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Bennest & Eccles. THE GREENWOOD MINER Tailors and Furnishers. lit Published Weekly. Vol. 2, No. 25 GREENWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1900. $2.00 Per Tear. ON THE WEST FORK. A Lsrfe limber of Prospector, in the Camp��� Development Being Done. Frank Chadler and Cap Shields came down from Beaverton Monday last, and report considerable activity in that district. A large numberof prospectors are going into the country, and development work is being pushed on many of the claims around Beaverton. A representative of Jay P. Graves has been in the district for the past two weeks looking over the properties there. Kobt. Wood of Greenwood, has movod the plant used at his mine near Penticton, to the Sallie claim on Wallace mountain, about a mile from Beaverton. A tunnel has been run 120 feet on the claim. The ledge is about 15 inches and runs very high in silver. Chas. Collins and F. Miller have been working on the Hard Cash, a claim joining the Black Diamond, and have struck a lead 2 feet in width, which averages ���HO per ton. The tunnel on tne Highland Chief is in 30 leet, and the ledge is now being crosscut, V. Hennewy is crosscutting the lead no the Knob Jill at a depth of 40 feet. There is it larg! body of copper-gold ore on this claim. George Wells has just completed assessment work on the Highland Lass ��� and Duncan. The Highland Lass lice between tlie Highland Chief and Bell claims, The lead Is about 15 inches of ver.v hjjjh grade or >'.' ���'""'" ���'"���-��� About 200 feet of work bus peen done on the King Solomon, consisting of shafts, tunnels and open cuts. There are three leads on tho property. On the lower lead a shaft has been sunk 80 feet, and a drift run on the ore body for about 10 feet. A tunnel has also been run 30 feet on the same lead. The ore body is about ll feet iu width. On the upper load, there is an ore body 5 feet in width on which a tunnel has been run 75 feet, and two shafts each about Hi feet On the center lead, a shaft has been sunk to a depth of 15 feet. Three shifts are working on the new shaft on the Carmi, which is down 81) feet, all in ore. The ledge is between 4 and 5 feet in width. In the last ton feet sunk, the average assays have been u little over $50 to the ton in all values. A store and hotel have been opened at the Carmi. Another general store has been started at Beaverton, on tbe Wood-Thompson townsite, by McKay & Matheson. .1.1'. Harlan of Deadwood has been looking over the West Fork properties for the past week. A shingle mill is now in operation at Iti-averton. 0. ._. Shaw is surveying the Beaverton townsite, and Forbes M. Kirby that of Rendell. CITY COUNCIL. Aldermen Sutherland, Sharp and Sullivan were present at Monday's meeting of the city council, with Mayor Hardy in the chair. Communications were read from Dr. Schon, ,1. M. Cropley and Greenwood Clarendon Co. The Greenwood Clarendon Co. asked permission to place temporary supports under the balcony of the hotel, while said balcony was being repaired. Decided that the nature of the supports put under the balcony be submitted to engineer, and if satisfactory the request of the Clarendon Co. be granted. J. M. Cropley's letter calling the at- tention of the council to the fact that some person had dumped refuse on the cemetery grounds. This matter was referred to the scavenger committee. Dr. Schon's letter, dealing with the condition of C. P. K. closets, was received and filed. The finance committee's report was adopted, and the following accounts ordered paid: Greenwood Electric Co., Ltd 1101.80 Greenwood Hardware Co .....84.61 W. M. Law 11.28 A H. Sperry Co., Ltd 6.00 Atwood A Thompson 83.03 Great WeBt Saddlery Company 57 Fashion Livery Stables 15.00 Huntei-Kendriek Co , Ltd 40 J. L. White 1.50 Greenwood Times 19.85 L. H. Wright 4.25 W. B. Fleming 2.50 Caulfield 4 Lament 11.00 H.C. Holden 850 Bourk & Kera 8.00 By-law 48 was read first and second times. Alderman Sutherland moved and Alderman Sharp seconded the following resolution, which was carried: "ThBt iu order to allay any impression that is conveyed ii; the letter appearing in the Daily Times of the Kith inst. over the signature of C. JE. Shaw, C. E,, this council expressly declares that no agreement exists by which the,council is in any manner bound to construct a system of water works having Li ml creek for a source ot supplyr and further' de* dares that iio money shall be expended iu connection with tho I.ind creek scheme unless a sufficient supply has been found by actual measurement taken during the dry season of the.year." TWO VETERAN JOURNALISTS. At the Windsor are registered a couple of patriarchicitl journalists in the persons of Messrs. James Innes, ex-M. 1*. for South Wellington, Ont., and for 3li years editor and joint proprietor of the Guelph Mercury, and stilla bale, hearty, happy gentleman; and J, 0, McLagan, founder and conductor of the Vancouver World. Mr. McLagan started his career as a journalist in 185:1 and is still in active harness, notwithstanding that his health of late has become somewhat impaired. Thirty-eight years ago these gentlemen assumed control of the Guelph Mercury, which has ever sinee been regarded as the best couutry newspaper property in Ontario. For tbe lengthened period of 14 years Mr. Inne represented South Wellington in the commons, where he was held in high esteem by all parties. He is on bis way east, having visited the coast on business and pleasure. This is his first visit to Boundary and the southern section of the province. He expresses himself as charmed with the scenery observed since leaving Vancouver and the spirit of go and enterprise visible on all sides. Of Greenwood he had heard much, but he did not expect to see such a well- built city. From reports read by him of the mines and the oamps tributary to Greenwood he and others have no doubt as to the future of the capital of the Boundary country. Here he met some old-time acquaintances who are pleased to see an old friend. Mr. McLagan, on being asked his views on the political situation at Victoria, expressed himself as being pleased with the selection of Sir Henri Joly de Lotbineere as our next lieutenant-governor. He naturally preferred that a western man should be given the position, but of all outsiders none, in his estimation, would fill the position with such acceptance to the people as Sir Henri, who has had lengthened experience and is possessed of a courteous- ness and affability which eminently fit him for the discharge of the onerous duties now devolving upon him. Concerning the Dunsmuir government he had to say that it would have been preferable to have made it a straight Conservative cabinet, as with the exception of Mr. Wells, every minister was of that political bias. That it is an able, capable government cannot be disputed. As now constituted it it consists of Hon. James Dunsniuir, premier aud president of tbe council; Hon. J. H. Turner, minister ot finance; Hon. D. M Eberts, attorney-general; Hon. Richard Mc- Bride, minister of mines; Hon W. C. Wells, chief commissioner of lands and works; Hon. J. D. Prentice, provincial secretary and minister of education. It is understood, said Mr. McLagan, that after the approaching session is over a reconstruction of the cabinet will take place. Hon. Mr. Turner mav in all probability retire from public life, accepting the position of agent general iu London. The ministers' by-elections will take place immediately. What course the opposition will pursue is not yet known, although it is understood that Hon. Joseph Martin has promised his support to the government fn passing the estimates and such other legislation us ia an absolute necessity, but ho contentious legislation will be dealt with The desire of all is that the uncertain conditions prevailing for the last two years in our policial affairs should cease and business rosume its former status. The interior, more than any otlier section of the province, would be benefitted by Biich a change, and the activity of formei days be again observed everywhere. Trade on the coast is capable of considerable improvement, and now that the political uncertainties aro believed to be ended, hopefulness is expressed for tne revival of tho good times which the business men experienced some months ago. There has been more rain than usual on the coiiBt and, while nothing serious, in the way of damages by high water has taken place, yet the low lands were inundated and if the wet weather continued, it was feared some damage would be sustained. This afternoon those gentlemen are being driven to Borne of the mines adjacent to the city by Mr. Duncan Koss and Dr. Mathison, old time acquaintances and friends, in order to impart to them some conception of the latent hidden wealth in the bosom of our mountains. They will remain in thecity until to-morrow, when they leave for Kossland. Trail, Nelson and Femie. at Sea," a quartette was well rendered. "Queen Victoria" was a pleasing recitation given by Annie Christie. Next came a recitation by six little ones, entitled "Little Helpers," followed by a chorus by the choir, "Dream On." Mrs. McKay closed the program by a selected recitation, "A Visit to Grandma." Then came the most interesting part of the evening, the refreshments. Words cannot describe the scene that was enacted. The babel of voices, clatter of dishes and din of other noises that can only be produced at a Methodist social was somewhat confusing. Suffice it to say that all who waited long enough got their share of the good things. Much credit is due to the ladies on tbe refreshment committees, and to Mrs. McKay for her successful training of the little ones. Rev. Baldersone's hustling was admired by all. K. of P. Election. At Wednesday night's regular meeting of Greenwood Lodge No. 20, the following officers were elected for tbe on- suing term : F. T. Abbott, C. C.; J. H. Macfarlane, V'.C.; Alvin ArmBtroin,P.; Duncan Smith, M. of W.; E. R. Bemie, K. of R. and 8.; D. A. Mackenzie, M. of F.; Geo F. Miller, M. of E.; Max Ber- ger, M.atA.; James Cameron, I. G.; Chas. R. Pittock, O. G. The installation will be held on the evening of July 4th. The lodge has a membership of over forty. Tho charter will remain ope-until three months from tho time of institution, July llth, when the present rates for degrees will be much higher. Tlie local lodge forwarded $30 for relief of Sandon suffererB a short time ago. This amount was raised by subscription among the members. LOCALS AND PERSONALS. Mrs. A. Birnie of Vernon is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F'orbes M. Kit by of