JUA- ��--A-J~V ^ THE LEADING WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA VOL. Ill, NO. 21 HAZELTON, B. C, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1914 PRICE $2.00 A YEAR OF HON British Columbia May Take in Big Territory, if Premier Mc- Bride's Plans Are Carried Out ���Railway Plans. Victoria, Jan. 23:���A proposal to annex Yukon Territory to British Columbia was seriously discussed at a number of informal conferences recently held by Hon. R. L. Borden, Sir Richard McBride, and Alfred Ihompson, M. P. for Yukon. If any agreement or arrangement was arrived at, however it has not yet been made public; but it is expected by those having knowledge of the situation that the matter will come up in connection with the question of better terms. It is stated that Premier McBride views the annexation of Yukon as a desirable move, in the hope that it will facilitate the extension of the Canadian railway system to meet the new American railway to be built acros Alaska. Killed in Fall of Building Ottawa, Jan. 22:���Four workmen were killed and several injured by the collapse of a pavilion under construction at the exhibition grounds, where the Ottawa winter fair is being held. The accident was caused by the explosion of the heating plant. Skeena's Member Sees Splendid Prospects Victoria, Jan. 22:���Wm. Man- son, M. L. A. for Skeena district, in a lengthy interview today, declares that there is a bright outlook for the whole province, and particularly for the north, where mining is active and settlers are pouring in. Ke predicts that the fishing industry of the North Pacific coast will grow to be enormous. Referring to the approaching completion of the G. T. P., Mr. Manson states that he does not anticipate any- depression as a result of the cessation of the construction. Canadian Credit Good London, Jan. 23: ��� Eastern Canadian securities are going well in London, justifying the hope that the P. G. E. loan of a million and a half pounds will be well subscribed. Helped Prisoner Escape Winnipeg, Jan. 23:���Constable Reid confessed to the commission of inquiry that he aided in the escape of the murderer Kraf- chenko. He implicated Percy Hagel, counsel for the prisoner. The latter was arrested. Kraf- chenko was recently recaptured. PIONEER GOES TO BIS REST Jo* Thompton't Illneit End* in Death at Hospital on Monday���Wat Popular With All���Funeral Thuriday Mutiny of Convicts Oklahoma, Jan. 21: ��� Seven lives were lost last night in a battle between the guards and convicts in the state penetenti- ary. Clark and Davis Must Hang Vancouver, Jan. 22:���The court of appeal has refused a new trial to Clark and Davis, condemned to hang on March sixth for the murder of Archibald, the Vancouver constable. County Court in Hazelton The first of the regular monthly sittings of county court in Hazelton opened on Thursday, before His Honor Judge Young, W. E. Fisher, of Prince Rupert, appearing as Crown prosecutor. Wm. Johnson, an Indian, was charged with escaping from custody, and was sentenced to thirty days hard labor. "Cy" North is Back C B. North, thc mining engineer, has returned to Hazelton, where he will be engaged in mining business for some weeks at least. The popular "Cy" was an important factor on the championship hockey and baseball teams of last season, and his return in time to take part in some games of the present series will strengthen the hockey team. May Reduce Sentences Oltawa, Jan, 23:-The sentences passed on the miners convicted of rioting at Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Extension are likely to be reduced by the minister of justice as soon as all are tried. The object of the trials, it is declared, is the vindication of "the law, and it is considered that conviction and sentence will suffice. Joseph B. Thompson, of Smithers, died on Monday morning at Hazelton Hospital, of gall stones. He had been seriously ill for some time, and had been removed to the hospital a few days previous to his death. Joe Thompson was of English birth and came to the Bulkley Valley in 1906, taking up land near Aldermere. His hearty and genial disposition made him a general favorite, and his untimely death will be regretted by a host of friends. He was an Oddfellow and an Eagle. He leaves a widow, who was with him in his last illness, and a daughter, who is attending school in Seattle. The funeral was held in Hazelton on Thursday afternoon, the Oddfellows of the town furnishing pallbearers. END OF REMARKABLE CAREER Brilliant Career of Empire-Builder Who Began Life in Humble Capacity and Ended as One of Most Powerful Figures in Nation���Possessor of Great Wealth���Was 94 Years of Age. London, Jan. 21:��� Lord Strathcona, high commissioner for Canada, died this morning. Four days ago his physicians announced that he was suffering from great prostration with threatening heart failure, following on a short catarrhal illness. He gradually grew weaker, and quietly passed1 away at two a. m. He was in his ninety-fourth year. The daily press today contains many eulogistic articles, while tributes of esteem have been cabled by many notables, including Hon. R. L. Borden, Sir Wilfred Laurier, and Sir Charles Tupper. Three-quarters of a century ago Donald Alexander Smith, a lad of humble origin, came from his Scottish birthplace to Canada, to enter the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company. He became one of the world's outstanding figures in business and in politics; head of the great Company of which he was once the most obscure employee; a builder of gigantic railways, and the chosen representative of his adopted country in the capital of the Empire. The story of his rise is one of those modern fairy tales which make the fancies of ancient romancers sound tame. He accumulated immense wealth, and many honors were conferred upon him in recognition of his public services and benefactions. Lord Strathcona had many claims to fame and to the gratitude of his countrymen, chief among them being the part he played in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the successful launching of the first Canadian transcontinental road having been mainly due to his foresight, ability and determination. Ever a believer in Canada, he was untiring in advancing the interests of the Dominion, and his great wealth and influence were always freely used to benefit the land of his ndoption and the Empire as a