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tattered tent are set forth in more than life-size TENDEKFOOT'S KASLO NOTES daubs supposed to represent the wonders with­ NELSON PEESONAL EEGXSTEB, in. And the voice of the man at the door is never silent. The innocent visitor from the KASLO MAKES A LITTLE NOISE AND CELE- back country is assured that there is " plenty THE MOVEMENTS OP OUE CITIZENS AND BEATES OONSIDEEABLY. of time before the big show begins," and if he OUE YISITOES. appears to be sufficiently verdant he may even be assured in mysterious tones that " There The Mild-Mannered Flat Gives Some Pointers on the ain't no big show." The services of a hand Everyone May Know the Whereabouts of Everybody General Course of'.Events In and Around the organ have been dispensed with as the man at Else—Visitors to The Miner Office May Record Noisy City—A little Side Show Which is Now the door was found quite able to make all the the Movements of Themselves and Their Friends Reing Run—A Painful Accident While Racing-. noise necessary. His eloquence in describing the many attrac­ Who Wander. tions of his show is at times touching in its Kaslo' just now is gazing away at the far-off pathos. Beneath this flowery ladguage there is , Joshua Davies is registered at the Phair. snow-clad ranges and wishing she had a mighty a rinn of sorrow, and sometimes a faraway look The Nelson News Depot will carry THE MINER chunk of that glittering mass to clap upon her comes into the eyes of the showman, as if he had been inside and knew only too well how on sale. fevered brow. In other words the town is still little the pictures along the walls oj the tent H. B. Smith, O.E., of Keefer & Smith, has re­ struggling with the after effects of the very represent what is to be seen inside. But also as turned to Victoria. hilarious and enjoyable time with which the many another it is not a matter of choice. C. Coy, of the Kaslo-Slocan Examiner, visited Bread and butter depend upon the strength of Nelson this week. Queen's birthday was celebrated. his lungs, and shaking off his dapondency he The town was handsomely decorated with R. A. Ren wick, manager of THE MINER, is in yells again louder than before. Victoria on business. flags and bunting and presented a truly holiday The saddest part of it is that but few seem to G. A. Keefer, C.E., of Victoria, 0will return to appearance, as the large delegation from Nelson be influenced by all his racket. At long inter­ Nelson again in June. which went up to assist, in the festivities drew vals an over-confident person wander over, near the DOCK. Oh, bless you, yes, gentle gives up his coin and passes from view behind John Dean, contractor, of Victoria, is in Nel­ stranger, we Have a dock with a big D. the tattered tent flap, only to appear again son on a prospecting trip. George O. Buchanan read, a very able address looking as if he had forgotten something and . J. W. Tolson has returned after a short visit of welcome to all who caredcto listen to it, and was in a hurry to get back. to Victoria and Vancouver. those who did not missed a really good thing. A FLAT MINOR. L. J. Cross, representing Kimball's safes,will The forenoon was occupied in a great variety be in Nelson in a few days. of athletic sports during the progress of which BY MEANS OP GIANT POWDEE. N. P. Snowden, of the firm of Lowenberg, it became evident that some fairly good talent Harris & Co., Victoria, is in the city. in their lines can be found among the boys of _>ich Hughes, of Kaslo, Tries to Blow Himself and D. B. Bogle is down from Lardo, and reports Kaslo. Family into Eternity. The brass band was on its bes t behaviour the hills roundabout alive with prospectors. and nearly all day the members quite gracious­ A man named Dick Hughes is now lying in a S. D. Schultz, B. A., barrister-at-law, has ly consented to play the same selections at the dying condion at the Nelson- jail. He was ariived in Nelson, and will practice his profes­ same time. Towards night, however, the heat brought down from Kaslo suffering from the sion here. of the of the day proved too much for them and result of injuries received from an explosion of . Thos. Garvey was dowm from the Lardo river some of them sought relief from overstrained this week, and reported several promising new nerves by branching out into individual selec­ Giant powder, by means of which he had claims having been located recently. tion. Small fragments of Giant powder were planned to destroy himself and family. G. V. Hastings, manager of the Lake of the - let off from time to time, and while this seemed So far as can be learned from those who to relieve the feelings of those who felt unable Woods Milling Company, Keewatin, and Alex. to do justice to the occasion by personal yells, something of the history of the man, and the McQueen, their B.C. representative, were in still at the same time they jarred on the sensi­ contents of a letter discovered on his person Nelsen this week. tive nerves of others. Gilker & Wells have made a large extension , after his arrival fin Nelson the rash act was to their store. The increase of business in the The afternoen was taken up with boat races, caused through the influence of jealousy. ? horse races, and incidentally mentioning to It appears that for some reason Hughes be­ Postoffice department has made the enlarge­ visitors that "Kaslo has come to stay." I am came suspicious that all was not as it should be ment absolutely necessary. pained to be forced to state that more attention between himself and wife. Henry Croft, real estate and financial broker, was paid to .the horse races than to the oft- This idea so preyed upon his mind that he Victoria, is in Nelson making a general survey repeated sketches of future glory. resolved to destroy not only himself, but his of the Kootenay country. ; He will remain here The pleasure of the afternoon was marred by wife and infant child as well. As a result he- a fortnight or more. ' •- j a painful and well-nigh fatal accident which procured a stick of. giant powder, and on the Rev. Dr. Carmen, General Superintendent bf took place on the impromptu race course. night of the 23rd hist, arranged to carry his the Methodist Church of Canada, will preach Frank Hughes was riding up and down the plan into effect. A fuse was attached to the to-morrow morning in the Methodist church, track trying to keep back the crowd which was powder, which was concealed at the head of the and in the evening in the Presbyterian church. pressing within the lines. It appears that bed under the pillows. G. B: Wright, of Ainsworth, has returned while he was directing his attention elsewhere After Hughs and his wife had retired for the, from Tacoma, accompanied by Mrs. Wright. the starterssent ofr* a bunch of horses. These night the fuse was lighted and the man lay in Mr. Wright had been away for a month, and came down the course and before Hughes could momentary expectation of death. The " spit­ during his absence he awakened considerable get out of the way they charged into his animal. ting " of the fuse aroused his wife who got up interest in the Kootenay country among the A son of J. M. Burke, the banker, was riding to find the cause of the noise. She was far capitalists of the Puget Sound district. oue of the horses, and being thrown violently enough away to receive no injury when the ex­ sustained a broken collarbone and badly bruisea* plosion occurred. The child also escaped in The Claim Allowed. leg and ankle. Another rider who was thrown some way and seems to be suffering scarcely From advice received in Nelson lately there isr fortunately escaped with a bad shaking up and any ill €»ffects from the concussion. no longer any doubt as to the correctness of the a few bruises. One of the horses was found to Hughs was severely stunned and is suffering 7 telegrams from Premier Davie and Commis­ be so badly injured that it w as necessary to from concussion of the brain, which will in all sioner Gore stating that McGillivray's claim shoot it at once. probability prove fatal within the next few to the land of the townsite has The waters of the Upper country are becom­ days. been allowed. By this act the Premier must be ing more and more dangerous every day owing to the increased amount of drift coming in from " Price the Tailor " is a new sign appearing credited with an amount of firmness which on the Postoffice block, East Baker street. some were reluctant to give when the claim was the streams going up so rapidly. A man named first made. The majority of the people in this McKillop was drowned in the Lardo river sev­ J. Ehrmanntraut and H. Madsen are opening eral days ago. He and a partner named Elliott a store and warehouse at New Denver as the section were of the opinion that McGillivray's were overturned by a drifting log. Elliott clung Slocan Meat and Provision Co. claim was a just one, but of doubtful outcome. to the log and was finally rescued by a party That it has been allowed speaks well for the THE MINER this week received several new powers that be. passing up the river. . subscriptions from English capitalists in Lon­ Gangs of men are being made up almost daily don and Liverpool who are interested in the It is understood that from now on the new to go out into various parts of the couutry for Kootenay country. town will be pushed ahead as rapidly as is con­ the purpose of getting the trails into condition. sistent with solid growth. About a score of men have been sent up to A. B. Gray & Co., Victoria, are retiring from A number of new lines of business will be Argenta to put the Duncan river trails into business, and will dispose of their wholesale opened and extensixe improvements made all shape. stock by auction. A. B. Gray has received a along the line. This town should give a good Government appointment as Superintendent of And still the Kaslo sideshow to the South J account of itself during the next twelve Kootenay Board of Trade goes on. Outside the the new Bureau of Statistics. months. wMM^mmmmmmmmMmi^^ f£ibiB*5__S3iSi*5£^^ TW»^.iUKg*___^g__e__MyH_^.M_van man-im*. t^*»»S^«*«ij^^r-s^wq««7CT w*g^t-w_ra__«u>««t «»_;_•*!*_, a^_MTMm^a.'aa,--^•* «•».. * -A T*--T"ft' i1""^--;:'. :,r\~ [•£•'• :#• I' r'

