ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS. s ¥ VOL. ALBERNI, B. C. AUG. 14. 1909. NO. 1 Work Is Active on Roads and Trails In the Alberni District The new Provincial government work —a road around Sproat Lake to the mouth of Taylor river—was commenced this week, and there are now ten men on the job. William Lindsay and Robert Erickson are marking out the roadway, while Sam Handy, with a crew of seven men, is following up in the work Of slashing. The work will be carried on vigorously throughout the season. A new bridge will also be put in this side of Reeve's place. On the Cowichan trail George Kilpatrick is at work with a crew of four men, and good progress is being made. James Andrews and Fred Saundeis are at work on the Home Lake trail. The Cox Lake trail has been cleaned out, and is now in good shape for pack horses. Work is also in progress from the Ucluelet end of the Clayoquot-Ucluelet trail. R. B. Brown and a crew of five men being on the job. _ H. C. Rayson, government agent, will go up to Clayoquot next week to complete arrangements for the active commencement of work on the Alberni- Clayoquot trail from the Clayoquot end. He will also initiate work on the Kennedy Lake trail. This trail has been rendered unfit for travel by floods caused by the creeks having become blocked with fallen timber. It is estimated that the work of putting it into good condition again will cost $1000. The obstructions will all be removed from the creeks. Work at Quatsino: There is jubilation among the settlers at Quatsino these days for they are about to see the realization of a long cherised wish in the construction of a twelve.foot wagon road through the settlement, says the Victoria Colonist of Tuesday. For the last two months a large body of men have been working on this road, with the result that the most gratifying progress has been made. That part of the road which has already been completed changes the aspect of the district by converting a wilderness into a beauty spot. Few parts of the Island are so densely wooded as the Quatsino district and to the Stirling qualities of the pioneer settlers, in the face of almost superhuman difficulties, is due the fact that today an acreage is planted into orchards and gardens. The inhabitants claim that nowhere either on the island or the mainland are such healthy apple trees and such a superabundance of small fruits to be found this summer. They say that Quatsino with its magnificent harbor, its marvellous resources in minerals, timber and fish, and its beautiful scenery is one of the most favored spots on the island. It was recently described in the Colonist as a future city of destiny, and 'the settlers are sanguine that this prophecy will be fulfilled. The building of the wagon road by the provincial government is proving a great boon to the residents. They consider that the development both at Quatsino and in the San Joseph Valley is a tribute to Premier McBride's far- seeing policy and a testimony to the fact that he caters, not only to the needs of the more thickly populated districts, but also has an eye to the welfare of the remoter parts. For Victoria Fair. Five days' horse racing, in which will compete some of the most celebrated runners and trotters of the Pacific northwest; the daily ascension of a modern airship, which will cavort above the grounds and show that man has almost solved the problem of aviation; a horse show, in which will be entered all the finest equines of British Columbia and the nearby States; an illuminated portrayal of the bombardment of Alexandria, to say nothing of a comprehensive display of pure bred stock, of agricultural products, and of industrial ware, are some of the features that will mark Victoria's exhibition to be held from the 20th to the 25th of September. The fair, in a word, gives promise of being the finest in every respect yet held in the Canadian northwest. The entries in all classes will outnumber those of the past while the entertainment programme will provide thrilling interest and an uninterrupted round of fun from the opening day to the closing evening Thousands are expected to attend and preparations are being made for their reception and welcome. Cheap rates for people and for exhibits from as far east as Winnipeg will be inaugurated. Urging Government to Build Road Across North End of Island Capt. Townsend Dead. Capt. John O. Townsend, who for many years commanded the steamers Queen City and Tees on the West Coast run, and who was personally known to nearly every resident of this district, died in Vancouver last Saturday night after having undergone an operation for appendicitis. The body was shipped to Victoria for burial. About six months ago Capt. Townsend resigned command of the Tees, and was later appointed skipper of the Otter. For a short time prior to taking ill he was in charge of the Princess Ena. Capt. Huff Will Open New Whaling Station New Views. While on a recent trip up the West Coast, Leonard Frank secured a number of excellent views on Bear River, Clayoquot Sound, Long Beach, Wreck Bay and Ucluelet, which he will shortly have issued on souvenir postcards. Mr. Frank's postcards are now on sale in a great many places, and find their way to all parts of the world. They can now also be had at the postoffices at Ucluelet, Clayoquot and Tofino. The' construction of a first-class road from Campbell River on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is a project which is being promoted by John Stinson, a prominent Vancouver citizen with large timber holdings in the Island interior. He believes that he can convince Premier McBride and his colleagues of the necessity of such a highway. He asserts that in his petition he has behind him all the residents of that section. Mr. Stinston is of the opinion that such a road would do much towards opening up the more inaccessible parts of this portion of British Columbia. It would result in the encouragement of settlement and besides afford a third means of crossing from coast to coast, which, he claims, is badly needed. At present one living between Cape Scott and Port Renfrew, in order to reach the East Coast of the Island has three alternatives. He may take the boat, a trip of a week or more, follow the trail from Alberni, which, if he is located between Barclay Sound and the north end, is a long journey: or he may take the blazed track from Quatsino. The proposed road from the points indicated, it is claimed, would give those situated between Alberni and Quatsino an immediate means of reaching the East Coast, thus getting to Vancouver or Victoria in much shorter time than now is occupied by such a journey. Mr. Stinson affirms that the highway is a public necessity, that sooner or later with the development of Vancouver Island its necessity will become imperative and that, if the authorities can be pursuaded to undertake the work immediately, it will facilitate the exploitation of the timber and other resources of the interior. This line it is alleged is the best available from coast to coast. It is a distance of twenty-five miles approximately and the highest point reached is seven hundred feet above sea level. Thus the expense would not be as great as would appear at first blush. Mr. Stinson is most enthusiastic over this project. He feels that it would so help the Island by bringing populated communities in touch with a region little known and teeming with potentialities that it would soon encourage the settler and have such important effects on timber and mining industries that it is most important that the Government, in the interests of British Columbia as a whole, should undertake it without delay. Capt. Huff, of Alberni, is in the city, says the Victoria times of Tuesday. He is on his way to the Queen Charlotte Islands to make final arrangements for installing the equipment for the new whaling station which is to be located there. Capt. Huff has decided upon the location which is at the extreme southern end of Moresby Island in Houston, Stewart channel, which separates the island from Prevost the most southerly of the group. A surveyor will be taken north with Capt. Huff and the arrangements made for wharves, buildings, water supply, etc. As soon as the machinery which has been ordered has been installed work will commence at the station. The reports are that whales are exceedingly plentiful in the waters off the Queen Charlotte Islands. The prospects are therefore very bright for the future of the station. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. A large number of subscriptions to the Pioneer News expire with this issue. It will pay you, and help the paper, to renew at an early date. Before long the paper will be enlarged and issued more frequently. All paid up subscriptions will be carried through to their termination without extra charge. Send In Two Dollars For One Year Good Production. Thirty-two pages of select reading including new fashions, short stories, and beautiful illustrations, make the August issue of The Home Journal the best ever published by that progressive woman's magazine. Special articles and illustrations on "The Pure Milk Campaign" tell about the splendid work being done in the vicinity of Toronto. "Regatta Day in St. John's, Nfld.," is a graphic description of one of the greatest celebrations of that ancient colony. It is written by Lady Gay and is in her best style. The second big instalment of the serial, "The Mystery of Barry Ingram," will doubtless be read with interest by those having read the opening chapters of this absorbing mystery story in the July issue. "Wild Flowers of August" will be closely read by those interested in nature study. Agnes Norton has contributed "East is East and West is West." It takes one back to the days when warships and sailors made life happy at Halifax. The "Household Hints" and "Culinary Conceits" pages are brim full of interesting notes. "Cabbages and King" and "But That's Another Story" are in a lighter vein and the splendid illustrations and descriptive matter of fashions for young and old help to make the August issue the largest ten cents' worth ever offered to Canadian women. The special fall fashion number will be out August 25th. NOTICE OF MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the New Alberni Board of Trade will be on Monday next, commencing at 8 p. m., in the Permanent Exhibit building. The Ladies' Aid of the New Alberni Methodist Church announces a lawn social to be held on Mr. Watson's lawn on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, Aug. 25. Further announcement next week. Hunting Regulations. The following regulations, of interest to Alberni, in regard to game have been passed by Provincial order-in council dated July 28: On Vancouver Island south of a line commencing at the mouth of the Little Qualicum river, thence following that stream westerly to its junction with the Alberni road, thence following the Alberni road to the Alberni canal, the hunting, killing or taking of elk or wapiti shall be prohibited until August 31, 1914. The shooting of ducks of all kinds and snipe on Vancouver Island and the adjacent islands shall be permitted from October 1 1909, to February 28, 1910, both dates inclusive. The shooting of cock pheasants, quail and grouse on Vancouver Island, except in North and South Saanich, shall be permitted from October 1 to December 31, 1909, both dates inclusive " Six years ago by a provincial order- in-council the shooting of elk, wapiti and moose was prohibited for a period of six years. It has been thought advisable to continue this regulation in some districts for a period of three and in others for a period of six years. The shooting of small game on Vancouver Island will commence one month later this year than last. Pheasants and quail have not been particularly plentiful and the department has thought it better to set the open season back a month. Hotel at Cameron Lake. A Victoria news report says: Arrangements are known to be under way for a C. P. R. hotel at an advantageous point on Cameron Lake. No better location for such a hotel could be chosen on the Island. Cameron Lake is one of the most picturesque spots in this part of the country. Mount Arrowsmith raises its great peak 7,000 feet above the level of the sea, directly back of the lake. Its rugged crown is perpetually snow-powdered. The surrounding country is rich in game and fish and the general character of the landscape is such as pleases the tourist's heart. This hotel will be built as soon as railway connection can be established and that this will be before long is assured. The effect that such a resort will have on the Island can hardly be estimated. Listing Properties. Carmichael & Moorhead, real estate agents, New Alberni, are busy preparing a list of local properties that are for sale. They are sending out blank forms to be filled in by owners who wish to dispose of holdings. If anyone should fail to receive one of these forms the firm would be pleased to have him call at their office or communicate with them. ANNOUNCEMENT. House Painting, Decorating, and Paper Hanging. I have commenced a General Painting and House Decorating Business, and am in a position to undertake ontracts, large or small. The best of workmanship and material guaranteed. THOMAS COSTEN, Orders may be left at the Arlington Hotel. ALBERNI Saturday. Aug. 14. 