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THE B.C. MINING JOURNAL. L>(* VOL. 3. NO. 25 ASHOROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. OCTOBER 23. 1897. $2.00 PER YEAR CARIBOO! HORSEFLY! - FORKS QUESNELLE! W.B.BAILEY 100, STORAGE AND FORWARDINC AGENTS. Goods received, Stored and Forwarded with dipatch to any point in the Interior reached by wagon or pack train. Consign you goods to our cure and we will settle railway charges and ship on to destination with least; possible delay. W. II. HA1I.KY k UOMl-ANY. ASHOROFTi li. O CLINTON HOTEL, Clinton, bc ROARD AND tODGING RY THE DAY, WEEK OR MONTH. Best Wines, Spirits nntl Clga.flfl. Good MuMinc. Il-jndounrlers for thr Cariboo, Lillooet nntl Dug Creel; luu-n ot slaves. Hauling and fishing In thc vicinity. MARSHALL & SMITH, ; : Proprietors. F.W. FOSTER ASHCROFT, : : CLINTON. DUIKCT IMl'OKTEIt OF fljjjfjjg Merchandise. llcadauarters for Miners nnd Ranchers Supplies, Flour, Rice, Sugar, Rock and 1'Ine Salt, Coal Oii, Blacksmiths and House Goal, and all heavy soads purchased in carload lots and prices light. Riding ?M Pack Saddles, Hunters Outfits, Ritlcs, Shot duns, Ammunition, etc, Sole Agent ftn Giant Powder. Company of San Francisco, full stock on kand a. tlieir new magazine, Fust, Caps, etc., etc. Geo. Gage &• Sons celebrated Dominion Wire BediSprings, Maltraises, Pilltmt, &c. ROUGHS DRESSED LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, PICKET. MILUNRKY AND DRESSMAKING department under competent management in connection with store at Ashcroft. GOODS RECEIVED and forwarded to all parts of the upper country at reduced rates. 0. P. R. SIDING lo warehouse and special facilities for handling goods Orders and enquiries by mail havo J\ yf t FOSTER, orompt attention. MACKAY SADDLERY AND HARNESS GO. MANUPACTOIH.HS AND IMPOIITER8 OF jaddles, Harness, Bridles, Trunks, Whips, Spurs, and Harness Trimmings. REPAIRING DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH All orilc ■ by limit promptly attended lo and satisfaction guaranteed ASHCROFT. B. C. CARIBOO EXCHANGE HOTEL. A. H. Walters Proprietor. Board and Lodging at reasonable rates. Comer of Railroad Avenue and Third Street. Trim & Haddock, LIVERY, SALE & FEED STABLE. ASHCROFT AND LILLOOET. Saddle, Pftqk nnd Driving Horses for salo and hire. Rigs kept at both slalrl.'s. Special trips nn.de to Lillooet ot- points in Cariboo at any hue. Wire at onr expense I'or rigs. WIIO-KSAI.- AND HKTAII. DKALKIIS IN HAY AND ORA1N. THE MINING JOURNAL, $2A YEAR THB EASIEST ROUTE The following is from tho Spun me Spokesman-Review of the 12th lnst: Robson, B.C., Oct. 0. -To tho Editor of the Spokesman-Review: Tho government of British Columbia 1ms spent many thousands of dollars during the last eight or nine years iu exploring and surveying tho northern portion of the province, and, nil hough tha work is uot quito comploted, tho portion more nearly relatod to the Yukon country is fairly well known. Having boon employed durngsovornl years at that work, it has boon my good fortune to travel ninny times through that grout valley which begins at the Praser rivor und reaches lho source of the Yukon, that i.s, Teslin Lnke. Tho valley of the Yukou is simply a continuation of that cut, am), no doubt, in lho far ugos, this lung of streams was far longer than it now is. As mauy persons intend to go lo Alaska iu tho spring, starting from Washington uud going via Ashoroft, a description of tho route may provo of Interest. I will say nothing of the lirst part of tho road, as Ashcroft tuny bo reached either by rail or overland from Washington, Thero is a llrsl class wagon road, 220 miles in length, from Ashcroft to Quesnello Mouth. This road is in per- foot order, and a stage lino, ns regular In its timo card as any railway, makes the round trip every week. Tho land is fairly settled along tho wholo distance, aud farm houses and regular stopping placos nro mot at short intervals. For thoso who travel with their own pack horsos, free feed is plentiful all along. Quesnelle Mouth is a small town ou tbe banks of the Fraser river. It has a first class grist mill, where flour is nearly as cheap as in Spokane. For many things needed on a long trip to tho north, such as fur robes for bedding, moccasins and duffel (a thick woolen cloth, made especially for Indian trading), no other place equals that little town. Tho Fraser has to be crossed here, and there is a good ferry. One has now reached the gold country of tho Cariboo excitement, and at Quesnelle the banks of the Fraser have beeu washed and re-washed. This, too, is the beginning of thc old telegraph trail, and iu many placos tho wire can still be seen strung up or lying along the wayside. The country from Qucsnelle to tho Nechaco valley nnd Fraser Lako, a distance of 150 miles, may be generally described as a rolling country, with no high mountains, aud covered with a growth of small poplars, birch aud black pine, noarly all of second growth; only a few tall trees of tho old original forest are to be seen. Tho trail crosses many small streams and follows tho bauks of numerous lakes, whero rich meadows and opeu glades give the richest of food for animals at nearly all parts of the trail, Whon the water is high, oue stream, called tbe Chillucco, or Maud river, gives trouble. That is, at thc cud of June or early Iu July. Only ono other stream of consequenco is met: that is thi) Blackwater, and it is crossed ou a good bridge. On reaching the Nechaco valley, rich meadows—which will be tho farms of tho futuro—are traversed by tho trail along beautiful lakes, whero many Indians are living. The Ncechaco is crossed to reach Fort Fraser, a Hudson Bay post and a large Indian village. From Fort Fraser tho trail follows the south bank of Lake Frasor for 12 miles, through a rich, rolling, park like country- and the stream emptying Lake Fraucais into Lake Frasor is c near the village of Nadinu. Tho ford is easy. The Indians in this part are called "Carriers," and aro good, hospitable and honest. From Nadlna the trail follows the valley of tho Eudako, which empties into the Stollaco. lt is a wido valley with much open land and bunchgrass, good for farming nud grazing. The distance from Stella to Hazleton, on the Skeena, is 1G0 miles. After reaching the source of tho Eudako, thc trail entors the valley of tho Bulkloy, or Hagwllget river, falling into the Skeena. This valley is similar to tbo Eudako, with broad meadows, beautiful open grassy slopes, light park-like woods full of small fruit iu season. Tho streams and many lakes aro full of fish salmon, trout, char and two or three other kinds. Small gamo is plentiful all the way from Quosnelle. Grouse, ducks and goose nro abundant in season, while rabbits and deer aro scarce, Bears aro most common, especially in tho Endnko nnd Bull-Icy valleys, whero black, brown and grizzly bears are met evory day. This road Is not far from tho Omenica gold fields, and gold is fouud uu almost evory creok along the trail from Lake Fraser, though no very rich grouud has ever beeu struck. It is quite possible, however, that somo of the small streams might givo good suits to tho prospector. Hazleton is a Hudson Bay postjudiun ageucy and mission post. The Hudson Bay Company's str. Caledonia makes occasional trips from tho sea. Supplies of ull kinds can bo purchased at this point, as It is partly the rondo-/ vous of tbo miners working in Otno uica. Tho river can be crossed with canoes, aud the horsos havo to swim Horses uro fairly abundant hero, nearly ovory Indian owning one or more, Hazlotou was tho last placo where the wire was stretched for thc tolegraph compauy, From here the trail follows the Skeena for twelve miles to tho lu- diun village of Kyspyox, and there two routes can be taken one, the longest, follows the Skeena to tbo Indian village of Kuldo and then goes northerly to tho Chcan-Woan, a branch of the Naas river. Tho flrst part of this trail —that is, as far as Kuldo is fairly well traveled. For a big expedition tho better road is to follow the Kyspyox river loUs source. From thoro tho valley i Is oe- ctiplod by two branches of tho Vans river, tho Konlsceos and Choan-Woau. Thenco the trail follows two brauchos nf the Iskoot, a mrgo stream falling into the Sfclok- een. The main branch of the Iskoot is called the Niugunisa. From this stream the trail strikes a small river culled the First South branch oftho Stick eon. At the mouth of this tho Stickomt Is crossed by swlmmlug tho horsos. Telegraph creek und Glenora are quite lose. From Frasor lako to Glenora the distance Is 278 miles. Tho trnil was never cut wide, us tho portion after leaving Quesnelle is seldom used, aud iu mnny places barely visible. For a large party with men ready to cut a fallen tree once in n whilo or to clear a thicket of underbrush, it would cause littlo delay, but fur a small party It would bo a serious loss of time. The country here is similar iu appearance to the portion just described. Game is plentiful, feed common, aud open land often met with. The navigation from tho sea ou the Stickeen to Glenora is easy, and there I believe, two steamers ruuulng continually. Telegraph creek is a good point to obtain supplies, and it was easy to find puckers there, but one cannot say how the excitement aud rush to the Yukou may have affected the place. From Glenora to Teslin lake, by the pack trail was 130 miles. They are now cutting a wagon road and surveying n railroad for the Canadian Pacific, aud large trains will be employed ull winter freighting goods and machinery to the lake, and tbis winter will be a vory busy season. Tbe country north of the Stickeen is perhaps a little more wooded than further south, but, nevertheless, food for horsos is very abundant. Gold is found on nearly every stream, and on the Thulton and Dodedonto rich prospects havo beon located. Teslin lake is a vory beautiful shoot of wuter, from two to six miles iu width and about eighty miles in length. The shores nro not high and are generally covered with the same short growth of trees whicli characterizes all of the interior plateaus. A sawmill bus lately beon built at tbe lnke, aud several steamers will be constructed during the winter. Thc navigation from the lake to Daw- sou is opeu, there being only one rapid which is not of much importance. Tho rivor coming out of Lake Teslin is called the Hootaliuqua, aud then tho Lowes to the point whero tho Pelly reaches it nt old Fort Selkirk, where it lakes tho uamo of Yukon, I believe this is wrong. Tho Hootaliuqua aud Lewes are by far the largest feeders of the Yukou; thoy are ulso iu tho same Hue of direction. Therefore, according to the rules of physical geography it should bo culled the Yukon, nud Lako Teslin is its source. Two noted gold fields are known iu New Caledonia—tho Omonica, north of Lako Fruser, and tho Cassiar, which begins at Tolegraph Croek. Large amounts have beeu taken from this locality. Iu Omenica powerful companies have sturtcd hydraulic mining ou a largo scale, and, no doubt, the same will soon bc done iu Casslar. People with experience iu thnt line aud with sufficient capital do not need to go as far as the Yukon. Cassiar offers us rich n prize as Klondike to the hydraulic miner. Largo trnots are uot yot prospected ut all, even for placers, and nothing whatever has been dono in the lino of quartz mining. It is known that rich deposits of galena oro occur on the Skoeua, and rich copper ore is to bo found ou tbe Stickcou and on Lake Teslin. Native copper has been mined for ages by tho Indians from this locality aud has been hammered into shields used for currency, which can yot bo obtained. Tliero is no doubt thnt tho rond from tho soa to Tolegraph Creek, by tho Stickeen, will bo largely used uoxt spring; aud as thc grout Hold for prospecting will bo tho upper Yukon, Lako Teslin should bo n bii'iy spot next year For thoso who wish to tako horsos or cattle, thc way I have described from Qucsuello offers no dangers of uny sort, uo difficulties. Far from it, it is ouo of the most pleasant trails to travel, and I have remembrance of many happy duys employed riding dully along aud] camping at night