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 )\\V. territory to the east of a line such as would follow the Kootenay river from the international boundary to 
 the (.'olumbia river, and thence northward alonj; the {'olumhia river, contains the niinin>; v.. .ips of Slocan, 
 _ Ainsworth, Trout Lake. Lardeau. Moyie and I'ort Steele, famous for their wealth of silver and lead. The 
 City of Kaslo is centrally situated and is the chief emporium of trade and of information in rejjard to this latter 
 section. All of tiie silver-lead mines of Kootenay that have up to date attained and maintained for any len<,nh of time 
 the rank of shipping mines are located within a radius of fifty miles from Kaslo. Hut extendin<i beyond that circle 
 to the boundaries of the Province on the east and north there lies a rejjion nuuh of it at tiie present date unoccupied 
 and undeveloped which every where gives promise of future productivity. 
 
 The Kaslo Hoard of 'i'rade through the medium of this souvenir publication seeks to note past jjrogress and 
 present conditions as exemplitied in that i)orlion of the silver-lead belt which has received some measure of develop- 
 ment, and to indicate the po.ssibilities of the unexplored empire tlial lies beyond. Tliat our publii ation conuuittee has 
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 IV Kner};etic and pr()_i;rc'ssi\e pcojile arc always lookini; 
 for ()i)|X)rtiinilics. 'I'hosc who ^lasp the opportunity when 
 within reach are th'- ones who meet with deservinj;. success. 
 Kasio. the commercial and mininj; center of the 
 Kootenays. otTers more f;f)ldeii opportunities to men of 
 capital, to men of l)rain and muscle than any other city 
 or town in the i)ominion. Nowhere in the broad e.\i)anse 
 of Canada is there more wealth or more varied resources 
 than those of which Kaslo can rijjhtfutly boast. With a 
 clima J unexcelled, with the {grandest scenery, and in biief 
 e\erythinf,' whitii a la\ish natvne can sup])ly. With the 
 addition (■( tirst-class hotels, pleasure resorts, recreation 
 groimds and hixuiious transportation by rail or steamer. 
 Kaslo has all the modern convenienies that the mi^st 
 fastidious c luld desire. Kaslo is the onl\- cilv in West 
 Kootenay disirict from whii h .uv niiiiini; camp c,in l)c 
 reached in one daw 
 
 transportation facilities 
 ^ow to Reach Kaslo. 
 
 Kaslo is connected with the woild bv beinj.'' within 
 eas\' reach ot tlu' U'uv tran innlinent.il railw.iys which 
 cross I'-e .\meiii;an continent. 
 
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From the north tlie I -ardo- Arrowhead branch of the (Canadian Pacific Railway forms a direct connection with the 
 nmain line at Revelstoke. 
 
 'I'he Kaslo it Slocan Railwaj-. followin-,' the valley of Kaslo river to the suiuinit. 20 miles distant, thence winding 
 around rufjfied mountain sides, a fartlier distance of nine miles, connects at Sandon on the west with the Nakusp & 
 Slocan branch of the C V. R. 
 
 'From the east comes the Crow's Nest Pass line and from the southeast the dreat Northern system. 
 
 Hear Lake, Kaslo iV Slocan Railway. 
 C'onnection with the l^nion Pacific and Northern Pacific Railways is made by the S]-)okane Falls \- Northern Railway 
 ^and the Kootenay Railway iS: Navi<;ation tlompany at l''ive Mile Point on Kootenay river ^5 mih^s south of Kaslo. 
 
 Kootenay Lake, a beautiful body of fresh water extending due north and south for 70 miles, varyinjj in width 
 from two to six miles, with Kootenay river extendinj^ to the soutiieast far into the state of Idaho, and the out^et of 
 iower Kootenay river for a distance of 22 miles, is na\ij;able for larj^e steamers during the entire year, as the climate 
 so mild there is no danger from freezing. 
 
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On this picturesque inland sea, on the shores of which Kaslo is the only city of importance, scores of vessels are ini 
 commission carrying; passenjjers and freight. 
 
 For a number of miles northeast of the north end of Kootenay lake, Duncan river is navigable, thus placing Kaslo 
 in communication by water with hundreds of mining camps and other places of importance. 
 
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 navigation Company. 
 
 'I'lie above nanu-tl tonrern is strictly a KritisF» 
 enterprise. Their capitalization is ?i. 500,000. 
 They own and operate the following lines : 
 
 The Kaslo iV I.ardo-Dunran Railway, which 
 traverses the Duncan river valley, furnishing 
 transportation for the mines, ranches, and other 
 resources of that prolific section. 
 
 The Kaslo iV Slocan Railway runnfng 
 westerly from Kaslo to Sandon. with a spur two 
 miles in length to Cody, thus furnishmg trans- 
 portation to the many rich mines t>f ihtt Kaslo- 
 and Slocan districts and in time is to b« sxtendedl 
 fr( m Sandon to Slocan lake. 
 
 The Hedlington & Nelson Railway, so oalled,. 
 extends to the International boundary line on the 
 up];er Kootenay river. 
 
 W hat is termed the Kootenai \alley Railway 
 is the extension of the Hedlington & Nelson 
 south into I'nited States territory where it unites 
 with the main line of the (Ireat Northern system 
 at Bonner's Ferry. Idaho. / 
 
 Scene on Kootenay River, Steamer "Kaslo" in the foreground. 
 
Scene ( n ll.c Kiislo \: Slocan Railway. 
 
'I'hf Iiiti''ii.ui<)nal Navi;j;ati()n V i .adini; ComiJany istlit- 
 «teaml''Uat braiuh of iIk- fort-j^oinjf described railway systems. 
 They own the palatial sieainers ■•International" . ..d 
 ••Alberta" and have two more larj^e vessels (f the same 
 character under eonstriution besides a number ot lug- and 
 barges in use to handle their tratV.c. 
 
 The hea(U|uarters and general oHiies of the Kootenav 
 Railway iV Navigation Company are in Kaslo. in buildings 
 erected for their special i;se. 
 
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 The Canadian Faciric Rail vay is one of the greatest arteries of commerce on the western hemisphere, and the 
 advantages it gives the traveller and the shipjjer are enjoyed by the i)eople of Kaslo. 
 
 The Arrowhead-Kootenay branch reaches Kootenay lake a short distance north ot Kaslo and the Crow's Nest Pass 
 south, while the C'olumbia & Kootenay and Slocan Valley branches touch navigable water 40 miles southeast. 
 
 P»tween all these termini and way points, a fleet of swift and luxuriously appointed steamers connect with Kaslo. 
 
 The " Kokanee," "Moyie" and "Nelsoi"are principally for passenger 
 service. Besides these the company have a number of freight boats, pleasure 
 yachts, tugs and barges. 
 
 The scenery on the route to Kaslo is indeed sublime, travelling by rail, 
 
 river and lake vary the usual monotony of sight seeing on the lines of the 
 
 .-^reat transcontinental railways. An ever changing panorama of snow -clad 
 
 mountains, verdant valleys and rippling streams delight the eye far beyond 
 
 the most vivid description. 
 
 Here the great mountains from whose fastnesses tiie hardy prospector is 
 ■wresting the wealth of gold, silver, copper and lead hid away since the world 
 •tegan, the placid lakes whose waters yield their wealth of salmon and speckled 
 *rout and on whose bosom water fowl Hoat in fancied securit\- making this 
 .indeed the sportsman's paradise. 
 
 The valleys \iel(l grains and cereals of all descriptions and of the best 
 •quality, and lH;re, where the invalid ise.\periencing the exhilaration of renewtd 
 strength and cpp r^ry, the wisdom of an all-wise Providence in providing these 
 .bountiful resources is indeed appreciated most fully, Kven a few months or 
 a summer spent among these dancing streams, rushing waterfalls 
 and sky-piercing peaks, inhaling the purest ozone wi 11 undoubtedly add many 
 _years to the life of tie weary traveller, who here tinds the long-looked-for 
 taven of rest and iCireation. 
 
 Steamer " Moyie." 
 
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Many of the old world tourists, who have visited for the first 
 time these varied scenes of beauty and grandeur have expressed 
 their surprise and deligiit, and that no more would they follow the 
 time-worn paths through foreign lands in search of pleasure and 
 adventure. A quarter of acentuiy ago this land was almost totally 
 unknown to the white man, but now the most modern conveniences 
 
 and most complete ac- 
 commodations are with- 
 in sight of the home of 
 the bear, deer, cariboo 
 and mountain goat. 
 
 The most peculiar 
 attribute of these Rocky 
 Mountain resorts is that 
 after once having spent 
 a siiort season here lluii 
 attraction Continues fm 
 all time and the visitdi 
 is com|)elled to revisit 
 until at last they decide 
 to make here thei. per 
 mane lit abode with 
 ecstatic enjoyment of all 
 that kind nature in her 
 most generous mood 
 can supply. 
 
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 mines of H^slo-Slocan. 
 
 When one considers in detail tie immensity of the 
 mining resources, and the variety cf the minerals that are 
 directly tributary to Kaslo, it is amazing. 
 
 There are mines of gold, silver, copper, lead, nickel 
 and zinc. Iron for fluxing purposes is obtainable in im- 
 mense c(uantities. Marble for building purposes is being 
 quarried directly across the lake fr,;ni Kaslo and is in 
 demand in neighboring towns. 
 
 Adjacent to Kaslo are large deposits of lime which 
 are being shipped to the smelters at Nelson and Trail in 
 British (."olumbia, and to Northport, Washington. 
 
 The .Slocan silver-lead belt, which is considered the 
 richest of its kind in the world, lies directly west of Kaslo 
 and is brought into touch with the city by means of tlie 
 Kaslo iK: .Slocan railway. 
 
 Until late in the fall of 1891, the existence of minenil 
 was unknown in the Slocan district. Now dividend- 
 paying mines are counted by the score and niany prospects 
 are being raj^idly develo])ed into paying mines. 
 
