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VOL. II, NO. 20 HAZELTON, B. C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1913 PRICE $2.00 A YEAI LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS NOTES GREAT FOB HIE IN Jack Ward came in on Thurs­ W. J. Carr arrived from Tel­ PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE I day from Chicken Lake, kwa last evening. L. L. DeVoin returned Tues­ Railway officials announce that ULTIMATUMTO TURKEYda y from a trip to Chicken Lake. after Wednesday the westbound J. S. Hicks has returned from trains will leave New Hazelton at 9:30 a. m. and South Hazelton Germany Joins Other Nations in Presenting Note to Porte a trip through the Kispiox Val­ Important Legislative Program Outlined in Speech Fror at 9:45. Demanding Acceptance of Proposed Terms of Peace— ley. Throne—Bill to Reform Provincial Taxation System is A. W. Corner is building a fine Robert Nelson, of Ootsa Lake, Action Expected to Result in Restoration of Peace in 2J story residence on his Kispiox came in on Thursday for a load Likely to Do Away With Poll Tax—Session Expected to War-Stricken Balkans ranch. of supplies. He reports that all Last Only About Five Weeks stock in the famous lake district W. W. Kerr returned from the is wintering well. London, Jan. 13:—The powers ligerent nations. It is again re­ coast on Tuesday, bringing two (Special to The Miner) ment to continue the expenditure have presented a note urging up­ ported that Adrianople has sur­ fine horses. The quarterly meeting of the , Jan. 16:—The cus­ necessary to provide for the on Turkey a pacific settlement of rendered to the beseigers in advisory board of the Hospital tomary imposing ceremonies to­ growing needs of the country. the war. In addition, Sir Ed­ consequence of the scarcity ol R. DeB. Hovell, the Hazelton was held on Tuesday evening, An day marked the opening of the He noted with interest that the ward Grey, British foreign min­ food and the deplorable condition barrister, has been elected a fel­ interesting report has been pre­ first session of the thirteenth mining industry had surpassed! ister, has had some friendly talks of the garrison and people of the low of the Royal Colonial Insti­ pared for the annual meeting on legislature of . in growth any similar period inl with the chief envoys of the al­ city. tute. Thursday evening. The scene at the parliament the history of the province, also! lies and of the Turks, impressing N. L. '>ando left on Thursday George A. Larocque today re­ buildings was a brilliant one and that additional honors had been! upon them the responsibility of London, Jan. 17: — Germany for a trip to England. He ex­ ceived news that his youngest a large crowd was in attendance won by fruit and agricultural! preserving European peace by has joined with the other powers pects to return to Hazelton in the brother, Thornton D., was dead to witness the proceedings. exhibits from British Columbia! spring. coming to terms. The obstinacy in presenting a joint note to at Lancaster, Ont., where the, Hon. D. M. Eberts was re­ in competition with the world. I on both sides may not be broken Turkey. In effect the note is an Mrs. A. J. Walters a id Miss family resides. Mr. Laroeque'sj Adverting to railway matters, | elected speaker of the house. ultimatum requiring the Porte to and a resumption of hostilities Patterson have gone to Kelowna, many friends will regret to learn j Campbell, of , was attention was given to the ad­ agree to the demands of the al­ may lead to a general European B. C, where they will open a of his bereavement. absent owing to illness in his vance in construction of new| lied Balkan nations. conflict. It is believed that one modern millinery establishment. Any person knowing the family and W. J. Manson, of lines, made possible by aid grant­ more meeting of the peace con­ Government Agent W. Allison whereabouts of Murly Taylor, Dewdney, took his place in ed by the province. The com­ ference will be held before the The School Statistics returned on Wednesday from formerly of Sealey, is requested moving the reply to the speech pletion of these lines maybe ex-l delegates leave for home. If an­ Victoria, Jan. 17:—The school New Westminster, where he to communicate with his mother, from the throne. Woods, of pected well within the time setl other session is not held it will <1 report for the province has been | spent the holidays with his fam­ Mrs. Hattie Taylor, Anacortes, Alberni, is the seconder. by law. Included in the new| be considered an open insult to tabled. It shows an enrolment ily and enjoyed a well-earned va­ Wash., or with the chief of police legislation which would be intro­ Britain. Lieutenant-Governor Paterson, of 50,200 pupils, an increase of cation. at Hazelton. in the speech from the throne, duced during the session was al The Balkan allies announce 5,000 over 1911 and over 20,000 reviewed the events of the last bill furthering the arrangements! that they will resume hostilities as compared with live years ago. year, referring to the visit of the between the government and the| at once in case Turkey does not There are 24 provincial high HAZELTON WINS THIRD HAZELTON MINES NOW Duke of Connaught and dwelling Canadian Northern. accede to their demands this schools, attended by 970 boys and GAME_F0R ROSS CUP on the exceptional degree v-of A measure providing for the J week. 1,200 girls. A total of 1,350 SHIPPING RICH prosperity experienced by British appointment of additional judgesl teachers are employed in the Columbia and the unprecedented was among the new bills to bel province. The total cost for the Fast and rather rough play Hazelton is about to take an London, Jan. 16:—The British influx of immigration. The fin­ introduced, also an act amending! I year was $876,000 as compared characterized the third game of assured position amongst the press generally expresses the be­ ancial condition of the province, the taxation system of the pro­ lief that the Balkan war will be with $715,000 in 1911 and $400,- the Ross Cup series, which was producing camps of the province. vince, in line with the recom- 000 in 1907. His honor said, continues most ended by treaty between the bel- played this afternoon on the As predicted by The Miner, the satisfactory, enabling the govern­ (Continued on Page Six) Hazelton rink, and whitii result­ Harris Mines w'ill he the first P. BURNS' BIO PLANT REPORT BIG SHOWING ed in a victory for the local team property to join the shipping by a score of 5 to 0. The New ranks. Duke Harris yesterday IRISH HOME ROLE BILL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR AT CALGARY BURNED ON GREENH OUNTAIN Hazelton team was clearly out­ superintended the loading of the PASSES IN COMMONS HOSPITALjOUIPMENTl \ played, and only strenuous work first car of American Boy ore, Calgary, Jan. 13:—The most The opening up of a big body in goal prevented a much larger which will be sent out on next London, Jan. 16:—The home The advisory board of Hazelton I disastrous fire in the history of of arsenical iron ore, carrying score against the black and white. , Wednesday's freight train. An­ rule bill passed the house of com­ Hospital, which includes repre-l western Canada occured yester­ good values in gold and silver, sentatives of the Dominion and I The Hazelton men played a other car from this property will I mons today by a majority of 110. day when the large packing plant is reported from the Green splendid game, team work being 1 provincial governments and thel soon follow, and regular ship- The final debate on the measure of P. Burns & Co. was totally de­ Mountain group on Bear river, much better than in the first two people of the district, calls at-| ments will be made from now was marked by a number of stroyed by fire. The loss, includ­ 26 miles from Hazelton and 111-2 games. tention to the necessity for addi­ on. great speeches, the