The Oraineca Miner

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT HAZELTON, THE CENTER OF THE
_ GREAT OMINECA District oF Barris COLUMBIA,

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Vou. I. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1912, No. 49.

Mining is the only industry of importance in which it is possible
to gain wealth which does not come out of the pockets of others.
The profits of legitimate mining have been aptly ealled ‘“The clean-
est money in the world.’’ By the exercise of ingenuity, skill and
pluck, the mining operator extracts from the rocks the treasure
stored up by nature in bygone ages, and addsit to the wealth of the
nations; giving lucrative employment to many thousands engaged
in extracting and reducing the ores, and providing the materials
required in hundreds of industries,

To those who know of mining only through the operations and
advertisements of stackjobbing concerns, it may appear that the
industry is oneof a highly speculative nature. This is not the ease.
In legitimate mining—that is, where the same judgment, ability
and energy are exercised as would be necessary in the suceessful
conduct of any other business—there are fewer failures, in propor-
tion, than in many industries which are generally regarded as of a
more stable character,

It is, perhaps, inevitable that an attractive and profitable busi-
ness like mining should beget speculative enterprises in which the
money of the investor is frequently swallowed up. Even in mining
speculation, however, the investor kas excellent chances of profit,
provided he follows the simple rule which The Miner has more than
once suggested, that is, to make certain that the men to whom he
entrusts his money are of proven integrity, business ability, and
experience in mining. Should the investor contemplate the pur-
chase of stock, let-him make certain that the property has merit,
is not over-capitalized, and that the proportion of shares set aside
for the development of the property is of reasonable sufficiency,
Having satisfied himself upon these points, the investor may rea-
sonably look for large returns.

In all the world there is no more attractive field for mining in-
vestment today than the district tributary to Hazelton, A
majority of the properties upon which development work has been
done are proving of great value, while several have already reached
the stage at which they show large quantities of ore, assaying well
above the pay limit. In various parts of the district are many
other properties which show indications of similar value, and the
coming of transportation, which is now almost at our door, will
hasten the development of an imposing list of mines,

Mining men of-the highest standing have testified their con-
fidence in the future of Omineca district by investing here, and
their suecess is bringing many others. The district is coming
into its own, and will soon loom large in the eyes of the mining
world, So far, we have been free from the pernicious influence
of the wildcat stockjobber, and the sentiment of the miners of
Omineca is such that it is unlikely members of that genus, who
have done such injury to other camps, willever gain much foothold
here. It takes legitimate mining to open up a district, and that
is the only kind of mining that will receive encouragement in
Hazelton.

Answers to Correspondents CONVERTIBLE CRUISERS

Canadian Merchant Ships May be Adapted

George Watts, Enderby, B. C: for War

The most authoritative informa-
tion regarding the coal claims
you refer to is contained in the
report of the provincial minister
of mines for 1911, which says:
“About twenty miles from

London, July 29:— Replying to
a deputation from the Maritime
League, the Hon. J. D, Hazen de-
clared that the question of pro-

Hazelton, in the Bulkley valley,
the Grand Trunk British Colum-
bia Coal Company, Limited, holds
twelve sections of coal land.

“The basinis small, being re-
ported as four and a half miles
long by a maximum of one and a
half miles in width.

“As many as twelve seams of
coal, varying in thickness from
12 inches to 40 inches, included
in a thickness of 500 feet. of sand-
stones and shales, were un-
covered in the northwestern ex-
tremity of this basin. ‘The an-
alayes from two of the best look-
ing of the seams proved disap-
pointing, the percentage of ash
being very high’ (20 and 28 per
cent.) ‘Near the center of the
basin six seams were stripped
varying in thickness from 12 to

- 8 inches’ (the ash is about the

same). Thisis not commercial

coal and may be neglected,”

The Has and the Are

I'd rather be a Could Be
If I could not be an Are;
For a Could Be ig a May Be,
With a chance of touching rar.
I'd rather be'a Has Been
Than a Might Have Been, by
‘far;
For a Might Have Been has nev-
er been, Lo
But a Has was once an Are.

tection of trade routes in time of
war by the conversion of mer-
chant ships into cruisers has not
been overlooked by the Canadian
government, Referring to the
permanent naval policy, Hazen
said ifthe Dominion participate
she must be adequately repre-
sented in council, the feeling in
Canada is that there can be no
partnership without a voice in
the management of affairs, Sir
William MeKenzie left for Can-
ada yesterday, declaring strongly
in favor of three dreadnoughts
from Canada for use in the North
Sea.