 The following comparative statement compiled to 
 June 15, 1899. is given to show the percentage of dividends 
 paid on the cajjitalization of four mining districts in this 
 portion of the N )rthwest and is a very creditable showing 
 for the Slccan considering its age: 
 
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 Kaslo-Slocan S 8.465.000 $2,818,500 32 1-2 
 
 ("oeur d" .Mene. . . 15. 500.000 4.650.000 30 
 
 Koshland 7.000.000 1.365.000 20 
 
 Nelson 3.450.000 1 70.000 5 
 
 'I'here are now nine concentrating plants in the Kaslo- 
 .Slocan district capable of handling in the aggregate 
 800.000.000 pounds of ore per year and several others 
 are projected which will be erected in the near future. 
 
 i'esides the many mines of the Kaslo-Slncan district 
 wlii'h produce high grade silver-lead ores, there are a 
 number which carry gold in paying quantities. These are 
 chielly fciund in the granite formation on the southern 
 borders of the district. 
 
 ,\ strong syndicate comijosed of Knglish and French 
 capitalists, within the past year have accjuired the Joker 
 and Deiby groui)s of gold mines southwest of Kaslo and 
 have been developing them with gratifying results, 'i'hey 
 ha\e connected their property by a road with Kaslo and 
 are preparing to erect a "go''' ;"iialgamating mill to treat 
 their ores in the'^neaY future. 
 
 In the vicinity of the Mine Ridge, tei* miles west of 
 Kaslo. extensive bodies of gold bearing (luartz h.ue been 
 found, but development h.is not yet advanced to thai poii.' 
 where real values are known. 
 
 .■\s many of the 11 ines (.f the district are owned by 
 
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private individuals or liy close corpDr 
 atioiis, it is a ditlicult matter to i^ive 
 the amount of dividends paid l)v sue h 
 properties, a partial amount, however, 
 i.s given in the t d)ulated statement on 
 another paj.;e. 
 
 Sueh mines as the I'ayne. 'Ahite- 
 water. Whitewater Deep, jaekson, 
 Ruth, (^)ueen Hess, \ol)le Five, Reco, 
 I.ast Chance. Slocan Star, Idaho and 
 many others have an internati )nal 
 reputation and are well known r)n two 
 continents. Those mentioned are 
 principally silver-lead imxiucers. and 
 ;dthouj;h they cover a considerable 'f-..V| 
 area in the district yet there are v,i?-t 
 reaches of mineral ^^round which as 
 yet have not been tout hed. 
 
 Notably i> this the case with the 
 South l-'ork section of Kaslo rivn, 
 which be<,dns live miles west of Kaslc 
 Besides scores of other 
 embrvo mines, the f 
 
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 lollowint;- hiue 
 
 
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 shipped lar.i^e (|uantities of ore: Montazunia. (libson. Silver Hell, Bismarck and Black l-'ox 
 Be^iinnin^ about ei^dit miles due west of Kaslo. and lyin;.; on both sides of the KasI 
 numbers of properties carrvini; >;( Id. silver, copper and lead. Tons of hi<.;h grade ore 
 Kureka. 'I'e.xas, Carbonate No. i. ( onsolation, K:\ierald Mill, I'lica and other mines. There 
 
 ') \- Slocan railway are large 
 have been shipped from the 
 is considerable development 
 
work being carried on in this section yet there are thousands of acres which have so far scarcely been touched by 
 the prospectors' pick. 
 
 UIHitewaur. 
 
 The stirring and progressive town of Whitewater is situated in the broad vallty of Kaslo river 17 miles west of 
 
 Kaslo. It is one of the most import- 
 ant shipping points on the Kaslo & 
 Slocan railway. 
 
 The town is well supplied with 
 hotels, stoies. etc. From here wagon 
 roads and trails radiate out in e ery 
 direction to the different nuning 
 camps. 
 
 At least a half dozen well hnowp 
 shipping mines already named in this 
 work .ire located from one-half to five 
 miles from the village. The White- 
 water concentrator and extensive 
 compressor plant of the Whitewater 
 Deep mines are located within the 
 townsite. while the Jack.son mines and 
 concentrator are live miles to the 
 south. 
 
 The number of nunerai claims on 
 Whitewater, Lyle and Jackson creeks^ 
 which are in various stages of devel- 
 opment, are too numerous to be men- 
 Wellington Mine, Whitewater. tioned here. 
 
TOnONTp ISNSItT^VjNS CO 
 
 Whitewater Mines (.lonccntrator 
 
 Wiiitewater Deep and Wliitewater Mines. 
 
( )ne ( f Wliitcwiiter's nearest and best known mines, 
 the Whitewater, which up to 1897 had paid in dividends 
 ;>2 40.000. at which time a two-thirds interest was s(.ld t > 
 an Knj;Hsh Company. W'iien located in 1S92 it showed 
 nothing on the surface but an oxidized iron stain in the 
 slate. The locator had little or no f.iith in his find and 
 was willing to accept any olTer for his location. 
 
 C ipitalists were induced to investigate this claim. 
 The irf)n stain mentioned above was on the top of a cliff 
 but a few feet in height. To assist in reaching the iop 
 it was necessary to sink the pc int i.f a prospecting pick 
 into the loose earth so as to be drawn up. The weight 
 disiod^L'd and brought to the surface a boulder ( f galena 
 weighing 40 pounds. 'l"wo hundred d(jllars was then 
 paid for the claim. With one pole ]Mck. which was never 
 sharpened during the w.)rk, one man graded about a mile 
 of trail and mined over seven tons of ore v.hich when 
 shipped to the smelter netted over S900. 
 
 E.xtensive v.ork. however, did not commence on the 
 propertv until the fall of (896. when the Whitewater soon 
 became the banner mine of the central portion of the 
 central portion of the Kalso-Slocan district. The iiroperl\- 
 was developed by driving adit tunnels and every tunnel 
 penetrated a chute of ore. l'"or a month at a time shii)- 
 ments would a\erage two (ars per (law l)i\iden<ls >oon 
 came so fast and were so satisfactory llial it is no wonder 
 an Knglish mining syndicate desired such a prolitic 
 producer. .'■ ince acquit ing the property tl'.e i-aigli h 
 
 svudicale have been systematically developing and 
 ecpiipijing the same. 
 
 A tine concentrator of 120 tons daily cajiacitv has 
 been built and is in successful operation. 
 
 The Whitewater mine is coiniected with the railway 
 station in the town by one of the best mountain w.igon 
 reads in the country. 
 
 K.xtensive develo]Mnent work on the Whitewater vein 
 demonstrated that its dip would at dei}th carry the ledge 
 out^ide its side line. .\s the tissure decended down into 
 the earth it would come under adjoining mineral hx ations 
 to the soc.th. liKler the existing laws of tlu' i'rovir.ce, 
 the ores of the vein l\ing below the side line of the 
 adj< ining claim would belong to that location. fliese 
 f.icts coming lo the notice of a mining promoter on the 
 lookout f(-r a bonanza, he secured several locations from 
 the oiiginal owners, bordering the Whitewater mine on its 
 south.eily side, and organized an Knglish companv to 
 develop and (ii-crate tl;-' same. 
 
 I'irst a (ros.'-cut tuimel about 1000 feet in length was 
 driven which cut the vein several hunched feet in depth. 
 pro\ing bi'yond (hu-ht the wilue ( f the propertv. .\n 
 extensi\e air compressor was then added to the equipment, 
 water power being used. 
 
 A still lower tumiel has been st.irted whit h will, when 
 driven it ^ full length. i.Soo feet. pro\e the deejiest (le\elop- 
 ment in the distrirt. Thi^ bore is bcin^ energetic.illv 
 pushed to a tinish. 
 
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inc6uid4n Station. 
 
 Mc(iuigan is a station on the Kaslo & Slocan railway 
 24 miles west of Kaslo. One or two hotels, a store and 
 postoffice comprise the business ustablishments at present. 
 
 On McGuigan creek, in the Washington, Surprise, 
 Best and Dardanells basins, in the aggregate there are 14 
 shipping mines which load their product on the cars at 
 McCjuigan siding. A well built wagon rojid leads up the 
 valley several miles from the station from which excellent 
 rawhide trails branch off to the numerous mines and 
 prospects. It is impossible to describe all the mines of 
 this section in this article for lack of space. 
 
 The Washington is about the oldest location and is 
 equipped with a concentrator of 50 tons a day capacity. 
 
 The Rambler-Cariboo in the Best basin is now one 
 of the heaviest producers and a steady dividend payer. 
 
 Extensive development work is being carried on on 
 the Dardenells which has for years been a siiipper of high 
 grade ore. This property is supplied with a powerful air 
 compressor. On the Antoine qui^e an amount of 
 development work has been performed and large quanti- 
 ties of high grade ore has been shipped. Although the 
 property has been c|uite well developed by tunnels, 
 hoisting machinery is in place for sinking to lower depths. 
 
 'l"he Surprise has been an extensive shipper in 
 times past and has paid its owners well. A force are 
 being kept at work on development and shipments will 
 soon be resumed. Although the Lucky Jim lies east of 
 
 McGuigan station and has an independent siding on the- 
 Kaslo & Slocan railway, it may be classed as a McGuigar* 
 mine. This property is being worked under bond by the 
 Smelting Corporation, Limited, of England, whose head 
 British Columbia offices are at Kaslo. The ore bodies 
 are large, carrying silver, lead and iron '\ itii a high per 
 centage of zinc. The quantity of this latter metal in the 
 ore accounts for this corporation mining and shipping 
 thousands of tons to their plant in P'.ngland. The property 
 is equipped with a compressor plant and surface tram. 
 
 On the ridge separating the Best and Dardenelles- 
 basins is located the Best mine. An incline shaft develops, 
 the lead 75 feet in depth from which drifts have been run 
 exposing three feet of ore. Considerable ore has been 
 shipped. 
 
 Adjoining the Washington on the east is the Slocan 
 Boy through which the Washington lead runs. Quite a 
 quantity of high grade ore has been shipped from this, 
 claim. It is worked by shaft. 
 
 To the above might be added the Red Fox, Toit» 
 Moor, Soho, Ruby Silver, Silver Bell and others, all of 
 which have contributed more or less to the world's wealth 
 and the fame of this district. 
 
 'I'his section is exce])tionally well timbered and well 
 watered, which is of decided advantage in mining and 
 concentrating operations. Many properties in this locality- 
 are worked by means of shafts, most of the Slocai* 
 mines leing tuiuiel propositions. 
 
Pack Train Leaving Anloine Mines. 
 
