INFORMATION ABOUT THE MINES. A Brief Write-up Which Will be Ex- tended to All the Properties in the Camp. LE ROJ, WAR EAGLE, CENTRE STAR Best Information Obtainable from Owners and Other Sources. This write-up will be contiued cor- rected and carried until the principal mines and prospects have been des- cribed. As we are uvable to visit all * properties herein mentioned we will not ponsible for all but in the main they can be relied up- on as being correct. DEER PARK. The Deer Perk is located on the summit of Deer Park mountain in the south belt, a mile and a half, south west of town, and has_ probably the largest mineral deposit in the camp. It is developed by a shaft 145 feet deep, and 95 feet cross-cut. Its ists ofa 40-b boil. er and a 20-horse hoist. laid in for an all winters work. great body of ore is low grade, but is reported improving as depth is gained. SUNSET NO. 2. The Sunset No. 2, is owned by the Canadi ldfeld: di Timit- ed, and situated in the south belt, on the east slope of Deer Park mountain, one half mile from the business cen-| ter of Rossland, and just above the C. & W. track. Itis being vigorously men and evexything necessary: (ig econom- ical development or ahe gti ye “LB ROI The Le Roi mine has become fame ous as the greatest goli producer in Canada. It has besides putting in and Pp ‘Yo paid for over 4,500 feet of work, built y ildi d an P neariy completed a smelter, and paid $400,000 in dividends. It is situated on the south-east slop. . Red moun-, tain, within the corporat city. Capitalization of is $2,500,000, divided iato ,000 shares, par value $5 per share. The mine is held at $5,000,000. It has its own electric light plant and its ore bins are builton the 0. & W. track, with a {rammey to the Red e_P stockholders are Col. I. N. Peytan, Senator George Turner, Gol. W. W. D. Furner, Wm. J. Harris, Co! Wm. H. Ridpath, L. F. Williams, Maj. J. M. Armstrong, E. D. Sanders. CENTRE &TAR, Owned by Centre Star mining com- any, Oliver Durant manager. Capi- Polisation $1,000,000, shares par value: leach. No stock on the market. ‘There has been repeated refusals of tar and better. The mine is situated in town, half mile north of tbe busi- ness center. It hes four separate and distinct ledges which are developed with over 4, feet of tunnels, shafts, drifts and cross-cut. There are many thousand tons of ore on the dump and in sight, waiting favorable conditions for treatment. This is one of the first locations in the camp and one of the most valuable. Ths latest and ; hinery is installed most. imp! on the property. WAR EAGLE. This mine and the Crown Point are owned by the War Exgle Consolidated Gold mining company of Toronto. It adjoins the Le Rcion the west, and has done over 5,500 feet of develop- ment work and paid $175,000 in divi- dends. The present managment pre- fers to hold their ore until the com- pany builds a smelter or can get bet- ter freight and treatment rates. It recently paid $700,000 for the mine. It has all the necessary converiences, machinery, etc. The Columbia & ‘Western railway is built to the mine. THE LILY MAY. The Lily May was the first location in this camp, May 27, 1889. It is new owned by the Lily May Gold mining company, Senator George Turner, pres Ww. J. Harris, manager and Frank Kizer, sec. and tres. It is located in the south belt, two and a half miles south of town. Development work consists of over 300 feet of tunnel and shaft. There is 150 tons of shipping ore on the dump, which will average $20 a ton. Mine provided with hoist, compressor plant, machine drills. etc. GEM, TIGER AND UNCLE 8AM. Owned by John Cromie, Brig At- kinson, A. B. Campbell, Thos. Coffey. Located on one ledgo in the south belt, in line with the Crown Point and the Homestake. Gem, has a foot shaft and 50 feet of open cut work. Tiger, 300 foot tunnel, 40 foot shaft and 100 feet open cuts while the Un- cle Sam has a 25 foot shaft and 150 feet of surface work. EUREKA AND ELDORADO. Property of the Erueka Conaolida- ted miuing company, H. P. Jones, pres., J. C. Coe, sec., E. Coldwell, trs., all