V The Journal 155 00 a year ttttCU VOL. V. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1915. Price 5 Cents. NO. 60. Prince Rupert Fast Becoming Emporium for Fish Trade of Pacific The port of Prince Rupert is fast becoming the centre of the fishing business ou the Pacific Coast. Local residents do not realize the extent to which the trend of busines is turning in favor of this city, but the fact remains that shipments are going out every day to various parts of the world. This week, as an instance, there has been practically two trainloads taken out, with further shipments by express ln carload lots. Among these shipments was a consignment ef 190 cases making up two carloads, which went out yesterday bound for Liverpool, Eng. This shipment was frozen salmon from Mill Bay Cold Storage, operated by Henry Doyle. Mr. Doyle is making his shipments by way of Prince Rupert, but the salmon consignment is somewhat new, especially when forwarded to England. Early in tbe week a full tralnload went out of frozen halibut and other fish consigned to eastern points in Canada and the United States. These shipments were by refrlgera tor cars over the G.T.P. The Cana dian Fish & Cold Storage Company supplied the greater part of the shipments. Yesterday there were four carloads sent forward by express re frigerator cars, including the two cars for Liverpool. Another fast freight train of refrigerator cars also was sent forward by the local dealers over the G.T.P. Prince Rilpert is coming into its own rapidly as a fish emporium. The summer should see very rapid development along these lines. _o- Baptist Church. Wire in Trouble South. Owing to bad weather south, the telegraphic communication over the Government line was interfered with last night. The interruption was on the end beyond Ashcroft outside of the Government jurisdiction. o New Auto Rate. Phone lto. 99 will start Monday on a new schedule of prices, as follows: Anywhere west of Hays Creek, 50 cents; to Seal Cove, one, two, or three persons, $1; four, or five persons, $1.50; to or from boats or trains, 50 cents. o COUNCILLORS ELECTED AT METLAKATLA Halibut Has Shown Biggest Catches During Month Of January Metlakatla Indian village elected new councillors for the year 1915- 16 as follows: Councillors elected: C. P. Wpi. Leask, Albert Leighton, Campbell and Chas. Powell. Wm. Leask was elected councillor. Ryan, John chief During the month of January the catches of fish have not been as heavy as In some previous months at this port. This has given the opportunity to local companies to get part of the frozen fish sent forward. The month, which started well In the line of herring fishing, has fallen off towards the •■close, and no herring has been taken In commercial quantities in the harbor for some weeks. The value of the catch from this port during January represented a value of about $44,390. There were 16,722 hundred weight of fish taken. Of this quantity halibut was represented by 625,00;0 pounds, which, at 5 cents a pound, represented $31,- 250. In view of the fact that January is usually a rough month on the banks this catch for the month is creditable. . Salmon, being practically all of the spring variety, showed 24,000 pounds taken, which, at 8 cents a pound, represented $1,920. Of other varieties cod was represented by 10,000 pounds. Herring showed 1,000,000 pounds, which, at $1 a hundredweight, rep- Soles were repre- pounds, flounders and skate by 200 resented $10,000. sented by 3,000 by 4,000 pounds, pounds. Of sliel 1 fish, crabs were taken tbe extent of 6,000 pounds. WHEAT IS SOARING; . BREAKING ALL RECORDS FURTHER DETAILS OF PROPOSED FISH CO.'Y G. W. Morrow Explains Some Of thc Details He Has In View In the Formation Of A Corporation Of Local Men To Engage In Great Industry Winnipeg, Jan. 30.—Wheat has broken all records here, May wheat closing at 149 3-4; July wheat, 150 1-2. SU11 Higher. Chicago, Jan. 30.—Wheat for May delivery sold at, $1.52, a jump of I 3-8 cents from yesterday. • *•••*****»*- * oa'i.vT- * MAY LEAVE ANY TIME. * Victoria, Jan. 30.—Col. John Hall, commanding the 30th Battalion, has received a telegram for the battalion to be ready to leave at an early date.' In a letter to The Journal published below, G. VV. Morrow gives further details connected with his fishing company as far as this city is concerned. His letter is as follows: Further to my letters whicli have been published in connection with the organization of a local fish company under the heading, "Let Us Help Ourselves," the following are some of the Ideas I had in mind, believing that they are feasible when worked out and discussed by practical fishermen and business men. Organization. In and around Prince Rupert Harbor there are some (30) thirty what you may term small independent fishing boats, with crews of from three to eight or ten men, some of them suitable, well equipped and manned, and on the average making good money. There are others Morning Worship, 11 a.m., subject, "The Peace of God"; Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m., subject, "A New Heart." Sunday School meets at 2:30. Review Of Past Year In Various Industrial Lines As Presented At Board Of Trade Meeting At the annual meeting of the what she claims to be I18TH REGT., EARL GREY'S OWN RIFLES. Orders by Major J. H. Mc- Mullin, Commanding; for week ending 6th February, 1915: Parades: "A" Company will parade at the Exhibition Building on Tuesday and Friday at 7:45 p.m. Drill squad and company. "B" Company will parade at the Exhibition Building on Monday and Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Drill squad and company. Transfers: Pte. Alexander Rae transferred from "B" Company to "A" Company. Pte. T. C. Chalmers is transferred from "B" Company to "A" Company. W. A. .PETTIGREW, Lieut. Acting Adjutant. Board of Trade held Monday night the retiring preldent, G. R. Naden, presented a very full report relative to the industrial life of the city and district during the year. Included were also Interesting statistics which are given. The report was as follows: Prince Rupert, B.C., January~22,~19T5. To the Members of The Prince Rupert Board of Trade, Prince Rupert, B.C.: Gentlemen,—As you, are all aware, the year 1914 has witnessed the outbreak of the most terrible conflict among the Powers of the world that has ever happened in history. The effect of this outbreak upon the financial markets of the world has been unparalleled. It has resulted in the almost entire cessation of capital available for development and industrial work, and for this reason has had the effect of causing a slackening up in the amount of development work which was under under consideration and in process of construction in Northern British Columbia. However, it is a matter for congratulation on the part of the communities of Northern British Columbia, and especially that of Prince Rupert, that notwithstanding tbe un- i.sual conditions existing, the yearjflc)( 1914, on the who'e, has still witnesed North a steady progress on road to wards the making of Prince Rupert City of the Nortli. From present indications, the year 1915 will witness a continuation of these conditions, which will necessitate a readjustment on the part of the community of former conditions, and compel the public to devote their efforts more along the line of local development of the various natural resources that lie at their door. The most important question by far now in front of the community is that of the fishing industry. The linking up of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway has inaugurated the commencement of shipments over the line of fish products to the Eastern markets. These shipments are increasing every month, and united effort is urged on the part of the community to help place this industry on a satisfactory basis. it is with much pleasure that I submit the following data and information in connection with the progress of Prince Rupert and Northern British Columbia and of the work performed by the Board of Trade during the year 1914. THE PUBLICITY BUREAU. In January last the Publieit.* iBureau was established on a working basis, and a concrete plan started for I the purpose of obtaining belter Pub- l'or Prince Rupert and the From the point of view or Publicity and of fostering local Inter the Premier publicity work is recognized as be--been made to various papers, with ing of communal benefit, and is con- the usual anict:.