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3f I »''-j ,.. ,, ..'inliili" [jlbnltyottt>°I'°S ,0 ^ Speoial New* from Mines of Cariboo and Lillooet. ASHCROFT JOURNAL. Oldest Paper Published in the County of Cariboo. VOL. 5, NO. 38. ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA. JANUARY 20. 1900. 1.00 PER YEAR " &_, 4*riP i&t/'ifis UtiasiUs, vtiru, /_, ytsuo/hLqt/ If- toduUt* OajL-OhAtrrvr''faAx/ I jT. "W. FOaTBB.S Ab.-iiI for Allicrall niul llic c-.iib.m. "CARIBOO!" Vieth & Borland ISTARLI8HE0 1800. QUESNELLE FORKS and KEITHLEY CREEK. Having disposed of all our interests at the 150-Mile House to the Cariboo Trading Company, we purpose carrying on our business as formerly at Quesnelle Forks and Keithley Creek, with full stocks of General Merchandise and MINERS' SUPPLIES. Being identified with Mining and its requirements, as Pioneers and Prospectors for the past 37 years, we are in a position to furnish Proper Supplies and give Straight Information to all who ask for it. YIETH & BORLAND. HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY QUESNELLE MOUTH, CARIBOO, - - - 'B.C. DIRECT IMPORTERS ANO DEALERS IN WINES, LIQUORS UNO CIGARS. DRY OOODS, OBOCEBIES, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Miners' Supplies. Bed-Rock Prices. Goods Guaranteed. QTTAX.IT'Sr. General Merchants, ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA We keep constantly on hand a large and well assorted stock of General . Merchandise. iar Call and examine our stock and prices. A 0L0RI0U3 CLiriATD. Volume... have been written ubout tho climates and health resorts of various countries, somo of wbioli, doubtless, are worthy tbo praise so lavishly bestowed upon them by the ever present reporter. In no mercenary spirit is the following written. It doos not require an imaginative mind to relate facts, therefore a few paragraphs descriptive of the glorious climato of this portiou of tho Province will, tt is hopod, bo accepted as truth by readers, many of whom, probably, novor bavo had tbe pleasuro of an extoudod visit to Aslieroft. Situate about two hundred miles east of Vnnoouvor on tho <!iui.Kli.iii Pimill.. railway, iu tho heart of tho Cascades, at mi olevution of about 1,000 foot abovo son level, Ashoroft stands as a sort, of halfway hostolry betwoou tho Puollla ocean and tho groat prairie to tho oHst of the Kooky mountains, Thus, It will bo obsorvod, its position is noiii-ly midway betwoou the two extremes of cold aud wot of winter. To this advantageous location may bo attributed its mild, dry and e<|liable climate. As a hoalth resort it is comparatively little known outsido of British Columbia, Indeed,oven within tho Provinco this information is vory limitod. Only those who havo hud experimental proof of its health-giving proportios are aware or the unsurpassed climatic conditions that exist horo. For want of fuller information touching the rejuvenating propensities of our atmosphere thoso in deolining health have sought other resorts and dimes afar. Thus it is as truo of the health soeker as of the gold hunter who wanders into unknown regions in search of that which, through ignorance he failed to disoover, yet in close proximity to well beaten trails and easy of access. Right at the doors of our large cities on tbo coast people have assuredly stumbled over a magnificent climate, unappreciative of its beauty and health restoring qualities. Tbe fact is tbat sufficient publicity bas never been given of tbe unique scenery and abounding wealth of soil and olimato tbat pertains to this section of the Province. Many thousands of dollars would be retained in the country and those aunual migrations of climate hunters to foreign places of resort would cease if the large daily newspapers would devote a small portiou of their columns to the dissemination of our own climatic resources. In tbis they would do well to imitate our more enterprising American cousins of tbe press. There is an exodus of many British Columbians every winter to California that tbey may avoid the excessive rains of the coast, wbo oould at muoh less expense and half tbe inconvenience find tbe object of tbeir search in Ashcroft and vicinity. That this district is so easy of access to citizens of Vancouver, Victoria, Now Westminster, Nanaimo and otber places, seems to have blinded tbem as to tbe pleasure and recuperative properties which this dry, clear and sunny climate afford. ln every man's life there oomes a time when the worn frame squeaks and wheezes, wben a premonitory feeling of approaching dissolution seizes one, then it is he longs for a change of air and scene, and these, if rightly chosen, will benefit bim moro than all the pills and squills usually prescribed. To know whero to go and how to get tbore aro paramount questions for bim to decide. Time and means are reduced to a minimum if he should make Asbcroft the Mecca of his health seeking pilgrimage. A thousand hills and lordly peaks invite the tourist, the invalid and tho explorer to participate in Nature's splendid endowment. The mountains are all easy of ascent as timber does not grow on them. What could be more exbbilarating than to bo seated on the baok of the nimble oayuso aud scamper away over mountain and vate to the reverberating music of many waters leaping cascade and rapid? Speaking non-professionally it is believed there Is no climate in tbe world better adapted for pulmonic and catarrhal diseases, also for rheumatism, chronic dysentery, Uver and intestinal derangements. A number of peoplo here bear testimony of health restored through climatic efficacy, and at present several persons arc here from distant parts of the earth for thc benefit of health. All speak in terms of warm admiration of tbe climate and country, Tbe rapidity with whioh persons acquire flesh is instanced by ono man, who, out of sheer gratitude has now become a philanthropist, having increased his avoirdupois ten pounds in four days—in homely phrase, this climate Inclines, or leans, to fatten. The botols aro well conducted and the tables are provided witb tbo best of borne produced meats, vegetables and fruit. No finer potato is grown in any part of the globe, not even excepting the far fumed Irish "murphies." No fair minded disoiplo of St, Patrick could make a derogatory comparison of our floury tubers with those of tbe Emerald Isle. Ono of the popular sports of winter is skating, but up to the present there bas not been enough frost to make good ioe, A curling club is one of tbe institutions of the towu and devotees ofthe " roarin' game " aro numbered witb tbo moro staid and prosperous of citizens. Somo objection may ho made to tbe oold here but assurance can be given that it is most invigorating and enjoyable, owing to its extreme dryness. No biting boreas to chill and shiver. Anyone unable to endure tho fow degrees of frost is ovor ripe for his ancestral bonoyard. As au abodo for thoso who desiro a healthy and ngrooablo climate tbo Inducements aro without rival in the Dominion. Electric light and an oil) oieut wator works leavo nothing to be douirod in these essential., of an up-to- date town. With water and air absolutely pure fevers cannot long exist; tho subtlo mfurobo has no homo horo and deadly bacteria aro, as yet, au on known quantity. Heat estate is now within the roach of the humblest purse though itis steadily advancing, and will continue to do so with tho development of adjacent miues, building of tho Cariboo railroad and tho progress of agriculture Social conditions arc thoso of poaoo and good will -tho prevailing characteristics thoso of friendship and equality. Tho least upprohonsivo mortal cannot fall to obsorvo tho rare conjunction of man's opportunity nnd tho natural elements to make this au idoal winter resort. Whothor sick or well, rioh or poor, nature invites all to this foast of scenic grandeur and climatic beauty. Those who have beou in tbo dripping moisture at tho coast for tbe past two or throe months tho inducement is standing for them to "come up out of tho rain." A month's sojourn here would prolong tho lease of life to all who may give it a trial. SODA CRREK BALL. Soda Creek presented a very gala appearance on the evening of the 12th, it being the occasion of the Bachelor's Ball, As tbe sleighs drove in, loaded with the invited guests from tbo 150- Mile House, Quesnelle and outlying points, they were greeted with loud cheers. The feeling of chilliness due to tbe long drive was soon dispelled by tbe warm and hospitable welcome given to each and all by the bachelors, Messrs. Bowran, Hodge, Power, Dunlovy, Dupont andResbaoh and tbe patronesses, Mrs, Adams and Miss McLoese. Shortly aftor 8 p.m. the gentlemen escorted the fair daughters of Eve to the danoing rooms. These rooms were very prettily decorated with evergreens, bunting and flags and lighted up with Chinese lanterns. By 3.30 p.m. the enlivening strains of tbo violin floated out and danoing began under the able management of Mr. E. Bowran, The dances followed each other with no tiresome pauses, and tbey tripped the light fantastic until midnight when supper was served in the dining room by Miss McLeese, Too much oannot be said in praise of the dainty repast whiob was served on small tables in perfect bowers of green, Appetites, quickened by healthful frolic did justice to tbo tempting dishes, while merry talk and charming laugbtor made it one scene of happiness. Supper over, dancing was continued until the wee stna' hours. Bp Saturday eve all parties had become well acquainted and another very joyous evening was spent until midnight when lunch was served, Toasts were drunk to tbo Queen, tbo bachelors of Soda Creek, tbe ladles etc. A hearty rendering of "They are jolly good fellows" and "God Save The Queen" closed one of the most pleasant gatherings ever held in Oarlboo. A feeling of joviality and good fellowship pervaded the place throughout and wo hope tbat the bachelors of Soda Creek will open their hearts to entertain again at some future date, for they are vory jolly good fellows. The Inland Cigar Factory at Kamloops is a busy plaoe. About 2.") hands are employed in all, 16 of these boing cigar makers and tbe rest strippers and helpers. At the Kamloops factory all employees receive their pay every Saturday night and as it is thon past banking hours the results are thut on Monday very few of tbe boys swell tbelr accounts muoh, It is ono of tho very bost factories in the Province and tbe earnings of tbe factory nearly all being spent in tbe city adds consider ably to its prosperity. Tho men employed aro a well informed lot, they work hy the piece and are about as independent as printers, often changing locations on short notice or perhaps none at all. It is reported that tbe creditors of tbe well known Arm of Eaglo k Paxton, of the Onward ranch, Cariboo, have forced an assignment of tbeir property forthoir benefit, It, is believed tbat with proper handling thero is muoh more than enough property owned by the firm to pay ofl all obligations in full. Mr, E. Carew Gibson, of the Cariboo Trading Co., is doing good work in strongly urging personally in Victoria upon our legislators tbe necessity for abridge across tbe Fraser river at Chimney oreek. It is muoh neodod and will accommodate several hundreds of ranchors and settlers In the Chileoten oountry. STUART'S LAKG ROAD. J. 0. Knight, Esq., Secretary Stuart's Lake Road Committeo, Ashcroft. Vaucouver, 12th Jan,, 11)00, Dear Sir,—With further roforonco to your favor of 25th Decembor, which was laid beforo tho regular monthly meeting of this board held on the Oth lust., I enclose excerpt from the minutes dealing with tho matter, Yours truly, William Stein, Secretary Vaucouver Board of Trade. VANCOUVER BOARD OV TRADE Excerpt from minutes of meeting hold on tho llth of January. 