n IF YOU WANT GOOD SPORT VISIT BELLA COOLA. EXCELLENT HUNTING AND FISHING. WEATHER REPORT FOR FEBRUARY UrBeth, of the Compiled by Mr. C. II. Bella Coola Observatory. Temperature:'Maximum, 81. Minimum, 16. Highest Max. (ICth) 19. Lowest Min. ilsl) 3 below ze.ro. Rainfall, 1.74. Snow 25 in. Rainfall for the year (1916) 40.89 inches. VOL. 5���������NO. 13 BELLA COOLA, B. C, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1917. $1.00 ear Why Germans Retreated Were Fast Becoming a Garrison '. of Gibbering Lunatics London, Mar. 7.���������British aviators dropped bombs on German blast furnaces at Brebach. One reason why Germans re- ' treated along the Ancre was because they were fast becoming a garrison of gibbering lunatics. Their position had 'become more hideous than scuppers of hell: mud, bottomless in places, and : ceaseless pounding of . British guns turned .their positions into stench pits too horrible for human nerve to stand. German government sends a wireless to Count' Berristorff at sea asking him to explain how the German note in regard to bringing Mexico and Japan into war with the United States was divulged, also warned him not to grant newspaper interviews on the situation. ��������� Bonar Law replies to critics and says government will not withdraw the Saloniki expedition nor was Roumania forced to enter the war. Swedish government has resigned following the refusal of thirty million crowns appropriation for preserving Sweden's neutrality."' Mirii'stry'now^faces a crisis. "' , After Saturday, Holland' will be compelled to prohibit the export of bread to- Belgium on account of the German submarine warfare. U-Boat Menace a Failure New York, Mar. 7.���������Dr. C.' Chakiaberty, Hindu physician, and Dr. E. Sckunner, a German, are under arrest charged with setting on foot a military' expedition against a friendly nation. They will be arraigned today before Federal authorities. The arrests reveal a fresh German plot in India. Both the accused admit having received sixty thousand dollars^ to start a revolution. This sum was paid by Wolff Von Igel, notorious Hun agent who is now aboard the Frederick VIII travelling with a safe conduct pass. Two million dollars propaganda fund left by Count bernstorif in the United States. Concrete evidence that the U- boat menace is a rank failure. - U. S. Not Justified in Getting Excited Amsterdam, Mar. 7.���������United States is not justified, in becoming ixcitod. After considering the matter for several days this is foreign secretary,- Zimmerman's -defense of the German plot against the Republic. He only regrets that the scheme was found out. Tokio, Mai*. 7.���������Japanese press attacks the United States for the treatment accorded to Japanese in the States. The press remains u hconcerned oy e^^i������elpsur^ of ^the German pJ^t^|$pHcate Japan and Mexico in a-war with the United States; . ^ ���������>:. ���������''������������������!��������� Havana��������� Direct evidence of Teutonic efforts to stir up a rebellion on the island' is discovered U. S. Senate Reject Armed Neutrality Bill _ ri Washington,^Mar. 7.���������United States supreme court awards, the steamer Appam to her British owners. Senator Lodge, Republican, this afternoon introduced the Armed Neutrality Bill in the Senate.' JSenator Owen amoved the introduction of the Bill not in.order, that Bill had died'with the sixty-fourth Congress last Sunday.. Vice-president Marshall in chair, sustained Sen. Owen., The president is in a quandry, but will not attempt to arm merchant ships unless a loop-hole in law, is found.' Austria's reply re-unrestricted submarine warfare declares she cannot give up the right to sink "enemy", "merchant ships, but does not include neutral merchant shipsj "under these rights, hence the authorities are inclined to feel she- has 'stretched a point in order.to meet American efforts, to avert a break. ��������� Werner Horn, alleged German array officer, charged " with ^responsibility, in a plot to blow up the C. P. R. bridge crossing Canadian .border at Vanceborro, Maine, must face trial: Supreme court.dismissed Horn's appeal.~ Hold Captured Trenches Paris, Mar. 7���������Desperate fighting continues in the region ol Cauriers wood and Douamont, but the French' troops,, refuse to be dislodged from the-captured trenches. Paris, Mar. 8.���������French forces raided German trenches and took prisoners between the Disne and the Aisne. Action U.S. Senators Condemned as Treasonable Washington, Mar. 8.���������"Wilful men" arouse a storm of protest and Senator Stone may be deposed as chairman of foreign relations. Democrats in St. Louis demand his resignation from the Senate. Cleveland press say Stone is one of "Kaiser'sdozeri" and can no longer be trusted, also urges the other eleven Senators be not forgotten, and publish ..pictures of the filibusters along side that of Benedict Arnold. State legislature denounce course as treasonable. Merchant ships will be armed. President Wilson now - satisfied he has power to take action without approval jof Senate. Washington Times says Senator Stone's action is treasonable. St. Louis���������Democratic organizations here last night denounced Senator Stone as a traitor. \ Lincoln, Neb. ��������� A resolution branding-Senator Norris as trai- tor-to his,staterand the United States was taken up by the state senate today. Portland���������Petition demanding resignation Senator Lane was circulated throughout Oregon today. Petition says, "No words can describe our chagrin that State of Oregon should ���������be so mis-represented and disgraced by your action." ��������� St. Paul���������Large number German-Americans who constitute one-fourth of Minnesota National Guards are under suspicion after the conviction of private Scharfenberg of treason. He' wrote to his mother in Germany ridiculing the American army and attacking President Wilson, he also asserting that ten million Germans in the States would revolt-in event of war with Germany.; His letter was intercepted by British censors and returned to U; S; government. , Wheeling���������Senator LaFollette lecture here today was cancelled. His'^filibustering tactics being condemned. Jottings of Bella Coola and District 4985 Ships Entered and Left British Ports Last Week London, Mar. 8���������British troops have approached almost within range of Bagdad. British troops made further progress northwest of fries and north of Puissieux au Mont. Twenty-six vessels sunk during past week, while 2508 ships arrived, sailings totalled 2477. New York- Cunard liner Car- mania docked yesterday, reports British captured 48 submarines between Feb. 1 arid 16. Hotel Fire at Hope, ���������Guests Cremated Hope, B. C, Mar. 7.���������Eight or ten men were cremated by fire which destroyed the famous old hostelry, Coquahala Hotel, here at 3:30 this rooming. The flames spread with lightning rapidity, sleeping guests given little warning an'dvfled jn nightclothes, several women-were rescued,in a thrilling manner. Hotel valued between twenty-five and. thirty- five thousand dollars. The known dead are: Thomas '*^f^tiKii^ncialh6rticul|iarist;i ^ffciouier; 'Bert Ready, miner; Bill ^cEeever, miner; Thomas Taylor, liirnberman, Vancouver; George, Atkins, K. V. Ry.; Tom Kehoe; lumberman, Vancouver; and an unknown Serbian; ;, S. S. Camosun arrived on Saturday last .at 11: a. m.... Among the arrivals' were Mr. and Mrs. W. Linnell and E.'B. Dawe. The passengers leaving were Mr. and Mrs. W. E.* Gallienne, Mrs. - J. R. Morrison, Mrs. ' A, Wood, Messrs. I. Fougner and F. Broughton. ��������� Mr. and Mrs. W.'E. Gallienne, and Mrs. J. R. Morrison left Bella Coola for Ocean Falls, where they intend to make their homes for a season at least. But the attractions of Bella Coola are such that they hope o r their" stay ' away' will only be temporary. Mrs. A. Wood left for her home at Ocean Falls after having spent a few weeks here visiting among friends. ��������� Iver Fougner, Indian agent, took a trip to Bella Bella in the interests of the progressive Indians of that beautiful village. : Frank Broughton, provincial constable, does not advertise his goings and comings so we cannot tell the reason for his flight at this time. But it is safe to conclude that-as a consequence of his trip somebody will be brought to grief. W. Linnell and E. B. Dawe are like the migratory denizens of the air.1." They stay here through the summer, but in the fall depart for.-warmervdimes to spend the'winter months. They are now back again at the cannery where they will run engines arid carr^.on.o&'eMntricate work.j *-0*^mtf^ ' :: . J . "��������� ��������� vXvW'^^'Vi.k"?-,'^**-''-' ��������������������������� '. "'' 'j ' ;. Last Sunday the Hagensboirg church>;\vas-well filled .by an ap- preciatiye audience , which ^had gathered to listen and take part in a discussiori of how to make the work of the church more ef- fectitye: The usual Sunday-service-in the forenoon had given way for the occasion: Rev. Mr, Sageng opened the discussion emphasizing the necessity for every Christian to engage in some activity for the extension of the Kingdom, and not leave all the work to be done by the pastor. The rest of the speakers followed in the same strain,-but as an [outcome of the proceedings there was no resolution adopted or plan formulated by which this worthy object could be carried out. Although the church has done good work in the past it is felt that it does not reach the young people adequately, they on whom its hopes are centered for the future. In the eveningof Saturday last week a large crowd of friends and relatives of Ole J. Nygaard gathered at his house at Hagens- borg to offer him their congratulations and good wishes in honor of his fortieth birthday. The function took the form of a surprise party, which is certainly the most pleasing way in which friends can make a social gathering most enjoyable. We can imagine our friend Nygaard just in from wading in the snow and slush all day having thrown off outer, wet garments, pulled off his foot-gear and enjoying the genial warmth from the stove in comfortable dishabille when a crowd in their best clothes suddenly, bursts; into the house, crowds up arid1sjiak6i'^hdi|ith' him in the most joyous mariner. It seems that in a situation such as that his cup of enjoyment must nearly overflow. 