@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "120992cb-f6eb-4e88-aaa6-094d39412427"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-11-26"@en, "1900-12-12"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/ardeau/items/1.0082140/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ ^<~ C -: ��� \\ U THE LARDEAU EAGLE. VOL. II. NO.>^r*^~~^:ERGTJSQN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, DECEMBER 12. 1900. 82.00 A YEAR. Lliiraii Lying Practically Dormant Because of No Railway. flLTSIDB UKN ARK HKLPIMi US IN THE MINING WORLD WhatCorrespondents Ore Tonnage Now on Interested Parties the World Over Are Determined to Bring This District's Wondrous Mineral Resources to the Attention of the Investing Public. If there is one man in tho east doing good service in advertising the mineral resources of tbe Lardeau it is A. E. Welch, of London, Ont. Mr. Welch is managing director of the Scottish-Canadian Mining Co., operating the Rob Roy, up tho north fork of Lardeau creek. A miniature modol of this district, newspaper space, oro samples, correspondence and apparently a well managed office, aro the means used by this enterprising mining roan. Mr. Welsh has completed a couple of deals on Lardeau properties already this year, and has two or more on the way. His lateBt endeavor is to secure London capital under Canadian management, a brilliant idea if it materializes; as past experience has taught us many lessons along those lines. Like all mining mon Mr. Welch bas, had many difficulties to contend with, but has chances for success in the immediate future are very encouraging, Already ho has been instrumental in directing eastern men and money to this portion of the province. In fact Mr. Welch hns had just about enough experience in this camp to profit by in tho future. That he may succoed to the fullest extent is the Eagle's desire, as whut benefltB any individual or mining company in this district helps the comunity in general. And a little help in scouring capital "to develop Lardeau's mineral resources will not come amiss at the present time. We have in this country the material of whieh mines are made; first of all we need sufficient developraeut to force a railway this way; and to accomplish this we must induce capital to take bold. Once tbe railway is built the difficulty will be to find ground floor propositions such as are how ottered by mining property and real estate owners. To get in with a reasonable amount of money a person should acquire his interests now. Six months hence may be too late. No othor district in this province gives such prospects for immediate returns to investors and speculators. Investigate, ouside people, investigate! Have to Talk About the way toTreatment Postoffice Inspector Should Let the New Contract at Once. Thomson's Landing, Deo. 10.��� Archie Currie and Martin Lunden have returned from a hunting trip to lower Arrow Lake. They report plonty of deer, but other game scarce. They are outfitting now for a soason's trapping in the district north of Boyd creek. Henry Lunden left on Sunday for a trip to the Colville reserve. He says he is not coming back, so we expect to see him, with a lot more who have said the same, with "the flowers that bloom In the spring." "When you come to think of it" it is strange how many people aro convinced that the climate here is the "worst ever" and the country no good anyhow, and yet they hang around. Some of them leave for a timo but after visiting such paradises as Revelstoke, Calgary, Kaslo. etc., they drift back, and in two weeks commence on tho same old song. A full stomach seems to breed discontent. away up Fish creek putting in 26 ft. of tunnel. Geo. Goldsmith having made several deals, has left us again. George says he is going to Philadelphia and probably tho old country, but that he will be back IniMay. George is .a hustler with a great big H. He may deal in untamed felines, but what does a man expect to get for $100? THE OROMWBLL OPTION. A New York Syndicate to Pay $160,000 Says the News- Advertiser. An agreement has been signed giving an option on the Cromwell mine to tho strongly backed Warner Miller Syndicate of New York and others for the sum of $150,000. The Cromwell mine was located ln "September, 1890, and when the first assessment work was dene upon it tbe leal was found. The ore returned assays running from $180 to $750 per ton, the latter being, of course, iu respect of a quite exceptional sample. The principal value was In gold. Six and a-half tons shipped to tho smelter gavo returns of 5.70 ounces gold and 18.1 ounces in silver to the ton. The property is close to the Triune mine. What little work bas been done on the Cromwell has exposed a strong ore body 28 Inches ln width. LONDON MONEY FOR LARDEAU A Rossland Mining Man Interests Capital here. A Rossland mining man writing the Eaole under recent date says among other things;. "When in your country last summer I saw sufficient to convince