THE MINES : NELSON, B. 0., SATUEDAY MAY 27, 1893.

fa N Messrs. KIRK & RITCHIE, Dominion & Provincial Land Surveyors, Nelson, B.C., Have published in pocket form an SECURE (Notary Public.) Many claims weretaken up THEM last year by parties unable ABSTRACT OF AT to make the improvements required by law. These will Mining and Eeal Estate lapse one year after date of - TURNER record. Doubtless many of BROS'. i? these claims will be found to STORE. * 3 n be very valuable, and there will be a rush to restake them Music , when they lapse. The publication gives the date of record, name of locator Daily Papers arriving and a description of each claim. Every Mail. Auctioneer and Commission Agent, The cost of getting the above information respecting one single claim from the Slocan Recorder's office would be greater than the price of this book. REPRESENTING THE PRICE HAS BEEN LOWERED TO $2.00. The Confederation Life Association, the Phoenix Fire Apply to Messrs. GILKER & WELLS, NELSON, Insurance Company, and the Provident Fund Accident Society ; also the Sandy Croft Foundry Company, near Or to Messrs. RICHARDSON & BEALEY, KASLO. Chester, England, makers of all kinds of mining ma­ chinery, air compressors, rock breakers, stamps, etc. TS9 HOTEL No. 1, JOSEPHINE STEEET, NELSON, B. 0. RESTAURANT AND LUNCH COUNTER ESTABLISHED 1885. Meals at all Hours Cold and Hot Luncheon. Manufacturer and Importenpc r of all Grades of 6: of the Now ready for business. ©;iy and Night. One and all, call and see me. B H Lots for Sale in BIB 15-4-tt BEN EDINGTON, Proprietor. a Carpets, Oilcloths, Linoleums, I. :: Window Shades, etc. WHOLESALE ONLY. 21-23 CORDOVA STREET, Adjoining the government townsite of Nelson m , , a VANCOUVER, B.C. Telephone o2. AT $125 AND UPWAEDS

T With a rebate for buildings erected. The best residential property in Nelson, values sure to increase. Apply W. A. Jowett, agent for Nelson and district, COR. BAKER AND WARD STREETS. or Innes & Richards, Vancouver, B.C. W. A. JOWETT,

Double Dressed, Mining & Eeal Estate Brokers, Auctioneers & Commission Agent. f Single Dressed. JOSEPHINE STREETS. NELSON, B.C. . AT ALL HOURS, DAY OR MIGHT SHIPLAP, RUSTIC, CEILING, FLOORING, MES. W. 0. PHILLIPS, Proprietress. LATHS, SHINGLES, ALL DIMENSIONS OF Jas. McDonald & Co. ROUGH LUMBER. Nelson and Kcvelstokc, Split Cane, Greenheart and 1 carry full lines of all kinds of furniture for residences, it Steel rods. Devon Minnows Having bought the stock of the hotels, and offices. Mattresses made to order, and Oiled Silk and other Lines, Davies- Sawmill C'o'y. I at prices lower than eastern and coast. am prepared to furnish builders They are also agents for Casts and Traces, Bait Hooks with Lumber of the above lines. (plain and on gut), Fly Books I Spoon Baits, Single Action SPECSAL RATES TO Evans Pianos and Doherty Organs. and Multiplying Reels, Wil­ BUILDING CONTRACTORS NELSON STORE: low Baskets, Flies and Pearl Spoons, expressly made for the Kootenay Rivers. Mo. 4 Houston «& Ink Building-,.--Josephine Street. Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention. ° 9 Wholesale and Retail. o raer LAKE AND WARD STS., NELSON, B. C NELSON 1.* t___ fi__g ee GUNMAKJEJK, First of the Season VAlSrCOUVER, B- O- PROPRIETORS. Subscribe for Imported and Domestic Cigars, Etc. HAY AND GEAIN FOB SALE. Omnibus and carriages to and from all trains and steam­ boat wharves. Saddle and pack animals for hire. Freight VICTORIA, B.C. hauled and all kinds of job teaming attended to. HUDSON'S BAY COMPT Stable on Baker Street. Office with Wilson & Perdue. BAKER STREET, NELSON. Tke Paily TSiftes 3 Subscription, $10 per annum, AGENTS FOR In advance. Hiram Walker & Son's, _ n* Fort Garry Flour Mills, Limited, ana Manitoba. 3 Subscription, $2 per annum, In advance. gV3!ES9BNG ENGINEER AND Independent in Politics, Fullest Telegraphic Reports, m Correspondents in every District. USTEiLSOIN", IB. 0_

