I If fir ^ 1 $ w8 ���������*&, ,# % w I r 1 <.-1. .i *, IF YOU WANT GOOD SPORT VISIT BELLA COOLA. EXCELLENT HUNTING AND FISHING. WEATHER REPORT Compiled by Mr. C. H. Urseth, of the Hagensborg Observatory. Temperature for the month of December, maximum, 37, minimum, 31. Rainfall for same period, 6.99. VOL. 2���������NO. 16 BELLA COOLA,'B.C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914. $1.00 a Year Indian Department Criticised for Neglect * 1? f '-'Ml- as?-' Sick Indians Should Be.Isolated Victoria, Jan. 6.���������The Indian Department' came in for some severe criticism on account of its failure to take proper care of sick Indians, when Mr. Justice Audette in the sealing enquiry, had before him in the box an Indian named Benjamin Joseph, from Kyuquot, a victim of the -white plague. Indian agent Cox, replying to the Commissioner, said he knew of hundreds of such cases. He had repeatedly reported the matter to the Indian Department but nothing had been done for them. "These diseased people should .all ;be isolated rigidly,'' declared JMr. Justice Audette. ' 'It is horrible to think of this man going to work in the canneries, preparing canned geods." The man's condition was so serious that the interpreter in swearing him in did not allow him to touch the Bible. Development League Holds General Meeting A Limb From the Dead How A Girl Who lost Her Arm-Has "Got A New One Budapest, Jan. 3. ���������The remarkable operation of using the arm of a dead girl to replace one lost by a living girl has been performed at Prague. Marie Hubacek, a 16-year-old nurse girl, suffered from an affliction of the right forearm and the arm was taken off. Dr. Ho- rak, who performed the operation, decided to test the theory of a Berlin professor���������that a limb removed from a dead person shortly after death could replace one that had been amputated. So the arm of a girl who died in hospital was taken away, sewn on to Marie Hubacek's body, and bound fast. After three weeks the bandage was removed. At first the girl's new arm was stiff,- but by means of electrical treatment and massage, movement was possible, and now- Marie Hubacek can use it normally, and has been able to leave the hospital and follow her calling as a nurse girl. SUCCESSOR NOT YET APPOINTED Ottawa, Jan. 6.���������The successor to Judge Wetmore as chairman of the British Columbia Indian Commissson will not be appointed until the return to Ottawa of Hon, Drj. Roche, Minister of the InteJM"orjj who is spending his holidays*'at his home at MinnC- dosa, Manitoba. Described as the first shipmaster to navigate the Upper Skeena River and the Upper Fraser, Captain Bonsor has passed away at the age of fifty at his home, Portland, Oregon. A general meeting of the Bella Coola Development League was held last Thursday evening at the Colony Hall, Hagensborg, for the business of considering recommendations in regard to public work's for next year and also to hear suggestions from members on any matters of importance to the district. The president, Rev. W. H. Gibson, in opening the meeting, briefly outlined the reason for the meeting, following which the minutes of the previous general meeting were read and adopted. ���������, On request, the secretary presented a statement of finances to date, and read a resume of the business that had occupied the attention of the Executive board. Among the resolutions which are to be forwarded to the proper authorities were the following: - "That a competent man be appointed to lay out the route of the future road, from the end of 42ie present wagon road through to the end of the Valley (the Smoke house), once and-for all' time, so that the settlers may know where to erect buildings, etc., and to avoid costly changes in the road after construction." "That following the location of the new road in the Upper Valley, that work be pushed forward during next season, even in a rough way, sufficiently to enable the settlers to haul their supplies by sleigh in winter." " That a bridge be erected on the site of the old Nootsatsum Crossing and the road thereto be widened and improved." Much dissatisfaction was expressed regarding the attitude of tfie road superintendent towards the Development League, and a statement signed by some sixty settlers, not members of the League to the effect that they considered it useless to become members of the League so long as the present road superintendent held office in this district, a sentiment that was endorsed by many members of the League, was presented to the meeting, the result being that a resolution demanding the removal of the road superintendent from office on the grounds of idleness and incapacity, was carried by an overwhelming majority. A request for an appropriation for roads in the Saloomt Valley- received the endorsement of the meeting. The question of the application for a liquor license by the proprietor of the Grand View Hotel, came in for considerable discussion, it being finally resolved that the League express itself as being opposed to the granting of same. After a few remarks by the chairman the meeting adjourned. Parcel Post By End of January Ottawa, Jan. 8.