Transcontinental Inquiry
Ottawa, July 29:—Messrs. Gut-
elius and Staunton Lynch, in-
vestigating the construction of
the Trans-continental Railway,
have returned to Ottawa after

- |inspecting the line from Winni-

peg to a point considerably east
of Cochrane, They have yet to
go over parts of the line in
Quebec. —

Evidence of the engineering
staff has been taken at different
points and if-the final report is
not ready for the opening of the
parliament there will be at least
an interim one,

No official intimation a3 to the
character of the finding is yet

forthcoming,

are DISTRICT

IMPRESSES PREMIER

Sir Richard McBride Tells of Re-
markable Development and
Great Resources.

That the manifold evidences of
progress to be seen in the dis-
trict tributary to Hazelton, and
the undoubted wealth of natural
resources in the Northern Inter-

ior made an impression on the
premier during his recent visit to
Hazelton, is quite evident from
his utterances since his return to
the capital. In an interview
published in the Colonist, Sir
Richard said:

“To sum up, there can be no
doubt of this with regard to the
mining country, that it is still
barely prospected. The mines at
present in operation and those
projected in the vicinity of Ha-
zelton and theinteriox go to show
conclusively that the north will
presently take its place as one of
our big producers from the min-
ing standpoint. With the. entry
of the railway, transportation,
safe and serviceable, will be at
hand and we can look for a re-
markable growth in the industry.
Then, too, in addition to the
metalliferous mines, there is
much splendid promise in the de-
velopment of the Groundhog and
Peace river coal areas. The
provincial government has now
in the field in this district, Mr.
Robertson, provincial mineralo-
gist, and his assistants, and we
hope by the fall to be in posses-
sion of a report dealing with
these industries, Meanwhile
there is a great deal of interest
shown in the proposal to project
and build a railway from some
point on the coast to tap the
Groundhog district, Both at
Hazelton and Stewart we were
plied with questions directly
bearing on this question. When
we have our final reports in this
fall there ought to be information
at hand from which the best
route can be determined on,

‘‘Agriculturally, I have already
mentioned how the Kitsumkalum
valley looks. At Hazelton are
some of the finest gardens to be
seen anywhere. Roots and veg-
etables grow in abundance and
areof the very best quality. One
of the things that struck me
forcibly on landing at Hazelton,
which indicates the extent to
which settlement is going on,
were the piles of agricultural
machinery at the warehouses for | _
trans-shipment to the interior.

there is no doubt that Prince
Rupert is bound to be the center
of tremendous enterprise,’

AERIAL ARTILLERY

planes Successful

London,. July 29:—Experi-
ments on a quick firing gun in an
aeroplane made by the Royal
Flying Corps, proved entirely
successful and is regarded as an-
other step in the development of
the aeroplane as a means of land
and,sea defence, The test with
the pun was made with a stiff
breeze blowing, at aheight of
400 feet. Some twenty rounds of
ammunition were fired at imag-
inary objects in plane sight di-
rectly beneath the aeroplane.
The recoil had little effect upon
the steadiness of the machine. *

The bi-plane used was built. in
the army factory, and was speci-
ally strengthened in order to
carry the weight of the gun and
ammunition. The gunner sat in
a box-shaped seat in front of the
pilot‘and had a clear view of the
gun, ‘which worked on a pivat,
and could be fired in all diree-
tions, As this trial proved so
successful, several more bi-planes
will be equipped with guna,

Already provision . has been
made to carry bombs inmost. of
the army biplanes, ag a result of

recent experiments at Farn:
borough.

