L /"y^JrV^-J ��i/ *^t��tfl C&/77. (rt > y THE NEWS! WILL KEEP yOO POSTED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OP THE MlNES-$6.00 TIIE YEAR. 9 Portland Canal News Devoted to the Interests *f the Mining Districts of Northwestern British Columbia SEND THIS COPY TO YOUR FRIEND WHO WANTS INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DISTRICT. VOL. 3, NO. 32 STEWART, B. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1922 $5 The Year���10 Cents the Copy NEW YEAR'S MASQUERADE Given by Hospital Board. 'Twas a Huge Success. Many Pretty Costumes. prizes Awarded The masquerade ball, given by the hospital board in the Stewart hotel on New Year's eve was in every way a huge success. The hall was very prettily decorated and every detail had been well worked out; and with a large and varied number of fancy dresses, splendid music rendered by the Stewart orchestra, and a good sapper served by the Stewart hotel, nothing was left to be desired. The dancing commenced with a grand march, all those in fancy- dress taking part. A feature of the evening was the entrance of Father Time in the person of S. G. Lawrence, at 1_ o'clock, just after the unmasking, Coming in at the entrance to the ballroom, he walked the full length of the floor, and up to a big Grandfather Clock, out ot which, at a given signal, stepped little Dureen Jack, dressed as the New Year. Taking a pair ot ribbon reins, attached to the shoulders of Father Time, she drove him out of the hall. Before the unmasking, a vote was taken on the best costumes, waiting in William Crawford, as "George Washington," and Mrs. ���awford, as "Queen of the arem," getting tirst prize. Mr. and Mrs. Mackintominev, Irish costumes, got first prize or the best sustained, and also ���t W. li. Macfarlane first prize 1 th- most originalj -1-3 going as he wires down, symbolical of the ocal government telegraph ��rv ice. The people voting found it ex- re"-e|y difficult to decide on Wch to vote for, as there were 10 many excellent characters, ell carried out. Harry Smith 8 a "Rat," wa8 8plendid. a umber of the ladies also had conditions, and a stabilizing market. From the numerous enquiries, which he has recently received from big mining companies, regarding this district, he felt quite safe in saying that the coming season mining will experience considerable impetus. . . STEWART LOCAL NEWS . . Work Commonwealth Emi| Davis, manager of the Commonwealth, returned recently from a trip to Seattle and Puyallup, where he went to confer with the officials of the company regarding the property. William N^psted. a brother of George Nepsted. president of the company, and G. McT aughlin returned with him. They brought in a considerable amount of supplies and equipment and took them down to the property, making the trip on the Sea Lion. Mr. Davis says that it is the intention to continue development throughout the winter, driving the tunnel to gain depth on the large vein that passes through the property. He took down lumber to make the cabin at the mine comfortable.and will also replace the bridge over Davis river that was taken out by the flood last fall. The west has not yet commenced to feel the revival of business stability reported ih the ^ast, says Mr. Davis, and the Sound cities are comparatively quiet However, there appears to be plenty of money for investment in legitimate mining and the treasury of the Commonwealth company is in good condition for actively prosecuting the development program now laid out. President Nepsted is expected to visit Hyder in about two months. A new consignment of Sonjjs, Musi, ancl Records at Stewart News Co. Joe Sexsmith, woodworker at Nine-mile, visited Stewart last week. The Hyder moving picture shop is putting on some excellent bills these long evenings. Frank Nagle has gone to his old home in Minneapolis. He will return when the frogs begin to "sing." Dan Chisholm, Premier foreman at Nine-mine, was seeing the old year out and the new year in at Hyder. Rev. Father Leray has been transferred from Terrace to Prince George. Reader, how about that New Year's resolve? Is it still intact or gone to the vendor's store? The freighter Amur was in with machinery for the Premier, and took out a shipment of ore and concentrates. Fred Elder, machinist, and E. R. Davis, plumber at the Premier, were enjoying city life in Hyder last week. Wouldn't it be terrible if Hyder should ever become cursed with The Stewart fire department ,��.. . . �� -,. ,2. ��� |a codfish aristocracy?���Miner. Echo answers, "Wouldn't It?" After being out of the game will do honor to Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, by holding a grand ball on March 17 Just Arrived���Ladies Khaki Cloth 1 for over a year, Bob Stewart is . again behind the counter of the Riding Breeches, all iizes, $7.50 a pair. I T _. ���, .. . , t ���_. ! Salmon Riyer Trading Co s store Ladies all leather shoe packs in stock, \~ ' - 14 inch tops, $11.50 a pair. H. Zeffert' j at Hyder. Smith block. Stewart. Local merchants report that Last Saturday Editor Hull of! this year's holiday trade was the the Hyder Miner celebrated his, best ever. In many instances 47th anniversary on this por-1 several lines of goods were dis- phyry dyke. The News staff ; posed of a week before Christ- hoists one: "May he live as j mas. And yet you'll hear some long as he wants, and never knocker br.athe: "No money want as long as he lives." in town." Poor weather for lawn tennis. The heavy snowfall did not injure the orange trees ln Hyder. The Pachena arrived during the week with a large passenger list. Harry Howson, who left this district over a year ago, returned to Hyder on the Pachena. The Amur was in during the week and took out over 400 tons of concentrates from the Premier mine. Who was the young man from Hyder that secured a snow bath, last Friday night, for remarks passed about a lady? The telegraph line, between Stewart and Anyox, after a month's vacation, is ready for business at the old stand, Comer's stage leaves the Hotel King Edward daily at 10. 