L 1 m iiifeii Devoted to the Mining Interests and Development of the District of East Kootenay. Vol. 2, No. 22. Golden, B. C, Friday, December 23, 1898. $2.00 Per Year. AN EXTENDED TRIP. From Golden to the Boundary, Via Fort Steele, and Out by Crow's Nest Pass. By Basil, G. Hamilton. [Continued.] In addition to this there is a never- failing supply of water In the St. Mary's Kiver, four miles distant, which can easily lie tapped and its waters brought in. Cranbrook has an altitude of 2,500 teet���a mild climate in winter -and cool in summer. A sure evidence of the standing of the town is its financial institutions. Head amongst concerns of this nature in tho Dominion of Canada, in the way of being most conservative -with the public, are' the banks. Rarely does one open a branch in a new town without being satisfied as to the certainty of its advancement; yet, in the case of Cranbrook, the Canadian Bank of Commerce, one of the most wide-a-wake institutions of our country, has opened up; this it did on the very day that the railroad entered the town. The enterprise was rewarded: for, in tho course of a short business day, within a few hours, it took in tlie round sum of twenty-five thousand dollars in deposits. Every ���Ither class of business suitable for a (Bod-sized place has been established; ���ojurches are also represented. The railway company will establish a round house with accompanying shops for. repairs and supplies. Their crews running east and west will find it to their advantage to reside here, and no small revenue will be derived from the other employees who will find Cranbrook the most suitable place for their homes. Altogether, its prosperity may be looked upon as an assured fact. As one travels on towards the boundary of Canada, the, river valley becomes ���slightly wider and more settlers' dwellings are passed. At Tobacco l'lains, just neur to the line, is quite a prairie occupied by manj* who ore well-to-do. Leaving the road and branching off by train uloni; the Crow's Xest Pass line Irom Cranbrook (Beautiful Cranbrook) through Wardner, lying on the Kootenay River, with all its shipping facilities, the passenger reaches another place whicli , is fast coming to tlie front; it is tlie town of Elko, on Elk River. Its situation is on a high level plateau above the river, a spot from whicli vieweof peculiar beauty may be obtained. There are three falls all lying within the townsite, making a total descent of 136 feet, furnishing a water power for manufacturing purposes which cannot be beaten ii the district. The immense coal beds are not above twelve miles away, and the mines of Fernie, twenty miles off, are already shipping. The town will be benefited by the opening up of copper mines, for it is the one furthest selected for the mining and shipping of the coal that lies in the tremendous beds in its district for the making sf coke. Elk River enters the townsite at the west and furnishes facilities for water power. As in the case of Cranbrook, so here: the Canadian Bank of Commerce has opened a branch; all other businesses are represented. The chief Industry of the placo is receiv- ing attention from tlie Crow's Nest Coal Company, who are much interested in ths opening of thom and of the building -of a place for the turning of coal into coke; they have pat up fifty ovens as a starter. The company's mines are situated about five miles out and are connected with the main line of railway by a wagon road and spur track. Many neat and and comfortable dwellings have boon erected in ths town for tbe convenience of their workmen. The tremendous coal fields so often spoken of lie near to ths eastern side of the Province of British Columbia, and continue on into Alberta. Between the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains and the valley of the Elk River is an area of 144 square miles, Impregnated with coal, destined to bocome one of the most productive parts in all the coal fields of Canada, According to tho report of Dr. Selwyn, C.M.G., the director of the Canadian Geological Survey, made in 1800, a rough calculation would give about 40,052,000 tons por square mile their avorage elevation is betweeu four and five thousand feet. The coal has lieei' analyzed by Mr. G. C. Hoffman, V.I.e., chemist and mineralogist of the *oftgical Survey, the gist of whose xirtis: " It yields by slow coking a liulky, coherent, highly vesicular coke; by fast coking, a firm and lustrous coke In-concentric layers, in which the form fff tho parliclc.s pf coal from which it has been derived is entirely obliterated, and about the same, or if anything, less, bulk than the original coal. When heated in the covered crucible, it produces a large amount of gases which burn with a yellow, luminous, very smoky flame; tho color of the ash, pale reddish white; when exposed to a bright red heat it remains unaffected; at a more intense heat it bocomes very sintered. This material constitutes an excellent gas coal, not only by reason of large volatile combustible matter it is capable of affording, in wliich respect it is superior to a very large number of cannel coals which are employed for gasmaking; but also from the fact that this would appear to be a superior quality for illuminating purposes." The report of the Geological Survey of Canada states regarding this district, which the articles have covered, that, " The whole of British Columbia south of latitude 52 degrees and east of the Cascades is really a grazing country up to an altitude of 3,500 feet, and a farming country up to 2,500, if water can be conveyed to it for irrigating purposes." It will demand not a little faith by those living in the same parallels of latitude in Europe to believe that wheat will ripen anywhere at all in altitude from 250 to 3,500 feet, and other grain at even more. Nevertheless such is the fact. [To be Continued. THE CANAL SWINDLE. Tha Province Gives Away 30,000 Acres of Land, and Receives Nothing; In Return. As referred to in another column, thc land of which the public domain was plundered for the construction of a canal between the Upper Columbia Lake aud the Kootenay River, and which was never accomplished, extends from Canal Flat almost to the boundary. This laud is now lield by the Kootenay Valleys Land Company, who nre endeavoring to dispose of the same; but intending purchasers should go slow until the result of tlie investigation���which will lie made��� is known. Tho land hits all been surveyed, and laid out in lots. Between Canal Flat and Mud Creek the company holds Lets Nob. 10'.), 110, 111, 112,113-and 114. Out of Lot So. UO it has disposed of 60 acres to Hon. Mr. Lascelles, who has built a residence on the same. On Bummers' Flat are Lots Xos. 116,129,130 and 131 in Group 1. The next land is on Bull Rivor, where are Lots Nos. 117 and 118 of Group 1, while north of