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 :      t  1  ���������".  *���������#  ���������      ft-  "  i&St  ������~.  IF YOU WANT GOOD; SPORT  VISIT BELLA COOLA;/EXCELLENT HUNTING AND FISHING.!  a'*^*?������l���������TntnrTTr      Mil       V    ihj , i  ,     ----��������� - ,r-  WEATHER REPORT FOR DECEMBER  Compiled by Mr. C. H. Urseth, of the  Bella Coola Observatory.  Tempcr-jture: Maximum, 30.   Minimum, 23.  Highest Max. (16th) 10. Lowest Min. (25th) 7  above zero.   Rainfall, 2.27. Snow21.25in.  Rainfall for the year (1916) 40.89 inches.  VOL. 5���������NO. 6  BELLA COOLA, B. C, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1917.  $1.00 a Year  Russians Drive  Germans Back  London, Jan. 17.- Russian-re  port claim thai in the offensive  in the valley section of Rouma-  nia, north-east of Focshany, they  were successful, Germans being  thrown back with enormous losses, violent fighting proceeding  in this section.  Teutons have succeeded despite  the marshy lakes in the boundary  section of Dobrudja, in bringing  up heavy artillery. The town of  Galatz is now under German cannon fire, but Russo-Roumanian  forced stoppage of enemy infantry from encircling the town.  Reported that Gen. Falken-  ���������hayne had a conference with  KingConstantine, It is believed  that the Teutons are planning a  drive through Macedonia upon  Saloniki in the early spring.  Increasing activity of the enemy in Macedonia indicates a  move against Gen. Sarrail's army  contemplated shortly. Sharp  fighting has been in progress on  Macedonian front in,the last few  days, possibly presaging more  extensive operations on the part  of the enemy.  German troop?? launched strong  counter-attack on the Monastir  front and succeeded in. driving.  - Serbs back across the Cerna, according to Berlin.  British steamers Brook wood,  3093 tons, and Martin, 1940 tons,  sunk, by German submarines,'  crews landed and captains taken  prisoners. The Norwegian vessels Thelma, 1896 tons, andGraaf  Jeed, 729 tons, were sunk yesterday. Swedish steamer Norma,"  1537 tons, also sunk.  German Raider Sinks  23 Merchant Ships  Buenos Ayres, Jan. 18.���������New  German raider, has, according to  its exploits revealed here today,  either sunk or captured 23 merchant ships in its spectaculardasli  across the Atlantic froni north to  south.' Raider believed to be the  protected cruiserVineta and probably eluded British patrols and  swept from north to south across  every Atlantic ocean steamships  pathway.   Some survivors of the  ships sunk by raider landed today at Pernambuco have been on  board 28 days, indicating that  raider has been operating at least  four'weeks and is still at large.  Over four hundred lives have  been lost.   British lost 8, French  2 ships, .total tonnage exceeds  96,955 tons.    British ships Voltaire,  Dramatist,   Radnorshire,  Netherby, Hull, Mount Temple,'  King George, Georgia and Min?  ich and French ships Nantes and  Asnieres being sunk.  S. S. Camosun has apparently  made a genuine resolve to keep  to schedule time of late, she has  been above, reproach in regulati-  ty. Last Friday she arrived at  8 p.m. after making her: more  northern calls.  ii  Fight or Pay"  John Ness and Mr. Sweetapple  were the arrivals. John had  been at Vancouver to interview  a dentist. <   '  Mr. Sweetapple is back thus  early to, begin preparing the  boats at the cannery for next  season's fishing operations:  Big Battle in Progress  on Western Front  0  New York, Jan. 18.���������Private  ad.vices received here say biggest and fiercest battle of war is  now progressing on the western  front, participated in by'British'  and French. ���������   v  New, York'' brokers   estimate  the damage done by German raid  er to exceed $15,000,000.   "  . Herbert and William Sutherland thought this a good time of  the year to seek southern latitudes. They went away "for a  change of air and a holiday.  Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C.  Anderson on Tuesday the 16th  inst., at the hospital, a girl.  Roumanian City Recaptured  Petrograd, Jan. 18.���������-Russian  forces stormed and have retaken  the Roumanian city of Vandeni.  The,enemy, heavily re-inforced,  Attempted to retake the city, advancing in dense formation they  suffered heavy losses, failing to  reach our trenches even. Enemy  attack southwest of Prailea also  beaten back.  Athens, Jan. 18.���������The Crown  Council last night decided to accept Entente's entire ultimatum  without reserve.  London, Jan.18���������On the Som-  me front Germans last night at-:  tacked the French lines near-  Cleary and Braches but were repulsed. Only minor operations  remainder of front. <  Serious disorders reported from  Berlin, it is rumored that the  Reichstag may meet elsewhere  than in Berlin.  Lloyd George and his war cabinet had series of conferences  with generals Neville and Haig,  but no details given out.  Germans short of munitions,  lack of food limits the output of  coal and iron. Food situation  growing worse,, eggs now selling  at tyventyfcents each.   ���������  NoiYvegian steamer Solvag of  2970 tons, and Otta, 3838 tons,  sunk by German^subpaarine. ��������� ;-.:'  King GustavV Sweden/'appeals  for greater unity, present hour  '.grave.. ''���������-,' ���������"     '   /   -' f ��������� .���������:���������:��������� f" ������������������' ���������''  Ottawa, Jan. 18���������C. N. R. may  appeal for more financial assistance at coming session. Thirty-  nine vacant seats, 19 in the Commons and 16 in the Senate,  t Washington, Jan. 18. ���������The remains of Admiral Dewey, who  died on Monday'will be accorded  tributes such as were paid to Lincoln and Garfield, and will be the  most impressive Washing-ton has  witnessed in years.  New London, Jan. 18.���������Eastern Forwarding Co. preparing  for Deutschland's arrival.  Norfolk, Va., Jan. 18.-Allied  warships send warning broadcast that a German commerce  raider and ,a submarine are at  large.  Troy, N.J., Jan. 18���������Professor  Bonn of Munich University, in a  speechv here declared Germany  would smash all Europe if necessary to win war.  At a meeting of the directors of  the Farmers' Institute Albert  Hammer resigned from the board  The vacancy thus created will be  filled at the next meeting of the  Institute. Ole J. Nygaard is the  new secretary.        - -  So farsth'is season Bella Coola  has-not experienced any severe  -winter weather. -Up till a few  days ago the.n'ew year, Had'dealt  out only mild and decidedly damp  weather. Now the weather has  cleared and -glorious ' sunshine  with just enough crispness of  cold'to make out-door life lexhil-  arating has been the order for a  few days. ���������       , ' ,   '  NOTICE.  The Farmers'' Institute will  hold a meeting at the Colony  Hall, Hagensborg, Saturday,  February 3rd, at 1:30 p. m.y  Subject to be discussed:  "Co-operation and 3the Marketing of our Produce."  One member to serve on the  Executive Board will be elected  to fill vacancy.  O. J. Nygaard, Secretary.  Constable Frank Broughton as  member of the Red Cross and  Patriotic Fund Committee, ,is  nowsendingout appeals to those  of our citizens who have not become regular contributors to the  Patriotic Fund.  It is regretable, but true, that  there are many people yet who  do not realize their duty towards  the country which gives them a  home and protection in their pursuit of the things necessary to  live and to enjoy life;, men who  have not been affected by the  ravages of war and therefore are  able to add to their savings every  year, seems <as large.as before  the war, and who just ignore  .their part in^the struggle and  try to escape their responsibilities. ��������� , "  ' The Patriotic  Fund   tries to  help the families of those whose  bread winners have gone to the  war.   For that reason everybody  shoujd-.contribute to this Fund,  and not- by indifference and hard-  heartedness deny the comforts  of life..to those' whose protectors  and providers have taken their  life in their hands to fight for  our common cause, and country.  In this year, 1917, British Columbia will need $2,000,000 for  this Fund, and is expected to  raise one half of this amount.  .The rest will be drawn from the  general fund.  ������  Now let us rise to the occasion  and show that we, who stay at  home and do no "fighting, are  willing to pay, anyhow.,  The order, of the hour is���������  "Either Fight Or Pay." -All except 60 cents of every $100 will  reach the families of the soldiers;  so there should be no talk or  even suspicion of graft in connection with the handling of this  money/  ���������  F. A; Johnson, A. E. and.R.  Owens took a trip to Ocean Falls  last week. It is rumored they  contemplate entering upon extensive logging operations at  Quatna for the Ocean Falls Co.  Last week the settlers had  several of the annual meetings  of local organizations held at  Hagensborg.  ' These meetings were, in spite  of the most wretched weather  conditions, very well attended  and testified to the fact that the  people still retain a strong inter-'  est in public affairs.,  We have already reported the  proceedings of the Farmers'In-  stitute and the Hospital organization.  The Lutheran Church held its  annual meeting at the Hagensborg Church, Wednesday afternoon of the same week. Rev,  H. Sageng presided. As the different reports were handed in  and commented on, the fact became very much to the fore that  the members and pastor of this  church have shown considerable  activity the last year, although  of a strictly routine nature. The  various objects for which the  church is working have been  well supported from a financial  point of view and showed no  falling off because of, financial,  depression. It was decided to  callanother meeting in the near  future for, the purpose of discussing ways, by which the work  of the church may be made still  more effective during the year.  We are glad to note that the  boys from Bella Coola are making their mark at the front. P'te  John Nygaard has been promoted  to corporal and lance-corporal  F. C. Grant is now a sergeant.  The war has demonstrated that  the boys who have lived in the  peaceful surroundings of Bella  Coola are "not lacking in the  qualities that are supposed to be  developed only amid strife and  difficulties.  Although it is rather late in  the day for a newspaper to relate  were praised by divisional and  corps commanders.  "No doubt you know all about  our  casualties   by now.     Bert  Anderson and Harry Gustafson  wore the only two of the Bella  Coola boys to get hit.    My company happened to miss the first  show, as "we went into the front  trenches in the night for the  purpose of going "over the top"  the next day;  but orders were  cancelled and .they took the other  three companies out and left us  in for 48 hours, then took us out  and sent the others in. ��������� Believe  me, we were pretty well "all in."  The next morning, they  went  over and the next night we relieved B company and "you can't  imagine how glad I was to hear  John's (Nygaard) voice.    God!  it was a relief to find them all  alive.   I hardly dared  to hope  that  all   of  them  would   get  through  safe,   but   there   they  were, very 'much alive at that.  It was next time "over" that H.  Gustafson got his wound.    "A"  company went over that time,  but I had been sent in charge of  acarrying partywith the French '  mortar battalion, so I missed that  too".   John Nygaar.d-fwas in it and  had lots of sport banging away  at "Fritz" when he counter-attacked.   Believe'me; I have seen  war in its grim, reality now ar.'d  it is "no small game.'    '"   ."    ,f  "I have been lucky so far.   I  had that carryingparty for three  weeks and did' not lose a man. '  We carried bombs up in: broad  daylight under heavy shell fire,  not a regular barrage fire,, but  heavy enough.    A fellow ��������� does  not mind   the   shells   bursting  around him after he has been up  there awhile.     Of course  you  don't seek for them by a long  ���������  shot.   It is wonderful, though,  how close they can come to you  without k"getting" you.  "Am looking for the Xmas  boxes with pleased anticipation.  A Happy New Year to all friends  in Bella Coola.  "Randolph Saugstad."  Another of the men from Bella *  Coola serving in the war has  what happened many weeks ago,  ra*de the supreme sacrifice.     ���������  David Young, who for some  |HOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING  INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE  AT PAR  IN  SUMS  OF $500 OR ANY  MULTIPLE THEREOF.  exchange at  the date of  Principal repayable 1st October, 1919.  Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of  .any chartered  Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per^cent per annum from  purchase.   ','','",;. f. f" '.'"��������� .'������������������'". .- "p"'7"'     '���������'���������"���������''"'.;'���������','���������'���������'..-���������   >'  Holders of this stock wili have the privilege of surrendering at par and accrued interest,  as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue  in Canada other than an issue of Treasury Bills or other li.ke short date security.   '���������'���������  .       Proceeds of this stock are for.war purposes only.     |  f       A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will be allowed to; recognized bond and  stock brokers on allotments  made in respect'of applications for this stock which bear their  i stamp, ' '..���������''.';  ''���������'������������������'.       .������������������''./������������������ .:���������   ?,.'.���������. ' ^ ���������'..';  For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa.  DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA,  ....';..:    OCTOBER 7th, 1916. /'   .   ,^".  but seeing we have had small  opportunity to do so sooner, it  certainly is of sufficient importance to tell it now.  One of'our boys, Alfred Ove-  son, who enlisted about a year  ago, has distinguished himself  by conspicuous bravery in the  face of heavy shell firetas as despatch bearer at the front.   '  For his exceptional heroic conduct he was awarded the military  cross. It is no small thing to  thus make himself conspicuous  for bravery amid armies of heroes, and we are justly proud of  our fellow citizen. We take off  our hats to Alfred Oveson!  Through the courtesy of T. P.  Saugstad we are enabled to publish a letter from-his brother,  Corporal Randolph Saugstad,  who is fighting "Fritz" in the  Somme valley, "somewhere in  France."  "Well, here we are again safe  and sound after a spell of pretty  severe fighting on the Somme  front. I believe I can tell you  now, as we are away from there,  that our battalion did good work,  took their objective, .everything;  they wentf "over the top" and  years was engaged in connection  with public works in the valley,  is reported killed at the front.' '  One of the most valued and  trusted employees of the firm of  McLennan, McFeely & Co., passed away at the General Hospital, Vancouver, on the 6th inst.  He was Mr. W. A. McMartin;  and he died from heart ti-ouble.  Mr. McMartin, who was only 35  years of age, had been in the  employ of the company for the  past eight years, the major part  of the time as a travelling salesman, but recently he was placed  in charge of the city sales department.  In his capacity of travelling  salesman he was well known to  the merchants and others of  Bella Coola.  (Elmrrlt Noito    $  9  Sunday School  Church Service  10:45 a.m.  7:30 p.m.  Preacher for Sunday���������Rev.  W. H. Gibson.  All Are Welcome. .  i  >  84>"a^Ji>^������������>l>^������&>''<U4>';>i#B BELLA COOLA COURIER  Saturday, lanuary 20,   19)7  Mk  The Courier  Published Weekly at Bi:i.la Coola i������v  the Bella Coola Publishing Co. I./ru.  SUBSCRIPTION RATES:  Canada  1 Year $1.00  C Month*       0.75  3 Months ..:....;..' .......:.....   0.50  United State*  1 Year     $1.50  United Kingdom  .1  Year $1.00  Subicriptions payable in advance.  Subscribers not receiving their copy  regularly please notify the management  at om:e. Changes in address should be  sent in as soon as possible.  For Advertising Rates,  Aitly at  Office.  To Corhesponpents���������While unobjectionable un-  onymoun commuiiicntiona will be jiublisthe<l,1,the  name an J uddruaa (if .every writeruf sueh letters  must be uiven to the editor.  The Editor reserve:) theriirht to refuse publi-  cutiun of anyletter. All manuscript ut writer's  rink.  "&alun papuli suprrma art its.  SATURDAY;- JAN. 20, 1917.  Labor's. Views on Conscription.  Last week we referred to a  recent speech 'by Sir Robert  Borden at Ottowa, in which he  ��������� intimated that it might become  necessary to adopt drastic measures to obtain soldiers. Our attitude on this .subject under the  presnt circumstances is in favor  of conscription.       ,  This week we bring1 before our  readers the position taken by the  B. C. Federationist, the official  organ of organized labor in the  province.  Its views on conscription may  differ from ours, but when it calls  attention to ' material -things  which should be subjected to  conscription as well as the man  power of the Dominion, we cannot deny the justice of its contention.    We quote in part:  "For Sir Robert Borden and  his government to proceed along  the line of action he is evidently  contemplating, will be nothing  short of potitical suicide by him.  For the government to attempt  to coerce and compel, by methods  of conscription, the workers of  Canada to shoulder still heavier  burdens, while at the same time  ��������� protecting and defending the  class of parasites who are fattening and growing wealthy out  of the products of labor destined  for war service, and the sustenance of the people while the war  is on, will be to array class  against class in Canada in a most  bitter and vindictive political  struggle at a time when the  united support of all should be  sought for the co-operative solving of the problem of winning  the war.  "Let riot-Sir Robert, delude  himself that Canadian workers  are wholly lacking in an understanding of the situation of public aff airs as it exists today. The  workers of Canada have, as he  ' says, about reached the end of  voluntary enlistment, not because they are altogether lacking  in a desire to serve the Empire,  but, because their patriotism has  been chilled and made cautious  by the scandalous' manner in  which Canada's participation: in  the war has been handled. Exposures of graft in high places  have disgusted them, nepotism  and party preferment in the expeditionary forces has angered  and f disheartened them. The  equipping of the troops with defective rifles and the stories of  profligacy and mismanagement  has repelled them.  If the Conservative  govern-  has an ounce of political sense  I in its party-bound constitution,  it will take heed of the gather-  a  ing storm that is about to burst  upon it.  "The workers of Canada are  not so much imbued with the  desire to wreck and punish the  government as they are to force  that government to adopt a public policy in line with the needs  of the empire in the war and the  citizens' pride'in their country.  "Throw overboard the rotten  gang of ghouls who are profiting  out of the war.  "Chase into oblivion the pestiferous gangof military humbugs  who are drawing fat salaries  while rendering no commensurate service to their country.  "See to it that rewards and  and pensions are equal, irrespective of rank or influence..  "Do these things and many  others that will ho doubt suggest  themselves to an honest and patriotic administration, and the  government will have wiped out  most of the existing reasons for  slow recruiting; and then if voluntary enlistment fails, the government may apply with a reasonable show of fairness that the  burdens of war will not be all  carried, as at present, by the  working class."  ,   O'1 o ���������   o      o     o  The Compensation Board.  The appointment of the three  Commissioners under the Workmen's Compensation Act, is the  first important act'of that kind  made  by the new government  - ilk'  and has, therefore, received unusual attention, being considered an indication of tlje government's ability, to act wisely for  the best interest of the province  and preserve its independence  from political pressure and interference.  There were one hundred and!  fifty applicants, some of which  were supported by strong lobbies, but the1 three selected were  not among them; they were chosen because of thejr eminent fitness for the position. ('  E. S. ,H. Winn, the chairman,.  WHENBUYINGYEASTl  INSIST ON HAVING  THIS PACKAGE  iisi  ]'*m-i  DECLINE SUBSTITUTES  is a lawyer, well and favorably  known throughout the Kootenay  district and a former law partner  of Hon. J. A. Macdonald, chief-  justice of the Court of Appeal.  The second member is Huj������h B.  Gilmour, by training a mechanical engineer. After having been  in the service of the C. P. It. for  fifteen years he has, since 1808,  been manager of the Watrous  Engine Co. in British Columbia.  The third member is Parker  Williams, who.for the last fourteen years has made himself well  and favorably known throughout  the province as the able exponent, and defender" of the rights  of labor on the floor of the provincial house as member ' for  Newcastle.  The board as constituted is remarkably well balanced, Mr.  Winn is qualified to interpret the  legal aspects of the Act and the  cases cropping up; while Mr.  Gilmour will represent the views  of the business world and- Mr.  Williams those of labor..  And it must be said that even  the .opposition press finds very  ittle fault with these appoint-  ��������� (j      i  ments, in fact; they on the whole  give the appointments' their approval..  As the new governriient is progressing in its work of administration, the fact,becomes more  and more apparent that the confidence the people showed in'Mr.  Brewster at the last election was  not misplaced, and as times go  on both he, his colleagues and the  party in power, will steadily  grow in favor with the.people.  O      O      O      0      o  Premier Brewster:���������"All that  this province wants is an intelligent application of common business sense to develop it. " We  must get down to development  instead of trying to wildcat out  our natural resources and get  rich in- 24 hours. I believe that  if you give your new government  an opportunity to get down to  worlf you will see British Columbia "go ahead with leaps and  bounds in the next few years in  the development of our natural  res6urcf(TsT~I want you to have  a little faith in B. C. and in your  Government."  Yes, the Hon. H. C. Brewster  has a big field for operating in  and there is a lot of room for  improvement inx every branch of  our government as well as in the  development of our natural resources.'  Northern- British Columbia is  full of resources that have not  been touched, in fact very few  people have any idea of what  this section of B. C. looks like.  Therefore we say to British Columbia's new premier "go to  it,'* the right-thinking people  will be behind you.  The clay of the grafter, who  has so successfully operated under the guidance of the McBride-  Bowser gang, has come to an  end and the honest man open for  legitimate undertakings of any  kind will now be given a show.  Mackay Smith, Blair & Co. Ltd.  VANCOUVER, B.C.  Wholesale  GOODS AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS  Manufacturers  "PRIDE OF THE WEST" BRAND  SHIRTS,  PANTS,  OVERALLS,   MACKINAW  "MADE   IN   B. C.  Send for Catalogue  Prompt Attention Given Letter Orders  THE BRITISH COLUMBIA NURSERIES CO. LTD, WANT MEN to rel)resent  of 1493 SEVENTH AVE..W., VANCOUVER, B.C., them in different parts of  the Province in the sale of their well-known hardy nursery stock  for spring (1917) delivery. The work is pleasant and remunerative. Honest, energetic men only are needed. We particularly  want a good man on the G. T. P. Railway.  Planters should write at once for our 80'page Catalogue.  ^2ir  ^ffe*^"  I BEST      *$}  S. M. NEWTON.  The- Prince Rupert Empire  man, who is a candidate for the  House of Commons for this Riding- ',;  The object of this space is to  introduce to you the man who always figlits for the rights ' and  prosperity of the masses, irrespective .of politics.  Financial Statement Balla Coala General Hospital, 1916  BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 31st, 1916.  Bank balance, $8.50.    Credit'account; $220.00.    Debit, $30.45.   Credirbalance, $198.35.  Credit, 1916.     '  Cash receipts.  Provincial government grant.$245.00  Dominion " "   .   16.00  Hospital fees 204.00  Donations:  Girls' Sewing Ciicle (M. & M.)  Hagensborg    ���������������...    14.65 .  O. Lokken, Hagensborg      3.00  Provincial government erant1t.An���������-  for water system ........ ��������� 150.00  Total cash receipts���������^ .$632.65  Credit Account.  Provincial government grant.   85.00  Dominion " "    ���������   3���������  Hospital fees ....... ������������������ ��������� ��������� '. v. ��������� __^M  '������������������'..������������������ Total credit,account .....!$128.00  Total cash and credit.,, ...760.00  Deficit for. year  ......... ,.160.92;-  $911.57  . Debit, 1916.  Cash expenditure.  Water system    $207.40  Hospital furnishings     89.53  Buildings (repairs, etc.)    ...     54.70  Salaries     135.00  Supplies   ���������  309.32  Clover seed ���������..."      3.00  Postage            2.52  Advertising      3.00  Telephone rent     17.00  Discount on cheques    15  : "$821^62  Accounts due for 1916....    89.95  Start the New Year Right  on the Flour Question!  Wild Rose Pastry Flour  and  Royal Standard Flour  Will give you entire satisfaction the year round.  Milled under conditions of' absolute  purity, in one of, the most modern, sanitary  mills in the world,, they represent flour  perfection.      ';';     ���������'"���������,'���������  Tested daily'under actual baking conditions in our own ovens. These flours  are never allowed. to vary their purity  ar.d quality.  ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR for bread,  buns and biscuits���������WILD ROSE PASTRY  FLOUR for cakes, pies, pastries, etc.  Your dealer will recommend them.  Total expenditure:."..'. .f.$911.57  ��������� i nwn mm  ���������Daficit on year's work'$150.92.    Deducting this frorn credit balance of 1915  leaves a credit balance of $48.23.     ���������  Bank balance Dec. 31st, 1916, $L 18  Cash..,. ,....���������.....:...:.���������-���������   9-00  'Credit balance  ���������        $128.00 '  Total balance. .....$10.18 f    r  January 8, 1917; audited and found correct by Iver Fougner.  Debit Credit balance  $89.95 ,$48.23      .  Chas. Tucker, secretary.  GREAT   WEST  TEA  The New Tea with the old-time flavor  PACKETS   ONLY  LEESON, DICKIE, GROSS & CO., Ltd.  