T /* o >;*��� O />. ���''���'- ������ The Prince Rupert Optimist DAILY EDITION j^flltLION TO BE RAISED by LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DE- BENTURE ISSUE I Md. Pattullo Moves in Favor of Issue of $540,000 of Local Improvement Debenture Stock and Motion Ia Cwried, Aid. Hilditch Dissenting. JH. Pattullo introduced a motion re- i prig the issue of local improvement I -i-jBitures at the city council last night ad spoke very emphatically in favor j of it. He increased the sum proposed to I be raised by this method by $40,000 making the proposed debenture issue one 1 of|540.O0O. The reason for his motion, he said, j ns ol course the position they were in regarding the attitude of the Bank of Montreal and the G. T. P. He did not believe, however, that a single member ot the council did not feel that the agreement made originally with the Bank of Montreal was a good one. They were not paying interest under that arrangement on a million dollars aB some people supposed but only on amounts obtained, from time to time. They were all anxious to get the work under way and the Bank of Montreal was an old established institution which had made a specialty on municipal financing and could do the work better than the new city could do it itself. Rrefering to the differences supposed to east between the city and the G. T. P. Aid. Pattullo said that as far as he wau concerned the G. T. P. would never have exemption from taxation. A certain adjustment might be arrived at but the sooner the G. T. P. came to understand that exemption was out of the question, the better. "The Dominion of Canada," said Aid. Pattullo, "is not dependent on the G. T. P. but the G. T. P. is dependent on Canada. The vast resources of the territory where we have the very mountains interlaced with gold are what the 0. T. P. seeks to share in. But we must remember that though the G. T. P. does not own the country, the country owns the G. T. P. People have come here on promises made by the G. T. P. They have invested largely in property here "Kl if the G. T. P. does not continue y�� serve thc interests of Canada, Canada My take over the G. T. P. which would *rhaps be the best thing that could lappen." However, the city needed the money j��* for its improvements and the only thing to do was to go into the open ""Ats for it, he concluded. AW. Lynch said that he believed the ��y could borrow as much as it required. 'was necessary to proceed along the Vindicated, and he thought no P��lty would be mot. ���Wetting to the momentous letter from ��eBa"k of Montreal, the Mayor aaid w the phrase in it, "until auch time me differences between the G. T. P. ���*��* city are adjusted the bank can- .�� make any advances," put the city lm. V6rj! hard P��8it��on since just so Jl a, the G. T. P. chose to object haU l C��Uld be arriVed 8t- ��2M a re8ident in the town J7 apart Ir��m his office the Mayor w,VG nrP wouid ar Mto exemnti��� ���' T' P- "^ considerable BJ* LThe G. T. P. had large the fuM a . , He referred again to C��f Lthere had been ��� Court of toi8ttii.fi, only pr��Per w*y now totm,.!.! rstion was for the council J*"*that the G. T. P. ��h���.w ���, .- Prince Rupert, B.C.. Friday, October 7. 1910. Price, Five Cents ��� T. P. should secure an (C0NTIN UED ON PAGE 5.) NET STRETCHED FOR LOST BODIES LITTLE HOPE OF THEIR BEING RAISED BY DRAGGING Efforts to Reach Them Have Failed in Spite of Continued Toil Owing to Snag Strewn Lake Bottom. Still Continuing Search. W. Sims, the launchman attached to the. Woodworth Lake survey party, was in the city this morning. He states that the continued efforts of five men to reach the bodies of Harry Gilroy and Alex. Allen who perished in the canoe accident on the Shawatlans Lake a week ago. Three men are still continuously engaged in the work of searching for the bodies, but little hope is now entertained of getting them by dragging. There is not enough current to have moved the bodies, the men feel sure, but the bottom is so uneven and snag strewn that it is next to impossible that the tackle can reach the bottom fairly. A net has now been secured and was this morning stretched across the outlet of the lake so that if the bodies rise to the surface, as they may do any time now, they cannot drift over the falls. INDIANS BEFORE JUDGE YOUNG Charged With Theft of Logging Tool* and Camp Goods Two Indians of the Tsimpsean tribe came before Judge Young this morning charged with stealing logging tools and camp equipment from another Indian named George Moore at a camp near Telegraph Point on the Skeena river. They were brought in to the city by For. ythe, provincial police constable from Port Essington. Their case was adjourned till 2 p.m. today. TWO AVIATORS INJURED PRESBYTERIAN LADIES PRESIDE Over Sale of Their Excellent Cooking In the Church Today The community of Prince Rupert is earning today how well the ladies of the First Presbyterian church can cook. The ladies have been preparing during the past ten days for their sale of homemade delectables which took place today in the Presbyterian church building. Rev. W. F. Kerr has been taking an active interest in the sale which has been well patronized and is a great success. Investigate Aldermere District W. M. Law and W. S. Benson, real estate agents of this city are at present taking a journey up to the Aldermere country to investigate real estate interests in the neighborhood of the G. T. P. line of route. They will go by pack train from Aldermere into the surrounding country. Provincial Prisoners Leave Randolph Rainier sentenced to three month's imprisonment for selling liquor without a license at Hazelton, and Jacob Ingleson sentenced to three months for vagrancy left in charge of the provincial police for Westminster last night. Morane and His Brother Are Probably Beyond Hopes of Recovery (Special to the Optimist) Paris, Oct. 7.���The injuries to the Morane brothers are likely to prove fatal in both cases. They were the favorites in the competition for the twenty thousand dollar prize for a flight from this city to Clermont. Soon after their ascent for this prize something went wrong with the machinery and they were dashed to earth. Morane had both legs broken and his brother's skull was fractured. PORT SIMPSON LEAVES Has Eighty Tons of Freight and a Large Number of Passenger* The Port Simpson cleared at eight o'clock this morning with eighty MMjfcj of freight and about thirty passengers, j The Grand Trunk Pacific engineering force, which is moving its headquuli from here to near Hazelton, numbered eleven passengers and among the remainder were J. Halley, Geo. Baudin, A. Desentals, R. Mclntyre, John Hay, W. T. Tamkin, K. Olson and R. O. Jennings. Progress in Lighting Site The light and telephone committee met yesterday and reported at the city council meeting that everything was in first rate order regarding the city lighting plant. In about three days the site will be ready for the boilers. City Contracts Measured Up The City Engineer's report regarding the contract work at present in progress for the city with the amounts due so far to the various contractors was formally presented at last night's city council meeting and referred to the Streets, Works and Property committee. Dregs of the Jewel Case Frank Plant appeared before Magistrate Carss this morning and pleaded guilty to the charge of frequenting against him. Judgment was reserved in the case. MESSBOY ROBS THE STEAMER LOOTS CITY OF SEATTLE OF COLD AND NOTES Mail Pouches Cut Open and Rifled of Thouinads of Dollars���Arrested With Gold Bricks and Notes in His Pockets. Seattle, Oct. 3.���Gold bullion and Candaian and United States bank notes the amount of which is not yet known, but which aggregate many thousand dollars, were stolen from the | mail room of the steamer City of Seattle, last night or early this morning. T. Buckley, sailor's messboy on the vessel, on whom eight gold bricks and a large number of notes were found was arrested in connection with the robbery as the City of Seattle reached the wharf from Skagway and has been lodged in the county jail The robbery was discovered this morning by Mail Clerk William Decatur as the steamer was nearing Seattle. Decatur raised an alarm and informed Captain C. H. White of the City of Seattle, who ordered an immediate search of the liner. First Officer Thomas Johnson discovered the gold bullion on the messboy, and after a search found a large number of banknotes wrapped around his legs. An examination of the mail room disclosed the fact that almost every registered package on board ahd been gone through, and it has been found impossible to ascertain exactly the extent of the robbery. When the steamer docked at Seattle the passengers were searched before being permitted to go ashore. NO HOPE FOR THE MONARCHY PORTUGAL NOW UNDOUBTEDLY A REPUBLIC Spanish Government Strengthening Its Garrisons About Barcelona in Belief That Republican Uprising Will Probably Start at That Point. (Special to the Optimist) Paris, Oct. 7.���Sousa Roza, the resident Portuguese minister here, holds out no hope for the striken monarchy. He received no official word from Lisbon yesterday and this he regards as the worst kind of an indication as to the situation. The Republicans here say that only a complete victory for the rebels will end the trouble. Spanish Garrison Strengthened Barcelon , Oct. 8.���The Spanish gov- ment-js strengthening the garrison at Catalonia, and Republican leaders are being closely watched by police and military spies. An outbreak in Spain is now believed to be inevitable, and it is thought that it will start here, which has so long been a hotbed of seditious conspiracy. SECOND AVENUE CONTRACT Contractor Meets Committee Regarding Transfer of Contracts MUST CONSULT WITH PARTIES BEFORE COUNCIL CAN SETTLE ON CONTRACT TRANSFER Aid. Mclntyre's Important Motion Withdrawn in Favor of Motion Referring Matter to Committee for Careful Consultation by Principals The Streets, Works and Property committee of the city council met this afternoon in conference with S. H. Watson the contractor for the portion of Second avenue on which it is proposed to stop operations. Mr. Watson was at the City Hall this morning consulting the plans, etc., regarding the part of Third avenue proposed to be graded instead of his contract on Second avenue. It is understood that provided an agreement can be come to the contractor is favorable to the transfer. PRINCE RUPERT SAILS Has Sixty-five First Class Passenegrs From This City The Prince Rupert sailed at nine o'clock last night with sixty-five first class, nine second and fifty-one third class passengers. Among those of the first class were: Vancouver���A. S. Alison, A. Douglas, J. W. McKendry, H. R. Heaton, G. Hamilton, Mr. Bennett, G. H. Knowlton, Mr. Durant, W. Schoefield, D. F. Schek- ham, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Laycock, J. M. Stewart, G. A. Mackay, J. E. Congham, Mr. Rainer, Mr. Godson, J. Perrir, J. Dalrymple, Mr. Cowen, C.Anderson, J. F. White, S. Johnstone, A. D. Moore, P. St. Peter, L. St. Peter, A. McPhee, P. D. Wolff, G. Dennstedt, R. J. Pollock, A. Levine, K. Watts, B. Ferrer, K. Stoll, Mr. Brownlee, Miss Draisey, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs, Alcock, Mrs. H. Peck, H. Bailey, P. B. Nash, D. R. O'Neil, G. .M McKay, R. J. Elliot, W. Macdonald, James Roberts, A. D. Allen, Mrs. Haines, Jerry Bonneau, S. S. Rodgers, Mrs. F. J. Whit, S. Johnston, A. D. Moore. Victoria���Mrs. J. H. Gray, Miss Gray, Miss Pearce, Oscar Brier, H. Pollard, H. A. Morley, D. Fox, Mr. Hammond, C. H. Topp, W. Borus. Seattle���T. Arnodo, D. McGillvray, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Stewart. McGregor For Governor St. John, N. B., Oct. 1.���It is rumored that Senator McGregor will be appointed lieutenant-governor, and that H. T. Logan will go the the senate. Aid. Mclntyre introduced the motion notice of which he gaveWednesday night at last night's city council. He said he had nothing to add in advocating it. It was not his purpose to criticize any alderman either in connection with this or any other question. Enough ctiricism came from outside. He simply adhered to the broad principles of what he considered fair and right, and therefore put his motion that the grading should be done where it was most needed. Regarding what Aid. Mobley had said last night about a possible difficulty in transferring the contract Aid. Mclntyre said that he had specially consulted the city solicitor on that point, and was informed that there was no obstacle in the way provided that the contractor was agreeable to resign one contract in favor of another. Aid. Mclntyre had also consulted the contractor who seemed i* favorably disposed towards the change, and the manager of the Bank of Montreal who had said that the bank would do nothing to embarrass the city in this transfer. The bank had invested here, it was here for business, the manager had said, and he assured Aid. Mobley that if there were any change at all over these contracts, the bank would favor the one carried on in the heart of the city where the property was most valuable and would assess higher. He then put his motion before the council to tbe effect that work should cease on S. H. Watson's Second avenue contract, and be started in preference on the congested I section of Third avenue. Aid. Lynch asked if S. H. Watson had been consulted regarding the basis on j which he would be willing to change his 1 contract. Aid. Mclntyre replied that of course | it wss not for him to discuss the question of basis with the contractor; that was a matter for the council. He had asked S. H. Watson about the change and Watson seemed ready even only too glad to have the work taken in to Third avenue where he had his rock crusher standing idle, and where Mr. Hyde's lots were situated. Aid. Mclntyre could see no reason why the matter should not be decided this way. The young man, he thought, could settle it for himself as well as the chairman of the Streets committee. Aid. Lynch thought it might be all right if S. H. Watson were willing to have the transfer made. "But," he said, "if we take away the contract from him, he will have a case for damages against us which he may use as a lever to get any old price from the city for the work on Third avenue." Aid. Lynch went on to say that he did not think the residents on the portion of Second avenue affected were specially anxious to have it graded before other parts of the city. He suggested a motion that S. H. Watson be consulted regarding the basis of the proposed transfer of contracts before proceeding definitely with it. Aid. Naden rose to call attention to the fact that Aid. Mclntyre's motion still lacked a seconder. In order that Aid. Mclntyre might not have his motion rendered void on a technicality, he would second it provided he were allowed to reserve his right to vote as he If Aid. Lynch's motion to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST STORE NEWS New things still keep arriving and this week we are opening RAIN COATS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN These coats come direct to us from England nnd we guarantee them thoroughly water-proof. The children's sizes contain