V The Prince Rupert Optimist Daily Edition.

iOL. I, NO. 7 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., MONDAY, MAY 9, 1910. PRICE. FIVE CENTS

If that be true, then, he who waited hearts of the people. And what more i upon his people must have at the same than thisspeaks more strongly the assur- THE ROCKS LAID BARE ING GEORGE V. ; time waited upon the Lord, and if such anceof peace to the world!. ; reasoning holds good may we hope and An eloquent tribute to the place he This Is the Season for Low Tides— j believe that he was often among those occupied in the hearts of the people who waited upon his God. And may we is given in the fact that he alone of Foreshores and Rocks That See jl'he New Monarch Commences Official Duties To-day— not be mistaken in our hopes when we the sovereigns of the world, could the Air for the First Time in The World's Peace—Funeral Will Be Friday, believe in the closing scenes of life travel abroad in safety without an armed Seven Years. he was.not only borne on eagle's wings, escort. May 20—Carrington is Lord but clear, when he said "I think I The uncertainty of the hour may bring have.done my duty." And since the to many privation and suffering; but This is a year of extreme low tides. High Chancellor. Lord of all the earth makes no mis­ years ago the present crisis would have And the particular season when old Nep­ takes, may this dispensation of his plunged the nation into civil war. tune will reveal some seldom seen providence so affect the internal How devoutly we ought to thank God stretches of his habitat is pretty nearly condition of the Empire and the gen­ for the changed conditions !. The easy due.. London, May 9,—The spirit of his favour and the British are already eral weal of the world that we, as iitish fair play towards the King optimistic that the reins are in another passing of the present crisis may large­ Last year was one of the freak tides, British subjects, and representatives ly account for the more remote parts but this summer there will be a laying tout to ascend the throne has brought firm hand. King George is thoroughly of the outside world as our sympathizing ilout a truce between the political English, much more so than his father, of the Empire being less deeply affect­ bare of mud flats and foreshore such as brethren may be able to say "Not ed; this, however, is a greater reason there will not be seen again to quite such ^ders of all parties. The House of which fact is thoroughly appreciated my will but Thine be done: the Lord Ads issue has been shelved for a year. by his subjects. for a truer expression of grief. And to­ a marked degree for another seven years. hath given, the Lord hath taken away, night the Methodist church in Prince For tides on this coast run in cycles of ipg George was proclaimed King this blessed be the name of the Lord." (jrning when he rode with heralds, The Funeral Arrangements. Rupert unites with her sister churches seven years—and even at that no two Iteuivants and knights of the Garter, in rendering this reward of tribute to years are quite the same. The body of the late king was Viewed Rev. Father Bunoz. the great and beloved. Commencing to-day and continuing w>rted by Lifeguards, all in a gorgeous by the old servants on Saturday, and iftoply, to Temple Bar, where they Very Rev. E. M. Bunoz, O. M. J., At St. Andrew's Hall for several days alter that there will be is probably closed from mortal eyes in the Catholic Church on Sunday morn­ some low tides that will show many a are received by the Lord Mayor in Owing to the absence of Bishop Du by this time. There will be no lying ing during his sermon said among other bare spot seldom uncovered. These will 8 robes of office. Vernet, who was in Metlakatla, the in state. things, "We are lamenting the death not be the lowest tides of the year, how­ expected report of the pulpit comments The proclomation was read by the King George and his court have of our king. The king, for us, is the ever. They will go about six inches be­ in St. Andrew's Hall cannot be given (frd Mayor. A herald reads the pro- moved to Windsor. embodiment of the temporal power low extreme low springs—and that is to-day. amation at Temple Bar and rising It will be awkward if ex-president of that special system of government pretty low. . his saddle challenges an opponent of Roosevelt turns up for the funeral. which rules over the destinies of that But the real low ones will start about ^ng George to declare himself. It As a private citizen he cannot appear Empire of which Canada is a part. Our OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION. Monday, June 6, and for about a y/pr'a B custom of a thousand years which in the procession amoung royalties, loyalty is all the more firm because it after that there will be occasions when s been faithfully carried out. and as an |ex-president he cannot be rests, not in blood or sentiment, but George V. Proclaimed King This as much as approximately two feet be­ relegated to the tail end. In the event The Funeral. on principle, on conscience and faith. Morning. low extreme low springs will be laid bare. of his coming he will probably not We p,iy obedience and respect to the Early in August again there will be appear in the procession, but go straight I King George is anxious not to spoil king, for such is the command of God London, May 9,—George V was more receding of the waters that cover to a seat in the building. i'hit Monday, a holiday of the lower and when a king is fair to all, and proclaimed king at nine this morning. the face of the earth in this particular Most of the crown heads of Europe passes, and wants the funeral to take endeavours to give a just government Seven thousand troops lined the route. corner of the globe. They will not go •ijiace on Saturday instead of the follow- are likely to attend the obsequies. to all his subjects, we add to our loyal­ Funeral May 20. quite as low as in June, but on a couple ijjjjg Tuesday, but the date is still un- Queen Sends Thanks. ty in this regard, feelings of gratitude of days they will go several inches be­ iijartain. and love. King Edward, whose death London, May 9,—The., funeral of low the level of low springs. , May 9,—Knollys cables we are lamenting, was