Wholesale Grocers Vancouver, B. C. |  M  non  hoc  Hi  <H  UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C., LTD.  REGULAR' FREIGHT  AND PASSENGER SERVICE  BETWEEN  BELLA COOLA and VANCOUVER  S. S.      CaniOSlin      Leaves Vancouver every  Tuesday at 9 p.m. (Victoria day previous.)  Leaves Bella Coola Fridays p.m.  S;fS. "CoQUiTLAM." sails from Vancouver fortnightly, carrying Gasoline and Explosives, will call  at Bella Coola by arrangement: . .-*!"T .'  ���������" For rales of Freights, Fares and other information,;apply to,  Head Office, Carrall St., Vancouver; or Geo. McGregor,  agent, 1003 Government St.,/Victoria. .  HOC  HOE  Advertise your Wants in the Courier  o  '. -J  -. ;;J  i^iuitwmiMia^iiiMJitfMijiaiili I,  Saturday, January 20,  1917  BELLA/ COOLA COURIER  3  Mo 5nbeator&  THOSE WHO,   FROM TIME TO TIME.   HAVE  FUNDS REQUIRING  INVESTMENT,   MAY   PURCHASE AT PAR  DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK  IN SUMS OF $500  OR'ANY MULTIPLE  THEREOF.  Principal repayable 1st October, 1919.  Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free  of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent  per annum from the date of purchase.  Holders of this stock will have^the privilege of surrendering at par and  accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any, allotment  made under any future war loan issue in Canada other than an issue of  Treasury Bills or other like short dute security. * r"  Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only.  A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will be allowed to recognized bond and stock brokers on allotments made in respect of applications  for this stock which bear their stamp.  For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa.  DEPARTMENT OK FINANCE. OTTAWA.  OCTOBKR 7th,  1916.  Aftermath.  To anyone who was not a blind  follower of the leader in the late  government, the fact must have  been quite plain that Mr. Bowser  in spite of his legal ability was  not a capable administrator.   His  shortcomings  in   this direction  might  have   been  a fault for  which he cannot be justly blamed; because his abilities may not  be of that kind.   But we do find  fault with him in that he acted  as if he considered himself the  most capable   administrator in  the province1 and his party supported him in his 'conceited and.  erroneous conceptions.   And his  conceit',. caused'  him   to   carry  things 'with a high hand,   not  thinking it necessary to be guided by.the wishes of the people.  Just now a case has cropped  up that throws light on this part  of his=character. >   '  In 1912, he acted directly contrary to public sentiment in,that  he refused to.allow South Vancouver to amalgamate or join  with the City of Vancouver, although the ratepayers of the  former municipality voted in  favor of it to the extent of nine  to one and the people of the City  of Vancouver to the extent of  seventy per cent.   ���������  Under.the condition's obtaining  in South Vancouver the-result  of this arbitrary action on, the  part of the late dictator is that  the municipality is unable to meet  its obligations and has found it-  self obliged to appeal to the provincial government for aid.  It is admitted that the govern^  ment of-South Vancouver is to  be blamed for having plunged  the municipality into, heavy debt  by , extravagant expenditures;  but it must also be borne in mind  (t  CLUB OFFER  "\  We have pleasure in announcing that we have made arrangements with two of the leading weekly'publications  so that our subscribers may have the best of reading at  substantially reduced rates.  The Courier   .       .       . '     .       . $1.00  Farmers Advocate & Home Journal, Winnipeg 1.50  $2.50  Both papers  for   .   .   $1.50  The Courier   .  Canadian Countryman, Toronto  $1.00  1.50  $2.50  Both papers  for   .  .   $1.50  The Courier   ....  Family Herald & Weekly Star, Montreal  $1.00  . 1.00  $2.00  Both papers  for   .   .   $1.75  Vi  The four papers may be had for $3.75.  that this sort of mismanagement  would not have taken place if it  had been governed by real business men such as head the government of the City of Vancouver.  The Courier is far removed in  distance from the places in question, yet when provincial aid is  involved to relieve the situation  it may not be entirely ,0ut of  place for us to' voice an opinion  in dealing with the probleni.  While we do not for a moment  believe that the province shall  take of the people's money and  help out in the way of business  misgoverned municipalities, corporations and extravagant indi-  v'iduals������,yet jn this case where  the late-government was to some  extent the cause of the trouble,  the present "government may,  without establishing a precedent, give the' municipality of  South Vancouver the benefit of  its knowledge of business and  some temporary assistance.  SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING    REGULATIONS  POAL MINING RIGHTS of the DominioD. in  w 'Mani-ioba, Saskatchewan and albekta,  the Yukon Territory, the North-west Terri-  TORIKS and in a portion of the Province of  t Hritish Columbia, may be leased for a term of  ' twenty-one years at an annual rental of ������1 an  . acre.   Not morfjthan 2,500 acres will he leased  to 'one applicant.'  Application for u lease must be made by the  applicant in peruon to the Asent or Sub-Agent  of the district in which the riKhts applied for  ���������art; situated.  '.- In surveyed territory the land must be'described by sections, or leiral 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 rixbts  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 accoor.tinir for tho  full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay  the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights  ure 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  al the rale of J10.0U an acre.  Kor full information application should be  made to the Secretary of the Department of the  interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent  uf Dominion Lands,  W. W. COUY,  i Deputy Minister of the Interior.  N. H,���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.���������30C90.  BUSINESS CARDS  01  HOC  H ID  Fur Sales Agency  . 600 dealers and, trappers of B.C.,  Yukon and Alaska have taken advantage of our Fur Sales Agency for 3 years.  Our sealed bid plan whereby 15 or 20  of the biggest fur buyers in the world  bid on your fur instead of one individual house assures- the highest market  price always.' i,  We hold sales monthly, but will advance' 75 per cent, of value on receipt,  sending balance immediately after sale.  Our commission is only 3 to 4 per cent.  LITTLE BROS. FUR SALES  AGENCY, LTD,  54 POWELL ST., VANCOUVER, B. C.  Ill i< ���������    ���������     'Q������ ���������>l E  Dealers and Trappers  Are You Interested in Goat Industry?  In view of the keen interest  being shown at the present time  throughout the Dominion in the  goat industry, and the increasing number of animals, especially of pure-breds being kept, the  time is considered ripe for the  formation of a Goat Breeders'  Association, by the B. C. Department of Agriculture.  Such an Association would'have  for its objects the development  of the industry, and the popularising of great products; encouragement in breeding for the improvement of stock, in order to  secure increased production of  milk from milk goats and of  mohair from the Angoras; assist-  VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT  3JISTBICT  OF   COAST���������BANGE  III.  Take Notice that I, Thomas J.  Whiteside, of Vancouver, B. C., occupation builder, intend to apply for  permission to purchase the following  described land:  Commencing at a post situated on the  north shore of Jackson Passage, about  one-half (1-2) mile within the entrance  and near a small stream, thence North  20 chains, thence West20 chains, thence  South 20 chains, to the shore, thence  following the shore line to the point of  commencement, containing 40 acres,  more or less. .  THOMAS J. WHITESIDE.  Dated, November 30, 1910. Jan. 6-March  0>-������K^>-^B-0-������Crw><5I31S>O-������HB>a-#������ISa><C  HARRY HANSON ^aftf"  of Prince Rupert  inventor of the Harry Hanson  Special Waiter Heater  (Patented in Canada)  will make a trip to Bella Coola  to introduce his patented rapid  heating water coil, also to do  whatever plumbing or water pipe  work there may be a call for.  If yo.u have a pump and a good  well you do not need any city,  water works to have all the conveniences of modern,home com- )  forts.-.Harry Hanson can '-im-u  proviae -a system with ordinary  whisky barrens and one hour's  pumping each day. He has sev-!  eral of these systems'installed as  far north as Smithers .< and Terrace.- Send him an ordinary floor  plan, of your home and what you  want, also the location of puinp.  State if'you want hot and cold  water or cold water only. Will be  pleased to estimate on your work.  