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i^k^\^ ClJ^\a THE GREENWOOD MINER. Vol. 1, No. 48. GREENWOOD, B. G, FRIDAY, DEC. 29, 1899. J.00 Per Tear. / IN DEADWOOD CAMP Development is Going Steadily on There On a Number of Properties.���Machinery in Place on the Buckhorn���Big Returns Prom the Gold Bug. Work on the St. Lawrence claim in Deadwood camp is progressing quite satisfactorily. Chas. Hoffman, Spokane broker, who is largely interested in the property, is authority for the statement that the shaft will be sunk to a depth of 100 feet, and a horse whim installed immediately. Cabins are also to be built at once, and the force of men under Superintendent Peterson increased. The machinery for the Buckhorn mine has arrived and is now being installed. Everything was in readiness for its arrival, and it will not be long before the plant is in running order. The Ah There, Butcher Boy and Greyhound, properties in Deadwood camp, are all being developed. Superintendent Olliver of the Greyhound is in town from Spokane, and is particularly pleased with the work going on. The crosscut on the Ah There, from the 50- foot level, is in 35 feet, and it will be continued until the whole extent of the ore body has been pierced. From the following taken from the Rossland Miner, it will be seen that the second shipment of ore from the Gold Bug, in Providence camp, is of a most satisfactory nature: "Hector McRae, manager of the Boundary Creek M. & M. Co., has received the smelter returns on a carload of ore recently shipped from the Gold Bug, one of the properties of the company located near (ireenwood. The average value of the ore per ton was as follows: Gold, 3.72 ounces, worth $74.40; silver, 130 ounces, worth $75.40; lead, 12 per cent, worth $7.40; total value, $157.20. The total gross value of the 15 tons in the carload was $2,358. This is the highest grade ore yet shipped from the Boundary Creek country. Telegraph company owns a line from here to the Boundary line. In addition lo this, it owns a line which extends from Cascade City to Grand Forks, to Greenwood, to- Midway, and from thence to Camp McKinney, with laternal branches running hither and thither. W. B. Davey, president, and J. B. Donald, superintendent of the Columbia Telephone and Telegraph company, carried on the negotiations on behalf of their company. The intention of the new purchasers, now that they have control on the American side, is to improve the facilities and to give the public a better service than hitherto. The terms of the sale are withheld. A TELEPHONE DEAL. Tne Columbia and Spokane FaUs, and B. Telephone Companies Consolidated. A deal has just been consumated by which the Columbia Telephone and Telegraph company has acquired the lines of the Spokane Palls and British Columbia Telephone company. The two have been operating their lines jointly, but by this consolidation they will be owned by one company and can be more advantageously operated. The deal was closed on Saturday. The control of the Spokane and British Columbia company was owned by C. O'Brien Reddin and W. I. Reddin, the former of Spokane and the latter of this city. This company owns a line from Spokane to a point on the international boundary line on the Red Mountain Railway. It also owns a branch from Bossburg to Republic, Marcus to Repnhiie and from Bossburg to a point south lit the international boundary line south of Cascade City. The Columbia Telephone and Republic Ore. The Grand Forks Miner says : The first consignment of ore from the Rt- public mine came in Thursday. It consisted of about five tons and was loaded into a car at the freight yards of the Columbia & Western to be sent to Trail as soon as the car is full. Consignments are expected to arrive almost every day and every few days. For the present a car will be sent to Trail. As soon as more freighters can be secured the consignments will be increased. The rate paid is $7 a ton from Republic here. The mine could easily ship fifty tons a day of high grade ore, but it is doubtful if freighters can be obtained to take care of 60 much. This would mean at least ten wagon loads every day. Firemen's Masque Ball. Over sixty couples were present and thoroughly enjoyed the Masque Ball given by the Firemen last Friday evening in Miller's Hall. The ball opened at 9 o'clock, the band playing the "Grand March." There was a good variety of costumes, many of which were attractive while the balance were amusing. Perhaps the best disguised masque was Miss E. Medill, who appeared in a very becoming Highland costume. Other costumes worthy of mention were a French Gent, two clowns, a policeman and several toughs. The minutes flew by swiftly, and when the break-up came at 3 a. m., the ball was unanimously pronounced a huge success. Roach-Oatman. On the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 27th, Sidney H. Roach and Mary A. Oatman were married in the elegantly appointed sitting room at the residence of Mr. Moffatt, (ireenwood. A little before midnight the happy couple started for their home at the Mother Lode mine. Before their departure the bride and groom received, amid showers of rice, reiterated expressions of good will. During the time which Mr. and Mrs. Roach have resided in this neighborhood, they have won for themselves the highest esteem. Their many friends wish them much happiness. Infraction of Sunday By-Law. On Friday afternoon the manager of the Wallace-Miller Co. appeared before Mayor Hardy on a charge of infraction of the Sunday by-law. Me admitted selling goods, and was dismissed with a warning. A. Leamy, city solicitor, appeared for the prosecution. St. Jude'j Mission, Church of England. On Sunday next. Dec. 31st, a Sunday School service will be started at 2:30 p. in., in .Mr. Foreman's hall. Usual services on Sunday next.. Holy communion, 8 a in.; matins, 11:30; even- 1 song, 7:30. WILL RUN A MAXIM Gatling Gun Howard Goes to South Africa. Colonel Steel Will Command the Sec- tingent ��� Canada's Offer of a Postal .Corps Accepted. Ottawa, Ont. Dec. 28���Minister of Militia has accepted the offer of Capt. Howard, of Gatling gun fame, to accompany second contingent to South Africa. He will have charge of a Maxim gun equipped on a light carriage, which will allow of its being galloped into and out of action, with the mounted rifles. Montreal. Que., Dec. 28,���James H. Herbert, teller defunct Ville Marie Bank, who has been missing since bank closed doors, and who detectives have been looking for since then, was captured at St. Cunegonde, a suburb of the city, this morning. Herbert, it appears, had been living in an empty house in the northern part of the city for some time, until noticed by the police. Montreal, Que., Dec. 28���Wm. Mc- Nally, has declined the honor as candidate for mayor for the citizens. Mr. W. E. Doran, the well known architect, has been chosen by the Irish to contest the seat with Mayor Prefontaine. Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 28.���Imperial authorities have cabled acceptance of Canada's offer of a postal corps of five for service in South Africa. Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 28���'It is understood here that Col. Steel will command the western squadron to accompany second contingent. Carpenter's Union Ball A ball was given by the Carpenter's Union in Miller's hall yesterday evening, which was in every way a success. Between sixty and seventy couples were present, and all had a genuine good time. Music of first-class order was furnished by the string band, while a supper, consisting of all the dainties oi the season, was .served to the guests at the Pacific cafe. The ball was opened at 8:30 p. in. and closed at 2:30 a. m. The president of the Union. Mr. Comstock, took a prominent part in the proceedings. Baptist Church Concert. The opening concert in connection with the Baptist church was held Friday evening of this week, and was very successful, both in respect to attendance and excellence of the performance. Those who took part were from Grand Forks exclusively, and the programme included selections by J. B. Henderson, Fred Whitaker, Rev. Ralph Trotter, and Mesdames Whitaker, Wright and Monroe. J. R. Reavis, ot the Grand Forks Miner, arrived in town on Tuesday with Sir Charles Tupper's party, and returned to Grand Forks on Wednesday. A. W. Ross from Columbia also accompanied the party. Sprott & MacPpherson are the only jewelers in town who mark their goods in plain figures. Grand Forks and Columbia. The 0. P. R. has had some difficulty in carrying out its agreement with (irand Forks in respect to the opening up of Winnipeg avenue, from the C. P. R. station, owing to the attitude of Columbia in refusing a right of way. However, President Shaughnessy has brought pressure to bear on the Columbia council, and the matter has been arranged satisfactorily. Electric Light Plant. Duncan Mcintosh of the Greenwood Electric Co., has received word that the boilers and wire for the new plant have been received at West Robson, and will be hurried through. Work on the foundations for the boiler and engfne house will be begun at once. The poles have been nearly all erected, and electric light ia now fairly within sight. BONUS BYLAW PASSED. Ratepayers voted $3600 to B. C. Copper Co. Smelter. Voting on the bonus by-law took place on Thursday, granting a bonus of $3600 to the B. C. Copper Co. S melter. Thirty-five ratepayers were present, and the vote was practically unanimous, resulting in a ballot of 34 votes cast in favor of the bylaw, and 1 against it. LOCAL JOTTINGS. Christmas was spent quietly in Greenwood. In fact an air of quietude has pervaded the district for several weeks. On recount of the completion of the railway, a large number of the people took advantage of the improved facilities for travelling and went out to Rossland, Nelson, the Coast, Eastern Canada and elsewhere to spend their holidays ; and comparatively few were coming in. Altogether, however, the season was spent very enjoyably. Had there been tetter sleighing and more cheering war news, the social atmosphere would have been brighter. For the reasons stated the Christmas trade was not, perhaps, as brisk as the dealers anticipated. The road to White's camp has been completed and the men have been paid off. There is now communication direct from Greenwood to Central camp for sleighs. In the spring it will be necessary to expend several hundred dollars more to put the road in first class shape. The total cost is about $4000, $1500 of which is contributed by the citizens and the remainder by the Government. The Grand Forks Miner says: "W. A. Harkin, erstwhile correspondent of the Rossland Miner and a number of outside, papers, has shaken the dust of Grand Forks from his feet and returned to the more civilized regions of the effete east. He leaves a large circle of friends who hope to see him return in the near future." Miss Agnes Deans Cameron, principal of South Park school, Victoria, B. ('., has