one of those. We King Edward has been fixed for Friday, Along in September, and also late || The burial will be at Frogmore, where Queen Alexandra's thanks for the con­ ; must, therefore, unite with the wave of May 20. in October there will be a few more ;: !irince Albert and Queen are dolences from the Presbyterian Synod jpterred. sympathy in mourning that sover­ six-inch tides which will cause practically of , now in session eign of the British Empire and applaud Lord Carrington, who was mention­ The coronation will probably take no current on those occasions. But here. to the high tributes and praises that ed as the possible Governor General •'• lace six months hence. otherwise the tides will behave them­ The Mayor and Japanese consul are paid to his dear memory." of Canada, has been appointed Lord selves fairly regular for the balance of The World's Peace. have sent messages of sympathy per the High Chamberlain. the year. Dominion authorities. Rev. C F. Connor. This morning between 7 and 8 the Kaiser William of Germany says he The criminal assize court adjourned The British nation has, this week, DEVELOPMENT WORK. tide was almost zero. To-morrow it id his late uncle, King Edward, here in the middle of a murder trial. been called upon to pass through an will be lower. inpe to a perfect understanding The jury was discharged. experience which has both startled fcis life to maintain the peace of the A public memorial service day has Coal Mine Owners Went Up Morris and stunned it. aild. King George has made a declara- been declared by Mayor Taylor. It will River to Develop Coal Mines. The Ellis Lumber Co. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to follow in his father's footsteps. It be held in Recreation park on the day ascended the throne left vacant by Mr. E. W. Chandler of Vancouver, produced a strong impression in of the funeral. f the death of his mother the late, much Messrs. F. M. Dockrell of Vancouver, arrived on the Princess Royal and left beloved, Queen Victoria, in 1901, as T. E. & Mrs. Jefferson of New York, to-day on the Port Simpson for the Ellis Lumber Co's camps at Kitselas and SPECIAL PRAYERS SAID people that his good old mother Queen Edward VII. At that time unpleasant H. L. Hawkins of Seattle, C. D. Sellers vicinity. It is rumored that Mr. ("hand­ Victoria did. Different reasons could I rumors were circulated about his manner of Black Diamond, Wash., and Howard le r has purchased Mr Ellis' interests be given, reasons which need not be of life and the nation feared, in silence, Sanford of Los Angelos, arrived on the in the lumber company and will con­ all the Churches for the Royal remembered or mentioned now. l Their fears have not been realized. Royal Saturday night and registered duct the business himself. The Ellis . During the nine short years of his at the Inn. They left this morning on Family. Again, while this be true, he succeeded Lumber Co., is one of the largest con­ reign the Empire has been at peace, the Omineea to go up the to during the few short years of his reign certs of the kind in Northern British and blessed with prosperity. Diplo­ Morris River, where they have coal in winning the admiration of the world Columbia, and the transfer means a matic relations were never better, and fields. They are taking up two dia­ * ecial reference was made in all in a way in which no monarch for cen­ big thing for Mr. ("handler. the late king was familiarly called mond drills and a full outfit of supplies, churches yesterday to the death turies back has been able to secure. When Mr. Chandler was seen by the r j Edward the Peacemaker. as they will remain all season. They have iKing Edward VII, and special It may be difficult to understand Optimist this morning he would neither Now, at the very important crisis completed the prospecting programme lyers were said for the Royal Family why such removal should be made at deny or confirm the report. He simply between the Lords and Commons, God and this season will do a lot of develop­ 1 the British Empire in its hour this critical period in the history of remarked that he never yet gave an ' has seen fit to remove him from the ment work. They have a very high affliction. The pulpits were all British affairs; why such an all round interview to a newspaper, not that he J scene of action. Upon a younger man grade of. bituminus coal, which looks t|)ed with purple and black and the diplomat, such a universal peacemaker had anything against them, but he did falls the responsibility, and the nation good to them, and so far as they have n Jack. A special memorial ser- should be taken away at such a cri­ not think the public would be interest­ i hesitates. What will the years bring been able to ascertain thus far, exists will be held by the three protestant tical period in the history of Ihe world, in large quantities. Before they leave ed in his affairs. ! forth? It seems as if the voice of God ches on the day of the funeral at a time when so much nervousness the mines they intend to know the full Nevertheless, Mr. Chandler is taking speaks as of old, "Speak unto the people e Empress Theatre. and unrest prevails among the nations extent of the coal. four or five horses, and a lot of other that they go forward." With no lack the First Presbyterian church, necessary material for a lumber camp Whatever may be our misgivings, ! of feeling or respect do we use these I Mr. Ross made the following whatever may be the mistakes of up on the Port Simpson with him. *ence to our late King, during the words. We pauSe by the open grave, Murder Story Wrong. earthly kings, we may safely take for as it were, to pay our last respects aing service:— Preaching from the granted that the great over Ruler, the As a result of a report of a murder I and offer a tribute to the late King Artificial Ice. t, "But they that wait upon the King of Kings, makes no mistakes. in Lockport some weeks ago, Chief who tried to do his best. But the de- d shall renew their strength: they Wynn sent constable Prescott of Jed- The steamer Henriette brought over Like all others of rank and position, ,'mands of the day make it imperative II mount up with wings as eagles:" way over to investigate. The chief the first lot of fresh fish and of arti­ the late King Edward VII was criti­ ! that we again fall into line and move Ross, in conclusion, said: To-day received a report this morning to the ficial ice from the Pacific Coast Fishing only does the Royal Family grieve cized, and oft times even slandered. J forward. Whatever may be said about him as effect that there was nothing in the Co., of Queen Islands. The loss of one near and dear by t'he By those far removed from the a Prince, the general opinion is that story. The captain of the fishing traw­ consignment was for the Prince Rupert of nature, but every true citizen scene of action, the loss may not be nothing but good could be justly said ler Kingsway heard it from Special Fish market. The products of the Pacific le British Empire mourns the death felt so keenly.From the thoughtless may of him as a king and ruler. Constable Beech. Fish Company will be a great boon eir loved and esteemed King. even come words of disrespect; but, for Prince Rupert, and the ice plant t only does the Royal Family As servant and ruler of the Empire whatever may have been the errors will assure the local people of plenty the British Empire mourn his he was never above stooping to assist of his younger days we know this—he The Princess May will make a special of frozen water for cooking purposes. n death, but the whole world the poorest, the humblest and lowliest tried, and to judge by results, he trip from Vancouver to Stewart, leaving ns the removal of an unequalled of his subjects. If, as the Master him­ succeeded. The parts of the Empire the south on May 25, calling here on mat, and universal peace maker. self said, "Inasmuch as ye have done are to-day, bound by closer ties than the 27th, and proceed to Steewart, The Cetriana called in here Sunday is true that the late King never unto one of the least of these, my I ever. The Imperial feeling is strong­ where she will lay up for two days and on her way south and took a number of the place in the hearts of his brethren, ye have done it unto me." er and more deeply implanted in the then return. passengers with her. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST The Prince Rupert Optimist HAYNER BROS. Steam* DAILY EDITION MONDAY, MAY 9 I'OU I'KICKH IN For Sale: Kitselas, — Household Furniture Section 1, B ockl3, I ots 9, 10 $12,425 8 am.-Cloudy, POISONED ARROWS. Pioneer Undertakers and Embalmers, Sth Street Water 3 in. abo\ " 1, 13, " 21, 22 18,575 Str. lei Local public interest is focused at the present time on the mayoralty con- Str. at test- Mr- Stork, who has had the field to himself for some weeks, has been Albion 1, 27, " 9, 10 3,150 en route up river t heralded by his friends as a panacea and a sure winner. Since William Manson 1, 27, " 42, 43 3,675 Str. Skeena in I- entered the field the thermometer of the Stork faction enthusiasm lias taken a Bottling Str. Simpson du downward trend. Already they are adopting the tactics of those who are losing m N _L 34, " 47 3,990 en route to Ruper ground by casting inuendos and splashing mud. The crude and slanderous mouth- .1 Str. It P'l'eo ot Mr. Stork is leading in the scavengers' attack, and makes a sorry Co. 1, 34, " 42 4,725 a m. en route to 1 attempt at making Mr. Manson the candidate of a ring, or of a machine. , This charge of machine politics usually comes from adults who as boys Manufacturers of < never could play a game successfully or according to rule. It ill becomes the Sodawater, Syrups, Mineral Water, etc. These are only a Few of the Many Snaps we have to offei — Stork faction, who openly admit now that they met in conclave on manv occa- Wholesale Dealers in ] Latest Quotati sions, made out a full ticket and never appeared in public until the whole slate ver E was cut and dried. Their attitude has been that of a dictator who presents a Beer, Cider and Cigars (As reported b program and resents any suggestion of the public to change it, PRINCE RUPERT. It is well known among the boys that Mr. Stork has been quietly working No Government or G.T.P. payments to make. Portland Canal .. fQT ^ne mavoraity for some months past. His organization has is not a sponta- Red Cliff neous call to duty and self-sacrifice. The various elements which are factors in We own the lots and can sell on easy terms. Mainreef political life have been catered to and carefully canvassed. Indeed, taken as an Roosevelt organization, it is rather a credible one. The ticket was made up not so much Purchasing Portland Wonder for the beneflt that wouid resuit to tne town a8 it was to uacfc gtol.|( for Mayor. (A orted ^et from tms Partv comes the cry of "machine politics" against men who I Redcliff Extensioi wt're nominated at a public meeting and accepted at a later public meeting. Portland Star A colored lady whose anger carried away her wit has been known to call a A Watch • white man a "nigger." In a recent advertisement the Atlantic Realty and Improvement Company, Lti nntT IpQTA' This cry °^ " wo'f'" tne splitting of the citizens into factions, and the slan­ Waltham Watch Co. say: "If derous talk from irresponsible sources has little or no effect on the municipal you wish to procure a good watch W. S. BENSON, Agent, Third Avenue. election; but it has a very grave effect upon the welfare of the city. The out- go to a reliable jeweler." Do Learn more side world is unable to judge the reliability and malice from which the "ring" not be deluded by mail order other places b; i "machine" cry emanates, and naturally the impression is created that the am houses that buy job lots of infer­ office. new city is dominated by cliques or divided against itself. Under those con- ior movements for their trade. ditions investors are shy about putting their capital in, and representatives of R lfi It- SO on! industrial concerns take no steps until they know where they stand and what We carry as fine a line of Bl! 23* lots 23, 24 t'ley are up against in the way of municipal control. Watches as any house in the 1, 2 and 3 year Prince Rupert cannot afford to divide its energies. This is a critical period country, anil can sell you one at Bl. 29, lot 11.... in the city's existence, and the outside world must not be given the false im- as low a figure as GOOD watches F rl • "lte pression that all is not harmony within. There