—m .<.,.; •:■ «B9B *l Subscription During July $1.50 a Year Print i High-Class Job Printing In all Lines VOLUME 1 Published Twice a Week PRINCE RUPERT, B. C, FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1910. Price, live Cents NO. 9. LICENSE REVENUE Council Reverses Its Policy Somewhat on the Point of Local Fees. Aid. Naden Proves Strongly Persuasive And Acts as City Solicitor It looks very much as though the bylaw to raise revenue for the city by licenses other than liquor licenses will go through the council very materially supplemented to what It was when the committee of the whole left It some weeks ago, and more in the form of which it was originally introduced. When the bylaw was considered before Aid. Naden was not present. His Worship was also absent In Victoria and Aid. Barrow was also absent on the Victoria mission. Aid. Naden, whose experience in the legislature qualifies him to speak with a good deal of authority, was able to clear up a number of points at the council meeting and present arguments for the retaining of a number of the clauses in the original bylaw. He was called upon to fill the dual capacity of representative and solicitor. As the bylaw now stands, although it is yet to be considered at greater length, trade licenses from merchants will be collected. A revenue tax from householders who do not pay otherwise will he made compulsory. There will be fees levied on ■ places of amusement, and on all kinds of hawkers and peddlars. On going into committee Wednesday night, it was proposed to start with the bylaw as at first introduced. Aid. Naden explained that when the bylaw was lust introduced the municipal clauses act was not before the committee .t.id ;- was not known just how far t.tcy could go. Tito figures proposed woi'o in some cases the highest that could ho collected in older that there should Be it knowledge of how far it was possible to go. On the question of the revenue tax of $2 wnicli it was proposed should bo struck out of the bylaw, a discussion was introduced by Aid. Naden. Ho pointed out that if it was struck out there would bo no way by which many householder;! Would be able to obtain a vote. Aid. Hilditch said he had asked that question of the city solicitor, who had assured them that it would not disfranchise any. Aid. Naden called attention to tho fact that he had sat on tho municipal committee of tho legislature when this question was fully considered. He therefore felt bettor qualified than the city solicitor to give an opinion on this. A reference was made to the statutes and it was the general opinion that the removing of such a tax would disfranchise many who would otherwise be householders. Finally, Aid. Pattullo moved that the city solicitor should be asked to give a written opinion. Mayor Stork moved that the section stand In the bylaw in the meantime. Both motions carried. On motion of Aid. Naden, the tax of $25 on wholesalers was re-inserted In the discussion preceding the pressing of this motion it was pointed out that the taxation on the stock carried which was paid by merchants to the government was retained wholly by the province, none of It was refunded to the city. Aid. Naden also proposed to restore the $10 tax, eacli six months, on retail merchants. In support of this he argued that a large sum of money was going to be spent. The retailers benefitted the most by this. Aid. Lynch argued that every person brought into a city raised the value of real estate about $1 a foot. The real estate owner got the benefit. The merchant did not derive proportionate increases in value. As population increased the stores made little more. The question to be considered was whether the fee would deter small merchants In starting. Hawkers and peddlars, it was felt, should pay for the privilege of selling on the streets, especially as they had no rent to pay for a place of business and entered Into opposition with regular merchants. On the question of license fees for theatres, Mayor Stork proposed to make this as high as It could he made. The city was to lose about $8,000 from the non-Issuing of liquor licenses. The money would have to be found somewhere else and lie proposed to put this license up high. It was found that the highest fee allowed under the act was only about $200 each half year. The dog tax stands and the chief of police is given the power to destroy dogs in certain cases where they are abroad. The committee on Wednesday night's meeting rose, asking leave to sit again when some of the sections will be more fully considered. o HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN FORMED SHORTAG ol .Alllll! Six Hundred Persons Perished Collision of Steamers (Special to The Journal) Odessa, July 15.—Six hundred persons perished in the collision between the steamers Looki and Wam- poa near the mouth of the Danube river, according to the statement of the owners of the vessels. The disaster occurred Saturday. With the shock of the collision, the Looki's boilers exploded and sank instantly. 0 FIRST DEBENTURES By-Law For Taking Over Telephone Is Well Advanced Towards Stage for Raising Money. This Will Likely Re the First Money Measure to Pass the City Council The first bylaw to be advanced to a slage that looks like tho issuing of debentures very quickly is the Telephone bylaw, under which the money is to be raised to take over tho system now almost installed. The necessary petition has been signed representing one-tenth of the assessable property. The signatures to the petition represent, in fact, $1,368,525, which is over $100,000 higher than was necessary. On Wednesday night the debenture bylaw covering this undertaking was brought before the council and put through tho committee stage. In connection with the business a peculiar situation developed. The majority of the council present were shareholders in the company that took over the telephone business for the city, and as interested parties under the law were disqualified from voting. Aid. Smith was not present so the only members qualified to do business were Aid. Barrow, Aid. Hilditch and Aid. Mobley. The other members were ready with suggestions but when a vote came they suddenly shrank back. During the proceedings, Aid. Pattullo unearthed the clause in the statute which imposed a fine of $2,000 upon each should they violate the rule. Aid. Naden remembering the mayor's appeal for revenue a short time before In view of the fact that no liquor licenses were to be issued, suggested that as there were no liquor licenses, this might be a good means of deriving revenue. After a discussion on the start, it was decided to issue debentures for $40,000. It was pointed out that at least $25,000 was needed at once. There would be other charges almost at once and then they must take Into account the fact that the debenture i would not likely sell at liar. ■\ld. Hilditch suggested that the city might out of current revenue purchase some of the debentures itself. Aid. Naden did not think tills possible. He believed the act did not provide for such a proceeding. Had the city a sinking fund lying in the bank drawing interest, he believed the statutes provided that in certain instances this could be devoted to the purchase of debentures. Current revenue could not be so devoted, he thought. It is proposed to extend the time of the debentures over a period of twenty years, bearing interest at five per cent. The sinking fund Is to be calculated on the basis of 3 % per cent Interest. It was pointed out that the whole Issue did not have to be put on the market If it were found unnecessary to do so. The council could put only that proportion which it was found was needed to meet the necessary expenditure. Steps Taken to Organize a Permanent Body That Will Have Charge of Exhibition to be Held Here Each Year- Directors Appointed to Carry Out Preliminary Work General Meeting Called for Saturday Evening. COMPLETED DUTIES Canneries Handicapped by Sufficient Help Lack of The idea of a permanent fall fair in this city has been taken hold ol very heartily by the citizens anil there can be no doubt of its being made a grand success and a mean:: of attracting to the city a vast crowd of visitors. This year, with but a short time to get ready there will be no attempt made to put on a very elaborate show. The organization is to he effected and a start made in what will become henceforth an annual event, of importance to the whole of Northern British Columbia. A public meeting was held last evening in the rooms of the Board of Trade, called at the instance of that organization for the express purpose of going into the whole question and deciding upon what should be done. The Board of Trade had taken the matter up and through a committee appointed by that organiaztion there had been a good start made on the preparations for holding a fair. It was felt, however, that the work of a fair was not really such an undertaking as the board should prosecute. At the suggestion of that body, therefore, the Mayor was asked to call a public meeting, when the citizens generally might meet and organize properly as an association to carry out all the work connected with the business. There was a fair attendance at the meeting last evening, although not as large as the importance of the move warranted. On motion of the Mayor, George Tite who has taken Ihe deepest interest all along in this move, was elected chairman. G. W. Nickerson, who- hde been acting as secretary all along, was elected secretary of the meeting, and a free discussion was