 Jackson Hasin, 
 
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 The following ilescil'hod liii,'Iily ])rocluctivc properties 
 a.\\ He immediately contijjiiou.s to tlie Kaslo iV Slocan 
 Railway and all ship their product via tliat line to Kaslo, 
 where tiie husitiess of the dilTerent companies is transacted. 
 
 The Jackson Mines, consist of the Northern Hell, 
 Dublin Queen, Kootenay Star, and one or two other 
 locations. .A 50-ton a day concentr.ilor has been erected 
 on thcprojxTty wliich has been running; successfully. This 
 group is situated on jaikson cicek, ai)out ti\e miles from 
 Whitewater station on tiie Kaslo \- Slocan Railway >vilh 
 which it is connected i)y a (irst-class wa,u;on mad. 1 )evelop- 
 ment work has been enerj^eticaliy jKished and the ])ropeity 
 is in as fine sliape for future extraction of ore as any mine 
 in the district. The ore. wliicii C()nsi>ts if silver and lead, 
 is said to averaf;e S()o per ton and ihe mine has proscn 
 highly protit.d)ie. 
 
 Adjoininj; liie |.lc■k^on mines on the soilli is the 
 Horida mine, owned by a Kaslo company. .\ larj;e body 
 of ore was encountered in this lead en November first and 
 it has entered the list < f prolific shippers. 
 
 The Antoine, con.Mstiii;; if three tlaims. lies in the 
 Surprise basin abmit three miles from .M< ("iuif,'an station. 
 on the Kaslo & Slocan Railway. The properly has been 
 well developed by luni.els, while hi>i>tin- machinery is in 
 place fur the purpose 1 f sinking to lower de|)ths. Con- 
 siderable e.xccedingly lii;;h j,nade ore has been shipped and 
 a numlier of dividends paid. There are large ore reserves 
 •insight whicli it is s.iid will yield h.mdsome returns. 
 
 The Payne mine was the first located in the Slocan 
 district and has b<,en the heaviest dividend payer in the 
 l*ro\iiue. Ihe grouj) originally consisted of the Payne. 
 Mountain Chief and Maid of Krin, other claims have been 
 added since, .\bout two years since the property passed 
 to the control ( f a Montreal company and is stocked for 
 54.000.000. Previous to the ownership changing hands 
 the original owners divided Si, 000, 000 in profits. The 
 jjropert)' is well developed by a series of tunnels nmning 
 on the vein and is equip|)ed with a suiface tramway 
 terminating at the railway tracks. .\s the ores of the mine 
 are so clean a cnncentrator has been unnecessarv, values 
 are ;;iven as follows: (lalena 1 75 oz. siKer and 70 per 
 cent lead, laibonates 80 to 100 o/. silver ^5 to 40 
 ] er cent. lead. When working full force 175 men are 
 em|iloyed and the net earnings aAcrage 570.000 per month. 
 This i^ropert) is located twenty-four miles west of Kaslo, 
 on the Kaslo iV .Slocan Railwav. 
 
 The Ruth is located about one and one-fourth miles 
 fiom the Kaslo Ov .Slocan Railway at Sandoii wi;h whiih 
 it IS connected by a wagon road. For the past thrie years 
 the pro|)erty, which consists of eight claims, has been 
 owned by the Ruth Mines Comi)any. Limited, of I'.ngland. 
 The property has iieen highly profitable in the p.ist and 
 will be nuich more so in the future. .\ large concenlr.itor 
 has been erected, also a gravity tram connecting wit'i the 
 mine. Besides these imprnvements the company have a 
 large air cc iiipressor and saw mill. 
 
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l''ii>l liuildiii^s. I.aM ('hap.cc Mir.c. 
 
The Slocan Star group of eight claims, situated near the 
 Ruth, is one of tlie early duy locations of the Slocan. The 
 property soon passed to the ownershii) of the liyron N. 
 White ("oiupany, of Milwaukee, Wis., which is a close 
 corporation, with a capital stock of 5500.000. 'riiousands 
 of tons of clean ore have been mined and shipped, but the 
 main portion of the inuuense ledge, 30 or more feet wide 
 is filled with concentrating ore. A concentrator of 150 
 tons dailx' capacity has been in o]5eration for the \x\sl three 
 years. The jjroperty is developed by a number of cross 
 cut tunnels, cutting the vein at a depth of from 50 to 500 
 feet. \'alues range from 80 to 100 ounces silver per ton 
 and 70 per cent. lead. From 80 to 110 men are employed. 
 As the corporation is a close one it is difficult to ascertain 
 the actual profits paid, but the credited total of dividends 
 given to January 1899 is 5400,000. 
 
 The Last Chance, which has an independent siding 
 on the Kaslo & Slocan Railway, between .Sandon and 
 Cody, is one of the banr.er luines of the district. Ship- 
 ments of one car per day returning a net profit of 51.500 
 per car has been its record, 'i'he mine is connectetl with 
 the railway by an aerial tram. Seven claims are included 
 in the group. The buildings shown in the illustration of 
 this property are the first erected, bnt now rejilaced by 
 more modern structures showing the progression made 
 from the prospective to the bonanza stage not only in this 
 but other mining properties in the di.strict. 
 
 The Ajax is located south of and adjoining the Last 
 
 Chance and is owned by the .\ja.\ Mining X: Development 
 Com|)any and consists of three claims. One drift on the 
 .\ja.\ claim is 500 feet in length, in ore all the distance. 
 The ore is said to cany 200 ounces silver and (>■:, per cent, 
 lead. There are numerous fine showings on the surface 
 which a^ yet have not lieen explored. 
 
 'I'he American Hoy is located on the Last Chance 
 vein and is immediately below that mine. It is developed 
 by a cross cut tunnel 550 feet in length and drifts along 
 the vein. In its earlier days consideral)le ore was shipped 
 from this mine and recently large bodies of high grade ore 
 has been uncosered which have luade the mine a heavy 
 shipper and a prolific dividend payer. 
 
 The Noble Five group, consisting of the Kno.wille, 
 World's i'air, lV)nanxa King, Maude F,.. Noble Five and 
 other claims, is located near the Kaslo \- Slocan Railway 
 teriuinus of the Cody spur. This property is owned by 
 the Noble I'ive Consolidated Mining Company, At Cody 
 they have a concentrator of 120 tons daily capacity. 
 Connecting mine and mill is a Finlayson double rope 
 aerial tramway capable of delivering 20 tons per hour. A 
 huge compressor for jiower drills is also in place. For 
 the past two years the company have confined their energies 
 more to thorough and systematic development than to the 
 extraction and shipment f)f ore. Over 12.000 tons have 
 l)een shipped thus far, an amount which soon will be 
 greatly augmented as the property is in excellent shape. 
 
 The Reco, property of the Reco Mining it Milling 
 
Slocan Star Concentrator, 
 
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 tJompany ein'iracingthe Reco, Texas, New Denver, Clifton 
 and Kphrir.ni locations, is r.l.o hituatcd nenr Cody. 'I'liis 
 is also a well developed propel ty .nnd bus been highly 
 jirodiictive, ha\ ing paid its v,ay from tiie Mart and divided 
 large dividends among its stockholders. An perial tram 
 and concentrator are planned which will be erected in the 
 near future. Large quantities of high grad" ore have Seen 
 marketed froiii this property and vast reserves of concen- 
 trating ore are on the dumps and in the mine awaiting the 
 completion of the works. 
 
 Che Smelting Corporation, 
 timited. 
 
 Besides being the headf|uarters for inanv prominent 
 mining and other syndicates. Kaslo is fortunate in having 
 been selected as the bai-e i.f the extensive o]X'rati<)ns < f 
 the Smelting Corporation, Limited, for the Province of 
 liritish Columbia. Mr. Arthur R. lirowne, F. C. S.. etc., 
 a graduate of i!u' best mining and met illurgical colleges 
 of Europe and who has had an e.\tensive e.\|:erience in differ- 
 ent parts of the world is the British Columbia manager. 
 
 The extensi\e smelting pilant of this conipaii)' is 
 located on the M.inchester ship canal, in I'.ngl.iiul. and is 
 one of the most complete and up-to-date of its kind to be 
 found anywhere. 
 
 Mr. \A'illi,iin Lidderdale. kite governor of the Bank 
 of England, is chairman of the board of directors. 
 
 The priiui;).d object of the corporation is to treat 
 ores by a paiticular process invented by Mr. Henry Fry, 
 
 a noted metallurgist. This method of reducing all kinds 
 of ore, reliellious and otherwise, is based chiefly on the 
 use of a chemical dux, using the electrolytical .sy.stem to 
 sa\e the by-|)roducts. 
 
 Se\eral thousand tons of zinc-lead ores have already 
 gone forward to the works and more is in transit. 
 
 The operations of this company are different from 
 other smelting concerns in this lield .seeking the product 
 of the \ at ions mines. Before Mr. Browne's advent, ores 
 which carried zinc in any c|uantity over ten jx-r cent were 
 taxed a higher rate for reduction chaiges, as zinc was 
 considered a detriment to successful .'•melting in any 
 works on this continent. Instead of competing with local 
 or American smelters the Smelting Corporation, Limited, 
 seek a class of ores ivhich heretofore iuive been c )in- 
 parati\ely woithless and which the smelting |ieo))le on 
 this side the .Atlantic did not desire. Cnder this new 
 condition of atlairs the SincUing ( 'or])or,uion can offer a 
 price for zinc-lead ores that th.e mines above tlescribed 
 can be worked at a protit, which will greatly increase the 
 output of ore from this district. 
 
 .Me. Biownc has iionded se\eral huge properties 
 carrying tlie particul.ir t haiacler of ore he desires. Some 
 are h cated in the Slocan .iiid some in the .\inswortli 
 districts, all of which ;ire being exploited. I'or several 
 months this company has been operating the Lucky |iin 
 mine situated near the K islo t\: Slocan Railw.iy, 20 miles 
 west of Kaslo, and have made heavy shipments therefrom. 
 
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 Views (if tliL- Luckv liin Mine sliowin;^ tlie tr;ini\v;w, tlie rdiirse (i tlic I'aiuor.s I.r.ikv Jim Slides ;ii'(l No. 'runnel. 
 