Harry Hanson Thpe,u^b,e?,a  P. O. Box 395  139 2nd Ave., Prince Rupert, B.C.  ance to members in buying and  selling stock, the compilation of  a directory of breeders; the registration of pedigrees; the recording of milking qualities; the  establishment of stud centres;  The Live Stock Branch of the  Department of Agriculture has  received from Ottawa a draft'  constitution for a Canadian Goat  Breeders Association to be form-  i  ed under the Live Stock Pedigree  (Continued on page 4, column 2.)      I  I he Mason C? riisch Piano  of to-day will make plain our  privilege to state with authority:  NO FINER  PIANO MADE I"  SOLD DIRECT BY THE MANUFACTURERS  f,3  Let us attend your Victor Record  mail orders��������� our service is intelligent  and guaranteed.       Write for Catalogue  Mason & Risch Ltd.  |    738 GRANVILLE ST., VANCOUVER, B. C.  lll/HAT person so happy and contented as the prosperous farmer?  ^Ji/HAT person so independent?  \X7HAT ambition more noble than to  -���������be a producer of. the necessaries  of life?  Bella Coola' farmers are independent,  they are strangers to hard times.  View of a ranch in Bella Coola Valley.  mi  Hp-IE REASONS for this enviable condi-  ���������*���������   tion of affairs  are   obvious to  anyone  who knows the Bella Coola Valley.  The land is fertile and needs'little or no  irrigation. The climate is mild and enjoyable ; long warm summers with sufficient  "rainfall and mild winters make for-excellent crops..  Large and small fruits, garden and field  crops are grown to the best advantage.  This fact was established at the Prince  Rupert exhibition last year when farm produce from Bella Coola Valley carried away  over twenty first prizes.  )ELLA COOLA and the surrounding  country possesses wonderful wealth  in timber, as yet almost entirely undeveloped, and perhaps at no other point  on the Northern Coast is there the same  opportunity for a remunerative investment as in a saw mill at Bella Coola.  3]BJl^ll=ll������  -.    ii--   ���������,������... r  SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF  BELLA COOLA COURIER.  Subscriptions Payable in Advance.  CANADA.  One Year ..'..'.;.........;:.  Six Months   Three Months . ....  UNITED STATES.  One Tear ���������..;,  ,.$1.00  .. 0.75  . 0.50  $1.50  United Kingdom and the Continent.  One Year.  .$1.00  SUBSCRIPTION BLANK.  BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO., LTD.  ) BELLA COOLA, B.C.   '.',--   ',     f  ''  f'f .  Enclosed please find......... ~../.. subscription  for Bella Coola Courier for..,.   Name.;,'.-,!"............f". .''.,....'....���������; '..  - r       ' P. 0,.........................  Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed BELLA  COOLA COURIER  Saturday,  lanuary 20,  19)7  Subscribe  for the  ONE DOLLAR  FOR ONE YEAR  The Courier is the only  newspaper published on  the mainland coaSt between Vancouver and  Prince Rupert.  A distance of six hundred miles.  // will be to your interest to ^eep well informed regarding the  happenings throughout  the Northern section of  this Province���������  THE "COURIER"  GIVES THEM.  ADVERTISERS-  Now is the time to keep  your name before the  public. No manufacturer or whoiesalehouse can  afford to let slip the opportunity of increased  sales that public advertising brings.  DEAL ESTATE booms in the  ^ cities have come, and gone.  ��������� People are beginning to flock to  the country- The North-West  ,Coast of British Columbia offers  opportunities for all. Did not  know, is no excuse. Investors  should keep posted on developments by reading the "Courier."  You are judged by the  stationery that you, use.  Let us do your job printing.   We will do it right.  raj Are You Interested in Goat Industry?  (Continued from column 3, page 3.)  Act, and to have charge of the  registration of pure bred goats  throughout the Dominion.   The  formation of such a pure breed  record under the National Live  Stock  Records would give the  humble goat a, prestige it has  not hitherto enjoyed in Canada.  Moreover, it would mean that  pure bred stock eligible for registration could be imported from  the United States free of duty.'  The   annual    membership   fee  would  be $2.00;  members will  only have to pay half rates for  registrations, etc., and will receive free of charge, publications  issued during each year.   Members will also be entitled to receive   monthly . goat papers. at  reduced rates.  The Department hopes that all  who have the development of the  goat industry at heart will join  in this movement for the advancement of the poor man's  cow. .  At the same time, however; it  is recognized that in British Columbia, at any rate, there are  numbers of people keeping goats  who could not handle1 pure bred  stock, and to whom the formation of a Provincial Association  would have more appeal. To  such people the Li ve Stock branch  states that, with a minimum of  25 members, if would be possible  to incorporate under the B. C.'  Agricultural Act in the same way  as the present Stockbreeders',  Dairymen's and Poultry Associations. In this event, member-  ship would be $1.00 per annum,  and as one of the privileges of  membership members would re-  jceive free subscription to a  j monthly goat paper, which alone  i is worth more than the annual  membership fee.  Anyone interested in the formation, of either the Dominion  Goat Breeders' Association, or a  Provincial Association, -should  communicate with Mr. ,W. T.-  McDonald, Live Stock Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, and notify him as  to which one they were willing  to become a member of. In order that thewoik of organizing  the associations may be got under way as soon as possible those  ! interested should not delay in  writing to signify their interest  and desire to become members.  DUILD UP YOUR HOME  U TOWN. Do not talk���������support home industries ��������� talk is  cheap. The best way to show  that you are in earnest is to  practise it.  . Support the "Courier" and you  are doing something for yourself  and your community.  ���������Why not read "Seasonable  Hints," a monthly published by  the Department of Agriculture,  Ottawa? It is free for the asking.    Get it!  $1 a Year  Published every  Saturday at  BELLA COOLA, B. C.  TTLIE two principal reasons  A   why   you   should   buy  "Shamrock" Hams, Bacon,  Lard, etc., are:  FIRST���������  There is none better.  SECOND���������  They are the only  brands produced in  B. C. under government inspection.  Ask for "SHAMROCK"  BUTTER   EGGS  and keep your, money at home.  P. BURNS & CO., Ltd.  Packers and Provisioners  Calgary     Vancouver     Edmonton  ESTABLISHED AT BELLA COOLA IN 1895.  The Coffee of Distinction  because  of   its   exquisite  flavor )  Packed in our new hygienic  AIR-TIGHT TIN  The W. H. Malkin Company, Ltd.  VANCOUVER, B.C.  Canada's Boys Want Smokes!  rynudscii  LEADING   DEALERS   IN  General Merchandise  Dry Goods and Notions  Staple and Fancy  Groceries  Will You Help?  ?  It so Mr. Francis U. Jones will be pleased to answer any en--  quiries addressed to tho Canadian Office of the Over-Seas Club,  Room 28 Windsor Hotel, Montreal, and will be glad to supply  Collecting Books, Contribution Cards, Boxes and Circulars  to any who are willing to assist.  ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER"  II IIM^aHWI   I  HIIIMIl���������ll  ���������! I I 1     ' ������������������>���������.���������������������--  a���������lliwmT ������������������-������-"������"-  Ogilvie's  Royal Household Flour  always gives satisfaction  Better order a bag now  From  ALL GOOD GROCERS.  HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE  CAMP. HEATING AND COOK STOVES  Large and well assorted stock  of Men's, Boys' and Children's  Clothing, Shirts and Underwear  c.       '  We carry the largest and most  up-to-date stock of Men's,  Women's and Children's Shoes  in all styles at the lowest possible price. Men's Furnishings  to suit individual tastes    ������    $  Tents-Pack and Riding Saddles  Settlers, Prospe&ors, Hun ters,, Trappers, Campers and Land-Seekers will  find it to their advantage to look over  our stock. Nothing but the mosT: suitable articles are kept at prices that  invite competition.  Paints -  Oils - Varnishes - Stains  Crockery and Glassware of all kinds  Patent Medicines of all descriptions  Best brands of Flour.,   Feed and Grain of all sorts  kept on hand.    Prompt1 service  Best Goods���������Lowest Prices���������Largest Stock  RAW FURS BOUGHT AND SOLD  . BRYNILDSEN & CO., BELLA COOLA, B.C. ^WRS&~������  ..' /# '���������  si  (*J  P  ;V/.'f.>^  ;.  H  r  I*','  f*������r  ./ '  ^7T  IF YOU WANT GOOD SPORT  VISIT BELLA COOLA; EXCEL-  LENT HUNTING AND FISHING.1  WEATHER REPORT FOR DECEMBER  Compiled   by Mr. C. H.  Urseth, of the  Bella Coola Observatory.   '  Temperature; Maximum, 30.   Minimum, 23.  Highest Max. (16th) 10. Lowest Min. (25th) 7  above zero.   Rainfall, 2.'27. Snow21.25in.  