engaged in as to the proper steps to take. Special stress was laid upon the ponit as to whether a move should bo made this year or not. A. J. Morris, president of the Board of Trade, who has been deeply intersted in the movement, and was one of the most ardent supporters of having a fair put on here, explained at some length the whole situation and the position in which matters stood at the present time. He said that the- Board of Trade had taken this matter up a year ago. It was thought that the time was too short then for doing anything and II had been laid over for a year. An earlier start was made this year, and considerable interest bad already been aroused not only in Prince Rupert but also in the surrounding districts. The Board however thought that this was not really work for the Board but that the affair should be vested In a separate society that could deal with the whole subject. He pointed out that the original proposal of the Board had been for something far less pretentious than was now contemplated. It had been proposed at first that there should be a display made of the natural resources of the district which could be placed In a conspicuous place and made a source of advertising for the district. The committee of the Board that had goneinto the question of the cost had reported at a recent meeting. lie gave the figures which that committee had reported as necessary. It represented about three or four thousand dollars. Of thai amount, there was an allowance of about $2,000 for prizes. He pointed out that it was for this meeting to take any action il. might see (it. The committee in charge at the present time was ready to turn the whole work over to them. This was made the basis for a pretty free, discussion of (he whole suhtect ;.:f fairs and the most advisable steps to be taken by tho meeting. His worship, Mayor Stork, explained that while the grant made by the city was only $250 this year, it was not to ho thought that the fair had not the heartiest endorsation of that body. There was not the money available this year to allow more to (Continued on Page Eight) PORT NEEDS FOR OCEAN SHIPPING Col. W. P. Anderson, Chief Engineer of the Department of Marine and Fisheries al: Ottawa and chairman of the Lighthouse Board, has been in the cily for a few days this week. He. arrived on the D.G.S. Quadra, making the voyage to Prince Rupert by the oulside passage for the purpose of studying the needs of TO EXPLAIN REGULATIONS (Special to The Journal) Ottawa, July 15.—Immigration Superintendent Scott is going to England. He will explain the Canadian viewpoint of the new regulations relative to immigration, to the colonial office authorities. the department In the matter of aids to ocean going shipping. Interviewed here Just before he left by Ihe Prince Rupert for Ihe south, Col. Anderson said that his mission was particularly for the purpose of studying the needs with re-j Casey Point sped to aids to navigation ocean wards. The needs of Dixon Entrance were particularly in mind. With respect to the inside passage traversed by Ihe coasting steamers the department felt that it had done very well, and the various routes were provided well with aids. The needs of the outside looking to the approaches to the port from the ocean were now prominently before their minds. Col. Anderson during his stay here had conferences with the railway officials relative to needs, and leaves with a vast fund of information on which to base his recommendations to the department. The mission of the official is but another Indira!Ion that this port is increasing In Importance, It is no longer a harbor for coasling steamers but It is now being prepared for the greater mission of looking after ocean going shipping, II is evident from the visit of Col, Anderson Ilia! the G. T. P. has In view an early move in the direction of instituting their trans-l'aciflc service. Willi respect lo (ho location of a buoy station here, Col. Anderson said that he had selected a point for It at (Special to The Join rial i Vancouver, July 15. -General .Manager Barker, of tbe British Columbia Packer's association, says the shortage of labor which may have appreciable effect on the out-put of the salmon canneries eixsts on the Eraser and along the northern coast, particularly on the Skeena. PORTLAND'S FIRE Heavy Loss of Life And Property— .Many Left Hoillf less (Special to The Journay) Portland, Ore., July 15.—Three men are dead, and several are missing, while 150 people are homeless as a result of the fire that destroyed ■ old exposition building here. There lias been a loss Hi rough prop- Tty damaged ol ball a million. The Multnomah Club, four up- own hotels, shops, stores and residences were also burned. One hundred and forty-live horses in stables iu Hie basement of the building were remaled. RATE OF TAXATION Boat Rating Commission Have Examined Into Conditions Covering the Whole North. Messrs. Babcock and Williams Are Delighted With the Success-Attending Fishery interests Finance Committee of Council Propose Rate of Fifteen Kills for General Revenue. Opposition Raised by Sonic Members —Full Debate on Question Tomorrow Evening The city council is now :n the throes of probably Us most Important move this year, that of striking the rate- of taxation. The finance committee through its chairman, Aid. Pattullo, has repoited In favor of a 15 mill rate for general revenue levied on the land values only, without any special levy for school pur- There returned to the city yesterday the members of the Fishery Commission appointed by the Dominion Government lo go into the question of. the best methods to adopt in the matter of boat rating on the fishing grounds in northern waters. The commission consists of .1. P. Babcock, deputy commissioner of fisheries for the province, and .1. T. Williams, the Dominion Inspector for this district. The commission has been to the Naas fishing grounds and found every tiling in a very satisfactory condition. There is a good run of salmon in common with, the other northern grounds this year. Referring lo the fishing in the Skeena the members of ihe commission are delighted with the returns that the canneries are getting. The lake is much larger than Is the general one, and promises before the season is out to be a record maker. Mr. Babcock still believes that the good results are the result of the excellent work of Mr. Williams and hiB assistants a few years ago in removing the weirs of the Indians from the Babine spawning grounds. At that time the Indians were in the habit of putting up 150 cords of dried salmon for the Hudson's Hay company each year. When il is taken into account the amount of fish this would require lo measure by the cord when dried.. Mr. Babcock ('links i! is no wonder thee was depletion or the salmon. The I at; inns were, moreover, exceedingly wastaful in their taking of the fish. Tiie commissiln will new prepare Government, \ GREAT CANADIAN SHOT (Special to The Journal) Bisley, July 15. — Private Steele of Guelph wins the Grand aggregate open to all comers. He secured the highest aggregate in tiie first stage of the King's prize, the highest in the first slage of the St. George Vase, Hie Alexandra, (he Daily Graphic, (he Daily Telegraph, and Ihe Graphic, thus winning the Challenge trophy N.R.A., gold cross and twenty pounds. He also gets the Strathcona cup for the highest Canadian grand aggregate. •ISIIIXG IS GOOD Skeena River Will I'm up a Splendid Catch of Salmon This Year Reports from the Skeena River are to the effect that the run of salmon this season is a phenomenal one, and promises lo be one of the largest, if not the largest, in Ihe history ol Ihe river as a fishing ground. At the Claxlon cannery this year there has already been about 10,000 cases put up, which in itself is not a had catch. The season Is yet only well commenced, In some of the other canneries there have been as many as 7 nun cases put up and the fish are also reported to be of the very best quality. On Wednesday (here was a heavy blow off the mouth of Ihe river anil some damage was done to fishing gear. The Cralgflower, which is now used as a scow, was caught in the storm and bad lo he towed under shelter of Horsey Island. It was with difficulty thai it was kept above water and was landed more under Hie water I linn above it. 