THE LEADING WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA VOL. IV, NO. 26 HAZELTON, B. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1915 PRICE $2.00 A YEAR THIRD CONTINGENTLEAVE Hazelton and District Send Full Quota for New Force Now Being Organized Recruiting for the third Canadian contingent for service overseas has been carried on very successfully in this district, more than the allotted number of recruits having left'for Prince Rupert during the past week. The following volunteers left from Hazelton: Charles Mclintosh, P. Stanley McKenzie, John Wadey and H. J. Jewell (Houston). From New Hazelton: Harry Cramb, Hubert Wrinch. From Smithers: J. W. Smith, F. Greenwood, J. F. Thiebot, R. Munroe, W. Gordon, F. Cas- perd, Alex. McMillan, A. M. Jardine, J. Sullivan, J. H. W. Jes- sop, James Campbell, A. George. From Endako: W. Heney, Louis Ledger, J. Meney, W. Barlow. Several who are well known in the district have joined the forces in Victoria, among whom are Alex. Tilliard, surveyor, Warren, formerly with the Hudson's Bay Co. here, and ex-Constable Harvey, formerly located at Hazelton. J. Milligan, the well-known surveyor, has gone to England to join a regiment there. NEW REGULATIONS ON RAW FUR SHIPMENTS \ The local postoffice has been advised by the department that in future no package of raw furs or game may be accepted for transmission by mail during the closed season (which in most provinces is from May 1 to Nov. 1) unless the sender produces a permit from the game warden covering the shipment, and all packages must bear the name of the sender and the number of the game warden's permit. Furthermore, no package of raw fur or game may be accepted at any time unless the package is marked or labelled with a description of the contents, stating accurately the kind of game or skin. The B. C. Gazette announces the incorporation of the Kispiox Farmers' Institute, with head office at Kispiox, B. C. Miss Sisko, of the Hospital staff, who underwent an operation for appendicitis last Sunday, is progressing favorably. George Hanna received a six months' sentence from Magistrate Hoskins for supplying liquor to Indians last Monday. A. McLeod, formerly aG.T.P. constable, arrived in Hazelton this week, to fill the vacancy in the ranks of the provincial police here. A special service will be held at the Anglican Church, Telkwa. Sunday the 28th, in memory of F. G. Heal, who died at Salis bury, England, on Jan. 24. DARDANELLEFOm DESTROYED ALLIED FLEETS HAVE COMPLETELY SILENCED OUTER FORTIFICATIONS Petrograd (official communication from Russian headquarters): ���The enemy's infantry, which had crossed the Nieman river near Sventoyansky, was thrown back upon the left bank of the river. On the same bank of the river, north of the Grodno forts, fighting continues on an extensive front. Some villages have changed hands repeatedly. Heavy German siege artillery commenced to bombard Ossowetz at noon on Thursday. An impetuous German attack against Sector, between Bohr and Edvadno rivers, was repulsed with enormous losses to the enemy. In the Przas- nysz region our troops have gained important successes, hav- ng forced the Germans to retreat on a 25-mile front. Counter attacks by the enemy were repulsed after stubborn bayonet fighting. Our troops continued the assault against the villages still held by the enemy, We have captured over 1,000 prisoners and many machine guns. Petrograd (official communica tion from headquarters of the Russian army in the Cuscasus, dated Feb. 24):���Our troops have progressed with great success in the Transchoruk region. On the other front there have been only cannonades, which are without significance. Christiania:���Wreckage picked up near Christiania today appears to indicate disaster to the German submarine U9. An official communication issued by the French Minister of Marine today confirms the announcement of the demolition of the forts at the entrance to the Dardanelles. "The bombardment of the forts at the entrance of the Dardanelles was resumed from a great distance yesterday at eight o'clock in the morning. This was followed by a bombardment at shorter range. Four forts were completely destroyed. One of them was entirely fortified by Germans. Mine dragging in the straits is being effected under the protection of armored and other cruisers of the combined fleet." London:���The fleet of British and French warships is now hammering at the inner defences of the Dardanelles. Following the reduction of four outer forts, mine sweepers are at work in the straits under the protection of the guns of the fleet.. Unofficial despatches from Athens and Rome say that one French ship has penetrated the passage. No serious damage has been done to the fleet. The Sedd-el-Barr fort at the entrance to the Dardanelles is in flames. Paris:���The Sultan of Turkey is preparing to leave Constantinople. Imperial trains with steam up are wailing at the station. The inhabitants