@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "fa416b48-3301-4fff-9f37-851ea270f5bc"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-11-27"@en, "1902-08-27"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/croftongaz/items/1.0070051/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ ^\\ QUAMICHAN HOTEL DUNCANS Now Open. Re-built aud Re-furnished. Heated by Hot Air. Sample Room for Commercial Travelers. Boats for Fishing. F. Nelson, Prop. • •• 1 IIC •• Crofton Gazette ant) Cowicban flews This Space is Open For Advertisement at a Special Rate. Devoted to the Mining and Agricultural Interests of Vancouver Island, Texada Island, and Coast Mainland Districts. VOL. 1. CROFTON, B.C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1002. No. 25 THE TYEE AERIAL TRAMWAY. The '''cut" shown below (from an interesting series in last Saturday's "Times") illustrates the Tyee Copper Company's ore bins, whilst under construction at the terminal of the aerial tramway. The E. & N. railway siding, at which these bins have been constructed, is about ilA miles north of Somenos station, at the foot of Mt. Sicker. From here the aerial wire tram line takes as direct a course as possible to the Tyee mine at the top of the mountain. The distance is about 3J4 miles, and the ^th-inch and i inch wire used for the line will be stretched between some 40 towers. It is MINING NEWS. ANOTHER STRIKE ON THE LENORA. Another rich strike has just been made on the Lenora- Mt- Sicker mine in the third floor of the east drift on the No. 1 tunnel level. The ore to look at is as promising as any yet I'c und in the mine, but the value and extent of this new and unexpected discovery in what was practically virgin ground will take a few days yet to prove. MINING IN THE KOKSILAH VALLEY. Mr. Macleay's recent strike of rich mineral ground in the Tyee Ore Bins under construction at E. & N. Railway Siding one of the longest double wire aerial tramways that the B. C. Riblet Co., of Nelson, have ever constructed, and they have had an experience of the work which has made their name famous on the continent. The ore buckets will carry half a ton each, and it is calculated that they will be able to convey if necessary more than 300 tons of ore a day from the mine to the railway siding. The bins themselves will have a capacity of nearly 600 tons. The system will work automatically. Each car as it reaches the bins will by a mechanical process dump its load, and re-latching by an ingenious device will be carried along the wire way back to the mine for a ifresh load. Mr. R. N. Riblet has been personally superintending the work of construction. Koksilah Valley has led to quite an important "rush" into the district, and claims are now staked over all the adjacent "country. The scene of the discovery is some six or seven miles up the river, and it is possible to drive to within a mile and a half of it. Mr. Macleay has already had an offer amounting to many hundreds of dollars for a one-sixteenth snare in his property, but the prospect is too encouraging to di pose of this. Enough ore has already been mined to pay working expenses, and these are not heavy, the proximity of Cowichan station being a very valuable feature in the matter of transportation. THE ENGLISH CLAIM, MT. BRENTON. In last week's issue of the "Gazette" a statement appeared that Mr. J. G. Richards, of the Bank Exchange, Victoria, THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. was a naif owner with Mr. Creeden, of Mt. Sicker, of this very pi omit ing property. The "Gazette" reporter must have been dreaming of Mr. Richards' excellent "Pacific Beer," and mixed up his name with that of his assistant, Mr. R. J. Johnson, who is the fortunate possessor of the half share in question. THE COPPER CANYON MINE. Exploratory and development work is proceeding on this property. In the tunnel now being driven a large body of ore has just been encountered of a character closely resembling the main leads of the Lenora and Tyee mines. AFFINITY OF OIL FOR METALS- The following admirably lucid article treating of the new Elmore process of oil concentration recently appeared in the "Colonist," and is of general interest to mining men:— "It would be a remarkable thing if the Elmore process of oil concentration did fcr British Columbia what the cyanide process did for the Rand. In South Africa that percentage of the golj which could not be caught on the plates had to be saved, or else very many of the mines could not have been made to pay. The