11)00. Kesolvod, that this board, having hoard tho roport of tho standing com iniLi.ee on trado and commerce, do hereby adopt tho same, und that tho secretary bo instructed to forward u jopy of the report to tho Provincial Govet umout officials at Victoria and to tho members for tbis city. "Your committoo, having carefully considered tho question of building a wagon roud into tbo Omineca country, respectfully beg to roport that in their opinion it would be desirable for fhe Provincial Government to have both tbo routes in question, viz: Via Quesnollo and via Hazeltou carefully gono over aud surveyed before committing itself to either routo. From tho evidonce laid before your committeo, it is quite apparent that each road has certain specific advan tages over the other. Tbe advantage of the Hazelton routo is, tbat tbo loug water carriago from Vancouver to Hazelton reduces vory materially tbe cost cf getting supplies into the Ominecacountry, the distance over which tho goods require to bc packed from Hazelton lo Omineca being much shorter than by the other route, Tbo disadvantage of this routo as reported to your committeo is tho impossibility of getting up tho Skeena river to Hazelton during tho winter months. The advantages of the Ashcroft route are that the road opens up rich grazing and mineral country for the whole length of its construction, any part of the road which is built opening up that section of the country for settlement, while the Hazelton route is merely the means of reaching the objective point — Omineca, Another advantage the Asboroft route bas, is that goods ordered in the fall can bo packed in during the winter months, so that they are at the mines in time to commence work whenever tho season opens, which is not possible by tbe Hazelton routo. The disadvantage of this route is tbe greater expense as compared witb the otber, owing to the long distance for which goods havo to be pneked." ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Editor Journal—Sir: Since last issue of the Journal I have received for the Stuart's Lake road fund 85 from McMaster k Bever and 85 from Hofercamp k Johnston, making total received 840. J. E. Knight, Secretary. F. W. Foster appeared beforo the Victoria Board of Trade last week and ably presented to the board the necessity of tho Stuart's lake road, also urging it to give tbis road support. Victoria appears to hare the mistaken idea tbat tbe building of tbis road will divert tbe trade to eastern cities, This is hardly the case. Eastern Canada will do no moro of the Omineca trado when the road is built than it is now doing, but if tbe proposed road from Edmonton into Omineca is constructed, it is reasonable to suppose that will be the case. Coast cities are now doing and will continue to do the Cariboo and Omineca trade, and it will be their fault if thoy loso it. Miners, hotelkeepers and dealers generally in Cariboo prefer to buy ou the coast, and have always been good customers of Victoria and Vancouver, and now that there Is an opportunity to bavo something done to advance the interests of the northern interior the coast cities should rise to tbe occasion aud help us out, The evidence of Col, Wright, manager, of tbo -l.trd Mining and Milling Co., tbat the route via Stuart's Lake is the best to tbe Omineca, offers tbe best of reasons why tbis road should be built in preference to the Hazelton route. Col. Wright has operated in Omineca for tbo last three years and after test iug both routes unmistakably favors tho Stuart's Lako road and has taken all his supplies In tbis way, in spite of the fact that tho Hazelton route is the cheapest, Wuter carriage is muoh cheaper than teams; but of what earthly use is it in the Omineca oountry if by waiting for tho season when tbe water carriage is available muoh valuable time is wasted at the mines? Probably tho greatest drawback to operating in Omineca is tbo short season and to Btill further shorten it by failure to build tho roud thut gives the longest possible seuson, is to defeat tho end in view. We do not know what detailed knowledge of tho different routes tbo Government is possessed of, but as we buvo already mentioned, no greater proof of tbe advantage of the Stuart's Lake route can be given than that instanced by the 43rd Mining and Milling Co. Their aim is to get into the oountry in the most profitable manner possible and did tho Hazelton routo do this they would advocate the building of tbo road that way. Already tho material for the Dawson- Quesnelle telegraph liue is on tho way to Ashoroft nnd, wo understand, negotiations are going on botween tho Dominion and Provincial Governments to build tho line lu connection with tho road as fur as practicable. Tho lato decision by tho Vancouver Board of Trado does not touch upon tho difficulties of navigating tbe Skeena rivor during tho summer season, yot we believe two trips u your is all that oan bo mnde undor tlio most favorable circumstances. What position would a mining company bo in that was waiting at Ominooa for supplies shipped hy this route? They would know whou thoy left Vauaouvor or Victoria but Lhut is tho last trace they could bavo of thom uutil thoy arrivod at Ominooa, too lato for tbat season's use. It is not a question of which routo can bo opened tho cheapest, but a question of which affords tho most practicable route to carry ou tho trado, and tho oponingup of tbe country. We respectfully submit the Vancouvor Board of Trado sbould have given its unqualified support to tho Stuart's Luko road, A, W. Smith's, ri.P.P,, Sn_e.li. Extract from tho speech of A. W. Smith, of West Lillooet, in reply to the address from the throne: The government had indicated nn intention to provido a road through tbo Kitimaat valloy, and as ho was always in favor of and in accord with any government policy that aimed to give access to the country to miners and settlors, and thus promote the settlement aud tbe development of tho country, he would probably support tho govornmont in this measure. He might say that he did not know very muoh of tho particular section of the country which it was proposed to benefit, but ho presumed that tho government hud secured and would lay boforo the house such information as to tho extent and resources of that couutry as would justify tbo step they hud indicated un intention of asking tbe houso to take. Of the road to Omineca, ho was aware that the oharaoter of the country to bo penetrated was such as to justify the expectation of large and important development aud a considerable Increase of industrial population. Largo amounts of money wero involved in tbo construction of those two roads, and whilo ho was not prepared to say that they woro not roads bat sbould be built, ho hoped that iu consideration of the necessities of tbo country the government would be prepared to make the necessary appropriations to permit of short lines of communication being opened up throughout tbe interior, to facilitate the opening up of tbo mines by giving ingress to minors und machinery, and also the taking up of land by agricultural settlers who in tho absence of those most necessary short lines woro prevented to a very appreciable extont from opening up tho country, (Hear, hear.) If while providing for suoh roads as those referred to in His Honor's speech, involving large expenditures of public money, the government would not neglect the less expensive bnt equally, if not more important, short lines to whioh he bad referred, tboy would show themselves alive to tho best interests of the country, and in so doiug would have his sympathy aud active support. (Applause.) It was only by intelligent appreciation of tho small wants of tbe country, as well as tho largo, that a govornmont showed itself alive in thc fullest and best sense to the responsibilities and duties of its position. * * * * * Still dealing with the subjectof mining, tbe member directed the attention of tho house to tbo offeet of tbe repeal last session of seotion 8 of tho Placer Mining Act; nothing being substituted. Tbis section had provided explicit poualties for miniug without first taking out a free miner's cortilicato, and the result had boeu as he had anticipated, that a very large number of Chinese and otber aliens hud done mining all through the past season without the contribution of one cent of revenue to tbe proviuco, The government could not plead ignorance of the probable effect of this repeal of seotion 8, for wben tbe matter was uudor considoration by tho houso last session, he bad crossed tbe lloor of the bouse and explained to tho Minister of Finance and the Minister of Mines tbe effect that the cancellation would necessarily have unless a portion at least was re-enacted, IlARKIiKVlLLIi. At the present time, Jan. 12th, there only about 18 Inches of snow in tbis vi- cinity and more suow is one of our de- uauds. Mr. Hamshaw is sinkingand drifting for tho old channel on Summit Creek and bas good hopesof strlkingrich gravel within the season. On Coffee Croek, Cochran and Co. are drifting up stream from the bottom of a 40 foot shaft and are in good gravel, a six Toot deposit that is said to average 10 oents per pau having been struok on tbo rim of tho oreek. It is oxpeoted that the bedrock will be rich in gold. On Stowart, Creok Messrs. Cookel, Mnlaacs and Johnson did woll last season and have good ground tbat they are drifting ou, besides having a large amount of gravel in sight. Jack JPink- ertou Is at work on a bench between tbe two oreeks. At Mr. Laird's, on Willow River, work has been started pumping out tbe old workings audit is sincerely hoped in this seotion that the work may be successful in opening the old bed of Willow River, which is well known, from Mr. Laird's prospecting, to be rich. On the China claim, owned by the oompany represented by Mr. Thompson, aoross tbe creek and a mile below Stanley, a drift bas been run by J. Wendlo and men, 145 feet at last report aud no bodrock yet. The claim will be worked hydraulically and Is beyond question a valuablo one. Tho Pleasant Valley Discovery claim owned by Messrs. Tagart, Campbell and Kelly, had trouble with a sliding ditch lust season and returned between thirty and forty ounces. There is, however, believed to be a good future for this property when opened up properly. On Lightning Creek, near tbe Wing Dam, Harry Jones is now drifting for the old channel, Water is causing troublo owing to defective machinery but work is steadily progressing and it is strongly hoped tbat good gravel will be encountered hefore many more weeks. The oompany have done; a great deal of work and if they are ___. successful as it is hoped they will be, they will have a large tract of very valuable ground. There Ib talk of Peters Creek being opened up next season. Good results were obtained from Dragon Creek. On Antler much work will be done next season and several otber producing properties will be worked on a larger scale than ever before. The™ are many properties in this section that would, without doubt, prove valuable if proper capital were forthcoming to open tbem up in good shape. James Smith, R. D. Moan, Angus Mcpherson and S. C. Weeks have, through tbo efforts of Mr. Weeks, who has just returned from a three months' trip to Lancaster, Out., succeeded in organizing a company to do development work on Two-Bit Creek and other properties near Barkerville. The leading man in the eastern syndicate is Mr. D. M. McPberson. the cheese king of Lancaster, and he has associated with him some Montreal capitalists that will furnish all necessary capital to properly develop the properties above mentioned, The properties are very favorably spoken of by Cariboo miners and the adding of a company to operate in tbe above section is a fortunate thing for Cariboo in general. ______________ One On W.jtglna. To Tue Editor.