of the Prinkipo Islands near Constantinople have been instructeed to be ready to leave. London:���The Austrian advance in Eastern Galicia has been checked. The Russians have recaptured Stanislaus and Kolomea. STORY OF THE GREAT WAR TOLD DAY BY DAY . London, Feb. 26:���The Petrograd correspondent of the 'Times' describes the position of the Austrians in East Galicia as critical. The activity of the Austro-Ger- maris in Bukowina seems to have reached its utmost limits. Meanwhile, Russians continue to move across the Carpathians, immediately on the flank of the invading columns, whose position is hazardous. Telegrams from Buda Pesth report fierce fighting around Stanislau, in Galicia, says Reut- er's Venice correspondent, Russians are said to be hurling reserves after reserves into the fighting line and to be defending their positions with the greatest stubborness. The chief struggle is proceeding on the heights around town, where the Russians have concentrated with the object of stopping the advance of the Austrian right, which threatens their whole front, In the Carpathians, near Wyzskow, large Russian forces are making continuous attacks with fresh recruits. London:���All forts at the entrance .of the Dardanelles have been reduced by the allied fleets, This announcement was made officially tonight. The announcement of the secretary of the admiralty follows: "With the weather moderating, a bombardment of the outer forts of the Dardanelles was renewed at eight o'clock this morning, Feb. 25. After a period of long range firing, a squadron of battleships attacked at close range. All forts at the entrance of the straits were successfully reduced and operations are continuing. Washington: ��� Formal announcement was made at the State department today of Great Britain's disposition to declare a blockade of the coast of German East Africa from midnight on Feb. 28. London:���A despatch to Reut- er's Telegram Co. from Venice says: "The Austrian Government is confiscating the entire stock of grain and flour in the dual monarchy. London:���In giving a list of seven British steamers submarined since Feb. 18. the Admiralty announces that 1,381 vessels entered or left ports in the war zone during that period. London:���Constantinople despatches claim that three Anglo- French warships were damaged by the Asiatic forts during the bombardment yesterday. The British report that all the outer forts had been reduced has not been denied. The Anglo-French fleet is estimated at thirty ships. The bombardment continues. Montevideo : ��� The German steamer Gotha, loaded with provisions for the German auxiliary cruiser Kron Prinz Wilhelm, has been captured by a British cruiser, according to reliable advices, and has been taken to the Falk land Islands. The Gotha was last reported leaving Buenos Ayres on Feb. 2, with supplies. She is a 6,653 ton boat and belongs to the North German Lloyd Sttamship Co. London:���A despatch to the 'Daily Telegraph,' from Petrograd, says, "Russian military leaders expect that a considerable i portion of the Russian twentieth army corps will succeed in fighting its way out of East Prussia and will rejoin the main Russian forces. These hopes are based on the continual arrival of small detachments of troops who have extricated themselves from the i forest labyrinths. Reports from Russians indicate that German , losses were larger than the Russians. , "Along this front the present ��� fighting seems to show that the | Germans are not now trying to 'push a definite forward movement, but are merely feeling about for a weak spot in the Russian line." London:���Sir Edward Grey announced today that England is in entire accord with Russia in the latter's desire for access to the sea. The second week of the submarine campaign opened today, with the loss of two small coasters, the Deptford off South Shields and the Western Coast off Beachy Head. One life was lost. Geneva:��� Russians continue (Continued on l'age Four) DAILY SERVICE ON O.T.P. New Service Between Prince Rupert and the East to be Inaugurated According to officials of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, it is intended to have a daily through service during the spring linking up Prince Rupert and the East. Travel, it seems, has increased greatly during the past few months over the new line from Winnipeg and the Eastern points to Prince Rupert and it is believed that there will be a great rush of tourists over the transcontinental during the summer. Popular round trip rates are being quoted. The indications are that a tri-weekly steamship service will be inaugurated between Vancouver, Victoria and Prince Rupert in order to meet this increased demand, and the Prince George, Prince Rupert and Prince John will probably all be busy on this route. Solomon Dog Derby- Nome, Feb. 26:���Fred Ayer, driving a team of 14 foxhounds, won the 64-mile Solomon Derby here today. His time was 6 hours 23 minutes. Percy Blatch- ford was second. 