PORT ESSINQTON LOYALIST. Vol. 1,- No. 16. PORT ESSINOTON, B. C, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1909. Subscription $3 Per Year 1 \*\ I FIRE DESTROYS THE VENTURE. The steamer Venture, the steady old boat so familiar to the traveling public of the north, and a vessel well adapted for this trade, made her final landing when she tied up at the Inverness cannery last Sunday night. She had just arrived from the Naas river, where she had taken on board considerable canned Balmon, and called at the Inverness for the purpose of completing her load. About 3 o'clock Monday morning, when all hands were busy with the freight, fire suddenly broke out in the after part of the vessel, and before any attempt could be made to extinguish it, the greater part of the ship was in flames. She burned like matchwood. Seeing that there was no possible hope for her, she was cut loose from the dock in order to save the Inverness property. The tide was on the flood, arid this of course brought her up the slough to within a short distance of the Dominion cannery; she grounded on the shores of Smith Island. The burning vessel presented an awful scene. Eye-witnesses state that the vessel was a seething mass of flame from stem to stern and that it was hard to distinguish the boat at all. In Port Essington, 12 miles away the blaze could be seen quite plainly, the reflection from which lit up the Skeena river to within half a mile of the town. She burned clear down to the water and of course filled up with the incoming tide. She now lays as complete a wreck as it is possible to make with fire, and what is left of her is useless, 'tas her back is broken. The Venture had more than her share of hard luck on her trip up the coast. In the vicinity of Bella Bella she lost a propeller and had to be beached. This necessitated a long delay, and the weather conditions were anything but good. But when she got fixed she sailed Hght along and came through the ice to Port Essington at a time When other vessels refused to do BO. She came With an ice floe, and the last view the people of Essington ever again had of the steamer Venture was when she floated out again in another field of ice, bound for the north. The steamer Venture was a handy little boat, and, like the ill- fated Boscowitz, a popular vessel With the public, not account of her Speed or smart appearance���for She was lacking in both���but to the manner in which the officers tried to make travelers feel at home on their vessel, She commanded a fair share of the northern trade, and as a freight carrier, was as good as the best of them. It is to be hoped the Boscowitz Steamship Co. will at once place another vessel on the same route. The steamer PrinceBS Beatrice, on her last down trip, called in at InverneBB and took home the crew of the burned steamer. OUR POLICE COURT. H. Sawyer was taken into custody last Saturday for using bad language, and ultimately reached Prince Rupert for trial, where he was awarded two months' imprisonment for the offence. It is about time that EsBington should be in a position to deal with criminal charges without having to send prisoners over to Rupert for trial. The police force is adequate, but when a cop has a case for trial he has no court to take his prisoner before. One J. P. is not sufficient to deal with infractions of the law liable to occur at any time. His judicial powers, we believe, are limited to a $25 fine. Then again, a man may be arrested on some charge of which he ultimately proves hiB complete innocence. If there was, at the time of his arrest, sufficient magisterial jurisdiction to try the case, he would not have had to undergo the ignominy of a trip to an adjoining town under the guidance of a police officer, in order to obtain his liberty. In a town like Port Essington, with a well-appointed police force, good jail, and everything else in judicial ship-shape, there should be some dignitary to whom tho policeman can introduce his prisoner when he happens to capture one, and not have to lock him up in gaol until Skeena river ice and other weather conditions will permit of an expedition to Prince Rupert in order to find out whether he is guilty or not. There is something lacking, and which puts us very much in mind of the very early dayB of British Columbia, when, on a festal occasion, there was a great assemblage of the people of Westminster. One of the onlookers was a stately Indian, arrayed in an old style Hudson's Bay plug hat; that is about all he had on, but he judiciously took in the situation from behind a stump. So it is with the judicatory apparel of Port Essington���very scant indeed. The whole thing is a farce. We have a good police force but we have no court, and it seems to us that one is essential to the other. A prisoner is always entitled to fair treatment, and it is not fair treatment to lock a man up and let him run chances on getting an immediate trial���which is certainly the case at present, We hope this much-talked of affair will receive the attention of the government, All other districts in this province receive full magisterial attention���why not Essington? BRIDGE TOURNAMENT, Since iast reported, there have been foUr feets played ih tbe Port Es'Singtoh bridge tournament. Tin- games were well Cdntested, the details of which we should have had in print, but unforseen difficulties combined with some lethargy on our part, have prevented us do��g m. ih him, the fesult of eft'lh contest will be recorded ill HARD NAVIGATION. EARLY DAYS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. In the Omineca Herald a series of letters aro now being published relating to tho early days of British Columbia, by C. F. Morison. We happen to be a member of the old tribe ourselves, and must compliment the writer for tho lucid and accurate description of early incidents participated in by a class of men, almost all (lead and gone, but whose characteristics and good work are still fresh in the minds of a few. This man Morison evidently kept a diary, and an accurate one at that. His description of incidents on tho famous Cariboo wagon road is accurate, and the passage through Hell's Gate, which he so well describes, was only accomplished by the old timers, many of whom were lost. Not since 1867 has the attempt to run the canyon been successfully made, in comparison to which the Skeena canyon is hut a mill-pond. But in those days a man was sometimes compelled to take desperate chances, Mr. Morison seems to bo well posted on the difficulties encountered by the old boys near the foot of Jackass Mountain. It was over this hill that Sam McDonald used to punch 18 yoko of oxen