V mwSidx, ■i .'A:pR..eo'WH; **„ ,7 ( >/ / ' r~ t-- "& VOL; 1.' No. 26. NAKUSP, B.Ci MARCH 29, 1894. Price Ten Cents. T. .A. GARLAND, ■.ff Front.-Street, West, f SERIOUS ACCUSATION - Kaslo, B.C., The Largest and Most Complete Stock .in the Kootenay, Country. DRY GOODS. GENTS' FURNISHINGS, HOUSE FURNISHINGS, CLOTHING, CARPETS, BOOTS & SHOES. Made Against One of the Pioneers of Nakusp. -i.'■'■'.'■'■;' GOLUMBJA: HOUSE NA&USP, B. C. Coining & Kodd, Prop. The bar is stocked with the finest brands of wines, liquors and cigars! - a! ' o This- hotel is situated near the water front and has every accommodation for tlie travelling public. IT. S. THOMAS,: Prop. alf-way SUMMIT LAKE, B. C. Good accommodations for travellers. The bar is supplied with a good stock of Wines, Liquors ; and Cigars. KISDALE & McKAY, Proprietors. MADDEN NAKUSP, B..0. HOBT. .MADDEN, Prop. Beautifully ••ituatrd on- lhe Lake shore at the entrance to the host and shortest ro;ul to tlie Slocan mines and New Denver. The best fishing and hunting in the district, with giv.nd boating and sketching facilities for tourists and artists. The bar is supplied with the best brands of wines j'quors and cigars. The acco inu»ii;:ty: of the Hotel are the bo-". A case that has caused quite a sen. satioil in town during the week was aired in court last Saturday, before F. W. Jordan, J.P., and W, C. Sampson, a J.P. for the district of New Westminsteiywho sat;on the beiieli as a mark of honor. The parties in the case, were Mrs. E. Hesketh, wife of K Hesketh, at present employed in the company's blacksmith shop, and U. S. Thomas, proprietor of the Nakusp House and local postinasterVconiplain- ant and defendant respectively. The charge laid was indecent assault, the ^ffaii^havingj-ltis^llege^'ta'ken^plac^' on the night of Januai*y. 17th, last. Defendant asserts the matter is nothing more or less than a blackmaiimg scheme, gotten up with the idea of extorting money from him. The preliminary hearing was heard behind closed doors, only the principals and a press 'representative bein gadmitted; Defendant pleaded hot guilty to ■'■■&! ie charge. Evidence for the prosecution /was> then submitted, Mrs.Hesketh deposing as follows: I was in bed sleeping on Thursday morning, the 18th of .January. Accused knocked at the door of mv residence but I took no notice of it. The second time h e knock ed 1 asked who was there ? Accused answered f..^.^ «-Kr>4- I.-. . ,. ..„l often er. defendant before town. | The case was then adjourned till Ellis Hesketh was then sworn and j March oLst. at 10:30, at the re juesf , stated that he had returned home (defendant, to permit of the atr could not swear to having been there j She had written a letter coi*he'.fkct ,that ilc . -having been anvwhere arrival in tae, p|.linan^ housa ' ; The should h^togoifromSilver^,aSt^ it-i'ane.'. SUlil- Mai and saying that I robed with him becauseI could not .j having pi-eviju.lv been at Three j^s fixed for "u-fe.-idant's appearance ' ueip myself. He then attempted to •' Forks. It was about 7 o'clock in tiie at $250, in his own recognizance. ■-i.r'l : m tsMrM'KmtcrvanMia CANADIAN ASBESTOS. Sough Outline of the Immense Deposits in Quebec. Danville, a small and prosperous village in the township of Shipton, in the central portion of the province of Quebec, is situated gii the Grand Trunk Kail way, midway between the. cities of Quebec and Montreal, in the centre of an excellent farming country, with abundant water powrer on all sides. It has several churches, a large tannery, belt, woolen, and furniture factories, and. also several mills. Some miles distant is a slate quarry, where excellent slate for use in schools, etc., is obtained. o „.V But Danville has been chiefly noted of late years for its asbestos mines, situated about three miles distant from the village, on lot 9, in the range of Shipton, widely known as the .'''Jeffrey Asbestos Mines." Mr. Jeffrey, the present owner, came into possession of the property early in the year 1879, when lie commenced operations on a small scale. In the spring of the following year the work was greatly increased, a derrick was erected of the American whip pattern, everything progressing favorably. Year by y ear new open ings ■ were made, with-' attendant successes, but until 1891 the work -was.;, clone in a a primitive manner, all labor being done by hand. -""V ".