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.-it-1-M..V -wr-rfLATIVB ASSEBIBIV JAN *? 1839' VICTORIA, p. c. LIBRARY EBG-SIATIVE ASSEMBLE JAN 23 1890 VICTORIA, B. C. _. -it 3 'gi.lL,. THE B.C. MINING JOURNAL. VOL. 4., NO. 38. ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. JANUARY 21. 1899. $2.00 PER YEAR Happy and Prosperous New Year. Ou. stocks at both Ashcrofi nnd Olintoti nro NEW, Extensive and W.ll-sol.ci.tl Mail orders will Imve prompt und caroful iittontion. _F\ "W. FOSTER, General Merchant, _-.s-hco-r.o_tt .A.1-T-.) o__ji.sr-.o-sr, b. a. Columbia Meat Market ASHCROFT, B.O. Havo coustautly on hand a good supply of DRisOKM-^BSPSPlJliX Ei-£ * Good supplies nt fair prices. WHOLESALE and EETAIL, J. D. GILLIS, Proprietor. ASHCROFT HOTEL, Wm. Lyne, Proprietor. Directly opposite Depot, ■ • ASHCUOFT, B.C. This Hotel hns beeu lately refitted and refurnished. A new wing, 50 x 2_ feet, containing nineteen rooms, including bath and sample rooms, will be opened by Oct. 1st. Good table and good service The only first-class Hotel in town. Trim & Haddock, LIVERY, SALE & FEED STABLE. ASHCROFT, B.C. Saddle, Pack aud Driving Horses for sale and hire. Rigs kept at both stables. Special trips made to Lillooet or points in Cariboo at any time. Wire at our expense for rigs. wftoLESAI.E AND RETAIL DEALERS III HAY AND 01IAIN. The H. B. A. Vogel Commercial College D_3-3__CX ELOOS, _H___STI_>r GM3 ST., p.o.Bo„ai7. ■V-ai-LCOTULxre-T- B.C. THOBOUQ-H I-STSTS-TTCTIO-S. IJsT BOOKKEEPINO (practical methods, no tact books), BUSINESS HETHODS, CORRESPONDENCE, PENI.ANSHIP, SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, and the Qcncral Engll.li Brandies. tar sum] for prospectus. CARGILE HOUSE Under New Management. Mr. and Mrs. G. Elkins have entire charge of the Hotel, and have thoroughly renovated and refitted it. Dining rooms well supplied, neat and orderly. The bar, under the management of Cargile & Collins, is well supplied with the best grade of Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The house solicits a fair share of tho public patronage. Ashcroft, B.C., August 26th, 189.8. 'THE WELCOME ' RESTAUSAfiST *» CHOP HOUSE MRS. GEO. KNAPPETT, Proprietress. Meals at^all hours, day aud nlfflrt. 1 .osh oysters in any stylo always ou hand, Privato boxes for- Indies and diniujr pirrtres. PITHER & Importers and Wholesale Dealers in WINES LIQUORS- and CIGARS VICTORIA, B, I. MININO EXPERTS. Editor Minino JouRNAL—Sir: It occurs to ino that if investor- in mining properties employed tho same cautious methods that governs com* uioreiul enterprises mining in tbis provinco would not be suoh a gamble as it is now considered, by most of our business men. For instance, when a dry goods merchant wants a salesman ho advertises for an experienced man wlio thoroughly understands the business; when a wholesale grocer wants a clerk or agont to soil groceries he ad* vet-Uses thai, nono but au exporieuood niiin need apply; wbena hardware mer- olimit wants a man to handle his wares lio advertises for a man to handlo his wares. II" advertises for au export- ouood fiiilu "' who knows all about nmnufuotur'oVi hcuoI and irou, Thoso throo leading oommeroial eutorprises mo taken to illustruto the ahsoluto necessity of om ploying nono but competent mon hi each situation. Thou why is It not us necessary to uso the Hiuno caution in tho employment uf mou who conduct miuiug oporations, ospdoially wlion tho men who put up tlio capital aro distant from tho scouo of operation and kuow nothing what ovor of tho business, aud aro entirety dependent on tho reports of stock jobbing directors, Rkillod mining experts mid engineers are usofnl mombers in a mining community, their duties are distinct from a minors. Thoy aro tho Intermediates botween the capitalist mnl thu mino owner, nnd on suoh a push inn should command tho rospect of both parties. Aftor all tho faots huvo boen ascertained and the ooudi tions of a pieco of proporty reported upon by tho mining engineer or expert and it is considered of sufficient value to warrant development. The work should bo done undor the personal supervision of a practical miner who is competent to do tbe work himself. Such a man would give the capitalist au even chance for his money, whioh he cannot obtain by the employment of bank clorks, lightning rod, sewing machine and lifo insurance agents whoso qualifications only fit them as peddlers of rubber stamps to servant girls on tho installment plan. Yours truly, Miner. Ashcroft, B. 0., Jan. 20th, 18D9. 43rd MINING & MILLING CO. The third annual report of tbe 43rd Mining & Milling Co., which operates in the Omenica district, has been received at this office. The report submitted to the shareholders by Col. Joshua Wright, the manager, speaks for itself, and is as follows: To tiie President and Siubeholdebs of tue 43rd Mining & Milling Co., of Cariboo, B.C. Gentlemeu: I beg to submit herewith for your information my third report, on the work performed on the company's claims in the Omonica Distriot, B.C., during tbe season of 1808. I left Ottawa, accompanied by Mr. George S. Davison, the assistant- secrotary of the company, on the 30tb April und reached Ashoroft on tho 5th May, when tho necessary arrangements were made tor getting our pack horsos in from the ranges where they bad wintered, and having the rigging, etc, repaired. I went on to Vancouver where I met Mr. C. C. Chipman, commissioner, and Mr, R. Hall, tbe manager of the Hud- sou's Hay Co., with whom financial arrangements wero made for carrying on our business in the north. Returning to Ashoroft the 16th May, I made the necessary purchases of puck horses, as well as a six-mule team aud freight wagon, the latter I found of great convenience on the Cariboo road, as by it we were able to materially assist young pack horses. After engaging the required number of mon at Ashcroft, and having them n a contract, I moved the whole party to Hat Croek, from whioh place wo started on the 24th of May for Quesnelle, reaching thero after a hard trip owing te heavy rains and bad roads, ou tho 5th of June. Tho wholo outfit was immediately sent across the Fraser river on the steamor Charlotte, loads were then rearranged and the party left for Manson croek ou tho Tth June. I, with Mr. Davison, remained at Quesnello a few days to complete ar- uugomouts for forwarding supplies, etc., by Indiaus in canoes up tho Frasor rivor 10 Stuart lake, and by subsequent trips of our paok trains, Leaving Quosnelle on tho llth, I reached Mud river on the 13th June whoro I found tho Pooock party of English prospectors camped, and ono of tboir numbor, Sir Arthur Curtis) lost sinoe the 10th inst. Aftor a consultation with tho leader I sent on to our paok train, had our four Indian puckers Bent back and started them out next day with a hope that they would find traoes of the missing man, bnt the heavy rains prevented them finding auy trace. A messenger was thon sent on to the Indian reserve at Stonoy croek, asking for a party of hunters to assist in the search, which was dono almost immediately, but without success. I reached Stuart lako on the 22nd June, where I gave a contract to a local Indian to cut a now trail in order to mako a shorter swim for our. horsos crossing tho Stuart river. Punting on from Stuart lako I reached Manson creok at noon on tho 1st July, uud found Mr. Cotton and tho advance party all woll. John Roberts, ono of tlio watchmen loft at tho camp last boiiSou, wus badly injured on tho lfitb December by falling from tho sawmill fiumo, on liis way up tho creek to set traps, and died tbe samo night. Smith, tlio othor watchman, had a vory lonely timo until tho arrival of Mr. Cotton and his party iu April. On reaching Manson croek I found work woll advanced. All tho Bawlogs taken ont tho previous senson lind boen out Into lumber, and tlio greiitc.- por- tion of this Itnribor used up In tb. construction of tiio Hume. On tlio ditch seventeen Chiiimneii woro at work and continued to tho ond or tho soason. The water bud boon turned into tlie flumo and nil lumber necessary for ilumo work wiih flouted from tho sawmill to points whoro it was required. Mr. Cotton's roport and plans show fully tho amount of work done last soason, as woll as tbo total amount of work douo up to tho presont timo. Whon tho portion of flume between whoro tho work was stopped last fall, aud tho mouth of Kildaro gulch is oomploted, tho elevator, whicli is on the ground, with tho necessary sluico boxes placed in position, tho work of wushing can bo commenced at tbo latter point. The work necessary to comploto the abovo mentioned portion of Hume will only take about fifteen days iu tlio spring. Tho lumber for sluico boxes, witb the timbor for rifflo boxes was cut this season and stored under cover nt thc middlo camp. While tbe completion of the short stretches of flume ou tbe main lino of ditch beyond Kildaro gulch tho water will be available for working a number of our claims on Slato creek. I am in hope that the portion of Slate creek known as "Poverty Bar" can be worked by a bedrock flume; of courso this mode of working can only be decided after the water bas been turned on, and we find how the bodrock runs. Should this method not provo successful, the only other way is by tho elo vator system and would necessitate purchasing another elevator, if wo decide to operato at- two poiuts. Witb the -present high freight rates and the prospect of having improved meaus of transport into the district in the near future, It would be wise to operato next season with the plant at present on the ground, with the addition of a small quantity of material I intend taking in noxt spring, Mr. Cotton's plan shows some fivo miles of wagon road constructed to meet the wants of our works. The British Columbia government has promise * to improve tbo trail next season, and petitions are beiug circulated through Ashcroft and on to Quesnelle to have a wagon road built to Stuart lako from Quesnelle. A stable, four stalls, and a large hay barn have been built this season, somo twelve tons of hay cut, pressed and packed about five miles, and stored in the barn. Four men and three mules were left to winter at tbe camp this season. During the winter whon the weather permits logs will be cut and hauled to Mill oreek, and I hope to havo a largo quantity of timbor on Mill creek by eerly spring when it can be floated to the mill during high water, tbo mules will be available to haul logs out of tbo water and pile them at tho mill, tbe mill pond will only hold 200 logs at ono time. With the logs cut last autumn and those to bo taken out this winter thoro will be sufficient lumber to complete our work. 1 would recommend that atelophono line be placed along tho ditch so that immediate communication can bo had with the watchman aloug tho ditcli line ln case of any break or landslide occurring, A certain amount of prospecting was done by myself on tho company's claims this season tbe result of which I communicated to Mr. N. Chas. Spares, the president, in a letter dated 2!)th November, 1808, as follows: Dear Sir: I havo tho honor to report for your information tbe following tests made on tho company's proporty in the Omenica district, nud marked O in red on accompanying map. On Kildaro guloh, at tbo hoad, tho tosts run from ono dollar to thirteen dollars por cubic yard. On Slate creok, to tbo depth of six feet, which was the depth sunk, tbo tests average one dollar and two cents per oublo yard. I havo no hesitation in saying that when bedrock is reached the avorugo will bo oven greater than that of Kildaro gulch. I am, your obodlont servant, Joshua Wright, Manager. I muoh regret tbat the request mado in my last year's roport, that some per- son bo appointed to visit and report on tho work dono, was not complied