As for the fisheries of the coast’:

British Experiments With Armed Bi« |}

KODAK DRUG
STORE

We are the sole agents at

Hazelton and Telkwa

for

Fastman’s Kodaks

Films and Photo
Supplies.

J. Mason Adams

Druggist and Stationer

alazgiton, B. €.

Green Bros., Burden & Co.

Civil Engineers
Dominion and British Columbia
Land Surveyors

Offices at Victoria, Nelson, Fort George
and Hazelton,

B. C. AFFLECK, Mgr. Hazelton Office.

 aiaihains

Me ees Eses INL SLU U TUL Deuce

Hudson’s Bay Stores

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We have just received two car loads of

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Hazelton’s Favorite Resort

BOX BALL
POOL AND BILLIARDS — .

AUTOMOBILE
STAGE

Hazelton to New Hazelton

Lys, Hazelton Lvs, New Hazelton
10 a. m. ila. m.
lp. m. 2pm
3p. m. 4p, m

Fara, One Way $1.50, Return $2.50
Flanders “20"

Mines and Mining

Good Proporties tor § sale — Cash or on
ond, evelopment and
Assessment Work,

Carr Brothers

Six Yeara In This District.
Haselton, 2B, C.

JOHN E. LINDQUIST
Architect and Building Contractor

Working Plans and Specifications,
Estimates on any class of building fur-
nished. All work guaranteed.

.
P.O, Box 812 Hazelton, B. C.

‘Skeena Laundry

Lee Jackman, Prop. .

Our Work is Good and our Rates
Reasonable.

Baths In Connection

Call andsee us, Next door to
Telegraph office,

HAZELTON HOSPITAL sssees
TICKETS
for any perlod from mone month upward at $1 per
month in advance. This rate includes office con-
sultations and medicines, as well aa all costa whila
in the hospital, Tickets obtainable in Hazelton
from E.C. Stephenson and Fred Field; In Alder
rere, from Rev. F. L. Stephenson, orat the Hoa-
pital from the Medical Superintendent.
i

—
Halfway He House

Most convenient and comfortable
stopping place for travellers be-
tween azelton and Aldermera

LARGE STABLES
FIRST-CLASS MEALS AND BEDS

FRANK W. HAMANN
Proprietor

b-~

9 :

YUP SAN

Laundry and Baths
Suits Cleaned

Next door to Sam Lee

A Place To Spend Your Evenings

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HIGHEST MARKET PRICES Palp
FOR FURS

THE QUALITY STORE

A FULL LINE OF DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
GROCERIES AND HARDWARE

C. V. SMITH,

GENERAL MERCHANT
HAZEETON

FARM LANDS —

along the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. in n Cen:
tral British Columbia, © Every mile of railroad construction
adds to the value of the land, Buy before the completion

‘of the railroad,

NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY; lid

Suite 622, Metropolitan Building
, VANCOUVER, B, C

Paid up Capital $1,500,000,

wt

A. full line of Office Sup
~ and STATIONERY:

Ansco and
_| Books, Magazines, Newspapers
and Novelties,

ie
SUPPLIES Photographic Post Cards,

Developing, Printing and Enlarging

OMINECA PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY
W. W. Wrathall, Hazelton, B. C,

plies

ED. V. McBETH-

Successor to Union Transfer
and Storage Co,

Freighting Contractor

All Classes of Freight Handled with Care and Despatch
Hay and Oats for Sale. ~ Office at Omineca Hotel

Haveltan, DB, 6,

Best Properties in the Bulkley Valley

Lined With Me : Photographs With Each : Special Reports

Reginald Leake Gale, J. P.

. Deputy Mining Recorder; Real Estate,

Financial and Insuraiice Agent.

port Accountant Telkwa, B. C.

Expert Accountant
A Snap

320 Acres Half Cleared, 160 Acres
Fenced, with House. and . Stable, |
Located Owner will Abandon for a Small Sum.

"Agent for G.T.P. Townsites. Phoenix, and London, Liverpoolé Globa-
Fire Inguranee, Gray & Milligen Bros., Surveyors, Surveys Prompt. ‘°
¥ Attended To. ee te,

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