loaded with small game. With such a climate during spring, summer and autumn, It is easy to forgive a few weeks of cold weather. A. L. PoUDfllER, Dominion Surveyor. QUESNELLE. Col. Wright's and Capt, Black's par ties have ull arrived from tho Omonica region. Col. Wright's puck train came iu Saturday afternoon uud all tho baggage was brought over to tho Qucsuello sido. Col. Wright's summer's work has been successful aud satisfactory. It seems^tho great difficulty is to secure trustworthy men for such expeditions. Threo of Col. Wright's men on their way up woro lined hero last Juno for supplying liquor to Indians. One, M, Conroy, was fined $50 and costs. Col, Wright advanced tho money to release hlm. Conroy worked only thirteen days, wheu ho bogun to play tho demagogue aud had to bo dismissed and ho left for the coast, being supplied with provisions to tukohim out. There wus a very serious charge hanging over him but he has m> doubt sought safety undor auothor sky. Auothor, Williams, is at present in jail awaiting preliminary trail for bitting a man, Sullivan, on the head with au axo. From all accounts Sullivan Is quarrelsome too aud a few think tho plea of self-defense is a good one. Theso characters aro au expensive acquisition to the couutry and cost more than they uro worth to tho development of iis minerals. Constable Anderson took Williams iu charge on his arrival down by tho pack train. Tho Sydney Compnny to tho Smoky river arrivod in forty-two days all safe. This uudertaking is ono of tbo most important in connection with the attempt to mine in that remote rcgiou nud richly deserves success. Dr. Craighead has taken tbo scow which ho had built here for his dredge up to the Cottonwood. The steamer Charlotte towed it np Thursday. Tiio new system of dipper replacing the pump requires this scow for tho sluice boxes. Tho prospect of the weather being favorable Dr. Craighead expects to havo n few weeks trial of his dredge aud test the machinery. Mr. Seymour Baker and Mr. Campbell, C, E's ure nt present examining the propositions a few miles up tho Quesnelle before returning to Eiigluud. The weather continues mild aud pleasant. Strawberries u.ie found ripe in tho vicinity and their blossoms arc plentiful. Considerable snow has fallen on tho upper eud of the road but it will melt away before tho coutiuuous mildness, Mr4:.- Mason aud ber daughter, Gladys, of Barkerville ure spending a few duys in Quesnollo as guests of Mrs. Reid. Miss Houso, also of Burkcrvillo, isa guest of Mrs, Johuston. The Columbian Methodist College. The Columbian Methodist College, at Westminster, is au educational institution thut is well worthy of tho patronage of the people of British Columbia who are desirous of advancing their children's education further tlmn common schools can do, us is tbe case iu many sections whore tbo settle- inonls aro far apnrt and it is impossible for the present system of schools to ronch all families. The Westminster College is pleasantly situated, healthy surroundings, has an excellent corps of teachers, und is thoroughly organized. It is fast coming in to prominence, aud wo prophesy that beforo mauy years it will rank high among tbe educational institutions of Canada. The terms on which scholars aro received are moderate, und tho moral influence us thrown around thc scholars through tho kiudly cure of the tenchers is certain to muk'o the Columbian College a favorite school for this sectiou. Those who have children to educate and can givo them thc advantages of a year or two, or so much longer us tbey can afford, will do well to enquire' further about this school beforo, us is too often doue, of sending children hundreds of miles away from homo, whou thoy eau be equally as woll or bolter cared for in our own province. men, aud Archer, Higginbottom, Holly- oak, J. J. Mackay, P. Pnrko aud Drs. Williams uud Reynolds. Mrs. DorroIPs death wns sudden, painfully so, seeing that almost to the last but few dangerous symptoms bad developed. It will be remembered, However, that she hus loug been a sufferer to a vory trying complaint, which was contracted some years ago in South Africa, uud its ravages were seriously boiiiuning to tell on a naturally strong constitution. Tho bravo, earnest, thoughtful life of this suffering woman will bo long remembered and cherished by thoso near friends who woro privileged to act with hor in christian work. She lived "ns one seeing," and all through her trying sickness never lost faith In a personal Savior. Being of nn uctivo and perse voring mind and over ready for auy labor for the ohuroh, hor lot was tbo more trying. Although somewhat of n retiring disposition and not easily moved, many friends can deeply nttest to the loving earnest friendship they havo eujoyod with Jior. Not for long hns she beeu among us, but long will her memory live with thoso thut believe as she did nud witnessed hor life, lt was vory earnest. Tho sympathy of tho whole community goes out to the husband who has lost u faithful nud devoted partner nud to the young sou u fond und loving mother.—Com, The lirst signs of winter came upou us bust week iu tlie snow descending piito low ou the mountains, but u few warm days took It nearly all away. Bridge river is the drawiug card of luto, somo big sides huve taken pluce there lately. The properties sold are all free-milling uud show up very rioh sell ui." Tho ledges aro nearly all small butctit through the couutry rock liko truo fissures, they havo moreover the strike of good leads, northwest nud southeast. The sale of H. Cargile's claim was followed by several smaller ones. Mrt Braedau making sovoral "transfers to local parties for cash. This camp will undoubtedly be a big ono as there are some splendid showings on the several propositions, ull Inside a very small circle. Development work is beiug pushed ou the Ida May and the Forty Thieves Uru up. A hotel is being .'-j-ftlt up aud all preparations mude for a winters work. Repairs to thc Goldon Cuche tram car lino has stopped the stumping at present. Lillooet is rapidly moviug to tbe front as a mining center, as it is tho natural supply depot for the whole district. Mr. C. Phuir bus opened his flue new- store with au increase stock of goods with manager J. Bell in charge. Rev. Mr. Hardy of Clinton hold service here ou Sunday. Quito a number of Vnucouverites nre in town on their way to Bridge river among thorn were Hugh Keofer and son and Mr. Bowes, -» October 18, 1807. Chinese are Shut Out. A special to tho Times from Ottawa snys: "lu the supromo court Tuesday the uppcal against tho constitut inutility of thc Chinese underground exclusion act of British Columbia was thrown out. The court held that it has uo jurisdiction! that the appeal is not from a proper judgment, but from merely from an opinion of tbe provincial full court to tho provincial government, so thut the act is sustained and remains in force." Tho endeavor to quash tho act was mado by the Duusmnirs, who desiro to replace white minors with Chinamen, They wero opposed by the Miners' Union, the provincial government and other mining companies. Broke Jail at Lytton. Johu Horn uud "Snap" two Indians awaiting trial, escaped from the jail nt Lytton lust Saturday ovoniug. They wero from Granite crook and Lower Nicola nud woro charged with breaking lu and stealing a quantity of goods from J. B. Barrioks store. A.J. Huutier was in charge during the absence of D. G. Sutherland nt Aslieroft. Thoy have not beon captured yot. On the 11th iust., tho mortal remain of tho lato Mrs. Dorrell, vicar of Ash croft, wero carried by kind and sympathetic hands to their final earthly restiug place in tlio little cemetery here. The Rov. E, P. Flowclling, vicar of Kamloops, conducted the service. Mrs. Roberts presided at tlio organ. Tho hymns sung in church wore, "When Our Heads are Bowed Willi Woe," and "Peace, Perfect Peace," and at this graveside, "Forever Witb the Lord." On thc collliii, which was covered with violet caslnncre, were placed wreaths uud crosses -of flowers which loving friends here und at Vancouver had furnished, The pall bearers woro Messrs. Had dock and , Roberts, churchwardens, Harvey, Rayson, Sbuw and Bun*, side Wire To Klondike. Winnipeg, Oct. 10. Asked here if the question of telegraphic communication with the Klondike had been seriously entertained by the C.P.R. Telegraphs, C. R. Hosmer, the mauager, said ho intended to look into the mat- tor while in British Columbia. His Idea was llmt the most feasible route would bo from Asbcroft through tho Cariboo, a route whioh wns success- fulls surveyed iu 18GG-ti7. Mr. Hosmer left for the Pacific Coast today accompanied by Superintendent B. S. Jen kins. To Shoot Laurler. The MININO Journal is in receipt cf many letters uud telegrams of inquiry regarding tho overland routo to Teslin Lake from Ashcroft. This article Is published so that a copy of tbo Mining Journal sent iu reply will answer Uto majority of the inquiries. Those witting detailed information from week to week cun Hud it by readiug tho paper regularly. 1st. Ashcroft is ou the railroad line 202 miles east of Vancouver, tho terminus of tbe Canadian Pacific Railway. 2nd. From Ashoroft to Quosnelle, 220 miles, there is u first class wagoti road, open the year round, and at Qucsnelle thoro is a ferry on which the Fruser rivor can be crossed. An overland t. nil leads from there to Hazleton, the distance being not far from 300 miles, and a good trail. From Hazleton to Telegraph Creek, on tho Stickeeu river, tho trull has not been very much used of late years, but is passable, and the government has promised to hure it put iu Hrst-elass shape eurly in the spring. The distance from Hazleton to Telegraph Creek Is said to be 240 miles by tho old Dense Lake trail, and somewhat shorter by a cut-off trail. From Tolegraph Croek to Teslin Lake it is l.fi miles over a good trail. The total distance from Quesnelle, where the overland trail begins, Is therefore about 075 miles. These figures are uot given as absolute, but approximate. You eau leave Asbcroft ubout April loth to May 1st, on grass, and leave Quesnello May 1st, but you may require, if leaving tbis early, to pack a larger supply of oats for the first few days after leaving Quesnelle. 3rd. The trail is good from Ashcroft to Teslin Lake. A few duys after tearing Quesnelle there is a great abundance of peaviue and blue joint, making splendid food for stock. Lumber can be gotten at Teslin Lake for boats, uud the trip dowu Tesliu Luke aud the Hootaliuqua river to Dawson is easy. The only rapids of uny account is tho Five Finger rapids of the Yukou, which eau be run by good boatmen with safety. Thero are hundreds of miles of unexplored wound uear tbe over- laud trnil kuown to be rich. It is believed thut mines of great value will be fouud lu this unexplored sectiou. and as it is iu British Columbia, where laws are enforced and there is no reservation of alternate claims, there is no royalty as in tho Northwest Territory. Tho line between British Columbia aud the Northwest Territory is the 60th degree, crossing the north end of Teslin Lake. Horses and outfits can be bought at auy part of the Cariboo road from Ash croft to Quesnelle. For detailed information regarding prices write to the advertisers iu this paper. Game Is fouud iu fair quantities, and fish iu every lake and stream in abundance. Flies and mosquitoes are troublesome for a few weoks. Horses cost from ilo to $10 each. A magazine will be issued by tbe Mining Journal as soon as the report of its special correspondent. Surveyor J. D. Devereuux. who is now mapping the trull, is received. It is hoped thnt this information will be received so that the book and map can be issued early in November. The illustrations are now being engraved in Chicago. POLICE COURT. Beforo A. Stevenson and I. Lehman, justices of the peace, the following was the result of the clean up made during the Fair week, by Jog. Wm. Burr and Coustable Sutherland: Olo Thompson, Slow Dick, Charles. Johu Tctlaueosah, George I Nicola j, and Jack Frost were all fined £10 and costs for being drunk aid disorderly and produced tbo amount of the fine. Johnny