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Three siiiface views (*f this property aj^jjear on pajje 
 23. Ik'sides this several claims on an extensive 
 silver, lead and zinc bearing lode have been bonded in 
 Ainsworth camp, twelve miles south of Kaslo and an 
 o|3tion has been taken on the historic Hlue Hell mine on 
 *he east shore of Kootenay lake, ten miles distant from 
 Kaslo. 
 
 The possibilities for this section of West Kootenay 
 by having such a strong syndicate working along these 
 lines, is beyond conjecture, for reason.-, already stated here. 
 
 When the production of the class of ore desired by 
 them will warrant it the Smelting Corporation will erect 
 works, similar to their l'",nglisii plant, at Kaslo. 
 
 Uloodbcrry CrceK. 
 
 A few miles soi;tii of Kaslo, tlowitig from the west 
 into Kootenay lake is Woodberry creek. The extensive 
 silver-lead properties of the Canadian Pacific M. \- .\1. 
 Co.. together with their 50-ton concentrator, are located 
 at the continence of this stream with the lake. This is a 
 busy point. lia\irg daily boats runr.ing to and from Kaslo. 
 
 Along the mountain sides bordeiing this watercourse 
 antl on its many liibut.iiies are a countless number of 
 mineral loc;nions. some of which are producers of extra 
 high grade ore. piintipally .'-ilver and lead, although g ild. 
 copper and nickel aie also found in ]M\ing nuantities. 
 A wagon road fioiu Kaslo to upjer Wiodberry creek is 
 vmder c(Mistruiti(.n. the m( ,^t of it being alieady tom- 
 lleted. 
 
 Jlinswortb. 
 
 The ,\insworth or Hot Springs camp, the latter 
 name given on account of there being several hot springs 
 gushing from the base f)f the mountain where this 
 picturesque little mining town is located, is situate on the 
 west side of the lake i 2 miles below Kaslo. 
 
 Although consii' rable of the yellow metal has been 
 found .\insworth d les not lay claim to being an ex- 
 clusively gold cam]i. 'ihe ores are ]Drincipally silver-lead, 
 lead and zinc and the much desired dry silver ores. 'I'wo 
 extensive mint's, the Skyline and the No. i,have produced 
 thousands of tons of this latter class and are now working 
 with a continually increasing f)utput. The (|uantity of 
 silver-lead ore that has been shii)])e<l from this camp is 
 enormous. l,atel\ the mining of zinc-lead ore has become 
 a feature, as the Smelting Corporation. Limited, of Kng- 
 land, a description of whose ojjerations is given elsewhere, 
 have secured a number of develojx'd mines in tiie camp. 
 
 The Ste\enson concentrator of 120 tons daily 
 capacit\'. is located on tlie bank of liie lake a siiort 
 dislince south of the town. 
 
 To provide cheap power for nnchine drills, moti\'e 
 jjower. etc.. the T.ivhir .\ii- Compressor Company ha\e 
 Kimpleled an extensi\e plant on CotVee creek (an illus- 
 tration of which is on page 25). The air is compressed 
 by means of the jiressure of falling water and is carried 
 through pipes to any desired point. Wagon roads lead 
 from the lake front to all the principal mines. 
 
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Cotfee Cix'tk Air ( Om pressor. 
 
Packing Scenes. 
 
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 This is an fxhibition of one of \hv faiiious sliipnients of ore from this district wiiicli ii;is served to malte it celebrated 
 as a \vealth-i)ro(kicer. second to nor.e in the mining history of the world. It represents a shipment of two million pounds 
 ready for transportation to tlie smelter from the Ainswurtli whaif. 
 
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 'W^f I 
 
 Pilot Jiav SiiKllcr. 
 
 Btucbell. 
 
 On llic east shore of Kooleiiay lake, south of K.islo, and about 
 ten miles distant, is the Hluebell mine a id its several extensions. 
 
 In 1884 this projK'rty ]3assed to the ownership of Connecticut 
 capitalists who afterwards erected the smelter at Pilot Hav. 
 
 This is an immense vein carrying; silver, lead and zinc. Tliere 
 is also a per-entajje of nickel in the ore. The discovery of this mine 
 dates back to 1825, when as far as known, the lirst white man on 
 
Famovis Hig Boulder, found 30 mili.'s from Kaslo in 1892. It contained S.'o.oco worth of silver and lead. 
 
Kootenay lake, David Douglas, a b'colcli botanist, clis- 
 coveied the outcrop of the lode and mentioned the fact 
 in his reports of this section. Later Hudson's Bay 
 employees melted the lead and made bullets for their 
 flintlock muskets. 
 
 Cam O'Shantcr. « i- 
 
 ( )ne mile north of the IJluebell, about nine miles 
 distant from Kaslo, lies the 'I'ani ( )'.Shanter mine, the 
 propel ty of Montreal and Colorado i^arties. A considerai)le 
 amount cf development work has been performed on this 
 mine and large quantities of silver ore ha\e been shipped. 
 
 Althoigh man) (f the mining properties already men- 
 tioned are really contiguous to Kaslo. their pay rolls 
 and other valuable features being direc''y to the adwiiUage 
 of the city, yet as they are not located within sight of the 
 nuinitipality, they have not been classed under the above 
 heac'ing. 
 
 'Ihe following named, however, are but a short 
 distance frcm the tity and are owned piinci]3all_\' b\ Kaslo 
 l^eople. 
 
 Ceviaihan. 
 
 The Leviathan (»old Mining I't Milling Company's 
 propert)' is located on the noith slope ( f Campbell creek 
 opposite Kaslo. Its holdings consist of i i full claims on 
 a vein 50 feet in width of I'\iitic ore of a simil.ir character 
 to the famous mines of Rossland cam|). carrying \ah;es 
 
 consisting of gold, silver and copper. Three tunnels and 
 a large amount of surface work comprise the development. 
 When thoroughly opened it is the opinion of prominent 
 mining exi.erts that this will prove to be one oi the 
 bigge^t mines on the American continent. 
 
 true Blue. 
 
 l l;e True Hlue mine and its extension, .the Peacock, 
 are located in plain sight of Kaslo on 'I'rue Hlue mountain. 
 This property carries gold and copper, a considerable 
 shipments have been made to a local smelter. 
 
 .\n Knglish concern, the ILiU Mines. Limited, had 
 the pi"0])erty under bond for 565,000 but all 'nterests 
 have reverted to the original owners and it is under- 
 stood that the representatives ( f other cai)ital are en- 
 dea\()ring to secure the 'Viine. 
 
 famous Boulder. 
 
 1 he famous big boulder of which an illustration is- 
 given, was found by a pros]^eclor in the spiing of 1892 
 while looking for a tent pole, The prospector thought 
 he had stumbled on the outcrop of a wonderful mine and 
 immediately sl.iked a claim. Subsequent development, 
 however, ])ro\c(l that this mass of silver-lead ore had 
 become detached and rolkd down fidiu the Slocan Star 
 vein farther up the mountain. The disco\erer of the 
 boulder sold his tincl to a mining speculator for S2,ooo- 
 c.isli. It is (i. limed this chunk of g.ilena produced 
 Sjcoog wdrt'i ( f siKer and lead. 
 
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 Starting Sii]iiilies to Hannockhi'.rn. No. i Mine, Ainsworth. 
 
 Bluebell Mine. 
 
£ardO'Duncan. / 
 
 The Lardo-Duncan District lies nortii and west of Kaslo, 
 adjoining tiie Kaslo-Slocan district on the south. 
 
 The veins of the Lardo-Diincan section carry gold, silver, 
 copper, lead and other ore?. 
 
 The Lard J and the Duncan rivers unite at a point a short 
 distance above the head of Ki)otenay lake : the former flowing from 
 the northwest and the latter from the northeast. The Duncan 
 
 The Lodestar Mining Company's Str Marion on Duncan River. 
 
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 No. 2 Tunnel Leviathan Mine. 
 being navigable for steamers from Kaslo for 36 
 miles. 
 
 A number of strong mining companies are 
 employing large forces developing and extracting 
 ore. Notably are the following: l^anno<:kburn, 
 Lodestar, Ciold Hills. Levina and other companies, 
 all owned and controlled by Canadians, who have 
 established their head offices at Kaslo. On six or 
 eight claims, owned by the Lade brothers, teluride of 
 gold is found. A shipment to the Kootenay Ore 
 Company's sam])ler at Kaslo yielded 12 oz. gold per 
 ton. The timber and agricultural resources are 
 practically without limit and many persons are 
 engaged in these pursuits. 
 
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Ha$lo mercantile 
 l>tere$ts. 
 
 Being so conveniently situated Kasio is naturally 
 the wholesale and retail supply point for all the country 
 described in the foregoing pages. The producer of 
 supplies and" manufacturer of different articles who have 
 located at I^aslo find a ready market in the many camps 
 for their products. Kaslo is destined to be a great 
 manufacturing center and the superb water power of Kaslo 
 river will be utilized to furnish ent rgy to turn the many 
 wheels of ind'istry. 
 
 The natural water power of Kaslo is undoubtedly 
 one of finest in the known world, tlie river having sufficient 
 breadth and depth to develop, when harnessed, all the 
 force necessary to drive the machinery of the largest 
 manufacturing cities of the old or new world. For the 
 111 St five miles above the city the fall is about loo feet to 
 the mile. Flowing for most of its length through a valley, 
 and crossing from side to side, makes the diverting of the 
 current for utility purposes an easy and inexpensive matter. 
 
 Kaslo Olater morks and 
 Tire Protection 
 
 Kaslo's water system is now as near perfection as a 
 water supply for a city could well be. The works were 
 installed in 1897 and cost $32,680. The water is taken 
 from Kaslo river and carried through pipes, sunk below 
 the frost lin^, a distance of 9,400 feet to a covered 
 
 reservoir. The vertical height from intake to reservoir 
 being 93 feet. The reservoir is built of concrete and is 
 lined with asphalt. Its capacity is 230,000 gallons, 
 while the inflow amounts to 500 gallons per minute. The 
 system is so arranged tiiat the city can be supplied direct 
 from the conduit or from the reservoir as may be required. 
 The average height abovL' the city of the reservoir is 221 
 feet, which gives ample protection in case of hre. Street 
 hydrants are placed at convenient points throughout the 
 city. Kvery precaution is taken to stop any possible hre 
 in is incipiency. The municipal authorities have jirovided 
 suitable buildings and a fire bell, hose carts, ladders and 
 every necessary appliance for fire fighting. There are 
 also a iii.niber of chemical fire extinguishers. 
 
 i he Bank of British North America is one of the 
 oldest in Canada. A branch was established in Kaslo in 
 January. 1897. It is the financial stronghold of the city 
 and is located in a handsome, modern building e.^lJecially 
 erected for its jjurpose and is situated at the corner of 
 I'Vont and Fifth streets. A view of this building is given 
 on page 42. 
 