in one string, whilo behind them was a train of "schoonors" loaded with 50,000 pounds of freight! In speaking of British Columbians, Mr. Morison cites men whose namcB will bo honored for many years to come, and, with the exception of Bishop Sheepshanks, all gone over tho divide. Now that Mr. Morison is in a reminiscent mood, and probably thinking of the good old days gone by, will he kindly enlighten the Herald's readers, and ours, too, in the incidents leading up to tho Hill's Bar "war," and what became of "Bloody Edwards" and his gang. This occurred in the early '60's, at about the same dates that Mr.Mori- son refers to in his second article in the Herald. So far, all that he has written is absolutely true, and a description of Hill's Bar by a man of his stamp will not only be of interest to the old-timer, but more so to the chechaco. Unfortunately there ie no authentic history of this province, and it is only to the gray-haired men thai we look for information relating to "the days of old and the days of gold," During the recent cold Weather it has been a common sight to see small boats hemmed in by ice floes while crossing the river, and there has been several narrow escapes from being carried outside the river, On Tuesday last the tug Topaz picked up a man who had been eight hours in his skiff trying to cfdss the river. He Was drifting about in a field of ice, On Wednesday mornifig a party of men Started from the vicinity of Aber' deeh td reach Essington, and it w&t six in the evening before they arrived at the hotel, They had got mixed up with the ice at the mouth of the Ocstall tiVer and experienced a Very interesting time. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION. . Old-time fishermen are now predicting lots of salmon this summer, and they base their reasons on the heavy snow-fall. In explanation one old chap pointed out that the snow will cause the Skeena waters to be very muddy during fishing season, and, as a consequence, the fish cannot see the nets. Good and plausible reason. But the other day we got into conversation with a native gentleman who, from general appearance and certain other indications must have, during the course of his lifetime, consumed many sockeyes. We related the fish story that the "cultus" man told us, when he immediately classed him as a first-class Spoke- shoot liar. And this is what he added: "Hiyou pish yakp chako, insika iskum hiyou. Halo hiyou chako, wake-ka-ta insika iskum," A good fish diet will probably enable some of our readers to translate the foregoing classic language, and we have an idea that the Indian is right. Local News. ner; It is said that a change has takeh place in the commattdership of the tUfl N^iiVB. PERSONAL MENTION. C. P. Lallemand is on a business trip to Victoria, F. W. Johnston, of Balmoral, has taken a trip south, Mrs, G, J. FrlsBellhas gone south on a business trip. C, A, Crosbie and wife vere passengers on the Beatrice for Vancouver. W. Langi representing Turner, Beeton & Coi( Victoria, is ih town. He arrived on the Camosun. Percy Lord passed through Essington the other day on his way to Naas river. Mrs, E, Loi'enz and family left for Metlakatla on the Venture last Friday, Mrs. E, Rousseaui of Balmoral) returned from the south on the last trip of the Venture. . Mr, W. A. Wadbams arrived oh the steamer Princess May yester^ day uiorniut. Tho str. Princess May came in yesterday morning. Nows has just reached here of the death of Alex. Oakes at Hazle- ton. Ho died on 21st inst. The lauch Strongheart came in Wednesday night, from Telegraph Point with a full load of passengers. Jack Mcintosh, the genial bookkeeper at Morrow & Frizzell's, ie on a holiday trip. Eight feet of snow at Kitsum- calum, six feet at Telegraph Point, and five feet at Port Essington. The Rupert City arrived from Vancouver on Thursday with a number of passengers. 0. A. Ragstad wishes to extend his thanks to all who gave him such valuable assistance at the recent fire. Geo. Deunstedt and wife arrived by the Camosun on Sunday, after spending several months in Vancouver. Louis Haptonstall returned from Port Simpson the other day. While away he made a trip to the Queen Charlotte Islands. The news of Hector McKenzie's death was received with great Borrow by his many friends in Vancouver. The launch Strongheart is once more in commission on the Skeena, which fact is much appreciated by the railroad man. The Royal Bank of Canada is now doing business in the old B. A. office, which has been suitably fitted up for the purpose, A nice supply of halibut and codfish was brought to town this week from the vicinity of Chatham Sound. The fiBh were in fine con' dition. They are having much trouble with their water system at Prince Rupert, and are at present trying to sink the water mains deeper. Wc are not much better off ourselves. A fatal accident occurred near Telegraph Point about a week ago. A railroad workman, whose name we haVe been unable to ascertain, was killed by a showslide, his tent being located in a dangerous Bpot near the foot of a mountain. The body was taken over to Prince Rupert a few days ago on the launch Elk. The steamer Princess Ena, lately on the northern run, has been chartered by the Pacific Whaling Go. to carry fertilizer from the Sechart station to San Pedro, Cal. The steamer Topaz is now under charter to Welch, Foley & Stewart to supply provisions, etc., to the various railroad camps along the lower Skeena. R. G. Cunningham is on a holiday trip to Mexico. If George goes aB far as the White City we may expect some "tall" yarns upon his return. The steamer Princess Beatrice arrived from the Queen Charlotte Islands on Monday afternoon. This was the Beatrice's first trip here this year. They reported 3^ feet of snow at Skidegate. Old Ben Schultz is now comfortably located in a home of own, for which he wishes to thank those who have been so kind to him. He is still very lame, but hopes to ultimately recover the use of his leg. 0. A. Ragstad, the watchmaker, is at present located in the building adjoining McArthur's Emporium, where he will carry on business until a more suitable building is erected near his old stand, From a reliable source we learn that the Caledonia Hotel will be ro- built just as soon as tho weather conditions will permit, and that the building will be more extensive than the one recently destroyed by fire. Willie McDonell, who has been seriously ill for the past ten days, left tor Victoria on the last trip of the Camosun. It was fortunate for him in his weak Btate, that he has a good Bister, as the trip down was a very rough one. The EBsington dining room now presents a handsome