of Rossland. Located seven miles Southof Roasland on the U. 8. side shaft 80 feet, tannel 100 with five reen working. Ore iron-copper carryiug old and silver, 00 OF 000 $10 to Bor. “Capitalization $1,000,000, These Goods were ordered business here. K THE CRESCENT Monster Closing OutSale $10,000 New Fall Goods Just Received. and ehipped before we had concluded to close out of We now offer them at the Montreal Wholesa'e Price. Domestics Silks, Velvets, and Velveteens Dress Goods Dress Trimmings and Ornaments and Linens Ladies’ and Misses’ Garments at Cost . Carpets and Linoleums Gents’ Furnishing Goods Gents’ Clothing - Boots and Shoes ~, THE CRESCENT Every Article in Our Store is a Bargain. We are’ determined to clore out our stock as speedily as possible, STUSSI BLOCK Mining Property For ...oale... "The Undersigned has several Promising Prospects For Sale a. Reasonable Figures. Will Give Working Bonds. Located on the Salmon River, North Fork of the Salmon and Porcupine Creek. Also Properties in the vicinity of Rossland. J. L. WILSON, Grand Union Hotel OF GOODS ON TRACK GRANITEW ARE—+ At Hotne: Fes of TIN W ARE Jessup Steel is the only steel that will standjthe hard rock SUPPLY CONSTANTLY ON HAND Travers-Hardware(o, RUSSELL & HALEY, (Successors tol P, BURNS & CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Fish, Game, Oysters. SPOKANE ST., ROSSLAND. MONTE GRISTO, CQLQUNA AND VIRGINIA. These three; ies are owned by Eastern C: italists and are mountain, in the south belt, just south of the Crown Point and is owned by the Elba-Trail Creek Con- represented here by George Pfunder as general anager and Harold Ki ill, sec. and tres. They are all situated on Monte Cristo mount- about a mile north of town. The Monte Cristo has over 1800 feet of tunnel, shaft, rise and cross-cut is provided with two com- two properties. Virginia: Over $13,000 was expend- ed on the Virginia by former owners. Monday, Nov. 15, the late purchasers commenced a double compartment vertical ahaft, which will be provided with cages, the first in the camp. All three of these claims are val- uable and promiee fair to make divi- dend paying mines. ANNIE E. This claim is owned by the British Lion mining company, George A. Fraser, sec. and tres, It is located on the eset slope of Deer Park moun- tain, south bnit, adjoining the Gold Hunter and Grand Prize. It is crown granted and bas a ebaft down on the vein 90 feet. Ore ussays from $6 to $10, :a.is regarded as a good pros- pect. THE UNION. . Tho Union is located three miles north of Rosslond and is owned by H. P. Jones, Hugh McGlynn, Mike Mor- ris, E. Cronyn, J.A. McDonald. A shaft has been sunk on the vein 85 feet with a tunnel and open cut of 35 feet. Surveyed and crown granted. BLUE BUCKET AND PRIMROSE. Owned by Harry P. Jcnes. Located five miles north of Rossland, and a ocar neighbor of the Highland. The Primrose shows an iron capping 75 feet wide and the Blue Bucket shows a T-foot quartz ledge on the surface. ELECTA AND CHIEF SETTLE. These properties belong to the Ger- mania Gold Mining company and are located on Green mountain just north of Red mountain, three and a half miles from Rossland. There is a 90 foot shaft and 30 foot cross-cut on the Elects. The ledge is large and well defined, and assays bave been obtained an high as $300 a ton. THE BLACK PRINCE. Owned by the Black Prince mining company, J. A. Kirk, pres., Hector McPherson, vice pres., G. A. Fraser, eec. and trs. Located on the north side of the Columbia river, three miles below Trail. Work consists of a 40 foot shaft, 60 foot tunnel and about 100 feet ot open-cuts. Assays $13. THE ELBA. The Elba is situated on Lockout coln d mining , Robert Barr, local manager. Thera is a shaft down on the vein 100 feet and n- tract let for another 100 fee with nine men working. —— WILL GIVE WORKING BONDS. J. J. Henager and Alex Wilson have valuable mining properties in the South belt, on Red mountain, Colum- bia mountain, Murphy creek, Sullivan creek, Wild Horse, Champion creek and Waterloo, in groups from one to nine claims, ou which a working