—The prophecies about the weather reminds one of a story about a weather prophet in the lower provinces. Professor Wiggins was about leaving by stage coach for another point, when a man loading about with bis bands in bis pockets casually remarked, "We're going to have rain today!" The sky was clear and there were no indications of any change and the party quickly laughed at tbe idea. Before night came sure enough it did rain, Mr, Wiggins saw he must go back and find out bow the fellow knew it was going to rain. He went back and found the man next day in the same place and attitude. "I would like to know" said Wiggins, "how you knew it was going to rain yesterday," ' "That's my business," replied tbe loafer. Wiggins said he would make it worth his while to toll him, and handed bim a to bill. The man examined lt carefully, put it in his pookot and suid: "There's a galoot of a fellow called Wiggins down to Halifax tbat publishes an almanac, when he says Its going to be fine weather you may be sure its going to rain." OtjtfTOX, E. G. Prior k Co., of Kamloops, are filling mauy orders for farm machinery along tbe Cariboo road, iu Chileoten and around Ashoroft. Thoir prompt respouso to all orders sent them is one of tho pleasant features iu dealing with them, Tho proudest man in town Is 0. B Deans, He is not attentive to busiuess this week as a little son has arrived at his home. A song service will bo held in tbe Presbyterian ohuroh tomorrow evening. The Imperial Brewery, under the the management of E. W, Pearse, is making a decided success, The beer manufactured is said by judges of the product to be equal to any mads in the Province. There should be a good sale of Kamloops beer in tbo sections tributary to Ashoroft as the freight rate is somewhat less than from the coast and more prompt shipments can be made. Tbe Rev. Laidley was taken to Vanoouver tbis morning in care of his devoted wife and Mr. J. B. Bryson, Mr. Laidley is a very sick man and It Is supposed a serious operation most be performed before relief oan be expeot- ed. THE ASHCROFT JOURNAL. ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY. F. S. REYNOLDS Editor and Proprietor Advertisements will not bu (Itsconlimtcd until iniid, Advertlsl'ig rates on Hi-pllcation. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20,1000. I'he Arr_n.tru Ami Ila Use. In small mines, or in opening now mlnos, whoro it is not advisable to put in expensive machinery, thoro is often need of some cheap and simple device wbioh can be employed in working the oro until its values are thoroughly tested, or until astuge of development has been reaohod which will warrant the exploitation or tho deposit ou a more extensive scale. Ono of tho most efficient devices of this kind whioh has been employed iu our Western mines is tho old Spanish arrastra, whicli bus been for many generations iu use in Moxlco, nud South America, and which the early California miners adopted rrom tbeir Mexican neighbors, Tho arrastra is a simple device and in most cases can bo constructed from material which can bo obtained on tbo spot or without greatdifllculty; it Is a very close savor of gold; it can be operated by animal powor if no other is at band; and it involves only a vory small expenditure for construction and operation. Itis truo thut it is somewhat slow in working, but whore tho quantities to be handled aro oompara- fively small this is only a minor dolt'ect, and is fully compensated for by its other advantages. Its uso is and should bo generally confined to freo- milling ores or those, containing only small proportions of pyrites. For outcrop or decomposed surface ores it ii generally a most appropriate aud convenient device. In ils simpler form which is also generally tho best -tbo arrastra con sists of a shallow circular bed wbioli is pared with very closely set blocks of bard stone. A post is sot in tho cou ter, usually upon a raised block, and is supported at tho top by a rough timber frame In suoh a way thut it is freo to revolve. This post carries ono or more arms to which drays are connected by chains. Ono oftho arms extends beyond tho outer circle of tbo bod, and to this the motive power can bo attached. This powor is most usually iu the Southwest u mulo or burro Mexico and Central America one or moro peons or Indians aro often substituted for tho four-legged engine. Thc stono bed of the arrastra is usually laid upon a foundation compos td of a layer of cl ay or soil beaten dowu as hard as possible; where it can bo bad concrete can bo advantageously used for tho bed. It should project feet or so outsido of tbe arrastra floor all around iu order to prevent any quicksilver which may escape from soaking into the soft earth. Around tlio bed there must boa curb or wall to proven': tbo pulp from escaping; this may ba of stono or wood as is most convenient. Sometimes the bud of tbo arrastra is sunk below tbo stir face, and in that caso the curb may be simply earth rammed hard. Probably tbe most satisfactory curb is made of wooden staves. Tbo height will vary from 18 in. to 4 ft., or perhaps more, abcot'diug to the size and the quantity whioh it is proposed to treat. Tho bed should bo mado of blocks oF hard stono fitted together as carefully as possible and evenly laid, Tho larger the stones tlio better, as thoro will bo less joints to make. The joints should ho filled in witb cement whero it can bo had, or with good hard sand well rammed in. The choico of stono will in most cases bo determined by tho neighborhood. Granite and quartzito nro generally considered good. If pos sible it is better to havo a stono tbat will not wear smooth by friction but will retain its roughuess of surface, as tho efficiency of tho grinding is les when the stones aro worn smooth. In tho moro elaborate machines tin central post is shod at tho bottom witb iron and carries au iron pin. A cast- Iron shoo may bo used nsa.support anil an iron bearing also at tbo top. Whilo thoso aro to ba preferred, of course, thoy uro not Indispensable aud good work has been done with wooden shoes and hearings, which cun bo workod out vory fairly with ordinary tools, The numbor of arms carried by tho post will depend upon the size of tho arrastra and the power usod. Whero a mulo Is tho operator a plain arm to tho oud or which bu can be attached is all that is required, In more elaborate constructions the central p.st may oarry a bevel gear at tho top which will mesh witb a pinion carried on a shaft driven either bo a water wheel or by a steam engine. The drag-stones or grinders are attached lo lho arms wliich project from tho post.Tbcy aro usually stones as largo as can be procured, and are of tho samo materials as the bed stone. The faco must bo Hat und tho stone itssolf should bo nearly flat also and n little wider on tlio face than on the back, so as to avoid any tondenoy to turn ovor while running. Two eye-bolts uro secured in tho top of tho dragstonos, either leaded iu orscrowod iiuo wooden plugs driven into holes made in tbo stono. Cliains or rawhide ropes oxtond from these eyo-bolts to tho arms, nnd should bo so arrangod that thoir length can be vnriod as found necessary. Tho general custom is to mako one of the ropes or obaius a little longer than the other, so that the front of tbe drag- stone forms an anglo with a radius drawn from the center of tbe arrastra. Tbo object of this is to secure a better turning ovor and mixing of the pulp. Tho stono is bo bung that tho front end is raised a littlo from tho bottom; if it rested Hat it would havo n tendency to puBh usido tho particles of quartz in- stotid of drawing them underneath and grinding them. Tho numbor of drag- stones yaries; in u small machine only two may bo usod, and sometimes tbo number is as high as oight, but four Is probably tho most usual number. A drag-stone 200 lbs. in weight is nbout the smallest that should be used, and stones of 1100 or 700 lbs, oach nro not uncommon. Tho diamotor of tho arrastra, of courso varies, 8 feet boing ubout tbe smallest, while 12 ft, is quito common, and thoy aro sometimes built up to 20 ft, iu diamotor. For a 12-ft. arrastra tho width of tlio pavement or grinding hod would bo -I ft. or a littlo over. Tbo number or revolutions wbero mulo power is used is about six per minute; whoro water power or steam is available thoy may bo run up to about 12 a minute. After an arrastra has been built it should be run for several days on bar reu quartz or saud until tho running is comparatively smooth, nnd tho cracks In tho floor havo boen well filled up, Aftor it is ready for use tho ore is charged io, tho quantity varying with the size of tbo machine, the hardness of tho oro, und tho fineness to which it bas already boon broken. Whore u rook-breaker is available it will, of courso, bo used, but where the stone must be broken up by tho hammer it will naturally bo turned ovor to the machine iu larger pieces, Iu Mexico tho oro for tbo arrastra is usually picked over very carefully by hand before breaking, iu ordor llmt as littlo barren rock as possiblo may bo charged. A usual churge is brokeu ore sufficient to form a bad ono and a hnlf or two inches deep nil over tho floor. This is spread uni formly ovor tho bed, damped down with water, aud tho dings started. After tbo oro has been ground fairly fine, water enough is added to make it rather a stiff paste. When it Ijtis been well mixed quicksilver is thrown in; generally sprinkled ovor the surface of tbo pulp as uniformly us possible. Oue accepted way of doing this is to squeeze tho quicksilver through pieco of flno canvas, breaking it up into globules. Tbe quantity usod is generally about threo times thnt of tho gold or silver supposed to bo in the ore- It is a very common practice to put it iu gradually in small quantities, taking out samples of tho pulp from time to time, and panning thom out in order to ascertain whether any amalgam is forming. The experienced minor will readily seo from tbe result of this panning whether it is best to add any more quicksilver. Tho consistency of tho pulp is an important point; it should bo thin onough to allow ',ho drags to work through it easily and smoothly, but uot so thin that tho quicksilver will sink to tho bottom und collect in tho depressions of the bed, whoro it would do little or uo good. Tho arrastra is a tine grinder and amalgamator, und does its work well if allowed sufficient time, but it eau- not bo pushed or hurried. For this reason ft is uot adapted for lnrgo plants whoro groat quantifies of ore are to bo worked, nor is it suitable for