1909 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Page 2 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS. Published Weekly by R. Saturdays. J. Burde, at Alberni, B. C, and issued on Subscription Rate $2.00 Per Year ALBERNI, B. C, AUGUST 14. 1909. PIONEER NEWS THIRD YEAR-The Future. WOOD WANTED-Ten cords of 22-in. wood, cut and delivered at the Gill school. Apply to E. L. Gill. With this issue the Alberni Pioneer News enters upon the third year of its existence. The occasion is one on which a lot of talk about the accomplishments of the past is generally expected, but to meet that expectation is not the purpose of this article. The Pioneer News, like nearly ever other business concern in Alberni, has had its troubles in keeping the "Dr." mark out of its bank book, but with a never faltering faith in the early dawn of a more prosperous era, has been content with the proceeds of times that were dulled by an unexpected and prolonged delay in the commencement of railway construction, and that is all there is to be said that does not deal with the brighter side of life—The Future. The Railway Is Coming ! Many a time before has this been said in these columns, and as many times as it was said there was good reason to believe that the coming was close at hand. Now it is all but a settled fact that building operations will be under way within two or three months. The coming of that rsilway will mean a great transformation scene all over this fertile valley, throughout this resourceful district, and particularly at the head of the canal where an industrial city is destined to rise and flourish. The main industry—lumber manufacturing—promises to be established on a scale to warrant a population that will reach the 5000 mark inside the next three or four years. And when we look around us and take a comprehensive size-up of the other possibilities we are made to feel that before Alberni has attained a normal growth some other young and ambitious cities of British Columbia will be distanced. Favored, as we are, by an almost inexhaustible supply of the best standing timber in the world, by a surrounding country that can be made to produce all the garden and field stuffs necessary for home consumption, and more for export, we have a guarantee that, with the promised transportation facilities, we are to take rank as an important industrial and commercial center. When we study, also, the nature of the transportation projects, assured and in prospect, the abundance and variety of raw resource in addition to timber, in the district, together with the natural power to move the machinery that will convert it all into finished wares, and the crying demand of the easily accessible markets of the world for just such goods as we can turn out, we must hesitate to place limitations on our future. The publisher of the Pioneer News realizes that in order to keep abreast of the times, and hold his own, he must admit that the days when a weekly newspaper will not suffice to meet the demands of his constituency will soon be here, and be prepared for expansion of business operations. Much of the necessary preparation has already been made. Within the next two months a type-setting machine, and a new and larger press, will be installed, and other important additions to the plant will be made. Following this the paper will appear twice a week and in larger form. The equipment will be equal to the production of a daily issue, and just as soon as there is any reasonable demand for such a venture it will be met. When the mechanical department is capable of the extra production, which the new machinery will make easy, some special attention will be given to obtaining the news of all points on the West Cjast with a view to making the Pioneer News a truly representative district paper. E M WHYTE General Blacksmith and Horseshoer. AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery, Plows, Harrows. Gasoline engines, Waggons, Buggies, Bicycles, Wire Fencing and Pumps. Call and see us before buying elsewhere. E. M. Whyte, opposite Alberni Trading Store. Snaps In Real Estate! Fire and Accident Insurance. Customs Brokerage, Etc. Moore & Cooper, - Brokers NEW ALBERNI. E. Carvell, Architect and Contractor. NEW ALBERNI, B. C. GOLD IS OFFERED FOR THE RIGHT IDEA A bright suggestion is required in the Job Printing department of the Alberni Pioneer News. The person who supplies the right thing will be presented with a Ten Dollar gold piece without any holes in it, and will have his or her picture printed, in attractive color, on the front page of this newspaper. We want a worded design for an envelope, the front, or both front and back, a scheme by which one may be impressed, at a glance, with the natural advantages for manufactories in this locality, and the inducements which the district holds out to home-seekers—Something that will typify the outlook. Study carefully the position of Alberni on the map, its realities and possibilities as a transportation center, and take a size-up of the raw resources of the district. Get the whole situation, as comprehensively as you can, into your mind. Then concentrate. Make an outline of the picture you see, give the place a title that will strikingly suggest the true nature of its geographical position and its importance to the world of commence. Add a few sharp pointed facts on opportunities. That is all there is to the task, and it should be worthy the effort of every man, woman, boy and girl within range of this invitation. You are bound to come out a winner. You may fail to get the money, but, in taking the exercise, you cannot fail to improve your mind. You do not need to be a pencil artist to have a show for the prize. This is not an art drawing competition. A crude sketch will do just as well as an excellently finished one. It is an IDEA that is wanted. The competition is open to all. IT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31. Send in as many designs as you like, and send your name with each of them. A committee of business men will be asked to select the most suitable design, and the prize will be awarded according to their judgment. Carriage Painting None but competent tradesmen employed as assistants. Painting, Paper Hanging and Sign Writing. See Wall Paper Samples. Wm. Ash. Address: ARLINGTON HOTEL. LAND ACT. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take Notice that Fred W. Muller, of Alberni, occupation farmer intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted 10 chains in a northerly direction from the mouth of Taylor river, Sproat lake, thence west 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, and comprising 160 acres more or less. Fred W. Muller, per G. A. Spencer, agent. Staked July 30, 1909. aug7 District of Clayoquot. Take notice that 60 days after date, I. Alfred Carey, civil engineer of Victoria, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described land on Sproat Lake. Commencing at post marked A. C, S. E. corner at the north west corner of Lot 78, Clayoquot District, thence west 40 chains, thence north to shore line of lake and thence east along lake shore It is due the people of the two Albernis-soon there will be only one-that: n^rSel™™™"06"16"'' contoining 20 acres Ridgways Famous Coffee 50 Cents Per Pound. Ridgway's Tea, 50c, 60c, $1 per pound Alberni Trading Store Our Best Recommendation—Before 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon our Large Stock of "Moffet's Best" Flour was sold out. TELEPHONE RING-One Long. their loyal and generous support be recognized. While they could not have been expected to, nor did they, make it possible for the Pioneer News to pay dividends they made its existence possible, and as it can be said, in truth, that District of Clayoquot. Take notice that GO days after date. I, Charles no other place, the size of Alberni, in Brif'sh Columbia, has produced a credit- ^fSfS^t^S^l^trntXriS Date, July 17, 1909. Alfred Carey. table weekly newspaper through much to their credit. two years of waiting for better times, it is That Ten Dollar gold piece may not seem as large, and we hope that neither will it look as bright, as the ideas that will be submitted to the judges of the Pioneer News' envelope design competition. The Prairie country has produced a crop this year that makes the best previous record look small. This means that more people with money will be looking for homes on Vancouver Island. Alberni should devote some particular efforts to attracting their valuable attention. described land on Sproat lake. Commencing: at a post marked C. L. R. N. W. corner at the lower north east corner of T. L. 25745, thence south 40 chains across peninsula to shore of lake, thence following: shore east, north and west to point of commencement, containing; 40 acres more or less. Charles Lloyd Roberts. Date. July 19, 1909. WATER NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made under part V. of the "Water Act 1909." to obtain a license in the Alberni division of the Alberni district. The name, address, and occupation of the applicant is Lewis Crook of Victoria, B. C, mechanical-electrical engineer. The name of the stream is Beaver Creek. The point of diversion is at the head of the falls, about 3000 feet above the base of the mountain. The quantity of water applied is 15 cubic feet per second. The character of the proposed works is an elec- trie power plant. The premises on which the water is to be used .«., « , are described as follows: Power house to be situ- Since the opening ot the season for shooting grouse has been postponed by ated approximately one quarter of a mile from „ , , _ ., .... n . , ,, , , the base of the mountain on which the falls are Order-in-Council till October 1, we would suggest that the deer be also pro- situated. i ii i j * tiri-ii i i • i , , The purpose for which the water is to be used tected up to that date. While people are hunting deer the grouse are bound to , is generating; electric power. The water is to be returned to its natural channel at a point on Beaver Creek approximately one quarter of a mile the base of the mountain. The difference in altitude between the point of diversion and the point of return is approximately 3000 feet. This notice was posted on the 15th day of July, 1909, and application will be made to the Commissioner on the 15th day of August. 1909. The name and address of any riparian proprietor or licensee who or whose lands are likely to be affected by the proposed works, either above or below the outlet, is W. Cameron, Lot 116. Alberni, B. C. LEWIS CROOK, Victoria West, B. C. suffer in spite of the vigilance of game wardens. The Ladysmith Chronicle has entered upon its second year, and is satisfied with its lot. The people of Ladysmith should congratulate the Chronicle and themselves. They have a newsy, breezy, go-ahead paper that reflects brains and experience. They have had other newspapers, but the Chronicle is the best ever produced for them. SPROAT LAKE Reeves' Peninsula. Beautiful Lake Front Lots from one to ten acres at moderate prices. Now is the time to make your selection before the best are gone. CARMICHAEL & MOORHEAD NEW ALBERNI, B. C. Real Estate and Insurance. Money to Loan The Alberni Hotel Under New Management, and Prepared to Cater to the best that travels. RATES MODERATE H. E. FITZGERALD, PROP. < Saturday. Aug. 14. 