most notable ing carcasses in cold storage, will miles from the railway. Emil Two goals were scored in the tional funds to provide for the| The Silver Standard is now being those by Premier Asquith, ftl probably be in excess of $1,000,- Olson and his gang returned to first period: North in 1 minute installation of an X-ray appar­ having several cars of its high Hon. A. J. Balfour, James Red­ 000. town yesterday, having complet­ and North in 7 minutes. The atus and a modern ambulance. I grade ore hauled to the railway, | mond, and Sir Edward Carson. The loss is serious in that the ed their contract. A crosscut second period brought two more, The excellence of the hospital, its also scored by North, in 2 and will ship a large quantity local plant was the largest insti­ tunnel was driven 150 feet to the splendid record, and the ability minutes and 13 minutes. In the Pattullo Rupert's Mayor tution of its kind in the West, from the dump which has ac- of Dr. Wrinch, the superintend-1 vein, which was found at that final session Sinclair scored in 12 I cumulated during development The civic elections in Prince from which all of the Western ent, are well known throughout I point to carry from two to three minutes. A I. Harris was referee. work. Rupert were of an interesting cities, including and the district, and there is no Victoria, and the Coast cities, feet of ore. After drifting for nature, as usual. T. D. Pattullo doubt there will be a generous | Y\ drew largely for their meat sup­ fifty feet, the ore was found to Mark Carr's Death Cheslakee Inquest was elected mayor by a majority -V ply, and butchering operations be widening, and the last fifty (Special to Tho Miner) (Special to The Miner) of 122 votes over Mayor'Newton, response to the call. All con­ may have to be resorted to pre­ feet of tunnel disclosed a fine Telkwa, Jan. 18:—Particulars Vancouver, Jan. 17:—This was who reconsidered his withdrawal tributions will be acknowledged I j of the death of Mark Carr have the fifth day of the inquest into in The Miner, and may be sent! vent a meat famine. The storage shoot of ore, which a crosscut at from the contest. The aldermen plant contained 4,000 carcasses. been received. He was visiting the Cheslake" disaster. The elected were McCaffery, Kerr, to Dr. H. C. Wrinch or to this | the face shows to be fifteen feet his married sister at Prospect cause of the accident has not yet The fire was discovered about and Leek in Ward One, and office. Wf. wide, according to Mr. Olson. Junction, New York, when he been fully established. It was 12:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Dybhavn, Sutherland, Naden, The annual meeting of thel At this point the tunnel has a was suddenly seized with pleuro­ proved that the ash ejector was The whole of the basement was Bullock-Webster, and Maitland patrons of the Hospital, which [ in flames, and the packing plant dept of over 200 feet. pneumonia, to which he succumb­ closed at the time. Many pas­ ed after only four days' illness. sengers testified that they were in Ward Two, all ticket-holders or contributors! department, augmented by all of Values of $10 to $60 have been j to the amount of five dollars arel the city fire department, was un­ The remains of the late popular not warned of danger, and Chief obtained from this ore. Samples; Bulkley Valley man have been Steward Booth was criticized by New Mayors entitled to attend, will be held at | able to make any headway the institution on Thursday eve­ have been sent to Frank Jackson j taken back to Ontario, for inter­ the jury for not calling the pas­ (Bpeolal to The Miner) against the flames. This was ning next, to receive the annual I ment in Sarsficld cemetery, near sengers. The Inquest has been Victoria, Jan. 17:—Ex-Mayor dun in a measure to the low and C. B.Clark, to whom the| report and elect a member of thel Ottawa. adjourned until next week. The A. J. Morley was elected mayor water pressure and also the am­ property was recently bonded by board. There should be a good[ government enquiry will open on of Victoria by a majority of five. monia fumes in the basement, Olson and partners. It is likely attendance. Premier Threatened Monday. A recount has been demanded on which were so strong that the that further development work Vancouver, Jan. 13:—In con­ The body of Matt Johnson was behalf of Mayor Beck with. Many men could not endure them. will be immediately undertaken Gold Handled Free sequence of threatening letters today found by divers, making impersonations are alleged. (Special to The Miner) Big Steamer Wrecked by the operators. being received by Sir Richard the death roll six. In Kamloops Mayor Robinson Vancouver, Jan. 17:—The fed­ McBride, the police of Spokane was re-elected by acclamation Halifax, Jan. 13:—The steam­ Whist and Dancing eral government has removed the er Uranium terminated her voy­ have been asked to keep an eye Big Edmonton Fire for a sixth term. Other mayors assaying and stamping charge of Great credit is due the indus­ age from Rotterdam by piling up on William Milsom, whose name (Special to The Miner) elected: Revelstoke, Kilpatrick; one-eighth of one per cent, on I on a rocky reef ten miles below trious committee which was re­ was signed to a communication Edmonton, Jan. 17: — Half-a- Grand Forks, Fripp; Rossland, gold brought to the Vancouver Halifax in a fog yesterday, and sponsible for the suceess of the threatening the premier's life. dozen structures in the wholesale Deschamps. assay office, placing it on an remained fast today with Captain whist drive and dance in the Milsom, who wrote fromSpokane, district were destroyed today in equal footing, with the United Eustace and crew aboard, but auditorium last night. There is supposed to be mentally un­ the worst fire in the city's his­ Thursday's Game States government assay offices I with all the 880 passengers safe was a good attendance and all balanced. tory. Four deaths have been A spectacular hockey game on in Seattle and San Francisco. ashore at the immigration station were pleased with the affair. recorded. The property loss will Thursday night between the This step is expected to check here. Whether the vessel could Prizes for whist were awarded New French President exceed $250,000. The conflagra­ Inkslingers and the Counter- the. draining of Canadian gold | be saved was problematical. as follows: Ladies—Mrs. Austin, Paris, Jan. 17:—Premier Poin- tion started in the mills of the jumpers ended in a score 4 to 0 into American channels. The steamer is stuck bow on Miss Wrathall, Miss Hobbs, Mrs. care was today elected president Brackman-Ker Co. in favor of the mercantile team. with seventeen fathoms of water Rock, Mrs. Moran, Miss Light, of the French republic. The play showed that all the The W. A. under her stern. The bow plates C. P. R. Revenue hockey talent in town is not in­ Mrs. Sargent; Gentlemen—J. W. The Hazelton branch of thel are ripped and one hold is water Will Reduce Tariff (-Bpeolal to The Minor) cluded in the league team. Austin, ("has. Reid, C. B. North, Women's Auxiliary will hold its I filled. It was on the same ledge Washington, Jan. 15:—It is Vancouver. Jan. 16:—The gross Wiggs O'Neill says he has a team first business meeting for thel and not far from this spot that H. H. McVittie, R. J. Rock, H. now practically certain that the revenue of the British Columbia in the Holy Terrors which can new year at the Mission House I the steamer Atlantic of the White W. Sharpe, Major Leslie. Democratic majority in congress division of the C. P. R. in 1912 take the measure of Thursday's on Thursday, January 23, at a I Star was lost in April, 1873, at Thc proceeds will be added to will make big reductions in the was $10,700,000, as compared victors, and a game between the quarter past three in the after-1 the sacrifice of 600 lives. the school fund. tariff. with $9,200,000 in 1911. two is in prospect. noon.