bond will be given upon reasonable terms. Call on them at Clark, Good & Co. Columbia svenue, Rossland. tf ——_—_ BUSINESS LOCALS. Blankets, at selling out stores $4, at Houghton and Bannett, only $2. Try Trap’s ice cream freezer Traevre’ hardware store. The Recorp job office has numbering and stitching machines and can do any and all kinds of work promptly, neatly and wili save yon money. '8-17-tf Stone jars all sizes at Hunter Bros. 22 tt. Why stand up and freeze? Buy s load of wood and have a nice warm fire. Lee Davenport has it for sale, Yard’ at C. & W. Y. Self basting roasters,a few Hunter Bros. etl tight heaters, steel lined at Hun- r left at 22-tt. Skates all sizes and prices at Hunter Bros. 22-tf, Lost—Papers from Johnson Electrica Company, addressed to . J. Ed- mon inder will kindly leave at this office. “T—18-tf, A $2.50 shoe at $1.50 at Houghton & Bannett’s. 14-tf The best place to buy, sell, or exchange household goods is at Guazen’s second hand store, corner of Spokane and First avenue. 12-165-tf. Machine oil, castor oil at Travers hardware store. Houghton & Bannett are closing out ged to sell- stores It country. 11-2/-tf. A suit of clothes well worth $15, you get for $6 at Houghton & Bannett’s. . ———— The Klondike. For the finest rooms in the city with free use of baths call upon Mrs. Jennie L. Stone, The Klondike, top Tra- ders block, Columbia avenue and Lin- street. 7-20-tf “| Silver Fox. Bear .. TD ASSAYED HIINAL BNE pital $950,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits $50,000. Jacc b Hoover, president; A. J. Ross, vicepres- dent; E. J. Dyer, cashier. attention paid to mining escrows. SPOKANE - . WASH Custom House Blanks ‘THE REcoORD JoBp OFFICE Has 2 full line of Custom House Blanks Latest and Approved Forms. RECORD OFFICE Furs Wanted. The Providence Fur Company, Provi- dence, R. I., wants all kinds of raw furs, skins, ginseng, seneca, &c. rices tur next sixty days are as follows: - $16.00 to $150,00 5.00 to 25.00 * 3 s peo no, kusssesss 3gse28 sak SSSsssss prepsss Price-list on cll other furs and skins furnished upon application. Full prices carefal selecti ‘i t, and in all consignments. The Waterloo Hotel TRAIL, B..0. Mrs. Reynolds, Proprietress Tenant Rates Per Day. First-Clas: Furnished Rooms ith or . ‘Without Board. ’ . Don’t Mind Other advertisements. — How cheap they seem to offer their goods, you always can buy for leas than half price at Houghton & Bannett 42 E. Columbia Ave. AUCTION SALE at 6:30 P.M. at RED FRONT 2 Doors East of Post Office. PALACE STABLES ™* SADDLE AND PACK HORSES, DELIVERY AND TRANSFERING. WASY.NGTON AND RESERVE STS. J.W. LANE PROP. - Rossland, B.C TO RENT Having moved into ‘our Fire Proof Building The Record Three Storey Building Is for rent in whole, or in part. Two Rooms 14 x 42 on Ground Floor. Eight Rooms. on Second Floor. Six Rooms on Thira Floor. Rooms Suitable for Housekeeping. Rent to Suit the . Times. Apply at This Ottice am. ‘To Lease. If you want a Store or Office in a ._. BRICK BUILDING You had better engage them now. The Record’s New Fire Proof Building Will be finished to suit tenants. There will be a Store Room 24 x 40 dnd a few hice o fiice for rent at Reasonable Terma Apply at this Office, osslond Evening Record. ~~ VOL, UL. No. 177. ROSSLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRIRDAY, DECEMBER 31, ~1897. PRICE 5 CENTS. CHRISTMAS GOODS And More to Arrive. to Overflowing with Stationery, Wall Paper And Fancy Goods Store. Tall We have a few TOILET and MANICURE sets left from our large stock which will be sold.......... At Yeur Own Price Design the prettiest in. town. FRASER | The Reliable ~ DRUGGIST Still Unpacking Our Store is 2° x80 ft. and is Filled Holiday Goods Hl. S. Wallace’s Come in and look Around “and Listen to Our Large Music Box. After Xmas _ Children’s lo: d sh Hone ng and short rubbers at 7 Mixed paint, any size cay you want Travers hardware store. ,_ Several hundred pounds of Fresh Roasted Coffees “Arriving weekly at our store for the Rossland Trade. Our Blend Guatemala Costo Rico and Salva- dor at 38c. per