me of its great future and I am now engaged Interesting capital ln London, with the ultimate view of permanent investment. * * If my plans are realized they would greatly benefit Ferguson * *." Thomson's Landing seems to have been the "ugly duckling" of the flock of Lardeau "cities," but the chances aro that it will turn out to be a swan It comes on good authority that the B. C. government intened putting a wagon road up Pish creek. The pres- entroad from Comaplix to Camborno is in parts swampy and subject to overflow, portions of it being carried out every bigh-water, in other placet absolutely dangerous from snow and rock slides, with a few very heavy grades which must be climbed for the mere fun of going down on the other side. The pack trail built this year from the Landing to Camborne is almost level and free from slides, and could be cheaply converted Into a good solid road, free from all danger of washouts. Therefore it is probable the road will be built on this side of the creek. Then from May to November, the busy portion of the year, this is the head of navigation. Prom November to May we are "not in it," because ^deepwater is a mile and a half away and not much of a road to get there either. But, the C. P. R. wants some dredging done at Arrowhead, Nakusp and in the Narrows, and the Dominion govern ment (which is just laying awake nights wondering what it can do for B. C.) is to be asked to put a dredge on Arrow lake. As work at the Narrows Is badly needed this may bo done, in which event the channel to Landing will be deepened and straightened. And this will be the bead of navigation all the year rouud. Should the C. P. R. build Its "20 miles of track," so vociferously screamed for by the 'Eagle, it will probably follow tho east side of the Arm to a point on Arrow lake, Instead of running the main lino north to Camborne, making an eight milo switch-back with two bridges and a bluff to negotiate. This will mean that Fish crock will be served for some timo to conic by team, and the Landing Is thc natural supply point. All of which goes to show that "there are others," The-snow la nearlygono, down here, and now the ore has to be transferred to wagons at the top of the hill which Is pretty tough on the teamsters, stock, and contractors. Andy Daney and all the men he can work to advantage are busy getting Triune ore down to deepwater. The soft weather is delaying Craig & Hillman in handling Nettie L. ore. 600 pounds is at present a load for a four-horse team from Fullmer's here. T. W. Grahame left on the 8th for a few days visit to Revelstoke, where Mrs. Graham and ehildren have gone to spend the winter months. Messrs. Starkey and Allen are busy driving a tunnel on the Oyster, up Fish creek way. Jas. Tobln and Chas. McKay are FIRST DANCE AT CAMBORNE. A Pleasant Evening Spent in the Fish Creek Capital. Camborne, Dec. 8.���An unusual and unprecedented occurence happened in this rising town on Thursday evening, which is not likely to be forgotten by those fortunate enough to bo participants. The above combined both banquet and dance, given by mine host M. M. Buchanon of the Pendragon .hotel, Iu spite of the catastrophe which, n week ago, happened to thei would-be dancers who braved tho elements with the fond hope of reaching Arrowhead, very few were afraid to attempt the distance from Comaplix inland, in spite of tho fact that the road wns not in good condition, the weather not. very clement, those who journeyed hence were woll repaid. The party were conducted here by Mr. Hurling who made the trip of eight miles in two hours, arriving hero at 5:110 p.m. Sixteen couples joined In tlie grand march at 8 p.m., to music furnished hy Messrs. J. Cameron and E. Edge, and whether it was owing to their skill or to the nrduor of tho dancers that such enthusiasm prevailed is yet to bo determined. At 12 o'clock tlie gathering sat down to what, under ordinary circumstances, would have been a supper, but as your correspondent has already alluded to a banquet, such it was, the credit for which was due to the hostess and to her mother, Mrs. Maeabee, who was spending a few days here prior to joining her husband at Calgary. The party broke up at daylight, the visitors returniug homo, not before, however expressing admiration for the splendid time accordod them on the occasion of the first dance in Camborne, and hoping it would be repeated at an early date. both loft for Snohomish, Wash., Mr. Carter's home, and after Christinas Mr. Thompson will sail for England, where he left fifteen years ago; to visit his now two grown-up daughters, Mrs. Thompson having died a few years ago. Nobody in the Lardeau begrudges seeing theso men mako the raise of a little dab of money, as they were not only made happy themselves, but by squaring up all round eausod a ripple of pleasure in camp. One by one the old Lardeau pioneers are being put on easy street: and who knows but what we all may bo on velvet if we "don't go 'way 'till the railway comes." Both Thompson and Carter will return here early in the spring to look after large interests they still hold in this district. THE TRIUNE SHIPMENT. 