���������Officials of the post office department are hard at work arranging the details of the parcels post system provided for in the bill passed last session. There remains still considerable to be done, but they are confident that the system will be inaugurated before the end of the present month. ;. No arrangement has yet been, made with the railways, who demand that theirallowanceof $2,- 000,000 for carrying mails be raised to $6,000,000, to compensate for the loss of express business. It is probable that the, railways will have to accept a considerably smaller sum. B. C. Marine Co., Purchased by A. F. Yarrow Will Establish Branch of World- Famous Shipbuilding Yards at Esquimalt Victoria, Jan. 6.��������� Mr. A. F. Yarrow, head of the great shipbuilding firm bearing his name and operating on the banks of the Clyde, Scotland, has bought out the B. C. Marine Company and intends to establish,a branch of his world-famous yards at Esquimau. The negotiations have been pending for some time. Destroyers and torpedo boats are the specialities of the Yarrow concern and Mr. Yarrow says that in the event of his undertaking the.construction of this class of vessel for the Canadian government he will build them in Esquimalt. Jottings of Bella Coola and District Vancouver, costing one hundred thousand dollars, which stands as an evidence of his thorough capabilities. Mr. Henning while being a young man has had a thorough training in his business and has demonstrated that he may safely be entrusted with large and extensive undertakings B. M. Brynildsen left for New Westminster, where for the next five months he will continue his studies at the Columbia College. Miss Muriel Fonceca Late pupil of the Royal Academy of Music, London, England, is open for engagements to give instruction in SINGINQ and PIANOFOR TE PL A YING For terms apply to Miss Fonceca, care of Mrs. B. F. facobsen. The SS. Cheloshin took people somewhat ,by surprise by arriving here early Sunday morning, having on board for this port Miss Winnifred Pecknold, Miss Belle Fraser, Messrs. F. Burroughs, C. Garrett, F. Broughton and Guy McMillan! The Misses Pecknold and Eraser return to resume their duties as school teachers at Lower Bella Coola and Hagensborg respectively, after spending Christmas holidays with their friends in Victoria and Vancouver. Frank Burroughs is paying a short visit after a lengthy trip through the interior, when in company with Mr. Robert Lowe of the firm of Cartwright & Ma- theison of Vancouver, he has been engaged in survey work in connection with the Pacific & Great Eastern Railway. Mr. Burroughs reports that trains are now running from Newport to Chacamus a distance of some fourteen miles, and that it is expected that work trains will be running to Lillooet by the end of September. Mr. Burroughs leaves by Sunday's steamer to rejoin Mr. Lowe'at Newport. Constable Broughton returns from one of his periodical visits to Namu, Bella Bella and Ocean Falls. C. Garrett, representing the firm of Gault Bros., of Vancouver, is busy with our local merchants and reports good business. The outgoing passengers by the last steamer were Mr. and Mrs. Henning, Messrs. B. M. Brynildsen and Hans Kasperson. Mr. and Mrs. Henning left for their home in Vancouver after spending the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. P. Peterson. > , ,_, .. , cause of the excitement proved Mr. Henning is a builder and i to be in regard to the election of contractor and has made good in officers. some very large undertakings! It appears that the old officials lately. His latest undertaking'of the organization have incurred was a large apartment block in i the wrath of the "powers that Conservatives Hold Meeting We regret very much to say that there has been considerable dissention and illfeeling in the ranks of the local Conservative party of late. Not that this has had any distressing effect on business, rather the contrary, but the Courier, at all times, likes to see things running smoothly in regard to things which concern this community. However, things are now settled for the ensuing year, and peace, as far as we know, has been restored. The annual meeting of the Bella Coola Conservati ve Association was held at the Mackenzie School last Sunday afternoon, the unusual attendance plainly showing that temporary interest had been aroused, and that something important was to take place. The be," all for the reason that, during the past year, they had'held opinions of their own in regard to road work and such like, and for this heinous offence were to be pitched out of office and replaced by a new set of officers more amenable to the dictates of the "political machine." Enough to say that for some inexplicable reason the machine slipped a cog, dealing disaster to the hopes of many an aspirant for honors as well as the machinist. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, S. Le C. Grant; Vice-President, Howard Brown; Sec.