whole. One of his most striking acts was the organization, during the Boer war, of Strathcona's Horse, a regiment of Canadian mounted infantry, which he equipped and maintained at his own expense. His last gift, it is reported, was a donation of $250,000 for the Shackleton expedition which is to explore the South Polar regions. Local and District News Notes Masquerade skating carnival, Jan. b0. L. Laing, Hudson's Bay agent ] at Babine, is in town for a few days. Fred Field returned on Wednesday from a brief vacation, which he spent in Victoria. The ferry crossing between Hazelton and the railway station is being repaired. R. C. Sinclair drove in from Telkwa yesterday, to be on hand for tonight's hockey game. Annual meeting of Hazelton Hospital patrons, in public school- house, Hazelton, Thursday evening, Jan. 29. Yesterday morning the thermometer registered 14 below zero, the lowest point reached so far this winter. the Northern Telephone Co., which is about to extend its service. Mr. Reber will also undertake wiring and other electrical work. A fine silver-gray fox, brought in alive by an Indian from the Ingineca country, was purchased by George McKenzie, who talks of starting a fox farm. Tonight's hockey game between Hazelton and New Hazel- i ton will probably take place in i the latter town, although the rink ! has not yet been completed. Members of St. Andrew's Society and a large number of guests enjoyed a social meeting last evening, which also served j as a celebration of Burns' anniversary. Bob McDonald, who has been Ladies Show Class As Hockey Players An entertaining game of hockey was played on Wednesday night between a ladies' team and a league aggregation, the latter being handicapped by wearing hobble skirts. Some of the ladies showed real hockey class, while several of the hobble-skirted males were sent to the fence, by Referee Blyth, for awkwardness. The score was a tie, 3 ���3. The ladies have issued a challenge for a game with the ladies of New Hazelton, to be played at the carnival here on the 30th. The* team includes Mrs. McEwen, Mrs. Cox, Miss Steel, Miss Peel, Miss Jean Grant, Miss Williscroft and Miss Allen. City League hockey is excitine considerable interest, owing to the even standing of the thre< teams. On Saturday the Black- and Maroons had a hard-foughl contest, the latter winning by a score of 5-3. Neither side was at full strength, both captains being away. Irwin refereed. The Maroons, lacking Captain Hall, were easily defeated on Tuesday night by the Grays, the score being 7-2. TELKWA 0ETS_A STATION Under Order From Railway CommUtion, G. T. P. Will EitablUli Depot and Maintain Service at That Town May Succeed Strathcona Toronto, Jan. 22:- It is currently reported here that Sir Richard McBride, premier of British Columbia, may succeed Lord Strathcona as high commissioner for Canada in London. Others whose names are mentioned in the same connection are Hon. Adam Beck, Sir Edmund Osier, Hon. Robert Rogers, Hon. George E. Foster, and Hon. Hugh Graham. ,,��� .. t ^T i it- constructing a big bridge at | pans, loaded with freight for Victoria, Jan. 22:���In a Inter- . I ��� ' ,., view today Premier McBride Smithers, is in town for a day or the Kiltlare Company, which paid an eloquent tribute to the two. j operates large placer holdings The people of Telkwa and vicinity held a public meeting on Monday night, with the object of taking steps to secure the erection of a railway station al that point. There was a largi attendance and the greatest interest was manifested. Although the people of the town had not learned of the fact, it developed that the board of trade had beei. notified from Ottawa of an ordei of the railway board, undei which the railway company is- instructed to forthwith erect anci maintain a suitable station and platform on the south side of the track, near the east end of the curve, with a twelve-car siding at the west end of the bridge. Telkwa is also to be given, under the order, a way-freight and local passenger service. ARE ACCUSED Members of Quebec House Charged With Acceptance of Bribes for Granting of Franchise Privileges. Montreal, Jan. 23:���One of the greatest political sensations of recent years in Canada is anticipated as a result of charges made against the members of the Quebec legislature. Hon. Louis Phillippe Bernard, Hon. Achille Bergevin and J. O. Mous- seau are accused of accepting bribes to allow the passage of legislation granting tramway and other charters. Important disclosures are looked for and report says other prominent men will be brought into the matter. DEVASTATION ON ISLAND OF SAKURA Kagoshima, Japan, Jan. 19:��� Three hundred refugees from Sakura were buried under a falling cliff in a neighboring village yesterday. One hundred bodies have been recovered. This new disaster is the result of eruptions and earthquakes, which for a week have devastated the island of Sakura and made a wreck of this city. Fresh eruptions of the volcano of Sakura-Jima, which caused such widespread devastations recently, occurred today. They were accompanied by earthquakes and violent subterranean noises. The governor of Hokkaido estimated today that about 300,000 people of the Island of Klushiu will need relief, and that about $3,500,000 will be required. I spending a few weeks in the Don't forget the annual *n-��- coast citieB, returned on Wednes- querade skating carnival of! day He w;��� leave ln a few Hazelton Athletic Association. I days for the Interior trapping next Friday evening. j districts. W. J. Carr, district road super-j Cunningham & Son are send- intendent, who is engaged in ; ;,lg out a large number of tobog- memory of Lord Strathcona, ex tolling the great services of the deceased empire-builder. E. H. Hicks Beach returned on on Manson creek. Wednesday from Victoria. He I The police continue their ef- has arranged to open a real estate office in Courtenay, in connection with his Hazelton business. forts to stop the sale of liquor to Indians. Constable Saunders went to Kispiox during the week Tacla Lake Prospects John McPherson, the Tacla lake merchant, who has been in Victoria for some weeks, returned on Wednesday. He will leave for the lake in a few days. Speaking of mineral prospects in the Tacla district, Mr. McPherson says the coming season will see some striking developments. It is expected that a power boat will be operated on the lake next summer. A chimney fire at Lark worthy's store this morning occasioned an alarm which quickly brought thej G. Reber, an expert electrician j and brought in C. E. Ellaby, who fire brigade to the scene. Thej who has been engaged in I et!.