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The Omineca Miner

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* GREAT OmINECA District or Brivisi CoLUMBIA.

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Vou, I, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912. No. 45.

A matter of considerable importance to the business men of
Hazelton is the order issued by the Department of Indian Affairs
requiring the removal of ail whites from the reserve. Some weeks
ago, when Inspector Tyson was ‘here, he informed citizens who
occupied, under lease, Indian lands and buildings contiguous to the
townsite, that their leases had never received the sanction of the
Department; that the Ottawa authorities had no knowledge of their
occupancy, and that it was his intention to represent the facts to
the Department.

Tyson’s conception of the facts j is revealed in his report to his
superiors. From the tenor of the order issued, it is evident that
the Inspector informed the Department that whites living on the
reserve had a demoralizing influence upon the natives, and that
they were in the habit of supplying. liquor to the Indians. Any
official making such a report must be characterized either as in-
competent or as a perverter of facts.

The facts are these: In 1907, when the growth of Hazelton
was cramped by the smallness of the 18 acre townsite, residents
applied for permission to lease from the Indians lots and buildings
on the reserve side of the streets which separate the town proper
from the Indian lands, Having regard to the necessities of the
case, the Department sanctioned such leases, under proper restrict-
ions. Taking advantage of the relief thus afforded, business and
professional men who were unable to obtain accommodation in the
townsite, leased, at liberal rentals, unoceupied buildings and lots
immediately adjoining the town, Asa result of this arrangement,
the Indians, who were deriving no revenue from their property,
came to have an important new source of income, and needless to
say, have made no complaint concerning the occupancy of their
lands and buildings,

Any statement that the white residents on the reserve have
been guilty of supplying liquor to the natives or have in any way
excercised a demoralizing influence, is without the slightest foun-
dation, and could originate only with someone who had an ulterior
purpose to serve, ;

We are confident that were the facts of the case become known
to the Department of Indian Affairs the order requiring the remov-
al of whites from the reserve will be countermanded. Upon the
establishment of the permanent town a large majority of the res-
idents of Hazelton will remove across the river to the railway, so
that the necessity for leasing Indian property will have passed.
Should the present erder of things be interfered with in the mean-
time, the people affected will pe put to great ineonvenience and
loss, the Indians will lose considerable income, and no one, so far

as we can see, will be benefitted,

Correspondence

EDITOR MINER: I do not like
the administration of Indian af-
fairs by the government of Can-
ada, as we see that administration
at Hazelton,

The newer comers to the town,
not being indians, have,-in the
past, been restricted for purposes
of residence and of business to
the area of 13 acres, being the ex-
emption from the Indian reserve
at this place; yet our increas-
ing numbers have led us to over-
flow the limit of the very mod-
erate exemption allowed to other
than Indians; we are business
and residential folk of the most
entire respectability: our Cana-
dian chartered banks either oceu-
py premises formerly oceupied
by an Indian trader, or have
built afresh as tenants of another
Indian trader on the reserve, and
not on the exemption from the
reserve; newspaper proprietors
have built offices and housing for
their presses on the reserve, and
having done that, they have also
put up the tenements in which

‘they live in other than business
hours; and all this with the
knowledge and sanction of the
local Indian agent, and of the
community, and let it be added,
to the financial profit, immediate
and prospective, of the Indians
immediately concerned,

Furthermore, the premises
above designated are not remote;
they are situate on the otherside
of the much used publie strects,
on which have already been built
the government. offices, and
houses and stores and stables be-
longing to private individuals,
and in instances the tresspassing
buildings are actually -alongside
‘the ‘buildings (surely equally |

_ trespassers) of the | Dominion

government itaelt, used for Do-
minion telegraph Puirposes.

