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STEWART, B. C, DECEMBER 27th, 1919
tEPARATION OF PROSPECTS
FOR EXAMINATION AND SALE
Iwf Fr��m F dK re*t b^ VTe11 !Cn��Wn Minin�� Engineer I
l^v Pr .      taUrive,y '"^'"POrtant Subject Before
iBritish Columbia Chamber of Mines, of Value to Pros-
hectors.
$5.00 A YEAR. 10c A COPY
SLIDE AT ELEVEN MILE DOWN AGAIN
BY   P.   W.   RACEY,   M.E.
lecture Is Intended more foi
ipvperienced prospector than for
[iii-n who have been long al the
tlness and know lust   what should
lam
an.  men go into ihe inonniaius to
bpp, i   wiii, are quite  Ignorant   of
tliny :ni' to do and especially of
ti  do It.   They must be ready to
many   reverses  and   disappoint-
j.is and in endure much bard, dls
raging work of the most living na
prospector to be successful innsi
Inn optimist unless lie lias unusual
il Inch. Some years ago an e*-
lenced prospector advised that bean Inexperienced man Btarted to
ipecl In' should do considerable
searching,   and    if   the    result
Iu.'ii  him io  in- an  optimist  then
ii-iii. inn   if a   pessimist   then  he
ulil slay ui home and look for an-
Job.
1'hen a  prospector  has found  the
nip of B mineral deposit which lie
ks is worthy of further attention,
of Ills lirst thoughts  is "How  ran
prove the exposure s<> that it will
attract the attention of the pros*
ive purchaser or his engineer, and
Iniand the best price and terms."
i-riiert   Hoover in answering  this
ktlon, says:    The prime objects of
prospecting stage  are to expose
ore and  learn   regarding  the  ore
|t-s something of  llieir size,  value.
|llurglcal character,  location,  dip,
���'. nl,    so much  at  least  as  may
i-iissiirv to determine tlie works
suitable   for   the   extraction   of
nra and  the   values   warranting
Ihase."
pen one thinks of the subject the
I Ing is that  it can all  be summed
In a few words, as. for Instance
���bw  up all  possilile  ofa to the best
amuse.' That is true enough, bul
the details thai we now want to
into, such aa
Kind  nf  minerals   roos(   In   de
Id
Bent    way   in   slake   claims   anil
much  ground   to  take  Into  the
tui
Be t kind nt initial work. Just
fcuui.. or ore tunnels or ihafti ne
lary, ,,,- should diamond or churn
Ihi'-  ba dona,
Make a siiniy of natural faclll
' covered by topograph'. trans
���atlon, unites, climate water pow
(timber, ������!�����
" hal   is  ihe  prospect   worlli '
Who    10   appn ,-��,-i,    ::-���-!    '.ow     ���  ���
���rei-ch   >,   n,,ssilile   piirclfnsei
v   ���������    '.', hat    COUStll
Mineral.  Mott  In  Demand
ill ui ih,- mineral
tiaii'i     throughout ""the   woi kl
HI   Hi   HiiIImIi   I ,,i iinl-i,i       I   ,,���   nun
lewn in ihe leading inlnin* and
Jail     k al   uei umIi, .,
��� ���ii    in,i
il i        ,1. 'i,.ii ,|     .,:
I iii,   otaet
���""*-' lh" claims, if ,,.,-, ibie |f tho de
posll proves very valuable. If valuable, someone will ,,..,,,..,  ,|���. owner.
--���-���I*      "���      ll'O      claim    if   i here   is   the
sllghtesi chance for up ettlng your
title    ami  often    when    there  Is   no
chance  at   all.
I! ' ��� laws irotei . the prospectors
and all possible, consideration is given
them when the evidence shows thai
a conscientious and boua fide attempt
was made mi his pan to .-take the
ground In question. But it is better
to mil allow the case to go to court
b> simply nsii g the proverbial ounce
of prevention.
If the deposit cannot be covered by
one claim, or by yiniis and your partners', then net ihe use of the miners'
licenses belonging to your friend3 and
-lake a larger group of claims. This
is often the wisest thing to do as it
makes a proposition more attractive
to smiie large companies as well as
takes can- of ground under which
other nearby deposits may be found.