Bull River are Lots Nos. 123 and 127. The next land going'south- ward is on Sand Creek, where there are Lots Nos. 120,121 and 122, and on Gold Creek ia Lot No. 124. At the mouth of Elk River, where the company haB surveyed and laid out the town of Elko, is Lot No. 132. Opposite Elk River is Lot No. 133, and south of the river is Lot No. 123. Between Canal Flat and Mud Creek the company hold between 4,000 and 5,000 acres; on Bummers' Flat about 4,000 acres; on Bull River 1,500; in Sand Creek about the same quantity, and over 12,000 acres in the vicinity of Elk River. The company is charging a good prico for the laud, and as soon as the assessment roll is completed wo will publish lull returns of the value of these lands as given up by tlie company to be assessed for public revenue, as also the prices the company is demanding for the different portions of the land. The contrast will be rather startling. Should the result of the Inquiry be that the land does not revert back to the public domain, the company' should by legislation be compelled to sell the land to the Government at the value it is assessed for taxation, or otherwise pay taxes upon the price it demands from Intending purchasers. Either of the two courses would be mure equitable than the present mode the company adopts of one value for taxation and another value for sale. Church Services. CllllBCH OF KXULANI.. On Christmas Day thore will be Matins and Celebration of the Holy Communion nt 11 n.m. at St. Peter's Church, Gulden. Evensong und Sermon at 7.30 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, Goldeu. MKTIIOniST CHUKCII. Service will be held in connection with tlie Methodist church on Sunday next as follows: Donald, at 11 a.m.; (Iolden, at 7.30 p.m. Everybody is welcome at these services. Prayor mooting on Tuesday nt 8 p.m PRKSnVTKIIlAN CHURCH, Services will be held thu first, third nnd fourth Sundays of ench month during the winter ut 7 30 p.m, Sunditv School and Bible Class at 2.30 p-ty. ITEMS FROM DONALD Presentation to Mr. Hobbs���A Birthday Party���Masonic Election���Sudden. Death. (From our own Correspondent.) A most enjoyable time was spent at tlie residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs on Tuesday night' the occasion being the presentation of a gold watch to Mr. T. E. Hobbs by the boys in tho shop, as a token of tlieir esteem and friendship. About twenty were present, and the proceedings opened with a speech by Al. Vye, who expressed his regret at having to lose T. E., but pointed out that railroad life wns one of continual changes, and he felt that when he said Mr. Hobbs was held in high esteem by the men, both for his fair and impartial treatment and his earnest desire to see that everybody got his just dues, he voiced the sentiments of the shop boys generally. Mr. Vye then read the following address: Donald, B. C, Dec. 20,1898. T. E. Hobbs, Esq. Dhak Sir,���Wo, the undersigned, on behalf of the Mechanical Department, who have been associated with you for the past ten years, learn with deep regret that you have severed your connection with us, having been promoted to Vancouver shops. We felt that we could not allow you to leave us without expressing to you our esteem and high appreciation of your sterling qualities as a foreman and a friend. We also tender you our greatest respect as an official of the C. P. R. for your fair and impartial dealings with us���true to us, yet loyal to the company. We also feel, in expres- lingour regrets, we voice the sentiments of your many friends in the mountains who join with us in wishing you every success in your new position. We feel it a just and well-earned promotion, nnd hope ynu will be as successful in your now position as you wero for ten years hero. We have yet to learn nf anything you have undertaken proving a failure. AVe beg leave to present you with this gold watch as a token of our esteem on the eve of your removing your family to Vancouver, and we pray that the giver of ull good will blesB you and yours with happinesB and prosperity. Signed on behalf of the shop boys: J. Mathie, Al. Vye, B. Williams, E. Trimble, W. Arroworth, J. McLeod, W. Chapman. John McLeod then presented the watch with a speech suitable for the occasion. Mr. Hobbs responded, thanking the boys for their presentation, and hoped that in his new position he would be fortunate enough to have such a steady and industrious let of mon as he had when leaving Donald; for when a foreman enjoys the confidence of ids men the somewhat onerous duties of the position are considerably lightened. Refreshments were then passed around, after which James Mathie favored the company with a well- rendered song, followed by a comical recitation by Pete llooley. T. E. Hobbs then gave the boys the latest story from Vancouver, whicli keptovoryone iu roars of laughter, after wliich Win. Chapman gave a song, followed by Messrs. Palmer, lteckley, Williams, Mathie and Trimble. Just at this point Jack Match came in, causing much merriment with au Italian song, which was rendered in a rather spirited manner, Closing remarks were then made by Al. Vye, and responded to by Mr. Hobbs, the affair closing with threo ringing cheers and a tiger for the host and his family, "Auld Lang Syne" completing a very interesting and pleasant evening. Wo regret to report the sudden death of Ab. Stirrett, brother of onr popular -mining recorder, Joseph Stirrett. The lutter went to Sandon, whoro the body was interred. Tho following officers have been elected for Donald Lodge, A. F. & A. M., tor tho coming year: Ed. Trimblo, W. M.j Jos. Stirrott, S.W. | R. W. Patmoro, J, W.j Vic. Anderson, Tyler. Elaborate arrangements are being made by the committee appointed for St. John'B night, when all squaro men aro cordially invited to bo present. A birthday party was given by Mr. Thomas Johnston. Turkeys and geese, together with a w-ee drop, received ample attention. Wo noticed a wail from a "Donald Girl" in the columns of your contemporary Inst week, Wo beg to submit another wa.ll, from a. "Donald Boy." \{ this town docB not move pretty soon, wc are very likely to discover a poet laureate; and then, oh, ye shades of Shakespeare, look out! How oft I have poudorcd, the same I have wondered, At the 0. P. R. o[ renown. They have dinned in our ear, and made it quite clear The workshops will leave the old town. Sir William Van Home says, "Since I was bom I never saw a placo like this." And yet lie ill-treats us, and says ho must leave us To ourselves and our hapDiness. One day he did say, "My plans I did lay To give your fair Donald a park; The streams from the mountains, will supply the fountains That I'll erect for you some day." But we've waited and waited, and now, left belated, We see not the park nor the land; We see the mountains, but not C. P. R. fountains, So suppose he was giving