very low grado ores, as Its operations are too slow to make such ores yield n profit. Wheu tbo amalgamation is considered complete tho pulp is drawn olf. Arrangements aro usually made for this hy making gates or openings in tho curb; generally thero aro soveral ut different levels, all discharging Into a sluice-box. Wnter is run in to thin tho pulp and wash out lho ground ore. As a rulo most of tho amalgam remains on the bottom of tho arrastra; but if tbo gold is flue the sluice-box should bo provided with amalgamated coppor plates, or with riffles, Whoro there are sulphurets in tho oro which it is dcsirablo to save, blankots may be used. Wheu tho pulp has all been drawn olf a now chargo is introduced, and tbo operation begun again. The time required for working ono charge varies very much nccordiug to the nature of tho ore and other considerations; probably from six to twelve hours will bo tho limit, nnd the quantity of oro worked will also vary from tho same causes. A partial clean-up is mado every woek or two, whon tho arrastra is cleaned out, Its contents beiug ro- moved as closely as possiblo by scoops and stiff brushes; no attempt, how over, Is mado to scrapo mil amalgam which may havo worked its wny down into tho cracks, this boing loft for n gonoral cleanup. Tho material collected is washed out ir: pans or a cradle iu tho usual wuy to separate I.lm amalgam, and also to recover any sulphurets or other material which it may bo thought best to save. A gonoral clean up is usually mado only when tho stones of tho bod or floor are bo far worn out that they havo to bo replaced. When this is dono tho stones uro taken up, carefully scraped and cleaned to save any particles of amalgam which inny adhere to thom. Tho sand on which tho stones were laid is carefully pannod out, nud frequently the hard earth or clay bed is scraped olf. and the upper part washed. A now pavement is then put down if work is to bo continued, The length of timo which a pavement will last is vory variable, U3 may bo supposed. It dspends on tbo nature of tbo stono of which the bed nud tbo drags aro made, tho nature of the ore ground, nnd somo minor considerations. It may happen sometimes that whore a prospector has boeu engaged iu tho work tbo muohiuo may bo abandoned altogether. In that case thero is at least the satisfaction of knowing that no very heavy oxponso has been incurred in setting np the machine. Time und labor huvo boen lost, of course, but no considerable amount of monoy, Many attempts have beou mado to Improve upon the nrrastra to increase its speed and to mnko it a more modern machine in appoarauco. If old minors uro to bo believed, theso nt- tempts lo modernize tho muchino have not beon Improvements, and more efficient work can bo dono with tho old tylo stone bed than willi any of the so-called improvements, Possibly this is true, for although many of the prln olples of lho arrastra havo boon ora bodied in improved machines, tho original device was specially adapted to tho condition under whioh it was used, lt has been improved somewhat by tlio oxpcriouoo of centuries, whilo retaining tho same general character and form wliich it originally had, nnd in all probability it will alwuys bnve a place in mining which onu be tilled iu no othor way. British Columbia OoltlJIihls, Tiio Colonial Gold Fields Gazette says:-With regard to tbo British Columhia mining industry, a retrospect of the year's progress is far from encouraging. Tho prospect of a revival of iuterost iu this industry among English investors has beon completely spoiled by tho mischievous legislation of tho Somlin Government which camo into office last year. The Eight Hours Labor Law has stirred up discord between employers and employed, aud iu somo districts, notably tho Slocan, mining operations havoboon suspoudod ns a result of tho Aot. Tbo motives which prompted tho introduction of this measure are best known to Mr. Semlin and bis colleagues, but it is a notorious fact that thero was no domaud for legislative interference between the miners and tho mining companies, aud that the law has worked untold harm to llio mining industry. Locally itB effects on trade have been disastrous, and it is impossible to estimate tbo lasting mischief It bas made hy shaking the conlldencoof American, Canadian mnl English investors. It is to be hoped thut the law will soon be repealed, nud that capital aud labor will once more bo nble to work in hnr- mony. The Alien Law was conceived iu a dog-in-the-manger spirit, aud bas uot only initiated a severe blow to the trade of Victoria and Vaucouver, but has greatly retarded the development of lbe Atliu goldfields, Incidontly, too, tho measure, aimed as it was against Americans, wus responsible in some degree for tho unbending attitude of tho United Stales on tho Alaska boundary question. Tho policy embodied in tho popular phrase, "Let 'em all como," is that best suited to the development of a new miuing country, provided that tho "aliens" are law-abiding uud industrious. No exception could bo taken totho American miner's iu either of theso respects, and their exclusion from Brilish Columbian soil has dono thn Province more harm than good. Although tho mining industry has but littlo lo thank tbo British Columbia Government for, private enterprise has uot boon idle. Additional railways and smelters havo been provided in the moro promising districts, und tho cost of shipping aud smelting tbo ore has thereby been considerably reduced. Tho opeuing of tho Crow's Nest Pass Railway eurly in tho year was the most important event in 1809, and smelting charges bavo beon reduced to a minimum as a result ot the cheapness witb which coke cun now bo conveyed from Fernie and other poiuts to tho principal smelting works. Ore, which formerly could only bo treated at a loss, can uow, thanks to tho opening of the railway, bo made to yield a handsome profit. Another railway whiob will greatly facilitate mining operations is that which is being built in the Boundary country. Tbis district is ono of tbo most promising iu the Province- nnd its immenso.bodies of fuir grade ore will sensibly swell the gold output iu tbo near future. Although no statistics nro us yet available concerning lbe output of tbo precious metal for tbo year, it is at least gratifying to note that, so far ns Rossland is concerned great activity is boing employed in opening up mines. Ilnppily tho labor troubles, rampant in otber camps, havo uot spread to Rossland and wo Uud that tho total quantity of oro shipped from the mines around tbat town for tho eleven months and twenty days ending November 20th, was 165,000 tons, valued at about 82,635,000. Of tbis output the Le Roi has shipped about 81,000 tons, tbe War Eaglo r.f.,0.i0 tons, tho Center Star 12,000 tous, aud tho Iron Mask r.,000 tons. Tbo total shipments for the year wilt probably amount to about 185,000 tons. The official roturn for 1808 was 111,282 tons, so tbat the output from the Rosslaud mines for tho current year will oxoeed by 73,700 tons, or over 80 por cont., tho output from tbe samo mines in tho previous yeur. So far as oro tonnago Is concerned, this is a satisfactory record of progress, but it remains to bo soon whnt the smoltor returns will show as to value. Tho Atliu district, despite tbe extraordinary muddle over mining titles, is fully maintaining its early promise. As a result of the year's operations, duty bas been paid on 20,500 ounces of gold, a result whiob is mur.) than satisfactory for a youug goldfleld which has had to combat official blundering. Tho visit of tho Liout.-Govornor to tho Atlin goldfields, and his favorable roport on thoir prospects, did much to restore confidence in the district, and as tbo climate is healthy aud miuiug conditions nro not arduous, Atliu seems destined to tnko a permanent placo us a contributor to tbe gold output of tbe Province. The Yukon goldflolds nro not within British Columbian territory, but it is permissible horo to say a passing word ou tho prospects of tbis field. Tho Yukon has survived tho prejudico oreatod by the exaggerated stories with which it was introduced to tbo investing publio, and hns now settlod down into a sober, well regulated, nnd industrious miniug camp. Ot tho numorous couipunios floated with Euglisb capital but few havo beon successful, but those which havo survived nro operating successfully, and, although it is too early tc predict tho permanence of these northern fields, it is now kuown tbat tho gold exists in situ as woll as iu tbo form of alluvial, aud it is within tho range of probability that tho Yukon Territory has a future bofore it as a quartz miuiug dis triot. Meanwbilo, howovor, improved methods of winning tbo gold from tho frozen gravel are boing brought iuto use, and steam thawing has beon ro sortod to witb successful results. Tbe discovery of large copper lodes in tbo uolgbborhood of tho Whito Horso rapids is «n important event of tbo year. Dnwsou City has been placed in telegraphic communication with the ooast, and the most difficult portion of tho routo to tho goldfields hns been circumvented by tho coustructiou of the White Pass and Yukon railway, Dawsou is, therefore, no longer the isolated city of two years ago, nnd tho large sums of money which have beeu voted by tho Dominion Government towards opening up tho country suggest that those who kuow tbo district aro satisfied as to its pormnuonuo as n gold producer, The Hotel Victoria VICTOEIA. .B.C. E. E. LEASON. AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. AMERICAN PLAN $2 AND UPWARDS. A homo for Tourists nnd Commercial Travelers. First-class in every respect. Steam heated. Sample rooms. NOTICE. IMPORTER OP Fishing: Nets and Twines. Cotton Ducks and Drills. Cotton and Manila Ropes. Flags and Bunting, Rubber Goods and Oiled Clothing. AOENOIESl VV, & J. Knox, Ltd., KUburne, Scotland, The Canadian Rubber Co.. Montreal, Que. The Canadian Oiled Clothing Company, Ltd., Toronto, um. 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A central place for a Creamery. For particular! apply to ttie undersigned.- A. S. ULRICH, 88tc 189-Mile House, Lac La Hache, B.C. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. The (iranne, Pavilion, West Lillooet. Tills fertile and lovely valley, containing nearly 1,000 ncres, with Improvements, stock, crops, etc., to the value of upwards of 90,000, Is now offered for stale nt a low figure. A good investment. Come nnd see ft, or, write for full description und particular!, to ARTHUR MARTLEY, : The Grange, Ashcroft. ^— 6 Alnn.hil.iin ftlooU llitm.*. "One of tlii' I'.ni'st nnd lightest ma- turltiln ilitit nro now largely used Cor mn til UK oluclt Uuuiln Is aluminium," suid a leniUii^ clock lnnniifticttiror re- uiAlly. "Until rocoutly tlio pointers of lrig clocks, whon uot mndo of wood, woro composed of Iwo lliln strips uf copper, which wero capped or hollowed nnd then brought together, edgo to edge, with tho rounded sides out, thus giving strength ns well ns lightness. The aluminium clock pointers are made just In tho samo way aa the copper ones, but thoy possess tho merit of being twico ns light and are far easier to balance. "It Isn't unusual on largo clocks to sec projecting from tbe base of tbo long pointer and In line with It a rod with a ball at tho end, this rod be* Ing perhaps a third as long as the big pointer. This rod nnd ball act as a counterweight for tha big pointer, which, without a counterweight, would ln Its movement around the dial bear unevenly upon tbe arbor or shaft wbltb carries lt On great clocks aud often on big tlmoplcces Indoors tbis counter* poise Is placed Inside the dial out of sight on the arbor. "Tbe heavier the pointer tbe greater tbo weight required In tbo counterpoise; tho greater the weight the more friction on tho arbor, nud tho more friction tho greater tbo power required to drive the clock. By the use of aluminium pointers these drawbacks are reduced to a minimum."