2 and 7:30, for Hyder and way points. Returning leaves the Customs triangle at 11, 3, and 8:30. Everything up to the second. A general meeting of the Citizens' Association will be held in the Newell building at 8 p.m. sharp, Saturday, the 14th inst. Everybody come, and come early. Matters of importance to be discussed. WORKING ON BITTER CREEK Extending Tunnel on the L. L. & H.���Development Work on the Old Chum and St. Elmo Claims * -- IMPORTANT STRIKE Word has just been received that the ore was struck in No. 4 tunnel, at the Premier mine, on December 28. With this strike the Premier ore bodies have been proved to a depth of 700 feet; and is, therefore, possibly the most important strike ever made in the camp, for it proves beyond a doubt that the ore deposits in this district go down to great depth. Hyder Dock The United States War Department has -authorized the construction of a doek at Hyder, at an estimated cost of $5000, con- struction to start about March 1. The contract for the work has already been let to Fred Dory of Hyder, and Captain E, J. Williams and E. V. Clary of Ketchikan; the latter two being o,vner and master, respectively, of the Taku II and the Carmen. The wharf will be located close to erJ- good costumes, and eveni where the Salmon valley road, if h,,ui?h they did not win a prize, j extended beyond its present southern terminus at the baseball backstop, would strike deep water. This location was decided upon by Road Commis- sioner Joe Ulmer when he visited Hyder last November. There will be two approaches to the dock, which it is estimated will cost $20,000 to build. One will run out aloug First street from Main, at the Alaska hotel corner. a distance of 2200 feet. The other will be an extension of the Salmon river road. This latter ; | will be built to avoid the necessity of freight, destined for up valley points, .naking a around through the pile Joe Ulmer, road supervisor fori Manager Pitts of the Premier the First Division, was in Hyder has been confined to his bed for this week checking over the sur- several days. vey for the wharf approach. Howard Cameron, engineer in t ^ o. u . u (t���.umv���: charge of the Silverado, returned J. O. Stenbraten, better know n * i t u �� -,t���..-,_���i on the Pachena today, as Stampede John, returned, to Hyder last week. Since leav-'j Thc Scotchmen, living in ing the district he has been j Hyder, are talking about cele- every where but in church or jail brating the 163rd anniversary of Scotty Patterson is now clerk j the birth of the Scottish bard, in the King Edward soft drink Robert Burns, on January 25 _My received many votes. Dancing was kept up until a J* hour- everyone pronouncing "������vening as a huge success. G Uothier Optimistic ��(,rK<- Clothier, resident min- n-jengineer,8penttheChri8tma8 ���llday* in Stewart with his ���**. R. L. Clothier. While Fjto expressed the opinion j ,rom all appearance ***\ ll(-"stry in thia section ' ' Wrtng the coming summer, W"80"**^ ���lfll ��� 0 "W more settled financial of the town. tietour section emporium. He occassional^ throws a "high bawl" at the patrons of this popular resort. The heavenly twins, Tom and Jerry, failed to put in an appearance in Stewart during the holidays. Evidently they have left the camp lor good. "Good is good." After the heavy snowfall, W. Crawford hitched his big fours on the snowplow, and made an excellent thoroughfare, for weary pilgrims, on the main avenues and streets. There was born al Squamish recently to Rev. ami Mrs. H. H. K.. Green, a son. Rev. Green waa formerly stationed at Stew- art, and has baeiftt Powell River for the pant year. Alex Pover has severed his connection with the Salmon Rivet- Trading Co. at Hyder. Sandy's smiling countenance will be missed by patrons of that busy establishment. Tc a Correspondent No. The obituary editor of this family journal is not the author of "I'm Getting Old and Only in the Way." Write the editor of the Prince Rupert Empire. He may be the author. Customs Collector Stivers at Hyder is one of the oldest and most popular officials Uncle Sam hason his payroll in Alaska. Mr. Stivers is often taken for Major Strong, H former governor of the territory; so great is the resemblance. Hyder Carnival The New Year celebration at Hyder was probably the biggest of its kind ever attempted in this district. Organized and managed by the Hyder Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska, the merriment started on New Year's eve with a carnival; the ground floor being reserved for dancing, and the front half of the second was occupied by gambling tables- crap, faro, roulette, black jack, etc. The scene here reminding the old timers of the early days when dance halls ran unrestricted and gambling was a respectable incidental. Phoney bills of large denomination were sold to the players for a nominal sum and all the games were well patronized. The rear of the room was reserved as a supper room. The crowning of a carnival queen, who was chosen by ballot, the voting for which had been a source of keen competition and interest for some weeks before hand, was the feature of the evening. The voting ran well on into the evening, at the conclusion of which the contestants stood: Miss Elizabeth Pitt, 34,009; Miss Ida Young, 17,414; Miss Elizabeth Baynton, 1,927; Miss Donna Balch, 1,472. Miss Pitt, getting a majority of the votes, was crowned, during an imposing ceremony, Queen of the Carnival. The following night, a go-as-you-please dance was held, and Monday night the three day carnival came to a