development, of the cyanide process solved the problem, and made the Rand the greatest gold- field in the world. In British Columbia the problem is entirely different. In the process of smelting the amount of gold lost is very very small. But there is an enormous tonnage of mineralized rock which, in its crude form, will not stand the cost oi smelting. The heavy sulphide ore which contain high values is cheaper to smelt than this low grade silicious ore. A small percentage of the latter can be mixed in the furnace charge, but as it exists in the ratio of probably ten tons to one, this does not advance its utilization much. It is this ore which the Elmore process attacks. < "The affinity between metallic substances and oil is well known. If only a very little oil is poured into the stream ofiif water concentrator, it will counteract the principle of gravity in saving the richer particles, and float them triumphantly past every known device for intercepting them. The Elmore process uses this affinity between oil ai.d metal. Experimentally it has been proved successful. It remains to be seen to what extent lit is capable of practical application. If successful the limits of its application to our low grade ores arc not easily set. If we take the Le Roi mine alone, there we have a mine with an immense zone of mineralized rock all containing a certain amount of gold- The attempt made to organize the mining and smelting facilities of the property to admit ill this rock being mined and treated does not appear to have been successful, and the old process of selection has been fallen back upon. I "It is needless to say that this entails a more rapid exhaustion of the mime, an increased <:ost per ton for mining, and a largely diminished gross output- If, however, by the introduction of this new idea in concentration, the'low grade ore can be handled at a profit, the whole ore body becomes again a commercial asset capable of yielding very large returns. Tf this is the case with regard" to one of our largest and richest mines, -what remarkable developments may be looked for tin mines in' which pay ore under present con ditions has not been developed at all, but in which large deposits of low grade ore exist- Those interested in our greatest industry will watch very closely the introduction of this new process of concentration. It may make a very vast difference in the miming outlook 'for this provinve." MINERALS AND MINING EXHIBITION. The secretary of the Provincial Exhibition, to be held under th? auspices of the British Columbia Agricultural Association at Victoria, from the 7th to the nth of October, 1902, is addressing the following letter to all who are interested in the mining section. The opportunity afforded by this exhibition, both to individual mine owners and to mining companies, to advertse ther propertes is a very valuable one, and will no doubt be fully taken advantage of. The invitation to exhibitors fully explains the scope and object of the exhibition, as follows:— Dear Sir:—Your active interest and hearty co-operation are earnestly solicited to give the deserved prominence to the mining section of the Provincial Exhibition to be held in Victoria on the 7th to nth of October, and we herewith call your attention to the great importance of proper representation of the mineral wealth of our Prvince, and that apart from the excellent advertising medium this exhibition affords, it should be the duty of all mining people to join hands in furthering the development of the chief industry we possess. Therefore we most earnestly solicit your individual support in this matter, and would be glad to receive samples of ore from your mines and the whole camp as well. We would request you to label the samples so that no mistakes will be made in displaying them. Kindly forward them, carriage, paid, to the Secretary Provincial Exhibition, Victoria, at your earliest convenience. We are striving to make a special feature of this most important department, and feel sure that it will be the means of greatly stimulating the awakening interest that is being taken in the mineral resources of he Province. Considerable, mining machinery (in motion) will be exhibited, presenting a most interesting feature to the public; the mining companies making exhibits will be given every facility for distributing their literature, thus bringing them into direct contact with investors. Trusting that you will not fail to inform all your friends, and also avail yourself of this exceptional opportunity