appearance, and George feels quite proud of his establishment. Messrs. Wyatt and Barclay are responsible for the decorations. Everything is attractive���all except the night manager. WHAT HE;;SAID. An Arkansas editor attended church recently and was called upon to lead in prayer. The response was as follows: "Almighty and kind Father,who dost from the throne look down on the government of men and delinquent subscribers, most humbly do we beseech Thee to draw near unto them and whisper a few things in their ears that the statutes forbid us to print, Thou knowest our wants but the subscriber knowest not, and seldom stops to inquire, Let it be known to them there are large patches on the homestead of our pants and that there is an aching void in the front of our back and that we hunger and thirst and he asks Us not to sup with him. Thou knowest that our print paper and ink costs money, but the subscriber knoweth it not and careth a daril sight less. Thou knoweth that we are cold and the subscriber bringeth not the wood that he promised, and wo are shivering and shaking while he roasteth bis shins before a red hot stove. Tell him all these things, and if he failcth and bringeth no succor, banish him to the lower regions to dwell forever among the mossbacks, and thine shall be the glory and praise throughout our newspaper weer, Ann:"," THE LOYALIST ���>#���mOmtttm OBITUARY, It is with deep regret that we record the death of Hector Mc- Kenzie, who passed away at 9 on Sunday morning, 17th inst., in spite of all that medical skill could do. He was born at Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, and came to British Columbia with the others of the family, in 1884, at the age of 16 years. His father took up a ranch at Alberni on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on which the brothers still reside, but Hector had a taste for commercial life and held various positions of trust in Victoria before coming north in 1891. He spent five seasons at Balmoral cannery, one at Federation cannery on the Naas river, 2 years at Inverness, six months with R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., and three years with the A. B. C, Packing Co. at their B. A. cannery at this point before entering into partnership, in 1907, with Samuel Jackson, under name of McKenzie & Jackson, conducting a general retail store, which was wiped out by the recent fire. His genial personality and good taste and judgment in buying werej thtecbrhrh'ercial assets that won for' him the patronage of his many customers, and built up the handsome business he was enjoying in Bitch a short space of time. He was the mainstay of the local gun club, in which he took an active interest. His remains were shipped on Princess May on Thursday morning, to Victoria, and from thence to Alberni for interment, accompanied by Mrs. McKenzie and son, and his brother Simon. He leaves a wife and young son, stepmother, three sisters and four brothers to mourn his loss, to whom the Loyalist extends its sincerest 'sympathy in their sad bereavement. UNO PURCHASE NOTICES. Skeena ls.ni] District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Elizabeth Pordon Mac- Donald, of 551 Wellington street, Toronto, occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted on the north corner of Prescott Island, opposite small island, and marked Elizabeth Gordon Macdonald's N.W. corner; thence east along beach 80 chains; thence south 40 chains; thencejwest 80 chains; thence north 40 chains to beach, and following beach to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or less. ELIZABETH GORDON MacDONALD. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec 12,1908. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Isabella Simpson, of Toronto, Ontario, occupation spinster, intend' to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the northwest tide of I'rescott Island, on channel between Stephen and Prescott Islands, and marked Isabella Simpson's N.W. corner; :hence east 80 chains; thenee south 20 chains; thence west 80 chalna to beach; thence following beach to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. ISABELLA SIMPSON. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 12,1908. CHURCH SERVICES. Methodist Church.��� Rev. B. 01 Freeman, pastor. Morning service 11 a. m. Sunday school 2 p. m. Evening sermon, 7:30. St. John's Church���-Rev. W. F. Rushbrook, rector. Morning service, 11 o'clock, Sunday school 2 p. m. Evening service 7 o'clock. The regular Salvation Army serf Vices'are held by Adj. Blackburni LAND PURCHASE NOTICB. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAK��, NOTjCE that Bernard Leitch Johnson, of Victoria, B, 0>, occupation, master mariner, ihtends to apply for permission to purchase the ���following described lands! . Commencing at a post planted immediately north of the northwest corner of Jas. Watts' purchase; thence east 40 chains; thence north to shore line; thence along shore ���line to point of commencement, and containing about 80 acres. Bernard Leitch Johnson, Dated Dec. 9, 1908. Locator LAND NOTICE, QUtSsli CharlotteIsland Land District. COASf DIStRICT. TAKE NOTICE that Harold A. Roundj of Vancouver, Occupation letter carrier, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands situate oh Lena Island, Queen Charlotte Islands. Coast District, Commencing at a post planted 20 chains east from the north-east corner of Lot 19; thence west 20 chains* thence south 80 chains; thence east 20 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less; HaKOLD A: RdUND; FREnRRicK Aj RotiKD) Agent. Dated Nov. 6th) 1908. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that George D. Scott, of 85 St. George street, Toronto, Ontario; occupation gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north end of William Island, on the north-west side of Henry Island, and marked G. D. Scott's initial post; thence running about 120 chains south, taking In the whole island, and containing 640 acres more or less. GEORGE D. SCOTT. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 12,1908. Skeena Land District���Diatrlct of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that James Musgrave, of Toronto, Ontario, occupation physician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: | Commencing) at a post planted on the west side of Prescott Island) on channel between Stephen and Prescott Islands, and marked, lames Musgrave'a'N. W. corner; thence east 80 chains;thence south SO chains; thence west chains to beach) thence following beach to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less, JAMES MUSGRAVE. W.W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 12,1908. , Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Cecil J. Paynter, o!Torr unto, Ontario, occupation departmental mam ager, Intends to apply lor permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing; at ;a post planted at head of bay at south end of Prescott Island and marked C. J. Paynter'a. N. E, corner; thence west J bout 20 chains to beach; thence following beach around southern end of promonotory around buy to point of commencement, and containing 160 acres' more or less, CECIL J. PAYNTER. . W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 12, 1908, Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Henry ��, Phillips, of Vancouver, occupation accountant, intends tb apply for permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted at the north end of an island off Stephen Island in channel between Prescott and Stephen Islands, and marked Hi N. Phillips' Initial post; thence running south about 90 chains, taking i'n the whole island. a ��� HENRY. N. PHILLIPS. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dee. 12, 1908. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Joseph Jardine, of Vancouver, B. Ci, occupation engineer, intends to ttpply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the north ,ideoi,Stephen Island, about 80 chains west rota WM, Bfliee's N. E. corner,' alio1 marked loseph Jafdlne's N. E. corner; thence south 80 ���hainsl thence west to beach; thence following beach to point of.commencement, and containing about HO acres more or less. JOSEPH JARDINE. ! W. W. CLARKE, Agen^ Dated Dec. 14, 1908. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. ' TAKE NOTICE that George E. Parry, of Van enliven B. (\i occupation hotel-keeper, intends to appl}' (of permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted on the ilorth side of an Island In the t'liiinliel running between PreBCott rtntl Stephen Irtllfndsi&nd marked George Ei Parry's; initial po��t| thchce running south about *��� chainSi taking in the whole islalidi atld eontuinlhg 160acres more or GEORGE E, PARRY. | W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 14, 1908. LAND PURCHASE NOTICES. -���-~���'-'��� POR SALE* A complete set ff Dufiarry-^20 Volumes���new and ur>cut. For paf* IWilm apply a i This Offkb. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Charlotte Glenn, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation housewife, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the north side of Stephen Island, about 60 chains west of W. P. Snee's N. E. corner, and marked Charlotte Glenn's N, W. corner; thence south 80 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north to' beach and following beach around bay to point of commencement, and continuing 320 acres acres more or less. CHARLOTTE GLENN. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 14, 1908. Skectta Land District-District of Coast. TAKE 'NOTICE that William D. Earhgey, of Toronto; OBtafit), occUJiatidn barrlster-at-law, Intends to apply" tot permission til purchase the folldWingdescribed lands I Commencing at a poflt planted at head of bay on south end of Ffescott Island and marked W. D. EarHgey'sS. ft. coriier; thence west about 20 chains' th beachi thenee north 80 chains; thehecenst 2b chains; tlicnee south 80 Chains to plilntof commencemehti and containing 160 acre's mdr'e or less. WILLIAM D. KARNGEYi W. W. CLARKE, Agent. Dated Dec. 12, 1908. Skeena Land District���Dtstrict of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Thomas E. Washington, of Bay street, Toronto, Ontario, occupation real estate agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted at the north side of Stephen Island, about 20 chains west of J. D. Toomey's N. K. corner, and marked T. E. Washington's N. E. corner; thence south 80 chains; thence west 20chains; thence north to beach; thence following beach to point of commencement, and containing 160 acres more or less. , THOMAS E. WASHINGTON. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 14, 11)08. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that James W. Graham, of St. Mary's, Ontario, occupation barrlster-at-law, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted on the north side of Prescott Island, and marked J. W. Graham's N. VV, corner; thence south 80 ehnins; thence east 80 chains; thence north to beach; thence following beach to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. JAMES W.GRAHAM. W. W. Clalke, Agent. Dated Dec. 14,1908. LAND PURCHASE NOTICES. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Samuel B. Jameson, of Regina, Saskatchewan, occupation Customs Collector, intends to ipp\y for permission te purchase the following described lands; Commencing at a post planted on the north side of Prescott Island, at head of small bay, and marked S. B, Jamesons' N. W. corner j thence south 80 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north to beach; thence following beach to point of commencement, and containing 840 acres more or less. SAMUEL B. JAMESON. ��� W. W. Clarkk, Ageni. Dated Dec. 14,1908. flff! j Skeena Land. District���District of Coast. {TAKE NOTICE that Elisabeth Scott, of 86 St. George street, Toronto, Ontario, occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands! Commencing at a post planted on the north side of Pre*c6tt Island, opposite corner of small island, and marked Elisabeth Scott's N. W. comer; thence south 80 chaihs | thence east 40 chains; thence north to beach; thenee fqllowing beaeh around bay to point of commencement, and containing B20 acres more or less. ELIZABETH SCOTT. W. W. Clarke, Agent, Bated Dec. 14,1908. Skeeba Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Albert Jameson, of St. Mary's, Ontario, occupation student, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands I Commencing at a post planted on the cast side of Stephen Island, on channel between Prescott and Stephen Islands, and marked Albert Jameson's S. B, corner | thence west 80 chains; then0e|north 20 chains; thence eusl8t) chains to beaeh I thence following beach to point of commencement! and containing 161 acres more of less. ALBERT J AMESON. W,;W.0larKE, Agent, Dated Dec. 14,1908. Skeena Land District'-'Dlstrict of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Louise Scott, of Toronto], Ontario, occupation spinster. Intends to appl;' for permission to purchase the following dc - scribed lands: Commencing at a post planted oh the north west side of Prescdtt Island, on channel br tweenStephen and Prescott Islands, and marked Louise Scott's Ni W. corner; thence east 80 chains; thence south lOchains; thence west 80 chain*, to beach | thence fbllftwing beach to point of commencement, and 329 acreB more or less. LOUISE SCOTT. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. 14.1908. Skeena Land District!--District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Charles A. Bender, of Toronto, Ontario, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands! Commencing Ht a post planted on the cast side of Stephen Island dn the channel between Prescott and Stephen Islands, And marked CharlesJAi Bender's S, E. corner; thence west 80 chains; thence north 20 chains; thence east 80 chains to beach | therteC following beach to point Of commencement, and containing 160 acres mdre df less, ... CHARLES A, BENDER. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Dec. U, 1908. Skeeiia Land District���District df Coast. TAKE NOTICE that chafies.!. Cufrlc, of Toronto,'OHt., occupation physician, intends to apply fdr permission ttf fldfehase the following described ^ahds I tjHitiihehcing at a jjdat planted dh tlife hdrth sidfe of Prescdtt island, marked C i. JUfHe's N. W. cdfrler; the'rice south *)chains! thence cast 4(Jchains! thence1 nortli to BSadh; thfihCS fol- iriwinp beaCh id p'riitit o/ cdrhmehre'inent, add Miltainiiig 320 acres iflOrS Or leas. CHARLES J. CURRlE; (t,M-9*H.'ita: WW******* SkcchaLand District='-Distrlct of Coast. TAKE NOf ICE that Ralph Selby Coxon] of Vancouver, B. tji, occupation merchant, intends td apply for permissldn io purchase the following described lands! Commencing at a post planted oH the west side of small island at the moUfh of channel running between Prescott add Stephen Islands andmafkert Ralph Selby CO*on's initial post; thenee ftlhning east about St) chains, taking in the whole island and containing 200 acres more or less, RALPH SELBY COXON. W. W. Clarke, Agent. Dated Wee. 12, lStK Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTiCE that George Arthur Godfrey, of 4 and 5, West Smithfleld, London, England, occupation solicitor, intends to apply for permission io purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about thirty yards east of the mouth of Naas Harbor Creek, Naas Harbor! thenee south 20 chains; thenee east 20chains; thenee north 20 chains; thenee west 20 chains to point of commencement and containing about forty acres. GEORGE ARTHUR GODFREY, ' H. M. Bennett, Agent. Dated Nov. 11,1908. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that. Wilfred Henry Godfrey, of 4.t 6 West Smithfleld London,England, occupation solicitor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands i Commencing at a post planted one hundred yards north of an unnamed creek on the eastern side of Massett Inlet, about five miles from the village of Massett; thenee east 20 chains; thence south 20 chains I thenee west to the coast, and containing about 40 acres. ' WILFRED HENRY GODFREY. H. M. Bennett, Agent. Dated Nov. 6, 1908. Skeena Lund District���District of CoaBt. TAKE NOTICE that Louis Ritterbrandt. of 11 Angel Court, in the City of London, England, occupation gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted 360 yards from the point on the east of the entrance of Naden Harbor on the north coast of Graham Island; thence east fivo chains; thence nor*h to the coast: thenee following the said coast to the point of commencement and containing about 40 acres. LOUIS RITTERBRANDT. H. M. Bennett, Agent. Dated Nov. 4, 1908. LAND LEASE NOTICES. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that George Arthur Godfrey, of 4 and "), West Smithfleld, London, England, occupation solicitor, Intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted about thirty yards cast of the mouth of Naas Harbor Creek, Naas Harbor; thence east along.the coast for a distance of twenty chains and containing about half an acre, GEORGE ARTHUR GODFREY, I H. W. Bennett, Agont. Dnted Nov. 11,1908. 8keena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Wilfred Henry Godfrey, of 4itf> Smithfleld London, England, occupation solicitor, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a, post planted about one hundred yards north of an unnamed creek on the eastern side of Massett Inlet, about live miles from the village of Masscttl thence along the coast in a southerly' direction for a distance of 20 chains, WILFRED HENRY GODFREY. H. M. Bennett, Agent. Dated Nov. B, 1908. Skeena Land District���District of Coast. TAKE NOTICE that Louis Hltterbrandt, of 11 Ahgel Conn, in the City of London, England, occupation ��� gentleman, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land i Commencing at a post planted about 860 yards from the point oh the cast of the entrance of Naden Harbor on the north coast of Graham IsUnd,. thence along the coast in a .'northerly and uof th-westerly direction for a distance of four hundred yards. LOUIS RITTEr BRANDT. H. M. Bknniut, Agent. Dated Nov. 4, lftoB. mm ""r,~T "tt���-- SkeetiH Lattd District���District of Coast. TAtfE NOTICE that William Brilec, of Vancouver, B. C.| declination gentleman, intends to apply lor permission to purchase the following described lands! Commencing at a pdst plAnti'd dn the north side pi Stephen Island, about 20 Chains ylett of T. Ei Washington's N. E: corner, arid marked WlHIani Bruce'* N. E< Corner; thence South 80 chains; thence .West Sp Chains; thchce' nofth to beaeli; thence following beach to point of corii- mencoiheht, and containing 640 acres more or less.' WILLIAM BRUCE, , , . W. W. Clarke. Agent. ����M4 BM Hi M*l JAMES .DUN8MUIR, LiSutenaSt-GOVernoB. CANADA i PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. EDWARD Ttti! SEVENTH, by theOraceof God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, ahd of the British Demlnions ' beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, TO ALL TO WHOM tHESE PHE8BNT8 SHALL COKE.