 The city hall was erected in 1898 at an expense of 
 $1 1,000. It is an imposing and modern structure equipped 
 with all the latest conveniences. The upper floor has 
 been fitted up exclusively for the use of the county and 
 ether courts of justice, and is the finest court room in 
 
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Citv IhU 
 
British Columbia with the exception, perhaps, of the 
 «.apital, Victoria. 
 
 The Provincial Government building is situated on 
 B avonue. It is a large, roomy, modern office. Here are 
 the headquarters of the Ainsworth Mining Recorder, 
 Assessor and Tax Collector for the southwest Kootenay 
 lax district, Registrar of the County Court, the Collector 
 of votes and other Provincial officers. Following are the 
 totals of business transacted by the Recorder of the 
 Ainsworth Mining District for the year 1898: 
 
 Number of mineral claims recorded, 939; cttificates 
 rf work isjued, 1,346; payments $100, lieu assessment 
 work, 13; bills of sale, bonds, etc., 377; free miners certifi- 
 cates issued, 1,053; mining receipts issued, 2,032; number 
 ©f notices sent out on mineral tax, assessed taxes and 
 crown grant claims, 2,260; number of letters written 
 duringyear, 2,035; certificates of improvement recorded, 54. 
 
 CDc Customs l)ou$e 
 
 Returns. % 
 
 A good criterion of Kaslo's business is obtained from 
 fhe following statement of the business transacted through 
 the Custom House: Exports for six years ending June 
 30, 1898. amounted to ^17,487,000 on which dividends of 
 some S6, 000,000 were paid. Imports amounted to up- 
 wards of $9,000,000, on which duty of over $310,000 has 
 been collected. Most of the above was for mining pur- 
 poses, and considerable mining ii...chinery being duty free. 
 
 Hootenay £4ke 
 Sawmills. 
 
 The exten;^i\e saw mill and manufacturing plant of 
 ^Ir. G. O. Buchanan occupies an ideal site for such works 
 "t the head of Kaslo bay. The mill proper is a two-story 
 building, size 60x130 feet, run by steam powe"- furnished 
 by two boilers and two engines, of 150 horse power. 
 Capacity per day 40,000 feet of long lumber, 12,000 lath 
 and 30,000 shingles. At a distance of 400 feet from the 
 saw mill, connected by a plank runway, is located the 
 planing mill and factory— a two-story building, 30x100 
 feet, with dry kiln and lumber shed connected. A45-horse 
 power boiler and engine propels alt the necessary 
 machinery for planers, matciiing and moulding machines, 
 etc. These works furnish employment for 70 men. 
 
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 Millington Bros', brick yard is situated in the south- 
 western portion of the city. Here they have i^ractically 
 an inexhaustable quantity of the finest clay for theirjjur- 
 pose. A modern brick making machine and all other 
 necessarie.- for the rapid and perfect manufacture of brick 
 are on hand. 
 
 Cbe Haslo Brewind j i 
 
 Company. 
 
 rhe plant of the Kaslo Brewing Company is locat«*d 
 
 m Brick and Cilc 
 Vard. 
 
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Buchanan Mills. 
 
 Raslo I5if\verv. 
 
 Kaslo Ikick Works. 
 
convenient to the Kaslo & Slocar railway track in tlie 
 •western portion of the city. Tliey have a large and con- 
 venient building for their purpose and all necessary 
 appliances for producing a first clas-'s quality of lager 
 beer, ale and porter. The capacity of the plant is over 
 3.000 barrels a year, and a ready ni?iket is found in Kaslo 
 and adjacent towns. Messrs. Band & (loodenough are 
 the proprietors of the establishment. 
 
 €kctric Cighl and 
 Power Plant. 
 
 The Kootenay electric light and power plant is one 
 of the most complete on the .American continent, The 
 machinery is entirely of Canadian manufacture. A hea^y 
 frame buik'i ig 30x50 feet encloses the generating appli- 
 ances, while a pipe line 1,50c feet in length and 45 inches 
 in diameter conducts the water from the substantially 
 constructed head gate un the north side of Kaslo river to 
 the immense turloine which develops 300 honse power. 
 Tower and light can be transmitted for a distance of 30 
 miles from the works. The system is what is known as 
 the S. K. C alternating. Two generators and two 
 exciters ha\e a combined capacity of 4,000 volts or 3.000 
 16-candle power lamps. 
 
 Kaslo's well lighted .streets ,uul brilliaiiti) illumined 
 buildings are the admiration of all visitors. Most of the 
 principal business buildings are also fitted with gas 
 li.\ture.s and in some cases carbide gas generators. 
 
 Kootenay Ore 
 Company, Dmited. 
 
 The extensive sampler building, size 60x80 feet^ of 
 the Kootenay Ore Co,, Ltd,, is advantageously situated 
 on the north bank of Kaslo bay. It Is built on the 
 terrace plan so ac v.j enable the ore to pass by gravity 
 through its various processes. A spur of the Kaslo & 
 Slocan railway coT*nects with the upper part of the build- 
 ing, whilst a wharf owned by the company extends out 
 into the bay, providing for the easy loading of ore, which 
 has passed through the s; irpler, on the Kootenay lake 
 st»amers. The sampling :. .chinery consists principally 
 of "^he following: 9x15 Blake crusher, 14x24 steel 
 Cornish rolls, 12x12 steel Cornish rolls, two Bridgman 
 automatic sampling machines (the larger for taking samples 
 from the entire mass of ore passing through the works 
 and the smaller for reducing samples already taken), 
 challenge ore feeder, sample grinders, Fairbank's track 
 and other scales. 
 
 The motive power is furnished by a 1 50-horse power 
 boiler and engine, steam also being used for heauiig ano 
 drying pur])oses. The works have a sampling cajiacity 
 of 250 tons daily, an. 1 are so arranged as to be capable of 
 extension to any required dimensions. There are quite ;> 
 number of ore bins, thusen^mijig all lots of ore consign', i 
 to be kept entirely separate. These bins are sheeted 
 with steel so its to ensure the ore being sampled from 
 
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 Klfctric l.i;,'ln I'lant. 
 
 Sampler. 
 
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becoming mixed with the remains of former lots. 
 Convenient steaming chambers are provided for the 
 handling of frozen ores. The works are lighted by 
 electricity. The plan on which these works are operated 
 are about as follows: Ores are received from the 
 producers and accurately weighed, sampled and the con- 
 tents and value determined. Should a car consist of more 
 than one grade of ore, each grade will be sampled 
 separately when desired. All sampling is carried out 
 under the inspection of the owner of the ore should he 
 desire it, and if wished, hand sampling will be substituted 
 for the automatic process. It is optional with the owner 
 whether he has his ore resacked and shipped to another 
 market or not. Should he desire, the company will pur- 
 chase the ore on the day of sampling, paying cash therefor, 
 thus saving the time and expense of waiting for smelter 
 returns. Ore can be shijiped to the works in bulk, which 
 saves the cost of breaking and sacking at the mine. 
 Including the unloading, weighing, sampling and sacking 
 the ore, the company's charge is only Si. 25 per ton. 
 
 E Desirable 
 R«:$)aenti(il City. 
 
 T'le situation of Kaslo is most beautiful and attractive. 
 Located on the west shore of Kootenay lake, at the 
 extreme e.istern base of the famed Selkirk range, partially 
 surrounded by verdure clad, sufiw-crowned mountains, 
 rising ta towering heights and in m.iny instances forming 
 
 into lofty peaks not unlike tapering spires which ajipear 
 to penetrate the heavens. Writers and poets who have 
 visited Kaslo have endeavored in prose and in verse to 
 describe the beauty and the grandeur of its scenery. So 
 romantic is the environment, so pure and invigorating the 
 air, so wonderful the scenic beauties and so grand are the 
 gorgeous sunsets that the visitor views with admiration 
 and delight, an^i longs for a permanent home amidst such 
 varied scenes which please the eye and inspire the soul. 
 (!leanliness and strict attention to every necessity 
 conducive to health is scrupulously observed by these in 
 authority, consequently in the eight years of the city's 
 existence there has been but 31 deaths from all causes 
 and most of these subjects were brought from a distance 
 to be treated at the two city hospitals. The cosmopolitan 
 population consists of a pushing, energetic people. 
 
 The Presbyterian. Methodist, Church of Kngland and 
 C^atholic churches all have modern edifices. Two lodges 
 of the Masonic order, a Court of Forresters, together 
 with a tent and a hive of Maccabees, are among the 
 secret and fraternal organizations. The public schoul 
 building will rank among the best in the l'r(nince and tiie 
 school is presided over by a most capable principal and 
 corps of assistants. It has been stated in the first part 
 of this souvenir that Kaslo is the only city in West 
 Kootenay from which any mining camp can be reached 
 in one day. 'I'his fact caused the i:iriiu'ipal mining 
 operators and mine man.agers to estalilisii their homes in 
 
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 Kaslo Rfsiilunccs. 
 
Kaslo even in the early days of the district, or the city's 
 history. Hence besides being a city well supplied with 
 temporary homes for the transient, the health or pleasure 
 seeker who desires to make a limited stay, it is also a 
 home to those of wealth and refinement whose vocations 
 make it necessary for them to have the comforts and 
 pleasures of home near where their business operations 
 are carried on. Kaslo is well supplied with charming 
 and picturesque dwellings furnished with every modern 
 convenience. Nowhere can more beautiful sites for 
 permanent places of abode be secured. On the higher 
 plateau, west of the business portion of the city, there are 
 many elegant locations where unequaled views cnn be 
 obtained. Across the lake the towering mountains of the 
 Purcell range loom up " grand, gloomy and peculiar." 
 In several of the basins of this range, immense glaciers 
 are in plain sight which in the bright sunlight show 
 iridescent beauties of color on a far grander scale but 
 not unlike the changing rays of a kaleidoscope. Viewing 
 the natural grand panorama of the Purcells from Kaslo, 
 one can, in imagination, form the rugged mountains at 
 their greater altitudes into fantastic shapes. Some are 
 not unlike old cathedrals, with heaven pointing spires, 
 and others resemble ancient castles with tower and parapet 
 still standing. Gazing still along the foliage of the ever- 
 green covered slopes, creeks and cascades come into view 
 which, at the distance from where they are seen, appear 
 like bands of burnished silver. 
 