-Treas., G. Lindsell. Executive Committee���������Thomas Draney, Vincent Clayton, Gus. Pearson and John H. Shaf er. The public schools throughout the valley have been reopened after the holidays. Mr. S. R. Brown is the new teacher in charge of the Mackenzie School in town, in place of Miss Ethel Carlisle of Vancouver, who resigned at the end of the year. O. T. Kellog, who was down from Hagensborg last week, tells us that the Saloomt Mills in which he is interested are now making ready for getting in the year's supply of logs, and are anxiously looking forward to a fall of snow which would greatly facilitate the hauling of the logs. The Courier is pleased to know that Mr. John Lunos has again been appointed fire warden in this district. Mr. Lunos has already held this post for the past four years, and has gained the respect of everyone by his energy and strict attention to his duties. We heartily congratulate him on his reappointment. under the direction of Dr. Best was an unqualified success, the selections by the Kitamat and Bella Bella Indian bands adding greatly to the pleasures of the occasion. About thirty guests were entertained to Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pauline, following which a pleasant evening was spent, the excellent music being greatly enjoyed. The boat "Venture" brought two new settlers who intend making their homes in the vicinity. Engineer Drowned A sad drowning-fatality happened recently in the vicinity of Schooner passage. It appears , that a halibut fishing boat was proceeding north to the fishing grounds when, the engineer had the misfortune to fall overboard. The man was not missed until the Captain looking into the engine room found it vacated. ^ The body has not as yet been recovered. % N amu Rev. T. C. Colwell leaves on Sunday for a visit to Namu, Kimsquit, Bella Bella and Ocean Falls. The services at the Mackenzie School will be conducted during his absence by Rev. W. H. Gibsom To Lovers of Music We are informed that Miss Fonceca a distinguished lady vocalist and pianist will shortly take up her residence in the valley, and as we understand that she will be willing to give instruction in both singing and pianoforte, this will be a long awaited opportunity for the many music lovers throughout this district. Any person desirous of taking lessons should write at once to P. O. Box 71, Bella Coola. ? C 6 m Mr. and Mrs. Charles Draney entertained the officers of the SS. Chelohsin to dinner last Saturday. Afcer ' dinner the company were treated to some excellent musical selections. Jf. . Mr. Patterson of the Chelohsin. who was in splendid voice-delighted his audience with on'&bf his typical renderings and; was rewarded- by long and vociferous applause. !>V; It is rumoured that Mr. Patterson has had a very tempting offer made to him by a leading American opera company, and may be tempted to shortly leave the sea for a less arduous and more lucrative occupation. The saw mill will start cutting again next week. Orders for lumber are coming in steadily and the mill will be kept busy to supply the demand. A plentiful supply of excellent logs is on hand. Shushartie Bay .[. 4. The weather has been very mild and there is every prospect of a very moderate winter. ^A large influx of new settlers:^ is expected in the spring and considerable developments duribg the New Year are anticipated. The last meeting for 1913tof the Nahwitte and District Conservative Association was held at Nahwitte River on Saturday, December 13. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in a surprising turnover. Mr. G. H. Hellings was elected President ; Mr. A. E. Higgins, Vice-President; A. E. Higgins, junr, Secretary. The new executive is made up as follows: Messrs. R. O. Bramley, C. Higgins, A. E. Hole, A. D. Darlington, L. H. Bragg, E. Birtwistle and G. Fyllia. The retiring president, Mr. F. H. Bragg, was also voted to the honorary,,po- r. ii d ii m sition. Bella Bella Notes tt is proposeci to hold a social The Christmas tree entertain-! evening in connection with the cut arranged by the Indians j above sometime in January. (Eljurrlt NntiiT Public Worship of God. Sunday School - 2:30 p.m. Church Service - 7: 30 p. m. Preacher for Sunday W. H. Gibson. Kev. Reo. T. C Colwell. B. A.. Pastor ���������&> to Advertise. An ad. in the Courier never fails to bring results. Give us a trial. GTSSS^S^c) Let us publish your Land Notices. 10 BELLA COOLA COURIER Saturday, January tO, 19)4 The Courier Published Weekly at Bella Coola by the Bella Coola Publishing Co. Ltd. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 1 Year $1.00 6 Months '... 0.75 3 Months 0.50 United States 1 Year '. $1.50 United Kingdom 1 Year $2.00 Subscriptions payable in advance. Subscribers not receiving their copy regularly please notify the management at once. Changes in address should be sent in as soon as possible. For Advertising Rates, Office. Apply at To CORKESI'ONDENTS���������No letters will be published in tho Courier except over the writer's signature. The Editor reserves the risrht to refuse publication of any letter. All manuscript at writer's risk. ^ Vancouver Office - - 317-323 Cambie St. 'Salus pnjntlt xwpmna rat lrx." SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 1914. Contradictory Statements V ��������� M > A few weeks. ago" Sir Richard ( McBride told a large audience that "the ��������� expenditure has not exhausted our bank balance, for the Province ' yet has, a substantial sum'to its credit." ���������.,' More recently Hon. W. H. . Bowser'"is heard saying,; ''The policy of, the' government was .not to hoard up ��������� money,'but to ���������'��������� expend it'- in building up the country., People think the government should have money- in the bank, but on account of the financial. stringency which-, all / lines of business have felt, THE GOVERNMENT COULD NOT, ;;SQU ARE! ITS' LEDGER." . "' Sir Richard says there is a substantial balance in the bank. Mr.' ,Bowser, declares ��������� the deficit in . the last, two years to be $13,400;- ;. -000, and admits that our cash asset-of $7,850,000 which once '-'rested peacefully in the bank ' has disappeared. Obviously, then, instead of that "comfortable balance in the bank" of which Sir Richard