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BC Historical Newspapers
The Miner was published in Nelson, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. The Miner was established by John Houston, an outspoken journalist who would later embark on a successful political career, which included four terms as the mayor of Nelson and two terms in the provincial legislature. After leaving the Miner in the summer of 1892, Houston established the Tribune to compete with his former paper. The Miner was published by The Miner Printing and Publishing Company, and the paper's longest-serving editor was D. J. Beaton. The Miner was published under two variant titles, the Nelson Weekly Miner and the Weekly Miner. In 1902, the paper was sold to F. J. Deane, who changed the title to the Weekly News.
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i&$i&eM'&S%y#&$������. THE MIMES IN KOOTENAY ARE AMONG THE RICHEST IN AMERICA " THE ORES ARE H1GH-&R__DE iM G-OLD, SILVER, COPPER AND LEAD. Whole N.umneu 321. Nelson, British Columbia, Saturday, October. 17, 1896. 1'rice Five Gents METAL QUOTA.TLONS. NEW YOUK. Oct.- U ��������� 10 12 13 II Sll.vKit. .01-1 CH CIS.. .I!I3. .������SI_J (Har) l.KAD... ,2(������.., .aw... .-'I'd). ��������� .'.liO. .a* Pl.Ol.UCE OF THE MLNES. BK'illl.KSF01l ia������J������ Ul'TOUA'l'B OUE TKKA'l'Kl) IN KOOTKNAY, Al Nelson ... At i'ilot Hay. At Trail" ���������.. .SI,.)! Ill, I lil \:>,i<iai OUE EXl'OU'i'UD. From Slocan via Kaslo Slocan via Nakusp Ain.swortli Trail Creek tKOhl oi-o) o'ii,lS8} 8,2l������i 5,7i:3 . tiUSj ('������,:������*"> _fl).8Gi> 7,ia;i COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. JAMES WOODS, WHO IS ACCUSED IF- MURDERING S. M. WOODS. Tons " In addition 305 tons of imported ore have been treated at Trail. l'ltODU .IS 01_' SMELTEKS. Nelsbn (Hall Mines) Matte Pilot Bay, silver load bullion Trail Smelter Matte ' ton s ..1779 .. 101-2' ..'Jnllii 5307 J ORE SHIPMENT!.. Iteturns Since l.asl Week. VIA KASI.O. GO 45 MATTE AND BULLION. (Shipped.) Trail Smeller [Malic] SMELTER RETURNS. ISO ���������-'IU. B. C. SMELTING & KERNING CO., [Trail] For week ending 10 Oct; 1111 Ions of ore woiv smelted, producing '215 tons o������ Mane. THE APPOINTMENT MADE. A. .1.'.llr.CuIl, <M'., ol New WestiiiiiiHler, I*. ������������������ I lie IS'-.w ,!n-l;;c Tor ICrilisli .. Columbia. Ottawa. Oct. 12.���������An -irder-in-coun.il was passed today appointing Mr. A. J. McColl, Q.C., New Westminster, Judge ot the Supreme Comf oC British Colum- bia. A minister ot tbe crown states tb;i! tbe matter was never brought up in the council till today, nor discussed in any way,so that, it could not have beeu offered to anybody previously. ARRESTED IN VANCOUVER. An Old-Time Prospector <���������>* llie li-ioleiin.v now in Umbo on a Serloun I'liurit-e. Huh; a I'rellmiiiiii-.v Kxjtiiiliiiillon llel'ore .Sll|*i'ii-lliir.v _Mii������i.������tral������' i'll/siubbs ������n W-.'111'MMliiy. B.C. ATTHE EI1ULT FAIR.!NEWS FROM THE CAMPS. IN SOME EXHIBITS THIS PROVINCE WAS OUT OF SIGHT. Our l'i-iills. i.>i>eelall.v Hie A|>|iles, Asloii- Islied I In- I'l'owcrs ol' VaOiiimloii ami Oregon. The police of "Vaueouver have made an ai rest that is of local interest because of the fact that the alleged culprit was at one lime a prospector iri a,nd about this district. His name is James Talyard, and he was known to neatly all lhe pioneers of the province; had business connections with many of them, lie prospected in the mountains, bought and sold mines, hung out his shingle as a mining engineer, .and has been credited with doing a lioui- ~ishing��������� business- in-opium-smuggling- between British Columbia and Honolulu. His arrest is on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, preferred by J. A. Coates of "Victoria, who was one of the many victims to his mining schemes, says the Victoria Times, Mr. Coates among others was induced to go into a company organized by Talyard for the purpose of working an hydraulic mine ab Anderson lake. Mr, Coates invested $1000, paying $700 lo Talyard in advance. Talyard secured about $0000 in the same way before disappearing. Mr. Coates went.up to Anderson lake and found that although tho claim was slaked it had not been recorded aud was practically worthless. The other Victoria directors decided to let the matter drop, but, Mr. Coates was determined to capture the man, and spent 'considerable money- with that end in view. He employed Pinkerton detectives in Lhe search, but -their efforts were unsuccessful. Evidently considering himself safe after a long absence, Talyard put in an appearance at Vancouver a fewdays ago. He was at once spotted by ex-Sergeant Haywood, and by him arrested. "As far as- can be learned, lie made his first appearance in the province about the time Mr. Moberly made tbe preliminary- survey- for the C. P. R. through South Kootenay. He worked for Mr. Moberley for some time and afterwards prospected for quartz mines on Kootenay lake. He was -in the vicinity of the Blue Bell claim when Hammil! was shot on June 1, 1SS5, and ��������� was afterwards an important witness for the defence in the case of the ��������� Queen vs. Sproule. Sproule was found guilty and hanged for the murder 'mc>f Hammil, after a most bitter and prolonged trial. Talyard stuck to hit- friend to the last, doing everything in his power to liberate him. His anxiety to secure Sproule's liberation attracted very general attention at the time. Died.���������On Friday, 9th inst.', Rene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lott, aged I. years. ' Died.���������On Wednesday morning, 14th inst., Madge, infant daughter of Mr. - and Mrs. James A. Gilker, aged 8 months. Funeral to Presbyterian cemetery on Thursday, loth. The preliminary examination of James Woods for the murder of S. M. Woods, the blacksmith, which was set for Monday afternoon, could not bp heard, owing to the absence of Crown Prosecutor Joseph II. Bowes. The magistrate therefore again remanded the heariug until Wednesday at 2 p. m., at which hour all concerned were ready to go forward with the case The witnesses who testified at the coroner's inquest, namely, Dr. David La Ban, Dr. G. Hamilton H. Symonds, William Beard aiid Constable John Miles, were examined'by the crown prosecutor, but uo new evidence was adduced aside from that which they had sworj to before Coroner Arthur. The evidence of Joseph Tallmire aud Sid Cnmmiugs, as given before tbe coro- uer, was not taken at this hearing, but will be agaiu brought out at tbe trial. Jesse liogai'd wns a new witness, but nothing having a very impoi taut heariug on the case was embodied in his testimony. He swore to meeting tbe accused on the Spokane Falls & Northern railway track several days previous to the tragedy aud when the prisoner was heading this way ou foot. Heard him called Al, but did not know if that was his name. Frank B. Harper, a musician and reside!)*, of Nelson, testified to haviug seen tbe prisouer ou Wednesday aud TLuirs-* day nights previous and also ou the night of the shooting. He noticed prisoner,'because he appeared so reticent iu I a crowd at the Tremont house, where on these particular nights they hnd been having suine warm argument., aud ihe only one in the party who had not a woi d to say warj the prisoner. Thought it rather singular, because the controversies were upou the question of nationality. Spoke to accused on night of sbootiug. but could get no satisfactory answer from bim. He (prisoner) was at the Tremont house until about 10:30 or 11 o'clock Friday evening, but did not know whicli way ne wet.t af.or he left. Saw the wounded man next day, and from his disonptiou of his assailant, immediately concluded prisoner was the culprit and so informed Constable O'Loaue, This concluded the examination of witnesses. The prisouer was told by the court that he was at liberty to testify in his own behalf, but replied that he bad uo testimony to offer. The auti-moi'tem deposition of S. M. Woods was not offered in evidence. Mr. Bowes arguing that sufficient testimony had been offered to warrant committal without puttiug iu this document, aud as the prisoner had no counsel to represent him, objection might be raised to this statemeut being made use of at"this hearing..when the case came up for trial. After a little argument Magistrate Fifctstubbs deferred to this view of the crown prosecutor, and theu intimated that he was ready to hear Mr. Bowes'argument as to why the accused should be committed. The argument'was brief but pointed. Mr. Bowes submitted that the accused should be committed for trial on a charge of murder for the following reasons: 1. The positive anti-mortem statement "of STMrWoods-tliat-tbe~"pns7TneF"wa"f the party who shot him, as testified by Constable Miles. 2. When arrested and searched the accused was fouud to have concealed on his peison a revolver and a "billy," the carrying of which weapons is agaiust the law and they arc rarely used except for violent purposes. 3. The conduct of accused when arrested was not that of'an innocent man ; he showed uo surprise or indignation, but seemed to take his arrest as a matter of course. 4. The fact that the bullet from de ceased's body is similar to those in the* revolver found on tho prisoner. Atter heariug these arguments the magistrate at one j committed the accused for trial at the next court of competent, jurisdiction. ' ' Mr. Bowes asked lhat witnesses Beard. Harper and Tall in in be bound over to appear when called upon. ��������� The pii'ouer maintaiued an easy and imperturbable demeanor throughout the proceedings. He refused to question any of the witnesses or give evidence iu his own behalf, although he- paid strict atteution to everything that was said. His whole manner aud conduct since the shooting is that of a man who had seen so many of tbe hardships of life that he is utterly indifferent as l_ what becomes him. Iu tbe jail he never speaks of the shooting but is williug to talk of his home aud past life. He was born iu Gait, Ontario, where bis-parents aro still living. lie says he has two brotlies iu the furrier business in, Gait, one of them being a traveler for the firm. . The prisouer is only about 25 years of age. The police believe tbat Woods is not his proper name, though' why he should' assume the name of his victim is inexplicable. As there is no fixed date for tbe holding oi assize courts in West Kootenay as yet, itis uncertain when the case will come up again. The matter is at the discretion of the attorney-geueral,. who may think it well to order a special court on account of the grave nature of tbe case, otherwise the prisoner will have to remain in jail until-the spring assize court. * Coming lo Xelson on ."lloiula.v. The La Cigale Comedy company, who have received very flattering notices where they have appeared along tbe line of the" C.P.R., are billed to appear in the Firemen's hall here <m Monday and Tuesday evenings next. They come to us exceedingly well iecouimended, and will surely "have a cowded house. Spokane's third annual fruit fair has proved to he a grand success from every point of view, and if possible has even exceeded lhe expectations of its projectors. Since (ho opening day, October 0, the average attendance has been about S,r>00 per day and the evening of Oct. 13, the register showed a total oT 39,541 paid admission's. The fair will close on Saturday the 17, and from the present outlook the total attendance will exceed 50,- 