may be differences of opinion in can be sold. 5 years. ' matters political, but there is no ill-will or animosity among the better elements REAL ESTATE Every watch that leaves the SEt of either side. store is exactly as represented, Bl. 2, lot 5, wit Bl. 4, lot 21.... and you get it in perfect running Bl. 4, lots 19, 20 City of Prince Rupert. A large hotel is being planned by order. Easy terms... Vancouver capitalists for Fort George. R. W. Do you know that Prince Rupert is Bl. 7, lots 32 an They have purchased property in an Bl. 19, lots 25 ar PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given Bl. 27, lots 3, 4, to the electors of the municipality of ideal location, and are preparing to j shortly to have a large Cold Bl. 28, lot 24.... Prince Rupert, that I require the award the contracts. The hotel will CAMERON Bl. 42, lots 5 am be at the corner of Hamilton and 2nd i Storage Plant ? presence of the said electors at the fi CO. SE Court House, Prince Rupert, B. C, streets. It will not be long before the Bl. 6, lots 5 ant on the 16th day of May 1910, at 12 hotel is ready for occupancy. 2nd Avenue and (ith Street We have several choice lots in close Bl. 26, lot 7 .... o'clock noon, for the purpose of elect­ Opp. Theatre proximity to the proposed site on Bl. 31, lot 11 ... ing persons to represent them in the Get your buttons covered at Hoff- Bl. 17, lot 21.... man's. ii-9-tf SIXTH AVE., AND IN BLOCK SIX. Bl. ?0, lot 9, 100 Municipal Council as mayor and alder­ men:! SE The mode of nomination of candi­ See Us for Particulars. Double corner c Double corner, I dates shall be a s follows; E execute orders for the purchase, or sale of mining Fine lots on Fift The candidates shall be nominated W shares, and the exchange of securities in Prince each in writing; the writing shall be sub­ Rupert and Northern British Columbia. Double corner, 1 scribed by two voters of the muni­ Harbor view lot 77 Feet on Sixtl cipality as proposer and seconder, Bl. 16, lot 6.... and shall be delivered to the Returning J. R. TALPEY CO. SE Officer at any time between the date Sixth St., cor. 3rd Ave. Prince Rupert, B. C. F. B. Deacon Large list ol of the notice and 2 o'clock p. m., of the day of the nomination the 16th. CENTRE ST. BUSINESS Open Evenings day of May, and in the event of a poll FC being necessary, such poll will be opened We offer one British Columbi on the 19th. day of May, 1910, at the booooooeoooeooooooeoeooc* lished dry goods Court House aforesaid, from 9 a. m., location. Price until 7 p. m., of which every person 7 he Thompson Hardware Co. CONSULT US is hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. McCAFFERY & The qualification required for mayor Stoves and Axes Wringers , v^M^^^^^v^wyw»>»^www^^^^

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LUCAS & GRANT Civil and Mining Engineers and Surveyors. Re- porta» plans, specifications, estimates, wharf eon- Silver Cup Mines struction, etc. Office 2nd Ave., near 1st St. P.O. box 82. Prince Rupert. LIMITED Non-personal liability. Capital $ 1,000,000 A limited number of shares now for STEWART sale at 25c, par value. Applications New Knox Hotelshoul d be made to company's brokers. THE SIMPLEX ARTAUD & BESNER C. B. SCHREIBER & Co., Ltd. PBOPRI ETORS LOOSE :: LEAF :: SYSTEM Head of Centre St. Prince Rupert Portland Canal First-Class Service. Best Accommoda­ tion. All the Latest Improvements. hide's NEWS Agency BEDS 50c AND UP Magazines :: Periodicals :: Newspapers B.C. CIGARS :: TOBACCOS :: FRUITS FIRST AVENUE, PRINCE RUPERT G.T.P. WHARF We have a number of Stewart Lots for Sale on easy STYLE, terms. COMFORT SAMUEL The modern system of accounting. Costs no more than the old style system to instal, and the time and expense of book-keeping D WEAR is reduced by over 1-2. Let us explain. Correspondence solicited. HARRISON McRae BrOS., Ltd. Theatre Block *YOU GET THEM ALL IN> &C0. The KAIEN HARDWARE Co. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. THE SLATER SHOE THE BUILDERS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF PRINCE RUPERT

LOOK FOR THE SIGN OF THE SLATE BUILDERS' CAMPBELL'S STOVES SUPPLIES VARNISH RANGES TOOLS STAIN TIN AND PAINTS Pilkington Bros, GRANITE FISCAL AGENTS OIL and GLASS PLATE GLASS WARE J. E. LARKIN THIRD AVENUE Third Avenue Prince Rupert The Main Reef WE FURNISH Mining Co. THE HOUSE FROM Vegetables Cellar to Of all kinds, including Garret LET US DO YOURS Portland Canal Choice Potatoes Stocks Second Avenue and a $1.25 per Sack F. W. HART Sixth Street. Specialty Tomatoes, Celery, Asparagus, New Cabbage, Etc. arrived in abundance on the Cottage City. Daily Wires Grape Fruits, Lemons, Cranberries and Apples Don't Wait! $2.50 Per Box for Ben Davis Apples for sales, which are not go­ ing to be held this year Samuel This firm can fill orders wholesale or retail in the vegetable line with the best goods at the Invest Right Now lowest market prices. and reap the benefit of the Harrison rapid rise in value that is bound to come this summer. Select Fresh Eggs, $8.75 Per Case Our list of snaps has become famous. See it before &Co. 3 Dozen for $1 you buy. IT IS IN YOUR OWN BENEFIT Real Estate and Financial British Columbia Real Estate Syndicate Brokers L Morrow & Co. Limited Second Ave., Prince Rupert Planitz Block 2nd Ave., near McBride Fifth Street, Stewart