nnd Adam (Fountain), Samson, Billy Brink, Maria nnd Twisty were fined a like amount for being drunk and disorderly but were u little short of funds, George McGee, drunk and disorderly, 110, assault $10, aud supplying intoxicants S25 aud costs; Lulu, drunk and disorderly 910, assault on constable 820 aud costs: George Thompson, John Kirkputrick, John Rice, for supplying intoxicants wero each fined 850 and costs. AU in this class dug up tho amount imposed. Joseph West of Spence's Bridge for supplying intoxicants 8100 and costs, will stay ut Kamloops for about four months. Sambo for supplying Intoxicants 875 and costs, Kamloops for 3 mouths. Jus, McKeu, provincial constable, accompanied thorn to Kamloops ns chuperon. R, B. Ireland, charged by tbe -l!lrd Miuing & Milling Compnny with removing a uutaud collar from tholr saw mill at Mauson creek nnd thereby disabling the mill, was dismissed. A man who gnvo his name as Ferdt nando Carriere, of Rimouski, is lying iu tho police slat ion at Ottawa, charged with firing several shots at a party on Wellington street. Ho said thnt he camo to towu to shoot tho premier be cause ho could uot get a job. He saw a mnu who looked like him aud tired. It is said that ono of tbe bullets nearly struck Alderman Powell. Carriere is thought lo be insane. Hen -le»- Marks. Geo. M. Pullman died suddenly of Lust Monday morniug, October 18th, a very quiet weeding took place at St. Albans church, Ashcroft. The contracting parties being Mr, J. Menzies and Miss Marks of Duncan. Mr. und Mrs. A. H. Walters assisted tho couple duriug tbo ceremony. Rev. A. Austey Dorrell performed the marriage ceremony. Mr. Menzies is well known In this vicinity hnviug ruu a general store at Savonas for the past year. Miss heart disease ut 5 o'clock Tuesday : Marks arrived ou Suudny nights train morning at bis home in Chicago. He from hor homo at Duncans. The newly was the founder of thotownof Pullman, wedded couple left for their home at where tho great car shops uro located \ Savonas the same afternoon. The and which ho operated, Jorns.-i, extendi congratulations. *l n •*• l i-l„..,b;-. Min-nfl Innrnnl lug the machines. Dr. C. W. Stewart Trauqulllo, Mcintosh Rod, 3rd; Mission Th* British ioluniDia nining Journal. « - ^ ldout of tll0 ,,om. orchard, Koiownn, Powaukco, ist; .1 Uslied every Siiliiriliiy ■ S. KEY NOI-OS, Kdiioi rfiili-'iriplliin I'liii*. I" mul Proprietor. milium • ■ ♦'•J.oo of Sumner, is president of tho pany: A. J. Wellington, of Cosmopolis,' is secrelary, nud Dr. J. W. Hickman, of Tacoma. treasurer. Dr. Steward is iu the city, today, and says; "The machine undoubted solves the problem of saving flue gold. What our company needs i.s capital to maim facturo the machines. A machine will AilviTlli-i'IlU'll till imlil. iml In- -lit-fontiimi-il un in- rutcR <'i' npplliiuUoii SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1807. savo from 8100 to 8200 per dny. But even if il saves ouly 810 a day. U nut chine working eight months In lbe your and twenty days tor a month would snvo 81,00011." Soattlo Times. Cattle for Pack Ani mul-. Dr. W. 11. Dunn, of Grand Forks, N.D., has been in Spokane for some time making arrangements tor starting iu search of gold in the Northwest in the spring. Tho overland routes are the only ones which the doctor is considering, aud Of these the Spokane route, via Ashcroll, Telegraph Creek and Lake Teslin, seems to offer the bost facilities, and will probably be the ouo ho will tako. He will orgimi/.e u small but select party to accompany him. Dr. Dunn is an old time miner, having gono across the plains to California iu the early days oil ho gold excitement, and has spent many years in the west visiting almost, all tho mining sections. Ho has some ideas of his own about the trip to tlio Klondike. He does not intend to undertake going north over the snow, believing it better to wait until spring when travel is easier. "I wouldn't tako a horse ou that trip," snid Dr. Dunn to a Spokesman- Reviow reporter. "A horse won't stand the work of packiun every day without grain. I know, for I have tried it. Tbey will do well on gruss for a tew days, but when it comes to n loug steady journey, the horse fails. I camo across the plaius to California witb cattle as my beasts of burden, and they fattouod ou tbe grass by lbe way. Tbey would do it on the rond to the Klondike. From all accounts there is plenty of tho nutritions bunch grass along tho Ashcroft route, and oxen thrivo on that. They will pull a man's supplies through iu bettor timo ami more profitably than horses. 1 say moro profitably for two loasous there are no heavy bags of grain to carry, as would lie needed for horses, and the cattlo will bo fat. enough to kill when the packing is dcue. The meat would not bo a bad addition to one's fnro, I fancy, on such a journey." Tho doctor will not go to the Klondike. Ho boliovos his party will Hud a fortune in fields yet un prospected nearer home. He has studied the country from every source of information obtuiunble, and has several streams iu mind uloug whoso banks be hopes to find rich deposits of gold. Whon he reaches tho water portion of bis routo, bo does not expect to depend upon floating, but intends to have his boats rigged with sails, so us to make the northern breezes assist in bis progress. Tho men who will accompany him must be sturdy, strong and gritty. The doctor is a small man. with hair and board well silvered, but ho has lost none of tho vigor of bis youth and expects to keep the young men of his party continually on the move, lt is needless to say that he is burdened with applications for a place in his party. Tho number of men in Spokane who are planuiug to go to lbe Klondike nnd other portions of the far north is much greater than oue might suppose. The ureal wave of exciteineut was never muflb iu evidence here, but tbo undercurrent is strong. The offices whore Klondike matters are discussed are crowded early uud late by anxious in quirers, The Spokane route is also attracting attention abroad, aud many inquiries are daily received by the tiewspnpers, business men and others frum persons writing for fuller details. To Save Fine Hold. How lo save lbe Hue gold of placer mines is a problem that is unit nt ing the minds of inventors and miner The coarser particles aro easily caught In the rilllos nf sluices, but hundreds and thousands of dollars' worth of line gold go to waste iu the sand and gravel. Much of the gold iu the placer mines nf the Cascades is of the finer kind aud iu this respect is unlike the itug nets that have been found ou lbe Yukon, aud tho need is for a Hue gold suviug machine. Prof. A. T. Fox, of Whitwnrth Col lego, at Sumner, is the inventor of a machine that it is claimed solves the problem, lt operates on the principle of centrifugal force, and in construction consists of a cylinder four foot iu diameter, through which extends a heavy iron shaft. Ou the shaft aro threo copper bowls and on thu Interior surfuce of thc cylinder facing the shaft uro many smaller bowls, covered with mercury. The gold bearing gravel is placed In tho throe largo bowls. Tho revolutions of tho cylinder throw tho finer gold against the small bowls and when it comes in contact with the mercury it forms an amalgam. Tho machine wus tested nol long since on the placer mine of David Wilson ut Ontario, in eastern Oregon, It mn for seven hours ut one-tenth its capacity uud turned out 8115 worth of lino gold that could not buvo beeu saved by tho ordinary methods of placer mining. Thoro wero prosent several exporl witnesses, who have made certificates that the sand was afterwards panned nud no colors could be fouud the machine bad saved it ull. Prof. Fox has obtained u patent on the invention und a company has been formed with a paid up capital of 812,000, fur the purpose of luanufuclur The doltlcn Cache, meeting of the directors of tli Golden Cache Mines, Limited, was held un Tuesday, Oct. 13th, when tlio ill of tho recent starting of the stump mill wus laid before the board. The officials of tho company state tlmt iu order to admit alteration in tbo dumping arrangements al. the foot of tho tramway, tho directors buvo decided to shut down tho'stump mill before the average test intended has been completed. Tlio mill was run for threo.days, aud although none of tho richest oro bus been sent, down, a clean up of Sill per Ion is obtained by the absorption of tho plates. The mill will be again started by the end of Hie mouth, and run without interruption until Nov. 30th, when n full clean up will be mado, the result being looked forward to with every confidence. Tbo directors being'assured of tbe permanency of the mine, and with u view to reducing t lie cost of production, are taking preliminary '.tops Lo utilize the very valuable water power existing on tbe company's property, tbe intention beiug to install turbines witb n is capacity of IHR) horse powor, iu two units of 300 liorso power, each beiug equivalent to operating 50 stumps. A contract has been accepted for the construction of tlio dam, und its erection will be commenced without delay. In the event of lbe mine turning out a low prude proposition, it is suggested ou high authority thut U vory complete plant to be put in iitnn estimated cost of $.15,000, treasury stock being issued to raise tlio necessary further capital. Application will meanwhile be made to tbo government authorities for the appropriation of 6,000 miners' inches of water for the purposes of the mmpauy. It is learned that Mr. J. McQuillau has resigned the vioe- presidoucy of the company, and that Mr. Robinson has also resigned his seat on the board in order lo provide a vacancy for Mr. Wm. Skene, of tho Vancouver board of trade, who will act as representative ot" the interests of tbe company of Mr. Murk Oldroyd. M.P., of Dowsbury, England, who us is lionerully known, invested roceutly some 670,000 iu tbe purchase ol stock in the company obtained, us the com- pauy's shares stand high, ut very big premiums. Everything now points to tho vigorous early further development of the Golden Cache property, with the aid of ample cap!till. Mining Critic. Dr. Dawson, director of the Duinin- iou googmphical department says: The entire range or ranges of mountains, which extoud more or less continuously from the extreme end of South America to the Arctic region are rich inmiuerals. Tako the case of British Columbians au oxuinple. About forty years ago gold was discoverwl on the Fraser river, and soon after ut Cariboo, which for ils area wus tho btuiner placer mining district of the world until the recent Klondike d'tscovorios appear lo have thrown previous placer mines iuto lbe shade, After Cariboo came Kooleiiuy nnd the Big Bend of the Columbia, in 1Si.fi: then the discoveries ill IN71 in Hie Omineca country, which promised to yield very richly, but from which nearly all tbe min ers were drawn uway in 1873 by discoveries further north in the Casslar country of still richer placer mines, Iu all theso Instances the trend of tho discoveries bus boon northwest north northwest, in a bolt which runs practically from the southern boundary of British Columbia to the Yukon, and lies between the Rocky mountains proper aud tbe coast range of British Columbia. In the Kootenay, Cariboo und Cassiar districts placer miuing has been followed in a greater ur lesser degree by tbe discovery of quartz veins, almost iu exact proportion lo the facility of access: and that these havo not been worked extensively, particularly iu Cariboo, is duo lo tho difficulty of petting machinery into the country, aud not to any lack of ore. There ure untold mines of WOlllth in the Kootenay, Cariboo and Cassiar districts yet; but it will tako time, labor and capital to develop thorn." Spokane Fruit Fair. .1. R. Anderson, deputy minister of agriculture, lias been advised by E. Hutcberson, who is in charge of the provincial exhibit at Spokane, of tho following awards which had been mado to British Columbian exhibitors up to (lato of Writing! Miscellaneous J Collins, Kelowna. tobacco. 