>.t of success as to sequently supported by a general the publication of the same. Latter- levy on the community, the work in iy the war has had the effect of Prince Rupert has been borne by a crowding out this matter, but gener- in in need of financial assistance, aud business management, even to get them properly equipped to catch fish, which, as every master fishermen can tell you, is the- first principle to work from. My opinion is that if a strong local company was organized all of these boats you would want, and many others from Southern British Columbia ports, would take stock in such a company to the value of their net interest in the boats and equipment, as it could be easily shown that such an arrangement would be distinctly to their advantage, as well as to the advantage of the company. Larger boats of tbe size and capacity that would be decided on by men of years of experience could also be obtained on the same terms, as many independent fishermen on this coast of limited means who are struggling along as best they can in large as well as small boats, in some cases In debt for a portion ot tbe boat, would gladly welcome an opportunity of improving their chances In coming to Prince Rupert and joining such a company. The articles of organization and charter would have to be worked out by business men and fishermen on a sound business basis and provision made for a large directorate of the best men obtainable who would become interested in such a company and who are directly interested in the city in other ways, together with outside men who might be obtained that would take an interest and' !stock in such an organization. Capitalization. few public-spirited citizens alone. ally speaking considerable interest has been shown in the outside press as to Prince Rupert and the North's progress. This part of tbe Bureau's work is a most important one, as tlle value of publicity obtained by well planned press matter is universally recognized, and In this particular line the Bureau has made an excellent showing. Tne natural resources exhibit in plact at the Board of Trade Rooms the work of the Board of Trade, the Bureau has jusllfletl its-jll"'«' Interesting features existence, and you have now the P"* "r the Board Inadvl foundation laid Of a valuable asset tr> I l""esont. Entertainment, A series of luncheons have been held throughout the year. They have been an unqualified success in keeping up local interest, and with the valuable assistance of various gentlemen who have addressed the members at these luncheons on topics of interest, have assisted materially in the work of keeping tlie community posted with up-to-date information as to the progress of Prince Rupert and the North. These luncheons have also been the means of adding considerably to the amount of publicity obtained, inasmuch as the speeches made have been reported In full In the local press. The thanks of the Board are due these gentlemen and the press who have so kindly assisted in making these genial gatherings the success they are. A business men's excursion was run in July under the auspices of ^red strangers andI other, the Board to Granby and Stewart. This excursion was attended by about one hundred and Ill'ly members and guests, and it was Intended to be* the ones, but the outbreak of,war In August last, and ffle conditions resulting, made the continuance of The company should start with a subscribed capital of from $100,000 to $250,000 in $10.00 shares, 2.r> per cent, to be paid on completion of the organization and the balance as required, but no call to exceed over 10 per cent, of the amount subscribed, within a specified time. Location. My opinion is that the most central .point obtainable, that could be se- !cured for the least money, .should be is a most complete one, and has been selected, A portion of (lie Provincial the subject of favorable comment bv!(lovel'n"lenl <lo''k m|8ht be obtain ed under lease for number of mining engineers, prospectors, and Bu u"uor K'"aH "" B others who have viewed it. Through>years al " nomlnal rent- Tllis ldea I this collection on hand at the Rooms!1 iu" """e we" Bware does llot n,eet the representative of the Provincial Government collecting samples for the Panama Exhibition was enabled | the views of a great many citizens, ! but I have yet to find a man who can give any valid reason why it should not be used for this purpose; and why should it not be?. The Premier and Attorney-general of the Province have taken a keen Interest In the fishing possibilities of this port and I believe a genuine business proposition of a largo fish company put up to the Provincial Gov- practically to obtain specimens of all the districts of Northern British Columbia, from the exhibit belonging to the Board. Valuable assistance has been ren- who have visited the Rooms during the year in the way of Information. eminent In rlghl shape would re- ™o"c>'. ceive every consideration nnd would 1 "> ''a first eighl months of thejbe met with a desire to do all in our views irrp- flrst or a series of similar;-venr "mk'r thl' able management of their power to i t our views Mr. P. c. Godenrath, an aggressive1 specllve of politics, and they would polby was maintained, but owing tojendeavor to place the local company the outbreak of the war and the on labli the community of Prince Rupert and the North. Various conventions and prominent men visiting Prince Rupert were entertained by the Hoard of Trade, and every assistance was given Government or other officials who have visited Prince Rupert during the year in tin ursc ol their duties. Through the efforts of the Bur Methodist Church Musical Service SUNDAY EVENING NEXT. JANUARY 81 At 7:;«» o'clock Anthem—"The Lord Is My Shepherd" Masfarren Solo—"Sing Ye Praise" .Mendelssohn Mr. C D. Jones. Welsh Quaftette—Selected Anthem with Solo—"Oh for a Closer Walk With God" ...Foster Soloist, Mr. Vaughan Davies. Flute Solo—"The New Kingdom" ,. . Tours Mr. A. Hoelscher. Solo—"But the Lord Is Mindful" Mendelssohn Mr. A. Clapperton. Anthem—"Angel Voices" Vine Hall A hearty Invitation is cxtendel to everybody. J5 Important part or the Board's policy, city and district. Jl»l»lfcKH>lKH»lWWKH*l^^ I'nllke other cities In Canada, where' Contributions of press matter hi the nt and ihe Independent fishermen In smallesl coal possible. Sim li an arrangement fin ground gained by the Bureau atIwould save a minimum outlay, consistent with j the keeping of the Bureau once. iu Finance. During the year 1914, the cost or I running the Bureau bus been $2,- fi.'ltl.GO. This sum Includes salaries, rent, entertainment, stationery, and other expenses. In addition'to this, $453.25 of old outstanding accounts from previous years have been paid 'be Canadian .Mining Institute 1ms off. Also, there has been written off Promised to include Prince Rupert tlie sum of $847.50 In uneolleetable ln the itinerary or u large number dues which have been outstanding V their members who are visiting tor years. The amount expended lhe Pacific Coast in 1915. has been raised through members'! Publicity. dues, special subscriptions troiii sov-j Considerable quantities or litera- eral of the members of the Board, tlire have been sent to various parts and by a grant received from the of the world, and also in answer to Real Estate Exchange. The thanks direct enquiries for the same from of the Board are due these gentle- various sources. The Bureau bus men who have so generously come also communicated directly with forward and given financial support over a thousand persons requiring towards the financing of this most other data in connection with the traonlinary conditions prevailing, thejthe very best position al the object has been in maintain the pres- Inveslmenl In a dock for ti few years and leave tlie capital for In exist- ihe providing of equipment, boats [etc, It tins location could not bo Meetings. obtained, ami I will have to be Regular monthly meetings have shown by lhe Premier and the At- been held throughoul the year wttti torney-General and the executive it a good average attendance of mem- la nol obtainable, possibly the G.T.P, bers, There have also been regular Railway, or the city, mlghl assist In meetings held of the various special solving the problem. committees appointed by the Board Power. Light ami Water. from time to time, other local as- The city of Prince Rupert would, fContinued from Page Three.) fConttnued on Page Two.) School Estimates Are Prepared The School Hoard met yesterday afternoon to consider the estimates,for Hie year. O, H. Nelson, who bus been again elected chairman, occupied the chair. Tbe Hoard realized thai i' was necessary to keep the appropriations down this year to the lowest possible point, Accordingly nothing but the real necessities of the year were asked for, The totnl for ordinary expenditure was put at $211,150, which will be siibnltted lo the City Council as required before February 1. 