has -;"sptfk'en "so often, we must have ' bVerdrawn our account: More than that we must be heavily indebted in that quarter or it would ���������not be necessary to raise money on treasury note's. ������,. It.is -hard- taimagine the banks closing down- on such an excellent customer as, the Province of British Columbia for the small su:m of $1,500,000 for the short term of six months. The news that the Provincial cash box is empty must come as , a great shock- to the supporters 1 of, the government in outlying ��������� districts, who have been, for some years past, gloating over the fact that so rnuch money has been spent in their respective communities. At Bella Coola, an impression has seemed to prevail in the .minds of certain people, that it was Wm. Manson, our representative' in the provincial house, 'who gave us the money for our roads, and if we did not have him for our member we could not expect a-red cent for roads or anything else: These people will probably see Mr. Manson's generosity curtailed when the appropriations for next season are announced. o o o o o Poor Business Municipalities throughout the province are having' troubles of their own. Troubles to a very great extent of their own making They have been run in the interest of the real estate man, and have over done things. With the sole object of raising real estate values, all kinds of improvements have been carried out and vast sums of tax-payers" money spent, which should have been spread over years. It is doubtful if some of the expensive work carried out was ever required at all. If the municipal authorities, town councils, etc., had acted as rational businessmen, instead of becoming crazed with the idea of getting rich quickly, consequently booming real estate in their respective districts to the highest possible pitch, it is very doubtful if such municipalities would be in the unenviable position as regard finances that they appear to be in today. . No new industries have been started for the very good reason that land on which to erect'plants was boomed sky-high, and the man who would.commence some sort of an industry has been facing these problems���������the Tadnor- mally high prices of industrial sites, and where such were procurable at many time a fair price, the taxes would be so high as to form an almost unsurmountable barrier to successful business. Very few industries can be fostered under'such conditions. Some municipalities are worse than "broke". Their borrowing powers have become exhausted, the banks' will not make any fur- ther advances as their accounts are already too greatly overdrawn: ������������������ ��������� This condition 'of things has been coming on gradually. The municipal governments did not act like, the wise mariner, who, seeing a squall coming, shortens sail with all haste lest disaster overtake his vessel. Rather did the brave councillors, strutting the bridge supported bystanche- ons of inflated and fictitious real estate values, set their eye on easy money, and sailed their municipal ship full speed on to the rock of financial depression. Everything has been real estate. ' The provincial govern ment itself has been,in the busi ness good and strong. Sell, sell, sell and spend the money, and now we are faced with the result. The province is today faced with a deficit of $13,400,000, besides which there is the public debt. This, together with the Mackenzie and Mann and Pacific Great Eastern "bargains," will "certainly' give the taxpayers something to think about for years to come. Get Together It was generally understood that Mr. Wm. Manson was elected on a platform which included the construction of a wagon road from Bella Coola to Tatla Lake. This is a matter which has evidently been forgotten. We have refrained from referring to it, and only do so now at the request of our Conservative friends who are anxious to see the road extended into* the interior. The Bella Coola Conservative Association should see to it that this is brought plainly before Mr. Manson. . We' have -already suggested that the route for this road should be surveyed and .finally located by a competent engineer, and probably by that' time we shall have as road snperintendent, a t man who knows something about road building. When we have so commenced, we will ,be ready for the word "go", and by pulling together we may then get a wagon road from tide water at Bella Coola to Tatla Lake'there to join with the existing wagon road, thus connecting up Bella Coola with the Cariboo Road. The Courier would like to see the whole Conservative party in Bella Coola unitedin this matter. It should not be left to the few to work for develoyments which concern' the whole community, and to set matters right. volves upon each one of us to work for those things which benefit the community, and which will improve conditions for those who will follow us. Let it never be said that we have shirked our responsibilities. If we are true to ourselves, we cannot help! but be true to the community in which we move. Let, us therefore resolve to use our endeavors towards bettering conditions in our home district during the year 1914. 