us "sand." Although it's our wish, we cannot help this��� AVe would if we could have our way��� But we'll all give a cheer for Donald bo dear, AVith a ringing Hip, hip, hurrah I Capital Needed In British Columbia Mr. Hartley H. Dewart, County Crown Attorney for York County, who has been on an extensive trip through British Columbia, has returned to the city, says the Toronto Mail and Empire. He is vory much of the opinion that the country has not at present enough capital to develop its resources.. That it has unlimited resources he is quite confident, and he believes that there is no part of the Dominion that offers sueh inducements for young men. There are numbers of mining cit-iiis wliich, if properly developed, would grow into flourishing towns like Rossland. The difficulty with the country up to the present time has been that nil representatives of capital, and particularly the representatives of British capital, havo been anxious to realise on their investments. -They went ahead and erected stamp mills without properly developing their properties. As a consequence claims were abandoned before their values were determined. There wero many such properties in the mining districts. Matters Muchly Mixed. Just as wo expected would be the case, the olla podrida at Victoria, called a Government, is already at loggerheads, and so likewise aro its followers in all parts of tho country, says the Vancouver AVorld. AA'ith such spirits as Semlin, Martin and Cotton, it is a cat-and-dog life from morning till night, and from one week's end to the other. Amongst the party heelers in Victoria the fiat has gone forth that Premier Semlin must go. On the other hand, the Conservative wing of tho Government's supporters vow vengeance against Joseph Martin, J. Fred. Hume and Dr. McKochriie. What a happy family, to be sure, the Provincial Government is at present I The ship of State Is amidst tho breakers, and ere it can reach a haven ol safety, it will become a total wreck. Unholy combinations, such as now exist at Victoria, have never prospered, nor is it possible for them to do so. The end, therefore, is near at hand. GOLDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL. Tho following pupils have been promoted as a result at the semi-annual examinations hold on Friday last: Promoted to Class V.���Ernest Sutherland, 622; Mary Connor, 538; Charlie Bubar, 508) Malle Anderson, 500; Minnie Woodley, 435. Required marks, 425. Promoted to Class IV.���Willie Houston, 403; Ida Bookhout, 4SS; Maggie Archer, 428; Ella May Lovo, 381; Emily Kenny, 375; Arthur Jaynoa, 375. Required marks, 375. Promoted to Class III. (Senior).���Lottie Woodley, 299; George Lovo, 207; \'iolotPugho,273; LilaLovo, 275; Bort Hanna, 275. Required marks, 275. Promoted to Class III. (Junior),��� Minnie Sutherland, 411; Jack Parsons, 274; Blanche Lpve, 257; Addio Antoya, 222; Mabel Archer, 204. Required marks, 200. Promoted to Primor II.���Charlie Dal- quist, Arnold Hanna, John Soles, Bevor- ley Nattrcss, Harold Tom, Joe Sutherland, Albert Solos, Monthly standing oi First Class, without examination.���Allan Hanna, Kova Nicholson, Owonn Sturfiirlli, WINDERMERE NOTES. Many Promising Properties���A Miners' Association Organized���Newspaper to lie Started, Mr. C. A. AVatt, AVinderraero, has, on behalf ofhimsolf and his partners, bonded the Red Line Group on Horse Thief Creek to Messrs. Stoddart, Collins and Robertson, on behalf of a Spokane syndicate, for $50,000. The group consists of No. 1 and No. 2 Red Line and another claim. It is situated six miles up McDonald Creek, a tributary whicli joius Horse Thief Creek thirteen miles from the Columbia River. There is a fine showing, the main ledge being twenty feet wide. It is a copper property, carrying gold, and has assayed f 12 in gold, with 12 per cent, of copper. The claims were staked late in the fall, and the bond will be taken up in the spring, if the engineer's report ou tho property is satisfactory. The Sitting Bull and the Mary G., on Boulder Creek, n tributary of Horse Thief Creek, have been bonded to Mr. R. B. Bruce, for flO.OOO. The first payment uf (1,000 has been made. The owners are' Messrs. C. T. Johnston, B. Morigenu, AV. Kenny and George Starke, Windermere. The mineral is galena, and assays show 800 ounces of silver to the ton. There is a vein of eighteen inches of solid oro. Messrs. Kimpton k Starke have put in a winter camp on their property ou the North Fork of Toby Creek, and have a force of five men working. After tho shaft had been sunk 40 feet the character of the ore changed, and appears to be richer, but no assays of this ore havo yet been made. Previous assays made iu Rossland gave 1,200 ounces of silver. The shaft is now down more than 50 feet. Upwards of 800 mineral claims have beon recorded in AVindermero Mining Division during the past season. Three townsites, in addition to Windermero townsite, have already been staked out. Mr. Mulholland, of Ross- laud, has staked out and surveyed on C. T. Johnston's ranch on the west side of the lake, which he recently purchased, tho townsite oi Copper City. The Hon. Mr. Aylmer, Golden, has acquired the pre-emption at Salmon Beds, belonging to Jim McKay, on which a townsite will bo shortly surveyed. Messrs. Ncavcs, Brnce nn.l Gilbert Mitchell-Innes have staked out a town- site, Columbia City, on the west side of the Columbia Rivor, midway between Toby Creek and Horso Thief Creek. Mr. C. A. AVatt, AVindermere, has left for a well-earned holiday, which he will spend nt Tacoma. ,. A Miners' Association has been formed at AVindermere, and at the meeting, iu the Public Hall, last AA'ednesday, upwards of 50 miners were present, Mr. C. T. Johnston in the chair. Tlie following nlhcors were elected: President, Mr. AV. B. Abel; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. Mitchell-Innes, C. T. Johnston and Snm. Brewer; Secretary, Mr. O. A, Brown; Treasurer, Mr. AV. Taynton; Executive Commltteo, Messrs. Hugh liordon, J. R. McLeod, AV. Kenny. The ofllcers and w-mmlttoe wore instructed to frame a constitution and pvepare by-laws, and submit them to a tuture meeting. Keepyouroyeson',AVindermere lor next season. Thore is going to be a 'jig camp, with many rich properties. A public meeting of tho inhabitants in and around Windermere w as held in tlie schoolhouse last AA'ednesday to piomnte the appointment ol a resident doctor for AVindermere. Mr. C. T. Johnston occupied the choir, and a committee was appointed to draw up a petition and forward the same to tho Provincial Government for a grant of $500 a year as an annual allowance to a doctor who might be induced to settle und practice in AVindermere Mining Division. AVindermere is to havo a newspaper, and arrangements have boon made, to start its publication on April 1st, so says a certain informant. AVo hope this is not an April tool's joke, but a reality, for this would be a sure sign of the advancement of tlie prosperity of AVindermere. LOST. AVill tho party who found a white- handled pockot knife ou tlu. sidewalk, bo- TOWN AND PROVINCE Tim Mixkr wishes its rendorsaMorry, Merry Christmas. The C. P. R. ball will be held at Field on January 15th. Sheriff Redgrave, of Donald, was In town ou Monday and Tuesday. This is the season ot the year when the small boy logins to be good. Mrs. J. Carlin, of Kualt, who lias been visiting Mrs. M. Carlin, left for her home ou Monday. Mr. J. A. Bates left on Monday for a two weeks' visit at Vancouver and other Coast cities. Mr. AVhitney and family of Donald, arrived in town ou Thursday.