15 minutes behind. LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS PARAGRAPHS Duke Harris is in Vancouver this week. R. O. Jennings arrived on Wednesday's train. Colin Munro left for his ranch at Buck Flats Wednesday. Today is the fifteenth anniversary of the battle of Paardeburg. D. Lamont, of Gitwangah, was in town for a few days this week. J. M. MacCormick left Thursday, to spend two weeks at Port Essington. Miss Harrison, of Smithers, has joined the Hospital staff as nurse in training. H. C. Kinghorn is spending a week in the vicinity of Usk, on departmental business. Several sleighloads went over to the entertainment and dance at New Hazelton last night. Carl Logan, solicitor, of Pelican Rapids, -Minn., is visiting the district, on his way to Alaska. H. M. Scoones, of Seattle, is looking over this district, with a view to establishing a shingle mill. A postoffice has been established at Barrett Lake. C. Barrett, of the Diamond D ranch, is postmaster, The Bulkley Valley Agricultural Association has decided to hold their fall fair at Telkwa this year as usual. The G. T. P. have notified the Telkwa Board of Trade that an agent will be stationed at that point immediately. THE OMINECA MINER. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1915 Published every Saturday at Hazelton, the Center of the Great Omineca District of British Columbia. A. R. Macdonald, Publisher and Proprietor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada and British.Possessions, Two Dollars a year; Foreign, Three Dollars a year. ADVERTISING RATES: Display, $2.50 per inch per month; Reading Notices, 20 cents per line for each insertion. Legal notices inserted at B. C. Gazette rates. ******************************** MUM MM** Vol. IV. Saturday, February 27, 1915. No. 26 Hon. J. D. Reid, Minister of Customs, issued Feb. 17 the trade figures for the ten months ending January 31st. It is the most encouraging report which has appeared for months. The most striking feature of the figures is the fact that exports show a considerable increase. There is an increase for the month of January of over three million dollars over exports of January, 1914. The exports of the month were $28,595,721 as against $25,218,887 last year. Canadian manufacturers are evidently rapidly adapting themselves to new conditions, and are capturing their share of both the trade in war munitions and equipment and the German commerce of the world. There is really a remarkable increase in the exports of manufactures. Exports for the month show an increase over the same month of last year of over two and a half millions. For the ten months the increase in manufactures exported shows an increase of no less than fourteen million dollars. The balance of trade against Canada is rapidly disappearing and by the end of the fiscal year the outlook is that for the first time for a generation the balance of trade will be in favor of Canada. In the year 1914, for the ten months the balance of trade against us was $140,000,000. This is being rapidly wiped out and for the ten months of this year the balance against Canada is only $34,000,000.���Financial Times. A curious phenomenon in national psychology is the wave of optimism as to the duration of the war which has swept over England recently. Whereas a few months ago one found that the prevalent opinion was based on a statement attributed to Lord Kitchener to the effect that he expected three years of war, nowadays one constantly hears people in all sections of society, speaking of the war as certain to finish next fall. The 'Daily Mail' editorially warns its readers against "optimism at once dangerous and unjustified," and maintains that far from there being any likelihood of a German collapse, either financial or economic, of which some observers profess to see indications, "much of what is going on in Germany is probably a deliberate effort to effect a readjustment from a short war to a long one." If the German government is looking for trouble with the United States, or Spain, or Italy, all it has to do is to permit a submarine to torpedo an American, Spanish or Italian vessel entering the German admiralty's psychological "war zone." Every neutral is bound to respect a real blockade and accept a belligerent's warning as to the presence of mines in any particular area. B Jt it must reject as a piece of unwarranted arrogance the suggestion that a German naval officer may happen to be careless enough to torpedo a neutral ship making a voyage which is clearly within its rights in making. We are confident that the United States will meet this issue as it ought to be met.