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THE MrxER is PRINTED ON SATURDAYS, AND WILL BE affairs of the province would only come up and the present time, though as yet most of the mailed to subscribers at the following cash-in-advance .J rates: Three months §1.50, six months §2.50, one year $i. see for themselves the needs of this region the locators have shown a disposition to give others CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS WILL BP: INSERTED AT THE result could not fail to be beneficial. It is not a chance. It should never be forgotten that rate of §3 an inch (down the column) per month. A so much a lack of willingness on their part as it- one paying, developed mine largely increases special rate for advertisements of over 2 inches. is a Jack of that knowledge which can only be the value of every claim in its vicinity. TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS "WILL BE INSERTED . FOR ;•» 15 cents a line for the first insertion and 7 cents a line drawn from personal observation, which causes Give those a chance who are willing to help for each additional insertion. Twelve lines of 9 words each make an inch. All advertisements printed for the best interests of the most valuable portion with this development. a less period than 3 months considered transient and of the province to be neglected. It is to be must be paid for in advance. Advertisements of less than 12 lines will be counted as 12 lines. hoped cind believed that the results of this visit THE, QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WILL ONLY APPEAR OVER THE will be materially beneficial at future sessions SmiEi/Y/, if the spirit of Queen Victoria could writer's name. Communications with such signatures , as "Old Subscriber/' "Yreritas," "Citizen," etc., etc., of the legislative body. have been wafted to this section, on the occa­ will not be printed on any consideration. Ii. Those who expect to meet with the Premier sion of her seventy-fourth birthday the result St- BIRTH NOTICES FREE IF WEIGHT OF CHILD IS GIVEN; IF weight is not given §1 will be charged. Marriage should carefully think over the situation and would have been quite satisfactory. Not that announcements will bo charged from §1 to §10—accord­ not only be prepared to furnish all required much fuss was inade over the matter, but "be­ ing to the social standing of the bridegroom. information, but to point out the most pressing cause in a community where there are gathered JOB PRINTING IN GOOD STYLE AT FAIR RATES. CARDS, Ii': envelopes, and letter, note, and account papers kept needs of this section and the best means for representatives from most of the civilized It in stock.' relieving the same. nations the feeling of respect and veneration ADDRESS THE MINER PRINTING PUBLISHING CO. NELSON, B.C. If this is properly done there will be no doubt was so unanimously expressed on all sides. If. in future as to where the blame should rest if It is the fortune of but few rulers to so con­ .1' no improvements are apparent. duct themselves and the affairs of their people SHOULD STUDY THE SITUATION. through a long reign as to win. not only the 1-: , THAT, the citizens of California are waking up A WORD TO PROSPECTORS. . affectionate regard of their own people, but the at, last to the evils of the anti-debris laws which As THE mining regions of admiration and respect of ,even those most have for years practically paralyzed the chief become- more and more developed there will hostile to the form of government which they mining interests of that great state, is a sign necessarily be from time to time presented for represent. This position has long ago been 7 which* w ill be received with satisfaction by solution the same old problems which havebeen universally accorded to Queen Victoria, and mining men throughout the country generally. wrestled with for generations in every mining each passing year only adds to the loyalty and It will be hailed as an indication that at last one community. Among these is always the rela- regard felt for a wise and kindly ruler and a of the most important factors in the material tions of the prospector and the speculative noble woman. prosperity of any country fortunate enough to buyer. be possessed of it, has begun to receive such It is quite natural that the one who pene­ THE proposed visit of President Van Home, public attention as will soon force reluctant trates the rugged ranges and untracked passes of the C.P.R., will be watched with interest by and tardy legislation in its behalf. of a new country, and at the almost daily peril those who have investments in this region. . ,The difficulty has always been the lack of a of his life demonstrates to the world that he Some very important measures may be ex­ just appreciation of the relation between min­ has discovered valuables before unknown, pected to result from the observations he pro­ ing and other branches of productive enter­ should feel inclined to believe that to him first poses to make. prise. If an acre of ground lias been cleared of all should come the rewards of the discovery. and sown in wheat, the annual crop of which Day after day trudging under a heavy pack, MY LOVE IN THE WEST. is worth $50, and represents that much wealth and trailing along the mountain side, the pros­ South, that is scented with flowers and vine, added yearly to that already possessed by the pector comes upon surface indications of some Sing with your mocking birds, bloom with your best precious metal. There it is, but to what, extent •Roses, sweet south ! Waft your love and waft mine community, it might follow that, if every acre To my love in the West. in the country was producing" in a like manner or value cannot be known without a further expenditure of time and money. This the Flame with your marigolds, south till you light and all just sufficient for the public need, it All the way with them, and dreaming and blest would be wise to let the situation remain un­ prospector, often finds beyond his means, and the result is a search for a purchaser. Now the Render the splendor of lillies of white changed. But if it is a fact that, many acres of To my Love in the West. locator of the claim has good reason to believe the pround are idle for want of adequate return he has a good thing in sight, and when the Winnow your glorious garden where drips for their products, then the discovery that The dawn-dreaming dew from the rose's red breast, investor comes along he is inclined to hold out beneath the surface of one of these acres lies a Till your rival red roses climb up to the lips for a stiff price. " This man who comes to buy body of metal, which by common consent will Of my love in the West. me out," thinks the prospector, " has taken Beams of you, dreams of you, gleams of you, sweel represent the agriciilturarproduction of many none of the many chances which I had to take such areas, becomes a matter of great relative South of my singing, have glory unguessed ; in acquiring this property, and if he wants it But my dreams will be sweet when you hear, my.heartbeat importance. let him pay for it." With my love's in the West, [New Poet, Possessed of a -.-medium of exchange new industries spring into existence and the thous­ Now/while it is well and right that the This recognition of merit comes none too soon locator should get every dollar justly his, some to check the growing tendency of Western and wheels of commerce begin to revolve. The swains to dash over the border and lay court to trouble is that in nearly every case the owners care is necessary to see that the would-be inves­ down-east femininity, oblivious to the exis­ of the acres surrounding that on which the dis­ tor, unwilling to risk his money in what to him tence at home of the rarest, the sweetest, the is an uncertain venture, goes elsewhere with most vivacious girls that ever masticated guin covery was made have combined to legislate or fluttered at a matinee.— Spokane lie view. against the best interests of the very means his capital, and leaves the country undeveloped and the locator with what is to him an unpro­ If his " love in the west" but casts her ocular whereby their own conditions have been bet­ demonstrators upon those lines and survives tered. The mine owner in the hopeless minority ductive, and therefore comparatively valueless, she should be presented with a starry crown of: is forced to submit to the enactment of laws property on his hands. priceless gems—Montana sapphires. Then, too, In this connection the San Francisco Mining this young man's lines are so beautifully indefi­ made to govern his business by a band of men nite. He leaves the imagination to wander over who neither understand nor sympathize with and Scientific Press very justly says : about seventeen states, although we have a Owners of prospects should remember that strong suspicion that he refers te Missoula. Can his endeavors. Not only this, but failing to the other fellow must take some chances if he understand the importance of the industry, or he be a modern Don Juan and wish to include buys their claims. " Therefore the prices asked all the dear girls in the West ? The young man indifferent to its needs, they continue year after ought to be less than what the whole mine is should follow Horace Greeley's advice and come year in the same course which often results in worth after it is developed. A claim may west. He would be a howling success in any develop into a mine, and then again it may country.—Missoula Western Democrat. the almost total annihilation of that which they amount to nothing more than a hole in the should have used every effort to promote. ground. These chances have to be taken by Shake, friend ! Most of us have felt that way This is one of the principal reasons why our the man who buys a prospect and should be at some time in our lives, but unfortunately mining laws are often so inadequate to the taken fully into consideration by those who only the: gifted few can wail their wail so tune have such claims to sell. It is foolish, therefore, accomplishment of the desired end. to put the price of a developed claim on to fully. It's a safe proposition that the young In the promisad visit of Premier Davie to what is merely a prospect. But it is'doing this man has been compelled by force of circum­ (iF this part of the province and his avowed inten­ which keeps miners poor and investors away. stances to take a trip to the far East, and tion to meet with the people for the discussion As there appears just now a good chance to sell amidst its pale, placid and painfully particular gold prospects in this state, it is to be hoped of various matters of interest locally, it is to be their owners will be reasonable and not de­ maidens he has missed the frank smile and hoped has dawned a day of better things for mand such exorbitant prices as to discourage cheery ways of the Western girls who are this section. "' buyers* neither ashamed to be healthy nor afraid to be Ww If he and others interested in the legislative This is equally true of British Columbia at pleasant.

