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I V -" ! , ' "Si *â &%;> â â â n s A Weekly Newspaper Published in tbe interests of the Settlers, and to promote the development of the Queen Charlotte Islands. VOL. 2, No. 3 QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER. 16, 1912 5 Cents per Copy 1 p |% "9rt» RT CANADIAN Local News Items Imperialism Was The Note Strack Stron? In His Address, Naturally Sir George Doughty in his address to the Canadian Club, says the Prince Rupert Daily News, dwelt on the fishing prospects of the district. He said that to his knowledge there is no place in the world where the fishing resources within reach are so abundant. He knows of no other place so rich in marine resources in the world. Referring to the advantages coming to Prince Rupert from the establishment here of the fishing industries, Sir George touched aptly on the question of alien labor in these industries, and brought the thought swiftly into line with his main subject of Empire by showing that from the fishing population of Great Britain has always drawn her best sailors and naval men. Prince Rupert, he believes, will contribute seamen for the Canadian and Imperial Navy. On the question of Empire, as it affects the future of the British race, Sir George emphatically stated his belief in supremacy of the British race, pointing out what they had done in molding all that is most cherished in the world today. High principles and religion were the foundations upon which the Empire had arrived at the high pinnacle that, it holds today amongst the nations of the earth. The British Empire today owes its foremost position and strength to the possession of a navy of a strenth and character never equalled before in the history of nations. In dealing with the German war scare Sir George pointed out that while Canada had been increasing in commercial prosperity as the years rolled by, every dollar of invested capital, depended for its protection upon the strong arm of the Imperial navy. He warned his audience not to be lulled into a sense of false security, by the idea that matters of sentiment would deter the German nation from assuming a hostile attitude, should the occasion offer of attempting to secure by arms the supremacy of the seas. In this connection this sturdy old Britisher asserted in no halting fashion, that should the nation in question make a break at the present moment, the British fleat would smother them in 48 hours. In conclusion Sir George remarked that if Canada was to be a great country, it was not this present generation alone that merited consideration but our children and our children's children. He hoped in the future to visit Northern British Columbia on many occasions, and was leaving his son to represent him as a Canadian settler, the next best thing he could do to remaining himself. Indian Land Claims. The Lawn Hill Exhibition. Dr. J. A. J. McKenna, special commissioner appointed to arrange with the Indians and Provincial Government with regard to the claims to the lands of the Province, which are claimed by the Indians, met the various representatives of the northern tribes, with Agents Perry and Deasy, at Prince Rupert. A visit was paid to Port Simpson and Metlakatla. The Massett Indian Council presented the claims of the Haida Nation, and, we understand, were well pleased with the remarks made by the\nCommissioner. o Mr, A. Heino of Copper Island returned from a visit south last week. F. C. Green, P. L. S., of Victoria, arrived here Wednesday from Cumshewa in the fine power schooner Sunbeam. Mr. Green has been engaged for the past month surveying timber limits in the neighborhood of Pacofi and Cumshewa for the North American Timber Holding company, of Minneapolis, and has a crew of thirteen men on the job. While here Mr. Green met several old time friends. The Agricultural Exhibition at Lawn Hill on 8th October is worthy of the support of every settler and resident in the neighborhood. This being practically a new country, as far as the raising of agricultural and garden produce is concerned, all who grow flowers, grain, and vegetables should make it a point to have an exhibit at the show. The object of the exhibition being to impress upon the Government, would be settlers and other people what Graham Island land can produce. The more exhibits there are and the more districts the exhibits come from, the more weight the exhibition will carry. The steamer Prince John was a day late in arriving on her trip last week. She left Prince Rupert as usual on Sunday night but had to seek shelter for over 24 hours' at Porcher Island owing to the stormy weather prevailing in Hecate Straits.' The "John " brought over considerable freight and a fair number of passengers. Mr. W. A. Noble, of Prince Rupert, arrived here last Tuesday on a short visit. It is rumoured that one of the attractions at the Lawn Hill Exhibition will be a baby show. A local man has promised to put up substantial prizes. The committee should carry this through with the understanding that the donor judge the babies. The wharf at Slate Chuck for the British Pacific Coal Co. was completed last Wednesday. Mr. A. W. Carter, local manager for the B. C. Fisheries, returned on Tuesday from a business trip to Rupert. Several settlers arrived on Tuesday last and left for the East coast. One enterprising pre-emptor brought a horse and waggon. The new church at Massett is now in use by the congregation. It is the intention of His Lordship, Bishop Du Vernet, to consecrate the new building in the near future. Henry Edenshaw, with Miss Josephine Edenshaw, have been in Prince Rupert for a week. Capt. Edenshaw returned to Massett on the launch Polaris, owned by Mr. C. Nash. The 24 horse-power launch will be the largest and fastest of the large fleet on the inlet. Miss Lizze Russ left for Vancouver on the Prince John where her marriage to Albert Jones, of Skidegate, will take place. The young couple intend returning to Skidegate reserve, where they will take up their permanent residence. The two Chinamen who were sentenced to two months' imprisonment, were taken to Jedway by special constable B. J. Russell. CASH Is what we want now. We are going to stop bookkeeping, and also stop taking chances on doubtful cheques. But for the month of September we will give you the full benefit of the cash deal. During September we will give you Ten Per Cent. Off on everything you buy (except patent medicines.) Buy now and save 10 cents on every dollar. NO CREDIT-And please do not ask for it. BEATTIE'S DEPT. DRUG STORE QUEEN CHARLOTTE. C. P. Nutter, of Seattle, is again visiting Graham Island, arriving here last Tuesday. Mr. Nutter left later in the week for the Yakoun district to look over several properties. D. Cochrane is enlarging his premises by adding a warehouse and packing room. The increased space will enable him to curry a full stock of flour, grain and other bulky goods. Looking Over Agricultural Lands. Indian Agent Thomas Deasy, accompanied by Mr. Thomas Wilson, of the Agricultural Department, of Ottawa, passed through on the steamer Prince John last week. Mr. Wilson is visiting the Queen Charlotte Islands, looking over the agricultural lands, and is