas and plates, Worcester colors, wbite with blue border. G. T. ROGERS. FANCY and STAPLE GROCERIES and CROCKERY. H»vM!»al*ifil»iHiMi^ REID St CO. Christmas Suggestions^ LA DIE'S raM Silk Blouses in white, creatfi black, navy, sky and brown, $4 00 to #13.50 Lace and Embroderied Handkerchiefs. Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes. Chatelaine Bags in the latest shades from *1.50 to 825.00. *«= MEN'S Neck Wear, Night Robes. House and Smoking Coats. Short and Long Length Mufflers. Umbrellas. In. fact everything a man & wears. Christmas Bells will soon be ringing ■ and the problem of "What shall I give for Christmas" will once more confront you. . We make the above suggestions. Drop in and talk the matter over with us. Our Prices Are Bight. Reid & Co. ^,3?Siic',,fc- Z *9*9^9f^***9}*a^ ,'.•.*•