been appointed associate editor for British Columbia of the education;.I Journal of Western Canada, Brandon. W. T. Smith has returned from Montreal. He is wearing an additional smile on his face, caused through the sale of the Republic mine in the camp that is known by his name. The only place in town to get the correct C. P. R. time is Sprott & Macpherson's. \ << 1 THE GREENWOOD MINER Friday, Dec. 29, 1899 A ROUSING MEETING Sir Charlks Tupper Addresses Largest Gathering Ever Held in Greenwood���Address of Welcome���Speeches by Chas. Wilson, Q. C, and Sir Hibbert Tupper. On Christmas afternoon at two o'clock Sir Charles Tupper and party, consisting of Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper and Lady Tupper, Charles Wilson, Q. C, aud Mrs. Wilson, Vancouver, arrived in Columbia. After luncheon at Escalet's hotel an informal reception w.s held. About five o'clock the party drove to Grand Forks and were put up at the Yale hotel where at 6:30 a large number sat down to a banquet in honor of Sir Charles and visitors. The affair was entirely non-political, under the auspices of the Grand Forks Board of Trade. R. W. Armstrong was chairman and addresses was delivered by Sir Charles Tupper, baronet, etc., Sir Hibbert Tupper, Charles Wilson, Q. C, A. W. Ross and others���a very pleasant affair. On Tuesday after adrive to the smelter site and other points of interest the party left for Greenwood, arriving here at 4:30 p. m. They were met by members of the Executive Committee and driven to the Armstrong hotel where they were entertained to dinner as announced by posters and in the press. Miller's hall had been secured for the occasion and at 8'priii. o'clock was filled to the doors, a large number being unable to even secure standing room, A number of ladies including Lady Tupper and Mrs. Wilson were present. Proceedings opened at 8:15. The chairman in a few brief remarks introduced Charles Wilson to the audience. Mr. Wilson who, as announced elsewhere, is the proposed leader of the Liberal-Conservative party of British Columbia, spoke briefly and made a very favorable impression. He referred to his pioneer and political experiences in the Province, and stated that if entrusted with the duty of leadership he would endeavor to discharge the same with adue sense of the responsibility attached, and to the best of his ability. He defined his position in regard to the avowed principles of Liberal-Conservatism, and dwelt on the advantages of government according to straight party lines, such as was proposed. He advocated a redistribution bill, which would give Boundary separate representation, and also the extension of the Columbia & Western by a direct line to the Coast, which would be of great mutual benefit to Boundary and the Coast cities. Pleasure was expressed at the evidences of progress was seen everywhere and surprise at the advancement in every respect. Mr. Wilson was heartily cheered upon taking his seat. The chairman, Mr. Gosnell, introduced the distinguished speaker of the evening, reading the following address of welcome on behalf of the Liberal-Conservative Association. To the Hon. Sir Charles Tupper, Baronet, G. C. M. (j. etc., etc:���" Permit me, Sir Charles, on behalf of the citizens of Greenwood and the surrounding mining camps represented here to extend to vou a warm western welcome, and to express the peculiar gratification which your visit affords them. As citizens, apart from political considerations, we especially welcome you, as a representative and distinguished son of Canada. While as a young and hitherto practically inaccessible community we are greatly honored by your presence, we nevertheless feel that there will he in some measure a reciprocity of benefit, inasmuch as you will return from here with a personal and more intimate knowledge of a district that in a few years will be a potential factor in the industrial wealth and importance of the Dominion. " Permit me also, on behalf of the executive committee and the Liberal-Conservatives of the Boundary Creek district to assure you of the pleasure they experience in having with them the leader of the Liberal-Conservative party, the lifelong ally of, and the legitimate successor to, Sir John A. Macdonald, whose name has been indelibly associated with their political traditions and the history of their country. We recognize that in half a century of statesmanship your services in promoting every great national movement have been greater in effect possibly than those of any other man in that long period during which Canada has risen from comparative insignificance to relative greatness. From the time you fought with characteristic vigor and conspicuous success the Provincial battles of reform in your native Province, up to the present, there has been no flagging in the zeal and energy of your efforts on behalf of Canadian interests and Canadian development. As one of the fathers of, and strongest factors in bringing about confederation ; as one of the chief pro- motors of the Canadian Pacific Railway and moulders of our trade policy; as Canada's High Commission in Great Britian; as Premier of Canada; and as always persistant advocate of thosegreat projects for commercial expansion and imperial unity, you have exercised an influence on the destinies of the Dominion which cannot be estimated by the present generation. The subject of bitter animadversion on the part of political opponents, you have nevertheless lived to command their respect and admiration, and today you stand in tlie proud position of the trusted leader of a great and united party to whom the auguries of recent political events are not uncertain premonitions in the immediate future. " In this new community where mining interest are paramount, the population is more or less cosmopolitan, and along with native born Canadians of every province, who are proud of your pre-eminence and achievements, there are here tonight many sons of the British Isles, and citizens of the great Republic to the south���in race, religion, language, and aspirations, " brothers all of us." Vou will therefore not address the ordinary political audience tonight. Political lines have been somewhat loosely drawn heretofore. Interest has been mainly concentrated on the development of the great mineral wealth surrounding us, the evidence of which you have on every hand; in remarkable growth and progress ; in a railway constructed at a cost of $5,000,000 ; in telegraph and telephone lines ; in the erea- tion of smelters���all in anticipation of ore output���an illustration of a remarkable faith in the country such as you and your colleagues manifested in undertaking to construct a transcontinental railway at a time when the greater half of the Dominion was yet a wilderness. "It is with peculiar pleasure therefore, Sir Charles, that we as citizens and political adherents, welcome you to the Boundary to witness what is practically the consummation of the policy of railway development inaugurated by Sir John A. Macdonald and yourself���the fruit of your labors as statesmen in the past. The remaining link of the shortest line from ocean to ocean lies between Greenwood and the coast, through a country possibly equally as rich in mineral resource as is the Boundary in the; centre of which you now stand. We trust that your powerful advocacy in Parliament will be on our side iii endeavoring to secure the construction of that last link, affording as it will to the people of the Boundary and those of the of tlie coast a mutual advantage in respect to the trade of British Columbia. In the determination "f your son Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper, in whom we recognize many of your own mental and physical characteristic, to set le in and ally his fortunes with us as a citizen of British Columbia, your interest in our Province, which was ever manifest, has undoubtedly been greatly increased, and to him. and to Charles Wilson, Q. C, your confreres on this occasion, we also extend a cordial welcome. An old, respected, and influential resident ��f the Province, Mr. Wilson has contributed as ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THE CELEBRATED ROLLED O.K. OATS. The Best that Money Can Buy. Take no Other. Manufactured by the Brackman-Ker Milling Co. Ltd. Victoria, Vancouver, Westminster, Edmonton, Nelson. People who are accustomed to smoking the high grade, time honored brands of- ...fiavana Cigars mmmmmsswssmwmssssmsWsm}s���s���i ��� ��� W������1 iswsshsiwmsssj���smw ��� smmsss 11���������������!��������� n Find it a grievous disappointment when they are even a little "off" in flavor or condition. Our stock is jealously and intelligently cared for and is perfect, every cigar is full of fragrance. QUEEN CIGAR CO., ORDERS BY MAIL, Telegraph or Telephone THE HAVANA CIGAR EMPORIUM OF THE BOUNDARY COUNTRY Promptly Attended to. I. ROBERT JACOBS, Imager,"'""SKSrj.c ���SDffiSMKSl c^^rrnmmro^^ SUPERIOR LINE OF CIGARS. MORENA, Brands: INTERIOR and ] MINER. Made by INLAND CIGAR MFG. CO. of Kamloops, B. C. CLEAR HAVANA FILLER. Nothing but B. C. Union Labor Employed. -FOR SALE AT��� Arlington, Pioneer, International, Pacific, Rossland, Ottawa and Commercial Hotels, H. A. King & Co. PROTECT HOME INDUSTRY. New and Second-Hand Goods* "0.1. C." Sewing Machines, Locks, Guns Repaired, Keys Fitted. A. L. WHITE & CO., OPPOSITE TELEPHONE OFFICE a pioneer and public man to its success, and assisted in establishing its prestige. We look to see him occupy that prominent position in the affairs of state in this Province, for which his long experience and intimate knowledge of British Columbia, his recognized abilities, and personal honesty and integrity so eminently qualify him. Needless to say that to Lady Tupper and Mrs. Wilson the doors of our hearts are wide open, and we would be lacking in the proverbial gallantry of mining towns if we did not suitably recognize their welcome presence. We trust that you will carry away kindly impressions of this city and district, and come again as soon as circumstances will permit.. As Liberal- Conservatives, Sir Charles, we wish your mission success, and while, perhaps, not so pronounced in our political proclivities as older communities, in no part ot Canada will your followers more sincerely rejoice, than in the Boundary, to see you returned to power at Ottawa, and strongly entrenched once more in the hearts of jour countrymen." Sir Charles in rising to reply was greeted with applause. He spoke for over two hours, commanding the closest attention of the audience. There were only one or two good-natured interruptions, which he turned to most excellent advantage. In fact Sir Challes Tupper afterwards complimented Greenwood for turning out sucn a gathering whieh was unusually attentive, intelligent and thoughtful. It would he entirely impractical in the limits of our space to give even in a condensed form the substance of a speech which prncti- 1 Continued on page