3xm\\ (Mbm lajja By I. F. We would like to see the leaders of the local Conservative party to come together and prepare some plans for the future. Time fa fleeting, and the period of huge appropriations is passing, and delay is dangerous. Let us all, regardless of party feelings, come together in a movement towards greater activity. It is a duty which de- When the colonists, after that memorable day, October 30th, 1894, had been swallowed up by the wilderness of Bella Coola, and had located themselves on their respective estates, each member signed an agreement with the Government of British Columbia, the last but not the least important paragraph of which read as follows: "And the Grantor hereby covenants that as soon as each member of the Colony, to the number of thirty in all, has erected a dwelling house upon the land comprised in the ..respective leases, or as soon as the said Grantor has satisfied himself of the bona fide settlement of the Colony upon the lands alotted to the members thereof, there will be made and constructed a wagon road through, the land occu- pied by the Colony." The early Colonists were not amateurs, many of them had gone through pioneering times on the plains of the Red River. Stern experience had taught them that roads are of vital importance to the welfare of any settlement. It is almost pathetic to read the minutes of the frequent Colony meeting with its numer- ous applications for road improvements, with its reports of committees as to how ,the appropriations were to be expended, etc. As in the days of early Rome, every free citizen was a soldier, so in the days of early Bella Coola every freeholder was a road- maker, applying axe and spade with the earnestness of men who know they are engaged in one of Popular and Useful Gifts A Dirks* Watch, Chain or Fob WATfHF^ for Men and Boys' in a ������reat variety of WAltnLJ styles, but all warranted to be reliable timekeeDers. We have many fine-grades in men's Thin Models, as well as in Models especially intended for Doctors, Merchants, Ranchers and Lumbermen. WATPHFS for Ladies in the newest popular case de- VYAltnLJ signs_ Our Catalogue shows a very fine' line of Bracelet Watches. -.The bracelet watch is now the most fashionable with ladies of all lands. IN FOBS AND CHAINS Z^,������^.���������: and our Catalogue illustrates a very representative display of our stock. See pages 21, 22, 26, 40 and 41. Do not leave your Christmas orders too late. Buy before th<> rush of the season begins. The last two weeks are always full of hurry and worry. Buy.from our Catalogue represen tations at once and benefit by our moderate prices. HENRY BIRKS & SONS, LTD. ������ SILVERSMITHS Vancouver, B. C. JEWELLERS AND SILVERSMITHS GEORGE E. TROREY , Managing Director The Bank of British North America SAVINGS DEPARTMENT No notice Accounts opened for amounts of $1 and upwards. ) required for withdrawing. : DRAFTS, MONEY ORDERS, LETTERS OF CREDIT and TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES issued, negotiable anywhere.; COLLECTIONS made at lowest rates. Agents and Correspondents in every part of the world. Agents for DEN NORSKE CREDIT-BANK J. N. CRAN, Manager Bella Coola Branch the serious struggles of life. As a rule the work was paid, but it happened that the Provincial treasurer saw bottom in hisstrong box before the fiscal year was ended; then the men of. Bella Coola received nothing or were paid "pro rata" Pay or no pay the work went on. 'While there was a scarcity of money in those days, there was abundance of good humor, a eon- dition which I fear has been very much changed since then. It is a necessary part of a pioneers general make up to be so constituted that it does not require a surgical operation to get a joke into his head. Well do I remember how much amusement the strange term "pro rata" created when it was brought up at our-meetings. The- first record I can find of this phrase is in a letter from Mr. P.: J. Leech, P. L. S.,; to- the; Coloriyv dated Saturday, - April 37 1896. Thus writes Mr; Leech; - V "Under, the circumstances I would suggest that the Colonists build- the: bridge and -the wharf and that the only material to be purchased' be, the covering for the wharf and approach, and nails and any ironwork that may be required. The ���������Colony to get out the piles, caps,' stringers, etc., build wharf and approach, Braids ���������^#estK .'. ^"PAiUHs -..PliBt IPItt " Did You Get Yours This Morning BRAID'S BEST COFFEE Kemp's INVALID PORT A SUPERIOR MEDICATED WINE Unsurpassed as A TONIC, STIMULANT AND INVIGORATOR J A T M. I JL J Wholesale Distributers . A. lepoorten Ltd.,Vancouver, b.c. PROJECTED ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC & 'HUDSON BAY RAILWAY. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C, LTD. Boscowitz Steamship Co., Ltd. REGULAR FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE ' BETWEEN : BELLA COOLA and VANCOUVER S S * VENTURE' ^eaves ^cto"a 6very Wednesday. i ���������Leaves Vancouver every Thursday at 11 p.m. LEAVES BELLA COOLA SUNDAY MORNING. S. "Capilano" or S. S. "Coquitlam" also call with Gasoline and Explosives by special arrangement.