Greenwood. Mrs. R. M. McEntire and Miss McEntire returned the past week from a visit to Seattle. Lieutenant-Governor Mclnnes has been dismissed by the Laurier government, and Sir Henri Joli appointed. The votojyosterday on the loan by law to raise $20,000 for street improvements was carried by a vote of 109 to 28. Ralph Smailes returned from Victoria on Wednesday, where he bad been attending the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Preparations are about complete for Greenwood's celebration on the 29th and 30th inst. About $2,000 will be expanded in prizes, for horse and bicycle racing, athletic sports, hose races and other events. All the committees are working hard to make the celebration one of the best ever held in the interior of Britisli Columbia. The bylaw to annex Anaconda to Greenwood was defeated yesterday by a vote 0) 08 to 43. Although the vote was not a large one, considerable interest was taken in the question, and teams were out all day in the endeavor to get votes to the poll. The principal arguments used against annexation was that it would result in increased expenditures without adequate returns, and that the money could be used to better advantage in draining what is known locally as the "swamp." The swampers won tbe day, Strawberry Festival. A large number, mostly of the fair sex, attended the Strawberry Festival held at the Methodist church last evening, to raise funds for the church debt. The program, given mainly by children, waB excellent. The first number was a chorus by all the children, which won much applause. Master George Campbell gave a good recitation, ''Young I and Anaconda will be compelled to stay Canada was there." "The Minute Gun ' out in the cold for some time to come. �� THE GREENWOOD MINER Friday, June 22, 1900. CONVENTION CLOSES Cabinet to he Reconstructed Alter the Session. -Eieht-Boir law Approved. Vancouver, 1). 0., June 19.���(Special.) ���The so-lulled opposition convention closed harmoniously to-night, The mainland gave in, temporarily at least, to the Vancouver Island delegation, this being the only way in which, as one member put it, ex-Premier Martin could be effectually extinguished. The convention unanimously agreed to support Premien Dunsniuir aud his government in passing all necessary legislation at the coming session, with the understanding that there be a thorough reconstruction of the cabinet after the session, which takes place early in July. This will be a very short one, lasting only about, ten days, for the voting of supplies, nnd no contentious hills are to be brought forward. This leaves the millionaire coal king practically master ol the situation. There was a fear this afternoon that Governor Mclnnes, who hud buen asked to resign, would dismiss the ministers who had heen unfaithful to him in asking the Goveri.ior-t-ienenil of Canada for his dismissal, and thus play into Joe .Martin's hands by precipitating anotner serious situation. Just before the adjournment un important resolution was passed, to the effect that the members of the legislature there ussem.hiedagreed to the principle iif the eight-hour law t In-re was.no arrangement, although il was mooted that Fiiiurlce Minister Turner and Attorney-General Eberts should resign us a necessary preface to the reconstruction of the cabinet. Mayor Gardeu of Vancouver may be nominated premier under the new conditions. The convention of the members of the legislature who are opposed lo the lute Mart iii administration closed this afternoon. Practically beyond passing a resolution condemning Lieutenant-Governor .Mclnnes a'.d another for increasing tiiu restrictions on Chinese und Japanese .immigration, little was accomplish* oil o\ thu two days'session. It was decided to support the new Dunsmilir government during the next session in passing estimates und any necessary legislation of u non contentious character Then there is to he a reconstruct ion of the cabinet so as to meet the views of all purls uf the province, the present I'or.-oiihol not being considered favorably b)' UK.lis III the lllellllli I's, Mass Mciun^. A inn-s mooting was held in the City hull Wednesday evening for the purpose of discussing the annexation of Anaconda to the city. The meeting was of a similar nature to all public meetings held iu the past eighteen mouths to discuss municipal matters. Those opposed to tho present city administration were antagonistic to annexation, und those supporting the Unrdy council favoring the measure. The whole discussion appeared to he for the purpose of indulg- i;i_- in personalities. About the only way to settle the municipal muddle is for the council to resign, und the ratepayers ask the editor of ihe Times to appoint a council that he thinks will conduct the business of the city in a manner satisfactory to himself. The ratepayers have twice elected the Hardy administration, and neither council has been satisfactory to the editor of the Times and his following. It is time that some arrangement should be made to suit the wishes of the minority. The majority of tbe electors have by their votes at two elections endeavored to give the city a suitable council. The only course left is to have a special act passed by the legislature empowering the editor of the Times to appoint a suitable mayor and council, the appointments to he made from ineinders of the Greenwood Club. At Wednesday night's meeting, instead of discussing the Anaconda question, the two factions took up the Bonn- I dury creek ditch, und personalities. And the ditch and personalities occupied j the attention of the speakers until near- j ly twelve o'clock, when the majority of the audience became disgusted und went home, leaving the two tactions still worrying at the rag. It is presumed the two factions also went home when j they no longer hud an audience to listen to them. The Senate and Trades Unions. The criminal code now before the parliament ol Canada now contains a section forbidding combines in trade, The senate has struck out an exception made In favor of trades unions; " Nothing in this section shall lie construed to apply to combinations of workmen or employees for their own reasonable protection us such workmen or employees." It would he interesting to know whether the senators imagine that at this stage in tho history of the world they can render trades unions illegal. The mutter has been fought over iu England us well us in Canada, and decided in fuvor of trades unions; und the senate might as well try to revive ihe laws against witchcraft as the laws against these organizations. There is a Canadian statute recognizing and regulating them, and those who wanted laws forbidding trusts and combines hud not the slightest intention iif abolishing trades unions. The senate III this case has far exceeded |ts legitimate power of revising legislation. It is endeavoring, under rover ol" timondiii}' a ptiitnte rovieing tho criminal code, to revive u set of obsolete laws against trades unions. All the talk about refusing to pander to the labor sentiment is rubbish. The legalization of trades unions is not the dream of a visionacy reformer; it is the nettled law of the hind, here, us in England. All the senate can do is to create some temporary confusion. The laws against truiles unions will not be revived; even if through unite technicality they should be restored to shadowy existence, nobody will enforce them, and governments would be quite justified in placing every possible obstacle in Ihe way of their i nforcenii'iit. THE jj IN AL COUNT. Result of the Returniuc Ollicers' Scrutiny of the Ballot Papers. The final count of the ballots deposited by the electors of this constituency iu the recent election was completed on Monday by the returning officer, Mr. Thomas Parker. The result has net been altered, Mr. Smith Curtis' majority being 86. The count is as follows: C. M. Miij. C, Mnj. M. Midway 25 57 82 Phcenix 04 7:1 -'i ��� Eholt 40 25 ill - Cascade 2S Hi 12 ��� Gladstone 2s 12 to Columbia if 85 ;:ii Greenwood 225 2is 7 ��� (irand Forks Ill 110 'Jo Trull ill 186 7. Rosslanfl 017 640 71 Total 1828 i2S7 .'ill On The Fence. Although the Pioneer has received many commendations for its unbiased and straightforward course during the recent election contest, as well as for its fair reports of meetings held here, this paper takes no special credit to itself on that account. No self-respecting journal would take any other course. Possibly the policy of the Pioneer stands out in bolder relief because of the apparent, j bnuglit-at-a-price policy pursued by some, other prominent papers in the riding.��� , Plnenix Pioneer. A M. \Viiiri:siiiK. cum-: 1'kinui.e. PRINGLE & WHITESIDE. BARRISTERS, SOLICITOUS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, KTC. Offices: Ovor Bank of Montreal. TIIK CANADIAN Dank of C ommerce. !_K1)HK\V LKAMY. I. r. in l'.i:.- uhai Head Office, TORONTO. Established 1807. PAID-UP CAPITAL, $6,000,000. [Six Million Dollars.] imsT $1,000,000 President Hon, Geo. A. Cox, General Manager I!. E, Walker. Ass't. Gen'l. Manager.. ..I. II. Pi.u.mmhh This bunk bus the largest number of branches of any bank in Canada, with agencies at New York, Chicago, New Orleans. Skagway and Dawson City. ��� ��� LEAMY & GRAY - - Barristers, Solicitors und Notaries Public. . ,. Accounts ol Corporations, Merchants Ollices:���Ouorgo Block, - - Copper Struct and Individuals received on favorable __��jm_ii.)-.j��li.i.u_i _��____-�� ! terms. i r�� rj)r��/T.\i;ivi * Drafts. Commercial Credits. Travel- J, K- DlWiN, ers'Credits and Circular Notes issued available in anv part of the World. BARRISTER. SOLICITOR Approved Notes Discounted; Golleo- und NOTARY PUBLIC, FLOOD P.I.K., GREENWOOD, | tiotis made. A general Bunking business transacted. GREENWOOD BRANCH. D. A. CAMERON, Manager <* F. ML McLEOD ** Barrister and Solicitor _BM ftf MONTREAL.... George block, Room 9, GREENWOOD IS. C. I I ��� i ��� I I n i ii�� i li i i _>������ nils n i i- il mi ��� BAUER <S_ ASNCROFT Capital, all paid up, $12,000,000. Rest $6,000,000 President: ��� Lord Strathcona ami Mount Uoyai,. Vlee-I'reshleut: Hon. George a. DRtuiuosD, (iciicial Manager l_. 