0j0. On the opening day the crowd was large and enthusiastic and visitors from all parts of the country were in attendance. Good will prevailed on all sides aud the opening speeches by president John A. Finch, Col. W. S. Winston, Mayor Belt ot Spokane aud Dr. Blalock, of Walla Walla, were cheered to the echo. The display of fru'ts, vegetables, grains, glasses, and minerals was lavish in the extreme and the tabic-s fairly groaned under their burdens. The display of apples was probably the most noteworthy, for a tiuer showing was never before seen on the Pacilic coast. Oregon and Caltoruia may justly boast of lheir line fruits but neither cau produce the apples that may be fouud in Washiugtou or Biitish Columbia. The most disinterested observer would be moved to enthusiasm iu viewing the display. Thesize, texture, color and finish is absolutely perfect aud eminent judges so pronounced them. Durii.g the' first few days there was considerable disappointment expressed that the Biitish Columbia'exhibit had been delayed. Many people .had been looking forward with curiosity to' see what ''die other side of the Jine" would send,"cud il was generally known that the Fruit Growers' Astjociatian of British Columbia and Deputy Minister of Agriculture. J. P. Anderson ot Victoria, were, making every effoit to have a creditable display. The display a: rived last Man- day, Oct. 12, uuder the charge of Ernest llutchersou of Laduer's Landing, aud was given a position ot honor to the left of thee-trance. Whou the sign''British Columbia" was placed back of the display the crowds were more than astou- isbed, for the fruits, especially the apples, are equal, if not better,, thau anything raised in the state of Washington. So pleased was the fair management that notwithstanding the fact that the regular premiums had beeu awarded, they immediately issued a set of special premiums. The display was a revelation, for many did not believe that British Columbia was suited to raise fruit. Mr. Hutchersou iu giving an explanation to a Minek representative said: "Iattribute the magnificence aud peifeetuess to our climate and- s.iil. There is sufficient mineral in the soil to givo the rich coloring and finish aud the cold frosts of winter are essential to the well being of thc tree. We have a vastc uutry for this enterprise, and British Columbia is just beginning to be properly recognized as a fruit growing section. We did have a magnificent display and put it on the train for shipment.when tlie strike of .the telegraph operators occurred aud delayed it so.loug, that much of it was spoilt, especially the plums and pears. Mr. Smith, the mauage'r, informs me that had our exhibit arrived iu time we would have taken many of the first prizes. The exhibit that you see here is mostly from Thomas D.. Earle of Lytton, B.C., but there is some from the Fraser and Kettle river districts and Vernon. Mr. Covert, near Nelson, also has a small display.'' - There are over thirty_yarielies of apples displayed iu the British Columbia exhibit and it is only an occasional plate from the other exhibits tliat compare favorably with them! Pears, potatoes, com, tobacco, onious; melons, turnips and other vegetables comprise a part of the exhibit anil Mr. lluloherson has more questions to 'answer than any other man in tbe fair grounds. Prof. Iloppe's band was iu attendance during the liral few days of Ihe fair but, was replaced by the Sixteenth U.S. Infantry o.ind, whicli had been engaged fur the occasion but could not intend .the opening. Very pleasing concerts wore rendered moining, evening a.-sd night and special days were appointed to the various fraternal bodies of thc city. Saturday October 10th, was set abide-as ''Silver day'" and the place was crowded almost to suffocation. The management did everything to make the visitors comfortable. Mauy of the merchants of the city had booths, which they fitted up artistically aud expensively. T'hc first prize for the best exhibit was av/arded to Walla Walla valley, iu which Dr. Blalock and Mr."'.Whitman were the principle exhibitors. The second prize went to Whitman county; thethird to Lewiston and* the fourth to the Wilbur Fruit Growers Astociatiou. The individual awards were numerous aud covered all classes of fruit, vegetables, roots, etc. BRI.F PARAGRAPHS RELATING TO PROSPECTS AND MINES. Wluil Is Iti'liis: IDoiic or Al I lo lie IKim. in ami Aroiin-l Ibe Treasure Vniills ol' (lie Kich Koolenay. _Vcl*on. The smelter is running to its full'capa-. city, aud will constiuuo to do so as lo'g as the Mine can keep it supplied with ore. This indicates a season of activity on both sides. The brick stack of the matte fm-nai-u at t.he smelter is now finished, it. is (io feet high. The furnace will have ;i capacity of .0 tons per day. A roaster furnace will be built at once. The brickwork of the big stack at lhe smeltor is now up 125 feet. Fitly feet more remain to be built. It is a very handsome and imposing looking affair. The Charleston ledge upon the Lone Star has beeu discovered, and "Mr. Robt. Shieli, who has charge of the development work of the Hansard Gold and Copper company, will put a foico of men ut work running a tunnel ou the ledge. Lome Beeeher and his partner Mr. Wood, who reprejeut considerable capital, are taking much interest in the claim. on Wild Horse creek. They regard the mineral prospects of that region as parti- j cnlarly good, and have-secured several promising claims. The Wild Horse section is coming into prominence and a number of very promising claims have beeu staked off. Tho Elise, a property which is occasioning much talk at present, is situated ou the north fork of Wild Horse creek, aud only about a mile, iu a direct line from the Nelson aud Fort Sheppard railway. Tnose who claim to know aro of the _ X11,a J;, opinion that the Elise will develop into j ^5 ^Y (,' one of the big mines of the district. ��������� m.I.^L.),,,,,. 1 Provincial Constable John Miles, who' owns the Majestic, has had it examined aud reported upon by the eminent engi-, neer, P. G, Lid uer. The report is exceed-, ingly favorable. After- going into the; details, as to location, width of vein,, description of ore, etc.. etc, tbe engineer i concludes bis report by sayiug: "I would 1 unhesitatingly prououuee the Majestic as j a very desirable property, and it will' undoubtedly before loug become one of, the principle gold producers in the i Nelsou district." Itosilanrt. (Rosslandcr.) ��������� Some ,'of the first car load of ore from the Evening Star taken to thc Trail smelter assayed eight ounces in gold. . All late reports from Christina lake testify to that country containing stroug ledges of very rich ore. ��������� -The Maple Leaf mine, situated on the divide between Bear and Champion creeks, was sold a few days ago'for $10, 000. Fourteen assays of ore, from the Rossland Red Mountain, averaged over $55 per ton, aud the company has ^ordered a seven drill compressor. A strike was made on property about two and a half miles from Gilliam's hotel, j Salmon river, by a man named Boyd. The rock ran .200, besides-a good per centage in copper. the output will greatly > x !C*d these figures, but at present- price*- thc* production will be about as stated. The progress in the Slocan country in the past season is almost beyond belief." Recent assays from ore takeu from across the face of the paystreak ou the Skylark, al the head ot Lotnon creek, show 4.0 ounces in silver, and S-10 i 1 gold. It is honeycombed p ck, and shows 1.alive gold and black metal quite freely. A company will be formed to work the property,of which Mr. Coplen will be superintendent. . Osborne I'lunketk, Esq., through his agents Randall >fc Faunuier. has called for tenders for the erection of a cabin and a tunnel of 50 feet ou tbe Burnett mineral group, comprising the Burnett, [and Pulaskie mineral claims, which were bonded to him by the owners Jackson. Rad-iiiffe, Ciales Newhum aud Robt B.rulshaw for $'2l5,_00. The Two Friends i. a remarkabic property, on account of the variety ot rich oi'os -it pinduces. On thesame lend ca < be found galena, zinc and sulphide ores. The ledge is three feet wide. A larg* chute of rich ore hiis recently been tap pedhi the original tuunel, nud tho east drift in the lower tunuel is lookiug remarkably well. The Two Friends is shipping ore as fast as the animals cm pack it down the hill.���������Ledge. A deal involving the sale of the interest 01:-*.. S. Bailey iu the Bayne group ei mines in the Slocan, including all the Maid of Erin, Two Jacks, Mountain Chief' No. 1 and one half of the Payne. Ttie intending purchaser is A. W. McCain) of Salt JjaUe City, and the sum to bo paid is larger then has ever beeu paid for nny individual property in the Slo- I can. While the preliminaries and lerms j of sales have been agreed upou, the deal I has not yet, beeu consummated. 1 ; j The difficulty ;vbich arose over the I ownership of ihe Topas mineral claim, ! threatening long, aud strong litigation I has been happily ended, McLaughlin, ' the latest locator, having abandoned his ! claim iu favor ot lhe oiiginal locator!*. Th.3 Topas was located September 17, r in the interest of Robert Bradshaw. P. O. keeper here, Clough Bros., nnd Peter bwau. The affidavit for assessment wo k was male ont and forwarded from here September 4th of this year to New Denver recording otlice, but the R-jCorder sii)S il was never re- cjived, 'i'lieu the year expired, aud McLaughlin located-the ground as vac ml on th������ 23 or 24 S.pt. The original locators thinking all was right, bonded the claim with another to Hugh Sutherland of Wiunipeg for ������30,000." He iu ex- amiuiug the record j diseoverrfd the absence of the assessment allidavit, and Bradshaw, oue of the orginal parties in-, terested, located the claim iu his own name, it having been orginally located by Clough and Swan. McL .ughlia recorded his looation as of the 23 Sept., but public opinion which counts foi a great deal in, a mining camp, and the fact of their being uncertainly in the date ot his location induced Mol-inghlin to abandon his" claim. Tlio oiiginal owners have received the first payment on the bond, 81,500���������5 per cent of purchasing price, and Mr. Sutherland is arranging to work the mine vigor.iiis.ly at once. '-:i. LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF. I'orl .Ir.cii*. ' A. li. Grace is lit Spokane with a collection of ores from Fort Steele district. He says a discovery of gold was made on Perry' creek, between the Moyca aud St. Mary's river, '20 mites southwest from 1 Fori Steele last iali, the ore being de- : composed-quartz. There aro four dis- l tiuct lends, aud recently within 30 day.-* By private advice received iu Toronto ', there were seven miles of locations m:i. from Rossland it is learned that the War , The assays from the Red Mountain and "Eagle_mine"h'us"-deelared���������a-'dividend-ofTiindger���������rnn_frorii~'S50- to-$'280 in-gok six cents a share, and also that 100 shares of the St. Elmo have been sold iu oae block to a Toronto man. A contract has been let to Boxhamu. Beaton to run a tunnel of 75 feet on tlie Boise, to tap a vein at tbe depth of 05 feet. This ledge lias very heavy crop ' The discovery is causing great excitement. Mr. J. M. Buxton, managing director ot the Nip and Tuck gold hydraulic min ing company limited, has received from the company's hydraulic claim on Wi illo'so Creek, near Fort pings", aud assays as high as ������24 were got > Kootenay, a* gold biick weighing 81 i ozs [t will be remembered that this company declared a dividend of lOccnts a share on ll.u-k Kroin Alaska ���������'.Tiur' Fox, one of the oldest pioneers of Nelsou, and who has hosts of- frieud3 aud acquaintances iu and about the city, returned from a three' years" trip to Alaska on Saturday. He is kept busy every day answering questions aud relating his experiences in Alaska. Mr. Fox savs Alaska is a good rich man's countri", but he ihiuks the Kooteuay country is fully as 1 ich iu mineral. 