1 SHJ{HW<HKHK««H3«H>0«<HJ<HX^ s Sunday, January 31, 1915. PRINCE RUPERT JOURNAL prince mm' 3foumai FURTHER DETAILS OF |««*^^ PROPOSED FISH CO.j Product No. (). H. NELSON, Editor. Offlce: 128 Third Avenue East, near McBride Street. Telephone 13S; Postoflice Box GOT. DAILY EDITION. Published every morning except Mondav. Delivered by carrier in tlie city at' the following rate, if paid in advance:— One Year $5.00 Six Months $2.50 Three Months $1.25 If not paid In advance, per Month $0.50 WEEKLY EDITION. Published every Friday for circulation outside the City of Prince Rupert at $2.00 a year, addressed to Contains about 2)4 His. $1.50 Continued rr»,m Page One. no doubt, do her share by giving special power, water and light rates, and possibly some other concessions, or even exemptions for a few years. Cohl Storage, II arrangements could not be made with the Cold Storage people at Seal Cove for ice and also rental for storage room for a certain term ol' years, then the company could approach the Government at Ottawa for a subsidy for an ice and storage plant of their own, on the same lines as granted the Cold Storage here points in Canada; or $3.00 a year tojno„- ,,mie,. tile Cold Storage Subsidy all points In the i'nited Kingdom, arrangement the United States or other foreign; countries. Advert i Rates Upon Application Sunday, January 31, 191." LIBERALS AND LIBERALS, There are Liberals and Liberals The editor of the.organ of that party in this city seems to belong lar to a class by himself, lie refers to the Prime Rupert General Hospital Association as Hie Prince Rupert Conservative Hospital Association. While the Association has always, we are thankful to say, been of a very conservative type, we presume the News intends to refer to it politically. This is a dirty insinuation intended to work mischief in the running of the institution. We have never known of politics entering into the affairs of the institution and we defy the News to show when it has done so. D. G. Stewart, who has just retired from the presidency, has occupied that post ever ■ since the institution was opened. He has been cognizant of all that took place, for he has taken a very deep interest In all things connected with it. We have never heard Mr. D. G. Stewart, who is known to be a Liberal, raise any objection to anything I Storage Company Electric power would be used from the city likely in any event and the plant could be l>uilt in units and enlarged as necessary; or possibly a cold storage company could be formed that would erect a storage here for the sole business of selling cold storage and ice entirely independent of the fish business, with which an arrangement could be made. Markets. On this important question 1 can „e]v|see no reason why a local company would not be just as well able to secure a market for its products as anyone else. This would have to be thoroughly gone into before definitely completing organization, so that In case of surplus production at times arrangements could be matte with one of the large American dealers to take care of same, as well as all other questions under this head. The question of fishermen, suitable quarters for them, cheap rents for their families and all such questions of the greatest import to the success of a company, would have to be worked out by an organizer of experience and ability in handling such problems. In concluding, my humble opinion is that the small independent fisherman, with his home and family, is what we require, and if possible, we as citizens should leave no stone unturned to bring him here and make conditions so that it is to his interest and welfare to remain here. Home companies like the Cold and others of a 99 SPLENDID FOR PLUMBERS The sale of Product No. 99 is strictly confined to the high-class supply houses. Its cost of manufacture is therefore not affected by Dept. or "price cutting store" influence that so often drives manufacturers to the use of inferior chemicals and uro- cesses. Nor is the dealer allowed to reduce the retail price under penalty of having his supply terminated. A POWERFUL SOLVENT FOR CLOGGED UP DRAIN PIPES "tin" destroys accumulations if lint, paper, cloths, hair, allme, grease, vegetables, soup, fruit and many Others. It is harmless to tiiiesi plumbing. DON'T ARGUE DOVT PUT OFF TEST IT This ['(reparation has been so generally successful in clearing drains that It is bought over and over again by those who have tried it, but Inasmuch as no on can know lhe actual condition existing within a pipe, it is absoutely Impossible for the manufacturer or the dealer to guarantee the result. CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CO., NEW YORK FOR SALIC 1SY HARRY HANSON THE RELIABLE PLUMBER FOR THE ISKST IN PLUMBING AND HEATING PHONE 181) OWKHKH*JKH>i*i»lKHji^^ 8 LUMBER Coal, Cement, Plaster and Brick AND A COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDERS' SUPPLIES WESTHOLME LUMBER CO., LTD. First Avenue Prince Rupert • Telephone 186 g G. T. P. S. S. Sailings for Vancouver Victoria and Seattle .8. Priuce George every Friday at I) a.m. ,S. Prince John at 7 p.m. on Sunday, January !5, 17, 31; February 14, 28, etc. or .Massett anil Port Clements S.S. Prince John 10 p.m. Saturday, January l», 33; February 8. 20, etc. or Skidegate, Lockeport, etc., S.S. Prince John 11 p.m. Sunday, .1 miliary 10, 24; February 7, 21, etc. Stewart and Nuns River S.S. Prince John 0 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 27; February 10, 21, etc. Anyox (Granby Bay) S.S. Prince George midnight every Wednesday. G.T.P. RAILWAY SCHEDULE rains leave Prince Rupert for Prince George, Edmonton, Melville, Winnipeg, etc., at 10 a.iii., Wednesdays and Saturdays, con- necting with trains for St. Paul. Chicago and all points east. ruins arrive from the east on Thursdays and Sundays at 0.30 p.m. s G.T. RAIL WAV SYSTEM The Double-track Route From Chicago to Toronto, Hamilton, Buffalo, Montreal, etc., —^ etc. For reservations, ttckets*and lull Information regarding travel to any part of the world apply to the G.T.P. Ticket Office, Third Avonue; Agency all Atlantic Steamship Lines. IBU3I done there on the ground of any party spirit being shown. But Mr, Stewart belongs to an older school of Liberalism than that ■which actuates the insinuation made by the .News, lie is of a broader type of Liberalism whicli does not grovel in tlie Mud all the time and which consequently finds it possible to work In harmony with Conservatives. Mr. Stewart was, we believe, the only member of the Liberal party that attended the general meeting the oilier night. Where were the worthies that lliul fault? Corporation ot the city ol Prince Rupert. Bylnvt No. U2!i, Eleventh Avenue Plank Road, Contend No. I. SEALED TENDERS will bo received by 10. A. Woods, City Clerk, up till 5 p.m., .Monday, 15th February, for the construction of a sixteen foot plank roadway on Eleventh Avenue and City Reserve, from Ninth Avenue to Albert Avenue. Plans may be seen and specifications obtained al Ihe City Engineer's offlce, City Hall, The lowesl or any louder not necessarily accepted. VV. McG, mason, City Engineer. like nature, are what we want; boats coming to land fish, purchase supplies and bait will be a factor, but the home companies are the ones to encourage, build up and secure for Prince Rupert; these are companies that will keep our drydock employing men, our carpenters building homes, our railways hauling fish, our merchants and hotels doing business; the others will assist, but we want them all and should show our faith and confidence in our city and this industry by doing something to advance it ourselves. In thanking yon, Mr. Editor, for the kindness shown in publishing these letters, I want to say my only excuse for doing so is Hint I am i.n- terested in the welfare of this city, which means to all of ns one own welfare and success. 1 feel confident, therefore, u local company could be organized that would be of more advantage to this city lliiin anything else outside of the railway, drydock mid cold storage plant, yet entered Into here, nnd would like to see the question gone into by all the citizens In sec what could be done. Yours truly, GEORGE W. MORROW. Thompson Hardware Co., Limited Rifles and Shot Guns Ammunition Camping Supplies PHONE 101. P.O. DRAWER 16MB 330 SECOND AVE. pblKHWMHKWlKHKHKW-IKHMKH?