'lite Cralgflower is Hie little stern- wheeler built by Roy Troup in Victoria some years ago, and operated by him and his wife on the Skeena later. She has had a chequered II poses or for hospital taxes. When their report for prcsenatlon to the local Improvement work is to be carried out this will constitute, under the act an additional charge entirely independent of tho $148,000 it is proposed under the finance committee's report to raise for general revenue. The question of the rate was discussed at some length on Tuesday evening, but it was thought advisable to postpone the general discussion of it until the aldermen had an opportunity to look more fully into the whole question from the standpoint of the report. Aid. Naden early opposed the rate proposed. He feared it was too high and would have an evil effect. Outsiders would be frightened at such a rate. The taxes were levied largely on the outsiders who owned property here. Could not a greater proportion be borne by the local residents? Aid. Pattullo pointed out that the conditions met. here were peculiar and a large sum of money was needed. Mayor Stork was not afraid of striking a fairly high rate. The people expected to bear a high rati of taxation. If the work was to be done here money would have to be obtained. Aid. Mobley held similar opinions. Tiie rale proposed would be the low- est rate he had paid anywhere in the province. He moved, seconded by Aid. Lynch, that the report be adopted. Aid. Naden suggested retrenchment in the line of officials. There could be some doubling up, he though! in conned ion with offices. With the local residents only paying $10,000 oulside of the taxes on land he thought too much was put on the outsider, Aid. Pattullo explained al a later meeting that this was bul a very rough guess at the amount to be derived from licenses, etc., and could not be considered as the amount the local people would hear. Tite local men had paid in other ways to make this city, The outsiders had a right lo pay on their investment. Aid. Naden, who was supported by Aid. Barrow and Aid. Smith, was agreeable to culling off the allowance In the way of salary to aldermen. Aid. Pattullo, Aid. Mobley and Aid, Lynch did not see that this was expected of the mebers of the council. Finally the bylaw was allowed to -land over for further consideration. will come up at Saturday night's RECEPTION' TO Silt WILFRID A movement is on foot to call a public meeting so that the question of a public reception to Sir Wilfrid Laurler might be planner Ii is felt now that the occasion of his visit should be marked by such a move- o SEEKING COAL LANDS Development is Promised on Queen Charlotte Islands at an Early Date. Vancouver Men Interested in Latest Slaking—Western Sled Corporation Plan Work career. n ling. I Special lo The Journal) Victoria, July 15.—Coal and petroleum lands aggregallng 43,520 acres, situated near the north end of Graham Island, have been staked for capitalists Including a number of Vancouver men. The largest area Is aboul two miles inland from Dixon entrance, It is understood tbe Weslern Steel Corporation which owns 25,800 acres bough! t ally from Victoria syndicates, will begin In earnest shortly. Their lands are located a few miles from Naden Harbor. The development by the later company Which is now In splendid shape llnanrially, should mean a very large ■ xpi ■ 'iii tire on the islands. m THE PRINCE RUPERT JOURNAL Friday, July 15, 1910 ADVERTISED PORT Rev. G. W. Litch Speaks in High Terms of the City of Prince Rupert. He Lauds the Opportunities That Exist Here For Making Great Centre Rev. G. W. Litch, who is in charge of the Baptisl church here, attended the convention of the church held in Vancouver lasi week. On thai occasion lie delivered an address on Prince Rupert thai was one of the best advertisements this port could receive. The World referring to il says:— The most interesting feature of the Friday evening session of the convention was the glowing address on Prince Rupert, which was given by Rev. G. Willard Litch, travelling evangelist of the Baptist church in this province. A better advertisement for the coming capital of the north could scarcely have been devised by a syndicate of capitalists. "Those who only saw stumps In Prince Rupert had forgotten the origin of Vancouver," declared the speaker. He who was confounded by the hills had forgotten the building up of Seattle. Prince Rupert was situated on a harbor second to none in the world. Referring to her many resources, he reminded his hearers that Grimsby, in England, could support 100,000 people by her fishing industry. What, then, might not be expected of Prince Rupert with her vast resources in that respect? Let them look into her backyard and they would see valleys and beautiful fields farms where the blossoms blew and the apples ripened. Sir Rivers Wilson, of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway, had said that the man was mistaken who thought that Prince Rupert had not been or would not always be, the favorite child of the G. T. P., and the recently retired governor-general had said that the greatest event of his term of office had been the building up of Prince Rupert, because it was the terminus of the G. T. P. He recommended those present to go north to winter instead of to California, and prophesied that the days would come when the convention would meet in Prince Rupert. He had found there men who were in- . terested in having their city founded on righteousness, and prophesied the enforcement there of the Canada Temperance act, which he hoped other cities would follow. The Baptist cause was going ahead, and he urged those present to "wake up" and help on spiritual progress in the north. They wanted to see Prince Rupert founded on righteousness. o NEW DISCOVERY Personals RT. HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN A few days ago Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain celebrated his 74 th birthday. The veteran statesman received thousands of messages from all parts of the world. The London press, even those papers which were his most hitter critics in the days of his power, united in paying tribute to him as one who has played a great part in building up the oversea states of Britain. Although Mr. Chamberlain took his seat in parliament at the beginning of the present session, he has not spoken on any of the current political questions. In view of his advancing age it is regarded as highly improbable that he will ever again take his place in the political arena. RETURNS FROM FAST W. ll. Grant, Representing D. D. Maun, Has Gone on lo Stewart FIRST HINDI LEPER Ratline Lake Country Proving Rich in Mineral Deposits Reports have been received of a new strike near the southern end of Babine lake on Fifteen Mile creek which flows into the lake from the west, says the Omineca Herald. C. S. Anderson was the pioneer prospector in that vicinity and his Silver Fox claim and others are under bond to Portland people at the present time. Other men went in this year and more claims were staked on new fields which are claimed to be even better than the first locations. Samples of the first ore found assayed as high as 480 ounces in silver. At that point Babine lake is only about fourteen miles from the location line of the G.T.I'., with practically no divide lo cross. W. H. Grant, manager representing D. D. Mann in the construction of the Portland Canal Line Railway, passed through the city on the steamer Prince Rupert on his way to Stewart. He is well known through- ou the province of British Columbia. He has just returned from Toronto where he has been conferring with Mr. Mann, the principal promoter of the enterprise. Mr. Grant feels confident that the fifteen-mile railway will be completed before next fall, enabling the various companies to get in supplies for the winter season, thus ensuring mining operations being carried on throughout the winter months. The Belle of Scotland, a steamer laden with rails for the Grand Trunk Pacific and the Portland Canal road, is expected to reach Prince Rupert this week. Here she will unload a portion of her cargo before proceeding to Stewart. The vessel sailed from Sydney, Cape Breton, several months ago, voyaging via Cape Horn. A large portion of the equipment for the mineral railway, including two engines, has reached Vancouver. It will he shipped north as soon as a few miles of track shall have been laid. o A start has been made on the new home for the Prince Rupert Club on Second avenue. When completed the club will have a delightful situation overlooking the waterfront. * # * Harry Smith, at Stewart, has sold out a two-thirds Interest in his big store to Mr. J. Knight of Vancouver, and F. H. McLean, of Stratford, Ont. Mr. Smith intends lo give more time to his mining enterprises in future. Victim is Removed to D'Arcy Island —To lie Sent to India The Hindu colony of this province which has given perhaps more than its fair quota of victims to the white plague, has this week rendered its first toll to the bane of the Oriental races, leprosy. Dr. Watt, superintendent of the Williams Head quarantine station has brought a Hindu laborer who had been detained there by local medical men who diagnosed his case as one of leprosy. Dr. Watt confirmed the diagnosis and brought the man down The quarantine steamer Madge met him at Vancouver and on this boat the unfortunate man wa* conveyed to D'Arcy Island, near Victoria. The case is not an acute one, but as leprosy has up to the present not yielded to treatment, the man will probably succumb in time to its ravages. For a time the man will be able to care for himself. He will be looked after by an attendant from the quarantine station in the meantime, and later, as opportunity offers, will be deported to India. D'Arcy island has been uninhabited for two or three years, the last of the leper colony having been removed by an arrangement made by the Dominion authorities on a tramp steamer. They were all taken back to China by consent of the Chinese government. Their lot there is a much happier one than is the case here, as they are not isolated as on this continent. Since the institution of the station the patients have been almost exclusively Mongolian. One white man was detained there, but did not long survive. The present; is the first instance of a Hindu having been confined on the Island. S. Mansell has joined the , post office staff here. * * * J. L. Parker, the well known mining man has left by the Inlander for Copper City. *■ -: * Miss Glaholm accompanied her sister, Mrs. F, McB. Young to the city on the Prince Ruperl. * * .Mrs. Ciisack, who has been on a visit to her daughter in Prince Rupert, has relumed to Victoria. Hi '!' * Btggerstaff