—T THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1913 to*-*- . ^ -- • gj hjgtjMfcgMii NOTICE. mer "LIQUOR LICENSE ACT" (Section 34) PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT HAZELTON, THE CENTER OF THE Notice is hereby given that, on the 15th day of February, A. D. 1913, GREAT OMINECA DISTRICT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. next, application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the grant of a Licence for the sale of Macdonald & Rauk, Publishers and Proprietors. liquor by retail in and upon the premis­ es known as Northern Hotel, situate at the Townsite of South Hazelton, B. C, PROSPECTORS' and SETTLERS' SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada and British Possessions, Two Dollars a upon the lands described as Lots 10,11«] year; Foreign, Three Dollars a year. 12, 13, 14. in Block 16, or Lots 15, 16, ADVERTISING RATES: Display, $1.50 per inch per month; Reading 17, 18, 19, in Block 30. Notices, 15 cents per line for first insertion, 10 cents per line for each subsequent Dated this 19th day of December, A. D., 1912. insertion. Legal notices inserted at B, C. Gazette rates. Colin Campbell Fraser, WE ARE CLEARING OUT Applicant. VOL. II. SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1913. No. 20. WATER NOTICE

The Omineca Miner hat the largest bona fide circulation of any newspaper in the For A Licence To Store or Pen Back FELTS and RUBBERS Northern Interior of British Columbia. Water. AT - GREATLY - REDUCED . PRICES Notice Is hereby given that Peter An important institution, and one which must be taken into ; Daniel Carr, of Telkwa, B. C, will ap­ ply for a licence to store or pen back account in summing up the development of Omineca district, is the 10 cubic feet per second of water from Call and get your size before they are all gone Canyon creek, a stream flowing in a Hazelton Hospital. Established some ten years ago, before the northwesterly direction and emptying into the Bulkley River on N.W. i sec­ Northern Interior had begun its great progress, the Hospital has tion 7, Tp. 2a. The water will be not only kept pace with the growth of the country, but has in stored in a reservoir of 4,500,000 gallons , , capacity to be built at S. j lot 1196 and most respects kept ahead ot requirements, providing ample accom- will be used for industrial purposes We'd like to show A carload of under a noU e of a lication or a li FRESH FRUITS modation for all who have required medical or surgical treatment. cense to tak? e anPPd use water ' , posted you our line of herewith, on the land described as HAY The record of the Hospital is in every respect admirable. Its North i of Lot 1197, Tp. 2u, Range 5, and Eggs on Hand statistics show a gratifying proportion of cures and improved cases, Coast District. This notice was posted on the ground Men's ORANGES Just received surpassing that of many larger hospitals, while the excellence of on the 2nd day of January 1913. The application will be filed in the office of LEMONS Get our prices on its management is attested by the fact that additional accommoda­ the Water Recorder at Hazelton. Underwear Objections may be filed with the said BANANAS tion and equipment have been provided as required, without the Water Recorder or with the Comptroller FLOUR necessity of making any general appeal for support. Needless to of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, The 1 2 it grade on SWEET POTATOES Victoria, B. C. A carload expected say. the people of the district, realizing the great value to the 22 P. D, Carr. (Applicant). the market. GRAPES, ETC. in a few days. community of the institution, have generously supported the IN THE SUPREME COURT OF Hospital. BRITISH COLUMBIA In the matter of the "Official Admin­ 1 As an asset of great value to the district, it behooves us to see istrator's Act" and that Dr. Wrinch, the able superintendent, is given every assistance In the matter of the cBtate of Gustof in his efforts to maintain the Hospital on a high plane of efficiency. Wickman, deceased, intestate ^ The Miner therefore bespeaks a generous response to the request TAKE NOTICE that by order of His for funds for the purchase of X-ray apparatus and a modern am­ Honour Judge Young, made the 26th day of October, 1912, I was appointed bulance, both of which are urgently required to bring the Hospital administrator of the Estate of the said Gustof Wickman deceased, and all THE FAMOUS up to the highest standard. parties having claims against the said The Famous Eistat- e are hereby required to forward same properly verified to me oni or bbee - LIGHTNING HITCH zon Rubber Company, Ltd., in amforei thkuev 7tIMh. daw«;V oOff Jaiiun.Januaryj 1913avawi, an.udu Hockey Skates MEXICO WILL BE all parties indebted to the said Estate the course of his evidence, said are required to pay the amount of their ARE BOKER'S Hockey Boots that the company had spent $8,- indebtedness to me forthwith. BROUGHT TO TIME Dated December 17th, 1912. 500 in the purchase of rifles for W. ALLISON, its employees. He thought that Official Administrator, New Orleans, La., Jan. 12:— these rifles had been required for 17 Hazelton, B. C. An ultimatum containing sting- the protection of the company's LAND NOTICES ing comment on the manner in;officials, and did not know that Cassiar Land District. District of which the Mexican Government ,an expedition against the natives failed to keep its promises to i had been contemplated. The Take notice that John Smith, of Telkwa, B. C., occupation farmer, protect American lives and prop chairman also declared that he intends to apply for permission to pur- ch ie the f 1,owln ertyisonits way to President nacj subseauentlv learned thnt £ ° K described lands; H«« wjj i.uZ offomm„ 11, ,.„,,,,,, I , BUOHequenuy itarnea mat Commencing at a post planted at the Madero this afternoon throuffh thousands of natives had been! South West comer and being at the LAND NOTICES Pedro Lescurrian, minister of ! killed in thp twplve veii-a nf tuB South East corner of Lot 1240, Runge 5 *<*, foreign off.,;,.- nf M^vl™ «.!,nU . twelve yeais Ot the Cassiar DiBtrict, thence North eiglity Ready for building, delivered S anuiis oi Mexico, v\no firm existence, chains, thence East 3.61 chains, thence Omineca Land District. District of conferred here with Chairman s South eighty chains, thence West 3.61 Coast, Range V. in the New Town. chains to point of commencement, Con Take notice that Robert J. Cooney of f DRY LUMBER William Alden Smith of the sub­ Taking time by the forelock, taining 20 acrea more or less. Victoria, B, C, axeman, intends committee of the senate foreign the representative men of Prince! Dec. 6, 1912. 24 John Smith to apply for permission to purchase the Before building, get prices from us for all kinds of relations committee, which is Rupert are already making pre- following described lands: Cassiar Land District. District of Commencing at a post planted on ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER conducting hearings here in re­ parations for the Northern Brit­ Cassiar. left bank of river on south ish Columbia Exhibition, which Take notice that I, Walter Gale, of boundary of Gerald Bate Aldous' appli­ gard to the troubles along the Telkwa, B. C, occupation accountunt, cation to purchase and about 15 ehains Mexican border. is to be held in the coast city intends to apply for permission to pur- east of the S. E. corner of L. 917, Coast Interior Lumber Company The ultimatum makes plain the next fall. Assurances of SUP-1 cna9e the following described lands: Range 5, thence east 60 chains, south , .. , a Commencing at a post planted a*, the SOchains, west 60ehains moieor less to Hazelton attitude of President Taft and port and co-operatio:n-operation hahavv e been i South West corner and being at the , thence northerly following ^ says positively that the United received from all parts of the'?!orth,West,co.rner of Lot 217B'tnence Skeena river to point of commencement ., , ., I.. , I "Mt forty chains, thence North twenty and containing 480 acres more or less. •O States will en force protection not north, and there IS no doubt the chains, Ounce West forty chains', Oct. 22, 1912. Robert J. Cooney. event will be a notable success ! thence Soutn twenty chainB to point of Operating over Grand Trunk Pa­ only of American citizens but all cific Railway and Steamship i foreigners in Mexico. . ,. ..,,.,.