with. Failing to get suoh a roport I havo bud compiled a series of newspaper reports on the Omonica district, oto. I am informed by tho gold commissioner of Omenica distriot that tho property, consisting of nino bench claims, ol the Omenica Consolidated LAC LA HACHE. Mis. Ogden and Mrs.Thos. Hamilton, wiiu huvo been on the sick list for some time past, aro convalescent. Tlie Il.X. appear to bo doing a good business. Four speciuls passed here during the past weok. Messrs. S. and Fred. Tlngley have been in the district for the past ten days looking after thoir properties.CZl Mr, A. Mcintosh hus added another industry to bis present sawmill and genoral contracting. Ho has started a dug ratio!] neur tho 115-Mile House, whero you can-obtain anything in tbo canlno lino from tho rat terrier to a mastiff, Parties intending to outfit for tho Klondike with a dog train would do woll to cull on him, aa he has secured the services of tho well known J. Ciiuiiniiigs as a trainer.. Quito a numbor of our young people docldod to give a surprise party to Mr. Chnlmors, at 121-Mllo House, ou Fri- lay ovening, When the merry makers arrived nt tlio houso Mr. Chnlmors was completely tukon by surprise, but stoves and tables soon gavo way to tho dancers and all parties prosoutdeoldod to make if tho most enjoyable party of tlio soason, Refreshments wero served at midnight, aftor which dancing was resinned, and with tbo oxcoption of hull' un hour's intermission, during which wo wero treated to somo vocal music by Messrs. Shermer and Chalmers, wus kept up until tho darkness begun to disuppour, which reminded ull tlmt another day with its cares and duties was upon us. Messrs. Shermer and Nason acted ns floor managers and the tbo music was furnished by Ogden's orchestra. ■so-niLC HOLSE. Quite a fistic encounter took place beou two of our local pugilists a fow days ngo. Both meu entered the ring iu iu primo condition, each being confident of victory. Iu the first round Kid McCoy led with the right, but Sharkey duokod and with a powerful blow which he had in his hand lauded on Kid's jaw, which caused tho ground to rise up and strike bim on tbe back of the hoad, McCoy just recovered in time to hear the gong sound, When time was called both men wore on deck aud after sparring a few minutes McCoy led with a right swing whieh missed Sharkey. MoCoy again swung and struck Sharkey in the sumo place, turning him completely around, Theu Kid followed up with a slight jab in tho ribs, which ended tho second round. Wheu timo was again called Sharkey led with thc right for Kid's nose, but his blow fell short, and he received a vicious upper-jut on tho jaw whioh aroused bis ire and caused blows to fall liko rain on McCoy's face. Kid stepped to ono side aud landed a weak ono ou Sharkey's ear, and in return received a crushing blow on the neck which sent him to tbo floor, from which ho was unable to rise whou time was called. Referee Peter Maher awarded the fight to Sharkey which met with the approval of the audience. {Continued ou Fourth Page.) Robert Jamieson Suicides. A despatch Saturday night an nouncod the suicide of Robert Jamieson at the Rainier-Grand hotel in Seattle. Jamieson was a civil engineer and had charge of the work of converting the Columbia & Western into a standard gauge road. He was also consul! inn engineer for the company whioh installed the power plant at Bonning- ton Falls. As near as can be learned, Jamieson blew his brains out owing to a quarrel which ho had with Sir Chas. Ross over some services which he rendered to the Bouniugton Falls Company, of which Ross is ono of the leading spirits. Jumiesou leaves a widow in Vancouver. Poor lien to be Stopped. Superintendent Steele, commanding tho Northwest Mounted Police iu tbe Yukon district, has issued the following ordor, datod Dawson, November 18th, 1808: "Tbe commissiouers of the Yukon territory orders that no person will be permitted to enter tho territory without satisfying the Northwest Mounted Police at Tagish and Whito Horse Rapids that thoy havo with them two months' assorted provisions and at least $500 in cash, or six months' assorted provisions and not less'than 8200 iu cash, over and above tbo money required to pay expenses from the border to Dawson. N. B.—This order will uot apply to residents or tho Yukon territory ro- furning, if thoy nro idoutlfled, aud provo thoir compotouco to pay their way luto tho country. The Dreaded Qrlppe. Tiio action of tho Now York Board of Health iu pronouncing grip a oon- tagtous disease, aud issuing a warning to tho pooplo, seems to iudlcato that physicians nro inclined to regard tho Russian Influenza as one of the worst maladies with which they are callod upon to copo. Perhaps thoir view is justified. During the last great epi demic of the disease in the United States and Canada, iu 1801, when there wero thousands of oases in evory large city, it is estimated by the health commissioner of Chicago that the total number of deaths for the year in tbat oity was incroased by one-fifth. Thero are now, it is stated, 100,000 cases of grip in Now York, and tho epidemic has reached most of the western cities. Physicians almost everywhere report a large number of cases, and thero is likely to be a big increase, if the mild weather continues. It behooves people, therofore, to bo careful, Thoy shoutd keep their feet dry and warm, and tuko pains to protect themselves against tho damp nnd chilly air, which is really much worse than dry, cold air. Above all, when one is seized by an attack of grip, ho should at once undertako tbe business of getting well The grippe cannot be shaken off like the ordinary cold aud in most cases it is bost to call a physician, go to bed, and remain thore until well.—World, Passenger List. The following is tho list of passengers arriving at and departing from Ashcroft, tbis week, by the B. C, Express Co.'s stages: ARRIVALS, Mrs Jewett, Quesnelle; D Young, 150; W A Welbon, Lillooet. DEPARTURES. FSoues, Clinton; Mrs Richardson, F Folker, 144; C A Phair, Lillooet. A Dawson City Bill of Pare, The following is the copy of a Bhort order bill of fare, witb prices, whioh was in use tbe past fall at the Reglna Club Cafe, Dawson City: REGINA CLUB CAFE. SHORT ORDER BILL OF FARE. STEAKS. PorlerliouBc, $3.60. Sirloin, 83.50. Tenderloin, 8.1.G0. Plain, 81.50. Liver nnd Bacon, 83.00. Mutton Chops, 88.50. Beefsteak and Onions, 82.00. Cold Roast Beef, 8L50. Moose, 81.50. Mutton, 81.50. Ham, 81.00, FRESH EGOS. Two anv style, with meat order, extra. 81.00. Three any style. 83.50. Ham and Eggs, 82.50. Bacon and Eggs, 83.50. Poached Eggs on Toast, 82.B0. Potatoes, Bread, Butter, TeaandCoffee served with all Meat or Egg Orders. Hot Cakes and Maple Syrup, 7Br. Rolled Onts. Velvet Meal. Hot Cakes with Mush and Coffee, 81.00. Milk Toast, 76c, ToastorBreadand Butter, 50c. French Fry Potatoes. DOc. ■Pigs Feet, 82.00. Kidney on Toast, 82.00. Eresli Pork Sausage, 81.B0. ■ Whole Spring Chicken, 810.00. Half Spring Chicken, 85.00. Chicken or Lobster Salad, 8D.00. Rum or Spanish Omelette, 83.00. Fried Pigs Feet, 82.50. Welsh Rarebit, 82.50. Poat In Court. A poet named T. O, D. O'Connor was before Magistrate Pool In a New York police court the other morning charged with intoxication. "I beg for clemency, sir," said O'Connor. "I write poetry, and I do not depend upon tbat profession for a living," "A poet," repeated Magistrate Pool, "You are certainly in most unpootic surroundings, sir." "Indeed I am, dear kind sir, Upon my name I want no Blur; * Baok to my home I want to go, For where I am my friends don't know," said O'Connor. "Well, well," said the oourt, "I am surprised at a man of your intelligence being found in such a position." "I looked upon the wine when it was red, Not wisely but too well. Oh! my head; To err is human, to forgive is divine, I'll drink no more, repentance is mine." "You need a bracer, O'Connor," said tbe magistrate. "You braoe me up your honor," said O'Connor. "If I let you go will you promise to go to the nearest church and take the pledge? " "I will," he replied. "You are discharged on that condition," said Magistrate Pool. O'Connor bowed and said: "Thank you, kind judge, for your great favor; In my good intentions I will never waver, I will now say good-by to your honor; I will never again disgraoo T, O. D. O'Connor," On leaving the oourt room O'Connor went to a saloon and got drunk. After that he said he would go to St, Mary's church and swear off for a year. Patrons of toothsome morsels of pork in the film will be pleased to learn that J. D. Gillis has added to his meat market one of tbe latest improved sausage machines. This machine, when in working order, makes a noise resembling very much that old song, Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a iJow-wow." The following note of inquiry was loft at this office, but as we know nothing about the matter, we must refer the inquirer to "Jack": "Oh! where, Oh! where is my little wee dog, Ohl whero, Ob! where is he? With his ears cut short and his tail out (long, Ohl where, Oh! where oan he be?" A $500 NIHjUET. The discovery of gold at the Butcher poiut on Lightuing creok in 1861 was ono of thoso casualties that affords the theoretical minor a plausible argument in support of a Biblical quotation 'that gold is where '.they [find it," and should the same theoretical miner be fortunate iu a newly discovered mining camp to get a rich claim, which often happens, he forgets all about his pet theory, and assumes to know more about "Plaster Mines," as he terms it, than all the old miners in tbe country. Joo Gilmore, the discoverer of the Butcher point, was a good coal miner, but a tenderfoot as far as his knowledge of gold mining was] concerned, he had no idea of looking for or finding gold whore his footsteps directed bim on that memorable occasion, The same circumstance might have occurred in the days of Solomon, for we learn ministers of tbe Gospel describe gold as "filthy lucre" when they preach to tbeir congregations "tbat silver runs in leads and gold is where they find it." Joe Gilmore was not prospecting for gold at the time of his lucky strike, he was ont attending to more important business to himself, and, while so engaged iu a stooping position, somewhat abstractedly picked a few smooth rocks from the gravel at his feet, and in doing this was more thau surprised to find three smalljnuggets of gold. They were not all of the same size, but each piece made Joe's eyes protrude from their sockets as he looked at them in bewilderment. How did this gold get here? was all that Joe could think of at the moment. Some one must have lost it out of their pocket, and he felt bis own to make sure it was not his; then he thought that one of the men working on the Whitehall claim might have dropped them there. Thia latter thought seemed so reasonable, to him, tbat he went back to the cabin and informed his two chums, Tom Archdale and Charley MoHardy, of bis good luck. Tho two friends were practical miner-. from Australia. They listened to Joe's story and winked a wink of a ' l- genco at eacb other as they hastened ,._. the spot with pick, pan and shovel, to make developments. A hole was soon made and a pan of dust token from it, which, when washed, yielded an ounce and a half of coarse gold. Tha discovery was told to a few friends and tbe whole fiat located. Gilmore, Arch- dale and MoHardy got the discovery olaims at the lower end: Geo. Nye, Blucher and the Howel Bras, took next and John Duffy got about two hundred feet at the upper end. These were the first claims around Cariboo that were worked on the hydraulic system. Common canvas hose and a brass nozzle such as were used on fira engines in the early days performed the work successfully. Tbe Butcher claim which paid best gave the location its popular name of Batcher point. where the largest piece of solid geld ever found In the Cariboo district was taken from. Its weight approximated 30 ounces and was valued at 8500. ' Aihcroft Curling Club. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a curling club was held at the B.C.X. office last Saturday evening, lith inst. The meeting was an enthusiastic one, and after some discussion regarding tbe necessary arrangements for the season the following officers were elected: President, Thos. McCosh; vice-president, F, Short; sec.-treas., J. A. Bremner; committee, J. Hawthorne, J. Gillard, J. H. Clements, H. L. Roberts, Archie Clements. After the completion of this business the selection of rinks was proceeded with and resulted as follows: SINK NO, 1. BINK NO. 2. J. Gillard, skip, F. Short, skip, J. A. Bremner, J, Burr, Jas. Shields, T. Wallace, C. B, Deans, W, Gordon. BINK NO, 3, BINK NO. i. J. Hawthorne,skip, W.Hawthorne, skip, Geo. Veltoh, A. Woods, S. Creelman, C. Gibson, Geo. Ward. J. H. Clements. BINK NO.,"). BINK NO. 6. T. McCosh, skip, W.Hawthorne, skip, D. W. Rowlands, A, Clements, Mrs. McCosh, H, L. Roberts, J. C. Smith. E. J. Prell. Tbe initial game brought off on Monday afternoon last, at 3:30 o'clock, between rinks Nos. land 2, resulting in a victory for rink No. 1, J, Gillard, skip, after a hard fought battle, by a score of 0 to 5. Hugh Devery, late of tbe Cargile House, is now making himself handy on a shift at the Kamloops House. Of course Ashoroft visitors will call and take a "good morning" with him. Allison Woods, of the Cariboo Exchange, has tbe arrangements for the Scotch banquent in hand and there is no doubt that it will be a flrst class affair. While In Kamloops this week we heard a number of people speak of the very great improvement in the Kamloops brewing of beer. That now manufactured under tbe new management and under the direction of the German brewer, who learned to make beer where it is made right as a beverage, is said by those tbat are judges to be the dearest and best of any in tha province. t\ 7 THE B.C. MINING JOURNAL. i;i;Y SATURDAY. REYNOLDS 1-dil.u SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 I, 1800. Tho Do par Uno ti I of Ibo IuLortor al. Ottawa Ims i'ouoivfld from tbo Goo- logical Survoy a preliminary uoto ou tbo i-tilil deposits and conditions ol' mining in iln* Klondike region, by Messrs. K. <<. McConnoll nml .1. B. Tyroll of tin' sui-voy sLall'. Tbey suy that tbo producLivo partof tlio Klondike uold district an ul. prosout, kuown covers un urou of 1,000 stjuaro miles, sud is situated botwoou lbe Klondiko aud iniliiui rivors, trtbutavlos ol' tbo Yukon nml oust fl' lliu luU.-r rivei Tbo region is Unversed liy a mttlUtudi of Btrouins llowitig iu deep trough liko valleys. Tlio turgor creeks aro so pa rated by ^oug ridges gashed by tbo smaller streams and tormiuatiug ui; wards in ovou slopes or linos of rounded bills. Tin; gouoral uspeuL of the dis trlot, view from ono of tlio higher ele vatlous, is Itilly, owing to tlio fact thut tbo uiaiii ridges and uroeks radiate out in a general way rrom a central point known us the Dome, a name given to a prominent 1 ill surrounding tbo rldgi separating lbe tributaries ol' tbe In diau river from the Klondike, and oui of tbo highest points in tbo region, having un elevation above tbe Yukon river of ubout B,000 feet. Tbo forest growth which gonerally covers tbo distriot consists principally of blaok uiul whito spruces, witb some birch and poplar. Tho approximate area of 1,000 square miles of tlie known gold fields refers to the district traversed by tbo gold-beav iug ci-ooks, und not lo tlio actual area of pay gravels. Tbo latter aro confined to tbe bottoms of a few of the valleys and the lower slopes of tbo adjoining ridges, nml occupy u much smaller area. The rich oreeks so fur aro only lour iu number: Bl Dorado, Bouauzu, Hunker and Dominion, uud tbo greater proportion of tbo yield ol' the last two years has come from the HI Dorado and Bonanza. Tbo proved portions of tbo four pro- ducin-.- creeks havo au aggregate length of about 80 milos. A number of tributaries of the producing crooks uiul otbor streams, suoh us Bear, Sulphur, Too Muoh Gold, All (iulil, and many more, havo yielded small amounts, ami it is expected that prospecting work, now iu progress, will result in largo additions to tbe producing area. Tbo uold occurs iu tbo gravels lloor ing tbe bottom nf tliu valley, iu stream terraces lining tbo lowor slopes of tho valleys, and iu a romnrkablo moraino or ulacinl deposit which forms a soutli orn slope nl' Kl Dorado and Bonanza creeks for some mites, ami whicli was also found north of the latter creek for somo distauco above Us junction witli El Dorado, The stream gravels huvo a thickness of two to eight feet, and a width along the most producing port ions of El -Dorado and Bonanza creeks of from 100,t(i -101) feet. Thoy ex- tend across lbe valley bottoms utul increase in width witb tbo gradual enlargement of tbe lutter towards tbeir mouths. Tbo gravels uro everywhere moro or less uurifous, but tlio concentration is irregular und tbo gold in- creases iu quantity towards tlio bottom of iho section. Tlio greator part of the puy is usually found within a foot of bod rook. A considerable portion of gold is ulso found in tlio soft decomposed nnd shattered couutry rock on which the gravols rests, into wbicb it bus sunk often lo a depth of two feet. The bench grnvols are of less importance Uiun the .stream gravels, and, so fur, are only worked to u considerable extent nlong Bouauzu umi ulong tlio Jower part of 101 Dorado croek. Tbo benches only occur at intervals along tb<! sides of tin? valley, ami, as a rule, aro rock-cut umi uot built up by stream deposils. Thoy uro found ut varying heights, up to au elevation of 75 feet or moro above the bottom of lbe valley, Tbo grnvels are mixed with sand ami consist of Hut and sub-angular pebbles of schist, often n foot or moro across, and rounder quartz pobbles. The sold is Huo but uuggets up to a valuo of 81.36 aro reported to bo found. The average yield of tho bench gravels is staled to vary from live cents to twenty cents to a pun. Tbo bill claims just below French Gulch and Kl Dorado Hill, on the west sido ot tho valley of l_!l Dorado creek ami from 150 to 200 feet abovo its bod are excellent examples of gold deposits In this moraiuio material. At French Gtilob the workings, which uro proved extremely rich, an- on the face of u bench on tho lowor sido of tbo gulch, lfiOfeet from El Dorado creek, Tlio gold Is fouud ut or near lhe sloping surface of tho bedrock, al. the bottom of the lied of courso gravel, whicli consists ol rock (lour, sand pobbles and nuggets, usually includes much quartz, and is rough and unrounded, Tho hillsides on tlio lowor portion., of tbe crook cun bo washed down by strong streams of wuter. which onu bo brought to bear on them from a monitor. Tbo water can bo Brought from tho upper part of tho Kloudiko river, but on tho upper portions of the crook it will probably be dillieultat prosout to got a supply of water, though after tbo sluicing on tlio creeks is ended tbo crooks themselves may bo dammed up to furnish wator to strip tbo dirt and gold from tbo adjoining bills. To install oxtonsivo plants,either for hydraullclng or sluicing blocks of ground, considerable capital would be needed, and in order to. encouragetho influx of this capital Jiulo tlio country t will be necessary to offer every facility to investors. It should tints bo not only possible but easy for thcui to consolidate groups of claims or to obtain blocks uf hind of sulllcieut size to muke it probable that they would receive a fair return for their investment, Discussing Uio probablo sources of placer gold, Messrs. McConnoll aud Tyrell suy that Uio gold in its original habitat bus boyond doubt been associated with quartz, for many musses of gold-bearing quarlz have been found ami many of Lho nuggots of gold contain i-iirl icles of quart/.. Whether tbo goldis ohlofiy dorlvod from tho heavy veins or from tbo narrow stringers lias uot yot boou determined, but it is probnblo that In places both aro auriferous. The ^old found in a thick qiiui 1/. vein norlli of EJ Dorado oreek, but as I lio abundance or scarcity of plucer gold did not appear to depend on lbe size or number of tlio heavy veins, il. is probable that the precious metal hus boon ohlofiy derived from Ihe narrow stringers or leaves of quartz hitorboddod in the schist. The groat ice sheet of the glaolal period, which covered much of British Columbia did roach as far north as the Klondiko district, so Ihat ever since tlio laud was elevated above tbo sea. perhaps in Uio .Miocene or Pilioceuo epoch, it bas beeu out down by atmospheric nnd Btronm agonoles into deep valleys nud rounded bills, tbo surfaces of wbicb aro covered by varying thicknesses of decomposed rock. Thero is uo doubt that much of tliis decomposed rock iu the Klondike urea contains a small amount of gold, und by constant washing for ages much of this has become concentrated in tho bods of the streams, Nor cun it be doubted that tbo work of Clause11trillion hns beeu greatly expedited by small local glaciers, which ut u period not very remote huvo originated at tbo heads of theso crooks and have lilted tlio bottoms of tho valleys through part at least of their lengths, Tbe higher so-called benches havo been formed either ns lateral moraines along the sidetJ of tlio glacier or by streams wliich flowed between the sido of tho glacier aud tlio bouud ing slope of tbe valley. Tbe groat richness of tlio Klondike placer ground depends, therefore, lirst, on tho presence of a highly gold-bearing rock, and, secondly, on tbo occurrence of a set of conditions peculiarly favorable to tho concentration of the precious metal. Attoutiou is culled to the necessity of good wagon roads, which Messrs. MoConuell aud Tyrol! say could easily bo built through the whole country, for the bill slopes aro everywhere light and tbe bogs in tho bottoms of tho valleys aro nowhere very deep, whilo lakes aro* conspicuously absent. If usod with reasonable euro tlioy sny that tliero is an abundance of wood in the couutry to supply tlio wants of the people for a number of years, und they suggest that precautions should be taken to prevent forest llres. 'tbey havo no definite information as fo tho reported discovery of lignite on Klon dike river, about forty milos abovo Dawson, but they say itis possible tbat there may be coal seams which will furnish a valuable local supply of fuel, This summer tbey state tbo cost of living, whioh bad previously beeu ab normally high, was reduced. Wages bas fallen to about a tkirdjof what wns paid lust winter, and it wns found possiblo to purchase provisions at the stores for tbo maintenance of a party nt less than a dollar a day per mnu, Colonist. CHURCH SERVICES. Tho following is a list of the services bold iu tho several churches euch wook: St. Albau's, Church of England, Sunday -Morning at 11; ovoniug at 7; Sunday school at 2 p. m. Holy Communion, 3rd and 5th Sunday in ouch month at 8 a.m.; 1st Sunduy iu each mouth at 11 a.m. Litany on Wednesday uud Friday at 10 n.m. Evening service on Wednesday at 7:30. Kov. A. Anstey Dorrell, vicar. Methodist Church. Suuday—Morning at 11; evening at 7j Suuduy school at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday ovening at; 7:30. Kov. R.'B, Laidley, pistol-. Zion Presbyterian Church. Sunday --Morning at 11; ovoning at 7; Suuday school aud bible class at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7s80. Kov. P, D. rilulr, B.A., pastor. ESTABLISHED 1800. W. PELLEW-HARVEY, F.C.S. MIUING ENGINEER AND ASSAYER. VANCOUVER, ... B. C. Agent fur VIVIAN & SONS. Swansea. TIM. Kl.I.MITT'S MI-TAI.CO., WjiIi-n. CASHKl.liUl.il KXTI.ACTJNi; CO. I.D. Glasgow. All kinds of ores bought. Evory nnpllntiee fur complete sain pi luu: and W NOTICE OF SALE HI SHERIFF. Pursuant to tbo "Execution Act." In tho Supremo Court of British Col umbla. Between JOHN PEEBLES, Plaintiff, - -AND PETER EAGAN, Defoudaut. In iilieilii-nce to tin-writ ntl'ii'ril'ari/isir-.iH-il out of ilie Supr-in- Conrl nf Urilisli Coluiiiliiii. K inn limns l-i'Rislrv at Kaniloups, H.C, anil in iiii'dlrt-cii-il in tln-jiliovf ii-.iiiiecl Htiil fur llu ■-mn of j-711'.sis imd SH.