Don't .-take more than you can handle when it conies to doing the as-
essments. it is better to have a well
staked and prospected .group of six
claims than a score or more on which
little m nothfng can be shown to the
examining engineer. Some restake
claims from year to year but it Is not
considered a very nice thing to do
except under unusual circumstances,
and the man who ilues it habitually
Is usually not looked up to nor commended for it in the district,
When   staking,   use   a   compass  and
tape if possilile. and If you have   This
ussisis   materially   to   avoid   leaving
fractions of  valuable  ground  unlocat
ed.
The topography on many deposits
must settle to a large extent the ques
tion ot whether tunnels or shafts
should be made. Always drive tunnels, if possilile. as shafts till with
water and have to be emptied eai h
time to allow examination ami cost
more than tunnels. Avoid i rosscul
tunnels If ii is possilile to drive on
i he me if ih,- deposit is wide, then
drill on it and drive crosscuts cleor
across at regular Intervals
Tunnels,    ui    level i,    driven    ti om
i.iii ���    lliould   not   he  too  far apai'    -i
long jumps are usually   unsatisfactory
at   an)   stage  of  the  operations,  and
1 lie  one tune   p; .11 tlci    ol   drl" ui-   long
, 111 s to tap t he ore bod) al great
depl h    01    St    a    CI .1 - nl. -111 lil.
(pom   the   known   exposure      '   or/?
often, it not usuall*   ri
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The slide ;,t Eleven Mile, on the Ala.-lW side of Salmon River, is
om- of the annual blockades of the road for a time. It Is down again
this year, and reports are that it is 40 feet deep and 250 feet wide.
Tin- weather is very soft and the slide has backed the water over the
road. Jimmy Robinson got in and had to cut the trace; so us to net
his four horses out,
PREMIER EXTENSION SOLD TO
PRINCE RUPERT SYNDICATE
MEN ON STRIKE      MORE HIGHGRADE
AT PREMIER MINE,      IN FORTY NINE
Claiming thai the food with which
thej were being served was unsatisfactory and objecting to a Chinese
cook also, all the men employed at
the Premier mine came down the hill
on Wednesday and were joined by the
company's men on roadwork at Nine
Mile. Aboul forty men have quit
worl;. Trouble has been brewing at
tlie mine for some weeks, commencing with* the discharge of a returned
soldier by the foreman who also is reported to be responsible for the hiring 01 a 1 hiiie.se cook.
Tin- men say, however, thai the
principal grievance is not the Chinese
cook,    but    the    qualit)   of the  food.
Some time anu ,1 deputation waited
mi li K.tNeill, general manager, regarding the qualit- of food, and at
that time Mr. Neill declared lie was
buying only the best thai was obtainable from Canadian wholesalers.
Very encouraging news comes down
tlie hill from the Forty Mine mine.
While the full lace of the Occidental
tunnel at this properly remains high
grade the same character of ore lias
been struck in the Forty Nine turnel.
The news was brought down on Tin s*
da) by Bill McGrew. About three feel
in Ihe face is now beautiful ruin-. 1111-
tiie and briltle sliver. Marry llow-
mn, superintendent, Is expected down
lie111 the  mtlie  soon.
(). B. Bush, after spending a few
days in camp, returned to Vancouver.
lie says the interest in the Portland
Canal district is constantly increasing and a big rush will occur early in
the spring.
very   long  crosscut
deep     shafts   or
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In obtaining the grade of ore be
careful not to base the values on results ol picked samples. They only
fool everyone and usually result in
waste of time and -foney for the prospector and pin chaser. Be as honest
us possible with yourself iu sampling.
II   pays.
Who   To  Approach and   How.
1,0 after the en or companies who
are more directly interested In your
particular mineral and kind of deposit. The big copper companies are
particularly attratcted by large, low-
grade properties but will handle
smaller propositions il the made is
high enough. Some companies only
want 10 handle gold and silver or
other precious minerals.
Try and deal ai directly as possible
with the purchaser. Tvoiri brokers
who Inllate the price without making
any attempt to Improve ihe property
will, their own money. In optioning
a property to a broker or anyone who
is working for commission only it is
advisable to insert a clause to the effect thai the price must not be increased.    Men   who  Inllate  the  prices
Three Claims Lying Next to
Ground Owned by the
Premier Mining Company
Are Sold Soon After Deal
Was Mooted���Duke Harris Makes Turn.