31 r. fox owns an iuterest iu the Dandy, lie says he will return to Alaska for a time in'about a year-ro look after some properties in which he has au interest iu Circle City as well as other claims of his owu. on the surface. The owners of the Iron Colt are very ; well pleased with recent developments.! By Friday last tho meu had sunk 22 feet, 1 and the whole bottom-ot the shaft was in 1 almost solid irou sulphide ore. Tt is! anticipated that a few feet more will give pay bio. Thc Waueta and Trail cook "Mining Co. has been organized to acquire aud develop* the Copper Glance, Copper and Copper Belle mineral claims, .situated about two "miles west ot Wanela and six miles south of 'trail. A continuous trail has been traced through six claims, with a BU'face showing of about twenty feet in width. Work on" the Copper Giant adjoining these claims liss exposed a vein of line copper pyrites, and silver bearing rock. K. T. Engel.skjen returned on Wednesday from the Christina lake country, bringing some rock from the Helga August 3rd aftor having .received from the mine tho results of a previous partial clemi-iii* of thc tail sluices. I'ohli'ii. Mr. G.S. McCartcr returned last weak from Golden wheie" he assisted iu putting through a gold mining deal. The mine in que tion was sold to an American syndicate for 810,000 cash and the money was tin ued over. The mining boom seems to be working this way.'--Calgary Herald-. ! " LOCAL NEWS. 1 ] The meeting ,of the directors of Kooto- j nay Lake General Hospital did not take j place 011 Tuesday, owing to the abvence j of President Buchanan .and Secretary 1 Jowett in Spokaue,- ! The Winnipeg napers'say that George Ham, the GLU. advertising agent group, situated ou Flat Creek, near the j whom the Mixek mentioned two w_ekn reservation, ine veins are overlaid with 1 ilt,o,**has returned to that citv and reports* in iron capping, but not so marked in . that things are iu an iistoiiisliinglv pros- color as iu these parts. The formation is i pe,.0us conditii n in the Kootenay; where. he says, .'everybody has good ,-easou to be hopeful aud happy.". quartz and diorite.' Surface ore has assaved as high as .17. On the Cannon Ball some nice looking ore carrying golj'l, galena and copper has been taken oik. for which assays as high as $3.75 in gold have beeu obtained. .- I The reason tbat tramps are so pov- I erty-stiicken and wretched is because I they don't advertise. l| Slucun. Tbe .Slocan Star was staked five years ago. Finch and Campbell were dissatisfied with the Arlington and have thrown up the bond. A foot of good ore has be.u struck in' the tunnel on lhe Thompson group, There are 45 tons of ore,on the dump. The rawhide trail is nearly-finished and 1 the cabins will follow suit. i While S. S. Bailey of the Payne mi:;e ! was,, iu Rossland he wns a.kud whilt lie ! would estimate the production of the I Slocan at this >vinier. He said: '"Prom ; October 1 to May 1 the Slocau will ship j 25.000 tous of ore of the average vwl'ie of J .100 per ton or a total value of S'2,."*<) >.- 00O. In case the price of silver is raised, The steamer Hunter capsized on Lake Siocan while backing away from Rose- berry landing on Tuesday. There were a number of passengers on.bo:iad, but no casualties are repotte 1. A considerable quantity of freight had just been loaded on and the submerging of the goods will of course destroy a large quantity of it. The boat has not as yet been .'ghted. Messrs. Elliot and Finucane had an upset in the river. Whilst fishing below Grohman creek.' they got into the rapids aud the canoe turned over, fortunately Dr. Symonds and Mr. llichai'dsoii wore near in another canoe and leiidered a-sis- Mr. Elliot wa<- in the water about minutes. Mr. finuea:"* ' swam Neither were ai taiie'e.-- ���������fifteen ashore.1 bath. Tlie Primal)' Ile.ul. Archbishop of Canterbury di snddc-irly of apoplexy during the services at.llawardeu Chnrch last Sunday morn- John A. Turner was taken ill this week and is confined to his bed. **' - W. A. Jowett, of The Minkk, speut s- few days in Spokaue this week. The Bee is the ntimo of a new steamer to ply betwteu Slocan lake points. A notice .in another column invites tenders fur building a club house. "W. A. Jow.tt leaves today for Boss- land and will bo away until Tuesday. The medical health officer'of R0t.1_.land denies that there is au epidemic, of typhoid fever there. The proposition to build a covered skating aud curling rink should not bo lost tight of by any-means. ��������� McPhee & Harper are laying-out a townsite to" lie known as Stockade Ci-'y at the toot of Yellowhead Pass. The Home-Payne party, who were the guests of Mis. Mackay at Montgomery, have relumed to the const. .* Trail beat Rossland last month again, in the amount of customs duties collected ���������Trail, ���������8,'200.00: Rossland, *$7,131.8_. Edmonton Bulletin: G. Russel, P. Rowland, aud C. Brahmin left for the Kootenay,011 last Friday's train. D. J. Hunter, of Orangeville, Ont.i im in the city, lookiug up the resources of the Kootenay. - - " M. 1). Ballard a Seattle capitalist after" whom the ti mrisbing town of Ballard, Wash., is called, is registered at the Clarke hotel. James Turner, who accompanied his sick brother cist, is himself laid up with typhoid fever at Winnipeg. ��������� Thompson .. McV.an have completed the finishing ot Thomson Bros, bookstore ��������� block, the woik being thoroughly uud skillfully executed. ��������� Mr. Clarke, of the Clarke hotel, has now almost ,iec >vt-red from an attuck of . fever, and is steadily gaining in health aud strength. Application has been., made to the... provincial authorities for government detectives to Io_>k into the Woods mu.r der case. The Ladies' Aid Hospital Society have decided to give a High Tea and concert on October 23th, in aid of the Hospital Funds. ��������� Tom Collins has been unloading some of his thrilling prospecting experiences' onto the Tribune man. Tom has a gieuius ���������** for story telling, aud . his yarns mako good reading. Thursday, November 26, has; been appointed Thanksgiving day.' Thesame day will be observed iu the Uuited ���������> States. ... Several Edmonton people- who' hayo- been visiting the Kootenay country have returned to their hornet and are spread- . ing Haltering reports ot this district: T. O. Allen,: of Vancouver, who h'is . been lookiug up the resources of the Slocan country, has-returned to Nelsou and will rem 11 in here for a time. A special mestiug of the. Ladies' Ho.' ��������� pital Aid is called for Monday at 3 o'clock in the Church'of- England, to complete ���������arrangements for the entertainment Gray's saw and planing mill- is beiog run to its utmost capacity and yet it is fouud impossible to keep pace with tho demands of builders. This is a cheeriug state ot'aHairs, if it is a little inconvenient to some parties. D. W. Ross, a Winnipeg barrister who -hah-beeen_in:!kii)g_a���������'xmr_of_the_KootenBy_^ has returned to his home. He tells the Free Press that "the country is an ideal one for energetic young- meii -with- - capital.'* ' ." The Sproat-l'arkins-Spencer block is nearing completion, Gil Spencer slid Steele East Ulown the roof the other day and was caught by the ladder in such a manner as to hold him dangling helplessly iu midair. Thc "Minek" will issue a pamphlet ou tho Kootenay mines up to date. It will be a complete aud comprehensive .write- up of tho progress and conditiou'of the mines and miuing industries of the Kootenay country. . **" Captain Ma.xso, Coldstream Guards, is 1 in town, after s shooting expedition Houlh of the Yellowstone Park, he is now taking a trip luund the Kootenay mining *��������� camps. He leaves today for Rossi and, and afterwards will go iuto the Slocan. "Miss M. Henuess), a sister of the Noble Fivo Heunessy boys, has opened a Millinery stote near the Review ollice, on Riverside avenue, aud is doing a good business'. During the fair quite: a'number of Kootenay Indies called. A. W. Fraser, Dan McLeod, A. Belasco A. C. _"lummerfelt, Miss May Miller, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Casselman. II. W. Barrit and wife, and Mrs. A. J. Lawford and three children were among Sunday's passengers for'Kootenay points, says the Vancouver World. ��������� E. S. Ritchie, whom the Minkk stated last week" had opened up a stove, tinware aud niiucia' tools emporium iii the rear _ of A. T. Garland's, has "decided to also I havo a branch office or sample room in ! the* block opposite Teetzel's drugstore j ou Josephine street. j Passengers by rail for the Kootenay j district of British Columbia are going ! through Winnipeg by the car load every ��������� day. says the Monetary Times. On Hat- j urday last two sleeping cars were ' attached to the westbound train at that . ; city, carrying passengers who were ' destined principally for Kootenay. ' The lobby of the Hotel Spokane is crowded with Kootenay (B. C.) mine owners and their Spokane friends these . days. Amongst those to be seeu there, ' and oce _.-.ion.'illy.at the bar of the house, wereC. 1). Kami, A. II. linchauan. Mc- Cune, Bill U.nnessy. J. M. Burke, J. worse for th Tilt a Rodetifk Robertson." W. A. Jowett, J. J. ing iletiiH'ssy. F. 5. Ketchum, Matt Guthrie, Lane Gilliam, Stevenson L. J. Boss. Dc Heudtyx and many others. 1 THE MINER, NELSON, B. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1896. Wxz ffiixitx. THE MINER is printed on Saturdays and will be mailed t .my address in Canada or the Uni'edStates "or one year on receipt of two dollars. Single copies five cents, c, CO STR ACT ADVERTISEMENTS in- - sertedat the rate of S J per column inch, per month. TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the rale ol /j cents per nonpareil line first insertion,and 10 cents per line for each ubsequent insertion. Advertisements running Jor shorter periods than three ��������� months are classed transient. cLL COMMUNICATIONS to the Editor must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. PRINTING, turned out in first -rale style al the shortest notice AODHIVS ;��������� fHiMiNiR Printing* publishing Co NELSON. B.C. AMES HOLDEN CO. Make First Class Boots # ... * Shoes For /liners & Prospectors (418) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1800. INCORPORA TION MEETING. No action was taken upon the question of incorporation at the meeting last. Saturday night. Mayor Keene of Kaslo made sensible suggestions, but owing to (he enforced absence of several representatives and public spirited citizens, itwas decided best to adjourn and take the matter up at some more convenient time. While everybody acknowledges the great desirability of having the town incorporated, the difficulty is to get lhe best element together to unite upon some prompt and efficient action in the mat ler. The MiNJ.it has declared itself unreservedly in favor ofthe project, and is prepared at any time to do anything in its power towards theconsummation of all our hopes. But in our opinion those who issued the call for a meeting erred in selecting Saturday night, when so many of our best men cannot escape from business until an hour so late Lhat it is unreasonable to ask them t.o attend a meeting of this important natuie and discuss issues so vital to us all. The incorporation question will come up again shortly, but the date and time selected should lie made as nearly as possible to conform to the business engagements of those whoso attendance is most desirable. In the meantime a committee has been appointed to inquire into the steps necessary to betaken towaids incorporation and report at. the subsequent meeting. The easiest and best, way to reform the Turkish government is to first kill it and t_tt*h! see that it stays that way. An ad in a German paper says: "Any person who can prove that my tapioca contains anything injurious to health will have three boxes sent to him free of charge." The Spokane Fruit Fair is certainly a great success this year and surpasses all previous attempts in its magnitude, variety of exhibits and possibly far- reaching benefits. The two vice-presidential tails to Bryan's- kite seem to hardly know 'where tliey are alt; but Watson continues, tb dare Sewall To come out and put hiin but. We are told by an exchange that the Prince of Wales is colonel to sixteen different regiments. But this is not a, circumstance to Kentucky, where they have sixteen colonels to every regiment. ��������� TIIE LEPROUS CHINAMAN. ** Chinamen introduced leprosy into British Columbia, necessitating the establishment of' a lazeretto on an island on the Pacific coast. A Chinaman has just died in Montreal from the same dread disease. It is advisable to discourage, by every reasonable means, the coming to Canada of immigrants liable to spread this and other repulsive maladies. Some peo de object to further restriction of Mongolian immigration, on the ground that Canadians would resent the restriction cf their liberty to settle in China or Japan. If Canadians went to these Eastern lands, taking with them lep: rosy, smallpox and other loathsoinedi- seases; if Canadian settlers lower the standard of living among the workers in China and Japan, we wonld willingly concede that theie was au analogy between the two cases. A man's first duty is to his household; a state's first duty is to itself. The law of nations compels no country to encourage settlers within its bounds who are clearly a drawback' to its progress. The San Francisco Examiner has an article of enquiry as to why our young men don't marry. At the time of writing the only reason that suggests itself tous is because the majority of the girls ate unable to support them. Ib way seem a little singular but it, is nevertheless true that this country is forging along splendidly, not withstanding' that a great many of us don't know anything of Jim Waidner's present whereabouts. - The bush tire season is over in the Slocan. ...The next attraction will be the rapid and musicil suowslide, says the New, Denver Ledge. Make a date with one of them if you desire a thrilling experience for your lamenting relatives to talk about. The estimated expenditures for the Dominion for this year so far as proposed are $45,000,000. This is $3,000,- 000 more than the largest estimates ever submitted to parliament. The income will be about $37,000,000. There is thus a deficit of $8,000,000'in sight. It is very gratifying, to Hnd in Brad- street's summary of business failures up to the week ending Oct. 3, the statement that Manitoba and Biitish Columbia have suffered fewer failures this year than in nine months of 1S05. The total number, for British Columbia thus far this- year is only 61, while in (rntario and Quebec it . is 709 and 065. respectively. This is but another indication of the truth of a recently overheard remark, that "there is more money out here to the square iiich than in the east to the square yard!" Be of cheer.- brethren ; we've got a country of almost inexhaustible resources, und the dawn of)-prosperity is just breaking. In view of the prospect of extensive development of gold mining in Canada, a somewhat premature suggestion for the establishment of a Canadian mint is heard, according to the Monetary Titiies. The time may not be far distant when this suggestion will ripen into a demand. In that case, the Imperial government would have to be consulted, though no difficulty there which could not be overcome need be f.ared. Australia, being a gold-producing country, has a mint of its own. The ultimate refining process, which South Africa, to a considerable extent, has intrusted to England, would have -to be done here, if we had a mint of our own. A mint would cut off some intermediate profits and add to those of the miner. BOARD OF TRADE REPORT. The Miner has received froin Victoria a copy of the seventeenth annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade It is a very handsomely gotten, up pamphlet aud contains a great, deal of information concerning the commercial and industrial progress of the province, most of which has, however, already appeared from time to time in these columns. As might be- expected considerable space is devoted to the mineral resources of this district; in fact this particular industry takes precedence in the report, a fact which goes to show that even our Victoria, friends are at last willing to concede that, there are other places on earth except the Island. Lumber, fishing, agricultural and other industries are fully reported upon, and altogether the pamphlet may be said ���������to-be-a��������� valuable-eompendium~of"the" commercial and industrial business of British Columbia. In addition to the letter pi-ess the report also contains some excellent half tone engiavings pertaining to the different subjects discussed, as well as a view of our new provincial parliament buildings, which are lhe paidonahle' pride of British Columbians! The report should be in the hands of everyone interested in the general business of the province. It is a handy book of reference, as well as giving a reliable and up-to-date idea of the volume of trade and commerce of this part of the Dominion. A copy may be obtained by addressing the secretary of the Board of Trade, Victoria, or the Minkk copy may be seen at any lime at this office. and silver at such a flexible ratio as will effect permanent stability in the value of the world's money, and to adopt measures for facilitating international monetary transaction, and for their supervision and control. Some of the measures which, in the author's opinion, would best aid in attaining the objects of the clearing house are suggested by him. These contemplate, in the first place, the ascertaining the amount of money��������� gold, silver and uncovered notes��������� held by each country, the use of these amounts as the basis for the proportions in which the several nations would join in the purchase for gold of the amount of the silver of the silver- basis countries necessary to put each on thc bimetallic basis, and also as the basis of the proportions in which the nations would join in lhe subsequent purchase of all the gold and silver offered each year in excess of that specifically applied for. The clearing house would furthermore, be authorized to issue for tlie gold and silver so purchased international certificates redeemable i-i gold and silver at holder's option, or, possibly, in gold and silver in specified proportions; to determine from time to time what change in the value ratio of gold and silver would be called for by the changed conditions of production; to clear every national transaction in the purchase, sale and emission of money, and to ' publish frequently reports of its transactions. Under the plan proposed the clearing house would act through the customary channels���������Lhe mints of the several countries���������and, while establishing a standard and regulating the value ratio of gold and silver, would not necessarily interfere with the coinage of the metals employed in it. The idea of author' is thai the clearing house would, through the means indicated, prevent, any sudden fluctuations in the value of the money of the world, while not preventing a natural and gradual evolution towards a singe standard for unlimited legal-tender money should such become desirable. KOOTENAY LAKE SAW MILL Nelson Office and Yard FOOT OF HENDRYX STREET. -_M C. KAUFFflAN Builders are invited to inspect my stock of Roug-h and Dressed Lumber, Shingles, Laths, Doors, Sash; Mouldings Turned Stock, &c. ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. G. O. pUchai)ai) 413 THE BON TON RESTAURANT. Opn Day and Night. TABLE D' HOTE. BREAKFAST, - 7 TO 11 LUNCH, 12 TO 2 DINNER, ��������� ��������� 6 TO a BOARD FROM $6.00 UP. Takes pleasure in arinoucing- to his friends that he is licensed (without solitary objection) and is prepared to furnish the public at large with best Butter, Eggs, Hams, Bacon, and a fresh supply of Groceries in general at prices defying competition. Cigars, Tobaccos and Tabacconists' Sundries. * *��������� * * * A SPECIALTY. _������8 Thos. Dunn ������ Co., L'd. > IN AND KILL SUPPLIES. DEALERS IN UAH AM* 8UEKT IKON, MISKKS' SHOVELS, JHIKKUS' I'KKS, KAK AMI SIIKKT SIKI.I., WIKK KOrKS. MAXIll-i KOI'KH, 1>1.V_MIT._ FI'SK ASU ������'AI'S. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CINNABAR MINING CO.'S (r33) QUICKSILVER, Write for Quotations. Cable Address, "Dunn." ���������V"J__._lSrCOTJ-V-_E]_R_ _B_ O. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. GEO. A. b: Surg-on, stairs. HALL, PHYSICIAN AND Olii-o C. & Iv. Building, up [350] WHEALLKlt, BARRISTER AND Solicitor, Knslo, B. C. 3J4 ML. GRIMMETT, LL. B��������� BARRISTER, ��������� Solicitor, Notary Public, Etc., Sandon B. V. (431) ASSAYING. ROBBINS& LANG. AS- saycrs to War Kagle and Associated Companies, Rossland (351) S NORMAN & CO., MINING AND STOCt_ ��������� Brokers, Hotel Spokane, Telephone 027 Spokane, Wash. [405J MAHON, MCFARLAND & MAHON, LTD., Mining and Share Brokers, Vancouver, li. C. Members Stock Exchange. 