^ iK1IK«iKh:h*|XHKHWK1<K> BER SHINGLES, MOULDINGS, SASH, DOORS Prince Rupert Lumber Co. FIRST AVE. AND Mc Phone 25 lltlllE ST. PRINCE HI PERT Branch Yard at Smithers, B.C. ———— SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES For Rent REASONABLE RATES THE Continental Trust Company 3O0tWZa&&a&a0U0 HE HIGH COST OF I.I VINO RE- DICED RY HI YTXG VOIR Best Quality Domestic Lump Coal $9.50 Per Ton Best Quality Washed Nut Coal $8.7." Per Ton DELIVERED —THE— Union Transfer Co. Prince Rupert, II.C. Phone 30 Skeena Land Dlstrlcl—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. TAKE NOTICE that Peter Piombo, of Prince Rupert, R.C'., occupation Prospector, Intends to apply tor per-] mission to prospect for coal and petroleum over the following described! lands on the West Coast of Graham Island: Commencing at a rosl planted three miles north and one inHe east of the north-east corner of Lot 2487, thence north 80 chains, thence, east Sn chains, llience south SO chains, llience west 80 chains, to] point of commencement, containing' 840 acres more or less. ja29 PETER PIOMBO. Date located, December 3rd, 1914. Skeena I.and District—District of I Queen Charlotte Islands. TAKE NOTICE that Peter Piombo, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation Prospector, Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and pe- li'olouni over the following described lands on tbe West Coast, of Graham Island: Commencing at a post planted live miles oast and olio mile nortli of the north-east corner of Lot 21311, thence north 80 chains, thence east SO chains, thence south SO chains, llience west 80 chainB, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Ja29 PETER PIOMBO. Date located, December 4th, 11H4, Subscribe for The Dally Journal, «! ; Send for Five Roses Cook Book— COUPON Write Ntme mni Addre*. pUinly. Don t finjct H> endow: Ten Cents in iwmp* HkMl ftf MALE) BEING A MANUAL OF GOOD RECIPES carefully chosen from the contributions of over two thousand successful users of Fivi Roses Flour throughout Canada. Also Useful Notes on the various classes of good things to eat. all of which have been carefully checked and re-checked by competent authority. Address your Envelope lo UKE OF THC WOODS MILLING COj LIMITED, WQHHlPEg Distributors I'rince Rupert, B.C. KIM.I.V, DOUGLAS « CO. STEWART * MOBLEY Canadian Pacific Railway PRINCESS MAY SOUTHBOUND, FRIDAY 8 P.N. PRINCESS MAQMNNA, SOUTHBOUND, 8 P.M. SUNDAY J. G. McNAR, General Agent, corner Third Ave. und Fourth St. THE UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C. LTD* S.S. VENTURE Southbound Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Sailings for Granby, Simpson and the Naas Sundays at Midnight , For further particulars apply to JOHN BARNSLEY, AGENT :: 0H1 Second Ave., I'hone 508 Agency Atlantic Steamships. tHHKHJlWl»»>W»*KWWKHKHXW Royal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Capital Reserved Fund.. Total Assets ... ESTABLISHED 180!) .$ 11,300,000 .$ Il!,.'j00,000 ,.$18,->,000,000 Savings Hank Department—$1 will open an account Branches Throughout Canada and Banking Connections Willi All Fails ot tlle United States. Agents Throughout tlle World. H. P. WILSON, Manager - - Prince Rupert Branch iJKXftiKHKH*iKHKa>*mB3^^ CLEAN UP AND PAINT UP NOW O-CEDAR MOl^, O-CEDAR MOP POLISH ALABASTINE SANITARY WALL COATING WATER HOSE, GARDEN TOOLS, WATERING CANS MARTIN-SENOTJR 100 PER O-.s'T. PURE PAINT PAINT BRUSHES, LAWN MOWERS AND GRASS SHEARS . ,, CARPET BEATERS, GARBAGE PAILS 4, * ' WINDOW SCREENS, SCREEN DOORS ,' ' —AT THF— KAIEN HARDWARE CO.,eosThirdAv. Prince Rupert Transfer Co. —FOR- Coal, Furniture Moving, Baggage and Heavy Teaming W. J. CRAWFORD, Manager pTJT)NE 566 0fflce and ReBidence: 1009 THIRD AVE. The Morning Journal 50 cents per Month n PRINCE RUPERT JOURNAL Sunday, January 31, 1915. Review Of Past Year In Various Industrial Lines (Continued from Page One.) sociations have also made use of the Rooms for their meetings, at the invitation of the Board. This favor granted by the Board has been generally appreciated. Membership. At the end of 1913 the membership of the Board of Trade was 77. This membership has been increased to 188 In 1914, of whom 111 are in good standing as at December 81, 1914. This increase of practically 100 Is most gratifying and gives a practical illustration cf the good feet of the policy of conducting up of the G.T.P. in Sep- the linking teniber last. In reviewing the progress of this industry during the year 1914 I, first of all, wish to particularly draw the attention of the Board to tbe excellent work done by tbe Special Committee, consisting of .Messrs. G. VV. Nickerson, W. B. Williams, and F. Q, Dawson, which was appointed by the Board to take up the ones- tlon during 1914. They have been Indefatigable in their labors, and it j Halibut ef-jls due lo their persistent efforts that anja quantity of valuable data has been plant is also being installed at the present time. built a smelter at this point. Tbe tennage developed is estimated at Total quantities of fish landed in a! 12,000,000 tons, containing 2.2 per green state at Prince Rupert during cent, of copper with small additional ihe year 1914: 11)11. Weight, Cwts. Salmon 223,555 Halibut 104,111 Cod 10,629 Herring 37,380 Mixed Fish . , . 46H Value. $1,117,475' 521,555 53,145 37,380 2,920 active publicity campaign, both local.Iobtained, which lias been submitted ly and on the outside. from time to lime to the authorities Special committees have been ap-|both at Ottawa and Victoria In press- pointed from time to time to tane ing the case of the community In up tbe following questions with a connection with certain changes that view to remedying existinn condl- have been asked tor In existing regu- tions during the year 1914: lationa covering this Industry at the The Fisheries question: present time. The efforls of (his Tralii Schedules and Freights: Committee have been particularly Waterfront Leases; (opportune inasmuch as the negotia- Appointnient of United States Itlons carried on have laid an excel- Total 376,121 1018. Weight, Cwts. Salmon 161,300 . .. 75,7(18 Cod 1,055 Herring 93,390 .Mixed Fish . . . $1,732,475 Value. $810,400 378,900 3,225 .$1,287,315 an increase ire still or the to tbe Consular Agent at Prince Rupert; Appointment of United States Immigration Officer at Prince Rupert; Presentation to the President of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway to commemorate the opening of the line. Most of these committees in session. The question presentation of a souvenir president of the G.T.P. has been indefinitely postponed owing to tlie fact that the outbreak of hostilities cancelled arrangements for an official opening of tbe transcontinental railway. In handing over the Publicity Department of the Board of Trade to tbe new executive I feel that, with (he foundation laid in 1914, the work of the Bureau in ensuing years will be the means of rendering valuable assistance to the community in the matter of fostering the movement for a larger and more prosperous Prince Rupert. Transportation. On April 7, 1914, the final connection was made in the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, giving Prince Rupert through connection with Winnipeg and tho East, and (be first standard train from the Enst arrived In Prince Rupert on April II. Owing to the outbreak of the war, the official opening of the line was postponed, but a regular standard train schedule was established on the 2nd September between Prince Rupert, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Fort William. Most of you arc familiar with the extent of this gigantic undertaking, from which Prince Rupert lias its Inception, but it is worth while mentioning that to date 3,149 miles have been constructed Easl of] Prince Rupert lo Fori William, equipped throughout with Su-lb. steel rails, with no curves of a sharper radius than 0 degrees, with a ruling maximum grade of half of one per cent., and that the cost of building the first 100 miles Enst from Prince Rupert was $8,000,000, showing lhe gigantic nature of the project, and the engineering difficulties overcome, " At tiie present time b regular passenger service is maintained of .three liains weekly, carrying mail, during the summer months, and of Iwo trains weekly during the winter months, each way, with every prospect of augmentation during the coming summer, There lias also been a regular freight service niiiln- t Ined between Prince Ruperl and Eastern points, Steamship communication lias been maintained during the past year between Prince Rupert, the South, and adjacent points, by a service as follows: The Canadian Pacific Railway, with a service of three passenger boats and one freight steamer calling regularly; the Union Steamship Company, two passenger and two freight, boats plying between Prince Rupert and points north and South (way points not touched by other direct service) ; the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, two boats making six trips