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A SUICIDE AT EEVELSTOKE. A. ROBERTS,

fiOnis Mason Takes ISis liifc—CJcneral iftcuis from PROVINCIAL AND DOMINION tike fiJppcr £oliiml>ia Town. From Our Own Correspondent. LAND SURVEYOR, REVELSTOKE, May 24.—Louis Mason, who is TROUT LAKE CITY, B.C. well known in the Big Bend district, brought his life to an end on Monday afternoon at the FOR SALE. Columbia hotel. After going about during the forenoon he went to bed before dinner and com­ HALF-INTEREST IN THE MINERAL CLAIM HEALED TENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE A "London," on Toad Mountain, with improvements, ^ undersigned up to noon of Wednesday, 31st May, 1893, plained-about being sick. The cook took up a including licensed hotel; cheap. Apply to plate of soup, but the sick man refused to eat. 1o0-4 T. B. MAY, Nelson. for the construction of a Courthouse at Nelson. Plans and . specifications can be seen at Record Office, Later in the afternoon another visit was made LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION. Nelson. to his room but the door was locked and aq, N. FITZSTUBBS, entry had to be effected by way of the window. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIRTY DAYS -LN from date I intend to apply to the Gold Com­ 149-3 Assistant Commissioner Lands and Works. Mason's face was found to be very much swol­ missioner for a lice7ise to sell liquor at my hotel, known as the Denvnr Hotel, situated on lot 16, clock 8, in the len and no statement could be got from him as town of Kaslo. EDWARD CORNING. to what was wrong with him. Dr. McLean was Kasio, May 18, 1893. 150-4 immediately sent for, but by the time he arrived medical aid was of no avail. The post-mortem LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION.