capes for the little tots of three to four years Other wet weather goods that we have a complete stock of are Umbrellas. We have them from 75c 'to $10 Besides closing out our stationery at under cost, we are also selling the balance of Colgate's soaps, perfumes, talcum, etc., at bargain prices. This is a line we intend to drop. . ... | The Business Centre of the Upper Skeena WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST 1 I It is located in the cen- Hi tre of the townsite of I ELLISON s�� 1:1 known as the first pas- 1*1 ih senger and freigt Dili vision Point east of 1 IS Prince Rupert. IS SEALEY FOR MAPS AND PARTICULARS SEE It ts the pay station ft of Foley, Welch and �� Stewart. k It is the distributing ml point to the whole W Bulkley Valley. &| m G. C. EMMERSON, Naden Bldg. Prince Rupert I ^^:8:��i8&* FELL AND BROKE HIS JAW Painful Injury to Brother of Joe McGrath H. S. WALLACE Co. UMITED Dry Goods Chinaware Etc. -PHONE 9- Cor. Fulton St. and Third Ave While Aid. Hilditch was speaking on the subject of the Ninth avenue water supply last night Ensign Johnstone and Capt. Kerr of the Salvation Army corps in the city entered the City Hall to approach the Mayor on a matter of urgency. It seems that the brother of Joe McGrath had fallen heavily from the piling at Port Essington that morning, and had broken his jaw���a painful and distressing injury. He was lying on the steamer Port Simpson, and a permit was required to admit him to the hospital. Ensign Johnstone thought the Mayor could write the necessary permit but the Mayor said this was in the hands of j Mr. McMullin. Mayor Stork rang up ; Mr. McMullin at once and arranged for the permit to be got ready for Ensign ! Johnstone who went up to the Government residence with it. WATER FOR NINTH AVENUE i Aid. Hilditch Anxious That Supply Should Soon Be Laid On Aid. Hilditch asked at last night's city council meeting if anything had yet been done regarding the supply of water to the residents on Ninth avenue. He said that the frosty weather was now approaching and it would be an unpleasant task for these people to carry water from Eighth avenue. He thought KXKHXXKKnOOOOO aaaaaaoaoi n STORE NEW TOBACCO STORE ON THIRD AVE., NEAR SIXTH New and complete line of Cigars, Tobaccos, Pipes. Fruits and Confectionery ���Fresh and Good. VANCOUVER PRICES PREVAIL THROUGHOUT H. P. Campbell's NEW STORE ON Third An., ia the Turner ui Beutll Block Auk. 30-lm ixtnoraaaootKKiaoaffiKMioaanat there would be no doubt that the people would have * the water put onto their houses. He wanted to ask the Water Committee if they were prepared to put water on any streets where the residents desired it to be put, of course, in the cheapest manner possible. Aid. Mobley in reply said that the committee had taken the matter up in a small way so far. They were really dependant on the experience and knowledge of the city engineer in this case. He was more conversant with the question than the committee could possibly be. They expected the engineer's report shortly, when the matter would be decided in committee and reported upon to the council for final decision. J3Dul< Toilet Sets SAD IRONS FRUIT JARS WATER SETS UQUOR SETS AT Simon's Fair WE SELL EVERYTHING Third Ave. Between 6th and 7th 1 I 1 1 BRIN FURNITURE Co. PRINCE RUPERT'S LEADING FURNITURE STORE $2.00 DOWN SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Dining Room Extension Tables Your Credit Good $1.00 a Week ��S*3S����S3S2��*WJ*SSSS��^^ j "T % c ��� The Prince Rupert ��btimist DAILY EDITION VOL.1, NO. 130 hSfKJltLION TO BE RAISED ��Y LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DEBENTURE ISSUE Md, Pattullo Moves in Favor of Issue of $540,000 of Local Improvement Debenture Stock and Motion Is Carried, Aid. Hilditch Dissenting. UL Pattullo introduced a motion re- I ping the issue of local improvement futures at the city council last night ud spoke very emphatically in favor of it. He increased the sum proposed to be raised by this method by $40,000 making the proposed debenture issue one I of $540,000. The reason for his motion, he said, vas of course the position they were in regarding the attitude of the Bank of Montreal and the G. T. P. He did not believe, however, that a single member of the council did not feel that the agreement made originally with the Bank of Montreal was a good one. They were not paying interest under that arrangement on a million dollars as some people supposed but only on amounts obtained, from time to time. They were all anxious to get the work under way and tbe Bank of Montreal was an old established institution which had made a specialty on municipal financing and could do the work better than the new city could do it itself. Rrefering to the differences supposed to exist between the city and the G. T. P. Aid. Pattullo said that as far as he waa concerned the G. T. P. would never have exemption from taxation. A certain Prince Rupert, B.C., Friday, October 7. 1910. Price, Five Cents NET STRETCHED FOR LOST BODIES LITTLE HOPE OF THEIR being RAISED BY DRAGGING Efforts to Reach Them Have Failed in Spite of Continued Toil Owing to Snag Strewn Lake Bottom. Still Continuing Search. TWO AVIATORS INJURED Morane and His Brother Are Probably Beyond Hopes of Recovery W. Sims, the Iaunchman attached to the. Woodworth Lake survey party, was in the city this morning. He states that the continued efforts of five men to reach the bodies of Harry Gilroy and Alex. Allen who perished in the canoe accident on the Shawatlans Lake a week ago. Three men are still continuously engaged in the work of searching for the bodies, but little hope is now entertained of getting them by dragging. There is not enough current to have moved the bodies, the men feel sure, but the bottom is so uneven and snag strewn that it is next to impossible that the tackle can reach the bottom fairly. A net has now been secured and was this morning stretched across the outlet of the lake so that if the bodies rise to the surface, as they may do any time now, they cannot drift over the falls. (Special to the Optimist) Paris, Oct. 7.���The injuries to the Morane brothers are likely to prove fatal in both cases. They were the favorites in the competition for the twenty thousand dollar prize for a flight from this city to Clermont. Soon after their ascent for this prize something went wrong with the machinery and they were dashed to earth. Morane had both legs broken and his brother's skull was fractured. NO HOPE FOR THE MONARCHY PORTUGAL NOW UNDOUBTEDLY A REPUBLIC Spanish Government Strengthening Its Garrisons About Barcelona in Belief That Republican Uprising Will Probably Start at That Point. MUST CONSULT WITH PARTIES BEFORE COUNCIL CAN SETTLE ON CONTRACT TRANSFER Aid. Mclntyre's Important Motion Withdrawn in Favor of Motion Referring Matter to Committee for Careful Consultation by Principals PORT SIMPSON LEAVES Has Eighty Tons of Freight and Large Number of Passengers INDIANS BEFORE JUDGE YOUNG Charged With Theft of Logging Tools and Camp Goods Two Indians of the Tsimpsean tribe came before Judge Young this morning ^^^^^^^^^ charged with stealing logging tools and adjustment might be arrived at but the camp equipment from another Indian sooner the G. T. P. came to understand named George Moore at a camp near Telegraph Point on the Skeena river. They were brought in to the city by For. ythe, provincial police constable from Port Essington. Their case was adjourned till 2 p.m. today. that exemption was out of the question, the better. "The Dominion of Canada," said Aid. Pattullo, "is not dependent on the G. T. P. but the G. T. P. is dependent ! on Canada. The vast resources of the territory where we have the very mountains interlaced with gold are what the G* T. P. seeks to share in. But we must remember that though the G. T. P. does not own the country, the country owns the G. T. P. People have come here on promises made by the G. T. P. They have invested largely in property here ud if the G. T. P. does not continue to serve the interests of Canada, Canada may take over the G. T. P. which would Perhaps be the best thing that could lappen." However, the city needed the money ��ow lor its improvements and the only 'hing to do was to go into the open "Wketi for it, he concluded. A'd* Lynch said that he believed the ��y could borrow as much as it required. 1 was "Measary to proceed along the W indicated, and he thought no Pttlty would be met. Referring to the momentous letter from "��B��nk of Montreal, the Mayor said "���the phrase in it, "until such time we differences between the G. T. P. PRESBYTERIAN LADIES PRESIDE Over Sale of Their Excellent Cooking In the Church Today The community of Prince Rupert is earning today how well the ladies of the First Presbyterian church can cook. The ladies have been preparing during the past ten days for their sale of homemade delectables which took place today in the Presbyterian church building. Rev. W. F. Kerr has been taking an active interest in the sale which has been well patronized and is a great success. The Port Simpson cleared at eight o'clock this morning with eighty turn- of freight and about thirty passengers^ The Grand Trunk Pacific engineering force, which is moving its headquarters' "*!��� from here to near Hazelton, nurtfoeredj'^a._ eleven passengers and among the remainder were J. Halley, Geo. Baudin, A. Desentals, R. Mclntyre, John Hay, W. T. Tamkin, K. Olson and R. O. Jennings. Progress in Lighting Site The light and telephone committee met yesterday and reported at the city council meeting that everything was in first rate order regarding the city lighting plant. In about three dayB the site will be ready for the boilers. Dregs of the Jewel Case Frank Plant appeared before Magistrate Carss this morning and pleaded guilty to the charge of frequenting against him. Judgment was reserved in the case. MESSBOY ROBS THE STEAMER LOOTS CITY OF SEATTLE OF GOLD AND NOTES Mail Pouches Cut Open and Rifled of Thousnadt of Dollars���Arretted With Gold Bricks and Notes in His Pockets. ���nd the City are adjusted the bank can- * make any advances," put the city ' very hard position since just so Jl a, th, G. T. P. chose to object ��� Element could be arrived at. ���W " a re6ident in the town ^e her apart from his office the Mayor truth !u never would Panting the G. T P ���'emption. The G. argee to any considerable T. P. had large r^oSttof?yHndTillrkeUrBe the fapt 7 \ , He refeTed again to K*a*.ther�� had been.a Court of Investigate Aldermere District W. M. Law and W. S. Benson, real estate agents of this city are at present taking a journey up to the Aldermere country to investigate real estate interests in the neighborhood of the G. T. P. line of route. They will go by pack train from Aldermere into the surrounding country. to Z;h'CTh.th�� G.T.P. had omitted ^e only proper way now 1 attend, "2��rG%nr^1t,he^ncii ""��� -j. J. P. should secure an CONTINUED ON PAGE 5.) Provincial Prisoners Leave Randolph Rainier sentenced to three month'B imprisonment for selling liquor without a license at Hazelton, and Jacob Ingleson sentenced to three months for vagrancy left in charge of the provincial police for Westminster last night. City Contracts Measured Up The City Engineer's report regarding the contract work at present in progress for the city with the amounts due so far to the various contractors was formally presented at last night's city council meeting and referred to the Streets, Works and Property committee. Seattle, Oct. 3.���Gold bullion and Candaian and United States bank notes the amount of which is not yet known, but which aggregate many thousand dollars, were stolen from the mail room of the steamer City of Seattle, last night or early this morning. T. Buckley, sailor's messboy on the vessel, on whom eight gold bricks and a large number of notes were found was arrested in connection with the robbery as the City of Seattle reached the wharf from Skagway and has been lodged in the county jail The robbery was discovered this morning by Mail Clerk William Decatur as the steamer was nearing Seattle. Decatur raised an alarm and informed Captain C. H. White of the City of Seattle, who ordered an immediate search of the liner. First Officer Thomas Johnson discovered the gold bullion on the messboy, and after a search found a large number of banknotes wrapped around his legs. An examination of the mail room disclosed the fact that almost every registered package on board ahd been gone through, and it has been found impossible to ascertain exactly the extent of the robbery. Aid. Mclntyre introduced the motion notice of which he gaveWednesday night at last night's city council. He said he had nothing to add in advocating it. It was not his purpose to criticize any alderman either in connection with this or any other question. Enough ctiricism came from outside. He simply adhered to the broad principles of what he con- (Special to the Optimist) Paris, Oct. 7.���SouBa Roza, the resident Portuguese minister here, holds out no hope for the striken monarchy. He received no official word from Lisbon yesterday and this he regards as the worst kind of an indication as to the situation. The Republicans here say that only a complete victory for the j gjdered fair and right, and therefore put rebels will end the trouble. Spanish Garrison Strengthened Barcelon , Oct. 8.