And now, after an interval of
several years, there comes to the
neighborhocd an inspector of
Indian agencies: he has been
heralded from the coastal port by
Indian news that the newly ap-
pointed and newly arrived in-
spector had come to right the
wrongs of the Indians, to correct
the behavior of the hospital
people towards the Indians, to
supervise the Indian schools, to
order the new comers, not being
Indians, off the Indian lands on
which they had built or had be-
come residents, even to see that
the Indian agent, who year in
and year out had their affairs in
his hands, had not been doing
wrong, A most unfortunate
message to be sent before even
an experienced and efficient in-
spector of agencies, |

It is almost needless to say
that under such circumstances
an abundant crop of trivial com-
plaints met. the arrival of the
new frispector.

The changes that the inspector
would have made on his arrival
here are so inconvenient and so
varied, that if indeed they were
necessary, then criticism can be
effectively levelled against the
Indian department at Ottawa for
having wittingly or unwittingly

the evils to be remedied have
been sown, have grown and
have increased,

As to the white residents being
ordered off the Indian reserve,
whether it be that ‘they. live in
houses rented by them from In-
dians, or whether they live in
tents or in cabins on the - river-
side, or on the reserve side of
the public streets of the exemp-
tion from the reserve, As to this
I would rather see the Indian

‘department, declare’. that ° such

left this place without inspection |
for such a long interval, in which |:

area so lived in is outside ‘the
reserve, than that the area:
should suddenly be declared: to
be Indian reserve, within which’
other than Indians may not live,

Surely a wise administrator
recognizes the force of circum-
stances, and that what may be
well devised in early days, may.
with increased means of com-

increase of organized industry
and of industrial population, be-
came something different, I
think that there is much to be
said for removing Indians from
the bench land and from the flat
adjoining the exempted area of
13 acres at Hazelton, rather than
arrogantly ordering the removal
of white residents to the already
somewhat crowded and at times
unsanitary area of 18 acres al-
lowed to the 400 or 500 inhabit-
ants of the town of Hazelton.

It may be advanced without
fear of intelligent contradiction
that the Indians have benefitted
in many ways from the growth
of the town of Hazelton in their
vicinity, and on the whole have
not suffered injury, wrong nor
injustice from such growth.

‘ROBERT DEB, HOvELL,
Field Street, Hazelton,
July 1, 1912.

On Hudson Bay Mountain

Conssderable activity amongst
the owners of mining property
on Hudson Bay mountain is re-
ported by J. K. and John Ash-
man, who came in for the holiday
and returned to their claims on
Thursday. They brought in some
handsome specimens of galena
from the Silver Star group, in the
ownership of which they are
associated with R, J. McDonell,
They have been working on the
Henderson group, in which J, C.
Boyd is interested with them.
This property promises well in
itself, and adjoids the Humming-
bird group, on which Holbrook &
Hanna are working on a very’
fine surface showing, D, Simp-
son is also engaged in developing
his claims, on which there is said

the vicinity.

Bayley Real Champion

Joe Bayley, of Victoria, is the
first real . legitimate champion
boxer of Canada since his defeat
of Billy Allen at Bassano last
week,

There has been provinelal ‘and
sectional champions before, but
this is the first time that boxers
who were recognized asthe re-
spective champions for the east];
and west have ever met. Allen’
had met every lightweight boxe#
of note in‘eastern Canada, while
Bayley had proved himself su-
preme in the west, and to the
winner is attached all the glamor
that goes with the title, ‘“undis-
puted lightweight champion of

Canada.’’ «

Work Resumed on Dry Dock

Owing to the death of Mathew
Dow, the Seattle contractor. who
had the job under contract, work
on the GT, P. dry dock at

standstill,
sumed however under the diree-
tion of Mr. James Starret, also
of Seattle.

Mr. Starret snnounces that he
will rush the work with all pos-
sible speed, putting on extra | to
shifts, and is confident that ‘the
entire job, will be completed with-
in the specified time.

' Church Services in Hall ,

Its present quarters having | fo
proved inadequate, the Presby-
terian church has removed to the
auditorium, and beginning with
tomorrow evening’s service, will
occupy the large hall. . Tomorraw
is communion Sunday and a
special sermon will be preached
by Rev. R. W. Lee, of Kispiox.
The service will begin at the us:
ual time, 7:80 pat im.