examination disclosed that death, had been 1TVTOTICN E IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIRTY DAYS caused by drugs administered apparently by from date I intend applying to the Gold Commis­ sioner, for a license to sell liquor in my hotel, known as the EDUCATION OFFICE, the hand of the deceaied with the intent of tak­ Sayward Hotel, situate at Sayward, B.C. ing his own life. Sayward, B C, May 8, 1893. W. R. POULTON. Victoria, May 3rd, 1892. Louis Mason came to this country from New7 TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL Orleans, and has been mostly engaged in pros­ -*-* examination for certificates of' qualification to teach pecting in the Big Bend country, in which dis­ LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION, in the Public Schools of the Province will be held as fol­ trict he recently sold some of his interests and OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIRTY DAYS lows,' commencing on Tuesday, July 4th, at 9 a.m. :— has been in town over a month, during which N from date I intend to apply to the Gold Commissioner for a license to sell liquor at my hotel situate at the town- Victoria In High School Building. time he lias spent a large sum of money in site of Sayward. F. C. ALLAN. Vancouver :In Central School Building. various ways. Very little money was found on Nelson, April 25, 1893. - 144-4 Kamloops... -..In Public School Building. his person and nothing to show the cause of the Each applicant must forward a notice, thirty days be­ rash act. TO CONTRACTORS. fore the examination, stating the class and grade of certi­ R. A. Ren-wick, of THE MINER, passed through ficate for which he will be a candidate, the optional sub­ Revelstoke on Monday en route for the Coast. ENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE EREC­ jects selected, and at which of the above-named places he . The temporary bridge over the Illecillewaet T TION of ~the Kootenay Lake General Hospital will attend. was swept away last week by an unexpected Society building, up to 12 o'clock, Saturday, May 27th, Every notice of intention to be examined must be ac­ 1893. Plans, specifications, and details for the same can rise in the river. The bridge was constructed- companied with a testimonial certifying to the moral 7 be seen at the office of George N. Taylor, Architect, by the saw mill people last winter and was used Josephine street, Nelson, B.C. character of the candidate. by them and the ranchers living across the All tenders to be delivered to E. C. Arthur, M.D., on or Candidates are notified that all of the above require­ before 12 o'clock of the above date. • river. Any or all tenders riot necessarily accepted. ments must be satisfied before their applications can be The celebration of Her Majesty's birthday A bond will be required for the completion of the con­ filed. . • • • was observen to some extent, but there was not tract. E. C. ARTHUR, S. D. POPE, Nelson, May. 17, 1893. Acting Secretary. much excitement. Races and general sports 149-4 Superintendent of Education. were the principal part of the amusement dur­ ing the afternoon. NOTICE. President VanHorne, of the C.T\R. and party passed through here in a special last night. It expected much good will result to the Kootenay -TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE district when the famous magnate looks into CITY OF KOOTENAY LAND AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY the prospects of trade in that quarter and uses (Limited Liability)' his influence as[he will no doubtMo to push the Intend to apply at the expiration of three months from Arrow Lake branch line. the first publication of this notice for an order-in-Gouncil changing the name of the said Company to "THE Q , KOOTENAY LAND AND M^EOVEMENT COMPANY, Limited •••N TipE i , r Liability." COURT OF ASSIZE, NISI PRIUS, OYER AND Abstract of ffSmcrul Claims. Dated this 11th day of April, A.D. 1893. Messrs. Kirk & Ritchie, surveyors, Nelson, A Terminer, and General Gaol Delivery, will be held in BODWELL & IRVING, the Town of Kaslo, in the County of Kootenay, on Friday, have published" in book form An Abstract of Solicitors for the City of Kootenay Land and Improve­ ment Company, Limited Liabilit3r. 14(3-13 the 2nd day of June, .1893. Mineral Claims, which will be indisdensable to By Command, prospectors. The book contains a list of all - A. CAMPBELL REDDIE, mineral claims recorded, with a valuable de­ T2MBER LICENSE APPLICATION. Deputy Provincial Secretary. scription of each. Many of these claims will no Provincial Secretary's Office, OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIRTY DAYS doubt be allowed to lapse for various reasons N after date I intend to apply to the Honorable Chief 28th April, 1893. 149-3 and prospector's who carry this•-claim encyclo­ Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to cut and carry away timber on the following described land : On pedia will be abie took up the location, date of the east side of , West Kootenay District,B.C, record t?nd other interesting data regarding viz.: Commencing at a stake placed Vs miles south-east of New Denver, thence 250 chains in a south-west course, every mineral claim in Kootenay. thence 80 chains in a westerly course, thence 250 chains in a northerly course, thence 40 chains to the place of com­ mencement, containing 1000 acres more or less. S. M. WHARTON, vv New Denver, B.C., October 4, 1892. 146-4 A COURT OF ASSIZE, NISI PRIUS, OYER AND NOTICE. -"• Terminer, and General Gaol Delivery will be held at Thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Gold the Town of Nelson, in the County of Kootenay, on Tues­ Commissioner for a license.to sell liquor in a hotel situate day, the 30th day of May, 1893. on the Government land 10 miles above the town of Lardo. April 1, 1893. A. C. PEARSON. By Command, A. CAMPBELL REDDIE, EALED TENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED UP TO Deputy Provincial Secretary. YOUNG MAN WITH FIFTEEN YEAR'S EXPERI­ S noon on Wednesday, the 7th June next, addressed A ENCE in business, and now manager of a first-class Provincial Secretary's Office, to the undersigned, care of WulfFsohn & Bewicke, Ltd., general store in the N. W. T. wishes to communicate with 28th April, 1893. 149-3 Vancouver, B.C., for the construction of this Company's some live man who is willing to furnish half the capital required to open up a store in some important town of railway from to Forks of Carpenter Creek. Kootenay, B.C. Address J., care of THE MINER. Forms of tender can be obtained on application to the NOTICE. undersigned at the Company^ office, Victoria, B.C., and at the office of Messrs. WulfFsohn & Bewicke, Ltd., NOTICE 10 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Vancouver, and no tender will be considered unless made on such form. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SIXTY DAYS This is to warn the public against negotiating for Lots N after date I intend to apply to the Gold Commissioner 25 and 26, Block 13, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, in the town- The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be ac­ of West Kootenay District for permission to lease 1,000 site of Four Mile City, the agreement of sales being made cepted. inches of water for a period of 99 years, the water to be in the name of Benjamin H. Lee, as the same was obtained taken from Carpenter Creek at a point 2_- miles from its without the consent of the original owners of the town- A. J. WEAVER-BRIDGMAN, mouth. The water is to be used to supply the town of site. JOHN HOUSTON & CO., Secretary-Treasurer. New Denver and any additions thereto. Agents Original Owners. Victoria, B.C., May 8tq, 1893. 150-3 New Denver, April 20, 1893. 149-8 ARTHUR C. DICK. Nelson, May 12th, 1893. HtM r "}

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A Typical Site for a large Oity, being level bench land, perfectly adapted for Building Purposes, and is the SELECTED junction of the River and Railway Transportation. is the only natural location for a Centre of Supply for the great Placer and Hydraulic Mines of the Pend d'Oreille and Salmon-Rivers, and the Cold and Silver Mines of Trail Creek. \ is the Construction Headquarters of the Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway, and will always be a splendid location for supply warehouses.