—Washington Star. It Shrank. There Is a lei.rn.xl man In Michigan wbo would rather have a raro sped- men from the animal, Tegctnbtu or mineral kingdom thnn a high polltlcnl ofllco. Working for bim Is n sympathetic son of Mr in who professes as , omrli Interest as though ho knew nil nbont those .things, a bit of shrewdness that uets hlm ninny favors. Tho other dny he went mailing to his employer with a loitor Muting that It whs from his brother Mike, a coal miner lu Ohio, telling how they had dug out a serpent turned to slouo GO feet loug and ns thick us a barrel. The savant never stopped to rend. lie took tho Ilrst tntlu nud reached tho littlo mining towu by tho shortest route. Tho noxt evening ho was bnck nnd only grunted wheu his eager employee greeted hlm. "Did yen flud tho schnakc?" ventured his man. "Yea. The suako In the caso Is that brother of yours. He's tho greatest liar unhung. Ills serpent GO feet long and as thick as a barrel was tbo petrified root of a free 13 Inches In length nnd half au inch In diameter." "There's uo loirs nv our name, so.*. It must bo the thing shrunk, sor, after tbey put It In tho sun."—Detroit Free Tress. Lincoln's II lit orr of Htmaelf, "In tbe papers of tbe late Charles Lnnman," . ays the Washington correspondent of tho Chicago Record, "tbero Is nn autobiography of Mr. Lincoln written ln bis own hand. Mr. Lan- man was editor of The Congressional Directory at tbe time Mr. Lincoln was elected to congress aad, according to the regular custom, forwarded to him as well as to all otber member* elect a blank to be filled out witb facts and dates wbicb might be made the basis for a biographical sketch ln Tbe Directory. Mr. Lincoln's blank was returned promptly, filled up In bis own handwriting witb tbe following Information: '"Born Feb. 12, 1800, in Hardin county, Ky. " 'Education defective. "'Profession, lawyer. " 'Military service, captain of volunteers In the Black Hawk war. " 'Offices held: FoBtmaster at a very small office, four times a member of the Illinois legislature and elected to the lower bouse of tbo next con* gress.'" lie Needed __, Share. Ilo bad been out so late the night before that ho did not know at wbat bour ho bad come borne. When be awoke, ho was curious to learn just bow "rocky" be looked. Ho accordingly reached out for the silver backed hand mirror tbat lay oa the tame be* side bis bed. Instead of tho mirror he sot hold of tbo silver backed hairbrush. Not recognizing his mistake, bo took tho brush up and gazed nt the bristles for a moment. Then bo felt of tbo silver bnck and then stared back at tho bristles. . "Good heavens," ho murmured at last, "but I need a sbave!"—San Francisco Argonaut. South American Revolutions. Whenever tho South Americans desiro n change of administration tbey hoist a flag on a polo and march into tbo main street of tho city. If tbo crowd becomes too formidable to be overcomo by a military demonstration, the administration capitulates, and the outs take tbo place of tho Ins. It Is often tbe only way of changing tho administration, because tho Ins have thc military and can carry elections to suit themselves.—Baltimore American. the Old Man'* Itetort, "Vou dou't have any ruins ln this blawstcd country," said tbo British scion to bis future father-in-law. "No," said tho old man, "wo don't And you won't have any loft In England If your noble army of titled pau* pcrB can marry enough rich Yankee \ .girls to put new roofs on your old cas- Htles."—Clovoland Plain Dealer. \\ Her Wny of Getting It. ' Wife (onmostly)—Gcorgo, dear, I "have prayed so fervently of lato for a tailor made gown that I feel lt would l)o flying In tho face of Providence not to go and get measured at once,-* Brooklyn Llfo. Alnn Anxious About It. "1 would liko to know," snid the grulT old father to tho youug mnn who had been calling witb considerable frequency, "whether you aro going to marry my daughter." "So would I," answered tbe diffident young mnn. "Would you mind asking her?"—Chicago Post Ace on ii tins; For the Shortage. "Brlmblo seems to have a good deal more money than brains." "Yea. All he inherited from bis father was tho money."-Cloveland Plain Dealer. Quicksands Hidden Under Clay- Curious but dangerous freaks of nature frequently found in tho deserts of Arizona aro culled sumldcros by tho Mexicans, aud Indians. Tboy aro masked pitfalls of quicksand that occur In the dry plains and arc covered with a treacherous crust of clay that has been spread ovor them In flno particles by tho wlud and baked dry by tho sun. Tlie peculiar properties of the soil retain all tbe molsturo drained into them after tho infrequent rains and allow It to bo filtered to unknown depths, so that a man or n horso or a cow or a sheep tlmt once steps upon that dc- cepllvo crust Instantly sinks out of sight beyond hope of rescue. The Biiuiidcros nrc on a level with tlie surface of the desert. Thore is no danger signal to mark them, and their surface cannot bo distinguished by tbe ordinary eye from the hard clay that surrounds them. Tbey occur most frequently ln tho alkali covered flats and arc often 15 or 20 feet In diameter. Sometimes they are only littlo pockets or wells that a mnn can leap across, but tho longest polo bas never found their bottom. A stone thrown through tho crust sinks to unknown depths, nnd no man who ever fell Into one of them wns rescued. They account for the mysterious disappearance of mnny men aud cattle. Fonr Conrtstalp Bandar*. Tiio four Sundays of November nro observed ns fete days ln Holland. They nrc known by tho curious names He- view, Decision, Purchase and Possession ond nil refer to matrimonii nf* fairs, November In Holland being tho month par excellence devoted to courtship and marriage, probably because the agricultural occupations of tlio year aro over ond possibly because tho lords of creation from quite remote antiquity havo recognized tho pleasantness of huviug wives to cook and cater for thein during tho long winter. On ItoylQW Sunday everybody goes to church, and ufter son. Ico there Is a church parade In every village, when tho youths and maidens gnzo upon each other, but forbear to speak. On Decision Suuday each bachelor who Is seeking a wifo approaches the maiden of bis choice with a ceremonious bow nud from ber manner of responding Judges whether his advances nro acceptable. Purchase Sunday the consent of the parents Is sought If the suit has prospered during the week. Not until Possession Suuday, however, do tbo twain appear before the world as actual or prospective brides and grooms, Eu it llth Secret Service Money. Tho term "secret service money" Is usually applied to a fuud placed at tba disposal of ministers to be expended at their discretion in promoting or pro* tectlng tho interests of this country. Theso moneys consist of a sum of £35,- 000 annually Included in the estimates, In respect of which ministers aro only required to mako a declaration that tbe moneys spent bavo licen expended "In accordance with the Intentions of parliament." As ministers are required to give no account of tbelr stewardship, It Is obvious wc bare no means of knowing how these moneys are expended. Tho reader, however, who carries bis mind back to episodes within his knowledge, such as tbe collapse of the Fenian conspirators or of their later development, the "Irish Invinclbles," will have little difficulty In realizing bow Indispensable n fuud of this kind Is to the protection of n state and of understanding thc Infinite variety of uses to which it may be applied.—Chambers' Journal. SllKl.tm.tf the Walter. It was at n railway refreshment room. The passenger was hungry and In n hurry. "Please pass mo tbem pertaters, mister," he said, addressing an elegant gentleman who sat next him. The latter slowly focused his gold eyeglasses on tbo speaker. "Did you think that I was ono of tho waiters!" be asked Icily. Tho others held their knives and forks suspended ln midair, expecting to sec tbe man shrivel up, but no such phenomenon took place. He turned and beckoned to tbe nearest waiter. "George, come bore, please." "What Is It, sir?" asked George. "I wanted to apologize to you—that Is nil. You bcc, I mistook this party here for you, but I bopo you won't bo offended at it Now pass mo them pertaters, and we'll go on with the rest of the meal."—London Tit-Bits. A Question of Decree. Judgo A.—Well, Undo Zeb, where aro you going? The Benedict—I wna jls' going to do cote, suh, to see you, sub, and get a remorse from dnt ycller limb dat I married the yarder day. Judgo A.—Why, sco here, that won't dot Didn't you promise me that you would take her for hotter or worso and all that? Tho Benedict—Yns, sub, but den she am a sight wuss dan I took ber fun- Harper's Bazar. IftTOii Nodd—Blinker had a hard time tho otber day. His bead clerk Is in the habit of giving him checks to sign, nnd Blinker, wbo bas every confidence in him, always docs so without question. This dny his wife filled out one, and the clerk took It In, Blinker signed tt Todd-Ituln him? Nodd—No. It was for such n large amount tho bank wouldn't cash It- Detroit Freo Press. In Lack. "You think you know all nbout women, don't you?" nsked the nowly married boarder. "No," replied tbe savage bachelor, "and 1 nm mighty glad I don't."—In- dlauapolls Journal. FOR SALE. Kancn. lately caned tne la-Mile House, Wil be sold cheap lit the umierHltHX.... Apply to 24tc _ GEO. F. MUNDORF. FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES Rhododendron-, Roses, I'micy l.vcrKrcetis, Magnolias, Bulbs, new crop Lawn GrUBB Seed (or present or Bprlnff planting. The largest nnd most complete stock in Western Canada, Call nntl make vour selections or send (or catalogues. Address at Nurnery and Ureenhi)ij..e. -MT. J. 3E_C_E33Xr.IFl.-K-, 8000 Westminster road, VANCOUVER, B.C. FOR SALE Hotel and Store in Cariboo. The owner Is selling on account of ill-health. Value of stock on hand, 819,0001 yearly proilts (rom 85,000 to S7.0UO. Suitable terms will he made to right party. Applyto ASHCROFT JOURNAL. S4tc Aslieroft. H.C. jjiyo Yer Jjaun [Joys Come and inspect my u' oo' SCOTCH GOODS! My first shipmcutdlrcct. They nro a oredit to tho namo tbey bear. Tweeds, Serges, Worsteds, Vlclmns, Pantlngs, Broechlngs, VeBtlngs. Ohargos modornto. First olnss workmanship. TOMMcOOSH THE MERCHANT TAILOR, Asuoiioirr ■ -li.c B.C. ASSAY AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, Ltd. —-jJBALEnS IK—' Acids, Chemicals, Chemical Glassware, Furnaces, Plre Clay Ooods, Platinum, etc. Sole Agents for- . MORGAN CRUCIBLE CO., Batlersea, England. F. W. BRAUN & CO.'S GASOLINE FURNACES. AINSWOHTH'S and BECKER'S BALANCES. 733 Ponder st„ VANCOUVER, B.C. HENRY DOYLE&CO. We carry a full stock of , Maltese Gross Brand EUBBER - - FOOTWEAR ! 