„. commencement, containing 80 acres Canadian Express A meeting is to be held in Prince more or less. Omineca Land District. District of Systems. When Minister Lescurrian left Kupert on Tuesday, January 5:8, Dec- 4> 1912- M Walter Gale, Coast, Range V. V here it was announced that he Take notice that Elizabeth Murray of Company to perfect organization and fix a Hazelton Land District. District of St. Paul, Minn., married woman, in­ Shipments handled to and from was going to Laredo, but later it Cassiar. all points in Eastern Canada, the definite date for the opening of Take notice that Mary Ellen Wolfe, tends to apply for permission to purchase developed that he had gone to the exhibition. of Vancouver, B.C., occupation married the following described lands: United States, Great Britain, Etc. El Paso, Texas. It is reliably woman, intends to apply for permission Commencing at a post planted at }. E. Beaucamp, AgU Speaking in London on naval to purchase the following described southeast corner L. 4110, thence north reported that the ultimatum made lands: 46 ehains and 14 links, cast 20 chains, Money Orders issued, payable defence, Sir Joseph Ward, ex- south about 60 chains to Little Oliver South Hazelton, B, C in all parts of the world. the positive statement that the Commencing at a post planted on the Creek, theme westerly along creek to state of anarchy now prevailing premier of New Zealand, said he north bank of the Skeena River about was absolutely in favor of stand­ twenty chains west of the southwest [•flint of commencement and containing in Mexico must cease. comer of Lot 2391, thence West 20 about 120 acres more or less. in,.g , by• the British navy instead- cchainn s to the south boundary of the Oct. 22, 1912. Elizabeth Murray. In the ultimatum it is declared 01 having sectional navies to de- j Right of Way of the«Grand Trunk Pa- that of all the murders charged lend the Overseas Dominions. cWc Railway, thence Easterly along the Baid 1 f Omineca Land Distritt, Districtof Sash and Door Factory against persons who fled into the He was delighted to see what KM " , Way 20 chains to the Coast, Range V h-irl i.,l,nn „T... i_ r>„_„j.. i westerly boundary of Eric Boje s appli- United States, not one conviction had taken place in Canadaion catlOO lo purchase, thence South 20 Take notice that Kenton C. Murray of Full Btock of all kinds and sizes of Window Sash, Doors, Oflico Fixtures, that subject, and was sure that | chains to point of commencement, con St. Paul, Minn., merchant, intends to Interior Finishing on hand and made to order. Large stock of Lumber has been obtained, and that the such action was the Strongest taining 40 acres more or less. apply for permission to purchase the and Building Materials, Tinsinilliing, Plumbing and SteamHtting. Mexican authorities have been and best a grea. t.• country coul° .d . Decn..« . 16in, 19110120 Maii....r . Eltfii...l I I Wolfe. following described lunds; Job and Shop Work a Specialty. PInnB and Specifications. 25 W Affleck Ag't. Commencing at a post planted on making wonderful use of the ex­ take. New Zealand had adopted I the south bunk of Little Oliver Creek tradition power to further their the same policy as Canada with and about forty chains east of the Stephenson & Crum own ends. regard to the navy and the pro­ Commercial Printing The Miner southeast corner of lot 4116, thence vision of ships. south 20 chains, west 20 chainB, north CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS The clause in the document re­ Print Shop, Hazelton. 20 chnins to the bank of little Oliver Creek, thence easterly along creek to Hazelton garding the protection of foreign­ point of commencement, containing ers in Mexico was inserted, it is tr about 40 acres. Fenton C. Murray. understood, in response to the Oct. 22, 1912. 19 tr demands of other countries. YOUR LAST CHANCE Omineca Land District. District ofJJ is nearly gone. The Railway is rapidly approach­ Cassiar. Ottawa, Jan. 13: -Tt is under­ ing this District and your chances of making big Take notice that Adolf Berncr of money are Prince Rupert, B. C, clerk, intends to FARM LANDS stood here that representations apply for permission to purchase thc will be made to the British gov­ following described lands: ernment on behalf of Canadian DISAPPEARING Commencing at a post planted nt the along the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Cen­ southeast corner anu about | of a mile capital invested in Mexico to see fast. Good land is still to be had from $9 to $20 tral British Columbia. Every mile of railroad construction per acre. Grasp your opportunity now. southwest of the southweBt corner of if something cannot be done to lot 833, Cassiar District, thence west 80 chains, north 40 chains, cast 80 chains, adds to the value of the land. Buy before the completion prevent the frequent revolutions DON'T BE south 40 chains to point of commence­ of the railroad. ment, containing 320 acres more or less. which are imperilling the large one of those who lose the chance of making a Dec. 16, 1912. 28 Adolf Berner. amount of money sunk in Mexi­ "stake" by consulting me ^P?*1 can enterprises. CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OK TOO LATE CASSIAR Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, \ The Rubber Atrocities of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal and During the course of inquiry REGINALD LEAKE GALE, J. P. petroleum over thc following described f being made in London into the Deputy Mining Recorder ; Heal Estate Agent lands :- Commencing al a post planted nhout Putumayo rubber scandal, it has TELKWA, BULKLEY VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA 1 mile north and 2 mileB cast of the been admitted that 30,000 natives northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's AGENT British Columbia Life Assurance Co. oal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains north, NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY, Ltd. I have been murdered during the FOR Phoenix and Liverpool, London & Globe Fire office* 80 chains west, 80 chiiins south, 80 Suite 622 Metropolitan Building last twelve years by officials of chains east to point of commencement, Gould's Pumps and Hydraulic Machinery containing 640 acres more o r less, p.id „p cpiui $1,500,000. VANCOUVER, B. C. one company. Mr. Gubbins, j Cary's Safes •:• Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent known as rlaim No. 6. chairman of the Peruvian-Ama-1 L Sept. 16, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. Jy M THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JANUARY-18,1913 rH 1 . iff

\ i i ANSWERS THE CHALLENGE OF THE NEW NORTH

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SOUTH HAZELTON is the coming metropolis of the Northern Interior of British Columbia. It is :'v the official G.T.P. Townsite and will be the distributing center for the extensive agricul­ tural lands and mines of this district, and for the coal fields of Groundhog Mountain.

What Has Been Done What Will Be Done 1/ The station site has been approved. Station has Permanent station is now being built. been established and has been made end of steel for High level bridge will be built. the winter. More clearing and grading will be done. Fifty acres have been cleared. Electric light and water plant will be built. Business streets and others have been graded. Hotel will be built immediately. Several other More than 40 lots have been secured by mer­ hotels to be completed before spring. chants of Hazelton. Contracts for several permanent buildings have Leading merchants will build permanent stores been let. and warehouses and start business before spring. High level bridge has been guaranteed. And everything will be done to make South Hotel license has been applied for. Hazelton the leading city of the Northern Interior. L

There are a few inside lots still to be had in the bus­ TERMS: One quarter cash; bal. 1, 2 and 3 years. iness district. Lots 33 x 120 feet on Omineca, On and after January 1, 1913, one quarter cash, an 86 ft. street. bal. 6, 12 and 1 8 months.

Plans at our office — better see them at once — delay means loss of opportunity. ALDOUS & MURRAY HAZELTON, B. C. Agents For W. J. Sanders, Fiscal Agent, 64 Leigh-Spencer Bldg., Vancouver.