Wilson, who has been in i In- city lor a lew days, went south on ihe Prince Rupert today. * * + II. Knobel, the engineer upon whose reports D. D. Mann invested heavily in Stewart, is spending a few days in the city. * $ * There arrived from Stewart this morning by the Prince Rupert, J. Fred Ritchie, who has been in the mining town attending to business.. * * * Miss Manson, formerly of the Port Simpson Girls' Home, is visiting at the home of W. Manson, M.P.P. She will eave in a day or two for her home in Nanaimo. * * * C. H. Dickie, of the Portland Canal Mining company, returned from Stewart this morning and continued south. He was well satisfied with the way things were going ahead at the mine. The tramline is working perfectly and in about six weeks the concentrator will be in working order. * * * Mrs. F. McB. Young and family returned to the city by the Prince Rupert last night. Since the illness of her son Alex in Victoria, she has remained in the capital. Her son has now fully recovered and will spend the holidays here. He will accompany Judge Young to Hazelton when the later leaves to hold court there. * * * Among the arrivals on the steamer Prince Rupert, which reached port about midnight on Wednesday was G. A. McNichdll, of the G.T.P., who has just been appointed superintendent with headquarters in this city. He will enter upon the duties of his office at once. Mr. McNicholl is no stranger in Prince Rupert and his many friends will be pleased to welcome him to the city as a permanent resident. * * + Mr. Newton, of Victoria, well known as a mining man in this province, went south today after inspecting the mines at Stewart. He was well satisfied with conditions and thinks that there is excellent promise at the camp. Prospects are pushing out into the district beyond the present location of the claims and are finding good ore. It looks as though the mineralized ore would extend to the Naas ,he says. ELECT OFFICERS Baptist Gathering Representing the Province Make Selection At the fourteenth annual Baptist conference, held last week In the Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Vancouver, Rev. A. W. McLeod, of Nanaimo, was elected president for the coming year; Rev. Dr. Wolverton, of Nelson, was elected first vice- president; Rev. Dr. Spencer, second vice-president, while the third vice- president, Mrs. Spofford, was elected to the women's board. Rev. F. W. Auvache, of Pentlcton, was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Dr. Reddle has been appointed medical health officer of the city. HAYNOR BROS. m I i House Furnishers. Located temporarily, since the fire, g in lliinedin Block, corner of Second g Avenue and Eighth Street. H a s ■ Some snaps in slightly damaged goods which we want to clenr ■ m out before moving into new quarters in Manson Blk„ Third Ave. j FUNERAL FURNISHERS ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1 Grand Trunk Pacific Steamships I For VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, SEATTLE. Connecting with Easlboiind Trains "Prince Rupert" sails every Thursday, 8.30 p.m., and after July 25 "Prince George" sails every Monday 8.30 p.m. FOR STEWART: "Prince Rupert" sails Wednesdays S p.m., and commencing July 24 "Prince George" sails Sundays at 8 p.m. Steamer for Port Simpson, Kincollth, and Masset, Sundays, 3 p.m. For Skidegate, Queen Charlotte City, and other Moresby Island points, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Tickets, reservations and information from A. E. McMASTER Freight and Passenger Agent, G. T. P. Wharf. »♦♦♦♦■»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■»♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ » »♦♦■» SPORTS JFFFRIES CONDITION Jim Jeffries' announcement that he may seek a return match with Jack Johnson was no surprise to his friends here says a Los Angeles despatch. If he does get a return match he will carry another bunch of Los Los Angeles money. He is reported to have admitted to his friends that he was whipped before he entered the ring and not by Johnson. Through Jack Kipper, Jeffries' business partner, it was learned today that the big fellow has been hurt deeply by the public's accusation that he showed a yellow streak. It is because of the adverse comment that has been launched and his de- side to avoid an appearance of making excuses that Jeffries has declined to make any explanation of the mysterious change in his form on the eve of the day of battle His friends say, however, that he was a victim of the conditions which made a postponement of the fight for even few days impossible, and that the fact that he went into the ring and fought knowing that he had been thrown out of condition in the last hours of training, only proves that his gameness and fighting courage were unimpaired. "Jim Jeffries may have been doped, it sure looks funny," Farmer Burns the wrestler said on his return to Omaha from the Reno fight. "I can't say what was the matter with Jeffries, but it surely was something bad. He may have been scared to death, or over training may have affected his heart, but in the dressing rooms before the fight his hands and feet were cold, and he acted sleepy— had no life about him. "I could not say for sure that he was actually doped, but it looked funny. And then it would have been hard for anything like that to have happened, for his quarters and food were all carefuly watched. "But he stayed in a half dazed mental condition for a day and a half after the fight. That's why it looks funny." No Law Against Pictures Opponents of the Jeffries-Johnson pictures in England were given a setback when Home Secretary Churchill announced that the laws of the empire do not empower the authorities to bar picture exhibitions. Interest in the big battle was as been in England as In the United States and the controllers of the light films have been counting on gigantic receipts by showing the pictures in England. Favors English Gnme Denouncing college football as a combination of pure brutality and pugilism, David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford University, led up the discussion that followed the report made by the committee on modern education in public schools at the National Education Association in convention at Boston. "The game," he said, "arouses the same love of the sordid that aroused the interest of the country In a ring away out in Nevada, where a black man and a white man were pounding each other yesterday." President Jordan favored the substitution of the English game of Rugby. RECORD FLIGHTS Waller Brookins in a Wright biplane broke the world's altitude record at Atlantic City Saturday afternoon when he attained a height ol 0,175 feet, used his last drop ot gasoline at his highest altitude and was still climbing when his engine missed explosions. The daring aviator brought hia machine back to level to get the last drop of fuel out of the storage tank to reach the line of vision of engineers on the beach. Reaching the imaginary line Brookins started to glide to earth and his engine stopped entirely when he was at 5,600 feet and still ove he ocean. His circling glide to be ueach which the crowd believed to be a bit of fancy flying was done to save himself from diving into the sea. Brookins was ready to collapse when he reached the ground and did not tell of his plight In the air until after midnight when he had partly recovered. Officials gave 6,175 feet as the exact height of the flight from emulations of engineering experts. The baragraph record is 6,200 feet, leaving but twenty-five feet difference. It it expected that the record will stand without protest. The city council has authorled the purchase by the fire and water committee of rubber boots and other supplies for the fire department. In the last twenty years the percentage of sailing vessels has declined in the merchant marine of the United States from 80.7 to 30.9; in that of Great Britain from 44.1 to 12.6, and in that of Germany from 82.1 to 19.1. :«.;«$.;..>.: l* -> * * •:* •:- •;• -:• •:- •:* •:■ * ■:• -:• -:• •:• -:- * •:• -:- •> •:• *:-•!* ^^^(^^♦^^Htlll^lMMMHlj**********^ CARPETS If your floor needs covering here's your chance, save money: times are quiet and you must. Carpets, Rugs, Hemp, China, Japanese Matting, Door Rugs and Mats. Hart's Big Furniture Store Don't Tread on Me! But Let Us See! WHAT IS HOME without a Floor Covering ? A house without a Rug or Carpet is like a matinee without candy. And why be without them when here is an opportunity to buy cheap. «/♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦ » ♦ ♦♦♦ ♦ »♦♦♦,, (Jet The Place Right 2nd Ave and 6th Street. Yes, cheap ! and right now too I Just look and don't miss anything. From 25c to 50c on a dollar off on Wilton, Axminster, Marquette, Brussels, Tapestry, others in many sizes—Art Squares and Rugs. WHY SO CHEAP ? We are overstocked and must sell out this line. DO IT NOW. CARPETS! CARPETS Prices cut way down for the next few days. Takes pages to tell In what all. See also our line of Tapestry Curtains, Por- tiers, Lace Curtains, by the yard or pair, Tapestry Table Cloth. All taking place at Hart's Big Furniture Store Where you can get everything to furnish your home. * ♦ * F. W. HART, Corner 2nd Ave and 6th St Funeral Directors • and Embalmers > .*« »•«.;«»;♦ »>.;«►;..;. »;*»;«.; «*j» »jt <j* *;• tj« *j> »jt »!* «•*» »jt ♦*« »jt »j« ♦*« »J> ♦** *', •f <%. ift .;# *;. »j. •> .;« %£jf *•*»;«.$. $»;. »j. ►*.»;. ♦> *;..;.»;«.*• ►*« .j. $.;. ♦.*« »> $ $ ♦;* $ «•> .♦. »*« .5. .$. .5. *j..;. **. <g> <♦ »> »> »> •> »> »> •*• *.