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Professional Cards LOCAL PERSONAL IE OPTIMIST route hoys WALTER & DURANT have been delivering the For real bargains m real estate, see S. P. MeMordie returned Friday the British Columbia Real Estate Syn­ CONSULTING ENGINEERS Daily Optimist to subscrib­ evening from Vancouver where he CHARITY or Pinna, Istlmates ami Civil, Eli T dicate, Ltd., Second Avenue, nearMc- ers this week. All the went to meet Mrs. MeMordie, who is Spec! flea tlrfna Mo •hanlcal Bride street. ii-4-tf Room : AM. !• Block. Weekly subscribers in the city coming to reside in Prince Rupert. Lota Cross-sectioned. The ladies aid of the Presbyterian have been transferred totheDaily. Mrs. MeMordie came from Niagara BUSINESS G. W. NOT'I' church will meet this afternoon in the Those whose addresses are known Falls, Out. NOTARY PUBLIC AUCTIONEER have been nut on the route; others church. — Which? — VALUATOR en Drawer 1589 Prince Rupert have been sent to the postoffice. I have money to buy lots insertion If you are not getting your paper 5 or •(>. S. A. Phipps« manner Coast DR. H. S. KLLISON regularly, call at the office and Securities Co. Ltd., P. 0. Box 277, Condensed Advertisements. HPHE germ of both Life and Eye-Sight Specialist * Fire Insurance had its rise in give us your address. Corner 8rd Ave., and 6th Street. "PORSALK—Hiunulii. new. Kasy terms, Apply (Optometrist and Optician) A HaynerBros, Furniture Store. 16-fcf the custom of taking up a collec­ Ryes scientifically examined and tested; tion for the stricken family. We An old chair can be refinished and IjV)K RENT—Two-room H. use. Sixth a\onun Glasses carefully fitted; al work guar­ made to match other furniture by ap­ x Apply to K.J. Hobba, Sixth Btreet, turner] all chipped in In the hope and anteed. Consultation free. plying one coat of Campbells Varnish Third avenue. ,.-tf expectation that if we were Waters Reserved. Temporary office: Room 7, (1. T. P. Stain. Anyone can use it and do good "POR [SALE—Two Pool Tables, cheap. App'y snuffed out by either sickness or 1 Annex. An "extra" of the B. C. Gazette was work. The Kaien Hardware Co. sell it. B, C. Pool Room, Thin! a\onue. 5-11 accident, the neighbors would do iis much for us. Life insurance issued on Friday, the day after the •poR SALS.—House and lot on Second avenue, Li W. L. MARKER Mr. Chas. M. Wilson, of lird Ave. A eight rooms, Price and terms moderate. Ai ply: avoids the uncertainty of leaving regular weekly issue. And it was all is confined to bed resulting from two Mack Realty & Insurance Co., Royal block, Tlilit1 things to neighbors. It is a busi­ Architect Avenue. . 12 for the publication of the following broken ribs received in falling off the ness plan, founded on laws of mathematics and sound economy, Room I, Westenhaver Block notice from the Department of Lands: plank roadway at the corner of Second T OST.-Pocket Book with $60 and note for $110. , P( Second avenue and Third street •*-*' Kinder will please leave at Optimist office and to provide for those dependent on 'Notice is hereby given that the wa­ Ave., and Eighth St., last Friday. receive $80 reward. us in case of death. St ters of Shoowah-tlans and Woodworth Ri UTANTKD.-Real Estate Hustler. Will make Life insurance is no longer a DR. W. BARRATT CLAYTON Lakes, in Range 5, Coast district, and All the banks, and several of the ** liberal arrangement with an activo man. M British Columbia Real Estate Syndicate, Ltd. ii<:tf •charity, or quamaltruism, any R. Dentist the waters of all streams flowing into business houses, are draped with purple more than fire insurance is. Life and black in respect to the late King P« Westenhaver Block, cor. Second Ave. said lakes, and all streams flowing there- \X7ANTEDvv — Stenographer or "(flee man, im- insurance is a duty and a privil­ mediatnlv. Apply toC.B. Schreiber & Co. ege. To eliminate the distress­ G and Sixth st. ; from are reserved, subject to the rights Edward, whose death on Friday night has cast a gloom over the city, although ing results of death, through in­ of existing records only, for the use of surance, payable to business R we are among the most distant of his P. T. MOORE FLETCHER | the Crown. partners, wife, or children, seems, Consulting Mining Engineer subjects. Many flags in the city are but common prudence. Examinations and advice given on Port­ flying at half mast. Lord Nelson in his will left bis Hello Company Canvassing. land Canal properties. wife and daughter "to the tender It is not often that an eagle is seen care of the British Nation, to Post Office: Stewart. 9-13t The telephone company have a can­ which 1 have given my life." vasser out getting subscribers for busi­ in this town, but last night one of the And the wife and daughter local sports was seen dragging a big 0 A. P. HAMILTON ness and residential 'phones. After only gravitated to the Poor House; a few hours canvassing, the Company Alaska eagle through the streets. He Cancellation of Reserve for what is everybody's business 0 Architect is nobody's business. had secured 70 subscribers, with only had been out shooting during the day, Room 8, Westenhaver Block, corner 'M'OTIOE is hereby given, that the reserve estal>- Don't leave your loved ones to B Second avenue and Sixth st. a portion of the town covered. The and was fortunate to.land Mr. Eagle. •^ ltshed over those portions of Lot 170, Queen The wings would measure fully six Charlotte District, by reason of the surrender of the care of the public or the Box 859. net rates per month are, $4 for business said portions out of Special Timber Licenses NOB, neighbors. The neighbors may B feet from tip to tip. 31949 and ;tl»4S, surveyed respectively as Lots 688 'phones and $:! for residences. These and ;I17, Queen Charlotte District, is canceled for have troubles of their own. QUEEN CHARLOTTE NEWS prices are the same as those of the the purpose of effecting a sale of said Lit 170, Cut out the risk ami worry by About 5 o'clock on Saturday after­ Queen Charlotte District, comprising 3t> acres more is published at notorious and unpopular it. ('. Tele­ noon one of the workmen painting on or less, to the Pacific Coast Fisheries, Limited. insuring in the ROBT. A. RENW1CK, Queen Charlotte City, and tells of phone Co., in Vancouver. the theatre block fell from the scaffold Deputy Commissioner of Lands. Queen Charlotte islands. and was rendered unconscious. He was Lands Department, Victoria, B.C. April 10. 1910. 