120 Tons of $300 Ore Now on The Way to The Trali Smelter. Vincent Lade and Andy Ferguson left yesterday morning for Thomson's Landing to arrange for getting the big ���C. P. 11. boat to come in from Arrowhead fertile Triune (ire, some 120 tons. Tliey will accompany tbe ore to Trail. The last, 20-ton shipment of this ore went $2!I0.(J7, the total values being $2:17.58 in gold, $4,985 95 in Oliver and *."jS!I.0�� in lead, or in all $5,813.49, giving a net profit of over 3250 to the ton. The present 120-ton shipment will yield about the same values, ns the lessees, Messrs. Lndo brothers and Gunn brothers, are experienced mining men and "savee" tlieir business, being especially accustomed to carbonate ores, such us the Triune mine produces. The exact returns will appear in next isruio. if the buys are not disappointed in getting tho boat in to deepwater landing for the ore. COPPER PRINCE AND ANNA B to W. A. GALLIHER WINS. Chris. Takes a Close Second Plaoe. In so far as the Lardeau district is concerned tho Eagle was right in predicting a bigger voto for Foley than the other two candidates combined. Ferguson did its duty, giving jini 20 of a majority ovor tho two of them. The only regret is that the vote here was so small; tho sentiment was all right, but wo didn't have the voters. Had all the mlnlug element boen In their respective provincial ridings, where they could have voted, Mr. Foley would have won bands down, as no less than 350 votes woro lost In this way, the miner's occupation being (if :i moving character. However It was a good fight. As far as known Gallihor has 2,826 votes, Foley 2,678 and McKane 2,470, giving Galliher a plurality over Foley of 147. A vote for principle Is never lost: it is bettor to be on the side of right and lose, than on the wrong side and win. Another Company Added Lardeau's Long List. The Cleveland and British Columbia Mining Company, Limited, with thoir B. C. office in Kossland. and of which A. J. Welch is managing director, will commonco development work early noxt spring upon tho Copper Prince and Anna B., two properties thoy own up tho north fork nf Lardeau creek, lying south of the Canadian-Lardeau property. Very little work'.ins been dono so far, but the results of what is done is of such an encouraging nature that that the company wish to further prove their Lardeau acquis! tions. This same company are at present operating the Ocean Wave and the Golden Treasure, in the Vmlr camp. FERGUSON IS FITTED AGAINST A Daily Stage, Mail, and Fant Freight Service Wanted Between Here and Thomson's Landing.- No Contractor Should Accept the Present Figures for the Mail Postoffice Inspector Dorman is in the . Cariboo country at present: but it is likely he will reach Ferguson beforn Christmas. The present Lardeau mail service simply will not do, and must bo remedied. Tbe Eagle edition which is printed to-day, will leave here some time to-morrow and get as far as Trout Lake; there it will remain until tlie next day, reaching Arrowhead, a distance of 28 miles, in just three days. Heretofore it requirod 30 hours- Letters receive tho same treatment. If this were necessary there would ho somo excuse; but it is not. Through, what appears to be negligence, thore is no mail contract in existence, at least if there is there are positively no restrictions mado. If there were no contractors in the country who appear to like working for a mere pittance, the government would be forced to pay a decent price for its carriage. But rather than do this, the service is attempted in a haphazard way, and no one derives any satisfaction from it. Passengers for Forguson, tc-o, must either stop in Trout Lake over night, which is vory annoying tn them, to say tho least, or walk. It takes long enough to make a trip to Ferguson at any time, but now another (lay must be counted on. What this camp really needs is a daily mail service between tbe Landing and Ferguson. The passenger, parcel and quick freight service warrants such an undertaking by 11 good live man, acquainted witb tbo business. Then tbo postal authorities should grant us a daily mail service and pay a reasonable price for its fulfillment. Lot there be some regulations, a set hour at any rate, for the departure of mails. If thero was a railway hero tomorrow tho government would pay the company more for currying thc mails than it now pays the contractors with primitive moans. It's all very well for those who enjoy daily comunication with the outsido world to say that Lardoaultes are a lot of kickers. A few months residence in these parts would forco you to join their ranks. The EAGLE again appeals to Mr. Dorman to como to Ferguson and look into the state of affairs existing hero in connection with this mail service, if Mr. Dorman cannot cope with the situation, probably