330 SIBBALD AND PEASE, GENERAL Com mission ' and Fowarding Agents, Wholesale Jobbers in Groceries and Provisions Revelstoke Station. (302) LIONEL C. BARFF, Mining Broker of llie Victoria Stock Exchange ot British Col umbia, Ld. Lbty. Victoria, B. C. Otlice, 32 Lungloy street, 374 GEO. SHEDDEN. STOCK AND SHARE Broker, Victoria, B.C. (Member ot the B. C. S'ock Exchange of Victoria.) Clients interests carefully guarded and settlements promptly made. Shares at latest Quotations. ���������' 3.15 Do You Want To Borrow. It is as easy to pay off a Loan on our plan as it is to pay rent. A 8500 loan costs S7.50 per .month._and_pays_oft'_.prin('ipal_and_interest._in. 8 years, other sums in proportion, time of pay ment limited to 8 years. First mortgago improved property only. Ask tor prospectus. W. J. G DICKSON, Agent Equitablc.Savings & Building Associa tion 3C4 There is no better assorted stock of Wall Papers Gei.ijjgs aiji) Jlorders In the Kootenays, than now on show at THOMSON STATIONERY CO. LD. UNIVERSAL BIMETALLISM. Nearly four years ago Mr. II. P. 1-othwell published in the Engineering and Mining Journal, of whicli he is the editor, ..some suggestions for a system of universal bimetallism under the control of an international monetary clearing houso. The plan suggested by hiin has in the interval formed the subject of several papers read by him before bodies interested in it, and of a number of editorials in tbe journal conducted by him, and tlie substance of these papers and editorials has now been embodied by him .in a pamphlet, in which he has (included, a considerable amount of "statistical information compiled both by himself andby others. The prominence of the monetary issue in the pending campaign acrossthe border has prompted Brads^reet's to reproduce the gist'of these articles, which reproduction is tantamount to an (���������ndorsatiou of Mr. Rothwell's views, j The author suggests that tin* silver i question be. submitted to ihe arbimi-! ment of an international monetary clearing house -or commission, to be ; composed of expert representatives of j the. nation?, empowered to select a' universal monetary standard, Lo adopt measures for securing the use'of gold Prices from 10 cents per roll. NELSON, - - - B.C., also VANCOUVER. (3G2J "HI.M.VC. ACiEKTS. W. J. G. DICKSON- REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION AGENT, \ MINING BROKER. BEALEY BLOCK, BAKER ST. NELSOISJ", _3- C. [335] W. A. JOWETT MINING & REAL ESTATE BROKER i.v������. inrA.v*. i: una ��������� - - COMMISSION AUKXT. VICTORIA ST., .14 NELSON. B. C. E. A. POWYS & CO. ���������NELSON, _3_ G. Mining Agents and Sharebrokers, u Insurance, Real Estate. Commission and Mining Machinery Agents.- i A Register kept with full particulars of Claims. SALES NEGOTIATED. 202) ������������������MISS :m:- ___*_. _DXT_r*E,*_r, i>itoi>Kii:TKt:_!.. (230) FOR SALE, BAKER ST- Two Lots with Three Stores BAKER ST. One Lot with Two Stores. VERNON ST. Several Lots (Fifty foot frontage) 403 W. .1. ������'. IllckHou. linker SI. ANTOINE MAUBIN. urine, Dry Goods. Clothing, Etc-, XKM A.N'O S-IO.VII IIAXO. B. C. (293) NELSON Money to Loan Birbeck Investment, Security & Savings Co. Arthur R. Sherwood, AGENT, 383 Nelson, B. 0. ti Mcdowell atkins watson co., i/td -WHOLESALE AND RETAIL-*--*----*** VANCOUVER, B. C. A full stock of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Chemicals and Toilet Articles, Wholesale and Retail. Goods Right. Prices Right. Prompt attention to all orders. the Mcdowell, atkins, watson, co VANCOUVER, B. C. 10 AND 12 CORDOVA STREET. 600 GRANVILLE STREET. 417 HASTINGS STREET SILVER PLATE 1847 Rogers Bros., Extra Plate Knives and Forks, per doz. Table Spoons, ������������ ������������ Tea Spoons " " $5*SO 6.50 3-25 Also a Full Lin of Plat of Evry Ds cri pti o n ���������at Jacob poVer's The JeWe)|er Paker Street, Nelsoi). ��������� <24<l. ROYAL������������������HOTEL, Cor. Slmilcy iiml SUIcn SlreelH, NELSON. - B. C HOUSE, FITTINGS and FURNITURE ENTIRELY NEW AND FIRST CLASS. Rest locution In Towu. Il.iiullful Views. Bar now Open and Stocked with Choice Liquors and Cigars. Unequalled in Kootenay. Give us a trial and be Convinced. ibom7 CHERBO & Clarke Hotel, Josephine St,, Nelson. Enlarged, redecorated and fitted throughout with the electric light. Every modern convenience. Special rates for boarders* The llnr Ikmui'.'II.'I Willi Choice*! Krnuil-t uf Ll<|iii������r* nml ClsurK. 3 MRS. CLARKE, Late of Royal. Hotel, Calgary KELLY, DOUGLAS & 00. =VAN*COTT*V*EE, B. C. WHOLESA-jH GROCKKS ,-* AND DIKECT IMPOUTKRS FROM China, India and Japan. A Full Stock of Grocerice, Cigars. Cigarettes, Tobaccos, Etc. '��������� -. rroimit AlU'iilloii to All Order*. [329] NELS0N_LOTS. NOTICE. Having appointed XV. J. G. Dickson local agent for addition A to this town- site of Nelson, intending purchasers of lots or parties wishing information, plans or price list of the addition will ���������please apply to him. " '100 F. C. INNES. JOHN HIRSCH, Provincial Land Surveyor. NELSON 140 Office: AND BOSSLAND, B. O. be Red Book. Price $4. per Copy The Only Directory of the Province in Two Years. A COMPLETE GAZETTEER of over 500 points in British Columbia, inanj* of which have never before appeared in any Directory or Tn>de Reference Book with Location, Population Sr.c. BANKING TOWNS TELEGRAPH OFFICES RAILWAY STATIONS EXPRESS OFFICES POST OFFICES *' MONEY ORDER OFFICES A POCKET REFERENCE BOOK OF ALL THE TRADESrPROFESSIONSr INDUSTRIAlr AND MINING ENTERPRISES. Over 6000 .Business and Professional Firms, Full Names of Partners, Kinds of Business, Street Address iu Cities. V THE PUBLISHED BY MERCHANTS' ��������� VANCOUVER AND VICTORIA. AGENCY, =(350) Just Arrived A FULL LINE OF" Scotch, English and Canadian UNDERWEAR Better and Cheaper than ever. A few bargains in Ladies' Shoes yet remain. The P.O. Store. GILEER & WEL^S. 3STEX.S01T <_. -PILOT _3.___"_r. * ! f We are now Receiving "Weekly Shipments of Creamery Butter in One Pound Pats Wlitl We Reccoimfl tone of Snuerior Hudson's Bay Company, BAKER STREET, NELSON. (*5 THE MINER, NELSON, B. C, SATURDAY OCTOBER t7, .896 _fw__a_i ���������**������ U_fcN&gfe OIL FIELDS IN EAST KOOTENAY. Two IIIIIVr-Mil UiiiilKI.-N <il Oil Have lt< on tlliliiiii.'l. One of the various resources of Kast Kootenny waiting for development, i.- the petroleum found in the Flat.hciul Valley in the southeastern portion of this district. This is a section cf country hut little known, and is separated from the remainder of the district by a range of mountains. The natural outlet of the valley is down the Flathead river into .Montana, and the nearest railroad is the Great Northern. Some years ago attention was^called to this section through the finding of crude oil in the possession of souk; stoney Indians who annually hunted in this" valley, and they were induced to show some miners whore they obtained the oil which they (thu Indians) were in thu habit of using as a medicine for complaints of all kinds. The surface indications are good, and two different qualities of oil have been obtained. On Kishneena creek, a short distance north of lho International boundary line, a black oil similar to Pennsylvania and Ohio oils, is found, but on Sage creek some eight miles north, there is found an oil that is nearly pure, of a light yellow color, which will burn in a lamp as it comes from the ground. Close by thore is natuial gas escaping from Ihe bedrock whieh burns freely on ignition. Some of the oil sent to the Geological Museum at OLtawa, caused considerable excitement, and was pronounced a fraud on account of. its purity. Dr. Selwyn, head of thedepartment, made a special trip to the valley, and was surprised to Iind the oil genuine,.and also that this oil was found in the Cambrian formation, whi;h was unknown, as all the oil fields recently discovered iiave been in Trenton Lime- . stone. Direct ly due east of Sage creek and on the eastern slope of the main' ridge of the Rocky mountains, in Alberta territory, there are plenty of surface indications over- such a large area, and in the same formation would go to show that there is a large oil held awaiting capital to develop it. ��������� And we may expect that in the. near" future that the oil fields of East Kootenay, will be known all over the world. ���������Fort Steele Prospector. ABOUT GOLD MINING. A ���������*'"'-_��������� InlrrcMflns Ai-tit-lr by a wril������*r Who Kiio>vs His Subject. lu the Mining* and Scientific Press, the following excellent article by An a. J..Bowie is given prominent place: In dealing with ii-ii_.es a distinction. must he made between legitimate and speculative mining. By legitiyiate min- "~i-"g*"is"understood'_tho"_parchrise_or"p'ro*r perties developed, with ore in sight aud estimated to give a stated net''monthly output from the working of a deliuite number of tons per diem, with a stated yield per ton al a given cost, the price paid for the property beiug determined by the value of the ore in sight, calculated to returu a given monthly [erceiit- uge on a specified capital. What is understood by miniug specula l.oui- gold quartz'properties is the purchase from prospectors or owners of what they state to be the-location of a valuable ledge-or deposit, necessarily containing gold, whether in paying . quantities or not. It ij supposed that such ledges or doposits exist and it- is hoped that no oue with experience would take up such an . enterprise without positive knowledge of their existence. The precaution of making investigation to this end is very essential, as could be proven by capitalism to whom so-called miuiuK claim, have been offered, which were subsequently fouud to exist only on paper. These cases are naturally exceptional,but when competent men report the exact facts and the indications war- rent an investigation, the full status of of affairs beiug known, the speculation becomes legitimate and- the extent to, ���������which any man invests must be at his own risk and regulated by his owu judgment. Miuing (reduced" to a business proposition aud given ���������duo attention, involves no greater risk than any other legitimate business. The life of a mine is limited, but the purchaser protects | himself, by the developments of the en- i terprise aud the rate of interest on the \ capital invested demands from it, and, j at the same time, following the progress of the prospecting. The additional ��������� speculative value given to a property by | : the progress of the different develop- j ments in the-lower levels, is simply an j anticipation of.what is expected will be j developed. The speculation is a matter i of judgment, not only as regards the j development itself, but as regards the j public pulse and the ability of the oper-; aior to stand the financial consequences, j Similar transactions in real estate take | . place every day in all the markets of the ; ' world. ! GAZETTE NOTICES. [from U10 B. C. Gazette of Stli Oct., 18!)i] NKW [NCXmi'ORATIOXS. Tiritish Columbia Smelling and lie- lining Co. (Foreign.) Capital, $2,500,- 000, 'divided into 100.0.*. shares of 325 each. Heart office, Jersey City, New .1 ersey. Blue Bird Mining Co. (Foreign.) Capital, $1100,000 in $1 shares. Head office, Spokane. Big Three Gold Mining Co. (Foreign.) Capital, St..'5,u00,000 in $1 shares. Head office, Spokane. Celtic Queen Gold Mining Co. (For.) Capital. $750,000 in'$1 shares. Head office, Spokane. Kootenay and Algoma Gold Mining Co., Ld. Capital, $1,000,000 in $1 shares. Mead office, Rossland, B. C. Directors; K. C. Jackson, H. Currie, E. L. Bra/.enor, John Leask, R. R. Gamey, James McGregor, W. J. Nel- snn and J. S. Chile, jr1., all of Rossland B.C. Kohinoor Gold MiningCo. (Foreign.) Capital. $1,000,000 in $1 shares. ' Head oflice, Spokane. Star Mining and "Milling Co. Ld. Capital, $1,000,000 in $1 shares. Head office, Sandon, B.C. Directors; J. AI. Harris, F. T. Kelly, and Martin L. Grimmett, of Sandon, and Robert T. Riloy, of Winnipeg. Seattle Mining and Smelling Co. (Foreign.) Capital, $000,000 in $1 shares. Head oflice, Spokane. Silver (The) Band Alining Co. Ld. Capital $250,000 in one million shares of 25.cents each. Head ollic\ Victoria, B.C. Directors; E. B. Marvin, J. G: Cox, C. .7. Kelly, J. L. Forrester, F. F. Hedges, F. \V. Adams, of Victoria., and Edwin Fuyle Smith, of Kaslo, B.C. THE NEW RAILWAY. Siii-vcjlns Work Will .SUU Continue on III. V.. V. A K. Norman McLean, who went to Ottawa on behalf of the promoters of the Vancouver, Victoria and Eastern Navigation aud Railway company, having returned, the members of the syndicate organized to build the road, held a meeting last night to discuss the situation. From the reports which have already appeared in these columns, it will be remembered that Dr. Milne, of. Victoria, opposed the charter for the road beiug granted