'Under such circumstances some men would take to the attic, but Ok would not be disconcerted even under such an ordeal. The party, among a lot of good things to cater to the innermost parts of men, brought as a birthday gift a fine roller-top desk, which Ole will find especially useful now being the secretary of the Farmers' Institute. A poem composed for the occasion expressing the sentiments of the visitors was read and listened to with admiration and un- der deep emotion. After a protracted stay extending into the wee sma hours the visitors departed after spending one of the most enjoyable evenings of the winter. And now Mr. Nygaard wishes he could have birthdays come at, least once a week. The Indians caught a large octopus in the bay last week. Everybody at the wharf "on steamboat.day had a good look at the ugly object. Christmas at the Front. The boys at the front far removed from the gentle influences of peaceful homes,'have an appreciation of the kiridriess.shown them which we who dwell in our accustomed surroundings do not altogether grasp. The slight sacrifice made by the ladies of the valley in send- ing Christmas parcels to the front has met with such a chorus of thanks from our boys that we know our readers will enjoy the reading of extracts from their letters received by Mrs. Morrison as the secretary of the W. C. T. U. \ It will be noticed that the recipients shared the good things they received with those who were less fortunate and thereby extended the happy Christmas spirit. "Thanks for your letter from W. C. T. U. wishing me a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. "I spent my Christmas coming across on the boat and my New Year in quarantine in England. "Walter E. Ratcliff." "Allow me to thank you very much for the parcel received in time for Christmas. The cake, which was a large one, I divided among thirty patients and I fancy had you been able to see the boys' faces and to have heard their expression of thanks to the 'Canadian women,' you would have felt amply repaid for the expense, etc., entailed. "Henry G. Grainger." "I am writing to thank the ladies for their extreme kindness and forethought in remembering the boys at the front in the generous way in which they did. My own parcel!was most."welcome and highly appreciated. Its'arrival, was timed to the minute, as'it arrived on Christmas Day. It brought back very pleasant memories of sunny days in the valley���������days when such a thing as war was unknown. It brightened the Christmas prospects for several of us. Again I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the comforts and pleasure that you have given us all this Christmas. "Bob Lees." "Just aline to say I have received your Christmas parcel. Please accept sincerest thanks for it and your many- kind wish'- es. Ladies like the members of the W. C. T. U. at home' do more to make, things easier for us here than you will ever know. Please convey to'the rest of the ladies my heartiest appreciation. ; _.'."- "Ingyajd Urseth." "Many thanks for the ,Xmas box. It was O. K. and I shared, it out to my comrades.so we all enjoyed it. "I really don't think this war will last very much longer now, say the end of July or August. I will .tell you all the news when " 1 come home. Give my.love and season's greetings to all the ladies in the valley., ,'' . "P. J. Kenyon." "I thank you and the W.;C. T. U. .very much for your kindness. I can assure you that the parcel was appreciated very, very highly. 1 am getting along alright. Kind remembrances to all. ��������� ������������������'-_ "J. Dawe."X "Only a few lines to let yoii' ������������������ know thatl received the welcome parcel of cake and chocolate on Christmas night. " Ihad -given up hope of getting anything that evening when' along comes ono of the boys through the trench asking for Sam Grant. He'did not have very far to go for me, especially with a cake from Bella Coola. I handed it around to some of the boys���������Arthur Goth: ard, Pete Marren, Randolph Saugstad and those that I saw the next day. The cake and chocolates could not have tasted better. I thank the W. C. T. U. again for their kindness. "Sam Grant." ' ������������������������������������������������������ ^ . "I got the parcel from the W. C. T. U. I reall do think it was very kind and thoughtful of you all. It is fine to think that you still look upon me as a Bella Coola fellow. Accept my best wishes for a very happy New Year to you all. "H. L. Harris." "I must thank you for the lovely, bigparcel that arrived on the 23rd. It was very kind indeed of you to send so much. Please thank the rest of the ;. ladies of the W. C.T.U. and tell them I enjoyed the contents immensely and am very grateful to them all for their kindness. .;'. "Christmas day we spent in the support trenches and thanks to the W. C. T. U. parcel.and one from my sisters, we were able to have, a very enjoyable Xmas dinner. . . "Fred Grant."; Sunday School' Church Service ���������^lO^fi luza. -7:30 p.m. Preacher for Sunday���������Rev. W. H. Gibson. All Are Welcome. 9^^<&1&<Jr%>&?*i&&i><&&>-<VQ BELLA. COOLA COURIER \9\7 . The Courier Published Weekly at Bella Coola by the Bella Coola Publishing Co. Ltd. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 1 Year $1.00 6 Monthi 0.75 3 MonJlu 0.50 United State* 1 Year $1.50 United Kingdom 1 Year $1.00 Subscription* 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. Fob ' Advertising Rates, Apply at Office. To Correspondents���������While unobjectionable anonymous communications will be published .the name anil address of every writer of such letters must be triven to the editor. The Editor reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter.; , All manuscript at writer's risk. 'Pallia pinjuli auprrma rat lex.* 'SATURDAY, MARCH 1*), 1917. The Purpose of Germany., An onlooker is, as a rule, in a better position to form a more correct judgment upon the actual state of affairs in a contest than the participants themselves. It is therefore just now very interesting to know the opinion of competent neutral authority on the outlook of the war under its present stage of development. ��������� The Youth's Companion, one of the'best weeklies published in United States, in its last issue at hand, has an article on the purpose of Germany in carrying'on an unrestricted submarine warfare and.thus provoking the neutral nations. It believes there are only two possible interpretations to, be found to account for Germany's action: "The first is that the German government sincerely believes that through ruthless submarine warfare it is possible to starve England before England through its control of the seas can starve Germany. If the German submarines can practically annihilate all shipping to and from England, Germany will win an unqualified victory within a few months. England will be compelled to accept whatever terms Germany dictates���������and we must suppose that they would include the surrender of the British fleet. Russia "and France will inevitably collapse with England; and Germany will be free, if ifchooses, to send its enormously augmented fleet and its seasoned troops across the Atlantic to try to extort from America a settlement vast, enough to compensate the German people for the tremendous financial cost of the war. "On the other hand���������and this is from the evidence the more probable supposition���������the German government has embarked on the submarine adventure with no real hope of success, but with the object of saving itself in the eyes of the German-people. If the German government knows th^t virtual starvation is imminent throughout the Empire, that there is a scarcity of materials for munitions and for.clothing, and that the British and French and Russians are planning offensives that promise to overwhelm the Teutonic������ resources, what is the most logical course, after the failure of peace overtures, for it to pursue? It has encouraged its people to believe that the submarines are invincible and can sweep British shipping from the sea. The German people, daily pulling their belts together, will not be satisfied unless the government uses its weapon. The government knows that the results that the people expect are not likely to be reached; but it must use the weapon in order to show the people that it has tried everything. ' It understands that the unrestricted use of the submarine is likely to bring the United States and probably other neutral nations into the war, and it is not unwilling that it.should be so, for it sees in the addition .of new enemies a possibility of saying to its people 'We are overmatched; we cannot, fight the world. We must make peace.' Convinced that the government has done all it could, the German people may be willing to accept a peace ,that was wholly unacceptable so longas the submarine weapon had not been tried, and may be willing to retain in power a government that surrendered only under the pressure of overwhelming force. "The-German note is an indication that the end of the war is near." O 0 O O O ( The New Brunswick Election The tide which has been run- ��������� i ning against the Conservatives of Canada for the past year or more has not turned, as the result of the New Brunswick election held February 24 abundantly bears witness. > The Liberals in this election have carried another' Conservative stronghold by a sufficient majority to effect a needed house- cleaning. Although the Liberal majority is not large, still it is a fair work- ing majority and the opposition will be strong enough to have a substantial and beneficial effect upon legislation and the new administration. Out of forty-eight seats the Liberals carried twenty-seven, giving-them a majority of six. This may not seem veryjnuch to be proud of as compared to the majority obtained in our provincial election; but as the Liberals in the last election' held in that province only elected two members the turnover is sufficient to make the Conservatives sit up and take notice. The campaign was very short; only one week from the day of NO ALUM | U BAKIN&P0WB1R nomination till the day of election. The administration, aided by the force3 of the Dominion government, did its utmost to carry the election, and we know from our own experience thatthe parly in power has a tremendous advantage in an election as against the opposition, both in funds and influence. But in this