-ii) fnr costs of i-secn lion, ami al-iu inn-rest Oil PUH*-..78 at six |1B ii-litniii |rci .inninu frum llu- mil iiav nl ,l:in niirv. IKHH. nnlil iiiivnii'iil. iinit on Sin.liH ut six per i-enlmn |u-r annum from tlie nth day of Nnviinbi-r, 1HHS, until payment, lu-siik-: Slit-rill'', tiimndane oilii-er'n ff.s, and otlic: liyal im-iik-nlal ixju-n-.i-r-. I liavi- .iT'.t-ii; ami will nITi-r for siah* hv puhlic auction at the Court IIiiiim', Aslicrufl Slatiim, mi Kiidav, the lothilavnf l-'ebtuarv, IHIM". at Ihe hniir nl eleven o'eloek in the forenoon, all lliu riglit, litU- and interesi ui Peter l.a«an, deceased, as held Iiv his heiis-at-law. C. l.iijriin and Flora Ka-an'itliesaid I'eler I.U-MTi In-ins. tlie ahove named Defendant' in the land as described in this advertisement, nr sullicienl theteot in satisfy Ihe nidf-iiu'iit debt and cosIh tliurelli DIS NO. OF .™»«»f ESTATE OU TRICT OF PROPERTY. LII- 118- Sltunte on Curl- Fee lo01!t liroup one bou wa;1 on road 100 acres 50 Mile House more or on which there is erected a serviceable hotel with suitable barns, outhouses, ele. 1'reuilsesli- censuil t() sell spirituous liquors. .Will x TO in: si i.n. WHERE TO BESOM-. runry, 180D, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the foren Land Keuistrv Ollice. Kamloops, a .th day of December, 1808. 1 herehy certify that the following charpes onlv appear rei.tste.eil ajiainst the real esiale and interest in real estate of I'eler ..ngnm i-ate or REGISTRY. JUDGMENT CREDITOR, AMOUNT. Tth January, 181)8 7ih January, 18D8 aand April, 1808 John Peebles Nam Sing 1_. (i. Prior & Co., Lid, 8082.78 8-189,HI 8030.10 T. O. TOYVNLEY, Actinp District Registrar, per Joe Macihmnld, Chief Clerk. JOSEPH Ill'I.K, ESQ,, Deputy Sheriff. A-lirro-t Station, B.C. TERMS CASH. Dated 7th January, 1801). JOHN STEVENSON. UUt5 Sheriff Cariboo. NOTICE OF SALE BI SHERIFF. Pursuant to the "Execution Act." Murriuiio in liko gluo; it sticks alt lands of things together. Apropos of tlie current war scares, a committee oi! spinsters advocato tbo uso of tlio pop-gun. Somo politicians uro liko tbo mou who come homo lato ut night and soo two but rucks in tho hull, leaving tbom in doubt which ono to hung tho hat ou. A copper initio bus beeu discovorrd iu Skamania county, JiEteou miles north oE the Columbia river and thirty- Ilvo milos uorth-cust of Vancouver, Wash. Tho Jouiinai. olllco is prepared to turn out job work us good us tho bost aud at fair rates. Any orders seut down tho road will bo Oiled and returned by next muil or express. -Tor the poultry show and fruit growers' association, to be held in Spokuuo Jauuury 24 to 23, tho Grout Northern has authorized u rate of ono furo and a iifth for tho round trip from all stations in Washington and British Columbia. All certificates mustbosigued by H. Bolster, secretary of tho association. In the Supremo Oourt of British Columbia. Between NAM SING, Plaintiff, AND PETER EAGAN, Defendant, In obedience to the writ of HcrlFaclas Issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Kamhiops Registry at Kamloops, H.C, and lo i>., hn . i; .1 in Hi.* .il,.--. ,| -ml I,,r Ilie sum of sr._nl._il) nnd 83.60 for costs of execution, and also interest on 8-180.31 ut six per centum per annum from the Oth dav of Jan- nary. 18H8, until payment, and on 837.08 at si-, per centum per annum from the Oth dav of .Nov,-ml iet. IMtM. unlil pa.inetit. besides SbiTiil's poiiullage ollicer's lees, and other leiral incidental expenses, I have seized and will oiler for sale bv public auction tit the Court House. Asbcroft Slatiim, ou j ridav, the lothilavnf February, 181)1), at the hour of eleven o'eloek in the forenoon, all the right, title and interest of I'eler Kapaii, deceased, as held bv bis heirs-at-law. C. Kagan and l-'lora Kagan ill.e said I'eler Eagan being the nlmve d Defendant) in the land as described in advertisement, or sullicient thereof to satisfy tlie judgment debt ami costs therein. DIS- NO. OF IllCT LOT T_.ll- 881 looet Dis containing trict. too acres tnore or less. CONCISE DKSoniPTlON OP PROPERTY, knO' is the 61) Mile House on which then is erected n serviceable hotel with suit able barns, outhouses, etc. Premises licensed to sell spirituous liquors. WHEN to he sold. WHERETO BE BOLD. I s I - I 3 I -5 III 8 Distances from Ashcroft to C. McDoiinlii'8 HI Mih ilou.u T'l-Mih- House. 83-Miu I ouse. 108 Mile House.. Ul-.Milell.iiise.. I l.VMile Utilise.. 1l7-Ul1.-ll.ms.-. rj-.--.Vhli-lb,use IJ? Mn, li...,-. IM.MileHt.ilse. -.Mil II..J .Milelloi .Mile House.. i-Mllo House., Ilerry'bt Flnny'st Mnriley'st... I'avlllont .... Gnrignu'st () H lii-:.*) at Colo's. Clark's* K%, hki st fountain! ... Lllloo-lt •lioifiehoiT H O H B.C. 111 $2 PER YEAR. The Only Newspaper Published in Cariboo. Avoid Grippe By tlie liberal uso ol Strengthening, Stimulating Noui'islimeut, wliich will fortify tlie system against llu- ill* ineidontto our changeable climate BOVRIL (lives Strength and Builds Up the Constitution. BOVRIL, UM,TED .'10 Fai-ingdon street, London, England. i aud ! St. Peter street, Montreal, Canada, NOTICE In tho Mattor of tbo Estate of John Jonos Deceased. n thai b; Notice is hereby \i by His Honor .Iiuiii Countv Cniirlfif Car J.iiina.v. iB-.'it. I.ci liary, __ granted to John A. V :utlll QU of tb_ day of i-uiVl'- ioiltll, B.C., Ollicial County of Carihoo, to tbe neisonol estate i John Jones, dfcea-ed i!il.--l;.ir. hit.- ,,] Sue Creek. ll.C. All person-tiiilcbli-d t.i Uie -ai estate are required to pav the amounts due h them to the said John A. Fraser or the inulei sif-ned forthwith. All persons having elain against the saitl .lulm Junes are renoired I send full particulars thereof tlulv vended an of the nature of securities iii anv, held bvtliei lo the said J. A. bra-er or lbe undersigned o or before tlie titb dav of April. 1800. After th said iltli day of April, istm. the Adrolnlslrr tor will proceed lo distribute tbe a.M-l. of tb said estate anions! tbe parties entitled tberett having reganl only to ihe claims of which the shall then have had nut ice. Daierl the Uth dav uf J.uiuaiv. IS'.m. IH.N1S .NlUl.l'HY, ,iuir> Solicitor for Administrator. NOTICE. Notice is herenv-iveu umi application will he made to the Parliament of Canada, at its nexl session, for an Acl lo incorporate a companv. with all neec--.it v and u-iial powers. for tlie purpose of constructing a line of railway from a point between Aslieroft and Kaiiilnops, on lhe line ofthe Canadian i'acilic I.ailwav. in Iiritish Columbia, llience in a northerly direction lo the ijuesiielle Forks, oi other point on the (Jiiesnelh1 river in the District of Cariboo, thence in a uurth-v.esteilv direction, crossing-the i-'ia-er river, nlong or following approxiinatclv lhe Lenetal rullle of the Telegrapli Trail to er-terly point . nil on : On tlie lOtbdavof Feb runry, 1800, at the hour of eleven o'clock in tlie forenoon. Land Rcgl_.ry Ofllco, Kamloops. 24th day of December, 1808. I hereby certify tlnU the following charpes nily appear registered against the real estate nit Interest in real estate of I'eterEagan: 7lb January, 1808 7tli January, 181)8 U'Jnd April, 18H8 John Peebles i Sing SUS2.78 S18D.nl 8U30.1U Ti O. TOWNLEY, Acting District Kegistrar. per Joe Mlicdonald. Chief Clerk. JOSEPH BURR, ESQ., Deputy Sheriff". Ashcroft Slalion, H.C. TERMS CASH. Dated 7lh January, 1800. JOHN STEVENSON. 00t5 siierlfT Cariboo' Netliaeo nu-f, llience m n direction alonj.' or followiiiL- ll: of the said Telei-raph Trail to near Hazleton. at lhe forks of I (with power to varv the said lo point on or near lhe Neeiiaco r tlie Nechaco river ami (ollowii route of ilie Smart river lo a pi Stuart lake, thence westerly to Telegraph Trail, and thence lonowing ine same tn 11 a-lei on aluresaiil ■: or, alternatively. a line of railwav frum said |<oiul letwei-u Asheroft and Kamloops, nn llu- Canadian I'aeilic Kailwav. tbenee rutinin:: in a iior:bcrly direction Io a point at or near li.;:i;e]\ ilie, i:i llu- Dislrict of Cariboo, llience nurlli-westerlv bv way of Willow river and Hear liver, cro-sin- the Fraser nver. and llience alon;; or following approNimately the peneral route of the Telegraph Trail, or bv oilier shorter or more convenient route, to a point at or near 1 ia/leton al tlie forks of tiie Skeena river: also witb power to receive from any government, corporation, or persons, grants of land or nionev or oiliei assets in aid of the construction of lhe under- l.ikme . to .inquire or t-iii.liuct. and tt> ciier.itc and maintain telegraph a:;d telephone lines along the route of said railway or connecting tlierewnli. and to nan-mil nie.-r.af_c. for ciun- mercial puipn-e.s, and lo collect tolls therefor; to construct, acquire, tnainlaiu and operate liamways, vessels, wharves, w ^n.-lioti-i.-s. docks and oilier works, and to conduct the business of carriers of passengers and ^onds by water, and of wareiioiisetnen u'enerally: to erect and manage electrical works lor tbe Use and transmission of electrical power, and aci-iiirU and make use of natural and oilier waler powers tor stu-h purposes; to enter into irallic aud olbe arrangement.- wilh other railway ano Irani. purtalinn companies; to i —lie preference stncl. and bonds; and witli sueli ol ber powers, rights, and privileges as mav be iiecessarv or ilici dental to tbe working or for the purposes o the undertaking. LEWIS & SMI-l-UK, Solicitors for the Applicants. Diitedal Ottawa this'J llh dav of December 1808. -liitO SIDNEY WILLIAMS, P.L.S., I'.A.S.I.J.ond Luud Surveyor, Civil Kugincor and D rn ujjhta mnu, QUESNELLE MOUTH, It. C, Euglnccrlnfe and Burvoy work, itepoit:' on uiinlug pi'0{iertieB. .Maps ami nluua pre- pared of nny portion of Cariboo dlB'Het. THOM CHONG LUNG Kniployment Offit., Store ami First-Class Laundry, Where work is done cleaner and cheaper than at any cither place In lown. Ashoroft, - - British Columbia. East end of town, near wagon bridge. CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY is the host line to and from Chicago, Milwaukee and all paints East. Willi lis 6,155 miles ol thoroughly equipped road it reaches nil principal business centers in Northern Illinois; Wlsonsln, lowa, Minnesota, Soutn Dakota, North Dakota and Mh Michigan THE ONLY LINE Running Electric Lighted nnd Steam Heated Vestibulcd Trains. Time tables, maps and information re ganling mutes, rates and other details relating to the road will be furnished on application to any coupon ticket agent, nr by addressing 0, J. Eddy General Agent, Portland. Oro. P. HEROD. Proprietor, • _ECA._tx4:i-00_P'3, - - .B.C. In the place where you tan always bo dure ol getting ihe Choloost Wlnos and Liquors. And the BeBt Brands of Foreign and Domestic Cigars. Oyster Cocktails and Tom and Jerry arc sped al lie.