- was tried by Magistrate Hoskins fire boys and police extinguished; bridge and Vancouver, has ar- J and convicted of supplying liquor the blaze before serious damage; rived in Hazelton, to take the to a native. He was sentenced was done. position of superintendent for to five months in jail. In Federal Parliament Ottawa, Jan 23:���A motion will be introduced into parliament to repeal the Laurier naval act of 1910, under which the Rainbow and Niobe were secured. The debate on the speech from from the throne continues, the feature so far having been Hon. W. T. White's effective answer to opposition criticisms on financial conditions. Strathcona's Estate Montreal, Jan. 23:���Quebec expects to receive over six million dollars death duties on Lord Strathcona's holdings in this province, which are valued at eighty millions. The estate in Manitoba is also large. No estimate has been made of the total estate in Britain and Canada, but it will aggregate considerably over $100,000,000. London, Jan. 23:���The funeral of Lord Strathcona will take place here on Monday. Sir Charles Tupper will represent Canada, with the Duke of Ar- gyle, a former governor-general. Thp interment will be in the same cemetery with the body of the late Lady Strathcona, although the honor of burial in St. Paul's was offered. Andimaul Notes Two lady officers of the Salvation Army, Ensign Halpenny and Lieut. Hed, arrived at Andimaul on Jan. 14, to take charge of the mission work and the In- idian day school. Some years ago the Ensign labored in the [ mission work among the Indians . in Alaska, besides in various j cities throughout the Dominion. Lieut. Hed came from Prince Rupert, where she labored for the good cause for several months. Their friends wish them every success in their work in Andimaul. THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1914 maeeca Published every Saturday at Hazelton, the Center of the Great Omineca District op British Columbia. A. R. Macdonald, Publisher and Proprietor. SUBSCRIPTION HATES: Canada ami Krilish Possessions, Two Dollars a year; Foreign, Three Dollars a year. ADVERTISING RATES: Display, $1.50 per inch per month; Reading Notices, 15 cents per line for each insertion. Legal notices inserted at B. C. Gazette rates. Vol. III. Saturday, January 21, 1914. No. 21. The Monetary Times, one of the most authoritative financial journals in Canada, has this to say in its annual review: There must be growth in Canada in 1914. The outlook for immigration is good. Canada needs men on the land and the men need their families and homes there. All this means new population, through immigration, by several hundred thousand, fhey will help to increase crop acreage. They will throw more agricultural produce into the world's markets��� and the more of that the better for Canada. They will need furniture, food, clothing, the necessaries, which others who help make the nation will supply. Existing towns will be extended and new ones created. These communities will need water, light, sanitary facilities, fire protection and the many things which they have been accustomed to in old lands and which it is imperative for the new land to supply. In return, the demand will come for pipe and plant, and factories will continue busy. Every thousand new arrivals in Canada accelerates the national machinery. New York, Jan. 19:���With1 every bone broken and his lungs punctured by the horns of a buck deer, Patrick Moran, for the past fourteen years head keeper of the deer preserve on the Islip estate of the late Edward Haw- ley, was found dead tonight in \ the enclosure in which the animal was kept. m coal notices. Omineca Land District, District ol' Cussiar. I laim No. I, Take notice that. B. R. Jones, Merchant of Skeena Crossing, British Columbia, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted ahout 3 miles west of the south west corner of Lot 3396, Cassiar, and marked B. R. J.,N. W. coiner, thencesouth 80chains, thence east 80 chains, tlience north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. January Oth, 1914. B. R, Jones. Eric Wickner, Agent. Omineca Land District. District of Cassiar. Claim No. 2. Take notice that B. R. Jones, Merchant, of Skeena Crossing, British Columbia, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 3 miles west from the south west corner of Lot 3396 Cassiar, and marked B. R. J., N. E. corner, thence south 80 chains, thence west SO chains, thence north SO chains, thence east 80 chains Harbors are being improved, new terminals erected, canals built, grain elevators set in place. Shipyards are busy with new freight boats, foundries have orders for the coming to point of commencement, and contain- Railroad construction must continue and railway companies! ing 640 acres more or less. , i ��� , . ., , , *, . , ���. January 6th, 1914. B. R. Jones. must have more equipment to meet the demanl of heavier traffic. Eric Wickner, Agent. Omineca Land District. District of Cassiar. Claim No. 3. Take notice that B. K. Jones, Mer- i chant, of Skeena Crossing, British months, factories have enough to keep wheels revolving with- j Columbia, intends to apply for permis- , ... , , . . , ��� , . , ���, i i sion to prospect for coal and petroleum out much rest. Minerals are being mined, fisheries exploited, lon the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted about 3 miles west from the south west corner of Lot 3396 Cassiar, and marked B. R. J., S. E. corner, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. January 6th, 1914. B. R. Jones. Eric Wickner, Agent. forest wealth extracted, and the backbone of all, the wheat and grain crops, are not likely to be any less this year than they were last. As for money, investors will become less timid. They will have no hesitation in subscribing to the many legitimate loans which must be sought during the next few months by reputable Canadian borrowers. Add to this appealing bill of fare, the after-dinner vinegat���contraction in trade in all countries and tight money. Even then, Canada has every reason lo look forward to the coming year ns one of conservative, necessary and persistent development. And bright as it is today, twelvemonths