��� GREETING, A PROCLAMATION, W. J. BowsERi | W/HEREA8 by section Attorney-General.! ~Y 6, of the "Game Protection Act, 1898, Amendment.Act, 1904,!' as re-enaeted by section 19, of the "Game Protection Act, 1898, Amendment Act, 1906," it is enacted that it shall Be laWfulforthe Lieutenant- Governor in Council, by Proclamation in two successive issues oi the British Columbia Gas- ctte, to declare a close season for th* animals mentioned in Schedule B to the "Game Protection Act, 1898," or atjy amendment thereof, In anv portion Of the Province which may bo defined by such Proclataafidni arid for any period of tliriel and . Whereas Out said LieUtenant'Oovefnof, by and with the advice of his Executive Council, has been pleased to direct. By aft Otter in Council In that behjilf, a close season tor Caribou on Gfaham Island, Moresby Island, ��nd the other Islands forming the group kndwn as the QueCn Charlotte Islands I Now Know Ye, tkbrbforB, that in pursuance thereof. We do hereby prohibit the hunting, killing Or taking of Caribou on Graham Island, Moresby Island, or any of the other Islands forming the group known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, from the date hereof until otherwise ordered. ,. . ; ' " ' In Testimony WUer^of, We have caused these OUf Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed i Witnkssi His Honour" James Dl'NsMt'iR, Lieu- tenaht-Governqr of Our said Province of British Columbia, In our City of Victoria, irt Our said Province, this fifteenth day of December, in )ne year df Our Lord one trioMlsand nine hundred add bight, arid the eighth year of Ouf Reign, By Command, . ... ' HENRY ESS5X YOUNG, Provincial Secretary. ...,^.i^....M.....>^.^..... ��-.������...,. | .... . -,���..*** CASCADE LAUNDRY. Laundry for the Cascade, Vancouver, will be sent down on each trip of the str. Rupert, Thursdays, and will leave Vancouver on the following Thursday by the Camosun. A^ Lang, Apent. Mrs. S. Frizzell, IMPORTER AND.TiEAI.ER IN MHA.INBRY, DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. Ladies' & Gentlemen's Furnishings. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. Dnfferin St. Port Essington. DR. A. M. LOWE, DENTIST. Painless Extraction. Crown and Bridge work a specialty. PORT ESSINGTON, B. C: HOTEL PREMIER. PRINCE RUPERT, B. G. European and American Plan RATES $1.00 TO $3.00. NO EXTRA CHAROE POR HOT BATHS. ELECTRIC LIGHTED. Hot and cold running water on every floor. E. B. EDWARDS, Contractor and Builder, OFFICE AND STORE WORK A SPECIALTY. 0 Dufferin Street, oppoiitc Morrow A Prluell. GEORGE H. WYATT, DEALER IN WALL PAPER! PAINTS, Ac. Dufferin Street, - Port Essington MORROW & FRIZZELL, Port Essington, B. C. BUTCHERS! -AND- PROVISION DEALERS. Vegetables, Green Groceries, Fruits, LARGE! STOCK OF MEATS ALWAYS ON' HAND. We ttisO make a specialty oi handling ahd forwarding freight from our large new Warehouse to all points. DR\ QUIN'LAN, The Ploheef Dentist, A AVENUE, PRINCE BUPEBTj Bi 6i Valpy & Flewin, PORT ESSINGTON; CONTRACTORS BUILDERS ANfc GENERAL 0BBER9 House, Store and Office V ork ��� A Specialty. I ItiN THE LOYALIST PORT ESSINGTON LOYALIST. ADVERTISING RATES: Coal Prospecting- and Timber Notices, SO days n oo Land Notices, 80 days 7 00 Certificate of Improvement Notices, 60 days 7 00 All Timber and Land Notices must be accompanied by check; otherwise they will remain unpublished. Foreign subscription price per year 8 00 R. A, Hume, Editor and Manager. McArthur's Emporium Next door to the Essington Hotel. GENTS' FURNISHINGS A SPECIALTY. The earthquake was quite heavily felt in Vancouver, many walls and buildings being cracked, while in Victoria the shock was more heavily felt, the walls of the Empress Hotel being cracked in several places. Penman's Underwear, Oiled Clothing, Leckie's Boots. L. J. McARTHUR, Prop. It has been suggested by a Vancouver paper that William Sloan be rewarded for his Christian act of resignation, by a knighthood. We hardly think that this would be a remunerative compensation. It is a pity that there are no postmaster- ships vacant. W. G. C0NN0N, DEALER IN ��� �� �� The town of Jedway, on Moresby Island, is evidently in sight of a real estate and mining boom. A speculator paid over, last week, $22,000 in cash for some water lots and a couple of mining claims, while canneries are now being built within a couple of miles of the town. There is great activity on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Cigars, Tobacco, Soft Drinks, &c. POOL ROOMS ATTACHED. Graphones and Records FOR SALE. Cor. Hazleton and Dufferin Sts., Port Essington. It is a significant fact that the Puget Sound canners request a weekly closed season for gill nets only. There are hardly any gill nets used on the Sound, and traps, purse-seines, etc., can fish week in and week out without any close season. How long are Skeena river fish to be canned by Puget Sound canneries ? ������ ��� �� The Guggenheims are about Io rush through 50 miles of railway in the vicinity of their Copper river mines, the work to be completed by June 1, thus giving employment to about 8,500 men. Twelve million dollars have been pledged by the Morgan and Guggenheim interests to extend the line from its present terminus at the end of Abercrom- bie rapids, 54 miles from Cordova, to the Bonanza mine. H, J. STAUDTE. ESSINGTON HOTEL. BARBERSHOP OF THEgFIRST CUSS MADE TO MEASUREMENT CLOTHING! TOP-COATS. RAIN-COATS. SUITS. THE CAMPBELL MANUFACTURING CO., OF MONTREAL MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FINE MADE-TO- MEASUREMENT CLOTHING, AND THEY ARE RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING HOUSE IN CANADA. -FOR- FIT. GUT. STYLE AND QUALITY. THEY STAND ALONE. agents: R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd. PORT ESSINGTON AND HAZLETON, B. C. The editor had insurance policies on some property owned by him previous to the recent fire. The insurance company carrying these risks has now cancelled the policies, and a fire insurance agent in Vancouver, commenting on the fact, Said that if fire insurance was to be obtained in the future on home and household effects in Port Essington, a small fire engine and an efficient fire brigade was an absolute necessity. The efforts of the committee appointed by the citizens to organise such a brigade taust not be allowed to Wane. It is up not only to them, but to everyone With the slightest interest in the town, to use every endeavor to provide efficient fire protection. S. 8. RUPERT CITY Leaves Pier 2 every Thursday for VANCOUVER FIRST-CLASS $12 00 SECOND-CLASS 8 00 )ECK PASSAGE 6 00 Tickets for sale at Ragstadt's Jewlry Store. Tickets must be pur chased before boarding steamer. Hicks 4 Lovic Piano Co,, Ltd. 1204 Douglas Street, VICTORIA, B. C. Victor Talking Machines, Pianos and Organs. WILLIAM E. BURRITT, Barrister, Solicitor. Notary Public. Prince rupebt, b. 0. Launch " STRONGHEART" Leaves Cunningham's, Wharf every dnyfof following Railroad Camps: Keith's, McDonald's, Antonelli'sj Shady's, Smith Bros., Dan Stewart's, Ang. Stewart's, and McLeod's. MoKENZIE A JACKSON, Agents, fort .::-ln(tba, B. C, It is with great regret we learn from the Empire that Prince Rupert is in such a dCplofable condition. We were always Under the impression that Port Essington was the wicked town of the North, but when a responsible paper like the Empire, in speaking of drunkenness in Rupert* refers to the fact that men have been seen lying drunk on the streets, it makes us feel that Port Essington is not such a bad place after all; A drunken man lying oh the street is a Bight that has yet to be Seen" in our town. Port Essington' has two hotels with bars, Prince Rupert has none, and cases Of drunkenness Oh the streets Of Essington afe Cdttspicubus' by their" absence, the inference {is thai prohibition is1 much wofse than liwttse: COME TO ESSINGTON I The Center of Construction. WE CAN FIND YOl EMPLOYMENT. Canadian Pacific Employment Agency. .. .