1st: James Hone, Ludnors, squash, 1st! VV A Kirk- bind, Laduers, squash, 2nd: Long Shaw, Aslicrofl. white beans, 1st: W II Ray- mer, Kelowna, sun flowers, Ist. Apples Loug Shaw, Ashcroft, Alexander, 2nd: G Kirby, Kelowna, Bailey's sweet, 1st; (J Gut-Lrell, Trout creek. Baldwin. 1st: Win Huugh, Kelowna, Ben Davis, Hb: Wm Fortune, Tranqiiillo. Blue Pearmain, 1st; W Oliver, Luduers, (Jravenstoin, 1st: Mission Orchard, Kelowna, firavenstein. 2nd; F Conklln, Mission Valley, Maiden's Blush, 2nd: J Gartroll, Trout, creek, King of Toiupliius County, 1st; Wm Fortune. Orchard, Kelowna, Pewaukee, 1st; .1 (iurtrell. Trout crook, 20-ounco Pippin, ml: Frank Conklln, Mission Valley, Rnssot, 2nd;W A Kirkluud, Ladnors, Russet, 2nd*. F II Maltlaud-Dougall, Cowlohan, Yellow Bell Plowor, 1st. Pears Frank Conklln, Mission Vnlley, Flemish Beauty, 1st. Mr. Htiteliersim adds: 'This gives Iiritish Columbia a prize for every entry nilldo as far as judged." The following additional particulars have been received by tbe deputy minister of agricull uriil from Mr. Hutchor- HOII. 'The fair uommlttoo is this year presenting u very nice diploma with •noli award. Tbe following additional awards Imve been made to British Columbia: Frank Conklln, Mission Valley. Ilyslop crabs, second; A. R. Kuox, Kelowna, Jonathan tipples, fourth: J. Gartroll, Trout creek,sweepstuko prize for the person Inking most., first class prizes with tipples, first: A. Canton, orchard cultivator, donated by tbe Spokane Implement company, value flit. Prejudice Easily Overcome. A curious incident churticteristic of the proverbial conservatism of tho Chinese occurred whon the first cable wus luid along the coast from Pekin to Shnnghnl, Soon after it was luid a lottery drawing cume olf in Pekin, in which mauy of tho residents of Shanghai held tickets, Ono of tho gamblers so fur overcame bis distrust of the cable ns lo hnvo lbe winning uumbors sent lihn, nnd lie bought tbe tickets bearing I hem from bis more skeptical townsmen, realizing a small fortune mi the transaction. At about tbe same time there was a scanty rice crop in the upper provinces, uud a Shanghai merchant telegraphed to Pekin Instructions to buy heavily, the ultimate result being that ho sold out at an immense profit anil retired lu opulence. After two or three practical lessons of this nature tbo Chinese camo lo tho realization of the fact Hint the telegraph Is a good thiug to have around SMITH & BRYSON, General Backsmiths. Carriage builders. Horseshoeing a specially. A subp/y of iron and wagon ma/eirial always t',n band. Shop on Railway Avenue. - -- ASHCROFT, II. C STUDEBAKER ■WAGOHS. McCormicks Binders and Mowers, McClary's Famous Stoves, 1'-inning Tools and Gonoral Hardware. JAMES VAIR, - Kamloops, B.C. R. P.RITHET & CO., Ltd. Wharf Street. ■ VICTORIA, B. C. WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AIVD IXSCBANCl*. Agents fort Wells Fargo, Cnliiiiililn Flouring Mills Co., or -llilcill. • l*n.iflc Const si.a'i-s„i|i co's line ol'stoann'is between Victoria ami Sail t.-iirlsco, CARIBOO &c LILLOOET STAGE TRAVEL.. W. Alvord, iu the proceedings of the American Forestry Association, ports tlmt from 1S70-1891 there wero used tu the mines nud mills of the Comstock Lodo tlTlJuTi.lWO feet of timber and :i01,t 170.500 cubic feet ot oord- wood, representing a total cost of 8.5,000,000. About 200.000 acres of forest have beon destroyed to work theso mines, nud at. present the most part of the supply bus to be brought ."» miles. The urou on which the forest has boon destroyed Is now being lovored chiefly with pluo, but it will require nearly a century for tho trees to attain tho size of those which have boeu heretofore used in the mines. It is u well established fuct thut copper held In solution lu water oau be ensily obtained by uslug Irou as a precipitant, but as the precipitant of copper hi solution with Iron is comparatively slow und in many instances costly, a more active and less expensive precipitant was much iu demand. But Thomas Wren, lato of Eureka, but now of lieno, Nevada, seems to havo solved this problem beyond a doubt. Mr. Wren bus made the question a study, and, after repeated aud numerous ex perimeuts with different substances, has discovered that copper lu solution in water can be readily thrown down with alkali. Alkali will precipitate the copper at once, while irou requires from 21 hours to several months do pending upon the amount of Irou used, Ctiurls ni Revision under the h sessments Ads, (JAK1BOO DISTRICT. iul, under tin tr the CarlUOi; i nntl on date.. I'l.iirlM.f Ni.-vi.iHM anil Apt i.r.ivisiims.if tin- iilmve Acts f l>i*>trict will In- liolih-ii nl |)1;icc us helow. viz; UAitKi-itvii.i.i-: I'oi.i.ixii ihvisio.v Hichfluld Court lliinau. Sittunlny, -SSrcl k-r. 181)7, ;it IDo'eluckii.ui. l.liiltTXlNii nti'i-'.K I'ou.ixt; mviSli ■Stanley. Monday, aatli October,ut lit o'eloek qOI-SN'EI.LK COLLI NO DIVISION. li«iu'riimt'ut()llici-.<JiiL-*-nille. Wertuesilav ■J7tli October, tit lo o'clock a.m. KKITllLKY L'Kt'KK POLLING DIVISION. Mcfimt's', Alexandria, Tllitrailiiy, S8.1: Octolicr. nt 11 ii'i-lm-k ii.in. Mc I..•■.'«■■*. SiHlii Creek. 1-rldnv, yutli October, nt III o'clock. u.ai. WILLIAMS' LAKH I'OU.INU DIVISION. 150 Mile Hiiuae, Saturday, .'kith October, id B o'clock jj.ni. JNO. BOWRON, Jildirc, Conrl of Revision nnd Atihtal. barkers!lie, lUtli Sept., IM07. 81t8 LAND NOTICE. Sixtv days ailcnlati- wc intend tn uplily tn llic chief cuiiimi. sinner of land- and works for IHTiiiissiim to I'lin-hiisi- Hill acres ol pasture land near D-Mile Lake, nn 15i|.Mll-_ House ;iii.l 1 liir-u-tly mad, which Ik inure particularly ilescrilu'il as foIIOWSI Cciuiiiienchu. al a -.take marked Initial -lake. near ea-l end nfliikc. ami niiinitur cast fnrtv I'tiain-, tin-net' nnrlh fnrtv chains. tllClU'C .-KMltll forty chains. Ihen. c west forty chains to point nf commencement. 10.38 VEITH & BORLAND IHSSOMJTIIW IIP IMIITiMiRSHIP. I he paitnerslii]. heretofore existing betw William Adams and William Webster, Siumvslde l-'ann, Alexandria. Carlhoo, been dissolved hv niulnal consent. Alt debts arc In lie paid hy and all claim-, must hei- III Will i Webster. William A DAMS. William Wkiistk Dated Bint Annual, IBi.7. u NOTICE. MINKUAI, POINT MINKRAL CLAIM. siinaic in l.lllonet Milling Division nf Lt timet District. Where hM-iilcil, Caynnsh Creek. Taki-notici- lhal we". IL II. Wrllv mid W \\ ill.in-.iti. free miner's certilicate No, lU.iiin auk lit.017, intend, sixty (1nj*« from lhe ctntu hereof, in iipplvtn the Minim.' Recorder fora I'eriili.-ate of IniprnvcnieiitH. fur the purpose nf olit-iiniiiL' a Crown(Jrant ofthe ahove claim. And further lake nollce Ihat action, under -c-lum :i7 most br rmninrnecil hefnrc the is- -llllllce nf -Uih crttilic.lli- of illllilovcUICtltS. K.H, VKRITY, WM. WILKINSON. Paid llil-11 tli dny of October A. I>. is»>7, iti-yi. THOS. DUNN ACoLtc -JMrOItTERS OF Shelf and Heavy Hardware. Placer and Quartz Mining Supplies. -.I?" Write ion Quotations, 8 aud 10 Cordova Street, Vnncouver, B.C. Cable address "Cortes," Vnncouver. P.O. Box No. 101. MacKinnon, Debeck & Company, 6n Hastings sireet, VANCOUVER, B.C. MINING BROKERS AND AGENTS. Minion companies oriraui/ed and floated, Properties bonded and reported on tor foreign o lucal syndicates. Havitij: heen residents of the province fur the pnst twenty-all yenra, we are therefore in a position to furnish the most reliable Information to be obtained res- pectinn the valuable mineral resources of the province. Correspondence solicited. Office op the " Golden Cache Mines Company, Ltd.," of Lillooet, B. G. Oppenheimer Eros. WHOLESALE Vancouver, GROCERS B.C. CLINTON nnd wny points ALL POINTS IN 0ARIBOO Monday, Woduoaday and iMtloy. I —Monday and Friday, (ConneoUufi witli Steamer " Charlotte " at Sodu Creek. LILLOOET diree.t Monday and Friday. TliroUKh and return tickets at roduood rales, Special uoiivoyaucos furnished. BRITISH COLUMBIA EXPRESS Company, Ltd Armstrong & Morrison, M..SlK.U'Ttlti:itM OV RIVETED STEEL PIPE, ORE CARS, ORE BUCKETS, MONITORS o% ELEVATORS. Contractors for Complete Hydraulic Mining Plants 715 Il.ii.tley Avenue VANCOUVKll, B.C CHARLES HACH, (Successor to The Sehl-Erskiue Furniture Co., Ltd.i MANUFACTURER OV Furniture, Upholstery, Mattresses, Window Blinds, etc And direct Importor of Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, Cliildrons' Carriages, Crockery, Glassware, oto, DOERING & MARSTRAND -B-R-EWI^O ao. Celebrated Alexandri Lager and Porter Specially Recommended. 57 nml 5li Cordova St., Vancouver, II. C iuniki, nriiuiY, JOHN Ar Ml UHA V Hotel Victoria This hotel ucIur new aud thoroughly furnished throughout, ts tho ouly first class hotel in the town of Lillooet. Persons calling at Lillooet will receive every attention by staying at tho Hotel Victoria. Good stabling in connection with tbo Hotel, also tho headquarters for the Ashcroft and Lillooet Stage, Charges moderate. HURLEY ,fe MURRAY, Proprietors, Certificates of Improvements. Goldfinch Mineral Claim. Situate in, Richfield Mining Division of Cariboo District, British Columbia. Where Located — On Lowhee Creek. near Barkervillc, ll.C. Ttiko notlco tliat l, AlftnlH- ChuUlucott, pet, hid hs utfi'tit fur tlii; Orliilp Symllnite I.itmtt-d <fiirelnniKa'L-Mlnt.'r'N eertlfirtite Nn. BimiA, iiiteiul. t») iliiyalrum Uie'l:itcliLTi'iif,UMi|)liIVlu the inhiltiif fL-i-(iHliT(<iriU'tTiiHi*iili-of 1iii|.rii-vi-- mi-nis. fiirthe imriinse tif nhtiilninn a crown cranl uf tin* above claim. And further take nolle, that action, under M-clion a", must hi' comim-m-eil beftire the issuance nt sucli certilicate nf iinprnvt'mtMit-. Dated tl " 10-80 NOTICE. Where located J On South side Seaton Lake, Take notice Hint tlie Oolden E-iglu Mown- min Unlil Minim.- ciuiii'imy, I.linlti-il l.iiiliilny, fri-i' miner's iri-rt if lent c Sn. IHUKIA liltc-nil sixty ilavH fnun iht- ihite hereof, tn apply to the minim: recorder for n ccrtiliciik- of Improvements. fnr llu- purpose of ol.tninhi|* a crown jiT'inl "' tin-alinu-claim. And further take notice Ihat action, under uccllmi 87, must he commenced before the Ih* iiniinci- of sticheertilieiitc of improvements. |)ntcil huh lOtli dny of Sept, ihii7. 30-81 NOTICE. KXfKl.stoK mineral claim, siiualc in Lillooel lliininir division of I.llloi't-t district. Where located i—Cayoosh creok. itlce that The Kxcult *. Ud. ..lability. I'rei Take notice that The Kicublor t-olfl Mining onipany. Ltd. Liability. Free Miner'sccrtlll- Nn. n,--,u.Intend,ill) days from Ibe dale hereof, tn apply to the mining recoitle. ci-rliticalc n( improvements, for thu purpose of iil.tainihi; ii crown umnt ofthe above claim. And further lake notice that acll-in, iiiuler -..tion :iv, must lie commenced before tbe 1s- suance of such certilicate of improvement-!. Dated tills BOVCtllh day of Sepleiubcr. !Htl7. Kxci; I.s lint (loi.li MlNlNU COMI'ANV Limited Liability, IVr J. C:. Seymour, 1'a-s. NOTICE. _ Jiulers will be received by the undersigned for drlvlnu a one hundred foot tunnel on the Mlnernl roint claim, on Cayoosh creek, at Ihe discovery host, alwi for extending present tunnel one hundred feet, The lowest or any tender nol necessarily ac Address all com [Z_-l S. A. Rogers BARKERViLLE, B.C. General Merchant ano— Hotel Keeper. All kinds ol miners' Sullies un Hnnii. NOTICE. Sittings of the county court of Cariboo will holden as follows: Itlcllfleltl, Monday. 4th October, 19117. guesiH'Ile. Thursday, 7th October, 1H07. Soda creek, Tuc-dny. lath October, 1807. ir-0-Mllc House, Thursday, 1 lib October, 18»7. Conrl opens each day til lo o'clock iu the forenoon. By Order, JAMES McKKN* Dt'pllly l.e-jlslnir. Uarliervllle. ll.C. 18lll Atlfftial, IHD7. TABLE. Showing the Dates and Places of Courts of Assize, Nisi Prlus. Oyer and Terminer, and Oenernl Gaol Delivery for tho Year 1807. Clinton Hichtleld..... Kamloops,... Lytton.. .Thursday.3i.nl Keplembe Monday...'JTtb Scplcinhe Mnndav...-lth Oclobcr, Krlday ...Hth October. . union Monday... 