mmm THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1913 mmmsf •fwii.ii'iiHniwnwiwwwwnmii i. i "', '."'i • WS^B^HHHiWHHBiHHBB" /T LAND NOTICES 1-^l-^tH'^V'***''^!!^-' I»> *l ) —I. Omineca Land District. District of MEN'S WEAR The World's Doings in Brief Cassiar Be Careful in News Notes from Many Sources Take noticethat (Mrs.) Elizabeth T. Hutchinson of Louisville, Ky. U. S. A. that gives Satisfaction, widow, intends to apply for permission Shoe Buying Ten thousand taxi-cab drivers als of the United States in the to purchase the following described and Reliable lands: are on strike in London. order of the value of their an­ Commencing at a post planted at Carelessness is a Fault. One nual production are coal, iron, the southwest corner of lot 846, thence Boots and Shoes Fourteen inches of snow fell in east 80 chains," South 80 chains, west who is careless in shoe buying clay, copper, petroleum, gold, 80 chains north 80 chains, to point of Vancouver in Sunday's storm. commencement, containing 640 acres always pays clearly for it. The stone, natural gas, cement, lead, more or less. more thought you give to the (Mrs.) Elizabeth T. Hutchinson. requirements of your feet, the Snowslides in the Cascades in­ silver and zinc. Aug. 19,1912. 10 terrupt the running of Great more you will appreciate the The British Isles were swept Omineca Land District. District of high qualities found in Northern trains. Cassiar on Saturday and Sunday by Take notice that Elizabeth Deming are Specialties at The Democrats at Washington of St. Paul, Minn., U. S. A., spinster, heavy gales and snowstorms. intends to apply for permission to pur­ "INVICTUS" expect to reduce the steel tariff Many small craft were wrecked chase the following described lands; FOOTWEAR Commencing at a post planted 20 LARKWORTHY'S by over a third. and coast shipping was damaged. chains east and 20 chains south of the 4 osuthwest corner of lot 221, thence H Manitoba farmers are organiz­ In the north of England a terrif­ east 80 chains, south 80 chains, west STORE 80chains, north 80 chainB, to point of K ing for the co-operative purchas­ ic storm lasted thirty-three commencement, containing 640 acres Noel & Rock hours. more orless. Elizabeth Deming. n Hazelt ing of supplies.* Aug, 19, 1912. 10 Sole Agents on , Hazelton, B. C. * sjt \. Yukon Indians are in danger After destroying the little gar­ Peace River Land District District of Cassiar I •11O11- -liO»- -llOii- -11O of famine as a result of the rison of Federals and totally Take notice that Cleveland Stillwell X razing the town of Ayotcingo, Cummings, of Vancouver, contractor, * Thorp & Hoops scarcity of cariboo. intends to apply for permission to pur­ I twenty-five miles from Mexico chase the foflowing described lands: * Peal Estate, Financial and Insurance Brokers Captain Barney Johnson of the Commencing at a post planted on the A. Chisholm City, a body of rebels withstood north bank 20 miles from the mouth of Aldermere, B. C. Prince Rupert has been appoint­ the Finlay river and 1 1-2 miles eaBt, the attacks of two detachments marked C. S. C. sw. corner, thence Sole District Agents for E. G. Prior & Co., Victoria, Agri­ ed a Vancouver pilot. of Federal reinforcements, vir­ east 80 chains, north 80 chains, west 80 General Hardware cultural Machinery and Implements, Wagons, Etc, chains, south 80 chains to point of tually annihilating them. commencement, containing 640 acres Builders' Material Fire, Life, Accident and Employer's Liability Insurance. It is now believed that seven more or less. We represent the best companies. lives were lost in the foundering Cleveland Stillwell Cummings. Miners' Supplies Thirty-nine lepers were recent­ July 14, 1912 Edward O'Neil, agt. We Can Lo ate You On a Good Pre-emption Near the G. T. P. of the steamer Cheslakee. ly put to death in an atrocious ! Cassiar Land Disrrict. Hazelton, B. C. If you desire information about the Bulkley Valley Write Us. Two steam trawlers for the manner by order of the provin­ District of CaBsiar. -iiO«- -ilO»- -'1O11- -nO Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, o»- Prince Rupert fisheries have ar­ cial authorities at Nanning, of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal and rived at San Francisco from Province of Kwang Si, China. petroleum over the tollowing described The sufferers from the dread lands: England. Commencing at a post planted about FIRST CLASS disease first were shot and then 1 mile south and 2 miles east of the ED. V. McBETH A force of Moors attacked a northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's their bodies were burned in a coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains DRY BIRCH Successor to Union Transfer French column in Morocco and south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, huge trench. 80 chains west to point of commence­ and Storage Co. was defeated with a loss of five ment, known as claim No. 10. CORDWOOD hundred killed. COAL NOTICES Sept. 15, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. FOR SALE Freighting Contractor CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OF In the last nine months the CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OF CASSIAR Promptly Delivered at Reasonable Rate* CASSIAR. Takenotice that Alfred E. Falconer; All Classes of Freight Handled with Care and Despatch Dominion government has paid Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal and P. HEWITT Hay and Oats for Sale. Office at Omineca Hotel out over four million dollars in petroleum overthe following described for a license to prospect for coal and lands:- Orders may be left at Cunningham railway subsidies. petroleum over the following described Commencing at a post planted about & Son's Store lands: 1 mile north and 2 miles east of the Experts predict a steady in­ Commencing at a post planted about northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's -llll—— llll—IIIIII—INI—IIII— llll—llll—UU- 3 miles north and 2 miles west of the coal claim No. 1; thence80 chains south, crease in the world's production northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's 80 chains west, 80 chains north, 80 coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains chains east to point of commencement, of gold, which is now over $467, - north, 80 chains east. 80 chains south, containing 640 acres more or less, known J. A. LeRoy Ingineca Hotel 80 chains west to point of commence­ as claim No. 6. J. Nation 000,000 annually. ment, known as claim No. 22. Sept. IB, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. McDonell & McAfee, Props. Sept. 16, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. The Unionist opposition in the Cnssiar Land District. Hotel Winters | Hazelton Land District. District of District ofCassiar. Coast, Range 5. Cor. Abbott and Water Streets British parliament will drop the Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, The only family hotel in the district. Private dining rooms. Take notice that Joseph Hamblet of taxation of foodstuffs as a plank Ketchikan, Alaska, free miner, intends of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for n Night and day restaurant. Modern conveniences. to apply for permission to purchase the a license to prospect for coal and petro­ Vancouver in their tariff platform. leum over the following described lands: Reasonable rates. Good Stable in connection. following described lands. — Commencing at a post planted at the Commencing at a post planted about southeast corner of lot 4482, thence 60 1 mile north and 2 miles east of th» European Plan $1.00 to $2.50 Elbert Hubbard, editor of the northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's Rooms with Baths. Hot and Cold chains west, thence 10 chains more or ; Philistine, was fined $100 in a less south to bank of Skeena river, coal claim No. 1, thence 80 chains Water. Steam Heated. thence 70 chains more or less northeast­ south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, I Motor Bus Meets All Boats and Buffalo court for sending immor­ erly following bank of river back to 80 chains west to point of commence­ / Trains. point of commencement, containing 40 ment, containing 640 acres more or al matter through the mails. acres more or less. Joseph Hamblet. less, known as claim No. 8. Dec. 12, 1912. 