PURCHASERS CAN APPLY PRICES : $150 for Corners; $100 for Inside Lots At NELSON, to HAROLD SELOUS TERMS : One-third Cash, one-third in 2 months, At SAYWARD, to W. M. NEWTON At . to MARGUS WOLFE one-third in 4 months, with interest at At KASLO, to J. L, RET Al.LACK _ 8 per cent, on deferred payments. At VICTORIA, Room No. 7, Board of Trade building V JOSHUA DA VIES, Manager. TITLE CROWN GRANT W. M. MACKINNON, 0. E. npi LABAU, M. D., ALEXANDER MUIR, (Ass. Mem. Inst. C. E.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ACCOUNTANT, ETC. Rooms 3 and 4, Houston Block, Nelson, B.C., May 12th, i8gj Water Supply, Irrigation, Water Power, Bridges Gentlemen,—/ am in the field with a record as a Structural Iron Work, Etc, NELSON, B.C. reliable accountant. Have had many years' experi- e7ice. Do you want your books written up, balanced, Office corner Homer and Cordova sts., 133-tf Telephone 42. audited or posted ? VANCOUVER, B. C. I have taken up temporarary quarters in The Miner block. Yours respectfully, O "WV BTJ J. A. KIRK J. F. RITCHIE ALEX. MUIR. Asscv-. M. Inst. C. E., M. Can. Soc. C. E. PROVINCIAL.-_- LAND '•-!- SURVEYOR KIRK & RITCHIE,

B^.LFOUE3 IB. C- DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL LAND Telephone Connection. SURVEYORS. (Deputy Sheriff.) ___.LT_i^IT XiZELAJST Office over Bank of British Columbia, Nelson, B. C Plasterer and Bricklayer LICENSED AUCTIONEER, Will contract for all kinds of work. Materials furnished P. O. box 69. Telephone 24. NELSON, B. C. and estimates given for work in any town in Auction sales made at any point in- West Kootenay Kootenay Lake Country. District Town lots and mining claims bough t and sold on . . • • LIME FOB SALE Edward Applewhaite & Co. commission. A general real estate business^transacted. At Nelson and Pilot Bay or delivered at any point on Offiw tor S_e. present at residence, corner of Carbonatld4 e the lake in any quantity. Address P.O. box 47, Nelson. S. E. corner Baker and Josephine streets, and Kootenay treets. NELSON, B. C.

1771 T^HE SUBSCRIBER HAS IN STO CK or en route from the Coast:. 1 Carload Glass, Paints and Oils. E. 0. CAEPENTEK, Manager. 2 Carload Sash and Doors, 2 Carload Dry Clear Fir Flooring, 4 incJh All the principal mines in Slocan District can be reached I Carload Dry Clear Fir Ceiling, 4 inch, in from two to' seven miles from this hotel, which is 1 Carload Factory Cedar, located at Three Forks on Carpenter creek. An Immense Stock of Common lumber, I I _____-/K_v* JL JL JL JL _fi—rfj The Dining Room is under the immediate superienten Shingles, laths, Mouldings, Etc., as usual. dence of Mr. C. Bowen, formerly of Windsor hotel of Butte, Montana, and the Rogers' hotel, Missoula FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE AGENTS, who will see to it that the cuisine of the Three Forks j> Loans negotiated on Nelson property. Collections made. is not excelled by that of any other hotel in West Conveyancing documents drawn up. Kootenay. Kootenay Lake Sawmill\ Town Lots Lands and Mining Claims Handled Special Kates for Weekly Boairders. Private Kooims for Transient Guests. NELSON AND KASLO. on Commission, B

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Also Lots for Sale in NAKUSP^ pA TVS ON and ROBSON. Apply for Prices, Maps, etc., to FRANK FLETCHER, Land Commissioner C. & K. Ry. Co., NELSON, B.C THE GB-AffD JURY PETITIONED. Attention Called to a JYumfter of Evils .Wbich _Vced BAM OF MOUTKEAL Regulation. CAPITAL (all paid'iap), $12,000,000 As was stated in last week's MINER a move­ REST, .... 6,000,000 ment is on foot , £360,000 . . 1,205,333 Uelson Branch: rT. W. Oor. Baker and Stanley Sts. petition was left in nearly all the principal places of business for, signatures : PETITION : iBiEs^iisrcttaiiEis = Branches in London (England), New York and Chicago and in the principal cities in Canada; To the Grand Jury in Session at Nelson, May jot/i, 1893. Victoria, B. C, San Francisco, California, Vancouver, B. C, Portland, Oregon, Buy and sell sterling exchange and cable tranfers; The following* statement of grievances and New Westminster, B.C., Seattle, Washington, I petition is most respectfully, submitted : Nanairao, B. C, Tacoma, Washington. Grant commercial and travelers' credits, available in any i j Kamloops, B. C. Your petitioners humbly direct your atten­ part of the world ; tion to the large increase of women and child­ HEAD OFFICE: 60 Lombard street, LONDON, England. Drafts issued; Collections made; Etc. ren to our population during the past year and AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS: it the cousequent advisability of. stricter regard for public decency. CANADA—Bank of Montreal and branches; Canadian Bank of Commerce and branches WHEREAS, the sale of liquor, contrary to law, Imperial Bank,of Canada and branches; < which is manifestly unfair to licensed hotels, Commercial Bank of Manitoba ; and Bank of Nova Scotia. Rate of interest at present 3s- per cent. is carried on.in many places in Nelson ; and UNITED STATES—Agents Bank of Montreal, New YOI-K; WHEREAS these places are notoriously, well Bank of Montreal, Chicago. known to be brothels and houses of prosti- G. W. l&ICHARDSON St. «I. HEALEY .!,- tion ; and SAYINGS DEPARTMENT. Nelson, B$. C. Kaslo, £5. €. WHEREAS these houses are not confined, as formerly, to one locality—a fact that threat­ On und after 1st January next the rate of interest on ens the commercial stability of property ; and deposits will be 3_ per cent, until further notice. WHEREAS one such house on Victoria street, BICHARDSON & BEALEY Nelson, is a standing menace to public decency and safety, as it is surrounded by families of women and children ; and , WHEREAS a grave danger seems to threaten NELSON, B.C. us in the establishment of places of resort Eeal Estate and Mining Brokers. ostensibly known as theatres, but in reality Plasterer, Bricklayer and Stone-Mason are places for the sale of liquor by the dis­ graceful method of •' box rustling," locally so Contracts taken for work at all points in called, one such place having already obtained West Kootenay. ELSON, KASLO, AMD LARDO. a foothold in your district, Your petitioners earnestly and respectfully do pray that you make investigation, and that you do take immediate steps to remove these abuses, which render the moral and commer­ cial welfare of the community insecure ; and your petitioners will ever pray : The petition has been received with special marks of favor and likewise of strong disappro­ General Founders, Engineers, Boiler Makers, and Manufacturers of All bation. The house on Victoria street, it is gen­ Classes of ^Machinery. Sawmill and Marine Work a Specialty. erally conceded, should be moved to some more retired spot, but as to the rest the opinion seems to be that these things can be left to the SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF TME jury without special attention being called to them. It is probable, however, that the peti­ tion will have some eit'ect. Kendall Band Mill, B. 0. Shingle Machines, Steam JVaKusp «£ Slocan Railway. Tenders are called for the construction oj the Loe: Hauling: Machines. Nakusp & Slocan railway. All tenders must be delivered to A. J. Weaver-Bridgman, secretary, Victoria, before the 7th of June. We keep in stock a full supply of Engineer and Mill Supplies, such as Pipe and Fittings, Brass Goods, Sheet and other And Still Tliey Come. Packing Rubber Valves, Rubber and Leather Belting, Oils, and Lubricants, etc. The last mail brought in Volume I, Number 1 of the " Rocky Mountain Echoes," which HOISTING ENGINES AND SINKING PUMPS FOE IS claims Banff as its home. It is a well prepared Corner Alexander Street and Westminster Ave., VArJGGUVEK, B. 0. and bright little sheet, the appearance of which is enhanced greatly by cuts of local scenery, It D. J. W. OAMPIOH, should and doubtless will prove a success. Agent West Kootenay. Secretary-Treasurer. Manager