A deal which is considered to be of
Importance by reason of the location
of the claims, was consumated In Vancouver last week by I hike Harris, of
New Ha/eiioii, one of ihe pioneer
mining men of the north. Mr. Harris
arrived in Vancouver with an option
in his pocket, but although he put his
proposition up to several local men,
he was compelled to deal wilh men in
Prince Rupert finally by reason of
the apathy of Vancoiiveiites. He got
in touch with Princj Rupert by wire
and made the deal at long distance.
After the property had changed
hands, however, Mr. Harris had numerous opportunities to reconsider
his deal and could have disposed of
the property in Vancouver.
The three claims adjoin the Premier Mine ground on the east. The
presumption Is that the Premier ore
body extends into tlie ground, wherefore   tlie   group   was  called   the   Pre-
ON BUSH LIMITED
w. fj. Harris, superintendent of the
Premier   mine,   is   In   Spokane   on   a
visit.
sin-h that will not allow accurate core
in  be produced
Diamond drilling is best in a rock
of homogeneous structure and of
nearly the same hardnes as the ore
Bodies
suit   .111   expei lenced   drill   man
and have him pass an opinion on thi
.1 ticular    problem.       Many   of   11 ������
and objections   to
imid  drilling  can   be overcome  il
1 he driller is - iltlicientl)   skill .11
WOI il    I    ��� -     Ihe     liesl     up In'Mat.'
uerj
ii      liuiiiing    ,'oui     initial    develop
watch   tl 1 ips   , .11 efiill".
,   .
tin
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lias a strong effect on the purchaser
and usually lends to increase his ini
Mai interest 111 ihe properly, which is
one of the objects the prospector
a ant-  fosi   to achieve.
What   Is   the   Prospect   Worth'
The price and tei ms �� bich ma
!     11   a   i'l'osi 1   depends   mostly  oil
1 ie kin,1 ni m-e exposed, nil the waj
n   wl opened  up and on  its
cation      Man;     irospei
laud   big     rhe-    un!   se\ ere   tei ms
0111  1 in- H -1.  due  1 1 ' he  kind ol
ml 1' ,��� wa    in  �� bich  nature ha -
ised   1;  bul
devi   . nl  fore 01  less ami tl
11 i!l\   unli,   I... 1.   no
Ial spot 1
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inn
of properties unfairly hold back the1 mier Extension. The ground was
mining industry and are often a deri-1 Staked .by Hill Irwin and was turned
ment to tlie country in general. Ea- over to W. G. Harris, superintendent
eineers are otten retained by large of the Premier, who interested Iluke
companies to look out for properties Harris.
on   their   behalf  and  are   therefore   iu     ���
a position to help you al times to cpi RNDID PROGRESS
sell. When approaching an engineer
or prospective purchaser tell him just
what von have and don't talk extravagant absurdities. Hive short, concise
description and --tick to facts. If you
������iii-  an   engineer  one  bad   wildgoose
'chase he will always doubt your word
i afterward  and  ihis  spoils  your future
'chances oi interesting him or his company in lour oilier properties.
Optimism is necessary and is a good
'thing,  hut  don't overdo ii  a.-  ii  often
disgusts an engineer
What Constitutes a   Mine.
1
\ mere bunch of ore is not a mine
is
A    .'iiiiii
'!���   osit     of
worki il  .���  a
a  more or less developed
itinera!     which   can   lie
roflt.    Small  veins may
eli'ne.   1101   ; ,���   worked   profitablj
,,i conjunction  with others,
a-   in   Cripple  Creek,   c..l..  om-  main
ma>     rve numerous small veins
Rut   ��� ven   this   . nnsolida
tion ma ���   ' ���   can led too far
When ��� !       hard  -' tnea-
etter  to
mall than too long.
.111;     niie
would   ial
O- B. Bush, after spending a week
in camp, has returned to Vancouver
foi' the holidays. Regarding, the progress of work on the Bush Limited.
Mr. Hush expresses ur.-at satisfaction.
Work is now confined to a lower tun
nel iu which some splendid ore u* be-
| ing developed.
DEAL IS PENDING
FOR EMPRESS HOTEL
There is a strong possibility thai
ihe Empress hotel, which in 1910 was
considered one of tin- finest hotels in
i In- north, will in- opened soon. A
Vnncouvet yndicate is understood to
he negotiating fur tin- purchase of the
building, which was formerly the
property of, Alvo \ mi Alvensleben.