pound. Usually sold for Mocha and Java at higher prices. Java Mocha Costa Rico and Guatemala Blend at 40c. per pound. This is very fine. Aden Mocha Old Government Java, the finest in the market at 50c. per pound, You will use our Coffces regularly if you once try them. HUNTER BROS BRICK. First-class Building brick at — NOTICE, ublic notice is hereby given to the electors of the municipality of Rogsland that I require the presence of the said electors at the Crry Orricrs, on Colum- bia avenue, on Monpay, THe 10TH DAY or Januany, 1898, at 12 o’clock noon, fo: the purpose of electing persons to repre- sent them in the Municipal Councei Mayor and Aldermen, Nomination or Canpipates. The candidates shall be nominated in writing; the writing shall be subscribed by two voters of the municipality as pro- joser and scconder, and Thal. be de- livered to the Returning Officer at an time between the date of the notice an: No. 2; at the Pacific Co.umbia avenue, from 8 o'clock a. m. to4o’clock p. m. in Ward No. 3, of which every person is hereb; d ‘otel Building, | . C.P-R. DEPOT GROUNDS | Rumor Has it that They Will Be Located Near the Red Mountain Station. IN CONFERENCE WITH CORBIN 3 Marpole and Perry Here Settling P for the Work. Messrs. Marpole and Perry, who are MEETS THE BOARD OF TRADE. J. M. Kellie, M. P. P., Listens to the Requests of the Citizens of Rossland. Yesterday evening J. M. Kellie, M. P. P., who visited Rossland fc: the purpose of learning the needs of the people of this section of his riding, met the board of trade and other citizens of Rossland in the parlors of the Hotel Allan and listened to the requests they had to make concerning needed legislature. Whereas, The city of Rossland is the principal business center of the West and East Kootenay districts, and will in all probability remain eo for all future time; therefore be it Resolved, that it is ttie sense of this meeting tbat Mr, J. M. Kellie, represen- tative in the legislative aseembly for the North Riding of West Kootenay, be re- quested and instracted to do all in his power to secure at the next session of the provincial I the hori to take notice and govein himzelf accord- ingly. QuauiFicATion FoR Mayor. Shall be such persons as are male British subjects of the full age of twenty- one years, and are 1ot disqualified under any law, end have been for the six montbs next preceding the day of nomi- nation the registered owner in ‘the Land Registry Office, of land or real property. in the Csty of the assessed value on the last municips! assessment roll of one thousand dollura or more over and above here in with the of work on the Rossland branch of the C. P. R., went to Northport yesterday on the noon train and returned on the aft- ernoon passenger in company with D. ©. Corbin, and rumor has it that ar- rangemcnts are being made for a right of way and depot grounds, in the im- mediate vicinity of the Red Mountain station. Mr. Perry is reported as say- and an to.estab- lish a land registry office in Rossland. for the Kootenay district. Mr. Kellie, in response, said he favor- ed a court house for Rossland and would secure such appropriations as he could from the provincial legislature, to assist: in the construction of feasible roads and trails. That be would favor the estab- lishment of a land registry office for the Ki ing in a casual ing that the road would hug the PRICES, ALEX LARSON, P, O, Box 791. Samples aud particulara at Empey Bros. The Walters Co. The Bells of “IRINEES St. Clements besides. Our stock of Xmas delicacies unex- town. celled in O. M. FOX & CO. Columbia Ave. and Lincoln &t:- AND LEMONS. 