nine, / ' ( Friday, Dec. 29, 1899 THE GREENWOOD MINER f/S SIR CHARLES TUPPER The Visit of the Old War Horse to Greenwood. A Brief Recapitulation of his Political Career���Address Presented by the Liberal Conservative Assooiation. The visit of Sir Charles Tupper naturally excites a good deal of interest in the old statesman, who now in his 79th year is traveling from end to end of the Dominion speaking daily and still preserving a vigor that is almost yeutbiul. After conducting a vigorous and successful campaign in Manitoba, he hjul spoken in Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Grand Forks and Greenwood and in go- out will address meetings in Rossland, Nelson, Cranbrook, Fernie and the Northwest. Such achievements are remarkable. In the mention that follows there are outlined the leading incidents in Sir Charles career, which is extracted from the sketch contained in Morgan's biography, of Canadian " Man of the Time." Tupper, Hon. Sir Charles, Bt., G. C. M. G., C. B., 1). C. L., L L. D., M. D., P. C, Cape Breton. Son of the late Rev. Charles Tupper, D, D., of Ayles- ford, N. S., and his wife, Miriam Lock- hart Law, of Parrsboro', N. S. Born at Amherst, N. S., July 2, 1821. Educated at Horton Academy and Acadia College, M. A., 1). C. L., Studied at Edinburgh University, M. D. 1842. Returning to Nova Scotia, practised his profession as a physician. Elected to the N. S. Assembly, 1855. Provincial Secretary in the Johnstone Administration, 1S5U. Went to.Englund on a mission connected with thel.C .R., 1858. Premier of N.S. 1864. Took a leading part in the Confederation movement, attending the conferences at Oharlottetown and Quebec, and afterwards going to England and participating in the final settlement of the terms of Confederation. Created C. B. .18(17. Elected to House of Commons at general election, 18(17, for Cumberland, N. S., which he continued tore present until 18S4. Sworn of the Privy Council, Juue, 1871), becoming President of the Council, and has since held the portfolio! of Customs, Inland Revenues, Railways and Canals, Public Works, Finance and S< cretary of State. Resigned with the Macdonald administration in 187!!. and on the return of Sir John Macdonald to power, became Minister of Public' Works, Oct. 17, 1878. Created K.O.M.G., May 24, 1871); G.C.M.G., February, 188(1; and created Baronet of the United Kingdom, Sept., 1888, He was the first Minister of Hail- ways and Canals, May 20, 187!), to May 23, 1884, and as such was closely Identified with the construction of the C.P.R. Appointed High Commissioner for Canada at London Eng., 1884. Minister of Finance for Canada, Jan, 27,1887. lie- signed May 29, 1888, when he returned to London as High Commissioner. Was one of H. M.'s Plenipotentiaries to the Fisheries Conference at Washington, 1887-1888, and n I reaty was signed for the settlement of disputes connected with the Atlantic fisheries, but it wa.s not approved by the United States Senate, though unanimously approved by the Canadian Parii anient. Came to Canada in February, 18D1, and took active part in the general election, and again re turned to London. As one of 11. M.'s Plenipotentiaries assisted in negotiating treaty with France on behalf of Canada, 1893. Was a successful candidate in Cumberland, N. 8., at general election of 1887 ; unseated and re-elected. Resigned from House of Commons in summer of 1888. Came to Canada in connection with the object of a fast Atlantic Steamship service in the fall of 1895. Entered Bowel 1 administration as Secretary of State, Jan.. 1896. Mr., now Senator, McKeen resigned his seat in the Commons for Cape Breton, and Sir Charles Tupper was elected in his place, and became leader in the House of Commons. Moved second reading of Remedial Bill, Manitoba, March 3, 1890, j which failed to carry. On resignation of Sir Mackenzie Howell, April 27, 189B was called on to form new ministry, which he did May 1, 189(1, and appealed to the country. As a result of the election resigned office July 8, 189(1. He is chairman of or director of several financial corporations and development companies. Fleeted leader of Opposition, House of Common, Canada, August 189(1, which position he still holds. Married Oct. 8, 184(1, Francis Amelia, daughter of Silas Robert Morse, Amherst, N. S. Celebrated golden wedding at Ottawa, Oct. 8, 189(1. Fob Sale���One pool and one billiard table. A bargain. At A. L. White & Co.'s second hand store, "0. I. C." tf 6. JR. tWQX, CONTRACTOR and BUILDER. All kinds of shop work and office fitting promptly attend- a ed to. Storm windows and ^F screen doors always on hand. COATES' OLD STAND, Govt. St., (Ireenwood, 1!. ('. DR. R. MATHISON DENTIST i : NADEN BLOCK GREENWOOD Graduate Pennsylvania College of Dental - - Surgery - - - - - Philadelphia, Pa.- - A Licentiate of British Columbia- - - - - 5 G. A. GUESS, M. A. II. A. CifKSS, H, A. I GUESS BROS. Chemists and Mining Engineers. n:tice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia at its next session for an Act to incorporate a Company with power to construct, Imilil. equip and operate tramways ill the Districts of Kootenay and Yale in the Province of British Columbia;'to run and operate such tramways by electric, steam or other power us may be most economical or convenient ; to erect and operate telegraph and telephone lines in and between all the cities, towns, villages and settlements in said Districts of Kootenay und Vale, with power to connect with other lines dial may operate in or outside of said Districts! to supply electric, steam, air, water or other power to other corporations, manufactories or individuals; to supply light to oilier corporations, manufactories or individuals; to aeipiireand hold water rights lor the purpose oi generating power whether for their own use or the use of other corporations, manufactories or individuals; to furnish and supply water to other corporations, manufactories or individuals in said Districts; to acquire and hold land, timber righls, rights Oi way and other property and easements for the purposes of tho Company with all necessary j anvers in that behalf; to acquire all tlie assets, franchises, privileges and business of The Nelson Electric Tramway Company, Limited; to acquire all the assets, franchises, privileges and business of Ihe Rossland and Sophie Mountain Electric Railway Company, Limited; t�� receive aid o.ther by way of bonus or otherwise from any municipality in said Distrletsof Kootenay and Vale: to obtain exempli on from taxation and other privileges, from any municipality in s.'.d Districts of Kootenay and ; Yale, anil all other usual, necessary or incidental powers and privileges as may lie necessary or incidental or conducive in the attainment of the above objects or any of them. Dated nt Die Citv of Xelsoil this 1-1 dav of December, A. D, 1899. MACDONALD & JOHNSON, , dH-i'iw Solicitors for the Applicants. MINERAL ACT, 1896. Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE. "Glonwood" mineral claim, situate in the K el lie River ia i ling division, Yale d is I ric I. Where located i In Providen amp. Take notice H ni 1, Isaac 11. Hallett us agent lor Mary Harlan I. free miner's certificate No. 19682 A, and l'i ill Johnson, free miner's certificate No. 19,W i A. Intend sixiy days from ihe dale hereof to i pply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining n ��� rown Grant oi the above claim. And further iil. ��� notice that action, under section ���'.'. muM be commenced before the Issuance of such c'e till cute of Improvements, Da led this 1 li day of October, 1899. n::-2m. I. II. HALLETT, *=i GREENWOOD, B. C FOR MACHINERY WIRE ROPE and ROPEWAYS. Bleichert and Hailidie systems. Water Tube Boilers liabeoek and Wilcox, etc. QAS and OIL ENGINES, Etc. �����> < J. C.T. CROFTS,"���!.�����-. ���������*��� NELSON, B. C. Or to Fbhgusson & Crofts, Vancouver, BNHIN15EKS AND AGENTS.' Sole agents for the United FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING CO. ESTIMATES, PLANS, REPORTS. O. V. Nickle. P. Archer. PALACE SALOON, Nickle & Archer. BOLSTER, WASHINGTON. WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST IMPORTED CIGARS and TOBACCOS, CONFECTIONARY, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, STATIONARY and HOUSE PLANTS GOTO Munro's, Next Door to BANNEKMAN'S. COPPER STREET. COPPER STREET, GREENWOOD. Arlington Hotel, ^^^ Hooper & Co., Proprietors. IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CIGARS, WINES and LIQUORS. Headquarters for Mining Men. McElmon THE WATCHMAKER Is now locat'jd on (ireenwood street OPPOSITE THE NEW RENDELL BLOCK. YEARS EXPERIENCE. Full assortment of material and tools to do correct work. Nash & Co., PAINTERS and PAPER HANGERS SIGN WORK A SPECIALTY. GREENWOOD ASSAV OFFICE, JOE C. LUCKENBEL, ASSayei' and Metallurgist,! ftuick Work Guaranteed SHOP OPP. FIS1IKR SAW MILL, NOTICE. Notice ia hereby given Unit at the lirst meeting of the I.icen e Commissioners for the City of (ireenwood held after 80 days from thisdato, the undersigned will apply for a transfer from the undersigne '. to Cox, Jones.(; Wilson of the holel license no v hnld by him for the Rossland hotel nitnated on Copper street In this city. .\. Cameron. Grreenwood, B. !., Nov. !H. 1899. 30d WHEN IN PHCENIX GO TO W. TWIST & CO. PROPRIETOR. Mines Examined and Reported mi. GREENAVOOD. HORSESHOEING j* ana BLACKSMITHING. Buckboards and Buggies made to Order, i, ,,. ,,. _ , ! for lane Cigarg, tobaccos, Confection* WORK GUARANTEED. ary, Soft Drinks, etc. We alio handle shop on Copper street, Greenwood, B. 0- all the leading napera. A. B. JENSEN. ! w TWIST & CO. Phoenix, B. C. ARTHUR MOWAT, i MINING, REAL ESTATE und INSURANCE AGENT. BILLIARDS AIVD POOL ROOM, Operating in British Columbia and CIGARS and TOBACCOS. Republic Camps. Subscribe for Miner. ci.orcirs coin:. GREENWOOD, B. C. One Door Sonth of Star Bakery. Gov't. Street. ���1. W. WOLFE, Proprietor. THE GREENWOOD MINER. Friday, Dec. 29, 1899 THE GREENWOOD MINER. Published Every Friday at Greenwood, B. C. BY THE GREENWOOD MINER PRINTING COMPANY. R. E- GOSNELL, Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Domestic, One Year $2.00 " Six Months |1.25 Foreign, One Year $3.00 Payable Invariably in Advance. Advertising rates furnished on application. No patent medicine ads taken except at full rates. Legal notices 10 and 5 cents per line. "Certificate of Improvement" notices, $5.00 mil $10.00 for legal life of notice. Four weekly insertions constitute one month's advertising. The Miner is on sale at the following places: Greenwood. King & Co., Smith & McRae, Monroe & Co., P. O. News Room. Cascade: Cascade City News Co. Rossland: P.O. News Room. Anaconda. B. C: P. 0. News Room. Spokane: The Shaw-Borden Co. Entered at the Greenwood, B. C, post oflice as second class mail matter. Friday Dec. 29, 1899 A NEW CENTURY. Without enquiring into the merits of the dispute as to whether 1900 is the beginning or the end of the new century, we have practically closed