hence the outlook will be still brighter. Cheap Money For Farmers I the district to the large money ��� [center where it is often loaned to The land settlement committee the non-producing speculator in of the Vancouver board of trade stocks, while the district from has reached the same conclusion : which it was sent has just that as the farmer ��� that cheaper much less cash. It is not to be money must be made available; wondered at that rural districts for agriculturists before the in- are short of cash, for if they pay dnstry in British Columbia can j life insurance it is sent out of the come into its own. J. B. Mathers, I district, if they buy fire insur- chairman of the committee, says: ance it is also sent out of the "If the farmers that are at district (unless it is given to a present on the land are from any lwal company) or deposited in cause less successful than they '.tlui Postoffice savings bank, it at ought to be, there is little 0lu;e 8'oes <>ut of the district, and encouragement foi'others to take ! fche 0lll-V wa>' [)y which the money on the hardships of a settler's ('intls its wa.V liaci< to the district life, but by providing the means is in the form of mortgages on by which fanners can get more the fa,'ni lan,is at ll'��h rates of and cheaper money, thereby interest, and even then it is hard making farming more profitable to get. and less difficult, you are paving, "Tnis plan aims to COrrect, as the way for success for the rar as possible, that difficulty by settler. having farmers, through the or- Mr. Mathers further pointed ganization, loan to farmers���to out that the committee had care- the profit and mutual advantage fully considered and largely of both. adopted the plans that have; ,.,,,, , , n , , K H the farmers of Canada have i for over thirty years been trying to find out. and correct this difficulty. They thought that they | were paying too much for what been found so beneficial in the older countries of Europe, as well as those which have been found successful in the newer countries of Australia and New Zealand, and have also recom- they had to buy and organized the grange that they might buy right���but without success. They entirely new suggestions which \ hftve organized selling agencies they consider might be helpful! that they m*ght gha|,e ,fl a greftt. mended the adoption of some I in the solving of this difficult problem. The object of the plan which the committee suggests Is to "create a means by which the savings of a district would be retained within the district itself and always available for the development and the increase of the products of the district. ' Enlarging on this point, Mr. Mathers said: er part of the price which consumers had to pay for their produce, with but slight, success. While in business it is a generally admitted principle that those that control the money are able to both buy and sell right, as a result, the control of the money of the country districts by the people of the country is one of the purposes Of this plan. Many defects will WMmgmm ___^k___^^_%_____^_^___________^___^____^_^^^Mi 5a*rgerf��= MINERS' PROSPECTORS' and SETTLERS' SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY Grocery Department UP-TO-DATE Fresh goods arriving every week Try HUNT'S Supreme Quality Table Fruits Fresh Fruits ORANGES LEMONS BANANAS CIGARS, TOBACCO A fine line. Special prices on good Smokes. Buy a box. H ay Oats Feed Fl our "At present much of the mon- he encountered before it can be ev deposited in the banks or post- accomplished, but the result offices is immediately sent out of j would be worthy of the effort." ( Omineca Land Diatrict. District of Cassiar. Claim No. 4. Take notice that B. R. JoneB, Merchant, of Skeena Crossing, British Columbia, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on the tollowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 3 miles west trom the south west coi - ner of Lot 8396 Cassiar, and marked B, R. J., S. W. corner, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. January 6th, 1914. B. R. Jones. Eric Wickner, Agent. Omineca Land District. District of Cassiar. Claim No. 6. Take notice that B. R. Jones, Merchant, of Skeena Crossing, British Columbia, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about .1 mile.s west and 1 mile north from the south west corner of Lot 8896 Cassiar, and marked B.R.J., S.E. corner, thence nortli 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 cliains, thenco east 80 chnins to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. January 6th, 1914. li. R, Jones. Eric Wickner, Agent. Omineca Land District. District of Cassiar. Claim No. 6. Takenotice that B. It. Jones, Merchant, of Skeena Crossing, British Columbia, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 8 miles west and 1 mile north from the soulh west corner of Lot 3396 Cassiar, and marked B. R. J., S, W. corner, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. January 0th, 1914. B, R. Jones. Eric Wickner, Agent. Water Notice Application for a licence to take and use water will be made under the "Water Act" of British Columbia, as follows: 1. The name of the applicant is John I). Ross, licence No. 80874 B. 2. The address of thc applicant is 291 DufTerin Street, Vancouver. B. C. j 3. The name of the stream is St. Croix creek. The stream has its source in Red Belt mountain, Hows in a west direction and empties into Skeen about six miles below rrouth of Creek, on the south east side of Skeemi river. 4. The water is to be diverted from the stream on the north side, about 200 feet from the creek. 5. The purpose for which the water will be used is electric and milling pin poses and mining. fi. The land on which Ihe water is to be used is described as follows: North side of the creek, about three miles from river. 7. The quantity of water applied for is as follows: 10 cubic feet per second. 8. This notice was posted on the ground on the 21st day of November, 1913. 9. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the requirement* of the "Water Act" will be filed in the office of the Water Re-, corder at Victoria. Objections may be I Sled with the said Water Recorder, or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. John D. Ross (Applicant). By A. W. Spiers (Agent). 