instance it seems that the aid of the Dominion -government;"did their Conservative friends more harm than good. All along the Intercolonial Railway, which is owned and controlled by the Federal government, the vote was especially heavy in favor of the Liberals. The employees of the government and their friends were embittered because the railway as run by the Dominion, officials hud shown preference in their appointments to Ameri cans, and showed their resentment by voting for Liberal can: didates. And thus there is another province added to the Lib- eral column. ��������� Now all the provincial goyern- ments of Canada are Liberal with the exception of Ontario and Prince Edward Island. In view of the result in New Brunswick it will certainly be in the interest of the Conservative party to call a Dominion election as soon as possible because the longer the election is postponed the less likely the Conservatives will be of carrying it. Last year, the chances of, the Borden government being returned were very good and therefore the Liberals opposed an election at that time, but after a year has passed public feeling is steadily growing thatthe Federal government is not equal to the responsible position it holds in these troublesome, times. If the' election comes off this spring there is a possibility of the Conservatives being returned but if it is:delayed another-six months-their case, will become hopeless. ,'( ,000,00 , The esteemed Colonist publishes a fairy tale almost daily dilat- ing with evident relish upon the alleged conflict between the Liberal executive of Victoria and the Brewster Government in the, matter of appointments to the provincial service. Cannot our contemporary understand that if the stories it prints are true, all the more' credit attaches to the Government for making appointments according to merit, rather than in accordance with the demands of politicians? - ���������' ��������� O 0 0 o o ' Last week we stated that the subscription to Britain's last war loan amounted to' 3 1-2 billion Maekay Smith, Biair & Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER, B. C. Wholesale GOODS AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS Manufacturers "PRIDE OF THE WEST" BRAND SHIRTS, PANTS, OVERALLS, MACKINAW DRY OF Send for Catalogue 'MADE IN B. C." ,', Prompt Attention Given Letter^Orderi dollars; this time we are able to' tell that the Rt. Hon. Andrew Bohar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, announced in the House of Commons on February 26 that it totalled the colossal sum of ������1,000,321,950, or five billion, one and one-half million dollars. ' O O ; O .' O O 'The cold snap'lately experienced in Europe has wrought great damage to the stock of potatoes in Germany. This of course will increase the distress caused by the shortage' of food, but it is not likely that there is any danger of actual starvation. ' The German people will continue to endure the privations with as good grace as they can muster, but they will survive. But what will have more effect upon the duration of the war than the shortage of food is lack of material for the manufacture of munitions of war'1 and for clothing, which is now really serious. The British blockade of Germany is more telling than the German1 blockade of Britain will ever be. Even the journals friendly to the Teutons state that the. submarines will never starve out Britain. O O 0:.<v O O ��������� In a note to the Brazilian.government Germany says it is determined to maintain the submarine blockade, to abandon it would involve national annihilation. Which admission' shows that Germany no longer puts her trust in the strength of her armies. ��������� "HP Bella Coola Experimental Plot. Report for 1916 S. Le C. Grant, Experimenter; .-- ''' - ��������� Section 4.' Plot3. '' .'.������������������' Sugar Beet���������Leviathan:'-sovvh'1-30 acre May 11;.germinated,May 22; harvested October 7; yield 2738 lbs. .Results, excellent crop. Good shape. Potatoes���������Rochester Rose: spwn'34'sets May 11; germinated June 1; harvested October 7; yield 72 lbs. Results, deep eyed, but clean and good quality. .. ��������� .,' '.-..'' " Irish Cobbler: sown 35 sets May 11; germinated June 1; . harvested October 7; yield 141 lbs. Results, fair crop,- clean and good quality. Plot 4. - " Kaffir Corn: sown May 22; germinated June 2. Results, failure, nights too cold. Remarks, ploughed under in August and sown to Crimson Clover,'which made good growth for green manure in September. Potatoes���������Mortgage Lifter:' sown 3 lbs. June 8; germinated June " 22; harvested October 7; yield 105 lbs. Results, fair yield for this, ground. Royal Russet: sown 3 lbs. June 8; germinated June 22; harvested October 7; yield 57 lbs. Results, poor crop. Thjs variety seems to require rich soil. Quite early. Remarks, plot.loses most of early sun, due to proximity of bush nearby. Royal Standard Flour Makes'The Big, Clean Loaf A loaf of Bread baked with ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR cannot.be otherwise than big,'clean, light and tasty, because you are putting.into it the cleanest and purest; Flour it is possible to make., ' -: .Made from the hearts only of the choicest Canadian wheat and made CLEAN���������absolutely free frcm dirt, fluff or lint. ' , .��������� Next time order ROYAL STANDARD. ��������� SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS in =01 Section 5. Plot 5.���������Gravel knoll. Clover- Alsike: sown, April, 1916. Height 20 in., cut July 2. Height 24 in., cut August 8. 'Height 22 in. cut September 20. Results, three good'.crops in blossom. Very useful on dryland. Remarks, good growth and Bod ploughed under in October. . . GREAT WEST TEA The New Tea, with the old-time flavor PACKETS ONLY ~LEES0N, DICKIE, GROSS & CO., Ltd. Wholesale Grocers - Vancouver, B. C. NEWTON'' The , Prince Rupert Empire man, who is a candidate for the Mouse of Commons;.for this Rid- . While others stand for what will benefit their party, he stands for what will benefit these districts. Plot 6. Wheat (Marquis) and peas (Pruss. blue)���������sown May 1; germinated May 12; headed July 3; ripe August 15; days ripening 114; height, wheat 48 in., peas 46 in.; cut August 25. Re ' suits, fine heavy stand of both'and well filled* . No smut or rust. f Plot 7. Barley���������Manchurian: sown May 2; germinated May 13; headed July 3; ripe August 15; days ripening 106; height 3 ft. 5 in.; cut August] 5. Results, heads well filled. Oats���������Banner: sown May 2; germinated May 15; headed July 14; ripe August 22; days ripening 112; height '4 ft. 5 in.:/ cut ' August 25. Results, good crop, clean and well filled heads. Wheat���������Marquis: sown May 2; germinated May16; headed July 16; ripe August 25; days ripening 114; Height 4 ft.; cut Aug. 25. Results, good crop, clean and plump. Peas���������Arthur: sown May 2; germinatedMay ,16; headed July 16; . ripe August 25; days ripening 114; height 5 ft.; cut August 30., Results, good yield, well-filled pods. Remarks, considerable grain lost',in many handlings and poor threshing by neighbor's machine. Very little cmut or rust on grain. Treated with Formalin 1-40. 30C ������ 30E To be cbriciuded in three issues." ]& UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C., LTD. REGULAR FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN BELLA GOOLA and VANCOUVER * S. S. CaiHOSllIl Leaves Vancouver every Tuesday at 9 p.m. (Victoria day previous.) Leaves Bella Coola Fridays p.m. S. S. "CoQUiTLAM" sails from Vancouver fortnightly, carrying Gasoline and Explosives, will call at Bella Coola by arrangement;. ������������������ For rates of Freights, Fares, and other information; apply to Head Office, Carrall St., VANcouvEft ;^pr. Geo. McGregor,. agent, 1003 Government St., Victoria.- ' ' 30E DIOIC hoe W. your Wants in;" the Courier wjiii^wfritt^i^wwiat^iwwwU)^ nJ> Saturday, March JO, 1917 BELLAi COOLA COURIER 3 I HOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE AT PAR ION OF CANADA DEBENTURE IN SUMS OF $500 OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF. Principal repayable 1st October, 1919. Interest payablo half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at ,ahy chartered, Bank in Canada) at the rato 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 tho 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 aro for war purposes only. ��������� A commission of one-quarter of'one per cent will be>allowed to recognized bond and1 stock brokers on allotments made in respect of application's for this stock which bear their stamp. ��������� f/ ' .; For application forms apply to tho Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA, " OCTOBEH 7th, 1916. ' ' , Germany will soon find out that he who digs a j>rave of another will himself fall into it. The graves planned for Serbia and France will ere long be occupied by Germany". ��������� Germany's penalty for aggression will we hope be a lasting lesson to all unduly ambitious. United Farmers'of British Columbia The farmers'of British Columbia have come to a realization of the fact that in order to make 'the best out of their situation they must unite and work for the interest of each other as a class by combining their strength Almost all other classes have seen the need of organizing for mutual protection,and advancement, and found that it is efforts well "expended. " Two weeks ago(at Convention Hall," Parliament Buildings, Victoria, a meeting of farmers from Vancouver Island and the southern part of the Mainland metand organized the United Farmers of British Columbia. The movemenjt which has crys- talized in this'organization took its beginning last'fall atCowich- an, Vancouver Island. A general dissatisfaction relative to artificial conditions inducing a labor shortage, the continued increase in the cost of manufac tured articles and the absence of arfy^eornpensating return to the farmers, decided the directors oi the Cowichan Creamery'Association to call a mass meeting of the farmers of the Cowichan district to consider what steps might be taken to improve'cmTditibrfsr-^-- The meeting was held November 4 and decided that an association be formed "to be called a Farmers'Union, or similar name, and*that efforts be made to bring in other' districts of the province." The committee appointed to carry out this resolution, of which Mr. H. C. Helgesen was a leading member, did such effective work during the winter that their,object has already been realized by the organization of the; United Farmers of British Columbia, as stated above. The objects of the "United Farmers'! may be briefly stated as follows: 1. To effect united action and resistance when unfair taxation affects the farmers interests. , 2. To support only such candidates for legislature that will support and defend, the objects of the association. 