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Special News from Mines of Cariboo and Lillooet- ASHCROFT JOURNAL. / XS: ""-mhi. -ni,,, ■"aw,, Oldest Paper Published in the County of Cariboo. VOL. 5, NO. 35. ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. DECEMBER 30. 1899. $2.00 PER YEAR Merry Christmas and Happy New Year TO all ! tp%__£3_____s» F. W. Foster, ASHCUOFT, B.C. <c_ CARIBOO!" Vieth & Borland (ITARLISHED 1808. QUESNELLE FORKS and KEITHLEY CREEK. Having disposed on. our interests at the 150-Mile House to the Carihoo Tra , ig Compauy, we purpose carrying on our business as formerly at Quesnelle Forks and Keitnley Creek, with full stocks of General Merchandise and MINERS' SUPPLIES. Being identified with Mininp and its requirements, as Pioneers ana Prospectors for the j tat 37 years, we are in a position to furmsh Proper . upp ,es and give Straight Information to all who ask for t. YIETH & BORLAND. HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY QUESNELLE CARIBOO, MOUTH, B.C. DIRECT IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Miners' Supplies. Bed-Rock Prices. Goods Guaranteed. Q"-TA-_jIT-_r. General Merchants, ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. We keep constantly on hand a large and well assorted stock of General Merchandise, tar Call and examine our stock and price*. 43ii niNINU AND MILLINU COMPANV. The fourth annual roport ot this company has been issued. It is neatly Rotten up and contains several photographs of the company's works at Omenica, Following aro extracts from the president's and Lieut. Col. Wright's reports. Theso reports show some of the difficulties of mining in Omeniea and the need of the Stuart's lane road. Referring to this road and tbe Dominion Telegraph Hue Mr, N. C. Sparks, president of the company, says:— "The Government of Brilish Columbia is favorably considering the question of building a wagon ron,I from Quesuolle to Stuart's lake. Both those undertakings will bo of great vuluo lo us in operating our mine." President's REroirr, Leaving Ottawa 10th July, undor Instructions from tho local board, I reaohod Manson Crook ubout 10th August after a jouruoy rather easier lhau anticipated. Undor lho guldauoo of Col. Wright and Mr. (-.niton, at times acting togothor and again separately, I systematically inspoctod tho wholo work of your Company and tho greater port of tho mining locations. Doslring to bocomo conversant on all points, I questioned my guides ouall details and from ovory standpoint, Their replies coullrmod tlio opinion 1 farmed from what I saw, viz: That it would bo almost an impossibility to improve on the construction of tho Hume aud ditch or to seouro for it a bettor locution, commanding as it does practically tho whole workable ground on Kildaro gulch, Mauson nud Slato creeks. Through the greater pnrt of tho Mauson creek ditoh water has been running for over two years; during tbis timo there hus been only one washout, caused by the frost slides of tho spring of '98. Water was kept flowing all summer and the ditch was used to transport almost all lumber and Umber used in construction. The even depth and steady flow of water and the trifling loss from leakage are satisfactory evidences of the acouracy of tbe engineering and the carefulness of construction. Throughout, tbe work is clearly of the strongest and most substantial style, and delays from repairs and breaks will be minimised, if not absolutely overcome, in the opera tion of your mine. On Slate Creek branch trouble may be said to be an impossibility, the ditoh being iu an ideal position, having only a few short flume connections over ravines. Mr. Cotton's ability and thoroughness are shown in the character of lhe work and to bim and to his right-hand man, Mr. P. Kehoe, is largely due the high regard in which the 13rd construction is held in British Columbia. During my stay, whioh lasted over two weeks, 1 walked all over the ground owned by the Company, except the lower portion of Slate creek, where there is no trail and tbe underbtusb was kept very wet by the continuous rains. No statements or information that I had had conveyed to me any idea of the immense amount of work done on this ground in the early days. Large portions of ths beds of Manson and Kildaro gulch have beon removed by shovel and wheel-barrow, and drained and wing-dammed In every direction. A number of short ditches are to be seen, and the benobes, where the bed-rock shows about twenty-five feet above the croek, are pierced by thickly placed tunnels, eaoh with its attendant dump, On Slate creek, where the water has but a slight fall, the bed bas not been much worked, but the slightly raised sides and shallow benches have the remains of sn astonishing development. Ditches, one over five miles long, drains, dams, waste gates, sluices, shafts, tunnels and tramways are at every turn, In one spot still stands a water-wheel, walking beam and winch, over the mouth of an abandoned shaft, The water-wheel worked a drainage pump and the winch raised gravel that paid over 940 per man per day until the pump oould no longer keep the shaft clear of water, Ac the timo of my visit Mr. Evans had four men shoveling on bis claim on Manson oreek, and as a result of one week's work took out over nine ounces of gold. The following week be reported as high as $3.00 to lhe pan, and a total output of thirty-six ounces. At tbe upper end of Kildare gulch my own prospects showed 81.8(1 to tho yard, leaving out of consideration one pan of 17 cents. One pan taken from bedrock on Mr. Evans' olaim showed 45 cents. This last is mentioned as it is ground exaotly similar to our own, and bas been worked over, if anything, to a greater extent. Opposite to us another oompany bas been working and aro reported to have seonred $1,700 in twelve days' work, which is very high con^ sidering their facilities aud that they have not yet reached bed rook. In fact, gentlemen, my visit convinced me that the work done was of the most lasting character and had been carried on as economically as possible, and that the gold is there and would bo forthcoming whenever tbe washing was begun in oarnest. N. CHAS. SPARKS, President, MANAUER'S HErORT. I beg to submit herewith my fourth annual report on the work performed on the company's claims in tbe Ome nica district during the season of 11 I left Ottawa on tbe 25th April, and reaohod Quesnelle on tho 21st Muy. 1 mado arrangements here to secure u rond party to improve tho trail from the Neohaco rivor to Manson. The British Columbia govornment having made us a grant of 01,500 to do this work. 1 secured pack horses and left Quesnello with the road party on 27th May, reached the Nechaco river, hired Indians to assist me on to Stuart's lake, which place I reached and pushed on for Mauson creek. At Nation rivor I found heavy snow, and sout back word to stop pack trains as thero was no feed ly o, left my horses nnd wont on snoiKhOes. The trail was very bud, ull streams ut full flood, und crossings diflleult uud dangerous, Kcaohod Manson creek on 20th Juno, whoro I found Mr. Cotton and his purty well, Owing to tho season boing vory luto, some six weeks later thau usual, I did not tlud the work so far advanced us I had hopod for. A now flumo I ft. x 3 ft. was built lo Btipply tho saw mill, which increases the oupaoity nud output by nbout 30 por cont., besides being nn auxiliary of tho timin flume. Tho main flume loft unfinished last year wan oomploted on to Kildaro gulch, I have muoh pleusure in stating that tho request 1 made for some person to bo appointed to visit the olaims has boen complied with, and tlmt our president, Mr. Sparks, arrived at the miuo on August 10th, and nt oneo proceeded to examine the work in detail. The material for tbe telephone line rcaehed Mnnson much Inter than was expected, though tbe line was shipped by what wo supposed to be the quickest route, On arrival I put the men to work and io 3'a' days tbe system, fonr miles, was in operation, tbe poles having been placed early in tbe season. I found the necessity for a further wagon road and had one made from Blaok Jack, on tbe south side of Kildare gulch, to connect with tbo main road to tbe upper camp. Tbis wus found of great utility in hauling lumber, timber and pipe to the works. The foundation for tbe electric light plant was put iu, and timber is on the spot to complete the building, which will be ready in time for the early washing, the plant u!l boiL-jt on the ground. After completing tbe flume and penstock, tbe work of laying the pipeline and placing tho elevator was continued despite tbe unfavorable weather. Tbis took more time than I bad anticipated owing to delays in making tapers and elbows to carry tbe pipeline over the hill from the penstock. Tbe gates and staudpipes in tbe penstock, all made of lumber, worked even better than I had hoped for. I am now positive that the staudpipes for air are of greater protection to our pipeline than air valves. It gives me muoh pleasure to report that after tbe water was turned in, tbe pipeline proved, and the changes I found necessary to make in tbe elevator effected, tbat the whole line carrying water to tbe scene of operations worked successfully, I felt tbat the efficiency of tbe elevator would have to be proved, so that could be in a position to remedy any defects before next season's operations, Tbe ground I started in was tbe tailings of old workings, and It is a well known fact that this is the hardest kind of ground to work owing to tbo abseuoe of earth wbioh materially assists the water. This fact was clearly proved iu our tests. I found tbat wben the charge or load In the elevator was a fair proportion of gravel and earth the efficiency was greater iu the less use of water, and small escape of air In tbo water, when the oharge was dear gravel and boulders the water supply increased fully one-third and tbe suction decreased owing to tbe admission of air in the water, I used the smaller of two monitors, witb a four-inch nozzle. This I found handled the gravel successfully. Tbo oapacity of tbe elevator can be much increased by adding the new pipe, ordered In September, now on route, and which will reach tbe mine early in tbe next season. A quantity of lumber has been dis tributed along tbe main flume, to be used in tbe early spring to build up tbe body of tbo flume aud increase capacity. I found that by using tarred paper in the flume about Kildare Gulch, that success was marked aud leakage miml- mixed. This is a new departure in flume building and is favorably commented on by experienced hydraulic miners. All tho ditch on Slate Creok has been finished and thero only remains a few stretches of flume to build to fully finish tbe line. In August, Mr. Geo. Hill, of Auburn Cal,, an Hydraulic Enginoer of exper ienoe, lately oonneoted with tho Cariboo Consolidated Mining Co., paid a visit to our camp. Mr. Hill walked over the greater portion of our flume and ditoh and expressed himself well pleased with the work done, Mr. Hill authorized me to quote him as saying: "The construction work is well done, andjyou and your staff deserve credit." Prospecting was done In Kildare Gulch, tbe results of wbioh wns witnessed by our President. Tbnt tho pipo line was laid, tho elevator placed in position, without the uid of un export, and both worked successfully, is n mutter on whiob I think wo should congratulate ourselves. During tho seasou 1 bad lbe cheerful assistance of Messrs. Cotton, our engineer, Keougb, foremen of flume- work, McCormiok, us sawyer and millwright, and McMartin at tho logs, They, ono and all, exorted themselves in lho best interests of lhe Company, und I cannot speak too highly of tlieir aid. With tbe completion of the short sections of flume on the main lino to Slate Creek, washing can be commenced on Clnim No. 22, at a small cost, as no elevator will bo required. This I hope to have in operation about the middle of uext season, AH tbe sluico box lumber and rltlles nre on band to go on with this work. With tbo plaut which is now in workiug order and amplo provisions on the ground for next season, I soe no obstacles abend wbiob will prevent us from washing nil the coming seuson, JOSHUA WRIGHT, Manager. SODA CREBK. The mnny frionds of P. C. Dunlevy will bo plensed to lenrn tbat he has recovered from his prolonged nnd severe illness and is nble to uttendto busiuess again. Our ox-M. P. P., W. Adams, was laid up for a few duys with a slight attack of congestion of the lungs. Dr. Herald soon had him on his feet again. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Colling are rejoicing over the arrival at their house of a baby girl, Tbe bachelors of Soda Creek have sent out invitations to a snpper aud dance to be givon by them on tho 12th of January, A good time is expected, Tbe weather turned cold last Wednesday and was 10 below zero Friday night. We hope to see some snow come soon so tbat the freight teams ill get on the move again. There will soon be a famine here if tbey do not. CLINTON NOTES. Mrs. Rafael died at Cliuton ou Christmas. She leaves four young ohildren, thrflfl girls and n boy. J. N. J. Brown and John Miller are building a church for tbe Roman Catholic Mission Indians at Canoe Creek. The contract price is about$l,100. Government Agent Soues presided at the Christmas dinner at Joe Smith's. Mr. Soues remarked that he bas been obief carver at Christmas dinners in British Columbia for the post 32 years May he long continue, A chinaman living at Dog Creek has poisoned himself by eating wild parsnip, which he had dried for food. Henry Bowe, of Alkali Lake has moved to Cache Creek to enable his children to attend sohool. This school has a splendid reputation throughout the district. T. McEwen writes from San Fraucisco tbat he was leaving for Australia. G. Mitchell, late police officer at Clinton, has left for Bennett lake, where ho will be oonneoted with John West, well known in this district, in a hotel The War. On Deo. 2nd our armed strength in South Africa is estimated to havo been 01,000, divided as follows: Natal—Ladysmith and Estcourt, 10,- 000; Pictormaritzburg and Durban, 20,- 000. Total 30,000, Cape Colony—Gape Town, 500; Meth- uen's force, 8,000; De Aar and Orange river, 5,000; Hanover, 5,000; Naauwport, 5,000; Queenstown, 5,500; Kimberley 2,000; Mafeking, 1,500, Total 32,500. Total in Rhodesia, 1,500. The following is the constitution of tbe Fifth Infantry Brigade, under command of Sir Chas. Warren: Ninth lirigade—2nd batt. Royal Lancashire Regt.; 2nd batt. Royal Lancashire Fus,; 1st batt. South Lancashire Regt; 1st batt. York and Lancashire Regt. Tenth Brigade (Maj.-Gen. Talbot Coke)—2nd batt. Yorkshire Regt.; 2nd batt. Royal Warwickshire Regt.; 2nd batt. Dorset Regt.; 2nd batt. Middlesex Regt. The supply columns are tho 25th and 32nd companies of the Army Service Corps. The Field Hospitals are the Oth, 10th, llth and depot companies of the Royal Army Medical Corps, Divisional Troops—Squadron Hth Hussars; Artillery, 19th, 20th and 28th batteries Royal Field Artillery; 37th Company of Royal Engineers; Ammunition Column; 12th Company A.S, Corps; Field Hospital, 15th Company R.A.M. Corps. Total strength—Officers and men, 11,000; horses 1,203; guns 18; Maxima 3. John Davis received serious injury at tho Toronto k Lillooet Gold Reefs Company's works at Liilooet last week, A snatch box became loosened and struck him on the head with suoh force as to throw him out of tbe aerlel framing basket in which he was working, down tbe mountain side, He was made insensible and does not know how long he laid so before recovering, as he was not missed by those working with him, CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. Tho absence of snow and cold weather necessarily made Christmas Day very quiet. Mauy hud looked forward to spending tbe day in skating and curling, but ice could not be mudo with such mild weather as has been prevnlent of lale. All tho hotels entertained their guests with splendid Christmas dinners. The Christmas tree and entertainment held In tbe Methodist church on Xmas evening wasa decided success. The tree luden with lho presents und lighted with Chineso lanterns, lhe ohildren nicely urrnnged on elevated seals, lhe Interesting appearance and woll rendered programme,ajl told that no pains hnd been spared to make it a success. At the closo of tho programme lho incoming of Suutu Clans and tbe distribution of prosonts caused great enthusiasm among tho children. Notablo among tho presents given were, one to Miss Alice Lehman, organist of tbo church, and a cash presentation to Mrs, Luldley. The Christmas festival was ushered In by an early celebration of Holy Communion at 8 o'clook. Tbe number of communicants was not as large as might have beou expected. Doubtless tbe early hour nf the service militated somewhat against tbis. Tho midday celebration began with tbe hymn, "O Come all ye faithful," which wns heartily sung. Thejotber hymns were "Hark the Herald Augols Sing," and "God from on High Hnth Heard." A short, practical sermon was preached by tie Vicar, followed by tbo Holy Communion. Mr, D. W. Rowlands presided at tho organ. Tbero wns a large and attentive congregation who joined heartily In the singing. The church* was very tastefully decorated, consisting chiefly of ivy aud holly and Cape Ever tastings. A day or two previously a box had reached the Vicar from an old parishioner iu Cape Town, containing an assortment of these favorite flowers. The new memorial pulpit, (along do- sired want at last supplied,) was particularly attractive iu nppearance. Thanks are due Mrs, Roberts, Mrs. Rowlands, and Miss Alice Shaw, Mr, Lawrence and Mr, Warren, for carrying out so successfully tho decoration of tho church. Tbe senior church warden, Mr. H. Harvey, contributed the ivy and holly from Victoria as in former years, and an additional supply was sent by Mrs Cornwall of Asbcroft Manor. The speoial collection for the "Clergy, Widows' and Orphans'" fund amounted to $13.55. As bus been remarked frequently of late it is surely time tbat a uow organ was procured for tbe church, and it is a matter whioh should now be taken up seriously by the members or the congregation. Tho present instrument is in avery wheezy condition,itsgroan- Ings are becoming painfully audible, and It is feared it may collapse altogether, Tho Christmas festival was doubtless felt by all to be a time of refreshment and delight, a brief respite from the toil and moil of every-day life experience and to the parish-priest himself an agreeable exchange from the, at times, dull monotony and tedium attaching to church work in an up-country parish.—Com, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Roberts gave a number of their friends what was, perhaps, their flrst introduction to an Englishman's Christmas dinner, followed by a most delightful evening of games, Thoso present were Miss Ward, Miss A. Wardell, Miss L. Wardell, Miss E, I. Reynolds, G. Ward, W. Ctok, C. Chambers, W. Morgan, R, Bremner, R. Cotton and F. Reynolds. J. I). Bryson, W. Shaw and K. G. Gordon, If anyone was hungry after following the courses of Boup, turkey, chiok- on, bam, roast pork, sauces and salads, to say nothing of mince, lemon and apple pies, plum-puddings and cakes, tho fault was entirely their own for no oue could be more attentatlvo to their guests than Mr, and Mrs, Nelson. Special meution should ba made of tho ability displayed by Mr, Gordon fn tho effeotivo manner tbat he destroyed the shapo of the turkey under his charge. For a generous, full, complete and entirely satisfactory piece of turkey, Mr. Gordon's method of carving is highly recommended. Nor must the roast pork be omitted. It wasn't a piece, but a whole porker. Every bit of bim was there except the squeal. Among the invited guests were; Mr, aud Mrs. Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Steadman, and Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Knight. Tbe spacious dining room of the Grand Central Hotel presented a most pleasing appearance. Host Johnson spared neither attention or expense to please his guests, as tbe following menu proves: no IT Oyster Consomme FISH Baked Trout, Catsup Sauce BOILED ENTREES Beef a la Mode Chicken Dumpling Mnccaronl ami Cliecs* Mutton Harriott Lobster Salad ROAST I urkey, Cranberry Sauce Chicken, Mushroom Sauce Pork, Apple Sauce Beef. Brown Gravy VEGETABLES Mashed Potatoes Cream PoUbKfl String Beans tireen Peaae Tho dining room of the Asbcroft Hotel was suitably trimmed witb evergreens, and tbe tables were loaded with the sumptuous repast, Everything about tbe hotel assumed a holiday air, The following is the menu, whioh was printed on silk ribbon, and presented to tbe guests as souvenirs; SOUP Chicken Ox Tail FISH Boiled Halibut with Anchovy Sauce SALAD Chicken witli Mayonaissc Dressing BOILED Ham with Champagne Sauce Turkey witli Oyster Sauce ENTREES Oyster Patties Fillet of Beef with Mushrooms Stewed Kidneys with Port Wine ROASTS Prime Ribs of Beef Pork Turkey witli Cranberry Sauce Goose with Chestiiut!i VEGETABLES Mashed Potatoes Green Pease Sweet Corn DESSERT Fruit Cake Cocoauut Cake Chocolate Cake Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce Cream Puffs Mince Pie Cranberry Pie FRUITS Oranges Apples Nuts Raisins Cheese TEA QOFFEE F. Nelson, of tho Cargile bouse, served a splendid dinner to his regular and invited guests at 0 o'clock, The dining room, under the personal direction of Mrs. Nelson, was beautifully decorated with spruce and pine boughs, arranged in part to hang from the ceiling and to bold a number of colored candles. Dr. Clarke occupied tbe principal soat and was assisted by ny Pie L< e Pie Plum Mince Pie Plum Pudding. Brandy Sauce NuiB Cakes Raisins Fniii Coffee Claret Beer QmsmIIc. Road Superintendent Campbell is repairing Cottonwood Bridge. He is expected- to do some crib work at W. A. Johnson's, Quesnelle, when the bridge is oompleted. Wm. Miller and others rocking on the Qucsnelle are making 15.00 a day. What will the dredgers do when they striko such ground as this? A royal welcome was given Mr. J. A. Molsaac and bride on their arrival here. All the prominent buildings hoisted flags. We regret tbey will not make their homes at Quesnelle, but our loss will be Stanley's gain aa they intend residing there. Fenians ire Uneasy. A special from Dunkirk, N. Y. says: Tbe Fenians are said to be organizing here for an invasion of Canada. A man kuown to have knowledge of the condition of Fenian affairs in Dunkirk says that this city has been called upon to raise 000 men to form part of New York's quoto for the 125,000 