-, Canadian *_ , "Pacific Ky. SOO-PACIFIC LINE. The Best and Cheaoest ROUTE TO ALL EASTERN POINTS. TOURIST OAR SERVICE. Tourist car leaves daily for St. Paul! every Wednesday for Boston; every Sunday for lorontoi No, 1, westbound due at Ashcroft at 1.57 a.m. No. 2, east bound, ' 33.34 p.m. Empress Royal Mail Line Empress of India, Empress of Japan, Empress of China, aud,3:0_lna, e 1dvertising Hates" fir. Application. The best advertising medium in the Upper Country. All the mining- news of Carihoo, Omenica, Cassiar, Peace rivor, etc, Since 1859 over $60,000,000 in Placer Cold has been Taken Out of the Mines of Cariboo. JOB PRI2-TTH-TG. Our Job Printing Plant is one ofthe Best in British Columbia. Patronize Home Industry And have your Letterheads, Statements, Billheads, Envelopes, etc. printed in your own country Workmanship Unexcelled! Pri( ate! Send us vour orders and we will do the right thing with voulboth in Neatness and Despatch. For Jiipiin four weeks, Canadian-Australian Mail Line Miowcra, Warrimoo and Aorangi, For Honolulu, Fiji, Australia, every four weeks. For full information as ta rates, time ts*c,t apply to the nearest ticket agent to A.L. CLEMENTS, or to Agent, Ashcroft, E. .7. Coyle, Distriot Passenger agent, Vancouver. B, O, -A-cicire-Sis s The British Columbia riining Journal, P. S. REYNOLDS, Editor and Proprietor. ASHOROFT, • b. O. ^^™™»" _-_l_-______________-__-i •^ PERTINENT PERSONALS. Tho (tailors of Dowoy'fl squadron nro not particularly profane, but thoy nil sworn? hy Qoorgo.—■ l-vunsvltle Cnurlor. Spain's rovorsoa must bo retrlovbdj says Woylei*. That settles his brood. Ilo la a retriever.—St. Paul Dispute... It nni Hi ht'cm liunillialin;* (o '/.u):\ to ho mlxod up in n greater plot-thau ho oyer Invented,—•Ohiougo I'lmos-Heralti. Gonoral Oassius M, Clay will probably oonofltle now'that to ho a husband and a fathor to ono nml tho same girl is not tbo ilmplost thing in tho world.—Chicago Post. Poor Li Hung Cluing has lost Ills yellow juokofi again. But tho old man is ro tiBed to going ai-onnd In llin elilr. sloovos between whiloa Hint ho probably ■won't; raiud.—N6w York World. Tho Chinese omporor is seriously ill. If ho haa received a box of candy lntoly through tbo malls., it might bo woll I.) look and soe if tho nddroaa is in Russian handwriting,—Sfill Francisco Chronlolo. Tho annexation of Jerusalem would swell tho Gorman emperor almost totho bursting point. Wn would Imvo nn "I and Solomon" manifesto in about IB minutes after tho deotl wnB signed,—Mlnnonpolla .Tour ii al. With ono daughter vicereine of India, another ohoson to christen tho new battleship Illinois and a son who stands woll with tbo American farmer Mr. Loiter ought tn bo happy, ovon though lie is out a fow paltry milllouB.—Oillcngo Nowb. Queen ViatorIa abomluntes wnr and lovos iioii-o. Bui this did not praran. hor from Bonding n telegram of congratulation and thanks to ibo Blrdar when Bho hoard lm had killed H.lHIO dorVlBllOB witb bis trusty Miuims.—St. l-oul» Ropubllo. Oenernl Kltehanor reports that l.ballia Abdullah was pursued so closely tlint ho drnnpotl BOinoof his wives along tlm ruud. PorlnipB, howovor, ibo lihallfa merely mndo his flight nu oxoun fareoltl^trtil .if tho ..iti IikIIqs <if Lho Imrom.-Clevolnna Lender. THE WIZARD OF THE NILE. Tb <|!U : I i nn i Ib no longer i Is tho wlm * (lio khalifa, out ilof oai-ffu* liu-NIlo hlngton FASHIO.M AND FABRIC. Glovos in muslironm hbados nro tbo fad of tbo bour, tin: newest tint being called "oyster." Black velvet buttons aro tho latest Parisian ldon for pique coats, in whito cream or blsouit color. Whito stocking- aro coming rapidly into fashion again in Franco and nro conslilur* ed quite Binnrt with light gowns. It is tho proper thing to wear embroidered silk stockings to match tho gown. Very exquisite hosiery is worked In tiny ■wsobuds, violets or forgetmenota, Tho Louis XVI coat with tho rounded fronts and long nwallowtailed hack is again bidding for favor. Ono thing thnt can bo said fur It is tbat It creates a uc.es- elty for brocades anil other rich silks. Ribbon trimmings will bomiteh used In autumn millinery on hothhatsand toques. This i-; a porii.il.lo fashion, since ribbon is not easily hurt by uncertain nutuuui woather, Tho wide dlrootolro toque sclll remains popular. Many of the gowns of the Immediate Iu- fcuro will fasten at tiio back. Thu woi.ian who dues not bavo somo ono to help her will And this an inconvenient style. But tbo^o who keep up with tho procession of tho well Ure... ed must oxpoot to bo incon- vonionci'il. A nieiboil much employed In trimming autumn foulards is to carry frills of inch wido ribbon round tbo silk to suggest a doop (bunco nnd its heading, and to supplement a yoke collar, high slock epaulets mul culls wilh two rows of frills In tho enmo fashion. Many bavo pioiioumvil tbo seamless skirt (in extreme notion, hut tailors say not BO and are Using tho design for sovoro gowns, one stylo of this skirt fastens down tlio neuter of thu back with n close row <>f buttons, whilo tho other fastens at tho ' fi, siiioor the front. There Is llillnlto vnrloty III lho now veilings for autumn wear. All take the direction of i lose set. siiiall Bliotfl, Thu most becoming bnve a groundwork of grnyor white wllb blnck ohoulllu dots, hut Mm newest design is uf black .ill. nob with laeo sprays iii orcnm or white, with a border to iMtttoli,—Mow York Sun, -Kllche Post, Sir llorntiolUiibert Kitchener bin Dew- eysortof fighter, judging from tho com* pIoUhumb with whioh liooookoAthokhull- fn'sgoono.—St. I-ouIm Itopuhllo. H will ho imi iced that tlio Irish fought in Omtlurtnnt. Just as if thoro was no Irish question. When thoro is n fight on band, tho Irishman nlwnysdropapolitics.—Pittsburg Tlmaa. .Sir Herbert Kitchener lias probably had gronter experience of Egypt and tho Sudan than any olher living oflicer, ami his reputation, both as a soldier und nn nd- lnlnbtrator, bas boon more (ban sustained by tho Sudan campaign.—Syraouse Journal, Tho death of two of thu war correspondents of ibo London Times at Omdurmnu shows that tho English sorlbos nro to bo found nt tho front In battle, which is where tbo American war correspondents Were found in Cuba. All honor to the gallant nr.d faithful scribes!—Boston Hor* aid. '■Kitchener" Boomsratltor an unromnu* tic namo fnr tho gallant officer who commands the Anglo-Egyptian forces on tho Nile. It is not at all inappropriate, how- over, considering lho thoroughness with which tho bearer lias boon "cooking tho gooso" of tho khalifa.—San Francisco Bulletin. CRETE AND THE TURK. If England has another Kitchener, his placo is In Crete.—Syracuse Standard. It is tho old, old question of tho "Slok Man of Europe."—Brooklyn Standard- Union. Tho American method of pacifying Cuba Is moro successful than that of tho concert of Eiiropo in quieting Crete.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Tho religions passions of men in whom religion means moroof hatred thnn lovo are thoroughly inikimod, and they aro making a conscience of slaughter and ar- son.—Syracuse Post. Tho outbreak in Crete is justly chargeable to tbo European powers. They could easily havo settled lho Cretan question a year ago. Thero is no moro discreditable record than the action of these powers nt thnt time.—Baltimore American. If under tho exigencies of tho present crisis Great Britain should bo moved to mako of Crete another Cyprus, and If under the influonoo of recent negotiations Germany and Russia shall bo led to acquiesce therein, wo may hopo that tills long standing scandal of European statecraft will bo at last abated.—-Now York Tribune. THE BOOKMAKERS. Nover put canaries In a painted eago or thoy will pick tbo wires and imliibo poison, Whon a onunry droops and sooms 111 or shows signs of llSbhnin by a whco-.lii'.* sound, feed 111 ill for a week on Molted broad ami milk and mix lla.vseed with bis bird seed. •_ On thO occasion of a em-lain BOUioty mur- rlngo OilOBtorfk'ld auld that "noi-udy's run hud mnrrictl uvu iv'.i ■'(■jiH.i.'i." TAKE NOTICE That the firm of Eagle & Paxton, currying on bti-inuBS nt Onward Ranch, Cariboo District as farmers, stock-raisers and general traders was mnl John William Eagle under thu style and firm name of angle oe Paxton. All debts are lo bu paid tn the continuing partners, who will NOTICE. its next session for an act authorizing the con struction and operation of a railway and lines of telegraph and telephone from at or near Ashcroft, British Columbia, by some feasible route to Dawson City, Yukon District, and tlionce lo the International boundary between tbe Dominion of Conaila and the Unlled States of America, nnd branch lines of telegraph and telephone from points on the main line toother points in British Columbia and the Yukon District. Dated December Uth 1808. BLAKE, LASH & CASSELS, 3-ltl) Solicitors for Applicants. Inland Cigar Manufacturing Co. of B.C., Ltd- —MAKUPACTURBRS OF FINE HAVANA CIGARS. Our *_l_30_-i_ilt-o_i: PRIDE OF KAMLOOPS INTERIOR - LA MORENA EAMIOOP-, Dominion Hotel. ___*. _B. C. CURTAIN RAISERS. Sarah Uornhnnlt i.i going to play a ver- glim of "Motion." Tlm Lllllpnllnns Introduce n Indies' orohestrn In "Hobnnd Hob." Mnry Andoraon's stepsister, Miss Hamilton Grlflin, la to mako hor debut next year as a singer. A writer in the London Mail recently dworibotl Olgn Nothcraolo'a method ns "exotic and orchidaceous." "t'asto,'•' I bi-Hohi-rt. on comedy, has been renamed "Tho Soldier's Roturn" ami is In uso by numerous stuck companies. Frederick Pnuldlug bas signed as tho leading man with tlio .Salisbury stook company at tho Davidson theater, Chicago. Frank Dallam, a former Chicago newspaper worker, has undertaken tho appall* Inf.* responsibility of "managing" Dorothy Morion. Richard Mansflotd was, according to report, to have had a play by I. /.nngwill, but quarreled with tho author, nnd tho project was dropped, Quito an Interesting feature of tho dramatic year will bo (ho appearance of Bald, the bicycling marvel, as tbo star of n play called "A Twig of Laurel." Mason Mitchell, tbo actor and manager who went to tlio war with tho rough riders, la giving a scries of lectures on tho battle of Sun Juan in tho vaudeville houses. H. A. Do Souc-iot, tho author of "My Friend From India," "Tho Man From Mexico" and oilier successful forces, Is making a dramatization of "A Pedigree In Pawn." KAHLOOPS, B.C. Kvery Convenience for Commeroinl Mou. Firat-oloss Cuisine (Frenoh Chef). Well Stocked Bar. C J. ROBINSON. PROPRIETOR HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR—*, Raw Furs. I, tbe undersigned, representing Joseph UUmaun, at Winnipeg, wish to inform those handling Raw Furs, that I will remain in Winnipeg until August 15th, 1899. Ship me your Furs and get highest market value. Prompt returns assured, No commission charged. Writo for prloe list to Q. W. BALDWIN, Agent, P.O. Box 964. Winnipeg, Man. Algernon Charles Swinburne, tlio Fng. lish poet, an ardent supporter of .AnglA- Snxon alliance, Is said to bo contemplating an American tour. Henrik lb-en has been compelled by tho rude curiosity of English tourists to givo up his W-year-old habit of going to Iho Grand onfo nt Ohrlstlnnin ntnrogulnrtlmo ami by a rogular road nnd Bpomling tlio evontng thoro with his frionds. Gram Allen can boast of having English, Soottlfih, Irish anil French blood In his veins. Ho was born in Kingston, Ont., BO years ago, and one of his appointments, after a distinguished unlvorsity career at Oxford, was that of principal of tlio then newly established govornmont college at Spanish Town, Jamaica. itudyaril Kipling recently received a polito note nsking if Ills story, "Tin- Man Who Would Jto King,'' is founded on fact. Mr. Kipling conceived tho inquiry to bo au attempt to seouro his autograph; so ho rut out from the note tho threo words "ib is nor," and, pasting thom neatly on n blank sheet of paper, mallotl It to tho in- quirer wil bout his slyiiaturo. A FEW FRENCH PROVERBS. If a girl is born beautiful, she is as good rs burn married. A houso without a wife; or a (Iro is liko a body without a soul. Vou can nover wait too long for a good meal or .. good woman. Marry yoursiin whou you like, but yeur dntlgllter an soon as you eau. Boforo you propose to tho daughter study her mother's oharaoter. The happiest couple In tha world woulc bo n deaf husband and a blind wife. It is easy to eat tbo wedding broakfasO. not no easy to eat tho weekday dinners that oomo aftor. People should novor marry unless the bridegroom bas enough to buy every day's dinner, tho bride to buy thu supper. A Wny Out. Tho Parson—I'm going lo hnvo a tough job oC It saying anything good of tbo lato Hml her nioggalOfl. His Wife—Vou ought to say lliat a moro llOBOrving person ha-, not died In a long while.