close with a masquerade. The L. L. & H. property on Bitter creek, having reverted to Jack Harkley, he with Bert Olson and Alex Mclnnes, went up Bitter creek during Christmas week, with the intention of first of all extending the main tunnel on the L. L. & H. some 30 feet, for the purpose of crosscutting the third lead. After completing this work they will go across Hartley gulch and do considerable work on Bert Olsen's group, the Old Chum; after which the three will proceed to Alex Mclnnes' property, the St. Elmo, on the north fork of Bitter creek, and do a similar amount of work there. A Mr. Molander of Everett, Washington, and Charles Tubman of Virtoria, had the L. L. & H. under bond for some time and did a certain amount of work, in the way of cleaning out the main tunnel and extending it some 30 leet. By doing this they crosscut the second lead at a depth of j some 150 feet, and proved it to ; be 47 feet wide; this being considerably wider than it appears on the surface. In addition to this, increased values were obtained. Heavy early rains and floods in 1920, washing out the trails and bridges in the valley, put a stop to the work; and a tight money market during 1921 prevented the bondholders from resuming work, and necessitated their relinquishment of the property. Besides having extended this tunnel, they had done a great deal of work on the trail, improved the buildings on the property, and done considerable prospecting. It is estimated that by extending the main tunnel another 30 feet the third lead will be cut, thus with a 200 foot tunnel, proving at considerable depth the main leads on the property. This will leave four other leads still untouched; there being seven leads in all, running parallel to each other and traceable on the surface for a considerable distance. The work already done on this property has proved it one of the most promising on the Bear river water shed, and if Harkley is successful in cutting the third lead, and it proves to carry its width and values to depth, it is safe to say that this property will not lie idle very long. The adjoining properties of Bert Olsen and Alex Mclnnes also give every promise; but to date there has not been enough work done on them, though possibly this condition will be changed when the boys return to town. PORTLAND CANAL NEWS, ^w.-rT^-^AY, JANUARY 6. 1922 H. W. M. ROLSTON Editor and Publisher MEHBEB OF CANADIAN .WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FIVE DOLLARS PER YEAR The Portland Canal News|troub,eto in��-uirewhy the8e conditions I obtain the recent regulation of the Liquor Control Board may seem to be something like a square pegin a round hole. The explanation is simple. It never was the intention to limit purchases, but when it was found that the absence of a restriction on the sale of beer helped a number of clubs to evade the law the board took action accordingly. And the authorities in charge of administering the act will impose other restrictions if the spirit and intent of the original instruction from the electorate is endangered by ill-considered action. The better the law is observed the longer it will remain on the statute books in its present form. It is the board's duty to enforce it. It should be able to depend upon the assistance of the people. Reading Advertising Rates: Display Advertising. 50 cents per inch per issue. Notices, 20 cents per line. Special Position Display or Reading, 25 per cent above ordinary rates. Certificate of Improvement, $15 (if more than one claim, $2.50 for each additional claim mentioned) Land Notices, $10. Coal Notices, $7. No Advertising Aeccpted for First Page "BUNCH OF LIVE WIRES" THE following bouquet, thrown at Stewart citizens, appeared in the Alice Ann Herald of December 24: News comes from Stewart that the damage done to the Bear river bridge by the hi-^h water this fall, is to be repaired this winter, and preparations are already being made. It is reported that the estimated cost will be about $20,000. The people of Stewart are certainly to be congratulated on having a bunch of real progressive, live citizens in their midst. They are out to work for Stewart all the time, and the manner in which theg negotiated with the government for the repair of the Bear river bridge, was a mafterpiece. The government admires a bunch of live wires even if they do worry them a little at times. The Citizens' Association of Stewart does not intend to let any of the citizens of that town go outside looking for a job this winter if they can help it. Meanwhile, Alice Arm is still waiting for word from Victoria regarding the wing dam and Kitsault river bridge. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. DALBY B. MORKILL MININa ��<URVEYOR B. C. Land Surveyor STEWART. B. C. DR. ALFRED H. BAYNE Dental Surgeon, PRINCE RUPERT. HELGERSON BLOCK (^LOTHIER & BAKER ASSAYERS Stewart. B. C. R. E. LUNDVALL ASSAYER BUY MADE-IN-B. C. GOODS Hyder Alaska JOHN HYDER HOVLAND ASSAYER ALASKA ST. MARK'S CHURCH Holy Communion: First and Third Sundays in the month at 11:30 a.m. Evening Prayer: Every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms: By appointment. REV. EDWIN MOSS. L. Th. Leading hotel in northern british columbia H. B. ROCHESTER, Manager European Plan f 1.50 per day up ^ S.nopji. ef # Land lv\ ��n:n;'m3n.s WHAT DOES IT MEAN? VANCOUVER supporters of the Made-in-B. C. campaign ware informed at a gathering iu the Terminal City the other day that the people of British Columbia HOTEL PRINCE RUPERT paid twenty-seven thousand dollars a day in exchange for goods imported from the United States last year. This is not the fundamental reason why [the purchasing public in this province should buy the locally made article more often; but it is an argument in favor of education in community loyalty. It