8, m.ou8Tun provincial land surveyors Branches in London, Eng., New A. E. Ashcroft, ,_*_*__*. York, Chicago, FLOOD-MADICN BLOCK. A. C. OALT, Barrister, Etc., Rossland. And in the princlpul cities in Canada. I liny and sell Sterling Exchange und ; Cable Transfers; Grunt Gomniercltt'1 und ] Travelers' Credits, available in any part | ol the world. Drafts issued, Collections made, etc Postoffice Building; Telephone 47. Greenwood = Branch. H. M. KEEFER, MINING and REAL ESTATE BROKER. GREENWOOD, B. C Swayne House, SILVER STREET, GREENWOOD. ...Rooms and Table Board... The Hest Private Boarding House in tho City, THE OREENWOOD MINKII PRINT- im; in. Im* been appointed agent lor Spokane Engraving Co. orders will be received foe rubber stumps, corporation, notary, and lodge seals, stencils, metal checks, engravings, etc., etc Prompt attention to orders mnl quick delivery. F. J. FINUCANE, Manauer. Rooms to Large airy rooms, unfurnished, in the host residence In Anaconda. Terms $<*> per month. Apply to' MRS. II. McKINNEY, Anaconda. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ���"VTOTICE is hereby given that YV. S. Keith ____! and K. F. Ketchum, doing business as Real Estate and Mining Brokers under the lirm name of Keith it Ketchum, have this day dissolved partnership. All debts owing to the above firm will be paid to K. F. Ketchum. Signed YV. S. KEITH. F. F. KETCH! M. THE BANK OF British North America, Established in lsilil. incorporated by Ituyiil Charter, PAID-OP CAPITAL $4,866,666 RESERVE FORD $1,460,000 LONDON OFFICE.; ;i Clement's Lane. Lombard St., IS, <'. COURT OF DIRECTORS; .1. il. llruil1.', .lelm JamesCH.ior, tin 'pard Fur ror, liii'lin.il ll. iii a, iieni". L. ii. Fhi'i-oi-, Eil, A re li ii r: ion ii-, ll. .1. li. Kendall, J. J, Kings ford, I* red Lubbock. Geo. D, Whatman. A, U, WAl.l.ls Secretary, Iload Office In Canada: St. Junes st. Mutid real, ll Stlkeiuun, den. Mgr., J. Elmiruy, lust- BRANCHES IN CANADA; . I. ion, Hi am hhiI. Hamilton, Toronto. Mont- | real, Ottawa, Kingston, Midland, Quebec, 8t. I John, N. II. Brandon, Winnipeg, Frederictotij Halifax, Victoria, Vaucouvor, llossland, Kaslo, Trail, Ashcroft, Greenwood, Atlin, Benneii B. j c. andDuwson City. AGENTS IN TIIK UNITED STATES: Spokane���Traders' National Hunk and old National Hunk. New York���(Si Wall St.) W. Lawson mnl.I. C. Welsh, agents, Son Frauds', co���124 Sansome St., H.J. McMlchael and J. ll Ambrose, agents. LONDON BANKERS: Bank of England nnd Messrs. Glyn & Co. FOREIGN AGENTS: Liverpool���Bank of Liverpool. Australia- Union flunk of Australia, Now Zealand���Union Hunk of Australia, Hunk of New Zealand, India, China, Japan���Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Agra Bank, West Indies���colonial Hank. Paris- Mareuarcl Krauss & Co. Lyons���Credit Lyonnais. J. ANDERSON, Manager, Greenwood, B. C, NOTICE. "VTOTICE is hereby given that sue Wo Jen & _L\ Co. will nol be responsible ior any debt:- eontraoted by Sum Joy, said Ham Joy having severed his connection with said company. Greenwood, B. C��� June 16, num. SUE wo JEN CO. SCAVENGER SERVICE Persons desiring work in thin line can have the ennui done promptly by diopping a written request with name and locality, in the mail box now in place nt the Fire Hall, on Greenwood street. Friday, June 22,1900 THE GREENWOOD MINER. I* i A Correction. Mr. D. G. Monro of Phoenix called at this office, Wednesday last, and asked that the following item which appeared in the Miner of the 8th inst. be corrected : "D. G. Monro of Phoenix was in town Monday and says that town will go solidly for Hon. Smith Curtis, in spite of the threats of the mining companies." It appears; that Mr. Monro was an employe of the Old Ironsides company previous to the election. He also was a strong supporter of Mr. Curtis. After the election he was discharged. Why the officials of the Old Ironsides should take the item us referring to that company we do not know. It may he that "The wicked flee when no man pur- sueth," in this case. It is to be regretted that the officials of the Old Ironsides company have taken such harsh measures after a denial by Mr. Monro, as all fair-ininiled persons will look upon their action as n punishment of Mr. Monro (or his support of Smith Curtis. The discharge of Mr. Monro will undoubtedly convince unprejudiced persons that the action of the company was intended as a warning to employes to vote "right" at future elections. Suit For Half a Million. The suit of L. F. Williams vs. the British American Corporation will come lip for trial before a jury in the Supreme court on Tuesday next at Victoria. This suit involves about $230,000. The suit grew out of the purchase of the Le Roi by the British American Corporation. It is alleged that during the negotiations for the purchase of the mine by Hon. C. II. Mackintosh the latter carried on the deal principally with Col. I. N. Peyton, who represented 200.000 out of the 500,- 000 shares of the capital stock of the old hi Roi company. Thu other parties at interest with Col. Peyton were Valentine Peyton, ,). M. Armstrong, W. 1) Henley, and L. F, Williams, of Spokane; C. I.- English, ,I.T. English and others of Danville, III. The sale of the lliajotity interest was cleverly prevented by the minority stcokholders, consistiug of Senator George Turner, Wm. J. Harris and others, who appealed to the courts and successfully prevented the majority for a time from consummating the deal. The majority finally secured the price it wanted. The result of this disagreement was that the majority stockholders got $(i per share for their holdings ami the minority $8. It is claimed by Williams, who is the trustee for the phcutiffs, thai during the progress of the negotiations it was agreed that $���> per share be pail fur the majority holding, and th it this was done. It is further alleged that Col. Peyton pointed out that as he and his associates had control they would not part with their shares unless a further consideration was agreed to. He further states that Mr. Mackintosh agreed to pay the majority stockholders the eame price per Bhare as was given for the shares of the minority. This amounts to $2 per share or a total of $520,000. The defendant corporation makes a general denial of the allegations of the plaintiffs. If you want to take your girl for a drive, get a rig from Robbins & Harvey. The Political Stopc. In the political mine of British Columbia last Saturday about t)0 blasts were touched off and when the smoke cleared out of the stope about 38 nf them were found to be effective. The ore knocked down is principally Conservative, some chunks of Martin and traces of Labor, Liberal and Provincial party. It is questionable whether it can be amalgamated sufficiently nt the legislative smelter in Victoria to pay shipping expenses. Much of it is refractory and another shipment may have to be made before the mine will pay dividends. The two grades of Conservatives seem to predominate and will probably be run together to save the conntry from going over the dump. In Kootenay and Boundary the miners stood almost solid and elected their favorites. The men were evidently guided hy their leaders who were probably influenced by some sort of gain. If all the leaders worked for pure glory and the love of their fellow man they deserve great credit for their success even if it is misplaced. ��� New Denver I.edge. Big bargains in Gent.s Clothing and Furnishings. G. F. Williams. The Dunsmuir Ministry. James Dunsniuir and two of his cabinet were sworn in on Friday afternoon It is unlikely that the remaining members of the ministry will be selected for some time. As the cabinet now stands it is .lames Dunsmuir, premier and president of the. council; D. M. F.berts, attorney-general; .1. H. Turner, minister of finance. The general consensus of opinion in Victoria is that the premier will have a strong working majority in Ihe new House. Politicians, too, concede that Martin has, in resigning when he did, with the recommend* ation that Dunsmuir be called, made a good move, at least in as far as the protection of the position of the Lieutenant- Governor is concerned, for it is now unlikely that any step will be taken towards securing tbe dismissal of M_r. Mclnnes.��� Kossland Miner. For a good saddle horse, call at the Palace Livery Stables. They have the best in the country. The Minkk ��� the best advertising medium in the Boundary. The gem restaurant y* LUNCH COUNTER, Copper St., reenwood. �� Open Day and Night. 2 Lunches Put Up. .* ��� Meals at All Hours. pOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO<>0<>0000000000-000000000000<>000000^ WESTERN PRODUCE CO., Merchants. GREEHWOOD, B. C, <^Commission Direct Importers of Fresh Fruits. -* ** Dried I Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Etc. Dealers in EGGS, BUTTER, CHEESE, LARD, Etc. i !&*��&��_��_. Oranges, Lemons, Bananas. Agts. Braekman it Kerr MlllinK Co.Mllled Goods J. RUSSELL. T. HARDY Russell Hardware Co., DEALERS IN Almost all kinds of Hardware, Glassware, Crock- eryware, Wooclenware, Tinware, Graniteware, Silver and plated wares, Lamp poods, 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. Slierwin _ Williams' SSSStS1 Ua*,hey are Pedlar, Steel and Metal Roofing and Shingles. BEST TINNING AND PLUMBING SHOP IN THE INTERIOR. People who are accustomed to smoking the high grade, time honored brands of- ...ryavana Cigars Find it a grievous disappointment when they are even a little in flavor or condition. Our stock is jealously and intelligently for and is perfect, every cigar is full of fragrance. QUEEN CIGAR CO., ���off" a red ORDERS HY MAIL, Telegraph or Telephone Promptly Attended to. THE HAVAN A CIOA R _EMPOR1UM OF THE BOUNDARY COUNTRY. . I. ROBERT JACOBS, Manager, Clarendon Hotel Hloek, GREENWOOD, R. C O OOOOOO OOOOOO O0000000000000000��000<>0000000000<>000000'6 vJ5 *Jfi v-J* t^�� <��* 'J*> 'A* <J�� Greenwood Hardware Co., T.G. WATSON, Manager, ���___��. , Copper Street, Hhvo just received 1 some of those wonderful Blue Flame Oil Stoves. They cost It's* limn a com nn hour-does away witli the discomfort ol nn overheated kitchen. ...Only $12.00... Shelf and Heavy- Hardware,^*-*^*-*-*-* Tinware, Graniteware, Miners' Supplies, Jc.aep and Leonard's Celebrated Steal. There in also in connection a fully equipped, up-to-date ...Tin Shop... <_�� <J�� vS�� _�� _�� *Jfc <J�� <&& McElmon THE WATCHMAKER In now Inert! (I on Ureen- wooil Hruel OPPOSITE THE NEW RENDELL BLOCK. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Full assortment of material and tools t<- do correct work. Central Hotel VILLANDRE & MA80N- Proprietors. Headquarters for Miners. B. C. Pottery Company, Ltd., Victoria. MANUFACTURERS OF Sewer Pipe, Chimney Pipe, Fire Bricks, Pressed Bricks Flower Pots, and Fire Proofing; Tile. / THE GREENWOOD MINER. Friday, June 22, l-OO. THE GREENWOOD MINER. Published Tuesday aud Friday at (Ireenwood, Hritish Columbia, . BY THE GREENWOOD MINER PRINTING COMPANY. J. W. GRIER Minager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, Domestic, One Year f2.00 six Months I1--5 Foreign. One Year $3.00 Payable invariably In Advance. Advertising rales (mulshed on application, No patent medicine ads taken except at full rates, I algal notices 10 and ,"i cents per line. "Certificate of Improvement" notices, $6.00 an 1 flO.lSI lor legal life of notice, Four weekly Insertion! constitute one month's advertising case in reference to roulette. Tne game is one in which it is impossible to win. The percentage is far too large against the player. It robs the workingmen, and thereby diverts their wages from circulation among business houses to the pockets of non-producers. It attracts an itndesireable class of people lo the town, who are only beneficial to the lowest class of the population. The matter will be taken up more fully in a future issue. Miners' Hotel, COPPER STREET. THK MINER is on sale al the following places: IIHEKMVOOD. King it- Co., Smith .. Mcltiie, Monroe it Co., I*. II. News Room. Cascade: Cascade City News Co. Rossland: I', ii. News Room. Anaconda, ll. Ci 1'. 0, News Room. SPOKANE! The Sliuw-llorditn Co. Entered at the Oreenwood, B. c., post office Ms second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JUNE 22. 1900. To Our Readers- Tho Greenwood Minku comes out today under a new management. While under my control I strove to have its columns filled witii mining news from the surrounding mining camps. Iu politics I used its columns for what I considered the best interests of the province ill general, and Boundary Creek district in particular. Other political contests will conic in the future and I am confident that the present management will, though p rhaps differing from me, work for the district's best interests; and the milling news found in its columns will nl all times be of a hii/h standard without a tonth of wildcat booming, I thank Ihe public for their past patronage, and bespeak a like liberal amount for my successors. With best wishes for the success of the Mts'Ell, Faithfully yours, w. s. Keith. in liil<ing charge of the Mivbii the management does not expect tn furnish a heller or more readable paper than has been published heretofore, but will give a paper in accordance with the patronage received. The principal object in publishing is to make money, News items that can he picked up and printed without exertion on the part of the editor will be published. To business men who look upon advertising as a business proposition, we will be pleased to sell space in the Advertising or local columns of the Minkk. To those who look upon the space occupied by their names and business as a sort of charity, we would say, take the advertisement out. The manager of the paper is not in need of charity. There will be wages to pay, rent to pay, meal tickets to pay for, and the first day of each month, Sundays and holidays excepted, our customers may expect our collector to call on them and pay and be paid Our position is as clear as we can make it. If you think it pays to pay, pay; if you don't think it pays to pay, order your advertisement out. The Miner will be independent politically, supporting that party which it considers will enact laws for the many, and not in'.he interests of the few. It is opposed to what is known as the "wide open town," especially is this the A LETTER from Mr. W. S Keith appears iu another column, in reply to an editorial in the Midway Advance of last week. During nn election campaign, little exaggerations are considered legitimate if they serve the purpose of gaining votes. After the campaign, pen pie should shake hands and laugh over their pre-election.difficulties. In Midway, the campaign was, perhaps, more bitter than in any otlier part of the riding, and the editor of the Advance, being an earnest supporter of Mr. Mackintosh, used strong language to gain his ends. Mr. Keith was also very much in earnest in his support of Mr. Curtis, and qsed equally strong language, Both should cry quits now Unit the election is over, as there are more able liars than cither of them in the distiict who are not saying a word. WALTER WATEHI.AND, Prop. A Finely Equipped Bar, Board by Day or Week. TELEPHONE CONNECTION. Best of Cusine. Service. Rooms neat and Well Furnished. In scanning the election returns from the six Kocteuay ridings, the coast politicians will do well to note that in each of them the electors returned as their representative the man who was the most uncompromising champion of the eight-hour law. Kootenay is more interested in the eight-hour law than is any other section of the province, and the pronouncement of the people of Kootenay upon it should be given due consideration ���Nelson Tribune. West Kootenay is by far the most important district in tbe province, so far as milling is concerned. For the year ending December 81st, 1899, there were 865 crown grants issued for mineral claims situate in the district, as against a total of 211 in the remainder of the province. In East Kootenay crown grants were issued for 21 claims, Sin Lillooet, 111 in Yale, 15 iu Alberni, 38 in Nanaimo, li in New Westminster and ilin Victoria.���Nelson Tribune. We have Ihe best, horses and rigs in I the Boundary district, ami our prices are right. Call in and Iind out for your- i self. Palace Livery Stables. Ladies, come in and see our range of pretty bells. (I. F. Williams. I. It. IIAI.l.EIT. II C. SHAW. HALLETT & SHAW GREENWOOD, B. C Barristers, Solicitors, cable Address & Notaries Public. "h_u_tt." Codes: Bedford McNeill's, Moreing iv Neaps, Leibei's. Real Estate Mines and Mining. THE MART GAUNCE & WICKWIRE. GREENWOOD. B.C. nnroTmronroTToTr^^ The Waterous Engine Works Co., Limited. OF BRANTFORD, ONT., Manufacturers of Engines, Boilers, .Saw Mill and Planing Mill Machinery, Brick Machinery, Link Belt Conveyors, Rock Crushers, and Hoists, Water Wheels, Etc., Etc. Second-Hand Machinery, Thoroughly Refitted, Always on Hand. VV. U. LEONARD, Agent, George Block, Copper Street. ALSO REPRESENTING I- AMERICAN HOIST & DERRICK CO. T. McAVlTY _ SONS, Brass Goods and Plumbers' Supplies. TROY LAUNDRY MACHINERY CO. W. A. FLEMING & CO., Belting nnd Mill Supplies. BRl'NSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO., Billiard Tables. Estimates Furnished for Plants of All Descriptions. ^SLSLSLSLJULSLSULSLSLJLSLSLSLSLSLSLaJLSLSLSL^ SJ WE BUY SELL OR EXCHANGE 4 4 ANY OLD THING AT THE O.I.C." A. L,. White ��& Co. SECOND HAND STORE. Opposite Sprott & Macpherson's. Cuiiliffe & Ablett, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS MACHINISTS and IRON FOUNDERS. Our nim'liini'slio|is nre now complete and wears prepared to do tba heaviest class of work. Orceins, Ore biickcia. shafting, hangers and pulleys. Pipe work h specialty. Estimates given on all classes of work, l'uinps always fn stock. SECOND-HAND MACHINERY: FOR SALE: one ���>:> II. I', horizontal engine, i)xi2. One 85 II. P. return tubular boiler, One HI 11. I*, portable engine nnd boiler, on skids, Loco, type K to Hi spiral riveted pipe. One Moot l'oltori wheel with OOOfoot, E-hOlt IVlCclt IVl-lf l_6t>FRESH MEATS, SAUSAGE, Eto P. BURNS & CO, EHOLT, B. C. (I. A.Ul'BSS, M. A. 11. A. nt'K.ss, M. A. GUESS BROS., mining engineers. Assay, Analyses, Rbpobts, Cyanide Working Tests. Amalgamation an!) Concentration. 11. F. Mickle. 1''. Archer. R. H. PARKINSON, PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR, CIVIL ENGINEER, DRAUGHTSMAN, and NOTARY PUBLIC FAIRVIEW. B. C. 20,000 Feet C. C. S. WIRE ROPE ?H-INCH DIAMETER. FOB BALE AT ...NELSON, B. C. PRICE: $13 00 Per 100 feet. Just received from England. Apply to J. C. T. CROFTS, Box 07(1 P. O. Nelson, B. C A. R. HEYLAND, Mines and Mineral Claims Surveyed. George Bi,k., Greenwood, B, C. PALACE SALOON, Mickle _ Arcber. BOLSTER, WASHINGTON. For BAR MIRRORS, PLATE, SHEET or C0UL0RED GLASS, PAINTS, WALL PAPERS, OILS, VAR= NISHES, ROOM and PICTURE MOULDINGS, ETC. A. F. ASKEW, GRAND, FORKS,B.C. Boundary Creek representatives of.I. IV. Meller of Victoria, who carries the largest stuck in above lines in B C As nearlv all of these goods are imported via Cape Horn the cheap freight excludes eastern dealers Friday, June 22, 1900 THE GREENWOOD MINER. & I y___��y_ai^ Sl -'--���-'��� Bfi *��*��%��<�� CANYON e��* ��^5 e^5 e_^5 TheCenterofthc Great Gold and. __ Copper * Mining Camp Of.... I Canyon 1 Creek *��5 M>)>i>��<ie��i�� III High assays, large ill showings. j&j*j*jtjt S Strong con.pany op- 1J erating there.** ��***_* SI Sawmill being erected. & jt- j* ** ,_*_** _* Roads being built by the company to the ?!| city._* _* j* jfi v* _* *\ ���- ---. - : ��T!S--$100 1 ^ and $200 Residence <�� HC Lots j- -. - N> ' y | -^ and $125 1 IfflW W.w *��* Won 2.��,LV��KD0LlWOR. 3.MOdUL0ROUP. 4-BflRNCTrflOROUP _T'//*FLETCHER 0ROUP. OtflUVAIUWDELL Bou/yPR I FOB PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. S. FLETCHER, Canyon City. �� GEO. R. NADEN, Gen. Amt. Greeatwccd, B. C'| si __ ���-. Campaign Amenities. To the. editor of The Minku���In the Midway Advance of June llth appeared an editorial concerning the (ireetnvood Miner and its editor, As I was acting in that capacity when the article was written, I beg leave to answer the insinuations contained therein. When I returned from the east about the last, of February my predecessor, Mr. Gosnell, informed me that he had a deal oil with ('. II. Mackintosh for the Miner and I acquiesed ill the deal, but from business reasons Mr. Gosnell ceased to be connected editorially with the paper, and I took charge, my lirst issue coining oltt March llttli, A couple of weeks after I wrote Mr. Mackintosh offering the paper for sale, for as a mining engineer I never considered journal ism niv forte. Still, I have striven to j claims and mines iu return for stock out paper to make known its worth. keep t�� facts throughout my manage-1 or otlier considerations." Thanking you in uiiticipuiicui for space nient of the Miner, which is more than I As to the change of the Miner from n j for this letter. I inn W. Kin ii weekly to a semi-weekly I alone am re- Yours Iruii. sponsible for I lint, never receiving one I cent from Smith Curtis or any agent of his for milking the c.hiiiigu The Mid- "It must he a sotin ( great satlsfsc. way Advance with its little circulation tion to you" remarked the millionaire'* can be said of the Advance. Mr. Mackintosh nor any agent of his never approached me for the purchase. or support politically of the Miner, neither did Mr. Curtis or any agent, of his. I took the part I did in the elec-1 could injure no one. especially where j friend, "to be able lo give these largo tion because I believed the return of I people are acquainted with its manager sums to struggling institutions of lenrti- Hon. Smith Curtis and the Martin wind editorial writer, and its whippet- ing." government was the best thing for the' snapper of a canned-goods