3. To teach and encourage cooperative efforts among its members. 4. To promote the best methods of farming; to enlarge our markets; to secure, best and cheapest transportation. 5. " To secure by vigilant efforts legislation promoting the interests of the farmers. 6. To promote social intercourse. 7. To settle disputes.without "recourse to law. ' 8. To take into consideration any member's case of grievance, hardship or* litigation, and defend our members as far as possible. 9. To carry on any business deemed, advisable and authorized by act of parliament. The secretary of the association is George Sangster, Vancouver, to whom all communications should be directed. It organized with a membership of nearly 1000 and is now fairly.launched to carry out its objects, and with good leadership we predict it will prove of great benefit to'the farmers-of the province. ,We hope the enterprising farmers of this community as well as the rest of the northern country will join the organization and work for the common welfare. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS fOAL MINING RIGHTS or the Dominion, in v' Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-* est Terri- ��������� TORIES und 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. Not more than 2,500 acres wiil be lcaavd 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 nichta 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 thu merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with bworn returns accenting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay tho royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returrm 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 surlace rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10,00 an ucre. 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 nut be paid for.���������30690. BUSINESS CARDS o c 30E 5 O Fur Sales Agency ,600 dealers and trappers of B. C.,' Yukon and Alaska have taken advantage of our Fur Sale* 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. un 30E 3 H] Dealers and Trappers GET THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR YOUR. P. O. Box . 863 , 157 McDougall Ave., EDMONTON, Alta. We pay all express and mail charges. Comfort and luxury assured at a minimum cost.. Many Prince Ru- pert testimonials prove its worth HayeYouGot$20? If not your credit is good Harry Hanson Special* Water Heater ���������'*;���������* ,..'.;��������� (Patented in Canada) Installed in your kitchen range will give you all the hot" water you can use within thirty minutes after fire is started. . 121 now in use in Prince Rupert and every us"er a booster. Ytiu' don't know, hot water, comforts, till you have seen these/results. $20.00 is the Cost. Absolutely no charge un>- less satisfactory. ��������� ���������.'���������' A bath supply within twenty minuiei- afU&$re,is'started and then a new supf ply cpiiy ttiye'niy minutes thereafter. j ;f Wall radiators can also be run from your hot water boiler and other rooms heated niith no extra cost for fuel. The Result Will Surprise You : Investigate! ". Harry Hanson^JSUJ;?-' P. O. Box 395 139 2na Ave., Prince Rupert, B.C. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OF COAST���������BANGE IZX. 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 (i-2) mile within the entrance and near a small stream, thence North 20 chains, thence West 20 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. Oitted, November 30, 1916. Jan. 6--March VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTBICT OF COAST���������RANGE III. Take Notice that I, Mark Srnaby, of Ocean Falls, B. C, occupation timber cruiser, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described: lands: i Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Pulp. Lease 205; thence North 20 chains; therice East 20 chains; thence North 20 chains;, thence East 20 chains; thence South 20 chains; thence East 40 chains; thence South 20 'chain's;1 (hence East 20 chains; thence South 7 chains more or less to'high, water mark,of Cousin's Inlet; thence following along said high water mark in a westerly direction to a point due east of this post; thence West 12 chains more or less to this post, containing 140 acres more or less. ��������� ��������� j (Signed) MARK SMABY. Date, December 26, 1916, . | Jan. 27--Mar. 21. TherAason QpRischriano of la-Jay will make plain our privilege to slate with authority: "NO FINER PIANO MADE!" SOLD DIRECT BY THE MANUFACTURERS tfjT Let us attend your Victor Record jJ mail orders���������our service is intelligent and guaranteed. Write for Catalogue' hm-ason & Risch Ltd. | 738 GRANVILLE ST., VANCOUVER, B. C. im^ri Y&/HAT person so happy and contented as the prosperous farmer? " W^^" Person so independent ? \)L7HAT 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. c=d -rpHE 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'ASvance. ������������������' CANADA. One Year ��������� Six Months ..���������...',. Three Months ..... ....... '������������������ UNITED STATES. One Year.. ....$1.00 .... 0.75 .... 0.50 $1.50 United Kingdom and the Continent. One Year. .................... 1 .$1.00 SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING 'CO., ,LTD. .BELLA CGOLA, B. C Enclosed please find:............ for Bella Coola Courier for........ .subscription Name .���������.......,........:....>. P. O. ���������;..-...'..'. ' '. ' " . .���������.-"��������� ��������� "' I'!', ������������������ Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed '? BELLA COOLA COURIER Saturday", March 10/191? ol c hoe 21 11 iubscribe for the ouner ONE DOLLAR FOR ONE YEAR The Courier is the only newspaper published on the mainland coasT: between Vancouver arid Prince Rupert. A distance of six hundred miles. It Will he 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 wholesalehouse 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" NorthrWest 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. Growing Rhubarb; Now, when markets are obtainable near at baud one crop which our farmers no doubt.would find quite profitable is Rhubarb. A quick way of getting results is to purchase 2 or 3-year-old roots, or dividing large ones. Large ones may be divided into as many plants as there are buds, provided each bud has some roots attached. The old plants may be dug up and cut into pieces by means of a sharp spade, or parts may be cut off without digging up the whole root. The quickest way. to get a plantation % is to buy selected roots of good varieties and plant them out in rows 4 feet apart, the roots being planted 2 feet apart in the rows for the small | early kinds and 3 feet for the large growing varieties, such as Victoi'ia. In planting, leave the bud nearly level with the ground. Planting may be done at any time from' autumn until spring. Spring is the best time however. Firm planting is,'necessary, and when this has been properly done the tops of the crowns will just' show above the soil. . During trj.e first year after planting, very few, if any, leaves should be pulled from any plant, and these only in' mid-season so that the plant has a.chance to make a good start and also to lay up its store of food for the following year. Rhubarb likes plenty'of manure. A good top dressing of farmyard manure immediately after planting would be good for the plants, and every year afterwards, laying it on in the fall and forking it in in the spring. Those who live near-the sea might use seaweed for the purpose. If barnyard manure is scarce and seaweed cannot be obtained, give superphosphates in the spring, or where the landis light use kainit in the autumn. On heavy land a spring application of sulphate of potash will be beneficial. Many English growers consider dung alone tends'to make rhubarb stringy. A good application would be 121-2 tons of dung, 400 lbs. of superphosphate, and 100 lbs. of sulphate of Potash (or 400 lbs. of kanit) per acre.��������� Garden Magazine. ESTABLISHED AT BELLA COOLA IN 1895. LEADING DEALERS IN Canada's Boys Want Smokes! Will You Help If so, Mr. Francis R. Jones will be pleased to answer any enquiries addressed to the 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. RUILD U TOWN. UP YOUR HOME Do not talk���������support home industries ��������� talk is cheap. The best way to show that you are in earnest is io practise it. Support the "Courier" and you are doing something for yourself and your community. Our farmers are not particularly distressed over the soaring prices of potatoes. But as the present prices are the highest ever known it is probably the part of prudence to sell any surplus on hand as soon as possible. ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER" ie tour] _ $la Year Published every Saturday at BELLA COOLA, B. C. TPHE two principal reasons 1 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" Ogilvie's Household Flour s gives satisfaction and keep your money at home P. BURNS & CO., Ltd. Packen and Proyiaionera Calgary Vancouver Edmonton order a bag now General Merchandise Dry Goods and Notions Staple and Fancy HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE CAMP. HEATING AND COOK STOVES Large and well assorted stock of Men's, Bbys' and Children's Clothing, Shirts and Underwear 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, Prospectors, Hunters, 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. - 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. Prompt service Best Goods���������Lowest Prices���������Largest Stock J RAW FURS BOUGHT AND SOLD '>:<���������'! ' B.BRYNILDSEN& CO., BELLA COOLA, B.C. EiaSEE 5S3E miMWJMMJBaiMMBMIUIMIMIt se :k i's ir st I s, s- lies p- ill er it- al is jtion������ sorts ick B.C ^>i im m m iE ^ % H Ms fof YOU WANT GOOD SPORT 'ISIT BELLA COOLA. EXCELLENT HUNTING AND FISHING. WEATHER REPORT FOR FEBRUARY Compiled by Mr. C. H. Ursethvof the Bella Coola Observatory. Temperature: Maximum, 31. Minimum, lfi. Highest Max. (16th)-19. Lowest Min. tlst) 3 below zero. Rainfall, 1.74. Snow25in. Rainfall for the year (1916) 40.89 inches. )L. 5���������NO. 13 BELLA COOLA, B. C, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1917. $1.00 a Year jhy Germans Retreated k Fast Becoming a Garrison of Gibbering Lunatics .ondon, Mar. 7.