11 lb ()ctober. New YVeslitiinsicr.Tuesday.. _nd November Vancouver Monday...Hih November. Victoria Tuesday, luili Noveinlier Nanaimo Tuesday..'Jllril November Foit suu oil nm. The blacksmith shop ov ijnieilaiquesiiL-llc, ll.C. - for rent, terms rcasomihl' PITHER & LEISER. Importers and Wholesale Dealers in WINES LIQUORS and CIGAR? VICTORIA, It. C. British Olumbla Branch HAMILTON POWDER COMPANY, or Montreal. IncorporttC'I 1M1. —MiNercviu'EH-i or--. High Explosives, Blasting, Mining and Sporting Powder Dealer* in Electric Masting Apparatus, Sa/tty Fust Detonator* Etc. Haul office: Montreal. Uranch office: Victoria, B.C. Workst tfanaim I'he lm NTS, Clark, QiigBlitillc J. A. MacFARLANE, F. C. S.. Assayer and Mining Engineer 623 Hastings street, VANCOUVER,'B, C, Ail assays send analytical work done in duplicate with scrnpulous persona- care and dispatch. THE IMPERIAL BREWERY AND SODA, WATBH WORSS OO. Lager Beer and Porter- The Best Quality only Brewed from choice Malt and Hops K: 4MLOOP5, 33. O. SODA WATER WORKS. .IICOHlli clueoPor llic mumtfac .... Mineral U'atcrof alt kind*. Alt orders from citji mid eaiiutrg \ritl receive our pergonal and lient eitlention. Your patronage ....'. .7.-./. Special attention to alt ord+r> 'rom Cariboo and li-ny. ]"on trill find i- prit'itx fill make il tut ol\ia-t ta give «« your order*. rvtttin u-itli our Ilretrerg we ha ce a-tiled a nt it and complete plant from San France of Soda Water, (linger Ale, Sanparilla, champaigne Citttr nnd J, M. BUXTON, & Company. Notaries Public, DEALERS IN Mines & Mining Shares REPORTS MADE ON ALLUVIAL DEPOSITS. VANCOUVER B.C. Cable Address : Buxton, Vancouver, Canada. EAGLE & PAXTON GENERAL MERCHANTS. Dealers in Groceries, Hardware, Drygoods, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, Drugs and Farm Produce. THE CHEAPEST CASH STORE IN THE CARIBOO DISTRICT. ONWARD KANCH, CARIBOO,B.C. 132 Cordovn-trot, Vnncouver, B.C. MCLENNAN, MPFEELY & CO., LTD. Wtiolcnalc Dealers lu Mill, Miners', Blacksmiths' and Contractors' Supplies. - - - Iron, Steel, Shovels, Picks, Barrows, Axes Dvnamite, Stoves, Tinware, etc. Commercial Hotel, III. BEST .2 A DAY HOUSE IN VANCOUVER. 0. THOMAS, Proprietor. THE MINING JOURNAL, $2A YEAR (If LOWER NICOLA ITEMS. A vory enjoyable social wus givon by tbe Lower Nicola pooplo iu aid of tbo Methodist church fund, The purchase ot au organ for the church being the ambition of tho young people, tmd if they keep up thoir reputation for entertaining it will not require mauy more such gatherings to raise funds enough to purohasea nico organ. They Imvo an accomplished organist and have a ohoir started that bids fair to excel anything in Nicola. Tho chair was ably filled by the Rev. George Murray of Nicola lake, who gave a short address in his usual happy style. Thou followed a short program of songs aud recitations which all seemed to enjoy. Tbo most enjoyable part of tho program was tbo good things to eat, provided by the ladies Nicola lake, Ooutlee and Lower Nicola, The tea, cake, etc., was served iu the ohuroh, and judging by the pleasant faces all had a pleasant time. Tlio different committees dosorvoand Imvo our thanks for the very nice entertain- mont given. Ovor 830 was realized by the entertainment. Sunday, Jopt. tOtll, L807, lit Ihe losl- donoo of Mrs, Amy E, Nye, In Gfoou- wood township, Crawford county, Ph., K/.m K. Dligli, in thi'TOIh year of bin age. Tlio dtJOOUSOd was 11 sun of the lute Julius llligli, who was well luinwtl lo Ilie older residents of this vicillily,uiul was ono of tt fiitnily of ttiuo boys mul three girls, all of whom Imve prooodod hiui to (lie iiiil-liowti except Mrs. Nye with whom be mtulo his homo durliig the lust, four years or his life, aud one brother wlm resides in Mitilnu'ii, Inwa. He wus born in the year 18-17, uud resided with his fat Iter's family until 1810, when ho joined the greul urmy of gold seekers wlm traveled overland in .search of fortune to the then almost unexplored regions of California. He led tbo life of prospector and miner over the leugLb and breadth of I'aeitlc slope with varying fortunes, for some yours, finally drifting into British Columbia, on the tide of tlio grout Fruser rivor excitement, where he remained until his return to bis unlive place after a lapse of I.") years. Tho deceased never married. He wus a man of genial utul companionable temperament and strict integrity as to morals and business intercourse with his follow men. He was an uuole to S. L. Bllgh, of Custards. Pa.: Orvis M. Bligh, of Green Kiver. Wyo.: \V. D. Bligb, of Couuenut Luke, Pa., and J. \V, Bligb, of Dawson City, tbo metropolis of thc Klondike gold regions. New Kl.rn.liki- Expedition. The prospectus of the Columbiu Gold Fields Prospecting and Developing Co.. Ld., is just ont. Tlio head offices of the company arc iu Rossland aud the officers are W. A. Halteman, Port Towuseud, Wash., D, C. Eylor, John Mackenzie, J. C. Cule, U.S.Campbell, W. J. WhitosidWd M. R. Straight, general manager, and J. E. Pulton, manager of Klondike expedition. Tho capital stock of tlie compauy is 81,000,- 000. Oue of tlie features of Lhe company's plans is an overland expedition to the Klondike. The parly proposes to bo on the grouud on .Tune lsl next. Mr, Fulton will have charge of thc expeditions, which will leave Ashcroft early in February. Tho party will be supplied with hand drills to bring core from bed rock, and provisions for eight months. Klondike Uottl. Au examination of a number of valuable uuggots from Dawson City cou- vinoos the Western Miuing World that the conclusions of geologists ns to the erratic action of the ancient glaciers iu that section are Well founded. None of these nuggets have the slightest suggestion of an angle, beiug as nicely rounded as one of Emerson's seuteucos. Conditions do not suggest that this lack of angularity is due to tbo abrasions of travel, common to many placer propositions iu more temperate regions, unless indeed tbe gold was deposited ages beforo tho Klondike lost its tropical climate. But if this be true, why is the gold fouud iu the frozen gravel Instead of below It? Tho theory that it was convoyed by glacial uctiou seems to bo a tenable oue. In the fantastic display of forco thoso glaciers ground up the vein matter, amalgamated tho gold it contained, aud deposited tho precious burden iu dirt and ice after it had boou subjected to a pressure that effectively destroyed every suggestion of an angle. Tbe Klondike gold is of u light yellow color, much lighter thau Montana gold, uud carries none of the sunset tints so noticeable in the auriferous deposits of Australia. A ring recently exhibited at Antwerp was the admiration of diamond cutters and merchants, booauso it wus tbo first successful attempt to lo cut a ring out of a single stouo. There are a grout many difficulties in tliis method of cutting diamonds, us tho stones have a certain cleavage aud particular veins, nil of which havo to be carefully studied iu order to prevent splitting just as sunccss seems within reach. After several yours' labor the feat has been accomplished by tho patience and skill of M. Anloino, one of llin best known lapidaries of Antwerp, Tho ring Is about six eighths of an inch iu diameter. In tho Marlborough cabinet thore is a riug cut out of ono ontlro md perfect sapphire. Uold Mining In Scrvli. According to tbe Montuu Zeitung, gold mines were largely worked In Roman times and In the middle ages, but during the long Turkish oppression operations ceased. The richest source of gold known to the Romans was on tbe River Timok. Only alluvial deposits were then worked, but traces of systematic mining are visible, dating from the 10 years of Austriau occupation iu the last century. It seems probable, therefore, that the deposits might now be worked with profit. A railway will shortly be constructed. Building materials, timber and water power are abundant. Labor can bo obtained at about 30 cts. a day, and the climatic conditions are very favorable. Besides gold, deposits of cinnabar, copper ore and argentiferous galena have been discovered. Tbe latest news from New Guiuea states that tho rush for gold has practically ceased, nud tho white population at Woodlnrk island has dwindled from 400 to about 10 mon, tho gold beiug completely worked oul. At Mnmbaro iu tbo Mainland mountains, several parties aro working, and threo men are roportod to have found JUKI ounces and gone back to tho Held. Iu time, when tracks are cut aud the hill tribes aro moro tractable, tho country may become habitable, and white meu may livo thore; hut under present conditions men who mako tholr way thoiteo curry their lives ln tholr hands, not only ns to danger from the natives, but ns to climate, writes it correspondent of tbo Loudon Mining Journal. Traveling through the dense jungle of the tropics lu a never ceasing moist, unwholesome atmosphere, whero ovory article required has to be carried on men's backs, because horsos cannot be used, is a hardship which few gold hunters can endure. 1*1 is reported tbat tho now 10-stump mill at the Fern mlue, at Nelson, is running to perfection, exceodiug all expectation and saving closely. Tbey are running three tons to tho stamp, making 80 tons per day. While thoy eau take loO tons of ore from the mine daily tbey are only taking out about forty tons. This amount will bo doubled as soon as the additional stamps are put in, Tho foundation for auother 10 stamps Is completed and they ex poet to havo them runuiug inside of six weeks, giving them twenty stamps. A permanent force of men is employed at the mine, and as soon as tbe stamps are increased to twenty twelve more men will be put on permanently. There is enough ore now blocked out in the mine to ruu the mill for over two years at it fullest capacity. All that is claimed is an average of 820 per tou, which is higher than the prospectus gave. The mill wilt treat more ore thau was claimed by the prospectus, and running much higher than 820 per ton. Regarding the entry of land for gravel pits and reservoir purposes, and granting right of way for pipe lines, a bill passed both houses of oongress iu December, 1891, authorizing such entry and grunting such right of way. Under tbis law any citizen of the United States, or ditch compnny, or wuter company, may buy lauds for reservoir purposes not to exceed 100 acres of unoccupied land, at a price not less than 82 per acre. When the purchased lands are in a miniug district they are uot to bo considered mineral hinds, but the patents do uot authorize tho purchasers to extract mineral therefrom, reserving that right to the government. Non-use of tbo land so purchased for two years constitutes forfeiture. Porphyries and other igneous rocks penetrating sedimentary beds aro, as well as the bods themselves, frequently traversed by auriferous veins. Gold deposits also often occur in strata which have either boon penetrated by eruptivo dykes or have beon subjected to extensive atmospheric alteration. Age of Auriferous Deposits. As regards tho geological ago of auriferous deposits, Murchisou, Liebor Forbes aud others have contended tba tbe deposition of gold essentially belongs to ono or two determined periods. In a certain sense this is true, says a writer in tho London Mining Journal, for, if wo admit that tho translation of gold from tbe depths of tbo earth is du ■ to tho nctiou of chiefly cbloritic and siliceous waters, it follows that the main period of gold appearance will coincide with tho principal outbursts of these waters. Such periods, as regards, at least, thermal siliceous waters, are certainly coincident with tho eruption or intrusion of tlio older granite, probably somewhere between tho Upper Silurian and Curboriforous period, and of tho now or diorite outburst, which Prof. Forbes terms tbo post politic. But it appears lo Ihc writer tlmt it would be contrary both to theory and fuel, to oonllno gold deposition to these cliurucleristic periods. In reality the problem is fur more complex, and It would be truer to state that with every eruptive modi llcallou of Ibo terrestrial shell some gold has found its way to the surface As a consequence, I he chief formations would be In the older rather than iu the new rocks, partly because tho eruptive aud hydro-thermal action was then more active, and partly bo* uuso such rocks have boon longer subjected to tho lodo producing influences. On the other band, tbe circulation of leaching or solvent waters is continually