19-22 Miner's Licence 71704 B. CHINAWARE A few pretty sets Call and see SPEC1AL--R. S. SARGENT Black Cashmere Sox Three Pairs - $1.00 To ensure good health keep your feet warm and comfortable Men's Felt Shoes At Special Prices JEWELRY -o GUNS 1 Rifles and Shotguns of leading makes "We have the Guns and the Powdftfj too." 26 We have several pieces in SOLID GOLD and Plated, Including Watches, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, Brooches, Watch Chains, etc., which we are willing to close at SPECIAL DISCOUNTS BEDDING Blankets and Comforts Pillows - Linen I TABLE LINENS Fit for the King's table. Haraesi Harness parts Fixings, etc. Hardware Building and Shelf Hardware Cutlery Big Ben Clocks AND INGERSOL WATCHES For Sale Hockey Boots AND SKATES We carry the famous M'PHERSON LIGHTNING HITCH HOCKEY BOOT ARGENT, General Merchant Cancellation of Reserve NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the reserves existing upon Crown lands in Range 4, Coast District; Range 5, Coast District; and in Cassiar District; and situated in the vicinity of Ootsa and Francois Lakes; in the Watershed of the Morice River; in the vicinity of Endako and Bulkley Rivers; in Townships IA, 2A and 8, Range 5, Coast District; on the Kispiox River; on the Kitsumkalum River; and on the Naas River, which said reserves were established respectively by two notices appearing in the British Columbia Gazette in the issue of May 5th, 1910, and by notices appearing in the Britisli Columbia Gazette in the issues of May 28th, 19111; Novhmber first, 190(i; September 10th, 1908; February 25th, 1909; and July 2nd, 1908; are cancelled in so far as the same affects the acquisition of said lands under the pro- l visions of the "Coal and Petroleum Act." R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, llth November, 1913. 12-20 Rough and Dressed LUMBER By Carload or in Smaller Lois, F. O. B. Andimaul Prices On Application D. RANKIN Andimaul, B. C. ft \ SMOKE THE NEW CIGARS iseount A PRODUCT OF B. C. Stf'" GALENA CLUB **&. W. F. BREWER, Lessee. -_J WOTFT .J IHJI-CjIj NORTHERN New Hazelton B. C. Reasonable Mines Best Cuisine Steam Heated Electric Lights Choicest of Wines Liquors and Cigars Largest and most modern Hotel in the Northern Interior. Modern conveniences R. J. McnoNKU. - PROPRIETOR - uS i Union S*S* Company of of B. C, Ltd. SS. CHELOHSIN FOR VANCOUVER Wednesdays .it 2 p. in. SS. CAMOSUN FOR VANCOUVER Saturdays al 10 a. tn. FOR GRANBY BAY Tuesdays and Fridays at I a, m. 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This rale Includes office con- ltiltatlom and medicines, aa well ns all costs while In the hospital. Tlckott obtainuble in Hazelinn at the Pott Office or the Drug1 Store; in A1derm< re from Mr. T. J. Thorp; in Telkwa from Dr. Walla >���] or by mall lrom tho Medical Superintendent at thu Hospital. Skeena Laundry ��' LceJackman Prop. Our Work is (lood and our ttntes . Reasonable 4 | Baths In Connection Call and see us. Next door to Telegraph office. THE OMINECA MINER. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1914 LAND NOTICES Omineca Land District. District of Coast, Range V. Take notice that Charles Hicks Beach of Hazelton, B.C., occupation clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Lot 349, Range V, Coast District, and being the northeast cor. of land applied for, thence west 20 chainB, south'40 chains, east 20 chains, north 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 80 acres more or less. Charles Hicks Beach, Oct. 11, 1913. Dan McDougall, agt. Omineca Land District. District of Cassiar Take notice that James Bell, of Glasgow, Scotland, occupation telegraph operator, intends to apply for permisaion to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Lot 2891 CasBiar, thence 20 chains west, 20 chains south, thence following Skeena River to the southwest corner of Lot 2391 Cassiar, thence north to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. Nov. 10, 1913. 14-22 James Bell. Omineca Land District. District of Coast, Range V. Take notice that John Jaynes, of Duncans, British Columbia, occupation clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 349, CoaBt District, Range 6, and being the northwest corner of the land applied for, thence south 40 chains, thence east 20 chains, thence south 20 chains, thence east 20 chains, tnence north 40 chains, thence weBt 20 chains, thence north 20 chainB, thence west 20 chains to point of commencement. John Jaynes. Nov. 28,1913. M15-23 WATER NOTICE For a License to Take and Use Water Notice is hereby given that Reginald Frederick Child, of Victoria, B. C��� will apply for a license to take and use 100 miner's inches of water put of Lost creek lake, which flows in a West- terly direction through ManBon district and empties into Manson" creek, near Nugget gulch. The water will be diverted at the west end and will be used for mining purposes on the land described us Sydney Child and Reginald F. Child's Hydraulic Bench Claims. This notice was posted on the ground on the lst day of January, 1914. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Hazelton, B. C. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. Reginald Frederick Child (Applicant). 19-22 By Francis T, Child (Agent). EXPERT Watch Repairing WATCHES - JEWELRY O. A. RAGSTAD, Smithers W. J. JEPHSON BARRISTER and SOLICITOR of Britiah Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan NOTARY PUBLIC Room 11, Postoffice Bldg.,Prince Rupert and Hazelton, B.C. G* L ?* Restaurant AND HOME BAKERY Opposite Police Office. BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY No Orientals Employed Conroy & Swann, Props, j HAZELTON j Harold Prica J. R. Graham HAROLD PRICE & CO. British Columbia Land Surveyor* HAZELTON AND SMITHERS London Building- .... Vancouver Brili.h Columbia Notice. In the matter of an application for the issue of a duplicate certificate of title for Lot 28, Block 26, of Lot 38, Group 1, Cassiar District, Map 785. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is my intention to issue at the expiration of one month from the first publication hereof a duplicate of the certificate of title to the above mentioned lot in the name of Elijah B. Dunlop, which certificate of title is dated 7th November, 1911, and numbered 548 R. H. F. MACLEOD, District Registrar. LandRegistry Office.Prince Rupert, B.C. M-19-22 19th December, 1913. IN THE SUPREME COURT BRITISH COLUMBIA IN PROBATE OF In the matter of the estate of Edward Courtenay Stephenson, late of the town of Hazelton, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of the above-named Edward Courtenay Stephenson, late of the town of Hazelton in the County of Atlin, in the Province of British Columbia, deceased, who died on the 19th day of September, 1913, and whose will was proved in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on the 18th day of November, 1913, and to whose real and personal estate letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Frederick Lambert Stephenson of the Town of Quamichan, Vancouver Island, in the Province aforesaid, are hereby required to send particulars in writing of their claims or demands to the undersigned, the administrator tfith the will annexed, on or before the 2nd day of February, 1914, at the undermentioned address, after which date the said administrator will proceed to distribute the assets of the said Edward Courtenay Stephenson deceased, amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which he shall then have had notice, and the said administrator with the will annexed will not be liable for the assets of the said Edward Courtenay Stephenson deceased, or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose claims or demands he shall not then have had notice. Dated this 30th day of December, 1913. Frederick Lambert Stephenson, Administrator with the Will Annexed. Quamichan, Vancouver Island, B. C. Or to FISHER & WARTON, Smith Block, Prince Rupert, B. C. 18-19 Solicitors for Administrator with the will annexed. o��- -iiO��- -MCJII- -uO"- Thorp & Hoops Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Brokers ALDERMERE, B. C. -nO I The World's Doings in Brief News Notes from Many Sources tr Senator George A. Cox is dead at Toronto. . -. - .. c��. Sole district agents for E. G. Prior & Co., Victoria, Agricultural Machinery and Implements, Wagons, Etc. Fire, Life, Accident, and Employer's Liability Insurance. We represent the best companies. We Can Locate You On a Good Pre-Emption Near the G. T. P. If you desire information about the Bulkley Valley write us. nu������nil������uu������nOn nil������ "O"������uu������uOll���������nil un uu������ 'tnini limn iiiiiiiiiiihhitttttt: NYLO Cftocofates, rpiII.Y are absolute in purity, exquisite in A sweetness and flavor. The finest in "pure food" candies, no artificial coloring materials, just purity and freshness all through���carefully selected nuts and fruits��� snow-white sugar cream centers, within a heavy coating of rich brown chocolate. They are most luscious and delicious��� always fresh. Get a box today. You'll enjoy every bite���sixty cents to one dollar and a half the box. Just try them. THE "UP-TO-DATE" DRUG STORES The Vatican has issued an edict against the tango. Sixty Russian soldiers perished in a blizzard near Cronstadt. Prohibition will be enforced hereafter in all Danish colonies. Six violent earthquake shocks cause a panic in Leghorn, Italy. Of 388,813 British emigrants in 1913, one half came to Canada. Hon. E. G. Prior, ex-premier of British Columbia, is ill in London. Floods in the Potomac valley rendered hundreds of families homeless. It is feared that several Alaskan halibut vessels were lost in the recent storms. Harry Lindley, an actor well known throughout Western Canada, is dead at Suffolk, Va. Ths British submarine "A-7/' with her crew of 11, was lost in Plymouth Sound last Friday. Six children of Mrs. Cora Weatherly, a widow, were burned to death on Saturday at Cobo- conk, Ontario. Five armed bandits held up the bank at Granite Falls, Wash., and escaped with $1,500, after a running gunfight. Sir James Whitney, premier of Ontario, who has been seriously ill in New York for several weeks, is unlikely to recover. Protestant denominations in Canada and the United States gave $61,458,000 in 1913 for foreign mission work. Unrest and sedition are said to be spreading inBritish India, notwithstanding the increasing prosperity of the country. Snowstorms in France have interrupted traffic, with the result that many cities experience a shortage of food supplies. continuous journey from the country of which he is a native is prohibited. Asiatic immigrants must have $200 in their possession. The British government in- tonds to introduce at the coming session proposals for the reformation of the house of lords, eliminating the hereditary principle. Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, and thirty-seven other union men have been indicted on charges of conspiracy in connection with the Michigan copper strike. Mrs. Nora Sullivan is dead at Potsdam, N. Y., at the age of 110 years. She had been employed in the household of Daniel O'Connell before coming to America 75 years ago. She had smoked tobacco for the last eighty years. < Krafchenko, the bandit who murdered bank manager H. M. Arnold at Plum Coulee, and who escaped from jail in Winnipeg, has been recaptured. His counsel, a constable, and five others are under arrest for complicity in his escape. The German steamer Acilia. Chile to Hamburg, went down off Tierra del Fuego, with fifty passengers and a crew of forty- eight. An American syndicate seeking important concessions in Asia Minor has offered the Turkish government a loan of $120,- 000,000. A Victoria report says the provincial government has $13,000- 000 due from purchasers of land who have not completed their payments. A resolution favoring the extension of the franchise to women will be introduced during the present session of the Dominion parliament. The railway strike in Soulh Africa reached an end on Sunday, when the operating force decided to return to work. Tho miners' strike is also nearly over. The Dominion cabinet has rescinded all orders-in-cmineil re- girding Oriental immigralion and has issued new> ones. The landing of an immigrant who has no1, come by direct route or The Naval Game Admiral Mahan's declaration that, in its present strength, the British navy is too weak for its work of defending the whole Empire, has brought a remarkable echo from M. George Clemen- ceau who, on national issues, speaks for Frp.ce. This ex-premier, who makes cv.d unmakes French ministries, says, in the Paris Homme Libre, that any reduction in British armaments at the present moment of supreme danger, would be the final preparation for the defeat of the British people. M. Clemenceau, who has proven his competence as premier in dealing with the war threat of Germany over the Casablanca incident