���The Spanish gov- ment-js strengthening the garrison at Catalonia, and Republican leaders are being closely watched by police and military spies. An outbreak in Spain is now believed to be inevitable, and it is thought that it will start here, which has so long been a hotbed of seditious conspiracy. SECOND AVENUE CONTRACT Contractor Meets Committee Regarding Transfer of Contracts his motion that the grading should be done where it was most needed. Regarding what Aid. Mobley had said last night about a possible difficulty in transferring the contract Aid. Mclntyre said that he had specially consulted the city solicitor on that point, and was informed that there was no obstacle in the way provided that the contractor was agreeable to resign one contract in favor of another. Aid. Mclntyre had also consulted the contractor who seemed {.favorably disposed towards the change, and the manager of the Bank of Montreal who had said that the bank would do nothing to embarrass the city in this transfer. The bank had invested here, it was here for business, the manager had said, and he assured Aid. Mobley that if there were any change at all over these contracts, the bank would favor the one carried on in the heart of the city where the property was most valuable and would assess higher. He then put his motion before the council to the The Streets, Works and Property committee of the city council met this afternoon in conference with S. H. Watson the contractor for the portion of Second avenue on which it is proposed to stop operations. Mr. Watson was at the City Hall this morning consulting the plans, etc., regarding the part of Third j effect that work should cease on S. H. avenue proposed to be graded instead of Watson's Second avenue contract, and his contract on Second avenue. It is ! be started in preference on the congested understood that provided an agreement! section of Third avenue, can be come to the contractor is favor-: Aid. Lynch asked if S. H. Watson had able to the transfer. , been consulted regarding the basis on I which he would be willing to change his PRINCE RUPERT SAILS j contract. Aid. MclntyTe replied that of course Has Sixty-five First Class Passenegrs | it was not for him to discuss the question From This City The Prince Rupert sailed at nine o'clock last night with sixty-five first class, nine second and fifty-one third class passengers. Among those of the first class were: Vancouver���A. S. Alison, A. Douglas, of basis with the contractor; that was a matter for the council. He had asked S. H. Watson about the change and Watson seemed ready even only too glad to have the work taken in to Third avenue where he had his rock crusher standing idle, and where Mr. Hyde's lots were situated. Aid. Mclntyre could J. W. McKendry, H. R. Heaton, G. j gee no reason why the matter should Hamilton, Mr. Bennett, G. H. Knowlton, Mr. Durant, W. Schoefield, D. F. Schek- ham, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Laycock, J. M. Stewart, G. A. Mackay, J. E. Congham, Mr. Rainer, Mr. Godson, J. Perrir, J. Dalrymple, Mr. Cowen, C.Anderson, J. F. White, S. Johnstone, A. D. Moore, P. St. Peter, L. St. Peter, A. McPhee, P. D. Wolff, G. Dennstedt, R. J. Pollock, A. Levine, K. Watts, B. Ferrer, K. Stoll, Mr. Brownlee, Miss Draisey, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs, Alcock, Mrs. H. Peck, H. Bailey, P. B. Nash, D. R. O'Neil, G. .M McKay, R. J. Elliot, W. Macdonald, James Roberts, A. D. Allen, Mrs. Haines, Jerry Bonneau, S. S. Rodgers, Mrs. F. J. Whit, S. Johnston, A. D. Moore. Victoria���Mrs. J. H. <Jray, Miss Gray, Miss Pearce, Oscar Brier, H. Pollard, H. A. Morley, D. Fox, Mr. Hammond, C. H. Topp, W. Bonis. Seattle���T. Arnodo, D. McGillvray, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Stewart. McGregor For Governor unvswo.w..,.^.. ���. St. John, N. B., Oct. 1.���It is ru- When the steamer docked at Seattle mored that Senator McGregor will be the passengers were searched before appointed lieutenant-governor, and that being permitted to go ashore. H. T. Logan will go the the senate. not be decided this way. The young man, he thought, could settle it for himself as well as the chairman of the Streets committee. Aid. Lynch thought it might be all right if S. H. Watson were willing to have the transfer made. "But," he said, "if we take away the contract from him, he will have a case for damages against us which he may use as a lever to get any old price from the city for the work on Third avenue." Aid. Lynch went on to say that he did not think the residents on the portion of Second avenue affected were specially anxious to have it graded before other parts of the city. He suggested a motion that S. H. Watson be consulted regarding the basis of the proposed transfer of contracts before proceeding definitely with it. Aid. Naden rose to call attention to the fact that Aid. Mclntyre's motion still lacked a seconder. In order that Aid. Mclntyre might not have his motion rendered void on a technicality, he would second it provided he were allowed to reserve his right to vote as he If Aid. Lynch's motion to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST THE IROQUOIS POOL English and American Billiards Eight Tables Centre Street Rooming House Opportunity for lady or gentleman with limited means. Splendid terms. -THE��� 0. M. HELGERSON Co. Rial Estate Second Ave. J. R. BEATTY CARTAGE and STORAGE LARGE FEED STABLE ....IN CONNECTION ... Special Attention Paid to Moving OFFICE: - THIRD AVE. WITH NICKERSON & ROERIG Phone No. 1 GASOLINE LAUNCH �� r-��. i i tt 'Ethold For charter or hire. Also Scow. Apply T. Stewart, Empress Block, or aboard boat 91 Canadian General Electric Co. Limited Canada Foundry Co., Umited TORONTO, ONT. MANUFACTURERS OF AU clauses of Electrical Apparatus, Railway Supplies, Pumps. Engines, Boilers, Concrete Mixers, Ornamental Iron and Bronze Work, Etc. W. CLARK DURANT - Agent ALDER BLOCK P. 0. BOX 724 CASH We have $10,006 private funds to loan out on good security. WANTED SEVERAL COTTAGES TO RENT See us for your Fire Insurance. We have the best companies in the world G. R. NADEN COMPANY Limited. Second Ave.. Prince Rupert, B.C. Frank A. Ellis Auctioneer, Accountant and Commission Agent Sales conducted in any part of the city or province. Tradesmen's books accurately kept TERMS MODERATE ENQUIRIES SOLICITED P. O. Boa 869 Office, Alder Block 120-132 PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. The New Plank Roadway On Eighth Ave. will increase values in Section Seven. MARK THESE Lots Block Section Price Cash 17 and 18 3 7 $1200 $600 48 49 3 7 1400 700 58 59 6 7 700 350 7 8 13 7 850 425 9 10 13 7 850 425 1 2 16 7 2000 1000 33 34 16 7 1200 600 7 32 7 425 344.75 19 20 32 7 900 450 10 47 7 400 Equity 3 4 49 7 600 Equity DAVID H. HAYS General Real Estate 2nd Ave. and 2nd St. GOLD DOLLARS FOR TWO BITS PROOF THAT NEVADA MINES ARE STILL PROFITABLE G. W. MORROW OFFERS FOR SALE The following valuable Property, Stocks, Business Interests Farm Land, Timber Limits, Etc., Etc. The Prince Rupert Steam Laundry This is one of the most up-to-date Laundry plants in British Columbia. Equipped with the most modern mangles, washers, ironers, dryers, starch machines, 50 h. p. boiler engines, etc., etc., of the best Canadian and American manufacturers. This is an opportunity unequalled in Northern British Columbia for the right man to make a fortune and build up a business covering the entire Northern Coast. 1-4 Interest Premier Hotel Co'y., ruSt This is one of the best paying propositions in Northern B. C. Three Timber Limits Observatory Inlet finest quality Spruce, Hemlock and Cedar. Best Ranch in Northern British Columbia 300 acres Woodcock Prairie, Skeena River, railway passes along same on river bank. Lots 5 and 6, Block 28, Sec. 1, W^r These lots are the best buy in section 1 today. Choice Business Property On 7th Street, Stewart Townsite. Stock, Prince Rupert Sand & Gravel Co. Ltd. Stock, Prince Rupert Securities Ltd. Building with 4 year Lease On 2nd Avenue. Rental $18 per annum. Floating Dock Slaughter House, Hayes Creek 10,000 Shares Blue Point Mining Co. Stock This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor on one of the best Mining properties Portland Canal. Twenty-four Thousand Tons per Month Yield* Profit of Twenty- five Dollars per Ton���Average Earnings Six Hundred Thousand G. W. Morrow Goldfleld, Oct. 3.���The Goldfield Consolidated is a worthy competitor of the United States mint, for it has demonstrated its ability to produce gold dollars for less than 25 cents. Were it not so heavily capitalized (3,359,000 shares, par value $10), these shares would undoubtedly sell at a big premium, as it is the premier gold mine of the world, and is now disbursing among its stockholders over $7,000,000 in dividends and its known ungerground resources assure the payment in dividends of nearly the selling price of the stock, $26,000,000. Operating consecutively on run of mine ore, it is treating 24,000 tons of ore per month, which is returning a profit of $25 per ton. Its dividends call for $590,000 per month, and it avergaed to earn $602,000 per month for the past three months. If necessity required, it could treat high grade ores and show its dividends earned three times over, but this would only lead to disaster later on. Goldfield Consolidated is not now regarded with the skepticism of two years ago, because it has demonstrated that it is more of a commercial proposition than the ordinary gold mining chances. If good people would but make their goodness agreeable, and smile instead of frowning in their virtue, how many would they win to the good cause?��� Archbishop Usore. See the flickerless motion pictures��� the silent drama���at the Phenix theatre. CEALED TENDERS addressed to the under- ���J signed, and endorsed "Tender for Examining Warehouse, Vancouver, B. C," will be received at this office until 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday. October 26,1910, for the construction of an Examining Warehouse, Vancouver, B. C. Plans, specification and form of contract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at the office of Mr. Joseph Greenfield, resident architect, Winnipeg. Man., Mr. Wm. Henderson, resident architect. Victoria, B. C, at the Post Office, Vancouver, and at this department. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations and places of residence. In the case of firms, the actual signature, the nature of the occupation and place of residence of each member of the firm must be given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent. (10 p.e.) of the amount of th. tender, which will be forfeited If the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The department does not bind Itself to accejit the lowest or any tender. By order, 127-11!.) R. C. DE8ROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottuwa, September 21.1910. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they Insert It without authority from the Department. LINDSAY'S c^Jg��)r G. T. P. Transfer Agents tOrdera promptly filled. Prices reasonable. OFFICE-H. B. Rochester. Centre St. Phone 68. -E. EBY C8, Co.= REAL ESTATE Kitsumkalum Land For Sale KITSUMKALUM B C. Utile's NEWS Agency Magazines :: Periodicals :: Newspapers CIGARS :: TOBACCOS :: FRUITS G.T.P. WHARF Canadian Pacific Railway] SOUTHBOUND Princess Royal and Princess Beatrice] Sail alternately every Saturday mom I **J? Vancouver, Victoria andl Seattle, calling at Swanson Bay andl AlCri Dfly. NORTHBOUND Princess Royal and Princess Beatrice! Sail alternately every Monday after-l noon to Port Simpson, Ketchikan I Juneau and Skagway. ' J. G. McNab General Agent! Steamers for Vancouver ^3PTT M Victoria 1HKW AND \Hli^= Seattle WIS ConnectinK with l^^mfft^*. EASTBOUND TRAINS Thursday Prince Rupert sails 8.30 p.m. Prince George sails 8.30 p. ni Monday BRUNO SAILS FOR STEWART Wednesday and Sunday at 5 p.m. I Skidegate and Moresby Island Points j Thursday - 10 p.m. Masset ��� Monday - 10 p.n.1 A. E. McMASTER FREIGHT AND PASSENGER AGENT The Boscowitz S. S. Co. will despatch two steamers weekly between Victoria, Vancouver and all Northern B. C. ports, calling at Prince Rupert and Stewart S.S. Vadso S.S. Venture classed 100 Al at Llyods. Leaving Prince Rupert South bound on Fridays. For further particulars apply to FECI, MOORE �� CO., PRINCE RUPERT Head Office at Vietoria, B. C. ���tsMW��<a|��<a|<at��at4��WsW<OTM F. W. HART UNDERTAKER & EMBALHER STOCK COMPLETE W. J. McCutcheon Carries Complete Stock of Drugs. Special attention paid to filling prescriptions. Theatre Block phone no. 79 Second kit. Plumbing. Heating and General Steam Fitting WM. GRANT SHOP-Baaemantof Helirerson ��!*���< SIXTH 8TREET. I'huw No, H HAYNOR BROS. Undertakers Corner Third Ave. and Sixth St. Wanted-Houses to Rent -SEE- GEORGE LEEK Sixth Street - Corner Third Are. PRINCE RUPERT SCAVENGING Ct fav. VALErr and jim. petrofk. P��p��* ALL KINDS OF SCAVENGING WORK DONE C. 7th and 2nd Av.. P.O.B..W Two Beach Place lots at $16��*J each $260.00 cash. Balance in_���>��� ; and 18 months ar 6 per cent.-McO������ & Gibbons. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST A^VVWVMV^t-W^tV*****-**-*** yV**V*��-V*VV>*i>V'--��V*V*<s��VV- LOTS EQR SALE in Ellison and Prince Rupert 2 Lots, Block 31, Section 1, Fraser Street to settle Estate. HOUSES, STORES, OFFICES TO RENT MONEY TO LOAN C. D. NEWTON Real Estate Notary Public Ml^>^^^������^^W�����^MVVVV^^VVV^���>V��>/'>/VMV*����'VVVVV^^���^���*^���V^*'^��*'*��*���' REAL ESTATE ANOTHER SPECIAL Lots 15, 16 and 17, Block 49, Section 7, $300 each CASH $100 BALANCE TERMS F. B. Deacon Open Evenings SIXTH ST. HMoore&Co. GENERAL BROKERS Real Estate and Insurance INSURANCE AGENCIES Col^^iS^a: MARINE ORE I Turtle.. "~"""a rire ln��u ���UWllMfa Maryland " malty Co. Pacific Marine Insurance Company Fidelity and D f\ M n G u- s- FWeM*y �����a D \J 11 \J O Guaranty Company GENUAL AGENCIES I Bo,t����iti St l Dominlon WooJ PIP* Company, Limited. C,"��rP,c|,i"'n' p ComP��ny, Umited. I Georgetown Sawmill Company, Umited. ���� Ump,nyi UmH,d. | North Coaat Towing Company, Umited. Uoyd's Agent for Prince Rupert-C. W. PECK. TO HAVE BUREAU IN WASHINGTON CANADA TO BE REPRESENTED AT AMERICAN CAPITAL Temporary Appointment Made at Salary of Four Thousand Five Hundred a Year���Will Lease Residence in Fashionable Quarter. Washington, D. C, Oct. 4.���Government officials and others in administration circles are much interested in the information from the Dominion that a Canadian bureau will be permanently established at Washington at an early date under the charge of a resident representative whose special duties will be to look after the numerous and important questions that are continually arising between the United States and Canada. George H. Gail, a temporary appointee, entered on his duties on October 1 at a salary of $4,500 a year, and it is stated that he has been instructed by the Candaian government to lease a residence in Massachusetts avenue northwest near Sheridan Circle, which will be the home of the bureau. It is expected the definite information regarding who is to be placed in charge of the bureau will be forthcoming during the coming week. The Canadian government, following the suggestions made on numerous previous occasions by the state department that an envoy be permanently stationed in Washington to look after the interests of the Dominion, decided upon such action only after a series of conferences by the officials of that government. Several months ago the government decided to establish a publicity bureau in this city, but the Dominion officials could not reach an agreement. ENGLAND A RAGBAG English Tariff Expert Draws Parallel of Protection New York, Oct. 3.