���New York Tribune. �� m * * * * * * * * * * * * * * a * * * * * a ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ��� ft The Favorite Shopping place SARGENT'S We Lead��� Others Follow MINERS' PROSPECTORS' and SETTLERS' SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY STOCKTAKING Season is at hand and we find several odds and ends in Winter Goods, including Gloves, Hosiery, Toques, etc., which we are willing to sell at special discounts. We aim to anticipate the wants of our customers and are receiving goods accordingly On last heated Car we received a large shipment of Oranges, Grapefruit, Bananas, Onions, Etc. BEST BRANDof NEW ZEALAND BUTTER RECEIVED IN REGULAR SHIPMENTS General D O QkDCVKT Hazelton Merchant ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ��� ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft, ft ft ft ft ft The Canadian Way The commanding officer took up a position with the object of determining for himself just how the soldiers behave towards sentries, and whether the troops seriously recognize the position as regards pickets. Presently the tramp of approaching footsteps was heard. "Halt! Who goes there?" demanded the offi cer. "Scots Greys," came the ;lear reply. "Pass on, Scots Greys," ordered the officer. More footsteps. "Halt! Who goes there?" "Grenadier Guards," answered a respectful voice. "Pass on, Grenadier Guards!" Then in the darkness the steps of more soldiers. ' 'Halt! Who goes there?" exclaimed the officer. "Mind your own business!" came the reply. "Pass on, Canadians!" ordered the officer.���London Opinion. ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftMMftftftftftft B. C. Legislature A bill introduced by Sir Richard McBride at the present session of the legislature in Victoria, provides that all free miners' certificates held by members of the Allied Forces shall, without further payment, remain in force until midnight of the thirty-first of May, 1916, all matters and things in the "Mineral Act" and the "Placer-mining Act" to the contrary notwithstanding. The assessment work on all mineral claims held under the provisions of the "Mineral Act" by any member of the Allied Forces shall be deemed to have been done from the time of the declaration of the European War, and one month before, and thereafter continuously to the date of the passing of this Act and for one year thereafter. U. S. Naval Program Washington, Feb. 26:���Over a strenuous protest from Majority Leader Underwood, the House in passing the Navy Appropriation Bill, Friday night, retained provision for the construction of two new dreadnoughts. The bill as it goes to the Senate carries $144,648,901 and authorizes the following construction program: Two battleships of the largest and most powerful design, $7,- 800,000 each, exclusive of armor and armament. Six torpedo-boat destroyers, $925,000 each. One sea-going submarine torpedo-boat, $1,400,000. Eleven submarines, $550,000 each. One oil fuel ship, 1,140,000. TRUNK i pm:iUc G.T.P. Steamers Prince George and Prince John,f or Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle Steamer "Prince George" leaves Prince Rupert at 9 a.m. every Friday. Steamer "Prince John" leaves ""- Prince Rupert, 7 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 28, and March 14, 28. Reservations and through tickets may be obtained from any G. T. P. Agent or from Train Agent. Westbound train leaves Hazelton at 11.07 a,m. "Thursdays and Sundays, connecting with above stcamerH for the south. Eastbound train leaves Hazelton at 5.41p.m. Wednesdays and Satur- G. T. P. Railway- Eastbound train leavi days, for Edmonton, Winnipeg, etc, connecting with trains'for St. Paul, Chicago, etc. ��� ��� For Toronto, Montreal, Buffalo, etc., use the GRAND TRUNK SYSTEM, the DOUBLE ��� TRACK ROUTE For full information regarding the above services, also thiough tickete, reservations, etc, apply to Local Agent, or to ALBERT DAVIDSON, GENERAL AGENT, PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. Agency for ell Atleniic Steamship Lines ������ ��� tr ~-"\ Bulkley Valley Farm Lands For Sale These Lands are close to the main line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, which is now running trains through the Bulkley Valley. There is a ready local market for all produce. Land prices are reasonable. Terms are easy. , Write for full particulars to NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY, Ltd. Suite 622 Metropolitan Building Paid up Capital *1.500.000. VANCOUVER, B. C. I �� * w v^ J> THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1915 Synopsis of Coal Mining Regulations. COAL mining rightsof the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,56(Tacres;will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must'be made by the applicant in person to .the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory^theiland must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicantihimself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise, A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the^coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application Bhould be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.���Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. -58782. GOOD MORNING! We Are Introducing American Silk American Cashmere American Cotton-Lisle HOSIERY They have stood the test. Give real foot comfort. No seams to rip. Never become loose or baggy. The shape is knit in���not pressed in. 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SIROWtSF where Compare at any where near the ir QUALITY throughout. Our Shotfrun Catalog Bhowv the famous line of Stevens Repeaters ���Doubles���Singlet, If you cannot obtain STEVENS from your dealer-let ui know, and we will ship direct, #*��� press prepaid, upon receipt of Catalog Price. J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL COMPANY P.O.BokSOOS, CHICOPEE FALLS. MASS. The World's Doings in Brief New* Notes from Many Sources Captain Erdmann, of the German cruiser Bleucher, died in Edinburgh from pneumonia. All the native Roman Catholic clergy in Mexico City are being held for half.'a million .[.dollar ranson. Saturday, March 13, has been set" for the new mayoralty "election in Vancouver, ordered by the court. Madame Sarah!Bernhardt, the famous tragedienne,'suffered the loss through "amputation of her right leg last week. The trial of H."K. Thaw, charged with conspiracy in escaping from Mattewan Asylum, is set for March 1. A published offer of;$75.00.[for a pint'of blood forj|transfusion, brought over four hundred replies in California. A placer discovery'is reported at Wintering Lake, one hundred miles north of Herb Lake on the Hudson Bay Railway. The Canadian building at San Francisco was formally opened Thursday by Hon. Martin Burrell, minister of agriculture. General De Wet and other leaders of the South African rebellion against Great Britain will be tried for high treason. L. D. laylor will again be candidate for mayor of Vancouver. There is a movement on foot to have him elected by acclamation, H. S. Clements, writing from Otttawa, states that the petition asking for fishing concessions for Prince Rupert is approved of by Mr. J. D. Hazen. The Canadian Pharmaceutical Association is making an organized attempt to have the increased duty of 10 per cent on patent mtdicines rescinded. Railroads doing business in Iowa have petitioned the legislature for an increase in passenger rates from two to two and one-half cents per mile. Ottawa providing for the sending of all mail matter to Canadian soldiers on active service free of postage. A leading British shipping journal has offered a reward of ,500 for the officers and crew of the first British merchant vessel to succeed in disabling a German submarine by ramming it. The C. P. R. is suing the owners of the steamer Storstad for three million dollars as a result of the collision between the Storstad and the Empress of Ireland. Sir William McKenzie states that the first train will be run across the continent over the C. N. R. in July or August, by which time the line will be open for freight and passenger traffic. The Canadian Freight Association, acting on behalf of all the Canadian railroad companies, have forwarded to the Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada an application for permission to make a general increase in freight rates. San Francisco, Feb. 20:���The gates of the Panama Pacific International Exposition swung open to all the world today Shortly after the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, it was officially announced that at 11:15 a. m. the attendance had grown to 280,000. 2]iiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiitiico]iiiiiiiiiiiitOaiiiiiiiiiiiico]iiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiico | Hudson's Bay Company 1 RYE WHISKEY: Draught . Seagrams 83 . Corby's . SCOTCH WHISKEY: Draught . H. B. SPECIAL . Finest Old Highland John Dewar's . King George . O.O. . . 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Our stages meet all trains at South Hazelton or New Hazelton. Best Dry Birch $7 a Cord. Consign your shipments in Our Pni-l/4Yr Sly lM o r \C a v Care for Storage or Delivery. I\.UUUy IX. iTlACIVay Address all communications to Hazelton. nil aaaaaaa3aa��aa��a������aaaa��aapaaaaa��ai HAZELTON and NEW HAZELTON .11 Hit ����� m i mm ii ww f- V CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY BRITISH COLUMBIA COAST STEAMSHIP SERVICE S.S. "Princess Maquinna" leaves Prince Rupert every SUNDAY at 8 p. m. Connecting with G. T. P. train arriving at 6.30 p.m. Sunday For VANCOUVER, VICTORIA and SEATTLE Tickets to and from all parts of the world. Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Tickets J. G. McNab, Cor. 3rd Ave. and 4th St., Prince Rupert, B. C. ^ J) Jll- NOTICE In the Supreme Court of British Columbia. In the matter of the Administration Act and in the matter of the Estate of James Herbert Elphin- stone, deceased, intestate: TAKE NOTICE that by an order of His Honor Judge Young, dated the fifteenth day of February, 1915, I was appointed Administrate of the Estate of James Herbert Elphinstone. AH parties having claims against the said Estate are hereby requested to forward the same, properly verified, to me before the 13th day of March, 1915, and all parties indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the amount of their indebtedness to me forthwith. Dated 19th day of February, 1915. STEPHEN H. HOSKINS, Official Administrator. 