the memorable Nineteenth, and the next issue of The Miner will be launched in a new era. Whether the next one hundred years will be as remarkable in progress as the last no one knows. Investigation is going on with unceasing and increasing activity, and into what unknown realms of science it will lead the world no one can even faintly discern. It has been said with a great deal of force that the sum of all the progress and invention of the nineteenth century exceeds all that preceded it for 2000 years. What a world this will be if the present pace is kept up for another one hundred years! One year is very much like another, and mile posts are necessary to remind us of the lapse of time and measure and compare. After the close of a century it is with a feeling of solemnity that we hear the last knell of departed years tolled. It is to be regretted that 1900 opens under the shadow of war with the prestige of Empire at stake. As, however, events move more rapidly than they did a century ago, we may anticipate a speedy outburst of the sun of peace. Locally, Boundary and Greenwood have had but little to do with thepast. Our interest is wholly in 1900, and if we may judge by the developments of three years the coining century is big with opportunities for this district. nence should nay a visit at this time of year. When we consider that since the first week of September he has been travelling throughout Canada speaking daily, and sometimes twice, and still appears fresh and vigorous, no one can withhold admiration for the man. In addition to that he has occupied the highest positions his country can offer, both in the Provincial and Dominion arenas, he has been associated with all the great national enterprises as a promoter, and by the force of character and great determination, which is stamped on his face, has successfully carried them through. He is one of the men in whose lexicon there is no such word as fail���one of the strong, resourceful men who make history. ��������� 1 n�������� SIR CHARLES TUPPER. Apart from political considerations the visit of Sir Charles Tupper, leader of the Liberal-Conservative party in Canada, is of more than ordinary importance to the Boundary country. He is a man of wide experience in affairs, an enthusiastic admirer of the west, and when he takes an interest in a particular district as he has done in Boundary, his advocacy of its resources is sure to be actuated by that zeal and energy which is characteristic of the man. Sir Charles never does anything by halves, nor damns with faint praise. It must be regarded as a distinct compliment to this district that a man of his age and emi- REDISTRIBUTION. The press of the interior has taken up the question of redistribution somewhat vigorously, and the opinion is freely expressed that the government is bound by its promises and that the necessity exists for the passing of a new redistribution bill which will correct the anomaly of the Boundary country being tacked on to the Rossland Riding. That is the one subject of a political nature which is most important to this district. It is the duty of the government and of parliament to take this matter into serious consideration as soon as the House meets and agree, if possible, on a measure which will give us justice. It should be understood that the Boundary district demands it, and that no party need expect the support of the jieople generally who deny it. CHARLES WILSON, Q. C, Mr. Wilson, the proposed leader of the Liberal-Conservative party in the Province, was introduced to a Greenwood audience on Tuesday night, and while his opportunity for speaking was limited, lit made a lucid, forceful address, and left a favorable impression on the audience. Mr. Wilson, except to old-timers, was practically unknown to many in this district, although well known in the older parts of the Interior and on the Coast, where he resides. He is an old parliamentarian, a barrister of high standing, and a man who is esteemed highly on account of his integrity and personal qualities. If he be chosen as leader, which seems to be probable, he is a man who can be trusted, and will be respected. He is also a man of ability as a speaker and thinker, and his selection as leader has been supported by his political friends on account of his many qualifications for the position. NOTICE. The Greenwood Electric Co. are now prepare d to undertake the installing of lights on premises for intending customers. Before any building is connected up to the company's mains, the wiring will have to be inspected by an officer of the company, and all work must be done according to rules of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Prices and further particulars can be obtained at the office of the company, located on Deadwood street. Greenwood Electric Co., tf (ireenwood, B. C. British Columbian Wholesale LlCjUOP K,0.f Ltd* R. OREIOER Manager. eca* SOLE AGENTS FOR Pabst Beer. COMPLETE LINE BAR ....SUPPLIES GREENWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA. P Wanted.���A partially developed mineral property, any class of ore if it has commercial values. A dividend paying mine, or one within sight of being divi- j dend paying is preferred. Hope, Gravely, & Co. (1 536 Hastings St., Vancouver. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Limited. OF BRANTFORD, ONT., Manufacturers of Engines, Boilers, Saw Mill and Planing Mill Machinery, Brick Machinery, L,ink Belt Conveyors, Rock Crushers, and Hoists, Water Wheels, Etc., Etc Second-Hand Machinery, Thoroughly Refitted, Always on Hand. W. U. UBOINARD, Agent, George Block, Copper Street. ALSO REPRESENTING :- AMERICAN HOIST <t DERRICK CO. T. McAVITY & SONS, Brass Goods and Plumbers' Supplies. TROY LAUNDRY MACHINERY CO. W. A. FLEMING it CO., Belting and Mill Supplies. BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO., Billiard Tables. Estimates Furnished for Plants of All Descriptions. LJLPJUJIMJULPJUIPJULPJ^ ..ARMSTRONG The LEADING HOTEL Of Greenwood. ��4* :~-JUi���~7 ���^i'BJSRig! v i . ���_������. '';!< ���:-..:.- Harness and Saddles ��� ��� ��� ��� ��J* ��^5 ��^�� We have the largest stock of Harness, Collars, Saddles, Hells, Blankets, Robes and Fancy Saddlery, Hardware goods between Calgary and Vancouver at prices equal to either place. Wo are thoroughly equipped for the Repairing of ja jn ji Saddles and Harness, ValiBSB or anything in the leather line. first-class workmanship on all goods turned out under the new miinagmont. Buy your whips of us. Write for prices, Butler & McCormick, GREENWOOD, B. C. CANADIAN jp jp 0Tr v-i���= PACIFIC *>/��� AND SOO PACIFIC LINE ONLY DIRECT ROUTE FROM KETTLE RIVER AND BOUNDARY CREEK DISTRICTS. East TO ALL POINTS AND West. ALBERTA HOTEL, I Westbound. Daily Trrin. Easthound. 19.40, Sieainous ,)et. by 5.1">. Connecting steamer leaves Penticton Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday* 6:00 Connecting Steamer arrives ai Penticton Monday, Wednesday. Friday, 17:30. SILVER STREET A. ARCHAMBEAULT & CO. T. F. GAINE, Mgr. Imported and Pomestie Wines, Liquors an Cigars. Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men. GREENWOOD, B. C. Direct Service to and from all points via West Robson, except Sunday. 12.45 Lv. GREENWOOD. Ar. IS. IS. THROUC.H TICKETS TO ALL EASTERN POINTS AT LOWEST RATES. For full information as to time, rates, Etc. also for copies of Canadian Pacific Railway publications apply to E. R. REDPATH, Agent,Greenwood, W. F. ANDERSON, E. J. COYLE, T. P. A.' Nelson. A. <;, P. A., Vane. t i Eriday, Dec. 29 1899. THE GREENWOOD MINER. SHIPPING 100 TONS The Mother Lode is Sending Ore to Trail The Spur Line Tracked to Within Three-Fourths of a Mile of the Mine. There are about 50 men at work on the B. (!. Copper Co. smelter here and everything is proceeding steadily and satisfactorily. The boiler and engine 45x100 feet is being erected, and the excavation for the Hue up the hill side to the base of the stack is in progress. Tlie site for the dam on Copper Creek has been surveyed and it is expected that work will be commenced on ft in about two weeks. The C. P. R. contractors are grading on two lines into the smelter from the Mother Lode track. In this connection, there is a most important item of news to announce, The Mother Lode will ship one hundred tons of ore this week to the Trail smelter. The spur line is tracked to within three quarters of a mile to the mine and cars have been taken up to that point to receive the ore, which will be hauled down in waggons. Two cars will he shipped this week This is the first shipment from the Deadwood camp over the new spur, and witli the exception of several carloads, practically the first from the district. How is it with you, friend? Have you tried Sprott & MacPher'son, the watchmakers? If not, why not? Vv E take this opportunity to thank our customers for their patronage in the past and solicit a continuance of the same. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all. P. BURNS & CO., To Let... Eleven Large Offices in The Miller Block, Rooms Rented in Suite or Seperate The building is centrally located, heated witli hoi air and furnished with Hush closets. Apply to JANITOR, Miller Block. BOUNDARY CREEK LOAN AND MERCANTILE ���� ���� AGENCY. THOMAS MILLER, Manager,.. Real Estate, nines, Insurance. OFFICE: Corner Copper and Deadwood Streets Guuuuuuu^^ THE BEST BEEH IX TOWN IS MADE BY THE ������i*t8 rewery, PORTMANN BROS, & CO,, Props. THE LION Bottling Works. GREENWOOD and GRAND FORKS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Carbonated Beverages, SOuE AGENTS EOR THE LION BREWING CO., Rossland, B. C. The largest brewery in British Columbia. JAS. M'CREATH & CO., Proprietors. MINERAL ACT, 1896. Certificate of Improvements. "Silent Friend" mineral claim situate In the Kettle River Mining Division of Vale District, Where located; in Loug Lake camp Take notice thai I, Alberl E. Ashcroft as agent for Thomas McDonnell free miner's certificate No 7687B, Spencer Benerman, in liner's cer tificate N0.J18679A, and Joseph Adam Frank, free miner certificate N'o. l-iiiiiia, intend sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to tho Mining Recorder for a certificate ol iraprove- ments for the purpose of obtaining n Crown Grant oi the above claim, And further take notico that action under section :!7 must in' commenced before the issuance of such certiileato ��i Improvements, Haled this -JStli day of December, 189 I, d29-2m ALBERT K. Ashchokt, !'