��� Revclstroke Herald. Mr. Harry Gale left on Thursday to spend the holidays at his former home at Lacombe, K. AV. T. The merchnntBof Victorinnre planning to capture a large share of next year's Klondike outfitting business. Mrs. M. Carlin and children left for the Easton Thursday, and will spend tho winter with relatives in Toronto. Mr. G. B. Mi'Dennot lias decorated his store premises in an artistic manner with evergreens, Chinese lanterns, otc. Dr. J. Cross, of Donald, was in town AA'ednesday. He came with a patient for tlie Hospital.- Kamloops Sentiuel. AA'e have receivod from the Barber A ElliB Company, paper manufacturers, of Toronto, an exceptionally handsome calender. Final returns from Albcrni place A. W. Neill's majority nt 3(1. The vote pulled was practically the same as at the general election iu July last. The Civil Service List of Canada for 1898 and thc Report of the Department of Trade and Commerce for October have been received from Ottawa. As usual, there will be a Christmas dance at Mr. Henry Atkinson's, Shorty's Ranch, on Monday night, when a number of Goldenitea will attend. Mr. G. H. Mitchell, late of the Big Store, Golden, has taken a permanent position with D. AV. Marsh, wholesale and retail merchant, Calgary. AVe are informed that a rink will accompany the Revelstoke hockey team on their trip to Golden, and that games will be arranged on their arrival. Mr. R. Jellcy, who has been operator at the Golden station for the past few months, left on Thursday for Lathom to. relievo the operator there for a short time. Hull Brothers have decided to erect a shop at Field and will carry on tho meat business there. Mr. Riley will commence tho erection of the building immediately. A meeting of the Golden Curling Club will bo held at the rink on Tuesday evening next for the purpose of selecting rinks to represont Golden at the.Calgary bonspiel. A lull attendance isrequoatcd. Mr. AV. R. Hull, of Calgary, spent two or three days in Golden this week on a tour of inspection of his extensive meat business in East Kootenay. Mr. Hull reports trade as being brisk. On Tuesday next Mr. J. I*nmontagne will leave tor k lot* weeks' visit to his former home in Montreal, nnd during his absence his barber establishment will bo attended to by Mr. AV. Dupeil, of Calgary. The Spokane Spokesman-Review on Saturday issued averyartistioChristinas number, tho cover being in colors and containing half-tones of sovernl hundred of the prettiest babies in British Columbia and Washington. Thomas Leo, proprietor of the AA'ost- crn Cigar factory, Winnipeg, has favored his patrons with copies of a very handsome hanger calendar showing Ellen Terry, the famous actress, iu oue ot_ her finest stage costumes. The annual Christmas tree entertain- ment oi the Golden Methodist Sjjpday School will be held in tlie oliliron this evening, and besides the pm-untiition of gifts irom the tree to the children, there will be a programme of instrumental and vocal music, carols, recitations-, otc. The church has lieen artistically decorated with evergreens, teslopiis, uuittoes, etc. twoenthepostolhcoatid the, bridge, on 1 n(, ,,��� % vcry ro��� mA i���viti���gap,H.,ir- Thursday, kindly return tho same to L^ Everybody Iseordlallv Ihvltal U, The Miser office, as the knife was a, ,,,���,,,,_������,.,, swUWl( Christinas present,' Incidentally it mav |"', ' ' * ��� * be stated that you'll got your reward In | evening. A heaven, liver collection ��ill In lukciv, *-N up at Ilie door. 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One price tuall -llall orders receive prompt attention,' COHUK8POKZ)ENT8: Wo liivlls eorrespon deuce ou any ipbjoot ol Interest lu lhe genera J-iUbllO and dci-Jre a regular correspondent at overy point lu fho Distriot. In all oases the 'bona lido naioje o[ writer must accompany the . nuinusoril.t, not necessarily Ipr publleatlon l.u I as a guarantee ol good iaith, 1 -ear and washed it out.aud another 12,500" was voted for: its repair. It then occurred to the Government' to send a competent person to inspect it, and ho pronounced* the scheme'as hope Ipse; and thus ended the canal, no more1 money being spent *on this foolhardy scheme. A few hundred dollars were judiciously expended in filling in a portion of it to prevent the y/aters of tho Kootenay River, in high -flood, from flowing into the Columbia I^ver and doing damage to the ranches fA* the Upper Columbia Valley." > H is a matter of surprise tliatrio public inquiry has been made into this most extraordinary transaction. There is some- thing wrong somewhere. Someone has blundered whereby the country has been Wandered, is an excuse which cannot be *������ ��� * ' ' NOTES AND COMMENTS. There are several subscribers indebted to this paper. AVe would like to get the money nt once. Fact is, we have in contemplation the purchase of an Xmas present for Joe Martin. ��� Recruiting stations for the British regular army are to bo established in every military district in Canada, thus affording the young men of this country better facilities for entering the service. ��� There are said to be 500 women who practice law in the United States and 10,000,000 who practice the piano, which, says tho cheerful philosopher, proves that there is more music than discord in life, East and AA'est Kootenay furnish a greater opportunity for acquiring wealth than any other country on the face of (ho globe at the present time. Their ruining resources are unequalled, and their development has virtually just begun. t Now York savings banks aro reducing the rate of interest to i% and some to 3 por cent. Money is so plentiful it cuts down its own earnings by competition Thus does this accursed gold standard comer money and make it impossible for tho poor man to borrow, says an American contemporary. Ottawa Citizen: " ' AA'o hold a vaster Empire than has been.' Suoh is the luminous and highly grammatical observation engraved on Hon. Mr. Mulock's new Imperial penny postage. If Mr. Mulock must have an original imprint, he might substitute on the nest issue something like: ' This is the only thing about thc British Empire you can lick with impunity,'" ��� ..According to the lOtli annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade British. Columbia is paying three times aa inuoh per capita to the Dominion Government as does the next highest Province���Manitoba, This should be urged When asking tar required improvements. As a rule, Western townsare not asking for buildings and other artificial expenditures; they nre urging the improvement of natural resources and developments of tributary country, by means of navigation aids, mail services, surveys and the like.