-.. Ofthe buildings at the time, the office, a-small wooden building for the manager, a blacksmith shop, and a couple of rough sheds for sheltering the men doing the cobbing, were all 'that could be seen. There is now; a village crowding round the mines, and substantial houses, 100 or more, in number, all inhabited by people: more or less dependent upon the mines. There is also a post office,, three general stores and two schools. The nunlber of hands employed up to 1891 varied from 10 to 80, buc since then from 80 to 150. During the year 1891 four.; powerful steam engines were erected and later on, 1892-93, patent boom swingers attached to same (these are the invention of Mr. Smith, the chief engineer) all to work six ofthe derricks then in use, a seventh still being worked by horse power. There are two magazines for storing powder dual in and other explosives, four large and well appointed engine houses, store houses, two large cobbing sheds, and other buildings of a substantial character, nothing being temporary. There are live pits, varying in depth from 30 to 130 feet, the largest being over 3C3 feet wide: all are worked towards each other, so that in a few'years, the whole will be worked into one vast area. The quality of asbestos is superior to any mined in the Dominion, being pure white, and entirely free from rust and iron stain. The .fibre is line and silky, of excep- Wm. Hunter. W C. McKinnon. -OF- w:;U.enve.r verm r? DEAL mLUb _ulSE. XI"¥E an. SCO 9 is coas on asaiiip & anc« s< ' {> Si tional strength and fireproof. '-The' average annual output for the past four years has been about 1,C30 tons* but the property has never been Worked to anything like its full capacity, for with sufficient outlay it could be raised to 2,000 tons or even more. The mine is situated about 3C0 feet higher than Danville, and owing to the almost total absence of springs, there is no trouble caused in the working by water, except for a month or so in the spring, caused by the melting of the snow. In fact since Mr. Jeffrey took possession of the property he has -worked it straight, through winter and summer. The road to the station is good, an ordinary span of horses can draw two tons to a load, and if required can j All kinds of Miners' supplies kept constantly iii stock. make three trips a day. As to railroad facilities through rates can be obtained to all; parts of Canada and the United States, or to Europe via Montreal or Quebec in the summer tor via Halifax or Portland in winter. All the timber and lumber required can be obtained on the property, or from the adjoining farms and mills. Tfie property" of the Anglo-Canadian Asbestos Co., ltd., is situated in the Blftck Lake district, in the same province, oh the line .of the j Quebec Central /Railway. The mine: I is well equipped with steam: machinery, duplex Rand air compressor, Rand slugger drills, hoisting engines and derricks, with ample building accom- j modatiohs. The company employs about 150 men, and , are increasing their output from year to year. a The company hi capitalized at $125,000 and thfi annual output is placed at 1,100 tons. Being so well equipped with necessary machinery for handling and treating the ore the company is one of. the most important ones in the trade. R. T. Hopper &, Co., of .Montreal, are the principal'owners of the stock and Mr: Hopper is president of the company. Canada may .'fairly be considered the asbestos producing country, of.the world, for since the industry has received the attention which is justly •warranted''by its varied and ever increasing' uses in numerous directions, Canada quickly outstripped Italy and is now accredited with producing nearly if not quite 90 per cent, of all the asbestos used in commerce; its average annual output for the past five years being 9, C30 tons, valued at about .$1,CC3,C3.3.- In an able article in the annual report ofthe Canadian Geological Survey for the year 1891, L. A. Kein, M. E., shows the wonderful growth ot j the industry during the past ten j years, until it now ranks third or' fourth in value as a. mineral product in the country. The trade is princi pally an export one, the crude material being shipped to Europe and the United:States for manufacture.. ■ I Si i, i4 i In. 2.-.i H s^ (^ '*•' 'Aft OWN 1-1 i nor [Continued on-next page.] :• .t Dp 'tk*{ ^ Asbestos is used for various purposes and new, discoveries are constantly being made for its use, which is certain to stiffen the prices. It is used largely for steam pipe and boiler | coverings, sfcea m packing, firemen'$ clothing, fireproof papers, theatre curtains, and many other uses. Fresh Capital Coming In. The Canadian Pacific Mining and Milling Company is the name of a concern in which Minneapolis capital is interested, and for which articles of incorporation were issued last week. The company is capitalized for $500,- 000. The company's mines are located at -Ainsworth. - The Wakefield is a property consisting of 51| acres, has four veins of galena ore and one that carries gold in large quantities and ■assays at $150 to the ton. ■♦- Attracting Attention. The