 Cottrfst and 
 Summer Kesort. 
 
 There are tens of thousands of persons on the: 
 American continent and many more in the old world 
 across the sea, who each year have a longing for a change. 
 They desire seme situation that is healthy, where the 
 scenery is grand and varied and where they can have 
 any number of diversions and amusements. Kaslo, 
 which a gifted writer has aptly described as "the Lucerne 
 of America," although a comparatively new place, as an 
 ideal sununer resort, lias no compeer. Many thousands 
 of persons have visited and revisited the effete resorts of 
 the world and grown weary of their attractions, 'i'o sucii 
 and others we would suggest that they take a tour through 
 the famous VVe.st Kootenay district and make Kaslo their 
 base of operations. This is a section entirely free from 
 all contagious diseases, while the wonderfully invigorating 
 air acts like magic in restoring mental and bodily vigor to 
 those suffering from any complaint. There are no extremes 
 of heat and cold, no severe storms and such meteriological 
 disturbances as cyclones or tornados are unknown. Pure 
 water abounds on every side, and should the health or 
 pleasure seeker desire, they can drink from mineral 
 springs who.se waters are the finest in the world. Well 
 graded roads lead out from the city in different directions 
 where a drive can be taken, a trip on horse back, or a 
 spin on the wheel. Sailing, re wing or canoeing on the 
 
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Kaslo City From the Northwest. 
 
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 lake are delightful and healthy amusements *.h^r charm 
 can be augmented by crolling or Hy fishing as the wattrs 
 are prolific with specimens of the finny tribe. 
 
 Should longer excursions be desirable, animals and 
 guides can easily be obtained and excursions can be made 
 over the different trails to the immense glaciers or to the 
 summits of the many peaks, several of which are within 
 plain view of Kaslo. 
 
 If any have a wish to study the more practical side 
 of the attractions which Kaslo has to offer, they can visit 
 and inspect the neighboring mines and mills where 
 object lessons can be had from the first discovery of a 
 prospect on through the various stages of developing a 
 mine, extracting and manipulating the ores until the 
 metallic contents are turned out of the smelter in bright, 
 shiny bullion. 
 
 The tourist will find first-class hotels, luxurious 
 lodging hou.ses and well appointed restaurants. Should 
 it be preferred, camping out is a pleasure which can be 
 enjoyed. 'I'here are hundreds of lovely spots where a 
 summers camp can be established — in fact so many 
 charming places that they are too numerous to describe 
 in this article. 
 
 Supplies of both staple and luxurious articles can be 
 had from local dealers at prices as reasonable as they 
 can be obtained anywhere, and with tlie addition of the 
 game and fish jjroducts of the distiict the pleasure seeker 
 can here enjoy all the advantages of civilizati* n. 
 
 $pom. 
 
 There is scarcely an item in the list of sports that i* 
 not included in the repertoire of wiiich the enthusiastic 
 sport loving people have availed themselves. No matter 
 the sex or from what clime in the civilized world a person 
 may have come, they will find sor.ie game or games or 
 methods of contest in endurance and skill with which 
 they have been familiar in their former places of abode. 
 On all sides throughout the city and suburbs evidences of 
 permanent places of- recreation are in evidence. A large 
 skating rink is. one of the features. The central portion 
 of this immense building is used by the skaters while on 
 each side are alleys portioned off for hockey games ^nd 
 curling. On top of the plateau o\-erlooking the main 
 portion of the city and lake are the base ball grounds. 
 Not far distant therefrom, but in a more isolated spot, is- 
 the ride range used by the Kaslo shooting association 
 and the Kaslo rifie club. Two excellent clay courts for 
 the lovers of lawn tennis are also pro\ ided, and a 
 thoroughly equipped gjmnasium will soon be one of the 
 attractions. Some of the most expert sportsmen in 
 British Columbia abide in Kaslo. and many are the trophies- 
 they have won at contests in neighboring towns. The 
 champion skater of the Province, a Kaslo man. won all 
 races in which he took jjart during the |)ast two winters. 
 A football association is among the ^pnrting organizations 
 where on aflcinoons. in tiie proper season, enthusiastic 
 
 
 46 
 
Three Street Scenes. 
 
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 Base Hal 
 
 Ilcckcv Club 
 
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 iSL' iL'ani. 
 
Sailiii'T on Kootci av Luke 
 
Britishers can be seen prartislng punches and drop kicks 
 with a Riigb\' ball. There is also a swimming club who 
 daily, during the season, indulge in their favorite pastime 
 in the lake or in the more tepid waters of the sheltered 
 Kaslo bay. See illustration on page 52. 
 
 Divided into classes the favored sports of the gentle- 
 men are i>ase ball, hockey, hicrosse, hose reel races and 
 football, while those for the ladies are sailing, boating, 
 lawn tennis, bathing and skating. .See pictures on pages 
 48, 49 and 53- 
 
 For all acquatic s]iorts am))le provision has been 
 made. 'J'here are \ achts, both sail and steam, sail boats, 
 row boats and canoes witiiout number owned by pri\ate 
 individuals, among whom sailing, racing and canoeing 
 clubs are features, lllu.strations of nian\- of these anui.'L- 
 ments can be s"en by referring to page 51. I''or the 
 accommodation of those who are so unfortunate as not to 
 own a craft of any kind, and ior temporary sojourners, 
 boat houses are provided where any kin<;l if launch can 
 be secured for anv length of tin\e. lioating jiicnc jiarties 
 on Satiirtiay afleruoou on Kaslo bay and on the lake .ire 
 popular sources of relaxation, and all kinds of beach 
 sports aitj indu'gccl in, principally by the younger genera- 
 tion. Views of which are shown on page 53. ( )n gala 
 days, such as the birthday of the Queen or other holidays, 
 all kind of sports are indulged in, sailing, rowing and 
 canoe races for prizes are some of the chief attractions. 
 
 Leading out of Kaslo in several directions are well 
 
 graded wagon roads from which the grandest scenery can 
 be viewed. On these thoroughfares carriage drives, 
 horseback trips or runs on the bycicle can be made. 
 These are diversions that many avail themselves of. The 
 miny sports embraced in the list of Caledonian games 
 are quite popular and nuich in evidence on holidays. For 
 the more practical kind of sport, such as himting and 
 hshing, the enthusiast with the gun or rod can find no 
 better place to bring Into use his acciuirernents. There 
 are plenty of cariboo, mule, black and while tailed deer 
 withi;'. reasonable distance of Kaslo. and any niunber of 
 ducks and geese frequent the shores of tiie lakes in the 
 fall. (Irouse of the different varieties can usually be 
 found in plenty in the \alleys. on the beu'hes and the 
 mountain sides. Hy climbing to higher elevations, bear, 
 goat and mountain sheep can be secured. ( )n jDage 55 a 
 pict\ue of game heads is given, the animals being killed 
 near by and mounted at Kaslo. This is only one of the 
 numerous collections to be found iiere wiiile niaiU' ha\e 
 been sent abroad. There is scaicely a time dining the 
 Near wnen one caiuiot subsist on the proceeds of his rod 
 and gun. In tishing the sportsman has quite a number 
 of \ arieties of the hnny tribe to choose from. The trout 
 of the lake and larger streams ui'e what is known as 
 salmo purpuratus; they weigii from one to twenty ]K)imds 
 and are t.iken with the fly. Hy trolling in the tleep waters 
 of the lake salmon trout and char, weighing as hea\y as 
 thirty pounds are caught. During the summer months 
 
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Bathing Scene on K.islo Ikacli. 
 
I'opiilar Beii'.h Sports. 
 
in many .'Streams emptying into Kootenay lake, spearing a 
 peculiar red (ish of the trout species, called by the Indians 
 " Kokanee." is cjiiite an amusement. I^ong strings of 
 these arc frec|uently seen. All streams entering Kootenay 
 lake abound in mountain trout. Snap shots of fishing 
 trophies are shown on page 56, taken on the return of the 
 anglers from Kaslo. Woodberry, Cam])bell, l'"ry, Schroeder 
 or other creeks in the immediate vicinity of Kaslo. 
 
 Among her other matchless resources, Kaslo is 
 exceptionally favored in her \aluable mineral springs. It 
 ap|3ears as though a iK'neficent nature has di-^'tributed 
 these natural health fountains o\er the surface of the 
 earth ami ])laced them where there tbcy wiii be of the 
 greatest Ix-nclit to mankind. The Kemp .Springs property 
 cover six or more large Hewing wells containing many 
 lieneficial mineral ingredients. A copy of an analysis 
 made by Mr. A. 11, Moldich is given below: 
 
 Toni]X'i-ature of water, 38 degrees F.; total solid 
 matter at 210 degrees K,. 106 grains per gallon consisting 
 of lime carbonate, 83.50 grains ])er gallon; magnesia, 
 12,85 ijrains ptr gallon: soda, 5.50 grains per gallon: 
 |X)ta.sh, 0.40 grains ix;r gallon ; iron, 0,56 grains per gallon : 
 sodium chloride, 1.20 per gallon; lithea, phosphine acid, 
 silica and alumina, 3.20 grains pergallon; total grains 107.2 i . 
 
 "I con.sider this a most valuable medicinal water, 
 and lieing so higl.ly charged naturally with carbonic acid 
 gas, it is also exceedingly palatable. No poisonous 
 metals are present," — Mr, lloldich. 
 
 Co Our Readers. 
 