���Revelstoke Mail. There seems to be no use of news papers advising miners to be careful in tho use of dynamite. Every little while some man' or a number of men are blown to pieces and. usually It is tlieir own fault. Dynamite is a dangerous thing to be around because what is done with it oue day withoutim explosion will set it off the next, and therein lies the explanation of so niipff ab'crdepts. 'A miner wllldo exactly the same thing witli giant; powder for twenty years and at last go'up in he smoke doing it. CLUBBING RATES. -THE- "pw vow wop," THRICE A WEEK. 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Bhare Certificates �� Assay Forms " Druggists Labels The Golden MEAT MARKET ���-���* , Winnipeg, Man, BalgaMns *:Mel IForfc Steele, 2^m CL CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, R. D. MATHER, J>rop.ri��i;or on Sanitarium Tho Fine** Health Resort on the Continent. ��� . "ifrftfttc Hospital under medical superinn-w . '.iien'c6f>(th a Trained, Staff-of Nurses. Complete Bystom of Baflis.'nf every kind and description. Medical Director���DR. R. G. BRETT, Ba.vff. Resident Physician 4 Surgeon���DB. SPANK1E. UPPER ARROW LAKE, WEST KOOTENAY. If You Get "THE MINER," YOU GET ALL THE NEWS. If You Do Not Get It, YOU GET LEFT I SEEP 1 I i THE KAST KCOTKX.VY MISER, GOLD13X, B. ('., FRIDAY, DKCF.MBKK l y.'.tx. >J> A YULETIDE REVERIE. Times are changed since wo were young, There's much o' good and much o' folly, I long to take a backyard glance, When we were boys, and life waa jelly. Along tlie snow-white country road AVe sped in Christmas times so merry To where the little gray-spired chureh In festive trim and lights so cheery. And vousg and old in Chriatmistide Alike i�� happy, heartfelt pleasure Made warm and brightonChristinasnight The old-gray church in gospel measure. Tlie country swain a new found hope His robust heart confessing When eom,e fair, buxom Polly Ann His life assails with blessing. Or, fairer still, the aged pair, With hands and hearts united, JSit side by side and murmur low- Again their vows are plighted. Ah, me, the times-are changed and past, Are cannot livo them over, But yet can make the future yield Tho wealth of past endeavor. So lives in memory green and fair That part of life the brightest, Aod God shall untie the darker parts Of all tho best and rightcst. A LUCKY ACCIDENT. WHAT, are you ready so soon, Mr. Thornton?" came in a clear, musical voice from the dark -shadow of the creeper-shaped porch. "Ready?" laughed the man. "Aren't you ashamed of yourself, Miss Anderson ? Here I've been kicking my heels these ���twenty minutes, waiting for you to get .that hat of yours on. Are you sure it's -straight at last? There's a tearing breeze up tine river and I'm afraid it won't stay long at the correct angle." "You're rude," returned the girl, with a. merry smile, as she ran down the steps on the lawn. " Well, come along, now; you shan't accuse me of wasting any taoro time. I'll race you down to the bests." And she flew ahead of him so lurnt that he, laden as he was with rugs and cushions, was left hopelessly iu the near. " Not fair," he gasped,.as, coming out through a belt of rose-hung trellises, they arrived on the low wooden landing ���stage that edged the gleamy waters of the sunny stream. A sailing dinghy of fair size lay off the wharf tugging at its painter as the ���curreat caught it. A piping breeze hummed in tho great oaks and elms whioh lined the shore, and curled the clear waters into crispy wavelets. Carefully the young fellow arranged a ���eozy nest amidships for his companion ��nd gave her a hand in. Then, slipping tho knot of the painter and himself jumping in, in a minute hchad got up the main nnd tiny foresail, and heeling slightly over, they were away, tho sharp bow slapping through the short ripple. " Isn't this perfect? " cried the girl, as, reaching the middle of the stream a strong puff filled the sail and sent them spinning along before it at a glorious rate. The excitement hail Unshed her cheeks and made her dark eyes shine. Gerald Thornton's glance betrayed the admiration he had so'long striven to conceal. " What an ass I am," he said to himself far about the hundredth time, " fluttering around the candle like some wretched moth. I shall get singed in the end. Yet���yet���sometimes I almost think she does care. 0, if only I wasn't such a wretched pauper, I vow I'd try my luck���get out of my misery anyhow." Carrie Anderson's quick glance noted his momentary abstraction, and she turned away to hide a smile. It was a eoft little smile, and would have told Gerald something if he had seen it. Only, unfortunately, Gerald was too busy with the sheet and tiller to notice it. Gerald Thornton was a young man of a tyne rare, perhaps, but not so rare as some novelists would have us believe. He had a strong sense of honor and personal pride that though sincerely in lovo with Carrie Anderson he would not ask her to marry him simply because ���he had a good fortune of her own, and he, comparatively speaking, a mere pittance. He tried, indeed, to keep away from her, but could not refuse the kindly invitations of old Mrs. Anderson, hor aunt. And Gerald had another rare quality���modesty; another man would have read a good deal more than lie did in tbe girl's manner toward him. They were now rapidly approaching the " narrows," where a long, low spit covered with thick shrubbery cut the stream to half its usual width. The wind was freshening and full on the beam, aud the little craft lay over till its gunwale was rimmed' with a racing streak of snowy foam. " We shall Just clear it without tacking," said Gerald, as they neared the point. The water was fairly deep riglit up to tho bank, and they slipped by without touching bottom, though the long boom rustled against projecting boughs. " Oh, what lovely flowers," cried Carrie, reaching over In a vain effort to grasp a great spray of dsad white syringa wliich hung far out over the water. "Duck, Miss Anderson, duck I " cried Merald sharply. As they passed he bad suddenly noticed that around tho point it strong slant of wind would take them right aback. He threw his helm up, but just too late. The long boom swung sharply over and struck tho girl full on the forehead. AA'ilh a littlo cry she slipped back into the bottom of tlie boat. To loosen the halyards