of advertising your business and furthering the interests of us all, We have the honour to be. sir, your obedient servant, BEAUMONT BOGGS, Sec VICTORIA BOARD OF TRADE ON THE PROPOSED IRON EXPORT DUTY. At the monthly meeting of the above board the mining committee reported adversely to the levying of an export duty on iron. They argue that "the present state of the iron industry in this province does not warrant a royalty beiing put on iron ore exported, but that if the government of this province considers it advisable to impose an export Northwestern Smelting and Refining Co. Purchasers of GOLD, SILVER and COPPER ORES, MATTES, COPPER BULLION and FURNACE PRODUCTS. J<>MM-Jt Location of Works, CROFTON, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C. r-*v THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. i -- duty that it should not exceed live cents per ton. The work being done by Americans who are at present exporting what little ore is being mined on the coast is a benefit to the people of this province, inasmuch as it, is a means of exploring our iron deposits." At the same time the committee "strongly advise that recommendation be sent from this Board of Trade requesting the government to look thoroughly into the iron deposits of British Columbia, and that they issue a bulletin at as early a date as possible, giving the fullest particulars; this would be valuable to put before capitalists, and might be the m;ans of introducing the manufacture of iron and steel into this province." SALE OF PURE BRED SHEEP. The Department of Agriculture has been advised by Mr. Chas. W. Peterson, deputy commissioner olf agriculture of the North-West Territories; and secretary of the Territorial Sheep Breeders' Association, that an auction sale of purebred sheep will be held at Medicine Hat on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 30th September, and the ist, 2nd and 3rd of October, in conjunction with the Agricultural Exhibition at that place. This will afford our local sheep breeders a good opportunity of introducing fresh blood into their flocks. Any further information can be obtained on application to Mr. J. R. Anderson, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Victoria. One way to tell the weiVht of ore in a mine "in sight" is tc exactly measure an excavation from whence a known weight or ore has been removed. Determining the weight of ore in place is a work requiring extreme care. Thirteen cubic feet to the ton applies only to solid quartz rock. In the case of oxidized ores it-may require from C5 to 18 cubic feet to the ton, while in lead, zinc ;nd other base nWals it may require less than 13 cubic feet to the ton. As a general rule, it may be stated that the cubic contents of an ore body im 'feet, if divided by n if sulphides, and by 15 if oxidized, will give the tonnage j pproximately. KITTO & GOOCH BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS AND CONVEYANCERS Office, Oddfellows Bldg., LADYSMITH, B. C. P. O. Box 243 HAMILTON POWDER CO. (Incorporated 1861) Manufacturers of High Explosives, Stumping Powder, Blasting Mining and Sporting Powder. Dealers in Electric Blasting Apparatus, Safety Fuse, Detonators, etc. Head Office, Montreal. Branch Office, Victoria. Local Offices' Vancouver, Nelson, Rossland & Greenwood. Works, Nanaimo E. M. SKINNER Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor. DUNCANS THE WESTSIDE THE GREAT MAIL ORDER HOUSE SHOPPING BY MAIL ! ! Out-of town Customers can shop very easily by mail if they only care to use the advantages of our Mail-Order System. If you can't come iu person write for anything you want, a post card will bring you samples and in for* lnation. Experienced Clerks will execute order the same day as received, MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED MAIL ORDER ADDRESS— THE HUTCHESON CO., Ltd. 80 Government Street VICTORIA, B. C. R. P. RITHET & CO., Ld WHOLESALE MERCHANTS GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS, CEMENT, CUMBERLAND COAL VICTORIA, B. C. Furniture, Carpets WALL PAPER, CROCKERY, AND Complete Housefurnishings For Hotel, Store or Home. Write for Catalogue. WEILER BROS. VICTORIA, B.C. THORPE'S THORPE'S Ginger Ale Prize Medal World 's Fair VICTORIA VANCOUVER NELSON TO LET Several Stores at Crofton, B. C. Apply to THE LENORA MOUNT SICKER COPPER MINING COMPANY, LIMITED Non-Personal Liability MacGregor Block VICTORIA, B. C. MEN'S CLOTHING STORE HATS AND UNDERWEAR . ARTHUR HOLMES' 78 Yates St., Corner Broad, VICTORIA, B. C. THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. The Crofton Gazette and COWICHAN NEWS PUBLISHED BY THE CROFTON PUBLISHING CO. Managing Editor, HKNRY H. NhWIU. RATES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. 