 The conunitlee in presenting this souvenir wish tc 
 intimate that to do justice to any one of the sub-;livi.sions 
 into which this book is divided, where the possibilities 
 are such that if properly described and illustrated each 
 subject here brietly touched upon, would rec|uire a book 
 many times this size. The many mining camns whicii 
 are grouped on the smaller creeks that How into Kfxitenay 
 lake in the vicinity of Kaslo, comprising in nunjrous 
 instances, from tifty to one hundred mines and prospects, 
 the committee have been unable to refer to. the ditficiilty 
 of obtaining reliat)lc data and suitable illustrations of 
 hmdreds of these properties have prexented their 
 introduction into a work which the committee confidently 
 place b' fore the public as being authentic and reliable. 
 In no I 1^1' has there been any intention of giving any 
 undue prnminence to any particular department of the 
 publication, but we have studiously a\ oided overstating 
 the conditions aid possibilities of ;i district possessing so 
 m iny and varied atliaciions. 
 
 In conclusion we beg to thank the many amateur 
 photographers to whose artistic work we are indebted 
 for many cf the illustrations. 
 
 Most rrspectfully, 
 
 J. \Vm. COCK I, K, 
 
 Chairman Committee. 
 
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Oaiiic Heads. 
 
Snap Sliots. 
 
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 Ainsworth. 
 
 Kaslo Custom House. 
 
The firm of H. (liegericlr 
 carries the largest and most com- 
 plete line of groceries.Jprovisions, 
 miners and mining^siipplies suit- 
 able to family and mining trade 
 tliat is shown in the Kootenay 
 (•(iiintry. 
 
 Shipping all their goods in 
 carloads or large Kits enables 
 them to serve their customers 
 in the most complete manner, 
 carrying large quantities, a 
 varied assortment, good quali- 
 ties and at reasonable prices. 
 
 They were the first shippers 
 of St. Charles Cream. Cioodwin 
 Mining Candles and like goods 
 in I \K LOAD nvrs in this district, 
 JKuing shipped a car load of 500 
 cases of St. Charles Cream into- 
 Kaslo early in 1893, when Kaslo 
 was in its infancy and when 50 
 to 100 cases were su]3posed tobe 
 a large shipment. This firm is 
 the agent for the Ooodwin Min- 
 ing Candles, famous wherever 
 
 Sandon Store. 
 

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 mining is clone, also the diant 
 Powder (Jompany,nianufacturers 
 of (liant, Jucl.son and Sfumping 
 I'owder, Fuse and Caps. 
 
 The}' are at all times pleas- 
 ed to show any one tiirough 
 their large establishments and 
 invite inspection at any and all 
 times as they are justly pleased 
 with the class of goods handled, 
 being at all times able to satisfy 
 the most fastidious. 
 
 Their stock of furnishing 
 goods is complete in every de- 
 tail, special attention being 
 given to the needs of miners 
 and prospectors. 
 
 This hrm was first estab- 
 lished at Ainsworth in 1891. 
 Kaslo a year later and Sandon 
 in 1S95, where they are continu- 
 ing to add new customers to 
 -their already e.\tensive business. 
 
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 Kaslo Store. 
 
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 The Archer-Hartin Block, corner of Front and Fifth streets, is one of the results of persistant application to business- 
 by Mr. F". C. Archer and Dr. llartin.the fc rmer being a pioneer in the city, winning and holding the respect of all. Dr. 
 Hartin is Mayor of Kaslo and is equally extolled profession;.lly and socially. 
 
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 Or. 
 
 W. J. Twiss, Notar)- Public, Ikoker and 
 "(kneral Af^eiit. is a sptximLMi of a British 
 Columbian wiio by strict attention to l)iisi- 
 ness and an upright manner has achcived an 
 astonisiiing measure of success in his own 
 particular line. His district embraces the 
 greater i)art of the Kootenays. and he is also 
 most intimately associated with the citizens < f 
 Kaslo and distritt. Coi respondents will 
 consult their interests by conununicatini; with 
 him regarding any business they may wish 
 attended to in this busy part (,f the Piovince. 
 Mr. 'I'wiss represents the following companies: 
 
 The Mutual Life insurance Company of 
 New \'ork. ihe I.onilon and Lancashire i'ire 
 Assurance Company, Ihe Northern i'iie 
 Assurance Company, The Caledonian l'i;e 
 Company. Manchester Fire -Assurance Com- 
 pany. C.inadian Fire Assurance Comi}anv 
 The Ocean Accident and (Juarantee Cor- 
 poration Limited. The Provincial Uuilding and 
 Loan Association, Fquitable .Savings and 
 Loan .Association, The Identification and 
 Protection Company of Canada and The 
 (Ireat Northerti K.\press Couipany. 
 
'I'lic general l)i\- (inods business is well represented in Ka^-lo in the establisiinient of A. '1". darland. His store, which is 25\So 
 feet with a well lighted basen:ent the full size of the building, is fitted up in the most modern style. Besides inijiorting direct Mr. 
 Garland makes two purchasing tri|;s a year to eastern markets and his btccft js.ccnsequentiy most complete and up to date. 
 
("i. A. Carlson. 
 
 Railroad Contractor and Builder 
 
 Kaslo & Lardo-Duncan Railwa' 
 
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 'J'lie Kasli) I )iiij; SU)ie, corner 
 
 Fourth and Front streets. 
 
 J. \V. Livers, Druggist. 
 
 S. Schwander, Jewt.ler and ( »|Jtician. 
 graduate of (leneva Swiss Watcli 
 Manufactory. K.xpert on fine 
 nio\ enuMts, 
 
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 ("orner of A 
 
 Avenue 
 
 and 
 
 Third Street 
 
 A Full 
 
 Stock of 
 
 Su|)plies 
 
 Suitiibie for 
 
 Mines. 
 
 Miners 
 
 and 
 
 (lontractors 
 
 /Vhvays on 
 
 Hand 
 
 iMesh and 
 
 Hriglit. 
 
 Prices 
 
 ihe Lowest 
 
 Compatible 
 
 With 
 
 Supplying 
 
 I'irst-Class 
 
 (loods. 
 
 ercen Bros., \{n$\9, B. €. 
 
A. H. Brown, 
 Men's and Boys' 
 
 Boots and Shoes and 
 
 Rubber (ioods. 
 Miners' and Prospectors' Hoods 
 
 A Specialty. 
 
 Our next engraving shows the iarjje and commodious 
 store of the Kaslo Dairy, Produce and I'mvisidn Co.,. 
 where an extensive retail grocery business is carried on. 
 Tiie completeness of their stock and excellence of their 
 goods bring all classes here to buy their supplies. The 
 thrifty iiousewife, the railroad contractor, the woodchopper 
 and prospector alike rind their interests conserved r.nd 
 their wants supplied. Alfred McQueen is the proj^rietor. 
 1 ere is also the ofike of the Ilnriiia .Mining Company. 
 
iat^ 
 
 Mr. M. V. Adams, the genial proprieter of the l-elaml, is_ 
 a general favorite and the pubHc are sure of 
 cordial welcome at the Leland. 
 
 Smith, 
 
 Photographer, 
 
 Portraits and Landscapes. 
 Kaslo, B. C. 
 
 Fourth Street, 
 
ll. ' li.. ' 
 
 Mr. G. Minielly 
 has a most c<)nij.lete 
 stock of 
 Groceries, 
 Fruits and 
 Confections. 
 
 Two jears ago 
 
 Mr. Minielly began 
 
 with no other capital 
 
 than his own upright 
 
 reputation. 
 
 Today he owns 
 
 this fine huikling 
 
 and ha- a most 
 
 prosperous 
 
 business. 
 
 The (^ueen 
 
 Restaurant, ow.ied by 
 
 Mr. Minielly, is 
 
 Always 
 
 Ajar 
 
 for the satisfying 
 
 of the appetites of 
 
 hungry Kasloites and 
 
 transient visitors. 
 
 The cui.sene 
 is in the hands of 
 most capable ('hefs 
 
 and the most 
 fastidious can here 
 ]ilease all 
 desires. *■ 
 
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 W. 1!. Liviiijjstone, 
 is the ])ioneer leather 
 merchant of West Kootenay, 
 having started in business the spring 
 of 1S92. He carries a large line of har- 
 ness, shoes, rubbers, valises, etc., and is in- 
 terested in a number of mining proper- 
 ties. He is a tinn believer in the 
 future cf Kaslo and tb.e 
 felocan Country in 
 iieneial. 
 
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Messrs. LaiiioiU ^: Young carry a 
 complete stock of 
 Books, 
 
 Stationery, 
 Wall Paper- 
 Periodicals, 
 Blank Books, 
 Silverware, 
 Jewelry, 
 
 Souvenir Ooods, 
 Sporting Cioods, 
 
 Musical Instruments. 
 
 'llhistirm is represented in Kasio by 1). J. Young, a popular young mm who has gained the patronage of 
 
 British Columbians bv his unfailing good nature and accommodating manners. 1 heir stock .s most 
 
 complete and in connection with their oihe" branches; they are in a position to 
 
 furnis'i all demands. 
 
Kaslo Transfer Co. hjipress, Dray and Moving Wagons. I'.uk and Saddle Horses for hire. Feed stable in connection. 
 Also dealer in Wood, Coal, Ice and Feed. Orders jjroniptly tilled. A. Black. Manager. 
 
Mr. 1). M. McPhail. owner of tlit- above block, is a young man who in a few years has become a leading citizen and 
 
 property owner of Kaslo. He conducts most successfully a tailoring establishment 
 
 carrying complete stocks in his line. 
 
K. I', Stephenson, Clieinist and Druggist. (Iraduate of Ontario College of Pharmacy. 
 
The 
 
 English 
 
 Kitchen, 
 
 managed by 
 
 Mr. I'MI. Al.KXANKKR, 
 
 is one of the features 
 
 in tile catering 
 
 Line of 
 
 Kaslo. 
 
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 Here are 
 served all the 
 freshest products 
 of the dairy and farm. 
 The specialty of Mr. Haul 
 Alexander is the serving 
 of choice dishes in 
 the most palat- 
 able st\le. 
 
 The Knglisli Kitchen. 
 
J. 1). Keenaii, guiicral black; mith and wheelwright. Horse shoeing a speciaky. He handles all kin ;!s of shipwork. 
 
'J'he owner of tlie above estahlishiiient. Mr. (>. Strathearn, (lescrxes and has rcteivtd the com- 
 mend. ition of the puhHc for liis many estimable commercial and socia' 
 ciualities. His stock is most complete. 
 