emphasizes the need for British Columbians to take a little more pride in the local product and avoid such a large penalty. The manufacturers of this province should be in a position to turn out goods as well and as cheaply as their competitors in the United States. It is the duty of the people to create the demand and tne duty of the producer to provide honest value. Develop this condition and the present handicap will disappear. WHETHER it means much or nothing we are now informed that France has given her hearty assent to the application of international law in respect of submarine operation. It is likewise pointed out that French attitude will satisfy Great Britain's demand that submarines shall not attack merchant ships. Advices from Washington do not tell us whether this acceptance of France is her final compromise and tantamount to an understanding that submersible tonnage shall take the French ratio. In any case, of course, the good faith of France will not be ques- tionee; but the fact remains that no contracting party to submarine rules at this stage has the slightest conception of practices that would be resorted to in the unhappy event of another war of great proportions. And if the conference conference considers it has gained something by collecting signatures to the new bylaws it is nursing a delusion. Moreover, if France still insists in setting the pace for submersible construction the taxpayer will get precious little out of the conference. THAT ANTI-DUMPING LAW GREAT BRITAIN is getting plenty of aversion through the operation of the Anti-dumping Act. Comic relief in this more or less harmless invasion of the tariff policy of the country already has been supplied by the doll's eye incident. But still another toy has been held up by the new law. This time it is a six-penny gBme of of fish ponds because the hook of the miniature rod and line which attsacts a metal-snouted paper fish has been found to be magnetised. That being the case the interpretation of the act designates it a scientific object and converts it into a dutiable article. The joke is complete when it is understood that the value of the hook is not more than one cent. Thus works the "revolution in the fiscal policy of the country" that must have been brought about "by the consent of the nation as a whole." , reduced to $5 an acre; second-ciaae ta (2 i>0 an acre. Pre-emption no-r confined to ror* veyed tarda only. Records will be granted covering only Ian- suitable foi agricultural purposes ��i'd which t. rjon-tlmbor land. partnership pre-emptions abolished, but parties uf not muri than four may arr-> ge for adjacent pre-emption. with Joint residence, but ea��h m-ktog n.teuaery improvements on respective claims. fe Pre-emptora must occupy claims far five years and make Improvemerts to value of ti" per aero, Including ctear- li.i; ar.d cultivation of al least I aorea, before receiving * rown Grant. Where pre-emroor In occupation not lets than 3 yeni .. and has mude proportionate Improvementa, he may, because of ill-health, or other cause, ba granted intermediate certificate of Improvement and transfe* hts claim. Records without permanent residence may be Issued, provided applicant makes Improvements to ojtent of $390 per an. mn and records same each year, failure to make improvementa or record name will operate as forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained la lees than 5 year?, and Improvementa of Jlft oil por acre, including 5 acres riaarod and cultivated, and residence of st lenut 2 years are required. S) Fre-eiuptor honing Crown giant may record another pre-emption. If ba requires icind In conjunction with hia farm, without actual occupation, provided statutory improvements made ar rt residence maintained ou Crown armtitot) land Unsurveyed areaa, not exceeding K acres, may be leased ;ui hojnesHi .__^_^^ title to be obtained after /ulliliir.g dentlai arid Improvement conajttonn 3 SILVER SPRING BEER ON SALE AT GOVERNMENT VENDOR STEWART E Only Beer Matured in Woodjn British Columbia Made of Malt and Hops only Guaranteed 9 per cent WILLIAM REID TOOTH LOCAL AGENT MRS. W. J. JANCOWSKI Teacher of Pianoforte STEWART, B. <_. For gracing and industrial purpotiee areas avueediiig 640 acres may ba tea. ed by one peraon or company. Mill, factory or industrial aires an timber in ml not exceeding 40 aerea may be purchased; conditions Include payment of .slumpuge. Natural hay meadows Inaccessible by existing roul* muv he purchased conditional upon construction of a ro id to them. Rebate of one-half of coat >f road, not ex oeding half of purchai e price. Is made. ^_ ^RE EMPTOR!' FREE GRANlt m ACT. TOOTHS SMOKE.. SHOP ..: Soft Drinks on Ice WATER PROOF TOBACCO POUCHES WELLINGTON PIPE STEMS FRESH T03ACCO King Edward Grill and Meat Market OPJfiN DAY AND MGHT Bread, Cakes, Pies a Specially MEAT DEPART! it of fresh Best assortmen meat in town inspect out butcher shop Pall ind I !' HAWKINSON Proprietor I he scope of this Act Is enlarged ta iciude all persons joining and earning with Ills Majonty's Forces The THAT BEER ORDER ANY holder of a five dollar permit may go to the government's liquor store and purchase as much whisky aa he feels disposed to do; but he may not buy more than two dozen bottles of beer in any one day, says the Victoria Times. To the average individual who haa not taken the Those who are busy fixing the date for the next provincial general election had better wait awhile and make the prophesy when more material is available for doing so. Mr. Balfour describes developments at Washington with the simple three-lettered word���sad. He could not have got nearer the mark if he had searched the dictionary through. STEWART NEWS CO. H. P. GIBSON Proprietor Ice Cream Canongs and Lowney's Chocolates Stationery China Library All the latest Music and Records Sole Agent for the Imperial Tobacco Company and Canadian Steam Laundry Mm* within which the heirs or devisees of a ���!