80 do we and many things Limited Liability. Drawer L. - + Rossland, B.C Buy and sell legimate mining stocks Special attention given to the Fields Syn- ’ the well anv regi or charge and who are otherwise duly qualified as municipal voters. ms QUALIFICATION FOR ALDERMAN, Shall be euch persons as are male British subjects of the full age of twenty- one years, and ave not disqualified under any Jaw, an o n for the six months next preceding the day of nomi- ation the rezisteved owner in the Land Registry Office of Jand or real property in the City of the assessed value on the last municipal assessment roll of five hundred dollars or more over and above any registered incumbrance or charge and who are otherwise qualified as SUNSET NO. 2 MINE at Rossland. Cable Address ‘‘Walters.” Use Bedford McNeill’s, Liebers and Clough’s Codes. w. £. DEVEREUX, Late of C. P. R. and Union $20 000 To “Loan In sums of $500 or more for short time on ap- proved security. D. M. .LINNARD, Cook Building, Columbia Ave., Rosslaa: Mine R’ys. and Engineer of the Mines. Provincial Land Surveyor. Mines Re- ported on and Surveys made. Over Rolt & Grogan’s, Columbia Ave. John W. Hartline, Prop. , Telephone, No. 8 Sleighs! One, Two and Three Seats. They are Nobby. Cutters! Have Them. Try Them. If You are Get- ting up a Sleighing Party see us about Rigs. Good Teams. Red Star Livery and Transfer Company. Office, No. 9, Washington Street, Martin Rlock. Stables, Le Roi Avenue,’ Rear Hunter Bros. Le ‘Bon Marche Millinery House, 121 East Columbia Avenue. Complete Fall Importations of Millinery Novelties Now on gale, representing by far the largest and choicest display ever made here. Select Styles of Trimmed Round Hats and Toques. Models from the leading Paris House Aleo ch ice styles of dress and suit hats from our own work- rooms. Large variety of Walking Hats and Sailors from ~” 50c. up. Pattern Hats from $3.00 up. Inspection invited, JOHN R. COOK, Office and Business Rooms % TO RENT * Corner of Colambia Avenue and ‘Washington Street. Best location in the city. Good Mining Property. Shares of Stock in Good Substantial Companies. Town Lots. OFFICE WITH———™. Rossland Mining Abstract Co., Over Post Office. JOHN JACKSON, Jr., Agent. voters. east and southern base of Columbia mountain and enter town on the Corbin flat and that the depot would be located near the Red Mountain station. If the course of the road entering town is given correct, the report about the depot is correct. Another party, who is in close touch with the C. P. R. officials, when refer- ence to the above ramors was mede, re- plied: “I know that. I have known it for some time, but there will also bea station on ‘Thompeon avenue.” If these are made with Given under my hand at the 81st day of December, 1897. WILLIAM McQUEEN, 7 Returning Officer. DON’T FORGET. Do not forget that the Recorp job offic? will save yon money, do your work promptly and in the best style Dr. Findley, the dentist, has moved hia family into the Stussi block, where his office is located, and announces hereafter that he will always be in. 12-18-t£ ——— Notice. Persons desiring tosee or communicate with Mas. ‘LawgEncz on business call at The Record office. 12-1-tf D. HB. KHRR, D. D8. ‘The latest methods and appliances. Artistic Crown and Bridge Work. ia on Cust ALUMINUM, light and dur- al OFFICE: 43 E. Columbia Ave. Over Fraser’s Drug Store. Corbin, it will give color to the report that the C. P. R. were negotiating with him for the road to Spokane. C.P. R. FREIGHT RATES. | Rossland. to be Given the Same Freight Rates as Other Kootenay Points. P. G. Denison, city. freight. agent..of. C. P. R., announces'thason and after, January 1 Rossland will be given the same freight rates that are enjoyed by otoer Kooti ints. in a locality which will serve best the. majority of the district. He seid to a representative of the Record that what he termed feasible roads and trails were those that would be generally used after being built. Mr. Kellie expressed surprise and de- light at the rapid progress Rossland had GN GOING ETN Returning Officer and Deputies Ap- pointed and Polling Places Selected. A CITY AUDITOR NOW APPOMTED Some Hot Communications Laid Before the Body and Bylaw In- troduced. The city council held an important meeting yesterday afternoon. The city solicitor furnished a copy of the $65,000 bylaw and stated that it had been ap- proved of by the attorney for the Bank of British North America which had agreed to buy the debentures that were to be issued. Victor