27 Sept. 16, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. Three hundred Scandinavian Cassiar Land District. Distriot of Cassiar Land District. Hazelt!o n families are to settle on 25,000 Cassiar District of Cassiar. TaKe notice that Alfred E. Falconer Take notice that Alfred F. Falconer, acres of land in the Peace river of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply William H. Holland tor a license to proapect for coal and district of British Columbia. a license to prospect for coal and petro­ GENERAL STORES AT Choicest of Wines, Liquors and Cigars leum over thc following described lands: letroleum over the following described Commencing ata post planted about fands: HAZELTON and It is reported that the Peninsu­ 3 miles north of the northwest corner Commencing at a post planted about KISPIOX always on hand. of R. K. Lindsay's coal claim No. 1, 1 mile south and 2 miles east of the lar & Oriental and Royal Mail thence south eighty chains, east eighty northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's Ill—UN—— llll——llll—.|lll—Ull—II llll—llll—llll—llll——MM——llll—— chains, north eighty chains, west eighty coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains steamship companies are to amal­ chainB, to point of commencement, north, 80 chains east, 80 chains south, All New Stock 80 chains west to point of commence­ gamate with a capital of $150. knowi as claim No. 28. Prices Right ^ Sept. 16, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. ment, known as claim No. 9. tr-L. E. LaBelle, Manager Phone 304 000,000. Sept. 15, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. I have a splendid stock of blankets, sweaters, CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OP sweater coats, wool gloves Over four thousand persons CASSIAR Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, and the best wool socks. were driven from their homes by of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply A fine and new assort­ W. J. McMillan & Co. the Ohio river floods. The high for a license to prospect for coal and ment of ladies' and gents' letroleum over the lollowing described shoes. Also a full stock stage. 63 feet, was reached on fsods;- Prince Rupert, Limited Commencing at a post planted on of groceries, fruits, and Wednesday. Klappan river, about 19 miles north of all the best candies. Call Wholesale Grocers TAX NOTICE Stikine summit and about 1 mile north and see them and you will of the northwest corner of R. K. Lind­ want to buy. The Dominion department of Omineca Assessment District say's coal claim No. 1; thence SOchains Good Dry Lumber for Sale labor is investigating the condi­ south, 80 chains west, 80 chains nurth, Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Tea Blenders and Notice is hereby given, in accordance 80 cliains east to point of commence­ tions under which laborers are with the Statutes, that Provincial rev­ ment, containing 640 acres more or less, William H. Holland Packers, Tobacconists enue tax and all assessed taxes and in­ known as claim No. 2. shipped from the east to work on come-tax assessed and levied under the Sept. 15,1912. Alfred E. Falconer. "Assessment Act" and amendments Represented by P. 0. BOX 915, the (.. T. P. thereto are now due and payable for Wm. McLennan, Hazelton District PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. the year 1913. All taxes collectible for Mrs. G. Ferris, a well known the Omineca Assessment District are ^ due and paynble at my office, situated South Vancouver woman, com­ in the Provincial Government Building in the Town of Hazelton, B. C. This mitted suicide by jumping from notice, in terms of law, is equivalent the bridge across the north arm to a personal demand by me upon all Business personB liable for taxes. Through service to bouth via Thursday s No. 1 of the Fraser River. Dated at Hazelton, B. C. No 2nd January, 1913. T D l^~ Jl't4Ts.i7 - ' 'eaves South Hazelton at 10 a. m. H. WELCH G . 1 . I . IxallWay Thursdays and Sundays. Thursday'! train The cargo of the Allan liner connecting at Prince Rupert with the Assessor and Collector, Carthagenian caught fire en route Omineca Assessment District Stationery Palatial Twin Screw Steamer from Liverpool to St. Johns. " PRINCE RUPERT " The flames were only extinguish­ For ed by flooding the holds. If It Is To Be Printed -\?m Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle Have It Done By the -re*1 The finding on the English st* Sailing from Prince Rupert 9 a. m. FRIDAYS coast of wreckage from the mis­ COURT OF REVISION sing steamer Denbigh Castle Maintains two weekly service to Port Simpson, Naas, Omineca Assessment District m Prince John Stewart, Granby day and Queen Inlands. leads to the belief that the vessel m has gone down with all aboard. Notice is hereby given that a Court Miner IF YOU GO EAST this winter let us arrange your routing. Choice of belt of Revision and Appeal, under the pro­ • ft trains connecting at Chicago with the Grand Trunk Railway System-The visions of the "Assessment Act, 1911" ouble Track Route— for Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New York and all Judge R. W. Archibald, of the and amendments thereto, respecting m Eastern points. Can quote cheap rates. Ninety days foing limit; nine the assessment rolls of the Omineca m months return. Agent for all Atlantic Steamship Lines, For full In­ United States commerce court, Assessment District for the year IfIS, m formation, reservetion», tickets, etc., apply to will IM held in the Government Office. Print ww removed from office on Mon- Hazelton. B. C, on Thursday the Mrd m A. E. McMASTER, General Agent, PRINCE RUPERT, B. C January, 1913, at the hour of 10 o'clock day by the senate, being found in tho forenoon, ft guilty of using hla power aa Dated et Hwelton. II. C, m 31st Decomber, 1912 m Judge for his personal gain. W. ALLISON Shop Judge of the Court of Re* M Hitter Advertisements Bring Remits The 12 most important minor- vision and Appeal \MHMI 4ftft

eftmmmmgmm I IK <"<»<* wLM THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1913. •} f iii'inrff^ impunity and seek commerce COAL NOTICES ANTI-BRITISH STAND where she would. Now the Lo­ Caasiar Land Diatrict. kal Anzeiger declares the end District ofCassiar. OF GERMAN PRESS Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, A.M.RUDDYI The "Up-To-Date" Drug Stores has been achieved and Germany of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for a license co prospect for coal and is free. petroleum over the tollowing described London, Jan. 13:—There have Up-to-date Stock Up-to-date Methods Simultaneously the Manchester lands: been fresh and highlyjinteresting Courier published an article pur­ Commencing at a post planted about Up-to-date Prices 1 mile north and 2 miles west of the Forwarding additions during the past week porting to tell why Germany is northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's to the amazing series of defiant coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains Cartage and now able to declare her freedom. south, 80 chains west, 80 chaina north, and incriminating articles which According to this paper, Germany 80 chains east to point of commence­ Everything in the Drug Line the English and German news­ ment, known as claim No. 12. Express Service has deceived the world regarding Sept. 15, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. Finest selection of Chocolates and Candies, Stationery and papers are constantly exchanging the size and the number of the Care and Despatch If the press of two countries in new ships she is building. More Cassiar Land Diatrict. Magazines. We carry a large stock of Kodak District of Cassiar. Goods, Cameras, Films, Paper, etc. any degree represents the real is said to have been developed Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, feeling of the people—and it must regarding the German naval of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply be acknowledged that at least for a license to prospect for coal and A. V. JOHNSTONE, Mgr., Hazelton and New Hazeton tactics. The whole is taken as a petroleum over the following described nine Englishmen out of ten seem text for further lectures on the iands: Wood for Sale Commencing at a post planted about to