in 1908, says: ''Germany is playing a masterly game. Her bluff in the matter of evacuation of the Aegean Islands and Epirus has succeeded. She has completed the discomfiture of Britain, France and Russia by seizing Constantinople without firing a shot, has placed a garrison there, protecting the Dardanelles and Russia and Britain have not yet recovered from their surprise." Count Albert Demun, a French deputy, and a brilliant member of academy also supports Admiral Mahan's thesis. He declares that Germany menaces the balance of power of Europe and consequently, the peace of the world. The Pall Mall Gazette, following Admiral Mahan's lead says the Crucial question is: "Are the maintenance of Imperial communications and our national work in Egypt and elsewhere to be included in the part the British Empire is to play in the world? Will a readiness to leave the rest of the Empire go hang, in the face of the new menace in the Mediterranean and elsewhere conduce to foster Imperial unity?" "Other commentators on Admiral Mahan recall Sir Edward Grey's declaration: "If we alone among the great powers gave up competition and sank into inferiority, what good could we do? None whatever. We would cease to count for anything, we should be fortunate if |our liberty was left us." ^ Sleighs and Cutters -I AT POPULAR PRICES ^S=Em=^m Harness that will Last Everything in Farm Machinery Every Sleigh Equipped with New Brakes DON'T WAIT Until Too Late PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW WITH Seven New Varieties Cutters and Sti CHETTLEBURGH & SINCLAIR Hazelton -:- Telkwa \. -J BMfc Express, General Drayage and Freighting 11VFRY nntl ST A CFV We are P^red to supply private I LilfLilXl UHU Jl/lUiriJ an(| public conveyances day and | night. Our stages meet all trains at South Hazelton or New Hazelton. Coal and Wood delivered promptly. S^oryosVahgroerntsDinve?y!: Ruddy & MacKay HAZELTON and NEW HAZELTON Address all communications to Hnzelton. ^ CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY BRITISH COLUMBIA COAST STEAMSHIP SERVICE Steamer "PRINCESS "BEATRICE" Leaves Prince Rupert for Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle every SUNDAY AT 8 P. M. Let Us Arrange Your Trip East Tickets to and from all parts of the world. Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Tickets. For Tickets. Reservations and Information apply to J. G. McNab, Cor. 3rd Ave. and 6th St., Prince Rupert, B. C. ^ J DENTISTRY Dr. Badgero, D. D. S., of Smithers will be located at HAZELTON For Ten Days. Office Next to Wrathall's. Careful Attention Guaranteed tr- BULKLEY VALLEY FARM LANDS FOR SALE 'T^HESE LANDS are located close to the main line of Xm/' the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, which is being constructed through the heart of the Bulkley Valley, one of the best farming districts in British Columbia. Steel is now laid through Telkwa. and train! will soon he running from Prince Rupert to this point. There are good roads to all parts of the Bulkley Valley from Telkwa. The Bulkley Valley is an ideal dairying and mixed farming district, with a market for all kinds of farm produce. We own all the land we offer for sale, and can give a guaranteed title. Our lands were all very carefully selected several years ago by experts in the land husiness. We sell in tracts of 160 acres or more. Our prices are reasonaonale and terms are easy. Write for full information to NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY, Ltd. Suite 622 Metropolitan Building Paid up Capital $1,500,000. VANCOUVER, B. C. ���> _Jf oiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiicojiiiiiiiiiiiitojiiiiiiiiiiiicojiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiicjiiiiiiiiniiio j Hudson's Bay Company j I GROCERIES I I DRY GOODS 1 | HARDWARE j 1 of Best Quality at Popular Prices | 1 A full Assort- _ ment of LIQUORS ""''��� *���� f HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY HAZELTON, B. C. ojiiiHiiiiiiiaii!iiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiico:iiiiiiiiiiiito.iiiiiiiiiiiirojiiiiiiiiiiiiGiiiiiiiiiiiiaiHiiiini!ii.3 THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1914 Phone 300 P.O. Box 1(135 HARRISON W. ROGERS ARCHITECT Special Attention to Out of Town Clients Suite One. Fedgbal. Block, PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. Green Bros., Burden & Co. Civil Ei.ginot.rB Dominion anil British Columbia Land Surveyors Offices atVicto.ia, Nelson, Fort (ieorge and New Hazelton, B, C, Affleck, Mur- New Hazelton. Smithers Notes (From Thursday's Review) Masquerade this evening1. Constable MacAulay was down from Aldermere yesterday. I Georj?e Beirnes was among Saturday's arrivals from Hazelton. which is to connect the National Finance coal mines on Copper river with Smithers. It is understood the entire road will soon be in condition for the freighting of the machinery. V is. T. I.uran B. A. Luoaa LUCAS & LUCAS Barristers and Solicitors C. Iv Bailey returned yesterday from a vacation trip to the coast. Koucrii Building Cor. Qranvtlla find Pender Telei'hune Seymour 699 Vancouver, B.C. Frank Uliich is having a building erected on Main street, near Fourth. ,:+fl.���.+*H.*,(,.bfl,+^,i,*.j��(,++H-i.**-H-r^ n_ P. Moran left this morning j McRAE BROS., LTD ;j for a visit to his family in New STATIONERS & PRINTERS + Hazeiton Architects' and Engineers' Supplies .i Re^n^ty^n^ oH^'r^ni.ur. t T. L. Carr went to Hazelton Prince Rupert, b. c. | today, to attend the funeral of ��-!