proceeding, and thus the progress of ore building is over ut work in evory uge and class of rock. Thus in California, n proportion of lho auriferous reins aro included iu rocks of Jurassic age, while the auriferous quartz veins of Vorospatok, in Transylvania, traverse Tertiary sandstone. Evidence that quartz veins are sometimes of very recent origin is afforded by tbo fact that in the vicinity of Volcano, in Amador county, California, a distinctly marked quartz vein is observed to cut through beds of sand aud gravel, and presents unmistakable evidence of having beon formed subsequently to their deposition, by ttie action of siliceous waters. Many other localities also contain quartz veins almost ideutical in character with those met with iu the auriferous slates, and evidently formed during tho most recent geological epochs. Of lode formution, even at the present time, instances have ready beeu given. The recurrence of such examples has resulted iu demon- starting tho almost universal presence of heavy metals iu rocks belonging to every geological period. The geologist, who clings to a hard and fast rule will from timo to time be faced with facts that a rigid theory fails to explain, and with discoveries of gold in formations whero, according to preconceived theory, the precious metal has no right to exist. In the hands of such theorists, science, which Is the solid foundatiou of successful practice, becomes discredited, and the practical miuer is tempted to regard with distrust tbe aid of a fellow laborer who should rather be his most trusted fellow helper. SOO-PACIFIC LINE. Shortest, Quickest, and Cheaoest ltOl)T- TO AIL EASTER- MISTS. Aaoriimodation unsurpassed. First- class Sleeping car, Dfnimg cars, First-class Day Coaches, Tourist Steeping and Colonist Sleeping cars on all trains. No. 1, westbound pnttacfi Ashcroft 8'18 dully. No. 8, caslbouiid " " 94-8!_ •' For full particulars as to rates, time ■>■(-., apply to the neatest ticket agent to A.L. CLEMENTS, or to Agent, Ashcroft, E. J, COYLK, District Passenger -agent} Vnncouver, 13. C, Canadian Pacific, Kootenay Steamer Line—s£> Atrowhead-Trall Route, Steamer "Nakusp." Gold aud silver are always to be weighed iu Troy—12 ounces to the pound, 480 grains to tbe ounce. Gold is 820.671824 per ounce aud 80.0430663 per graiu. One grain gold button from an assay ton of ore, _>'.7'a' grains, one ounce avoirdupois, is 81,38712 for the tou of ore, 32,000 ounces aud 32,000 graius of gold. One one-hundredth of oue grain] gold button from same assay ton is 813,7812 for the ton. One- tenth of one-hundredth of ono graiu gold button from same assay is 31,37812 for the ton. Boundary is the greatest copper distriot yet discovered. But it is as fruitless today as tho barren sauds of the Sahara meroly because it lacks smelters aud railroads, All the fabled wealth of India is not comparable to tho wealth which this district will yet yield. Tho Spokane Falls & Northern has its lino surveyed Into Boundary aud at tho first opportunity that company will build tip the Kettle river to tap the riches of that section. NOTICE. Nut ice is hereby given tluit thirty days after (late I intend to ipply to the chk-f cmumismicr of land* and works for permission to lease forty acrcH of iin-iirveyt-d crown land alimil mie half mile east of the 88-Mile House, Carlhoo road, r-immcncinff at a stoke, thence 20chalnssouth| tlu-nce aoctiaiiiM cast; tlii-uro 30 cliains nortli, and tliencc a» chains west to point of commencement. Also HO acres ab-ml ono mile west of tin- SH-Mili- House, thence west -10 chain.: tli.n,.- 1...11I. .-■■•• I. il • 1-1 1" chains, and tliencc south '-.0 chains to point <>F commr-nccnient, Abo -to acres uhmit four milt's west of tin* tW-Mile Houm- tiiiiiiiit-iitiiiu at a stake, and thence cast JU chains: thence south 20 chains: thence wesl *J" rli.nn-, and thence north 30 cliains to point of commencement. S. TINGLEY. 8*3-Mile House, B.C., Oct. R, 1HI>7. 2337 It is hard to tell thc facts about Schilling's Best tea bikini; powder coffee flworljif eit facts soda and spices because each has its own goodness. All money-back, though. Canadian SOUTH BOUND; read down. 111. Weil. Fri. 7 p.m.. De ARROW I Hi AD esTh'rsSatj,"";"';^} HUDSON 2 p.m. Ar TRAIL NORTH BOUND; read Up. ■ill'rlSnn ll.HOa.m. Ar ARROWHEAD IP0 '-"!• ft.NAKL-Sl' Connections at Arrowhead with C.P.R. to and from Revelstoke and all points east anil west; at Nakusp with Nakusp & Slocan K. to and from Slocan points; at Kolison with C. & K. K. to anil from Nelson and Konti-iiav Lake [joints; at Trail with C. AW. R. to and Irom Rosalnndi at Trail with Str. "Trail" to and from Waneta. Northport and Spokane. Trail -Northport Route, Steamer '•Trail." (Daily except Sunday.) 8a.in. De TRAIL Ar ..DO p.m.) (la.m. Ar WANKTA De :i p.m \ 10n.rn.Ar NORTHPORT del p.m.} onnections at Nnrtliport with S.F. & N.HU lo and from Spokane and way points; at Trail with . & W.K. to und from Rossland. and wilh Str. "Nakusp" to and from Kohson, Nu kusp and Revelstoke. Kootenay Lake Routo, Steamer "Kokanoe." ,. (Daily except Sunday.) (4.00 p.m. De NELSON ArO.3na.nU )8 p.m. Ar KASLO De 5.30a.m.}~ Saturday. June oth and every second Saturday following, steamer leaves Kaslo at 10 p. m. for Bonner's Kerry* returning leaves Uonner's Ferry Sunday at noon. onnections at Nelson with . ft K.R. to and from Rohson. Trail, Rossland, Nakusp, Revelstoke and .I'.R. points; at Nelson with N. & K.S.R. to and from Spokane and way points; at Kaslo with K. & b.K. to and from Slocan points; at Uonner's Ferry with (f.N.R. W.T. SLAVIN •y and I'tinvg floods. I1. U. Box fl, KamlaopH, II. V. SIDNEY WILLIAMS, IU,S.,t\A.S,IMlond Lund Surveyor, Civil Etiglucor and Draughts man, QUESNELLE MOUTH, li. C. En^inccrhifi and Survey work. mining properties. Minis nud pared of any portion of uu Iluportri Oil iituur, pre- ilmii district. HUGH COCHRANE, MINING & GENERAL AGENT, NOTARY PUBLIC. -AR-EHVI-MS, - - Cariboo, li. C. PETER BURNET, Dominion anil I'rovincial Land Surveyor. M--00-T. B.C. rveys nf nny description iironiptly com- lilflcil. KHi.ilile ri'imilsiin iniiicml ilainisiii llnr l.lllonet illstrkr furnished lit reuse-liable prices. RAYMOND G. MILLER, General Agent, - Clinton, I!. C. Accounts collected. Money lu limn on mortgage. Mining affidavits made out. Kills of sale, nun I gages, etc., drawn up. and all kinds nf huslness transacted. E. 0. DeLong, General Blacksmith, Lillooet, B.C.__^,s-> Do yon want Iuk 1 Do you want typo? Do you want Stereo plates 1 Do you want to trade Presses ? Do you want to trade Paper Cutters? Do you want anything in tho way of Printing Material. Correspond with the ' TORONTO TVPK FOUNDRY Co. Ltd J. C. CROME. Agent. 520 Cordova street. \ ancouver, li. 83IMIILIE HOTJSE!- Stages Each Way Stop Over Night. First Class Accommodation for Guests. Good Bar in Connection. Good Stabling and Feed for horses. A. F. WEBER, : : : : Proprietor, COLONIAL HOTEU AND GENERAL STORE. SODA CREEK, B. C. R. Mcl.EESE, i .- Proprietor. A Jitll assortment of Dry Goods, Roots, and Shoes, Liquors, Cigars, Hard ware, Hay, Grain, and Miners Supplies, at reasonable rates. WHOLESALE nml IIKTAIL. A- & J. IVIcRAE, HOTEL & GENERAL STORE. <a"0"BS3SrELLB POBjs. -3. C. A full assortment of Drygoods, Roots and Shoes, Ltquot an Cigars, Hard. ware, Miners Supplies. Hay, Grain and Stapling, precis right. Hotel Ami Neiv/y furnished aud *efitted. A onitt boarding and lodging liouse. Rates reasonable Home ■voking Table supplied with tlie best in the market, and properly served, 0. ARMSTRONG, - QUESNELLE, B.C MRS. For tickets, rates, etc., apply nt company' ofllce, Nelson. T. ALLAN, J* W. TROUP, Secretary. Manager, Nelson. It.. —THE— CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL R'Y is thc bust line to nud from Chicago, Mil- wnukco and all points Enst. Willi ils 0,155 miles ol thoroughly equipped rontl It rirnclic- nil principal business centers in Northern minis; Wi sort* In, Iowa, Minnesota, Soutn Dakota, North Dakota and \\x Michigan THE ONLY LINE Running Electric Lighted und Steam Heated Vostlbuiot Trains. Indications ol Oold. >r .ale liy Harvey, Bailey & Co. _!lth da Tlio sovoral theories offered i pluuatiou of tbo genesis of auriferous lodes suggest certain practical conclusions of interest to tho prospector. As, iu the first place, two great solvents iu nature scorn to have been olilopiueaud silica, it follows that the auriferous lodes may bo looked for chiefly In tbo neighborhood of the -uold siliceous eruptive rooks, or such as may havo boeu subject to chlorine solvents. As iu tbo second place, gold is of highly insoluble nature, tho iiiitiirulauriferous solutions will probably havo contained a very small proportion of the precious* metal. Hence tbo formation aud eu- I rlcbmont of auriferous deposits will have extended ovor tuu enormous , period; aud, coiiHoipiontly, tho richer lodos, will generally bo uneouuterod in r the older Igneous aud. sedimentary rocks, since these havo boen longest exposed to lodo •forming Influences. NOTICE. Notice is herehy Riven that applieatu'ii will he made to the legislative tissemhly of tho province of British Colutuliia at its nest si-s- slon by The .Trusts and Guarantee Company (Limited) a corporation Incorporated in Ontario under "The Ontario Joint Stock Companies'I-etters I'atent Ait," and Trusts Company Act IHUB," on I of I'l'liruarv, 1HD7, for an net eollHrmlUg ciiuferrinu upon il the pnwera of tin- said coin pany as tin- saim- appear., in tin- Letters Kah'iit deposited in Ontario with tin-I'rovinciiil lU-nis Irar and upon the approval nf ihe Lleutenant- (iovenior-in-Council, and with ils cnusenl that the said company may he appointed hv any (midge of tin- nupo-ine and county courts* af the province of Krilisli Columl.ia to execute llu-ollice of executor, administrator, trustee, receiver, assignee, guardian of minor or committee Ofn lunatic without giving nccuritv, and (or all further and necessary powers as mav lie iniideiiial or conducive lo Ihc tit tit 111- nit-til of the aluive. ohjects in anv ..f tli.-in. 1 luted Oili.iierOtli.lHU7. HKK1U.KT K. A. UOI-l.KT.SOX. s Bastion Square, Vicloria. ILL'.. Solicitor lor Tin-Trusts ami iruaranteo Com- panv. Limited. a-l-UO Time tables, limps nml in form tit ion regarding mules, rates and olher tlettilts relniing to thc rond will bc furnished »n application to nny coupon ticket agent, <>r by addressing C. J. Eddy, General A«eni, Portland, Ore. r.L. 11. i. j-wj Mining Broker VANrJOUVEU, B. <J. All (l.s-riptions of mining properties bought and sold. Correspondence solicited. NOTICE. Notice is herehy civen that a siltmc of the countv court of Cnnboowlll he held at Clinton on Thursdav the *JStli Octoher. !si)7, at ten o'clock In the forenoon. Hy order 10-25 F. SOI h.\ Registrar of tlie County Court of Cariboo at Clinton. NOTICE. To Whom It Concerns: OCCIDENTAL HOTEL QUESNKLLE, B.C. Now management. Hotel headquarters for 15. X. stages. He-idijuirteri for mining men, well furnished looms. Table supplied with ererjthitif in senson. Most completo bar in Cariboo. Stables in connection, Hnv and Oats in quantity, F. HOFKROAMPft A. JOHNSON, Proprietor!. COSMOPOLITAN KAMLOOPS, B. G. HOTEL. Good Stabling in connection. J. H. RUSSELL, - - • Proprietor. GLOBE LYTTON, HOTEI j, In consequence of the lute fir. removed opposite tlie pnst office dations as usual, and from station fn - - B.C. the Globe Hotki. has lie-Mi md has the same accommo- Coiiiinercial travelers' trunks hauled to of charge. A. F. HAUTIER, Prop. All accounts to be A. \V. HADDOCK. Ashcroft, H.C, Seiil.au, IKIH. MA8GIN & Co. 'WatohmalLors- JoTJrolorB, Optlciaiie. IM) Cordova sireet. Vancouver, H.C. Watches cleaned 7.r. cents: iiiaiiis|irin«s ~T> cents: balance stalls 81.50: .jewels 7.". cenl-. Send for our price list on n-imirs. Mall orders attended to with dcs'iiitch. FURNITURE GABPRT8, 011,110THS cte-iele. Cheapest house on earth, write for prices M. P. CORDON, - KAMLOOPS, B.C. 