^,...u..1 quirements of a fastidious pttblic, and commanding a superb vieW df the approadhihg Steamers, Hot and cold baths at all hottiS: Baggage transferred from all Incoming attd td all outgoing boatsi '���������' B - ������-������������������-���-���-' BB5B355 - pm SALE, A Cttttipiete set of DuBafrjr���20 Volumes���he"w ahd uncut. For par ticntarMptti* at Tfhis Office. t '- m i' - -i- Vmmmi -, i,n in' ii a iiijiitiiTifjsSSSSSSi!' ASK POR VICTORIA-PHCENIX Lager! AL'S QUICK. LUNCH! Port Essington, B. C Serves Best Meal in Town OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. Try Our Coffee and Cakes Everything NEAT. Prompt Service. THE IVY BARBER SHOP. Dufferin St., Port Essington. HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS. MRS. J. TEAFF, Proprietress. SHELTON & HICKS. BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY. Fruit and Vegetables. A SPECIALTY FANCY BUTTER and EGOS George Hayes Importer and Dealer in the finest brands of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco COAST PAPERS ALWAYS ON HAND. Pool Rooms & Barbershop Attached. Calumet Restaurant! Center St., PRINCE RUPERT. FIRST-CLASS MEALS AT ALL; HOURS. Meals 25 cts. SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALTY Italian and French Management, DePESBO & BEINA, Proprietor*. Boscowitz Steamship Co. Ld Operating Steamers VENTURE AND VADSO, fcETWEEN Victoria* Vancouver and Northern B. C. Ports, WEEKLY. J. BARNSLEY & CO., AGENTS', Victoria, B. C. ', i i fi'r <' r -i"' ��� I J t l I n H ' i i if r���.. 1 .. . . .1. ... ,.,,��,.*.. DR. A. M. LOWE, DENTIST. Painless Extraction. Crown attd Bridge work a specialty: PORT K89INGT0N, ii tjj SSSBAISrsMr ':t*--ri.::r.r:fi/.-.TJ.l - lit.'. I��� --�����. ;i THE LOYALIST OFF FOR THE INGENICA. The first contingent this season for the far-away placer fields of the Ingenica district, left Port Essing- Jton on Wednesday last. The party is composed of Jim Bates, Dan and Gus Olsen, and Geo. McDonell, lately of the Essington Hotel. Bates and Dan Olsen are pioneers of the Ingenica district, so that Red George will find himself in the company of men who know every turn in the trail, and who are, withal, experienced miners. The party will outfit for at least a year, and their main source of supplies will be the Sargent store, Hazleton their first consignment consisting of over a ton of grub and other necessaries, which they will take in with them by dog train. As our readers will remember, Messrs. Bates and Olsen came out from the Ingenica country last October, where they had been for a year prospecting and shaft-sinking on McConnell Creek. They had attained a depth of 90 feet, and the present expedition is now being made for the purpose of resuming that wofk, and, if possible, reach bedrock before spring, a task in which Bates seems to have every confidence of success. The party has the grit; we hope they will get the gold. One thing is certain, however; Red George's sunny locks will help to dispel many a chill to be encountered before reaching their cabin on McConnell Creek. The Ingenica Mining & Development Co. landed a party of men at Kitamaat the other day, in charge of Carl. Dunlevy, all bound for the Ingenica, and it will be interesting to note the progress made by these two parties. We do not wish to say anything to disparage the Kitamaat trail, which, some seasons, is the best available route between Hazleton and salt water; but this winter is an exception. The Bates party went up by boat to Telegraph Point, where a short distance above they encountered ice thick enough for horses to travel on, thus giving them the river level clear through to Hazleton, whereas the Dunlevy party will have the hardest kind of work over the Kitamaat trail. They will get there right enough, only they have made the first leg of their journey much more difficult than' they would have experienced had they come to Essington. From now on expeditions will be starting for the interior of northern British Columbia, most of them HARD TIMES AND BEAR STEAKS. two months at seems to be the miners, and for least the Skeena best route available. With the Kitamaat party is Mr. W. B. Ellis, one of the principal men in the Ingenica Mining Co., a practical man who seems to have every faith in the country he how heading for. is HAD A ROUGH TRIP. The steamer Camosun experienced her worst trip across Queen Charlotte Sound last week, on her Way to Vancouver^ The wind increased to a hurricane as the glass fell to 28:40, and was So strong that twice the vessel was blown clean out of her course and turned half round. There was a very heavy sea running and the boat Was delayed, taking some six hours to travel a distance which she Usually makes in less than half that time. It speaks most highly of Capt. Saunders ahd his boat that the Camosun was able to cross the Sound without being obliged to run back to Safety Cove and shelter from the gale. The same storm prevented the crack stcamei* Priii- ittfSS Charlotte from making the ruh UvwbiuM VU'UiiU und VarteotfVej', Lost in the Sooke hills, near Vancouver, to which city he moved from Tacoma, Lancelot B. Noel spent two terrible weeks, according to a letter from Mr. Noel to J. Wendell Kinlock, clerk at the Tacoma hotel. Mr. Noel received as a Christmas gift a new rifle. Shortly afterward he left home with his younger brother, and entered the Sooke hills in search of large game. After tramping several days the brothers became lost, and and wandered for about two weeks. Only a small amount of provisions had been taken as they expected to remain away a week, and to depend for food on what they killed. Because of a heavy fall of snow their tracks were obliterated, as were the tracks of game, and they went without food for several days,when they killed a small bird and ate it raw. When almoBtin despair they crossed the track of a bear and killed the animal. This furnished food for the night and stimulated them to greater effort. The next morning, after traveling several miles, they found signs of an old trail and followed it, coming upon the deserted cabin in which they had spent their first night after leaving home. DuWng the two weeks the young men were without shelter