- Tee ‘Cream Sundaes vat the
Galena Club,

munication and with consequent.

to be one of the best showings j in i

Prince Rupert has been at al:
It has now been re- |

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LAND NOTICES

Cassiar Land District, District of”
288i 8

Take notice that Wesley’ Paul of Van-

couver, cruiser, intends to. ap ly for

ermission to purchase the f ollawing

eacribed lands.

Commencing at a post planted 8 miles
west of lot 479; thenca south 80 chains,
west 40 chains, north 80 chaing east 40
chains to point of commenement, con-
taining 320 acres more op lesa, |."
April 15 1912, Weasley Paul

Bernard J. MeMahon. Agt.

District of

Casi
Take notice that Je ames R. Figgot of
Vancouver, clerk, intends to apply for
ermission to purchase the lowing

pererbeg lands; ~
Commencing ata post planted 1 mile
‘west of lot 479, thence west 80 chains,
douth 80 chaing, east 80 chains, north 80
chaing to point of commencement con-

taining 640 acres more or less,

April 15 1912, James R, Pi iggott,
. Bernard J..MeMahon Agent

Cassiar Land District.

Hazelton Land District. pistrict of
Coast, Range 5,

Take notice that William J ames Balin
of Hazelton, farmer, intends to apply
for permission to purchase the fol
ing described landa:

Commencing at a post planted at the
southwest corner of lot 788, thence
west 80 chains, south. 80 chains, east 80
chains, north 80 chains to point of com-
or lesa. William James Eakin.
(June 10, 1912..

Hazelton Land Disfrict. District of
Coast, Ran e 6,

Take notice that William Eakin, of
Hazelton, farmer, intends to aphly for
permission 9 | to purchase the ollowing

escrib ed

Commencing at a post planted a0
chains west from the northeast corner
of lot 787, thence south 40 chains, west

{40 chains, north 40 chains, east 40/

chains to point of commencement, con-
taining 160 acres, more, or jess,
June 11, 1912. ° 53

Hazelton Land District. District of
Const, Range 5,

Take notice that Ernest Lofquist,
of Hazelton, clerk, intends to apply 4 for
permission to purchase the f
described fands: j

Commencing at a post planted at the
southeast comer of lot 718, thence
north 80 chains, cast 40 chains, south 80
chains, weat 40 chains to point of com-
mencement, containing 320 acres, more
or less. Ernest Lofquist,
June 11, 1912, 53

Hazelton Land District. District of
Coast, Range 6.

Take notice that Margaret B, Frew,
of Quebec, P. a. , Bpinster, intends to
ap ly for perm ssion to purchase the
fol owing des eseribed lands:

Commencing at #8 post planted do
chains south and 40 chains West of the
southeast corner of ‘lot 788, thence
‘south 40 chains, west 4o chain, north
4o chains, east 40 chains to point of
‘commencement, containing 160 acres,
more or legs, Margaret B, Frew,
June lo, 1912. 58

Hazelton Land pistrict. District of
Coast, Range 6.
Take notice that Joseph H. Reycraft
broker, intenda to apply
hi ng

of Vancouver,
ase the follow

for permission to pure!
deseribed landa:
Commencing at a Post planted at the
southeast corner of lot “718, thence
south ao chains, east 40 chains, north
80 chains, west 40 chains to point of
commencement, “Tosh fe acres,
more or less, Joseph B Reycraft.
“| June 1), 1912, :

Hazelton Land District, District of
Coast, Range 6.°~

Take notice that Robert McDonald of
flazelton, prospector, intends to apply
for permission to purchase the follow-
ing, described lands:

orsmencing ata post planted at the

southwest corner of lot 788, thence
north do cnaihs, west do chains, north
4o chains, wast 4o chains, south 80
chains, east So chains to point of com-
mencement, containing 480 acres, more
or less, Robert McDonald.
June lo, 1912, 63

Hazelton Land District, pistrict of
Coast, Range 6.