Although lie- building is badl) in
in ed .   builders  declare   the
strucl hi e general!)     peaking  1 1  sound
after  being  Idle for  niue   1 ������ 1
I  ,-  open   to   the
lit-
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OWNER OF UNICORN
BACK I ROM NEW YORK
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PORTLAND CANAL NEWS
KING EDWARD HOTEL
R. 6. MOSELEY, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining and Commerce of Portland Canal
Salmon River and Bear River mining districts.
Grill in Connection
STEWART, B. C.
Send to GEO. D. TITE, Prince Rupert
For anything in House Furnishings, Dining Room and Living Room
Furniture, Brass and iron beds, Springs and Mattresses all sizes in
Stock.
We carry the largest stock of Fancy Goods, and Toys, in northern B.C.
and can Bll svery requirement in these lin.-s.
Ask for oar price* on Community Ware.    We stock only the best.
Window bliads and Drapery of every description.    Ask for samples and
pnoes.
GEO. D. TITE
the Complete House Furnisher
WESTMINSTER    |RON   WORKS
JOHN REID, Proprietor
ORE CARS, TRUCKS, ORE BUCKETS,
PLATE WORK, PATTERNS, FORGINGS,
SMOKESTACKS, ETC.
Office and Plant - - Tenth St.       New Westminster, B.C.
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ALL the hot water you can use within
30 minutes after you start the fire, by
using Harry Hanson's Patented Hot
water Heater. One hundred and sixty-
five are now in use in Prince Rupert
and fifty in the surrounding district.
Every user a booster. You don't know
hot water comforts until you have seen
these results. Twenty Dollars is the
cost and there is no charge if you are
not sati tied.
DESULTS will surprise and please
you. Wall radiators can also be run
from your hot water boiler and other
rooms heated with no extra cost of
fuel. Any coal range or cooking stove
can be fitted and the draught not interfered with. Baking qualities of range
just as good.    For particulars write
HARRY HANSON, the reliable plumber
PRINCE RUPERT, B. C.
MINING NE^S UP TO DATE
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ymi will liml Portland Canal News a valuable medium.   I
illation is reliable and up to date, written carefully with
informing our readers as to the development that is tat
The news is gathered from men in close touch with condi
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MEATS PROVISIONS
The  same  standard for  Stewart  as we  have  maintained for the past
twenty-one years on the North Coast.
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We want your name to send you
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Many of the prices are extra special because prices have advanced
since our catalogues were ordered,
and we will fill all orders sent in
from the catalogue at least till New
Years.
We will be personally responsible
for the quality of all goods sold and
will cheerfully refund the purchase
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chance to drop in on us any time
you are in Rupert and have any
changes made.
We have carefully gone over our
prices and a glance will show you
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We will hIso aeud you several
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Prince Rupert, B.C.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Mineral Province of Western Canada
Has produced Minerals valued as follows: Placer <Ji>ld, (75,436,103;
Lode Gold, $97,121,786; 8ilver, $46,839,631; Lead, 142,294,251;
Copper, $145,741,069; Other Metals zinc, Iron, etc. , $13,929,817;
Coal and Cuke. $187,147,652; Building stone, Briok, Cement, etc..
$28,843,272, making its .Mineral Production to the end of 1919 -Imw
AN AGGREGATE VALUE OF $637,353,581.
The substantial progress of the Mining Industry in this Province
is strikingly exhibited In the following figures, which show the value
of production for auci ive Qve-y^ar perioda!  For all years to 1895,
inclusive, $94,647,241; for live years, 1896-1900, $57,605,967; for
live years, 1901-1905, 196,509,968; I'm live year-. 1906-1910, II !
. 174; fur live yearn, 1911-1915, 1142,072,603; I  i  the vear 1911
$12,290,468;   for  the  year   1917,    187,010,392;   ���      the  year  1918,
, i  182 ...
PRODUCTION DURING LAST TEN YEAR8, $113,976,022
I ode minini has on I j b '**n in pro, ,   i
.1 per cent, ol the Province baa been ev<
ii ������ mile*, i.f m . tpJortd oiinaral-bi
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I ba miniai lawa of (in- r-roi Im
li hit di.in tie-,   of any ������iii
��� olonj in tin' H
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EXCHANGE GRILL
HERMAN & McEWEN
Proprietors
BAKERY NOW OPEN
Bread, Pies, Pastry, etc.