���������British avi- ������rs dropped bombs on German 1st furnaces at Brebach. )ne reason why Germans related along the Ancre was be- ise they were fast becoming a trison of gibbering lunatics, jeir position had 'become more leous than scuppers of hell: jd, bottomless in places, and iseless pounding of British is tui*ned their positions into |nch pits too horrible for hu- fn nerve to stand, ierman government sends a reless to Countf Bernstorff at asking him to explain how German note in regard to [nging Mexico and Japan into Ir with the United States was mlged, also warned him not to int newspaper,interviews on situation. Jonar Law replies to critics says government will not Ithdraw theSaloniki expedition was Roumania forced to en- the war. Swedish government has re- led following the refusal of rty million crowns appropria- for . preserving Sweden's ltrality".^Ministry' now-faces crisis. - ,fter Saturday, Holland will compelled/to.prohibit the ex- -t of bread to- Belgium on ac- mtof the German submarine irfare. Boat Menace a Failure lew York, Mar. 7.���������Dr. C. iakiaberty, Hindu physician, fd Dr. E.Sckunner, a German, under arrest charged with tting oh foot a military expe- fcion against a '-friendly nation, ley will be arraigned today.here Federal authorities. The rests reveal a fresh German )t in India. Both the accused Jmit having received sixty. iousand dollars to start a revo- tion. This sum was paid by |olff Von Igel, notorious Hun [ent who "is now aboard the federick VIII travelling with a fe conduct pass, 'wo million dollars propaganda jnd left by Count Bernstorff in |e United States. IConcrete evidence that the U- >at menace is a rank failure. S. Not Justified in Getting Excited [Amsterdam, Mar. 7.���������United bates is not justified in becom- fg excited. After considering lie matter for several days this foreign secretary Zimmerman's .defense of the German |ot against the Republic. He dy regrets that the scheme was >und out. Tokio, Mar. 7.���������Japanese press ttacks the United States for the reatment accorded to Japanese the States. The press remains iconcerned ove^^ti<ft^i?closur^ the German plpfll^it^plicaie ipan and Mexico in a war with ie United States. Havana���������Direct evidence of ������eutonic efforts to stir up a rebellion on the island is discovered U. S. Senate Reject Armed Neutrality Bill Washington, Mar. 7.���������United States supreme court awards the steamer Appam to her British owners. Senator Lodge, Republican, this afternoon introduced the Armed Neutrality Bill in the Senate. jSenator Owen moved the introduction of the Bill not in.order, that Bill had died with the sixty-fourth Congress last Sunday. Vice-president Marshall in chair, sustained Sen. Owen. The president is in a quandry, but will notattempt to arm merchant ships unless a loop-hole in law is found. Austria's reply re-unrestricted submarine warfare declares she cannot give up the right to sink '.'enemy" merchant ships, but does not include neutral merchant ships .'under these rights, hence the authorities are inclined to feel she'has'stretched a point in order .to meet American efforts, to avert a break. ���������> Werner Horn, alleged German army' officer, charged " with responsibility, in a plot to blow up the C. P.,R. bridge crossing Canadian .border at Vanceborro, Maine, must face trial. Supreme court dismissed Horn's appeal.. ... Hold Captured Trenches Paris, Mar. 7���������Desperate fighting continues in the region of Cauriers wood and Douamont, but the French troops refuse to be dislodged from the captured trenches. Paris, Mar. 8.���������French forces raided German trenches and took prisoners between the Disne and the Aisne. 4985 Ships Entered and Left British Ports Last Week London, Mar. 8���������British troops have approached almost within range of Bagdad. British troops made further progress northwest of Irles and north of Puissieux au Mont. Twenty-six vessels sunk during past week, while 2508 ships arrived, sailings totalled 2477. Action U. S. Senators Condemned as Treasonable New York- Cunard liner Car- mania docked yesterday, reports British captured 48 submarines between Feb. 1 and 16. Washington, Mar. 8.���������"Wilful men" arouse a storm of protect and Senator Stone may be deposed as chairman of foreign relations. Democrats in St. Louis demand his resignation from the Senate. Cleveland press say Stone is one of "Kaiser'sdozen'' and can no longer be trusted, also urges the other eleven Senators be not forgotten, and publish pictures of the filibusters along side that of Benedict Arnold. State legislature denounce course as treasonable. Merchant ships will be armed.! President Wilson now satisfied he has power to take action without approval of Senate. Washington Times says Senator Stone's action is treasonable.; St. Louis���������Democratic organizations here last night denounced Senator Stone as a traitor. V Lincoln, Neb. ���������A resolution branding Senator Norris as traitor to his state and the United States was taken up by the state senate today. ,, Portland���������Petition demanding resignation Senator Lane was circulated throughout Oregon today^ Petition says, "No words can describe our chagrin that State of Oregon should .be so mis-represented and disgraced by;your action." .'.-....St,- Paul���������Large number German-Americans who constitute one-fourth of Minnesota National Guards are under suspicion after the conviction of private Schar fen berg of treason. He wrote to his mother in Germany ridiculing the American army ahd;attacking President Wilson, he^jso asserting that ten million Germans in the States would re- voltfin event of war with Germ- artylj- His letter was intercepted .by British censors and returned to IJi S. government. ^heeling���������Senator LaFollette lecture here today was cancelled.; His {filibustering tactics being condemned. Jottings of Bella Coola and District S. S. Camosun arrived on Saturday last -at 11 a. m..^. Among the arrivals' were Mr. and Mrs. W. Linnell and-E./B. Dawe. ���������; The passengers leaving were Mr. and Mrs. W. E." Gallienne, Mrs. > J. R. Morrison, Mrs. A. Wood, Messrs. I. Fougner and F. Broughton. ��������� Hotel Fire at Hope ���������Guests Cremated Hope, B. C, Mar. 7.���������Eight or ten men were cremated by fire which destroyed the famous old hostelry, Coquahala Hotel, here at3:30 this morning. The flames spread with lightning rapidity, sleeping guests given little warning ahd:fled in nightclothes, several -women-were rescued in a thrilling manner. Hotel valued between twenty-five and thirty- five thousand dollars. The known dead are: Thomas $ilson;Ipfo^incial horticulturist, Vanc'ouvel-f'Bert Ready, miner; Bill McKeever, miner; Thomas Taylor, lumberman, Vancouver; George Atkins, K. V. Ry.; Tom Kehoe, lumberman, Vancouver; and an unknown Serbian. Mr. and Mrs. W.-E. Gallienne and Mrs. J. R". Morrison left Bella Coola for Ocean. Falls, where they intend to make their homes for a season at least. But the attractions of Bella Coola are such that they hope their stay away will only be temporary. Mrs. A. Wood left for her home at Ocean Falls after having spent a few weeks here visiting among friends. . Iver Fougner, Indian agent, took a trip to Bella Bella in the interests of the progressive Indians of that beautiful village. Frank Broughton, provincial constable, does not advertise his goings and comings so we cannot tell the reason for his flight at this time. But it is safe to conclude that as a consequence of his trip somebody will be brought to grief. W. Linnell and E. B. Dawe are like the migratory denizens of the air.'. {They stay here through the summer, but in the fall depart for warmer climes to spend the winter months. They are now back again at the cannery where they will run engines and carry,on other intricate work. {��������� Last" Sunday the Hagensbofrg church-.Was well filled by an appreciative audience which had the work of the church more ef- fect^e. / The.usual Sunday-service in the forenoon had given way for the occasion. Rev. Mr. Sageng opened the discussion emphasizing the necessity for every Christian to engage in some activity for the extension of the Kingdom, and not leave all the work to be done by the pastor. The rest of the speakers followed in the same strain,-but as an [outcome of the proceedings there was no resolution adopted or plan formulated by which this worthy object could be carried out. Although the church has done good work in the past it is felt that it does not. reach the young people adequately, they on whom its hopes are centered for the future. r In the eveningof Saturday last week a large crowd of friends and relatives of Ole J. Nygaard gathered at his house at Hagensborg to offer him their congratulations and good wishes in honor of his fortieth birthday. The function took the form of a surprise party, which is certainly the most pleasing way in which friends can make a social gathering most enjoyable. We can imagine our friend Nygaard just in from wading in the snow and slush all day having thrown off outer, wet garments, pulled off his foot-gear and enjoying the genial warmth from the stove in comfortable dishabille when a crowd in their best clothes suddenly bursts into the house, crowds up arid'sliakefliahd with him in the most joyous manner. It seems that in a situation such as that his cup of enjoyment would take to the attic, but Ole would not be disconcerted even under such an ordeal. The party, among a lot of good things to cater to the innermost parts of men, brought as a birthday gift a fine roller-top desk, which Ole will find especially useful now being the secretary of the Farmers' Institute. A poem composed for the occasion expressing the sentiments of the visitors was read and listened to with admiration and under deep emotion. After a protracted stay extending into the wee sma hours the visitors departed after spending one of the most enjoyable evenings of the winter. And now Mr. Nygaard wishes he could have birthdays come at least once a week. ; The Indians caught a large octopus in ��������� the bay last week. Everybody at the wharf "on steamboat .day had a good look at the ugly object. Christmas at the Front. The boys at the front far removed from thegentleinfluences of peaceful -homes, have an- appreciation of the kiridness.shown them which we who dwell in our accustomed surroundings do not altogether grasp. The slight sacrifice made by the ladies of the valley in sending Christmas parcels to the front has met with such a chorus of thanks fi-om our boys that we know our readers will enjoy the reading of extracts from their thing as- war was unknown. It brightened the Christmas prospects for several of us. Again I thank you from the bottom of my. heart for the comforts and pleasure that you have given us all this Christmas. "Bob Lees." "Just a line to say I have received your Christmas parcel. Please accept. sincerest thanks for it and your many kind wish-- es. Ladies like the members of the W. C. T. U. at home do more to make things easier for us here than you will ever know. Please convey to'the rest of the ladies my heartiest appreciation. .