a month; the Grand Trunk Pacific Steamship Company, summer months five steamers a week, in winter months three boats. A service has also been made by this Company to the Queen Charlotte Islands, which Is capable of considerable Improvement, as settlers on these Islands are placed at a great disadvantage in the marketing of their produce "under the existing transportation facilities. Fisheries. At the present time this industry Is by for the most Important feature of loi il development, it lias par- come i'-.'n prominence since lent foundation for the united efforts of the community of Prince Rupert in pressing these changes which are, going on at the present time. The! thanks of not only the Board of Trade but of the entire community are due these gentlemen for the efficient manner in which they have handled this question. The position of Prince Rupert in tlle competitive fields of this industry prior to the completion of the railway was not as strong, as we might have wished, but I am glad to say that this weakness no longer exists, and at the present time Prince Rupert has become a recognized factor as port of entry and a shipping port for the fish products of tbe Northern Pacilic. You are all aware of the serious view that is being taken of our entry into this field by Seattle and Ketchikan, who, up to the present, have held the major part of this business, and the concerted effort being made by these cities to retain control of this Industry, and It will require earnest work on the part of the whole community of Prince Rupert to protect and assure Prince Rupert her share of this profitable industry. I am glad to note that at the present time concerted effort is being put forward by the entire community in an endeavor to influence the change in existing regulations, which are onerous as far as Prince Rupert is concerned. In September last the first regular service was inaugurated of fish shipments over the G.T.P. Railway, and between September 9 and December 31 not less than 4,740,430 lbs. of fresh and frozen fish was shipped to the Prairies, Eastern Canada and (he Eastern cities of the 'United Stoics. Practically all the larger towns in the East have drawn upon Prince Rupert for part, of their tisli supply, and where previously Prince Rupert as a Ashing centre was a matter of rumor only, she is now taking the place rightfully hers, as being the strategic point of tbe most natural and quickest route to these' markets, At the iuVHeiii time the industry locally is handicapped in several ways. It is at a disadvantage as regards certain regulations in force. which we hope will be changed in the near future. The cost of ice. bait and distillate is at present too high, bul there is a promise of this being rectified in the near future! ami I hope to see arrangements effected whereby Prince Rupert Is placed on. the same basis In these matters as her Northern neighbor. Ketchikan, There were 42 canneries operated lu the district duling the year 1914, The Naas and Skeena rivers have regularly each year contributed largely to the salmon pack of British Columbia and the figures of the total pack for 1914 are Interesting: Salmon Puck of Northern British Columbia, 1111 I. Total Those figures show over 1913 of $445,160. During the year 1914 prices obtained for fresh fish at the wharf Prince Rupert have been good, and there has been no difficulty in disposing of all fish landed, as the demand has far exceeded the supply. There is great need of wharfage accommodation for this industry in the future, and it is to be hoped that arrangements will eventually be made for the localization of this business by t values in gold and silver. At 14 •£ cents per pound for copper the gross production from this mine will amount to $78,000,000, It Is probable that about 75 per cent, of the gross value will be spent for labor and supplies, and it is certain that a large proportion of this amount will find Its way to Prince Rupert. In the Hazelton district . development work has proceeded steadily and several of the mines in that district are beginning to show up very favorably. Proved mines have been made of several prospects and others are in a fair way to prove that they are worthy of taking a Place j (irawn a amongst the producing mines of|from the 93,840 j British Columbia. In other districts there has also been a certain amount of work done. Of these districts Portland Canal is worthy of mention on account of the tunnel driven by the Portland Canals Tunnels, Ltd., of Victoria, which has proceeded far enough to show that the work and money spent on this proposition has been justified. The Omineca district owing to rumors of a projected railway has had considerable attention paid to it, in connection with bydraulic leases. There are no new developments in the several coal fields of Northern British Columbia. Most of these districts will take considerable time ^^^^^^ installment of a fish ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ wharf as it is urgently needed in |to develop and bring' to tbe transpor Skeena River steamer traffic Included in coastwise traffic during 1912-1:1. The railway has now replaced this service up river. Provincial. There wire 441 pre-emptions recorded in 1914 as against 489 in 1913. This shows a decrease. There were 54 land purchase applications filed against 353 in 1913. There were 213 mining claims recorded in 1914; this is a slight increase over 1913. There were six Crown Grants issued for mineral claims; 94 coal licenses were taken out in 1914, and Sun gun licenses. These figures show a decrease generally over 1913, but this Is chiefly due lo the fact that the completion of the railroad lias with- large floating population country, previously engaged in construction work, who In previous years filed on pre-emptions for speculative purposes. There Is a genera] increase in bona iide settlement. The slump in land speculation is responsible for the decrease in land applications. Mining and coal claims recorded show that interest in these two industries is still well maintained. order to keep pace with the growing demand for wharf accommodation. Agriculture. Northern British Columbia is gradually taking its place amongst the recognized farming centres of British Columbia. A steady progress towards settlement of the interior and tbe islands adjacent to Prince Rupert is being made. The year 1914 has witnessed a better class of settler coming in to take up land, and although development, owing to the vastness of the district known as .Northern British Columbia, is slow, it is coming steadily. The Government (Provincial) has installed several experimental stations -at different points, and the results obtained at these stations-are satisfactory in every way. The outstanding difficul-j ty agriculture has to contend with is lack of transportation and markets. This is a condition that time will ameliorate. tation slate. Considering financial conditions, which are always a large factor in governing development work in mining areas, Northern British Columbia from a mining point of view Is showing a steady improvement in her position, and it is a matter of satisfaction to be able to say that there is no doubt that eventually Prince Rupert will become one of the recognized mining centres of British Columbia, The Lumber Industry. The state of this industry during the year 1914 has been almost normal, but a decrease is shown In the total cut. Conditions in the lumber trade have as you know been almost universally quiet throughout British Columbia, hence Prince Rupert and the adjacent districts have also witnessed a quiet period. At tho present time there are ten working plants In operation in Northrn British Columbia. These turn out about There is no doubt that results of - the last year or so have gone to! 12'000'0on feet "6r anm,m' The show that Northern British Co'umbia Imarket is »urely loca1' in res»°nse is capable of producing large quan-|to a flxcd <,ema,ll, from canneries titles of vegetables, small fruits, fod- and sraa" towns' etc' Kn"al shlp- der, and other lines of mixed farm-Jl)ins facilities P^vent Prince Rupert ing.'In addition wheat and grain can be grown In certain parts of the district, and there is also opportunity for cattle raising, dairying, and poultry raising. A few figures as to the amount of available land for agricultural purposes in this district maj be of interest. The Skeena River Vail Tbe Bulkley Valley. . Fraicois Lake Fraser Lake The Nechaco Valley.. Bella Coola 350,000 Naas River Valley 300,000 Tbe Acres 200,000 120,000 64,000 15 000 200,000 competing with points to the south of her, but a good demand Is opening up at inferior