fed country "Yon notice." suid the millionaire, province in general and for the Bound- bumpkin or its shallow-pitted cautank-j ,,my gifts are generally made on enndi- i nry district in particular. The Advance I erous editorial ink-slinger would be just [ Hon that the beneficiaries raise an equal I lies and lies maliciously when it says as much thought of if they would be stun within a certain time." i "Prior lo Mr. Gosnell's connection with ! sparing of their nonsensical shallow ar- "Yes." j the (ireenwood Miner that paper was I tides and write some news of their "Well, I think I get more Satisfaction ! notorious in the Boundary Creek dis-1 town which some day will be one of the from seeing the mnmigers skin around trict for its readiness to indiscriminately j centres of trade in the Boundary district after that money than I do from tiny- publish favorable write-ups of mineral and which should have a live, iudepend- thing else." THE GREENWOOD MINER Friday, June 22, 1900. POLITICAL NOTES. This Cottonites, the Wilsonites and the Mackintoshes may now safely be labeled "bust." Ralph Smith should be proud of his part in the preliminaries lo the coronation of King Dunsniuir. Don'smoir, Turner, Eberts! Mackintosh and a Chinaman would have made Hie aggregation complete. Tun gravel train arrived in Phcenix Oil election day. This accounts for Ihe large vote polled there by Mackintosh. Now that Dunsmuir has again taken over the management of the province, the people need not fear the encroach Uients of the New Vancouver Coal company. Tm: difficulties of Joe Martin iu capturing the votes of the people are nothing when compared to the difficulties of Jas. Dunsmuir in capturing honest men for ids cabinet. A Dispatch from Victoria states that the Trout Creek Constable range will he stocked immediately. This will prove benelicial to many of the non-producers ol Ihe province. Thkiii! is a scheme on foot to "re-in carnate" the three bolters from the Liberal association in (ireenwood. Or perhaps the scheme is for the three bolters to "re-incarnate" tlie Liberal association. Mayor Gardes of Vancouver and Mayor Houston of Nelson have each declined a cabinet position in Duusiiitiir's ministry, for the very good reason that neither nf ihe,,, ei.ul.l Lo ro-uluuted uu in am burs oi the present government. Wiikn the "reincarnation" of ihe Liberal party has taken place, and the moss has been scraped off the backs of lin- Conservatives, there will be otlier issues than which of the coal companies shall manage the affairs of the province Tim new premier has sufficient wealth to ,,1'eclude the likelihood of his taking part in potty peculations. In intellect he is equal io tin- average British Columbian, which, judging from the legislators sent to enact laws for the province in the past twenty years, should be used sparingly by Ihe owner, and voted lor seldom hy the elector. The motloof the llunsiniiirs has been, "What we have, wfl hold; what you have, we want In hold." The lion. James Dunsmuir tuny make a good premier, and the province may prosper under his guidance, but if so he will prove traitor to the traditions of his family and the Victoria compact of which he is one of the leaders. Among the Missing. The following gentlemen, who had seats in the last house, are missing from the present one: Messrs Bryden, Higgins, Robertson, McKeehnie, Macpher- HOU, Cotton, Tisdale, Forrester, Semlin, Deane, Kinchatit, llelgesou, Kellie, J. Martin, Hume, linker and Henderson (17). Of these, one-half did not offer for re-election, Of the members who voted for the defeat of the Semlin government two have been defeated and one did not. offer again ; the others have been elected. Of the Semlin government only one offered for re-election and j he was defeated. Of the members of I of the late house who voted i with the Semlin government on the final want of confidence question only six are in the new house, The overturn is complete. Spokane Falls & Northern Railway Co., 'JSrK3 The only all rail route between all points Kast, West innl South to ... . Rossland, ... Nelson ... ���A Nil - Intermediate Points. Connecting AT SPOKANE with the Great Northern, Northern Pacific AN07lL & N. Co. CONNECTS Al Nelson with Steamer for Kaslo ;:",.' Kootenai Lake Points. Connects at Myers Falls with Stage Daily for Eepublic, Ami Connects Dally ut llosflblirg Stage Dally for GRAND FORKS and GREEHW0OD. '��������.-'"��� AllllIVK. 10:88 a. in Spokane 7:11) a. in. 12:1).". p. in Rosxlanii B:8U p. in. 9:80 a. in Nelson 8:00p.m. Might Train. 8:46 p. in Spokane. 7:08 a. in. nam p. in... itoHsluiul 0:80a,ih; H. A. JACKSON, Gen. Pass. Agent. hmmmmmmwm Service for the year 1900 will be commenced JUNE 10. The "Imperial Limited" takes you across the Continent in four days without change. It is a solid vesti- buled train, luxuriously equipped with every possible essential for the comfort and convenience of Passengers, Ask your friends who have traveled ��Vi>HiY>W��'fViV..i>.^^ I Nelson & Ft. Shephard Ry. Co., | Red Mountain Railway Co. | Call and Get.... SUITED. We have an excellent stock of MEN'S SUITS made for SPRING and SIMMER TRADE of 1900. I I NOTHING OLD-FASHIONED ABOUT THEM, j | Goods are Right; Prices are Right. I i 3: J. F. Rodgers. | ���mfffWWfWWWWffffWWfWWWWWtfWffWWWWffWfWfWfWfWfWfWWm Live Chickens For Sale At the Market of P. BUNRS & CO. 'TTo'TTTTbnrYT=TTTro'TTT> BOUNDARY CREEK LOAN AND MERCANTILE <�� ��_�� AGENCY. THOMAS MILLER, Manager, Real Estate, nines, Insurance. OFFICE: Comer Copper and Deadwood Streets SJlSlXXXSlX-XSlUlSJJJlX. TIIK I1KST DEER IN TOWN IS MADE HY THE Elkhorn Brewery, PORTMANN BROS. & CO., Props ask FOB Elkhorn Lager Deer. PATRONISE HOME INDUSTRY. \ Tlie Elkhorn Lager Beer contains only pure Mult hi.i1 Hops, Try it! It Ih kept ou Draught or in Hot- ties hy nil Ihe Lead ng Hotels in this District. BELTING. on it, or address W. P, ANDERSON, T. P. A.' Nelson. E. J. COYI.E, A. G. P. A., Vauc. 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 Hi inches in width. McLennan, McFeeley & Co., Ltd. Vancouver, B. C. Wholesale Hardware, Agents fnr the Giant Powder Co., San Francisco, and for the Majestic Steel Range, St. Louis, Mo. Branch Stores at Dawson, Atlin, and Bennett Cities. Friday, June 22. 1900 THE OREENWOOD MINER. V PICKED SPECIMEMS. Lord Kitchener of Khartoum is a straight-forward soldier but he does not scorn the art of turning a compliment gracefully. It has long been said of him that he is proof against feminine charms, and when he waited upon Her Majesty at Windsor the Queen was curious enough to put a pointed question. "Is it true, my Lord," she said, "that you have never yet cared for woman?" "Yes, Your Majesty," replied the Sidar, "quite true���with one exception." "Ah," said the Queen, "and who is she?" The Sidar bowed. "Your Majesty," said he.���London Times. Harry Tidd, a young druggist attended the service in the Bethany Presbyterian church at Trenton, N. J., and went to sleep. While he was asleep he stood up and removed his coat and waistcoat. Two women who sat in the same pew with him removed ton far corner. Then he unbuttoned his collar and took of his cravat, and next his shirt came over his head. Ho was about to slide out of his trousers when several women shrieked and he awoke with a start. Mis trousers were dangling about his feet as he ran down the aisle to the vestry. An usher handed him his clothing nnd he put them on and went home. Sir William Harcmirt once visited a man-of-var lying of the Hampshire coast. After dinner the weather proved rather rough and the.captain, n small dapper man, suggested that Sir William should sleep ou board and surrendered his own berth for the night to the ex- chancellor of the exchequer. Next morning the captain's sailor servant who knew nothing of the change of berths, brought a cup of coffee to the cabin door and knocked once or twice without receiving an answer. .Somewhat alarmed he opened the door and asked: "Do you want your coffee this ninrn- ing, sir?" The only answer was a growl and the frightened sailor saw a gigantic ligure turn over under the bedclothes, Dropping the coffee he rushed to Ihe ship's surgeon exclaming: "For goodness sake, sir, come to the I'uptain! He's speechless uml swollen to ten times his natural size." One night while traveling through Virginia, ,lohu Randolph stopped nt an inn near the forks of two roads. The innkeeper wns a Hue old gentleman, und knowing who his distinguished guest was, he endeavored during the evening to bring him into a conversation, but failed. But in the morning when Mr. Randolph was ready to start, he called for his bill and paid it. The landlord, still anxious to have some conversation tackled him again: "Which way are you traveling, Mr. Randolph?" "Sir!" said Mr. Randolph with a look of displeasure. "I asked," said the landlord, "which way you are traveling." "Have I paid mv bill?" "Yes." "Do I owe you anything more?" "No." "Well, 1 am going just where I please. Do you understand?" "Yes." The landlord by this time got somewhat excited and Mr. Randolph drove off. Hut to the landlord's surprise in a few minutes he sent one of the servants to inquire which of the forks of the road to take. Mr. Randolph still being within hearing distance, the landlord yelled at the top of his voice : "Mr. Randolph, you don't owe me one cent; take whichever road you please." A man applied to the college for a coat of arms, says a writer in the Corn- hill Magazine, and was asked if any of his ancestors had been renowned for any singular achievements. The man paused and considered, but could recollect nothing, "Your father," said the herald, aiding his memory; "your grandfather, your great-grandfather?" "No," returned the applicant, "I never knew that I had a great-grandfather or a grandfather." "Or yourself?" asked this creator of dignity. "I know nothing remarkable of myself," returned the man, only that being once locked up in Luilgate prision for debt, I found means to escape from an upper window, and that you know is no honor in a man's scutcheon." "And how did you get down?" said the herald. "Odd enough," retorted the man. "I procured a cord, fixed it round the neck of the statue of King Lud, on the outside of the building, and thus let. myself down." "I have it," said the herald. "Lineally descended from King Lud ! Aud bis coat of arms will do for vou." Rotice. On behalf of the Dominio" Day Celebration committee, I beg to give notice, that no orders for goods, labor, etc., will be recognized bv the committee, excepting those signed by the secretary- treasurer. Julius Ehrmch, Sec-Treas Celebration Com. MAIL SERVICE. OfHfG Hours: 8 a. in. to(>:Ui p. m. Mails close for Grand Forks, Rosslaild and Kootenay, Eastern, American and Coast point* nt 1 :li b. in. dally, except Sunday. For Midway. Hock Creek. Camp McKinney, Penticton and Vernon, at 7 a. in., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Mulls due from Cjrand Fork*, Kossland, und iilleastern, American and Coast points at 8t05 p. in. daily. Mails due from Penticton, Camp McKinney, Rock Creek, mid Midway at 5.00 p. in., Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Mails due from Phoenix at It a. in.; close for Phoenix at 7 n. in. The Wm. Hamilton Manufacturing Co., LIMITED. MINING MACHINERY, Peterborough, Ontario, CANADA. SUPERIOR LINE OF CIGARS. MORENA, Brands: , INTERIOR and MINER. Made by INLAND CIGAR MFG. CO. of Kamloops, B. C. CLEAR HAVANA KILLER. Nothing but B. C. Union Labor Employed. -FUR 8ALU AT - Arlington, Pioneer, International, Pacific, Rossland, Ottawa and Commercial Hotels, H. A. King _c Co. PROTECT HOME INDUSTRY. DR. R. MATHISON DENTIST : : NADEN BLOCK: GREENWOOD : <,nuhmii' I'onnHylvitnia College oi Dental - - Surgery - - - - - Hiilndeliihiti, Ph.