the Posttnafter general can do something for us. VALUABLE MAP TO BE ISSUED. THE SUNSET GROUP. PIONEERS MADE HAPPY. Messrs. Carter and Thompson Are Receiving Their Reward. H. M. Carter and Lew, Thompson received their stake a few days ago the proceeds of the Metropolitan deal, and as they have been pounding the hills around here for a number of years they deolded they bad a holiday coming and they intend taking it. They Showing up Favorably Considering the Work Done. Frank Holton and W. Shannon came down from the Sunset group on Sunday last. Besides getting things in shape to go to work tho boys have driven somo 20 ft. of tunnol,besides the open cut. Iu tho last fow feot ore was coming In gradually, but they have not reached tho objective point under tho surfaco showing abovo as yet, so that little can bo expected until this is dono. However the supplies are in and by next spring the owners, the Golden Link Mining Co., will have a better idea of what is in store for them. Messrs. Cummins and Shannon to Undertake the Work. One of Lardeau's long felt wants Is now soon to be supplied. Messrs. A. 1'. Cummins, P. L. S., and S. Shannon, H. A, two of the best lilted men for tho work in the country, are preparing u comprehensive and reliable map of the Trout Lake mining district. This map will show the positions of the streams, mountains and passes, waterways, every claim in the district, the trails and wagon roads, as woll as the locations of the surveyed railways, and will enablo the outsider, nt a glance, to understand our position here, iu addition to aiding the clnimholder in placing his property before the intending purchaser. Thero will be no Had two well known political heelers advertising matter in connection with not circulated the absolutely false and the project. It will be lithographed In conteraptable report around town, on I five colors, and sold upon its merits pollngi day, that Chris, Foley was a only. The production will also be Fenian and a pro-Boer, Galliher would copyrighted. be shy a few. votes, Such unscrupu- The Eagle will have a number of lous and dirty work, at the last bour, them for sale, The price will bo *31,00, li very diihonorable, to lay th* least, [ Plaoa your ordar now. Lardeau Eagle. Published every Wednesday morning at the office of publication, Forguson, B G..oy K. P. PETTI I'IKCK. Advertising Rates: Display nils., 51.50 per column iin'li por month. Legal ads.ia cents par (nonparielj line tor first Insertion! Scents loreach addttfonal Insertion, Reading notices 15 cents per lino each issue. No mis. accepted at less than full rates. Subscription Rates: By mall or carrier, 12,00 per annum ; $1.00 tor six months, To foreign addresses 12.50. Btopped at expiration, lob Printina: Tin- Eagle Job department li well eqnlppocl, and is prepared to execute all kinds ol printing at hones: prices, gat~No cheques accepted. Address nil communications to thu LARDEAU EAOLK, FERGUSON, B. C. FROM THE SANCTUM. WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBER12, moo. A MEW ARENA The more an individual considers the possibilities in store for tho Lardeau, with the advent of a railway noxt season, the more ho becomes convinced that this Is the place upon which to stake his future progress, It is quito true tbat the discomforts of pioneer life, and the lack of modern means of transportation and comuni- cation bave a strong tendency to take the buoyancy out of a person; but for all, the pioneers of a mining camp are made up of the best class of people on earth. To begin with, they must have been dissatisfied with the conditions existing in the place they left, and they came here prepared to take a part in creating now conditions, conditions which fulfill their Ideas of legislation. The old fields are already overcrowded and the opportunities are less than in a new camp. A man Is certain of a living at any rate, and always bas a running chanco to make a stake. Already the Lardeau has put over two dozen men on easy street, and this is only tbe beginning. The best of the opportunities are still before us. For this reason it behooves every man interested in the camp to unite in spirit and in action, and with the assistance of printer's ink show to the outside world that we have something worth coining aftor. The amount of energy wasted in belittling this or that man's actions or motives, could be much better utilized if properly directed. It has always been the history of overy small town or community, where men bave more time than business, that "back capping" occupied more or less attention from this or that faction; but surely, as men, we can bury personal enmity, and take concerted action to bring about needed public requirements. The lack of being in daily touch with men of the world tends to sink a pioneer resident into a rut, which he finds it difficult at times to get out of; but if we consider that in only a few short months the scene will change and our fondest hopes will be realized, how easy it would be to choer up and take a fresh hold. It becomes men to face every difficulty and go on to success. Why waste our precious time in finding fault with each other; let's get in and do something which will benefit us all as a people who have stuck to the country through thick and thin. We have mineral resources richer than any other camp in the province; we need a railway; wo need a daily mail service; we need many many public conveniences, but first and greatest of all we want to make sure of that rail way ; for with a railway all the other minor disadvantages will disappear. The Eagle is willing and ready to do its share, and again asks the hearty co-operation of .