rand practically without food. They spent the nights in the forest, taking turns at keeping huge fires going. They estimate that' they walked 150 miles, ands all they have to show for their two weeks' trip are the bear's claws, one of which accompanied the letter. ��� Tacoma Ledger. The men referred to are relatives of W. Noel, of this towflv., They no doubt had a hard time of it, but men capable of consuming a bear in one night, as stated in the forcing paragraph, are certainly, cap-: able of withstanding greater hardships than recorded in their favor. They are evidently close relations of Walter's, judging from their appetites. Still, the bear may have only been a medium-sized one. WANTED A SQUARE DEAL. Now that George Cunningham is safely on his road to Mexico, is the proper time to repeat one of his true stories of early days in Port Essington. In those days tliere was a parson located here who was very fond of duck-shooting, especially canvas-backs. At this season of the year, when the birds arrive exhausted by their long flight, they bunch up in the river eddies and are an easy mark for the hunter. One Sunday the people were in church and the parson in the pulpit, when the church door was cautiously opened and an Indian poked his head in with a beckoning finger. "Well, what is it?" asked the parson. "Ducks yaka chaco!" The parson hurriedly shut up his sermon case. "Shut the door and lock it," he cried to the clerk. "Keep the people in church till I've got my surplice off. Let's all have a fair chance." �� A NEW INDUSTRY. ACCIDENT ON THE C. P. LINE. A serious accident occurred on the C. P. R. line between Yale and Spuzzum, about 110 miles east of Vancouver, when No. 97, composed Of two locomotives and six passenger coaches ran into a snow-slide and was hurled from the track at what is regarded as the most dangerous point in the canyon of the Eraser river. Two engineers were killed, James Foster and Cliff Cars- cadden, both residents of Vancouver, while 28 others were more or less seriously injured. They were all taken down to Vancouver for medical treatment. A COLOR SCHEME. When the British association visited Toronto about 18 years ago they took a trip to Sudbury. Among those who had the party in charge were Mr. Aubrey White, deputy commissioner of crown lands, and Mr. Archibald Blue, then deputy minister of agriculture for Ontario, but now census commissioner. Just before the train started, Mr. Blue went to the car porter and said. "If Mr. White or Mr, Brown [a British Visitor] asks for Mr; Blue, just tell them that he is in the for- -wai'd car.'1 The mulatto grinned, ahd with a knowing WPg of his head, said; "No, ye don't; I'm on to it. My name's Oreen."---Toronto Saturday Night. ...i --.������ �������<���i���M>> The steamer Lottie N. weht irito dry^dock last week for geheral ������ejmll's, The Indians on the Kitwangar reserve, near Hazleton, are getting quite up to-date in their "booze" methods. Instead of going to the inconvenience of hunting up a cultus white man to buy them a little refreshment at exorbitant figures, they have conceived the brilliant idea of manufacturing the article themselves, thus ensuring a cheap and steady supply at all times. For this kind of enterprise eighteen of them were on trial at Hazleton the other day, pleaded guilty aB the white man occasionally does, and handed over $27.50 each to help pay the policemen's salary. These fines should, at any rate, keep the force in tobacco for a month. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. SKWHRAGK WORKS AT PRINCE RUPERT. Sealed Tenders, superscribed "Tender for Sewerage Work, Prince Rupert," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to and including Monday, the first day of February,1909, for the construction and completion of certain sewerage works at Prince Rupert, to be completed by the first day of May, 1909. Plans, specifications, ,and forms of contract and tender may be seen by intending tenderers on and after the 18th day of January, 1909, at the ofiicc of the undersigned, Public Works Department, Victoria, B. C.{ at the offices of the Government Agent, and of Mr. James H. Bacca, Harbour Engineer, Prince Rupert, B. C; at the office of the Government Agent, New Westminster, B. C; and at the office of Mr. R.J. Skinner, Provincial Timber Inspector, Vancouver, B. C. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, in the Bum of five hundred dollars, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract and satisfactory bond whtn called upon to do so. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. An accepted bank cheque or guarantee bond in the sum of three thousand dollars as security for the faithful performance and completion of the work will be required, Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms sup1- plied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, accompanied by the aboVe-merttioned cheque, and enclosed in tho envelopes furnished, The Minister of Public Works is not bound to accept the lowest or ahy tender, F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engiheer. Public Works Department, Victoria. B.C., JaV- 12, 1909. The Right Place o Buy Jewelry DON'T BE BEHIND THE TIMES! If your Watch does not keep you the correct time, send it to us and have it made to do so, or let us supply you with one that WILL. We carry a COMPLETE LINE of up-to-date JEWELRY, from Baby Pins to DIAMOND RINGS Before Selecting a Suitable Gift be sure and call and inspect our stock. C. B. WARK. The Reliable Jeweler. PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. Queen's Hotel, Port Essington, B. C. MRS. S. KIRBY Proprietress The only First-Class Hotel north of Vancouver. Cuisine can not be surpassed anywhere in the north. . . . Baggage transferred to and from hotel. Sample rooms Hot and cold baths Capital (paid up) $3,900,000. Reserve fund, $4,390,000. Total assets $46,000,000. The Royal Bank of Canada Head office: Montreal, Que. pays particular attention to the accounts of out-of-town customers. The Savings Bank department offers great advantages to everyone. Why run the risk of losing your money by fire or otherwise when you can leave it in the bank and have it safe. One dollar opens an account. We issue drafts and money orders payable in all parts of the world. Port Essington Branch, S. A. Morley, Manager Hotel Northern Simpson, B. C. Under new management. Thoroughly renovated. E. W. RICHARDS Late SS. Ctimosun. E. EBY & COMPANY, KITSUMKALUM, B. C. General Dealers A First-Class HOTEL also adjoins the premises. A Good Point at which to Outfit for the Interior. In traveling up the Skeena make this your HEADQUARTERS.