enthusiastic over the garden produce, and asserts that the most important work of the future will be the reclamation of the peat lands of Graham Island. Mr. Wilson will return in the near future and remain some time. Iver Johnson Shot Gun, 12-guage automatic ejector - - $8.00 Black Powder Shells, per box - .75 Smokeless Shells, U.M.C, - 1.00 Empty Shells, per 100 - - 2.00 Dupont Smokeless Powder - 1.00 Shot, per pound - - .10 Wads, per box - .30 Reloading Outfit - 2.00 Marlin .25-20 Rifle, 14 shots. Big enough for bear, weighs only 7 lb. - - $20.00 Cartridges, per box of 50 - 1.50 Stevens .22 Rifle - .22 Short cartridges, 50 for .22 Long cartridges, 50 for 3.00 .20 .25 D. Cochrane Groceries Dry Goods Hardware Queen Charlotte QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER J. M. CAMPBELL, Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION In Canada, $2.00; Foreign, $3.00 per annum, in advance. Advertising Rates Contract Advertisements $2.00 per inch per month. Single insertions $1.00 per inch per week. Legal Notices, Government Rates. Reclaiming Land. A number of persons have examined the land in the interior of Graham Island for the purpose of settlement, and many have given up the idea of taking pre-emptions for the reason that the "muskeg" is considered a detriment. There are thousands of acres of this kind of land and it would be well to quote the words published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on this question: "In the unreclaimed swamplands of various parts of the country there are latent tremendous possibilities. If the older states in which such lands were originally state property, and are yet to a considerable extent, had been fully alive to the possibilities in swamp land rclamation, they could have kept at home much of their population which has sought the better opportunities of the West. The value of swamp lands is being better understood now, and in many places movements are carried out for their reclamation. The department of agriculture, aiding this work, has recently issued a bulletin on the subject. As the bulletin points out, the one practical question to be considered is whether the value of the land, after its reclamation, will be sufficient to justify the expenditures to carry out the work. More than thirty years ago the enterprising pioneers of this state of Washington settled that question, and settled it in the affirmative. At the mouths of all of the big rivers emptying into the various arms of Puget sound there are considerable areas of marsh land, identical in character with similar lands to be found along the Atlantic seaboard. Washington pioneers concluded that the expense of reclamation of such lands would probably be no greater than clearing timber land, and proceeded to the work. With great dikes and ditches they reclaimed the land from the sea and put it under cultivation. The land so reclaimed has been the most productive land in the state, and the grain yields, after thirty years of cultivation, are of almost incredible magnitude. It may be stated that swamp land pays to reclaim ; that is, anywhere near a market, or any place where the value of good productive land is more than $30 an acre. for existence in the manner our forefathers fought, since the time of Adam and old Mother Eve. In earning our bread by the sweat of our brow, we take devious ways; but it all ends in the survival of the fittest. Those individuals who take the downward road, be it in morals or otherwise, perish miserably. We punish crime, by crime, and laud the victor in every undertaking where brute strength overcomes tact and talent. Dreadnoughts on the sea and armed men on land brings respect from weaker powers, and retains for us the control of trade and commerce. The "almighty dollar," with its use as a circulating medium, is sought for by the units and millions to provide every pleasure and sooth every ill. There are few, if any in this world, who can make even an attempt to follow the lines drawn between the world, with its world- liness, and the Divine life laid down by the son of Gallilee. How many are considering the size of the proverbial needle when a life of ease and apparent contentment follows the accruing of wealth? Yet, how simple the road to peace, during the few years we are here, and the long journey we all must take in the future. The Golden Rule, if practised and preached, would bring to the world all the good things men desire. It can be practised in the busy mart, and on the lonely hillside. It is the foundation of true greatness, both in individuals and communities. In the words of a great writer: " Give me the money spent on wars and I will build a school- house in every valley; a church on every hilltop, and will ensure peace and prosperity to the whole world."âContributed. The Prospector And The Hen. Peculiar World. Despite the preachings and teachings of two thousand years, we are still a long way from reaching the millennium. Individually and collectively, no matter what is taught in our modern schools of science and philosophyâdespite theologians and sectariansâwe are all fighting WANTED Good Male Cook for British Pacific Coal Camp at Slate Chuck. "*"" FOR SALE S. C. White Leghorn Cockerels, pure bred, 3 months old. Price $1.00 each. Also one S. C. White Leghorn Rooster, one year old. Price $2.00. âApply Capt. J. B. GILLATT, Sandspit. FOR SALEâBy owner, 160 acres; 90 acres open meadow land, balance timber; good land ; the pick of the north Graham Island. Will make a fine stock ranch. $20 per acre. Four miles from store and P. O. Apply to A. M. Miller, Skidegate, Graham Island, B. C. Feed and Flour POULTRY SUPPLIES THE BEST HEAVY WHEAT THE BEST FEED WHEAT Ground Oats Oats Shorts Bran Corn Meal Ck. Corn Chick Feed Five Roses Flour Anything and everything for Poultry TB$& Famous "Prince" Steamers Prince Rupert and Prince George FOR VANCOUVER, VICTORIA and SEATTLE Leave Prince Rupert MONDAYS and FRIDAYS at 9 a.m. S. S. Prince John Maintains weekly schedule to Massett and Naden Harbor, Queen Charlotte City, Skidegate, Pacofi, Lockeport, Jedway and all other Queen Charlotte Island points (calling at Cumshewa on 2nd and 4th trips of each month only.) GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC RAILWAY Tri-weekly trains to Skeena Crossing. Connections for Hazleton. GOING EAST THIS YEAR? Use the Grand Trunk Railway System from Chicago for all the principal Eastern centres. Connections with all lines from-Pacific Coast. For full information apply to A. E. McMASTER, General Agent PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. Agency for all Atlantic Steamship Lines J. L. BARGE At ISLANDER OFFICE QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. Wearmouth Bros. Launch "Birnie" FOR HIRE BY DAY OR CONTRACT. 14 h. p. Regal Heavy Duty, 30 ft. long. For particulars apply MASSETT, P. O. Hereafter the common, or garden, fowl should be recognized as a necessary addition to every prospector's equipment. We are informed that as a result of the discovery of gold -in the crops of a number of chickens several rich claims were recently staked near Winnipeg. There can be no doubt that with a little direction where to scratch fowls could be made to play a very useful part in aiding the prospector. They could also be eaten if they didn't do their duty or when other grub was at a discount. The eggs, too, would come in handy.