b> parliament, on thc ground that it would interfere with the charter of the Bunard lulet and Fraser Valley railroad scheme. Although it appears that the railway committee, as a whole, was in favor of the new enterprise, yet the limited session made it impossible to put the bill through all its stages iu the two Houses antl it was consequently withdrawn. The syndicate at its last meeting decided ho1.'over, to give notice that application would be made at the next session of P'li-liamcnt, and there seems to be little doubt that the charter will then be granted,. Meanwhile the surveyors wiil be kept in the field until their work is completed and the specifications, estimates and bills of quantities will all be prepared so that the scheme can be laid before the parties with whom negotiations are iu progress for providing the necessary capital to build the line. The Uih-h lias Outlived All the members of the privy council who were alive in 1837. All the peers who held their titles in 1837, except the Earl of Darnley, who was ten, and Earl Nelson, who was fourteen in that year. All the members who sat in the House of Commons on her accession to the throne, except Air. Gladstone, Air. Charles Villiers, the present Duke of Northumberland, the Earl of Mexborough and the Earl of Alausfield. and Mr. John Temple Leader. Her Alajesty has seen eleven loi'd chancellors, ten prime ministers, ' six speakers of the House of. Commons, at least three bishops .of every see and five or.six of many sees," jive. archbishops__of_ Canterbury, and six archbishops of-York, aud five commanders-in-chief. She has seen five0 dukes of Norfolk succeed each other as earl marshal, and has outlived every duke and duchess aud every marquis and marchioness who bore that rank in 1837. , She has outlived every member of the Jockey Club and every master of foxhounds that fiourished-in 1837. She has seen seventeen presidents of the Uuited States, ten viceroys of Canada*,' fifteen viceroys of India, and France successively ruled byoone King, one Emperor, and six presidents of a republic. ������.w Milling _oiii|uin.v. - Last Saturday's official .Gazette announced the formation of a strong new mining company who propose to operate in tho Kootenay country. George Gooderham, the Toronto distiller; Rutus H. Pope, of Cookshire, Quebec, merchant; Thomas Gibbs Black; stock, Toronto, barrister; Joseph "Walter Beatty,Toronto,-accountant, and David Faskiu, Toronto, barrister, as first provisional directors, are applying for a charter uuder the name of the Kootenay Aline Exploration Company; The chief place of business is Toronto and the amount of the capital stock of the company is $200,000. The number of shares is 4.0,000, with a par value of $5 each. Ili-iluiii's Trade. Salem, ALiss., has a fisherman who has not entered a church foreighty-oueyeais, or since lie was carried to service as an infant. The London board of trade .returns for the three-quarters ending with September, show that the imports have ������12,433,757 over the same period of 1S05. A comparison of the returns for the same period last year shows that the exports have increased ������13,815,716. Lord and Lady Aberdeen have gone to spend a two-months' holiday on Lord Aberdeen's ranch, near Vernon, British Columbia. lt is announced that Aliss Edith Shepard, and a daughter of one of the four daughters of the late "W. K. Vanderbilt, is about1 to be married to Ernesto Fab- bri, a member of ;the firm of Drexel, Morgan it Co. Aliss Lorabji, who took her degree at Oxford, Englaud, only three years ago, defended a mau accused of murder at Poona. triumphantly clearing her client. Aliss Lorabji. is the only woman lawyer iri Asiii. She is not allowed to practica in the courts in the native states, but Poona is in British territory. -'$'!; '*_1 Co's N2. 1 Telegraph MATCH HULL, Canada* Nothing at all the matter with these matches. WBEUffj-.S .138,1 RAND & WALLBRIDGE MINING BROKERS SANDON, - B. C. . We have much pleasure in announcing that we have opened an office in Sandon, 13. C, and are prepared to handle any legitimate niining properties that may be brought to our attention. KOOTENAY LAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL SOCIETY .22 All persons contributing' $r.oo per month or $10.00 per year will be entitled to receive the full benefits of the Hospital; in addition the $10.00 subscribers will secure the privilege of voting at the annual election of directois. A. H. CLEMENTS, Treasurer J. BLANEY, Collector Nelson, B. C, August 14th, 1896. <41!>) Piaqo Lessons Given by an experienced lady teacher. Apply at Thomson Stationery Co's Store, Nelson. ������7 ORES . . . Silver, c.j������.r, WANTED. Write for Price*.. Give assays, etc. State Ore Sampling Co., DENVER, COLO.. \aUffijiai)5s I^estaUrai)t IS REOPENED UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. MEALS S6.00 PER WEEK. ANNIE BURTON, Propritreess 437 I^itchies Hardware EijiporiUiji CELEBRATED WARRIOR Cooking and Heating Stoves ALSO ��������� Agateware and Tinware .-���������MINERS'''TOOLS. NELSON, - 439 a. C. Individuality ... of Feet! No two palra ot feet are exactly alike. Tour kindest flat-footed friend could not make _hl_ shoes fit your narrow toed foot. But here's a shoe made In eo many different shapes.- wldths and sizes, after Nature's forms, that any man can get his exact fit, no matter what kind of foot be la addicted to. Made by the famous Goodyear Welt process, In bladk.or_t������n_<������lf^kln.._Eachpel������tompe4_ 00 tbe sole faso, |4 SO. $5 00 per pair- The Slater Shoe (tor Men.) I'll.kKIt ������.. WBIIS, Sole Agent* lor Xilsoii. ������'K_K|_X BROS., .ticenlH at KiikIii. III'STI'K IIKUS.. klMHIHk a ml _<������., Aic'-iiU nt RfMiilaMil. Ill .XTI'lt. H������KI.V.\������.\ A <:<>��������� Agi.nK al Three Forkx. TIKIS. Wllt'O.V, Agent nl Trail. .'"72 DUDLEY D. LANCASTER. N. B. BUCKLER BUCKLER & LANCASTER Will Buy and Sell on Commission MINES AND STOCKS IN TRAIL CREEK, BOUNDARY CREEK and SLOCAN CAMPS and all Legitimate Properties Elsewhere. WHIT.: TO IS. "j KOOMS :iO|._M)-e 1I1TIK BLOCK, ��������� LIKKKK'S TKLIM'KAl-lll. ���������II*III*K./ 'SPOKAITE **W___S__r. .312 MR. SMITH $ CO Biscuit Manufacturers. WBITE FOE PEICE LIST, VICTORIA - B.C. V") THE MINER Is the Best Advertising Medium in West Kootenay. ��������� IT WEED SUITS All * Kinds* of * Fine * Job * Printing!serge SUITS nsnEn DOORS, SASHES and TURNED WORK, BRACKETS and OFFICE FITTINGS. SATISFACTION GlJARANTEEp. PRICES REASONABLE.^���������m���������r THOS. GRAY NELSON, B.C. 3 E. 5. TOPPING TRAIL, B. C, Has for sale lots in Trail and Deer Park. Also Mines in all parts of the Kootenay Gold Belt Can furnish stock in legitimate propositions. po not Monkey With Wild Cats. Will be pleased to answer any business enquiries. 1*211 * T Ai %%%%%%%%%%%%%WV* x LAWRENCE HARDWARE ������0, 0 Our stock is now very complete in BiMers' ��������� Hafflware ��������� ai ? Mining ������ of almost every description. We arc here to do business. If we have not what you want 'we will get it tor you. Give us a trial for Goods and Prices. T/NN/NG AND PLUMBING. m TliJIliEFHCOlSr.'E} "ETO. 21. WILL BUY or WILL or poiite Cupr to Me ore. ids of Electnc Steam or Horse CarRailways. WILL BUILD Waterworks or Float Bonus of Same. ���������.������������������������ Manhattan Investors & Securities Co.. Ld. 17 and 19 Broadway, New York City. 879 JX������5$Sg. _ - _ ________ ���������������������S^t������^^__Sj_^!*l:^sSS3aiS^^iSO^i_30^i_)0^i^^^(<i Stumer, beeton &; co. 1 P WHOLESALE MERCHANTS^aa^m^ jS ~__M_______~ SHIPPERS AND IMPORTERS pj A LARGE STOCK OF ll ' :Kqr������i ���������'JWW If just iisr A Car Load of POXTLAtfp CEMENT- ORE BAGS ALWAYS IN STOCK Victoria and Ne'scn, B C. and London. Eng. m - -._'_ j _* j?m_ lfS*^"***3fe"S____i! For Mining' Information and News of the Camps, Take THE MINER,NELSON, J. Squire HAS' RECK1VKD HIS SPRING STOCK OF SCOTCH TWEEDS, SERGES, WORSTEDS AND TROUSERINGS. # , ., PRICKS ' . * " - $25.00 UP $27.00 " COR. BAKER AND WARD STREETS. so B.C. THE MINER, NELSON, B. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1-896. MINIM TRANSFERS. Where no consideration is named in transfers t.he nominal mm of $1 is to be understood.) .\_l*>_n. Oct a- Athabasca���������A J Gerrard to II G Xcclands. Athabasca���������Wm Uuiley and C S Bailey to same. " * Alberta���������Edward Stanley to same. Manitoba���������A G Shaw to same. Athabasca, Alberta, Manitoba, AlKOina���������II G Nceliinds to Athabasca. Gold Mining Co, 'jyr.OOO shares of stock Amazon���������Chas W Ericson to C II Henderson 1-2, Iowa���������Chas Peterson to Jonn It Cook, J is Vogel and Kli \j ICnudson. Anucortos���������Eli L Knudson lo Chun Peterson II. Siiine���������Otto Isaakson to John R Cook 14, Same���������K I-i Kmulson to Kobt J Henley 1-4. Oct 10- Mohawk, Modoek��������� Edward Taylor- to V P Wiescntlml, $500. I,ily Hussell���������Anthony Madden to Putrid* J K .-.sell 1-4 ������-50. Youngbird���������G \V Aldous to Rankin Dawson 1-'.' ?>30. Itio Grande, Sandauluhin, Clmnipaxric, Floral Float���������F S Sullivan, II L R Chase, A J Shirley to F M Davis, 17,-00. Oct 12- - Hover, Sherwood, Frank I-Sin each, Florence 1-2���������Frank Jackson to ti II Hughes and Chas E Moroland, $175. Same claims���������Chas Sherwood to K II Hughes 1-f! conditional upon performance tof curtain work. Same���������C E Moroland to Hughes 1-12 conditional upon certain work. Same���������E H Hughes to John C Drewry 1-2 conditional upon certain work. O'ympia, Queen, Silver Slipper, Gold KinK. Gold Eagle, Ossie���������Benjamin Parkinson to 11 A Barton 1-2 of 1-:'. Di 'inon������l King���������\V Allen to I Vipond (149.50. Arlington, Canadian King, Iron Arm���������W L Boyd toM KAddie. Goldbug, Gold Bar, Sunrise, Sunset, Mugwump, Sunshine, lied Deer, Ttunivac, Referendum, Katie, Gold Cross���������t' S Kctchum gives notice of holding option. Oct Ill- Montreal, Quebec���������G J Goodhue to Ebcn A Deland. c ' Oct 14- westside���������Silas Johns Free to J F Nelson 1-2. Oct 15- Rob Roy���������John McRae to Chas McKay 1-3. Golden Eagle���������Martin Clair and J McHale tow F McCulloch and Ed Cordingley, H $2100. Same���������McCulloch and Cordingley to A C Flumerfolt i (2000. Golden Eagle, Dexter���������W F McCulloch and Kd Cordingley to A C Flnmerfelt, !f20C0. KoNslauil. Oct. 1��������� Mountain Reality- -D Stussi and D Campbell toS M Wharton. Apache���������D Campbell to S M Whartou and Louis Blue. . Winnie���������Joseph Caron to J Lukov j . Annie No. 2 and Nancy Hanks���������John Perkin to Jonn Gloyn und John Corrigan O K Fraction���������K M Callahan to. British Columbia Syndicate Ottawa No. I���������J F Ritchie. A B Mackenzie, and W H Finlaison to A E Osier, agreement tor sale. (252,500. (125 down. 52,375 ou 2Uth September, '96 and balance by shares of stock of proposed company."' La Regina���������Hugh McQuadc, Wm Taylor. J St Clair Blackett, T H Armstrong and II McCutcheon to La Regina Gold Mining Co., limited liability . Oct. 2- ._. Duplex���������W F Russell to Wm Duryen and K Charles, t; (25 ��������� John Day���������H A Phillips to Win Duryea and E Charles, 4.