������: i-iimiI pie .emptor maj apply for title ij-.iImi thia Act Is exlotnied irom fcr owe yeur from tha death of null person, as formerly, until one , i'-r :������ . i tit ooGc'-atan of the present wmt Til* privilege is also made re- tn active N*o f< -- relating to pre-emptions are dn. or rouble by noidiora on pre >!,iil lions recorded after June It, fkl8 Tr.xi-r are remitted for five yeara. I'r iv..-ion for return of moneys ac- crui 4, due and bean paid since August 1, l'Jll, on account of. payments, fees or tn_.-s on i-oidnrs' pre-ampliuns. Intciosi on ngicementa to purchase town or city lots li.-lil by members of Allied Force**., or dependents, acquired direct or Indirect, remitted from ���, n- liMii'Mnt to March 31, Ij-JO. ���iU-i PURCHASERS OF CROWN it w LANDS. w I rnvIwlon made for Issuance ef r��wi giants to sub-purchasers ef ii " Lands, aoqufrltig rights from pun Miners who failed to oompiete nh. ������., Involving forfeiture, on ful- lil.insiil of conditions of purchase, In- test and tuxes. Where ��ub-purchaa- -i-��� ,lo not claim whole uf original pai - ci!. purciume price dtt�� and taxes may be dUiiriUt'etl ttrobwrllo'tateiy over ui.i'ie area. AMiMratlous must be made by May 1. l*M. , <*****,**. - Iriialng AcL MM, tor systematic d��vei(.-.<iiic.i( of Itveatoek Industry pro- fui grading MMrleU apd range Annus I xi-i to*** pMtla leaved based an Buiiibcin ranged priority for eetaa- llsh|��l owners. T*ocVownen* may form Am ui im ions.Wr range manage, ment. Free, or pgltally (re*, permits (or settlers oaaapgp or tra-eliare, _, Iu ten head. a* * ~* LYON'S M HCER, WHOLESALE AND EAT MARK*-1" ALASKA RETAIL Bl rCHEBS WE DO NOT SELL CHEAT LTJT GOOD MEAT CHEAT MEAT J. O. LYON ti��*��. a ii, n. 11 STEWART LAND COMPANY, LI Founders and Original Owner* of STEWART TOWNSIT-- - ii.i Real Estate ROBERT Head OFFICB 101 l'emberton Block, - VICTORIA Insurance Mine8 Financ M. STEWART, Lots for sale in all parts of town Listing of p-opertiea for sale wanted ���ial A���� President STEWART LAND C Fifth St, Stev nt�� LTD. ���~.f PORTLAND CANAL NEWS, STEWART, B. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1922 THE HOUSE Or BARGAINS EVERYTHING FROM A NEEDLE TO AN ANCHOR ANACONDA COPPER BUYS BRASS COMPANY Our Groceries are Absolutely Pure and Fresh. Will stand the acid test. Assay 16 ounces to the pound. Nuf Ced A deal involving two of the most important metal producing and refining companies in the country was virtually completed at New York last week when the largest individual stockholders in the American Brass company agreed, subject to minor conditions, to sell out to the Anaconda Copper Mining company. Terms of the Anaconda company are $150 cash and three shares of stock for one share of Ameri can Brass. Shares of the latter company recently were quoted at $275 in the open market, but the offer of the Anaconda is equivalent to $300 on the basis of today's quotations of $50 for Anaconda stock. Acquisition of American Brass, the largest domestic producer of copper, will tend to strengthen that industry. Details of the deal were worked out after six months of active STEWART PHARMACY GEORGE A. FRASER Proprietor F. C. LAWRENCE HYDER AUTO SERVICE negotiations. FIND GOLD UNDER FOSSILS IN THE NORTH In Alaska, the bones, and often the entire bodias, of extinct animals, sucM. as the mammoth, the ancient times both the gold and the bones and bodies of the animals were deposited at the bot- Salmon River Trading Co'y mastodon, the reindeer and the I torn of valleys by the action of bison, are found most abund-1 rivers and smaller streams, antly in the layers of soil directly i many of which have now disap- above the gold bearing gravels. So intimate is this association peared. Consequently the appearance of fossils is an almost between fossil animal remains certain indication that gold will i and the auriferous eeposits that be found in the neighborhood. I many explorers who have visited ; The cabins of many miners are Alaska say that the fossils serve .ornamented with huge tusks j the prospectors as indexes of the and antlers, unearthed in the metallic richness of the soil. In | diggings. F NEWELL ROOMS W. L. NEWELL, Proprietor Comfortable Furnished Rooms. Barber Shop in Connection. Cigars, Tobaccos, Soft Drinks. Solo Tables PHONE, 1 LONG. 1 SHORT, 1 LONG Coal Bunkers The Alberta coal commissioner aid the Vancouver harbor commissioners are in negotiation for facilities for the storage of Alberta steam coal at that port for bunkering ships. Negotiations! are also in progress for the; erection of a bunkering plant; at Prince Rupert. DR. W. D'ARCY CHASE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON At Alaska Hotel tamporaly HYDER, - ALASKA iSTART THE NEW YEAR RIGHT By visiting II. Zeffert's Clothing Emporium. We ���,.,����� �� ��->�� ��ccnrim#nf for the men and the ladies iiciyc a iiiiv ucai/iiuiv... H. ZEFFERT, SMITH BLOCK, STEWART, B.C. NEXT DOOR BANK OP MONTREAL Eyes on This Province In an interview with a Vancouver newspaper man on his arrival from Australia a few days ago, Jessie Hardie Glendenning, at one time associated with Cecil Rhodes and Barney Barnato in South Africa, speaking of British Columbia mines, said: Here we find abounding quantities of lead, copper, silver, zinc and other minerals, with abundant motive power accessible from natural sources. Long after other mines have been depleted, British Columbia will thrive with huge outputs. Mining interests have their eyes on this province and it will not be surprising to hear of developments before long. There is vast capital almost ready to be unleashed for this very purpose, but things are uncertain yet, and