Rainfall for the year (1916) 40.89 inches.  'OL. 5~-NO. 6  BELLA COOLA, B.C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1917.  $1.00 a -V  ear  Russians  Germans Back  :in  London, Jan. .17.- Russian report claim, that in the offensive  the valley section of Rouma-  ;ia, north-east of Focshany, they  ere successful, Germans being  rown back with enormous los-  s, violent fighting proceeding  this section.  Teutons have succeeded despite  e marshy lakes in the boundary  ction of Dobrudja, in bringing  heavy artillery.    The town of  !atz is now under German can-  fire, but Russo-Roumanian  reed stoppage of enemy infancy from encircling the town.  Reported   that   Gen.   Falken-  yne had   a   conference with  ngConstantine.    It is believed  at the Teutons are planning a  ive through  Macedonia upon  oniki in the early spring,  ncreasing activity of the ene-  in  Macedonia   indicates   a  ve against Gen. Sarrail's army  templated   shortly.      Sharp  hting has been in progress on  ceclonian front in the last;few  possibly presaging  more  tensive operations on the part  the enemy.  erman troops launched strong  nter-attack on the Monastir  nt ahdf.succeeded in-fdriving,  back across the Cerna, ac-  ding to Berlin.  ritish steamers Brook wood,  Uons, and Martin, 1940 tons,  k by German submarines,  vvs landed and captains taken  soners. The Norwegian ves-  sThelma, 189G tons, and Graaf  d, 729 tons, were sunk yester-  Swedish steamer Norma,  tons, also sunk.  German Raider Sinks  23 Merchant Ships  Buenos Ayres, Jan. 18.���������New  German raider has, according to  its exploits revealed here today,  either sunk or captured 23 merchant ships in itsspectaculardash  across the Atlantic from north to  south.    Raider believed to be the  protected cruiserVineta andprob-  ably eluded British patrols and  swept from north to south across  every Atlantic ocean steamships  pathway.   Some survivors of the  ships sunk by raider landed today at Pernambuco have been on  board 28 days, indicating that  raider has been operating at least  four weeks and is still at large.  Over four hundred lives  have  been lost.    British lost 8,' French  2 ships,   total  tonnage exceeds  96,955 tons.     British ships Voltaire,   Dramatist,   Radnorshire,  Netherby, Hull, Mount Temple,  King George, Georgia and Minr  ich and French ships Nantes and  Asnieres being sunk.  Jottings of Bella Coola and District  S. S. Camosun has apparently  made a genuine resolve to keep  to schedule time of late, she has  been above reproach in regulati-  ty. Last Friday she arrived at  8 p. m. after making her' more  northern calls.  John Ness arid Mr. Sweetapple  were the arrivals. John had  been at Vancouver to interview  a dentist.  Mr. Sweetapple is back thus  early to begin preparing the  boats at the cannery for next  season's fishing operations.  ii  Fight or Pay"  ys  >umanian City Recaptured  'etrograd, Jan. 18.���������Russian  fces stormed and have retaken  Roumanian city of Vandeni.  h enemy, heavily re-in forced,  fernpted to retake the city, ad-  icing in dense formation they  fered heavy losses, failing to  [ch our trenches even.   Enemy  ick southwest of Prailea also  iten back.  [sec  ithens, Jan. 18.��������� The Crown  tncil last night decided to ac-  Entente's entire ultimatum  thout reserve. _  ondon, Jan. 18���������On the Som-  front Germans last night at-  ked the   French   lines near  ary and Braches but were re-  d.    Only minor operations  ainder of front.  Srious disorders reported from  in, it is rumored  that the  thstag may meet elsewhere  r\ in Berlin.  oyd George and his war cab-  had series of conferences  h generals Neville and Haig,  ��������� no details given out.  ermans short of munitions,  of food limits the output of  and  iron.     Food situation  wing worse,.eggs now selling  wenty cents each,  'wegian steamer Solvag of  tons, and Otta, 3838 tons,  by German .submarine,  ing Gu3taV, Sweden; appeals  ^greater unity, present hour  frVe.  j$$$������|ttawa, Jan. 18���������C. N. R. may  ������\JSHBeal for ���������ore financial assist-  *?$Sf at coming session. Thirty-  ffae vacant seats, 19 in the Corn-  Big Battle in Progress  on Western Front  New York, Jan. 18.���������Private  advices received here say biggest and fiercest battle of war is  now progressing on the western  front; participated in by'British"  and French.  New York brokers estimate  the damage done by German raider to exceed $15,000,000.  Washington, Jan. 18.���������The remains of Admiral Dewey, who  died on Monday* will be accorded  tributes such as were paid to Lincoln and Garfield, and will be the  most impressive Washington has  witnessed in years.  New London, Jan. 18.���������Eastern Forwarding Co. preparing  for Deutschland's arrival.  Norfolk, Va., Jan. 18.���������Allied  warships send warning broadcast that a German commerce  raider and a submarine are at  large.       ^   Troy, N. J., Jan. 18���������Professor  Bonn of Munich University, in a  speech here declared Germany  would smash all Europe if necessary to win war.  Herbert and William Sutherland thought this a good time of  the year to seek southern latitudes. They went away for a  change of air and a holiday.  Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C.  Anderson on Tuesday the 16th  inst., at the hospital, a girl.  At a meeting of the directors of  the Farmers' Institute Albert  Hammer resigned from the board  The vacancy thus created will be  filled at the next meeting of the  Institute. Ole J. Nygaard is the  new secretary.  So far this season Bella Coola  hasnot experienced any severe  winter weather. Up till a few  days ago thejriew year had' dealt  out only mild and decidedly damp  weather. Now the weather has  cleared and glorious sunshine  with just enough crispness of  cold to make out-door life exhilarating has been the order for a  few days.  ���������  NOTICE.  Constable Frank Broughton as  member of the Red Cross and  Patriotic Fund Committee, is  nowsendingout appeals to those  of our citizens who have not become regular contributors to the  Patriotic Fund.  It is regretable, but true, that  there are many people yet who  do not realize their duty towards  the country which gives them a  home and protection in their pursuit of the things necessary to  live and to enjoy life; men who  have not been affected, by the  ravages of war and therefore are  able to add to their savings every  year, seems as large as before  the, war, and who just ignore  their part in������the struggle and  try to escape their responsibilities^  The Patriotic Fund tries to  help the families of those whose  bread winners have gone to the  war. For that reason everybody  shou/d contribute to this Fund,  and not by indifference and hard-  heartedness deny the comforts  of life to those whose protectors  and providers have taken their  life in their hands to fight for  our common cause and country.  In this year, 1917, British Columbia will need $2,000,000 for  this Fund,  and is expected to  j  j raise ono half of this amount.  I The rest will be drawn from the  'general fund.  F. A. Johnson, A. E. and R.  Owens took a trip to Ocean Falls  last week. It is rumored they  contemplate entering upon extensive logging operations at  Quatna for the Ocean Falls Co.  Last week the settlers had  several of the annual meetings  of local organizations held at  Hagensborg.  These meetings were, in spite  of the most wretched weather  conditions, very well attended  and testified to the fact that the  people still retain a strong interest in public affairs.  We have already reported the  proceedings of the Farmers' Institute and the Hospital organization. ,  The Lutheran Church held its  annual meeting at the Hagensborg Church, Wednesday afternoon of the same week. Rev.  H. Sageng presided. As the different reports were handed in  and commented on, the fact became very much to the fore that  the members and pastor of this  church have shown considerable  activity the last year, although  of a strictly routine nature. The  various objects for which the  church is working have been  well supported from a financial  point of view and showed no  falling off because of. financial  depression. It was decided to  call another meeting in the near  future for the purpose of discussing ways by which the work  of the church may be made still  more effective during the year.  ... I    Now let us rise to the occasion  The  Farmers    Institute   will | and show ^ ^ who stay at  a_ meeting at the Colony |home _ftnd  do nQ  fighting(  are  hold  Hall,   Hagensborg,   Saturday,  February 3rd, at 1:30 p. m.  Subject to be discussed:  "Co-operation and 3the Marketing of our Produce."  One member to serve on the  Executive Board will be elected  to fill vacancy.  O. J. Nygaard, Secretary.  willing to pay, anyhow.  The order of the hour is���������  "Either Fight Or Pay." All except 60 cents of every $100 will  reach the families of the soldiers;  so there should be no talk or  even suspicion of graft in connection with the handling of this  money.  