«*•*•*«. * v PTt W V V V V V V V V V V V V v •!• v v v V V V v V V "J* I \ HHanaaaMBavmjii ..._.,.;.■ .-_ Friday, July 15, 1910 THE PRINCE RUPERT JOURNAL <i* NEWS OF THE PROVINCE Items of General Interest From Centres in British Columbia. Game For Delta New Westminster.—Bryan Williams, provincial game warden, is at present engaged in restocking the Delta with pheasants, which he is taking down river from the Chilliwack district. Around Chilliwack the birds are pler'iful, but lower down they have been depleted by the ln.rg6 number of sportsmen who hunt them every open season. One hundred and fifty young birds wire transferred yesterday, end belore the re- Btocking Is complete, about a thousand birds will have changed their habitat. a great advance in timber values, and that a most prosperous time may he looked forward to. Most of the timber is of high grade spruce, and a mill, for the purpose of working it, will be erected at a site on False Bay. Irrigation Convention Kamloops.—The Western Canada Irrigation Association will meet in Kamloops on August 3rd, 4th and Bth, and already widespread interest Is being manifected in the gather ings. Irrigation, as is pointed out in a leaflet sent out by the association, is the handmaiden of agriculture. In the cradle of the race the success of crops was absolutely dependent upon water supply, and throughout Asia Minor, India, Egypt and China there are still In existence remains of irrigation works which by their size and workmanship bear mute testimony to the importance of irrigation to the long forgotten builders. Cauals, in length, breadth and depth, lat ger by far than any yet dreamed of by modern engineers, storage basins which rival in size some of the rveat lakes; stone aqueducts which would bear the weight of a couple of modern railway trains running on s. double tracked road, existed In all these countries. Even the great dam at Assouan had a rival in that which occupied ritually the same position in prehistoric times. In more recent times the art spread to Italy, Spain, and North Africa, or rather from North Africa to Spain, and thence to Italy. It was the Spanish monks, those devoted soldiers of the Cross, who accompanied the Spanish armies of conquest on eveu (heir bloodies! campaigns, who first Introduc 1 the art of irrigation into the New World, and from the small works vhich they constructed wherevtr they erected an altar, the work has spread all over the arid and semi-arid districts of the two Americas. Even yet the work is still in its infancy, and locbl conditions have so far been the only ones considered. The result has been the wasteful distribution from the more easily controlled sources and the Ignoring of those larger sources .vhlch could be utilized for the irrigation of huge stretches of country. During the past few years, however, governments have become interested in what was hitherto a pro\ osi- tion for the individual, and capital has begun to recogniz. that mo.ney Invested in irrigation projects will give good returns. The increase of interes'. and activity in irrigation has gu en rise to many vexed questions, and It is only by the Interchange 'it vews between those who are interested in the subject or have studied these questions from the practical, t'u engineering or the legal standpoint that, any final system of control, admiiistration and distribution of the available water supply can be arranged. The programme ai ranged for the August meetings includes papers by Mr. Newell, chief of the reclamation department of the United States; Clifford Sifton, M.P., an enthusiastic advocate of conservation: H. B Bennett, of Calgary, and Charles Wilson, K.C., both of -i uoni are experts on the legal questions connected with irrigation, and A. E. Ashcroft, of Vernon, and A. E. Meighen, of Kamloops, on the practical side as concerned with company projects. Other recognized experts on different branches of the sul.je"L will also be asked to prepare papers'for submission to the convention, an 1 the discussion on all these .i.ipers c.iinot but result In benefit t, i.ne cause. Island Park Victoria.-—Hon. Price Ellison, chief commissioner of public lands, has gone to spend several weeks inspecting conditions at Buttle Lake, Vancouver (aland, where it Is proposed to establish a park. It is Mr. Ellison's Intention to make a complete survoy of the grounds, topographically, to estimate the value of all timber surrounding the lake now under reserve, which it may be advisable to acquire by exchange. The lake is about thirty miles in length, hemmed in by glaciers and mountains rising to altitudes ranging from 7,000 to 8,000 feet, combining an area of scenery that is not excelled by any In America. F.B. Deacon Real Estate WE ARE OFFERING SOME SPECIAL SNAPS ON 8th AVE, SECTION 5. ALSO IN SECTION 7 AND 8. INSURANCE Life. Accident, Health and Fire See Us For Rates. F. B. DEACON OPEN EVENINGS Centre Street Evangelistic Campaign Grand Forks.-—The presbytery of Kootenay met in Knox church at Grand Forks for tho purpose of inducting to the pas'.oral charge Rev. M. M. McKee, who has been taking temporary charge of the congregation since last November. There WU n large attendance of the public. Dr. J. T. Ferguson presided. The sermon was preached by Eev. T. A. Pet- rie, Greenwood. The charge to the minister was given by Rev. P. McNab, Trail, i.nd the charge to the congregation by Rev. L. Lundie. Before the service a large company, including the local clergy, were entertained at a banquet on the Manse lawn. Among those present were Martin Burrell, M. P., and truest Miller, M.P.P. The Presbytery met and discussed a proposed plan for an extensive angelical mission to be held in connection with me Presbyterian churches throughout Kootenay next fall, beginning about the middle of October. The mission was to be carried out by ministers and members of the Canadian church, and was to be directed to the strengthening of church life and the promotion of training for religious and social service. Dr. Ferguson was instructed to convey to the general assembly's committee on evangelism, the views of the Presbytery regarding the proposals made, which appeared to have been wisely conceived. A number of points connected with the home mission work were discussed. A report by the committee on systematic beneficence, a.ter consideia- tion and suggestion, was remitted to the committee, to be brought up again at the next regular meeting. DEVELOPING NORTH Road Projected From Edmonton to Fort George Through Pine River Hich Country to be Opened Up By Proposed Railway Through the Peace River District Timber of Province Vancouver.—The exploiting of British Columbia timber by English capital is likely to receive a filip from the report now being conveyed to England by Mr Archibald Marshall, who was sent to the province by the Daily Mall to examine into the possibilities of the timber districts for that journal. Mr. Marshall, who has now left for London, takes with him a proposition for the purchase of licenses, cover og twenty- nine square miles of timber lands In the Queen Charlotte group, which he will submit to his friends for consideration. He is of the opinion that this province Is about to experience Oarmannh Coal Victoria.—-Word was received from the west coast of Vancouver Island I that the diamond drill of the Car- manah Coal Company commenced operations last week in good earnest, and investigation of the supposedly valuable coal measures of the district by this scientific method Is now moving swiftly forward. The CarmanaL Coal Company is an independent concern that was formed in Vancouver little more than six months ago, the stock being held chiefly in the mainland neighbor city and In VI dona. The company is capitalized at $100,noo, which has been fully subscribed. Ii possesses over 10,000 acres to the north of San Juan, with fifteen miles of foreshore rights. The finest machinery obtainable has been procured for the development of the property. There was considerable difficulty experienced in landing this machines en the rugged vest coast, hut the task wa.i finally accomplished successfully, and the work is now going forward without a day's interruption and under skilled and experienced guidance. The drill was down some :t00 feet at last reports, and the outcome of the present operations is awalied with very general Interest, as coal in quantity in this locality must prove not only of 1mm' nse value from a commercial standpo. it, b'lt a most important factor in the development of southwestern Vancouver Island. vice-president of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, in an interview a few days ago in Vancouver. "This, of course, will mean the employment of many hundreds of miners in addition to the present working forces. At present we can not supply the demand for coal and vessels are obliged to await their turn for coaling at the bunkers. The northern parts of British Columbia and Alberta are now the areas which are attracting attention. The trade of all that country will event- ially be diverted to Prince Rupert as the Pacific outlet. A new line of railway is now proposed and a route map of the proposed route of the road from Edmonton to Fort George has been filed for approval with the authorities at Ottawa, as compiled by the Pine Pass Railway company. The route, as outlined in the plan, follows a decidedly new course. Starting at Edmonton the railway will head for Peace River Landing, and up the Pine river to its headwaters in Pine Pass; thence down