- - A Licentiate of Hritish Columbia- - - - - WHEN VOU WANT LION BOTTLING WORKS, GRF.EHWOOD U. GRAHD FORKS, THE REST IMPORTED CIGARS antl TOBACCOS, CONFECTIONARY, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, STATIONARY and HOUSE PLANTS GOTO All Kinds of Carbonated Beverages, Sole Agents lor TBE LIOH BREWIHG CO., RoijUnd B. C. Tlie largest Unlivery in Hritish Columbia. JAS. McCEEATH & CO., Proprietors. Munro's,^ Door to UMAX'S. COPPER STREET. ^VWiVMVrWUWAUWWA'MV^MyW^Mri^ Write for Prices on '. m.������ Awnings and Tents, ���. IF.O.BERG,*^-;^ i 3cwwmmftmm*tw*fwrmwmm& 'National," CLEANING, REPAIRING, TENT MAKING, and Awnings. ANTOINE M.U3RIN, Opposite the Allmnilirn Hotel. Deadwood St. Mas, K. AKMsiniiN'i, Finest Rot mine Manager Home in the City. Room* bv DAY, WKKK or MONTH. ��� ' Hath and Toilil I.ti BY fciECTRK-rv. on ,.���,.!, H,,,,,. CHURCH NOTICES. CATHOLIC CHURCH, CHURCH STHK1 Pastor, Rev. W. Palmer, M. A. Ph. D. HI ! Mans. 11 a. m.; Evening Devotions. 7:30 p. in. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SERVICER held in Miller's Hall, Copper .Street, every Srthhath. 11 o'eloek a. m., and 7:110 p. nt. Sun- bath School (it2 30 p. lu. Rev. Di'MAN, cami'bki.i., Minister. CIGARS, TOBACCO, FRUITS, CONFECTIONS, SOFT DRITTKS, ETC G. F. WATSON, SOCIETIES. WKSTKRX FEDERATION OF MINERS The Greenwood Branch of the Federation i j meets hereafter In Union hall. Silver street, |at7::tn p. in. every Katurditv evening. WALTER LONG. Seeretury- THE GREENWOOD MINER. Friday, June 22, liOO, LOCALS AND PERSONALS. Go to Rendell's Arcade for up-to-date gent's furnishings. A fine line of Colored Shirts, also nice silk front at bargain prices at G. F. Williams.' R. E. Gosnell left for Yieloria on Tuesday's train. He will probably accept a position tinder the present government. Mr. McGregor, formerly an employee of the Russell Hardware Co., and now ill the hardware business at Chesaw, paid Greenwood a visit on Monday. Dr. G. M. Foster left by Monday's train on a two month's visit to his home in Pembroke, Out., and other eastern points. Dr. Jakes is attending to his patients. With the inauguration of the "Imperial Limited" service, the Canadian Pacific Railway operate a through sleeper between Arrowhead and Vancouver, for the accommodation of the Kootenay business. This will be a very great convenience to the travelling public. - The lirst number of the Bolster Drill, published at Bolster, Wash., by Will D. Jenkins, is to hand. The Drill is a six- page, four-column paper devoted to the mining and other interests of the Myers Creek district. The Miner wishes the Drill every success. Two prisoners were brought to the city from Camp McKinney Tuesday, having been committed for trial by Magistrate Nicholson, on a charge of burglarizing the St. Louis hotel of that place. The names of the accused are P. Murphy and Doc Elwood. A. G. Davis, superintendent of the Rambler group, in Summit camp, was in the city Monday last. He is working six- men on the property. The shaft is down 105 feet, in ore all the way. At the 150 foot level it is the intention to crosscut both ways from the shaft, to ascertain the width of the ore body. An advertisement has been received from M. J. Heney of Vancouver, culling for 2000 rock men to work on the White Pass and Yukon railway. Wages offered, $11 80 per day, 7 days per week ; board, $1* per day. The fare from Vancouver is $211, which will be deducted from men's wages. As the wages offered aro low for the far north, it is hardly probable that experienced rock mon would leave this district where the wages are not less than (13.50, so the advertisement was not inserted. Work oil the Winnipeg is making good progress, and up to date 14 carloads of ore have been despatched to the Trail smelter, and returns have been received for all but the lust two sent. The three last carloads of ore recently sent gave returns as follows: No. 1, $10.20; No. 2, $13.8(5; and No. 3, $14.05 per ton. This was after the freight and treatment had been paid. The net return for the three carloads was $787.93, and the management is pleased with the result. Mr. Tregear, formerly of the Le Roi, haB taken charge of the Winnipeg, and under Ills superintendence goo 1 results are expected. You Never Saw An Ugly Pair of Slater Shoes.... "The Slater Comfort Shape." The "Slater Shoe" is designed in the twelve foot-fitting shapes of which the "Comfort" is one of the leader. Bas a wide sweeping curve on the outside, full round toe, roomy at the great toe, high instep and handsome curves. Comfortable as its name denotes, a combination of strength and appearance. A catalogue show- king all the shapes, styles and leathers of the "Slater Shoe" free to every enquirer. Every pair Goodyear welted with makers' name and price stamped on the soles. $3-So, $4-5�� --d $5-5��- and yet many of them cover comfortably most unlo/ely feet. Beauty aril style without comfort in shoes is easily attainable. Comfort witho it appearance is equally simple. It's the combination of these which raises shoe making to an art. The presence of this art yon realize when you don your first pair of Slater Shoes. Rendell & Co., Agents. Miller's Cucumber Cream at Millei'.- pharmacy. School Inspector Burns paid an official visit to the Greenwood schools this week. ' The Misses Julie and Dolly Fisher ro turiicd from Portland, Oregon, on Monday's train. ,. The Old Ironsides has laid off a number of men, until shipment to the smelter begins. Thus. McAulay, J. A. Unsworth and C. M. Clause of Midway, were in the city Monday. . . Jits. McNIchol of .Midway was in the city Thursday on business connected with the Deadwood townsite. J. Haggerty, of the Roister townsite, passed through the city on Tuesday on his way home from Spokane. (i. F. Williams has Ladies' Trimmed and Untrinitned Hats, all the latest shapes and styles. Call and see them. Two boys were arrested Wednesday by the city police, on a charge of stealing cigars from II. A. King & Co. A Chinaman was also arrested charged, with receiving the stolen goods. W. M. I .ii vv of Greenwood, was appointed 0. D. G. M. of district No. 22, I. O. O. F , at the Grand Lodge meeting of Odd Fellows, which closed at Victoria on the 15th inst. ...AH Kinds of... WOOD AND IRON WORK DUNK AT Winnett's Carriage and Wagon Shop. Opposite the Alhambra. ��� -. M. J. Phelan spent the week at Rock Creek nnd returned home Thursday. Mrs. Kaiser and daughter of the Commercial hotel, Eholt, spent a few- days in town this week. .1. W. Nelson returned this week from a trip of inspection to his mining property on the West Fork. Miss Bessie Kinlirce, sister of A. S. Kinbree, on the staff of the .Minku, arrived from Halifax last week. Superintendent Hodge, of the Vernon & Nelson Telephone system, arrived in the city Wednesday from Nelson. Hick Breslnuer left on Wednesday's train for San Francisco, after having spent a month visiting friends in the city. W. S. Keith, M. K., left yesterday for the West Fork and Canyon Creek to report ou properties in both camps. He will be away a couple of weeks. NEW AND POPULAR I BOOKS iNow in Stock:���^ ��^8 The Lunatic at Lar?c, ,1. S. CIH'l.STlI.S, The Scarlet Woman, JOSEPH lUICKINU. Via Crucis, I''. MARION I HAWKOllll. Vivian of Virginia, liri.UKUT Kt'l.l.KK SMITH & McRAE, Phone: BOOKS, STATIONERY, WALL V. _ H. 34. PAPER, MAPS, FAHCY C00DS. Janice Meredith, r. i.. i-'ouii. ....INGERSOLLSERGEANT MACHINERY.... AIR COMPRESSORS, DRILLS, HOISTS, BOILERS, PUMPS, Etc. GREENWOOD: H. R. Kirkpatrick The James Cooper Mfg. Co., Ltd., Montreal. i��-w-i ��*-_--��__ _-_^-�� I 3 cars bed room suits, 40 styles. Furniture Just in 2 cars chairs 50 styles. 1 car brass and Iron beds 25 styles T.M.Gulley&Co., m ��� ��� ��� ��� FURNITURE. : Undertaking and Embalming. I car upholstry goods, comprising parlor sets, couches, bed lounges, Etc., 1 car bedding, 10 styles of springs, 13 styles top mattresses. ^ttffffftfffff^^ REPORT OF THE GREENWOOD.. SUPPLEMENT TO THE MINER. BOARD OF TRADE GREENWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA. JUNE, 1900. The; issue by the green- wood Board of Trade of its first annual report, part of which is published below, is a fitting occasion upon which to once again direct attention to the prominent position to which Greenwood City has attained, partly as a result of the persistent efforts of its more enterprising residents, but in larger measure upon its actual merits which have placed it in the lead as the most important town in the district. Started live years ago, its progress was comparatively slow up to the time of its incorporation in 1897. Since then it has made rapid strides, until today- it may fairly claim to be the metropolis of the Boundary country. In support of this claim it may be advanced that it has a population of about 3,000. In financial matters, three strong chartered banks have opened branches in the town and five loan and investment companies have local agencies. Commercially it is well provided for, with a half a dozen mercantile houses doing business on a comparatively large scale and three times that number in a smaller way. Industrially it is the center of the largest lumbering and sawmilling concern operating in the district, has two breweries, steam laundry and other industries, the number aud variety of which may be gauged by the existe/ice of a Trades and Labor Council, representative of the local unions of the miners, printers, carpenters, tailors, painters, clerks and plumbers and iron workers. The British Columbia Copper Company's smelter, now approaching completion, is in immediate proximity to the town, and it is announced that the erection in the neighborhood of a pyritic smelter will shortly be undertaken. Resident in the town, too, are more members of the professions���medical, legal, civil and mining engineering, surveying, etc.