��M"i"i"H-i'i":":"i"i"i"t"i"i"i"i-i"i-i"i��i��i*i< , T ~. the late Joe Thompson. Mines and Mining Good Properties for sale ��� Cnsh or on Bond. Development and Assessment Work. Carr Brothers Eight Years In This District. Hiu.el.oii, H. C. Dave Miller, who has been rusticating in Washington for some months, returned last night. G. Y. Spring, of Vancouver, is here this week, in the interests of the Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co. o J. A. LeRoy .. ,���o J. Nation \ Hotel Winters Cor. Abliott anil Water Streets Vancouver European Plan $1.00 to $2.50 Rooms with Baths. Hot and Cold Water. Steam Heated. I | Brooks, the painter, has begun | the erection of a shop and resi- ] dence on Main street, near the ( theater. j Motor Bus Meets All Boats and J Trains. C>~��� THE QUALlTYjTORE Raw Furs Bought and Sold GROUNDHOG ROBES TOBOGGANS SNOWSHOES _ BABISHE _ Road Superintendent VV. J. Carr left this morning for a trip to Hazelton, on departmental business. Mrs. J. E. McEwen, of Decker Lake, who has been visiting friends at Hazelton, returned yesterday. Photographer Coffee came up from Rupert tho other day to take some views of Smithers and its surroundings. Ed. Eby, of Terrace, who has spent a couple of months in California since his last visit to Smithers, came in on Saturday. The progress made in the last few weeks made him think more ever of the town. Militants Checked London, Jan. 12:- Official figures show that the Cat and Mouse Act, under which militant suffragettes who start a hunger strike in jail are released only to be arrested again when their health has been restored, has broken up militancy. It says that only forty-six militants have been arrested in the nine months since the enactment of the law, while 240 were sent to jail previously. Only two are now in prison. Six completed their sentences or paid the alternate fine. Two were discharged on giving a pledge to behave. Thirty-seven tied the country while out of jail under ticket-of- leave. Fresh fruits, butter and eggs, at Sargent's. C. V. SMITH GENERAL .MERCHANT HAZELTON Geo. F. Macdonald returned yesterday from Prince Rupert, j where he was engaged in procuring additional stock. James Kennedy has opened his Star poolroom on Main street. ! The barber shop in connection I will be opened in a few days. IT'S "BROWN" Again j Fashion's wheel has spun j round again to "BROWN" Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Eason re- ��� turned on Saturday from a visit j | to Rose Lake, where Mr. Eason 1 ��� was officially engaged for a few I j days. t t Chief Constable Gammon ar- 1 i rived from Hazelton last evening, J i to inspect the Hotel Bulkley, in 1 Our FALL and WINTER j his capacity as license inspector Samples are here and they for the district { a,, ,!������ s,���,iisi lines that ji T# T. Aitken wlu represent the i : Bulkley Valley Farmers' Insti- ( ��� tute at the annual meeting of the ever came into this burg. Fashioned, styled ami made in the exclusive "HOBBERLIN WAY" Suits and Overcoats , $20 to $40 - Central Institute, which will be held in Victoria in the near future. I A party of Kispiox men, in- ��� INUL.L QL S\.\J\ml\. j Glassey, and James Dean, arrived . Hazelton, B. C^ | m gatupdRy U) ,ake ,��� the a-Mr-urut-r.������-. | "Movies" and oilier sights of Smithers. William H. Holland GENERAL STORES AT HAZELTON & KISPIOX WOOD WOOD Send In Your Order 160 Cords good Birch Wood for sale at $7.00 per cor(i delivered to any part of the city al, your door ������������ Alio Good Dry Lumber for Sole Good Warm Blankets, all sizes and colors. Wool Caps. Sweater Coats for Men and Women William H. Holland J. E. Bostrom returned from the coast on Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. Bostrom and children, who go with him to Burns lake, where his railroad contract will keep him busy until May. Medals For B. C. Victoria, Jan. 14:���Every fruit show in England meant a gold medal for British Columbia, says Deputy Minister of Agriculture Scott, who has just returned from London. He anticipates the accession of considerable British capital to British Columbia this year, as a direct result of the grand showing made at the exhibitions. All kinds of-rubbers and felts at Sargent's. The Indians from Andimaul, Kitsegueca and Kitwangak have left for Kitwankool, where a great potlatch is in progress. The skating rink is in excellent condition and is well patronized. "Home made' Sargent's. wool sox at A purchaser of property who finds that the vendor is not the registered owner, can not refuse to make payments unless he has first called on the vendor to show that he has title, according to a decision of Mr. Justice Murphy made in a suit in Vancouver. STRAYED from A. Corner's ranch, at Kispiox, a feeble outfit of three horses: a sorrel horse with ring bone; small bay horse with gravelled hoof, and a roan horse with sore back. Anyone seeing the above kindly notify F. B. Chettleburgh, of Telkwa, or A. Corner, Kispiox. NOTICE "Waddy'' Lang, the Turner Beeton salesman, was in town for a few, days. He left yesterday for a drive through the d"-- trict to Fort George with Ernie Hill. They expect to return in three weeks. Jack Ashman, J. K. Ashman, Sam Gonyer and Wm. Ross returned on Monday from the summit, having completed their sixj mile contract on the sleigh-road IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA In the matter of the Administration Act, and in the matter of the Estate of Loue Johan Johnson, deceased, intestate, TAKE NOTICE that by an order of His Honour Judge Young, dated the 19th day of January, 1914,1 wasappoint- ed Administrator of the estate of the said Loue Johan Johnson. All parties having claims against the said estate are hereby requested to forward the same, properly verified, to me, before the 14th day of February, 1914, and all parties indebted to the said estate are required to pay the amount of their indebtedness to me forthwith. Dated 23rd January, 1914. Stephen H. Hoskins 21-2 Official Administrator Hazelton, B.C. flflflfl0flflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflfl* Established 1870 R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd. QUALITY IS ECONOMY WE TOLD YOU The cold snap was coming alright, and now it's here we suggest you come in and look over our range of Blankets, Quilts, Rugs and warm Bedding. You know you really need an extra pair of blankets these cold nights to sleep comfortably, and while you are in the slore take a look at our full line of Stoves and Heaters. We are stocked with everything necessary to keep you warm both at home and out of doors, and nothing but a personal inspection can convey the completeness of our service. "GET IT AT CUNNINGHAM'S" MM* m a u m m fl ��� m m m m m fl a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ��� a a a a Established 1870 R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd. Port Essington Hazelton fl fl ��� ��� fl fl fl flflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflfllflflflfl THERE IS NO LEGITIMATE BUSINESS MT WILE NOT BE BENEFITTED BY JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING There is no Better Advertising Medium in Northern British Columbia than The Omineca Miner Published every Saturday at Hazelton, the distributing point and headquarters for the rich Northern Interior of British Columbia