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5_ic3t E*ia._er Ground. The Kootenay Hydraulic Company, after spending nearly $50,000 on their property, is almost ready to begin work. The claims of this company are located on the north bank of, the Pend d'Oreille river, about nine miles up from Wan eta. A shaft is down about 90 feet, and no bed rock in sight. The same company has a saw mill, boarding house, and offices two miles out from Wan eta. The mill will cut fifty thousand feet of lumber or more here, and will ~£&Zi: then be moved over on the Salmon river. A. greater portion of the flu ne is now completed, and will soon be carrying water to the two monitors of five streams each, which the com­ pany proposes to put in. The general manager, Geo. J. Goodhue, is an American inventor who has, among other things, patented several gold a H mining devices which will "be used on the works. He is now on the grounds and will personally superintend the work during the season. Pros­ pects which have been made in a number of *^~ places on the lands of the company have resulted in nearly 20 small bottles of gold dust ranging all the ! way from flour to flake gold. Experts who "have carefully examined the ground estimate that it will average from $20 to The above Townsite is now placed on the $25 per cubic yard, and that the deposit is suffi­ ciently large not to be washed over in less than a lifetime. market. It is situated on the north end of Trout Lake, There is no law against wearing in the famous Lardeau country, which is going to be one of the richest mining regions in America. Numerous Spring Suitings, Overcoatings tS vi_^ We carry a complete" stock. Prices moderate. rich claims have been found close to this townsite, Pantings, And you will get a good fit, which you seldom get .when you purchase -Readymade Clothing from Eastern dealers who profess to make your which will make it the distributing point for an Suits to order.

-_H_.__Va.W> ^^WBBifc-J Merchant Tailor, Raker Street, Nelson, B.C. immense tract of country. It is the only level land on the north end of the lake. The owners intend to expend ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, Plans, Specifications, and jDetail Drawings Furnished. money on streets and other improvements in the spring. Josephine Street, near Baker Street, NELSON, B.C. e trail from Lardeau City, on Arrow Lake, to son Hotel Restuarant kootenay Lake runs through this townsite. For 30 A carefully prepared menu, under the supervision of a first-class chef. Sunday dinner at six o'clock. days from date One Hundred Lots will be Sold for DURKIN& LYALL, Proprietors.

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TWO NEW FIRE-PROOF SAFES (J. & J. TAYLOR.) Can be seen at the C.P.R. Freight Shed. For Further Particulars Apply to For further particulars apply to C. HAMBER, Local Agent for J. .&. J. Taylor Safe Works a R. 0. Campbell-Johnston (of Swansea, India, and the United States.) SV1ETALLURGIST, ASS AYE R, Offices at Nelson, and Kaslo, B. C. AND SVaiN'JMG ENGINEER. Properties reported on. All assays undertaken. Fur­ naces and concentrating plants planned and erected. Treatment for ores given. Ores bought and sold. Box 731,Vancouver, B. C. Terms cash. Or to HENRY CROFT, Victoria, B. C

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Telephone 27. 7, 9, and 11 East Yernon Street, NELSON, B. C.