good men that are to be enrolled throughout the country. At the present time 500 men are known to be mustered with tbe Fenians here, and the remaining 100 will be obtained with little difficulty. It is currently reported and extensively credited that the Fenians have two carloads of arms and munitions of war in concealment in or near this city. This material is said to have been in the possession of the Dunkirk Fenians for some years. The alleged attempts In tbe different parts of the country to organize tbe Fenians for a raid into Canada, have not as yet been drawn to the attention of tbe State Department, and nothing is known upon the subject beyond matters set out in newspaper publications. Officials do not give tbe smallest credence to the stories and are of tbe opinion that tbe purpose In setting tbem afloat is to frighten tbe Canadians into keeping their soldiers at home and into failing to answer the appeal of England for volunteers for the African campaign. Sbould It turn out that the Fenian movement of tbe kind alleged to exist is actually discovered and brought to the notice of the United States Gov* ernment sharp and prompt repressive action will be taken, not only to pre* vent tbe violation of neutrality laws, but also to save tbe raiders themselves from such consequences of their action as befel tbe unfortunate Fenian raiders of 1800, Talk of a Fenian raid is well calculated to oause alarm on the Canadian side of tbe border, aa people of that seotion were greatly agitated during the former Fenian ex* cttement. [Tbis dispatch was exhibited to a leading member of an Irish society in Seattle, He said tbat there bad been a good deal of talk among tbe Irishmen of Invading Canada while the British were busy with tbe Boers, but he was not aware'tbat any definite action bad been takon. The idea was to throw 10,000 men across the line and hold the Canadian troops at bay until reinforcements could arrive. He added tbat New York State, alone, if the movement had been really started would easily furnish 200,000 men, He declined to say what the Irish societies in this city were doing In the matter,] r ■■ THE ASHCROFT JOURNAL. ISSUED BVBRV HATORDAY. F. S. REYNOLDS Editor and Proprietor Subscription price, per annum - - ■ *2.oo Atlverllscmcnta will not be discontinued until paid, Advertising rates on application. SATURDAY, DECEMBER !», 1809. The Olil, uhl Story. The man who lulls you that every bit of ground worth inking, having a dollar In It, is already taken, and that ono who can now buy ouo among lho lot worth anything has onough money to do him whero bo is, does not know what ho Is talking about, or tho possibilities of astory that has boon dinned into the ears of listeners lor over half a century. "Everything is taken worth taking," nro familiar words which nearly every old-time miner has board moro than oiico. Tho fearful, faithful, doubting, woak-ltneod who by some accident finds his way to tho "far Wesl," has tho words at his tongue's end, "Nothing thero, all worked out; let's yo back," is their first cry. "I am going," is their nexl, and thoy are gouo, lu September, '40, a party struck tho Sacramenlo river tit Lawson's. Good reports came down from Redd lug's dig- yiiitis on the river above. A few meu went up to Redding's, the others weut to Sacramento to lay iu a stock of provisions for tbe uso of thc party during the winter. The Redding prospectors met tho loaded tenms of the grub buyers on the way to reach them witb the story: "No uso going to Reddiog's, The mines ure worked out. Holes havo beeu sunk whero the gold could bo found and nil is gono." And Red- dings is boing worked more or less today. Many Calebs and Joshuas have returned from promised lands with evil reports. Thoy aro slill returning from them with tho old, old story to tell, 'All lho ground is taken worth taking." The Western Mining World is led to make these remarks by a published statement that nil the ground worth anything in it eertnin mining section in Alaska is taken, and that tho mnn who has enough money to buy u claim thero has enough without searching elsewhere fer more. Tbo statement doesn't assay a trace of tho element of truth. Evidence is not lacking to rrove that ground that wns once condemned as worthless hits sinco yielded fortunes, that placers oneo said to bo exhausted huvo given hundreds of thousands to moro intclllgeutly directed labor, and that abandoned quartz properties have proven veritable bonanzas. Nor is evidence lacking to provo that the first locators of placer grounds covered tho whole length and breadth of thoir paying area. And then when thoy nro supposed to be worked out, tho John Chinamen of the country will lockout enough to live tho lifo of a nabob in the Flowery Kingdom. No part of Alaska's mineral wealth is yot exhausted. Though tho country and its olimato are not attractive to tho averago prospector or to the average miner, lho presence of both will bo noticed lliero as long as gold onu be found in gravel or rock. All those old stories about placer ground being taken and placers exhausted should bo hushed, or, if spoken, tbey should be "told to mariners," and not among experienced mining meu. Placer gold mining was commenced in California over fifty yoars ago. Placer mining is still going nn in that state. Placer mining will doubtless bo pursued fifty years henco in Alaska. One man cun seo as far into tbe ground as another.—Western Mining World. .rinmlu and Clipper. During the last 12 mouths tho value of copper has increased about 10 per cent., and good copper miues paid admirably at the old price of tho metal. It might bo supposed, therefore, that this enhanced price being duo to a sudden excess of demand over supply, while ii allowed abnormal profits lo bo earned by owners of copper properties, would, in a short time, be very rapidly reduced by tho exploitation of now copper mines, and tho natural eirect of such increased production upon lho market for tho metal. Especially might this be argued, as the copper supply of the world, like the iron supply, is practically unlimited, so that there is only the factor of the demand giving an adequate margin over lho cost of production, to plaoe a limit to tho oul put. Tnko Canada alone there aio very extensive deposits of copper known in northern Ontario. It is agreed thut tho copper belt which contains tho Calumet aud Iloclauud Tam- ante mines is recurrent on the northern shores of Lake Superior. Both the eastern and western slopes of tho Rooky mountain range contain abundant indications of large copper deposits. Ttie Selkirk range has many indications of copper and some active mines, white (he Cascade ruugo down to its remotest spurs iu tho islands cf the Paoitlc, shows evorywhoro indications of valuablo deposits of the metal. Hero Ihen, in thisono country, not to mention others, is tt practically et-dlesa supply of copper. It might bo thought thnt under the stimulus ot a 10 per cent, increase in value, this great iield would be exploited very rapidly aud any abnormal profits existing in copper mining speedily reduced. Doubtless iu the ultimate analysis this will bo tho effect, but by no means so rapidly ns is frequently supposed, Many of tho predictions with regard to a rapid enlargement of tho area of supply mado during tlio height of tho recent coppor boom showed remarkable ignorance of tho conditions which determine tho copper industry iu modern times. Tho great bulk of the copper produced in tho world is gained from very largo bodies of low grade oro, broken, hoisted nnd reduced by tho most coat-saving machinery obtainable. To develop such miues requires years of patient labor and tho expenditure of a vast amount of capital. The ilrst essential of a copper mine is Ihat it sbould possess a very largo body or ore, and chat must bo adequately proven bofore tho capital necessary to equip il is invested. Two ot tbo great est, and certainly two of tliu most ro contly developed copper mines in North America are thoTiimarao mine, in Michigan, the lateral extension ot lho Calumet and Hei'.la.aud the United Verde, In Arizona, It 1ms takon yours to bring them to an efficiently pro duotivecondition. His Quito impossible for new mines and new fields to produce enough copper to have auy up- ociablo client upon tho world's supply, whatever tho stimulus of price may be, without a similar long and slow process .,t development. Itmight be possible wero very largo bodies of very rich ore lo bo found, But bodies of rich oto aro not fouud capable of producing a tonnage at all comparable to even tho Increase iu quantity, which, in tbo enso of special stimulus, the established mines would bo capable of turning out. No more arduous task can woll be undertaken than the development of a big copper miue. First it must be proved to bo a big mine, and this takes a large amount of exploratory work, much larger than iu lhe case of a gold or silver mine, becauso tho same amotiut of copper ore "in sight" would uot pay back a tenth pan of the capital necessary Lo equip it, which, in tho case of a gold or silver mine, might, guarantee ample profits. Theu copper oro is bulky to bandlo and tho metal expensive to transport. Tho mine must therefore bo placed In such a condition that tho ore can bo broken aud hoisted with a minimum of labor. A railway is essential to haul the oro to tho most economic point for treat menl, aud Lho most economic point for treatment involves questions of coke supply, and of tho availability of tho necessary fluxes, both iulricalo und difficult of solution, In addition to all Litis, there are tho plant and machinery necessary [o reduce tho ore to bo cou slderod, which is not always a question merely of paying tho price of tho best and most economical, but ofton of finding out only by costly experiment what are tbo best aud most economical. So much is this tho caso Lhut very few mines wliich aro active producers of copper, would never huvo beon developed at all, had tho copper been more thuu u bye-product of other metals iu tbe ore. To mines of this character tho incieased valuo of copper has been uu unmixed boon. It has really, to tho owner of tho mines, amounted ton much larger bonus than is represented by tho percentage increase iu the valuo of the metul; for, whilo the charge upon his oro for mining, freight und treatment has remained fixed, his profit bus moro than doubled. This hus made oro commercially valueless before, valuablo now, and greutly enhanced the valuo of the previously good ore. Of course, the law of demand uud supply must eventually bring the copper market into a condition of stable equilibrium, determined by its cost of production! but tho effect will be uoliceablo, uot through tho rapid development of copper mines in tho samo class ns the Anaconda and Calumet and Ilecla- for tuat is impossible—but iu the stimulus given to what may be called mixed mining, whore a certaiu percentage of copper iu ores hitherto valueless, will be enough to make them profitable, aud where tbe value of ore previously worked at a small profit will bo enhanced. In this wny the area of .op- per production iu Canada will be extended and a beneficial stimulus bo given to the output of nickel, silver and gold. Whether the increase in supply will moro than keep pace with tho increase in demand