London, Eng., Echo recently remarked that British Columbia was attracting considerable attention from investors and emigrants. A great many people are also finding their way up the Canadian-Pacific slope from the Australian side, while the enterprise shown by the great railway concern which has already connected the eastern and western seaboards of Canada is now doing much for the general development of the rich western province. British Columbia is undoubtedly rich in minerals, and a good deal of American capital has already been sent there to open out this branch of industry. It neems a pity that London has not so far contributed more in this direction. ANNOUNCEMENT. For Member of tlie LegislatSve Assembly West Kootenay Electoral District. THE undersigned announces himself as a candidate for member of the Legislative Assembly fronu'WestKootemy District, .subject to the action of the convention to be held at Nelson on April 12th, 1894. J. FRED HUME. Nelson, January 10th, 1S94. ■• A H. HOLDICH; Of Swansea ana vVigan, Analytical Chemist and Assayer. The oldesu and most experienced Assayer in the Province. REVELSTOKE, B.C. cA 9 General Agent for Commisslo REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE. Wholesale Dealers in Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Bananas, and all kinds of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Batter, Eggs, Nuts, Candy, Cigars, Etc. The largest Shippers in the ■. r. Northwest. V.,;. 518 and 520 First avenue, Spokane, WasL Tlie Lake Saw Mill The proprietor has on hand THHEEIVIiLLlON FEET OF LOGS In lengths of from 12 to 50 feet. Any kind of bill stuff can be cut at short notice. 1,000,000 FT. BOUGH LUMBER; 500,000 FT_ DRESSED LUMBER Shing'les, Laths, Mouldings, Turned Posts and Ballasters, Brackets. Etc. Two Carloads Sash and poors; Two Carloads Pry Fir Clear Flooring, 4in.; One Carload Dry Fir Clear Ceiling; 4 Carloads of Clear Cedar, for Finish.; One Carload Grlass, Paints, Oils, etc., including Fancy Glass,Wood Stains, etc. a G. O. BUCHANAN. va 10 MILES FKOM KASLO. Accommodations for travellers. Good stables. The bar is stocked with choice liquors and cigars. Pack train in connection with the house. Goods taken ■■ to any part of the mountains, Mcdonald beos., Props, SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE SALE OF MINES. If you have Money and want to meet Monied Men stop at the NEW DENVER, B. C. wabte: Parties having good Min ing Claims to dis= pose of should apply . at m Hie Ledge Office. NAKUSP, B.C. .'* '{ -n~jiL—zaB_miw.itj.iui^LL^|B|_|piL|t|^l_-J__J 4 Published every Thursday. B. f. LOWERT, BDITOB AND FINANCIER. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ONE YEAR .....;...;'.....'..' :'..'.. .$3.00 SIX MONTHS ... ........................... 1.50 MSHEE MONTHS.......................... . 1.00 Advertising: rates furnished on application. TO CONTRIBUTORS. . Correspondence from every part of the Kootenay District and communications upon live topics Always acceptable. Write on both sides of the paper if you wish. Always send something'good, no matter how crude. Get your copy in while it ■ hot, and we will do the rest; .:--•• THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1894. ; HISTORY OF THE KOOTENAY. A complete history of tlie Kootenay country, from the earliest days to the present time, is toeing compiled by R. T. liOAvery. Experienced men with valuable information would confer a favor by sending their address to this office. NAKUSP & SLOCAN RAILWAY. The Government is meeting with great difficulty in the Legislature regarding the Naku,sp,& Slocan Railway,equally as much, indeed, as with the Redistribution Bill. At last accounts the bill guaranteeing interest on the bonds of the, railway was still in a preliminary stage, not having passed its second reading. When first brought down the Government submitted the necessary papers pertaining thereto, but in his speech on Monday, in moving the second reading, Hon. Mr. Davie adduced considerable more information on the subject. The Opposition were not slow in observing this, and they have made it rather warm for the Ministerialists. • On the following Tuesday Mr. S\Yord moved a series of 14 questions, enquiring of the Premier certain facts relative to the agreements with . the construction company, the C.P.R. engineer in charge, and various other matters. These questions were such as the Opposition and the elec: torate at large might reasonably expect to have been answered satisfactorily and without hesitation, but in each instance Mr. Davie replied in an evasive manner, seeking to escape on the ground of ' T don't know." We would fain believe the Government innocent of any wrong-doing in this respect, but there certainly seems an