- "Ingvald Urseth." "Many thanks for the Xmas box. It was 0. K. and I shared it out to my comrades, so we all enjoyed it. "I really don't think this war will last very much longer now, say the end of July or August. I will tell you all the news when I come home. Give my,.love and season's greetings to all the ladies in the valley. "P. J. Kenyon." "I thank you and the W.;C T. U. very much for. your kindness. I can assure you that the parcel was appreciated very, very highly. 1 am getting along alright. Kind remembrances to all. -' "J. Dawe." % "Only a few lines to let yoil know that I received the welcome parcel of cake and chocolate on Christmas night. I had given up hope of getting anything that evening when along comes one of the boys through the trench asking for Sam Grant. He did not have very far to go for me, especially with a cake from Bella Coola. I handed it around to some of the boys���������Arthur Goth- letters received by Mrs. Morri-iard, Pete Marren, Randolph son as the secretary of the W.I Saugstad and those that I saw C. T. U. gathered to listen and take part must nearly overflow. Under in a discussion of how to make such circumstances some men It will be noticed that the recipients shared the good things they received with those who were less fortunate and thereby extended the happy Christmas spirit. "Thanks for your letter from W. C. T. U. wishing me a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. "I spent my Christmas corning across on the boat and my New Year in quarantine in England. "Walter E. Ratcliff." "Allow me to thank you very much for the parcel received in time for Christmas. The cake, which was a large one, I divided among thirty patients and I fancy had you been able to see the boys' faces and to have heard their expression of thanks to the 'Canadian women,' you would have felt amply repaid for the expense, etc., entailed. "Henry G^rainger." "I am writing to thank the ladies for their extreme kindness and forethought in remembering the boys at the front in the generous way in which they did. My own parcel was most welcome and highly appreciated. Its arrival was timed to the minute, as it arrived on Christmas Day. It brought back very pleasant memories of sunny days in the valley���������days when such a I the next day. The cake and chocolates could not have tasted better. I thank the W.. C. T. U. again for their kindness. "Sam Grant." "I got the parcel from the W. C. T. U. I reall do think it was very kind and thoughtful of you all. It is fine to think that you still look upon me as a Bella Coola fellow. Accept my best wishes for a very happy New Year to you all. "H. L. Harris." "I must thank you for the lovely, big parcel that arrived on the 23rd. It was very kind indeed of you to send so much. Please thank the rest of the ladies of the W. C. T. U. and tell them I enjoyed the contents immensely and am very grateful to them all for their kindness. "Christmas day we spent in the support trenches and thanks to the W. C. T. U. parcel and one from my sisters, we were able to have a very enjoyable Xmas dinner. "Fred Grant." ���������r>-<ir><ir> <xr> <r������o^rso<������r������i c (Ulwrrli Nflitrf Sunday School Church Service ���������S>������' 7 : 30 p. m. Preacher for Sunday���������Rev. W. H. GibsQn. ,\ All Are Welcome. i'h i'A ix '.- ���������������i' I(si'1 Si 18. ������ '111! Hi f'''i>!'"l?^tl I I IMS i * ���������' I'-Vmf 1 H '������������������"���������< Hm K V'3SM iff fr*-'*1 ill hs,:jv I. mi im if ' vmSS ' i *fe ft 1 **? H1 w r I! fell 'Jr^-i 3]|grl .. .. fp p������S"������.*"r-5f--. I /tHr"* H If? i * ' ^'1 7 * j ^ !f^ ��������� \ ii J- r, ' * i $��������� iff i ^^]1l" fiELtS. COCLA COURl������R 1 The Courier Published Weekly a.t Bella Coola by the Bella Coola Publishing Co. Ltd. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 1 Year .������������������ sweep British shipping from the sea. The German people, daily pulling their, belts^together, will not be satisfied unless the government uses its weapon. The government knows that the re- .$i.oo suits that |he people expect are NO lALUMi IAKIN6P0WDER 6 Month*. ������ ������-75!not likely to be reached; but it-nomination till the day of elec 3 Months 1 Year. United States United Kingdom 1 Year. .$1.50 .$1.00 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., -Fob- Advertising Rates, Office. Apply at To CoaRKsyoOTEX-TS���������While tumluecoonabte an- o_ymoa3 conimunic������tions mtQI be puWishea. use P.n��������� and address of every writer of such tetters - caast be siven to the editor. , The Editor reserves the rurht to refu=* puWi- eatkm of any letter. All manuscript at w-nter-a risk. "Dalits {mpitlt Hitprrms rst lix' SATURDAY, MARCH n.1917. The Purpose of Germany. ��������� Ah onlooker is, as a rule, in a .better'position-to form a more correct judgmentupon theactual state of aifairs in a contest than , the participants themselves., It is therefore just now very interesting to know the opinion of competent neutral authority on the,outlook of the war underits present stage of-development. , The Youth's Companion, one of the best'weeklies published in United States, in its last issue at hand, has' an article on the purpose of Germany in carrying*on an unrestricted submarine war- fai;e. and.thus provoking the neu- traV;nationsV-.->:lt believes -there are only-two possible interpreta- tions;to bviound-to'- account for. Germany's action: ' - ��������� " '"The first is''that the-German government sincerely believes that through ruthless submarine . warfare it is possible to starve England before England through its control of the seas can starve Germany. If the German submarines can practically annihilate all shipping to and from England, Germany will win an unqualified victory within a few months. England will be compelled to accept whatever terms Germany dictates���������and we must suppose that they would include the surrender of the British fleet Russia "knd France will inevitably coHapse.wkh England; and Germany will be f reet if it chooses, to send its enormously augmented fleet and its seasoned troops across the Atlantic to try to extort from America a settlement vast enough to compensate the German people for -the. treroen dous financial cost of the war. "On the other hand���������and this is from the evidence the more probable supposition���������the Ger man government has embarked on the submarine adventure with no real hope of success, but with the object of saving itself in the eyes of the German people. If the German government knows that virtual starvation is immin ent throughout the Empire, that there is a scarcity of materials for munitions and for clothing, and that the British and French and Russians are planning offensives that promise to overwhelm the Teutonic resources, what is the most logical course, after the failure of peace overtures, for it to pursue? It has encouraged its people to believe that the submarines are invincible and can must use the weapon in order to show the people that it has tried everything. It understands that the unrestricted use of the submarine is likely to bring the United States and probably other neutral nations into the war, and it is not unwilling that itshould be so, for it sees in the addition jpf new enemies a possibility of saying to its people 4 We are overmatched; we cannot, fight the world. We must make peace.' Convinced that the government has done all it could, the German people may be willing to accept a peace 4that was wholly unacceptable so long as the submarine weapon had not been tried, and may be willing to retain in power a government that surrendered only under the pressure of overwhelming force, "The^erman note is an indication that the end of the war is near." o .Cf o e o i The New Brunswick Election The tide which has been running against the Conservatives of Canada for the past year or more has notfturaed, as the result of the New Brunswick elec- tion held February 24 abundantly bears witness��������� The-Liberals, in-this election have carried another" Conservative stronghold /by ra- sufficient '' .,���������-.���������' -- v-" i .--.