75 cents per inch per insertion. Larger spaces and contracts by arrangement. SUBSCRIPTION, $2.00 PER ANNUM. All communications for the present to P.O. Duncans or Crofton WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1902. THE COKE SUPPLY. A contemporary quoting its Crofton correspondent makes a statement that the North-Western Smelting & Refining Co., Crofton, are experiencing great difficulty in securing a supply of coke for reducing purposes, and proceeds to announce that the natural source of supply at Cumberland is obviously out of the question, adding that the New Vancouver Coal Company are to be approached to establish coke ovens at Nanaimo for the purpose of supplying the Crofton smelter. These statements we have reason to know are inaccurate in every particular. The North-Western Smelting & Refining Co. have made satisfactory arrangements with the Dunjinuir collieries at Comox for a continuous coke supply, which will be delivered at the Crofton smelting works by the E. & N. Railway Co. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SILVER CUP. We understand that two years ago a silver cup was offered Lo be competed for in the races which were held in connection with the society's show. The conditions were that " the cup had to be won two consecutive years by the same competitor in order to beome his property. In the second year of its institution it was won by the present holder, who has naturally looked forward to a chance this year of repeating his victory of last, and so.obtaining ownership of the cup. This year it is. announced, however, that there will be no races held in connection with the society's show. The question arises, would a victory next year by the present holder entitle him to keep the trophy? He would have won the prize for the race twice running, but not on two consecutive years. A good deal of dissatisfaction is felt at the elimination of the races. CORRESPONDENCE. We in the editorial sanctum are being continually approached with complaints on various subjects, and requested to voice the grievances or demands of the most opposing parties It is not an enviable position to be in. It is obviously inconvenient, if not impossible, for us to constitute ourselves into a court of enquiry and arbitration, and even if that could be done, it would probably not serve the purpose of the partisans of any cause. We therefore call attention to the fact that our correspondence columns arc open impattially to the ventilation of any wrong, or the discussion of any vexed point of general local interest. The corres pondence column in any paper, and especially in a local one, is in our opinion one of the most valuable features of it. The function of a newspaper is to give publicity to facts of local importance, and opinions bearing on those facts, and generally to add to the stock of useful information. The editorial "we" is not to be used as a shelter for the individual agitator or reformer. A fair field is open for him in the correspondence columns—with his name given as a guarantee of good faith, though not necessarily for publication. A Victoria correspondent in suggesting a funny column for the paper asks: "Which would you rather do, or go fishing?" The wag will reply himself next week. A strange tragedy conies to hand from a Mt. Sicker correspondent, who states that the blacksmith's dog has killed one of Fagan's hens in the most brutal manner. LARGE LOGGING INTERESTS ON TH1: ISLAND. In the Sayward district, north of Comox, large logging interests are held by Mainland mill-owners. The Northern Pacific Lumber Company own over 15,000 acres, the Hastings Mills control about 75,000 acres, the Toronto & British Columbia Lumber Company owns 45,000 acres, the Ross- McLaren Company owns 23,500 acres, and Mr. A. Haslam 8,000 acres of timber limits. The Vancouver correspondent of the "Colonist" states that this is the only accessible timber left in British Columbia. He has evidently not been through the Cowichan Valley and across the Island to the Nitinat region and along the West Coast, especially around Port Renfrew. FOR SALE. Black Geldings, three years old, thoroughly broken; weight, about 1100 lbs. Applv to Malcolm Elliott, Crofton and Westholme stage, Crofton V. 1. Victoria Terminal and Sidney Railway Co NEW TIME CARD In Effect