We Never Close
SOFT DRINKS and CIGARS
STEWART, B.C.
SyD0psJ3 Of
Land ��ut Pminimwits
Minimum prlr-e of first-class land
reduced w IS ma acre, sooond-olaaa to
yi 60 an acre.
Pre-emption now confined to sur-
veyed lards only.
Record! will In granted r-ovcrlna* only
land lUltable ter agricultural purposes
mill 'vhii-h la iion-tlmbar land
Partnership pre-emptlone abolished,
hut parties of no! more than four may
arrai as for adjacent pru-emptlona
with j'.int residence, but euch making
necessary improvements on respective
claims.
Pre-emptora must occupy claims for
the years aritl make Improvements to
value of Si" per acre. Including clear-
lug and cultivation of at least 5 acres,
before receiving Crown Grant.
Where pre-emptor in occupation not
less than 3 years, and haw made proportionate Improvemanta, he may, because of Ill-health, or other mum, be
granted Intermediate certificate of Improvement and transfo* his claim.
Records without permanent residence inay be Issued, provided applicant makes Improvements lo extent of
r300 tH'r annum and records same each
year. Failure to make Improvements
or -record same will operate as forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained In
less than li years, and Improvements
of J10 00 per acre, including 5 acres
cleared and cultivated, and residence
nf at least 2 yearn are required.       \j
Pre-emptor holding Crown grant
may record another pre-emption. If he
requires land In conjunction with his
fsriu. without actual i*cui>atton, provided statutory improvements made
and residence maintained on Crown
granted land.
L'nsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20
ii", may be leased as homesltes;
title to he obtained after fulfilling residential and Improvement conditions.
For grazing and industrial purposes
areas exceeding <40 acres may be
teased by is-ie person or company.
Mill, factory or Industrial sites on
timber land not exceeding 40 acres
may be purchased; conditions Include
pas menl of itumpage.
Natural hay meadows Inaccessible
by existing roads may he purchased
cond|tlonal ui��>n construction of a ru id
to them Rebate of one-half at <<v.l >f
road, not exceeding half of purchaie
price, la made.    *
PRE.EMPTORS' FREE GRANTS
ACT.
Th�� scope of this Act Is enlarged to
Include all persons Joining and serving wlih His Majesty's Knrens The
time, within which the heirs .,r dertseea
u.: a deceased pre-emptor may apply
for title j-.iler this Act la extended
tn n for on* year from the death of
i ui h pers m, as formerly, until one
year after the cone' iiaton .f the present
��-.ir This privilege Is also made retroactive
air, a
ar��
pre-
No fees relating to pr>- .'mptlons
due rr payable t.> aotdlera on ���/,�����
emptloi recorded aft>-r June tf, 1918
"! ..a. - ore remitted for five y^ars.
I revision for r��iurn of moneys ac-
lue ..'..I been paid siaoo August
i. Ill 11, ci account of payments, fees
r taxes  in   i dler    pre-emptions'.
���   '��� real  on a
town or   ill
AJIll   'I     F,   I.   ,.;,
direct   or   ii d'tracl
.���ments to purchase
',<���!'!   by  membem of
��� I.-pendents, aciiu. red
i.   remitted  from * n-
II: ii   ml to March 11,  fj20.
SL'B-PUFiCHASEMS   OF   CROWN S
LANDS.
Provl    n    n    !���     for    issuance    of
i. to   iub i arena. ������r��    of
I'M.    i   Lands,   acquiring   rights   from
iM  hasers   who   failed    to    oomptota
ng   lorfeit ure. on  ful-
III nic i ���'< conditions "f purchase. In-
��� and taxes    Where aub-purohee.
.!������ i...i , i.um whole ,.f ortguuU par-
el,  i nr,-lt: :'������ price due and taxes m;
in.i.nd    proportionately   ov
hole   area.       Applii atlona
ide  by  .'i-iv   !.   1920.
nai par-
ay
��'.-r
must . be
GRAZING.