���Free trade has made England the world's ragbag, in the opinion of J. Ellis Barker, a noted English tariff expert and writer on economic subjects, who is in New York on his first visit to the United States to study economics here at short range. "The condition of the American workingman is far above that of his British brother," said Mr. Barker. "Owing largely to unemployed and extremely low wages, British workers live from hand to mouth. Very few have any tangible property, while a very large percentage of the American workmen have land and houses of their own. "Besides, American workingmen have almost $4,000,000,000 in savings banks, while the British workers have only $1,000,000,000. The man who ie always playing safe can't expect to travel far. DRINK "Old German Lager" The very best Beer brewed TRY IT AND YOII WILL DEINK NO OTHER To introduce it we will give away two bottles to every person making a purchase this week. . . SOLE HANDLERS FOR NORTHERN B. C. Sutherland k Maynard PHONE 123 First Avenue, Near McBride Children s Children's Rain Coats Rain Capes A FINE LINE IS CARRIED Just the Thing for the Rainy Season UMBRELLAS Umbrellas for everybody and at all prices ranging from 75 cents to $5.50. MRS. S. FRIZZELL t SIXTH STREET THEATRE BLOCK ;>ooooooooooooooo< PRINCE RUPERT-SKEENA TRANSPORTATION CO. m . R. S. SARGENT, President, Hueltou, B. C. GEO. CUNNINGHAM, Vice President, Fori Essington, B. C. CAPTAIN BUCEY. Managing Director, S.S. Inhaler. JOHN R. MclNTOSH, Secretary-Treasurer, Port Essington, B. C. The new, fast and up-to-date freight and passenger steamer "INLANDER" OPERATING FROM PRINCE RUPERT AND PORT ESSINGTON TO ALL POINTS ON THE SKEENA RIVER Is now in commission, and all parties who purpose going into the new country can do so with all the comfort of an ocean liner; and with Captain Bucey in command, ensuring quick trips and safety of life and property. For freight and passenger accommodation apply to HARRY B. ROCHESTER^ Company's Representative PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. NEW BUILDING NEW FURNITURE MODERN APPOINTMENTS HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM SAVOY HOTEL A. J. PRUDHOMME, Prop. EUROPEAN PLAN SPECIAL RATE BY THE WEEK BEST FURNISHED HOTEL IN THE CITY CORNER FIFTH AND FRASER STREET SAMUEL HARRISON V. F. G. GAMBLE Samuel Harrison & Co. Real Estate and Stock Brokers Portland Canal Stocks and Claims a Specialty Agents for Stewart Land Co. Prince Rupert and Stewart THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST The Prince Rupert Optimist DAILY AND WEEKLY THE OPTIMIST is the leading newspaper 'of Northern British Columbia. It has grown up with the city. ADVERTISING RATES are one price to all-25c per inch each iBsue for display matter. This rate applies to all advertising without distinction of quantity or time of contract. Reading Notices and Legal Advertising are 10c per line. SUBSCRIPTION RATES-Daily, 50c per month, or $5.00 per year, in advance. Weekly, $2.00 per year. Daily Edition. Friday, Oct. 7 SECRECY IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS It seems that the city council of Fernie, like that of Prince Rupert, has lost the confidence of the citizens by hole and corner meetings, and to some extent the situation in both cases bears a marked similarity. At its meeting last Thursday evening the Fernie council felt compelled to make public a batch of correspondence dating as far back as June 29th. It was a batch of G. T. P. correspondence dating to somewhere about that time which Mayor Stork felt compelled to make public but a short time ago. The Fernie council has also trouble with its bankers, but their's is regarding an overdraft and ours is the difficulty of ge ting a draft honored. The troubles in both cases are charged to undue secrecy on the part of the councils, but there the similarity ends. Fernie's mayor suggests a public meeting to help the council in its troubles; while Prince Rupert's mayor carries as a banner the Vanderbilt motto, "the public be d d," and resented the Board of Trade taking action regarding the secret understanding the Mayor hoped to arrive at with the railway people as to taxation. The most important thing in all municipal matters is to start right. Fernie staited by electing a man named Stork as mayor. So did Prince Rupert. The Fernie Free Press says: "The public has been worried a great deal about civic affairs during the past few weeks. The actions of the city council as a body and as individuals have been more or less severely crtiicized by the man on the street. Various rumors have been afloat, some of them involving damaging reflections on the municipal administration. The crisis in the accounting department and' the disconcerting, though probably advisable withholding of the auditor's report, has given rise to a great deal of gossip. Actions of the Mayor and council have been characterized as highhanded, ill-advised and in some cases actually illegal. In order to clear matters up and to dispel the cloud of distrust that has darkened civic life recently it has been decided that the fullest publicity be given to all civic affairs at present in debate. The Mayor has suggested a public meeting. The idea is a good one." ARE YOU IN NEED OF HELP T Do you w����t to buy, or Mil, or hire, or loan? Try The OptimiBt Condensed Ad. route. B OY WANTED-Ae apprentice trade. The Optimist. to printing- tf Stopping a clock will not stop the sun and stopping work on the grading contracts will not stop the council's errors. Keep the work going and if the money cannot be raised in the regular channels appeal to the Provincial Government. Prince Rupert needs the work before she needs the money. Stop nothing���excepting the council's bungling. New Fall LVJR SALE-Blickenaderfer portable Typewrlt- a- ex. Second hand, good aa new, does work of bis machine. Apply X, c-o Optimiat. 130-131 TJV)R RENT-Three room house; furnished, on r Borden St., best view In city. Apply Thos. McClymoat, cor. Fulton and Third Ave. 116-tf ���fi-OR SALE-Two beautiful Maltese Poodle pups a- for sale; ten weeks old and healthy. Fine pets for children. Can be seen at office. David H. Hays. 123-tf HELP WANTED-Only two In family. Apply Mrs. D. McLeod. 3rd Ave. 116-wi LOST-Carburetor valve, between 6th and 8th Streets on 2nd Ave. Reward on returning to Optimist. MONEY LOST-Small black purse containing about $80 and tax slip. Owner will give half the amount to finder. Leave at this office. 180-182 WANTED-Three Steamboat Waiters. Apply Foley, Welsh & Stewart, Steamship Office. 129-wi WANT board and room for a lady in a home. Apply Mrs. D. McLeod. 3rd Ave. 116-wi WANTED-Route boy to deliver the Optimist. 106-tf WANTED-To rent Dining Room to sit 40-60 with conveniences for kitchen. State terms to 1000 OptimiBt. wi Prince Rupert Lodge, I.O.O.F. Meets in the Helgerson Block Every Tuesday Evening All members of the order in the city are requested to visit the lodge. C. V. BENNETT, N. G. G. W. ARNOTT. Sec. ������ PHENIX THEATRE MOVING PICTURE VAUDEVILLE AFTERNOON SHOWS Begin at 2.30 and 3.30 NIGHT at 7.30, 8.30 and 9.30 Suits ��� O ��� 6 @ ��� If you want a Suit somewhat better than the ordinary, in both style, quality and excellence of tailoring, see our new arrivals. Something very natty at $25.00 and $30.00 ��� o ��� ��� ��� ��� MARTIN O'REILLY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY COHN AT CONEY ISLAND A Roaring Comic COHN'S DREAM OF CONEY ISLAND A Screamer Red Cloud A Thrilling Indian Drama The Miter's Daughter A good Drama Full of Laughter Popular Price - 15c A. HEINEY, Manager Th. Flickerless Picture Show lj|i Si ,1 �� IS H i, li il H i. -| ii H ,, n n ,, n i, w, |l I LAKELSE LANDS ARE ATTRACTIVE RESULT OF RECENT INVESTIGATIONS REGARDING THEM What Experts Think of the Soil, Climate, Clearing of Land and General Conditions in Walla Walla and Yakima Valleys. Advertise in The Optimist Growing interest is being displayed in connection with the Lakelse country and inquiries are continually made regarding its siol, climate and general prospects for the settler. As this district is situated so conveniently with reference to Prince Rupert that it is bound to farm one of the principal sources of the city's ferm produce supply uV the future, the following facts gathered from expert opinion regarding the country will be welcomed: Investigations have been made right up to the present date in October this year with a view to seeing how far the danger of early frosts affects this district as a framing centre. The result is most favorable for the district. It is positively known after echaustive enquiry that early frosts are never experienced there at all. As these frosts are apt to cause considerable loss in otherwise excellent farming lands in Canada the fact of their absence gives a special advantage to this district for the settler who wants to take up farming, market gardening, and fruit growing. Again as regards the rainfall: Situated as it is, well back from the high coast line which chills the Pacific rainclouds and precipitates the rain, the Lakelse country is found to possess a climate drier and sunnier than that of the port of Prince Rupert which the country is destined to supply with fruit and farm produce. To visit the Lakelse country atfer a spell of rainy weather in Prince Rupert is to find the soil there dry without being parched and every evidence that the weather there has been fine both for farming and for pleasant living���just as those who live there maintain it to be. This is the opinion of several who have journeyed specially to that district to make sure of this point regarding the rainfall before taking up land there. The soil is a fine red loam excellent for all kinds of produce. Splemdid apples are now grown in this dictrict, and all kinds of vegetables come to perfection. The opinions of soil experts are invariably in high favor of this soil horticul- turally and agriculturally. The question of clearing the land is one which is often misunderstood to mean the need for removing very heavy timber. The fact that these lands have not been staked at all for timber in a land where timber limits are rapidly being taken up, is sufficient to prove that the growth here is not heavy. It is in fact very easily cleared. A settler taking up land there now can be on the market with his produce within a year. Of course before the land is thoroughly cleared the snow lies longer than on cleared land. This is the case in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, as is well known, where the trees remain. On the cleared land in the Lakelse country the snow vanishes early in spring. There can be no doubt that this district is one of the most promising of profit for the settler in the neighborhood of Prince Rupert. With its climate and soil so good for farming, market gardening, and fruit culture and its convenient situation in reference to the rising city and extending railway the Lakelse Valleys will rank equal and more than equal to the Okanagan. Those who know both districts are convinced of this. THE WEATHER Twenty-four hours ending 5 a. m., October 6. MAX. TEMP. MIN. TEMP. 54.5 45.0 29.613 .58 PORTLAND CANAL STOCKS. Latest Quotations From Vancouver Exchange. (Aa reported by S. Harrison & Co.) BID ASKEIJ Portland Canal 33 3-4 .34 Stewart M. & D. Co 3.45 3.75 Red Cliff 93 .98 Main Reef 30 Call up No. 4 and the Pantorium will call for your clothes. 123-6t RUNS FROM ESSINGTON Inlander Not Coming to Prince Rupert This Trip Steamer Inlander will leave from Port, E.sington for up river points tomorrow, instead of from Prince Rupert. The company has its own dock there and a 1 r.e amou t < f freight for up river has been deposited by ocean going steamers during the past two months. This the company believes it will be able to clear up during the present season of navigation, so that none of its regular customers will be disappointed. The rain is helping matters considerably on the river, and as the Inlander can carry a load at a lower stage of water than any -j ! SUN LIFE Assurance Company OF CANADA, WILL PROTECT YOUR WIFE I AND FAMILY, LIKEWISE YOUR BUSINESS. HAVE you considered the question of Life Insurance from a Protective as well as an Investment point of view? IT costs nothing to have our up-to-date policies explained. CALL and see us. F.B. DEACON I OFFICE:-AHer Block, Sinistral i OPEN EVENINGS i r******* ������*��� * H<XX)#HMii ' other river steamer she has meeting all her contracts. Passengers for up river will leave here I on the Chieftain at ten o'clock tomorrow I morning, and freight for the Inlander, in | limited amounts, will be accepted. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Hotel Premier C. Wintermuter, Georgetown E. G. Taylor, Pt. Essington V. Morrison, Hazelton Mrs. O. Morrison J. H. Durfie and wife, San Francisco Edward Payne, Hazelton C. S. Wiggert, Hazelton M. R. Janneson, Stewart J. A. Reill, Stewart R. F. Lawrence, Victoria W. R. Thompson, Kitselas E. W. Wilburn, Kitselas C. V. Orme W. D. Munroe, Kitselas A. C. Thompson, Kitselas New Knox Hotel H. B. Curie, G. T. P. Frank Rollins, G. T. P. Ed. Hayward, G. T. P. Ed. Pierce, G. T. P. W. Sinnes, G. T. P. A. Nelson, Skeena J. Smith Geo. L. Morrow W. T. Bragg A. C. Beatty A. P. Chenettle J. Mewett, City Sale of Home Made Cooking The ladies of the Presbyterian church will have a sale of home cooking at the church Friday afternoon and evening, October 7. 3t PERSONAL Provincial Police Constable Rogers has left Prince Rupert for duty upon the Islands. He left the city this morning. "Bob" Jamison, prominent mining and hotel man of Stewart, B. C, to �� town for a few days. He reports big strides made in development work on the Lordy Gordy property in tM district. The craftsman who fashions with his own hand the shapes which m has designed in his own mind, after tn desire of his own heart-he, at any raw is not a living machine.-^. Wyndham- Music lends expression to that for which the speech has no words.-^"" Sylva. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST We Recommend j The immediate purchase of SILVER CUP at the present selling >rice of 12 1-2 cents per share, ^^^^^^^^ f he company is based on a prop- ��� i n-prit with enormous ore tonnage developed and shipping- ���r? of exception,4'"1" J." deferred hope that some day they may strike ore. hlsnoBpeculation-noaewrre i- SILVER CUP. Events Tbm^^Z^TXce^ substantial proportions. Put.your ^e shapin^themselves tor ^ for future proflt8 a part of thlg lsgue_ I R Talpey Fi8cal A��ent8 Pattullo Block JULIUS LEVY Jobber of High-grade Havana Cigars Tobaccos Wholesale and Retail MUST CONSULT WITH PARTIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 HALF MILLION TO BE RAISED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Court of J order in council for a new I jtoBon. "We don't want to take any litaitage of the G. T. P." said the I Mayor, "but we don't want to surrender I our birthright. The G. T. P. must be I made to understand once and for all I that there is no exemption coming. We | must show a firm front to the G. T. P." I Aid. Barrow asked if other dissatisfied citizens would be barred from the new Court of Revision. "No," said the Mayor, "the Court of Revision would have to be held for the CT. P. Ry. Co., the G. T. P. Development Co., and other citizens as well." IAld. Mobley asked if the lieutenant- governor could arrange for thia and the Mayor said he thought so. Aid. Hilditch said that he would oppose Aid. Pattullo's motion because it was the first time in history, he thought, that a city of the size of Prince Rupert had set about selling over a million dollars worth of debentures without consulting the citizens and having their "Yea" or "Nay" regarding the pro- LAND PURCHASE NOTICE Skeena Land Distriet���Diatrict of Banka Island Take notice that James Catlin of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation farmer, Intends to apply lor '���*"" to purchase the following described permiasion lands: He said that with the exception of the (160,000's worth of contracts already let the city was just where it had been before as regards borrowing funds. He thought it was necessary to consult the citizens. He was satisfied that not one citizen in Prince Rupert desired to get a single five-cent piece the better of the | G. T. P., and the sooner the G. T. P. understood Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert understood the G. T. P the better. He thought more delay would be caused over the process of issuing these debentures and the city was taking a chance in issuing them. The simplest way out of the difficulty was for the city to have a Money Bylaw framed to cover the amount required for rough grading of the whole city, water-works, and the sewerage system contemplated���over a million dollars. 