Take notice that William Gosnell of
Vancouver, butcher, intends to apply
for permission to purchase the follow:
ing, described lands:

ommencing at a post planted about
do chains west of the northeast corner
of lot 780, thence north go chains, west
4o chains, south 80 chains, east 4o

taining 320 acres moreor leas.
June lo, 1912. 63 William Gosnell.

Hazelton Land istrict, District of
Coast, Range 5,

Take notice thet Allison E, Fawcett,

of Hazelton, clerk, intenda to a ply

for permission to purchase the follow.

described lands:

mmencing at a post planted Bo

chen -west of the northeast corner..of

lot 787, thence north 80 chains,.east 40

chains, south 80 chains, west 40: chains

to point of commencement, containing

320. acres, more or less.

June 11,1912. 63 Allison E. Fawcett.

Omineca Land District. District ot

Hazelton, occupation painter, intends to
apply for permission to . purchase: the
owing described lands:

Commencing at 2 post planted 8&0
chains south from the southeast..corner
of lot 1967, Cassiar, and- being on the
weat bank of Kitwancool Lake,..thence
aouth 8 chains, more or Jess, meander-

more or Jeea, thence north 80 chain,
more’ or Jess, thence eaat 40 chains,
more or less to point of commencement,
containing 320 acres more or less,

dune M4, i912, 68 Elmer Cameron.

HAZELTON HOSTITAL eee

period from one month upward at $i per
tawoth in advance. Thin rate includes offica con-

sultations end medicines, as well as all costs while
in trom” BG, Stinbey picksts ohtnins dh, in Hazelton

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mencement, containing 640 acres, more}.

William Eakin. |§

lowing

tL Paid up Capital $1,500,000, ©

chains to point of commencement, con-} -

- Take notice that Elmer Cameron, of |

ing the lake,. thence west 40 chains, |.

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‘Hudson’ *s- Bay Stores.

All Genuine Hudson’s. Bay Blankets’ bear
the trade mark.” “The Seal of Quality.

Just Anived a Large Supply of

Fresh Fruits and Eggs}

‘The finest stack of Groceries i in the north. AY Fresh.
Best Brands. Lowest Prices.

Hardware that is made by the Best Finns.

‘Dry Goods and Dress Goods. In these departmeits we.
are in a Class by Ourselves, .

oA Large Supply of Boots and Shoes, . - a
Hizelton,

Hudson’s Bay Company gehen

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GALENA CLUB

Hazelton’s Favorite Resort

BOX BALL
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A Place To Spend Your Evenings

HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID
FOR FURS

THE QUALITY STORE”

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

C.V. SMITH

GENERAL MERCHANT +

HAZELTON
along the line“of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in. Cen-
tral British Columbia, Every mile of railroad -construction

adds to the yalue of the land. © Buy before the completion ~
of the railroad, ne

: NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY, ld

Suite 622 Metropolitan Building
VANCOUVER, B. © |

A full ine of Office Su
and STATIONERY.

Books, May fagazines, Newspapers -

; Novelties
CAMERAS)
-. SUPPLIES. Photographic Post Cards,

Developing, Printing and Enlarging

-QMINECA PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY
W. W. Wrathall, Hazelton, B.C.

Ansco and lies

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ED. V. McBETH -

Successor to Union Transfer
and Storage Co.

oF reighting Doserictot

All Classes of Freight Handled with Care -and Despatch
." Hay and Oats for Sale. ° Office 2 at Omineca Hotel

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‘Listed: “With Me Photographs With Bach. : - Special Report

- Reginald Leake Gale, J. P.

- Deputy Mining Recorder; Real Fanta ;
Financial and Insurance Agent.

Walter GALE, |
--Esport Acconntant:

‘Freeman

"980 Acies Half Cleared, 160: Acres
Fenced, ° with ‘House: and Stable:
Owner will Abandén for a Small Sim,

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