—Imtlanapolis Journal. FASHION AND FABRIC. "Wilhelmina" jackets, hats, ties, capos and costumes aro now appearing. Surplico effects nro much used on tho bodices uf silk and sntln wedding gowns. Rounding fronts, arching back toward tho hips, represent ono of tho now features of stylish jackets and coats accompanying thu newest tailor costumes. Velvets aro assured of a great success In the seasons of 1608 and 1889 for tho making of costumes entire, for redlngotes, skirts, wrap.;, waist combinations, mil* Jlnery, eto. Tho princess iilmpo will bo much used, both for drossy dny and ovoning toilets, this autumn, and nothing could bo moro perfect than tho lit and outlino of somo of tlio newest models. There is a great demand for both tho standard and fancy materials In black, end this fall they aro brought out in vory many different weaves, either in all wool or In silk and Wool mixtures. Hlack gowns of lovely transparent or semldlnphanons weaves ovor silk or satin and In heavier materials for day wear will tako high placo in tbo ranks of fash* ion for tho two seasons before us. Tho deeply pointed poplum ovorskirts of tbo season do not nlways match tho underskirt and, if preferred, can bo mado of entirely different fabric. Therefore lt may prove most deslrablo for remodeling gowns. Vietoria cords, bayadere silks, iu black oud dark rich autumn colorings, gros- grain, faille, bongallno, imperial reps—In fact, all tiio lustrous corded silks—nro in high vogue, both for gowns entiro and for combination uses. Mohair braid in various widths and huttons of graded size trim tho skirts and bodices of rough tires., fabrics, nnd silk braid and small tailor buttons ornament tho cost umes mado of finer weaves of wool and silk and wool materials. Faille, bcngnlino, viotorla reps and many other lustrous corded silks nre brought out in charming variety, nnd theso nro used alike for untiro gowns, fancy waist.'!, capes, coats and for stylish combination toilets nnd costumes,—Now York Post. CURTAIN RAISERS. HATCREEK Blacksmith Shop, I desire to give notice to teamsters and others wishing lrlacksmithing done, that I have leased the Hat Creek Blacksmith Shop and have on hand a full line of steel, iron, etc., for the general black- smithing business. All work entrusted to me will be done thoroughly and with neatness and despatch. D. NEVIN NOTICE. Having leased my properties lu different parts of the Province, I shall not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone without my written order. S. TINGLEY, Asbcroft, Jan. 13,1800, 87t5 Mining Creek Gold Gravels & Drainage Co., Ltd. end meeting of the shareholders of the at company will be held at the company's ofliee, at Aslieroft, British Columbia, on Saturday, tho 4th day of February, 1800. UiiKlness—Kecelving of Directors' report, election of new Directors and theconsldeiat Ion and, If approved, the adoption of By-laws for the carrying on of the business of tbe company, Dated at Ashcroft, British Columbia, this Dill I-»»">-"™- H. W.MOORE. 37t3 Secretary- HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY, QUESNELLE MOUTH, CARIBOO, " - - B.C. DIRECT IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Miners' Supplies. Bed-Bock Prices. Goods Guaranteed. G_TT-f-.I-.IT*_r. PACIFIC HOTEL. Situated neur Depot, KAMLOOPS, B.O. DUPONT & CORNING, MACKAY SADDLERY AND HARNESS CO. MANU-'ACTUItEHS AND IMFOHTEIIB OF Saddles, Harness, Bridles, Trunks, Whips, Spurs, and Harness Trimmings. REPAIRING DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH All orde s by mail promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed ASHCROFT. B. C. W. ». KOIIEKT-ON F. H. ROBERTSON. ROBERTSON BROS. B_R,0-E-_:_--_R/S, Offloes—MacKinnon Bldg., VANCOUVER, B.C. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL. KAMLOOPS, .B.C. This well known house has been reopened by its now proprietor and has boen thoroughly renovated and fitted up P. A. BARNHART, Prop. THE IMPERIAL BREWING CO. LTD. -=_: A.MLOOP5, 33. O. MANUlACT.BEna 01- LASF_.___._*-*_FER AN-0 PORTER. CINCER BEER, SODA WATI LEMONADE, Aerated T.^lM and other Drinks. Under pur new managemunt wc have ptrmaucntly secured the services of a flrat-ctii. brewer, who hM thoroughly oveiMuled our cellar*, nnd we nrc now yrepared to furnish thu miirkut with our new beer, which is second to none and sure to give bolhI BaU.foctton. All orders by mail or otherwise promptly attended to. Give ua a trial. E. T. W. PEARSE, Manager. Occidental Hotel, QUESNELLE, B C. New management. Hotel headquarters for 13. X. stages. Headquaiter for raining men, well furnished rooms. Table supplied with everything in season. Most complete bar in Cariboo. Stables in connection, Hay avid Oats in quantity. F. HOFEROAMP & A. JOHNSON, - - Proprietors. TO-EilsT _M:c;r,_A_E_ HOTEL & GENERAL STORE. G_"ar-3S3SrEI---i-3 FOB.., B. C. A full assortment of Drygoods, Boots and Shoes, LtfUats ud Cigtr, Bard- ware, Miners Supplies. Hay, Grain and 5j_.Ah, ***> "fu- Johnston & Gill, -PROPRIETORS- NORTH THOMPSON BRICK YARD. KAMLOOPS, B.C. "-S-T-A-SO-STS _=___-.S_:--lI---IIlS & 00_STT_3A.0T0_-IS. Plans antl Estimarrrs furnished. Bricks, Lime, Cement, Hair and Lath, (or uie In large or small quantities, Send for prices. McLennan, McFiely & fe Lffi VANCOCVEB, B.C. Mine. Rlien in roportod to ho dying ot o.iiicer. Oourtonny l'liorpo is in Ellon Terry's support!. Ethol Winfill-nil la with Sol Smith Russell's compnny, ■Tlllio Opp will nppoar In Loudon in "A Mnn ut Forty." Dallu Fox'o newoparaMa comedy Is on- titled 'ITIiq Littlo Jolar," Walter Porltina Is doing Iilg husinesa1 •wiih "My tfrioiifl From Indbi." cimrk'!! Dalton will ugiilii piny Mnnrai Suporhus In "Tlio High ol bho Cross.'•' "A DnngorotiH SIfild" follows "Yiuikoa Doodlo Dundy" nt Mm New Yiu-k Casino. Harry Woodruff In tha latost vnudovills iit;u-. HonppourB In "A Bitot BuBinosa," Hurry Conor, who plnys tho title rolo in "A Stwingfir In Now York," Is II Huston hoy. "A MiBfitMarrlnBOj'-'tholntoflt fur™ by Du (-ouohofc, will bo produced Oct. 9 nt Wusliinaton. Edgar L. Dnvonport ims boen ro*ongagod for tho Columbus theater (Now York) stool, coinpuny, Mnry Hampton will bo sttvrrod In n now pl-iy'n.tor thu holidays under tlio dlreo- ti'on of Jnoob I_tt_. GracoP, Atwallhas «ono to Olovolnnd toocoopiin position as loading ludy of ;. Stool, i-oin-iuny tlioro, "Mr. .hirscy," or nitlicr fitly LiuiRtry. ia to rt.Un-n to tlio Etago, Tho raco iruiil. l. ali riitht, but i-lio atatro in bettor. NOTICE. In the matter of the estate of William Julius, Deceased, Notice Is hereby Riven that by an order made bv His Honor Judge Cornwall, Judge of lhe County Court of Cariboo, on the SBtn dny of December, 1808, letters af admin i-tnition were granted to John A. Fraser, of Quesnelle Mouth, H.C., official administrator of tin-nmii- ty of Cariboo, to the personal estate nf William Julius, deceased I n teat a.e, late of ibo-MIIo House, B.C, All persons indebted to the said (■•iiiiit- im- required to pay the amounts due by tlicm to thc snid John A. Fraser or the under, signed forthwith. All persons having claims ngnlU-t the said William Julius are required to send lull pattlCUlan thereof duly verl lied and of the nature of securities (If any) held by them to the said J. A. Fraser or the undersigned on or before tiie soth day of -March, ibud. After tin- -aid aoth day of March, 1800, the Ad- minlatratqr will proceed to distribute the nlucta of the said estate among thc parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have hnd notice. Haled llic uiili ilny of l-ece-mber, IBUS. DENIS MURPHY, 8Bt- Solicitor for Administrator. PUBLIC NOTICE. SEALED TENDERS Indorsed "Tenders for Hpnapnrte Bridge." will be received Iiv the undersigned up to Monday noon, the SBrd day of January, lSOO, for theconstructlon dg -triage, Plans and speclHcatiomi can he seen nnd blank form for tender nnd to execute a bond may be obtained nt tbe Government ofllce, Ashcroft. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accept.-. AiSTEVENS0„ Supt. of Public Works. Lytton, B.C., Dec. 37,1S0B. S5tl I.0.C.T i h ursdav p AsilcitOFT Lodge No. 35 I. O. G. T. Meets every evening In Oddfellows Hall 7:80 wzKOL:___s.A.L:_-a_--_-i£> Haidware, Stoves, etc. Mill and Mine Supplies. Agents for the Giant Powder Company- ,_,_,_,__ Agents for the Majestic Steel Range Mail Orders Solicited. THOS. DUNN&CoLtd -IMPORTEHS OP- Shelf and Heavy Hardware. Placer and Quartz Mining Supplies B_f Write for Quotations. 8 and 10 Cordova Street, Vancouver, B.C. QUESNELLE FURNITURE Cheapest house on earth, write for prices M. P. CORDON, - KAMLOOP8, B.C CARPETS, OU, CLOTHS etc., ete. Beaver Lake House, C. W. EAGLE, Proprietor. On the Main Road from the 150-Mile House to Quesnelle Forks. Good accommodations for travelers and good stabling, feed, etc., for t-uuna. A well stocked bar ln connection. I deal largely In hay, grain, and farmproduoe generally. We Build Boilers -oo- Boll-r-. Boilers tocwry an. Prosture you wr_„. Externally fired Horizontal Boilers. Pipe Boilers. Marine Boilers of diffetent types. Vertical Boilers. A Complete Stock ol Boiler Tubes Always on Hud. Orders for . ,«rin« Work, Boiler Work, Special Steel Work end Repairs executed promptly. Estimates furnished ou application. Armstrong & Morrison Engineers, machinists, Boiler Makers. Office Md works—Foot of Heatloy ave. VANCOCVEB, B.C. Hotel Cariboo, QUESNELLE, B,C. The only First-class Board and Lodging in Quesnelle. Stable in connection. Every attention to guests. J. A. MclSAAC, Prop. 150 MILE HOUSE The distributing point for all the hydraulic mines at Horse Fly, North and South Forks and main Quesnelle River, also the stock ranges of Chileoten and Beaver Lake Valley. -TO- KLONDIKE. The undersigned having twenty-five years experience in outfitting survey, mining, hunting and trading parties going in all directions from Quesnelle Mouth is now prepared with the requisite supplies to outfit all who may favor him with a call. Remember this is the Poor Man's Route to the Klon dike. No overcrowded steamers. No blocking in difficult passes. No duties tc pay. No vexatious customs regulations to comply with. An open "'oad over which if you cannot afford to ride, you can go on foot. Good goods and fair treatment. ■t.a._m:_ess reid. At tl Is Point will be found a good assortment of GENERAL MERCHANDISE & MINERS SUPPLIES Alto one of the best Hotels on the route. Information cheerfully given. VEITH & BORLAND Proprietors and Stock Raisers. Oppenheimer Eros. WHOLESALE GROCERS Vancouver, : : : B. C. THE MINING JOURNAL, $2 A YEAR .X THE B.C. MINING JOURNAL. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1890. LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. J, C. Barnes is on tlio siok list, being luid up witli tbo grip, Tickets are soiling fast for tho Burns' buiHiuuL on tlio 25tb, tind uu enjoyable Umo in expected. Dupont. A- Coming, proprietors of tho Grand Paulflu Hotel, Imve u now adv. on Lliu third page. Mrs, James lliuliloiik wlio wns con- fined to her bud foi- u fow duys is out again, und doing good serviuo around the sick folks. The Western Canadian Cuttle Co, shipped two citrloada of steers Lo the const lust, Thursday, ouo for Vuueou- vor und ouo for Victoria. J, B. Hobson, manager of tlio Cariboo Hydraulic Co., was a passenger on tho Atlantic express Wednesday, en route for Montreal where the head ofllco of tho company is located. Damo Rumor suys that one of our woll known young clerks will soou follow the footsteps of his brethren and join tho benedict array, judgiug from recent elaborate additions to his wardrobe. Mr. and Mrs. Colo McDonald mourn tho loss of their little child, used oue mouth aud fifteen days, who died at tho 12 Milo Houso last Sunday, Jim. 15. They havo tho sympathy of their many friends in town. Tay Soong it Co. "takes tho grain," being tho largest shippers of rice east of Victoria, their latest consignment by tho Empress of India, received at Ashcroft last Thursday, amounted to 1,200 muts, Lhis wiLhLkeirprcsoutstock in Lho warehouse totals 2,700 mats. Harry Mofl'att, of tho 180-Mile House, arrived in town yesterday. Mr. AI off utt will bo remembered us an old B.X. driver, but hus of late years been workiug his ranch near Quesuelle. This is bis first trip to Ashcroft iu seven years, and he expressed great astonishment ut the progress made here. Three thousand lire bricks, consigned to tho Cariboo Hydraulic Co., are now lying at W. B. Bailey & Co.'s forwarding warehouse and will bo shipped to their destination io u fow days. A new retort for the sumo company also arrived from San Francisco, which will be used for tho coming season's output of gold from thoir famous hydraulic property. The editor of tho Kosslaud Times, having sceti a cottage burn to the ground owing to the failure of tho water supply caused by the flumes being frozen solid for o miles of their length, telegraphed to President Van Horno imploring him to send tens of thousands of gallons of water from Lho Columbia river. Tho short and facetious reply ho received was: "Use Snow." Tho ability of tho compositor to got peoplo into trouble is felt even at the Antipodes, Mr. ITcgau, the professional anti-liquor member of tlio Xew South Wale_ legislative assembly, announced ono night lately in tones of peppery scorn: "Whiskey-makes men gonial for a time." Next duy tho government organ carried tho misprint to the country: "Whiskey mukes mo gonial for a time." Tho Ashcroft Gun Club hud an informal target practice on Wednesday, at which the following members participated: Messrs, Oliver Harvey, Marcus Bailey, Dr. P. S. Reynolds, C. E. Doxat, C Miller, I. Lehman antl H. L. Roberts. Tho scores wero very good. Mr. Marcus Bailoy headed the list with 13 out of a possiblo 10, and Mr. Lehman cumo second. The club will hold regular meetings as soon us tho weather permits. Dr. P. S. Reynolds paid tlio coast iities u visit this week. Mr. J, 13. Leightnn loft yesterday morning lor a trip Lhrough Caribou. Tho Cosmopolitan Hotel, Kamloops, P, 'I'. Barnliurt, proprietor, has a new adv. in this issue, Henry Cargilo and J. Veasey left tho fore part of Lho week for a prospecting trip through Kootenay. ft Is rumored th-L the Canadian, British Columbia &, Dawson City tolograph lino is uu assured fact. Repairs to the bridge across tlio Thompson river have beou comploted ami trafllc over it has beeu resumed, A powerful hoisting engine from Chicago, consigned to I'1. C. Laird, ol Willow river, awaits shipment at Asli- orort. Tho sudden thaw has completely do moralized Lhe curling rink, though the lovers of tho game uro in hopes of another cold simp soou. A local wag informs us that the rca son we are having this mild spell is to give Scotchmen an opportunity to wear their kills at tho Burns' banquet, A carload of dynamite and one of black powdor arrived at Ashoroft, consigned Lo tho Cariboo Hydraulic Co., aud will he forwarded at an early date, Little Phelnia Haddock, who. had a severe attack of croup, is now out of danger and enjoys her perambulator after beiug [confined Lo hor bed for over a week. J, \V. Burr mourns tho loss of his faithful old dog "Tip," At tho timo his deatii "Tip" wus 11 yours old. He was buried by tlii> "children wilh whom ho had beou a playmate aud a great favorite. The bill to exclude aliens from tho placer mines of this province received its third reading Thursday ul'Lornoor iu the Mouse, and was immediately assented to by Lho Lieutenant-Governor so that it is now in effect. Tho Atlantic express wus lBJ-jj hours lato uu Wednesduy, Tho delay was caused by a mud slide at Kanaka Bar. The Pacific express was also delayed 0 hours from the samo cause. Tho trains are uow running uu time. Tho Inland cigar factory, of Kamloops, lho largest ono in Lho province, is makiug their usual big output of favorite brands of cigars, uud iu this section the quality of the tobacco used iu their cigars causes their trade to bo always cood. A salesman for the factory will soon mako tho Cariboo trip to look up uow customers as well to supply old ones. Tho situation iu tho 1'rovinoial houso up Lu tbo present is very interesting. No loss than fivo members have resigned, owing tu fear of tlio independence of parliament act, thoy being: Hon. Prod Hume, provincial secretary, ex-premier Turner, Mr. Hull, Mr. Mo- Phillips uud Mr. Tisdall. If thiscou- tiunes Lhore will bo only uur old fribud the sergoaut-ut-urins loft to run the houso. Mr. Henry Veith and family camo down from Keithloy's last Tuesdny en routo for their home in Rhode Island Mr. Veith has been manager for A'oith & Borland, at KeitJ-.ley's, for the past three yoars and is taking his family on a visit to their old home in the States. Mrs. Veith, who is in poor health, may remain with her friends, but Mr. Veith will return al'ler a rest of a fow months, They left on the Atlantic express Wednesduy night, Granville by Andy who has The Golden Gate hotel on street has been takon over Walters, lato of Ashcroft, thrown up tbo Dominion hotel nt Kamloops. On Thursday evening there will be u house warming at tho Golden Gate, when a danco will bc indulged in, n good orchestra having been engaged. Mr. Walters is very popular and any frionds whom he may havo overlooked aro invited Lo attend.—-Province, Andy's many friends in Ashcroft wish him success in his new place, Mr. James Haddock is Lhe inventor of a novel melhod of hoisting ico from tho rivor. The elevation is approximately 20 feet and the length of the inclino is about 150 feet, the grado being nearly uniform lo the point whoro it enters the wagon. Benches aro placed at iutorvals of 12 feot aud planks laid thereon lapping eacii other and leaving a space in tho center. The sides aro boxed ubout 0 in. high, thus forming a trough or slide for a block of ice, 21x21. A snatch block is rigged on a level with the wngou uud u. rope leading to tho river is fastened lo the blocks of ico aud hauled up by horso powor. The wagon, which hus been framed for the accommodation of tho blocks of ioo, is backed up to tho slide and receives tho loud without it boing touched. Tho timo occupied in the round trip is 20 minutes iu this manner. Mr Haddock has put up 40 tons of flrit-oless ice, Mr. Fred. Nelson, lato of tho Ashcroft Hotel, has taken over the L'argile House, and is busily engaged iu renovating ils wholo interior. The bedrooms have ail been newly carpeted and papered, aud the dining-room hns ulso undergone considerable change. The bur presents a very stylish appear-* anoe, with a cozy little card room to tho left of tho on trance, while the walls nre dressed with a now and pretty design of paper which is being tastefully hung by Ashcroft's artistic paper hunger, Mr. A. Cluwson. Since lust Saturday Ashernft has experienced several changes in lho weal.hor, Suuduy and Monday snow fell to u depth of two inches and ou Tuesday a Chinook wind sprung Up which continued with one or two showers until Thursday, when tho hills again became bare of thoir wintor covering. Thursday was one of thoso charming days When tho birds sing merrily in tho*sunlight and all nature seems to smile at thoir eujoymont, aud the wood ehoppor gets it "whore tho chicken got the axe," Tho Ilrst banquet to bo givon by the Bums Society will bo held in tlio Curiboo Exchange, on Woducsduy evening, January 25th, this boing tbo anniversary of tho birth of Auld Bootla's favorite bard, Robert Burns, As tbis is tho first banquet or tbis kind ever held in Ashcroft, it is lil<oly to bo well patronized, especially as that famous dish, dear totho hearts of all Scotchmen, "haggis," appears on tho menu. Tho price of tickets to tho banquet aro ?!), aud may bo obtained from any of tho following gentlemen, who form tho committoo of manage* ment: Messrs. Stuart Henderson, chair, mnu; J. Bromner, M. P. Stuart, Thos. McOosb, T. Wallace, A. Armstrong, Alex. Miutey, M. MoLuoblun, Seo tlio adv. of tho Dominion Hotel, Kamloops, Chas, Robinson, proprietor. Mr. A. B. Mitcholl, of Toronto, is on ti visit to Lown and is a guest of Mr, R. Bremner. This is the kind of woather lhut reminds ono ol'spring poets und Ayor'a Sarsaparilla. Mr. A, S. Ulrich, of tho 182-MUfl Houso bus a dairy ranch for salo. See his adv. iu this issue, Goo, Veilch.of McArthur & Harper's, who has been on tho sink list for some timo, is slowly recovering. Tho many friends of Mrs. Glencross will lie pleased lu hear lhal she is improving steadily; ami will soou be around sgaiu. Tho JooiiNAii olflco is prepared to turn out job work us good as tho best and at lair rates. Any orders sent down the road will be filled aud returned by uext mail or express. Mr. Robi. L. Shuw, un old pioneer arrivod in Ashcroft last Tuesday witb Henry Veith and family, aud returned un Thurduy accompanied by Mrs. Jos. Patonaudo, wife of tho manager of tho li-O-Milo Houso. Mr. Robt. L. Shuw, who has worked on the Horsefly since 1802, is of the opinion thut the coming season will show considerable active in tho development of tho Horsefly oountry, Good prospects have recently been obtained from Geo. Veith's claim and tho proprietors believe they havo at last struck the old chunnol. Considerable work bas beeu done ou this property and it is creditable to the energy aud persovofonco of Mr. Goo. Veith whoso faith in tho country kept tho work moving until suocoss crowned his efforts, aud may he reap the reward Lhut ho is so justly entitled to. Mr. Jamos Mather is iuloresled with Messrs. Veith and Borland in tho recent discovery at Horsefly and wo dou'l know of anyone in the Cariboo district moro deserving this generous contribution of lhe yellow metal from tho woll stored coffers of Dame Fortune than tho lucky "James." CHURCH SERVICES. The following is a list of the services held iu thtr several churches each weok: St. Albau's, Church of England. Sunday—Morning at 11; evening at 7; Sunday school at 2 p. tn. Holy Com muuiou, 3rd and uth Suuday in each month at 8 a.m.; 1st Sunday iu each mouth nt 11 a.m. Litany on Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Evening service on Wednesday at 7:30. Rev. A, Anstey Dorrell, vicar. Methodist Church. Sunday—-Morning at 11; evening at 7; Sunday school at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesduy evening at 7:30. Rev. R. B. Laid ley, fustor. Zion Presbyterian Church. Sunday —Morning at 11; ovoning at 7; Sunday school and bible class at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting ou Wednesday evening at 7:30, Rev. P. D. Muir, B.A., pastor. THE HUMAN STOMACH. It DlK-iliiyi. Ktidiirniicc nnd Energy AI m.n.it llcjuud Belief. Wlmt insret pest eau compare in mere devouring -"acuity, asks a French stntls- tloian, with man himself, or what um- ehitiu wrought by human skill out of steel or Iron ■■(impure.. In point of endurance and energy with tho liuman stomach? Il It to bo wondored at that nftcr wrestling with bo many tons of solids mid so wide flowing a Btroniii of liquids a man's digestive organs nt the end of tlio process should ho In a Ktnte nf wreck-. Assuming Hint a man hns a good nppo- tlto, a ronEomihlo income nnd lives for 70 yours, his average consumption of bread In all forms of baked Hour would ho IB tons, representing In bulk 1,200 cubic foot —ubout the size of a suburban villa) bacon, iT placed end to end, I