'We arranged to borrow a large sum I ol money," he said, "and I believe that *e citizens of Prince Rupert thought when they elected us that this money "as to be spent on providing employment for men having their homes and Allies in the city. We have fallen ���rom that position and are giving con- tracts to contractors irrespective of the j *" oI la��or they use. I believe yet tnat we should devote that million and a quarter to the benefit of the people of the city. We will need it before the G. '���'��� gets the railway through." Aid. Lynch thought that Aid. Hil- ��*" bylaw would need to be framed I T" five million dollars. He said 'W some of the grading of the city "Planned was a fright. He thought wL\Beneral fund or frontaKe tax 12 be more advisable by which the '��* most in need of repair could be Ito!," required' and othere Pven 127s ?"'ready for ����*���* Jt gradl ,untair t0 tax m8nv ^eets for mH that wn���lrl n���f u. citizens would be maintained. Aid. Lynch contradicted this about the turning down of petitions for plank- ways. The reasons for not granting such petitions were practical and engineering difficulties in the way. Aid. Pattullo said that the matter of the class of labor had nothing to do with the General Fund or Local Improvement scheme. The debentures would go all right backed by the city' s guarantee which gave the city a better chance of getting the money by this plan. Aid. Naden said that Aid. Hilditch had raised a pretty wide range of questions. He agreed with Aid. Pattullo that it would be easier to get the $540,000 his way, also with Aid. Lynch that it would be a difficult matter to get money enough for the grading of the whole city. He looked upon Aid. Hilditch's ideas regarding the labor question and the city expenditure as something of a charitable scheme. Aid. Hilditch: "I must take exception to that, Mr. Mayor." Aid. Naden explained that he had understood Aid. Hilditch to that effect. Aid. Hilditch: "Well you must have been very dense to do so." Aid. Naden: "Dense or not, I understood it in that way. I am in favor of Aid. Pattullo's motion." Aid. Mclntyre said the whole discussion reminded him of the council's earliest days during the discussions regarding general fund or local improvement scheme. He would support Aid. Pattullo's motion, "We cannot live without the G. T. P," he added, "any more than they can live without us, and I am anxious for a friendly settlement with the G. T. P." Aid. Hilditch referred to the expenses of the present survey work on Wood- worth Lake, and asked what fund that expense would come out of, and how long it could be kept up. Very soon a fresh issue of bonds would be needed close on the heels of this issue. This question had to be threshed out, he said, they were likely to leave a legacy of trouble to the next council if it were not settled. He did not believe in going to meet trouble, but in this case they were in it, and had got to face it. The Mayor replied regarding the water scheme that the survey was nearly finished, and said that the water works would have to wait for the issue of further debentures. "That is exactly what I say," said Aid. Hilditch. Aid. Mobley brought the discussion to a close by a quiet remark or two. "The more I learn about taxation," he said, "the less I find I know." He believed in the frontage tax however. Regarding the outlay for the Woodworth water works he believed this would run to another half million bat it would be a well invested half million which would bring returns. The city must wait meanwhile for funds, and get along with what it could provide for itself. There was no use in the council's tackling too vast a problem all at once. The motion was put by the Mayor and carried, Aid. Hilditch dissenting. effect that the contracts be transferred if the contractor's terms were favorable, were included. Aid. Naden expressed himself ready to support the motion and vote for it. Aid. Lynch suggested that Watson might want a little higher price for rock cutting on the congested portion of Third avenue as there was so much valuable property there. He would not like the council to decide on this matter till arrangements had been made with Watson. Aid. Mobley told of a conversation he had had with S. H. Watson in which Watson had said that he would be ready to transfer his contract provided an equivalent amount of work were given him on Third avenue. Aid. Mobley thought the council could be very strongly criticized indeed if it took away the first contract without first making a workable arrangement with Watson regarding the second. Aid. Hilditch thought that some arrangement should be made with the Bank of Montreal regarding the funds to carry on the contracts at present in hand. "We have no assurance to the effect that the bank is to go forward with these," he said. Aid. Pattullo explained that the bank had practically promised this would be all right; and Aid Hilditch went on to say that they would need to be certain on this point as the contractors would expect their money regularly from month to month, and it would be only a few days now till the city would have to go to the Bank of Montreal for the money. He believed this question would have been better treated after the discussion of Aid. Pattullo's forthcoming motion regarding the sale of the city debentures, ane regretted that he had arrived late at the council meeting as he had hoped to induce the council to put Aid, Pattullo's motion first. Aid. Pattullo said that there was no sense in crossing the bridge before they came to it. They had the bank's assurance that the existing contracts would be seen through. Aid. Mclntyre said that if Aid. Hilditch had been in earlier he would have heard the result of his interview with the .bank manager regarding the bank's attitude towards these contracts. He went on to say that he was perfectly willing to have his motion amended along the lines suggested in the discussion, and that they should find out definitely how S. H. Watson considered the matter, and if necessary have his views in writing. Aid. Mobley then rose to propose that in view of the position now arrived at Aid. Mclntyre should withdraw his motion and allow the whole matter to be referred to the Streets, Works and Property committee who would .interview the parties concerned, viz.: the bank manager and the contractor. Aid. Mclntyre withdrew his motion and put Aid. Mobley's suggestion in the form of a motion in substitution for it. This was seconded by Aid. Naden, and carried by the council. The Streets, Works and Property committee will report regarding the result of their conferences with the parties concerned on the subject. nos: Commencing at a post planted about two miles north and four miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles aouth and two miles west of End Hill, Banks Island, thence eaat 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence weat 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commeneement. Date Aug. 13,1910. JAMES CATLIN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent To The gSkeena Land Diatrict���District of Banka Ialand Take notioe that Frank Valeeh of Graceville. Minnesota, occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a poat planted about four milea eaat of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten milea south and two miles west from End HiU, H--1- t-I 1 *.(_____ -. on _!._:__ i.L..u nn.tk ten milea south and two miles west from End Hill, mining prupusiuuii m oribiau uuiuiuvia, Banks Ialand, thence east 80 chains thence north at about QNE SEVENTH OF THE PAR 80 chains, thence weat 80 chains, thence south 80' , ��� ��� chainB to point of commencement. Date Aug. 13,1910. FRANK VALESH Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agen Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notice that P. L. O'Phelan of Graceville, lane nuticti liiim. r, u. wnitiau ui �����*��____ Minnesota, occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchaae the following described lands: .UUBt Commencing at a post planted about four miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about -en miles south and two milea west from End Hill, '>anks Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north a0 chains, thence east 80 chainB, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 13, 1910. P. L. O'PHELAN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Investor DO YOU REALIZE that when shares in the HAZELTON NINE MILE MINING COMPANY are offered you at 15c per share that you have an opportunity of becoming a stockholder in the BEST mining proposition in British Columbia, VALUE of the stock ? Capitalized at one million shares, par $1.00 each, with an offering of treasury stock at 15c per share, places a total valuation on this producing mine at present of only $150,000. IS THIS A FAIR VALUATION for a property consisting of seven full ADJOINING claims and SHIPPING ORE from the surface rolling up tonnage RIGHT NOW? Ask questions, make comparisons and THINK StX tSm W^tt0 oft^ffil j IT OVER FROM A BUSINESS STAND- nesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for i POINT. There are a few thousand of {lermission to purchase the following described I , . ,, . _ ��� ,. , , ._ ands: this allotment of 50,000 shares at 15c. Commencing at a post planted about six miles north and two miies east of the mouth of an inlet, THEIR SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mra. James H. Rogers Celebrating in Vancouver Home years. "^ W��Uld not be done for 1*5 tR? P��inted out t0 Ald" l��Ndolthe Street8 c��mmittee had lor Bl.-,u many previoU8 applications pla��kwaya, and went on to say that --.-.,. ������ -jy Bay iiiiav rise in ,\ procecded the property would ���according 7 a-.nd pay ni*her taxes thus "K f his ideas fairness to the Just because you are not in the artificial optical line is no reason why y*u should not have an eye for business. The people who have concrete contracts would give something for an interest in a good, clean sand bank. The young-looking James H. Rogers, pioneer steamship agent of this city, and Mrs. Rogers tonight celebrate in their Vancouver home the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding day. All the large family are to be present with the exception of Harrison Rogers, architect, and Clyde, the young journalist, who were unable to leave through the pressure of business. The intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers resident here sent a brief address of good wishes and made a joint presentation of a silver te set which was selected from the stock of C. B. Wark. uuri.il uuu ,nu UU.CS ��U>�� V. ��uu ...wu... ... .... , which point is about ten miles south and two miles west from End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence weet 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of com mencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. PETER REGAN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notiee that John Dunn of Barry, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permiasion to purchase the foUowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted about six milea north and two miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten mileB aouth and two milea west of End Hill, Banks Ialand, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. JOHN DUNN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banka Ialand Take notiee that Michael Cregan of Barry, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchaae the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted about four milea north and two miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point ia about ten miles south and two miles west of End Hill, Banks Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence eaat 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. MICHAEL CREGAN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notice that Edward Atwood of Barry, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for Kirmisaion to purchase the following described nds: Commencing at a post planted about four miles north and two miles eaat of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles weet ot End Hill, Banks lsland, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thenee south 80 chaina to ppoint of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. EDWARD ATWOOD Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notioe that Mary Canty of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchaae the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles north and two milea east of the mouth of an inlet, which point la about ten miles aouth and two miles west of End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thenee south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. Dato Aug. 12 1910. MARY CANTY Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Ialand Take notice that William Witte of Barry. Minnesota, occupation banker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described Commencing at a post planted about four miles north and two miles east of the mouth of an Inlet, which point ia about ten milea south and two milea weat of End Hill, Banka Ialand, thence weat, 80 chains,, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thenee north 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. WILLIAM WITTE Pnb. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land Diatrict-Diatrict of Banks Islsnd Take notice that M. S. Stevens, of Gracevillu' Minnesota, occupation lawyer, intends to apply for permiasion to purehase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted two miles nortli and two miles eaat of the mouth of an Inlet, which point Is about ten mUea aouth and two miles west ot End Hill, Banks Ialand, thenoe west 80 chains thenee north 80 chaina, thence eaat 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commeneement. Date Aug. 12,1910. M. S. STEVENS Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skoena Land District���District of Banks lsland Take notiee that Timothy Sullivan of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intenda to apply for permission to purchase the following descriDed lands: Commencing at a post planted two milea north and two milea east of the mouth of an inlet, which point la about ten miles aouth and two miles weat of End Hill, Banks Ialand, thenee eaat 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. TIMOTHY SULLIVAN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notice that Patrick M. Maher of Seattle Wash., occupation real estate dealer, intends to apply for permission to purchaae the following deaeribed lands: Commencing at a post planted two miles north and two miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point Is about ten miles aouth and two miles west of End Hill, Banka Ialand, thence eaat 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chaina,. thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. PATRICK M. MAHER Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent' THE F. T. Bowness Brokerage Company Dawson Block, 3rd near 6th Phone 77 A Few More Specials Since our recent special sale we find some lines were not entirely cleared out, such as Chairs, Carpets, Fruit Jars IN CHAIRS We have half a dozen different styles which we will sell very cheap. IN CARPETS We have a good assortment left; you can have them at a low price. FRUIT JARS Our second supply of Fruit Jars has arrived. We have about two gross of the different sizes left and will sell them cheaper than ever as we do not want to carry them over. F. W. HART SIXTH ST. PHONE 62 IDEAL Provision House Third Ave. Next Sixth St PHONE 190 Thursday and Friday Fresh Boiled Ham 50c lb. Diamond C. Bacon 40c lb. Cooking Apples. $1.50 per box Eating Apples, fancy.... $2.25 per box Extra large Celery 15c bnnch Fresh Garden Vegetables. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pastry Daily WE DELIVER Also remember our Fresh "C" Stamped Eggs at 60 cents a Doz. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST The Prince Rupert Optimist DAILY AND WEEKLY THE OPTIMIST is the leading newspaper "of Northern British Columbia. It has grown up with the city. ADVERTISING RATES are one price to all-25c per inch each issue for display matter. This rate applies to all advertising without distinction of quantity or time of contract. Reading Notices and Legal Advertising are 10c per line. SUBSCRIPTION RATES-Daily, 50c per month, or $5.00 per year, in advance. Weekly, $2.00 per year. Daily Edition. Friday, Oct. 7 SECRECY IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS It seems that the city council of Fernie, like that of Prince Rupert, has lost the confidence of the citizens by hole and corner meetings, and to some extent the situation in both cases bears a marked similarity. At its meeting last Thursday evening the Fernie council felt compelled to make public a batch of correspondence dating as far back as June 29th. It was a batch of G. T. P. correspondence dating to somewhere about that time which Mayor Stork felt compelled to make public but a short time ago. The Fernie council has also trouble with its bankers, but their's is regarding an overdraft and ours is the difficulty of ge ting a draft honored. The troubles in both cases are charged to undue secrecy on the part of the councils, but there the similarity ends. Fernie's mayor suggests a public meeting to help the council in its troubles; while Prince Rupert's mayor carries as a banner the Vanderbilt motto, "the public be d d," and resented the Board of Trade taking action regarding the secret understanding the Mayor hoped to arrive at with the railway people as to taxation. The most important thing in all municipal matters is to start right. Fernie staited by electing a man named Stork as mayor. So did Prince Rupert. The Fernie Free Press says: "The public has been worried a great deal about civic affairs during the past few weeks. The actions of the city council as a body and as individuals have been more or less severely crtiicized by the man on the street. Various rumors have been afloat, some of them involving damaging reflections on the municipal administration. The crisis in the accounting department and' the disconcerting, though probably advisable withholding of the auditor's report, has given rise to a great deal of gossip. Actions of the Mayor and council have been characterized as highhanded, ill-advised and in some cases actually illegal. In order to clear matters up and to dispel the cloud of distrust that has darkened civic life recently it has been decided that the fullest publicity be given to all civic affairs at present in debate. The Mayor has suggested a public meeting. The idea is a good one." Condensed Advertisements. ARE YOU IN NEED OF HELP T Do you w����t to buy, or sell, or hire, or loan? Try The OptimiBt Condensed Ad. route. B' OY WANTED-As apprentice trade. The Optimist. to printing tf Stopping a clock will not stop the sun and stopping work on the grading contracts will not stop the council's errors. Keep the work going and if the money cannot be raised in the regular channels appeal to the Provincial Government. Prince Rupert needs the work before she needs the money. Stop nothing���excepting the council's bungling. New Fall Suits ��� ��� ��� ��� e ��� If you want a Suit somewhat better than the ordinary, in both style, quality and excellence of tailoring, see our new arrivals. Something very natty at $25.00 and $30.00 MARTIN O'REILLY FOR SALE-Blickensderfer portable Typewriter. Second hand, good as new, does work of Ua machine. Apply X, c-o Optimist. 130-131 17X)R RENT-Three room house; furnished, on r Borden St., best view in city. Apply Thos. McClymont, cor. Fulton and Third Ave. 116-tf FOR SALE-Two beautiful Maltese Poodle pups for sale; ten weeks old and healthy. Fine pets for children. Can be seen at office. David H. Hays. H��-tf HELP WANTED-Only two In family. Apply Mrs. D. McLeod, 8rd Ave. 116-wi LOST-Carburetor valve, between 6th and 8th Streets on 2nd Ave. Reward on returning to Optimist MONEY LOST-Small black purse containing about $80 and tax slip. Owner will give half the amount to finder. Leave at this office. 130-132 WANTED-Three Steamboat Waiters. Apply Foley, Welsh & Stewart, Steamship Office. 129-wi w w ANT board and room for a lady in Apply Mrs. D. McLeod, 3rd Ave. home. 116-wi ANTED-Route boy to deliver the Optimist. 106-tf WANTED-To rent Dining Room to sit 40-50 with conveniences for kitchen. State terms to 1000 Optimist. wi Prince Rupert Lodge, I.O.O.F. Meets in the Helgerson Block Every Tuesday Evening All members of the order in the city are requested to visit the lodge. C. V. BENNETT, N. G. G. W. ARNOTT. Sec. ^g... ��� -. i.i yam mmtstm-A n 1 II HsHiHi |l '��� PHENIX THEATRE MOVING PICTURE VAUDEVILLE AFTERNOON SHOWS Begin at 2.30 and 3.30 NIGHT at 7.30, 8.30 and 9.30 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY COHN AT CONEY ISLAND A Roaring Comic COHN'S DREAM OF CONEY ISLAND A Screamer Red Cloud A Thrilling Indian Drama The Miter's Daughter A good Drama Full of Laughter Popular Price - 15c A. HEINEY, Manager The Flickerless Pictsire Show LAKELSE LANDS ARE ATTRACTIVE RESULT OF RECENT INVESTIGATIONS REGARDING THEM What Experts Think of the Soil, Climate, Clearing of Land and General Conditions in Walla Walla and Yakima Valleys. Advertise in The Optimist Growing interest is being displayed in connection with the Lakelse country and inquiries are continually made regarding its sioi, climate and general prospects for the settler. As this district is situated so conveniently with reference to Prince Rupert that it is bound to farm one of the principal sources of the city's form produce supply in' the future, the following facts gathered from expert opinion regarding the country will be welcomed: Investigations have been made right up to the present date in October this year with a view to seeing how far the danger of early frosts affects this district as a framing centre. The result is most favorable for the district. It is positively known after echaustive enquiry that early frosts are never experienced there at all. As these frosts are apt to cause considerable loss in otherwise excellent farming lands in Canada the fact of their absence gives a special advantage to this district for the settler who wants to take up farming, market gardening, and fruit growing. Again as regards the rainfall: Situated as it is, well back from the high coast line which chills the Pacific rainclouds and precipitates the rain, the Lakelse country is found to possess a climate drier and sunnier than that of the port of Prince Rupert which the country is destined to supply with fruit and farm produce. To visit the Lakelse country atfer a spell of rainy weather in Prince Rupert is to find the soil there dry without being parched and every evidence that the weather there has been fine both for farming and for pleasant living���just as those who live there maintain it to be. This is the opinion of several who have journeyed specially to that district to make sure of this point regarding the rainfall before taking up land there. The soil is a fine red loam excellent for all kinds of produce. Splemdid apples are now grown in this dictrict, and all kinds of vegetables come to perfection. The opinions of soil experts are invariably in high favor of this soil horticul- turally and agriculturally. The question of clearing the land is one which is often misunderstood to mean the need for removing very heavy timber. The fact that these lands have not been staked at all for timber in a land where timber limits are rapidly being taken up, is sufficient to prove that the growth here is not heavy. It is in fact very easily cleared. A settler taking up land there now can be on the market with his produce within a year. Of course before the land is thoroughly cleared the snow lies longer than on cleared land. This is the case in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, as is well known, where the trees remain. On the cleared land in the Lakelse country the snow vanishes early in spring. There can be no doubt that this district is one of the most promising of profit for the settler in the neighborhood of Prince Rupert. With its climate and soil so good for farming, market gardening, and fruit culture and its convenient situation in reference to the rising city and extending railway the Lakelse Valleys will rank equal and more than equal to the Okanagan. Those who know both districts are convinced of this. THE WEATHER Twenty-four hours ending 5 a. m., October 6. MAX. TEMP. MIN. TEMF. BAR. 54.5 45.0 29.613 IN. BAIN .58 PORTLAND CANAL STOCKS. Latest Quotations From Vancouver Exchange. (As reported by S. Harrison & Co.) BID ASKED Portland Canal 33 3-4 .34 Stewart M. & D. Co 3.45 3.75 Red Cliff 93 .98 Main Reef 30 Call up No. 4 and the Pantorium will call for your clothes. 123���6t RUNS FROM ESSINGTON Inlander Not Coming to Prince Rupert This Trip Steamer Inlander will leave from Port, Essington for up river points tomorrow, instead of from Prince Rupert. The company has its own dock there and a 1 r.e amou t 1 f freight for up river has been deposited by ocean going steamers during the past two months. This the company believes it will be able to clear up during the present season of navigation, so that none of its regular customers will be disappointed. The rain is helping matters considerably on the river, and as the Inlander can carry a load at a lower stage of water than any [������������������������������������^������������f^J SUN LIFE Assurance Company OF CANADA! WILL PROTECT YOUR WIFE ��� ��� * AND FAMILY, LIKEWISE $ YOUR BUSINESS. HAVE you considered the question of Life Insurance from a Protective as well as an Investment point of view? IT costs nothing to have our up-to-date policies explained. CALL and see us. F. B. DEACON OFFICE .-AWer Block, Sixth Slretl OPEN EVENINGS f I. v ttsl other river steamer she has hopes of| meeting all her contracts. Passengers for up river will leave herel on the Chieftain at ten o'clock tomorrow I morning, and freight for the Inlander, in | limited amounts, will be accepted. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Hotel Premier C. Wintermuter, Georgetown E. G. Taylor, Pt. Essington V. Morrison, Hazelton Mrs. O. Morrison J. H. Durfie and wife, San Francisco Edward Payne, Hazelton C. S. Wiggert, Hazelton M. R. Janneson, Stewart J. A. Reiil, Stewart R. F. Lawrence, Victoria W. R. Thompson, Kitselas E. W. Wilburn, Kitselas C. V. Orme W. D. Munroe, Kitselas A. C. Thompson, Kitselas New Knox Hotel H. B. Curie, G. T. P. Frank Rollins, G. T. P. Ed. Hayward, G. T. P. Ed. Pierce, G. T. P. W. Sinnes, G. T. P. A. Nelson, Skeena J. Smith Geo. L. Morrow W. T. Bragg A. C. Beatty A. P. Chenettle J. Mewett, City Sale of Home Made Cooking The ladies of the Presbyterian church will have a sale of home cooking at the church Friday afternoon and evening, October 7. PERSONAL Provincial Police Constable Rogers has left Prince Rupert for duty upon the Islands. He left the city thin morning. "Bob" Jamison, prominent mining and hotel man of Stewart, B. C, i�� |n town for a few days. He reports bi strides made in development work on the Lordy Gordy property in ��a district. The craftsman who fashions with his own hand the shapes which M has designed in his own mind, after tne desire of his own heart-he, at any rate is not a living machine.-^. Wyndham- Music lends expression to that for which the speech has no words.-��<"wc" Splwi. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST I mmS=:===^ J Tl ��/e Recommend * The immediate purchase of SILVER CUP at the present selling ->rice of 12 1-2 cents per share, 'he company is based on a prop* erty there ��� substantial proportions, future profits a part of Put your thiB issue. there �� �������?- peason8 for . ��, -, W�� W?*Slves for an advance of ���jjjtfStU and secure for 1 I R Talpey Fiscal A��ent8 Pattullo Block JULIUS LEVY lobber of High-grade Havana Cigars Tobaccos Wholesale and Retail MUST CONSULT WITH PARTIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 l HALF MILLION TO BE RAISED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lutein council for a new Court of I Unison. "We don't want to take any fidrutage of the G. T. P." said the yor, "but we don't want to surrender I our birthright. The G. T. P. must be jade to understand once and for all tint there is no exemption coming. We must show a firm front to the G. T. P." I Aid. Barrow asked if other dissatisfied citizens would be barred from the new Court of Revision. ��� "No," said the Mayor, "the Court of I Revision would have to be held for the IG. T. P. Ry. Co., the G. T. P. Develop- I ment Co., and other citizens as well." I Aid. Mobley asked if the lieutenant- governor could arrange for this and the Mayor said he thought so. . Aid. Hilditch said that he would I oppose Aid. Pattullo's motion because it | was the first time in history, he thought, t a city of the size of Prince Rupert I had set about selling over a million worth of debentures without | consulting the citizens and having their or "Nay" regarding the pro- LAND PURCHASE NOTICE He said that with the exception of the UM-MO's worth of contracts already let the city was just where it had been before as regards borrowing funds. He thought it was necessary to consult the citizens. He was satisfied that not one citizen in Prince Rupert desired to get gle five-cent piece the better of the G. T. P., and the sooner the G. T. P. understood Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert understood the G. T. P the better. He thought more delay would be caused over the process of issuing these debentures and the city was taking a chance in issuing them. The simplest way out of the difficulty was for the city to have - Money Bylaw framed to cover the amount required for rough grading of the whole city, water-works, and the sewerage system contemplated���over a ���*m dollars. "We arranged to borrow a large sum �� money," he said, "and I believe that tbe citizens of Prince Rupert thought *n they elected us that this money ** to be spent on providing employ- ���"�� for men having their homes and