- For rates of Freights, Fares and other information, apply to Head Office, Carrall St., Vancouver; or John Barnsi-ey, 1003 Government St., Victoria. ^Saturday, January 10, 1914 BELLA COOLA COURIER $ PRINCE RUPERT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT W COURT OF REVISION V/t t . ������������������: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tliat a Court of Revision and Appeal, under the provisions of the "Taxation Act" respecting the assessment rolls of the Prince Rupert Assessment District for the year 1914, will be held at the Provincial, .,/^Assessor's Office, Prince Rupert, B. C., on Friday, January iff30th, 1914, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Dated at Prince Rupert, B. C, December 27th, 1913. ALFRED CARSS, Judge of the Court of Revision and Appeal. an d when the work is completed divide the money 'pro rata.' " i. Thus in the school of life did the colonists receive their first and only instruction in latin: It is a great thing to know a little ^ of this classic language, it has \ always been a sure passport to he most exclusive set of society n Bella Coola or elsewhere, ������vhere people have an equal regard for real education. May it lways so remain. It was customary to hold the Annual meeting sometime in fjanuary; to this gathering the ��������� ��������� read his the affairs v&f the past year and outlining \v.������he policy of the year to come. ?>yln order to give some idea of the ^nature of these messages, and -31'cof the state of the settlement at ^that time. I select the one for ** 1903 as typical. It is a transla- |tion from the language of Norse- men and I shall try to follow it J^word for word, the reader will '5 "kindly bear this in mind: &*? - ' ; '^To the Bella Coola Colony. J.&f. The past year has been a pros- ^president invariably ^j^pessage, reviewing viperous one to the ,Golony, The % 'vlfgeneral progress in the increase V*6'f land cleared, in the procuring di domestic animals, the erection Ttof-larger and more comfortable ""houses, the planting of fruit trees ; etc., has been as great if not [>~i greater than in any previous The crops were the great- \fl-year. est ever gathered. In this isolated place and in this comparatively heavy timber it cannot be expected that conditions willchange so rapidly as in places more conveniently'located or where the clearing of the land is lighter. But it is my conviction that this place shall also, within a few years, prove that the upbuilding of this valley shall come up to our highest expectations.^ ���������������������������''��������� The prospects in this regard have been greatly improved. The cannery down by the inlet has passed over into the hands of more enterprising men, and is to be much enlarged. A pulp mill that will employ hundreds of men has almost been decided upon. Two transcontinental railways are heading towards the coast, and there is great probability that Bella Coola will be considered the most fitting terminus for one of them. Bella Coola is becoming a place well known in this province at least, and its inhabitants are more and more gaining the respect of the outside world. For all this we ought to be thankful, look into the future with stronger hope, and this again should "man us. up" to greater exertions that we may be found worthy and ready for the changes the future will carry in her lap. {To be concluded next issue.) SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS pOAL Mlfs'INO RIGHTS of the Dominion, in *-' Manitoba. Saskatchewan and Auiekta, the Yukon '1'ekimtokv, the North-west Tkkki- TOKitiS and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one yearH at an annual rental of $1 an ucrc. Not more than 2.500 acres) will be leaned to one applicant. \ Application for a lease must be made by the applicant, in perHon to the Atfent or Snb-A^ent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. in Burveyecl territory the land must be described by sections, or IckiiI 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 oi* $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 minine; rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished 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 $10.00 an acre. For full information application ahould be made to the Seeretury of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. . - ��������� W. W. COItY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. R.���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.���������3'tfiiiO. o>< ���������C M <a To Land Seekers, Campers, why Pack Your outfits PrOSpectOrS, EtC. Further Than Necessary? WE CARRY COMPLETE LINES OF THE FOLLOWING AT BELLA COOLA PRICES: GROCERIES TENTS DRY GOODS HARDWARE CAMPERS' SUPPLIES PACKERS' REQUISITES HAY AND GRAIN Bella Coola Mercantile Co., Hagensborg 12 Miles from Bella Coola and on Direct Route to the Interior 0M ���������OH N> KO WANTED Listing of Lots and Acreage in Bella Coola and Valley. Give full particulars, Price, Title, etc., to MARTIN J. RAVEY 826 Pender St. W., Vancouver, B.C. B. FILLIP JACOBSEN ������������������~ ���������J After a residence of 30 years I have acquired Agent for and Owner of a thorough knowledge of the whole coast of FARM, TMBER LANDS AND WATER POWER IN BELLA COOLA AND VICINITY British Columbia, and can give reliable information of the different resources at almost any point in this part of the province. A11 information strictly guaranteed. TEN ACRE FARMS A SPECIALITY B. FIL1 .IP JACOBSEN, Bella Coola, B, C. BUSINESS CARDS Geoffrey K. Burnett D. J. McGuoan C.E., B.C.L.S., B.A.S.C, B.C.L.S.. ASS. M. CAN. SOC. C.E. Burnett & McGugan (Successors to Geoffrey K. Burnett) (Late Hill & Burnett) CIVIL ENGINEERS and B.C. LAND SURVEYORS Grand View Hotel, Bella Coola, B. C. City address���������New Westminster, B.C. P. O. Box 886. Telephone 232. vlf ���������-# ���������**L j..a. leroy PhoncSey. 9387 -J- nation BUS MEETS ALL BOATS AND TRAINS Hotel Winters COR. ABBOTT AND WATER' STREETS VANCOUVER, B.'