from the cleats was with Gerald the work, ol but a single moment, and as the big sail came flap ping downwards he tenderly raised in his arms the tumbled white heap ami bent over her in perfect agony. An ugly red mark showed just where the little rings of hair curled over the forehead, and a single drop of blood had started and stood out on the white skin. Her face was deathly pale and her eyas tightly closed. " My darling," cried the poor boy. "Carrie, speak to me." But she lay quiet and motionless. AVns she dead? He could hardly perceive her breathing. Quickly Gerald pulled out a handkerchief, and soaking it over the boat-side, began bathing her forehead with tlie cool water, murmuring nil the time broken expressions of endearment. Minute after minute passed, and still she did not move. Gorald will never forget the misery of those moments. Ho was just making up his mind to give it up and pull ashore for assistance when suddenly her eyes opened. AVith a wan tittle smile she looked up, realized what had happened, where she was, nnd then ���Gerald could never believe his eyes and senses���sank comfortably back into his protecting arms. "Don't worry," she whispered. It isn't much; 1 shall be all riglit soon." And she looked up again through long black lashes. Gerald's resolutions were like wax under a summer sun. AA'hose would not be? He stooped and kissed her. She blushed a little. " You've been a long time making up your mind, Gerald," she said. Gerald's head was in a whirl between ecstacy and a remembrance of his resolutions. He made another struggle. " I have always loved you," he said simply; " you know that. But I can't ask you to marry me; you niuBt feel why." Carrie's lips were wreathed in a little smile. " Must I ask you, then? " she inquired. " It isn't usual, you know."' Gerald stammered something to the effect that he could not live on his wife. '" You're a foolish boy," Carrie laughed. " I see I shall have to propose in due form. And you can't refuse a lady, can you?" It was a year later. Again a brilliant day, nnd again Gerald and Carrie were spinning up the river in the Belf-same dinghy. The girl, looking distraetingly pretty, was leaning hack on her cushions and gazing with undisguised admiration at her loved husband's skill in managing tlie boat. "AVeli, are you tired of 'living on your wife's money' yet, Gerald?" she said, suddenly. Gerald laughed. "I believe I earn my living," lie replied. "It's rather a good thing for mo that you pocketed your pride and condescended to manage my affairs for me. That colliery is paying for positively the first timo. Why," she went on, "here we arc at the narrows once more." They spin past, neither.of them Bpeak- ing, and this timo without a jibe. "Do you think vou would ever have proposed, Gerald, if it hadn't been for that accident?" musingly continued Mrs. Thornton, when they had rounded the bend. Gerald hauled in the sheet a littlo. "I don't know, dear," he said. "I never got such a fright in my life. I believe I felt guilty of murder when I saw your face so pale and held your limp little body in my arms; but for me, at least, it was the luckiest of accidents."���Tlie Rambler. Great Bargains for -# 30 DAYS Suits Made to Order $ 18.00 up. ���*0-**iL?*i!5��y5��^^ Columbia House, CALL AND INSPECT. J- CL T01L��, Oi'i*. COLUMBIA HOUSE. COLUMBIA m Itomber &>., Ltd. Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Lumber, etc. ^ CONTRACTORS TO THK C.P.R.. _ty JI3_____T_ W. Wfcyeish, Prop, ���^r^r^r^^w Strictly First Class in ovory respect, Host Sample Rooms West of Winnipeg. Headguai^ej^For Tourists, Commercial and Mining Men. G-��ld.en and Beaver, OFFICES: Golden & Beaver. Kootenay # Hease, Ulloek & Barrie, Props. GOLDEN - - *- B. C. Fi Kt-cliiHH in evory particular. Convenient to Railway Depot nnd steamboat Landing, Rates Reasonable. Kreetfamiile Rooms. Tlie Tram Car leaves Kootenay ftoutto, connecting with Btcainer for Fort Sloelc every Monday and Friday after arrival of train from the went. Headquarters for Commercial and Mining Men. Good Bread Essential to Health. -H- A CHRISTMAS EVE IDYL. The hour was late, the lights burnedjlow, The fire but half dispelled the gloom; A youth and maid, with checks aglow, Sat silent in the room, 'Twas Christmas eve, and half in jest They would not Bay good-night, because They'd vowed to watch nnd do their best To see old Santa Claus. Slow ticked the clock, they said no word, The solemn midnight hour drew near, And still no telltale sound was heard Of Santa coming near. Twelve struck, snd then, all suddenly, A guest came in, surprised tho pair; It was not Santa Claus, not ho, But Cupid that stood there! Some Seasonable Proverbs. Here are a few seasonable proverbs in* teresting, perhaps, to those who concern themselves about the weather: January warm, the Lord have mercy The month whicli comes in good will go out bad. The first three days of Junuary rule the coming three months. If a Christmas ice hangs on the willow, clovor may be cut at Faster. If it snows on Christmas night, we ex pect a good hop crop next year. December changeable and mild, tbe whole winter will remain a child. Tlie Gormans say, "The shepherd would rather see his wife enter the stable on Christmas Day than the sun." If the sun shines through the apple tree on Christmas Day, thero will be an abundant crop the following year. The twelve days, commencing December 25th, and ending January 5th, aro said to be tlio keys to thc weather of the year, Nothing helps a grocer more than a reputation for good flour. We have never deviated a hairs breadth in six years, always sticking to but one grade The Best and one brand Blue Brand Miners, prospectors and housekeepers bear in mind that we always fill your orders with Ogil- vie's Patent Hungarian. We won't send you some other brand with the excuse���" Justjas good." Our flour trade has increased 100 per cent on , account of always handling this brand of flour. Seo. P. TI/c'Dermot, General Merchant, G-old-en, S.C Windermere Hotel, - J. A. Stoddart, Prop, Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. First class iiccouimoilation. WINDERMERE, B.C. R. Patmore, IDo:nalcL, - - B.C-. Drugs, Druggists' Sundries, Confectionery, Books, Cigars, Etc., Etc. To tlie Fu-Tolic -*^r^' PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that PATMORE'S STORE, situated in the Town of Donald, County of East Kootenay, will receive during the next few days tlm following Holiday Hoods : Toys. Presents. CAKE BASKETS ALBUMS WASH SETS BNOWSHOES FLOWERPOT HOLDERS TOOL CHESTS PHOTO FRAMES FANCY .1fCi& TRUNKS TRAINS TOBACCO JARS CLUHS (Children's) SMOKERS' SETS ASH TRAY* BALLS BIRDS DOLLS SILVER-MOUNTED BRIER PIPES; WATCHES SOUVENIR SPOONS MONKEYS RATTLES LADIES' PURSES MIRRORS ACCORDEONS NAPKIN RINOS. TOPS CATS BANKS COLLAR AND CUFR. BOXES HOT AIR ENGINES NECKTIE BOXES