points as settlement progresses. The International Lumber, Box & Shingle Co., who have recently Civic. In commenting on civic affairs a brief summary of the chief features of Prince Rupert development since Incorporation will not be out of place. Prince Rupert has live parks, containing an aggregate of 90 acres. Steady work has been maintained in 1914, In bringing part of these allotments for public recreation into proper shape. It has a cemetery of 57 acres. Ten and one half miles of plank roadways. Five miles of planked sidewalks; and three miles of sewers. It owns such public utilities as electric lighting and power, telephone, and water. The fire department is modern, well equipped, centrally situated and efficiently worked. The assessed value of real property for 1914 was $20,959,020, with $2,834,1(10 improvements, and the rate of taxation was 13.975 gross. As the single tax plan is the one that has been adopted by the city, no charge is levied on Improve- | ments. During the past year there has been issued 124 building permits with a total valuation of $001,- C75, showing a substantial increase over 1913, The year has witnessed the connecting up of the new water system. Prince Rupert has also contributed her quota of citizens for the cause of the Empire. In November last 120 men left (be city for lhe purpose of joining the Second Can- tingont of the Canadian Active Service troops. Attached are comparative statements showing the city's assessment, taxes and other information. Total receipts from all sources, 1914, $9119,119.82. IMPERIAL MACHINE WORKS Engines Installed ami General Repairs Oxj'-Acetjlene Plant iu Connection Phono Red 150 Third Avenue E Total expenditures, 1914, $SS taken over a shingle plant at Port|936.60. Edward, are installing a sawmill with a capacity of 40,000 feet per day, and also a kiln for drying lumber. This kiln is an important improvement in methods of handling lumber in tlie North, as the one great drawback to the industry lias been the luck of plant necessary for drying and consequently producing Islands ■ 55,000 Uhe better class of lumber. The establishmentof drying kilns at existing plants should help to create n steady demand for spruce lumber, which is the chief output of Northern mills. Another deferent factor to the mills in existence putting out larger , .. . 94,890 Total, cases . . . .332,524 11)13. Skeena River, cases. . . . . . .164,055 68,090 Total, cases 2.12,151 Fraser River (Comparison) Fraser River (1914) 328,390 Fraser River (1913) 732,059 There are live modern cold storage plants in operation. The largest of these Is thai operated by the Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co., Ltd. It has a capacity of 14,000,000, lbs, of fish and a smoking und curing Total, appiox 1,359,Odd The Fair held under the auspices of the Northern British Columbia Agricultural and Industrial Association in the new exhibition building which was completed this year was a splendid success, and the exhibits shown go far to prove that, the farming Industry of Northern British Columbia is reaching a point, past the experimental stage. The local exhibits especially were of :i high standard, and are a matter of satisfaction to the community or Prince Rupert, as It goes to Bhow that gardens within the city limits are capable of growing sufficient produce of nil descriptions. Bach year will see an increase of space under cultivation, and it is lo ho hoped that the supplies grown locally and In the interior, will be sufficient to meet the local demand, and thus counteract the bad effects of produce having to be shipped in for local consumption from the south. Mining. Steady progress in development work has boon the feature of 1914, although the existing crises have considerably retarded further growth in development. The outstanding feature of the year bus been the blowing in of the smelter at Anyox and the consequent completion of tbe development part of the work undertaken by the Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd. This company expended close upon $3,000,000 in purchasing and developing its mine- al Hidden Creek, and In addition have also Comparative Statemeni showing Assessment, Hate and Taxes. Real Property. Improvements. $26,959,020 $2,834,160 1914 1913 1914 1913 13,120 January ! February March April . . Total Asses i. $29,793,180 28,215,970 Building Permits, Month by month. 1913. 8.900 2,422,850 Gross rule of Taxation. 13.975 16.90 .$ quantities is the luck in (he North j a recognized centre for shipping in large quantities. As (he port of! Prince Rupert grows this difficulty will, no doubt, be overcome, and Prince Ruperl will become the port of call for vessels looking for loads of lumber for shipment via the Panama to the Fast. Federal. Tbp Customs returns for 1914 show a general increase over those of 1913. The figures being: 1914. $238,839,115; and for 1913, $234,- 326.41. A comparative statement of the shipping tonnage for the years 1913-14 and 1912-13 is given below. Owing to thc Government financial year ending In March of each year, it is impossible to obtain tlie latest returns. Shipping Tonnage. 1914-13. Vessels. Tonnage. Foreign, outward . . 362 201,45 6 Foreign, inward . . . 429 349,401 Coastwise, outward 950 578,328 Coastwise, inward 929 559,429 1912-13. Foreign, outward 21<\ 293,904 Foreign, Inward . . . 286 297,948 Coastwise, outward 1064 509,87 6 CoaBtwIse, inward . . 1ii2u 472,302 Note: G.T.P, Bteamers now clearing coastwise cleared foreign 'outward ill 1912:13. May 150 .lime 10 250 July 500 August .... 6 ,900 September .. 8, 500 October . . , 1 1 ,580 November .. 1 125 Dim ember 34 ,826 1914. ? 6,050 132,550 27,400 31,320 26,400 :: 1,9 1 5 24,450 • 4,300 4,150 6,590 J. H. HILDITCH Contractor and Builder Estimates given on nil classes of work, whether small or large. Per. soiuil attention given to every Item, PHONE GREEN 321 FREDERICK PITERS, K.C. Barrister, Solicitor and Netary PublK: Office ln EXCHANGE BLOCK DR. GILROY, DENTIST ' Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty i Office: Smith Block. Third Avenue A. FAULDS, M.I. M.E. Consiiltiig Mining Engineer Examinations and development of Coal, Metal, Oil. Etc. 709 Duusmuir St. Vancouver, B.C. HAIRDRESSING PARLORS Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment, Electric Treatments, Etc. Mrs. N. Ii. Hundusyde, Prop. 211 Third St. PRINCE RUPERT JAMES GILMORE ARCHITECT Second Ave. Near McBrlde St. P.O. Box 1714 Telephone 448 RITCHIE, AGNEW & CO. Civil Engineers and Surveyors Prince Rupert, B.C. Waterworks, Water Power, Wharf Construction, Reports, Plans, Domln- on and Provincial Land Surveying, Electric Blue Printing, Negatives and White Prints Phone Blue 183 Res. Phone 393 UP-TO-DATE LINDSArS CARTAGE ft STORAGE O. T. P. CARTAWE AGENTS 331 SECONO AVENUE JINGLE POT COAL !» bandied by us. .-' prompt attention 11 orders receive Phone No. 68. Phone 93. I'.H. Box :is. Pacific Cartsge Limited General reaming Furniture Moving a Specialty. When you buy COAL buy the BEST Ladysmitb Lump or Comox Washed Nut. The Queen Charlotte Oil Fields Limited Office Will open IoiIbj- In l,H\v-lliitlcr Building foi snip of a limited iiiiioiiui of Treasury Stock 4,500|OEO. K. MACDONALD, Scc.-Tieius. " I.'.n! $163,507 $601,6' ■ rncludea pormlts Issued for the Drydock, ■ Month of the outbreak of war. New Buildings. Tbe Exhibition built by the Northern British Columbia Agricultural fConllnticd on Page Four.) HAYNER BROS Pioneer Funeral Directors and Embalmeri Open Day and Night. Ladles' Assistant in Attendance. PHONE 86, 710 THIRD AVE. A. E. Rand, President. J S. Pearoe, THE PRINCE RUPERT SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, LTD. MANUFACTURERS DOORS, SASH, MANTLES, MOULDINGS, SCROLL AM) BAND SAWING. AND ALL KINDS OF FINISHINGS, MORE AND OF FIOK Kin RES, BOUSE) FINISH A SPECIALTY Factory and Oflice: Seventh Aveiinf, Huyn OOVC Olid© Telephone LU8 P.O. Box 207 Prince Ituix'i-t, B.C. S aGGBja&aoaoo<ia<ooo oo ooao-ooa ob<kh^^o«ooooikhk«h>o-o)>im!ki<ichj Sunday, January 31, 1915 PRINCE RUPERT JOURNAL GRANITE 1RANITE of best Quality and thoroughly 'tested for sale Cut Stone or Crushed Rock in Quantities CEIL J. lUeLEOD Phone Green 217 OCEAN FISH CO. *'resh Fish Arriving Every Day )Jtside Oiders Promptly Attended To I continental Development of Butte, Montana, has Iwltli the ] PHONE BLUE 23D PHONE 554 P.O. BOX 60 FOR P APERHANGING AIMING OLISH1NG AND WALL TINTING HIGH-GRADE INTERIOR DECORATING A SPECIALTY Martin Swanson SECOND AVE. MEAR McBRIDE CANADIAN STEAM LAUNDRY NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS IILutest and Approved Methods KOnly Skilled Operators Employed Phone us and we will call for a trial bundle Note our address: 515 SIXTH AVENUE WEST Phone No. 8 Canadian Steam Laundry IX THE .MATTER OF THE "NAV-i 1GAB1.E WATERS' PROTECTION ACT," REVISED STATUTES OF CANADA, 1906, CHAPTER 115,' AND AMENDING ACTS —and— IN THE .MATTER OK AN APPLICATION. BY THE MONTANA CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF THE PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN WHARF AND ORE BINS ON WATERFRONT BLOCK "E," PRINCE RUPERT TOWNS1TE. TAKE NOTICE that the Montana Company deposited with the Minister of Public Works at Ottawa, Canada, and with the District Registrar of Titles, Prince Rupert, B.C., under Chapter 115, R. S.C. 1906, plans and descriptions of the proposed site of certain harbor works to be constructed by the said Company on waterfront Block "E," Prince Rupert Townsite, according to registered plan of the said Town- site deposited In the Prlnre Rupert Land Registry Office, and numbered 923, the aforesaid works consisting of one wharf with ore bins. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the said Company has applied to tbe Governoi'-General-ln-Council for approval of the proposed works, and permission to construct the same. Dated at Prince Rupert, B.C., this 8th day of January, A.D. 1915. PATMORE & FULTON, Solicitors for the Montana Continental Development Company. ja27f27 PATMORE & FULTON, REVIEW OF PAST YEAR IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL LINES (Continued from Page Three.) Skeena Land District—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. TAKE NOTICE that Peter Piombo, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation Prospector, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum over the following described lands on the West Coast of Graham Island: Commencing at a post planted five miles east of the north-east corner of Lot 2435, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, tlience nortli 80 chains, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or ja29 PETER PIOMBO. Date located, December 4th, 1914 WWH»l«KKH»tKBKHWeiK8KHKHKBW Capt. J. McGee M.M.S.A. Masters and Mutes prepared for examination. Compass adjuster. Phone Red 502 "NAUTICAL ACADEMY" Helgerson Block, opposite Royal Hotel MERCHANTS LUNCHES THE ROYAL CAFE has initiated a system of Merchants' Lunches at noon . each (lay PRICE 35 CENTS Service in keeping with standard established by popular House Skeena Land District—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. TAKE NOTICE that Peter Piombo, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation Prospector, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum over the following described lands on the West Coast of Graham Island: Commencing at a post planted five miles east of the north-east corner of Lot 2435, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. ja29 PETER PIOMBO. Date located, December 4th, 1914. of Skeena Land District—District Queen Charlotte Islands. TAKE NOTICE that Peter Piombo, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation Prospector, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum over the following described lands on the West Coast of Graham Island: Commencing at a post planted five miles east of the north-east corner of Lot 2435, tlience north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains,, , , tbence south 80 chains, thence east onment Company's mine at Carnaby Association. The Borden Street schoolhouse, the Albert Block, the McCaffery & Gibbons Block Stores, a planing mill, Prince Rupert Hotel completed, G.T.P. Hotel foundation excavated, apartment houses, the Gil- more Block, Besner Block, McMordie Block, Levin Block, Johnson's Block, Nelson's Block; also numerous residences. Telephone Dept. profits 1914 $7,400.00 Electric Light & Power Dept 9,500.00 Water Dept. profits, 1914 6,053.35 Work Completed. The Hydro-electric Plant total cost to date $261,357.98 New Plank Roads, Sidewalks and Sewers... 10,541.25 Grading 21,567.00 Health Statistics. Population last census, 1913..6,000 Births, 1914 139 Deaths 30 Infectious Diseases. Measles, cases 2 Diptheria, cases 1 Typhoid Fever, cases 5 Typhoid Fever cases. Two originated outside the city, brought to the city for treatment. School Attendance. Daily av. 1914, pupils, approx.. .500 Daily av. 1913, pupils, approx...450 Progress, 1914 In dealing with the progress of development work during the year 1914, it is important to bear in mind that while a great deal more work was contemplated at the beginning of the year, the outbreak of war and the general stringency resulting has bad the effect of curtailing the actual amount of work done considerably, but even under these conditions the data given below makes an excellent showing. Tho Dominion Government. During the year 1914, the Dominion x Government has expended the sum of $87,650 approx. on new work in the Northern British Columbia District, of which amount $63,500 was expended in Prince Rupert. On the Quarantine Station. . $20,000 Grading Drill Hall site 27,000 Immigration Building 4,000 Postoffice site 12,500 $63,500 The Dominion Telegraph Service. Telephone lines connecting New Hazelton and Skeena Crossing and one connecting the Montana Devel- shops, and other facilities, industrial warehouse sites, and sites for oil [tanks at Cow Bay. Mtes have been ! cleared for these facilities, and work ' is in progress at the present time. In connection with this work there is still 160,000 yards of rock to be removed. The site for the large steel and terminal depot has been cleared but this particular work has been held up for the present owing to present financial conditions. Independent of the permanent staff and those employed, on the. Drydock the company employs about 100 men. The Drydock. This large undertaking is nearing completion, and it is expected that it will be ready for business in June, 1915, and will be fully completed by the end of 1915. This Important work, which, when completed, will have cost In the neighborhood of $2,750,000, Is one of Prince Rupert's greatest assets, and a few particulars are worthy of mention. The work of the Grand Trunk Pacific Drydock & Ship Repair Company, the dock,. Is virtually three docks in one. In con junction with the machine and repair shops built, it can handle any class of work, wood or steel, and boilers and other machinery. It can handle a ship having a displacement of 20,000 tons and a length of 600 feet, drawing 30 feet of water. Sec tions can be disconnected and economically dock smaller vessels. The smaller units will lift 5,000 tons with length of 165 feet. The larger unit will lift 10,000 tons, with a length of 270 feet. Two units can be combined and lift 15,000 tons, with a length of 435 feet. It can handle three repair jobs at one time, besides what can be repaired at the wharf. It can supply fishing boats with everything needed in the line of painting, repairs, fuel, fresh water, and even ice. It has derricks that can lift out 60-ton boilers for repairs and replace them after passing through the shops connected with the dock. It can furnish power, light, compresed air, wharf and storage space. The dock will draw four feet complete. There will be 10% feet freeboard, and each foot of each section will lift 163 tons. At the present time over 200 men are employed on the construction work with a payroll of $18,000 per month approximately. With this large enterprise in running order, we may look for a good addition to the payrolls of the city, as well as to the extra amount of money that will be expended by vessels using the dock for repairs, etc., in supplies, etc. Work in the Interior. The work of widening clay and rock cuts, protecting the line from slides, where required, strengthening fills against washouts, is proceeding. About ,75 per cent, of the SO chains, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. ja29 PETER PIOMBO. Date located, December 4th, 1914. Conclusion. In conclusion, I wish to point out to the members of the Board that if the Bureau of Information is to be continued it will be necessary to devise some means of financing the work, and I would suggest that it is a matter for the consideration of not only members of the Board but of the community in general. In 1914 the work it has done justifies a continuance in 1915. The foundation work done has been solid, and while no extensive propaganda is suggested in these unsettled times, It is of the utmost importance that the result of the money already spent should not be lost by tbe complete stoppage' of the work, which has done more In 1914 in fostering a spirit of co-operation locally, of gel- ting Prince Rupert her due share of publicity, and In making the Board of Trade of