Magor sent in a letter object- ing to the sale of the $15,000 debentures to the bank upon the grounds that the- proceedings are illegal. He insisted that a firm he represented should have an opportunity to tender for them and expressed the belief that another price could be obtained for them than the bank had offered, and algo for the $50,000 bonds. He threat- ened legal proceedings to prevent the ‘ion of the deal. made. garding the C act he said: “I am in favor of a general re- vision of it favorable to the mining in- dustry. Iam willing that this industry bear its portion of the burden of taxation but no more. “There is an unjust discrimination against mine owners and proprietors, and I sincerely hope the next house will correct it.” Mr. Kellie left on the noon train for Trail where he will again meet his con- stituents for a few hours and proceed to his home at Revelstoke. ‘WALLACE AND SCOTT MEETINGS. Each Gather iboutThem Political Friends. 9} at Their Respective Headquarters. A hundred and‘ seventy-four of the point have been made with the C « friends and f Alderman Wal- Weatern and with the Spokane Falls & Northern so that no extra charge will be added tu freight for land as hereto- lace, d for mayor, bled at his committee rooms in the Pacific hotel last evening to fire the first gun of the fore. This is meeting a similar action of the road from Spokane. , This means much for the business men of Rosaland, as it will sive them, and it is to be hoped the public generally, from #4 to $6.a.ton. Watehnight Services. Stenographer and Typewriter. Correspondence ; English and French Le Work, Mining Reports, Etc. service will be held in the Methodist church reading room tonight. Service to commence at.11 o’clock. All the other churches will hold similiar services. will begin at 11:80'to+ Miss Harries, Office, W. J. Whiteside, Esq. Special night, at the church of England. Fath- er Irwin of all “It was an meet- ing, an indicated plainly that his opponent, Mayor Scott, had the fight of his life on his hands. Mr. Wallace surprised his hearers with his maiden effort at public speaking. He renewed his official acts during the past year in tne city council, and partially outlined his future policy if elected. Speeches were made by. Dr. Reddick, J. 8. Clute, C. O. Lalonde, D. D. Birks, W. F. Rolt and many others, which was was kept up until 10’o’clock. Although the crowd was not so large large at Scott’s headquarters he was greeted with encouraging cheers. He ’ Smith Curtis BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTABY PUBLIC ETc. ~ 263g Columbia Ave. - - Rossland, B. C. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS WITH STOVE. 3.00 and 3.50 per week. Suites of Roums, 4.00. Single Rooms, 1.50. Come and see them at the Dominion Hotel who can attend. Corbett Talks Loud. Cincinnatti, O., Dec. 80.— Jas. J. Cor- bett today gave the Times-Star for pub- lication his challenge to fight Fitzsim- mons. Corbett offers to pay Fitzsim- mons $1,000 when he signs the articles of agreement, $1,000 when he enters the ring, $1,000 if he remains there ten ronnds and $2,000 when he knocks him out, Onthe other hand, if he meets with defeat, Corbett agrees to preclalm to the world that Fitzsimmons is his superior. Ff L himself as well pleased with the way his campaign started out, and promised to put up a hot fight. He said there was no attempt at a public meet- ing beyond the organization of com- wittees, etc. Hector McPherson was chosen chair- man ann A. R. McDonald, secretary. PEOPLE COMING AND GOING. Richard Armstrong left today for Grand Forks. E. 8. Topping drove up from Trail this morning in fifty-five minutes and says his ponies will take him back in thirty Victoria, Dec. 30.—A - proclamation J. N. Thomas, of Tuomas & Smith issi and dealers in was issued today the provin- cial legislature to meet on the 10th of February. . _ Grand Ball Tonight.