air of suspicion, if not political jobbery, attaching to the circumstances. When a minister asserts that he has entered into an agreement with a certain company for the construction of a work of material assistance to the general public, and then announces that he does not know who the leading members of that company are, there is something amiss. Why should the Government hesitate in giving the fullest information concerning its dealings with the railway company, for have they not promised in the past to expose everything to the light o£ day before Parliament? The railway has been and will be a prime factor in building up the prosperity of this town and district, but we should deeply regret having to state in after years that such a public improvement proyefd but the means of a professedly honest Government running foul" of the rocks of corruption and jobbery. The elections ih Nova Scotia have resulted in a decided victory for the Liberal Government* This1 practically means a death blow to the Upper Chamber in that province. An agitation that is meeting with considerable success and encouragement is being worked up on the coast for the taking of a plebiscite in the province on the prohibition of the •r traffic. ;-.:''.*-■ ■ In his budget speech in the Ontario Legislature, Hon. Mr. Harcourt stated that the assets of the province up to Dec. 31st, 1893 ^amounted fo $6,157,- 607, and liabilities $21,165; The receipts for rile year '■ were $4=, 291,914 and the expenditures |3,906,143. The estimated receipts for 1893 were |3,- 146,872. What a contrast British Columbia presents with its ever-increasing burden of debt. Hon. Col. Baker, minister of mines, has re described the minmg divisions in West Kootenay, notice of which appears in the Gazette. The change consists in the several boundaries being located by the natural watersheds and basins, detailed according to name. Under the previous arrangement a prospector had to determine the division by such and such a parallel, or other nonsensical descriptions. It is a pleasure to notice that the "gallant" Colonel is not above acknowledging an error when pointed out, nor remiss in providing a remedy. The Dominion Parliament assemJ bled for business on the 15th inst., the opening ceremonies being of the usual gorgeous nature. In his speech from the throne Lord Aberdeen expressed his pleasure at the position he occupied, and congratulated the people of Canada for. having escaped, almost unscathed the ill effects ot the late financial depression. The speech then touclies upon the satisfactory condition of tlie revenue, settlement of the Behring Sea dispute, revision ofthe tariff, promised legislation on the subjects of insolvency and bankruptcy, subsidies to fast steamship lines on the Atlantic and Pacific, and the estimates for the ensuing year. Our national legislators have a very mea- gre programme before them, but one or two of the items are of great moment to the country. FOSTER & WINTER'S :R,_3'STj&TJTZJLiX T NEW DENVER, - - v - fe. c.. Is one of the best in the Slocan district. Call in. V [i CEMENT. HAVING been appointed &geiit for a large wlioleM^ tailoring establishment in Eastern Garia^ d^I beg leave to state that I am prepared to take orders for clothing from all persons so desiring. All goods guairahteed to be of the best quality. Prices "extremely"; reasonable. A perfect fit grbmiised ot no pay. See my 'Samples, which haye j ust arrived. 9 AKJ9 NAKUSP; B,C. —THE- ' Will leave Nakusp at 7a,m, every alternate: day for NewDenver commeiic- Ingr on ec. 18, IRetnrnmgr the next day. ;j,E.aWAIi!SBC, Proprietor. lamson. Mm "i m NAEUSR B.0 G. M; SPENCER, x yM^^^Mr. SLOCANIaVE. - NlKUSP. B.C. J. T. 2^T^1_^___fI7 Proprietor. The bar is stocked with the finest brands of wines liquors and cigars. :77jsAKUSP7'BACAs. D. A.^^ McDoiisrald Choice location and coin mands a beautiful view >of the surrounding country. The Bab, is supplied with the best brands of all kinds of wines, liquors and cigars. The Dining Room is supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Charges Moderate. A Call Solicited. Slocan Ave. A N D DRY GOODS, GROCERIES and PROVISIONS at very low prices FRESH CANNED GOODS always in stock. ,,^.».l—"S-limilBn—»JJ—.1—I——1".ll^l,!!^!....!!.