((very single man interested in the Lardoau. Tho now century will soon be here. Let us let bygones bo bygones, and make a fresh start in tho right direction. We must soon enter a new arena, and no better or more opportune time could be selected than right now. Will you join us? The Kevelstoke Herald, nor any one else over, henril the Eaole lind fault with monopolies. The fact of the matter is the EAGLE likes a monopoly ; providing all tho people are shareholders. To encourarage en investor to como in and see Lardeau's mineral resources is not pandering to a monopoly. There is no immediate danger of Lardeau's mineral resources being cornered by a monopoly, Tho EAGLE must deal with conditions as they are : but this is no particular reason why we should not advocate higher and nobler Ideals of self-government and control, as well its fulfilling our mission as a mining newspaper. SCREAMLETS. A wise roan knows more than he tells; a fool tells more than he knows. it is said that Rockefeller is goin, to start a daily paper. The object of the paper will be to show young Hearst thut $1150,000,000 is more than $50,000,- 000. Rockefeller gives it out cold that he i:< going to wipe up the earth with young Hearst, The Eagle, though, will remain in business at the old stand, on a capital of $000,000,000. Tho Eagle honestly believes, after acquiring a personal knowledge of this district, that there is no bettor field of investment in Canada today than is offered right now in the Lardeau coun try. The railway is a certainty lor next season, and this should be quite an impetus to ever shy capital. The general settlement of International iffnlrs will stimulate and promote development in tho mining arena, and if no calamity befalls us in tbo way of wars, the discovery of far away new gold fields, a slump in silver or the dozen and one things that sometimes do happen, tho Lardeau will enjoy its rightful share of attention from tho mining world ere another festive season dawns upon us. While we In the Lardeau district should be devoutly thankful that we have no Chinese, Japanese or cheap foreign labor of any kind, it must be admitted that they will come with the railway, the same as has been the case in the Slocan. While in Southern Kootenay recently the writer could not help but notice the marked increase in this yellow pest. From Kevelstoke to the Boundary the very rails we rode over are kept in repair by Japanese; on the boats tho Chinaman is in evidence ; and everywhere these cursed homo destroyers predominate. In the laundry, tho housework, driving teams, sawing wood, in fact they may be found in nearly all the vocations of tho laboring classes. The situation is arrowing grave, and the Eagle hopes that tbe government will listen to our western representatives and, as soon as possible, pass exoluslon legislation, A moment's sober thought should convince eastern members of parliament of tho serious outcome threatening British Columbia. And kind providence only knows what it will ��me tn if they are also allowed to vote in our own land, a land which this foreign element does not cure two straws for so long ns he can mnkc a few dollars to send to tho flowery kingdom. Tf tlio workingman has beon so foolish as to keep on voting the old way, let him ���now take his medicine. The only regret is that those who recognized the danger, and voted accordingly, have to suffer alike with the man so blind his own interest as to stick to either of the two old parties. With competitive greed so self evident and conspieuos as it is in a mining camp, trades-unions arc the immediate necessity for combatting any injustices which may arise between capital and labor. Trades-unions enable the toilers to hold their own until private ownership ia supplanted by public ownership. Whon the latter is accomplished trades-unionism will be succeeded by socialism. Vancouver', labor unions have forbidden their members to join the militia. This action is the outgrowth of the use of the militia to protect the Japanese workmen who replaced the while strikers in tbe recent salmon flshers' diffloulty. Tbe general get-up, streets, etc., of Nelson would do credit to any town in Canada. Mnyor Houston's progressive ideas of municipal government nre all right, whatever