during the next threo or four years, or whether Canada muy depend on a more or less permanent stimulus from this source to tho development of her great virgin tracts of mineral bearing land, is govercned entirely by au entirely dilierent set of considerations foreign to the scope of this enquiry,—B, C. Review. quito possible, tho engineers bofore leaving had purposely disabled parts of Lho machinery, this attempt to ork resulted iu almost complete failure. In October a Tow thousand ouuoes of gold wero recovered, but operations have siuco almost entirely ceased, In almost every caso the Boer mahngct'9 cumo to grief, aud the damage done lo machinery and appliances at the six mines will tako, it is believed, at least $200,000 to repair. Tho English managers and engineers wore generally obliged to leave, tbo only exceptions made beiug in favor of those in chargo oflhe Johannes burg water-works, whoso services oould not bo well spared. A fow of the muuagors who were of other nationalities, huvo remained in chargo of tholr own or othor works, Thus, Mr Bettelwns lu chargo of the oyanldlng operations ut tin. Uouuuza mine whilo tho plant was running; whilo Mr. Tor- rente, u Spaniard, who wus acting manager of lho Rand Central Oio Reduction Company, remained in chargo of that company's property. Tho number of mino officers is very small, however, and thoy huve verv littlo to do. Johannesburg wus ulmost deserted und was, considering the condition of affairs, very tfliiet. Tho active war op- eratlons aro ut'a considerable distance, and tho administrative headquarters being at Pretoria, left tho miuing city outside tho immediate centres of attention. What futuro operatious will bring is, of courso, a matter of conjec- turo only. At present it looks as it the war will bo conducted outside of the Witwatersrand entirely so far as fight, iug is concerned. Thus far the Boers have shown no special dispositlou to itillict any damage ou mining properLy though their feeling against its owners is very bitter. Thc sight of mining uppliauccs and machinery, whicli ti fow weeks ago wero producing gold at tho rate of 890,000,- 000 a yeur, now standing entirely idle, is unprecedented in iho history of tho world. Tho peculiar nature of the gold-bearing deposits of tho Witwatersrand has caused a concentration there ofminlugund metallurgical plants to an extent never knowu beforo; nnd very few districts -certainly no mining districts—have ever seen an equal amount of capital and labor concentrated in such a limited space. The instant paralysis of the entire industry is something tlio world bas never seen beforo, and is not likely to seo again, It is probable Ihat conditions iu South Africa would have resulted in war at somo lime. Whether the preseut is the proper lime is a question wo cannot discuss hero. At any rate, tbe war is a most unfortunate ono for tho mining industry, aud we must bope for an eurly termination.-—Engineering und Mining Journal. Foi' that persistent Cough use LAMBERTS SYRUP OF Natures own remedy for Coughs, Colds, and all affections of tlie Throat and Lungs, Sold by dealers everywhere. Largo bottle for 25 cents. Wlioloenlo Only at IIE1.IH__.S0JI BROS., Wluihal.. Druggists, VICTORIA and VAMO.Y-II. CLINTON HOTEL, aLi_srTO-xr_ b.o. : MAI-SHALL & SMITH, Pmprintora. : BOARD AND LODGING BY THE DAY, WEEK OB MONTH. timl WUicb, Spirits and Cigars. Good stabling. Headquarters for the Cariboo, Lillooot and Dog Crock 11 DCs of siagi-s. lluntiugund Ashing In lhe vicinity. In Smith Africa. Accounts from lho Transvaal mines nro both limited nud unsatisfactory. Muil and telegraphic communication is entirely out oil'and the only nows wliich cun bo obtained from South Africa relates to tho military operations. The activity of theso and the varying fortunes of tho conflict seem to indicate a long period of idleness for thc miues. It is known that most of them are pruoticully deserted, nearly all lbe whito employees and Lho negro labor ers having left lho Witwatersrand, while very few of the managers remained or were allowed to remain. No actual (liund go was done lo the majority of the mines and mills, but their coudition, left without supervision, and with very littlo care, will bo undoubtedly poor when it is possible to begin work again, A privato letter sent through the lines and mailed from a point in Capo Colouy gices somo idon as In lhe condition of affairs soon after the breaking out of the war. The government promptly sieved six of tho largest aud richest mines—the Robinson, Bonanza, Wemmer, Ferroira, Perreira Deep and Village Main Reef—am) undertook to work tbem aud win the gold on its own accoun.. Either ou account of unskilful handling, or because, as it is WasliinK Uold In Salt Water, "There's millions of gold in black sand," said II. A. Frederick, a Seattle man of experience lu Lhe Klondike, "and 1 believe I have hit upon a plan to get it out. You know this black snnd is about as heavy as gold, and iu panning, as ordinarily doue with cold water, the gold aud tbe sand either go out of tho pan together and are lost or they stay tn Lho bottom and aro of no more uso than if they were lost. Ou a claim I had in Lhe Yukon country we only got 882 out of the black sand for a whole season, aud 1 kuew that we were losing a whole lot, aud that there ought to be somo way of getting at it. So I experimented with hot water, which was not unusual, but I added somo salt to it, and found an improvement. I took an iron buoket holding two gallons, filled it about one-third full of black sand, put iu a double handful of salt, filled it with water and set it ou the stovo to boil. As it boiled I stirred it, like you would stir apple butter, aud then pouted It off into tho pans. I don't kuow what effect tbe salt had, but wheu I put a littlo quicksilver inlo the pans I'll be blamed if 1 didn't get every particle of gold there was. "Theu I went at it on n large scale, aud with the sand tbat was before practically valueless, I got fifty-two ounces for ono day's work by three men. This gold was worth about $8511, or, say $10 an ounce. I'm going to Cape Nomo iu the spriug, where there ure tons and tous of this black sand that oannot be or has uot boen worked, and I'm going to utilize tbe salt sea water, and got rich. You soe if I don't." Hakes A [}__.(. i _...__. A famous London physician had a largo practice and it wns his prido uud boast that ho could feel his patient's pulse, sound him with a stethoscope, writo a porscription aud pockot a foo in a space of timo varying rrom three to flvo minutes, Ono day a man was shown Inlo tho consulting room nj...l was rapidly examined. At the conclusion ho shook hands with tho doctor and said: "I am especially glad to moot you, us I havo often heard my father, Colonel —, speuk of his old friend, Dr. What!" exclaimed tho doctor, "aro you Dick 'ssou? My dear follow, fling that proscription into tbo lire, aud sit dowu aud tell mo what is tlio matter with you." Uolil Pields of (lulann. With tho fixing of tho boundary Lho insecurity of title to claims in tho gold Holds has uow disappeared, and already thoro aro signs of a revival in thai, industry, lt could uot have oomo at n more opportune timo fortho colony; which is feeling very markedly lho loug continued depression nf ils principal industries. It has been round that the oolouial revenue can only bo kept up by raising tho duties, and this proposal is mooting willi the unanimous opposition of tho commercial community. The government uio finding LbemsoiveB iu a dilemma. They have cither to raiso tho duties on imported goods or run deeper in debt, They wish to do uoither, but how to avoid both is a problem they huve to solve. Thero is a strong feeling, both in New Amsterdam aud in Georgetown that, siuco tbo boundary is now fixed, the government should reduco their administrative staff in the Northwest district. That stall: was kopt up to insure British title, iu viow of the arbitration regarding the boundary, but tho boundary being now fixed tho need fora strong administrative stuff no longer exists. In recent years tho policy of the government has been ouo of great economy, and with tho preseut opportunity before Lbom it is almost likely that some reduction will be effected. 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'.., ...".VT 7", rreich, Uj iol. l_a<ll 'sn Will. 1 .iii|)lnvinciit cc ni)- Rains uniL.tr |iclilito ocean kltidlj' Us uii'l __riiimtou_ care rjiiiiil tlio reucli nl tide*, ami eat-li shell more rare, to my li.iii'l loi'.r.'li'-. I )i;ivi? Imt Itv _-.>i.i|>i-iul...is on' lliu shore; Tlicy i.orn Hi. sLr_i.._l wlm tall Upon tlio so; ct oft I think tlie ocean they've sailed o'er It tlrrpiT known u|.i.u the utranJ to me, Tli- middle id contains no crimson dulse, Ul deeper waves cast up no pearls to view; Along thu thore my hand Is on its pulse, And I convene with many & shipwrecked crew —Thoreiuu Olll lllll llll I I I I 1 I 11 I I II* — A Romanco of On* Urn* — ~ ^ brelia For Two People. ~ ♦ I III II ll I I I 1 I 1 I I I I II III ii "If I dldu't look ns If I wero trying to pain eoiuc benoDt from your umbrella," lie remarked as lio chanced to meet ber on Uie church steps after the service, "1 would ask to walk home witb you. I dldu't expect rain when 1 left home, bo I ata tm prepared." 'iloi .ver," cntne her clear reply, just arch enough to be frnnlt, "If you'll entry my Umbrella itiiil let mo turn iny energies to m keeping my dress caught up out of tho mud, I'll be very .thankful to you." Tlioy had walked, strangely enough, half wuy home In most complete hI- Iciico when a mini mul it woman pushed, like tlicm, under nnu umbrella, Imt, unlil;o them, tho womnn wiih held Bit Ugly close to the mnn'H Hide as nlio clung tn bin arm. It was n pretty hirHiro of thnt open frcotlotu which BO ..'iiilcuitibly llinrl-fl a congou I ftl mnn and '*■£<'. wliosa coin pit ulonshlp has rip- (mod luto frank trust, As they paused, Robort Ottrtwrlgbt snid, half though llossly, porlinpsi "They are BOtlBlblo. If two nro trying io use one umbrella, tlioy nro surely to bn coilimontlod If Ihey strive to dike tip ns little room ns possible I.vt'ii If It be noon, won't you tnko my nrm?" "But Ihey are plainly not such—such Btrniigora aa we," sho reinriicd, con- Bclotlfl that both were treading on dan- geious ground. "Are wo strangers?" he asked quickly, turning his eyes Boarchtugly to lier. Tlio protty face grew n trlllo palo against Its light brown hair. A lump Kcenied to climb to her throat, but she returned bravely, "Yes—that Is, we'll always lie strangers compared with them." tlo stopped for an lustant and gnzed fixedly at her till a hot flush flew np from her collar aud swept under the velvet strings of her dainty brown bonnet. "Always?" bo asked simply. "Yes. Why, can't you Bee tbat they are married'." Sbo tried to laugh It away, but it would have been difficult to tell whicli pair of lips quivered tho more or which pair of eyes swam In tlio deeper mist as tho two started on, both silent, both sad, both realizing that a littlo tragedy bad occurred Iu that brief Instant under that dripping umbrella. Eight years wout by and found Gabriollo Vanghno alono in thc world, with necessity for keeping up a lifo In which all Interest and all energy were dend. _-li_. had at last arisen from a tedious Illness, and