^ A fall assortment of Choice CIGARS and TOBACCOS OFF TO THE FAR NOE.TH. Seekers for Gold Lured Away to the Arctic Slope. Nakuspites are quite familiar with the name and face of E. 0. Delong, who worked at blacksmithing in this town during the past summer, but who, during the last few months, has been engaged by D. McGillivray, at the 59-Mile House, on the old Cariboo road. He returned to town by the steamer Arrow last Friday, with the intention of faking his smithing outfit to tiie 59 Mile House, X At that place, he will form a party .consisting; of himself- 0. M Dutton, Thos; Forest, and a fourth man, who has hot yetMen selected—all seekers after gold." They #ill then start for ":. the far north,: leaving 59-Mile in about two -'week's' time. Mr. Delong Stated they would take about 30 pack animals loaded with supplies, sufficient to last "them two years. They will, follow the Cariboo road as far as the Forks, then cross over a new strip of country,-about 400 miles . in extent, to the waters of the Peace river. At that point they expect to have to cut about 70 miles of trail to get into the country they intend laboring in. In the:interview; Mr. Delong ap- \ peared. quite enthusiastic over the trip, and the only difficulty expected, ;':; should they be late in starting, will befroni some of the streams, which may be hard to cross because of the spring freshets. The party will be well equipped with, tools, with w h ioh to build rafts for crossing the streams if necessary. The total distance from the Forks, on the Cariboo road, to the locality on the Arctic slope they purpose heading for, willbe up wards of 500 miles, and by getting an early start they count upon making the difficult journey in .about eight weeks. They will explore the country during the summer;.when•- winter quarters will be; built, and; enough hay gathered to keep sixhr eight head of cay- uses, the remainder being turned adrift to shift for themselves. They do not propose to spend the winter in idleness, for when too cold for mining they:'will trap, far-bearing animals abounding in that region. The object of the expedition is to discover -now fields for placer and quartz mining,particularly the latter. Tiie men are confident gold exists in large quantities on the Arctic slope, but the extent and richness of the new fields will not be known until their return. They have no fear of hostile Indians, albeit the foot of a white man has seldom, if ever, trespassed therein. • vTq passa winter, and perhaps two, in thio far north country will be dreary-enough, bat it is hoped by the many friends of Mr. Delong ■ in Na- kuspi that plenty of the yellow may be the perrion of the members of the expedition upon their return. LOCAL ASSAYS. C. Ay 1 win, proprietor of the Denver Hotel, in New Denver, came oyer on Tuesday. ■'.",;, C. Hastings, bridge contractor on the railway, came in Tuesday with his gang, having completed his several jobs. Good Friday and Easter passed over very quietly in town, no event transpiring to cause the citizens to specially mark the days. J. Martin and wife and Roy Thomas of this place, were the star performers at a church concert in New Denver last Monday evening. The item in last week's issue refer- !rin_; to the erection of a head board over the grave of the late James Nicholls, (should have read Phillips instead. The Tribune 'is authority for, the statement that the Bank of Montreal will open a branch at NewDenver. so soon as the railway is completed to that point. ifey/ James Turner, of Nelson, preached to the largest congregation, last Thursday; evening, that has yet assembled in the schoolhouse His discourse bore upon the events commemorated by Eastertide. ■■ Ii. Jones was sworn in as a special constable on Saturday, by F. W. Jordan, J.P.,;for the purpose of ..eery.-; ing-sunmionses on two parties.;in^he upper lake district, who are 1 wanted as witnesses in a law case here. He left Sunday in a rowboat for his distant destination., '■■ . A small bag of New Denver -.'.mail, alone came in on Tuesday, the Kaslo wafifon road having broken up, thus preventing connections. Jack Walsh had to carry the mail on his shoulder from Slocan Lake te the Half Way- House, the road not being passable for teams beyond that point. Opponents of the Gtovernment. VANCOUVER, B.C. Commission Merchants ■ & Wholesale Importers -OF^ quors, an •ars « ^ I Tinware and Hardware by the Carload. Groceries, ;Provisioiis9 Plonr & Feed .Stocked ■■ K0g^larly;. from-the East. <*s Goods, Clothing, Rigby Waterproofs, Gents' Furnishings, Gentlemen's, Ladies' and Children's . Boots, Shoes, and Rubber ■■.■■'■.■■'. /.." ■ Goods; ■" JMLl-L In all the Latest Fashions. In accordance with the instructions issued by the promoters of the. Nelson political convention, meetings were held at the various-centres of population in the south riding ofthe district on Saturday, for the purpose of electing delegates to attend. The result at New Denver stood, W. Hunter, W. R. Will, and A. 'Mclnnes; Silverton, T. Ardeil; Three Forks, J. W. Lowe and H. Pitts. Throughout the riding the general feeling seems to be decidedly antagonistic to the Davie administration, and it is asserted that should J. Fred Hume receive the nomination of the convention he will have a veritable walk-over at the general elections. NAKUSP, B. C. riia !