���than in any other town in the district. It is at present the terminus of the Columbia and Western branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway system, no passenger trains as vet running beyond here. Stage lines run hence to Greenwood mining camp iu one direction and in another to the milling districts of the upper main Kettle river and its several tributaries, Camp McKinney, Fairview, Similkameen and the Myers creek and Okanagan camps, south of the international boundary line. Two telegraph and two telephone systems, the latter with outside connections as well as local exchanges, and a daily niail afford means of ready communication. Two newspapers are published in the town, which, having wagon road connection with a dozen surrounding camps, is most favorably situated for gathering' and disseminating news. In municipal matters the city has its own water system, fire, police and health departments; has carried out many street and other public improvements and keeps the town in a generally clean and healthy condition. The Dominion government has its resident customs and inland revenue officers, whilst the Provincial government, having made Greenwood the official center of the extensive Kettle River Mining Division, has its resident gold commissioner, mining recorder, etc. A Supreme Court registry has been established and here, too, are regularly held sessions of the County Court of Yale, whilst in the town is stationed as well the chief provincial constable for the whole Boundary district. As to religious matters, there are thiee church buildings erected, three ministers live in the town and two other churches also hold services. A public school affords ordinary educational facilities. Sports and amusements are provided for, there being cricket, baseball and football clubs and a skating rink for outdoor pastimes, with a theatre and music hall for indoor public entertainment. A well- appointed private hospital furnishes for the sick an institution where good medical and surgical attendance and skilled nursing are always available. Five secret societies have lodges and other organizations contribute to the In reviewing' the prospects and condition of the mining industry of the Boundary Creek District it is necessary to direct attention to several facts tending to show that a comparison with the older and better developed mining districts would not be fuir to the former unless due allowance were made for the attendant circumstances {unfavorable to it. The lack of railway transportation facilities has heretofore involved heavy and almost prohibitory freight charges on machinery, plant, materials and mine stores. Power plants in use at its mines are consequently of comparatively small capacity and development work has necessarily been slow, the more so since the data necessary for the advantageous working of the mines can be so speedily obtained where big bodies of generally low grade ore have to be opened up. Then whilst the branch railway lines to several of the principal mines have lately been completed, the smelter at Greenwood is still only under construction and that at Grand Forks, though about ready for blowing in, is' but now being connected by rail with the mines. Further, the district has not yet, except in two or three In- instances, had the benefit of the expenditure of any considerable amount of outside capital. So it has resulted that, with only a limited amount of capital available, actual mining operations have been much restricted, whilst the absence of suitable transportation and smelting facilities have greatly retarded progress. The prospect for eaily improvement are, however, very encouraging. With transportation and ore reduction needs largely provided for, several of the mines settling down upon a producing basis and so en couraging the further expenditure of capital for their adequate equipment and more extensive operation, the con- general welfare. Hotel accommodation i,������,���i_.���j ___,��� _ .��� . , 6 tetuplated early resumption of work on includes two or three hotels that would ���_���..���_.:������ it,., u- i. ,i , ., 'properties that have been closed down be a credit to a much larger town. _���,. ,.���_ ������_���__, , . , ��� ., . & 'and the general local experience, that Villa residences are becoming ntimer-1, _..,_ ������, ��� ���_ ... . ., .. ., , s values improve with depth, tne outlook ous in and around the town. In fact ��� , ��� ��� ��� , ... Us becoming increasingly satisfactory, there will be found in Greenwood, as i .t-.������ _ i- t .. ��� , . -, ' | Within a radius of about eight miles the surrounding mines become more i t r> i .i , b or Greenwood there are a dozen mm- extensively developed, every requisite ing _ampSi ,��� e_ch _f wh,ch ,UImerous for making It a busy commercial and . , , j , b , industrial center, a desirable residential place and a profitable field for these camps there are five, that as a re- the investment of capital. suit of the comparatively large amount GREENWOOD BOARD OF TRADE. of development work done on them, have come into particular prominence. These are Deadwood, Greenwood (also known as Phoenix), Summit, Wellington and Central (or White's) camps. Taking them in the order named, Dead- wood claims first notice. Its principal mines are the Mother Lode, Sunset, Morrison and Buckhorn, all copper- gold properties. Among numerous other claims are the Ah There, Greyhound, Great Hopes, Marguerite, the D. A. and Gold Bug-. The last named two have narrow veins of ore, rich in gold and silver. The following is a summary of the chief development work done in this camp: As in many of the other camps, the With the exception uf the Idaho and ore here is principally chalcopyrite, I Rawhide, all the above named Green- carrying also gold and silver values, I wood camp mines are worked by power although a few of the well-known plants. The Miner-Graves properties arc together equipped with three 80- horse power boilers, a 10-drill duplex air compressor, seven hoisting engines. properties show but little copper, and consist of nearly all iron pyrites, I carrying good gold values. Some of the ore bodies are of large extent and high assay value. This will undoubtedly become one of the great cupper- gold camps uf British Columbia. GREENWOOD CAMP. Name of Mine, Sinking ami Drifting- & Crnss Total Raising, cutting*. 2965 Mother Lode. . 730 3695 Sit nst & Crown Silver 306 1700 2006 Morrison 200 800 100(1 Buckhorn. 327 510 837 Ah There and Greyhound.. 80 45 145 Greyhound 60 25 85 Great Hopes 75 95 170 Marguerite. 111 68 179 D, H. and Gold Bug group 320 454 774 2200 6 "2 8871 seven pumps for various purposes, 12 machine drills, an electric lighting engine and dynamo and a lot more plant. Anc.her 10-drill air compressor and two more 80-horse power boilers have been ordered and these will shortly be This camp has had more develop-1 installed on the Knob Hill. The Sno-v- ment work done in it to date than any shoe, already supplied with an another camp in the district. Its princi-1 compressor, three machine drills, loco- pal properties are the Miner-Graves ��� motive boiler, steam hoist, pump, etc., group, including the Old Ironsides, is adding to its present plant a 70- Knob Hill, Victoiia, Grey Eagle; the j horse power boiler and two moredrills. Dominion Copper Co.'s group, the The Gold Drop has a locomotive boiler, There are six steam power plants in Deadwood camp. The Mother Lode has two 60-horse power boilers, one large and two small hoisting engines, a straight line air compressor, five machine drills, steam pumps, electric light plant, safety cage and other mine equipment. Preparation is now being made Jo install at this mine a much larger plant, including two 100-horse power boilers, a Corliss air compressor of 30 to 40 drills capacity, two iron safety platform cages and all requisite accessories. The Sunset plant includes two 80-horse power boilers, half of a 20-drill duplex air compressor, ten machine drills, one large and one small hoisting engine, safety cage, etc. The Buckhorn has an 80-horse power boiler, half of a ten-drill duplex air compressor, 20-horse power hoisting engine, etc. The three remaining plants are smaller. The deepest shaft in the camp is that on the Mother Lode, depth 325 feet. The ore bodies appear to be large, the Mother Lode vein was re' crosscut in three places at the 200-foot level, showing 90 feet of good ore, along a distance of 350 feet. Large veins of ore have also been cut on the Morrison and the Sunset. There are about 120 men employed in the camp to which a branch of the C. P. R. has been extended. most important claims of which are the Brooklyn. Stemwinder, Idaho and Rawhide; and the Snowshoe, Gold Drop and War Eagle, each owned by a separate company. Other promising Claims in this camp are too numerous to detail here. Greenwood camp is noted for its big deposits���which may without any exaggeration be described as enormous- .