. i..:-;. ASK FOR [Morn 14 / '��� v, . ' ' '��� ��� ��� \ The Elkhorn La- ''���'������}'������$ ger Beer contains ii Jf only pure Malt and *mt�� ���i-' PATRONISE HOM E INDUSTRY. '.vi:'H.,v, Hops. Try it! It Is kept on Draught or in Bottles by all the Lead ing Hotels in this District. '^<"%^> i MINERAL ACT, 1896, Certificate of Improvements, "Twin Sisters" mineral claim situate in the Kettle River Mining Division of Vale District, Where located: On EhoU ("roe!:, Summit Clllll|i. Take notice thai I, Alberl E. Ashcroft, as agenl forllobt. W, Lee, free miner's certificate No, I9H81A Intend sixty days from the dati hereof, to apply to the Mining Kecordor for al certificate ol Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Gran! for the ab ove claim And furthor tali ��� notice I lint action, undi r section '���'���'. thus; be conimuiicocl b (oro thi Issuance of such i irtl Acute >>i Improvements. Dated this28tli day of Decembi r, 1899. d'.".i-'Jiii Al.UKKT H, Vsili i:ni."i. MINERAL ACT, 189G, .THE PIONEER HOTEL.< f Greenwood City, Boundary Creek, B. c T Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE. "Commander," "Commander Fraction," and Bolton Fraction" mineral claims, situate in ning Division of Vale Dis- ��� ,. We aro prepared to welcome guests and provide 1. ��� \ accommodations. ft HEADQUARTERS FOB Ml N IXC MEN. The j'.i si of V ini -, Liquors and Cigars. The inosl nfortable SAMPLE ROOM I ii (; reenwood. Heated by I lot A ir. # m m r J* W. Nelson, Proprietor* BEFORE ORDERING YOUK Groceries It would bo well for you to call ou A. H. SPERRY CO., LTD. Who have the most complete stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries to be found in the City. The A. U. Sperry Co., Limited. , COPPE R STK E ET (1R KEN WOOD *j J&99-9-99999999-99-999999999&. I | CHESAW TRADING 1 T'| COHPANY, i.KAunum | ft <,&** 3 _�� TV J *-"%^^>'r " -Ti " ff * "If f I 5 t the Kettle River trict. Where Located; Take notice l! Miner's Certiflctu days from the dal in;; Recorder, for for the purpose oi the above claims. And further tak section :i7, must i> suanoe of such Ce Dated this 28rd ni-L'ni i Copper Camp. f, Isaac 11. Hallett, Free o, t9,510a, intend, sixty ireof, tn apply to the Min- ��� ideates of Improvements, tainlng Crown Grants of lotice thai action, under ��� i mem od before the is- .-������ tea of i mprovements. of Nov., 1899. i. II, Hallett. General Mdie, Groceries, Furnishing Goods, Heavy mid Bhelf Hardware. PROSPECTORS' and MINERS' $ SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY. $ i CHESAW, WASH. $ 9 Keep "i out Eye on Chesaw. ii/ TB������������������������$��l�����������������i���<B<���<w THE FASHION LIVERY STABLE. Cameron Bros., Prop's. For a Perfect-Fitting Garment Subscribe "for the Miner; only $2.00 per year. . I Livery, Feed and Sale Stables. Good Single and Double Drivers. Gentle Saddle and Pack Horses. All Kinds of Teaming and Heavy I Innliti^ Done on the Shortest Notice. Stock Well Looked After. OFFICE OF (IREENWOOD CITY TRANSFER COMPANY, GREENWOOD. B. C. ' MISS BUCKLEY'S DRESSMAKING ROOMS, ON COPPER STREET. Miss BUCKLEY Isup-to-date in all tho new Ideas In Dress-Cutting and will guarantee ��� satisfaction. WANTED --Experienced hand* wanted. Also I apprentices. THE GREENWOOD MINER. Friday, Dec. 29, 1899 A SEWERAGE SYSTEM Report by the City Engineer on the Subject. Septic Tank Ssstem Recommended by the City Engineer of Vancouver��� His Letter in Full. There were present at the council on Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Hardy, Aid. Wood, Galloway, Cameron and Sutherland. A. G. McKenny wrote re tbe bell ordered for the fire department. J. D. Myers-Gray wrote inviting the members of the council to a seat on the platform at Sir Charles Tupper's meeting; C. F. Alston, city engineer, wrote re septic tank system of sewerage, enclosing a letter from the city engineer of Vancouver, as follows: i city Engineer's Office, j Vancouver B. C, 7th Dee., 1899. Chas. F. Alston, Esq., C. E., City Engineer, Greenwood, B. 0. Dear Sir,���In reply to your's of the . 1st I would aay that the Septic Tank System has not yet been installed here, but we have the plans prepared and expect to commence construction shortly. We have gone into the question of sewage disposal pretty thoroughly, and from my own experience of municipal work over thirty years, I am satisfied that the Septic Tank in some form is the simplest and cheapest way to treat the sewage. In our case we intend to discharge the effluent direct into salt water without the use of filters, which in your case would most likely be necessary. I will send you in a day or two blue prints of the plans for the tanks here. I might say that there are several places in the U. S. where septic tanks, practically on the same principle, are in use, one of which, at Cham plain, Illinois, the seat of the Illinois State University, was visited by Mayor Garden of this city and myself in May last, and was found to be doing very satisfactory work. The septic tank is a tank, or receptacle, through which the sewage passes very slowly, and from which light and air are excluded. The sewage enters and escapes below the surface about one and a half feet, leaving the surface undisturbed. On this surface a scum to the depth of from three to eight or nine inches forms, and in this scum the bacteria perform the work of purification. The practical effect of the work of the bacteria is to break up and hasten the decay of all the putrescible matter in the sewage���tbe result being tbe liquefaction' of the most of it, and deposit of a slight quantity of ash in the bottom of the tank. The effluent from the tank is fairly clear, and has scarcely any odor, in fact, is not offensive, but for discharge into a fresh water stream should be filtered; and after passing through the tank it is in the best possible shape for filtering. In the English system they have a patented arrangement of automatic valves, etc., so that the filters are used in rotation, without the necessity of any personal attendance. I shall be glad to give you any information in my possession at any time about the system as we proceed with it; but 1 think you may safely make calculations on using it as soon as you are in a position to do so. For information on municipal matters, I bave never been in the habit of making any charges, unless, of course, where it involves some extra personal labor, which the present does not do. As to the expense it will be necessary to know the probable population' to pro- i vide for, in order to estimate the cost of the tanks and filters; but if you will give me an idea, I have the prices the city received from the Septic Tank Syndicate for different portionc of the city��� i from 1500 to 5000 people���that would give you the required information. Yours sincerely, Thos. 11. Tracy, City Engineer. The engineer was instructed to pre pare an estimate of cost of a pipe line for sewerage sufficient for a population of 10,000; also cost for a septic tank system for 5,000. The Mayor appointed Aid. Sutherland and GallbWay a committee to interview the Greenwood Electric Co. re fire alarms, and to inform the clerk of the arrangements made. The finance committee reported a number of accounts, and recommended their payment. The election by-law was read a third time. E; Wickwire was appointed to audit the books. The solicitor was instructed to bring the matter of using streets for the smelter spur before the C. 1'. R. Co., and to take action at once. Council then adjourned until Tuesday night next week. Hoys, come in and let us show you our heavy winter underwear, at clearing sale prices, Geo. F. Williams. INTERIOR TOPICS. Rev. Henry Steele, of St. Luke's church, Taconia, has been appointed to the charge of Trinity Church of England Mission, Grand Forks, and will take charge on January 7th. Rev. Mr. Steele is a nephew of Major Steele, of the N. AV. M. P., Macleod. Vernon lost a popular and useful citizen in the person of Mc. Davidson, who has left for (irand Forks, where he will occupy a position in \V. R. Megaw's store, similar to that held by him there for several years. A well attended special meeting of the Okanagan Hoard of Trade, Vernon, was held last week to consider the question of making an attempt to secure the outfitting trade of the new mining section at the head of the Kettle river, by means of urging the government to complete the wagon road from Monashee to that point. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Shatford, Billings, Hankey, Mega w, McKelvie and the president was appointed to memorialize the govern- ernment in connection with the matter. L. Norris, Government Agent, is looking over the district around Monashee and the head of Kettle river, with a view of reporting upon the Road problem in that section. ftiiYrVtfmmiWiWmeY^ Do not forget that Geo. F. Williams is running a sweeping sale of white and grey blankets, and comforters. Killed in the Snowshoe. At 1 -.245 Saturday a missed shot went off in the Snowshoe mine, Plnenix, that killed John Nelson outright and seriously injured Stanley McLeod. It appears, the Pioneer says, that the men went on shift at 12:80, having previously been warned of two missed holes. They had been working but fifteen minutes with tbe machine in the east drift of the 70-foot cross-cut of the 200-foot level, when the shot was heard. When themeii were reached by the rescuers, Nelson was dead and McLeod severely injured. Constable Darraugh at once went to the mine to look after the remains and effects of the deceased, and notified Dr. Jakes, coroner, at (ireenwood. Both were comparatively young men and unmarried. Nelson was previously employed at the Golden Crown. No blame can be attached to the management, as the men were warned. General Manager McMillan of the Snowshoe is now in the old country, and Foreman 'Prevent left Saturday to spend Christmas in Rossland. Williams' is selling ladies' capes, coats, and tailor-made costumes at greatly reduced prices, to clear. Come on Boys to J. F. RODGERS FOR MACKINAW COATS, PANTS and SHIRTS. Best Value in Town. 1 CLARENDON BLK. I Palace Livery Stables. PHONES i Vernon & f O Nelson, > 3 Columbia 70 Co.. zu Boundary f f\ Creek, *u Main. CHOICE DRIVING TEAMS, Crackerjack Saddle Horses. Distance Cuts no Ice. We Never Fail to Get There. Robbins <S: Harvey, Prop's., Greenwood, B. C. BELTING. Users of this article would do well to examine our stock n this line. We carry a larger assortment than any other dealer in the Province. The Electric Brand of Rubber Belting we stock is not excelled by any other make. It is used by all the large mills in the Province. We carry it in stock up to 22 inches, and Leather Belting up to 10 inches in width. LcLennan, McFeeley & Co., L,td. Vancouver, B. C. Wholesale Hardware. Agents for the Giant Powder Co., San Francisco, and for the Majestic Steel Range, St. Louis, Mo. Branch Stores at Dawson, Atlin, and Bennett Cities. Miners' Hotel, COPPER STREET. WALTER WATERLAND, Prop. A Finely Equipped Bar, Board by Day or Week, TELEPHONE CONNECTION. Best of Cusine Service. Rooms neat and Well Furnished. LIME! LIME!! The only first class WHITE LIME in the Boundary. The SNOW FLAKE LIME COMPANY is now prepared to furnish lime on short notice in ANY QUANTITY. Sg��� W. E MEDILL, Mgr, Cunliffe & Ablett, ENGINEERS. BOILERMAKERS MACHINISTS and IRON F0UN0EB3. Our machine Shops are now complete, and we are prepared to do tlie heaviest class of work- Ore cars. Ore buckets, shafting, hangers and pulleys. Pipe work a specialty. Estimates given on ill 1 classes of work. Pumps always fn stock. SECOND-HAND MACHINERY: ] :25"H'I';: ^���i engine, 9*12; i-ss-h, p.". Locomotive type, boiler and skids complete. 