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��� d Mr.. ������ T. ss
Annui ulna   permKs  Ih. i       "���d
i' Mil til        ''WIKtrtL -if        ! ���������*(>-
���..-r.,    may
��� ivi��S"J5
For   information   relati
to Salmon River,  i>ortl  *
Canal and Alice Arm ^
ing districts, apply t0
O. B.BUSH
Mining Broker
Vancouver and Stewart
STEWART
NEWS
STORE
NEWSPAPERS, B I0KS
MAGAZINES
Agenta for .J. II. Hir.-.-h a Sons,
Montreal. Manufaturera oi
Admiration, Colonial, Metro-
pole and Irving Cigars.
H. P. 6IBS0N, PROP,
STEWART, B. C.
DALBY B. MORKILL
MINING SURVEYOR
B. C. Land Surveyor
Stewart, B. C,
P.A. JENNS
ASSAYER   and   CIVIL    ENGINE!
HVDSR.   ALASKA
Gold and Silv. ���
Copper, fl.5u
Lead. 11.50
PROVINCIAL   ASSAYER
D. R. WILLEMAR
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New HaZBLTON, B
J.R. WILLIAMS
PROVINCIAL   '���.
640 Tiiurli.w street        \
MODERATE   PRICES
ACCURACY   CUAP'NI   FS
W. D. MACKAY
British l 'uliitiiliiii I
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I POM-LAND CANAL NEWS
B.C. SILVER MINES
LIMITED
CAPITAL, $1,500,000
This Company has  taken over the   Lake and  O'Leary
claims situated  between the  Premier  and Bush .Vines,
and the Mountain Group, situated '-etween  the  Premier
and the International.
Three High Grade Veins
Found on this Property
FIRST ISSUE AT
Par Value One Dollar
Will be listed on Vancouver Stock Exchange
THE 6. W. NICKERSON CO., LTD.
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.
FORWARDING  AGENTS
Goods  Shipped  in  Our Care   will
Receive   Prompt Attention
CONSULAR INVOICES OBTAINED
STEWART LAND
COMPANY, LTD.
ROBERT M. STEWART. President
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, MNIES
FINANCIAL AGENTS
Head Office, 101 Pemberton Block, Victoria,  B.C.
WANTED: LISTINGS OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE
STEWART LAND CO., Ltd.      Fifth St., STEWART, B.C.
JOHN HOVLAND
ASSAYER
HYDER, ALASKA
TOOTH'S
SMOKE
SHOP
WILLIAM REID TOOTH,   Proprietor
JOHN   MELLOR
-GENERAL MERCHANDISE-
Direct importer of Groceries,   Men's  Furnishings,   Clothing,   Boots and
Shoes, Rubber Goods,   Miners' Supplies,   Hardware,   Tobacco, etc.
P.O. BOX 95
Stewart, B.C.
Applications recfivtd hy O. B. BUSH, 'IU Pender St.W., VANCOUVER
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Soft drinks
Solo Tables
Everybody Welcome
STEWART, B. C.
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THE CANAL NEWS
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!   Portland Canal News
TO HAVE YOUR teeth attended
to. Do not wait till aches
force you. If your teeth are in
bad condition it means your health
is being steadily undermined.
Keep them attended to properly
and you will be saved a lot of
misery. Nowadays dental science
has removed largely the former
fear of pain and the old-time fears
are gone.
DR. ALFRED H. BAYNE
Dental Surgeon      PRINCE  RUPERT
AMES CIJLLINS   -   -  Publisher
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interests of the Salmon River,
Portland Canal, Aliee Arm and
Anyox mining districts.
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Time contracts on reading notices 20 per cent, discount.
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HELGERSON BLOCK
MINERAL ACT
Certificates of Improvements
Notice
Columbia and Evening Sun mineral
claims situate In the Portland Canal
mining division of Cassiar district.
Where located: onr the middle fork
of Glacier Creek, tributary of .Bear
River, 8 miles from Stewart.
Take notice that I, Vf.lW. Rush,
F.M.C. No. 34141 C, acting as agent
for Arthur Bagg, F.M.C. No. 12255,
intend, sixty days from the date hereof
to apply to the mining recorder for a
Certificate of Improvements, for the
purpose of obtaining a Crown Cirant of
the above claims.
And further take notice that action,
under section 8"5 must be commenced
before the issuance.of such Certificate
of Improvements.   ^
Dated this 26th day of November,
A.D. 1919. 27-37
WATER NOTICE
Diversion  and  Uie.
Take notice that George A. Cameron,
anting aa airent for ,7. L. StaRiford, whose
address Is 1328 Clover Avenue, Victoria.