25-6 Hazelton, B. C. LAND NOTICES Hazelton Land District. District of Cassiar. Take notice that Thomas Moore, of Kitwangah, occupation rancher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 3504 Cassiar, thence 20 chains east, 20 chains south, 20 chains west, 20 chains north to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. Feb. 3, 1915. Thomas Moore. Hazelton Land District. District of Cassiar. Take notice that John A. Lindsay, of Prince Rupert, transfer man, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Lot 2391, thence south 40 chains, west 20 chains, north 40 chains, east 20 chains, to point of commencement, containing 80 acreB more or less. 25-33 John A. Lindsav, Applicant. A. H. Macisaac, Agent. Feb. 13, 1915. -iiO"- ���iiO"���iiii- -UO��- Thorp & Hoops Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Brokers ALDERMERE, B. C. Sole district agents for E. G. 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This rate includes oHice consultations and medicines, as well as all costs whlla in the hospital. Tickets obtainable in Hazelton at the Post Office or the DriiK Store; in Altlermere from Mr. T. J. Thorp; in Telkwa from Dr. Wallace; or by mail from the Medical Superintendent at the Hospital ISSUER TICKET* Green Bros., Burden & Co. Civil Engineers Dominion and British Columbia Land Surveyors Offices at Victo.ia, Nelson, Fort George and New Hazelton. B. C. Affleck, Mgr. New Hazelton. Hazelton Land District. District of Cassiar. Take notice that James Scoging, of Endako, occupation railroader, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted South West corner of Lot 3178 Cassiar thence 40 chains east, thence 40 chains south, thence 40 chains weBt, thence 40 chains north, to point of commencement, containing 160 acres of land. Nov. 26. 1914. 18-21 James Scoging DRY GOODS MEN'S FURNISHINGS HARDWARE GROCERIES C. V. SMITH HAZELTON EXPERT Watch Repairing WATCHES - JEWELRY O. A. RAGSTAD, Smithers Orders may be left at Noel & Rock's, Haielton DENTISTRY DR. BADGERO Smithers, B.C. -9 I ..���������a Phone 300 P.O. Box 1635 HARRISON W. ROGERS ARCHITECT Special Attention to Out of Town Clients Suite One, Federal Block. PRINCE RUPERT. B. C. Harold Price J. R. Graham PRICE & GRAHAM . B.C. Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers HAZELTON AND SMITHERS London Build ins .... Vancouver British Columbia THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1915 THE MINER WAR BULLETINS (Continued from Page One) their successes in the Carpathians. The Austro-German army has lost 3,000 men in the Dukla Pass. Russians have captured the advance guard, transport wagons and treasury regiment at Grownik. Petrograd:���An official denial has been made to the German claims of a sweeping victory and defeat of the Russian tenth army corps during retreat. The official statement admits heavy losses in the twentieth corps, which is surrounded but still fighting. The arrival of two regiments from the twentieth corps today, raises the belief that others will fight their way back through the forests of Bohr. naval attache at Berlin to investigate. Amsterdam, Feb. 23:���"German attacks in the north of France and in Flanders have lost much of their violence," says a despatch from Dunkirk. London:��� The 'Morning Post' publishes the following Constantinople message:���Turkish warships are coming into port minus funnels and with canvas over their damaged sides. The Goeb- en has three guns out of action and since the beginning of the war has lost about two hundred men killed and wounded. Her speed is now only about seventeen miles an hour when pushed to the limit. Rome:���Popular indignation is aroused over the attack of Austrian destroyers on two Italian fishing boats flying the Italian flag. The destroyers fired upon and aeroplanes dropped bombs on the boat on the voyage from Antivari to Bari. London: ���The German submarine U-12 sank the British coasters Cambank and Down- shire off Liverpool Saturday. The Cambank was taking on a pilot and was hit without warning, four lives being lost. The Australian mail boat Maloja, carrying four hundred passengers, was ordered to stop by an unidentified armed merchantman in the English Channel on Saturday. Ignoring the order, the Maloja speeded for Plymouth, five shells which were fired after her all falling short. Berne:���Swiss soldiers fired on a German aeroplane which was hovering over Swiss territory, hitting the plane in nine places. The damaged machine was forced to descend. Washington:���The American consul at Bremen reports the sinking of the American steamer Evelyn, by a mine off the German coast. The crew