his personal faults may be. Any man who holds higher ideals of government than the average citizen is too often jumped upon because of jealousy rather than because there is any real grievance. It seems to be human nature. Any person living a public life, especially those who entertain ideas of legislation which are beneficial alike to all, may expect to be made a mark for every Tom, Dick and Harry's criticism. Tt is an easy matter to misconstrue tho actions of anyone and nttrlbuto all kinds of motives; but It not so (lend easy to find men who havo bnck-bnne enough tn carry out a certain policy in the face of every opposition. This western country needs more men of back-bone and common sense, and ns distasteful as it may be to a few jealous disgruntled weak-kneed fault-finders, tho general principles must be adhered tn to ensure protection from greedy private corporations. A man may havo faults In his personal make-up, (who has not ?) but so long as he sticks to principles which the best of economic students contend are right and just, he is entitled to the hearty support of all in helping to bring about a perfection of that system. Porthis reason, lu the absence of a known bettor qualified man, John Houston should consent to remain mayor of Nelson. He has just commenced the idea of municipal ownership and control of municipal utilities, and he should be allowed to carry out his purpose, If Nelson wishes to retain tho high position it already holdi ln Kootenay. Showing the position of the streams, mountains and passes, waterways, every claim in tbe Trout lake mining district, tbe trails and wagon roads, location of surveyed railways, aud everything which will assist an outsider to acquaint himself with our district. The production of this map has been taken bold of by two of the best fitted men for tbo purpose in the province, Messrs. A. P. Cummins, P.L.S., and S. Shannon, 13. A., both having personal and practical knowledge ofthe district. The map is to be beatlfully lithographed in five colors and entirely free from advertising matter of any kind. The urgent necessity for such a complete map, probably 40 x 40 has long been felt by all persons interested in this district; and it is a pleasure to note that two such able un-ii have decided to fill the bill. The Price, the same to all, has been placed at the sum of $1.00, prepaid to any Address. If You Want one or More Send your address at onoe to The Lardeau Eagle Ferguson, B. C. A Reliable Timepiece Is a Jewel. If your watch is out of order, needs cleaning or regulating bring it to mo at once and I'll guarantee its repair. My shop is in the Eagle bldg. S. F. W. Gainer. MINING PROPERTIES in the Lardeau* For Sale Working Bond or Lease S, Thornton Langley k Co, ROSSLAND, B. C. Promoters of Legitimate Mining Enterprises. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Ferguson Packing and Transfer Outfit. HEADQUARTERS AT FERGUSON, B. C. Contracts entered into for packing of Mining Supplies, etc., to any point in the district. Good, prompt service, and any work undertaken guaranteed. Freighting from Thomson's Landing to Ferguson a specialty. $. DANEY, Proprietor. fjERTINENT ^* POINTERS For Prudent Purchasers That the Lardeau district has unbounded mineral resources no well informed person will deny. The Lurdean district is on the eve of a now era, brought about by the wonderful developments, finds nnd strikes made thus season; along with tho fact that tho construction of a railway by the C. P. R. Is absolutely certain for early next season. The largo ore shipments being made this winter in spite of the fact thut transportation and treatment costs approximately $37 per ton, indicates the high grade nature of our ores. With cheap transportation noxt season, when Lardeau's acres of low and medium grade ore can be treatod profitably, tho possibilities are astounding, The attention of outsido investors has already beon arrested and hundreds are now making arrangements to operate in this district after the curly spring���lu fact some of them aro here now, securing bonds, looking for and finding ground-floor propositions. No district in Canada today oilers bettor inducements for tho investor than this one; The mining business is no monopoly. The poor man has even chances, at leaBt more so than in othor lines. When he finds a Triune he doesn't have to sell. What other occupation in life can a man follow where his chances with a wealthy competitor are less diminished than in prospecting und mining? "Thore is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at tho flood, leads on to fortune." It may nut be your lot to make a fortune, but if ever there was an opportunity in a mining camp, the Lardeau offers it today. Don't wait until the railway comes; for tbou the prospector i3 not iu tho same need of monoy, to enable him to hang on. If you have money to invest now Is the timo to investigate. Come straight to Ferguson; you will lind men hore who