(25 - Western KinK���������H McQuude to Isaac Gillespie ' Pete and Lulu ���������W T Goode to Lee Davenport Montana���������Ed Welsh to Robt Hunter, j Annie No.' 2 aid Nancy Hanks���������John Gloyn ���������nd John Corrigan to Chas Tetley ��������� Ida May���������Jacob Currie to C Sweeney, 1 (500 Gold Star���������Thos A Howard to J Campbell, (8000. TOold Stur-J D Farrell to V D. Williamson, ,(2000, Gold Star���������V D Williamson to J L Campbell, 5-24, $6000. ' . Richmond���������E W Liljcgran to Geo. Dozois, J Richmortd���������K W Liljegran to Geo Richmond J Oct. 3- . i . Richmond���������Geo Richmond and Geo Dozois to John A Forin, i California Girl���������Robt Bcarson to J J Hen- ager, J ' " Iowa���������J Schmitt to F Womack, Gypsey' and Creole���������Geo Atchison to J C Bishop, J in each, (200. Blue Grass���������Michael Morris to Harry Jones J TibO:-Jos. Ward to Harry Jones, J ' Ontario^W'R Ralston, S C'Che_uin, Phillip Aspiuall, A W. Upton. G E Pf under, agreement to sell, fiS.OOO.,January 1, 1807. Ontario���������B. *__*" Shaubut to H Stevenson, assignment of above option. Mable Fraction���������Ely L Knudson to \V de V Lo Maistre i. Young Lo Roi Fraction���������A M Nelson to Ida Queen Gold Miniug Co. Ida���������AM Nelson and J R Bailey to Ida Queen Gold Mining Co. Copper Cliff���������John R Bailey to Ida Queen Mining Co. ' = Kuth-A J Duncan to Robt Neil), i (750, Oct. 5- .: Ruth���������W'E Scigle to Robt Neill, i. Sterling Fruclion���������Robert Burruss to Wm Caldwell, (300. Columbia River���������J C Cale to M W McLeod, J Slasher���������J Brewster to J W Graham. ,' South Bend���������S J Graham to Alex Wilson, <.. -*���������Same���������J-Albano tO-Alex-Wilson.-i Same���������Chester Glass to A Wilson, J, (75.' Same���������S J Graham to?J J Henager, i. Lucky Gem���������C Holmnuist to J J Henager, JJ.V Bryt\e--John Ryan, Gast Robertson, and Wm Murphy to the Imperial Gold Mining Co. Algoma���������A E Torelle to S A Hartmae,} Oct. 6- Hannah, Lily and Skylark���������James Fielding to E Wraggc, agreement to sell, (1500, June 30, 1897, Sadie No. 2���������Alf Larson to C J Johnson, 1 Sunlight���������C Haywood to W L Germaine, 1. New U������������ver. SC-ptU��������� _;.- Highland 4, Pickup 1-2���������J'-McClemcnts to I)' A Van Doran. - - . Sept 24-: Glenwood, New Brunswick, St George, Star of Hope,-liable May���������A StC Brindlc etal to Mount Mable Mining und Smelting Co., (350- 000 in stock. c Young Hear���������Kwen A "Cameron to. Peter LindquUt, J. Young Bear���������P Lindquist to W E Ten-ill., j - Younir Bcar-W E Ten-ill W J .Weir i. Freddie���������J A Turner and II Nixon to W A " Jowett, bond, P of A���������A J Murphy to J Gilhooley. Miantonah j, Cornith 1, Wild Goose No 2 J, Mocking Bird i>, Comet, Daybreak, Defcm er and Bloomer���������J ��������� Gilhooley. A Behue, A J Murphy lo Donald McUillvray, option to. buy for (20,000 and 7 1-2 per cent of ihe shares in slock company, o Wild Goo3c No. 2-John Vallance to D Mc- Gillvraj-. option on U-48, (0000. . Wyoming-FP O'Neill loF E Starkcy. l-SO. Wyoming���������J S KeHlcr to F E Starkey, 1-30. . D O Clarke���������Same. D C McVay���������Samo. Ruth Fraction-W II McVay to F E Starkey. 1-fi. Wyoming-W H McVay to F E Starkey ISO. Sept 26��������� - :v March���������D J Weir to C W Callahan, (200. Agreement on Climax No. 3���������It 6 Graham. J P Driscoll. to J F Reilly and J H Brown. Sept 28-' Muillo Fraction���������A ' McWilliams to D J Weir, 1-6. Park���������P Altoffer to F Owen, (550. Hazard���������J V Purviance to F Owen, (550. Cuba���������J C Butler to C McNicholl. 1-2. Mountain Scenery���������C McNicholl to J C IJut- ler, 1-2. Columbia No 5���������J T Beauchesne to Henry Stege i. , --���������.,' Gold Rock���������P McNicholl to J H Brock (200. Gold Bank���������D.'M Mcintosh, E M Nettleton to M L Grimmett, 1-3 in Rabbit Paw. - Waterloo, Jay Gould, Jo Jo, Wellington, Eureka���������Mrs Alice Treary to J L, Retallack, mortgage on her interest, (250. Pembrook���������C S Rashdal! to F Owen. (550. Enterprise and Slocan Queen���������R J Kirk- wood and J Q McKinnon to J A Finch, (25,000. Lono Star and Blue Grouse���������1. McTiiiMf-i-1 to ES Schmidt, 14. . Blue Grouse and Lone Star���������E S Schmidt to J D bword, (7.500. . Butte���������C B Taylor to M Murphy, 1-2, Lone Star���������J L Montgomery to \\" E Mann, 1-10. Mocking Bird 3, and Medium 1-2��������� E W Nettleton to D McGilvray, option for (3000. Sept. 20��������� |i. ' Morning���������E J Mathews to W H Yamkey, (750. Morning���������li G McMorri_ to E J Mathews, (250. Bonnie Doonc Fraction���������.T Stuart to ,T ICellcy Mocking Bird and Medium���������I) -McGillvray to Maclver Campbell, option assigned. Same parties���������Option assigned on Wild Goose nroup. Wild Goos<*���������Same. P of A���������K Bradshaw to C Newborn*. Oct. 1��������� Campania. Galena Mountain, Cosmo, Exchange���������F W Farrell to 1) O Lewis. Campania 5-8, Rritannica, Consomara: Galena Mountain 23-18. Compromise i. Lucky Fraction 1-2. Cosmo' Exchange i.���������Y) O Lewis toSM SoRelle. Miner���������W H Smith to .T E Williams. J $100. Wonderful Fraction���������E .7 Field to C U Thompson, et al ^, Sampson J. Springfield, and Wonderful Fraction���������E J Field to to CH Thompson et al. Oct, 2��������� Premier���������A McDonald to T Tobin. W L Cal- linan, 1-2, Boll. S. Argo Fraction and 1-8 in St Charles��������� W Surli-ow to A McDonald. Cuba���������C II Lawson to J Gilhooley, 1-2. Oct. :' - United-.! S Whitaker to .1 M Marl in, Mi *"5--00 Pof A-J M Martin to J S Whitaker. I KiiKle. Oct 5- While Elephant--C E Bcalev to A B McKenzie 1-2 $200. Empress���������T G Proctor nnd W S Drewry lo ,J .) Shallcross. bond on 1-2, (750. Jennie E, Edison, Sunset, Evening, Joseph. Hunter���������J Swanson to T Harris, notice of claim of 1-2. Laurier���������N A Parent to C It Conner 1-3���������(.i.SOO New Era���������W Meadows to S Peters 1-1. Belvedere���������J Cnssazzi to A Buzzctti. Hustler, Kaslo, Alpha���������Bruno StulzertoW It Winstead, release of optional bond. Hustler���������B Stelzer to Klkhorn Silver .lining Co. Granite���������J Cassazzl to J Dee. Oct6- Revenuo, Defender���������W R Winstead to G Alexander 1-2. Oct.-7��������� Howard���������D W Moore to (.1 Alexander 1-2. ,Little Bell���������C Nelson, 1-3 to A Thisted and li to L Martin. ��������� Alice Nov���������J E Bigham to J N liankin 1, Oct 8- ' Myrtle II i. Tonnie O i. Mayflower 7-0I-.T L Montgnrncrv to W E Mann. Colby���������P Folk to E Nelson 1-2. Huh���������G A Simmons to E Mathews 1. $10. Hub���������E J Mathews to W Braden 1-8. TO REACH K00TEN_ Y- Humor* KeKUTdhiK Endeavor* of I'.l'.lf. aii'l K.I'.K. lo Secure Our Trail-'. Advices received fromTorouto say that there is ;i big raihvay deal on between the Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific with a view to securing the joint traffic control of the great gold and silver bearing regions of British Columbia. The rumor seems to be chiefly based ou tbe fact that the Canadian road has made several preliminary surveys in different parts of the province, aud that the chief officials of the American line recently made a'quiet visit to Trail Cre_k. The authors of this report would probably be nearer the truth if they asserted that the two trans-continental corporations are contending for the coulril of the country. It .will be interesting to see which comes ont ahead in the game for tratlic iu aud out of Kootenay, which is going to be valuable, and whichever road gets a line on, it will add considerably to its revenue. OKOW'S NEST PASS RAILWAY. The I'rclliiiiiiar.v Survey* Jfadc Over llie llesl Koutc. The surveys which have been made for the Crow's Nest Pass railway fiom the upper Kootenay river are, so far as cau be ascertained, crossing the Koolenay some distance below Fort Steele, miming Dorthwest to a point not far distant from Fort Steele, theuce in a southwesterly direction on the east side ot Moyoa !..!;<.*. crossing the Moyea river at lhe fo t of the lake, and dowu that stream tn a point near the international boundary, thci:c_ to the foot of Kootenay lake, ciossiti-r that, and from thence northerly to a puiut opposite Balfour, and westerly to Nelson, where it will connect, with the Columbia _. Kootenay railway. Another route which has been talked of is from Fort Steele, aud up the SI. Mary's, and over the Parcel 1 range to Pilot Bay. From what cau ba learned, this is not a practicable route. A dominion surveyor who has been over this route regards it ���������* thoroughly impracticable. Fort Steele is 2700 feet above sea level. Pilot Bay is 17(.*0 feet. From Fort Steele to the summit of the .Pnrcell rauge the. f6a"dTi.e_rto���������ali-elevat iofTo'f _5C" 3���������f e~e f7 aud from this summit lo Pilot Bay is only. 16 miles, and a diop of 3300 feet, to reach that point must be made. Over the route which the preliminary, survey was made, a grade of 1 per cent, can be had. It is a little longer, but by far the easiest route. Il<is|tilal .Viii.s, There are now only three cai'es of typhoid fever at the Kootenay 'General Hospital," and these tire all coming around nicely. .""Miss Blauey, daughter of. the superintendent, is one of the typhoid-patients, uud Mr. Lcnihan and Tom Grey are'the two others. Mr. Campbell,-who broke his leg at Rosslaud four months ago and bad the limb so badly set that he was unable to use it aud has since been confined to his bed, had another operation peifnrmed on Thursday ������:-d the limb sot properly.' It in expected he will, soon recover siiflicicntly to employ the uufortunate member. A C. & K. man was brought iu .Monday with a sore thumb in which he had miinntfcd to run a sliver. lie will soon be well and out. John Berbarch, who fell and^ fractured- his broken arm, is doing well again and hopes soon to.recover the use of the twice- injured member. ���������. 1*. K. I.aii<li. It was generally supposed that C.P.R. lauds became liable to taxation on Feb. 15th 390], but it is now discovered that they are exempt for 20 years from date of pateut, and patents have been issued only when the railway sold the" lands. This is most disappointing news and Air. Oliver's demands that patents for the whole shall be issued at once will be strongly endorsed by the Northwest. Should uot, however, the deeisiou that a homesteader cau be taxed before receiving his patent apply also to the C. P. li. for it likewise has a beneficial possession. ���������Qu'Appelle Vidette. A Meritorious Acl. It is stated that the new superintendent of the Le Roi begaD his administration by raising the wages of the miners, liossland has always been what is known as a "cheap camp,"' the scale of unices paid there being lower than in most mining camps, and especially new ones. . Mr. Hall has therefore taken the first step, towards raising it to the level of other gold camps. Miners are now paid., S'J.50 for eigLt hour shifts and carmen -and shovelers S3. This is an iucrease of 50 cento a shift ali arouud. NOTICE. rpENDERS will bo received up to G p.m. on ' 1_ Friday next, 23rd October, for tho erection of a Club House. Envelopes containing tho tenders must ho marked outside '"renders for Club Houso" and be addressed to the Hon. Secretary Ncison Club, P.O. JSox :':>. Nelson, B.C. No tender necessarily accepted. Plans and specification!* may he seen at thc oflice of The Hall Mines Ld. CHARLES ST. BARBE. Hon. Sec. Nelson Club. THE LA OIGALE COMEDY CO. WILL APPEAR IN .iremeii's Hall -ON- MONDAY and TUESDAY EVENINGS, OCTOBER 19 & 20 In Two of Their Popular Plays COLUMBIA & WESTERN RY. Time Table in Etiect June 2. Xo. 2 passenger leaves Rossland... Arrives Trail No. 1 passenger leaves Rossland... Arrives Trail Xo, 3 Leaves Trail A rrives Rossland Xo. 1 Leaves Trail Arrives Rossland .. 7:00 a.m .. 