tbe nurso herself hardly recognized tho tall, pale, snd faced womnn with tlio short, dark curls, as the bright eyed, light haired girl ot six months before. Unbridle had one thing dear to her, and only one, and tbat was a memory. And some of our dearest memories are the crudest parts of our lives. When llually she stood before a mirror and realized that that changed croaturo wns herseir, a mighty resolve filled bcr- sho would go to tbo source of that memory. She know where bo was; sbo know that ho bad married, threo years after that bitter morning In the rain and bad married a wealthy wifo. That was the reason that she had thrust him back from her loug ago, just because of his poverty. Not that It would pain hor, a thousand times nol Hadn't Bhe cried out uight after night since that starvation witb hlm would bo only bliss? . . But sbo bad known bis ambitions and his capabilities; know bis dreams of success, nud sho realized bis ability' to turn the dreams to realties. She waa poor. . Would sho permit herself to bang a millstone nbout his neck? Would sho hold him always In the depths of poverty by being his wifo Aid the mother of his needy children? No; sho would hint his heart beforo she would ruin bis life. Time had proved tbat she had boon right. His wifo was r beautiful woman, aud her wealth bad opened boundless opportunities to him. Ho had risen— sho had known tbat ho would. But now that Bho scarcely was able to know herself she would venture Into his world nnd soo for herself bow happy nnd prosperous be was. So, having spent nit but her last sovereign for her ticket, she stepped luto Lnuglnham ono spring ovening, steeling ber hoart to what might follow. The next evening she bad walked pnst his great house and was starting back whon a sudden shower burst unexpectedly upon hor. She gathered up her skirts In thnt particular way so characteristic of a dainty woman and wus hurrying along when nil at once sho wns conscious of a sharp, childish cry at her side. Turning, sbo beheld n tall, sad faced man trying to quiet a frt'iftil baby of about 2 years, which bold out Its dimpled bands to her aud cried, "Mamma, mammaJ" Tho gentleman strovte to quiet It, and Unbridle started ou. But sharp and nlcrcluff came tho cry of "Mam* ma!" and her heart bade her linger. for tho flrat timo the man spoke to her, , ; "I must beg your pardon, madam. Ills mother has just died, and some* lhiug about you seems to havo recalled her to hlm." Unbrlello's heart soffcmed nt oneo. Going straight up, sho took tlw tiny, outstretched bands In her own and murmured, "1'oor, motherless littlo onol" Tbo father held out bis vmbttelltt over her, and for tbo first time sbo looked nt hlm, Tho faco was Robert's, (^ ■ - • —• iSiid was glad for the excuse of turn. Ing to tho baby again and murmured something unintelligible. However, ho had not recognized her, so sho drew all ber strength to her assistance and succeeded In hiding her emotion, "If you will walk under my umbrella, as 1 am going your wny, you can keep dry. And, too, I fear baby won't like to part with you now." Thero was uo caBy way to retreat It would bavo been absurd to scud off lu a changed direction through the pelting rain, so sho continued talking hurriedly to tho child. As they reached tho foot of tho broad stone steps she stopped. "I ennuot thank you enough for having calmed Leslie. Ills nurse left this moruing, nnd bo will not be consoled by any of tho other servants. So I finally told Mrs. Clarke, tho housekeeper, that I would try him for a walk. But will you uot take the umbrella? It will he a shame to expose yourself to such a deluge." Bho gracefully declined all thanks and such kind offers nnd glided quickly off, a tall, black robed figure, daring the watery drops. But a perfect shriek from baby arose when ho found himself deserted In this fashion, nnd each succeeding cry beenmo louder and moro distressing. Again Gabriollo could not go. A#nln she came bnck to bim. "Will you pleiuio como Into tho house with hlm? MrB Clarke mny there be better ablo to get him nwny than I." Ho Gabriollo, currying his child, Leslie, entered tho house, unknown, but welcome even then. Leslies was not to ho easily deceived, and all tbo ruses were BCOll through Immediately by his cAroful, big blue eyes. "We must get a nursemaid this very night," declared Mrs. clarko an sho endeavored, lu her practical, cold hearted way, tn luvolglo tho young lord from his uew "mamma." "But," groaned Mr Courtright, "whoro onu uno get one whom bo can trust on ouch very short notice?" A bold idea o'tt .'rod Uabrlello's head. Slu: tried three or four times to speak niid her voico failed. Finally she choked bnck the lump In ber throat and said: "Would lt bo prosumptuoim lu mo to offer myself? I can show you some excellent references, and I am looking for sonic such position," "You a nursemaid!" exclaimed Mr. Courtright iu amazement Then, a moment Inter, ho would hnvo given much to have It bnck unsaid. Her plain, black gowu wns darned at the elbows, It was merely hor wny of wearing It that gave her the appearance of a woman of long founded culture and delicacy. Two years went by, in ..aich Miss Vnrney, as slie was then known, undiscovered, wns loved by and loved in return Mr. Courtrlght's two children. It was one evening lu March, just beforo dusk, whou she bad loft Leslie up stairs asleep and had just come down to the drawing room with Mabel to stay with thc child until her father camo to dinner. He was late, and Mabel wandered off to tho library, thus leaving Gnbrlelle alone in tbe dimly lighted room when Mr. Court- right finally entered. "Shall I call Mabel?" she began, starling from her station at tho window. "No, Miss Vorney, stay. I have somothiug to Bay to you. You remember how moved I was the flrst time Leslie called you 'mamma?' You thought theu, no doubt, that It was becauso of the memory of my wife. Partly so, but mostly becauso I thought for an Instant that you were the woman who—who might bavo been his mother, If the fates had been kinder. Do you know, Miss Vnuney, that you often remind me cruelly of a woman 1 loved better than the world?" "Your wife?" "No. One 1 loved before I met my wife. Can you, will you, hate mo If I ask you thus to be Leslie's mamma in truth aa well as in word?" Moment after moment went by. The shadows camo closer and the rim of lighter clouds near tho western horizon grew narrower. At last sho said; "I, too, loved in the long ago. And 1 can never in nny way love another man. But"— "Miss Varuoy"— lie broke In. "No, let mc finish," sho continued. "Take an umbrella and go down to the enst gate. Do not ask a question, but tako tho umbrella and wait there." Then sho sped up stairs. Ho was dazed; maybo that was tho reason that ho, as lu n dream, did aa she had bid and took his staticin down by tho rustic gate, where the softly falling rain dripped through the leaves on to the gravel of tho walk. Suddenly ho was conscious of a rustle at his side, and, turning, there stood a tall girl, with a loving smile beaming nbove the sumo dark collar, with a sweet face sltlnlng from beneath tho snme velvet bonnet remembered so well from long ago, and tn old time voice murmured: "Robert!" "Gabrlello?" he gasped. "Yos," she laughed. "Gobrlelle and your nursemaid In one." Wheu they walked up to the house that ulght, sho clung lovingly to hia arm under the narrow w.brollo, for tbey wero strangers no longer.—Ez* change. FOR SALE. An Al Dairy Slock Ranch for sale. A central place for a Creamery, l''or particulars apply to the undersigned. A. 3, ULRICH, 182-Mlle House, Lac La Hache, U.C, NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that trom ami after hits date 1 shall not be responsible for any debts contracted without my written order. Dated at Ashcroft this SOrt! of February, 1800, aoic C.W. EAGLE. L0.G.T Thursday e ay evening In Oddfellows Hall 7:86 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. The Orange, Pavilion, West Lillooet. This fertile and lovely valley, containing nearly 1,000 acreB, with ltrt»rovements. stock, crops, etc., to the value of upwards of $0,000, Is now offered for Hale at a low figure. A good liu vestment. Come and see It, or, write for full description and particulars to .,,_ ARTHUR MART LEY, Otc The liranife, Ashcroft. Tenders Wanted. TO WHOM IT MAV CONCKRN- We, The Gold Point Hydraulic Min- ing Companv, ask the public for sealed pro- pnnals or bids to furnish twelve Imndred cords uf wood delivered nn the mine, at QUCMH-Ilc Forks, British Columbia, as follows: 1, Wood must be four feet long, •2, All lengths must bc spilt. a. (ireateHt thickness, eight inches. 4. Wood must he delivered and piled. 5. Not less than eight cords per day mast be delivered from time contract is granted. il. Wood must be sound; no cedar accepted. 7. Wc reserve the right to reject any or all 8. Address-Gold Point Hydraulic Mining Company. 880 ..roadway, New York City. , 0. AU bids must bo In before January tat, 1000; contract will he granted by telegraph, CHARLES G. POLLEYS. Milk Superintendent. Notice to Creditors Notice ia hereby given pursuant to tlie revised StalUtCH Of Ontario, 1B117, Chapter 139, lliat all creditors and others having claims ngalnst the estate of Stephen it. Mattlce, late of Bnrkerville, in the Province of British Columbia, miner, who died on or about the -.nil day of October, 1808, are required on or before the 30lh day of December, IHllB. to send by registered letter to Messrs.. Mucleiinan, Lld- -- .. « V.11111". Llil 11 IMn-i \-UMI-lllll, *-*lll*1l UN solicitors for the administrator of the estate of the said deceased, theii christian and surnames, addresses and descriptions, tlie full particulars of their claims, a statement of llieir ai-niNitlsaiid the nature of the securities lif ny) held by them. And further take* notice thnt nftcr such lasl mentioned date the said administrator will proceed to distribute the assets otitic deceased iiiimc tbe panics rniiilcd therein having re- aril only to the claims nf which be shall then ave notice, and that (he said administrator .111 not bc liable for the said awelsorany part thereof to any person or persons of whose claim nnlii'e ..hall not have been received by hlm or bis solicitors at the time of such distribution. Dated this loth dav nf November. IHHI). MACLENNAN, LIDDKLL&CLINE, .Solicitors (or Administrator, .11111 Cornwall, Ontario. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given thai application will made to the Legislative Assembly of (be . .ovlncvnf HiiiiHliCiiliiinliiaat its next ses- slon (ora private wil I to Incorporate acnmpanv to build, i'l.uili, maintain and operate a line or lines ol i.iilwnv nl M laid giiimv from a point " head of Kltlmat Arm. Uience via the iiiniitli ot t'.ipper livei, K iisilns ..hivuii mnl the Skt'i'iia livri lo lla/lelun, thence hy llablne tlver and Manson creek lo I'lne ilvcr pass, or from the said Kitsnlns CUliyoil by con- (cnicnt mule (o Buckley valley, thence lo Hai-lt'toti aforesaid; and also for a line [rom test polbt on tbe above proposed uiilw.iv .... Slewait hikes nr otber convenient unite lo .Jii-Stielli*, and Iiuiii the said Stewart lakes tn Ilie Vellnwheail pavi. with iiowei tueilcnil the s»id railwav from Kitinuit Arm south westerly ,ilid on the nnrlli side nf Douglas channel ulnt al or near Hartley bay;atulalsowllh power loeiprip, const rucl anil maintain In auch lines and all necessary bridges, roads, wavs and ferries, and to build, own and maintain wharves and docks in connection tlnrewiili, anil to hnild, own, euuip aud maintain steam and other vessels and boats, and operate the same on any navigable waters within the Province: and to hnild, eipiip. operate and maintain telegraph and telephone lines iu connection with lhe said railwav and blanches. and to generate electricity for tha supply of iii;lit, heat and power; anil to acquire lands, bonuses, privileges or other aids from anv government, municipal corporations or other Mrsons or bodies, and to levy and collect tolls [mm all parties using telegraph or telephone lines, and on all freight passing over any such roads, railways, tramways, ferries, wharves and vessels built hy the company; and with power to mske tralllo or other arrangements with railway, steamboat or oilier companies, and fot all other necessary or incidental rights, powers and privileges in that behalf. Dated at Vancouver the 27th day of November, 1800. WILSON & SENKLER, 8H7 Solicitors for applicants. NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that an application will he given to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, at its next session, for an act to incorporate a company with power to construct, equip, operate and maintain a railway fof the conveying uf passengers and freight from some point at or near the outlet o' Kamloops lake; thence by the most direct and feasible route to the plateau of the Bonaparte river: thence to a point on lhe Cariboo wagon road near tbe 100-Mile House; thence following generally '.lie route of the Cariboo w.is on road to the mouth of Quosnelle river; and tohulld nnd operate tramways in connection therewith with power to construct. operate and maintain branch lines and all necessary bridges, roads, ways and ferries, and to build, owu and maintain wharves and dOcks in connection therewith; and with power to build, own equip and maintain steam and other vessels and boats, and to operate the same on any navigable waters within the Province; and with power to build, equip, operate and maintain telegraph and telephone lines lu connection with such railway and branches, and to transmit thereon messages for the public nnd charge tolls for the same, aud to generate clec- Eurposes of thc company, and to acquire lands, onuses, privileges and other aids from any government, municipal corporation or other persons or bodies; and to levy and collect tolls from all parties using, and on all freight passing over, any of such roads, railways, tramways and ferries, wharves and vessels built by the company; and with power to make traffic and other arrangements with railway, steamboat, telegraph, telephone or other companies, and to have all other necessary or incidental rights, powers and privileges In that behalf. Dated at the City of Victoria, this 4th day of December, A.D. 1800. BODWELL & DUFF, 82t0 Agents for the Applicants. For Prices of- WATCHES, OR ANYTHING IN THE JEWELRY LINE Wo manufaotaro anything you wish Davidson Bros. 110 Cordova St., Vancouver, B.C. ba Gb (ESTABLISHED I860.) DEALERS IN- Hardware, Iron, Steel, Nails, &c. Victoria. Mill and Minin&f Supplies, Waggons, Buggies, Cutters Farmlmpl-mentSj&c. Vancouver. Kamloops. R. P. RITHET & CO., LTD VIOTOB1A, Wholesale— LIQUOES and GROCEBIES. AgCllts Columbia Flouring Mills, Euderby and Vernon. GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL, Situated nonr Uopot, KAMLOOl'S, B.U. DUPONT & CORNING, - Frps: MACKAY SADDLERY AND HARNESS GO. J-tAHUFACTUItBRU AND IMl'OHTKllB OV Saddles, Harness, Bridles, Trunks, Whips, Spurs, and Harness Trimmings. REPAIRING DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH All ordc s by mail promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed ASHCROFT. : : ; : B. O. HOTEL & GENERAL STORE. QT_rES-SrE-_._-._3 -?OE-___., 33. C. A full assortment of Drygoods, Boots and Shoes, Lianas and Cigar, llatd- ware, Miners Supplies. Hay, Grain and Stat/m_. tnces right. O. EC. GKE-BSOIISr, MEAT MARKET, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Atlen'toti and satisfaction guaranteea to customers. Main Street, ASHCROFT, B C. Ask Tour Grocer for the Celebrated B.&K. Rolled Oats Tbey are tho bost in the land, A full liuo ff Grain, Hay aud Peed Stuffs always on baud. Write us for price*, BRACKMAN & KER MILLING CO. LD. Vancouver. Vietoria. New -.Westminster. Kelson. Edmonton, Mia, Turner, Beeton & Co., Wholesale Liquors and Dry Ooods, Victoria, Vancouver and Nelson, B. C, and H.C. Beeton & Co., London. •aBav FT HOTEL, Wm. Lyne, Proprietor. Direotlv opposite Depot, . . ASHCROFT, B.C. this Hotel has been lately refitted aud refurnished. A new wing, 50 x 2G feet;, containing nineteen rooms, including bath and sample moms, has been added. Good table and good service The only first-class Hotel in t town. Free Sample Room in Connection COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL. This well known liouao has beon reopened by its now pro|»ietor and has been thoroughly renovated und fitted up P. A. BARN HART, Prop. THE IMPERIAL BREWING CO. LTD. _K 4MLOOP5, B. C. MA-.0PAOTUREI.3 OP- LACER BEER AND PORTER. Also GINGER BEER, SODA WATER, LEMONADE; and other ' Aerated Drinks. Under uur new tmmiiBiMneiit we imve in'riiiiitieiilly secured the Hervices of a flnt-claii ... .■er.wlHiliiistlii.riiiiulily iivfilifuilcil iiurcfllarH, antl we nrc now prepared to f_.rti._h the market with onr new beer, which in second to none nnd sure to glye nootl satisfaction. All orrtcrs hy malt or otherwise promptly attended to. Give ua a trial. E. T. W PEARSE, Manager. Occidental Hotel, QUESNELLTS, - li C. New inanBKcnient. Hotol headquarters for 13. X. stages. Headquarter for mining men, well (iirnialiiid rooms. Tablo supplied with everything in season. Most complete bar in Cariboo. Stables in connection, Iiav a.id Oats in quax-.ity. F. HOPEROAMP & A. JOHNSON, - - Proprietor. FURNITURE CARPETS, Oil, CLOTHS etc., etc. Cheapest house on earth, write for prices M. P. CORDON, - KAMLOOPS, B.C. Beaver Lake House, C. W. EAGLE, Proprietor. On the Main Road from the 150-Mile House to Quesnelle Forks. Good accommodations for trnvolors aud good stabling, feed, etc., for teams. A well stooked bar in connection 1 deal largely in hay, grain, nnd farmproduoe generally. McLennan, McFiely & (Jo. |m VANOOCVEB, B.C. -vris:oi___Eisj_.i_.zEi<^^~- Haidware, Stoves, etc. Mill and Mine Supplies. Agents for the Giant Powder Company. Agents for tne Majestic Steel Range 2V__i_l Ordors Solloltocl. HYDRAULIC PIPE Dan Stewart Merchant Water Works or Mining Plants. The largest aud best equipped rivetted steel pipe muking iilant on the coast. Estimates Furnished, lii[. oi Small Quantities.' lo Dell) In .elimy, Sallsliclloi Guaranteed Armstrong & Morrison Offloo and works—Foot of Heatley ave. VANCOUVER, B.C. Tailor, Vancouver, - B.C. Fine Tailoring a specialty. Perfect Ut guaranteed: FORJSALE Hotel and Store in'Cariboo. The owner Is selling on iiccmuitof UUhealth. Value of stock on hand, 813.000; yearly ptolils from 85,000 to 87,000, Suitable terms will be m»deto"B",S,.rcR»&UUNAL1 s-iic Aslieroft! B.C. When in Vancouver IT WILL PAY YOU TO VISIT Clubb & Stewart, THE LEADING CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS 02ST THE COAST. Wo carry an immense stook of Men's, YouthB' and Boys' Clothing and Fur- nisbings, Waterproof Coats, Trunks, Valises, eto. We always carry tho celebrated Stetson Hats; also tlio Levi StrausB overalls. Custom Tailoring on tbe premises. Mail Ohdeks Promptly Attended To, Clubb k Stewart, 160 CORDOVA STREET, Vancouver, - B.C. Mcdowell, ATKINS, WATSON OOMPANY (LIMITED), " Tbe Wholesale Druggists," VANCOUVER, B. 0. J. 0. VOS8. E. E. LEA80N. Tbe Hotel Victoria VICTOBIA, -B.O. AMEMGAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. AMERICAN PLAN $2 AND UPWARDS. A homo for Tourists and Commercial Travelers. First-class in every respeot. Steam heated, Sample rooms, I- LEHMAN, Blacksmith, Wheelwright and Wagon Builder HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Iron, atecl and Timber kept In stock, and a stock of Eastern made Carrlaces, Bnsgiei and Road Carta kept on hand at reduced prices, and also made to order. Manufacturer of " The Lehman Tire Setter " which all Blacksmiths should use. All work warranted, and prices lower than ever. Au assortment of Coffins and Caskets always on hand. ASHCROFT, B.O. PITHER & LEISER. Importers and Wholesale Dealers in WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS VICTORIA, B. t. Oppenheimer Eros. WHOLESALE GROCERS Vancouver, : : : B. C. STULITII db BRYSON General Blacksmiths, Horseshoeing, Steol, Irou and Hardwood Lumber kept iu stock, also wagoni suitable for freighting and ranching. Shop on Railway Avenue, ... ASHCROFT, B.C, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^i^^-^^J^«p /-". ,/ THE ASHCROFT JOURNAL. SATURDAY, DECEMBER J10, 1800. LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. John Oampboll, of Spatsuni, was in Ashoroft on Friday, Dr. V. S. Reynolds nnd Mrs. Reynolds roturnod homo last night, Govt, Agent Burr visited North IK'iiil tliis week uti oMioii.1 busiuess, Cupt. Uowling, u guest for some time Ht the Ashoroft Hotol, has left for Bn- gland. Kci'gount uL-Arms O'Hara left last Thursday Lo resume his duties at the oapital, Mrs, (hits. Haddock lias boon very 111 tlio last few days, having Dr. Clarko iu const nut attendance. J, D, Kirkpatrick, of Alkali lake, has moved with liis family lo Ashcroft, wbt.ro tie will reside. Edward Arthur Carew Gibson, of 100 Mile House is appointed a Juatice of lliu Peace for Cariboo and othor counties. Tho secretary of the Stuart's Lake Road committee requests that tho petitions be at once returnod to him as they must bo sent to Victoria next week. lu tho ubsense of Ror. Mr. Muir, Rev. Mr. Laidley will preach next Sunday morning iu tho Presbyterian church. There will bo services us usual in tho Methodist ohuroh iu the ovening. Hie A. Praser, Editor Lillooet Pros peotor visited tho Journal otticeyes torday. Mr. Fraser reports miuing matters at Lillooet to bo in good shape and outlook for next season's work very bright. Thanks to the O. P, K. for the improvement they huro made of tbe approach to the station. Another petition to some other power will be necessary to complete anything like a decent road. S. S. McOure, founder and editor of MoClure's Magazine, announces his purpose to enter upon a general book publishing business. He is also planning a new monthly periodical to be called McCluro's Review. Tbe Sutherland Hydraulic (iold Mining Company, Limited, has been incorporated under the "Compauies Aot, 1897," with a capital of flvo hundred thousand dollars. The registered ofllco of the compauy will be in Cariboo district. Tho Ashoroft Water, -Electric and Improvement Company's mill at Kamloops is completed, steam having been turned ou this week. A large forco or men are taking out logs ut Clearwater lake; these, with last season's cut, will keep the mill busy tor a long time. W. B. Bailey k Co., forwarding agents, have received a largo quantity of pipe for tho Cariboo Consolidated Mining Company, operating near Barkerville. Thoy are also forwarding a complete cyanide