-&•■ : o : SS3E OTJPi LIST: DRY GOODS DEPT. Underwear. Hosiery, Mens' Furnishings, Mens' Ready Made Clothing, Gloves, Ribbons, Silks, Satins, Cashmeres, Melton & Serge Cloths, Carpets, Blinds, Cottons, Hats and Caps, House & Table Linens, Boots and Shoes. GROCERY DEPT. Hungarian Flour, Sugars, Bacon, Hams Coffees, Teas, Spices, Jams, Pickles, Oatmeal, Biscuits, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Dried Fruits, and Syrups, Fancy Toilet Soaps, Cigars and Tobaccos, HARDWARE DEPT. Grindstones & Fixtures Crosscut & Kip Saws, Axes and Handles, Nails, Screws, Bolts, Round, Flat, Square Iron Oils, Paints, Glass, Horse Shoes and Nails, Cutlery, Glassware, Crockery, Stationery. HORACE W. B LAW- AND CONVEYANCING OFFICE, Buchanan :Bfk, Kaslo, B.C. 0 : — Miners can get a complete.'outfit here. 9 '9%J ^■■r^^^ytfHiri,^'Ti*TrJMJ*';t;flI' SSESSSSraraBSSESSSSSEBSE T*€§ w.. i cafiisa hs&w 0 _> _r ,-tiuMC—"~'' .-ktcmhoww' \nefsi so««*ol,li; lOT^'"'4"''1*'"^' i=.uaaK;r-;_ri;lKfir.«-^-l -;;.-™K~n3raKii.- ""■KHiian "^""-WUCM,,^ """"■wauua;, ^^m^^^^^a Lty^arerCTfan&Ajfnnr-wpyiffg ' © I r<___i_£i riifc d cr^iF* s tor -ii ew miles o Famous :Sloesii ^, f r^ : 'crtBti: FT ■■.. .© . ■■'. .■;..■ -. ■■ >■$ & Bill ) ll ■& H^- 111 Si Sf® JL T! o1 ^ BEf'.-sx;. 0/ ■'?■' ■® r%I p^lIT, 1. Spam TTAF -'Within a ■upper AiTow __a_t0. e! ' 'Qualities/';'.. • • • BZZSBKOSDQ ore With 'the completion of the Nakusp & Slocan Railroad* :Hio^^ the rich mines, of the';SIocmi?- txxx l€^.d^l-■ on the "*1 . T* h 00 brought ■ to-Nakusp- &>r ;.Re¥0i$tokes ii ca ■; s A---1 ■ .Q i -a-iiw Silver _Led§res.' X-, sown airesay contains capacity of 30,000 feet" per scovered within three imle& of .-N^k'ospo .7 s9 Several Dwelliiig* Honses?. StorerV Sawmill, client a substantial Wharf? ■Warehouses, Bfeeksmxth Shop aud many other-Jbuildingrs ■ ii I th a t th ey. are working d irt in New T & Zealand that only goes five cents ar«ai;Attc3^A;_i Being Paid to" Ky-lfc0 the' cubic yard, and making it &iix\x.c Workings. J pay, while, along the Fraser, any j quantity of dirt, running fifteen cents "'""".'. pan be had, and fi-pm that running up, A In'ow We^minsoer correspondent j of course, to very rich pay dirt. writes to a Provincial paper as follows iu icfcenceu. r.lio cold mmihsr outlook ■m'tiiid Provide for this vear. .: ■ bjVicc the, hyy riTsii'.of 1S58 there.has never'l;»;.eu-i-Uch,ii dcmand'fbr gold claims in 'HriXili Columbia as at .'.pros-; e ifor.tht- last three.months there .has. been a \\yet but steady influx, of' ■mnviiiy men h^o the Province, mostly. iVoiii YdXAAiy.ton, Oregon and Minne- aduL ■outasaa:-.•, hnXXhdmd New York c^i.'iu;! is- re; .e^nted.. The rush U People are also looking forward confidently to the day when a railway j running into Cariboo will take in supplies cheaply, and serve as a means of bringing, in settlers on their way to tlie fertile Nechaco country to the north. Another year or so will likely double the'amount of gold now being annually produced from Cari- G KASLO, B. C. boo's mines. for ail claim* un the Frazer river and ^tributary -at-, earns',.- and during tlie lasi'.bu days o JO .miles of' the Jb'razer '.'banks\li&Ve Pvca acquired: or leased. Aiydrauliciivg is trio objector ■ most j of tiie conipaL-:es,.s.but a great many are piepairiiig/to.dredge i;he bed. of 'the; -.riv'eiy aa gold. In..the. 'gorge's the river ri . i iVuiu -20-to CO'feet'dur- .ing..the, frei^et seast/ii; WAXilngionsu tho bii nks a^d fbrniiii;^ numerous bars, j :'■ These frequent;" r'fck.*., have-washed j QETA'QUB: 7 WA-SH'fNG BONE —AT- FEBBSICS 4-b. When you come, in Irom the mountains of the Kioenn c-ountry: XdfX\ry o r i ,sr ! ft the boulders from the course gravel f ROBSON, 13. G. This hotel is the best, in town, and has ample accommodation for;travellers. The bar is supplied .with ?o ruling glacial drift, into the § | wines, liquors and cigars channel-'oftAAriveiy 'making* abedof j .about tiiree leet thick of solid boulders i]^'EEI__^NDS every crevice beevreen them .being ;'.'.' .,.. filled" iv "'■!■•;: ^-» iuA « n.'l ii'^ivfil _roid. LOUIS LEVESQUE. BROS, with-sand and gravel ncii in j J^ELS0NaB.C. Graduate of Trinity University, Toronto. Member of college Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario. 9 .'