money will remain tight until things have become stabilized. Stewart The Calgary Herald states that 200 platinum and placer gold claims staked on the Red Deer river have been recorded at lhe federal land office in that city. One hundred platinum claims have also been staked on the Smoky river near Grande Prairie. Look at the map of Britiah Columbia with an unbiased mind. Roughly Vancouver is 800 miles from the same point in the Peace River country that is reached in 400 miles from Stewart, which is the natural outlet for the whole northern and eastern interior. Nearly every settler in the Peace River district is talking of railway communication with the coast. Speaking in broad terms there are thirty-two millions of acres of the Peace River district situated within the boundaries of British Columbia, and more than forty millions of acres within the Province of Alberta, most of it being suitable agricultural land for mixed farming or ranching. In addition there is a vast area of mineral and timber resources, the extent of which is only beginning to be realized. Immense deposits of anthracite coal have been located and the president of the Peaee River Board of Trade is authority for the statement that this coal grades higher than Pennsylvania coal. Extensive exploration work is being carried on in connection wiih oil and already startling results have been obtained. The oil sands are located at a depth of about sixteen hundred feet aud enough investigation has taken place to be assured that they are of wonderful extent. There is also an abundance of natural gas. The area under cultivation at present is only about 300,000 acres and the population of the whole district is about 20,000. The first grain was sent out of the country three years ago, and consisted of less than one thousand bushels. Last year nine million bushels were produced from about a quarter million aires, the average wheat yield being t...rty-five bushels to the acre, or nearly double the average of other portions of Alberta. The land is also well adapted for the raising of Stock of all kinds, particularly hogs. lt is reasonable to suppose that if 250,000 acres are now producing 0,000,- 000 bushels of grain, that within a very few years there will be 10,000,000 iuiu-* producing 860,000,000 bushels of grain, ur roughly 10,000,0110 tons. WHY PAY RENT? Why pay rent when you can own your own home? We have a few lots that we would build on to suit purchasers t-nd sell cheap Small cash payment and balance li<ce rent, lt will nut cost anything to investigate. For information apply Lawrence & Workman. FRED DOREY Manager <*<?? __U_* VI*. \_tfi. {WALTHAM1 s&m. LARGE STOCK LOW PRICES .. OPTICIAN WATCHMAKER JEWELER HYDER, ALASKA UB. Salmon River Auto Transfer Stewart-Hyder Stage TAXI and TRUCK SERVICE F. R. NAGLE, Proprietor Keep Your Money In Stewart .... Why send Laundry out ef Town? Latimer Home Laundry can do the work. Clothes Cleaned and Pressed, Darning. Clothes called for weekly. Millions were made in the Last Great West. . . Get in on the ground floor of the Last Great North Now on the Market SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4044 CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT THIS PROPERTY adjoins the Canadian Government wharr and and the Terminus of the Premier Aerial Tramway, on one side, and the town of Hyder, Alaska, on the other, and is the only property available for business purposes, on the Canadian side. Lots now being offered front direct on the International highway, which serves the whole of the now famous Salmon River mineral area, and is the only out'et thereto ::: :::::::;: : $2O0 L0TS ARE BEING OFFERED AT $250 HALF CASH BALANCE TERMS FOR FULL TERMS SEE M. M. SMITH - STEWART, B. G. A6ENT FOR PORTLAND CANAL MARITIME COMPANY King Edward Hotel STEWART, B. C. HEADQUARTERS FOR MINING MEN IN PORTLAND CANAL DISTRICT... . . .YOUR COMFORT. . . FIRST CONSIDERATION EUROPEAN PLAN . .$1.00 PER DAY. . W. H. TOLIN, Manager Canadian National Railways GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC RAILWAYS MINERAL ACT. Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE. Maybee mineral claim, situate in the Portland Canal mining division of Cassiar district. Where located: West bank American creek. Take notice that I, P, S. .lack, acting as agent lor John Wardlaw Stewart, of the town of Stewart, B.C., Free Miner's Certificate No. 68848C; intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improve ments, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 85, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate nf Improvements. Dated this 1st day of September. A.D. 1.21. Steamers sailing between Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, Powell River, Ocean Falls, Swanson Bay, Prince Rupert, Anyox, Stewart and Queen Charlotte Islands. ���SAILINGS from l'HINCE RUPERT- THURSDAYS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK, MIDNIGHT, FOR SWANSON BAY, OCEAN FALLS, POWELL RIVER, VANCOUVER. VICTORIA AND SEATTLE FROM PRINCE RUPERT FOR STEWART P. M. Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2, 16, March 2, 16, 30 Train Service: Passenger MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at _U5 a>m. for Smithers, Prinoe George, Edmonton and Winnipeg, making direct connections for all points East and South. For Atlantic Steamship sailings or further information, apply to any Grand Trunk Paciric Agent, or to G. A. McNicholl, Assstant General Freight and Passenger Agent, Prince Rupert, B. C. News, $5 Year TORTUS CA��AL ��BW.. miB * C., �������*, M-* ����� " BRITISH COLUMBIA 4* The Mineral Province of Western Canada Has produced Minerals valued as follows: Placer Gold, $75,944,203; Lode Gold, $102,753,823; Silver. $53,668,284; Lead. 46.637.22H; Copper, $161,513,864; Zinc, $19,896,466; Coal and Coke. $212,- 573,492; Building Stone, Brick, Cement, $32,168,217; Miscellaneous Minerals, $1,037,408; making its.Mineral Production to the end of 1920 show ** AN AGGREGATE VALUE OF $706,192,978 The substantial progress of the Mining Industry in this Province is strikingly exhibited in the following figures, which show the value of production for successive five-year periods: For all years to 1895, inclusive, $94,547,241; for five years, 1896-1900, $57,607,967; for five years, 1901-1905, $96,507,968; for five years, 1906-1910, $125,- 534,474; for five years, 1911-1915, $142,072,603; for five years, 1916-1920, $189,992,725; for the year 1920, $35,543,084. PRODUCTION DURING LAST TEN YEARS, $331,995,328 Lode mining has only been in progress for about 33 years, and not 20 per cent, of the Province has been even prospected; 300,000 square miles of unexplored mineral-bearing land are open for prospecting. The mining laws of this Province are more liberal and the fees lower than those of any other Province in the Dominion, or any Colony in fhe British Empire. Mineral locations are granted to discoverers for nominal fees. Absolute Titles are obtained by developing such properties, security of which is guaranteed by Crown Grants. Full information, together with Mining Reports and Maps, may toe obtained gratis by addressing THE HON. THE MINISTER OF MINES, Victoria, British Columbia HIGH GRADE EXTRACTS Last year the crops of Canada were worth $1,017,675,400. New Westminster has a water famine, but booze is plentiful. The total turnover of the Cow- ichan creamery last year was $396,000. Conservatives still have a majority���in the old man's home��� the senate. Butter moving steadily.���Vic- Fifteen years ago one bossy supplied the residents of Prince Rupert with milk. The liquor control board has reduced the price of beer, per dozen quarts, from $4 to $3.50, or 35 cents a bottle instead of 40 cents. Senator Bostock may be taken into the cabinet. At one time Bostock owned every newspaper: British | , __���_!. ^ in the interior of tona exchange. Must be pretty ��� *umu*a strong salve. _, , .... There are fewer millionaires Morning Hymn of Vancouver. today thgn before the war> saygi Workmen: ''Now I Lay Me &n exchan?e, 0f course. Few1; Down to,Rest. people can afford to be million- Mothers' pensions are now ad- aires these days, ministered by the Workmen's; A toothed and wingless bird | Compensation Board. Clubs selling beer in Vancouver are having their licenses cancelled. The city is wielding the big club. Two thousand people are dying everyday in the Russian famine areas. Glad we live in British Columbia. Last week the American-Al belonging to a period dating back some 20,000 years, was found, last month, near New- Westminster. It was dead. An exchange says it is unhealthy to eat between meals. But Russians are not going toi worry about that until they get some meals to eat between. Prince Rupert is to have a big! TRAPPERS! For \four Convenience SHUBERT Has Opened a Depot at VANCOUVER - BRITISH COLUMBIA y%tyyu>( /&���� says: 1 m/*\��*y ttrU arU0*rtamt^ * *Wfc^ ^Z^ -eV^^ft^ \* _. f^NCE more "SHUBERT" tl \pl V_/ conies to the front with a // Jkll convenience for fur shippers. 7 ^ As usual, "SHUBERT" is looking out for your interest. f\".\\' In order to eliminate (or you the necessity of obtaining ' i'x; \ export permit and the payment of royalty���to make it pot- W} ���ihle for you to jet "more monwy"���"quicker" for your Vj Lt furs, "SHUBERT" haa opened ��� Fur Receiving Depot at V U:_i Vancouver All you have to do ia PACK UP YUUR KIRS AND SHIP THEVI TO A. B. SHUBERT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C Nu PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SHIPMENTS WITHIN THE PROVINCE. "SHUBERT" is paying extremely high prices for Muskrat, Mink, Coyote, Foxes, Marten, Fisber and all other lawfully takenfui-heircri. We want all the fura you can ship, but we must have then. QUICK to pi after 'en and ahip 'em to "SHUBERT" as fast as you gel 'tm. TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO GIVE "SHUBERT" A TRIAL SHIP ALL YOUR FURS DIRECT TO A,. JB . S H U B E RT> THI lAKGtsr HOUSE IN THE WORLD OEAUHG ��XCLUSIVtVt III NORTH AMERICAN RAW PURS VANCOUVER DEPT. 1X6 BRITISH COLUMBIA Oar-Mi Last wees mc nmen ���-<���---.-���- aska Paper Corporation started JP0W P��w on J*���ary 12. On Wm. FRASER BUILDINGCONTRACTOR Estimates Furnished -- Work Guaranteed STEWART, B.C. construction and development work at Shrimp bay, Alaska. Premier Oliver and members of the cabinet did not hold the usual New Year's reception, but gave the money, $500, required for this roundup, to the rotary club's Christmas fund. that date a mayor and aldermen will be elected to run that fishing village during 1922. Last Wednesday O. B. Gould. M. P. (Progressive) was fined at Regina, $150 for "drinking liquor on a public highway." He should have drank it on a public platform. H. W. M. ROLSTON NOTARY PUBLIC STEWAKT, B. C. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN CONFEDERATION FIFE ASSURANCE CO. Established 1871. Any form of Policy contract you want H W M ROLSTON Agent. - STEWART Comer Auto Transfer and Jitney Service .... BETWEEN STEWART AND HYDER Garage Corner Sixth and Conway Stand at Stewart Hotel DAY AND NIGHT H. COMER. Manager Tel. 2 long 1 short ALL THE COMFORTS OF A HOME ARE TO BE HAD AT THE HOTEL STEWART W. DANN, Proprietor Steom Heated Rooms Comfortably Furnis Drying Room Dining Room RATES, $1 00 A DAY Bath The McDonnell Hotel MAIN STREET, HYDER, ALASKA A comfortable home for Miners, Prospectors, Tourists, Travelers Electric Lights Baths Pool Soft Drinks Tobaccos PADDY MoDONNELL - Proprietor Hotel Hyder HYDER, ALASKA M. R. JAMIESON, Prop. GATEWAY TO SALMON RIV.R NOW ON SALE AT GOVERNMENT VENDOR'S STORE IN STEWART, B. C. Cascade Beer "The tBeer Without a Peer" This is the *aum*t u .ality Beer we brewed in pre-war days, and is the finest Beer on the market today. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY SUBSTITUTE GUARANTEED NOT LESS THAN 8 PER CENT PROOF SPIRIT Insist on Having CASCADE BEER "THE BEEK WITHOUT A PEEK" MINERAL ACT. Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE. Gray Copper, Gray Copper No. I mineral claims, situate in the Portland Canal miriing division of Caspar district. Where located: On the south side of Uppsr Bear river and adjoing the Forrest Glacier, Bear river valley. Take notice that 1, William Forrest, Free Miners' Certificate No. 46H20C, ol Stewart, B. C, for myself, anu acting as agent for Georginir Barbara (Mark, Free Miners' Certificate No. 53719C, Josepe A. Sayward, Free Miners' Certificate No. 5I1720C, and Aaron Gon- nason, Free Miner*' Certificate, No. 5377J-C, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose qf obtaining a Crown Grant ai the above claim. Ana further take notice that action, under section K6, must be commenced before the ssuanee ol su"h Certificate of Improvements. $ Dated this twenty e ^hth day of September, A.D. 1921. 19 CRAWFORD TRANSFER FOR TEAMS, SADDLE AND PACK HORSES- WOOD AND COAL STEWART. B. C. W. J. CRAWF MD, ��� ������ Stewart Hand Laundry SILK WORK A SPECIALTY Fifth Street Mr3. Harris MINERA! Certificate of NO'l ACT. II i Vancouver Breweries, Limited U PAUtfll n.at>ih.if.ir MINERAL ACT. Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE "Northern Light No. 1," "Northern Light No. 2," "Northern Light No.3," ���'Northern Light No. 4," ''Northern Light No. 5," "Northern Light No. 6," "Northern Light No. 7," "Northern Light No. 8," "Northern Light Fraction," Northern Light No. 1 Fraction," "Woodbine," "Woodbine Fraction," "Kitchener," "I��osur," mineralclaims, situated in the Portland Canal Mining Division of Cassiar district Where located: On east fork Cascade creek, Salmon siver valley. TAKE NOTICE that I, P. S. Jack, of Stewart. B, 0., acting an agent for Charles Hunting, Free Miners' Certificate No. iflMfiG; William Bunting, I ne Miners' Ct rtiiieete No 4iiK7r>C, t'buries Henry I.ake, Free Minera' ��'er- tilicato No. HiHtoC; David O'Leery, Free Miners' Certificate No. 4~y44( ; John Hovland, Free Miners'Certificate No. 4��870C, i nl ei wi��, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply bo the Mining Recorder for a �� ertifleote of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining h ('rown Grant of the above claims. And further lake notice that action under section HK, must l>�� Mimfl-Niced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 13th day of July, A.D., "-"��� '" MINERAL ACT. Certificate of Improvementa. NOTICE. Polybacite Fractional and Ag Fractional mineral claims,, situate in the Portland ( anal mining divi. on of ' U siar district. Where located: On southeast slope of Mount Dilworih. lake notice that Dalby H. Morkill, of Stewart, B.C., acting as agent for silver C est Mines, Limited, N.P. L., Fre* Miner's Certificate No. E0614C, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a I'er tificate of Improvements, for the pur- po:,e of obtaining a �� rown Grant uf the above cleims. And further lake notice that action, under section H5, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements Dated this loth day of August, A.D.1921. 12 "Bonndary," "Gru betake," tional Fraction, mineralclaims, Canal mining divi-i district. Where located: creek, Sain n Rivei Take notice ' ���jroui . .., ist fork I llcv, . lit* ���nt creel-:, n-'"'"" ���"* [) g Take notice of Stewart, B.C., Amosi;. rr-tes, l 4,ate No. I631K FrreNLw: �� R, Wilson, Fro UB12C, and Patrul Certificate No. ��������� I'm intend. |r..>.t J And furtherJjyS, 16812C, and I'ati Certificate No. days from thedat the Mining Rwo: - ;,' . Improvement* foi ���>���* .1 J ' taming �� Crown claims, action, under -e< : l-fore menced I" Certificate ol Imp' Dated U��'* A.D. 1921. the i veil a\ MINERAL ACT. Certificate of Improvement. NOTICK Lakefhore mineral claim, situate in the Portland Canal mining division of ('assiar district. Where located; At head of East fork of Cascade (reek, i Balmon i Ivar valley. 'lake notice thnt Dalit) B. Morkill, of Stewart, li C, acting as agent for , Andrew Lindeborg !��� ree Miner's!Vr iti ! cate No. Iti'.'.U', intent), sixty days I from the date hereof, to apply to tiie '. Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Iui|>rovemonts, for the purpose of obtaining a Clown Grant of the above claim Ami furthei take notice that ie Won, uiidei section ho, oninl be coin menced before the it-suance of such Certificate of Improvements bull day MINI CtrtlftMl NOl I1 ' Texada Fractio HitOH.e.n the I' divUU.no! Cassia cSTmi ���i- . .. ,,.!,,���, thai I [fl ' , I!' ,1111"1" l�� Dateti this of August, ^_r eu, nuiin ,, Take noticet of -i rt. H < ,������,,���: freeminei ������ ' "l'f, .���, th tend, sixt) hereof, b Racordei '"' proveiuelit.-. I ' , ���, - I tain Hindi n* uadei -���" before m. n 4 p ofimpn.w-n' ������' ^ , l Dated ill"* |hnl
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Title | Portland Canal News |
Publisher | Stewart, B.C. : H. W. M. Rolston |
Date Issued | 1922-01-06 |
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Language | English |
Notes | Titled The Cassiar News from 1919-05-30 to 1919-08-01; titled Portland Canal News from 1919-08-08 to 1926-12-31. Published by H. W. M. Rolston on 1919-05-30 and from 1920-12-25 to 1926-12-31; published by James Cullins from 1919-06-06 to 1920-12-18. |
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Date Available | 2016-08-03 |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0315021 |
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