R. S. GALLOP, 
 Mining Broker. 
 Mining Properties 
 Examined awci 
 Reported on. 
 Satisfaction 
 Guaranteed. 
 Best References Furnished. 
 
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 East Kootenay 
 
 Gold, 
 
 Silver and Copper 
 
 Properties for ir'ile. 
 
 Cable Address: 
 R. S. Gallop. Kaslo, B. C, 
 P. (). Box 28. 
 Bedford-McNeil Code. 
 
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 Mr. Gallop is a pioncjr citizen of Kaslo and is known m nunuig 
 
 circles as a conservative and most reliable au'Jronty. 
 
 Judging troni present indications Mr. (Jallop's 
 
 future in British Columbia is most 
 
 promising and he will be very 
 
 successful. 
 
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 Mr. T. Pogue has one of the most 
 select stock of Fruits. Confectionery 
 and Smoking (loods to be found 
 anywhere. 
 
 Mr. Pogue makes a specialty of 
 carrying leading and standard l)rands 
 of Tobaccos and Cigars and con- 
 noisseurs can here indulge in their 
 most critical moods. . 
 
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 Pogue's Store. 
 
F. Burns iV Co., 
 
 Wholesale and Retail Meat Mei chants. 
 
 Head Ofiice. Nelson, H. C, 
 
 Markets at: — 
 
 Kaslo, 
 Ymir. 
 Nelson, 
 Sandon. 
 Cascade. 
 Midway. 
 
 (Irand I'orks. 
 
 Trail. 
 
 Kossland. 
 Rexelstoke 
 ( Ireenwond, 
 .Sim .m Citv 
 and 
 
 'I'hree I'urks. 
 
 fit 
 
 Kasld .Miiii . 
 
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 Charles K, Caldwell, 
 Mining Hroker. 
 Mr. Caldwell is one of the 
 early prospectors and resi- 
 dents of K.islo, and_ lii<e all 
 those who have remained 
 unshaken in tleir belief of 
 the future j;re;itness of the 
 city of their adoption, he is 
 row reaping the harvest of 
 his investment. s 
 
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 Charles II. I'.vans, 
 
 Insurance, 
 
 Loans. 
 
 Mining Agent. 
 
 Properties for Sale. 
 
 Office. Front Street, 
 
 Kaslo, B. C. 
 
 
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Full line of fini- ,. ■• -^..jm. _i;i. ..iios .ilways on h^nil 
 
 Fresh fruits i -ptcialty. Wedtliii^. liirtlula}- and f<-tc 
 
 caki^ iiiadf to otcicr. A lar;;f and varied 
 
 assortment of fancy conftttioncr . ixinhons. etc., 
 
 4l«avs i 1 stock. 
 
 Kstablislied 1893. 
 Rfbuilt, (entire brick), 1896. 
 
 /Front Street, Kaslo, 15. C. 
 
 General Grocers, 
 
 Fruiterers, 
 
 bakers and 
 
 ( "onfectioners. 
 
€. Cumtnings. 
 
 This commodious and popular 
 family and commercial house is 
 the property of Mr. E. Cummings, 
 who is known all over British 
 Columbia by the travelling public 
 who appreciate the hospitable and 
 kind treatment received at his 
 hands. The cut shows the band 
 serenading the guests. Mr. Cum- 
 mings is proprietor of the only 
 bonded warehouse in this part of 
 the country for the storing of 
 foreign goods. He carries a com- 
 plete stock of the finest liquors, 
 cordials, wines and beer, lie is 
 also agent for leading brands of 
 cigars. This warehouse is a great 
 convenience to the public, enabling 
 them to buy on short notice special 
 lines of goods otherwise not ob- 
 lainp'^'i;. 
 
Kasli) Lookiiii: Last 
 
The Pioneer Fhxrdwaie Merchants 
 of the Slocan, 
 
 H. HYKRS Xr CO., 
 
 Have larse stores in 
 
 Kaslo, Nelson and Sandon. 
 'I'liey liantlle hirge quantities of 
 Minin<j; Supplies, 
 Rails. 
 Coal, 
 
 Ore Cars, 
 
 Ci.iiil I'owcler, 
 Caps and I'lise. 
 Drill Steel, 
 SlieU Iron Stoves and Ranj^cs, 
 Ceneral liaidware, 
 
 i'linnl>ii\i; and Tin^nutliing. 
 II livers \ Co , 
 Ajrents 'I'raii.x Autoniatic Ore Cars. 
 
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 Liul'iL's' Suit> and 
 
 Fancy CickhIs, 
 
 Second to ikuic in tiie Kodlcnav'^. 
 
 Miss McLeod makes periodical visits to tiie 
 
 Eastern fashion resorts and keejjs in loucli with 
 
 all the latest designs and styles. 
 
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 The Miirnr Lake Ice ('(inipany was foiinrd li\ ('li.iil 
 
 J}jeikiR-->s in i"<)5 and lias a ^tcadily iiu icasin^L; 
 
 business, now luuini; di'pdts cstaMishrd 
 
 al Kaslo, NLlsnn and Sandmi inr 
 
 handlint; tluir iif pidihu t. 
 
 Mirror I,\kc is simalcd alKHii oiu- iniU inun Kasl 
 
 near Kootcnay L d\e. and ])r(nli.ies the ik';!nc>l 
 
 and best ice lii.il is niaiketed in tile Kootenavs. 
 
 Tliev make a specialt)' if lillin;; c(ai- 
 
 siimers ice houses on coiUrai t 
 
 and sup]?lyin5; the railroads 
 
 and steamboat tratle. 
 
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View From Silver King Hotel. 
 
 The Silver Kin<; Hotel, owned by Otto Augustine, is one of the leading mining resorts of the district. Mr. Augustine, 
 a staKv;irt representative of Sweden, has become most favorably known by the traveling public as an accommodating 
 and geiieiois hf ^t. I-Jis hotel is mcst comfortably fitted with modern conveniences and his bar stocked with the 
 choicest brands of licivors and cigars. Mr. Augustine is like most of the business people of Kaslo City, a staunch 
 believer in the peimanence of our mining industry and is interested in mining properties that under proper 
 
 development will make him a leader in moneyed circles. 
 
Haslo and Slocan Railway Company. 
 
 Several Cbonsand Jlcres 
 
 Of the best agricultural lands in West Kootenay for sale. Very favor- 
 ably situated on the Kootenay, Lardo and Duncan rivers, and on the lines 
 of the Bedlington & Nelson Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway and Kaslo & 
 Lardo-Duncan Railway. 
 
 As all these lands are situated within easy access of the ever growing 
 and best mining camps of British Columbia, an excellent market is assured 
 for all the products of the farm. 
 
 The limited area of available agricultural lands in West Kootenay 
 virtually guarantees good prices for all products. This, in connection with 
 the facilities-offered by transportation companies, render the purchase of the 
 Company's lands an excellent investment. 
 
 Special inducements to actual settlers. 
 
 Also lots in terminal townsites and valuable timber limits. 
 
 J. H. GRAY, 
 
 Land Commissioner, 
 
 Kaslo, B. C. 
 
 W. N. BRAYTON, 
 
 Ceneral Agent, 
 Land Department. 
 
 ROBT, IRNIiV^ 
 
 Manager, 
 Kaslo, B. C. 
 
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Mr. A. Fletcher, the senior 
 nieniher of this firm, is the pioneer 
 hotel man of K;islo. havin^^ been 
 proprietor of the (Irand Central 
 Hotel, at one time the leading: 
 hostelry in the Kootenays. whicl- 
 was destroyed by the lire of iS()3 
 but on the ruins Messrs. i'letther!- 
 have the popular Clul) S,\looii ,ind 
 are continuing; to hokl the patron- 
 afje and res|)eit of all. 
 
 Mr. if. I'letcher. the junior 
 member of the lirni. is chief of a ? 
 most efluieiU lire Department 
 and his smilinfj face is a welcome 
 addition to all circles. 
 
 'I'he Club Saloon. 
 Fletcher brothers, Proprietors. 
 
0. C. Stone, 
 
 General Broker, 
 H^slo, B. C. 
 
 Afjent for the Kaslo City TDwnsite, Tlie Inwiisite of Coly. Tlie 
 'I'ownsito of I.arclo, and siib-a};ent for Kuskonook. Arjienta 
 aiivl Duncan City Townsites— ail situated in tlie famous 
 Kootenay Minint^ District. 
 
 minina Interests Bought, Sold and Bonded, 
 Customs Brohcraje a Specialty. 
 
 Real Estate, 
 Tire Insui ance, Etc. 
 
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 • Mr. R. Elliott carries a complete 
 stock of 
 
 Carpets, 
 Furniture, 
 Draperies, 
 
 Mouldings and 
 House Furnishings in all lines. 
 
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 in Kaslo, beginning in a small 
 
 way he has now a stock 
 
 occupying three 
 
 floors in 
 
 this fine ilock. Mr. Elliott's stock is. 
 
 n-.ost Varied in st) le, quality and price 
 
Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor 
 
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 A. McCailum, <( 
 
 Jobber of all kinds of Farm 
 and Dairjj^Products. 
 
 D. C. McCJregor, 
 
 Contractor and Builder. Plans and estimates 
 
 for every description of buildings. 
 
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 IMr. N. M. Watnee is the leading painter and sign 
 writer, paper hanger and general house linisher of the 
 city. Mr. U'atnee, although a comparitively new comer, 
 has by con.scientious industry won the respect and patron- 
 age of a large circle. He is a good citizen and k public 
 spirited in every sense of the word. Kaslo has a cordial 
 welcome waiting for many similar would-be residents. 
 Mr. VVatriee's artistic work possesses merit of a high order. 
 
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 Groceries and 
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 The accomp.ining cut illustrates Kaslo's leading clothing store, owned by J. Walker and Ernest King. Their 
 Furnishings and Ready Made Clothing Departnients are replete witli the latest novelties and most serviceable goods. 
 In Boots & Shoes they keep up with all the newest styles in fine footwear and make a specialty of miners goods. Their 
 constantly increasing trade shows the appreciation of the public. The 'I'ailoring Department is second to none and in fit 
 and style compare favorably with the latest metropolitan designs. The stocks carried are full and complete in all lines. 
 
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 The Kaslo Hotel, Messrs. Cockle & Papworth, proprietors. 'I he leadinjj commercial and tourist resort. 
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