■■■.Jeweler.,':'" KASLO CITY, - 7'"- - B.C. The only practical Watchmaker in the Kootenay District. Orders by mail receive prompt attention. ALL,- WORK. GUiSA WEED. T"i 7 KASLO, B. C, Is open night and day and supplies its patrons with everything in the market. .Call in. . GEO. PAQUIN, Proprietor. KASLO & NEW DENVER STAOEAMD FeEiSHT:LfHE. (LIMITED.) NTER SCHEDULE,1 (KOOTENAY LAKE,) Going into effect/cm January 8th, 1861. .STELA^ER,' 2STBLiS03Sr. LEAVES NELSON : Mondays, i) a.m. Wednesdays, SMO p.m. Thursdays, ' :> p.m. Saturdays, _f):J0 p.m. ■LEAVES KASLO : Tuesday*?, 3 a.m. Thursdays, 8 a.m. Fridays, 3 a.m. .,. Sundays, 8 a.m. Passengers fronr Kaslo, to make, close connection with, the .Nelson & Fort. Sheppard Railway, I for points south, should take tlie steamer Nelson, [.leaving- Kaslo at 3.a.m.. on Tuesdays and Fridays. The company reserves the right to change tliis schedule at any time without notice: Due notice will be given of the resumption of service on the Columbia river. ...J/W. TROUP, Manager. Pi Ltuk.-Mo IU -■;T7rj^lL_WAY;:V;;;::: Nelson & Fort Sheppard ALIA. BALL ROUTE TO SPOKANE. Underneath:. t.hi'?.' bed of boulders ■r]^x^ daily at 8 a.m. aiue >o a a- ; Jb.0 o« ^uiM-,^ia,yciailu * & F*fi | .for New Denver. Returning will ■sand, "iuteL'iiHxed'with boulders, from I r> -,. 'S--'-'„ 4 , I " '" ~ '" ""' " ,. ' .''■',-' ' V . »- 4 Keep a large quantity of Architvpes ^ a few i.nehe-7 io twenty leet or .morel ■- & L i x-l1 in depthi every yard of which is rich jand Steel '^ngraviiigB in stock; in gold, hxvv t-nit-rprises are being! Pictures framed to-'order. ibrmed eve) y day and. old claims l>ftl^ WJ A "f fTV HflTPT -: whichh^ve being:carried over from ^UiiMiLA . til I : llllILL, y ear to y ear on a pay ment of a $ 2.50 qto^ato- f vft? fee for'lay uver'7are being snapped, bi_UoAJN , i_AhJ_. u^ iast" , Plenty of accommodations for trav- Old Cariboo's prosperous 'days as a ' ' goldprcducer do not by any means ellers. Good beds and good meals belong to tie past, and before long Bar stocked with wines, liquors and her present output of a quarter of a million ,to the world's stock of gold ■will be' iiiC-rcaeed very materially. This is the opinion of Mr. John Eowron gold commissioner at Barkerville; Awhoae position and thirty-live years experience in the country entitles him to be a pretty good authority. leave New Denver for. Kaslo at same hour. The only through route from Nelson, Kaslo, Kootenay Lake and all Slocan .points. •.,'-.■ -0 ,. Through Trains Semi=WeekIy. Leave 7 a.m. NELSON. ^Arrive 5:40 p.m. atisfaction is Guaranteed. A. J. SCOTT, Manager. cigars. John Madden, Prop. 4rt^ s Commencing January 8th, 1894. on Tuesdays arid FridajTs, trains SvjJl run through to Spokane, arriving at 5:30 p.m.., same day. Returning, pas- sengetv?"will leave Spokane at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, nrriving at Nelson at 5:40 p. m., same day, ma'king close connection with the steamer Nelson for Kr.slo aud £dl Kootenay lake points.. ' . " Passengers from Kaslo for Spokane and all intermediate points on the N. & Ft, S. and S.'F. &N. Ry's should take the steamer Nelson, leaving Kaslo on Tuesdays nnd Fridays at 8 a.m. 1'a k/, _u^ iW BEAR LAKE, B...C. THE STEAMER ■>saxra_t Quite an muber of miners are going J Every thing new about the house ex- incb Cariboo this spring, and with/the j ceP the whisky and landlord. big undertakings that are under way ! l; Everybody gets a hearty there now, a new era is .'beginning in welcome and plenty that part of tiie province. . t0 eat- The Whifcier syndicate are hard atJGQRMAN West,'- 7 - ^Proprietor, woiiv at IViliiams' Creek getting ready-to operate with the iiydraulicj lift process, and the mines on the South .Forks and elsewhere are going ahead. It is'certain'that-'the use of j£ dredgers,' similar to those being derated on -che Fraser at Yale, will ST- ■ ■ before long be introduced into Cari* boo, and there seems no ,,doubt that they will do well. Mr. Cox, an expert who has had considerable experience hi other pats of :.he world, says KASLO, B.C. G. L. ESTABROOKS, - MASTER, I EAVES New Denver every day except Sunday ±J for Four Mile City, at 7 a.m., and for Bonanza Citv at Sii.m. Returning, the steamer leaves Bonanza City for New Denver at 3 p.m. the same day. Slogan Tkading & Navigation Co., (Ltd.) W. C. McKINNON. 'ER ABB5 ATTORNEY SOLiO!TOR7 OGNVEYANCER/ ETC., ETO. REVELSTOKE TIME TABLE. Athmtic Express airivo6 at 10:0O Daily Pacific " •*■ 16:55 ■" Special Attention to Mining Interests. OFFICE: — FRONT ST., KASLO, B.C. Over Brer's Hardware Store. Cheapest, most reliable and safe route to Montreal, Toronto, St. • Paid, Chicago,-New York, and Boston. Rates $3 to $10 lower thah.'any other route. Specially tilted Colonist. Cars,, in- charge of a porter, for the accommodation of passengers holding second-eUus ticket*. '.Passengers booked to and from all European . pointy at lowest rate?. : Low freight rales. Quick despatch. Merchants I will save money by haviug their freight routed via the C.P.R. Full and reliable information given by applying to • ■ _ * . GEO. McL. BROWN, T. T. BREWSTER, Asst Gen. Freight Agent, Local Agent, Vancouver. Revelstoke. ,»*■ ymf^nnmt ;fq^*Jryjr^ iii iiiriwiwmy"a^ry T*ri :)iTOnrH°'^^-^i**^mg:*^?