plaut to Lillooot for tho Toronto k Lillooet Gold Reefs Co. IN SOUTH AFRICA. Since Buller's reverse at Colenso the events tbat loom greatest in the public eye aie the sending of Generals Roberts and Kitchener to South Africa. Fighting Bobs," to use the title conferred upon him by the idolatrous affection of his soldiers, will be supreme in command. Kitchener, wbo proved himself for Egypt tho "chosen mau of desliuy," will bo Chief of Stair. It is not a little strange that, unlil they mot tho other day at Gibraltar, two such mou sbould bo utter strangers to each other; but if they can work together iu harmony, nothing, short of a disastrous provi- donoe, Bhall prevent a quick, decisive ending to this war. Roberts is a proven aud ripened commander, and beyond any known living soldier lie possesses in uo common degree tho ono conspicuous gift of all great leaders, namely, that subtle, mysterious charm which without elfort, yot, with in .sis I ublo forco draws to Itself tho lore lidelity aud solf-sacriflce of man, Kitchener is quito another kind of man. Ho makes neither the luvo uor tbe dislike nf his fellows, but com mauds unswerving trust' aud respect j by sheer force of will and intellect. Of him it is said that he "cut out bis human heart and made himself a machine." This war is unprecedented iu oue feature, that of the distance of tbe theatre of war from tho baso of supplies. There is consequently an unprecedented complexity connected with the problems of transportation and orgiuazations. For tho solution of these problems it is not rash to say that he will again prove himself "tho mau of destiny." Methuen, Gatucro und Buller uro resting ou their oars, Buller likely waiting for artillery to replace the guns lost and for tho reinforcements which are landing from Gen. Warren's division. After Buller is reinforcad aud the sepatato divisions uro supplied with heavier artillery we may expect an advance Thero aro two reasons for this: First, Kimborley uud Ladysmith cannot hold out very much longer; secondly, every day's delay in tho attack makos tho ultimate victory more diltlcult by enabling the enemy to strengthen their positions. Buller aud Methueu confine tbeir elforts to embarrassing tho enemy whilo extending their iutronohments, Lyddite shell firing at long rango being the method adopted. Perhaps more damaging to tbe pros peots of Boer success than all tho boasted paraphernalia of Maxum guu and Lyddite shell is the rigid blockade of Delii ;oa Bay. Needed supplies of all kinds, food, ammunition, railroad material, aro intercepted by the British cruisers. Tho farms of tbe Transvaal are this year lying untitled. Without supplies of food from tho outsido famine must succeed, aud it is but a truism to assert thnt valor cannot exist indefinitely on an empty -.toiuai.li. So apprehensive is Kruger of tbeir danger that he is now issuing threats of putting the British prisoners at Pretoria ou short rations if tbe intercepting of provisions be continued. But ouo can depend upon it that as Km ger values his neck ho will not resort to inhumanity to prisoners, The second contingent of Canadians will be ready to embark abont tho 10th or 15th of January. Col. Steele, of Yukon fame, will command tho western division of the Mounted Rilles. HAN510N MOUSG FUND CONCERT. Six cars of dredge machinery for the Yale Dredging Company ure beiug unloaded at Yalo. The scow is about completed and the machinery will boat once placed iu position. It is of the dipper style and made by the Marion Steam Dredging Company, or Marion, Ohio. : Arthur F. Noel, and Miss Dclina Le- taliou, both of Lilloucl, were married iu this city on Sunday evening. The wedding ceremony took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart at 8 o'clock the Rev. Father Michel officiating. Er nest Morris acted as best man, and Miss Latremouillo as bridesmaid. Aftor tlio ceremony thero wasa gathering of friends of the newly married couple at (he residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Balleau, whero a sumptous wedding supper was served. Mr. aud Mrs. Noel left for Ashcroft by Sunday's No. 1, eu route for their homo in Lillooet.— Sentinel. Xmii Tree et Cllnlon. A Christmas tree, containing valuable and acceptable presents for (Vi ohildreu, was held in tho hall on Wednesday evening last. Thero was agood attendance from town and neighborhood, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Rev. Vf, Elardie aoted as chairman. An interesting programme was rendered, much to the pleasure and prollt of the audience. Tbe success of tho entortainment is largely due to the friends who cooperated with the committoo of management in decorating tho tree and supplying tho necessary funds. M, P. Stewart visited Kamloops this week. Mrs. A. Patterson, of Kamloops, is visiting ber sister, Miss Alice Lehman. When does tbe nineteenth century end? Anyone at all in doubt Bhould attend the debates going on at the Ashcroft Hotel. Auy time during the day or night the -dobate goes briskly along, sometimes tho.'DII meu aro on top aud sometimes fhe 'CHI men. Tbo question was settled last ulgbt in favor of'U0 but Mr. Bornstein, with the holp of Mr. J. Haddock is today trying to convince everyone that when they have paid eighteen hundred and ninety-nine dollars thev sbould have a ro- ceipt for nineteen hundred. Mr. Lyne utterly fails to soo the force of this argument us most any seusiblo man would do. Right Rov. Bishop (.'ridge last Tuesday evening performed tho ceremony whioh uuited in marriage Miss Fannie Leech, daughter of tho late Peter Leech, aud Mr. Wm. Felker, of the 144 Milo House, Cariboo, in holy matrimony. The scene of tho wedding was the residence of E. A. Wolf and the bride was given away hy tbo host and attended by Miss May Wolff, The bridal gown was or rich Duohosse silk, appropriately trimmed, and the brido's ornaments were a magnificent diamond necklace, pin aod pendant, the gifts of the groom. Mr. Geo. Snider was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Felker will spond the honeymoon in California, F. W. Fostor left last week to spend tbo holidays with his family at Victoria. _ Mr. and Mrs, I. Lehman loft Wednesday for au extended visit to California. Our war letter was unfortunately orowded out of last week's issuo for waut of space. .1. Stewart, foreman at the Gang Ranch, has gono to his homo in Scotland lo spend the winter. Last night Asbcroft excelled itself! Any entertainment given in a worthy causo is always well patronized in Ashcroft, but probably the towu hall never hold a larger, certainly not n moro enthusiastic, audience than the one assembled thero last night to hoar the Mansion Houso Fund" Concert; and itis equally certain no compauy of performers ever gave groater pleasure to an Ashcroft audience than did tho ladies and goutlemen whosoeUloiontly took lhe active parts. From theebnir- mau's address to the national anthem evory point was givon without a hitch, which showed plainly the earnest work done by those having lbe arrangement of the concert in ohr.rgo. By request of Ibo committee the Hon. C. P, Cornwall took the chair and was supported by Mr. John Shields and Mr. D. Murphy, Mr. Cornwall's address was patriotic and earnest. In a clear and kindly manner ho briefly outlined tbe position of the British Empire in the Transvaal war, dwelling strongly ou the patriotism of British subjects iu all parts of tbe world. "Rule Britannia" was sung by Mr. Warren, everyone joining in tbe chorus, To single oul uuy particular performance iu tho programme as Lho best could not bo done. Of course tbo "Absent Miudcd Beggar", recited by Mrs. D. W. Rowlands, brought out rounds of applause, aud money, as well, It was hardly finished when a little matter not ou tho programme took place: H. L. Roberts nud W. C, Morgan thought tho "pass around the hat' junction should have a practical illustration and proceeded to give it such witb tbo result that tbo receipts were considerably iucreused. Mrs. Rowlands' dress was most appropriate Tor tho "Absent Minded Baggur", being an empire gown elaborately trimmed with roses, maple leaves, thistle aud sham rock. Her effective rendoriug of tho poem gavo Lbe greatest satisfaction. Misses Tingloy nud McCosh,* playing on the piano aud violin wus greatly appreciated. Not ouly wero tho different selections wull given by thoso ladies, but tbey showed admirable taste iu selecting music that gave suob great pleasure. "Soldiers of the Quoon," sung by Mr. Warren, bud a splendid reception, tho audience kindly joining in the chorus, which ndled fervor, if not of any particular assistance from a musical standpoint. Mr. Warren was dressed not as a "soldier," but as a blue jacket, he beiug in that service ofthe Empire's defeuders, aud because of having uudor his charge tho boys who performed tho "cutlass drill." Everyone knows what a boy is and Mr. Warren doserves the greatest credit for the excellent manner iu which the boys performed tho drill. It is no doubt uews to most people to know that Mr. D, Murphy is an Eu glishinuu. lie suys hois, and that of course ought to settle the matter, but if anyone doubts his assertion let tbem ask bim to recito "Tommy Atkins" and the doubt will vanish. The h's were dropped in the most approved manner where they shouldn't be dropped, and persistently used whero they shouldn't bo. Did space permit wo would gladly mention the individual efforts of every performer, but as ouly a certain amount of space was left by the printer and ho warns us it is nearly filled, we oannot more thuu mention tbem. Tho girls flag drill, under tbe direction of Mrs, Rowlands, assisted by Miss Alice Shaw, was admirably done, and tbe playing by the string quartette, Mr. Prell, Miss Higginbottom, Miss Maggie Higginbottom and Miss McCosh, was thoroughly enjoyed. Rev. A. A. Dorrell, Mr. McCosh, Mr. Jardino, Mr. Wahu and Mr. Rowlands did not for oue moment allow tho intense interest of thc audience to wavor, Mr. Chambers' violin playing was much enjoyed. This is his first appearance in Asbcroft as a violinist and ho will be gladly heard again. Mr. P. Oldham was accompanist aud fully satisfied the demands of both performers and audience. Wheu tho last number on tbe programme was roaohed Mr. John Shields moved a vote of thanks to tho chairman, which was unanimously carried. A vote of thanks was also given to Mr. Lyne for use of tho hall, to tho Electric Light Company for light and to all those who so ably assisted to make tbo consort such a grand success. Followiug tbo singing of tho National Anthem, never moro vigorously sung, came cheer., for the Queen aud thon Mr. J. Haddock mounted a cbalr near the oentre of the hall aud called for cheers for Temple Cornwall, a son of the Hon. C. F. Cornwall, and Ashcroft's only representative at the scat of war, Everyone responded heartily to this. A full financial statement will appear in next week's Jouiinal. Christmas Presents I That make tbo hdart glad is what you want tn presont to the fastidious maiden, bachelor, or anyone wtio loves dainty toilet articles, otc, and a useful present is always appreciated by the recipient. We have a magnificent stock of flno perfumeries, soaps, books, opal ware, games, Gibson's English Candies, otc. J. H OXji£:iV_[£3]XrMllSy I-lrugglet and J3tn.tlo-a.ox-, A9HCBOFT -_ft__N~__D LYTTON, -B.C. N.B.