17-3m 1 removed to Orme's drug store and Dr. Sun Life of Canada MUNRO & LAILEY The Princess May will arrive to­ Cade was called and examined the in­ The cost is nominal; the results Architects, night from Vancouver on her last trip THE PIONEER TUNER phenomenal. juries. It was found that the back HARRY C. EVANS Tunes. Repairs ami Polishes Stork Building, Second Avenue. on the Princess Beatrice's run. Next ; of his skull was slightly fractured. The Pianos and Organs. Leave order, at Brin Furni­ Let us talk the matter over ture Store. Sixth street. P. O. box 2117. with you. trip the Beatrice will make herself, man was removed to his home and is Alfred Carss C, V. Bennett leaving Vancouver on Thursday and \ now doing nicely. The accident was Tenders Wanted. arriving here on Saturday. That will 1 . CARSS & BENNETT caused by t he cleats on the roof giving Wanted Tenders for Painting and Kalsominimr Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, etc. he her sailing date in future. She will way and the hook pulled out and let Three Houses. See Specifications at the ofliee of Office; Third Ave., next Empire news­ C. L>. Newton. Tenders close at ti p.m., Friday, leave here Monday night. the scaffold drop. May (i. The lowest Tender not necessarily ac­ F. B. Deacon paper. cepted. I Prince Rupert, B.C. Centre Street Open Evening! I NOTICE is hereby given, that James Woixl, of 1 111 Swanson Bay, General'Manajrer, has been ap­ I Another rick strike of gold on Graham Fatal Fall From a Train. pointed the new attorney in the Province of British A. W. AGNEW Columbia for "The Canadian Pacific Sulphite Pulp I Island is reported. J. Douglas, who Company, Limited." Paris, May 8, Samuel Hale,' an' Civil Engineer and Surveyor, has been Investigating a claim, recent­ Dated at Victoria. B.C., this 12th day of April, 1910. Reports, plans, estimates and surveying. mining engineer, met with S. Y. WOOTTON, ly took south several samples of high 18-22 Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. Street grades set out for building. tragic death. Mr. Hale was a passen­ Never Too Late to Lots surveyed and permanently re­ grade ore which he is stated to have ger on an express bound from Paris ferenced. taken out with a pick. Office: Rand Block, Second Avenue. for Calais, and was asleep during the ! THE IROQUOIS Build . —_ I journey until the train was near Amiens. But Now is the Right Time, Alex. M. Manaon, H.A. W, K. Williams. B.A.. i.i..». /V, f D * D I T'ien 'le aw°ke and walked toward POOL Buying your Material at RIGHT prices WILLIAMS & MANSON LllV 01 llfinCB luHjGIi the washroom. By mistake, however, English and American Billiards ia half the story. If you want to make Barristers, Solicitors, etc. I he opened the exit door of the car pre fits on your building see the Box 285 and plunged out upon the ground. | Eight Tables CENTRE STREET Prince Rupert, B.C. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given He was dead when picked up. Mr. to the electors of the municipality of Hale's wife, who was accompanying Prince Rupert, that I require the pres-, T. J. VAUGHAN-RHYS, him, relumed to Paris yfith the body. Gilfillan Lumber ence of the said electors at the Court j MINING ENGINEER, House. Prince Rupert, B.C., on the 16th For Sale! COMPANY : : : LIMITED Premier Hotel, Prince Rupert. Advice given on Portland Canal invest­ day of May 1910, at 12 o'clock noon, i Consult the "White-Haired Lumber­ ments. for the purpose of electing persons to j man," he can and will save you money represent them as a hoard of trustees hicken on WM. S. HALL, L.D S., 1). I). S. for the city of Prince Rupert Municipal Newsboys' Contest j P l*pd DENTIST. School District: LUMBER Crown and Bridge Work a Specially. The mode of nomination of candidates fresh Eggs All dental operations skilfully treated, (las ami Siding, Flooring, Ceiling, Lath.Shingles, local anaatbencs admlnlitered for the painless ex­ shall be as follows: Commencing Monday afternoon Roofing, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Inside traction of teeth, Consultation free, unices: lti The candidates shall be nominated in the Optimist will open a contest Apply Cor. 8th and 9th Avenue Finish and every kind of Lumber in the and ai Alder lslock. Prince Rupert ii-12 writing, the writing shall be subscribed test among the newsboys -the Lumber line. | by two voters of the municipality as! boys who brighten the newspaper or Box 178 wid Principal Office and Yards: Sixth Ave. FRBDRIC S. CLEMENTS, proposer and seconder, and shall be office every afternoon with a bed­ at Fulton and Tatlow Sts. Civil Engineer. lam of noise that drowns the Dominion and B.C. Land Surveyor, delivered to the Returning Officer at Liquor License Notice Branch Office and Sample Rooms: Mine Surveyor, etc. tiny time between the date of the notice clatter of the monotype. A trio Empress Theatre Building. Second avenue, near McBrido. of monthly prizes will be awarded. VTOT1CE is hereby (riven, Hint I, It. .1. McDonald. I and 2 o'clock, p. m., of the day of ( 111 P. 0. Box 49. Prince Rupert, B.C. will make application for renewal of n retail nomination the Kith day of May and The boy selling the largest liquor license for the premises known as the Es- in the event of a poll being necessary, ! sinKton Hotel. Port EssinKton, B.C. 3-lm MISS E. A. PROUD, A.L.C.M. number of Daily Optimists in the such poll will be opened on the 19th day Teacher of month will get $10.00. bf May, 1910 at the Court House afore-' Scotch Bakery Pianoforte, Violin and Singing The boy selling the second J. G. WESTON High-class Confectionery, Secondave., bet. Seventh and Eighth sts. said from !) a. m., until 7 p. m., of which Baking, 'groceries. • every person is hereby required to take largest number of Daily Optimists Transfer & Cartage and Messenger Service HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SUPPLIED himself accordingly. gets $3.00. Baggage Delivered to All Parts of the City 0. W. NICKERSON The qualification required for School The boy selling the third largest Orders Receive Prompt Attention Second Avenue. H. HAMBLIN. Custom Broker Trustee is as follows: number of Daily Optimists gets Office: Exchange Block, Cor. 3rd Ave. and 6th St. Office: Third avenue, 2 doors from The Any person being a house-holder in $2.00. Optimist block the school district of the city of Prince Every boy has a chance and Rupert, and being a British subject the only conditions are that each of the full age of 21 years, and not MAPLE LEAF Prince Rupert Scavenging Co. DR. M. P. KEELY newsboy must cash in himself otherwise disqualified by law, shall Prompt reliable service. Boxes for orders or tionv and sell his own papers. Anyone Dentist eligible to be elected or to serve as a ROOMS plnlnts lire placed. Centre Street and Rupert having assistance from another Roaii, Third Ave. and Sixth Street. Fifth Ave.und School Trustee in such Municipal Dis­ Fulton Street. Pi O. Box 608, Office, Second 6!