feel that war with Germany is necessity of an increasing and 1 mile north and 2 miles west of the probable any clear afternoon, it more rapid expansion of the Brit­ northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's Office at "\ coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains tr does not seem possible that the ish navy. north, 80 chains west, 10 chains south, SMOKE THE NEW CIGARS two countries can be long kept This comes at a time when the 80 chains east to point of commence­ W- W. Wrathaifsl apart. ment, known as claim No. 18. i forecast of the new budget has Sept. IB, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. Hazelton The latest thing is the state­ just been published with a total CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. ment by the semi-official Berliner estimate by opposition newspap­ DISTRICT OF CASSIAR. Lokal-Anzeiger that Germany ers of an early expenditure of Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, sm A PRODUCT OF B. C. of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply f -ALL KINDS OF- has only succeeded within the $1,000,000,000. Government sup­ for a license to prospect for coal and last twelve months in freeing porters say this estimate is a petroleum over the lollowing described Hazelton's lands: Favorite herself from the chains of Eng­ base canard. They declare that LW» GALENA CLUB Resort Commencing at a post planted about land and Prance, and that "a de­ the budget will not reach more 1 mile north and 2 miles west of the VEGETABLES! ^= cisive trial of strength has hith­ northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's than the paltry sum of $950,000,- coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains Delivered in Hazelton at 2 l-2c lb. erto been spared us, but it will 000 and point to the remarkable north, 80 chains east, 80 chains south, 80 chains west to point of commence­ New Hazelton, $55 per ton. SHEET IRON, TIN md COPPER WORK not fail to come. Therefore, we statistics of, foreign trade for ment, known as claim No. 14. must rightly employ the respite Sept. 15, 1912. ,Alfred E. Falconer. of every Jescription 1912. still permitted us." A. W. CORNER CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT, A previous article in the Lokal London, Jan. 13:—That Ger­ DISTRICT OP CASSIAR. Kispiox Valley Anzeiger is an illuminating com­ many has h.een secretly changing Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, PLUMBING atfd IRON PIPE WORK of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply Galvanized Iron Air Pipes and Other Mining Work A Specialty mentary upon this statement. and constructing battleships and! for a license to prospect for coal ana The earlier article developed the cruisers, is the startling state-j petroleum over the following described lands: theory, which it seems strange ment published by the Manches- j Commencing at a post planted about New Hazelton Hotel Promptness and Satisfaction Guaranteed has waited so long for publica­ ter Courier. According to that 1 mile north and 3 miles west of the northwest Corner of R. K. Lindsay's Open for Business tion, that Germany's desire was newspaper, six new German coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains not for conquest, but for liberty boats which have recently been| north, 80 chains west, 80 chains south, All Furnishings New K.K. McLauchlin & Co., Hazelton 80 chains east to point of commence­ to pursue her own legitimate af­ constructed in German shipyards, ment, known as claim No. 15. are armored cruisers and vir­ Sept. 15, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. EUROPEAN PLAN fairs of the world. The line Rates: taken was that the contest of the tually invulnerable, although FREE Eveners, Singletrees, and general CASSIAR DAND DISTRICT Rooms $1.00 Beds 50c '• supplies. Agency for the present day was for supremacy; supposed by the European pow­ DISTRICT OP CASSIAR. TO FUR SHIPPERS Studebaker Wagons. Take notiee that Alfred E. Falconer, Tho most accurate, reliable and only Market Beport that Germany had an equal right ers to be merely the ordinary Geo. C. Hartley, Proprietor and Price List of it* kind published. of Hazalton, miner, intends to apply M TOM RYAN with England to the markets of protected type. for a license to prospect for coal and New Hazelton ••Sip *fjubwt #Irtawr petroleum over the following described Mailed FREE to thou Interested In Raw Puri the world, and that Germany did Still further, the Courier de­ lands: HMO Ul YOUfl NAME ON A POSTAL-TODAY Blacksmith. New Hazelton. It's net ft Trapptr'i Qulda, but ft publk-fttloa liiusd not purpose to be bullied or over­ clares that the German admiralty Commencing at a post planted about every two wceki, wbUh gives you re porn of what Is 1 mile north and 3 miles west of the tfalnf la ftlltbi Markets of the World Io American awed by the huge English navy instead of laying down twelve northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's lUw tun, Tbli Information la worth hundredi of dollars to j"oU. until it withdrew from the torpedo destroyers last year, ac­ coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains Union S.S. Company Writ. f.r it-NOW-irs FREE Stephenson & Crum world's commerce and accepted south, 80 chains weBt, 80 chains north, A. B. SHUBERT cording to the published program, 80 chains east to point of commence­ of B. C, Ltd. tin UrmtHMH Iii the World Mill itcluiinlr In only the share which England twenty-four of these ships were ment, known aB claim No. 16. Undertakers and Sept. 15,1912. Alfred E. Falconer. American Raw Fun would consent to give. Con­ built. These additions practical­ Tha Reliable Steamer H-n w, sithiiu it., out H mm ILL, U.U Funeral Directors sequently Germany had set a ly place the German naval pro­ CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT pace in navy building too fast for gram for this year far ahead of DISTRICT OP CASSIAR Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, "" Commercial Printing—The Miner Special attention to Shipping Catei England to follow, in order that what it is now. of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply she might defy the bully with for a license to prospect for coal and Arrives at Prince Rupel Print Shop. HAZELTON, B. C. Side by side with these re­ petroleum over the lollowing described markable and disquieting reports, lands: from Vancouver on evei Commencing at a post planted about TUESDAY morning and sail )Hinalaianiri Minium nn nn i niiiii "W HI IIIMIIIII in inn II nn niaiiw | are the statements made today 3 miles north and 4 miles west of the by Paris papers to the effect that northweBt corner of R. K. Lindsay's for Vancouver every WElj coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains NESDAY at 2 p.m. Germany is considerably aug­ north, 80 chains west, 80 chains south, menting her military forces. 80 chains east to point of commence­ The "Camosun" has til ment, known as claim No. 17. Sept. 15,1912. Alfred E. Falconer. largest and most comfortabl A carload of timothy hay just rooms of any steamer on tli| arrived at Sargent's. CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OF CASSIAR. route. Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, State Schools for Britain of Hazeltun, miner, intends to apply for a license to prosnect for coal and J. H. ROGERS, Agent, Prince Rupe London, Jan. 13:—The govern­ petroleum over the following described ment has decided that the next lauds: SKATES great work in its programme of Commencing at a post planted about 8 miles north and 4 miles west of the social reform, to be undertaken northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's coal claim No. I; thence 80 chains THE INLAND EXPRESS CO. as soon as the home rule, the north, 80 chains east, 80 ehains south, Welsh disestablishment and the 80 cliains west to point of commence­ ment, known as claim No. 18. STAGE franchise reform bills are dispos­ Sept. 15, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. ed of, swill be a colossal improve­ ONE DAY ment in elementary, secondary CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. Passenger and THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY DISTRICT OP CASSIAR. and higher education. Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, Express Service of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply Viscount Haldane said that tho for a license to prosnect for coal and existing system of education was petroleum over the following described Leaves Hazelton Mondays and | chaotic and must be altered. It innds: Thursdays at 7:30 a. m. have a new stock of Skates, Straps Commencing at a post planted nbout would be an expensive problem 3 miles north and 4 miles west of the Laves Aldermere Tuesdays | northwest corner of R. K. Lindsay's to handle and the expense must coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains and Fridays at 7:30 a. m. and other Hardware, including not be borne by the taxpayers. south, 80 chains west, 80 chains north, 80 chains east to point of commence­ TICKETS AT It would be a productive expend­ ment, knowii as claim No. 19. iture and was absolutely neces­ Sept. 16, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. Hudson's Bay Company Hazelton. li. C. Alarm Clocks, Watches, Pocket sary "if our productive power is CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. to be maintained in comparison DISTRICT OR CASSIAR. with that of our rivals," he ad­ Take notice that Alfred E. Falconer, Knives, Rifle Sights, Cleaning of Hazelton, n:iner, intends to apply ded. for a license to prospect for coal and WATER The announcement, which ap­ petroleum over the following described Rods, Gun Powder, Reloading Innds: parently points to a statement Commencing at a post planted about for national education at the ex­.'! miles north and 4 miles west of the Delivered northwest corner of K. K. Lindsay's Tools, Ammunition, Etc. All pense of the state, probably will coal claim No. 1; thence 80 chains be interpreted as a defeat of the south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west to point of commence­ 75 cents per Barn Lloyd George section of the cab­ ment, known as chum No. 20. entirely new stock. -: -: -: inet, which has been endeavoring Sept. 15, 1912. Alfred E. Falconer. to make the land question the E. J. HILL CASSIAR LAND DISTRICT. government's next task. DISTRICT OF CASSIAR. At PANTORIUM, Hazelt

land were proposed, negotiations HllIlHHMaitlllllMIH-lllS RlBIHllDmiaiEiailBlI THE LABOR FEDERATION being already in progress. The jg a MEETSJN VICTORIA erection of a handsome building H a QUALITY STORE for the London offices of the pro- JS a a BMWMBMW—H— —| if B T. ;, OEM BM, (Special to The Miner) vince would be dealt with. ! B a Victoria, Jan. 16.—-The Britisli That the larger interests of i a a Highest Market Columbia Federation of Labor, British Columbia may not bea a 1 now in annual session here, has overlooked, His Honor urged that a Prices Paid 1 a decided against the proposal to the support of the public be giv-! a a for ; form a political labor party. On Sen to the efforts that may be a a ! Wednesday Premier McBride ad- made by the federal government a a RAW FURS dressed the convention, by invi­ towards securing adequate re­ a WE HAVE a fine stock of Wool Lined Men's Brown a tation. He told the delegates cognition of all rights to which H a there was ample work in theCanadia n shipping may be en­a C. V. SMITH province for everyone, and said titled in connection with the op­a Duck and Corduroy Coats s GENERAL MERCHANT he doubted very much if the eration of the Panama canal. HAZF.LTON a a C j same degree of prosperity would It is generally believed in Vic­ a the famous A. R. Clarke make, all sizes. We are offering a [ obtain under a labor government. toria that the length of the ses­ Mines and Mining! He Pointed out how the govern- sion will not exceed five weeks, H these at special prices. a * „. ment had aided in the improve- the program being of a non-con­ a a Good Properties for sale Cnsh or on I ment of labor conditions, con­ tentious character. Our Stock of Warm Clothes for Men is Very Complete. a Bond. Development and cluding by stating that the new It is the general expectation a Assessment Work. a i labor commission would investi­ that the new tax legislation will a Carr Brothers gate all complaints. include the abolition of the poll Mackinaw Coats and Pants Among the resolutions passed tax. The creation of an inde­ a 1 Six Years In This District. by the convention was one calling pendent audit office and also a H Hnr.rlltiu, II. ('. Mackinaw Shirts, plain colors, also in Red and for a higher standard of technic­ board of censors for moving pic­ H 1 O—- al knowledge for mine inspectors. tures will also be features of the Black, and Blue and Black check. a A six-hour day for miners was program. • a Riverside Rooms advocated, with the abolition of • Aviation Caps, all wool, are just what you require a WATER NOTICE U a Now Under New Management piece work in mines and a mini­ a for the severe weather. a mum wage of four dollars a day For a License t Take and Use Water a Clean, Comfortable Rooms for miners. It was also urged a that no Asiatics be employed in Notiee is hereby given that Peter • a at Reasonable Rates. Daniel Carr, of Telkwa, B. C, will ap­ a orabout mines. ply for a license to take and use 10 a cubic feet per second of water out of a a The membership is reported at Canyon Creek, which flows in a north­ a MEN'S FOOTWEAR G. W. SPINNING 12,000. The receipts for thewesterl y direction through Tp. 2A and a Ilnrrlluii, II. ('. 4 and empties into Bulkley river on a year were $3,000, of which $800 N.W. i, Sec. 7, Tp. 2A. The water was for the Cumberland miners. will be diverted at 300 ft. below Gov't Felt Shoes, all sizes, $3.50, $3.75 and $5.00. a bridge on Canvon creek and a Latest Jewelry Novelties in Gold bldivert\ ei tz? , 0o1f VictoriVictoriaa , wn lpct-- ! , j | p ses o n thwile l lanbed and Silver. High grade watches. usec for industr a pur 0 a I president, succeeding Wilkin-(described as north Jot Lot 1197, Tp. a Watch Repairing. I son of Vancouver. Next year's 2A, Range 5, Coast District. Men's 4-Buckle Overshoes a This notice was posted on the ground a a O. A. RAGSTAD, Hazelton Convention will be held at New on the 2nd day of January, 1913. The Men's 2-Strap Overshoes application will be filed in the office of a a j Westminster. A memorial has the Water Recorder at Hazelton. a L u fa a a r. G. T. LueM E. A. been prepared for presentation Objections may be filed with the Lumbermen's Lace Overshoes said Water Recorder or with the a a. LUCAS & LUCAS ! to the labor commission, which Comptroller of Water Rights, Parlia­ a a Barristers and Solicitors will visit Cumberland on Jan­ ment Buildings, Victoria, B. C. a uary 24. P. D. CARR, Applicant, Men's Box Calf, Wool Lined Shoe, with rubber heel, $6.50 a Rooms 71-74 ICxchmiKC Huiliiinff Thorp & Hoops, Agents. a a 142 Hustings St W. a per pair, is just the shoe for this weather. T«l«phon« Saiymour 69S Vuncouver B.C. a Major Leslie Leaving LAi-JD NOTICES a a Green Bros., Burden & Co. The announcement of the for­ a a mation of the firm of Davis & Hazelton Land Distiict District of Civil Engineers Cassiar a a Dominion ancl British Columbia Leslie will be of interest to the Tnke notice that Eric Boje of Hazel­ a Land Surveyors a people of the interior. Major R. ton, laborer, intends to apply for per­ HANDWEAR mission to purchase the following a a Offices at Victoria, Nelson, Fort George P, Leslie, who has held the described lands. a and Hazelton. a position of Dominion government Commencing at a post planted on the B. C. AFFLECK, Mgr. Hazelton Office. north bank of Skeena river, 20 ehains a Men' s Astrachan Gauntlet Mitts $2.25 a inspecting engineer on the west­ west of the southwest corner of Lot a a ern division of the G. T. P. for 2391, thence east 20 chains, north 20 Gloves $2.50 ehains, west 20 chains, south 20 chains a i McRAE BROS., LT'D over three years, is not only re­ to point of commencement, containing a Wool " " $1.00 a | STATIONERS & PRINTERS garded asjone of our prominent •10 acres more or less. Eric Boje, Dec. 16, 1912. W. L. Affleck, Agf a a £ Architects' nnd Engineers' Supplies I citizens, but also stands high in 27 a Boys' Wool Mitts 35c a pair i Kodak*, Loose Leaf Systems .*. a £ Raminston Typewriters, Office Furniture his profession, having a record of a Omineca Land District. District of a I Prince Rupert, B. C. thirty years successful experience Children's Wool Mitts 35c a pair Cassiar. a a