—Send in your nddrea. for one of my moo Calendars. To all of Our Friends and I'.iLroi.s.tiwl to all thoso who should bo Our Patrons, we wish A HERRT XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR. MARK DUMOND, Dealer iu HAIII-WAIll., STOVES AND TINWARE, Ashcroft aud Lillooet. Arlington Hotel, "VAJSTOOU^.Ei.EL, _B. O. Near corner of Cambie nnd Cordova streets. Newly furnished rooms. Call aud seo us. BEN. WEHRFRITZ, Propr. Useful Holiday Gifts! Pretty Tea Sets, 44 pieces, $U.SO, $5 and upwards. Pretty Dinner Sets, 1)7 pieces, $8, $9, $10 and upwards. Pretty Rockers and Chairs, $3.50, U, 85 and upwards. Pretty Lamps, with globes, $2, $2.50, $3 and upwards. Endless variety of Fine China, Silverware, Cutlery, Down Cushions, Rugs, Curtains, etc.. at almost any price you mny wish. ^WEIIjEII BROS., Complete Furnishers, ■OTOTOHIA, 33.0. ♦A***.***************************<<**** ************** * -w-o '\*V_e__ Our IWC«___y 5 £ PatrouB _,_-_- Priojaclw £ | A Happy and = = = == j | Prosperous New Year THE ASHCROFT TRADING GO. I Heintzman k Co. Pianos.,. Remarkable reoord of tbe Heintzman k Co. Piano eaoh season adds to tbe wonderful success tbat has come to these Pianos, made in Canada. Their fame is world wide; tbe choice of the world's greatest artists. The following from Lieut. Dan Godfrey, Bandmaster of tbe Grenadier Guards Band, and Professor of the Royal College of Music, London, Km?.— "1 bad the pleasure of trying your Pianos, and I must say they astonished me, being full and powerful, and having a lino tone quality. The singing quality, especially in the treble part, is beautiful, nnd tho instrument Is well balanced throughout tho whole scale. As regards your Upright Grands, tbey aro beautifully toned instruments. I am specially charmed with them. I must say 1 am not surprised at tbe success you have met with your instruments," DYKE & EVANS, Vancouver, _____ mm AGENTS FOR VANCOUVER, CARIBOO ANO THE ULLOOETS. D. Murphy and Stuart Henderson returned on Thursday from the coast, where they bad spent Christmas. THE ALBION IRON WORKS CO., LTD. Engineers. Founders and Boilermakers, ii Chatham street, aud 71 ytoro street, VIOTORIA. B.C. ******************************************* Drowning Accident. Whilo attempting to cross the Thompson river at the 89 Mile Posl, cast of Spences' Bridge last Sunday night between the hours of nine and1 ten o'clock Indians Billy Pasco, Loug I George and his wifo. Jimmie George and his wife aud two half-breed boys, twelve aud llftoou years of age, sons of Peter Audap, wero drowned, from the upsetting of a canoe. Nothing was known of the uccideut until nine o'clock tbo following morning wben Peter Audap, who lives on the north sido of the river opposite tbe raucberie, weut to the bank and called to tbe Indians on tho othor sido as he expeoted the party to have returned to his place from where they bad left the night before for the rancherie. Upon bearing tbey had not reached thero it was concluded an accident had befallen them. Search was mado down the river and about two miles below was found the canoe, bottom up, caught to tbe inside was a bundle of clothes. The oanoe which caused the aocideut is part of a large one cut midway between tbe ends and boarded across the cut end, capable of carrying witb safety four persons, Up to Thursday night the body of Jimmie George's wifo only bad been found, although a number of Indiaus with grappling irons wero dragging tbe river. Indians Long George and Jimmie are brothers of Mrs. Audap, thus by this sad accident Mrs, Audap looses two brothers and two sons. NOTICE. Mr. S. A, Moore. B.A., who has been teaching at Clinton, came down this week. Ho left this morning for the coast. Under tho provisions of tbo "Assessment Aot", VV. Teague, Judgo of Oourt of Revision and Appeal, held court on Friday. No appeals of importance were presented, Secretary of Stuart's Lake Road committee urges immediate respouso to his letter of recent date sent to Cariboo merchants and others in reference to sending a representative to Victoria. Tbe committee trust tho importance of this matter will bc understood by all. Sco notice in another column of meeting of tho Horsefly Gold Mining Company, to bc held on January '.Hb, 1(100. Quartz Mill For Sale. Sealed 'renders will he received hy the Hon. tliet'liii'f ConimiHHlonernf I-aiulH nnd Works ut> lo no.... of Mi.mbv, SI-ikI January, tliOO, fnr Ihc |irm-lii.«c nf a teii-slami' i|iiartz mill. Willi engine and holler, made hy Prcscott, Scolt & Co., San fraucisco, together with fit- tliigsund connection., iierlamlni: llierelo, an llu-sit is now stored al the Govemmctlt olllce, al Vale, ll.C. Tlie lioilct Is Ill feet loop, -1 feet dliimeter. sinL'le-rlvutledjar.t.i.-es.lJV (Dam.ler;engine cylinder IS, stroke 2)fi'l large Ily wheel; steam pump, etc. W. S. GORE, Deputy Commissioner of Lands and Works. Lands anil Works Department, Victoria, B.C., Dec. 33.18DD. 3fit3 ■ We have a few ladies coats aud capos left which we will sell very cheap to clear them out. Ashcroft Tbading Co. NOTICE. ANNUAL MEETING-Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meet inn of ihe stockholders of the Horsellv (iold Mm inn Ct* will be held at the ollice nf the company, Room l _, Nevada Block. ;nm Montgomery street,San Francisco, California, on Tu.-.lav, January Dili, l..(iO,al :t o'clock |).m., for the election of directors amljhe transaction of sucli nllicr liiistiiewi as mav come hefore the —* ■'■ Mon- k. l, Barker, sec! NOTICE. next session thereof, for an Act to incorporate a company with all iiecessarv and usual [nivvci-- to construe!. operate and maintain a line or lines of railway from a point on Douglas channel at or near the head of Kitimat Arm, In the Coast District ofthe Province of British Columhia; thence iu a northerly direction Iit wav of the mouth of Copper river, Kitsalas canyon and tht Skeena river to a pi.i-.L_iU or n Atr Hnzcltou, in the District of Cassiar; thence northerly and easterly by way of Babine river, Mauson river or creek and the I'arsnip river, or other convenient or feasible route to Pine River Pass, In the District of Carihoo, In said province; or, as a partially alternative route, from a point at or near Iht said Kitsalas canyon easterly hv con- -■i-iiii.nl route to Hulklev valley, and thenet struct, ojn-raie ami niaiiimin lines of railway from the nearest or most available point on the route of the aforementioned railway, southerly und easterly hy way of the Stuart lakes, or other convenient route, to a point at or near Fort George, thence southerly along lhe valley of the Fraser river to Quesnelle, on the Kraser river, in Ihe District of Carihoo; and also from a point at or near Fort George aforesaid, or lhe Stuart lakes, hy way of the south fork of the Fraser river, la Ihe said District of Carihoo, t" the Vellowhead Pass, In the District of Alberti Northwest Territories, wilh power to extend . -.- Jl a south-westerly direction nlong the northerly side of Douglas channel aforesaid, lo a point at or near Hartley hay, in lhe said Coast district; with power to construct, operate and maintain branch lines and nil necCBBtiry bridges, roads, ways and ferries, and to construct, acquire, own and maintain wiiarves and docks In connection therewith, and to construct, own. actiulre, c(|Uip and maintain steam and other ils autl boats and operate the same on nection therewith, and to transmit messages for commercial purposes and to colled tolls therefor, and lo generate electricity and supply light, heat and power, and to acquire or receive from anv government, coriioratiptl or persons, grants of land, money, bonuses, privileges or other assistance lu aid of the construction of the company's undertaking, and to connect with aud enter into tralllo or other arrangements with railway, steamboat or other companies, and for all rights, powers and privileges necessary In or incidental to the premises, and for other purposes. Dated al Vancouver, B.C., Ulsl December, IOOD, WILSON & SENKLER, 3l.t Solicitors for the Applicants. uih. limn, we will chargt ill nil accounts due us at the VIKT1I & BORLAND. COMMERCIAL HOTEL HAYWOOD k PUESCOTT, Props., Cor. Hastings and (.'.mil 'c stf., VANCOUVER, - B.C. NEW. MODERN and STRICTLY FIRST CLASS. Rates $2 to $3.50 per day. Good Sample Rooms. J. MKIKLK-OIIN', MAURY EDWARDS, ! .o|)rii'tor. Mnnnpcr. ORIENTAL HOTEL, It is popular, central, comfortable, homelike: famed for square dealing, and run on the hlghesi standard of lespectability, BOARD AND ROOM, $1 ANO $1.25 PER DAV. Meals 25 cents. Alining properties that guests may desire to sell or develop will he listed and described, and such description furnished to mining bureau- iu mining centres. This is done without charge or commission. SIDNEY WILLIAMS, P.L.S., P.A.S.I., London. Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer,Draughtsman, QUESNELLE MOUTH, B. C. Engineering and Survey work. Reports on mining properties. Maps and plans prepared of any portion of Cariboo district. FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES K hi) (lod end runs, Roses. Fancy Evergreei Magnolias, Hulbs. new crop Lawn Orass Se for present or spring planting. The largest and most complete stock in Western Canada, Call and make vour selections or send for catalogues. Address at Nuraeryaud Greenhouse. M. J\ B0011 Westmlmterroad, VANCOUVER, B.C. 1 deKeyser, Practical Watchmaker, Manufacturing - Jeweler and Optician. ASIICKOFT, B.C. All orders by mail and oxpross promptly attended to. Canning Machinery. Stool Riveted Pipe- Marino nnd lnnd Engines nnd Boilers built for Govornmont Inspection. Tubular Boilers Thawing Points. Derricks nnd Hydraulic Pipe Specialties in comploto Miners Outfits. Cont ninn givon for ull luiuls of work, Repairs oxAOiitet) with despatch. OnstlngK of nil descriptions. Agent., for Woitlihigton I'umps. ASHOROFT, B.O. Large Airy Rooms. Only First-Class Hotel in Town. Sample Rooms Free. C. E. JOHNSON. - - Proprietor. BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA Incorporated 1836. PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ■ $4,866,666 1,460,000 Branches in ull the principal towns of Canada from Dawson to Sydney, Cape Breton. Drafts granted on all points in Canada and the United States and on Great Britain. Gold dust purchased or sent for assay with prompt returns, j_A_.ivx-B.-a om.-__isr. 3VCa__.acoir, ASHCEOfT. CARGILE HOUSE Under New Management. Mr. Fred. Nelson now Las entire charge of the Hotol, and has thoroughly renovated and refitted it. Dining rooms well supplied, neat and orderly. The bar is well supplied with the best grade of Wines, Liquors aid Cigars. Tlie house solicits a fair share of the public patronage.. Free Sample Roomr for Commercial Travelers. Cariboo. Horsefly. QUESNELLE FORKS. . W.B. Bailey & Co., Storage and Forwarding Agents. Goods received, stored and forwarded with despatch to any point in Cariboo reached by wagon or pack train. Consign your goods to our care and we will settle railway charges and ship to destination with least possible delay.
Title changes in chronological order: The British Columbia Mining Journal (1895-05-09 to 1896-05-02), The B.C. Mining Journal (1896-05-09 to 1899-04-29), and Ashcroft Journal (1899-05-06 to 1967).
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