Prince Rupert the strong and aggressive organization it Is at the present time. I wish to thank my fellow officers, councillors, and members of the various committees for their co-operation during my term .of office, and the members for the expression of their confidence and the honor conferred upon me by my election to the presidency of the Board of Trade of Prince Rupert for the past year. All of which is respectfully submitted. President. The Prince Rupert Board of Trade. of with the regular line have been eon- work of building terminal facilities structed. Improvements have alsojat Pacific Sniithers, Endako, and been made on the lines already in Prince George is completed. This existence. The service rendered has'work consists of extra trackage, The Morning Journal 50c. per month Skeena Land District—District Queen Charlotte Islands. TAKE NOTICE that Peter Piombo, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation Prospector, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and pe-(Vancouver having been reduced from troleum over the following described j $1.25 to $1.00. on the whole been a satisfactory one. The most important feature in connection with this service has been the reduction in rates generally, the rate between Prince Rupert and lands on the West Coast of Graham Island: Commencing at a post plant- 1 am also pleased to be able to four miles north of the north-east |note that the Grand Trunk Pacific corner of Lot 2437, thence north 80 chains, tlience east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement, containing 64 0 acres more or less. ja29 PETER PIOMBO. Date located, December 3rd, 1914. RUPERT MARINE IRONWORKS AND SUPPLY CO., LIMITED WATERFRONT, PRINCE RUPERT ENGINEERS, MACHINISTS AND MACHINERY CONTRACT!H;.-> Specialists In Marine Power Hauls, Oil, Steam or Gasoline. It. c. Coosl Agents for tlie British Kromhoiil Senil-DIesel nil En- nine—tlie mo.*! reliable and economical, nnd tho cheapest power for fishing bonis, nils mid passenger vessels. Standard Ibis Engine Company's Engines and Parts in slock. Telegraph Company established through communication between Prince Rupert and the East by a direct service during the past year. The Provincial Government. The Public Works Department report the following expenditure on roads, trails, bridges and buildings during the year 1914: From Copper City to the Coast, roads, trails and bridges $43,000 Queen Charlotte Islands . . . 44,000 m Steel, Iron, (lils, Wire Hope, Bolato Belting. II. C. Wood Pulleys, Columbian Bronze Propellers, Storage Batteries, Dynamos and Marine Accessories. Repairs—Eiist-clnss equipment and stall lor iinxHinc and ship repairs. P.O. BOX 515 TELEPHONE 313 (lb, 000 4,000 Prince Rupert, Kaicn Island road Approach to waterfront lots Market Place, not including concrete subway, no figures available in Prlnco Ruperl 49,600 $63,600 Total for District $146,600 The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Terminal Facilities. The building of round houses, round-houses, machine shops, etc. Stations at way points of Standard dimensions are being erected. Steel water tanks with cement foundations and a capacity of 50,000 gallons each are being erected every 25 miles between Prince Rupert ai.d Prince George. There is also a force of men guarding bridges and other strategic points along the line. The Imperial Oil Co. The work of building five storage tanks, pumping station, warehouses, wharf, power house and offices for this company has been commenced In 1914. The total cost of this undertaking when completed will be around $250,000. At the present time It is intended to complete two tanks for Immediate use for storage purposes, pumping station, buildings, and a wharf, at a cost of $75,- $87,000 ;000. The Canadian Explosives Co., I,til. This company erected a now wharf and powder magazine about four miles from Prince Rupert up Tuck's Inlet, during last Bummer. The clearing of 700 acres of residential property across the harbor opposite Prince Rupert was commenced in June last. A total of about 50 acres had been cleared when tho financial upheaval In August last caused a cessation of this work temporarily. J, Climatic Conditions. 1914. Rainfall. Snow. High. Low. Mean. January . . . 6.20 .74 50.0 8.0 34.9 February . .10.22 .20 58.0 26.0 40.4 March . . . . . 9.13 60.0 22.0 42.8 April . . . .. 9.10 68.0 36.0 47.0 May , . , . . 6.43 77.0 38.0. 49.8 June . . . .. 1.68 76.0 42.0 54.7 July . .17.25 66.0 48.0 54.8 August . . . . 4.16 70.0 44.0 56.2 September .10.19 66.0 38.0 52.1 October . . . .11.97 66.0 38.0 51.5 November .11.00 .25 52.0 26.0 40.8 December . . 6.46 .10 47.0 20.0 35.6 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of the Dominion in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and a portion of the Province of British Columbia, faaj be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 per acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be fur nished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only; but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10 per acre. ,For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ot tawa, or to any Agent or Sub- Agent of Dominion Lands. * W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior HOTEL DIRECTORY Members of the Prince Rupct Licensed Vintners' Association WINDSOR HOTEL Cor. of First Ave. and Eighth St. W. H. Wright, Prop. HOTEL CENTRAL First Ave. and Seventh St, European and American Plant SI.OO (« $2.50 Per Day Peter Black, Prop. KNOX HOTEL First Ave. Between Eighth and Ninth European Pian; Rates 50c, to $1.0') Per Ruy Hesncr & Besner, Props. EMPRESS HOTEL .1. V. Rochester V. D. C'asley Third Ave. Between Sixth and Seventh Sts. European Plan; 50c to $1 Per Day ROYAL HOTEL Corley & Burgess, Props, Third Ave. and Sixth St. European Plan Steam Heated BEAVER WHOLES 1LE LIQUOR CO.. LIMITED Second Ave. and Sixth St. Phone 103 PRINCE RUPERT IMPORTING CO., LIMITED Fraser and Sixth Sts Phone 7 TOWING GARBAGE SCOW. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 5 p.m., Monday, February 1st, 1915, for the towing of Garbage Scow. Tenders must be on "Information for Bidders ana Tender Form," to be obtained from City Clerk. ja29 ERNEST A. WOODS, City Clerk. NOTICE. The Canadian Patriotic Fund. Will those who need assistance from the above fund, resident in the city or district and whose breadwinner is on active service with the forces of the Empire or her Allies, kindly notify the secretary of the local organization, tf W. B COLLISON, P.O. Box 735. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF RESERVE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Reserve existing on Detention Island by reasen of a Notice published In the British Columbia Gazette on the 30th ef May, 1912, is hereby can celled. R. A. RBNWICK, Deputy Minister cf Lands Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., October 19tb,,1914, o24 «J«WOl»tXHKHJtKHKBKHKHKBKHKBW Free GUARANTEED American Silk HOSIERY WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THESE HOSE They stood the test when all others failed. They give real foot comfort. They have no seams to rip. They never become loose and baggy as the shape Is knit ln, not pressed In. They are GUARANTEED for fineness, for style, for superiority of material and workmanship, absolutely stalnl ss.and to wear six months without heles or replaced by new pairs free. Onr Free Offer To every one sending us 50c to cover shipping charges, we will send, subject to duty, absolutely free: Three pairs of our famous men's AMERICAN SILK HOSE with written guarantee, any color, or Three pairs of our Ladies' Hose, in Ulack, Tan or White colors, with written guarantee. DON'T DELAY—Offer expires when dealer In your locality is selected. Give color and size desired. The International Hosiery Co. 21 Bittner Street Dayton, Ohio - U.S.A. Hkttt*H»iKHKHH«HMHHKHWM«l^^ CBMSttlWKHWIJittHWKHMH^^ THE MOST COMFORTABLE TOURING CAR IN THE CITY Answers all calls day and night Phone 99 Stand: Hotel Prince Rupert New Wellington Coal The I ivorlle Household Coal Cleanest, Brightest and Best Rogers & Albert Secind Avenue Phone 116 ANYONE CAN 1 THSIR CLOTHES WITH DY0LA1 | Tho Dye that colors ANY KIND J of Cloth Perfectly, with tho SAME DYE. No Chance ot Mistake*. Clean and Simple. fAakyourPrtiEraT.it or Dealer. Send foe Booklet. ' The Johnaon-RlciiaruB»i. Co. Limited. MouUual _
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Title | Prince Rupert Journal |
Publisher | Prince Rupert, B.C. : O. H. Nelson |
Date Issued | 1915-01-31 |
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Date Available | 2016-04-07 |
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