7:15 li.ni .. 3:00 p.m .. 4-.m p.m .. 9:00 n.in : 10:00 n.m .. 5:00 p.m .. 5:15 p,m AU trains run daily on Pacific standard time. Connections: Columbia & Kootenay Steam Navigation Company's steamboats, Spokane Fulls & Northern Railway via Xorthporl,. and Canadian Pacilic Raihvay via Revelstoke. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The partnership hercioforc existing between C F. Goodwin and.1. W. MoCormmtwh, carrvinK en business ns Hotel Keepers at the Town of Nelson, under the name o������ Goodwin & JMcCormniach, has this day been dissolved bv mutual consent. The business will be carried on by C. P. Goodwin, who will collect all amounts'due to the late firm and assume all liabilities. Dated ut Nelson, September 30th, 1S90. Witness: C. F. GOODWIN. ANDRJ-W C. JIU1R. J. W. MeCORMAIACH The National Matte Semlter. A practicar'and simple method of matting sulphide ores, such -is nickel, copper, gold unit silver ores. In localities where lead ores and fuels arc scarce and almost unattainable, our pyritic. water jacketed Matte Smelter has been recognized with highly satisfactory results, and has been thoroughly tested on various pvritio, sulphide and arsenide ores, in ea- paciiv'of 2 to SO Ions per day. It is thc most practical, cheapest and simplest, method of gold and silver ore matting and concentrating that is known to-day. It requires no extraordinary skill, no lend ores, no fluxing material, and no fuel or any kind for the smelter after it is started. The sulphur in the ore is its natural fuel only, and sits costhas no comparison with any other process of concentrating. . l;' We are prepared to furnish any size or capacity plant complete - to substantial mining people, set it up and furnish our men to run it for them on easy payments. Prices and specifications furnished with references and testimonials on application. . National Ore & Reduction Co. 5727 Cli-ltciiluim Ave.; ' ST. LOUIS,. Mo Manufacturers of Furnaces for Nickel, -(_>i>������s_, Oold, Silver and Lead Ores. 380 _���������>VBTIFU;AT������r������ri������l,K'l������'KMK"������TS;���������^ LONG TOM MINERAL CLAIM. Situate ox Toad Mountain in* The Nrcr, son Mining Division, West Kooti*nav Distkict. ."' '* TAKE NOTICE that I. Frank Fletcher Agent for K. A. Powys Free Miners cer- titic..te-No. (35011 and Wm. J. Lindsay Free Miners Certilicate No. G5021, intend sixty days after the date hereof to apply to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of improvements for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant, to thc above claim. And further, take notice that action under Section 37, must be commenced before the -issuance of such certificate of improvements. FRANK F.LKTC1IER. "th September, 1S!W. (130. 1-0 (!) NOTICE. ."���������V-'OTICK is hereby given Unit sixty days __L> after (lalei, Kllen MeDougnld (widow) in tend to make application to the Chief Commis- sio- cr of Lands and Works to purchase the fallowing described land: Commencing at a post planted alongside T. Walker's Northwest corner post, near Burton City on the Columbia River, thence running North 10 chains: Ihence East SO chains; thence South IU chains; thence West SO chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or less. ELLEN McDOUGALD. Nakusp, Sept. 22, 1SU0. " J33 StBam Navieatioii Co. STR. CITY OF In connection with the present sailing's will make regfula'r trips to SANCA Commencing on or before Moml-iv, July 271 h. L-.ivirijj Kaslo on Monday. Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 a. m. Leaving N.lsnri on Tuesday, Thui.- dav and Saturday at. S:00 a. rn. The light is reserved to change this schedule at any time without notice. iOJ J. M. CAMPION, Secretary-Tkeasukuk. Telephone 310. J. E. W. MACFARLANK, Manager Telephone 449 B. C, IRON WORKS COMPANY. SOI.K .ll.tMIF.UJTiiKKKS OF Till' Kendall Band Mill, B. C. Shingle Machines, Steam Log Hauling Machines, Marion Steam Shovels, Improved AViuding Hoist, 1-iver ;md Harbor Dredges, King Ditching Mnchine, Wrecking Machines, Ballast Unloading, Etc. .ii'i'.vr* nut lleevo's Wood Split Pulleys, Cable Address: "Cove" 4-|.M_ICAI, l'OliMIEICS, KMilX I'l'KS, _1'4>II,I_K .n.AKICItS, and Manufacturers of _,1I <I,1>MS 11' ALU IU.;.! I r S������fe%. S:W -"-'i'' ���������'������������������������' Miiiinc Work n ��������� Specially. _&-f .11,1, MOItK ('l!.-lt..Yr__'l.l> Sflvpi lj!|i^K'eepinSlocl;ii,]Mill Supply of K11 giueers'and Mill Supplies, riping %;Xi "d pitting*, llrnss Goods, -������*_- _l.nm Fillings, Etc. ]���������".*!in alis fir l-oiUis ni.d ei(jincs ou application. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Telephone :SI������;. I'.O. Drawer4;.t CORNER ALEXANDER STREET AND WESTMINSTER (AVENUE. "v^^____nsrcoTr"V"-E_Ei,, _b. o. All Agreements are taken subject lo thc approval of the Company at Vancouver, and are contingent upon strikes, accideuts and other delays unavoidable, or beyond our control. (32C) m XonfconDUl ^ ^Development anb fllMiung Company LIMITED LIABILITY A Company formed to acquire, develop and work tlie "London" Group of Mineral Claims, situated in the -Ainsworth and Slocan Mining Divisions of West Kootenay, British Columbia. The Company is incorporated under the British Columbia "Companies' Act, 1S90," and amending acts. CAPITAL���������$150,000.00 in 600,000 shares of 25. cents each, of which 360,000 fully paid shares will be allotted to the vendors in part payment of the purchase money, and 200,000 will be available for working- capital. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. Oliver T. Stone, General Agent, Kaslo, President and Treasurer. Hamilton Byers, Hardware Merchant, Kaslo. A. Whealer, Barrister-at-law, Kaslo, Secretary. BANKERS���������Bank of British Columbia. OFFICE���������Kaslo, B. C* The Prospectus can be seen at thc ollice of \V. J. G. Dickson at Nelson, or at the oflice of O. T. Stone at Kaslo. r.mt���������M__M_-s������rxjw_M_.'������__������__*____n Why Drink Your Whiskey Straight When it is much nicer with Soda Water, or anv other of oiir drinks All our soft drinks are guaranteed to kill any microbes that may exist in the whiskey but arc perfectly harmless to human beings. o Orders Delivered Promptly to Any Part oi tbe Town. NELSON SODA WATER FACTORY Kaslo & Slocan Eailway TIME-CARD NO. I. Going Wkst. Daily Going Kast. Leave f.00 a.m. Kaslo Arrive H.iiO'p.ni. ...'Hi 11. 111. South Fork " .i.lfip.in. "j !).:<Gn.iii. Sproule's ���������' 2.15 p.m. " 0.5111, 111. Whitewater " 2.00 p.m, '1 10.0:. 11. in. Hour Luke ' 1.48 p.m '* 10.18 a. 111. _McGui|riiu " l.i'Up.in' " 10..M) a. 111. Bailey's " 1.21 p.m' " 10.31) a. ill. Junction " 1.12 p.m Are. 10.50 a, 111. Sandon Leave 1.00 p.in' Subject to change without, notice. l-or rates and information fpi'i nt the Company's oilices. ROUT., HIVING, ]{'. W. BR VAN, (201) Tlullic _MaiuiKer. Superintendent. COLUMBIA & KOOTENAY STEAM NAV. CO. (LIMITED TIME CARD. No. 10 In Z Klloct June 8lh.;:18Uli. ltl_YI.I>T-t.kr 1.411 1 L_-M<|.UKr -*>IikiiN|r Lc:ivos Arrowhead for Nakusp Hobson nnd Trail Mondays, Wednesdays and. Fridays at T p. 111, Leaves Trail for Hobson, Nakusp, Arrow head and Canadian Pacific Kailway points ("list, and ���������.vesl.l Tuesdays, 'llmrsdays and Saturdays at 4.30 p.m. Connection is made at, "Robson with C. & K Ky. for Nelson and I.ootenay Luke points. ��������� \OKTIi-*������i:T>.lt_tll_ IIOIITI' ���������.leniiier "I..VU011." Leaves Trail for Noi'lhport Daily except Sundays ab S a.m., returning to Trail same evening. 0 Conneels at Northport -with S. F. & N. Hy for Spokane. 394 CANADIAN PACIFIC BAIL WAX ^.nsriD soo pacific *_=ioxjt"E3. t Route to _^ Pacific Coast ai Easier. Points. St. Paul, Chicago, Toronto,' Montreal; St. Louis, Kansas City, Buffalo. New York. _S._A.T_3S -?__-_-i LO*W-3ST. Greatest Variety pf Rontes, Rail anfl Stealers. Leaves Nelson Mondays, Wednesday- nud Fridays at 10.00 o'clock, making close connections with '_LYanscnn1iii.nt.al trains at Kevelstoke. "Extra trains willlcave Nelson Mondays, Wednesdays and Frid.^'s at ]7 o'clock. Passengers for points north will leave at 17 o'clock and for points south at 10 o'clock. J. HAMILTON, H, K-MACDONELL, GEO. McL. BKOWN, ."Atfciit.. Nelson, Tmv. Krgl. and Pass, Am., Nelson. Dist,, Pass. Agfc.Vniicouver _\T:i.*M'.\.KlsI_������_ I!������lTi:.-"Slr Kuk.iii.c." Leaves Nelson for Kaslo Dnily,except Sun days at -1:13 p.m. Leaves Kaslo for Nelson Dnilv except Sun days at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June -.'Olh and every 2i,d Saturday following Steamer leaves Kaslo at 10 p. m., for Uonncr's J,-cn-y; Kcturniiijf leaves Uonncr's Kerry Sunday at noon. The n'f,'lit is reserved to change this schedule al any time without notice. ���������l'-or tickets, rn_.es, etc., apply at Company's ollice, Nelson. T. ALLAN, 0 Secretary. J. W. TROUP, Manager '"NORTHERN IN PACIFIC RY, RUNS Ira- * Pullman Sleeping Cars Elegant Dining Cars Tourist Sleeping Cars /ST. -Mill .m>.\t_..i-ous TO Spokane Fails & THE SURVEYOR'S CHAIN MADE IT THE_ SHORTEST . T1L4NSC0NT1NENTAL ROUTE. n It In Hie Most .Moileni in I'qiiipiiic-il, It Is lhe Heaviest Stalled line. It lms a Uork;l_:alln-,t Komlitc-I li Crosses No Saii-I Ilessrrls. It is thc. Only Line Kiiniiinx Luxurious 1'ltilt Itoiim far*. It IsAoli'il for I lie Courtesy of ils Employes. It is the Only Une Serving Meals on the a la Carte 1'lan. . . THROUGH THE aRANLEST ���������*' SCENERY " IN AMERICA BY DAYLIGHT. Attractive Tours during Season of Navigation on Great Lakes via Dulntb in connection with Magniiiceut Passenger, Steamers Northwest and Northland. Northern R?y. Nelson & Fort Sheppard Ryy. All Rail to Mm, Was.. .ONLY ROUTE TO TRAIL CREEK AND " Mineral District of the Colriile Reservation Nelson, Kaslo, Kooteuay Lake .Slocan Points. Daily (Except Sunday) Betweeu Spokane and Nelson. . For maps, tickets and complete information call on or addrcs. Agents. K. A: S. ltv., C. &; IC. 3. Nav. Co.. N. & F. ti. liy., or C. ������. III.VO.V, ������'cneral .4k<*iiI. .Spokane, Wash. F. I. WHlT.VCr, C. P. _t T. A., 35U " at. rani, HLui, Leave 8.40 a.m, NELS01T Arrive 5.00 p.'ni, " 7.00 a-m. SPOKANE " 6.15 p.m. Passengers for Trail Creek mines con _e-tat Xorthport witb_Stage and Steamer Daily. - ��������� ��������� . ��������� Close connpciioris at Nelson with Steamers for Kaslo and all Kootenay Lake points. Passengers for Kettle luver and Boundary Creek, connect _t__*ar.T_. witli Stage Eaily. , IH'M'TII Ftltt'O f'UA.VII niKKf CICOOkSIO.N WI.VVII'M' t.KI.K.VA mul iiiiiTi: . . THROUGH TICKETS -TO- CillC.iliO u.ishi\<;to.\ i>ini;Ai������i:i.riMA \K*)V TOKK IEOSTOX ami nil I'liints Knsl. West ami South'. .*- For information, time cards, maps and itckets call on or write --���������'.. *���������/*-. D. GIBBS, Geneyal Agent, Spokane, Wiuh or A. D. CHARLTON Asst. Cf.nl. Pass. Agent Portland, Oregon S. S. Alberta j*t ^^-^^^^i'^^f^i\ LKiVVE KAST_,0 for Ainsworth, Pilot Bay and Nelson daily (Sundays excepted) at 7 a. In. LEAVE XKLKON* for Pilot Hay" Ainswortk and Kaslo daily (Sunnays excepted) at -1.S0 p. in. Close .'onneclion i^ thus made between Lake rit>i_t~:ind all oiiteoinu: aud incominir trains of iJteC. P.lt. at Kelson. ..TLe steamer is newly equipped tn everv par lieular. is lit ilnfiu^lioiii by electricity, and <*nnl������insbai liroomand all modem conveniences ��������� for the comfort of passen_er.s. The above s_iib dulei.in clTcct 1st cf April ISO- subject to change. AS. WAUGH GEO. F. HAYWARD l*-ur_er.3_ Master . 'I
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