^f''" '■"li' ;I "* si A? xl a 1 7-M ,j4 i'tt V'A .'1*4 fell fell 1 IK Iflr A Ef) fefes 5 P el m lv hi I Ms LEDGE C'ROPPINGS W. Parker, the New Denver newsdealer, has sold out. Ten passengers arrived in on the Arrow on Friday last. ■;, Considerable .gold has been taken out of Lardeau creek tin's winter. The water in the narrows is lower at present than for several years past.- .■ Train service has been resumed on the C.&K.R., between Nelson and Robson. C. Bowen and Pitt Bros, are erecting substantial frame buMings at Three Forks., A large party went out Monday on the Arrow, en route to the Hot Springs and Revelstoke. An effort will be made to run the steamer Columbia on the lower Columbia by April 1. The Public School scholars enjoyed holidays on Friday and Monday as their Easter allotment. R. Madden has had the sitting and dining rooms of his hotel repapered, effecting a great improvement. A somewhat severe attack of inflammation bf theiungs prostrated D. A. McDougald during the week.: '~ WKelTin Kaslo stop at the Great Northern Hotel. Rates reasonable. Headquarters for Hudson,Bay Co.'s goods. t Genelle Bros, returned to town en the Arrow Friday. They are getting things in shape to resume operations at the sawmill at an early date. The father and mother of Mrs. W.. C. Muirhead are expected to arrive shortly from England. They will become permanent residents in the town. D. A. McDougald, of the- Leland House, will probably have the honor of owning the first piano in town, he having sent put for one for the use of bis family. The roof of the Madden House kitchen caught fire Friday morning by the falling of a stovepipe. The blaze was extinguished before any damage had been done. W. Lawrence, station agent at Ashcroft,has been appointed to take charge of the proposed new depot'of the N. & S. R. at this place. He will remove here in a few weeks. A charge of selling liquor without a, license at Three Forks was preferred against Bert Crime- last week. He was taxed with the costs of the case and the sum necessary to secure a license. E. Fletcher, ship carpenter for the Columbia & Kootenay fleet, purposes opening an establishment at this place for the manufacture and hire of pleasure boats and skiffs. He will establish branch depots at Robson and at the terminus of the R.& A.L.R. at the head of Arrow Lake. W. H. Brandon, an erstwhile prom- inet citizen of New Denver, has been arrested in Guelph, Ont., charged with embezzlement and conspiracy, and has been committed to stand his trial. The trouble arises out of some mining transactions, in which, it is alleged, accused, misappropriated monies belonging to his stakers. srp.A.ixi2D^d:Eisrrr PHILO & Co.'s "Leaders, -. » "O.K.s," and u Terminals.'3 -OF- RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES —FOR THE— o % UP TO DECEMBER 31st, 1&93. RECEIPTS. By Government cheque for , Stationery, etc $40 00 Total • • « • * * $40.00 EXPENDITURES. F. W. Jordan & Co., stat'n'v J. R. Campbell, 4 cords wood. M. Butler, teacher's desk... J. McGee, 1 umber for bl'kb'd Janitor's salary to Dec. 31, '93 Balance on hand $13 20 12 00 4 20 1 00 2 50 7 10 Total p • • * • $40 00 Factory and Salesroom: 522, CORDOVA ST., VANCOUVER, B.C. GENERAL;. -.- MERCHANTS D. A. McDOUGALD, Chairman. W. C. MUIRHEAD, Secretarv.. Audited this 1st day of January, 1894, and found correct THOS. ABRIEL. Auditor. ■••■ory ;j» ~* -OF 9 9 9 -OF THE- VELSTOKE. DEALERS IN '/tt S 'oceries ■9 9 -RECEIPTS. dl!" EXPENDITURES. ■' ' - , * Genelle Bros., lumber...... $140 70 J.T. Nault, contract..;. ... 48 00 " .-■'■■"'.-'making"door...-. 2 50 ■ , " '' sawdust...,..:' 2 50 -.■■"■' stove pipe & bap 75 ■".■■- window sash... 10 00 • " ■ ■ ■ . . -' ■ •'.. . "' a ■ glass, putty,etc. 7 15 ■,.■" desks & benches 29 25 Local subscriptions.".:. v $185 25 "."■ hauling lumber 12 15 Proceeds of concert 46 00 F. W. Jordan & Co., hardware 12 99 ■'" of ball :. ....... 5115 Bourne Bros., lamp glass...." ... 60 Return of lumber, etc.*"...... -. :i 25 Cummings & Co., stove pipe. 6 75 By balance still owing...... 11 69 Expenses toconcert. ........ 2 00 . JL (JLiAjL ...#•• • ••••_ ••«• •••• $275 34 : -$275.34 iardWare itoves ui_ •isiy? p fl j' =g D. A. McDOUGALD, Chairman. W. C. MUIRHEAD, Secretarv. Audited this 27th day of February, 1894, and found correct. THOS. ABRIEL, Auditor. fi HOTEL SLOGM, NEWDENVER. REVELSTOKE STATION, GENERAL MERCHANTS, . Wholesale and Retail. Dealers in a all kinds of Raw Furs. Branch Store at Trout Lake. Accommodations for 100; guests. The Finest Bar in the Kootenay country. Headquarters for capitalists, speculators and miners. GETHING & HENDERSON. Props M