âCanadian Mining Journal. NOTICE. In the Matter of the Estate of Haakon Edwardson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that all creditors of the estate of the deceased, Haakon Edwardson, are requested on or before the tenth day of October, one thousand nine hundred and twelve, to send particulars of their claims, duly verified, to the undersigned, executors of the said estate, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to pay such indebtedness to the undersigned forthwith. Dated at Queen Charlotte, B.C., this seventh day of September, 1912. W. SCOWCROFT, Executors MAX RUFF, Executors. LOSTâSingle cuff button, with Tor- quoise stone inset, between the Presbyterian Church and sawmill. Finder return to Frank D. Rice and get reward. LOSTâGold seal charm between Wharf and Cochrane's store. Finder rewarded at Islander office. GEO. D. TITE THIRD AVENUE PRINCE RUPERT Furniture Carpets Squares -Linoleums DRAPERIES BLINDS BRASS POLE FIXTURES Special Order Upholstering of all kinds To Purchasers outside of City, " Ask for our Catalogue." COMPLETE HOTEL AND HOME FURNISHERS P. 0. Drawer 1502 Prince Rupert Contractors' And Mining Machinery Supplies Building Materials MARINE MOTORS c te Machinerv Steel Rails GASOLINE ENGINES ^ , â¢c*»Â«* Agricultural Implements CANADIAN RAND â¢?elso an« Axles Teaming and Pump Wagons CO.'S PRODUCTS Dairy Supplies C. H. HANDASYDE Jr., Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. BOX 436 OFFICE THIRD AVE. QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER General News Items Placer gold in paying quantities was discovered a few days ago in Lewis Creek, half a mile from the C. N. R. grade and 30 miles north of Kamloops. One ounce of coarse gold was got from 50 pans of gravel. For having sold liquor in quantities of more than an imperial quart to one person, Daniel Campbell, licensee of the Colwood hotel, and Gordon McNair, bartender at the same hotel, were fined $200 each in the provincial police court at Victoria recently. The hold-up game still continues in Vancouver. The other day three masked men held up Oliver Hemphill and Miss E. Bagley, who were motoring in Stanley park at night, and robbed them of their valuables at the point of a revolver. Mistaking his companion for a deer, George H. Hill, a grocer of 221 Fifth avenue West, shot and instantly killed William A. Randle at Gambier island. The city tax rate has been fixed at 20 1-2 mills for Prince Rupert. The total expenditure for the year is expected to be $306,000. Continued rain has done $35,000,000 damage to the British crops it is estimated by high agricultural authorities, who also predict that winter food prices will reach famine figures unless the rain ceases. Last month was the record month of the year for the government receipts for timber royalties in the coast district. According to timber inspector George D. McKay, the total sum received at the Vancouver office for royalties is in excess of $60,000. Navigation on the Yakoun will last for another month. Dredging will continue good and it is claimed that after the river closes, the output of the Klondike this year will reach five millions, which is a million more than last year. A magnificent display of apples and cereals grown in Lakelse and Kitsumkalum valleys in the vicinity of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line is on exhibition in the Vancouver offices of the company, and is attracting much attention. Emperor William passed in review the other day the most powerful army ever gathered in Berlin in time of peace. It comprised over 60,000 men and was composed of all branches of the service. Deep resentment is felt in China over the British demand for Thibetan autonomy. Many of the Chinese merchants in Tien Tsin and other cities threaten retaliation for what they regard as an insult, and propose to boycott all British goods entering Chinese ports. At the forestry convention the question of so-called bogus settlement was touched on, it being urged that land suitable for timber Jgrowing should be reserved exclusively for timber and closed against all settlement, the object being to shut the man out who might locate a homestead simply for the purpose of selling timber and moving on. Speculation as to whether Parliament will open in November or January is on the increase. Professor Moria of Breschia, Italy, has succeeded in removing a needle, two and a half inches long, which an X-ray examination showed transfixed in the heart of a ten-year-old girl. The wound was stitched up and the girl is recovering. Vancouver is to hear Wilbur Glenn Vo.iva, successor to John Alexander Dowie, founder of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion. Charles Dean, charged with the robbery of the Bank of Montreal at New Westminster last fall, was committed for trial. Evidence was submitted at the preliminary investigation showing that he was in the vicinity of the bank a few days before the robbery and overheard talking of the ease with which the bank might be robbed. The annual convention of the Canadian Forestry Association was opened in Victoria a few days ago. Men from every province gathered to take part in the deliberations. The welcome of the province and the capital was voiced by the Premier. Contracts for clearing the new town- site at Granby Bay has been let and a force of men are at work. A number of lots have been sold and building is going ahead already on some of them. The government of British Columbia, remembering the friend this province had in its early days in the late Sir George Etienne Cartier, has decided to make a grant of $5000 to the fund which is being collected in Montreal for the purpose of marking the centenary of the great Canadian statesman's birth by the erection of a monument in the city which he represented in the old parliament of Canada and in the House of Commons after Confederation. Complete Stock of Patent Medicines, Drugs and Druggists' Sundries C. H. 0RME The Pioneer Druggist PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY Agent for Eastman's Kodaks, Films and Supplies. Sole Agent for Rexall Remedies for Northern B. C. THE REXALL STORE. PRINCE RUPERT. P.O. Box 1523 LAND ACT. The A. W. Edge Company Importers and Dealers in Wallpapers, Burlaps, Moulding Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, etc. Prince Rupert, B. C. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Joseph L. Molitor, of Queen Charlotte, B. C, occupation farmer, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described tide iand: Commencing at a post planted and marked J. L. M's N. E. corner, 40 chains North-east from the S. W. corner of Lot 874a and T. L. 42376, thence 20 chains west, thence 10 chains south, thence 20 chains east, thance 10 chains north to point of commencement, containing 20 acres more or less. Joseph L. Molitor. Dated August 3rd, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land Districtâ District of Skeena Take notice that William Fraser, of Queen Charlotte, B. C, occupation carpenter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted 20 chains west of the South-west Corner of Indian Reservation, Maude Island, thence north 20 chains, thence east 20 chains, thence south 20 chains, thence west 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. William Fraser. Date 24th June, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land Districtâ District of Skeena. Take notice that Frederick N. D. Rosher, of Victoria, occupation miner, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the East side of Fall River at its mouth, thence 40 chains south, thence 80 chains east to shore line, thence following shore line to point of commencement. Frederick N. D. Rosher Charles E. Pomeroy, agent. Date 14th May, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District Graham Island. Take notice that Everett Harvey Lea, Vancouver, engineer, intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for the Province of British Columbia, for permission to purchase the following described Ian ds: ommencing at a post planted at the North-west corner, about half a mile north of the N. W. corner of Crown Grant Thirty (30) and about one mile North of the mouth of Wilson Creek, Rennels Sound, thence eighty chains east, thence forty chains south, thence eighty chains west, thence forty chains north to point of commencement, containing three hundred and twenty (320) acres more or less. Everett Harvey Lea. Dated May 6th, 1912. THE OLD RELIABLE "Wee Jeanie." For CHARTER (CAPT. HAAN) APPLY "ISLANDER" OFFICE s.s. aim A forty-one feet Steam Tug, the most powerful boat on Graham Island, FOR SALE OR FOR CHARTER Equipped with a new patent Hallander tube boiler and a twenty-fiye horsepower single engine. Ready in half an hour's notice, day or night. Satisfaction guaranteed on all work done. Towing a specialty. Moderate prices. Inquire at Premier Hotel for owners, or at "Islander" Office. WATER NOTICE. For a License to take and use Water. Notice is hereby given that Wilfrid Doughty, of Skidegate, Q.C.I., Fish Packer, will apply for a License to take and use one cubic foot per second of Water out of Kluny Creek, which flows in a North-Easterly direction and empties into an unnamed bay west of Shingle Bay, ores by Island. The water will be diverted at about one and a quarter miles up stream, and will be used for industrial purposes on the land described as Lot 4, Moresby Island. This notice was posted on the ground on the 27th day of June, 1912. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Prince Rupert, B. C. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. Wilfrid Doughty, applicant, by A. W. Carter, agent. LAND ACT. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that Wilfrid Vere Doughty of Skidegate, Q.C. I., occupation can- neryman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted , at the South-east shore of Kison Harbor, Moresby Island, thence east 5 chains, thence north 20 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 10 chains, thence in an easterly direction along shore line 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 80 acres more or less. Wilfrid Vere Doughty, E. C. Stevens, agent. Dated 10th June, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that Thomas W. Symonds of Grimsby, England, occupation newspaper editor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the shore 20 chains north of the North-east corner of Lot 876a, Moresby Island, thence south 20 chains more or less to said north-east corner of Lot 873a, thence west 80 chains, thence north 20 chains more or less to shore line, thence following the sinuosities of the shore to point of commencement, and containing 160 acres more or less. Thomas W. Symonds. W. H. Humphrys, agent. Date July 3rd, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena. Take notice that Wilfrid Doughty, of Skidegate, B.C., occupation fish packer, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore: Commencing at a post planted at High Water mark, about 300 feet Northerly from the N. E. Corner of Lot 835, Moresby Island, thence following along the shore line around the head of Aliford Bay for a distance of 60 chains, more or less, to the north boundary of Lot 4, and including all foreshore below high water mark. Wilfrid Doughty. A. W. Carter, agent. Date July 2nd, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that Walter Rudge, of Sandspit, Moresby Island, B.C., occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of the Indian Reserve, Copper Bay, Moresby Island, thence south 20 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence north 20 chains more or less to beach, thence along shore line to place of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. Walter Rudge, Locator. Dated July 2nd, 1912. QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. COAL NOTICES COAL NOTICES CANCELLATION OF RESERVE. Notice is hereby given that the reserve, notice of which appeared in the British Columbia Gazette of the 25th February, 1909, being dated the 23rd February, 1909, relating to a parcel of land situated on the Eastern shore of Massett inlet, Graham Island, is cancelled and that the vacant lands included therein will be thrown open to pre- emptionat midnight on Friday, October lth, 1912. R. A. Renwick, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B.C., 2nd July, 1912. 3m MINERAL ACT. (Form F.) CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE " Ajax " Mineral Claim, situate in the v^ueen Charlotte Mining Division of Skeena District. Where locatedâOn West side of Harriet Harbor, Moresby Island. Take notice that I, John S. McMillan, Free Miner's Certificate No. B34510, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certiricate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant, of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the issue of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 19th day of August, 1912. MINERAL ACT. (FormF.) CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE " Sandwich Fraction " Mineral Claim, situate in the Queen Charlotte Mining Division of Skeena District. Where located -On West side of Harriet Harbor, Moresby Island. Take notice that I, John S. McMillan, Free Miner's Certificate No. B34510, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certiricate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above- claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the issue of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 19th day of August, 1912. Mill Boarding House W. Scowcroft. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that thirty days from date, I, W. Wilson Irwin, of Vancouver, B.C., broker, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under 640 acres of land on Graham Island described as follows: Commencing at a post planted three-quarters of a mile north of the North-west corner of Lot 60, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. W. Wilson Irwin, Locator Per Alexander Faulds, Agent Dated this 19th day of July, 1912 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that thirty days from date, I, W. Wilson Irwin, of Vancouver, B.C., broker, intend to apply to the chief com- missionerof lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under 640 acres of land on Graham Island described as follows: Commencing at a post planted one and three-quarter miles north of the North- w( st corner of Lot 60, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to pent of commencement. W. Wilson Irwin, Locator Per Alexander Faulds, Agent Dated this 19th day of July, 1912 Skeena Land DistrictâDistrict of Queen Charlotte Islands. Notice is hereby given < hat thirty days after date I intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South-east corner of Coal License No. 4567, situated near Welcome Point, Moresby Island, and marked O. W. Rafuse, N. W. corner, thence running east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated this 28th day of August, 1912. O. W. Rafuse. Board and Beds at reasonable rates. Skeena Land DistrictâDistrict of Queen Charlotte Islands. Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend io apply to the chief commissioner of lands -for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South-east corner of Coal License No. 4567, situated nearWelcome Point, Moresby Island, and marked O. W. Rafuse, N. E. corner, thence running south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated this 28th day of August, 1912. O. W. Rafuse. ic.ufixtLLnzu An Ideal Place to Spend a Vacation. remier LAND ACT. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, A. M. Miller, of Queen Charlotte, B. O, occupation miner, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the West end of North Channel Island, Skidegate Inlet, taking in the whole Island, and containing five acres, more or less. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 7, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, S. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912 Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land Districtâ District of Skeena Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about five miles west of the North-west corner of Section 6, To. 9, Graham Isiand, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence SO chains east, thence 80 chains north to point of commencement, N. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Robert Graham. Dated July 15th, 1912 Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District District of Skeena. Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 6, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, N. W. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Robert Graham. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District. District of Skeena. Take notice that I, James Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about five miles west of the South-west corner of Section 7, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south to point of commencement, S. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. James Hickey. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 18, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, N.W. corner, containing640acres, more or less. Robert Graham. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District District of Skeena Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B. O, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 7, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, S,W. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District - District of Skeena Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 19, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, S.W. corner, containing640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte, - B. C. Date 1st July, 1912. A. M. Miller. â¢Splendid Shooting and Fishing to be had in the vicinity. O.V.y the hoicest Brands ot" Liquors and igars kept. W. J. Smith, Prop. z:.TszttBB3Er: zoT^nn I MM 'jaaJMiMnmaivx^r Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, A. M. Miller, of Queen Charlotte, B. C, occupation miner, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the West end of South Channel Island, Skidegate Inlet, taking in the whole Island, ann containing five acres more or less. A. M. Miller. â Date 1st July, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District. District of Skeena. Take notice that I, James Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 18, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, N. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. James Hickey. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena. Take notice that I, James Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B. O, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 6, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, N.E. corner, containing 640 acres more or less. James Hickey. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District District of Skeena. Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver,J3.C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 19, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence' 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, S. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Frizzell's Meat Market Iftk GEO. J. FRIZZELL Butcher and Provision Dealer Prince Rupert, B. C. nntmg "Islander" Office QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER History Of Queen Charlotte Islands. Haidas and Their Legends. Kisha-win - - 80 74 85 90 18 Kow-welth - - 131 146 145 139 35 Too --- 45 49 50 52 10 By Mr. Charles Harrison. Article XXI"-CMef Edenshaw The coppers were fiat sheets of metal abont two feet by one foot and a half in size on which a device was carved. In olden times they acquired a fictitious value, one copper being considered worth ten slaves. (The copper strictly speaking is a piece of native metal beaten out into a flat sheet. These were not made by the Haidas themselves, nor indeed is the native metal known to exist on the islands. These coppers were imported as articles of great, value from the Chilcat country, north of Sitka. Much attention was paid to the size and make of the copper, which should be of uniform but not too great a thickness, and give forth a sound when struck with the hand. After I had been on the islands a' few years many spurious coppers came into existence, but these were easily detected and circulated at a greatly reduced value.) '"Edenshaw's friends say that he never captured slaves himself, though he constantly bought and sold them. He obtained them chiefly from Skidegate and often went as far as Sitka to sell them. He used to travel in state in a dug-out canoe twelve fathoms long, elaborately painted at both ends, manned by a large number of slaves and dependents. By means of constant trading he accumulated a large quantity of property, and in the course of his life made no less than seven large potlatches. He had not long been a chief when he had a narrow escape of his life in an encounter with some Zimshians on the Naase river. He had gone over with a large party of Haidas to sell a slave and a copper. The Naase people recognised the slave as one of themselves and claimed him. This led to an angry dispute during which Edenshaw and a Zimshian chief engaged in a hand to hand struggle. A bystander raised his gun to shoot Edenshaw, who adroitly swung his opponent round and