1 5-foot Pel ton wheel, with600 feet special welded pipe from 16 ins. to 8 ins. Rosslanct, ���*t��ss^S��JL2&32*. ��� Represented by Writ. Smith, Bx, l in. (ireenwood, n. C, Friday, Dec. 29 1899. THE GREENWOOD MINER. MINING RECORDS In the Several Mining Divisions in this Dis' trict. \\ KETTLE RIVER DISTRICT. Mineral Locations. Dec. 16.���Minto, Deadwood camp, M. K. French; Canada, Central camp.T. Phanenf; Virginia, Wellington camp, John Dempsey; Em- irine, Central camp, A. .1. Flett; Dien domic, Central camp, Emily .1. Doweling. Dec. 18.���White Rabbit, Rock Creek, Thomas Cosgriff; London, Grahams cam, E. R. Fisher. Dec. 19.���Baby, Deadwood camp, David I. Patterson. Dec. 21.���Copper Trust, fraction, South Dead- wood camp, Sidney M. Johhson. Certificates of Work. Dec. 1").-Ontario, Fred Munns, et al. Dec. 16.���Butte, fraction, M. K. French. Dec. 18.���Dourango, John Lind, et al; Hig Iron, fraction, Evangeline Grace Stirling; Gladstone, Fred Whitwell; Caber fae, A. J. Flett. Dec. 20.���Queen of Sheba, Geo. Andrews; Briton, Governor, Hector, Ludwig Johnson. Transfers. Dec. 16.���Myrtle No. 2, 5-16 interest, A. \V. Douglas to John Dempsey; Lucky Shot, fraction, 6-16 interest Joseph Sterrett to John Dempsey; Myrtle No. 2, 5-16 interest, Northern Bell, Yi interest, Boston, % interest, John Dempsey to C. H. Towns; Belmont, fraction, all interest, H. J. Homann to Duncan A. McGillis. DEC. 20.���Sultan and Commanche Chief, % interest each, John Douglas and Jus. Atwood to Felix Hughes; Kinkore, all interest, P. S. to Felix Hughes. Dec. 21. -Globe, U interest, Robt. Perry to H. A. Wright; Globe, % interest, Geo. Andrews, to H. A. Wright; Globe, Ui interest, Geo. Andrews to John Gray; Night Hawk, l4 interest, J. C. Retlly to Ewing Keightley; Czarina and Little Widow, % interest, Ida G. Thompson ro Felix Hughes; Wasseca, C. F. McCne to Andrew Anderson. OSOYOOS DISTRICT. Locations. Nov. 22.���Cascade, Camp McKinney, East, etal Nov. 21���Berlin, Camp McKinney, II. Cameron Nov. 27���Straw Hat, Camp McKinney, W. A. Ilaining; Rich Hill, Camp McKinney, W. A. Hainfng. Nov. 29.���S. W. Extension and Cream of the Camp, Keremeos, Dan Courtney. Swansen No. 1, Keremeos, W. C. McDougall. Dec. 6.���City of Keremeos, Keremeos, John M. Young. Dec. 11.���Pride of the Wesi, Fairview, W. A. Ilaining. Certifieates of Work. Nov. 21.���Belleview, fraction. Nov. 27���Alaric. Dec. 4���Hub. Opulence, Copper llirl, Hilly Goat, Dividend, Diviclene No. 1. Dec. 5.���Dividend No. 2, Dividend no. 8, Juno and Diana. Dec. 11.���Klondike. GRAND FORKS DIVISION. Locations. Dec. 1.���Dandy, Carter's camp, Chris. Statti, re-location of Dundy Andy; Mary, Carter's camp, Chris Statti, relocation of I. X. L. Dec. 4.���Bismark, fraction, F. Frederick, Burnt Basin, adjoining Alpine. Dec. 4.���Anglo Kixon, J. E, E. O'Brien et al, Summit camp; Princess Louise, fraction, K. (iilliin, Summit camp, adjoining Dewey. Dec. 5.���Donald, fraction, F, Dalton, Summit camp, adjoining Ontario. Due. 6.���Old National, W. A. Glover, Iron Mt., re-location of Estln r; Number Four, B, .1. Aver- ill, Iron Mt.. relocation of Lone Hock. Dec. 7.���Yankoe Boll, T. MageeandJ. Kean, Newby's ranch. Dec' 8;���Tempest, it. J. Cameron, Burnt liiisin. DEC,II.���Hawthorne,T. Keller, Burnt Basin; Emma, fraction, I. Graham, Brown'snonp. adjoining Emma, Dec 12.���Enterprise, G, Fould's and a. Bel- grove, Gladstone camp j Jewell, G. Foulils, A. Belgrove, Burnt Basin, co-location Rossland; Mayflower, P. Poulds, a. Belgrove, hear Gladstone, re-location Gibraltar! Bnow Bird, G. Poulds, A. Belgrove, near Gladstone; Anchor, el. Poulds, A. Belgrove, near Gladstone. Dec. 14.���Gilt Edge, fraction, W. Hanna, Greenwood camp, ad joining Gypsy; Cape Nome, J. Layena, S. W. Henderson, Brown's camp, relocation Reno j Snow Storm, J. Layena, s. W. Henderson, Brown's camp, re-location Empire. DEC. 16.���Aurora,, J D. Elmendorf, Wellington camp, adjoinlug Columbia. DEC. 18,���Luenonla, W. Kellam, Morrisey creek. DEC. 19���Cape Nome, W. J. Albird. Seattle camp, re-location Good Luck. Dec 20.���Granby, J. W. McLaughlin, Bummit camp, S. of 0, l'. CerL.'ciLos of Work. Dec. 1.���Solomo .. .V. Pfelfer, et al; All.^V. II. Aldridge;Lydia Ann, !. A. Dinsmore. Dec 2,���Edith L., J. W.Ellis; B. C, fraction, A. It. Harrison; Novelty, fraction, Tarbutt, et al; Dec. 5.���Silver Knot, Wellington Square G. M. Co. Dec. 7.���Park, George Hieken, I wo years. Dec. 8.��� Eugenie, Boundary Creek G. M. Co.; Boundary, fraction, Boundary Creek G. M. Co. Dec 12��� Noble^ive, 51. J. Folger. Dec 14.���Manitoba, R. Cooper;*Thistle, Mor- kill, et ul; Shamrock, Morkill, etal. Dec. 18.���Silver Plume, E. G. Sterling; Maple Leaf. E. McEwan, et al Dec. 19.���Duplicate, McNichol, etal. Dec. 20.���Senator, II. Hoffman; Freemont, fraction C. M. Tobiason; luka, II. Hoffmann; Rising Sun, C, M. Tobiason; Hartford, II. Hoffmann; Richmon, D. G. Evans; Brooklyn, II. Hoffman; Orlieus, ('. M. Tobiason. Certificates of Improvements. Dec. 18.���Wellington, fr., M. Oppenheimer, G. W. Rumberger, J. Taylor; Oro, M. Oppenheimer, J. Taylor, P. Fieldmim ; Montana, (I. W. Rumberger, J. Taylor, M. Oppenimer. Dec. 20.���Diamond Hitch, Mammoth, Diamond Hitch G, M. Co.; Mammoth, Mammoth & Diamond Hitch G. M. Co.; Buttercup, J. J. Farrell. Transfers. Dec. 1.���Golden Queen, O. Ward to H. Cameron, all. Dec. 4.���Mary Garland and Tiger, J. Pngsley to Mary Garland, all. Dec. 8.���Tempest, R. ,1. Cameron to I. A. Dinsmore, Va. Dec. 9.���Yankee Girl, Yankee Hoy, Bell, E. Spraggett and P. W. McGregor to R. G. E. Leckie, all, $1, Dec. 14.���Boulder, J. S. Miller to F. Loekerby, %; Boulder, to McLaren to G. Wolfe, %; Boulder, G. Wolfe and F. Loekerby, bond to J. Hack- ett, $15,00(1; Alaska, E. Bentley to J. Pounder, all; Snow Storm. Cape Nome, J. Leyenx to T. Phaneuf, '4. Dee. 19.���Litttle Ninnie, W, Dinsmore to J. C. Douglas,all;Criterion, E. Brisboisto II. Roy,J^; Ophir, Ella Clark to A. C. Sutton, .'^. Dec. 20.���Lepora, G. Bjorklund to 0, Munson, all. During past year there have been about 800 records of locations issued, 970 certificates of work, and 50 per cent, more transfers than the previous year. There is an increase of 30 per cent, in ihe number of certifieates of work issued. About 100 claims have been Crown granted. This is an excellent showing. The revenue of the office will show an increase of about lf.8000 over the $9500 collected during 189S for mining fee receipts alone. J. RUSSELL. T. HARDY Russell Hardware Co., DEALERS IN Almost all kinds of Hardware, Glassware, Crock- eryware, Woodenware, Tinware, Graniteware, Silver and plated wares, Lamp goods, Stoves of all kinds; all stock sizes of glass windows and doors; Belting and Packing of all kinds. BRASS GOODS A SPECIALTY. Lubricating and Illuminating oils, guns, rifles and Ammunition; Iron all sizes and shapes; all kinds of drill and tool steel; black and gal. pipe up to 3 in. All kinds pipe fittings up to 6 in. Agts. for CANTON STEEL. Sherwin & Williams' ^2t%iU*d,they'K Pedlar, Steel and Metal Roofing and Shingles. BEST TINNING AND PLUMBING SHOP IN THE INTERIOR. THE GREENWOOD MINER PRINTING CO. has been appointed agent for Spokane Engraving Co. Orders will be received for rubber stamps, corporation, notary, and lodge seals, stencils, metal checks, engravings, etc., etc Prompt attention to orders and quick delivery. MAIL SERVICE. Office Hours: 8 a, m. to fi;15 p. m. Mails elose for Grand Forks, Kossland and Kootenay, Eastern, American and Coast points at 11:80 a. m. daily, except Sunday. For Midway. Kock Creek, Camp McKinney, Penticton and Vernon, at 7 a. in., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Mails clue from Grand Forks, Kossland, and all eastern, American and Coast points at 8:80 p. m. daily. Mails duo from Penticton, Camp McKinney, Kock Creek, an 1 Midway at (i p. m��� Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Columbia & Western Ry* Co* TIME TABLE: Drily except Sunday. No. l Leaves Greenwood, 12:46; Arr. West Robson, 19:20. No. 2, Leaves West Kobson, 9:20; Arr. Greenwood, 15:15. All trains make direct connection at West Kobson for Notion and all C, P. R. main line and Crow's Nest branch points, All trains run through to Rossland witnoul change of cars. Porter & Cunningham, REAL ESTATE MINES AND MINING. FIRE INSURANCE MINING AND ABSTRACTING A SPECIALTY. Corner Goverrmcrit and Deadwood Streets, GREENWOOD, 1'.. 0. ^WWWWWWflWl First Shipment of CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS NECKWEAR, For Fall, Just Arrived. W, M. Law & Co. SfWWMfWMNWWWWJWWWW^ Why Be In Darkness? When Kemp it Holmes can clean your win dows, office! and stores; carpels sewn, cleaned and laid. PRIVATE NURSING FOR GENTLEMEN. LEAVE ORDERS AT WHITE FRONT STORE. RATES MODERATE. WE BEG TO INTRODUCE TO THE PUBLIC THE FAMOUS 44La Fama" a%**. .Made from a CLEAR HAVANA FILLER, with a FIXE DELHI WRAPPER, and CUBAN HAM) .MAI)]-:. TRY IT. H* A* King & Co., COPPER STREET, GREENWOOD. THE GREENWOOD MINER Friday, Dec, 29, 1899 PICKED SPECIMENS. I Prince Lobengula, the Kaffir chief, who shocked London society a few month ago, by eloping with Miss Kate Jewell, a well-bred society girl, was recently arrested for brutally beating herj and biting her viciously in the throat. Judge���"Have you anything to say before! court passes sentence?" Prisoner.