landed at Bor- kum Island. Secretary Daniels has ordered the United States' London, Feb. 23:���A despatch from Amsterdam to the Exhange Telegraph Co. says: "Reports from the German frontier state that much uneasiness exists at the German fortified seaport of Cuxhaven, concerning the two large submarines which have not returned to their base. The submarines are said to be two days overdue and it is feared they have been destroyed." Hazelton Coffee House Oppoaite Police Office REGULAR DINNER 35c $4.00 MEAL TICKET FOR $3.50 Paris, Feb. 24:���A German submarine which, for the past few days had been lying in the English channel in wait for steam packets plying between England and France, on Monday night fired a torpedo at the steamer Victoria, while she was on her voyage from Boulogne to Folkestone, with a large number of passengers. The captain of the Victoria, however, saw the wake caused by the torpedo and slowed down his vessel, the torpedo passing harmlessly 100 feet in front of her. The French second light squadron was informed to keep a sharp lookout in the Channel for the submarine. The Minister of Marine announces that a torpedo boat of this squadron sighted a submarine at 7:30 o'clock this morning, eight miles southwest of Cape Alprecht, near Boulogne, and immediately opened fire, succeeding in scoring several hits before the submarine was able to duck. The announcement adds that a wide patch of oil was seen afterwards on the sea at the point where the submarine disappeared and from this it is believed the submarine was wrecked. Hockey Summary The following is a summary of the goals scored during the season in the Northern B. C. Hockey League: For Ag'st Hazelton 41 15 New Hazelton 11 16 Smithers 11 32 Individual scoring record: Games Played Goals Hume H 8 14 F. McDougall H 8 10 A. McDougall H 8 8 Jardine S 6 4 McKenzie NH 4 3 McDonell NH 6 3 Kinghorn H 7 3 Kenney S 12 McKay H 3 2 A. Harris NH 5 2 O'Shea H 6 2 Irwin H 6 2 McEwen S 6 2 Keddy S 6 2 McFarlane S 2 1 Warner NH 5 1 E. Harris NH 6 1 Lavery NH 6 1 London (official statement):��� Unfavorable weather with low visibility and a strong southwesterly gale, has interrupted operations in the Dardanelles. Petrograd:���The official report of the disaster to the twentieth army corps in East Prussia, last Monday, says they were attacked on four sides and greatly outnumbered. Notwithstanding this, they forced a passage thirty two miles towards Augustowa, retaining artillery and German prisoners, and inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. In the Carpathians, Russian successes continue. From Jan. 21 to Feb. 20, we captured 601 officers, 47,- 460 men, 11 cannon and 118 mit- raileuses. Manilla:���It is reported that on Feb. 15 there was an uprising in the Bengalese Light Infantry, at Singapore. Five hundred mutineers, being jealous over promotions, attacked the subdued loyal half, killing the officers. They then offered release to the German prisoners at the detention camp, but only seven accepted. Civilians took refuge on the transport Nile. The loyal half of the regiment, with European volunteers, attacked the mutineers, killing 400 before French, British and Jap marines arrived, Reduction in Royalties By order in Council made at Government House, Ottawa, January 16, 1915, royalty on coal mined on Crown lands within the Province of Manitoba, Northwest Territory and the Province of British Columbia is reduced from 10 cents per ton of 2,000 pounds to 7 cents per ton of 2,000 pounds of merchantable coal mined, effective January 1, 1915. Just Arrived I FOR WINTER WEAR W. A. Sale Discontinued The W. A. weekly sale of home bakery in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund has been discontinued for a short time. Miss Sharpe and Mrs. Burrington wish to thank all patrons and those who assisted in making the sale a success. Over $60.00 has been realized for the fund. Roumania to Join Allies Paris:���Nicholas Misu, a Roumanian minister, is on his way to England, bearing a note assuring England that the Roumanian army will take the field in April. Peck's famous sample book, for spring and summer, now in at Sargent's. The Miner is two dollar a year. The Hazelton and New Hazelton second hockey teams clashed for the third time last Tuesday, Hazelton winning 7-4. The game was followed by a dance. American Vessel Strikes Mine Berlin:���Three members of the crew of the American steamer Carib lost their lives when that vessel struck a mine near Bor- kum Island. Local fresh eggs at Sargent's. A SPLENDID ASSORT- ** ment of the celebrated JAEGER UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, SWEATER COATS VESTS, PAJAMAS, etc. These goods require no recommendation. They are the best manufactured in England. IF you have not inspected 1 our HOBBERLIN samples for Fall and WinterTail- ored Clothing, you cannot realize how nobby they are. NOEL & ROCK Hazelton, B. 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