- All d for the grain, feed and etc., has returned to Rossland trom a three months visit to the east. Mr. Thomas brings » bride with him, a Rochester, N. Y., belle. Marpole and Chief SOCIAL DANCE — AT THE — SATURDAY NIGHT COME ONE! COME ALL! ‘Lion BEER — aNnpD— F REx LunoH St. Charles Hotel | are grand New Year's ball to be given at the Hotel Allan tonight. The house is handsomely decorated with flowers and evergreens. The hostess, Mrs. King, says 6.6 will in every way outdo all pre- vious efforta, and this is saying a great de Informal Reception. Mayor Scott, candidate for re-election, announces that he will hold an informal Now Year's reception at his committee rooms, between the hours of 11 and 12, at which time he will be pleased to meet any citizen of Rossland upon purely social grounds. Social Dance. Every Tuesday and Friday eveni! ny at Dominion opera house ‘Onder the di- rection rabam. 12-6-t£ Engineer Perry, ot the ©. P. B., left last night for the north. Miss May McConnell and Jefferson Lewis will be married New Year’s day, at the Kootenay. 8. W. Deacon has gone to Victoria on legal business. The Josie’s Luck. The Josie people report the encounter of the main ledge again, which was cut off by a granite fault. It wae struck in @ crosscut, in the east drift, from the 300 foot level. Operations will be con- tinued on the vein, and as ite trend and dip have been ii d Alderman Johnson said it was becom- ing quite fashionable for outside parties to enter objections to the action of the council after it was too late. His letter was ordered filed. ; |, CITY AUDITOR. Bids were opened for the job df audit- ing the city accounts for the year and sre as follows: A. Louth Knox, $15; Thos. Anderson, $75; and James D. Mc- Gaughey, $5 aday. Knox’s tender was thought too low, and as he did not sub- mit testimonials of competency and as he was not known by any member of the council, McGaughey was appointed. He. ar done ge stated that the work could be ix.days. POLLING PLACES. The iollowing places were selected for voting places: First ward—city offices; Second ward—Exchange hotel building; Third ward—Pacific hotel buildiug. Ihe polling place in the second ward is the room occupied by Mayor Scott as com- mittee rooms, and that of the third ward Ald Wallace’s room. RETUBNING OFFICER. City Clerk McQueen was appointed re- turning officer; with W. B. Townsend deputy for the first ward, R. C. McDon- ald for the second and A. E, for the third ward. A NEW BYLAW. E A new bylaw was introduced and passed the first, second and third read- ing, which enables electors otherwise dto vote i dii that they had failed to pay their poll or other delinquent taxes. THE VICTUALLEES’ PETITION. The petition submitted to the council asking that concert halls and vanety shows be not allowed to sell liquor other tlian at the bar came up for consider- ation. Mayor Scott looked favorably upon it but after considerable diecussion it was allowed to go over. 1t was thought that the only way it could be reached was by bylaw. PREVENTION OF VICE. Charles Rogers, secretary of the Young Men’s Society for the Prevention of Vice asked the council to enforce the law re- garding the eale of liquors, and compell all saloons to close at 11 o’clock Soturday night and to keep closed until Monday morning. Also that all houses of pros- titution be closed, and not allowed to sell liquors. He also asked that the Rossland Club be stopped from selling intoxicating drinks, and made the as- tounding statement that half a dozen young men of the city had been ruin:d by this club. POSSUM AND HOECAKE. to Enjoy an Old Possum Dinner Tonight. Colored The proprietor of the Koohinoor bath rooms, on the corner of Firstavenue and Washington street, has received three large fat possum, from Kansas City, Mo. and will serve them with accompaning mein at 11 o’clock tonight, to his friends at his place of business. “Jasper” says that they will have a glorious time, which will call up the fond i of the Sunny South. work wil also be prosecuted in the west drift. Manager George T. Crane is high- ly elated on the good luck of the Josie This will be a rare treat for the color- ed people of Rossland, who are fortun- ate enough to be in the good graces of “Jasper.”