���"Well, all I've got to say is, that I hope you'll consider the extreme youth of my lawyer, and let me off easy." Pittsburg enjoys the distinction of having the only woman in the country, or even in the world, who is at the bead of a large steel and iron works business. The woman who holds this unique position in industrial circles is Miss Y. M. Baumgarten, who is at the bead of the Pittsburg office of Josep Joseph & Bros., of Cincinnati, dealers in rails, scrap iron, and railway supplies, says the Cincinnati Inquirer. She is in sole charge of all the business there, which, by the way, is the largest done at any of brandies of the company, and amounts to over a million dollars a year. She buys and sells, inspects, superintends the shipping, and, in fact, does everything that a man would have to do under the circumstances. Advices from Yokohoma state that tbe future Empress of Japan lias been chosen and her engagement to the crown prince announced. She will have a dower of a million and a quarter yen from her own family and the emperor, the latter contributing the larger part of the sum. Ry this marriage the crown prince will become related to the highest Buddhist priest in the empire. In view of the strong Buddhistic movement to secure state recognition, the fact is commented upon as of great interest. An American lady, who was in the Highlands shooting with her husband, attended the local kirk one Sunday morning, but left it with scandalous precipitation. Eor an hour the good minister had been raging at his benighted congregation, and wound up: "And pairhaps" (with pious cunning) "ye'll be thinkin', ye wairthless waist- rels, that ye can daddle intae Paradise by clootcbiir tae my coat-tails! Dinna be deceivit, for mark weel" (a pause of stern and holy joy), when the trump of Gabriel sounds, I'll sneck them aff!" Oean Hole, of Rochester England, tells of a very innocent and gentle curate who went to a Yorkshire parish where the parishioners bred horses and sometimes raced them. lie was asked to invite tbe prayers of the congregation for Lucy Grey. He did so. They prayed three Sundays for Lucy Grey. On the fourth the clerk told tbe curate he need not do it any more. "Why," said the curate, "is she dead?" "No,"' said the clerk, "sbe's won tbe steeple- cbase." The curate became quite a power in tbe parisb." The Rev. Frank (liinsauliis, the popular Chicago preacher, when a poor circuit rider, at one time found himself in possesion of a sorry looking steed, but it answered the purpose, and it was Cheap. After be bad bought it, he rode it home. His father was in the barn-yard when he came in, and he looked critically at the animal. "Where did ye git that boss, Frank?" he asked. "I bought him cheap, father," said the young preacher. "He's a sorry lookin'critter I must say," said tbe father. "Well, father," said Frank, "you remember that our Saviour rode into Jerusalem on a worse-looking animal than this." And the old man looked at the horse again and said, "Durned if I don't think it's the same one!" One night Beau Brummell and Alderman Combe, a rich brewer, were playing hazzard, Combe was then lord mayor of London. "Combe, inasb- tub," said Beau, who was the caster, "what do you set?" "Twenty-live guineas," answered the alderman. "Well, then," returned Beau, "have at the mare's pony," twenty-live guineas, lie continued to throw until lie drove home the brewer's twelve ponies, running; and then, getting up and making him a low bow, while pocketing the cash, he said: ''Thank you, alderman; for tlie future 1 shall never drink any porter but yours." "I Wish, sir," said the brewer, "that every other blackguard in London would tell me the same." In a chapter of reminiscence of Von Bunsen and his friends in the October Century John Bigelow tells this anecdote of Humboldt: "One day be was dining with Mendelsshon, the banker, and, an unusual thing for him, was very silent. His host, observing it, remarked to Humbold that he must be ill. 'No,' said Humboldt, 'but I am in great trouble.' Only ten minutes before leaving my apartment to come here, I received from a landlord a note informing me that he had sold the house in which I reside, and that I must move. The very thought drives me to despair. I really cannot bear to move again.' Mendelssohn gradually led Humboldt into conversation, during which lie found time to write a note and receive a reply to it. He then took Humboldt aside and said: 'By this note I learn that I am now the owner of tlie house in which you reside. The condition, bow- ever, upon which I have become its possessor is that you continue to occupy your apartment in it as long as you live.' " MINERL ACT. 1896. Certificate of Improvements, NOTICE. "Peacock" Mineral claim,situate in the Kettle River Mining Division of Va le District. Where located : In Deadwood Camp. Take notice thai I, Isaac II. Hallett, as agent for Edward II. Mortimer, Free Miner's Certificate No. B 6084, George R. Naden, Free Miner's Certificate No. 14,867 A, and c. II. Brown, Free Miner's Certificate No. 19,559 A, intend, sixty days from tlie date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must he commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 20th day of October, 1899. 10-27-2m 1. H. HALLETT. B. C. Pottery Company, Ltd., Victoria. MANUFACTURERS OF a N. Whiteside. Clive Pbingle. PRINGLE & WHITESIDE, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, ETC. Offices: Over Hank of Montreal. THE CANADIAN ANDREW LEAHY. I. P. MYKHS (iltAY ��� - LEAMY & GRAY - - Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Public. Dank of Commerce. Head Office, TORONTO. Established 1867. Offices:���George Block, Copper Street | ..Ladies^ I _nn . PERFECT FIT AND I ���'' STYLISH COSTUME * Try the NEW DRESSMAKING PARLORS. Guess block, next door to Williams' J. R. BROWN, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC. FLOOD BLK., GREENWOOD. BAUER <S? ASHCROFT PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYORS AF A ��hri*rvf t Resident ��� *-<��� fV��iivi *-��!����, Representative. FLOOD-NADEN BLOCK. R. H. PARKINSON, PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR, CIVIL ENGINEER, DRAUGHTSMAN, and NOTARY PUBLIC FAIRVIEW, B. B. PAID-UP CAPITAL, $6,000,000. [Six Million Dollars.] REST $1,000,000 President Hon. Geo. A. Cox. General Manager B. E. Walker. Ass't. Gen'l. Manager.. ..I. II. Plummer. This bank has the largest number of branches of any bank in Canada, with agencies at New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Skagway and Dawson City. Accounts of Corporations, Merchants and Individuals received on favorable terms. Drafts, Commercial Credits, travelers' Credits and Circular Notes issued available in any part of the world. Approved Notes Discounted; Collections made. A general Banking business transacted. GREENWOOD BRANCH. D. A. CAMERON, Manager ....BANK of MONTREAL... Capital, all paid np, $12,000,000. Rest $6,000,000. President: Lord Stbathcona and Mount Royal. Vice-President: Hon. George a. dkvmmond. General Manager .E. 8. CLOTJSTon I. II. HALLETT. 11. C. SHAM'. HALLETT & SHAW GREENWOOD, B. C. Barristers, Solicitors, Cable Address & Notaries Public. "hallett." Cooes: Bedford McNeill's, Moreing & Neal's, Leiber's. Branches in London, Eng., New York, Chicago, And in the. principal cities in Canada. ���o��� Buy and sell Sterling Exchange and Cable Transfers; Grant Commercial and Travelers' Credits, available in any part of the world. Drafts issued, Collections made, etc. Real Estate Mines and Mining. THE MART GAUNCE & WICKWIRE. GREENWOOD. B. C. Greenwood = Branch. F. J. FINUCANE, Manager. THE BANK OF A. C. GALT, Barrister, Etc., Rossland. Sewer Pipe, Chimney Pipe, Fire | Postoffice Building Bricks, Pressed Bricks Flower Pots, | and Fire Proofing' Tile. - Telephone 47- H. M. KEEFER, MINING and REAL ESTATE BROKER. .GREENWOOD, D, 0 D. L. BARCLAY'S STAGE mm Leaves Imperial Hotel daily for Midway at 3 :30 p. M. and leaves Midaway at 8 a. in. First=Class Accommodations. Parties desiring to visit Midway on Snuday can return tbe same evening. Turnisbed J{ooms IN ONE OF THE BEST HOUSES IN THE CITV. SILVER STRKKT. NEAR THE WEIGH SCALES. LARGE AIRY ROOMS, jp j* Crofton House. purnished Rooms* Neat, Quiet and first-class. Heated by Office and Reading Room Furnace first floor Throughout. SWAYNE HOUSE, SILVER ST. British North America. Established in is:iii. Incorporated by Royal Charter. PAID-UP CAPITAL $4,866,666 RESERVE FUND $1,460,000 LONDON OFFICE: ;i Clement's Lane, Lombard St., E, c. COURT OF DIRECTORS: .). II. Krod'j, John JamesCp.ier, Ga.'purd Far ! rer, Richaid H. (ii.-n, Henrj L. It. Farrer, Kd : Arthur Iloare, II. '.I. 11. Kendall. .1. .1. Kings- ford, vied Lubbock, Goo, I). Whatman. A.G. WALLIS Secretary. Head Office in Canada : St. James St, Mond ! real. II. Htikcimin, Gen. Mgr., J. Kimsley, Inst- BRANCHES IN CANADA: London, Brantford, Hamilton, Toronto. Mont- ; real, Ottawa, Kingston, .Midland, Quebec, St. John, N. B. Brandon, Winnipeg, Fredericton, Halifax, Victoria, Vancouver, Rossland, Kaslo, Trail, Ashcroft, Greenwood, Atlin, Bennett B, C. andDawson City. i AGENTS IX THE UNITED STATICS: Spokane-Traders' National Hunk and Old National Hank. New York- (.">:> Wall St.) W. Lawson and .). c. Welsh, agents, Ban Franc In- I co���124. Sansome St., H.J. MoMiohael and ,1. it ' Ambrose, agents, LONDON BANKERS: Hank of England and Messrs. Glyn & Co, FOREIGN AGENTS: ! Liverpool���Hank of Liverpool. Australia��� Union Hank of Australia. New Zealand���Union Hank of Australia, Hank of New Zealand, india, China, Japan���Chartered Mercantile I Hank of India, London and China, Agra Hank, ! West Indies���Colonial Hank. Paris���Mareuartl Knuss it Co. Lyons���Credit Lyonnais. F. T. SHORT Manager, Greenwood, B. C. SOCIETIES. WESTERN FEDERATION OF MINER8- TheGreenwood Branch of the lSederation meets hereafter In Rendell's hall, Gov't, street, at 7:30 p. m. every Saturday evening, WALTER LONG. Secretary. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. Notice is hereby given that at the next nic it- Ing of the Board oi License Commissioners lor the City of Greenwood, ih.it application will be made for a transfer of the "Alberta Hotel' license from Renault it Gauvreau to Arcbam- beault a: Co. Archambeault it Co. December-llli, 1899, dS-lm ������! I >i 4 Friday, Dec. 29, 1899 THE GREENWOOD MINER if A ROUSING MEETING A SAD ACCIDENT. Continued from page two. cally reviewed the political history of Canada since and before Confederation, showing how the two parties as at present constituted were evolved, and the distinguishing characteristics of each��� in relation to Confederation, the national policy, the construction of the C. P. R., the public debt, railway subsidies, and the other great subjects of political importance. In everything the Liberals had been obstructionists, not he believed intentionally, but from a mistaken view of what was a proper and masterful policy to pursue. The Conservatives had inaugurated and carried through to success every great enterprise ,in Canada, and he challenged any man to show a single great measure that had been placed on the statute books by the Liberals. On the other hand, since coming into power the Liberal party had distinctly and absolutely violated evqry promise that they had made to the electorate in eighteen years of opposition. He challenged any man in the audience to instance a single promise they had kept. The same challenge he had repeated in the House, and on the platform wherever he went without response. They had adopted the National policy in defiance of P ree Trade principles, they had increased the public i debt fourteen millions since 1896, they had gone back on their platform in regard to railway subsidies, had been guilty of the basest corruption in election matters, and in fact, in power they were the perfect antithesis of all they professed while in opposition. The one thing which they deserved credit, for which he was thankful, was that they had stolen the policy of the Liberal- Conservatives. Sir Charles made a strong statement in regard to the Yukon, and then pointing to the recent victory of Hugh John Macdonald, in Manitoba, said the reaction had set in ���Sifton had met his Nemesis. A following of six for the Opposition had been changed into a majority of six, and the news from Prince Edward Island and Ontario all went to show that the other provinces were falling into line, and defeat for the Government at next election