the Mislnchinchi river to the crossing of the Parsnip at or near Trout lake, and on .o the Pack river; thence following up Pack river to McLeoi lake; thence along Lake river to Carp lake; thence westerly to Swamp river, a tributary of the Little Salmon; thence following the Little Salmon to its mouth, about twenty-two miles above Fort Georgs thence crossing the Fraser river on to the metals of the Grand Trunk Pacific, and down the Fraser to Fort George. o MODEL CAMP Atlantic Steamship Agency Through tickets rate: and to excursion England, France, Germany, and ;ill Scandinavian Ports. Call or write for rates to any part of tho world. I am also agent for all American steamers to and from Prince Rupert; Northern Pacific Railway; Alaska Pacific Express. J. H. ROGERS General Steamship and Railway Agent, Prince Rupert, B.C. Canadian Pacific R'y Steamers leave Prince Rupert for Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle Princess Beatrice, every Monday at 1 p.m. Princess May or Princess Royal every Saturday morning. Steamers leave Vancouver Princess Beatrice every Thursday night. Princess May or Princess Royal every Saturday night at 11 o'clock. CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing on Crown lands in the vicinity of Babine Lake, situate in Range 5, Coast District, notice of which was published in the British Columbia Gazette, dated December 17, 1908, is cancelled in so far as said reserve relates to lots numbered 1519, 1518, 1517, 1516, 1515, 1510, 1507, 1506, 1506A, 1503 1501, 1502, 1512, 1511, 1505, 1504, 1513, 1514, 1509, 1508, 1530, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1531, 1532, 1B33, 1534, 1535, 1537, 1539, 1536, 1538, 1540, 1541, 1544, 1543, 1545, 1546, 1542, 1547, 1548, 1549, 1550, 1520, 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, 1525, 1526, and 1551. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Commissioner of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, June 16th, 1910. (First insertion July 5.) Union Steamship Co'y of B.C. Ltd. —THE— Oliver Typewriter —FOR— Seventeen Cents a Day Please read the headline over again. Then its tremendous significance will dawn upon you. An Oliver Typewriter—the standard visible writer the most highly perfected typewriter on the market —yours for 17 cents a day! The typewriter whose conquest of the commercial world is a matter of business history—yours for 17 cents a day! The typewriter that is equipped with scores of such conveniences as "The Balance Shift"—"The Ruling Device"—"The Double Release"— "The Locomotive Base"—"The Automatic Spacer"—"The Automatic Tabulator"—"The Disappearing Indicator"—'.'The Adjustable Paper Fingers"—"The Scientific Condensed Keyboard"—all Yours For 17 Cents a Day Sol Cameron's Quarters on Stewart Short Line Praised by Paper Honeymoon in Auto Victoria—After automobiliug from Los Angeles, California, to the Mexican border, and thence north to Seat- He in a 30-horse-power car, A. E. Todd has returned to Victoria bringing his bride, formerly Miss Senhrook of Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Todd made a 5,000-mile honeymoon trip by automobile. What ts probably the finest headquarters camp for a railway outfit that has yet been attempted in the Pacific West is to be seen a mile above the bridge, says the Portland Canal Miner. When Sol Cameron secured the contract for building the Portland Canal Short Line he determined to provide quarters for his employees that would be a model for comfort and convenience and he has admirably achieved this determination. The buildings, including the office, a large mess house, warehouses and the men's sleeping quarters, are all of a substantial character—built, more along the lines of a permanent minisg camp instead of for merely temporary occupancy. Even the furnishings for the nies.. room and kitchen are spick and span in their newness and the menu provided are far superior to what is to be found in other construction camps on this coast. Regarding the wages offered —viz., $3.50 per day for common labor, with $1 per day board bill, no complaint should be found, especially considering the excellent quarters provided for the men. Mr. Cameron has made an excellent start and the Miner wishes him every measure of success in his enterprise. o TO INCREASE OUTPUT DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP TAKE NOTICE that the verbal partnership heretofore subsisting between the undersigned, Arthur F Rowe who was to furnish the Planer, and F. E. Cowell who was to furnish the Power, at the site of the B, C. Tie & Timber Company's saw mill at Seal Cove, in the town of Prince Rupert, B.C., has this day been mutually dissolved, A. F. Rowe collecting all accounts and paying only expense of labor since Installation of plant. Dated this ninth day of July, 1910 ARTHUR F. ROWE FRED E. COWELL. Fred Stork General Hardware ...Complete Line of... VALVES Pipe and Pipe Fittings The new Steel Passenger Steamer "Camosun" PRINCE RUPERT every Sunday at 9 a.m. for "Vancouver, arriving Monday afternoon. For Stewart City on arrival from Vancouver Friday night. Northbound, leaves Vancouver Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Steerage Fare $5.00 The "Camosun" is the only steamer on the run having water-tight bulkheads and double bottom, thus ensuring safety of passengers in case of collission or wreck. J. H. ROGERS, Ticket Agent HAYNOR BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS and PROFESSIONAL EMBALMERS DR. W. B. CLAYTON DENTIST —o-— Office in the Westenhaver Block, Over Orme's Drug Store. Prince Rupert WM. S. HAuL, L. D. S. D. D. S. :-: DENTIST :-: Crown and Bridge Work a specialty. All dental operations skillfully treated. Gas and local anaesthetics administered for the painless extraction of teeth. Consultation free. Offices: Rooms 19 and 20, Alder Block, Prince Rupert. The Washington Cafe A PLACE TO EAT Seats For Ladles Everything Clean and Tasty Prices Reasonable W. F. CARPENTER, PROPRIETOR Second Avenue, near Seventh Street "Engineers under the direction of Mr. W. L. Coulson, manager of the mining department, are now laying out plans for increasing the production of our coal mines at Ladysmlth and Comox. We expect to increase the production at least 50 per cent, before the end of this year and two years hence will be In a position to mine 10,000 tons of coal dally, or three times the amount now being extracted," said Mr. A. D. McRae. Some Rock Bottom Prices S« Us For Investment Rupert City Realty & Information Bureau, Ltd. PRINCE RUPERT. B.C. .1. H. PILLSIHRY CIVIL ENGINEER Surveying, Designs, Estimates, etc. Room 7, Exchange Block, Corner Third Ave and Sixth Street Prince Rupert G. \V. NICKERSON & CO. —o— CUSTOMS AND MERCHANDISE —o— Brokers, Forwarding Agents, Storage, etc. 3. \\. POTTER ARCHITECT AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Re-inforced Concrete a Specialty Law-Butler Building - Prince Rupert GRAHAM ISLAND — "The surest sign of the progress of a town or district is its newspaper—live, active, hustling." "The Masset Review," Masset, Q.C.I. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ '♦♦■»» The Thompson : Hardware Co. —Second Avenue Paints. General Hardware, Oils, Stoves and Ranges. We announced this new sales plan recently, just to feel the pulse of the people. Simply a small cash payment—then 17 cents a day. That fs the plan in a nutshell. The result has been such a deluge of applications for machines that we are simply astounded. The demand comes from people of all classes, all ages, all occupations. The majority of inquiries has come from people of known financial standing who were attracted by the novelty of the proposition. An impressive demonstration of the Immense popularity of the Oliver Typewriter. A startling confirmation of our belief that the Era of Universal Typewriting is at hand. A Quarter of a Million People are Making Money With OLIVET* T^peWri-fer The Standard Visible Writer The Oliver Typewriter Is a moneymaker, right from the word "go!" So easy to run that beginners soon get in the "expert" class. Earn as you learn. Let the machine pay the 17 cents a day—and all above that is yours. Wherever you are, there's work to be done and money to be made by using the Oliver, the business world is calling for Oliver operators. There lire not enough to supply the demand. Their salaries are considerably above those of many classes of workers. "An Oliver Typewriter in Every Home!" That Is our battle cry today. We have made the Oliver supreme in usefulness and absolutely Indispensable in business. Now comes the conquest of the home. The simplicity and strength of tho Oliver lit it for family use. It Is becoming an important factor in the home training of young people. An educator as well us a money maker. Our new selling plan puis tlie Oliver on the threshold of every home in America. Will you close the door of your borne or office on iiiis remarkable Oliver opportunity? Write for further details of our easy offer and a free copy of the new Oliver catalogue. Address: R. C. BEAN Prince Rupert Agent General Offices: Oliver Typewriter Building, Chicago, 111. CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE Is hereby given that the | reserve existing on Crown lands In I the vicinity of Babine Lake, and situate in Cassiar District, notice of which bearing date .lone 30th, 1909, was published In the British Columbia Gazette, dated July 2nd, 1908, Is cancelled. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Commissioner of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, 1). C, .lime 10th, 1910. (First insert Ion July 5.) THE PRINCE RUPERT JOURNAL Friday, July 15, 1910 prince isupcrt journal; Published twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from the office of publication, Third Avenue near McBride St, Subscription rate to any point in Canada. $2.00 a-year; to points outside of Canada, 83.00 a year. Advertising rate furnished on application. o. h. nelson, Editor, SU'.WSON ISAY STOCK Friday, July 15, 1910 THE MAM. SERVICE Time and patience, it is announi ed, now will result in the city of Prince Rupert getting its improved mail service which at the present time is such an urgent need. The citizens of this city have for weeks past, been watching the arrival of the G. T. 1. si. inner, the Prince Rupert, expec lug each week that there woulci be a mail on it. The controller of tbe mall service, B. M. .Armstrong, who visited the north a week ago, announces now that there will shortly be a mall carried on the G. T. P. steamers as well as on the C. P. It. vessels and that then the service will be all that could be asked. It would appear from the indica tions now that the new service will not start until the Prince George is ready for the run and the double service can he provided by the G. T. P. steamers. This is some satisfaction, but in the meantime the position is not benefitted. The people of Prince Rupert, we believe, are not unreasonable in asking that pending the final settlement of the mail contracts some arrangement should have been made to give the city a service different to that which would be supplied to a lumber camp or an inaccessible trading post. To have steamers calling here practically every day and yet being half the week without a mail is a crying shame. To meet conditions in those parts of the Dominion where development is rapid requires, it is evident, something more clastic than at present exists in connection with postal matters. There is need, apparently, for the granting of power somewhere, whereby temporary arrangements somewhat in keeping with the demands of tho situation may be made If such a condition existed there would ba no such situation as has arisen here. Mr. Armstrong upon his return to Vancouver said that regarding the steamer mail service north from Vancouver, very shortly now the G T. P. SS. Co.'s steamers Prince Rupert and Prince George would he carrying mail, as well as the C. P. R, steamers. When that improvement is made, Prince Rupert and Stewart, will have three mails a week, as the G. T. P. steamers will give a semi-weekly service and the Princess Beatrice will make weekly trips as at present. The Princess May en route to Skagway also carries mail to Prince Rupert. Result of the Offering on Money .Markets of Canadian Issues Results are now known of two of the recent Canadian issues. In the ease of the Algoma Central railway issue underwriters are left with 84 per cent of the offering, while in the case of the Swanson Bay Pulp & Paper Company of British Columbia underwriters get about 75 per cent In view of the existing conditions this is about what was expected. The next important Canadian Issue coming on the market is that of the Steel Company of Canada, Ltd. the Hamilton merger, which is of faring $4,500,000 six per cent bonds at 102% simultaneously with the Canadian issue which is being priv ately underwritten. The Issuers are Parr's bank and the Western Can ada Trust company, the brokers be ing Fieldingson & McLeod. The un derwritcrs are offered 2V& per cent commission. To add to the congestion Newfoundland is issuing £800,000 of 3% per cent bonds at 97y2. '..-..;..;,.-. .;< *;. .*..;..-..;..$..;..;..;..;.,;..;..;..;.,;..;..;. .>.;..;. •;. .*..;, I Marine News of the Coast § STEAMER DELAYED Fall Fair Association (Hit VIRILE GOVERNOR In Earl Grey the Dominion of Canada has a fast friend. Ever since he assumed office here he has ill a peculiarly close manner allied himself with the people of this country. The Canadian life has appealed very strongly to him. During bis present visit to London he has given statement to words which show the virility of the Governor-General as well as speak volumes for this country. He says:—"Canadians are a sane, sober, strenuoa- and earnest people, patriotic and invincibly industrious; a people worshipping no false gods, following no will-o'-wisps, hut steadily and surely, with their eyes open wide alike to their opportunities and dangers, they are building up between the Atlantic and Pacific the greatest nation that has ever been within the greatest empire that ever has been. "Canada is a wonderful Inspiration i" any right thinking man. No better fate could befall any British hoy or girl, man or woman, than to become a good Canadian and play his pari in I lie Dominion's great forward march the most wonderful progress in this wonderful age." Earl Grey strongly favors the emigration of young children to Canada. o SOLDIERS CALLED IX i special to The Journal l St. John, July 15.— Despatches from the burned town of Cambell- town state that looting lias started. The police are unable lo handle the situation. Twenty soldiers have been senl from Newcastle to assist In the work. Pestilence adds to the horror of the situation In the burned town. A case of small-pox has been found among the refugees In the tents, It was promptly reported. (Continued from Page One) he granted. The members: of the council were ready to assits in every way in the work. The suggestion was made that perhaps for this year at least there might be a reduction in the cost of the affair by the cutting out of the prize list, or the making of the prizes honorary alone, diplomas being issued if advisable, but cash donations eliminaied. This Aid. Naden ointed out would reduce the cost very materially and without this the city might well undertake the work this year. A more thorough organization could then be effected looking to future years work. After the matter had bien discussed at some length it wa.t decided to organize under the name of the Skeena District Agricultural and Industrial Association. As all the work must be hurried it was thought best io name a strong committee to act cs provisional directors until (he in- lorpo at ion of tbe society is effected and the bylaws drafted. On motion of A. .1. l.'oriis, is wa:t decided that YV. Manson, .M.P.I'., and Mayor Stork should be Hon. Presidents oi' the society, lloth of the gentlemen were present tiud acknowledged the honor they felt had been conferred upon (hem. A provisional board of directors was appointed consisting of A. .1. Morris, J. E. Cor- ley of Masset, Fred. Button, S. M Newton, G. K. T. Sawlo, G. R. Naden. George Tite, Fred G. Dawson, D. 11. .Morrison, J. II. Thompson, F. H. Mobley, J. Christiansen, J. C. Halsey, M. M. Stephens and 0 H. Nelson. In view or the fact that there had been a number of influencial men appointed by the former committee, representing the oulside districts, it was decided that these would he continued as members of the executive and their advice and help sought at all times. A meeting of the directors was held last night after the general meeting adjourned, when George Tite was elected president and J. C. Halsey, secretary. Feeling that the most important work of the show must fall upon the secretary, a committee was appointed to secure one, it being understood that it would require a man for that position who would give all his time to the work for at least three months It was decided to appoint a committee to select such an officer. The committee appointed was Messrs Manson, Stork, Morris and Morrison. A committee on bylaws and constitution was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Thompson, Naden and Nelson. A finance committee, consisting of Messrs. Dawson, Mobley and Morrison was named. Mr. Morris called attention lo the fad thai the Vancouver lair committee had asked Prince Ruperl to cooperate in placing an exhibit there. Aid, Naden suggested although he did not urge it, that perhaps Ihe ends of the publicity side would he served best for this year by the committee confirming their efforts to getting in exhibit ready for Vancouver. The fact that this fair, coming in August, would be too early for the most of the field crops in this dis- trlst was urged that it was suggested by Mr. Manson that perhaps an ef- ford could be made to exliiliit al New- Westminster, where the fair was held later. This will all lie lefl to the directors to decide. An effort is lo he made to get members, with the annual fee fixed at one dollar. A genera] meeting of tie- subscribers will be held on Saturday nlglil. Tite steamer Prince Rupert reached port behind time this week owing to an accident in the engine room. A column connected with the machinery broke after leaving Nanaimo, where she coaled so that only one engine could be used. The steamer put into Union Bay and from there got Into communication with Capt. Nicholson, the superintendent at Vancouver. It was decided that rather than cancel the voyage and return to Vancouver for repairs the steamer should proceed on the way at a reduced speed and have the repairs attended to on her return. In spite of tiie handicap the vessel made very good time, reaching this port ahead of what was anticipated. She made an average speed of over thirteen knots, reaching here about midnight. Theie was a good complement of passengers on board, many of them being bound for Prince Rupert. She got away in the morning for Stewart returning this morning and proceeding to Vancouver, which port she will likely reach Saturday evening. Upon her arrive! here repairs were effected to the engine room and the steamer left early this afternoon for Vancouver. She will reach there tomorrow evening and get back on time, it is expected. NOTICES TO MARINERS Among recent notices to mariners issued by the Marine Department, are several referring to local waters Among them are the following:— David Point The commanding officer of the U. S. revenue cutter Tahoma, has reported that a white slatwork beacon has been erected on the western side of the small, rocky, wooded Islet off David point, at the entrance to Nettle basin, Lowe inlet, British Columbia. Kdyo Passage The following rocks have been found by II. M. Surveying Vessel Egeria, in Edye passage and approaches:— 1. A rock with 5 fathoms over it, lying 17% cables S. 30 deg. E. from Seal rocks (C-foot rock). 