have properties to yell; iu fact Ferguson is tho home, the meeting place for prospectors and investors. The owners, as a rule, will he found most reasonable and alwayB ready to give you information, cheerfully escort you to their properties, and otherwise Interest you in their interests. Wo have tho mineral resources and no money to develop them. Will you come in and help us and thus help yourself? *M^vH^^^H^^H|J W BEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIOAR8. FINELY EQUIPPED BAR, BE8TOUISINE SERVICE. REFITTED AND REFURNISHED, IIEST ?2.00 A DAY HOUSE IN THE LARDEAU DISTRICT. ..Hotel Lardeau.. /. Laughton, Proprietor. Ferguson, RC. HEADQUARTERS FOR MINERS AND MINING MEN NEATLY FURNISHED, WELL L GIITED AND HEATED ROOMS. CONVENIENTLY BITUATBD ON VICTORIA AVE. f$-$^$H$S^'$*JHS^^ i Hotel Ferguson THE PIONEER HOTEL OF THE LARDE The Bar is supplied with the best brands of; IPihes, Liquors and Cigars. Headquarters for Mining and Commercial Men. Tender feel'comforted. Itntes if 3 .OO a tiny anil upward!. Ferguson Bros., Proprietors. ft / OVER 100 MEN ARE EMPLOYED. Promising Operations in the Fish Oreek Valley. Prof. F. R. Blochberger returned this morning after an arduous and dangerous trip from the Lardeau, says the Kossland Minor, whither he went ou important business for tlio Kingston Cold Mines, and to pay off thc men previous to his departure to Portland and eastern cities. He intended to bo back a week sooner, but was detained in getting to and from tho Kingston property on account of somo heavy slides near 7-mile rapids, and half a dozen men had to work very bard all day to open a path, boloro anyone could pass Fish river canyon on Canyon mountain. During tbo whole of last winter there was not such an amount, of snow as fell tbo last week in a couple of days, but a couple of days of rain has not only cleared tho lower portions of tho valley, but has also taken four to five feot from the higher levels. Prof. Bloohborger reports a groat deal of activity in tho Fish river country In tho Lardeau district, especially on Lexington mountain, where the rich gold-bearing free milling quartz veins surpass tho keenest expectations. The Eva and Imperial camp miners havo proven their proper- tie's, as a much richer ore was found at a depth of sixty feot than on the surface where sixteen men (on the Imperial) are busy in development work. A strike of tlie greatest importance to the Kingston company was recently made by the foreman, Mr. Rowley, who discovered in tho quartz free gold visible to the naked eye. This strike is all tbe moro remarkable, as tbe vein as far as uncovered is over 110 ft. wide, running straight into the mountain, permitting drifting on the vein and offering a splendid tunnel site almost at the foot of tbomquntain, with plenty of water and water power and timber for all mining purposes. Prof. Blochberger went over the property and sampled the vein and brought with him a whole sack full of the ore, which can be seen in his office. About 400 ft. distant from this immense vein Mr. Blochberger found another one of about 14 ft. in width, with ore of the same character. Besides these veins thoro are galona veins traversing the Kingston property, especially on th' higher levels a high grade steel galena vein has beon found of whicli assays gave high silver values. "This will be good news for a great ninny Rossland people," says Mr. Bloohborger, "who are interested In the property adjoining tho Kingston; namely, the Brunswick, as tlie veins mentioned are bound to also run through that property as well as into the Eva, and Imperial, whieh are all under bond for high figures. As there are nearly 100 men at present employed ln development work in the Fish creek and Pool ereok valleys, during the winter, and next spring will most likely bring a great boom in that district, especially if tho railroad, for which thore has been so much talk, is completed next summer." United Hatters of North America To Lardeau Patrons Tho CIGAR and STATIONERY business whirl) T havo beon conducting in Revelstoke opixwite thc stiition, has been sold to J. \\\\. BENNETT. Thanking you all for your past patronage and soliciting a continuance for my successor, 1 remain, yours, Chas. J. Aman. lias not any right to have THIS IS THK UNION LABEL of the United Hatters ol North America. When you are buying a FUR HAT, cither soft or stiff, see to it tbat the genuine UNION LABEL is sewed in it. If a retailer has loose labels in bis possession and offers to put one In a hat for you, do not natronizc him. He loose labels. IXHJBG labels in retairsloresare counterfeits. 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FERGUSON AND TEN-MILE. k General Blacksmithing and Repair Work��� Promptly attended to at moderate rate- Horse shooing a specialty. "PKEO. DESJARDIXE When Thirsty Drink Enterprise Beer All Lardeau's leading hotels handle it. Manufactured by the Enterprise Brewing Co., Revelstoke, B. C, Imperial Bank *