*���������,' ihaioritv to effect aneeded house- cleaning. -AIthough' the 'Obefal majority is not large;, still it is a fairrwork-. ing majority and the opposition will be strong enough to have a substantial and benefieial.effect upon legislation and the new administration. Out of forty-eight seats the Liberals carried twenty-seven, giving them a majority of six. This may not seem very .much to be proud of as compared to the majority obtained in our provincial election; but as the Liberals in the last election held in that province only elected two members the turnover is sufficient to make the Conservatives sit up and take notiee. The campaign was very short; onlv one week from the dav of tion. The administration, aided by the forces of the Dominion government, did its utmost to carry the election, and we know from our own experience that the party in power has a tremendous advantage in an election as against the opposition, both in funds and influence. But in this instance it seems that the aid of the Dominion - government did their Conservative friends more harm than good. All along the Intercolonial Railway, which is owned and controlled by the Federal government; the vote was especially heavy in favor of the Liberals. The employees of the government and theirfriends were , embittered because the railway as run by the Dominion, officials had shown preference in their appointments' to Americans, and showed their resentment by voting, for Liberal candidates. And thus there is an- other province added to the Liberal column. - , Now all the provincial-governments of Canada 'are Liberal with* the excepuoh.of Ontario and Prince Edward Island. In view, of the result in New Brunswick it will certainlybe m the interest of the Conservative party to call a Dominion election as soon as possible because the longer the election is postponed the less likely the Conservatives will be of carrying it. Last year, the chances of the Borden government being returned were very good and therefore the Liberals opposed an election at that time, but after a year has passed public feeling is steadily growing thatthe Federal government is not equal to the responsible* position it holds in these troublesome times. If the* election comes "off this spring there is- a' possibility of the Conservatives being returned but if it is?delaye'd another-six monthsHheir case will become hopeless. ,* ' > o o o o o . The esteemed Colonist publishes a fairy tale almost daily dilating with evident relish upon the alleged conflict between the Liberal executive of Victoria and the Brewster Government in the matter of appointments to the provincial service. Cannot our contemporary understand that if the stories it prints are.true,-all the more credit attaches to'-thY Government for making appoint- raehts according to merit rather than in accordance with the demands of politicians? * :. * e ~ s o o o Last week, y*e stated thatthe subscription to Britain's last war loan "* amounted to 3 1-2 billion' Bella Coola Experimental Plot Report for 1916 .JS.-Le C. Grant^ Experimenter; -^Segtion,^, Plot 3. _, -v. Sugar Beet���������Leviathan:-sown~l-30 acre JIay. 11;^ germinated-.May 22; harvested October 7; yield 2738 lbs. . Results,^excellent crop..'Good shape. " . J * :-'. Potatoes���������Rochester Rose: sown 34 sets May'11; germinated June 1; harvested October 7; yield 72 lbs. Results, deep eyed, but clean and good quality. , ,. -.' " Irish Cobbler: sown 35 sets May 11; germinatecLJune 1; harvested October 7;' yield 141 lbs. Results; fair crop; clean and good quality. - . Plot 4. Kaffir Corn: sown May 22; germinated June 2. Results, failure, nights too cold;" Remarks, ploughed tinder in August and sown to Crimson Clover, which made good growth for green manure in September. Potatoes���������Mortgage Lifter: sown 3 lbs. June 8; germinated June 22; harvested October 7; yield 105 lbs. Results, fair yield for this ground. \ Royal Russet: sown 3 lbs. June 8; germinated June 22; harvested October 7; yield 57 lbs. Results, poor crop. Thjs variety seems to require rich soil. Quite early. Remarks, plot.loses most of early sun, due to proximity of bush nearby. " .- Maekay Smith, Blair & Co. Ltd VANCOUVER, B. C. Wholesale DRY GOODS AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS Manufacturers OF '"PRIDE OF THE WEST' BRAND SHIRTS, PANTS, OVERALLS, MACKINAW "MADE IN B. C Prompt Attention Given Letter Ord Scad for Catalogue dollars; this time we are able to tell that the Rt. Hon. Andrew BohVr Law, chancellor of the exchequer, announced in the House of Commons on February 26 that it totalled the colossal sum of ������1,000,321,950, or five billion, one and one-half million dollars. o o o o ������ "The cold snap'lately experienced in Europe has wrought great damage to the stock of potatoes in Germany. This of course will increase the distress caused by the shortage of food, but it is not likely that there is any danger of actual starvation. The German people will continue to endure the privations with as good grace as they can muster, but they will survive. But what will have iff more/effect upon the ,3urat"i( the war than the shorug food is lack of material f0, s*i manufacture of munitionsof- >] and for clothing,, which is really serious. The Brstishb! . ade of-Germany is more te ��������� than the German blockad Britain will evv-r be. Evei journals friendiy to the'Tei state that the submarine? . never starve out Britain. In a note lothe Brazilian ernment Germany says iti termined to maintain the marine biockado, to abandi would involve national anni tion. Which admission shows Germany no longer puts her! . in the strength of her armit m Royal Standard Flour Makes The Big, Clean Loaf A loaf of. Bread baked with ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR cannot be otherwise than big, clean, light and tasty, because you are putting into it the cleanest, and purest Flour it is possible to make. ; ��������� * ��������� ��������� .���������Made from the hearts only of the chokn st Canadian wheat and made CLEAN���������absolutely dirt, fluff or lint. Next time order ROYAL STANDARD. .���������_ :ri SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS Section 5. Plot 5.���������Gravel knoll. Clover- Alsike: sown April, 1316. Height 20 in., cut July 2. Height 24 in., cut August 8. Height 22 in. cut September 20. Results, three good: crops in blossom. Very useful on dry land. Remarks, goodjgrowth and ^od ploughed under in October. ; Plot6. Wheat (Marquis) and peas (Pruss. blue)���������sown May 1; germin ated May 12; headed July 3; ripe August 15; days ripeninp 114; height, wheat 48 in.,"peas 46 in.; cut August 25. Re suits, fine heavy stand of both" and well filled. No smut or rust NEWTON; The Prince Rupert Empire man, who is a candidate for the House of Commons for this Riding. . While others stand for what will benefit their party, he stands for what will benefit these districts. Plot?. Barley���������Manchurian: sown May 2; germinated May 13; headed July 3; ripe August 15; days ripening 106; height 3ft. 5 in.; cut August 35. ^Results, heads well filled. Oats���������Banner: sown May 2; germinated May 15; headed July 14; ripe August 22; days ripening 112; height"4 ft. 5 in.; cut August 25. Results, good crop, clean and well filled heads. Wheat���������Marquis: sown May 2; germinated May 16; headed July 16; ripe August 25; days'ripening 114; Height 4 ft.; cut Aug. 25. Results, good crop, clean and pluriip. Peas���������Arthur: sown May 2; germinated May 16; headed July 16- ripe August 25; days ripening 114; height 5 ft.; "cut August 30. Results, good yield, well-filled pods. Remarks, considerable grain lost in many handlings and poor threshing by neighbor's machine. Very little rmut or rust on grain. Treated with Formalin 1-40. GREAT WEST TEA The New Tea, with the old-tin^ [ flavor PACKETS ONLY LEES0N, DICKIE, GROSS & CO, Ltd. ������ Wholesale Grocers - Vancouver, B.*- mc 30E 0 o 0 UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C., LTD. ;[��������� REGULAR FREIGHT AND PASSENGKK SHKVK'k BETWEEN BELLA GOOLA and VANCOUVER ' S. S. UCamOSUn" Leaves Vancouver every \< Tuesday at 9 p. m. (Victoria day previous] Leaves Bella Coola Fridays p. m. K-;:r'v;J;-;^;- S. S. "COQUITLAM" sails from Yam nightly, carrying Gasoline and Explosive at Bella Coola by arrangement! For rates of Freights, Fares and other in form.".- Head OmcE, Carrall St., A'ancouveh;, or Gk< agent, 1003 Government St., Victoria. ���������ort- 1 cali Hi To be concluded in three issues. Advertise your Wants in the Coiinet -^j ���������������rffl : 5������ are ifii "a fb/ur</aj/, M* rc/i / 0; / 9// BELLAi COOLA COURIER ****r-**y**������ ���������**"ffTr'*"|lllf INVESTORS |HOSE 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 applications 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. Germany will soon find out that |e who digs a jirave of another rill himself fall into it. The graves planned for Serbia |nd France; will ere long be oc- fupied by Germany. Germany's penalty for aggression will we hope be a lasting lesson to all unduly ambitious. nited Farmers of British Columbia 1 The farmers of British Colum- ia have come to a realization of he fact that in order to make he best out of their situation hey must unite and work for he interest of each other as a lass by combining their strength Almost all other classes have en the need,of organizing.for iutual_ protection.and advancement, and found that it is efforts ell expended. ' Two weeks ago at Convention Iall; Parliament Buildings, Vic- oria, a meeting of farmers from Vancouver Island and the south- rn part of the Mainland met and rganized the United Farmers f British Columbia. The movemenjt which has crys- alized in this organization took is beginning last* fall at Cowich- iin, Vancouver Island. A gen- ral dissatisfaction relative to rtificial conditions inducing a .ibor shortage, the continued in- rease in the cost of manufac tured articles and the absence of any compensating return to the farmers/decided the directorsoi the Cowichan Creamery Association to call a mass meeting of the farmers of the Cowichan district to consider what steps might be taken to improve conditions. The meeting was held November 4 and decided that an association be formed "to be called a Farmers'Union, or similar name, and that efforts be made to bring in other districts of the province." The committee appointed to carry out this resolution, of which Mr. H. G. Helgesen was a leading member, did such effective work during the winter that their .object has. already been realized by the organization of the. United Farmers of British Columbia, as stated above. , The objects of tho "United Farmers" may be briefly stated as follows: 1. To effect united action and resistance when unfair taxation affects the farmers interests. 2. To support only such candidates for legislature that will support and defend the objects of the association. 3. To teach and encourage cooperative efforts among its members. 4. To promote the best methods of farming; to enlarge our ��������� i Q. I u ?m markets; to secure best and cheapest transportation. . 5. To secure by vigilant efforts legislation; promoting the interests of the farmers. 6. To promote social intercourse. : ' 7. To settle disputes without recourse to law. 8. To take into consideration any member's case of grievance, hardship or- litigation, and defend our members as far as possible. 