June 14th, 1902 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Tkain No. 1—Leaves Victoria (Market Station), 7 a.m. Arrives Sidnev 8 a.m. Tkain No. 3-Leaves Victoria (Market Station), 10.30 a.m. Arrives Sidney 11.15 a.m. Train No. 5-Boat Express-Leaves Victoria (Market Station), 2 p m Arrives Sidney 2.35 p.m. Train No. 7—Leaves Victoria (Market Station), 5 p.m. Arrives at Sidney (i p.m. Train No. 2-Leaves Sidney 8.30 a.m. Arrives Victoria 9.30 a.m. Train No. 4-Boat Express-Leaves Sidney 11.40 a.m. Arrives Victoria 12.15 p.m. Tkain No. fi -Leaves Sidney 3 p.m. Arrives Victoria 3.45 p.m. Train No. 8- Leaves Sidney 0.15 p.m. Arrives Victoria 7 p.m. SUNDAY. Leave Victoria 9 a.m., 5 p.m. Leave Sidney 11.40 a.m„ 5.30 p.m. JAMES ANDERSON, General Manager Sidney and Nanaimo Transportation Company STR. "STRATHCONA" FOR NANAIMO, CROFTON, and CHEMAINUS DAILY. Leaves Nnnaimo at 7 a.m. daily. Arrives at Victoria at 12.15 p.m. Train leaves Victoria at 2 p.m. Arrives at N nnaimo at 7.15 p.m. STR. "IROQUOIS" Makes the Island calls as usual. ■ .JAMES ANDERSON, General Manager. THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. Crofton Iflp to Date* »•••■•■•••••••••■•••■■■••■••»•••■••••••■••••■■••■*■ SMELTER PROGRESS. Very little now remains to be done to complete the smelter construction, The matte furnace and the water jacket furnace arc complete in place,, and the new copper jacket furnace is being fitted up in Victoria, and will probably be brought round to Crofton within the week. The thousand of one little odd jobs of connecting and adjusting the various component parts of these great smelting works also are nearly through. The hands employed by the contractors have been paid off, but some no doubt will be re-engaged by the smelter company. The samplers have stopped run- ningt for a few days, having sampled all the ore received: the reason ifor the supply of ore falling short being the accident to the No. 3 engine of the Lenora-Mt. Sicker railway. This cause of delay, however, has now been remedied, and shipment's from the Lenora mine are being resumed, and before many days the samplers will be in full work again. An ample supply cuf coke has been arranged for from Comox, and this will be shipped to Crofton by the E. & N. Railway Co. The new machine and blacksmith's shops are nearly finished. MARINE WAYS FOR CROFTON. Confirmation is to hand that arrangements are being made, and a stiong companv is being formed to provide Crofton with the largest marine ways on the coast. The situation of tho town, convenient to all the shipping passing up and down the coast, is admirably suited for this purpose. Negotiations are being carried on by Messrs. Turpel and Capt. Hackett to secure a site from the Crofton estate. Mr. Turpel, with his large experience, will probably be manager of the new works, and the project is very favourably entertained in several financial quarters. The ways will be constructed to accemmodati vessels of 8000 tons, and all facilities will be provided in a large machine shop for the most extensive repairs that may be called for. Indeed, ship-bu'ilding is an object contemplated in the future by the promoters of this undertaking. SUPPER AND CONCERT. Messrs. Craig & Mackintosh, contractors for the building of several hoi15.es on Robert and Arthur streets, were entertained by their employees and friends Jvt the conclusion of their work. The day chosen was Mr. Craig's birthday. Mr. Pearce, of the Osborne Hotel, was called upon to make arrangements for the supper, and his provision for it was excellent. Speeches and songs and good cheer filled the evening, and the early hours of the next morning found these popular contractors still being feted. The music was willinglv and heartily contributed by Mr. W. J. Deasy, originator of the weekly dances, and Mr. Wayne. THE WATER SUPPLY. The water supply is now in good order, and the new system works well; thanks to the energetic superintendence of Mr. Jeffery. Two men pumping all day were unable to exhaust the well, and the large tank holding over 3,000 gallons is an ample reservoir for immediate needs. LOCAL NOTES. The bathing at Crofton, either from the beach or from the floating bathing establishment, is a" delight. There can be no doubt at all that Osborne Bay must become a favourite seaside r s:rt, both for tourists and campers. Mr. Cecil H. Cookson, of the Lands and Works Department, Victoria, visited Crofton on Sunday last, and was charmed with the steamer journey along the islands, and even more so by the