>8 Granville St. Vancouver boy will forfeit his chance for a Third Avenue and Second Street Ave., 7th Street. ,* trict. prize. (IIVP^N under my hand at Prince Rooms, $2.50 a week. J. H. P1LLSBURY, Rupert, B. C, the ninth day of May, BOYS, GET BUSY ! CIVIL ENC.INEEH. Beds, $2.00 a week. 1910. For Sale. Tlll'l OPTIMIST IT'S ALIVE ! Surveying -:- Designs -:- Estimates A. CUTHBERT, With Board, $7.50 per week up Two Boilers, one 4Hxlti brlekpard- and one 54xii Room 7, Exchange Block, marine; Apply CARLISLE CANNERY, Claxton Cornt r Third Avenue and Sixth Street Returning Officer J. YOUNG. Manager P.O., Skoena River. 1(1-20 THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST ' For Sale KITSUMKALUM BOOMING. TWO-ROOMED HOUSE, Cost $150.00. NORTHERN STEAMSHIP Burlapped inside. Come and make offer. ^•WN^SEE US FOR^^w^ Many Prospectors are Going in COMPANY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Centrally located. HAYNER BROS. This Season. ~4 I Corner First Avenue and Eighth Street THE STEAMER HOUSES TO LET Mr. E. Eby, of Eby & Co., Kitsum- kalum, Skeena River, is in the city for "PETRIANA" J. Y. ROCHESTER a few days on a purchasing and busines WILLIAMS & SOULE SAILS FROM trip. Mr. Eby owns a general store, Prince Rupert the post office and a hotel in the river Fifth Avenue and McBride Street VICTORIA 1ST AND 15TH town. He is the chief outfitter on that AND FROM part of the river and is looked upon as ^VANCOUVER 2ND AND 16TH "it". Kitsumkalum, he says, is booming this spring and has a great future. Each month. Carrying General Freight Sand Many prospectors are going in this Gasoline and Explosives. year. Mr. Eby thinks the action of the The service will be augmented by the Provincial Government in reserving FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER STEAMER AND the wild lands, came none too soon. Traaru^atJsnlEa^lEaBMPJlsgnRvi (i&i (E*5»JJ wiBCTlIBTOCTI\^,&&gg£) It will keep out the land speculator, "CETRIANA" but encourage the pre-emptor. SAILING WEEKLY Gravel Commencing About April 15. Agent for the Rat Portage Lum­ The safe for the bank of British North For further particulars apply at the America arrived on the , and Company's office YOUR OWN TERMS ber Company of Vancouver. was placed in the bank .yesterday. Ctr. Water and Cordova Sts., Vancouver It required six horses co draw the big Lowest Prices quoted for money box up from the wharf. The regular monthly meeting of the E HAVE AN IMMENSE LIST OF LOTS NORTH COAST TOWING CO. Sash, Doors, Mouldings, and Board of Trade will be held this even­ LIMITED in all sections direct from owner, who Lumber of every Description ing at 8 o'clock in the Court house. W Tugs "McCulloch" and Important business is to be considered are able to make enticing terms. We and a full attendance is requested. "Topaz " can suit your pocket from $50 up. Prince Rupert property will never be cheaper than it is to-day. Launch "Hopewell," <&c. Select fresh eggs at Morrow's mar­ kets; 3 doz. for $1. General Towing and Passenger G. R. NADEN COMPANY Goods must be bought in the right SNAPS DON'T LAST LONG. Business. markets to get the prices. Ben Davis Limited. Apples, $2.50 box. Select Fresh Eggs, Why not buy a lot that will allow prompt turn­ Scows for Hire. $8.75 per case; 3 dozen for $1.00. At overs ? Office: First Avenue and Centre Street FKER THE FOLLOWING Morrow's Markets. o CHOICE PROPERTIES List your property with us. We buy or sell; we get results. The Mack WE HAVE THEM. SEE US. Realty & Insurance Co., Royal block. Third avenue. j PQD SALE For "everything in canvas," go to the Prince Rupert Tent & Awning Co. ii 9-tf SAILING DATES from PRINCE RUPERT When in need of glasses, see Dr. Elli­ son. That is his specialty. Office, No. 7, S.S. PRINCESS BEATRICE Annex. Leaves for Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Lots Block Section Price THE MACK REALH & every Wednesday at 1 p. m. S.S. PRINCESS MAY land 2 18 1 $30,000 Leaves for Stewart Monday Night, May 9 13 and 14 13 1 20,000 iflli Grade Domestic and Havana Leaves for Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Wednesday, May 11, at 8 a. m. CIGARS CIGARS INSURANCE COMPANY 13 and 14 3 6 4,000 by tha Box by the Box a S.S. PRINCESS BEATRICE Specialty - Cigars Specialty Leaves for the Naas and Stewart May 9 and 10 6 5 2,000 Alaskan Cigar & Tobacco Co. ROYAL BLOCK 2 and 16. Central Building, Third Avenue. DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND, Prince Rupert 7 and 8 36 7 1,750 11 and 12 40 8 650 Third Avenue and Sixth Street FOR SALE -REAL ESTATE - ALSO - Law-Butler Co., Law-Butler Building, P. S.—We are as eager to buy snaps as to sell. A Few Good Stewart Lots Third Avenue. Boscowitz Our clients need them all. What have SECTION 8. you to offer ? Steamship Co., Ltd. $50 cash handles lots in blocks 24, 25 $75 cash handles lots in blocks 3, Ii, 20, Steamers , l , 21. ^mm^m^m^^>t^^^mmm^».> : i!'c:-;;'- tsmm,faj^ AND Georgetown $250 each for lots 48, 49, 50, 51, block Vadso 38. These are choice and level. $200 for inside lots to $250; for corners Sawmill Co. Ltd. we have about 35 lots left at St. Dennis these prices Leaves Vancouver every Thurs­ SECTION 7. day night, (from Victoria Lumber $75 cash handles lots in blocks 45, 48 the previous evening) arriv $105.50 cash handles lot 23, block 50. The Optimist Job Department ing here Monday night. and Price $325. now has Wood Type for Signs Weekly sailings to Port Simp­ $400-Each for 4 lots in block 10-lots ! son and Nass River and 7, 8, 9, 10; cash $208.75; 5th ave. Signs!and Poster Work. Signs! Stewart every Wednesday. Mouldings Fine anil level. ) Southbound for Vancouver and SB00»For lot 3, block 9 ; cash $368.75 Victoria every Friday. $600--Each for lots 5 and 6, block 22; A large stock of dry finish­ cash $300, each; bal. terms For further information apply ing lumber on hand. Boat $1000-Double corner, block 10, lots li to— lumber a specialty. Delivery and 12, cash $718.75 Peck, Moore & Company made at short notice. $1500 for lots 48 and 49, block 3. Cash Peck, Moore & Co. $600. Agents Our prices are as low as any. $750 each for lots 48 and 49, block 3. Call on us before ordering. SECTION 6. Real Estate and Insurance. 3wt4444444«44444444 44Kl!