9. To carry on any business deemed advisable and authorized by act of parliament. . The secretary of the association is George Sangster, Vancouver, to whom all communications should be directed. It organized with a membership of nearly lOOO and is now cairly. launched to carry out its objects, and with good leadership we predict it will prove of great benefit to; the farmers- of the province. .We hope the enterprising farmers of this community as well as the rest of the northern country will join the organization and work for the common welfare. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS COAL MINING RIGHTS of the Dominion, in *-' Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-we3T Terri- ��������� TORIES and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one year3 at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acrea 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 Bituated. '" In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or lefjal 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 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 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 net be paid for.���������30690. BUSINESS CARDS 0 d HOE 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. "o c hoc Dealers and Trappers GET THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR YOUR FURS Oh mm Kxma������*Q Comfort and luxury assured ac a minimum cost. Many Prince Rupert testimonials prove its worth HaveTo7Got $20 ? If not your credit is good Harry Hanson Special Water Heater (Patented In Canada) Installed in your kitchen range will give you all the hot water you can use within thirty minutes after fire is started. . 121 now in use in Prince Rupert and every us"er a booster. You don't know hot water comforts till you have seen these results. $20.00 is the Cost. Absolutely no charge un1- less satisfactory. A bath supply within twenty minute) afiprjire is started and then a new supl pl\> every uifenly minutes thereafter. Wall radiators can also he run from your hot water boiler and other rooms heated usiih no extra cost for fuel. The Result Will Surprise Ycu Investigate! Harry HansonThPelu^U^'0 J P. O. Box 395 139 2nd Ave., Prince Rupfert, B.C. at the P. O. Box 863 157 McDougall Ave., EDMONTON, Alta. We pay all express and mail charges. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OF 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. Jan. 6���������March VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTBICT OP COAST���������BANOE III. Take Notice that I, Mark Smaby, of Ocean Falls, B. C, occupation timber cruiser, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described: lands: I Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Pulp Lease 205; thence North 20 chains; thence East 20 chains; thence North 20 chains; thence East 20 chains; thence South 20 chains; thence East 40 chains; thence South 20 chains; thence East 20 chains; thence South 7 chains more or less to high water n'ark of Cousin's Inlet; thence following along said high water mark In a westerly direction to a point due east of this post; thence West 12 chains more or less to this post, containing 140 acres more or less. (Signed) MARK SMABY. Date, December 26, 1916. Jan. 27--Mar. 21 2H3ili=ES^^8! TheMason&RischPiano of to-day will make, plain our privilege to state with authority: "NO FINER PIANO MADE!" SOLD DIRECT BY THE MANUFACTURERS tfj Let us attend your Victor Record ^u mail orders���������our service is intelligent and guaranteed. Write for Catalogue' Mason & Risch Ltd. 738 GRANVILLE ST., VANCOUVER, B. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF BELLA COOLA COURIER. Subscriptions Payable in Advance. CANADA. One Year $1.00 Six Months 0.75 Three Months 0.50 UNITED STATES. One Year $1.50 United Kingdom and the Continent. On.-: Year $1.00 \\THAT person so happy and contented as the prosperous farmer? \\/HAT person so independent? \XTHAT 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. "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. SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. \:-i.;r. '������������������)<���������: vfe fi> BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. BELLA COOLA, B. C. * Enclosed please find subscription for Bella Coola Courier for Name P. O Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed !;fv. i>v. fill M IM '52 as 1 "Iv ? ��������� .������$5 t ������ 11..! '...',<���������������������. { fi'l > >������ )"* ������* 'III ? < \Y 1*1 ! ( ���������'i. ���������' 'A J"' . ^ j (if ' V 3 Subscribe for the Courier DOLLAR FOR ONE YEAR The Courier is the only newspaper published on the mainland coaft between Vancouver arid Prince Rupert. A distance- of six hundred miles. <;- It will be to your interest, to keep��������� well informed regarding the happenings throughout the Northern section of this Province��������� THE "COURIER" GIVES THEM ADVERTISERS Now U the time to,keep your, rname - before, the public i No manufacturer orwholesalehouse 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." lob Printing You are judged by the stationery that you use. Let us do your job printing. We will do it right Growing Rhubarb. . Now when markets-are obtainable near at hand one crop which our farmers no doubt-would find quite profitable is Rhubarb. , A quick way of getting results is to purchase 2'or 3-year-old roots, or dividing Jarge ones. Large ones may be divided into as man}' plants as there are buds, provided each bud has some roots attached. The old plants may be dug up and cut into pieces by means of a sharp spade, or parts may be cut off without digging up the whole root, . The quickest >ay to get a plantation ^ is to buy selected roots of good varieties and plant them out in rows .4 feet apart, the roots being planted 2 feet apart in the rows for the small early kinds and 3 feet for the large growing varieties, such as Victoria. In planting, leave the bud nearly level with the ground. Planting may be done at any time from' autumn until spring. Spring is the best time however. . Firm planting is ' necessary, and'when this has been properly done the tops of the crowns will j list show above the soil. -; ...During the first year, after; planting, very few, if any, leaves should be pulled from any plant and these only in" mid-season so that the plant has a chance to make a good start and also to lay up its store of food for the following y^ear. - Rhubarb likes_,plenty *6f manure. A good top;dressing of farmyard manure, immediately after planItingiwould ;be good for the plants, ,and everyyear after- wards,4laying it on in the fall and1 forking.it injn the spring. Those who live-near-. the;sea might use seaweed for the. purpose. ��������� If barnyard manure is scarce and seaweed cannot be obtained, give superphosphates in the spring, or where the land"is light use kainit in the autumn. On heavy land a spriag application of sulphate of potash will be beneficial. Many English growers consider dung alone tends"to make rhubarb stringy. A good applica- tion would be 121-2 tons of dung, 400 lbs. of superphosphate, and 100 lbs. of sulphate of Potash 1 (or 400 lbs. of kanit) per acre.��������� l Garden Magazine. j Our farmers are not particu- | iarly distressed over the soaring | prices of potatoes. But as the ! present prices are the highest \ ever, known it is probably the {part of prudence to sell any surplus on hand as soon as possible. DUILD UP YOUR HOME! U TOWN. Do not talk���������sup- j port home industries ��������� talk is; cheap. The best way to show'; that you are in earnest is toj practise it | Support the ' 'Courier" and you j are doing something for yourself and your community. The Courier a Year $1 Published every t Saturday at BELLA C00LA, B. C. ""THE two principal reasons 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" BACON HAMS LARD BUTTER ElGS and ke������p your money &t home. P. BURNS & CO., Ltd. Packer* ami Provirionen Calgary Yascoarer EdiBOBtoii Burns BELLS COOLA COURIER Saturday, March /{), /9j? COFFEE The Coffee of Distinction because of its exquisite flavor ^ Packed in oar new hygienic AIR-TIGHT TIN The W. H. Malkin Company, Ltd. VANCOUVER, B. C LEADING DEALERS IN General Merchandise Dry Goods and Notions Staple and Fancy Groceries Canada's Boys Want Smokes! Will You Help? If so, Mr. Francis R. Jones will be pleased to answer any enquiries addressed to the Canadian Office of the Over-Seas Club, Room 28, Windsor Hotel, Montreal, and will be glad to supply Collecting Books, Contribution-.Qardsv Boxes and Circulars to any who are willing to assist , ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER" Ogilvie's Royal Household Flour always gives satisfaction Better order a bag now From HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE CAMP. HEATING AND COOK STOVES Large and weU assorted stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing, Shirts and Underwear ,* We{QBLrry 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 6 8 Tents-Pack and Riding Saddles ALL GOOD GROCERS. Settlers, Prospe&ors, Hunters, 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 thai invite competition. Paints - Oils - Varnishes - Stains Crockery and Gla������*ware of all kind* " Patent Medicines of all descriptions Beat brands of Flour. Feed and Grain of all *������rti kept on hand. Prompt service Best Goods-Lowest Prices-Largest Stock_ RAW FURS BOUGHT AND SOLD B.BRYNILDSEN & CO., BELLA COOLA, B.C. <,,r ii HI i ������fi is *��������� M r ��������� I ' ��������� *3 ������-fvm U&7 f������$SS -# J02 ,p
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Title | Bella Coola Courier |
Publisher | Bella Coola, B.C. : Bella Coola Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1917-03-10 |
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). |
Geographic Location |
Bella Coola (B.C.) |
Genre |
Newspapers |
Type |
Text |
FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1912-1917 ; Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | Bella_Coola_Courier_1917_03_10 |
Collection |
BC Historical Newspapers |
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 | 6cacf320-d810-43e1-b5c8-37aca5cc1e14 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0170084 |
Latitude | 52.383333 |
Longitude | -126.75 |
AggregatedSourceRepository | CONTENTdm |
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