.C. EUROPEAN PLAN Hotand Cold Water S1.OOtoS2.50 steam heated *\ MRS. J. CLAYTON *?, blished 864 Dry Goods LZD Boots and Shoes Groceries and General Merchandise Hardware dD Surveyors', Loggers' and Packtrain Supplies a Speciality ROOMS WITH BATH Land Notices ���������/ MR. SETTLER t Why not take up y / land in a district with a future? We have some good land in ten and twenty acre lots that we will sell to actual settlers on easy terms and at reasonable prices. VANCOUVERLAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OF COAST���������RANGE III. Take notice that Edward D'Urban Sheringham, of Chezacut, B.C., occupation stock raiser, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Lot 857, thence south twenty-two chains, thence east twenty chains, thence north twenty-two chains, thence west twenty chains to point of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. EDWARD D'URBAN SHERINGHAM Dated September 30. 19i;i. Nov. 22-Jan. 24 VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OP COAST���������RANGE HI. Take Notice that William Wright Copeland of Chezacut, B.C., occupation stock raiser, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Lot 329, thence west twenty chains, thence south twenty chains, thence east twenty chains, thence north twenty chains to "point of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. WILLIAM WRIGHT COPELAND. Dated, October II. H11X Nov.29--Jjin.il. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT Or COAST���������RANGE III. Take Notice that Samuel Copeland, if Okanagen Center, occupation fruit jfl������ i\r\(\ the aiser, intends to apply for permission j ' ��������� CONGRATULATIONS The Courier cannot pass the opportunity of congratulating the Conservative Club on their wise selection of men to fill the important offices for the ensuing year. We have no quarrel with any person in the Conservative ranks. They are our .friends and we appreciate their, friendship. We feel however, that if a new set of men had been elected, it might not have been as well for the community as a whole. It has been obvious to us for some time past that all was not well within the party, and we have endeavored to point out that in our opinion nothing could be gained by fostering dissention. Had we taken a hand in this affair, we would naturally have sought to have ranged ourselves with the side which stood for the best development of the district, justice and truthfulness to all. Again it would have meant a choice between old friends, men whom we have known for a decade or more, as against men who have been in the community but a short time. The Courier has criticised public works as carried on in Bella Coola. This criticism is acknowledged as being fair by all right thinking Conservatives, those who have no personal axe to grind, but who. rather desire to see everyone accorded a square deal. On the other hand we have a class whose sole thoughts are Cor their own personal bene- at class is safer out of FURS Bought and Sold BELLA COOLA, B.C. ���������< u K M KM KM 6XM t-nTinTTfMi'WiffiVfugnnift-r and Liquor Co. i Sole agents for Arthur Bell & Sons' Famous Scotch Whiskey, Perth, Scotland. WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS PROMPT ATTENTION TO ORDERS OUR MOTTO WE SHIP PROMPTLY 758 Powell Street, Vancouver, B. C. KM K M <M K M K M KM KM Highest market prices paid. Fair grading given. EXPRESS CHARGES PAID ON ALL SHIPMENTS. Prompt returns. Write for Price List and Shipping Tags to��������� B.LEVSNSON 281-83 Alexander Ave. ous efforts to obtain control but failed utterly, and as the Courier knows the pros and cons in regard to this matter, it brings us great, pleasure to know that local affairs are in safe hands for the next year at least. Animals, Birds, Fish and all kinds of Game Heads Mounted True to Nature Hides tanned and made into Rugs and Robes All work strictly first-class A. Mittler taxidermist 728 Helmcken Street VANCOUVER, B.C. WRITE US ABOUT BELLA COOLA LANDS. to purchase the following described land: j any office that would accord them Commencing at a post planted at the i * ., .. , . . south-east corner of Lot 733, thence j a hill dictatorship, west twenty chains, thence south j i'It arm Lands Company Bella Coola, B.C. twenty chains, thenoe east twenty chains, thence north twenty chains to point of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. SAMUEL COPELAND. Dated, October 11. I'.HX Nov. 2i)-Jnn. it. W. W. COI'KI.AND. A Kent. wmaamm Digusted Sportsman���������Missed again ! I can't hit a thing. I'll have to give it. up. Stalker- Oh, I wadna dae like that. Ye canna hit them, but ye hae a fine style, whatever. The Courier appreciates the work of Messrs. S. Le C. Grant and G. R. Lindsell during last year, and while they may not have accomplished as much through the Association as might have been expected, we feel sure that they have spared no efforts on behalf of the Conservative party and the community in which they live. The other party made strenu- "Everybody can't be a road boss," says a Tory paper. 'Tis true! Nor can everybody be employed on the road gang, for there are many settlers in Skeena district now who refuse to vote Tory even at the expense of a summer's job. GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Dept. of Agriculture Office of Assistant Horticulturist���������New Court House, PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. 