were praised by divisional and  corps commanders.  "No doubt you know all about  our   casualties   by  now.     Bert  Anderson and Harry Gustafson  were the only two of the Bella  Coola boys to get hit.    My company happened to miss the first  show, as we went into the front  trenches  in  the  night  for the  purpose of going "over the top"  the next day;   but orders were  cancelled and they took the other  three companies out and left us  in for 48 hours, then took us out  and sent the others in.    Believe  me, we were pretty well "all in."  The  next morning,  they went  over and the next night we relieved B company and you can't  imagine how glad I was to hear  John's (Nygaard)  voice.    God!  it was a relief to find them all  alive.    I hardly dared  to hope  that   all   of   them  would   get  through  safe,   but   there   they  were, very much alive, at that.  It was next time "over" that H.  Gustafson got his wound.    "A".  company went over that time,  but I had been sent in charge of  a carrying party'with the French  mortar battalion, so I missed that  too.    John Nygaar.d-was in it and  had lots of sport banging away  at "Fritz"-when he counter-attacked.    Believe me, I have seen  war in its grim, reality now and  it is no small game.       ;"'f~ '.'"���������   "'"������������������;'  "I have been lucky so far.    I  had that carrying party for three  weeks and did'not lose a man.  We carried bombs up in broad  daylight under heavy shell fire,  not a regular barrage fire,, but  We are glad to note that the heavy enough.     A fellow does  boys from Bella Coola are mak-  not  mind   the   shells   bursting  ing their mark at the front.   P'tei around him after he has been up  John Nygaard has been promoted ! there awhile.      Of course  you  to corporal and   lance-corporal! don't seek for them by a long  F. C. Grant is now a sergeant,    jshot.    It is wonderful, though,  The war has demonstrated that h������w close they can come to you  [rap  m  #Jns and 16 in the Senate,  TO  INVESTORS  HOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING  INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE  AT PAR  DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK  IN   SUMS  OF  $50O  OR  ANY   MULTIPLE  THEREOF.  Principal repayable 1st October, 1919.  Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at  any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent per annum from the date of  purchase.  Holders of this stock will havo the privilege of surrendering at par and accrued interest,  as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue  in Canada other than an issue of Treasury Bills or other like short date security.  Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only.      ���������  A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will bk allowed to recognized bond and  stock brokers on  allotments made  in respect of applications for this stock which bear their  stamp.  For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa.  the boys who have lived in the  peaceful surroundings of Bella  Coola are not lacking in the  qualities that are supposed to be  developed only amid strife and  difficulties.  Although it is rather late in  the day for a newspaper to relate  what happened many weeks ago,  but seeing we have had small  opportunity to do so sooner, it  certainly is of sufficient importance to tell it now.  One of our boys, Alfred Ove-  son, who enlisted about a year  without "getting" you.  "Am looking  for   the Xmas  boxes with pleased anticipation.  A Happy New Year to all friends  in Bella Coola.  "Randolph Saugstad."  Another of the men from Bella  Coola serving in the war has  made the supreme sacrifice.  David Young, who for some  years was engaged in connection  with public works in the valley,  is reported killed at the front.  One of the most valued and  trusted employees of the firm of  ago, has distinguished himself McLennan, McFeely & Co., pas-  by conspicuous  bravery in  the j sed away at the General Hospi-  DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA,  OCTOBER 7th,  1916.  face of heavy shell fire as a despatch bearer at the front.  For his exceptional heroic conduct he was awarded the military  cross.    It is  no small thing to  tal, Vancouver, on the 6th inst.  He was Mr. W. A. McMartin,  and he died from heart trouble.  Mr. McMartin, who was only 35  vears of* age,   had  been   in  the  thus make  himself conspicuous j employ of the company for the  for bravery amid armies of he- j past eight years, the major part  of the time as a travelling salts-  man, but recently he was placed  in charge of the city sales department.  In his capacity of travelling  salesman he was well known to  the merchants and others of  Bella Coola.  roes, and we are justly proud of  our fellow citizen. We take oft*  our hats to Alfred Oveson!  Through the courtesy of T. P.  Saugstad we are enabled to publish a letter from his brother,  Corporal Randolph Saugstad,  who is fighting "Fritz" in the  Somme valley, "somewhere in  France."  "Well, here we are again safe  and sound after a spell of pretty  severe fighting on the Somme  front. 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A-CXSn2S3L'E   1";ciejiii.asi' r=s;i   ZJ&SISHIEU ������������������SOD <KDariJ;S������  *;������;SaiiI:I5 Slii ilB" 1S5'  Hie New Tea witibtk old-time flavor  g  PACKErrS   ONL\  V  ��������� p ���������  ���������EESON, DIOOE, GROSS & CO.. Ltd. ft  WlsolesaJb Grocers  mi*.m  '5 ~g  ���������Wi  UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C. LTD.  REGULAR FREIGHT AXD PASSEf���������^- -:-u'-:-  BETWEEN  BEU_A COOLA and VANCOUVER  S. S.   "CaiBOSim"   Leaves   Vancouver  every  Tuesd&j at 9 p. m. (\r*ctoria  day  previouJ-  Leaves Bella Coola Friday* p. rr..  .������������]  5l   5s.   "C'OQOTtAK"    Si:';*    '  Es-g^iiv. c.sjTTisg' Gj^x'.Hvt   sr.-.*  ������.1    ??r^-"!'tS   '5":iPkV"S    *"'f   ������T-t7i"rr,i'-'  \ 2 ~���������'t-'-^t .T~T:   T^-'.  >=& res * rj^ir* i:z~&3sz������ 't-f S4*l21  f:c  rtwef  I'TfciJCS.^f-  - irt-tf j������~'i - ���������  .n-i*  :<L'--r  joi:  ?.<���������;  Hi!-.. Jr  &it.  feCGTc  Ti  2.~i-���������ier. ;io-z :^i-:i^.  -���������jT-..^,,.-  -?~.   i. ^l:t-r:  ..tf.jt; ^^  Advertise your Wants in the Coip  ?   if  ���������^'^w^r?nv.r^^y^t1l;l^"T^^Ur:*%v:|i''-i,  ,-.).n,;"���������������;' ^V^irWfJ'i^vl'Si 3.? ^rt'.'iiir'*' w***^!' m  _ - c ���������  d i&  i  Saturday, January 20,  1917  BELLA, COOLA COURIER  ffio Jnbegtora  THOSE  WHO,   FROM   TIME TO  TIME,   HAVE   FUNDS   REQUIRING  INVESTMENT,   MAY   PURCHASE  AT  PAR  DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK  IN;. SUMS  OF  $500  OR   ANY  MULTIPLE   THEREOF.  Principal repayable 1st October, 1919.  Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free  of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent  per annum from the date of purchase.  Holders of this stock will have the privilege of surrendering at par and  accrued interest, as the equivalent of.cash, in payment of any allotment  made, under any future war loan issue in Canada other than an issue of  Treasury Bills or other like short date security.  Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only.  A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will be allowed to recognized bond and stock brokers on allotments made in respect of application*  for this stock which bear their stamp.  For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa.  DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA,  OCTOBER  7th,   1916.  Aftermath.  To anyone who was not a blind  follower of the leader in the late  Igovernment, the fact must have  [been quite plain that Mr. Bowser  fin spite of his legal ability was  fnot a capable administrator.   His  Ishortcomings in   this direction  |might   have   been   a  fault for  fwhich he cannot be justly blam-  fed; because his abilities may not  |be of that kind.    But we do find  ffault with him in that he acted  [as if he considered himself the  fmost capable   administrator in  khe province and his party sup-  fported him in his 'conceited and  ferroneous conceptions.    And his  |conceit^caused    him    to   carry  things "with a high  hand,  not  Ithinking it necessary to be guid-  [ed by.the wishes of the people.  Just now a case has cropped  |up that throws light on this part  lof his character.  In 1912, he acted directly contrary to public sentiment in that  he refused to allow South Vancouver to amalgamate or join  with the City of Vancouver, although the ratepayers of the  former municipality voted in  favor of it to. the extent of nine  to one and the people of the City  of Vancouver to the extent of  seventy per cent.   .  Under the conditions obtaining  in South Vancouver the-result  of this arbitrary action on the  part of the late dictator is that  the municipality is unable to meet  its obligations and has found itself obliged to appeal to the provincial government for aid.  