situation and environments of Crofton itself. Crofton has been somewhat quieter the last few days, owing to the departure of many of the men who had been working for the contractors, Messrs. Smith & Sherbourne; but lively times are at hand. Croftonians of a terpsichorean disposition called off their usual weekly dance on Friday last in order to form a party to journey in the now fashionable hay cart to Chemainus to return last week's visit of their friends in the lumber town At the Osborne Hotel during the week have registered: Mr. Wm. Turpel and Capt. Chas. Hackett. Victoria; Mr. Cecil H. Cookson, Victoria; Mr. W. Foley, Astoria; Messrs. S. W. Rodlcy. D. Lceman, J. Bond. P. O'Rourke and Wm. Cameron, all of Victoria; Mr. H. Douglas Rcnwick, Auto- fagasta; Mr. j. F. Miller, Trail; Mr. J. S. Whalen, Vancouver; Messrs. J. Master and F. Lomas, Ladysmith; C Brown, Shawnigan; H. Peterson, and A. H. Lewis, Chc- mainus. At the Crofton Hotel the following have registered during hte week: Mr. J. W. Southward. Vancouver; Mr. John Colbert, Victoria; Messrs. F. W. Vincent and C S. Baxter, of Victoria; Dr. T. J. Jones, of Victoria; Mr.. R. W. Shaw, Victoria, and Messrs. S. G. Elliott. C E. Dickinson, Oliver Willott, Fred Marshall, C Armstrong and Dave Hicks. CHEMAINUS NEWS. Diplomas for Nurses From Chemainus Hospital. Capt. Gibson, president of the Chemainus Hospital, attended the monthly meeting of the Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital to ask information as to what steps the Chemainus Hospital could take to enable it to grant diplomas'to its nurses. He suggested that the Royal Jubilee Hospital might furnish the medical superintendent of the Chemainus hospital with a list of the text books and examination papers used by its nurses, which would enable the Chemainus probationers to prepare themselves for examination. Then if it were agreed upon by the directors and Board of Examiners of the Jub'lee Hospital, the Chemainus nurses might pass the examination at the same time and on the same subjects as tho-he of the Jubilee Hospital, and so enable the directors of the Chemainus hospital to issue diplomas and medals lo the successful students. After some discussion a resolution favouring Capt. Gibson's proposal was adopted. Nine large lumber ships are loading at the mills. Capt. Gibson has returned from Victoria. Mr. A. Howe has been on a business visit to Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. Humbird have returned. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Ry THROUGH TICKETS FROM CROFTON TO VICTORIA via WESTHOLME Stage leaves Daily connecting with North and South bound trains. Double train service Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, connecting with morning and afternoon trains. Fare from Crofton to Victoria: 5ingle $2.00 Return $3.00 S.S. "CITY OF NANAIMO" Sails from Victoria, Tuesdays at 6.oo a. m., and on Saturdays at 7.00 a.m., calling at Crofton on both days, handling freight and passengers at reduced rates. GEO. L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager Crofton and Westholme Stage Daily connecting with all E. & N. Railway Trains MALCOLM ELLIOTT, Proprietor. THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. Duncans anfc Cowichan local Wews BUILDING ACTIVITY. The building activity of the last three or four months in Duncans has resulted in quite a considerable filling up of gaps along the streets and a corresponding improvement in tlie appearance and outward signs of prosperity of the town. Thp handsome building erected next to the postoffice for the Tyee Copper Company, in which building also Mr. J. H. Whittome and Mr. E. M. Skinner have their respective ollices; the Catholic chapel on Government road, and next to it Mr. R. H. Whidden's new premises; Mr. Grassie's new re; idenee. Mr. Jas. Murchie's house, Mr. T. Pitt's residence, and other new buildings, as well as numerous additions and improvements to previously existing edifices attest the growing prosperity of this thriving and steadily progressing town. A VERY INTERESTING LOCAL ITEM. Mr. Hubert Keast, our popular livery stable proprietor, is leaving this week for Portland, Oregon, and a little bird has been whispering around the drawing rooms in town that he will not come back alone. The house he recently acquired in Duncans has been undergoing a thorough refit and a refurnishing, and a certain consignment olf paint, supposed to be slate colouir, has unaccountably dried a beaming sky blue—surely an auspicious omen. The benedict