miles; chops milliciiuit to reach from Westminster abbey to St. Pojtl'B, London; hoof Cfjiml to 20 full sized bullocks; representing anion* stor litundlng 15 feet high and weighing over \B tons; 5 tons of flr-h, 10,000 eggs, a ton of buttor, USO pounds of cheese, vogo- tables enough to load a train of enrs; peas uloue, If lu a single pud, V/_ tidies long; sugar, U.OilO pounds; snlt, 15 hundredweight; pepper, 8 pounds; mustard, 100 onus. - Assuming thnt ho drinks three pints of (luid a day, tiio total of this would bo 70,- 700 pints, or nonrly 13 tons. Whilo ns for his tobftcoo, tho consumption of tho avorago smoker would he half a ton, or of cigarettes nbout 200,000. Altogether a mnn consumes about 1,280 times his own weight of food and liquid in 70 years, or, mora exactly, ho outs M% tons of solids nnd drinks 42% tons of flulds. If those O0M tons of solids nnd liquids wdfrS converted into terms of mo- ehttnlcal force, they wonld ho sullioicnt to rah:o 87,000,000 tons ono foot high or to lift tho Forth bridge tiqiinrtorof a milo In the nir _ WOMEN'S WAYS, Why don't somo of the'married woinon look as pretty ns tho widows'r' No girl should go away to school aftor sho is old enough to powder her face. A woman Isu t as economical ns kIio might bo unless sho make., her children's nightgowns of limn- sucks. Nothing makes u man quite so mad as to offer to help hlB .wife nnd-tben be told thut fho enn got nlong better wil limit him. An Atchison woman whose husband re- («• i to let hor givo purlins is compelled lo rici-.u every year In order to lot puoplueou her new ftirlitturu, Whenever a woman looks at her purler she sot's a vnannt pluco that could hu jit-t filled by a certain plena of furniture dowu town wli-leli wlm mim ires. — AlclllBon&li ... MATRIMONIAL DON'TS. Don't marry (he woman who would rather nurso n pug dog limn a baby. Don't marry tliu woman who would rather dio than wear n bonnet two seasons old. Don't murry tho woman who wants things just because "other womon" have them. Don't marry tho womnn who buys brio* vbrao for tho host room and borrows KUnimn utensil!- from her neighbors. Local Agent "iKf&iXit&cL FOR THE CELEBRATED E.&D. BICYCLES Address Wholesale Agents for 15.0. VANCOUVER HARDWARE __, Wholesale Hardware. 339 HASTINQS STREET - - VANCOUVER, B.C. ANNUAL CHEAP Cash Sa Before Stock-talcing we are anxious to reduce the stock as much as possible and liavemarked the balance of our winter goods away down to clear them out for casIi. flcArthur & Harper. N.B.—No Coupons given ou Goods during Sal lllrd MINING & MILLING CO. (Continued from First I'ngeO Gold Mining Co,, situated within six miles uf our works, has passed iuto tho bands of tbe St. Anthony Development Co., of Sauta Barbara, Cal, Tho prloo paid was about SoS.Ufll). Little ur no development work has been done on this property. Every precaution hus boon taken to prevent nny damage to our lluino by llro. All timber along the lino of ll umo has beou removed to a safe distanco. Tho ditoh suffered no sorious injury from frost lust winter, a few small slides occurred in tho early spring, but in uo case did tho lowor bank show any weakness. Wo had one washout under the flume. A small mountain stream caused one of the bents to settle, which made a leak in tbe flume and three bents, thirty feet, in the Hume wont out but the flume remained suspended and was safe enough for men to work in white hauling new bents into place. You will observe by lsat year's report that I expected to start washing this season. After the work was started in tl.e spring I found it impossible to keep the flume party supplied with lumber, etc., by teams; to keep the work of construction going on steadily I was compelled to use tho flume, the only way of getting sufficient quantity of material to the works. By referring to tbe plan you will soe tbat by starting at the head of Kildare gulch (the point we had in view for starting) we would be compelled to dump the refuse on unwashed and no doubt valuable ground. By the upsetting of a scow in the Cottonwood canyon, Fraser river, we were unfortunate in losing about 125 feet of large pipe. This will havo to be duplicated and sent in early in the spring. A considerable quantity of provisions, tools, etc., were purchased from returning prospectors at very fair prices. A large quantity of provisions and supplies are on hand at the camp, I have to recommend that a store be established by tbo company at Manson creek. A considerable profit could be made and a Urge part of the wages be paid in trade. Following my suggestion, with tbat of the auditor, that a competent ac countant should bo appointed to tbe mine. Tbis, I am glad to say, has been done, and Mr. Geo. S. Davison was appointed. That ho tilled the position with credit to all concerned I am confident the auditor's report wilt show, A copy of instructions left with tho men is attached. Work for the season was closed down on 20th September aod the men paid off at the mine on the following day. I left pn the 1st October with paok train for Quesnelle; owing to snow and frost on the trip out some of the weak animals bad to be left behind. The pack train is being wintered at Jamieson's rimih, near Clinton, and the rigging stored at F. W. Foster's, merchant, at at Clinton and Ashoroft. Al| of whioh is respectfully submitted. Joshda Wright, Manager. Ottawa, Dec. 12th, 1898. WEST END HOUSE GOR. RAILWAY AVE. AND SIXTH SI. PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE. Wall furnishod rooms lo rout, will or without board. Bath room and all Uiodoru OOll yonienoos. Evorythhig mnv und first class. Kates reasonable.. MRS. BROWNE, Prop. SIO-OO Will BUy n -7-jewi.lcd Wnltlmm P S Bnrtlet e'tem Wind Open Paa! Wnteh, Dust Proof Cases, Fully warranted. Your money refuadc if not satisfactory. Sent to nny plnceln H.C. Charges prepaid on receipt of sio. VANCOUVER, - - B.C. l_W Repairing a specialty. LIST OF ADVERTISERS MEROHANDISB, F W Foster Ashoroft McArthur & Harper Vieth & norland 150 SI ile House Quesnello Clinton Qucsnelle Forks Quesnollo Beaver Lake Kamloops DR.R.MATHISON DENTIST. (Graduate Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, Philadelphia.) OFFICE-MAIN ST., KAMLOOPS, B.C FOR SALE. An Al Dairy Slock Ranch for sale. A central place for a Creamery. For particulars apply to thc undersigned. A. S. ULRICH, astc 183-MUe House, Lac La Hache, B.C. STRAYED. To the premises of the 30-Mile House, one Sorrel Mare with white stripe on face and on he hack from thc saddle; brand same ;i_ in nit is near as can be made out _. on left shoulder. If not claimed by .owner within tliirly days will bc kept or sold to cover expenses. , . U. F, MUNDORF. aO-MUe House. Jan. IB, 18E-Q, 66t4 Hudsous Bay Co James Reid HOTELS, Ashcroft Hotel Cariboo Exchange Cargile House Welcome Restaurant West Eud Houso Clinton Hotel Johu McRao Occidental Hotel Hotel Cariboo Beaver Lake Houso Cosmopolitan Hotel Grand Pacific Hotel Dominion Hotel Kamloops Houso CIGAR MANUPACTDBERS. Inland Cigar Faclory Kumloops HARDWARE, M Dumond Ashcroft Thos Dunn & Co Vancouver McLennan, McFeely & Co Vancouver Hardware Co JEWELRY, N do Keyser Ashcroft G E Troroy Vancouver BLAOKSMITHINl I Lehman Ashcroft Smith & Bryson D Neviu Hat Creek WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE, Oppenheimer Bros Vancouver Pither & Leiser Victoria STABLES AND STAGES. Trim & Haddock Ashcroft B O Express Co MEATS. C H Gibson J D Gillis STATIONERY. J H Clements (drugs) BROKERS, Robertson Bros Vaucouver W Pellow-Hurvey BREWERY, Imperial Browory Kamloops FURNITURE. M I* Gordon Kamloops MINING MACHINERY, Armstrong &. Morrison Vancouver CONTRACTORS. Johnston it Gill Kamloops EDUCATIONAL. Vogol Commercial Collego BANKS. Bank of B. N. A. SADDLERY, L Mackay TAILORING. Thos McCosh R Mathison Kamloops LAND SURVEYOR, Sidney Williams Quesnollo RAILROADS, C P R, A L Cloments, agent Ashcroft C M & St P, C J Eddy, agent Portland MISCELLANEOUS. IOGT Laundry Notice To Bo Sold Raw Furs Tako Notioo Notice Salo by Sheriff Notico Notico Strayed For Sole J B Bryson Thom Chong Lung D Murphy O P Cornwall G W Baldwin C W Eagle Blake, Lash & Cassela John Stevenson S Tlngley II \V Moore G. F. Mundorf A, S. Ulrioh, CARD OP THANKS Wo wish to thank our insuy customers for their kind patronage during the yoar, aud to wish them all a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR, and woii|d ask for a continuance of the same during 1890. -X. XX. CLEMEIVTS, -Dx-uffslet cu-lcI Stationer. Cariboo § Lillooet Stage Travel Clinton nnd way points—Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All points in Cariboo—Mouday. Lillooet direct—Monday and Friday. Through imd return tickots at roduood rates. Special conveyances furnished. British Columbia Express Company HEAD OFFICE, ASHCROFT, B.G. CLINTON HOTEL, a-_.i_s.TO-x., b.o. I MARSHALL & SMITH, Proprietors. ; BOARD AND LODGING BY THE DAY. WEEK OR MONTH. (Jest Wines, Spirits and Cigars. Good Bliililtug. EtafldAunrlara for iho Cariboo, LUIoool nud Dug (.reek linen of Binges. Hunting anil lish Inr* In tlio vicinity. Watch Him! That boy of yours for Christmas. Wo can give Iiim a strong, Borviooablo watch for $-2, guarantoocl for n year. Kvery purchase of iwo dollars entitles yon lo a guess for the handsomest clock in tho store, to lie given nwny on Saturday, December 2_tli, IsT- .DIE KIE^S-EIR, The Ashcroft Jeweler, ASHOROFT, ... _ B.O. C HI. OI-BSOZLT, MEAT MARKET WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Attention and satisfaction guaranteea to customers. Main Street, ASHCROFT, B C. I. leh:_m:^l_n-, Blacksmith, Wheelwright and Wagon Builder HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Iron, Steel aod Timber kept lu stock, and a 6toek of Eastern made Carriaires, Boggles and Road Carta kepi on Imtid at reduced pi1eC8, and also mnde to order. Manufacturer of " The Lelimiui Tire Setter " wliich all Blacks mi ths eliould use. All work warrauted, and prices lower than ever. Au assortment of Collins and Caskets always on hand. ASHOROFT. - - - -- - B. 0. -JVC- IDTJ3VLO_lSr_D3 DEALER IN , Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, ASHOROFT, B.O. SMITH db BI-tYiSO-IXr General Blacksmiths, Horseshoeing. Steel, Iron and Hardwood Lumber kept in stock, also wagons suitable for freighting and ranching. Sbop on Railway Avenue. - ASHCROFT, B.C. Bank of British North America -STAULISIIED 1830. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1BJ0. PAID-UP CAPITAL ....... $4,866,666.67 COLO RESERVE FUND ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1,387,000.00 " Head Office, London, England, No. 3 Clement's Lane. _ , .-BR^LlsrO-EI-BS : In the principal towns of tlie Dominion of Canada; and Agents in New York, 52 Wall street; San Francisco, 121 Sansonie street. Branches iu British Columbia—Vancouver, Victoria, Rossland, Trail, Kaslo, Greenwood and ASHCROFT. . Guld Dust and Amalgam Purchased. Cariboo Exchange THOS. MICOSH * Sleeping Rooms and Parlors, - Aro now under tho Mi-tingo ment of tho miderslgnotl. Guests and patrons will receive overy consideration. Board by tlio day, woek or month, with or without room. Bates reasonable. ALLISON WOODS THE MERCHANT TAILOR, ASHCROFT, - - - B.C. Wishes to notify his patrons and tho public generally that ho has moved into his now storo, next to the B.C. Express Company's olllce, on Railway avonuo, whoro bo is prepared to show alt tho latest stylos In Tweeds, Pantings, Serges, etc. Also patterns of tho latest Winter Goods, Overcoatings Serges, Worsteds, etc Call and seo thom before ordering elBewboro, By strict attention to busiuoss, good workmanship and modorato charges, I solicit a shiiro of tho publio patronage. WRepairing and cleaning aspeolalty. AH orders by mail or express puno- J ti»l]y attended to, ________■
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