Umihes in the city. We have fallen m lhat position and are giving conned to contractors irrespective of the ����� of labor they use. I believe yet l��" we should devote that million and ��Warier to the benefit of the people of ��� ��y. We will need it before the G. �����'��� gets the railway through." | ��JL Lynch thought that Aid. Hil- ! ��*�� bylaw would need to be framed , �����W five million dollars. He said m somo n the padtag of ^ dty was a fright. He thought fund or frontage tax utmi ' more advisal>le by which the ����� most in need of repair could be Zt " required' and othe"> P��� grail6 "nta'r t0 tax ma"y *-**- for JJl that would not be done for wS11!? pointed out to Ald' w hat the Streets committee had lor Li!? many Previous applications rheTvrSPr0cecded the v��f^y would aecordln., �� tr m hi��her *������� thufl "�� t0 his ideas fairness to the ; some of 88 Planned """ a general would be citizens would be maintained. Aid. Lynch contradicted this about the turning down of petitions for plank- ways. The reasons for not granting such petitions were practical and engineering difficulties in the way. Aid. Pattullo said that the matter of the class of labor had nothing to do with the General Fund or Local Improvement scheme. The debentures would go all right backed by the city' s guarantee which gave the city a better chance of getting the money by this plan. Aid. Naden said that Aid. Hilditch had raised a pretty wide range of questions. He agreed with Aid. Pattullo that it would be easier to get the $540,000 his way, also with Aid. Lynch that it would be a difficult matter to get money enough for the grading of the whole city. He looked upon Aid. Hilditch's ideas regarding the labor question and the city expenditure as something of a charitable scheme. Aid. Hilditch: "I must take exception to that, Mr. Mayor." Aid. Naden explained that he had understood Aid. Hilditch to that effect. Aid. Hilditch: "Well you must have been very dense to do so." Aid. Naden: "Dense or not, I understood it in that way. I am in favor of Aid. Pattullo's motion." Aid. Mclntyre said the whole discussion reminded him of the council's earliest days during the discussions regarding general fund or local improvement scheme. He would support Aid. Pattullo's motion. "We- cannot live without the G. T. P," he added, "any more than they can live without us, and I am anxious for a friendly settlement with the G. T. P." Aid. Hilditch referred to the expenses of the present survey work on Wood- worth Lake, and asked what fund that expense would come out of, and how long it could be kept up. Very soon a fresh issue of bonds would be needed close on the heels of this issue. This question had to be threshed out, he said, they were likely to leave a legacy of trouble to the next council if it were not settled. He did not believe in going to meet trouble, but in this case they were in it, and had got to face it. The Mayor replied regarding the water scheme that the survey was nearly finished, and said that the water works would have to wait for the issue of further debentures. "That is exactly what I say," said Aid. Hilditch. Aid. Mobley brought the discussion to a close by a quiet remark or two. "The more I learn about taxation," he said, "the lees I find I know." He believed in the frontage tax however. Regarding the outlay for the Woodworth water works he believed this would run to another half million but it would be a well invested half million which would bring returns. The city must wait meanwhile for funds, and get along with what it could provide for itself. There was no use in the council's tackling too vast a problem all at once. The motion was put by the Mayor and carried, Aid. Hilditch dissenting. effect that the contracts be transferred if the contractor's terms were favorable, were included. Aid. Naden expressed himself ready to support the motion and vote for it. Aid. Lynch suggested that Watson might want a little higher price for rock cutting on the congested portion of Third avenue as there was so much valuable property there. He would not like the council to decide on this matter till arrangements had been made with Watson. Aid. Mobley told of a conversation he had had with S. H. Watson in which Watson had said that he would be ready to transfer his contract provided an equivalent amount of work were given him on Third avenue. Aid. Mobley thought the council could be very strongly criticized indeed if it took away the first contract without first making a workable arrangement with Watson regarding the second. Aid. Hilditch thought that some arrangement should be made with the Bank of Montreal regarding the funds to carry on the contracts at present in hand. "We have no assurance to the effect that the bank is to go forward with these," he said. Aid. Pattullo explained that the bank had practically promised this would be all right; and Aid Hilditch went on to say that they would need to be certain on this point as the contractors would expect their money regularly from month to month, and it would be only a few days now till the city would have to go to the Bank of Montreal for the money. He believed this question would have been better treated after the discussion of Aid. Pattullo's forthcoming motion regarding the sale of the city debentures, ane regretted that he had arrived late at the council meeting as he had hoped to induce the council to put Aid, Pattullo's motion first. Aid. Pattullo said that there was no sense in crossing the bridge before they came to it. They had the bank's assurance that the existing contracts would be seen through. Aid. Mclntyre said that if Aid. Hilditch had been in earlier he would have heard the result of his interview with the,bank manager regarding the bank's attitude towards these contracts. He went on to say that he was perfectly willing to have his motion amended along the lines suggested in the discussion, and that they should find out definitely how S. H. Watson considered the matter, and if necessary have his views in writing. Aid. Mobley then rose to propose that in view of the position now arrived at Aid. Mclntyre should withdraw his motion and allow the whole matter to be referred to the Streets, Works and Prop-1 erty committee who would.interview the parties concerned, viz.: the bank manager and the contractor. Aid. Mclntyre withdrew his motion and put Aid. Mobley's suggestion in the form of a motion in substitution for it. This was seconded by Aid. Naden, and carried by the council. The Streets, Works and Property committee will report regarding the result of their conferences with the parties concerned on the subject. Skeena Land District���District of Banka Wand Take notice that Jamee Catlln of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation fanner, intendi to apply for permiaaion to purchaae the following deaeribed Commencing at a pott planted about two milea north and four milea east of the mouth of an inlet, which point ia about ten miles aouth and two milea weat of End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thenee south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chaina to point of commeneement. Date Aug. 13,1910. JAMES CATLIN Fub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent To The Investor DO YOU REALIZE that when shares in the HAZELTON NINE MILE MINING COMPANY are offered you at 15c per share that you have an opportunity of becoming a stockholder in the BEST mining proposition in British Columbia, at about ONE SEVENTH OF THE PAR VALUE of the stock ? Capitalized at one million shares, par $1.00 each, with an offering of treasury stock at 15c per share, places a total valuation on this producing mine at present of only $150,000. IS THIS A FAIR VALUATION for a property consisting of seven full ADJOINING claims and SHIPPING ORE from the surface rolling up tonnage RIGHT NOW? Ask questions, make comparisons and THINK IT OVER FROM A BUSINESS STANDPOINT. There are a few thousand of this allotment of 50,000 shares at 15c. THE F. T. Bowness Brokerage Company Phone 77 (Skeena Land District���District of Banka Ialand Take notice that Frank Valeah of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a put planted about four miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles west from End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 > chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 13,1910. FRANK VALESH Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agen Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notice that P. L. O'Phelan of GracevUle, Minnesota, occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four milea east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about .en miles south and two milea west from End HiU, '.anks Island, thenee west 80 chains, tnence north =0 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 13, 1910. P. L. O'PHELAN Pub. Sept. 15. p. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notice that Peter Regan of Barry, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intonds to apply for fiermission to purchase the following described ands: Commencing at a post planted about six miles north and two mileB east of the mouth of an Inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two milea west from End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chainB, thence north 80 chains to point ot com mencement. Dato Aug. 12,1910. PETER REGAN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agont Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island ,. mini Take notice that John Dunn of Barry, Min- UaWSOIl BlOCK, 3rd IHar 6th nesota, occupation farmer, intonds to apply for "���"""" �������*������ ���������� "�������� ""��� permission to purchase the following described ��^^^=���������^^ iands: Commencing at a post planted about six miles north and two miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles west of End Hill, Banks Island, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12, 1910. JOHN DUNN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Ialand Take notiee that Michael Cregan of Barry, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchaae the following described landa: Commencing at a post planted about four milea north and two milea eaat ot the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles west of End Hill, Banka lsland, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commeneement. Date Aug. 12,1910. MICHAEL CREGAN Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land DiBtrict���District of Banks Island Take notice that Edward Atwood of Barry, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purcnase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles north and two miles eaat of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles west of End Hill, Banka Island, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 30 chains, thence south 80 chaina to ppoint of commencement. Date Aug. 12, 1910. EDWARD ATWOOD Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land Diatrict���Diatrict of Banka Island Take notice that Mary Canty of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a poat planted about four miles north and two mUea east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles west of End HiU, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thence aouth 80 chains, tnence west 80 chains, thenee north 80 chains to point of commencement. Dato Aug. 12 1910. MARY CANTY Pub. Sept. 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Ialand Take notice that William Witto of Barry, Minnesota, occupation banker. Intends to apply for fremission to purchase the following described ands: Commencing at a poat planted about four milea north and two miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten milea south and two miles west of End Hill, Banka Ialand, thenee weat 80 chaina,, thenca aouth 80 chains, thence east 80 chaina, thence north 80 chaina to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12. 1910. WILLIAM WITTE Pub. Sept. 16. B. L. Tingley, Agent A Few More Specials Since our recent special sale we find some lines were not entirely cleared out, such as Chairs, Carpets, Fruit Jars IN CHAIRS We have half a dozen different styles which we will sell very cheap. IN CARPETS We have a good assortment left; you can have them at a low price. FRUIT JARS Our second supply of Fruit Jars has arrived. We have about two gross of the different sizes left and will sell them cheaper than ever as we do not want to carry them over. F. W. HART SIXTH ST. PHONE 62 IDEAL THEIR SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. James H. Rogers Celebrating in Vancouver Home Just because you are not in the artificial optical line is no reason why ydu should not have an eye for business. The people who have concrete contracts would give something for an interest in a good, clean sand bank. The young-looking James H. Rogers, pioneer steamship agent of this city, and Mrs. Rogers tonight celebrate in their Vancouver home the twenty-fifth annivereary of their wedding day. All the large family are to be present with the exception of Harrison Rogers, architect, and Clyde, the young journalist, who were unable to leave through the pressure of business. The intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers resident here sent a brief address of good wishes and made a joint presentation of a silver te set which was selected from the stock of C. B. Wark. Skeena Land Dlatrict���District of Banka Ialand Take notice that M. S. Stevens, of Graceville' Minnesota, occupation lawyer, intends to apply for permiasion to purchaae the following described Commencing at a post planted two miles north and two milea east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten miles south and two miles west of End Hill, Banka Island, thence west 80 chains tnence north 80 chaina, thence eaat 80 chains, thence aouth 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. M. S. STEVENS Pub. Sept. 16. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land District���District of Banks Island Take notice that Timothy Sullivan of Graceville, Minnesota, occupation farmer, intonds to apply for permission to purchase the following descrihed lands: Commencing at a poat planted two milea north and two milea east of the mouth of an Inlet, which point Is about ten miles aouth and two miles west of End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Date Aug. 12,1910. TIMOTHY SULLIVAN Pub. Sept. 16. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land DiBtrict���District of Banka Ialand Take notice that Patrick M. Maher of Seattle Wash., occupation real estate dealer, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the foUowing described landa: Commencing at a post planted two miles north and two miles east of the mouth of an inlet, which point is about ten milea south and two miles west of End Hill, Banks Ialand, thence east 80 chains, thence aouth 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. PATRICKM. MAHER Provision House Third Ave. Next Sixth St PHONE 190 Date Aug. 12,1910. Pub. Sept 15. B. L. Tingley, Agent Thursday and Friday Fresh Boiled Ham 50c lb. Diamond C. Bacon 40c lb. Cooking Apples $1.50 per box Eating Apples, fancy��� $2.25 per box Extra large Celery 15c bnnch Fresh Garden Vegetables. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pastry Daily WE DELIVER Also remember our Fresh "C" Stamped Eggs at 60 cents a Doz. THE PRINCE KUPERIfl OPTIMIST Professional Cards G. W. ARNOTT Notary Public Auctioneer Valuator Drawer 1539 Prince Rupert W. L. BARKER Architect Second avenue and Third street Over Westenhaver Bros.' Oflice. DR. W. BARRATT CLAYTON Dentist Westermaver Block, cor. Second Ave. and Sixth st. Phone Green 69 MUNRO & LAILEY Architects, Stork Building, Second Avenue. ALFRED CARSS, C. V. BENNETT, B.A. of British Columbia of B.C., Ontario, Sae- and Manitoba Bars. katchewan and Al berta Bars. CARSS A BENNETT Barristers, Notaries, Etc. Office��� Exchange block, corner Third avenue and Sixth street. Prince Ruoert. 8 WM. S. HALL, L.D. S., D.D.S. Dentist. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. All dental operations skilfully treated. Gas and local anasthetics administered for the painless extraction of teeth. Consultation free. Offices: 19 and 20 Alder Block. Prince Rupert. ii-12 PILLSBURY & CASEY, Civil Engineers. Surveying -:- Designs -:- Estimates Reports, Etc., Room 7, Exchange Block Corner Third Avenue and Sixth Street LUCAS <& GRANT .Civil and Mining- Engineers and Surveyors, Reports, Plans, Specifications, estimates. Wharf Construction, Etc. Office): 2nd Ave., near First Street P. O. Box 82 PRINCE RUPERT SAMUEL MAY&CO. billiard table manufacturer:. Established Forftj Years Send for (htalogue 102 & 104, IDCIAIDB ST..W, TORONTO. Or to local agents. G. W. ARNOTT, Rupert City Realty & Information Bureau. Prince Rupert, B.C. New Knox Hotel ARTAUD & BESNER PROPRIETORS The New Knox Hotel is run on the European plan First-class service All the latest modern improvements. THE BAR keeps only the best brands of liquors and cigars. THE CAFE is open from 6.30 a. m. to 8 p. m. Excellent cuisine; first-class service. BEDS 50c AND UP First Avenue. Prince Rupert Prince Rupert Wholesale Liquor & Supply Co. UMITED FIRST AVE. Near First St. SOLE AGENTS FOR NORTHERN B. C. FOR: B. C. Distillery Clan McKenzie Scotch Barclay Perkin's famous London Stout Due Le Grange Champagne AEREATEJJ WATERS Famous White Rock Various Choice Brands of Cigars Faaulir Tndc Specially Catered Is. Pkone 66 B. C. BAKERY If you want that sweet, nutty flavored BREAD-try our FRENCH���the kind that pleases. Third Ave., between 7th and 8th Sts. SHOT HIS OWN DOG Valuable Animal Had Shown a Tendency to Snap at Children J. R. Beatty, the well-known express man, caused a little sensation on the waterfront this morning by taking a revolver from his pocket and shooting his red Irish setter. Then he gave the animal a push into the water and stood looking sadly at its dying struggles. Mr. Beatty said the dog had lately shown a tendency to snap at children and rather than run any risks he had determined to end its career. The soap business is great for cleaning up a fortune. Newly Opened Good Accommodations GRAND HOTR J. GOODMAN, Proprietor Spring Beds 25c. Rooms 50c. and $1.00. Best beds and rooms in town for the money. FIRST AVE. AND SEVENTH STREET Prince Rupert, B.C. 7otf AA^VVWWVVWWWVVWVWWWVWWWV Bowling and Billiards FOUR ALLEYS SIX TABLES LADIES ADMITTED AT ALL TIMES DUNEDIN BLOCK. SECOND AVE. AND EIGHTH HOUSES for RENT | We want an unlimited number of houses to rent, or lease to our clients. The demand is great. List your houses with us now. . . ". Mack Realty & In- Company surance Fulton St, Cor. Third Ave. FOR SALE Section 1 Block 31 Lot 3 Price $7,000 Cash $3,000 Balance in 6 Months G. C. Emmerson Naden Block 2nd Avenue H. McKEEN General Blacksmith and Horseshoer 3rd Ave. and 8th St. PHONE 50 Red Sept. 17-lm We Have Moved TO OUR NEW OFFICE IN THE Helgerson Building 6th STREET Union Transfer & Storage Co. Ltd. Agents for Imperial Oil Company Telephone 36 TRY THE OPTIMIST WANT AD. WAY OF FINDING A BUYER PRINCE RUPERT COAL FIELDS GREAT STRIKE MADE BY DIAMOND DRILLS Twenty-three Feet of Minable Coal��� Contents of Area Estimated at Fifty Million Tons���On the Telkwa River. Coming at the close of what has been otherwise a season of disappointment and disaster, the great find made on the properties of the Prince Rupert Coal Fields by use of the diamond drill is gratifying to everyone concerned in the development of this northern country, says the Omineca Herald. The people who have put their money into the enterprise now know they have won, and others know that a huge amount of good minable coal, estimated at from 50,000,000 to 60,600,000 tons had been added to the known measures upon which the country is dependent for its fuel supply. Early last spring F. M. Dockrill and Thos. Jefferson came up the river with two diamond drilling machines, one run by steam and one by hand, and a crew of men to start prospecting the claims held by their company, on tbe Morice and Telkwa rivers. Almost as soon as the work was started the big machine was put out of business by a forest fire that swept down so rapidly that the operatives had no time o pull the rods out of the hole that was being drilled. Further work with the other machine failed to locate any coal that would justify development. The machine was moved to another basin and still nothing was found that could be called a success. Although by no means discouraged by the outlook for the second basin the drill was moved to the upper area to see what could be found before the season closed. At a distance of 178 feet from the surface the drilling had to be stopped but coal totalling 28 feet in thickness had been cut and the drill cores brought to the surface. Three seams aggregating 23 feet were pronounced minable. The other five feet is composed of small seams not large enough to be mined. Such tests as they were able to make on the ground indicated a good bituminous coal. ��� The area is about two and a half miles by three and is partly on the watershed of the Morice river and partly on the Telkwa river. To reach the main line of the G. T. P. at the mouth of the Telkwa river a branch of something upward of twenty miles wilt have to be built and this looks at the present time as though it would be the route adopted. The distance to the main line down Morice river is said to be longer. Permanent work will be commenced next spring as early as men and supplies can be brought in. More diamond drill holes will be put down to fully establish the location of the various seams and follow up with a working tunnel. Both drills will be driven by steam next year, and the other areas which did not show coal this year will be tried again. Although they only count on the seams cut by the diamond drill there are three seams and probably more lying below those penetrated and which crops on the hills either side of the basin and their development will become a part of next year's work. Choice Resident Lots For a few days I offer for sale the best and highest view lots in Section Six, being lots 38 and 39 in Block 1. Price for the two $3000, terms. The adjoining lots are held for homes by our best people. W. J. Alder, Alder Block. 130-6 Italian* Start for America Paris, Oct. .1���Private advices from Italy assert that emigrants from the cholera-infected districts of that country are being embarked at Genoa for America. Their original starting point is being concealed. Special Fancy Eating Apples - - - - $2.35 box Best Cooking Apples on the market 1.25 box FOR FRIDAY and SATURDAY ONLY J. E. MERRYFIELD CASH CROCER Phone 88. Third Ave. and Fifth Street Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Co. Ltd. A complete line of Sporting Goods, Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, Prospectors' Outfits, and General Hardware, Kitchen and Hotel Ware SHERWIN CB, WILLIAMS PAINTS OILS AND VARNISHES Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Coitd. THOS. DUNN, Manager OPEN FOR BUSINESS A Complete Stock of Liquors Now on Hand ������K �� Budweiser Beer Nanaimo Beer Kincaid, Scott & Company's Scotch Whiskey The chief of ^^^^^^^^1 them all The best local beer on the market All the leading brands of Scotch, Irish, Rye, Gin, Brandy, Wine, Etc., always on hand. CLARKE BROS. Christiansen A Brandt Bldg Telephone No. 39 Third A��enue �� ii "sssii ma ,i ^ tyrmmglfr-mm n ����>.ii sssnijg, sj***,, ������Wi ��*sii aamU *am*l ���ii��>ii��sH��sii'' W*mmf* The Royal Corner of Third Avenue and Sixth Street HOTEL THE BEST SITUATION THE FINEST ROOMS THE BEST EQUIPMENT STEAM HEAT HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS CORLEY 6 BURGESS CAFE K~ Our Lunch Counter and Restaurant are superior in appointments, service and cuisine to any in the City. It is popular with diners of taste, and the rendezvous of parties QUICK LUNCH MODERN PRICES If you try the Royal you will go again. Proprietors i. �����.....ir ���-r -��������� Advertise in The Optimist .THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST T Nil I lltllllUIHUUIIlll) ^4^>.r^.*^w^w>^.^>.r^.^��^^.^^^-.^��-^.,^ tm. ��� ... J-^~��������� ������ ��� , ,,���, ���-,���-> �������������...�� i, �� �����������<������! ��.ii�� n��.i.��-..��-.i��_.��^.n������ ..in is-��l! YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY The Remainder of Our Stock Must Positively be Disposed of by Saturday Night, 8th Inst. WE THEREFORE OFFER TEMPTING PRICES WHICH YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO OVERLOOK \ COME IN AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF BE EARLY AND HAVE YOUR CHOICE BUY NOW AS SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY WILL NOT BE OFFERED AGAIN. DIRECTOR, COHEN & CO. Third Avenue and Sixth Street I IK* '*~��-^��^., ll** II *a>ll mail ������������ 11 amal ma..*m^��r*aA^rmt-*mt) I w_ll lull's. II ����ili S H '���* ll �� H * M m, ll m ll-fctl-si li-|> ii-i I .H'm i.ii����<i'>"*"��"��"^" "wl '* �����"*��� "lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lui1-i��'��m^ii^ii^"^��'^"^"^"'*" �����������-���*""���������""* "~' r il��efc4l ���fc.afnll l��tl ^ !>�����>>, H^ll^i !����������>. Il��������l 1-1 THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST SPECIALS I *Business Centre of ,he Upper Skeeda We are putting on sale tomorrow SATURDAY ���A LINE OF��� Embroidered Lawn and Colored Tailored Waists The values of which range from $1.50 to $2.00, and worth every cent of it, hut they all go on Saturday at Your Choice for $1.25 They come in short and long sleeves and you can depend onjit that every one of them is a bargain at the price. A sample assortment of them is now on [exhibition in one of our windows. ANOTHER SPECIAL In another window is another special. This is a lot of six Dinner Sets, 97 pieces to the set, all modern artistic de- signs'and decorations, worth easily $25.00 the set and the special price, while they are in thejwindow only, IS $19.90 for any of the six sets. H.S. WALLACE Co., Ltd. PHONE NO. 9 Fulton St. and Third Ave. :S.. nS#CTO yxc'lpl-wm^oioi ::;X;: WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST It is located in the centre of the townsite of ELLISON known as the first pas- \l\ senger and freigt Division Point east of Prince Rupert. SEALEY FOR MAPS AND PARTICULARS SEE It ts the pay station of Foley, Welch and Stewart. It is the distributing point to the whole Bulkley Valley. I G. C. EMMERSON, 1 Naden Bldg. Prince Rupert S.3.88.8.8.8.^^ ��^J��.n^.n^s��im& ROADS ON THE ISLANDS Work on Government Roads Practically Completed For Season C. 2. Gillingham, inspector of government roads, said today that the roads and trails on the islands are all practically completed for this season, with the exception of the one from Masset to Cape Fife, twenty-two miles, along which the bridge work is not quite finished. There are three bridges along this road. There is also a good road now from Skidgate to Tel 'El river, which will serve nine hundred people. The government appropriation was between $20,000 and $26,000, and this has been spent where roads and trails were the most urgently needed. A larger appropriation is expected for next year. Borden Now Mentioned Ottawa, Oct. 1.���The Evening Journal says: The possibility is that Sir Frederick Borden may become lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia in succession to the late Hon. D. C.Fraser. It is well known that the minister of militia during late years has lost much of his interest in politics, and some time ago he expressed a desire to be rid of the cares of office. New Ore From Nine Mile The most recent discovery of ore in this viainity is reported from Nine Mile mountain on the side facing town and on which nothing had before been found. The locations were made by Al. Harris and Jack Mullen, who previously to this year had been placer mining in the NEW TOBACCO STORE ON THIRD AVE.. NEAR SIXTH New and complete line of Cigars, Tobaccos, Pipes. Fruits and Confectionery Fresh and Good. VANCOUVER PRICES PREVAIL THROUGHOUT H. P. Campbell's NEW STORE ON Third Aw., ia the Tuner and Bennett Block Aug. 30-lm CWtKHtUUtmOOOffiKHM Omineca river country for several seasons. A group has been staked and the Harris brothers and Mullen are at work and expect to do considerable development this fall and winter. The veins crop on the surface from two to four feet and well mineralized. No tests have been made to determine values but if the silver is in the same proportion to the lead as in other properties within a few miles there will be no question of the ore being of a satisfactory grade.���Omineca Herald. The sand flowing out of the glass day and night, night and day; shake it not. You have a work here.���General Gordon. 13 *ST] SATURDAY'S SPECIALS Stove Pollish 15c - Saturday 10c Shoe Blacking 15c - u 10c Hair Brushes $1.00 - " 50c Shaving Brushes 50c - " 30c Shirt Sets 50c - " 15c Pear's Soap 20c - " 15c Razors - " 75c up Matches, 3 boxes for 10c Several other specials which cannot be put in this space A Line of Fancy Japanese Tea Sets Have Just Arrived. COME IN AND LOOK AROUND Simon's Fair WE SELL EVERYTHING Third Ave. Between 6th and 7th. 5)1 ������espi 5Di asrji Ts*i-11 s*0Bvir] jTtcSS* Your Credit Good BRIN FURNITURE Co. PRINCE RUPERT'S LEADING FURNITURE STORE $2.00 DOWN SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Dining Room Extension Tables Your Credit Good $1.00 a Week ���Ss-s-s^-maxs^-sss-s**^^
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Title | The Prince Rupert Optimist |
Alternate Title | [The Daily News] |
Publisher | Prince Rupert, B.C. : [publisher not identified] |
Date Issued | 1910-10-07 |
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Prince Rupert (B.C.) |
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Language | English |
Notes | Titled The Prince Rupert Optimist up to and including April 29, 1911; titled The Daily News May 1, 1911 and thereafter. |
Identifier | The_Prince_Rupert_Optimist_1910_10_07 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2015-12-10 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 2693071e-6656-49d7-b7fd-718bf9945192 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0227510 |
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Longitude | -130.325278 |
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