2. A rock with throe fathoms over it, lying 13% cables S. 0 deg. W. from northernmost Islet off Cape Ib- betson. 3. A rock with three fathoms over it, lying twelve cables S. 37 deg. W. from northernmost islet off Cape Ib- hetson. 4. A rock with three fathoms over it, lying 7% cables S. 52 deg. W. from northernmost islet off Cape Ib- betson. 5. A rock with 5 fathoms over it, lying 12 y2 cables N. 59 deg. E. from northernmost islet off Cape Ibbetson. 6. A rock with 5 fathoms over it, lying one mile N. 08 dog. E. from northernmost islet off Cape Ibbetson. 7. A rock with 5 fathoms over it, lying 6% cables N. 71 deg. E. from northernmost islet off Cape Ibbetson. 8. A rock with 4 % fathoms over il, lying two cables S. from N. W. extreme of Table point. 9. A rock with 4% fathoms over it, lying 3 2-10 cables N. 40 deg. W. from N. W. extreme of Table Point. 10. A rock with 1 % fathoms over it, lying 2 9-10 cables N. 20 deg. W from N. W. extreme of Table Point. 11. A rock with 4 fathoms over it, lying 17 cables S. 18 deg. E. from centre of Ettrick rock. 12. A rock with 3 fathoms over it, lying 19% cables S. 18 deg. E. from centre of Ettrick rock. 13. A rock with 4 fathoms over it, lying 16% cables S. 60 deg. E. from centre of Ettrick rock. 14. A rock with 5 fathoms over it, lying 2% miles N. *0 deg. W. from centre of Ettrick rock. Porpoise Harbor Buoy A spar buoy, painted red, has been established on the south side of the entrance to Porpoise harbor, Chatham sound, to marke the rock that dries six feet. The buoy Is moored in four fathoms of water, Lat. N. 54 deg. 11 min. 37 sec, Long. W. 130 deg. 19 mln. 27 sec. The following sextant angles fix he position of the buoy: Kitson island, west tangent, 0 deg.; Kihahan islands, south tangent, 107 deg. 20 mln.; Coast island, west tangent, 66 deg. all min. Lucy Inland Fog Horn There is a hand fog horn at Lucy Island lighlstatlon, Chatham Sound. H is used to answer signals from steamers in the vicinity of the station in thick weather. provisions of the law recently passed by tbe U. S. A. congress. Quite a number of steamship owners on the Atlantic coast have contracted for the installation of wireless on board their steamers during the last few days, and the fleet of the Merchants' and Miners' Transportation company, consisting of twenty-two steamers, will be equipped in the near future. This company's vessels ply between Boston, New York Baltimore, Savannah and New Orleans. Several Pacific coast companies are also negotiating for the equipment of their vessels with wireless, and In a few months the familiar sounds of the instruments will be heard on all steamers flying the Stars and Stripes. INTERNATIONAL QUESTION The Japanese government is making a claim for compensation on behalf of the owners of the schooners Tenyu Maru and Kaisei Maru, seized in Bering sea last year and sold alter confiscation by the United States government. The Jlji Shimpo says the conten- ion of the Japauese government is that the action of a small boat cannot reflect on the vessel to which it belongs, while the United Stat.es holds that the boat is part of the schooner and the schooner is liable to seizure and confiscation for its offences. The two sealers were seized because small boats from tiiem ware found within the prohibited limit otl the Prihyloff seal rookeries. ACROSS ATLANTIC Attempt to be .Made With Balloon Designed for Polar Expedition Walter Wellman and Melville Vaniman will attempt this fall to cross the Atlantic ocean in their dirigible balloon America, which was built for tho Wellman polar expedition, and has twice been tested in voyages over the Arctic ocean north of Spitzeuberger. Tho attempt will bo made solely on the responsibility of the aeronaut:; but the New York Times, the Chicago Record-Rerald and the Londan Daily Telegraph have arranged to buy the news of the expedition, which will be transmitted by wireless, from the airship. Wellman and Vaniman plan to start late in August, or early in September, from a base near New York. CIIESLAKEE COMING PROVIDING WIRELESS rile majority of the American steamship companies are already aving their steamers fitted With wireless aparatus according to the The new steamer Cheslakee, which wil augment, the fleet of tho Union Steamship Company of Vancouver, has left Dublin and is now on her way to this coast. She was bull! by the Dublin Dock Company, and had her trial run last month. Her length is 132 feet, breadth 28 feet, molded depth 17 feet, 9 inches, and her guaranteed speed is 11% knots, which she easil.- exceeded on her trial run. r ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Li "WHERE QUALITY IS KING." GEO. D. TITE Furniture Dealer 3rd. Avenue Prince Rupert An inspection of our stock of House Furnishings will convince you. For quality and economy you will leave us a satisfied customer. Dining Room Furniture, Sideboards, Builds, Dining Tables, (lit. and 8ft. Extension Dintng Room Chain, Quartered Oak with Leather Seats, Golden or Early English finish. Prices ranting from $22.50 to $50 EdSome Line3 of Wicker Chairs and Rockers Iron Beds, Springs and Mattresses, all sizes WINDOW BLINDS Manufactured here to lit any window up io 10 feet wide. Tapestry and Lace Curtains, Poles and Trimmings Special orders for Upholstering of any kind. GEO. D. TITE, - 3rd Ave. SAILING VESSELS Despite the prevailing opinion that the sailing vessel is virtually a relic of the past, the Germans are still building new square riggers in addition to buying those discarded by shipowners of other nations. According to reports from Hamburg, F. Laeize, owner of the Preussen, Posen and other big sailers which have made a name for speed and reliability in the trade between the west coast and Germany, is building two barques of 4,500 tons each, which are to be about the largest of their type in the world. Recently the Germans have bought many second-hand British sailing vessels at very low prices. British windjammers that cost $150,000 and $175,000 now being sold for sums averaging $25,00.0 The well-known Hamburg firm of Knohr & Buchard has lately added to Its fleet a number of well known vessels. Among these have been the Crown of Germany, now known as the .Flschbek, the Dm bridge, now the Steinbeck, and the Ben Dearg, re- christened Lasbeck. This company's vessels carry much freight to Santa Rosalia under contract to the operators of the large copper mines In that country. The British ship Blackbreas, purchased by Wachsmuth & Krokman of Hamburg, has been renamed Luna while the Craigmore, bought by H. II. Schmidt of Hamburg, has been re- christened .Marie. Schmidt is owner of the German ships Wilhclmlna and Henrietta, the latter now loading in British Columbia, and (he smart barque Lisbeth, Tiie British ship Riverside, well- SHERWIN & WILLIAMS -PAINTS- COVER THE EARTH. WE AUK SOLE AGENTS CARLOAD JUST ARRIVED Ready Mixed Paints, Paints Ground in Oil, Paints Ground in Japan, Varnishes, Shellac, etc. Water Stains and Decotint IN ALL COLORS Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Company, Ltd. ™qs. dunn, m*. The Westholme Lumber Company,^. We carry the largest stock of Building Supplies in the North. Quotations given on short notice in all lines. Rough and Dressed Lumber Shingles and Lath Mouldings and Cases Doors and Windows We handle Plaster and Lime at reasonable prices Get our quotations for alljclasses of buildings, FIRST AVENUE OFFICE AND WAREHOUSES known on this coast, is now owned by E. Collier of Hamburg, and Is known as the Harvestelnide. The Loudon Hill is now flying the Norwegian flag and is called the Erbria. The British ship Eva Montgomery of the same fleet as the Lynton, would hardly be recognized now as the German ship Orla. Although much sail tonnage has been sold recently, ther is still plenty on the market, and at Hamburg several well-known wiit.ljammers have been lying idle for Months awaiting charters. Advices from Liverpool state that the well-known ships Marion, Josiah and Marion Light- hotly are to be sold at auction. Subscribe for fournal now. the Prince Rupert AWAITING KAILS The hulk Ivy has been towed Into port by the tug Lome and is anchored in the stream awaiting the arrival of the Belle of Scotland with steel rails. The Ivy is owned by the D. D. Mann interests and will take on rails from the Belle of Scotland for Stewart. LADYSMIT.H COAL H. B. ROCHESTER, - Centre Street 1 V
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Title | Prince Rupert Journal |
Publisher | Prince Rupert, B.C. : O. H. Nelson |
Date Issued | 1910-07-15 |
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Date Available | 2016-01-21 |
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