435 Granville street, VANCOUVER, ■ - BC For Prices of WATCHES, OR ANYTHING IN THE JEWELRY LINE We manufacture anything you wish: Davidson Bros. 146 Cordova st„ Vancouver, B.C. Dan Stewart Merchant Tailor, Vancouver, - B.C. TheDenn In Hli Nlt-litnMrt. Hugh Coarsen always sjioUe of Dean Stanley its the most absent i_.-iu.od man lu the world, lie wns driving oneo with him Into Pnlmoro. Ho complained of rot'liilit oold, nml ns Ktiinli'.v had his traveling bag Willi hiui In' advised Iiim to put soinutlilng extra on, Ho did so, and both resumed tholr papers. A loud .uush' from some hoys suddenly roused Pearson lo the iv.xlh/.a- tion thnt Stanley was driving llirough tho streets In liis nlgliisliirt, which he had put on over his eonl lu pure absence of mind. Fine Tailoring a specialty. Perfeot (U guaranteed: NOTICE. Notice Is hereby Riven that an application wiujie given to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Urillsli Columbia, at its next session, for nn act to Incorporate a company with power to construct, equip, operate and maintain tt railway for the conveying of passengers ami freight from some point at or near the outlet of Kamloops lake: thence by the most direct and feasible route lo the plateau of the Bonaparte river] thence to a point on lhe Cariboo Wilgon road near the 100.Mile House; thence followinc jrenerally the route of the Cariboo wagoti road to the mouth of Quesnelle river; and to build and operate tramways in connection therewith with power to construct, operate anil maintain branch lines and all necessary bridges, roads, ways and ferries, and to hnild. own and iiuiinUin wharves and docks In connection therewith; and with power to build. OWn EQUIP and niainiain fttcahl and other vessels and boats, and tu operate the same ot] nnv navigable waters within the Province; and with power to build, equip, operate and maintain telegraph and telephone lines In connection with such railway and branches, nnd to transmit thereon messages for the pnblle and charge tolls for the same, and to generate electricity for the supply of light, heat and power; and wilh power to expropriate lands for the eUrpDKB of the company, and to acquire lands, onuses, privileges aud other aids from any government, municipal corporation or olher fiersonsor bodies; and to levy ami collect tolls rom all parties using, and on nil freight passing over, any of such roads, railways, tramways nnd ferries, wharves and vessels built by the company; and with power to make trallic and other arrangements with railway, steamboat, telegraph, telephone or other companies, and to have all otber necessary or incidental rights, powers and privileges In that behalf. __ Bated at the City of Victoria, this 4th dny of December. A.D, ffiOO. BUDWELL & DUFF, 331U Agents for the Applicants. Ashcroft Livery SALE & FEED STABLES. Buggies, Double and Single Drivers, and Saddle Horses. Special trips made to Lillooot ami Cariboo. Wholesale aud retail dealers in Hay and Grain. M. P. STEWART. W. CROZIER, SSt©"W£t_rt db Crozier, P. O. Box 8, ASHCROFT, B.C. BRITISH COLUMBIA EXPRESS CO. HEAD OFFICE, ASHCROFT, B.C. Cariboo and Lillooet STAGl'J TRAVEL, Clinton and way points—Monday, Wednesday aud Friday All points in Cariboo—Monday. Lillooet direct—Monday and Friday. Forks of Qucsnelle, and way points, Monday. Through uml roturn tiokols nt roiliuiod i-ntes. S_i_o.nl aou.o_-t.oca furnished. Ci Vi- (EST..HUSHED 18r.il.) DEALERS IN- Hardware, Iron, Steel, Nais, &c. Mill and Mining Sunplies, Waggons, Buggies, Cut* tors Farm Implements,&c. Victoria. Vancouver, Kamloops. R. P. RITHET k CO., LTD VICTORIA, —Whclesale- i .B.O. LIQUOES and GROCERIES. AC-'ENTS COLUMBIA FLOURING MILLS. Euderby and Vernon. For that persistent Cough use LAMBERT'S SYRUP OF DOUGLAS PINE Natures own remedy for Coughs, Colds, and all affections of the Throat aud Lungs. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large bottle for 25 cents, wrholoealo Only at HENDERSON BROS., Wholesale Druggists, VICTORIA and VANCOUVER. MACKAY SADDLERY AND HARNESS CO. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Saddles, Harness, Bridles, Trunks, Whips, Spurs, and Harness Trimmings. REPAIRING DONE WlfOEATNESS AND DESPATCH All prdes by mail promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed ASHCROFT. : : : : B.C. jrO-HHEsr :m:c:r/_a.:e! HOTEL & GENERAL STORE. QT_r_3S:_STE-_.--.E POH_s., 13. C. A lull assortment of Drygoods, Boots and Shoes, tsjuols and Cigar, Hatd- ware, Miners Supplies. Hay, Gram and Slat/in,, trues right. Ask Tour Grocer for the Celebrated B.&K. Rolled Oats They are tbe best in the land. A full lino ft Grata, Hay and Feed Stuffs always on hand, Write us for prioes. BRACKMAN & KER MILLING CO. LD. Vancouver. Victoria. New Westminster. Nelson. Edmonton, Alta ASHCROFT HOTEL, Wm. Lyne, Proprietor. Directly opposite Depot, . . ASHCROFT, B.C. Ihis Hotol has beon lately rentted and refurnished. A now wing, 50 x 20 feet, containing nineteen rooms, including bath and sample rooms, has been added. Good table and good service The only first-class Hotel in town. Free Sample Room in Connection COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL. KAMIiOOFS, B.O. This woll known houso lias boon reopened by its new proprietor and has beon thoroughly renovated und fitted up P. A. BARN HART, Prop. THE IMPERIAL BREWINC CO. LTD. IK- AMLOOPS, IB. O. -[ANO-'ACTURERS OF LACER BEER AND PORTER. Also GINGER BEER, SODA WATER, LEMONADE, and other Aerated Drinks. Under pur new management we have permanently secured the services of a first-ctaii nr<.\yer,\vhnhusili()r<iii«hty ov(-ih;uili.'il()i.rct.lar.s..ii]cl wc are now prepared to furnish th* ".urket wilh our new l.et.., whirl, is • ivoml to hoik* and sure to cive cooil satisfaction. Ail ordera by mail or otherwise l_romptly Attended to, (live us a trial. E. T- W FEABSE, Manager. Occidental Hotel, QUESNELLE, B C. New management. Hotel headquarters for B. X. stages. Headquarteis or mining men, well furnished rooms. Table supplied witb everything in season. Most complete bar iti Curiboo. Stabtes in connection, Hav a'.id Oats in quantity. P, HOFEROAMP & A. JOHNSON, - - Proprietor!. CLINTON HOTEL, OLIJ^TTO-ST- B.C. J : MARSHALL & SMITH, Proprietors. : BOARD AND LODGING BY THE DAY. WEEK OR MONTH. Best Wines, Spirits and Cigars. Gond stabling. HcndquRrters for lhe Cariboo, Lillooet and Dog CrccU hues of stages, lluntingand li..liIng ta the vicinity. Beaver Lake House, C. W. EAGLE, Proprietor. On the Main Road from the 150-Mile House to Quesnelle Forks. Good accommodations for travelers nnd good stabling, feed, etc., for teams. A well stocked bar in oonneotion I deal largely in hay, grain, and farm produce generally. McLennan, McFeely & Cn LUL VANCOUVER, B.C. Haidware, Stoves, etc. Mill and Mine Supplies. Agents for the Giant Powder Company. Agents for tne Majestic Steel Bang* __-Xc.il Orders Solicited. Blacksmith, Wheelwright and Wagon Builder HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Iron, Steel and Timber kept iu stock, nnd a stock of Eastern mado Carriage*. Baggies tad lioiui Carta kopt on baud nt reduced prices, and also made to order. Manufacturer of " The Lehman Tire Setter " which all Blacksmiths should use. AU work warranted, and prlcoB lower than ever. An assortment of Cofflna and Caskets always on hand. ABHCROFT, - - - - - B.O. Turner, Beeton & Co., Wholesale Liquors and Dry -roods, Victoria, Vancouver antl Nelson, B. C, and H.C. Beeton & Co., London. siv_cit_e_c db BnYsonw General Blacksmiths, Horseshoeing, Steel, Iron and Hardwood Lumber kept in stock, also wagoni suitable for freighting and ranching. Shop on Hallway Avenue. - - - ASHOROFT, B.O. C. -H- Ghl-BSOIN", MEAT MARKET, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Atten'ton and satisfaction guarantee, to customers. Mam Street, ASHCROFT, B C. PITHER & LEISER. Importers and Wholesale Dealers in WINES LIQUORS and CIGARS VICTORIA, B. C. Oppenheimer Eros. WHOLESALE GROCERS Vancouver, : : : B. C. The Mutual Life Insurance Company OIF IsTEW YOBK. _&,xc33:jl_&,jd .a.. _r>-i'Cxr_Rr»v __?_r,____\st__d_eij!Ttj:. Present Assets exceeds 8277,017,325.30; surplus over nil liabilities, 137,728,194.50. Tbe company issues tbo most liberal contracts tbat are sold. The oompany pays out an average of 850,000 a day in death claims, endowments and annuities. Tbe compauy is universal, doing business throughout the world, and tbe Mutual Life is tbo largest, strongest and best company. Insure in It. STANLEY HENDERSON, Manager for Mainland, VANCOUVER, B.C. H. P. HORAN, Distriot Agent, 15Q.MIE.E HOUSE B.C THE ASHCROFT JOURNAL SATURDAY, JANUARY 20,1000. A pleasant party was givou on Thursday evening at N. DeKejscr's residence LOCAL AND ^STRICT NEWS. And still no ico for skating or curling. Fred. Foster of Clinton, mado a call nt Asbcroft this week. H, I.. Leslie, C.lVlt. ngent, visited North Houd Thursduy. W, C. lilaglo, of Beavor Lake, spent a fow days In town this weok. As will bo seen iu tbo legal notice published iu auothor column George Veith is tho assignee in tho Eaglo- Paxton cose at tho Onward llimche. Wo aro requested by Dr. Curry, don tist at Kamloops, to say tbat ho will visit Ashcroft soon professionally. Purthor notice of tho date will bo glv en In the Journal. Ill, Dumoud mado a short visit lit Lillooot this week on business. Mrs. 0. H. Deans'mother, Mrs.Short reed, is visiting her daughter, Mr. C. R, Doxnt is ngnin out, aftor having a sorious throat trouble. Mr, Weeks will leavo Ashoroft ou Monday for his homo at Barkerville. Miss Eva Crook of Victoria, a sister of Mrs. H. L. Roberts of Ashcroft, is visiting her sister. Rlo A, Praser, editor of tho Lillooet Prospector, was in Ashoroft tbe first of tho week. Tbe new houses of Messrs. BHiot and Knight add much to tho appeurance of Bancroft street. Tho second annual dinner of the Sons of Scotland will bo held at tbo Ashcroft Hotel on tlio 25th inst. Tickets can bo bad from any member of the committee. The Cosmopolitan FIouso, P, Bernhardt proprietor, is doiug a largo business; tbo tables nro well furnished with eatables and nro neatly and tastily kopt. Tho "Cos." has u largo number of resident boarders which of itself, speaks woll for tbe bouso. \V, P. Allen, the wholesale hoot aud shoo merchant, uf Vancouver, returned lust uight from a business trip tbrougb Cariboo. Ue traveled by team from Stewart k Orozler's stables ^driven by Mr. Croj-ier. Thoro is liable to bo trouble for some one if a little less uo_30 is not mado on the arrival of No. 2 train from tho west. Detective Jones, of the C P. R., says it is not tbe regular hotol runners that aro to blame. Tho Journal is iu reooipt of a calendar trom McRao Bros., of the Stanley Park stables, Vancouver. Tho Westorn Canadian Ranching Co. shippod two carloads of primo beef cattle to the coast Thursday. A. W.Smith, M.L. A. for West Lillooet, In a speech beforo the House, spoko iu favor of the Stuart's Lake Road. A carload of insulators for tho Quesnollo-Dawson telegraph liue, mentioned in another item, arrived this morn ing. Peter Ryan.City Registrar of Toronto who is largly interested financially in in this section, arrived iu town this morniug. A number of town people joined iu a surprise party at Mr. O. H. Evans' Wednesday night aud had a verypleas- ant evening. Tho Federal Life lusuraucoCo, have a notioo in another column of this issue. Tbey are doiug a largo business in this Province. A large number of insulators for tbe yuesnelle Dawson telograph lino are now in transit to Ashcroft aud it is expected tlmt tho