made him receive the charge, which instantly killed him. Edenshaw then rushed towards his canoe. On the way several shots were fired after him and two bullets struck him, but he managed to reach his canoe and escaped. He carried these bullets imbedded in his flesh all his life." Dr. Dawson when visiting these islands in 1878 obtained from Edenshaw an account of these Indians first meeting with the whites. I also obtained a similar account from the old chief, but I cannot do better than give it in Dr. Dawson's own words, which is as follows: "On asking chief Edenshaw if he knew the first white man the Haidas had seen, he gave me, after thinking a moment, the name of Douglas, very well pronounced. There is little doubt that the chief with whom Captain Douglas is said to have exchanged names was a predecessor of Edenshaw. This chief's name was Cunia and it is due to the ceremonial exchange of names having taken place, that that of Douglas has been handed down to the present Eden shaw, while those of Dixon and his people have been forgotten. Edenshaw admitted that he thought white men had appeared before Douglas, but he did not know their names. It was near winter a long time ago, he said, when a ship under sail appeared in the vicinity of North Island. The Indians were all very much afraid. The chief shared in the general fear, but feeling that it was necessary for the sake of his dignity to act a bold part, he dressed himself in all the finery worn in dancing, wentout to sea in his canoe, and on approaching the ship performed a dance. It would appear that at first the idea was vaguely entertained that the ship was a great bird of some kind, but on approaching it, the men on board were seen, and likened, from their dark clothing and the general sound and unintelligible character cf their talk, to shags, which sometimes indeed look almost human as they sit upon the rocks. It was observed that one man would speak whereupon all the others would immediately go aloft, till, something more being said, they would as rapidly descend. He also related further stories of those who, in a former generation, first became acquainted with many things with which they are now familiar, and profess to look upon these, their immediate predecessors, with much contempt. He said that an axe having been given to one it pleased his fancy on account of its metallic brightness, which he likened to a silver salmon. He did not know its use, but taking the handle out, hung it round his neck as an ornament. A biscuit being given to another, he supposed it to be made of wood, and being after some time induced to eat it, finds it too dry. Molasses, tasted for the first time by an adventurous Haida, was pronounced very bad, and he warned his friends against it. When Edenshaw was a young man of about thirty years of age the total number of Haidas living in the Queen Charlotte Islands was estimated by John Work, Esq., between the years 1836 and 1841, to be six thousand five hundred and ninety three. The number of people assigned to each house according to Mr. Work's table, is found to be about thirteen, which, taking into consideration the size of the house and manner of living, is very moderate. Mr. Work's estimate of the Haidas is tabulated as follows: c c s o >> o pa w o w to O Lu-lan-na - - 80 76 69 71 20 Nightasis - - 70 69 72 69 15 Massette - - 630 650 589 604 160 Ne-coon - - - 24 27 29 42 5 A-se-guang- - 34 31 27 28 9 S kid-de-gates 191 182 176 189 48 Cum-sha-was - 80 74 63 69 20 Skee-ans - 115 121 98 105 30 Quee-ah - - - 87 79 68 74 20 Cloo - - - 169 164 105 107 40 Totals 1736 1742 1476 1639 430 The present population is between six and seven hundred, but notwithstanding the alarmingly rapid decrease of the Haida nation during the past century, it is not probable that they are doomed to be utterly extinguished. Like other tribes brought suddenly into contact with the whites, they will reach, if they have not already arrived at a critical point, having passed which they will continue to maintain their own, or even to grow in numbers. Such is the opinion of several of our Anthropologists. (To be continned next week) Mores GENERAL MERCHANDISE GAS ENGINES & MACHINERY Surveyors' and Prospectors' Outfits a Specialty MOTOR BOAT FOR HIRE JAMES MASSETT ARTIN QUEENSTOWN Henry Edenshaw's Power Sloop me Union Engine 15 H. P. Is open for Charter by the Day or Week for the carrying of Freight to any point on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The '' Josephine '' is the largest power boat on the Queen Charlottes and makes regular trips to the West Coast. For further particulars and information apply to Henry Edenshaw, Massett. Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Official Watch Inspector R. W. CAMERON Watchmaker and Jeweler Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. 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Notice is hereby given that the reserve, notice of which appeared ih the British Columbia Gazette of the 25th February, 1999, being dated the 23rd February, 1909, relating to a parcel of land situated on the Eastern shore of lyfassett Inlet Graham Island, is cancelled and that the vacant lands included therein will be thrown open to pre- emptionat midnight on Friday, October 4th, 1912. R. A. Renwick, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B.C., 2nd July, 1912. 3m MINERAL ACT. (FormF.) CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE " Ajax " Mineral Claim, situate in the Queen Charlotte Mining Division of Skeena District. Where locatedâOn West side of Harriet Harbor, Moresby Island. Take notice that I, John S. McMillan, Free Miner's Certificate No. B34510, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the issue of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 19th day of August, 1912. MINERAL ACT. (FormF.) CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE " Sandwich Fraction " Mineral Claim, situate in the Queen Charlotte Mining Division of Skeena District. Where locatedâ On West side of Harriet Harbor, Moresby Island. Take notice that I, John S. McMillan, Free Miner's Certificate No. B34510, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the issue of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 19th day of August, 1912. COAL NOTICES. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena. Take notice that Sydney Charles Ruck of Naden Harbor, occupation manager, intends to apply for permission to obtain a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over 640 acres of land: Commencing at a post planted at the Southeast corner of C. L. 7170, Otard Bay, west coast Graham Island, the same being my South-east corner post; thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Sydney Charles Ruck. Date September 7th, 1912. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena. Take notice that Thomas Rae of Naden Harbor, occupation engineer, intends to apply for permission to obtain a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over 640 acres of land: Commencing at a post planted at the South-east corner of C. L. 7172, Otard Bay, west coast Graham Island, the same being my South-west corner post; thence east 80 chains,5thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Thomas Rae. Date September 7th, 1912. COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that thirty days from date, I, W. Wilson Irwin, of Vancouver, B.C., broker, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under "40 acres of land un Graham Island describe! as follows: Commencing at a post planted three-quarters of a mile north of the North-west corner of Lot 60, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commence- ment, W. Wnson Irwin, uui.aiui Per Alexander Faulds, Agent Dated this 19th day of July, 1912 Skeena Land DistrictâDistrict of Queen Charlotte Islands. Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the chie^ commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South-east corner of Coal License No. 4567, situated near Welcome Point, Moresby Island, and marked O. W. Rafuse, N. W. corner, thence running east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated this 28th day of August, 1912. O. W. Rafuse. Skeena Land DistrictâDistrict of Queen Charlotte Islands. Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South-east corner of Coal License No. 4567, situated nearWelcome Point, Moresby Island, and marked O. W. Rafuse, N. E. corner, thence running south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated this 28th day of August, 1912. O. W. Rafuse. COAL NOTICES COAL NOTICES Queen Charlotte Islands Land Districtâ District of Skeena Take notice that.I, Samuel Horner, of v..iicouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 7, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, S. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or 1 n itt lOOB. OttlllUCl UUlilCl per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912 Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, ;ntend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about five miles west of the North-west corner of Section 6, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north to point of commencement, N. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Robert Graham. Dated July 15th, 1912 Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal ana [ritroleum on and under the following desci;1 rtd lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 18, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north, therce 80 chains west to point of commencement, N.W. corner. rnntnininfTfi4nnr»v-egi more or less. Robert Graham. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena. Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B.C,., occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect tor coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 6, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, N. W. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Robert Graham. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 LAND ACT. Queen Charlotte Islands Land Districtâ District of Skeena Take notice that I, Joseph L. Molitor, of Queen Charlotte, B. C, occupation farmer, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described tide land: Commencing at a post planted and marked J. L. M's N. E. corner, 40 chains North-east from the S. W. corner of Lot 874a and T. L. 42376, thence 20 chains west, thence 10 chains south, thence 20 chains east, thr.nce 10 chains north to point of commencement, containing 20 acres more or less. Joseph L. Molitor. Dated August 3rd, 1912. LIQUOR ACT. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District. District of Skeena. Take notice that I, James Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under th.: following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about five miles west of the South-west corner of Section 7, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains scuth to point of commencement, S. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. James Hickey. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Notice is hereby given that on che 1st day of November next application will be made to the Superintc *ent of Provincial Police for the g ant of a license for the sale of liquor by retail in and upon the premises known as Yakoun Hotel, situated .t Queenstown, Graham Island, upon 'ands described as Lot 746. Dated the 10th day of September, 1912. B. L. TINGLEY (Applicant.) FOR SALE S. C. White Leghorn Cockerek, pure bred, 3 months old. Price $1.00 each. Also one S. C. White Leghorn Rooster, one year old. Price $2.00.âApply Capt. J. B. GILLATT, Sandspit. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District. District of Skeona. Take notice that I, James Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 18, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 cha:n~ south, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, N. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. James Hickey. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 FrizzelPs Meat Market GEO. J. FRIZZELL Butcher and Provision Dealer Prince Rupert, B. C. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 7, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, S, W. corner, containing640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coai ano peti'Oicuni on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 19, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, S.W. corner, containing640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District- District of Skeena. Take notice that I, James Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the North-west corner of Section 6, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, N. E. corner, containing 640 acres more or less. James Hickey. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Queen Charlotte Islands Land District District of Skeena. Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles west of the South-west corner of Section 19, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence SO chains east to point of commencemen' S. E. corner, containing 640 acres, more or less. Samuel Horner. per Robert Graham, agt. Dated July 15th, 1912. Sept. 9 Piloting "Islander" Office QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER istory 0! Queen Charlotte Islands, Haidvs and Their Legends. By Mr. Charle^ Harrison. Article XXI---Chief Edenshaw On examining the table of the Haida population as referred to in the last article it wijl be seen that the villages are grouped together under the common names in most instances, as for instance, the people in the different villages in and around Massett Inlet seem to be included in the population referred to as being located at Massett, although we know definitely that there were several other villages in existence at that time, such as the Yen, the Yakoun and the Mammon. In some instances also it is very difficult to recognise the Haida places referred to according to the spelling of the Haida names by Mr. Work. As already stated the total number of the Haidas living nn these islands at that time was 6593, but the entire Haida Nation, including those living in Alaska, amounted to 8328 at the time Edenshaw succeeded his uncle as chief. As the population decreased, the smaller villages were abandoned by the survivors, and at the present dav all the Haidas on