in prospect has made his preparations with muffled tread and wary speech that never betrayed his unfathomable secret, but truth will out in the end, and the tell-tale bird has announced that tbe happy event will take place on the 3rd of next month at Portland. Modest and retiring as our "Hubert" is known to be, he cannot very well escape the showers of congratulations and hearty good wishes that will follow him. A BOLD, BAD PANTHER. At Mr. Williams' ranch, Glenora, a few days ago in broad daylight a large panther appeared on the scene and carried away'a small dog from the wood shed, in spite of the fact that two children were standing close by. The children ran 'to tell their mother and she ran for the gun, but too late to shoot the panther—or the dog! LOCAL NOTES. Capt. J. R. Gifford, of Nelson, B.C., has been inspecting Mt. Sicker properties and expressed a very high opinion of the future of the district. Baseball practice is now being held every evening at 6 p.m. sh,arp at the grounds, Duncans. The Duncans team will play a return match against Ladysmith on Saturday on the Ladysmith grounds. Mrs. Chas. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Creech, .mother and sister and brother-in-law of our "Harry" at the Quamichan Hotel, have been paying him and Mrs. H. Watson a visit, enjoying the charms of Duncans at this season. During the week at the Tzonhalem Hotel, Duncans, have been registered: Mr. and Mrs. D. Irwin and family, Bishop Orth, Lieut. A. D. Cameron, R.N., and Lieut. J. W. French, R.N-, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Foreman, of Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Riblet, of Nelson; Capt. J. R. Gifford, of Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Lawton, Messrs. A. D. Crease and S. Y. Wootton, of Victoria; Messrs. B. E. Maynard, G. C. Hoven, Lionel J. Pease, F. J. Hall, Jr., George R. Robson, all of Victoria; Messrs. Roy Lcitch, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; E. W. Molander, Port Townsend; E. A. Harvey, Edmonton; E. Hicks-Beach, Wm. S. Burnett and J. M. Burnett, of Colton, California; E. W. Shaw, Koksilah; Duncan McRae, Cowichan Lake; B. G. Goward, E. W- Beale and W. E. Staneland. At the Quamichan Hotel during the week the following have registered: Commander and Mrs. Philip Hanken, R. N.; Miss Evelyn A. McKee and Miss Edna McKee, of Sacramento, Calf.; Messrs. Jas. Murray, R.N.. and J. B. Butcher, R.N., of H.M..S. Amphion; Mr. and Mrs. J. Evan, Ash- croft; Mrs. Chas. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Creech; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Conlin, Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. Springett and family, England; Mrs. John Creeden and daughter, Victoria; Messrs. W. Jackson and Frank Jackson, Collville U.S.A.; D. Hattie, Geo. Kitchen and Jack Livingston, Mt. Sicker; J. F. Fitzpatrick, G. H. Bissell, F. E. Parmell. F. Shopland, H. Persse, J. W. Sangster, L. McLaughlin, G. S. Sterling, Toronto; A. P. Wilson, Vancouver; Jas. Little and R. S. Chapman, Quatsino; J. J. Whalen and E. Bartlett, Vancouver; W. J. Jenks, Salem, Ore.; S. W. Bodlcy, A. W. Dier, J'. P. Byrne, Wm. Gal- braith and the Rev. W. N. Carr, of Crofton. Mr. Thompson, school teacher at Quamichan, has gone to the Sanford University, California, to read for a higher certificate. The new Catholic chapel on Government road is completed It is a neat building, with red roof and bell tower, and pale yellow walls. The Methodists are going to build a small addition to the end of their church for the nsc of the younger scholars. Mr. McKaye, late of Mt. Sicker, has secured the contract. DEATH OF MISS KATHLEEN HUNTER. A very sad death was that occurring last week of Miss Kathleen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hunter, of Victoria. Miss Hunter was a general favourite everywhere she went., and universal sympathy is felt for her bereaved parents by their many friends in this* district as well as in Victoria. The funeral took place from the family residence in Victoria on Monday last, and was largely attended, and the floral tributes of respect were numerous and beautiful. Funeral services were conducted at the residence and at the graveside by the Rev. A. Ewing. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. . The The following is posted at the Government office, Duncans, dated 28th August: "Notice is hereby given that I will on the 6th day of September, sell by public auction at the hour of 11 a.m., at the Court House, Duncans, one half Jersey cow (black and white), and one red cow, the property of Mr. W. A. Miller, of Chemainus, distrained by me under the provisions of the Assessment Act. J. MAITLAND-DOUGALL, Collector. Keast's : Livery DUNCANS, B. C. Stable Mount Sicker Stage, Duncans to Mount Sicker, daily, Sundays excepted. H. KEAST, Proprietor. Established 1878. W. P. JAYNES Wholesale Importer and Dealer in all Kinds of Merchandise. Depot for Giant Powder Co. B. C. Pottery Co. Duncans. Quamichan. DOMINION HOTEL, VICTORIA, B.C. BETTER THAN THE RATES INDICATE Board and Room $1.25 and up per day. Room only 50 cents to $1.50 per day. THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. CORRESPONDENCE. TZOUHALEM HOTEL THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT DUNCANS. To the Editor of "The Crofton Gazette": Dear Sir—I see from the programme issued by the Agricultural Association that the prize offered at the coming show for the best brood mare is only $2.03. whereas that for the best hurdle jumper is$4.oo. This I think is quite reversing the order ol things. In the one case a man goes to the trouble and expense of bringing a marc and colt, perhaps from a considerable distance with the chance of winning no more than ?2 oo, whereas the man who only needs to jump on the back of his 'breachy" horse and ride him over the hurdles can win $4.00. And in any case what is the special good of a jumping horse to a farming community? Indeed, the prize for the best brood mare is, in my opinion, so disproportionate to the value of the exhibition that I am willing myself to present the winner with a farm gate in addition to his paltry prize. , DUNCANS, Stage to Lakeside Hotel, Cowichan Lake, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. PRICK BROS, - - - Proprietors QUEEN'S MARKET Cor. Govt. Johnson Sts., Victoria B.C. Tel. 32. P.O. Box 18. LAWRENCE GOODACRE & SONS, Wholesale and Retail Butchers. Contractors by appointment to His Majesty's Royal Navy, the Dominion Government, etc. Shipping supplied at lowest rates. I am, yours truly, Duncans, 25th August, 1902. R. H. WHIDDEN. W.DYKE PIONEER MERCHANT. DRY GOODS. . BOOTS AND SHOES. Confectionery a Specialty. Agent CROFTON GAZETTE Joan Avenue, CROFTON, B. C. THE DOMINION HOUSE PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT Home Comforts. Moderate Rates. Joan Avenue, - - - CROFTON, B. C. Proprietor, - A. B. WHITTINGHAM. A. HOWE BUTCHER, HOTEL OSBORNE Established for six years at Chemainus. CROFTON, B. C. Best Meat at Most Liberal Prices. PRIVATE DINING ROOM BATH ROOM First-Class Accommodation Joan Avenue, - - CROFTON, B. C. Rates—$1.00 and up per diem. Propr., T. J. Pearce HOTEL CROFTON BENNETT'S FIRST-CLASS WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Rates—$1.00 per Day and Up. Free Baths fcr Guests. Propr., M. J. Conlin CROWN BRAND The Flour that makes the Best Bread is sold by MOWAT & WALLACE, Victoria, B.C. Try it. Moose Jaw is the Brand. GUTTA PERCHA FUSE AWARDED THE GREATER BRITAIN EX. GOLD Ml-DAL, 1899. THIS POPULAR FAVORITE STILL LEADS FELL & COMPANY, Limited Liability GROCERS, WINES, AND LIQUORS. Victoria, B. C. Holman Bros. Patent Rock Drill AWARDED THE COLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1900. Drills and Accessories, Columns and Tripods, IN STOCK AT VICTORIA. M* CULLIINIbOIN, Manufacturers of Air Compressors and all kinds of Late ASsayer Van Anda Smelter. PROVINCIAL LICENSED ASSAYER Mining Machinery. ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION. Rowland Machin, General Agent YATES STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. THE VICTORIA ASSAY OFFICE 46 langley Street Reliable Analyses of Ores, Coals, Etc. P.O.Box 89 (Next to the Law Courts) VICTORIA, B. C. 8 THE CROFTON GAZETTE AND COWICHAN NEWS. CROFTON The New Smelting Centre of the Pacific Coast FOR LOTS -APPLY TO- Real Estate Brokers AND- The Lenora Mt. Sicker Copper Mining Co., Ltd. (Non-Personal Liability.) VICTORIA, B.C. TO LET.—Several Stores at Crofton, B.C. Apply to Above. J. H. WHITTOME, Agent for - - DUNCANS, V. I. London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. Royal Insurance Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. By special arrangement with the B. C. MINING RECORD we are able to offer particularly advantageous terms for combined subscription to that well known excellent periodical and the CROFTON GAZETTE for $3.00 per annum. Subscriptions received by the Crofton Publishing Co., Crofton or the B. C. Mining Record, P. O. 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