'Phone 534. Information or advice freely given. WRITE OR CALL. Small Eleanor "Papa, have you paid the doctor for the new baby yet?" Papa ' 'No, dear. Why do you ask?" Small Eleanor "'Cause if he charges full price 1 wouldn't pay it. It ain't near as big as the one he left next door." H. TOMLINSON, Assistant Horticulturist. 6 Watches and Clocks Repaired ALL WORK GUARANTEED IMMHaMaHaHHMMMmMHMBnHMMMMHnM CHARLES TAYLOR BELLA COOLA, B.C. 9 ��������� ? i '?-"���������"' :~A BELLA COOLA COURIER Saturday, January 10, l9,i 'm LEADING DEALERS IN RAL ERCHANDISE HI' ������ ���������in 30E HOC Men's, Ladies' and ' r Children's Shoes &< Dry Goods, & HOE ) C rocenes <SHI 30E ) C nor: D V f ar aware LU ^ Men's Suits, Shirts i and Underwear JOE ) C HOE ������ Pack and Riding Saddles TENTS Camp, Heating and Cook Stoves WE CARRY A LARGE STOCK OF FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES AT LOWEST PRICES Settlers, Prospectors and Campers Supplies B. BRYNILDSEN & CO. m -as BELLA COOLA, B.C. ���������- * ���������\ ^ Vl VANCOUVER, B.C., : Are the leading Wine and Liquor dealers of the Pacific Coaft. They Specialize with ��������� Quality and Thrice for Family use. Write for illustrated Catalogue of-Wines, Liquors, Beers, \ ___ Ale and Stout. ������ ��������� THE MOONEY BISCU & CANDY CO. Ltd. >IBaiMilHaMHWaMMMHil������HUiWHiMWMMIHIMBIMM>aiKHiM VANCOUVER, B.C. Manufacturers of all kinds of HIGH-GRADE BISCUITS :: AND CANDIES :: MOONEY'S SODAS and PILOT BREAD "THE BEST YET" Made in British Columbia ." THE ADVANCE OF SCIENCE. ~ '��������� LM ' Six months ago a- trombone player- in Ireland was heard in Canada. It was.the first sound transmitted' across the Atlantic 'ocean by wireless telephony. On Monday of last week a human voice uttered in Ireland was heard in Canada by the same magic of science. No words could be distinguished, but it was another step gained by Marconi and his fellow workers. We may be certain that before long the' triumph will be achieved and hu man speech between the old world and the new, with no medium save the mysterious channels of the air, will be added to the scientific miracles of this age of marvels.���������Vancouver Province SWEET IMMEUNE. ������ Give people what they -think they want instead of what they [really need and they'll go on | their way rejoicing. We swear here and now that the government shall never again lay hands on Mrs. Pankhurst. We shall form a bodyguard and are ready to face even a battleship���������General Flora "Drummond. They shall-never lay hands on Emmeline while the sun and the stars and men's noses shine; while bricks can smash and fire can bite, and women have tongues and dynamite! Come, black of heart and bloody of hand, hale, if he can, our saint to the clink; we'll biff your bobbies, foul tyrant band, we'll scratch your armies, your navies sink! -Steam with your battleships onto the'land, drive your old dreadnoughts onto the strand I You never can conquer on shore or sea the petticoat phalanx of Flora D! Beware of the hatpin's deadly jab; beware of the horrendifluous gab! The corset steel shall make you squeal, or, crushed beneath the taxi's wheel, you'll die the death with gasoline. You horrid brutes, you forcible feeders, you ruffians, scoundrels, torturers, bleeders, you nasty contemptible mean things! You ne'er shall lay hands on Saint Emmeline, mild, gracious, tender, sweet, serene Emmeline!���������New.York Sun. HUGHES BROS. BIG LIQUOR STORE Wines, Liquers and Cigars WE SHIP EVERYWHERE $-&i Send for free price list with shipping instructions . ___ f 105 Hastings Street East, Vancouver, B.C. ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER" 'k ^H IF YOU GET IT AT PLI M LEY'S IT'S ALL R I G H T gffV BIG FALL IN CYCLE PRICES COPYRICMT' During stocktaking we have found that we have quite a number of second-hand, shop-soiled and "returned from hire" machines and are holding an end of season clearance at big reductions. Look into this. Thos.Plim!ey 739 Yates Street VICTORIA, B. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF BELLA COOLA COURIER. Subscriptions Payable in Advance. CANADA. One Year $1-00 Six Months 0.75 Three Montbs 0.50 UNITED STATES. One Year.... $1-50 United King;oom and the Continent. One Year $2.00 SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. BELLA COOLA, B. C. Enclosed please find .,'...,'.: .subscription for Bella Coola Courier for Name. P. 0. Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed
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Title | Bella Coola Courier |
Publisher | Bella Coola, B.C. : Bella Coola Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1914-01-10 |
Description | The Bella Coola Courier was published in Bella Coola, in the Central Coast region of British Columbia, and ran from September 1912 to October 1917. The Courier was published by the Bella Coola Publishing Company, and its stated aim was "to work for the upbuilding and development of Bella Coola particularly, and the welfare of Northern British Columbia generally" (vol. 1, no. 1, p. 2). |
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Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1912-1917 ; Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | Bella_Coola_Courier_1914_01_10 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2011-07-29 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 1d53a51e-f8d0-428f-b2af-53894282ef98 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0169950 |
Latitude | 52.383333 |
Longitude | -126.75 |
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