���! copper-gold ore. Values do not yet, as a rule, run high, the average value, for instance, of more than a million tons of ore blocked out in the Knob Hill, having been placed by the mining superiiiteii- four drill air compressor an:l three machine drills, and the War Eagle has a similar plant to that on the Buckhorn. The Brooklyn and Stemwinder have three boilers, a five drill air compressor, two steam hoists, pumps, etc. The Old Ironsides No. 2 shaft, now down 400 feet, is the deepest shaft, in the district and the Stemwinder shaft is 325 feet in depth. Some 200 men are on the pay roll in this camp and an early increase, by at least SO, is promised. Branch railways have been laid to the Old Ironsides and Knob Hill mines, both of which are now dent at $8.37. In nearly all cases with ] maintaining regular daily shipment* any depth the ore shows a general of about 125 tons of ore to the (iranby sameness of appearance, i, e., dial- smelter at Grand Forks. These mines COpyrite with hematite (micaceous iron) | have large and comfortable bunk and and some iron pyrites mixed with cal- boarding houses for their men, besides cite and some quartz in a greenish, a number ol cottages for the families eruptive rock, showing considerable _ . , , alteration and sometimes having a of married employees. schistose structure. In some cases the ore bodies along their trend are capped with magnetic iron oxide through which is disseminated in varying quantities (though as a rule small percentages), copper pyrites. The ore bodies appear to occur in contact with lime and diorite that have a general SUMMIT CAMP. Summit camp also contains numerous mineral locations. Prominent among these is the B. C, which is considered to be one of the most promising mines in the Boundary country. northerly and southerly trend and an : The ore bo(Jy is very wkl<- and consists easterly dip. Some of the ores are of solid copper pyrites and pyrrhotite, self-fluxing and all are adapted for, carrying- from 10 to 16 per cent, cop- smelting'. The number of feet of de- : . _ .. ,��� ., per and 8 to 10 ounces silver per ton. It has sent out to date about 5000 tons velopment work done on the leading properties is as follows: Name of Property Old Ironsides Knob Hill Victoria Grey Eagle . . Brooklyn Stemwinder . Idaho Rawhide Snowshoe.. . Gold Drop War Eagle Sinking Drifting and & Cross-, Raising cutting, ��� 620 2242 528 2561 2460 330 340 1710 325 165 50 400 380 1100 395 1510 242 190 2880 12668 Total Feel. 2862 3089 2460 330 2050 490 50 400 1480 1900 432 15548 of ore and is shipping its daily output of 70 tons, taken from stopes at the 150- foot level and from its development workings iu other parts of the mine. Its working shaft is 272 feet in depth. Three distinct shoots of ore have beei exposed by the work done so far and those yield ore of a higher average value than that met with in some of the other camps of the district. The plant of the B. C. includes four boilers, together about 225 horse power, a straight line Rand four-drill air compressor, half of a Class G. Iugersol/- GREENWOOD HOARD OF TRADE. Sergeant air compressor, rated at 10 plant, but of smaller capacity. The drills, one large and two .small hoisting engines, two sinking pumps, an electric light engine and dynamo and a full complement of accessories. The plant at the Oro Denoro Includes boiler, air compressor, machine drills, hoisting engine and steam pump. The Maple Leaf, one of the Rathmullen group of claims, is similarly equipped, and a small power plant is now installed on the R. Bell. Other well- known claims in Summit camp are the Emilia, Mountain View, Cordick, Josie, Wake and half a dozen others. The development work includes the following: Name of Property B. C. Oro Denoro. Maple Leaf. Emma . . . R. Bel Mountain View si n U in i, and Raising. 621 200 225 124 170 60 1400 Drftlng A: Cross- cutting. Total Feet, 3103 3724 300 700 450 675 25 149 147 317 158 218 4383 5783 Branch lines connect this camp with the C, P. K. main line t Eholt. There are about 70 men on the B. C. mine pay roll and a few arc employed at the R.Bell, Other properties will resume work shortly, so the number of men employed In the camp will then be larger. Summit camp is eight miles from Greenwood. North of Summit camp about two miles is Pass creek, along which some noteworthy discoveries of copper have been made. WELLINGTON CAMP. Iii this camp there are four properties at wo-k, the At heist an, Winnipeg, (iolden Crown and Hartford, The number of feet done in development is as under: country rock here is of a dark felds- pathic nature, while some of the principal ore bodies occur in gabbro, which appears in quite extensive areas and in the case of the Winnipeg vein the enclosing rock is serpentine; this, however, is merely an altered gabbro. The ore in this Camp is chiefly pyrrho- tite near the surface, but as depth is gained it becomes silicious and carries higher gold values. Between 40 and SO men are employed in the camp. CENTRAL CAMP. Iii Central camp are several properties considered very promising that have been idle for some time These include No. 7, Mabel, Oro, Cornucopia and others. The City of Paris and Majestic groups tire being- operated under one management. The former has shipped more than 1,500 tons of ore to the Granby smelter. It is sending out about 25 tons of ore per day and will shortly increase its shipments tu 4(1 tons daily. The two mines together get their power from the same plant, which includes two 80-horse power boilers, a 10-drill duplex air compressor, six machine drills, steam huist, pump, etc. About 5(1 men are em ployed at the mines besides a number of freighters engaged in hauling ore to (irand Forks. The following is the chief development wurk dune iu this camp: Name of Property Name of Property Sinking and Raising, 165 655 461 167 Drifting ,t Cross- cutting, Total Feet. Athelstan Winnipeg Golden Crown Hartford 230 2342 1882 120 445 2997 2343 287 1448 4624 6072 City of Paris Majestic No 7 Norfolk Mabel and Oro group Sinkiiit- and Raising, 720 209 140 175 1244 Drifting ,V I'ross- cuttlng* 42X0 1150 600 150 6180 Total Keel. 5000 1150 8119 290 175 7424 The Last Chance is equipped with a steam power plant. SMITH'S CAMP. Ill Smith's camp quartz ores prevail, values being in gold and silver. The Republic group of four claims has had the most work done on it in this camp. The Boundary Falls and neighboring claims occasionally show free gold. The American Boy, Ruby and Golconda group, the last named having arsenical iron and copper ores, are other well-known claims. The ores in this camp occur in veins from one foot to eight feet wide,, giving good values, and in some cases, high silver values. COPPER-CAMP. Copper camp has Immense 'surface showings of copper ore, but as yet only a very limited amount of development work has been done in the camp, the principal claims in which are the Big Copper and K-wig -Solomon. There is u small steam power plant on the latter claim. The copper deposits here occur in contact with lime and porphyry and show large surface outcrops of iron oxide (red hematite) and quartz. In some cases native copper, cuprite and copper glance are distributed through this capping, more or less uni- The Winnipeg is down 330 feet and the Golden Crown 322 feet. Both have run drifts and crosscuts at several levels down to the 300-foot, and both report an ore vein over 30 feet in width at that depth. Both mines have sent ore lo the smelter. That from the Winnipeg returned values up to [ of ore, rich in gold and silver, are the $22 per ton, whilst Golden Crown ore chief characteristics of these camps, is stated to run higher. Both are Ore has been shippe from the Provi- equipped with steam boilers, hoists and deuce, Strathmore, Last Chance and pumps, air compressors, machine drills, Skylark claims, the values returned etc. The Athelstan also has a power being generally comparatively high. formly, Some excellent copper values are obtained in Ibis camp. LONG LAKE camp. Long Lake camp contains chiefly gold-quartz ores in which tellurides of gold occur. The Jewel and Denero Grande are adjoining claims, operated by the same company, which has done the most development wurk in this camp. The Jewel shaft is down 350 feet. This mine is equipped with two boilers, together 75'horse power, a four-drill straight line air compressor, three machine drills, steam hoist, pumps, etc. A stamp mill andcyanid- ing plant will probably be installed The ore is in two general classes, I , . ' , . ������ iduring tlie coming year, lhedevelop- i. e., the silicious ore quartz ores -arry | . .... . , , . nient work done in Long Lake camp ing gold and silver in galena, blende, .,,.,,.,,. -. ,.. _ , -. , _, _ includes the following: pyrites and tetrahednte, and tho heavy sulphide ore carrying copper. Of the first class, the ore occurs in veins up to ten feet in width and gives assays up to #80 in gold and 200 ounces in silver per ton. Of the second class, the ore bodies are large and give good copper values with some gold. SKYLARK AND PROVIDENCE CAMPS. These are situate in the immediate vicinity of Greenwood, Narrow veins Slnktng Drifting Total Name of Pro] ierty antl .V. Cross- Raising. cuttlng. Jewel & Denero Grande 798 1320 2118 North Star 94 230 324 .n ter prise 150 150 Lakeside 50 55 105 1092 1605 2697 OTHER CAMPS. Seven miles up Boundary creek, by wagon road, is Kimberly camp. A large number of claims have been located, but as yet development has gone on in a small way, no large companies having taken hold of it. The ore here GREENWOOD BOARD OF TRADE. is heavy sulphides (copper and iron), and sonic pyrrhotlte, |. In West Copper camp, nine miles northwest of Greenweod, a number of claims have been located, The ores are arsenical pyrites iu a slllcious gangue, giving gold assays up to $36 per ton. Very promising camps are being opened up on the North Fork aud ou the Main Kettle river. In the vicinity of Beaverton, on the West Fork, are some exceptionally line showings and development work is being carried on actively. At Canyon creek, on the Mi in Kettle, there are extensive deposits of mispickle; on tlie north of this again is the Lottie E\, a very rich copper prospect. The whole of the country referred to is still in its infancy, from a mining point of view, but is attracting a great deal of deserved attention, and numerous miners and prospectors arc going in. Approximate number of men employed in connection with mining in the Boundary: Camp. No. of Men. Deadwood 120 Deadwood, erecting (ireenwood Summit Wellington Central Otlier camps smelter Total It will be employed as 50 200 80 45 45 60 600 understood that the men enumerated lu the foregoing table are engaged wholly in the work of development and that iu none of the mines are shipping forces employed. As already intimated, there are two large and modern smelters in course Of construction, one at (ireenwood and the other at Grand Forks, both of which will be blown in this autumn; when these are in operation the number of men on the pay roll in the mines will be doubled or trebled. The following is a summary of the number of feet of development in the several mining camps, and, in this connection it may be remarked, that the details are of a most conservative character and may be accepted as absolutely reliable: Feet of Work. Camp. Deadwood 8,871 (ireenwood 15,548 Summit 5,782 Wellington 6,072 Central 7.424 Long Lake 2.697 Smith's 1.000 Skylark and Providence 2,000 Prospecting and other work 5.000 Total 54,995 Careful estimates of the capital actually invested In the mines of the camps surrounding the city and the smelters, is as follows: Camps. Amount. Skylark anil Providence $ 195,000 (ireenwood and Wellington 1.400.000 Central 520,000 Smith's 75,000 Deadwood 575,000 Copper and Kimberly 40,000 Long Lake 305,000 Summit 525,000 Greenwood and Grand Forks smelters 405,000 Making a grand total of 4,040,000 C. Scott Galloway, W. G. Gaunce, President. Secretary. Gkkkn\voo:i Times Printing and Publishing Company.
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