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. At tl is Point will be found a good assortment of GENERAL MERCHANDISE & MINERS SUPPLI ES Also one of the best Hotels on thc route Information cheerfully given VEITH & BORLAND. Proprietors and Stock Raisers. NOTICE. id lo imply lo the ul works, for |ier- < ol pastoral land Sixty days after dale I llltc chief coiiiiiiissiiiinr.il lands;, mission to iiiinliase tuu aen situated iu Carihoo district l.ost near the Alkali lake and ir.o Mile House wiiKimnroad, alimitonemllesonlh fnun Chlni- nev creek, thence easl -IO chains. Ihence soiill' -Ul'chains, llience wesl in eluiins. Ihence norll tnstartiiiL-imlnt. L. A. I.Ol.T.XO. Stirlltff Tlolisc, ll.C, 1st Oct. 18117. 81-U1 Tho largest aud Most Complete Stock on Lhe Mainland of Furniture, * Carpets, * Linoleums, Baby Carriages, &c. i. LEH:^:A._isr- Blacksmith, Wheelwright and Wagon Builder. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY: Iron, SLirel rrrrd Timber kept lu stewk, .ru. a -ti.ck of Eastern made Girriu.-,, Hu_^i*. ,,i Howl Curls HPpt olr Irirntl nt reducrlll pr'n'ir*. irlnl ulso nin.l- to order. Manufacturer of " -lie l.elrrnair Tire Setter " wliielr all IHireksorillia stiould rise. All work warranted, rind prides lower tlran ever. Air assortment of Cofliaa and Caskets always on hand. ASIIOHOFT, - - - - - - B. (J. E. C. PRIOR & Co Ltd Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops. DBA-Klin IN Agricultural Implements of all kinds liirscst slock In Ilii1 province and best ussoriiio-tt American Bain wagons also Canadian Bain .suitable for n-clglillni* and farm pirposet. Buggies Carts, Spring Wagons. all tit prices lo suit the timet. Orders filled nromntlv. C. H. GIBSON. MEAT MARKET WHO i EMLIi .1X1) RET. 111. Attention and atisfactionguarauteed to customers. Main treet, - AHCROFT, B C. Wareroomsi 507, 600, Sil, aud filil HhsUuks Stro Send for our Illustrated Catnlofjtie, Soda Creek-Quesnelle. Tli. Steamer "Charlotte" will leave S.nlit -'reek for Quesnello on Wednesdays iin.l Sundays. Returning will leave Quesnelle for Soda Oreek on Tuesdays nml Saturdays, making close connection witli tlie B. C. Kxpr'ess liotli ways. During Ilie senson of navigation goods consigned lie- vniiil Quesnelle will lie stored nnd forwarded free of charge W such storage and forwarding, .IAMKS REID; Manager, LOCAL NKW-. Ed Trim is bnllcUnil uu addition to his residenco. T-m~d-.,Novombi)i--itll, ims been appointed ThnuksslvhiR Dny. It ia l'Oportod tl.nl n tK» sidewalk »ill bo litiii iilniw Rnllww avotiuo. Mrs. Hwirnsiilr lu-rlvoil irr .VslUU-l lnst wook rrrrd is visifini! hor nlslor Mn W. lliiwthortio, Sojirlot lover is riiitiiiit nt Kiimloops nud viululty. Threo dontlis so Inr out of about thirty onsos. ll. O. Sntliorlniidi pro-luulnl cou ntulilii lit Lyttrm. wns irr town ror I wooli nssistlllR Jos. Wm, Burr. K. P, Lee, ol Ohiliroton, wns In town Thursduy, Dr. BurROSS, dentist of Vnnoouvor is in town nnd will remain until Tuosday night. Hennon Niirlmlls is ndvortlslllR n ninn muro, brandod "00" rur lr>n. hip. 11 not nailed for in 110 rlrrys will bo sold. A. Ntrrvi'iis suporllllo.ldont rrf public works, mum. lip from IJyUoir Tuosduy anil romainod n ilny in town. Mrs. P. CI. Climpboll mul duiiRhtor [.vm, i-turnod Tuesday iiIrIiI from u so.rnrl woks'visit to Iror rollltivos in Toronto, ________ Miss McDonald, ulooo of R. MoLooso, at Knrlw Crook, oamo down on lnst Tliosday's stiiRO and loft for tiro oust the snme uiRlll. ,1. Ilemnus shipped threo carloads of oattlo to tire rronst this wook from J. Wilson's rnlieli. Sir Win. II. VnuUoruo uud party pnssod throllRll Ashoroft lirst Siiuilu)' by speoinl train err routo to Vauoouvor, A work train is now stationed horo aud is working oast nud west. Per, riiro's RUHR is nlsiiYKlotriurkoil nt. Ash- erofl.; A. Baroluy oamo down ou Tuosday from a senson spent in tire employ of the Horsolly und Cariboo Mining Compauics. Geo. T. Kivos, suporiutoudout of the Goldon Cnehe iniire nt Lillooet. passed through town lust Wednesduy nil wny to Vancouver. hi: Frank Sours, well known around Aslieroft und Clinton, arrivod in town yesterday aud is around rouowing liis nequiiiutanoos. Mrs. Wilson, wife of .1. Wilson,super iuteudont of telologruphs, and sou. of Kamloops, spout soverul days in town ou their wny to tlie iroasl. J. Pi'IurIo spent u oouplo of duys in Asheroft this week visiting his nii.it, Mrs. .1. A. Nowlnnd. Ohnrlos Doering of Doorlng .fc Marstrand, bi-Ivors, Vouoouvov, wns in town today on business. \. W. Smith, M.P.I'., oamo ovor from Dillooot, Saturday night, and will put u few days lho tionst. FREE! FREE! The mnny friends uf James A, Nowlnnd will roftret to It-urn of his illness. Mr. Newlniid has been conllued to tho tho house for the past wook hut at present his condition is ImproTlug. James McKcu, deputy registrar of tho county court and nonstable at Bnrkerville, spent a fow days iu town this week ou his way homo from a couple weeks' trip to tho coast with prisoners. Goo. W. Phelps uud Miss Mary Jane Kennedy wore married at Clinton, ou Monday, October 11th, 1807, uud have taken up their residence at tho 01 Milo Houso, Mr. Phelps had just returned from it trip to tho Suites. A reward of 8(30 is offered by thc 48rd Mining nnd Milling Company, Limited, for information that will lead to tho conviction of the party or parties who stole the nut uud collar from tho saw arbor in the saw mill belonging to the abovo compauy. Soo adv. in another column. (Jcoryo Vance, for some months connected with I. Lehman's blacksmith -ihop, left Thursduy evening for North Bond, whoro ho will work in the C.P.K. shops uud await his turn to get firing on tlm railroad. Mr. Vanco wns one of "the b'hoys" uud took an uctivo part in any sport that wns iu sight. May he prosper nt his new work and rccelv* quick promotion is the wish of his mnny friends in Ashcroft. G. \V. Snyder, of tho Horsefly Milling Company, oamo down on his way to California uu Tuesday. Ho informs us that the last run of the mill was highly satisfactory co all interested, six tons poi* stuiul) baing crushed every -•! hours, or ii** tons per day, uud that the gnulo of the cement was such that a good showing was mado. Mr. Snyder expresses himself vory emphatically that the minu will hu a good dividend p:iycr from now on, Tlio resul. of tho last (Ito duys run was 82,400. Tho initio will not be worked this winter, only u fow men being rotalued to keep things in order and do a little drifting Tho dominion government hus un engineer now up examining the Fruser, Nechaco and Stuart rivers with a view to thoir being mado navigable for steamers, thero being only three or four points which need clearing out in the wholo .'lim miles to the Buckley house at tho head or North Tatlah lake. As su-.il as those places aro made navi- gublo, the North British Navigation company intend planing stomnors suitable for the trado on thut route, ulle- vlatlug considerably the trouble countered ut present by prospectors and others going iuto the interior districts. Wo hope to givo a fuller report of the work as laid out by tho engineer in charge. ^^ Tho exhibition of fruits aud vegetables at tho Ashcroft fair wus good, not large, but some of the best over shown in uny country. Several of the usually most prominent exhibitors, such as Charles Poiinio, Win. Walker Oliver Kvnus and others did not get tholr exhibits iu iu limo. Charles Pomiie's wus packed and sont to tho railway station nt Ponnio's, but unfortunately did not arrive until tho fair closed. Fortunately for tlio family of the editor nf tlio Minimi JoUltNAt. it arrived then, and we are indebted to Messrs. Pennie tind Semlin I'or somo lino fruits and vegetables. All in nil tho fair wus u success, und with a littlo better attention on tho part of some that usually exhibit at Ashcroft, but did not do so this year, nnd by seeing thnt dates do not clash, 1H!)S should see the bost exhibit in the Interior. Wo have the fruits und vegetables and we have ninny solid farmers that always havo and will continue to oxhibit. Lot all unite next sensou und iu friendly rivalry excel nl) othor associations In lho interior. Wo eau and wo should. One favorable feature for next year is that the president of the u-isociatiou, Philip Parkes, lives near by and will work early and Into to mako a success next season. Mrs. .). Smith and child camo in from Lillooet last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Smith has been running the hoarding house at the Golden Cnclie mines. A court of revision and appeal under tho "Assessment Acl, 1888,"andtimoud* luents. will be held at the court house, Clinton, on Wednesduy. the lOtli day of November, 1SSI7. Count Turck. Count Torek and A. Laperrier, of France, went up on last Monday morning's stage for Quosuollo, where they will spend a few weeks louking over the country. Thomas MeEwon, the cattlo man who litis boen on a visit, to his old homo und tlio eastern cities, returned Wednesday und loft for his ranch at Empire Valley tho same dny. Come and See Tlif handsome pieces of Silverware Ave Imvo just received today lu In- given away with puri'liascs in each lady customer. Col. Wright of the 13rd Mining A* Milling Company left for the coast Thursduy night. The colonel is still limping ns a result of injuring his foot several weeks ago with a cunt hook iu the Omenica district. The Bishop of New Westminster arrived by tho west bound train on Monday night and wus the guest ofthe Reverond A. Austey Dorrell at the Vicarage. Tho Bishop left by Tuesday uights train for the const. Tho furniture for the bedrooms for the nunex ofthe Ashcroft Hotel arrived this week nnd is being put iu place. This will add seventeen more rooms to tho hotel. Wm. Lyne, the proprietor, is making considerable improvements in the hotel, A. F. Webber, for Lho lust few years in charge of the iSI! Mile House, wns in town for a fow duys this week. He has disposed of his stock at tho BU, to J. McTavish, aud will leave shortly with his children for a visit to his old home iu Sweden, ou au extended visit. Mr. Webber is well kuown to truvclors on the Cariboo road for his kindly tront- metit of guests ut his house. Norman McLean and A. Ashworth who left last Monday morning for Big Bur to iuvestigato the dredger recently built lliero, aud which Ihey are largely interested, returned Thursday evening uud arc greatly pleased with the results of their visit. Tho dredger is working satisfactorily ut present. Tin party loft on No. 1 for Vaucouver to report to their associates. There will bo no divine services iu Zion Prosbytorlan ohuroh this Sabbath owing to the church at prosent under going repairs, but Sabbath School and Bible class will bo held iu the School house at tho usual hour, 2 p. m, On Sabbath tho-'list iust. special services will be hold on the occasion of the reopening of the church, when the Rov, J. C. Stewart, B. A„ of Kamloops, is ox pected to conduct snme. Hon. Sir Charles Tupper, Burt., C.B., G.O.M.G., and Mr. A. Ashworth stopped off ut Ashcroft on Monday morning's train. Mr. Ashworth with Mr. McLean of Vaucouver, loft by a Trim A- Haddock special lor Big Bar tho samo day to examine the now dredge in which the nbovo gentlemen are interested. Sir Charles Tupper spent the day in Ashcroft gathering ull possible information about tho overland route to Lako Teslin. in which he is much Interested, being chairman of a transportation mid mining company that will pursue an active course in the gold fields next season. He is a man re- markablo for his long aud houorablfc career. Culled from u profession in which ho at au eurly dat became cmi' neut, to serve n constituency iu parliament, and soon aftor being called to moro Important posts until for mauy years he wus premier in Canada, the highest distinction auy citizen of Canada can attain. Now thut his party is uo longer in the majority be is not content to sit down uud enjoy a well merited rest but is devoting his energies to enlist English enterprise and capital iu the Golden Province of Canada, British Columbia. His ability und integrity hus never been questioned, and his mauy friends aud life long supporters will wish his efforts in tlio new fields ho has entered upon to show that same success thnt his long public servico has made so well kuown to all Canadians. P. T. Hamshaw arrived from Toronto Sunduy night and left for Burkcrvillo on Monday morning's stago. Ono