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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
2
In White Rock Rossland B C yesterday and today the stock market shows White Bear jumping to 4c with 67000 shares traded. The manager stays silent while rumors claim the Le Roi ledge discovery fuels demand. London Le Roi shares fall $5 on a bear attack with no quotes today.
The message surveys republican strength and American liberty as the new century begins. It discusses the Chinese negotiations, arbitration options, Samoa, Britain relations, South Africa, Alaska boundary issues, and Armenian reparations. It notes financial reviews, trusts, and recent accidents, with brief foreign and domestic updates.
The Centre Star mine faces cost cuts after adopting a contract system with the Miner's union. President Mr. Gooderham says costs fell at least 30 percent with labor peace, while Vice President Mr. Blackstock notes last month’s mining cost averaged 2.20 per ton, total production 3.25, versus prior levels.
From a letter dated Oct 23 1900 the Centre Star mine shows a deepening ore body with the fourth and fifth levels opening favorable new sections. The writer expects the Centre Star to become the largest mine in the Rossland camp as operations expand and the shaft area remains productive. The year’s finances report $238 000 spent on mining and development $11 500 on diamond drilling over $33 000 in legal expenses with ore sales netting $359 000 and a second dividend of $35 000 to be paid January 1.
The Evening Standard says Gen Knox and Gen De Wet clash near Rouxville in Orange River colony with De Wet’s capture regarded imminent. Kitchener’s Nov 30 dispatch confirms fighting between Pilcher and De Wet and notes Know in touch with De Wet. Paget drives Viljeon and Erasmus commandos from Reitfontein as 6 British killed and 56 wounded. A patrol reports 35 Boers killed or wounded in Massabocks encounter.
Winnipeg dispatch reports former Manitoba premier Mr. Greenaway spoke with a close friend yesterday morning and hinted at retiring from public life to devote himself to business endeavors.
Jack Hayes a saloon keeper in Victoria B C attempted to poison himself with rat poison on Nov 15 and died yesterday afternoon. The incident follows a separate death in Buffalo where a hotel occupant identified as H M Albright's wife killed herself at the Iroquois hotel. Dr Hall treated Florence Brandon who ingested poison at Florence Brandon's house on Lake street early today.
London December 3 opening of the initial session of the fifteenth British parliament occurred at 2 PM the event was formal and uneventful. Crowds gathered to watch the usual search for conspirators in the vaults beneath the house. Conservative MP J C MacDonald of Southwark arrived at midnight and claimed the best seats.
The house met with the sole business being the re-election of Mr. Wm. Court Gully for a third term, unopposed. Work is set to begin Thursday with the reading of the Queen's speech.
George Gooderham loans the Fairview corporation 30 660 with six percent interest secured by mining properties at Fairview. He receives a five months option to buy half the interests for 100 000. If exercised, the company would be reorganized to give him controlling Mines stake. Stockholders meet December 14 at Fairview B C to ratify.
In Minnesota era dispatch a Wisconsin panther abducted and killed an eight year old girl near Riley farm. The community organized a search and hunt with farmers vowing to exterminate the beasts. A ten foot panther was reportedly shot and two more large cats were seen.
The Trail smelter received ore shipments from various mines for the week ending December 1. Matte shipped totaled 9414 tons while bullion production amounted to 9214 tons.
Four workmen drowned when a two mile downstream ferry capsized on the Spokane River as passengers crowded the bow to board near a construction camp for a new Great Northern bridge. Of 18 aboard, five reached shore while the rest clung to the capsized craft. The dead are L. Simons a colored man, Jack Lovett, and two unknown Italians.
In Whiting Bay Arran anti unionists attempted to seize the local free church amid tensions over the Scottish churches union. Officials barricaded doors as besiegers stormed the church trying to gain entry by the roof and then forced defenders to retreat with a revolver pointed at them.
The death of Mrs. Hungerford, wife of J. H. M. Hungerford of the C. P. R. telegraph staff, occurred at 7 15 this morning at the family home on Spokane Street after a period of asthma illness. She had been considered out of danger on Saturday but worsened early today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
In Rossladd British Columbia on December 4, Mrs. Margaret Jones was charged before Police Magistrate Boultbee with killing a collie owned by J. W. Ferrier. Four witnesses testified about the Sunday morning shooting and the subsequent admission. The accused testified in her own defense and the case was adjourned until Thursday for further evidence.
Reports from Shanghai and Tientsin detail German casualties and Chinese actions near Pao Ting Fu and Swen Hwa Shu. The Kanow expedition faced evasive Chinese resistance while punitive executions followed massacres of converts at Tsi Ming, with 23 Boxers executed and vast spoil taken.
The British sovereign plans to confer a dukedom on Lord Roberts and Parliament will be asked to vote him 100000 pounds. This follows Roberts's distinguished service in campaigns and his recent return to London.
The report shows dutiable imports valued at 65,799 with duty of 15,927 collected. Free imports amount to 8,907. Other revenue is 4,000, totaling 15,967.10 in revenue.
The Nelson Miner reports the St Eugene Consolidated Mining Co of Moyie has agreed to sell $1,000,000 worth of reduced wet silver lead ore annually to Guggenheim & Sons of Antogasta Chile. Owing to the mines Moyie has rapidly grown from village to city.
M. F. Carey of the British Election Traction Company of Nelson visits Lorne Campbell then heads to Aukland via New York and London on company business. City voters list closes with 666 registered, up nearly 250 from last year’s 423, reflecting notable enrollment.
A dispatch from London and Paris notes Mr Kruger’s position on European rulers. The report says Emperor Nicholas at Nice is unlikely to meet Kruger and that Francis Joseph has taken a firmer stance on the matter.
E W Ruff once a Great Northern Ry official now serves Sullivan Machinery and leading insurers. The report notes Rossland revenue figures for November and court actions in the supreme court with Justice Walkem considering a major mining stock liability issue.
A Rossland, B C, man named Hickey was killed about 3 am in the Nickel Plate mine. He was in an ascent cage at the 460 foot station when the cage rose, he released and fell. His upper body was crushed against the shaft wall and his lower body fell to the 660 foot level. Dr Reddick said no inquest will be held.
Mauric Dives riz a prisoner known from Barcelona and Italy, found aboard a Mexico Central train near Paso. He carried diamonds worth 40000 dollars and jewels, and offered his valuables to secure release when apprehended by a Havana police chief.
Dom Paul Kruger departs Paris in a landau amid cheers as he waves his hat from the window. Lieut. Col. Otter will be banquetted in Toronto on December 2.
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