TOY BOOKS SCALES BRUSH AND COMB SETS Etc. Etc. Etc, TRINKET BOXES ^5^' CARD HOLDERS PHOTO ItOLl)ER% PIN CUSHIONS Mail Orders Receive Best of Attention.,. ������**, n rt Kco'tjs:;at mixer, ooi.dkn, h. c, Friday, pecembek sn.!, JSiis. �����t��rrr��rmwu*. HM ����������� "spouts of thu win-feu. NEWS OF THE WEEK Hockey Games. There will be a hockey match on the outdoor rink here on Monday next, com- . jiiencing at 9 a. m., between the Golden and Revelstoke teams. Tho game promises to be fast snd interesting, since Revolstoko has an exceptionally strong team, and the locals are a rather fast lot, the team being chosen from the following: Messrs. Taylor, llowdon. Grant, .Knowlton, Winn, Field, Lnmontngnc anil Harrison, The Revelstoke team will arrive on Sunday's No. 2. On Monday, January 2d, Banff team will piny here. , In the annual hockey mutch between tho Ladies' Clubs ol Vancouver and Victoria, at the hitter place on Tuesday, the former won hy 2 uoals to 1, Why don't (he ladies in Golden organize a team, as jn Eastern towns? Skatlnn* Notes, A pair of hilarious bushnion woro the cause of much amusement and not a , little inconvenience to the other skaters nt tlie rink on Wednesday evening by I heir schoolboy antics. It's strange how |iarat, losing to Ullock with a of 9 to 17. ��� ��� t A Skating Masquerade Proposed, It had been suggested, and almost do* cided, to hold a masquerade carnival on the Golden Rink on Monday evening, January 2d. The matter having been discussed, it was agreed that the curlers -would forego their game for that particular evening, and unite with tho skaters in making this, the first affair of its kind In town, asuccess, Promises were given by many gentlemen to appear in cos lume; but in consulting the ladies in regard to their attending, the opinion was generally expressed that time was too short to allow thom sufficient opportunity for preparing the necessarily more elaborate costumes. In doference to this, the most-to-be-desired, prospective attendance, it waa decided to postpone tho affair for a couple of weeks, or until some time suitable to tho convenience of tbs ladies. It is proposed to offer prises for the best costumes, comical, historical, etc., as well as for best lady, gentlemen and couple skaters. These masquerades aro very popular .affairs in the East; tbere is no reason why, under proper management and if everyone will '���pull together," they cannot be made equally popular in Golden. In the moan- time the matter will be fully considered, so that when the propor timo arrives -final arrangements can bo quickly and aelisfuotorily made. Mayor Andrews has been re-elected in Winnipeg by 2,945 majority. Samuel Gomppers has been re-elected President of the American Federation of Labor. Australia signifies her willingness to join with Canada in laying the proposed Pacific cable. Spain expects to settle all tho expenses of the lato war in the course of tho next eight years. It is r, - ,scd to bring several thousand Armenians to Canada for settlement ou the farm lands. W. C. McDonald, the Montreal philanthropist and benefactor of McGill University, has been knighted. A Canadian nnd American syndicate has purchased the Havana, Cuba, street railway system for ���1,(100,000. It Is understood that the governor- general will start a fund in Canada for thc Gordon memorial college nt Klinrtoiii. The scheme for giving Now Y'ork City a system of underground rapid transit is being completed. The estimated cost is (50,000,000. The Ontario Pump Works, of Toronto, the largest business of its kind in Canada, was conisderably damaged by fire on Saturday night. Mr. B. T. A. Bell, editor of the Canadian Mining Review, estimates that the value of Canada's ininorul production this year will be *40,000,000. C. P. R. company's traffic receipts for the week ending Docember 4, were were (560,000; for the same week of lust year they were (545,000. Firo did over (1,000,000 damage to business houses near Victoria Square, Montreal, on Tuesday night. The losses ure fully covered by insurance. Premier Hardy of Ontario says ho is not averse to Canadians receiving titles in recognition of services to the country, but is opposed to the granting of heridi- tary titles. The Canadian-American Joint Commission adjourned on Monday to meet again in January. Up to the present time practically no agreement has been reached, the reciprocity question being the stumbling block. Many citisens are mistaken in supposing that tlio two cent stamps will carry letters to England and other postal union countries before Christmas. Tho new rate does not go into effect until Christmas Day. The rate for Canada remains at three cents. In the County forRT of Kootenav, Houien at 1'oht Steele. OTIflK In hereby j-ivon Hint on the EIGHTH DAY OF DKCKMBEB.ISM, it ww ordered N by Mr. Justice Forin. County Court Judge, ;liat James Ferguson Armstrong, Official Administrator of tlm County of Kootenuv, be Administrator of all and (lingular the goods, chattels and credit of ALFRED, alias FRED, LE* BIiA.NO, deceased, intestate. Kvery person indebted to the deceased is required to mako payment forthwith to thu undersigned. Every pernon having in possession effects belonging to deceased is required forthwith to notify the undersigned. Every creditor or other person having uny chum upon or interest in thc distribution of the personal estate of tha said deceased is required within thirty days of this date to send hy registered letter, addressed to the undersigned, his namo and address, and the full particular:* of bis claim ur interest, and a statement of Ills account, and the nature of the security, if any, hold by him. After the expiration of the said thirty days the Administrator will proceed with the distribution of thc estate, having regard to those claims only of which he shall have had notico. Dated at Fort Steele this 10th day of December, \m, JAMEH F. ARMSTRONG, Official Administrator. H. L. Cummins, F.L.S., And Civil Engineer. Fort Steele, - B. C. Q. 8. MCCARTER. Jas. A. Harvey Harvey & McCarter, BARRISTERS, ETC. revelstoke; GOLDEN and FORT STEELE. Thos. McNaught, Mining Broker, Finnnclal Agent, Conveyancer and Notary Public. Post office address: GOLDEN or FORT STEELE. Canada Must Say " No." Canada will not regard the approval of Lord Herschcll as a reason for accepting any treaty which opens thiB country's canals to war vessels built in the United States, All the information which has yet come to hand indicates that Lord Herschcll is far from equal to the greatness of his opportunity. He knows very little about Canada, aud his ambition to figure in history as the framer of a treaty is somewhat less important than the interests which would bo endangered by any enfranchising a possible enemy with tlie right to use the canals as a short cut to Canada's very heart. Any treaty which permits