It is admitted that the govern-  ment of South Vancouver is to  be blamed for having plunged  the municipality into heavy debt  by extravagant expenditures;  but it must also bebornein mind  nr  CLUB OFFER  "%  We have pleasure in announcing that we have made arrangements with two of the leading weekly'publications  so that our subscribers may have the best of reading at  substantially reduced rates.  The Courier  $1.00  Farmers Advocate & Home Journal, Winnipeg  L50   ^ $150  $2.50  The Courier   .  Canadian Countryman, Toronto  $1.00  1.50  $2.50  Both papers  lor   .  .   $1.50  The Courier   ....  Family Herald & Weekly Star, Montreal  $1.00  1.00  $2.00  Both papers  for   .   .   $1.75  The four papers may be had for $3.75.  that this sort of mismanagement  would not have taken place if it  had been governed by real business men such as head the government of the City of Vancouver.  The Courier is far removed in  distance from the places in question, yet when provincial aid is  involved to relieve the situation  it may not be entirely'6ut of  place for us to voice an opinion  in dealing with the problem.  # ;  While we do not for a moment  believe that the province shall  take of the people's money and  help out in the way of business  misgoverned municipalities, corporations and extravagant indi-  viduMs^-yet in this^ case where  the late government was to some  extent the cause of the trouble,  the present government may,  without establishing a precedent, give the municipality of  South Vancouver the benefit of  its knowledge of business and  some temporary assistance.  SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING  REGULATIONS  QOA.L MINING RIGHTS of the DominioD, in  *���������* Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta,  "the Yukon Territory, the North-west Terri-  TORiks and in a portion of the Province of  British Columbia, may be leased for a term of  twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an  acre. No.t more than 2,560 acres will be leased  to'one applicant.  Application 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  furnished at least once a year.  The lease will include the coal mining rights  only, but the leasee 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 should be  made to the Secretary of the Department of the  Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent  of Dominion Lands.  , W. W. CORY.  Deputy Minister of the Interior.  N. B.~Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.���������30690.  BUSINESS CARDS  not  m  Fur Sales Agency  ��������� 600 dealers and trappers of B. C,  Yukon and Alaska have taken advantage of our Fur Sales Agency for 3 years.  Our sealed bid plan whereby 15 or 20  of the biggest fur buyers in the world  bid on your fur instead of one individual house assures- the highest market  price always.  We hold sales monthly, but will advance 75 per cent, of value on receipt,  sending balance immediately after sale.  Our commission is only 3 to 4 per cent.  LITTLE BROS. FUR SALES  AGENCY, LTD,  54 POWELL ST., VANCOUVER, B. C.  HOE  Oi  Dealers and Trappers  Are You Interested in Goat Industry?  In view of the keen interest  being shown at the present time  throughout the Dominion in the  goat industry, and the increasing number of animals, especially of pure-breds being kept, the  time is considered ripe for the  formation of a Goat Breeders'  Association, by the B. C. Department of Agriculture.  Such an Association would have  for its objects the development  of the industry, and the popularising of great products; encouragement in breeding for the improvement of stock, in order to  secure increased production of  milk from milk goats and of  mohair from the Angoras; assist-  VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT  UMJways  Pleases "  HARRY HANSON ^Kft*1*  of Prlnco Rupert  inventor of the Harry Hanson  Special Water Heater  (Patented In Canada)  will make a trip to Bella Coola  to introduce his patented rapid  heating water coil, also to do  whatever plumbing or water pipe  work there may be a cull for.  If you have a pump and a good  well you do not need any city  water works to have all the conveniences of modern home comforts. Harry Hanson can improvise a system with ordinary  whisky barrells and one hour's  pumping each day. He has several of these systems'installed as  far north as Smithers and Terrace. Send him an ordinary floor  plan of your home and what you  want, also the location of pump.  State if you want hot and cold  water or cold water only. Will be  pleased to estimate on your work.  Harry Hanson TH^^19  P. O. Box 395  139 2nd Ave., Prince Rupert, B.C.  DISTRICT   Or   COAST���������RANGE   III.  Take Notice that I, Thomas J.  Whiteside, of Vancouver, B. C occupation builder, intend to apply for  permission to purchase the following  described land:  Commencing at a post situated on the  north shore of Jackson Passage, about  one-half (1-2) mile within the entrance  and near a small stream, thence North  20 chains, thence West20chains, thence  South 20 chains, to the shore, thence  following the shore line to the point of  commencement, containing 40 acres,  more or less.  THOMAS J. WHITESIDE.  Dated. November 30. 1916. Jon. 6���������March  ance to members in buying and  selling stock, th,e compilation of  a directory of breeders; the registration of pedigrees; the recording of milking qualities; the;  establishment of stud centres;!  etc., etc.  The Live Stock Branch of the  Department of Agriculture has  received from Ottawa a draft  constitution for a Canadian Goat  Breeders Association to be form-  i  ed under the Live Stock Pedigree  (Continued on page 4, column 2.)       '  If  I heMason (jr riischPiano  of to-day will mai\e plain our  privilege to state with authority:  "NO FINER   PIANO MADE I"  SOLD DIRECT BV THE MANUFACTURERS  B  ^]J  Let us attend  your Victor Record  J*  mail orders���������our service is intelligent  and guaranteed.        Write for Catalogue  Mason & Risch Ltd.  738 GRANVILLE ST., VANCOUVER, B. C.  i^Sti^S  3   1=1   CD  r^M  \X7HAT person so happy and contented as the prosperous farmer?  \X7HAT person so independent?  ^X7HAT ambition more noble than to  be a producer of. the necessaries  of life?  Bella Coola   farmers are  independent;  they are strangers to hard times.  View of a ranch in Bella Coola Valley.  CZD  THE REASONS for this enviable condi-  ���������*��������� tion of affairs are obvious to anyone  who knows the Bella Coola Valley.  The land is fertile and needs'little or no  irrigation. The climate is mild and enjoyable ; long warm summers with sufficient  rainfall and mild winters make for excellent crops.  Large and small fruits, garden and field  crops are grown to the best advantage.  This fact was established at the Prince  Rupert exhibition last year when farm produce from Bella Coola Valley carried away  over twenty first prizes.  OELLA COOLA and the surrounding  country possesses wonderful wealth  in timber, as yet almost entirely undeveloped, and perhaps at no other point  on the Northern Coast is there the same  opportunity for a remunerative investment as in a saw mill at Bella Coola.  i���������i  SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF  BELLA COOLA COURIER.  Subscriptions Payable in Advance.  CANADA.  Onk Yeah $1.00  Six Months   0.75  Three Months  0.50  UNITED STATES.  One Ykak  $1.50  United Kingdom and the Continent.  One Year $1.00  SUBSCRIPTION BLANK.  BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO., LTD.  BELLA COOLA, B. C.  Enclosed please find subscription  for Bella Coola Courier for   Name   P. 0   Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed  ���������'WW  > 2  f #'**  : ~>ir  .#.  litkss. ?#lt#fff  I  i ���������.���������-������������������  ������:-  1$  ������  ������8|uf  till!  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The Courier  $1 a Year  Published every  Saturday at  BELLA COGLA, B. C.  HTHE two principal reasons  *   whv   yoo  should   bay  '^Shamrock" Has55r Bacon,  Lard, etc., are:  FIRST���������  There is none better.  SECOND���������  They are the only  brandta produced m  B. C. under government inspection.  Ask for "SHAMROCK"  mm   bacon  BUTTER   EGGS  AaA k&ep yoor raon������y at horn*.  P. BURNS & CO., Ltd.  Packer* and Provi.Honer*  Calgary     YaueoareT     EdmoBt&a  C^ilvie's  Royal Household Flour  always gives satisfaction  Better order a bag now  From  Setders, Prospedors, Hunters, I rappers, Campers and Land-Seekers will  find it to their advantage to look over  our stock. Nothing but the most suitable articles are kept at prices thai  invite competition.  Paints -  Oils  - Varnishes  -  Stains  Crockery and Glassware of all kinds  Patent Medicines of all description*  Best brands of Flour.     Feed and Grain ot all sorU  kept on hand.    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