«4 We have 15 lots that we can deliver in this section FIRE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY $3700 for double corner on 5th Avenue OFFICE: and Cotton St. Cash $1850.00. cTWARINE BONDS SECTION 5 Prescriptions Cor. Centre St. and First Ave. $1000-For lot 9, block 26, cash $500. AGENTS FOR DOMINION WOOD PIPE CO. Fronts on Taylor St. and 7th Ave. $1175-For lot 15, block 26; cash 850. BOSCOWITZ S. S. A. Are given more attention by us Fronts on Fulton St. than any branch of the business. $1600-House and lot, 7th ave.; splendid Remember this. house; water connected. FRED STORK $2500-House and lot, 7th and Taylor; 7 rooms and bath. f. H. ORME, Prince Rupert. SECTION 1. Lynch Bros., General Merchants The Pioneer Druggist $2000-Lot 11, block 6; cash $1000. This A COMPLETE LINE OF is below market price, and the ICorner Second Ave. and Sixth St. terms are reasonable. GROCERIES, HARDWARE, Valves, Pipe and Pipe Fitt­ $7150-Buy lota 9 and 10, block 35; cash $4150, Third ave., splendid bus­ MEN'S CLOTHING 4* ings in Stock. iness lots TANKSLEY & BLANNIN $30000-Buys lots 1 and 2, block 18, Second avenue and First, terms. Sash, Doors and Building Material. Contractors Agents for Fire Insurance. Sole agents for Carhartt's Overalls and Gloves Pile Driving and Foundation Work a A First-class Metal Shop. •n Specialty. We have other listings and would Plumbing and Steamheating. like to handle yours. Junction of First, Second and Third Aves. Box 17 Prince Rupert THE P Ii I N C E RUPERT OPTIMIST

POLICE COURT at !) o'clock Sunday for Skagway. Chairs for everybody. See It took all night to unload her freight. the display of Grass Chairs Saturday night and Sunday were The steamer Henriette made a record run to the Islands and back, covering BORDEN STREET very quiet Chief Wynn and his staff at HART'S, the big furniture have got the town pretty well under the distance in four days. Besides fish eontrol. For the week end, one Swede and ice she brought in on Sunday store. appeared before the magistrate this 2000 ties and a deck load of lumber for Lots 19 and 20, Block 14, Sec. 5 morning. He was charged with loiter­ this port. ing on the street and using insulting The bachelors of Kitselas have issued language. It happened to be Chief invitations for their first annual ball, These lots are amongst the finest residential in the city Wynn himself, and the Swede was lined to be held on the evening of May 24. ei $20 and costs, or 30 days. He paid the This is expected to be the society's fine. Next time he meets the Chief debut at the Big Canyon. M. M. STEPHENS & CO. $2,5000.00 a. he will have very little to say. An organization meeting will be held Real Estate and Insurance at Manson's committee rooms this MARINE evening. Everyone is invited. Foley, Welch & Stewart are expect­ Pattullo & Radford The Camosun arrived Sunday at ing men up from the South on every 9.30 a. m., from Stewart and cleared boat now, to work on the contract V/YD T p1 A C p1 • Second Ave. and First St. at 4.30 p.m., for Vancouver. up the river and beyond. All the men in the town who want to work are being The steamer Omineca went up the engaged, but hundreds more are still river yesterday morning to Seeley's required. Landing, taking over 150 passengers, most of whom were for Foley, Welch ^s^Biocks, EVENING and PARTY DRESSES & Stewart. Steamer Bulletin. Foley, Welch & Stewart, Prince Rupert. bectMa The Coquitlam arrived Sunday morn­ 8 a.m., Partly clear, calm, warm. *' i At MRS. FRIZZELL'S ing from Vancouver. She called here Water is down to zero and is falling. to leave off oil and then proceeded to Str. Operator is about Bostrom's NEW LINE OF FANCY WORK in Pillow Tops, Blouses, Stewart for which port she had a full camp, en route up river. Corset Covers and Centre Pieces in eyelet work. Also load. Str. Conveyor by Graveyard, 5.30 a.m. A READY-TO-WEAR HATS for ladies and children, now in. The tug boat Nanoose and transfer en route up river. scow No 1, which brought up about Str. Skeena about graveyard, coming MRS. FRIZZELL, Theatre Block 600 tons of bridge material for the up. ' Canada Bridge Co., left at noon to-day Str. Hazelton, at Hazelton. P. O. Box 90. on her return trip. Str. Omineca leaves Prince Rupert The Port Simpson left this morning at 9.00 a.m., for Hazelton with a full load of pass­ Str. Port Simpson in Rupert: due to Second Avenue, near Mi* St. engers and freight. She also had on a leave 10 a.m., for Hazelton. number of horses for the government Rupert City arrive from Vancouver work and for the Ellis Lumber Co. Wednesday afternoon and leave Thurs­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Princess Royal arrived Saturday day 10.30 a.m. SOME BIG MONEY-MAKERS! night and brought up over 100 passen­ Chieftan arrives from Port Essington at 1 p.m., daily and leaves at 3 p.m. gers for Prince Rupert. She cleared Seven-roomed house on Fifth Avenue. All modern conveniences. Three bed­ rooms and bathroom up stairs; three 1 rooms and large pantry down stairs. 1 House 22x40, with large verandah. To the Citizens of Prince Rupert: 1 Best Trackage in City, Full-sized basement. Lots 5 and 6, 1 Block 13, Section 6. LEASE TAKE NOTICE, that I shall 1 2 LOTS ADJOINING LOCAL FREIGHT SHEDS $2000 $6000; half cash. hold a meeting at the Empress Theatre EACH P Four-roomed cottage on Fifth Avenue. Plastered and painted. 20x24, with Tuesday Evening, May 10, at 8 o'clock, large verandah. Water connections. Full-sized basement. Lot 9, block 11, c E Section 6. for the purpose of discussing public issues. 640 ACRES rD FORT GEORGE $2350; half cash. All candidates for Mayor and Alderman are requested to be present, and will be given an Lot 15, Block 39, Section 7. $500; half cash. opportunity to address the meeting. The 250 ACRES BEST LAND SKEENA RIVER public is cordially invited to attend. SEE US REGARDING Old Fort George T. D. PATTULLO, — AND — Nechaco and Fraser Valley Candidate for Alderman. Prince Rupert Securities, Limited Farm Lands

tana DSAgjaJLangg n THE BRIN FURNITURE CQ CASH OK Prince Rupert's Leading Furniture Store EASY PAYMENTS LET US FLATHLR YOUR NLST. YOU GLT THE. GIRL; WE, DO THL REST- ON THE BRIN SYSTEM OF EASY PAYMENTS- Sole Agents: GERHARD HEINTZMAN PIANOS COLUMBIA and VICTOR PHONOGRAPHS A BIG HIT—" Black and White Rag." THE LATEST—" PonjT Bo/-."

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