1909 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Page 3 SURVEYING. GEORGE A. SMITH, C. E., B. C. Land Surveyor. Surveys of timber limits, mineral claims, and land subdivisions. Address, P. 0. Box 23, Alberni. H. H. BROWNE, civil and mining engineer, and Provincial land surveyor, has opened an office in Alberni. and is prepared to receive orders for work in any part of the district. COAL PROSPECTING LICENSES. Rupert District. Notice is hereby given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the following described lands, situate in the Rupert District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: ■ Commencing at a post planted 1860 yards north, and 50 yards east of the N. W. corner of Lot 201, Forward Inlet, Quatsino, and marked J. N. Britten's S. W. corner, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 east, thence 80 south, thence 80 west to point of commencement. J. N. Britten, per W. B. Garrard, agent. Located June 30, 1909. Notice is hereby given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the following described lands, situate in the Rupert District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: Commencing at a post planted 1860 yards north and 50 yards east of the N. W. cornerof Lot 201 Forward Inlet, Quatsino, and marked J. Donahoo's S. E. corner, thence 80 cha'ns north, thence 80 west, thence 80 south, thence 80 east to point of commencement. J. Donahoo, per W. B. Garrard, agent. Located, June 30, 1909. Notice is hereby given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the following described land, situate in the Rupert District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: Commencing at a post planted 1860 yards north and 50 yards east of the N. W. corner of Lot 201, Forward Inlet, quatsino, and marked W. B. Garrard's N. E. corner, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 west, thence 80 north, thence 80 east, to point of commencement. W. B. Garrard. Located June 30, 1909. Notice is hereby given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the following described lands, situate in the Rupert District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: Commencing at a post planted 1860 yards north and 50 yards east of the N. W. corner of Lot 201, Forward Inlet, Quatsino, and marked H. V. Sharpie's N. W. corner, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 east, thence 80 north, thence 80 west to point of commencement. H. V. Sharpies, per W. B. Garrard, agent. Located June 30, 1909. LAND ACT. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that J. Davey of Alberni B. C, occupation miner, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the south shore and about 20 chains from the head of the Two Rivers Arm of Sproat lake, thence 20 chains south, tnence 20 chains east, thence 20 chains north, thence 20 chains west to point of commencement, containing forty acres more or less. James Davey per R. W. Lindsay, Agent. Date, June 23, 1909. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I, William F. Gibson, of Alberni B. C, occupation contractor, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the | shore of Sproat Lake, at the north west i corner of Lot 622. thence north 40 I chains, thence east 40 chains, or less, ' to the west boundary line of Lot 147, j thence south 40 chains to the north j boundary line of Lot 622, thence fol- I lowing said boundary line 40 chains, or i less, west to lake shore, the point of I commencement. William F. Gibson. Date, June 17th. 1909. LAND ACT. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Nootka. Take notice that 60 days after date 1 intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for permission to lease the following described lands. Commencing at a post planted 2£ miles in a southerley direction from mouth of Tahsis Canal called N. W. post, thence east 60 chains, t lence south 60 chains, thence west 60 cnains, thence north 60 chains along shore to point of commencement and containing 480 acres more or less. Herbert Thomas Wm. Smith. Date, June 26, 1909. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. Take notice that Amon Shafer and Christian William Frank of Victoria, occupation miners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described land. Commmencing at a post planted on the west side of Effingham inlet, about one mile from the mouth, post marked N E, thence west 10 chains, thence south 60 chains, thence east 10 chains, more or less, to beach, thence along beach to point of commencement, containing 60 acres more or less. Amon Shafer, Christian William Frank. Date, June 17, 1909. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take Notice that Amon Shafer and Christian William Frank of Victoria, occupation miners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described land; Commencing at a post planted on the east side of Bedwell sound 1J miles north from Race narrows, post marked northwest, thence east 10 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 10 chains, more or less, to beach, thence along beach to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. Amon Shafer, Christian William Frank. Date, June 23, 1909. NOTICE. MINERAL ACT. I. Michael Comerford, Free Miners Certificate No. B23846. hereby give John Moine, of Vancouver City, notice: If at the expiration of ninety days from the date of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute your share of the expenditure required and done under Section 24 of the Mineral Act on the mineral claim ''Defiance" I shall apply to the Mining Recorder at Alberni for the full interest in said mineral claim. Paid lien - - $84.00. Record fees - 5.00. Survey fees - 80.00. Total $169.00 Alberni, B. C, 3rd July, 1909. M. COMERFORD. CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENT. Ormond No. 2 Mineral Claim. Where located—On Floris Island, the point at the mouth of Matilda Creek, Ahouset. TAKE NOTICE that we. James Beck, Free Miners Certificate No. B18544, and Thomas Thorton Gardhouse, Free Miners Certificate No. B18545. intend, sixty days from date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of improvements for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above named claim. And further take notice that action under section 37 must be commenced before the issuance of such certificate of improvements. Dated this 1st day of June, 1909. James Beck. Thomas Thorton Gardhouse. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I Ellen Eugenia Anderson of Sechart, occupation miner, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the west shore near the Narrows of Boat Passage, Barclay Sound, thence west 20 chains, thence north 20 chains, thence east 20 chains, thence south 20 chains, following the shore line to point of commencement, and containing 40 acres more or less. Ellen Eugenia Anderson. per James Crawford Anderson, Agent. Date, June 3, 1909. Cascade Mineral Claim. Situate in the Alberni Mining Division of the Alberni District. | Where located—On Uchucklesit Harbor Alberni Canal. Take Notice that we the Cascade Mining Company, Limited, Non-Person- (al Liability, Free Miner's Certificate i No. B33458, intend, 60 days from the j date hereof, to apply to the Mining ' Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the purpose of obtaining a i Crown Grant ot the above claim. And further take notice that action j under section 37 must be commenced | before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. The Cascade Copper Mining Company, Non-Personal Liability. Dated this 1st. day of July, 1909. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I, Ellen Eugenia Anderson of Sechart, .occupation miner, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of Effingham Inlet about 1J miles southwesterly from Webster Island, thence west 160 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 160 chains, thence north 40 chains following the shore line to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Ellen Eugenia Anderson, per James Crawford Anderson, agent. Date, June 15, 1909, ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay Take notice that Joseph Francis Hanna of New Alberni, occupation mill manager, intends toapply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the north shore of Sarita lake about 40 chains from the outlet of lake, thence north 40 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, more or less, to lake shore, thence following lake shore westerly to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or less. J. F. Hanna. Date, June 19, 1909. District of Barclay Take notice that George Carlin, by his agent J. F. Hanna of New Alberni, occupation mill manager, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of the S. W. quarter of Section 32, Township 4, Barclay district, thence south 40 chains, thence east about 40 chains to the west boundary line of Lot 44, thence north 20 chains to shore line, thence following shore line to point of commencement and containing 100 acres, more or less. J. F. Hanna, A^ent for George Carlin. Date. June 22, 1909. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Montagu Smith of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, occupation physician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the north east end of Julia Island, Barkley Sound, thence following the shore line of said island to point of commencement, comprising the whole island containing 200 acres more or less, Montagu Smith, per J. F. Hanna, Agent. Date, June 21. 1909. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Charles Albert Prescott of Halifax, Nova Scotia, occupation bank manager, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the shore of Boat Channel, Barkley Sound. Clayoquot district, in a northerly direction from the south west end of Julia island, thence north 40 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south about 40 chains to the shore line of Boat Channel, and thence following the shore line of Boat Channel in an easterly direction to the point of commencement, and containing 320 acres more or less. Charles Albert Prescott. per J. F. Hanna, agent. Date, June 21, 1909. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Kate Fraser Smith of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the south west end of Narrow Island, Barclay sound, thence following the shore line of said island to the point of commencement, comprising the whole island containing 100 acres more or less. Kate Fraser Smith, per J. F. Hanna, agent. Date, June 21. 1909. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Clayoquot. Take Notice that I, Theodore Stokes of Alberni B. C. occupation farmer, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the south shore of Taylor arm of Sproat Lake and at the N. W. corner of W. & H. T. L. No. 85, thence 20 chains south, thence 40 chains west, thence 20 chains, more or less, north to lake shore, thence following lake shore easterly to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. Date, May 20, 1909. Theodore Stokes per R. W. Lindsay, agent. Takk notice that I, Mrs. E. M. Keate of Vancouver B. C., occupation, married woman, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands. Commencing at a post planted on the south shore of the Taylor arm of Sproat lake and about 20 chains in an easterly direction from the N. E. corner post of T. L. Survey No. 783, thence 20 chains south, thence 40 chuins east, thence 20 chains, more or less, north to lake shore thence following lake shore to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. Date. May 20, 1909. Mrs. E. M. Keate per R. W. Lindsay, agent. Take notice that I, William Nicholas of Alberni B. C, occupation farmer, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the south shore and at the head of the Two Rivers arm of Sproat lake and adjoining a N. E. corner post of T. L, survey No. 500, thence 20 chains south, thence 20 chains east, thence 20 chains north to lake shore, thence following lake shore westerly to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. Date, May 21, 1909. William Nicholas per R. W. Lindsay, agent. Take notice that I, W. L. Keate of Vancouver B. C, intend to apply'for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the south shore and about 20 chains from the head of Two Rivers arm of Sproat lake, thence 20 chains east, thence 20 chains north along shore of point of land, thence following lake shore westerly and southerly to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. Date. May 21, 1909. W. L. Keate per R. W. Lindsay, agent. LAND ACT Alberni Land District. District of Nootka. Take notice that I, Robert J. Flaherty, of Victoria B. C, occupation mining, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted inland sixty chains from mouth of creek which empties into the Thasis canal on its east side and about two and one half miles from its head said post being planted five chains due south of the soutii side of said creek, thence north 10 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 30 chains, thence west 40 chains to point of commencement. Robert Joseph Flaherty. Date, June 2. 1909. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT, District of Clayoquot. Take Nutice that Ewan McLeod, of Clayoquot, occupation constable, and Frank MacDonald, of Mosquito Harbor, occupation mechanic, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south west corner of Lot 640, thence south 20 chains, thence west 40 chains, more or less, to beach, thence along the beach north and east to point of commencement, containing eight acres more or less. Ewan McLeod, Frank MacDonald. Date, July 22, 1909. july31 District of Rupert. Take notice that the Timber Investment Co. of Seattle. Wash., occupation lumbermen, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains northeast from the mouth of Tahsish river, and on the head of Tahsish arm, marked S. E. corner, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, to point of beginning. Timber Investment Co. per B. C. Clark, Agent. Date, June 20, 1909. The Arlington Hotel The best known house on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Fitted with modern conveniences and tastefull and comfortably furnished throughout. Hot and Cold Baths. Most central location—the home of the tourist, the mining, timber, and commercial man. M. A. WARD, Proprietor, ALBERNI, B. C. Photographs of Alberni and all points on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. POSTCARDS A SPECIALTY Developing and Printing for Amateurs promptly executed. Mail orders carefully attended to. Blueprint work. Leonard Frank, P. O. Box 26. Alberni, V. I. Improved Lands For Sale. In Large or Small Acreage to suit the purchaser. M. TEBO, - ALBERNI, B. C. P O BOX 4 THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869. HEAD OFFICE - - MONTREAL. Capital Paid up, - $ 4,600,000 Reserve Fund - 5,3oo,ooo Total Assets - 53,ooo,ooo A General Banking Business Transacted. Savings Bank Department Sweflnd Srest1 paTadt\he the highest current rate. No Delay in Withdrawing. Banking by Mail FuTiesits may> ™de- a--d ^ithdrawn bv mail- regarding all departments. llest particulars will gladly be given by letter One Hundred Branches and Agencies. Twenty-One Branches in British Columbia. Correspondents Throughout the World. Branches at Alberni and New Alberni W. R. H. PRESCOTT, Manager. New Alberni Branch open each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Barclay Sound Cedar Co., Ltd. All kinds of High Grade and Dimension Lumber, Lath and Shingles, Place orders through mail to office. New Alberni. Prompt Delivery. Saturday. Aug. 14. 1909 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS PAGE 4 The Annual Picnic -OF St. Andrew's Church Sunday School FOR RENT-Five room cottage, furnished or unfurnished, on Johnston street, Alberni. Apply to James Hills. WILL TAKE PLACE ON Wednesday, August 18th At the Uusual Picnic Grounds. LAND ACT. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Eura C. Leeson, of Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, student, intends to apply for permission to purchuse the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner of section 33, township 33, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Eura C. Leeson, per A. P. Shannon, agent. Dated, 29th. day of June, 1909. Come and Don't Forget to Bring Your Basket. District of Rupert. Take notice that R. D. Leeson, of Vancouver, in the province of British Colmbia, retired merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner of section 31, township 33, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. R. D. Leeson, per A. P. Shannon, agent. Dated 29th day of June. 1909. NEWS GENERAL AND PERSONAL were accompanied by Mr. Britton's son, George, who is on a holiday. Mrs. H. H oquot on Wednesday. Mrs. W. R. Pillar, of Pachena, is Browne went up to Clay-! visising relatives at French Creek. George Forest made a trip to Vancouver and return this week. Walter T. Dawley, of Clayoquot, was a passenger for home on the Tees on Wednesday. He had been to the A.- Y.-P. fair at Seattle. District of Rupert. Take notice that C. Cross, of the city of Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north east corner of section 2?. township 33; thence west 80 chains, thence south £0 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence ncrth 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. C. Cross, per A. P. Shannon, agent. Dated, 29th June. 19f9. Capt. J. C. Anderson, of Sechart, was a passenger on the Tees for home on Wednesday. Miss Bessie McMillan, of Parksville, is spending a holiday in Alberni, the guest of Mrs. J. J. Burke. Capt. Roberts returned on Wednesday from Victoria with a new survey party and left yesterday for the tall timbers around Great Central lake. A new fire-bucket stand has been erected near the south east corner of Johnston and Margaret streets. Miss Adelaide Davie, of New Alberni, left on Wednesday for Nanaimo, on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Forsythe. Miss Mabel Dickson, of Victoria, who had been visiting her mother at Beaver Creek, left on Wednesday for Victoria. The Forestry commission, appointed by the Provincial government, will hold its first session in Victoria on Monday next. A baseball match, arranged between teams of the two towns for Wednesday next, has been postponed for a week. It will be played on the Recreation grounds, New Alberni. District of Rupert. Take notice that M. S. Leeson, of the city of Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, musician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north west corner section 15, township 33, thence east 80 chains, thence south f0 chains, thence west SO chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. M. S. Leeson, per A. P. Shannon, agent. Dated, 20th June. 19C9. William Marden and wife and family, and J. B. Barnes and wife, of Vancouver, were among the auto tourists in Alberni this week. They were registered at the Arlington. Maurice J. Qninn and Clement P. Quinn, of Saginaw, Mich., spent the the early part of the week at Great Central Lake. Rev. Mr. Hodgson, a brother of H. M. T. Hodgson, of Alberni, was acci- dently shot and killed at Leeds, England, on Wednesday of last week. He was chaplain to the troops in camp at that place. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Luke left on Wednesday for Quatsino where they will spend a couple of weeks hunting big game, after which they will leave immediately for England. John H. Sizer and Ed. Henderson, timber cruisers for F. Britton, arrived from Seattle last Saturday night, and left the following morning in a sail boal for points down the canal. They The Ladies' Aid of the New Alberni Methodist Church announces a lawn social to be held on Mr. Watson's lawn on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, Aug. 25. Further announcement next week. American Oliver Visible Typewriters. We have been fortunate enough to secure the exclusive agency for the Oliver Visible Typewriter, the neatest, strongest, and most modern of all the good typewriters on the market at the present time. The Oliver diminishes the inefficiency of the operator, by eliminating all the weaknesses that cause fret and worry over the machine. A little oil and plenty of exercise makes it happy, because it is filling its mission. Now is your opportunity to secure a typewriter of the first water, and on easy terms if you wish it so. We have several second hand machines for sale of other makes, cheap. Write us. Thos. Plimley, Central Cycle Depot 1110 Government St., Victoria, B.C. Opposite Spencer's. If you get it at Plimley's, its all right. Miss Margaret Riddell returned on Wednesday from Victoria where she had been visiting friends. She was accompanied by Misses Ethe' Brown, Edith and Florence Wilkerson, of Victoria, who will spend a holiday in Alberni, W. V. Morse, of Omaha, Neb., R. L. Morse and wife, of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Duff, of Omaha, arrived in an automobile on Thursday evening, and left this morning in a gasoline launch on a trip down the canal. They will spend a few days in the district. Make Dates With Dentist. Dr. D. E. Kerr, dentist, has decided to remain two weeks longer. Consult him during the following week so that work may be properly completed. District of Rupert. Take notice that A. P. Shannon, of the city of Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, millwright, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands. Commencing at a post planted at the north east corner of section 10. township 36, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less, A. P. Shannon. Dated, 30th June, 1909. Terry's Old English Lavender Water Distilled from Mitchano flowers, strong and refreshing. 5o cents a Bottle. Terry's Violet Water, Fragrant and Lasting, 50 cents. Choice Cologne, Florida Water, Bay Rum, etc., at TERRY'S DRUG STORE gTT YOU take a look at the Stove ji your wife is endeavoring to produce appetising results on. If you have not supplied her with the best Kitchen Range that money can buy you are not giving her an even chance. Oxford Ranges. You expect dainty, wholesome, well cooked dinners, but you handicap your better half. Be square. A Ikgpnj Hi ff] W1TP Cft Buy her an up-to-date Range. You owe it to her. Pay up, and do it generously. District of Rupert. Take notice that E. W. Leeson. of the city of Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, wholesale merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing- at a post, planted at the north vest corner of section 18, township 33. thence south F0 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or leas- E. W. Leeson, per A. P. Shannon, agent. Dated, 30th June, 1909. District of Rupert. Take notice that Laval H. Leeson, of the city of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following1 described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north east corner of section 16, township 33, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east £0 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Laval H. Leeson, per A. P. Shannon, agent. Dated. 29th June, 19f9. C. F. BISHOP & SON GROCERS, BAKERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. * Our Light and White loaves of Bread, 16 for the $ speak for the quality of Flour we use and sell. Ball, Crown and Economy Glass Jars. Best Granulated Sugar, $1.25 per bag. "Look here!" shouted the irate farmer. "What are you doing fishing in my lake when it's posted?" "Aw, go on?" sneered the tough city lad. "Make a noise like a hoop and roll away." The farmer took out his knife and cut off a section of birch. "Sonny," he said, solemny, "I reckon you'd be better making a noise like a locomotive for the next few minutes." "Like a locomotive, old cloverseed? Why?" "Because you are going to be switched." And the next moment the yells that emanated from the clump of bushes made a noise like a Sioux Indian on the warpath. NOTICE. Public Inquiries Act. Notice is hereby given that sittings of the Commission appointed under the "Public Inquiries Act," for the purpose of making- inqury into all matters in connection with the timber resources of the province will be held at the following- points on the dates set opposite each, namely; Victoria—August 1^. 17 and 18. Nanaimo—August 19. ' Vancouver-August 23, 24, 25 and 26. New Westminster— August 27 and 28. Kamloops—August 30. Vemon—September 8 and 9. R^velstoke—September 10 and 11. Nelson—September 13. Cranbrook—September 14 and 15. Fernie—September 16. Grand Forks—September 18. Announcement will be made later if it should be decided to be necessary or advisable to hold meetings at other places. FRED J. FULTON, Chairman. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C. 2Gth July, 1909. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company. ALBERNI BRANCH. Proposals For Grading and Bridging. Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon on Monday, September 6th, for the grading-and bridging-of the Alberni Branch, from the 108th mile to Alberni (27 1-2 miles) according- to plans and specifications to be seen on and after August 7th, at the office of Mr. Bainbridge, Division Engineer, E. & N. Railway, Victoria, and Mr. H. J. Cambie, Chief Engineer, E. & N. Railway, Vancouver. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. MARPOLE, Vice-President. Vancouver, B. C, July 20th, 1909. Thomson's General Store For Fresh Groceries: We have made Braid's Teas and Coffees a specialty for the last ten years. For Hardware and Crockery: Cooking utensils in great variety. A shipment of new Crockery just unpacked. For Boots and Shoes: Try the Amherst. Renowned for good wear. For Dry Goods: Everything to wear in piece and made-up goods. Just in, Summer Hats for Infants, and honeycomb shawls for the babies. Long white gloves for the ladies. For ONE Week Only: Pekoe Tea, 25c. pound For Salmon Fishing — All kinds of Trolling Lines and Spoons. Also Rods. A. E. WATERHOUSE, New Alberni GENERAL MERCHANT