B. C, will apply for a licence to take
and use two 12) feet of water out of
Granite Creek which flows easterly and
drains into Bear Hlver about a quarter
mile North of the Bear River Bridge,
and about one and a quarter miles from
the mouth of the River, al the head of
the   Portland  Canal
The  water  will   be  diverted   from   the
stream at a point about i.nuii I't. from
the mouth of the Creek, junction  with
Hear River, ami will be used for Mining
purposes upon the mine described ay
Mill, nil claims, known us the "Bay View
Xos. 1 and t," and on record as such ut
Ihe Office of tho Mining Recorder, Stewart,  B. C.
This notice was posted on the ground
on the 'l.'lrd day of October,  1919.
A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and tn the "Water
Act, 1 f*l 4." will be bled in the office of
the Water Recorder al Prince Rupert,
B. C.
Objections to the application may be
Hied with the said Water Recorder or
with the Comptroller of Water Rights,
Parliament Buildings, Victoria, R. c.
within thirty days alter the lirst appearance of Ibis notice in a local newspaper
.1. I.. STAMFORD, Applicant.
O10O.  A.  CAMERON, Agent
THORNTON  SELLS
The liini of packers, freighters ami
transfer business, known as Thornton
& Creelman, has dissolver, and Mr.
Thornton has sold out to Hugh Creel-
man who intends to continue the business. The horses are wintering on
Porcher Island.
Jack Watkins. who last summer
sold the \abob group on Glacier
Creek to 0, S. Skoning of l^ead Point,
Wash,, is visiting Vancouver.
of   Dissolution   of   Part
Columbia.
Declaration
nership.
Province of Britisli
County of Altln.
I, George Zabriskie 2nd, of Stewart,
B. C, merchant, formerly a member
of the firm carrying on business as
general merchants at Stewart, B. C,
in partnership with Gny E. Austin,
under the style of Stewart Trading
Company, do hereby certify that the
said partnership was on the 7th day of
November. 1919, dissolved.
Witness my hand at Prince Rupert,
B. C, this 15th day of November, 1919,
GEORGE ZABRISKIE 2nd
Witness:   W. C. ORCHARD.     ���
I). J, Hancock, who la operating
United Metals in the Alice Arm section, is In New York.
It is reported that the Tretheways,
of Cobalt fame, have purchased an interest in one of the groups near the
Dolly Varden.
Joe Wells, one of the owners of La
Rose, at Alice Arm, is in Vancouver.
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I        P. W. RACEY *
t MINING   ENGINEER
+   Examinations  and  Consultation  *
^736 Granville St.     Vancouver, B.C.J
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We have just received on the last boat
a large shipment of
Men's woolen work shirts, Mackinaw shirts, sweaters, eapB, socks.
pants, overalls. Also a full line of oiled and waterproofed clothing
Rubber footwear included, shoe packs, men's and women's storm
m ers and i libbers.    We also have s good assortment of men's and
women's dtess shoes.
Come in and see our bedding, heavy  warm  blankets, Jusi  the thing
foi  this  weather     Comforters,  pillows,  sheets,  pilluwianei.  etc.
Don't forget that we carry a full line of the well known
NABOB BRAND GROCERIES
Have you tried a bo* of our dandy  Mackintosh eating and cooking
apples?   Remember: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"
We carry best  brands of flour including:    F1VK ROSES,  PURITY
and ROBIN HOOD
STEWART TRADING COMPANY
OPP. GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPHS
Promptness and Courtesy
t
G. E. AUSTIN
V
SALMON RIVER TRADING CO., LTD.
HYDER, ALASKA
J. V. CLEGG. Manager
STEWART, B. C.
A. N. PATERSON. Mgr.
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This is the time of year when the thick old Mackinaw looks good to you
Take a look at the wooUu snowing* in our Hydtr llora	
Ws .1 ii iv ibi   !,iii.ii,. Black Bear Brand SSKJ awhsrva i
they are �� bear'
Mackinaw*
Heavy Underwear
Sweater*
Heavy Sox
Woolen Pants
.
Heavy Blankets
Gloves
Sweater Coats
Flannel Blankets
Heavy Sox
TA1WMT
Make your house comfortable
sec the stove* in Stewart store
kAL STOVKS WOOD STOVES
HEATEftS
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