wire will soou bo here, .). B. Hobsou, mautigor of the Cariboo Hydraulic, has so far improved from his late injury that it is expected he will be down hy the first of tbo month. John Sbiolds is reported lo havogono ou east to Winnipeg to meet -Mr. Peter Ryan, the president of tho Ashoroft Water and Light Co., and both will shortly be iu town, W. B. Bailey k Co., tho Cariboo I'or ward ing agents, havo loaded, duriug tho last week, a good many teams witb machinery and supplies for different Cariboo points. A. C. Poster, formerly instructor in Iho saddlery department at tho Williams Lake Mission, has opened a harness shop at tho 150-MUo Houso under tho firm namo of Poster k t'o. H. P. Horan takos his place at tho mission. Visitors from Ashcroft always oall to spend a pleasant hour at the Kamloops House, uo matter whnt tho subject may be, weather or mines, vou will always llud sumo oue to discuss ths subject. Mr. Herod s place is always doing something whenever thero is anything doing in tho city. Stuart Henderson mado a quick trip to Onward Ranch, near tho 150-Milo House, this week. By Special B. C. Express Co's. team ho left Ashcroft last Sunday uight at 7.30, reaohod tbo 150-Mile House at 1.30 Monday aftornoon and arrived bacK at Ashoroft on Thursday. To travel 270 miles in four days and transact importnut legal business is pretty good work. Priends of C. Ponuio will hear with regret that ho is seriously ill. Dr. Williams has beeu iu attendance upon bim nearly all of tbo woek. On Mouday he was somewhut improved aad his medical attendant cumo borne, but tbo noxt day ho wus taken worso aud Dr. Williams has beou witb him most of the ttmo siuoe. Ho has a serious heart trouble witb other complications. Pl*5CtiK«r List Tho following is the list of passengers arriving at and departing from Ashcroft. UKIMRTIRKS. Miss Pocook, Puttier Chappanl, Sis- tor Johannis, Mrs. Mundorf, Miss Mo- Quarrie, Hop Wo. ARB.VAL3. ■I Morrison, W Taggart, T Hunter, Sister Felix, Sister Prances. Byspeciiil stago. Taaffe, Allico and SandellB. A lottor from Stanley, Cariboo, states that tho proprietor of one oftho hotels isevidontly preparing liiipself for the Rough Rider Brigade for South Africa and to get into proper practice is doing good work shooting strungo dogs that aro very annoying around tho village. Tlie lio-. Wur. Editok Journal—Sir. Mr. Spencer Wilkinson iu a contribution to tho Na- tiouul Review upon tbo moral faotors in the Transvaal war, draws nu apt contrast between the meaning and purposo of Great Britain and tho moaning and purposo of tho two Republics. "Tho Boors are fighting," he snys, "for thoir right to oxoludo British settlors from their body politic, which Great Britain, with iufluite pains, has for a century boon building up around them, a struoturo under tho shol ter of which their states bavo grown up. Groat Britain is fighting to maintain tho structure, and to assert tho right of hor peoplo to u place in tho Boer States corresponding to that givon to the Boer or Dutch inhabitants of tho British colonies. That tho Boers were novor in earnest wit h their negotiations ttboi)ttho franchise was dear boforo Mr. Chamberlain and aftor him Sir Kdwnrd Grey --declared tholr bollof on tho subject." Then having glanced nt the wrongness ami the wickedness of tho Boor policy in attempting to iu- yolvo the Basutos, Mr. Wilkinson continues: "Tho historian will ask, not only what wero the rights and wrongs of the movement, but what eaoh of the two states stood for lu tho world. The answer will be tbat the Boor stood for ignorance, fnr prejudice, for raco hatred and for mis-governmont, and that Great Britain stood for fair play, for froodom and for justico, Thoso aro tbo broad Issues and if, as 1 boliove, they are horo truly stated, our peoplo may, in all sincerity, go to buttle with the old cry, 'God defend the right.' " A. Anstey DortitBU.. St. Albau's Vionrngo, Ashcroft. J. H. CLEMENTS, PHM.G,, The Ashcroft Druggist and Stationer, Is bettor prepared than over to servo your wauts during 1900. (37" Spooinl Mail Ordor Servlci RESTAURANT! NEXT DOOB TO OAKQiLE HOTEL Open Day and Night. Meals 25c. J. D. KIRKPATRICK. OUR SEMI-ANNUAL { The B. 0. Assay and Chemical Sup ply Co., of Vancouver, nro malting a special effort to in trod uo tho colobr.it- tod Ralston Stills, for distilling water. Tboy aro vory simple and not oxpou slvo and will quickly and easily purify wator. Writo tbem for u circular if in any need of sucb a still aud you will soon be using absolutely pure water at trifling oxponso. The ten stamp mill from tho Hamilton Manufacturing Co., ordered by R. T, Ward for the Brett Brothers' pro per ties on McGiIlivray Creek, is on Hs way, or a portion of it, to Lillooet. The mill building for twenty stamps is boing erected by tho Brett Bros, by contract. Teu moro stamps aro, it is reported, to be added to the mill, making twenty stamps that will be at work by Juno 1st. We nro iu receipt of a letter from Mr. Currie wrlton from Clinton regnrJ ing thc communication published last week re the new freight organization and requesting us to publish tbe constitution etc., and stutiug that tho name of oue of the committee, Mr. Smith, was omitted from our report. Wo will very willingly publish any information of this kind that Is furnished us by the society. Tho report of last woek was furnished us by tbo secretary and if any names wero omit- ed from the committee lust furnished it wus no doubt a mistake that be will correct later. Alien Exclusion ftaili An Issue. Victoria, Jan. 17. -Although it had boen hoped aud anticipated that the debate upou the Speech from Ihe Throno would bo disposed of by tho middle of this weok iu the local legislature, the passage of that interesting document seems ns far away as ever audit is now altogether improbable that its consideration will terminate iu a division of tbo parties much beforo Saturday. Yesterday tho government adhered to tho tactics pursued by thoir side of the house ou Tuesday, declining (with the single exception of Mr. ilelgesen) to contribute to tho de- bate, or to attempt a refutation of tho opposition statements and arguments. Tho speakers of yestorday, iu consequence of this policy of silence initiated by tho government, wero almost wholly drawn from the opposition ranks, und included Mr. McBride, who had tho floor at the opening; Mr. Rich ard Hall, of Viotoria; Mr. Clifford, of Cassiar, and Col. linker, of Southeast Kootenay, who moved the debate's adjournment. In closing his remarks, tbo senior member for Cassiar presented as an amendment to tho amend mont, a second waut of confidence roso lution, basod upou a condemnation of tho alien exolusion law (which it wilt be remembered Mr. Clifford was tho only member to actively oppose at its passage). Tho othor notoworthy features of yesterday wero the prcsouta tion of a petition from tho mino owners of tho Rossland camp, urging tho repeal of tne eight-hour law as having boou proven ill-advised by tho test of experience, and tho declaration by the Attorney-General (in response to an Interrogation by Mr. Joseph Martin) that he would be prepared lu tho course of a day or two co disclose the nature of the proceedings that will be initiated against tho Kamloops Standard for its gross attack upon His Honor tho Lieutenant-Governor. A petition was presented by Mr. J. M. Martin, from tho War Eaglo, Lo Roi, uud twenty-one othor mining companies of West Kootenay, urging the repeal of the eight-hour clause in the mining net, aud stating that It had operated injuriously to both miners and owners, had not beon asked for by tho persons most interested (viz.. tbe min erB), had operated to the exclusion of capital, was unconstitutional iu its interference with contracts between employers and employed, and discriminat ed unjustly ngninst tho mining Industry particularly concerned. WILL COMMENCE Cash Clearing Sale WILL comm: {MONDAY, JANUARY 15th, 1900 I ON ALL | Dry Goods, Cents' Furiiisliings Pioneer Socl-tv's Dinner- Editor .Tqi.itNAi. - Sir: In tho Inland Sentinel of tho 1-t h inst. was n paragraph whicli, purporting to bo a report of tho Pioneer dinner, was really a cowardly attack on the chairman. I wrote to tho odltor a lottor, whiuh I asked him to publish in Tuesday's issuo, but as ho did not do so, I shall bo much obliged if yon will Insert a copy iu Saturday's paper, for evory pioneer whom I have heard mention tbe matter has said that such an unjustifiable attack ghonld uot be allowed to remain unanswered. Yours truly, Jno. R. William; [copy.] The Editor of the Sentinel—Sir: I am sure that your notico of the nbovo evout In Friday's issuo, whero you say that the small atfendanoo was due to Mr. Cornwall having " gratuitously in- Bulled" Senator Templeman and Col, Grogory two years ago, was read with astonishment und disgust by every member of the sooiety. I was present at the dinner two years ago nud can assure you that Mr, Corn wall did not insult, either of the geu tlemen named, Senator Templeman on that occasion was making n strong political speeoh, n thing I huvo nover heard anyone else attempt to do on tho six occasious I buvo attended those din ners. Mr, Cornwall, as president, rose and reminded Mr. Templeman that, as tho sooiety contained members of both political parties, politics were nlways barred at their meetings, Mr. Templeman received the information with very bad grace and muttering something about uot being aware of the rule, brought his speech to an abrupt conclusion. That Mr. Cornwall was perfectly justified in interfering and that ho did it very mildly, is shown by tho following extract from the Victoria limes, Mr. Templemun's own paper. Tho extract ocours iu a leader writ ten iu consequence of the disturbance of tho Rossland banquet by Mr. Joseph Murtiu aid othors, and is as foi- lows:"Lynchiug would not bo loo severe punishment for Ibc miscreant who dures lo introduce iho inflammatory subject of politics at a social function. Il is prima facie evidence of wnnl of sense and of a total abseuco of good mate." Col. Gregory not being destitute of sense or good tnste did not havo lobe called to ordar. Of the members of ihe Pioneer Society who wero iu iho habit of attend' ing but wore not ihero on this occasion, Mr. Semlin, W. Wilson nnd Mr. Arthur Mar1 ley, wero dolained by business, others wore preveuted by illness or abseuco from the district; and ongoing through tho list of members who usually attend, Mr. J. B. Lcightou is tho only one of ihe absentees whose ab seuc.e wus uol, io my knowledge, caused by one of lhe abovo reasons. Iu conclusion 1 can assure you that if anything would seouro a full atten dance of tho pioneers it would be lbe knowledge thut Air. Cornwall would preside; for ihere is no man in lhe counlry more respected and liked by those who know him as well us do lhe members of iho Pioneer Society. Yours Iruly, Jno, R. Williams, Physician lo tbo Yale-Llllooet Pioneer Sooiety. Tho following extract is the portion of tho Kamloops Standard's article thnt Is so soverely consured: "Aftor the weary waiting a covered rebiole drawn by two remarkable specimens of equine architecture, came floundering through the mud. Tho thing in gold Inco Lord Aberdeen's hideous legacy to a Province that sold bim a ranch at about sevout-two times its market value -climbed cumberously down,and the overstrained springs of the car riago twilled themselves with a grunting squenk of content that was almost humau. The guard did u proper 'present arms' which same was imperfectly acknowledged by tho gold laced and bewhiskerod monstrosity; after whiob tho oboso nnd shining form clambered up tho steep stairway lo tho spot where it is supposed <o perform wiih digniiy iho duties of ils ofllce," db oi^OT:Eix:_xrc_a- We will givo n Discount ot 30 HICK CENT. OFF llio rntular Hi-ire nn all purchases of $0.00 antl ovet 10 FES, CAW..', an smaller sales. THE ASHCROFT TRADING COMPANY. ***#**#jjt*****iy*****ft*#*************..A**V******* ***«* IgPapertapgs! • A FULL CARLOAD OF LATEST PRODUCTIONS now on the wuy, Comprising Blanks, Gilts and Ingrains Elegant Friezes and Ceilings to Match. If interested write for samples, Free. WEILER BROS., VICTORIA, -B.O. Heintzman k Co, Pianos... Romarkable record of the Heintzman k Co. Piano eaoh season add* to the wonderful sucooss that has como to these Pianos, made in Canada, Thoir fume is world wide; the choice of tho world's greatest artists. Tho following from Lieut. Dan Godfrey, Bandmaster of tbo Grenadier Guards Band, nnd Professor of the Royal College of Music, London, Eug.