cur ot cattle was shipped to tho coast for L. M. Lapointo this week. .1. H. McLennun was iu charge, Hallowe'en comes ou Sunduy. the .'list of this month, so thoro will not bo much damage done on that night. If the reeling exhibited at prosent keeps up till next full the Agricultural fair will bo all right. It is to be hoped that it does. A steam shovel will arrive shortly to work on the railroad Iu the vicinity of \slierofl. and will swell the number of men in towu. A social will bo hold iu the town hall ou Monday evening, Nov. 1st, in aid of the funds of the rrosbytorian church. Further particulars next wook. It will bo necessary iu a few weoks to have the skating rink leveled so us to prepare for tbe winter's skating. Kvery year considerable trouble is had by one cud of tho rink boing lower than tho other. By doing this In tlmo it will alleviate considerable trouble uud sweuriug. An iron bound rule should bo for this winter's committee to have some fun with any person who kicks on the flooding. Tho wagon roud built by tho Goldon Kiver Quesnello Compnny from their dam about seven miles from Quesnello Forks to the Forks is completed and is a much needed want. This company built the rond at their own expense nnd with considerable trouble, and it is hoped that tho government will recompense them somewhat for the work. The flood gates are nbout completed and work will commenco shortly on damming the river. This is one of the largest undertakings in the proviucc and it is hoped by all that it will be a success. The Recreation Club, which was or* ganiv.od n few months ugo and havo their rooms next to F. W. Foster's store, should reooivo tbe hearty sup* port of all tho young men of town. Papers, muga'/.iues, etc.. are supplied aud member., who liuvc not n place of tlieir own can mako this their headquarters. This winter the club room should be in great demand during the cold eve- niugs. Let everybody who is uot a member joiu right away and all those who nre members do all possible to mako the club a success. The fee and dues arc small. Information eau bo received from any member or the committee. ___ P. C. Stoess and W. F. Sargent returned from the Cariboo Friday after- noon. Mr. Stoess, who is couuected with the B.C. Development Compauy was taking a trip through the Cariboo Investigating properties for his company, nnd wus well pleased with tho country but did not have time tu thotoughly go over it. Mr. Sargent, who is connected with the Slough Creek Company, operating on Slough croek, was up on a visit to tho property. Work is steadily going ou iu chargo of Mr. Hopp aud a small forco of meu are kept ou hand. Mr. Sargent left for Tacoma and Mr. Stoess for Kamloops thc same night. McART-I k HARPER, THE CASH STORE. Ashcroft FIRST CLASS Goods at Right Prices, Mail Orders looked after promptly. J. H. Clements, Druggist and Stationer, ASHCEOFT, - BC Jusl received from the enst n consign men! of tlie Litest model for 1807 of AIR TIGHT HEATERS McQary's Famous COOK STOVES Tin nnd Sheet Iron Ware made to order. All or promptly filled DUMOND, Aslieroft, II. C, Shooting Coods! John Luwsou, who in partners with P, H. Goldon, owns 100 acres of ground on the Horsefly river, near the Horsolly Hydraulic mine cume down this wook and weut to Vaucouver, whero he will remain for tho winter. They have their tunnel in about 100 feet aud have six shafts sunk ranging from '2!~> to 100 feet in depth, and have got good prospects from evory shaft. At present some Seattle men have tho property iu view and will shortly visit it with the intoutiou of securing it. There is no doubt but what Golden and I-awson havu a good piece of ground, and with money judiciously spent will he able to make a good paying mine out of it. Tho ground all along the river is taken up and several parties of men are working on the samo lay as those lieo pie. Freight Shipment... Below will bo fouud tho date of do purtnre, teamster and destination of all freight shipped north by Ashcroft forwarding agents, no limits lii. .1 I-itiiul-i-w. ..iltom-l... IS, .1 trsmiioii, Clliilc.il Ik. II Ctirrlf. Scuta Cn-i-k.. Is, M .1 McCnrtliy. Ho IS. A Mrlutouli, Soil:*. Cn.- " ta.iHia •J,;, ill I ..,..;k> 14.01)11 ii.imi) 11.;.ini *-.nr>,. ii.'-iiu .-..UKI 1,01)0 - H.UOU ■Jl). M '.ninn, !..ir l,ii Ilil-hi' ...000 mi. A II -Miiftu-v. l.ill.H.i. 1,000 _l. I l-.niiliiiM. ll.irU-r.JII-- . Il.r.ri., at, J Dlckuy, Ullooet 1,000 Total III,C08 A u«se Shave, ASHCROFT HOTEL, Wm. Lyne, Proprietor. Directly opposite Depot, ■ ASIICIiOrT, Ii.i Tliis Motel hn* heen lately refitted nnd refurnished. A new wing, f>0 x 211 feet, containing nineteen rooms, includ ing Imtli nnd sample rooms, will I"' opened Iry Oct, 1st. WINCHESTER and MARI.IN RIFLES in every calibre. SA VAGE and I.EE-METFORD RIFI.FS. SMITH fr WESSON and COLT REVOLVERS. SCOTT, GREENER, CLABROUGH, TISDALL, REMIAGTON and IV. RICHARDS SHOT GUNS. CARTRIDGES of every calibre loaded with black er smokeless Powders. ZW Sou- for 181)7 Catalogue Tisdall's Gun Store, - Vancouver. B.C. CAMPBELL BROS. Blacksmiths and Wagon Makers. Wagons and Buggies made to order With thr best af material, Hore shoe tig a specialty. Shop next to Collins &• Haddock's stables Quesnelle - Quesnelle <^XT-E_!JS]Nr-E_.]L-iX_iE-i. Good table and good servi The only first-class Hotel in town. Spokane Fruit Pair. The Spokane Fruit Fair closed on tho Hith lnst., and Mr. Hutolierson hus returned laden with diplomas mid souvenirs, and filled with unstinted praise of his treatineut as representative of British Columbia by the management of thc fair nnd the good pooplo of Spokane. Tho good feeling of our neighbors was manifested in a striking manner wheu the float representing Britannia appeared tu tho procession and which wus received with vociferous applause. Mr. Hutcherson brings back twenty- nine diplomas given to the winners of prizes, oue given to the Fruit Growers Association and one to tho Province of British Columbia, the last two bearing the words "For Superior Display of Green Fruits." Eighteen souvenir silver spoous for the wives aud sweet hearts of British Columbian fruit growers, a set of souvenir silver spoons for Mrs. Ilntchersou, and a case of silver souvenir spoous for Mrs. J, K. Anderson, aud a silver flask for Mr. Hutchorsou, all bearing the inscription "With the Compliments of tho Management of the Spokauo Fruit Fair— Oct. 15,1807." Mr. Hutcherson speaks iu the high est terms of the management of thc fair and the hospitality he received whilst sojourning in Spokane. The best of feeling was manifested at the awards which were given, thc only objection being to tho sweepstake prize won by Mr. Gartrell of Trout Creek, which one gentleman thought he should have had. As is mentioned elsewhere, the prize consists of Canton orchard cultivator, and which remains in the hands of thc donors, tho Spokuuo Implement Co., subject to Mr. Gartrell's order. FOUND. A rouh mare branded "00" on left Hip. not claimed within tliirtv duys will lu- sold fur expense of keep. Apply Mention Nicliolls, Stirini-Hc.il, Sod-Crank. 91-1 ill $50 REWARD The above reward will Iil* paid to nny part: or parties for such Iitforni'itinii us will lend to Hit- conviction of the pnrty or putties who stole the nut .uu! collar from thc saw arbor in tin* sawmill helollgllig to the undortttglied company at Manson creek, In tin- fall nf 1800. Thk-i.-ku. Minino <. Miu.ixu Co., Ltd. North Bend, October loth, 1807, 2B-lm Lillooet District. A court of revision and appeal, under the Assessment Act 1888" and amendments, 111 he held nt thc court house, Clinton, on Wednesday lhe loth day of November I8H7. at io o'clock In the forenoon. 5- V, SOUKS. Jlldge Of Uie Court of Revision and Appeal. Clinton, October lBtli, 1B07. Aud you got shaved horo a year ago tonight?" asked a barber botweon hero and Barko.'vlllo of tho customer in tho chair. "I don't seem to remember your face." Woll, it's all honied up now," replied the victim, NOTICE. Sixty days idler date I Intend to apply to the chief nininii-wioncr of lands and works, for iier- nijs'iion m jiurchasc IHO acres of [niMoral land situated in Caribou district cniiuiu-iii-iiiir :il a post near the Alkali lake and 150 Mile Hoiisl' wageon rn-id, alxiut one mile smith from Chliu- ni-v creek, llience cast -ID chains, theme smith ■10 chains, thence wesl 10 eluiins. ihence nnrlli to starting point. I*. A. flOETANO. SprlugllmiBC, ii. c, i.i Oct, lbi>7. ai-ui PACK HORSES For Sale. The underslguod Is prepared to furnish to any one requiring tho same pack auimals in auy number up to 500, well broken and with saddles and packs for $28 each. Correspondence solicited. B. F. English. Ashoroft, U. ('. HORSES WINTERED Tho uudorsigued is prepared to arrange for tho wintering of a largo number of horses at reasonable rates. Write or call nt the store. F. W. FOSTER. Ashcroft, October Hth, 1897. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to J. 11. l'arrol dim I have done lhe assessment work on Ihe llelle cn-il.r-r claim on l.iiesnelk- liver, ahove '.It- Mile creek, and 1 notify you In jiay your -tun- of tin expenses with co:.-. which amount to Sin within tliirtv davs. or it will he sold to the hiu'liest bidder for cash. John Mcl.w.i.AN. October Hth, lH|i7. 25-1 NOTICE. Is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend making application to tho chief commissioner of lands aud works for permission to leaso eighty acres of meadow land about four miles south west of tho 83-MJlo House on tho Cariboo wagon road, bordering on an uuuamed hike, commencing at a stake marked "A" thenco east 21) chains thenco nortli 20 chains, thenco west 20 chains, thcucc south 2(1 chains to tho initial post marked "A"' D. D. CULMS. 87-Mile House, B. 0,30th Sept. 18117. COLUMBIAN Methodist College, New Westminster- B- 0- (Incorporated hy Act of Parliament, 180B.) This Residential College for both Sexes re-opened Wednesday, September 15th, 1897. An entirely new BtnfT of teachers has hoc engaged, and instruction will be kIveil in Prep aratory and College Courses leading lip to .Matriculation in Arts. Law, Civil Kugiiu-i-ritig. Medicine. Theology and Provincial Teachers' ■examination-. Ladies' College Course including M ll.lc and Art. Commercial course including J-.ii.irI Hand and Type Writing. Theological Course. Special attention is called lo lhe course in M1\'IN<; & ASSAYING, offered this year for the first time, Kor further particulars and inns'.eetus apply to RKV. W. II. KASTON, M.A.. 25 1'rinclpal. Klondike, Cariboo. The undersigned offer for solo thoir well-known pack train consisting of the following: (JO head of pack mules with complete outllt of packing rigging with each mule. 5 head of riding mules with saddles, etc., oto. 8 head of -1 year old mules with or without packing outfit. Those latter aro only halter broke, I only bell maro with saddle, etc. goes with train. This is without doubt tho most com plete packing outfits in IJ. O. and is for sale " on bloc." For terms, etc., apply to VIETH A BORLAND, ljU-ililo House, B.C, Tin- undersigned having just laid in a largo and well (elected stuck of Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes Mining Outfits, and a General assortment of Hardware. is prepared to give good satisfaction iu prices and quality o goods ns the following will show: No, 1 Rice , $8 per 100 pounds- Extra " 0 " " Granulated sugar i».25 " " Granulated sugar in 101b sacks 1.00 Bacon, clear sides smoked U>i cents lb. — Beans 0J " Flour Hungarian and X X X X $uS Other goods equally low. 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 Rock Prices. Coods Guaranteed. Oualitv. Harvey, Bailey & Co. General Merchants, ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. Wo keep constantly on hand a Lnrge and Well-assorted Stock of General Merchandise. Prospectors and Miners going in via ASHOROFT To Cariboo, Omenica, Cassiar, Lake Teslin, or through to ■ ■ KL31_Or»JI->IKL_E Will do well to examine onr Stock and Prices. l*»= Correspondence solicited and information, given to larties contemplating a trip to the goltl mines of British Cohmiljia and thc Yukon district.
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