HE RESPONDED PROMPTLY. NELSON A PORT OP ENTRY that structure will be delivered within the next few days. The bridge will be completed by June 15. When the road crosses the river, up will go several of t.he little temporary Secretary Bigelow looses No Time in Sending the 'While no official information has been received locally towns along the line and everything will be concentrated ISoo&s in a Beautiful Casket. ! as to the truth of the press despatches from Ottawa an­ at Sayward. This town will probably be the end of river navigation, as it is-the most accessible point which avoids The latest departure in the series of moves nouncing that Nelson had been made a port of entry,, the low water in the spring. now in progress in connection with Board of there seems to be no doubt that it is correct. Officials Seven claims for placer grounds here have been located here say that it is in direct line with, what has been under on the Salmon river, and there is every appearance of con­ Trade matters was indicated by the recent re- consideration for some time. Verily, things are beginning siderable successful work being done. fr . ceipt, by Secretary Bigelow, of the South to come our way. Kootenay Board of Trade of the following com­ ffew Denver Notes. F. M. Chadbourn, who is interested in the Reid & Rob­ munication : Miles from JLardo. inson mine, returned to Nelson from New! Denver this KASLO, May 18th, 1893. Prospectors and mining men are pouring into week. He is quite enthusiastic over the prospects ahead Dear Sir,—I am instructed by the Council of the Trout Lake district daily. Present indications are dis­ of New Denver, and is sure it is going to be THE mining the South Kootenay Board of Trade to inform tinctly favorable!. Spence and Carpenter's ledge has been town of the Slocan country. - ".,;.' prospected for 1,000 feet and shows strong in copper. Bart- There are men at work on.the Reid & Robinson mine. you that at the adjourned annual meeting of lett and son, of Pilot Bay, who bought an interest in this The snow is fast .disappearing from the hills, a disapi the Baard, held at Kaslo on the 10th inst, your claim last winter, are more than satisfied with their in­ pearance which will meet with the strong approval of election as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board vestment. some three or four hundred prospectors who are waiting was annulled; also to draw your attention to The thirty-five mile trail from Kootenay Lake to Arrow to get up in the hills. IV . Lake has been allowed to get'in bad repair, but a little It is thought that work of more or less raagnifude will the following resolution passed by the Council judicious work will put it in good shape. John Sanderson be carried on this season in twenty-five of the mines im: mediately contiguous to New Denver. IE;- of the Board on the 18th inst.: has a gang of men at work upon it. From Kootenay Lake to Trout -Lake is an easy two days' In all 919 claims have been recorded on the New Denver Moved by Mr. J. M. Burke, seconded by Mr. C. W. Mc- side of the Slocan slope. Canri, that the secretary be instructed to request the late journey, and by pack horses can be done in one day. It is the best route from Kootenay Lake into the Lardo district. Eighteen men are. at work repairing the trail between . officers of the Board to surrender to the secretary of the New Denver and Nakusp. When this is finished the board all the properties of the board, of whatsoever de­ Travellers will find good accommodation at the stopping places of Pearson and Barlett, and H. P. Jackson's hotel at Nakusp will be preferable to the Slocan Crossing trail, as scription, now in their possession, on or before the 23rd it is much shorter: ^ inst. the foot of Trout Lake. A trail is being built connecting Lardo with Duncan This is therefore to notify you accordingly City. The distanee is ten miles. This will give Lardo a and to request you to hand over*to the under­ good position with regard to the whole Duncan~ river country. signed all books, monies, and other properties The, Lardo and Duncan rivers are now impassable to of the Board that may now be in your posses­ boats. sion or under your control, on or before the AUCTSOMEERS 23rd inst. Yours, etc., Sayward Snap Snots. B=- WILLIAM BAILLLE, Latest accounts from Sayward are a very encouraging Secretary South Kootenay Board of Trade. nature. A number of buildings are in process of erection. To G. A. Bigelow,' Nelson, B.C. Among these are two hotels, which will be completed in about two weeks. Immediately upon receipt of the above Secre­ The land is being cleared rapidly and a portion of the timber utilized in putting up cordwo'od for the C. & K. tary Bigelow, after shedding a few manly tears steamers. Contractor Larson has four log houses and over the loss of his office, proceeded to gather some tents erected for the storing of supplies and feed for AND his railroad gangs. up the effects mentioned. A casket of solid The Nelson & Fort Sheppard tracks is now up as far as silver from the "Silver King was constructed to the Pend d'Oreille bridge, and the material to complete We will sell by _»B/BI<_€ AUCTION l>y order .of prder to contain the material asked for. This essrs casket was a most beautiful example of the M -,A. B. GRA Y& CO. silversmith's art, The hinges, straps and locks T were of gold from the mines around Nelson, ©n the premises, corner of Wharf and Bastion On the top of this box is chased a sketch of the To Augustus Carney, of the Town off Kaslo, in Koot­ square, Victoria, on railroad terminus at Nelson, and Nelson as a enay District, of British Columbia, and Albert port of entry is the subject of the front panel. Barrett, of the Town of Nelson, in said Kootenay Kaslo in 12 months is represented by the back District, and tlte Bank of Montreal, at the said 9 panel, which is not etched at. all. The roseate Town of Nelson, and all Others Whom it May in AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M., hue of things at Nelson is symbolized by a ruby Anywise Concern : cross on the front, while the back or Kaslo Their Entire Stock of UQUOKS AND CIGARS then panel contains a circle of sapphires indicative of Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of a on hand. At present the stock consists of Vv power of sale contained in a certain indenMire of mort­ everlasting blueness. gage bearing date the twenty-fifth day of November, in Large and full lines of Staple Case Liquors and Bulk Ln addition to the goods asked for several- the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Liquors, comprising Scotch and Irish Whiskies, Ales ninety-two, and duly registesed in the office for the Regis­ diamond crowns were placed within as a possi­ tration of Deeds at the City of Victoria, in said Province and Stout, Red Gin, Green Gin, Old Tom, Brandies, ble inducement for some of the crowd to seek of British Columbia in Charge Book, Vol. 12, Folio 11, and Rum, Ports, Sherries, Champagnes, Clarets, Curaco, their future home as soon as possible. numbered 138D0, and made between the said Augustus Maraschino, Liqueurs, Bitters, Lime Juice, Lime Carney and Albert Barrett, therein described as of the This casket was sent at once to Kaslo by a saip town of Nelsod, merchants, of the first part, and Juice Cordials, Tonic Water, Raspberry Vinegar, specially chartered steamer and everyone is Malcolm Mclnnes and Patrick Burns, of the town of Cal­ American Bourbon, Flasks in Rye, Scotch, Irish and waiting to hear the echo of the chorus sure to gary, in the District of Alberta, one of the Territories of and Brandy. Empty Flasks. greet it on its arrival. the Canadian North-West, cattle dealers, parties therein of the second part, there will for the purpose of satisfying 50,000 Assorted Domestic and Imported Cigars, the moneys secured by said mortgage, default having been Also Store and Office Appointments, Safes, Large Scales, p.S.—The above is what the Kaslo people made in the payment thereof, be sold at Public Auction at expected, but a little delay has occurred in the the premises herein described, on THURSDAY, THE SIXTH Fixtures, etc. DAY OP JCJIY NEXT, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, the PRIVATE SALES will be made at a slight advance programme. Have patience, brothers, and we lands and premises mentioned and described in said will hurry it along. indenture and mortgage as follows : on cost of importation UNTIL JUNE 9TH. " Those lots of land situate in the said town of Nelson, TERMS OF SALE CASH, or approved notes on cash basis. -.Distinguished Visitors. "and numbered lots two and three in block twelves as Purchasers will have the option of buying liquors "in " said lots and block are marked out on the official map or The increasing: attention which this section is attracting "plan of the said town of Nelson," together with all bond "or " duty paid." Bond storage on premises at in the outside worldis being shown just now by the influx houses, buildings, edificos and privileges thereto belong­ 50 cents per ton per month. of distinguished visitors who are coming to " spy out the ing. Dated this twenty-sixth day of May, A.D. 1893. "*=" fix land." Within the next ten days Nelson will be visited MALCOLM MoINNES, by several parties of gentlemen who represent in one way PATRICK BURNS, AUCTIONEER. and another a very lark amount of capital, some of which F.McLEOD, NELSON, B.C., Mortgagees. will undoubtedly find investment in this vicinity. Solicitor for Mortgagees. Victoria, May 15th, 1893. 151-3