—"I had tbe pleasure of trying your Pianos, and I must say they nstonished me, being full and powerful, and having a flno tone quality. The singing quality, especially In the treble part, is beuutiful, and tho instrument is well balanced throughout tbo whole scale. As regards your Upright Grands, they are beautifully toned instruments, I am specially oharmod with them. I must say I nm uot surprised nt tho success you have met with your Instruments," DYKE & EVANS, Vancouver, Federal Life Assurance Co'y HAMILTON', ONT. WE GIVE YGTT GOOD RETURNS and CERTAIN PROTECTION WM. UOI-DJfiN, Innpooto Vnnco.h THOMAS WhcAOAAI I'l'minnal Mnnii'i BUSINESS LOCALS, The Blue Ribbon tea, sold by l'\ \V. Foster, is ouly ono quality iho bost— and sold nt only ono price -50 cents a pound—very low, quality considered. 'lho Ashcroft Trading Co. aro giving liberal discounts iu certain Hues in order to make more room for now goods. Thoy carry a very flue line of fancy biscuits, A into order from the post ofllce department permits of a limited quantity of newspapers being sent to Dawson City. Mail matter of auy kind ctin now be sent to Bennett City. For Sale or Rent. known us thu " CAROILK i Ihr |irirn-||ial st.i'ct in Ash- <>( Uu* hi.it lintels iii lown. miniululiiui for llu- locttl and Arr.iii^tim-iii- . <ii ,t nny time. api>1y in the inulfoiuiifil. li. .-...IDHNSOX, Grand Central lluXi-l ABhcroft. W. J. Massoy, wholesale liquors, and Fred. Roth, traveller for the Iuland oi(tar factory, registered at tho Cargilo Houso on Wednesday. They left tho following duy by team from Stewart & Crozier's stable for a trip through Cariboo, NOTICE. In the matter of the Estates of John Wil! ..... Eagle and Thomas Paxton, both of Onward KancliL', near l&u-Mik* House. Hisirul of Cariboo, in tho Province of British Columbia; carry inn on bnsiiu'ss tojjfilu-r under the lirni name of Eagle & Paxton, ranchers and pen- cral merchantBi debtors. Take notice that the above nntiicd John William Eagle and Thomas Paxton hv deed of assignment for the benefit of creditors, bearing date the liitli dav of January, A.M. 1000, made in pursuance of the "Creditors" Trust Deeds Act," have (minted and assigned unto lieorirc A. Veith of tlie said 1 Tin-Mile House, nierch.ml, all jjci-nnal er-tale, credits nnd effects of the said debtors, and of each of them (both partnership and private) which may be seized and sold under execution, and all the real estate ofthe said debtors, and of each of them, for the purpose of distribution amongst the said creditors, as piovided hv law. Said deed of assignment wns executed liy Ihe said John William Knglc, Thomas Paxton and George A. Veith on lhe said 16th day of January. 1000. All persons buying claims against thv said John Eagle A: Thomas Paxton are required mi or before Uie 8th day of February, 1000, to deliver to the trustee, or the undersigned, his solicitor, vouchers and particulars uf the >.uw, duly verified hy statutory declaration, together with particulars of anv security which mav be held by them, and all persons indebted to the said Eagle & Paxton are run.Hired to pay the amounts to the said assignee forthwith. Anil notice is hereby given lliat after the said Slh day of February, 1000. the trustees will proceed tu "liMnMii- Hit .1—elf .iin..iag ll»o». partics who are entitled thereto, hnviii- tcgaul only to the claims of which he shall have had due notice. And further take notice lliat a meeting of lhe said creditors will be held at the ollice of Turner. Hrctun * Co., uu U'hatf *\:vvX, Victoria, on the Hth dav of February,'A.D, 1000, at lhe hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Ashcroft. this lmii day of Januarv, 1000. STUART HENDERSON, Ashcroft, .iStil Assignee's Solicitor. NOTICE. Harkerville, S'-i cents per pound. Stanley. B. Beaver Pass and Wing Dam, ■!${. Cottonwood, •!'■•. Quesnelle, I. UncsneUe Forks, 1, Heaver Lake, nVj. Alexandra, !"... Horselty. iV.,. Soda Creek,-!, llli-Mile House aud 160-Mile House, 2'... Above the H)0, 3W. 100-Mile House, a. 83 and 87-Mile Houses, l:li. fin.Mile House. 1'-. Clinton, ft. Half cent extra rale for furniture, M cent for any lot of freight under 500 pounds, '..cent for machinery in single pieces i-\cecdiiitt il.UOO pounds. CARIHOO PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION M. P.Stewart, S. Hi-:n'i>krson. President. Secretary. SIDNEY WILLIAMS, P.L.S., P.A.S.I., London. Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer,Draughtsman. QUE8NELLE MOUTH, B. 0. Engineering antl Survey work. Reports on mining properties. Maps and plans prepared of any itortfon of Carlhoo district. I fl p T Ashcroft LonaK No. a. I. U. U. I. I. O. G. T. Meets ever; Thursday evening hi Oddfellows Hall 7:3 Agents Wanted. _ J. A, Cooper, Managing: Editor of the "Canadian Magazine," Toronto, and J. II. Aiken,of London* Ont,, who his returned tlilBweek from ia years'traveling in South Africa for us, We are the only Canadian publishers wbo have had a branch in South Arrica for 10 years, giving us an immense advantage In procuring photographs ana material. Our authorship letterpress and engravings nre superior, and Canadian contingents belter illustrated Hum in any rival work. So sure are wc of this that w. will mail free for comparison our prospectus to ...... une possessing a rival prospectus, Circulars and tcrma free. Apply to world Publish NOTICE. After January 10th. 1000. we will charge ten i UU percent, on all accounts ..liu i,s «t lhL- 150-Mile House. U5tp (Signed) VIETH & BORLAND. NOTICE. Io tbe Matter of tho Estate of Hugh McDougall, Doueased. ;ebl> veil lliat by an order made ..e Cornwall. Judge of the of Cariboo, nn the -ltli day of Notic by His County , January, H'on, letters of administration were granted to John A. Fraser. ol i jn.-.nHle tiiuiiih, H.C. ollicial administrator of the County ot Cariboo.to the personal estate of Hugh .McDougall. deceased intestate, late of Asbcroft. H.C. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to pay the amount due by ihem to lhe said John A. Kraser or the undersigned forthwith. All persons having claims against the said Htiuh McDougall are required to .n-ini full particulars ihereof fullv verified and of lhe nature of the securities (if nnv! held by them to the said John A. Kraser or the under- Hlgnedon or before the nth dav of April, luuo. After the lith dav of April, luou. tlie Administrator will proceed to distribute lbe rivets of the said estate among the panic- entitled " '-' ' ' ■-■'-- - claims notice. Dated the Oth dav HJanuary. Ifm.i. " DENIS Ml'RPHY, Udt5 Solicitor for Administrator. NOTICE. Notice is herehy given tbat lbe -i:ird Mining and Milling Cunp.iuy of Carihoo, Limited Liability, will afier Ihe expiration of thirty days after the publication of this notice change il;. ollicor principal place of business from Ninth Hetid. in the Provmceof Hrili-h Columbia, to the City of Vancouver, in -aid Province. the l.ompaiiv havinu obtained the necessan consent ol the Shareholders to Mich change. " D,ited this until dav of December. 18110. (Signed) JOSHUA WRIGHT, ) 5J. A. JAMIESON. [-Trustees. WM. C, Mc:(.ILUVl.AY.) SOU __v_CI.ISr_EI_Ee,_A.Ij AOT, 1896. (POHM P.) Certificate of Improvements. N OT ICK-Empress No. l, Emprcsa No. 2. I'.nipiv-js No. It, l-.mprcj-s No. ... Kmpress No. ti and I'.m.press fraciional. siturte in (be Vale Mining Division, of . ale district. Where located-Near Asasslz, Take Notice, that I William A. Mailer, act- in.; as auent lor The llntish Columbia Agencv 't'm,,,L;'1- 1',ri'1' M""'^ '■'■'tib'-aic No. -Ml M H'.. lhe itritish Columbia (fold Trust Limited I'.M.cerliflcak. No. yon,. U. Kree Miner's Certilicate No. , intend smy days from the date hereof, torpplvto the Milling Recorder for a certiticate of'improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown dram of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section :t7. must be cnmnienc-d before the issuance o such Cerlilicate of Improvements. Dated this llth day ol .lanuarv Mino. 87Um WILLIAM A. HAl-ER.P.L.S.' COMMERCIAL HOTEL HAYWOOD k PRESCOTT, Props., Cor. Hastings and Cambie sis., VANCOUVER, - B.C. NEW, MODERN and STRICTLY FIRST CLASS. Rates $2 to $2.50 per day. flood Sample Rooms. "._fiU UML ..MUIL COLLEGE," DcBeck Block, Hastings st,, Vancouver. GENERAL AGENTS FOR VANCOUVER, CARIBOO AND THE LIUOOETS THE ALBION IRON WORKS CO., LTD. Engineers, Founders and Boilermakers, ll J'lmtliiim _Ii_a_, utul Tl Sloru stroqt, VICTORIA, B.O. Cunning Machinery. Steel-Riveted Pipe. Marine and Land Enginos and Boilors built for Govornmont Inspection. Tubular Boilors Thawing Points. Derricks and Hjr druulic Pipe Specialties in complete Miners Outfits. Coiitluu-s wivoii for nil kinds of work. Kopnirs meoiltnl with despatch.. Crt-UiiKS of nil dosurlptiona, A^onta for WortbliiRtoti Pumps. Ji.S~£Q—^C)—,T, B.O. Large Airy Rooms. Only First-Class Hotel in Town. Sample Rooms Free. C E. JOHNSON. Proprietor. BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA Incorporated 1836. PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $4,866,668 1,460,000 Branches in alt the principal towns ot Canada from Dawson to Sydney, Capo Breton. Drafts granted on all points in Canada and the United States and on Great Britain. Gold dust purohased or sent for assay witb prompt returns. J-A.IMC-EUB 0_trt-___k_B>_r, MauaRor. _A.S__3-C-RO_F,T- CARGILE HOUSE Under New Management. Mr. Fred. Nelson now has entire charge of the Hotel, and has thoroughly renovated and refitted it. Dining rooms well supplied, neat and orderly. The bar is well supplied with the best grade of Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The house solicits a fair share of the public patronage. Free Sample Roomr for Commercial Travelers. Cariboo. Horsefly. QUESNELLE FORKS. W.B. Bailey cl Co., Storage and Forwarding Agents. Goods received, stored and forwarded with despatch ta any point in Cariboo reached by wagon or pack train. Consign your goods to our care and we will settle railway charges and ship to destination with least possible delay.
Title changes in chronological order: The British Columbia Mining Journal (1895-05-09 to 1896-05-02), The B.C. Mining Journal (1896-05-09 to 1899-04-29), and Ashcroft Journal (1899-05-06 to 1967).
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