was certain and sure. Sir Charles grew more eloquent as he reached the conclusion, and with every sentence the vigor and energy of youth seemed to be coming back to him. Sir Charles was particularly impressive in referring to the building the C. I*. R., which had opened up the interior of British Columbia, and made available the treasures of Kootenay and Boundary, a result due to the wisdom and statesmanship of the Liberal-Conservative party. He advocated strongly the pushing on of tbe Columbia & Western to the Coast and placing (ireenwood on the main line of the C. P. K. Sir Charles expressed himself in strongest terms regarding the surprising development and gnat possibilities ol* this district, which to him were revelations. Upon taking his seat there were calls for Sir Hibbert Tupper, who in response, made a brief but vigorous address. There were votes of thanks, and cheers fpr Sir Charles Tupper, the Queen, and the Canadia boys in the Transvaal, and the meeting closed. The party left on Wednesday ut nocn for Rossland greatly pleased with their reception, and the "city and district generally. ��� Ladies' felt sailor hats and trimmed millinery at just about cost, to clear, at ' Williams', Copper street, Chris Peterson Dies of Dajuries Received at Boomerang Creek. Last Friday Or. Jakes was summoned to Boomerang creek, a tributuary of the West Pork, whence information came that Chas. Peterson had been seriously injured by a fall of rock in the workings on the Iconoclast mineral claim, owned by himself and others. As a fatal result was feared by those supplying the information Chief Provin- sial Constable McMynn accompanied the doctor in case it should be found necessary to make enquiries. Upon arrival at the claim late at night after a rough journey through the snow it was ascertained that death followed almost instantly after the unfortunate man's partner, P. W. Lover, left to get surgical assistance. Dr. Jakes found that the skull of deceased -was badly fractured. In his official capacity as coroner the doctor decided tnat death was the result of an accident, so that an inquest was unnecessary. The body was removed to Greenwood where interment took place with Masonic honors on Sunday. Deceased was well known in the dis- triei, he having worked at the D. A., Skylark, Mother Lode, and other properties, and for some time had a pretty cottage home in Greenwood. He came from Choteau, Montana. A particularly sad feature in connection with his death was that his widow was left quite alone with the dead body other late husband for six long hours during Mr. Lover's absence to seek aid. Then all Friday she and Lover kept their sad vigil until the doctor arrived. The Mother Lode. (lood progress is being made with the upraise from the 200-foot level of the new workings of the Mother Lode mine, in Deadwood camp, to connect with the winze from the old workings above. The upraise is all in ore of good value. When it is completed there will be about 260 feet vertical of stoping ground opened up between the new 200-foot level and the old cross-cut tunnel. As the ore outcrops some 28(i feet above the old tunnel there should be more than 500 feet of backs to yield ore. This does not by liny means include all the ore available, for the main shaft is in ore all the way down to its depth of 120 feet below the drift at the 200-foot level. The rails are already laid on the branch railway line to within a mile of the mine. As soon after the track layers reach the mine as the railway company will accept ore for shipment, about 100 tons of Mother Lode ore will be shipped to :t smelter, probably at Trail, for n bulk lest. A good margin of profit will, it is anticipated, be shown by this test, the systematic plaii of assaying followed in connection with this mine giving a good iden of the average value (if the ore mined. Paul Johnson, manager of the British Columbia Copper Co.'s smelting department, is now in New York conferring with the directors of the company regarding purchase of plant for tlie Mothe Lode smelter, which will, it is expected, be got in readiness by next summer to treat ore from this mine. Grind Opening Concert in the new Baptist church tonight, Friday, December 29th. All lovers of good music should go to the Baptist church concert tonight, and enjoy a delightful evening. The names of those on the programme to those who have heard them, is enough to insure pleasure to all who go. See thos.' beautiful medallions at Williams'. EHOLT BUSINESS HOUSES. Eholt Trading Company EHOUT, B. C. A Full Stock of Groceries and Mining Supplies ALWAYS ON HAND, Bholt Trading Company, EHOLT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. HOLT The Main..... Distributing for The Mining Camps of Boundary Creek District. ...Branch' Lines to... SUMMIT, WELLINGTON, GREENWOOD and LONG LAKE CAMPS. ^J^!^^!L^^!iJt. H T. Wilgress, C. P. R. Land Agt /- A T->r?*TrvnT T GREENWOOD, B. C. G. A. RENDELL, T .���.������.������- EHOLT, B. C. ��r J-.A;"AS1TS' , C. P. R. Land Com., Winnipeg, Man. T. Denton, Builder and Contractor. EHOUT, B. Go When In EHOLT stop at Hotel Northern. FRED MUtra, Prop. An Up-to-OaSo House. heated with hot all!. bath booms in connection Headquarters for Commercial and Mining Men, CTC^.-Zil-MI ie Columbia Hotel, Barclay Avenue. ...EHOLT, B. C... McMaster & Black. FIRST-CLASS ACOOMMODATIOr Bar Stocked with Best Brands of Liquors and Cigars. Eholt Meat MarkettFRESH KILL SUPPLY OK tFRESH MEATS,SAUSAGE,Etc F.L.CHASE. BHOLT, B. (', .mm..,,,.,,,,.,,.,,,,^.,,,.,.,,,!.,,,, �������������"i��V��iii.icH��mt.iitVHi'��VmVi'i��V��VtV��iV,iVf��tr>.' 5 * ' I Concert Hall... y In Connection wUhtt^p |- jfl W�� HQUSE, T0MPKIKS & BENS0H, Proprietors. P <o ��� Drop in and have an ^^ ~ Evening's Enjoyment F^REJE;. I THE GREENWOOD MINER Friday, Dec. 28, 1899 F. Ganelle laid an information against a mu for using grossly indecent language to him in the street, and the case was tried Friday afternoon before Mayor Hardy. Mr. Whiteside proiecuted. His Worship made an example in this instanet, imposing a fine of $20. F. M. McLeod, the lawyer, has decided to open up offices in Greenwood. He has dissolved his partnership with the firm of McLeod & Hannington, Grand Forks. He will be a welcome addition to the legal fraternity. If the present weather continues, the hockey boys will be able to get in good form. The ice at the rink ihould be in fine shape to allow skaters to thoroughly enjoy themselves during the evenings. The dining room at the Hotel Armstrong is now open to the public. The genial proprietor is prepared to give the best attention that can be obtained in the camp, at reasonable prices. In a recent interview J. P. Graves stated in Spokane that the Eastern Townships Bank would be ready for business in Phoenix by January 10th. F. H. Oliver, of Spokane is in town. He is superintending the development of the Greyhound claim in Deadwood camp. Chief of Police McLaren is expected home the first of the week. He has been spending the Christmas holidays on the coast. Rev. B. H. Balderstone will preach in the Methodist Church on Sunday at 11 and at 7.30. Go. to Geo. F. Williams' for New Year's novelties. New promises are generally made once a year. Monday is the day set for such an occasion. F. Robbins arrived in town yesterday from Phoenix. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. re J. C. M. DAVIS, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that by an order made in the County Court of Yale, holden at Kamloops, dated the 20th day of December, 1899, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the personal estate and effects of J. C. M. Davis, late of Phcenix, B C, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate, of the above deceased, are requested to send same, duly verified, to the undersigneM before the 27th day of January, 1900; and all persons indebted to the said deceased are requested to pay the amount of such Indebtedness to the undersigned forthwith. Frederick j. Fulton, Official Admnistrator for the County Court District of Yale. Kamloops, B .{',. d29-2m W. S.Keith, M. E. F. F. Ketchum, K' eith & etchum, Mining, REAL ESTATE and Insurance Brokers. Lots in all Parts of the City. Mining Stocks In Greenwood & Camp McKinney A Specialty. Mining Properties Examined and Reported on. GREENWOOD, B. C. ' booo��oooobb<>b^cK><>^o-ob<^ jSf_ *< -o 0 u < % V c Ot ruv\nnni\ns\swi\s\nnruuwru\nni\nnnnnj Ignorance Is Not Bliss But in buying Fall and Winter Clothing from us, if you are not a judge of goods you are at no disadvantage. Investigate our claims. We Sell Storey's Clothing which means that you can get the best in the market. We guarantee every garment and put a Guarantee Card in the pocket of each garment, and if you are not satisfied with your purchase we refund your money. MADE TO FIT���NOT TO ORDER. 3 a to > 0 a (D RENDELL'S ARCADE. <XH>0<><>0<>0��<><>00<><><><><>00<><>0<><><><^^ "lE The Best Choice Belongs to the early purchaser. The best stock we have ever offered you is now on sale. STANDARD AUTHORS-In gilt, bound in Morocco and seal, PALMS and other plants; the natural plant���very beautiful. CHIN AW ARE���Five o'clock tea sets, vases, souvenoix goods, porridge sets, tea sets, shaving mugs, China figures. BASKETS���For clothes, paper, dinner baskets, fancy work baskets. CELLULOID G00RS- Articles of every description���uncommonly beautiful this year We have XMAS PRESENTS to suit everybody. See our choice line of Xmas Cards. ALBUMS���In plush, celluloid, and Morocco. WRITING COMPANION-Fancy in Seal and Morocco. TRAVELLING SETS-For ladies and gentlemen ; fine leather goods. CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES- A nice present for a gentlemen. SMITH <& jYT Mali Orders receive prompt and careful attention. Greenwood, B. C. Amon the arrivals af the Armstrong are H. Comer, Similkameen, W. E. Ellis, Nelson. Mail orders promptly attended to at Sprott & MacPherson's, jewelers. For BAR MIRRORS, PLATE, SHEET or COULORED GLASS, PAINTS, WALL PAPERS, OILS, VARNISHES, ROOM and PICTURE MOULDINGS, ETC. Truly Alarming! We are selling au ALARM CLOCK that never fails to alarm when wanted, is a splendid timekeeper, a combination rarely found in alarm clocks. We guarantee their good benavior and will be responsible for them if they are not absolutely satisfactory in everything. , sprott & Mcpherson. WRITE A. F. ASKEW, GRANL, FORES, B. C. Boundary Creek representatives of J. W. Meller of Victoria, who carries the largest stock in above lines in B C As nearly all of these goods are imported via Cape Horn the cheap Freight excludes eastern dealers < I a�����������������������<3������e�����������������������������66��<- -����������������������������������������������������*����$��? >The Clem Restaurant... . ^^^s> Owing to increasing demands this popular ami Copper S W pioneer Cafe has been enlarged recently. ipper Street, JK GREENWOOD. Z \t/ PUT AN AD IN THE MINER. 4 jU
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