canals built for purposes of commerce to become a source ol danger to this country ought to he rejoctcd, no matter what advantages it may offer in return for the privilege Canada is in no position to bo guided by Uritish advice in a matter of this kind. It is this country's security which would bo do stroyed Dy the opening of the canals to American war vessels; and if Lord Salisbury and Queen Victoria bogged for the ratification of such a treaty, it would still be tho duty of every statesman mindful of Canada's safety and comfort to say, "No." Rossland Mining Market. Tho transfer of the LeRoi to tho B.A.C, and settlement of the litigation must eventually have a good effect on the London markot. Investors will do well to watch D.A.C. shares, London & B.C. Goldiiclds and New Goldflclds. The last is operating the velvet, which is now a good productive mine. The market remains dull. A bear raid on Deer Park has been the feature of the week. It has been founded on baseless rumors and some operators nre likely to bo caught short and the stock to advance sharply. Coxey, Gertrude and Novelty are all in demand. The southwest slope of Red Mountuin is becoming justly popular. A deal is rumored which will send Giantboomingngain. Viotory-Triumpli has been dull, but reports from Sophie Mountain aro most encouraging. Thero has been a very largo turnover in Golden Gate stock. Tho market is active, and investors who buy now ore likely to make money. Dealings in Boundary stocks havo been more restricted, but pricesnre well maintained. Lower prices all round ore the characteristics of the Republic market. Full information given aa to all stocks upon application to Thomas McNaught, Milling Brjkor, Golden, B. C, H. P. HOWDEN. Sheto^^1**, GOLl>EN, B.C. The Studio is now complete and the Public can drop in for a Sitting 21 at any time. CLUBBING RATES/ -THE- %m vow wow THEICE A WEEK. Best Paper, Lowest Price. ISO Papers a Year. One Dollar Fer Annum. AS GOOD AS A DAILY AT THE PRICE OF A WEEKLY ! During the Spanish-American War The Thrice-a-Week World proved its great value by the promptness, thoroughness and accuracy of its reports from all the scenes of important events. It was as useful as a daily to its readers, and it will be of as great value in reporting the important and complicated questions which are always before the American people. It prints the news from all the world, having correspondence from all the important news points on the globe. It has brilliant illustrations, a capital humor page, stories by great authors, departments for household and women's work, complete markets, and other special departments of unusual interest, We offer this unoqualled newspaper and " The Miner " together ono year for $8.00. The regular subscription price of theso two papers is $4.50 por year, ���PWF*W*F*FWf ���UNDERTAKING & Embalming J Telegraph orders receive prompt attention j d. SMART, CALQARY, Alta. North East Kootenay Mining Association. LIST OF OFFICERS. President���Hon. F. W. Aylmer. 1st Vice-Pres.���W. G, Mitchell-Innes. 2nd Vice-Pres.���W. O. Neilson, J.P. 3rd Vice-Pres.���E. Johnson. Socrotary-Treosurer���E. A. Haggen. The regular meetings of the Association aro held on the first Tuesday of evory month at (he Columbia House, Goldcu, Jas. Henderson, CONTKACTOIt and BUILD Kit, Plans Prepared. Prompt attention given to orders. A suppl)' ol Building I.i uie Ior sale. GOLDEN, B.C. GEO. GEARYS Livery, peed & Sale Stables, Fort Steele, 8. E. Kootenay. Puck Trains for mines supplied. Freighting of all kinds undertaken. Livery and Feed Stables H. G. PARSON, Seneral 9/ferchant ALEXANDER BLOCK, GOLDEN, B. C. Good Saddle Horses and Klgs ol All Kinds Ior Hire at Reasonable Rates. Teaming ol All Kinds a Specially. A. HAMILTON, Golden, B. C. ci\& General Merchants, DONALD, B. C. Fire ami Life Insurance Agents. NOTICE. APPLICATION FOR CHARTER. NOTICE in hereby given that an application will bu made to tlio Legislative Assembly of the Province of Britisli Columbia at Its next Session for an Act to Incorporate a Company, with power to construct, equip, operate and maintain a Railway (standard or narrow guage) for the conveying of passengers and freight from some point at or near Cranbrook, thence to (iolden, both in the Kootenay District of British Columbia, by the shortcut and most practicable ronte, with power to construct, euufp.operate and maintain Branch Linen and all necessary Roads, Bridges, Ways. Ferries, Wharves, Pocks and Coal Bunkers; also Steam and other Vessels and Boats, and generally to carry on the business of transportation; with power to erect, operate and maintain Telesrauh aud Telephone Lines in connection with tae said Hallway and Brandies for the transmission of messages for the public; and to acquire Water Bights, to supply water or water power; and to generate electricity for supplying tight, heat and power, as well for their own use as to sell aud supply to the public; and with power to carry on a business of a Mining, Hmellf ng and Refilling Company; aud to construct, equip, operate or to turn to account, to sell or otherwise dispose of mines, smelters and re* ll aeries; to acquire, hold ami dispose of mining lands, mining rights, coal lands, limber lands, timber claims, surface rights, water rights and privileges, or other real or personal property; aud with power to expropriate lands for Ibe purposes of the proposed Railway; and to acquire lands, bonuses, privileges or other aids irom auy Government or persons or bodies corporate; and to mako traffic or other arrange* uenti with Railways, Steamboat* or other Com-.mules, with power to build wagon roads lo be used in thu construction of siiuh Railways or any advance of thu same; nnd to levy and collect tolls from all persons using, and of freight passing over, any of such roads; with all other rights, powers or privileges as may be necessary or Incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any uf thuin. TLTI'KR, I'KTKRH A POTT8, 17-ttt Bollelturs for the Applicants. Victoria, B.C., N-vouiber Oth, IM. Moots the First end Third Thursday o! o o*0 h month in Alexr.Hall, Golden, BC, Visiting brethren cordially invited. G. B. McDhrmot, C.R. J. A. Batrb, R.S. 24 Pages i Weekly t Illustrated. INDISPENSABLE TO MINING MEN. $3 PER YEAR, POSTPAID, ei.vi- run sample oorr. MINING"*scientific PRESS *.�� rutfOT ST.. MS FRAHCISCO, 0 Al. ^mZiMgr A Large Shipment OF New Groceries . . . RECEIVED THIS WEEK, INCLUDING AN ASSORTED STOCK OF THOSE DEUCIOU3 California Cvaported 3*ruits. . . WHICH ARE IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SAN FRANCISCO. fetes i Warren, General Merchant. B. Lawrence Spectacles. Cigars. Agent for Giant Powder. Agent for Lancashire Insurance Co. of England. Subscriptions taken for all NewHpnpers, Foreign Periodicals, Magazines, Etc. G-ol&exi, B.C. ������������������ _\\! i