the islands are now located either at. Massett or Skidegate, the two principal towns that were in existence in 1841 when Mr. Work made his estimate of the Haida tribes. Ne-coon is probably Ne-kwun or Rose Spit of the present day, and is credited by Mr. Work with five houses and a population of one hundred and twenty-two all told. Owing probably 'to exceptionally heavy storms thelndians finally abandoned it, but quite recently I have seen the ruins of this ancient village. When I first saw Rose Spit, no sign of any village could be seen, everything was covered with a broad- bladed grass growing on a sandy soil. The cattle having destroyed this grass exposed the bare sand again to the elements and the wind has now blown the sand further inland, and thus laid bare again the remains of the Ne-coon or Nekwun village. Rose Spit is the most dangerous point connected with these islands, and in bygone days many Indians have come to grief in trying to sail around it either in going from Massett to Skidegate, or from Skidegate to Massett. Two vessels belonging to the Hudsons Bay company have been wrecked there, also a lrge canoe manned by six Haidas while attempting to take Mr. Williams, the Hudsons Bay company's factor back from Massett to Port Simpson. Doctor Kootay, our last medicine man at Massett, once told me that when in that neighborhood his marine spirit could see the souls that haunted that place and could hear their wailing and lamentation. From the earliest times even down to the present day the Haidas have always exercised extreme caution when in that vicinity. The old Haidas fully believed that the waters were full of all kinds, of strange fish and animal*, and I have listened hour after hour to their traditions of the different things that have occurred there, and have even been told to be very careful myself when in that neighborhood, as if a man laugh but ever so little when sailing around the point these strange spirits and animals that inhabit the waters would be sure to work him evil before the year was out. Although Necoon had its own local chief, yet he and his people were subject to the authority of Edenshaw. Edenshaw happened to be there in the year 1852 exacting his dues, and from there he went to Skidegate. Whilst at Skidegate an American schooner named the Susan Sturgess came into the harbor to trade with the Indians. After purchasing all the skins in that locality the captain desired to go to Massett and from Massett to North Island. Edenshaw volunteered to act as pilot. He and his wife went on board with their children and the Susan Sturgess sailed up the Straits towards Rose Spit. The day being calm she did not make much progress and before she rounded the point three of Edenshaw's men from the Ne-coon village went on board. Having rounded the Spit and when halfway between Tou Hill and Massett a large number of Haida canoes were seen approaching the ship. All these canoes were manned by the Massett Haidas under command of their late Chief Weha. As soon as they reached the ship, without asking permission, they swarmed aboard and took possession of everything, in fact they captured the ship, the captain and crew went into one of the cabins for safety and locked themselves in, as they felt assured that if no one interfered on their behalf they would all be killed. Edenshaw, although only supported by two or three members of his tribe, interfered on their behalf. Chief Weha told him to stand on one side as the ship now was in his water, and that he intended to do as he liked with the ship and the crew. Edenshaw maintained that as he had volunteered to act as pilot the ship was in his charge. Finally it came to blows and even to the use of knives, and for seven hours Edenshaw stood with his back against the cabin door in which the white men had sought refuge, and dared anyone to kill or even injure them. By this time the schooner had either been sailed by Weha's followers or had drifted with the current until she struck the beach in front of the old village of Yen, the headquarters of the Stling Lennas. Finally an arrangement was made by Edenshaw that Weha should take possession of the white men on the distinct understanding that they were not to be either injured or killed, otherwise they would be revenged by Edenshaw and his people. Weha agreed to this and the white men were firmly secured and sent by canoe to Weha's house at Massett, and there as I have been told they were treated as slaves. I met one of these men near James Bay bridge, Victoria, about eighteen years ago. He was then a gray-haired noble looking man. Knowing that I had come from Massett he asked me if Chief Edenshaw was still alive. I said yes. He said that Edenshaw was a perfect gentleman, every inch of him; but as for that other chief (referring to Weha) the old scoundrel, if ever he saw him again he would shoot him down as a dog for the way he and his mates had been treated by him whilst in his house at Massett. I told him that Weha was already dead, and this seemed to take a load off the old man's mind. After the whites had i ââ.-4. - XJff -â¢..-...*_ ,1-. i. . /~<i-:, £ r ..I- _ tt, KJVslsli uv-ut V/li. ..I UUJVUUJ IU Vuiui TV V.-HC*. O house all the Haidas in the vicinity of Yen set to work and pillaged the schooner. They took everything that was useful and ornamental out of her and then burnt her on the beach in front of the village of Yen. (To be continned next week) assett Met GENERAL MERCHANDISE GAS ENGINES & MACHINERY ' Surveyors' and Prospectors' Outfits a Specialty MOTOR BOAT FOR HIRE JAMES MARTIN MASSETT QUEENSTOWN Henry Edenshaw's Power Sloop " Josephine " Union Engine 15 H. P. Is open for Charter by the Day or Week for the carrying of Freight to any point on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The '' Josephine '' is the largest power boat on the Queen Charlottes and makes regular trips to the West Coast. For further particulars and information apply to Henry Edenshaw, Massett. Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Official Watch Inspector R. W. CAMERON Watchmaker and Jeweler Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. Box 449 Massett Trading Co.'s Store General Merchandise Gent's and Ladies' Furnishings Hardware All kinds of Feed kept in stock Motor Launch for Hire HENRY EDENSHAW MANAGER Tow Hill General â Store = GROCERIES DRY GOODS GENERAL HARDWARE HAY and OATS Goods delivered to all points along the North Beach between Massett and Rose Spit by arrangement. J. K. ANDERSON Books and Stationery Office Furniture Drawing Materials Kodaks Remington Typewriters McRae Bros. Ltd. Prince Rupert, B.C. i ------- - - -ââ¢ â¢ The early bird needs no canary feedâ and escapes the cage. Chas. M. Wilson MASSETT, Q. C. ISLANDS Graham Island Farm Lands Coal Lands Owner of SOUTH MASSETT. Acknowledged by engineers to be the key to Massett Inlet, nature's double tracked, tide railroad, serving a saw, pulp, coal, farming and fishing territory unsurpassed. 22 Blocks reserved by residents Opening price $50 a lot. Only a few blocks for sale. Also ELLIS & WILSON Next G. T. P. Townsite Office PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. P. 0. 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