ren CE timer ER Haram apy 7 ~ The Omineca Miner PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT HAZELTON, THE CENTER OF THE GREAT OMINECA DISTRICT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Macdonald & Rauk, Publishers and Proprietors. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada and British Possessions, Two Dellars a year; Foreign, Three Dollars a year, ADVERTISING RATES: Display, $1.50 per inch per month; Reading Notices, 15 cents per line for first insertion, 10 cents per line for each subsequent insertion, . Legal notices inverted at B. C. Gazette rates. Vou. 1. SaTuRDAY, JANUARY 27, 1912, . No. 22 An Excellent Hospital Report Another year of success and usefulness is shown by the annual report of the Hazelton Hospital, presented at the annual ‘meeting of the patrons of the institution, held on Thursday evening, The people of Hazelton and the district take preat interest in the hos- pital. Its progress and success, keeping pace with the develop- ment of the district, are matters in which all find cause for pride. To his skill as a practioneer Dr. Wrinch adds a large measure of executive ability, as evidenced by the fact that, since the building of the hospital, it has not been necessary to make an appeal to the general public for funds. Large extensions to plant and building have been added since the institution began its work and, while the accommodation has at times been severely taxed, the superin- tendent and staff have always proven themselves equal to emer- geney, The following figures, showing the number of patients accom- modated during the last three years, indicate the growth of the institution. _ Year Patients Admitted 103 153 ~ Days Treatment 3045 3374 Average Days Stay 27.9 21,38 1910 * 220 4184 19.04 1911 257 B17 . 22,71 This indicates an increase of 1658 days treatment in excess of last year, being almost 40 per cent higher,- This increase is found almost entirely in the classes of white patients, the attendance of Indians being only slightly higher than in last report. This constant increase in hospital attendance does not indicate an increased amount of sickness per capita. Rather it goes to show that there has been a steady pouring in of population into the dis- trict, which is in reality a remarkably healthy one. , Of 268 patients under treatment at the Hospital during the year, -175 were discharged as cured and 55 as improved. The number remaining on January lst was 17, The patients came from many parts of the district, and were of many nationalities, 1908 1909 Improvements during the year included an enlargement of the kitchen and the addition of a separate room for laundry. Improved kitchen equipment was installed, and an additional bathroom con- ‘structed, as well as a cold storage room for meats.and provisions, A good deal of the interior of the main building has been repainted, as well ag the superintendent’s residence. For some time the need for an Xray apparatus has been more and more apparent. During the year the question has beer taken up, and information sought as to the most feasible methods of ob- taining the necessary power to operate this machine. The season closed before an entirely satisfactory system could be found. It seems impossible te operate it at all conveniently or economically without having some kind of power plant in connection with the hospital itself. Correspondence is still being carried on and it is hoped that during the ensuing summer a practical solution of the question will be arrived at. Exact estimates of cost have not yet been obtained, but will not be less than $1500.00 for machinery and fixtures. The excavating and fitting up a cellar for the plant and other work incidental to installing all this will probably bring the total cost up to nearly $8000, 00. ’ Provision for this necessary apparatus and an enlargement of the sewage system will probably necessitate an appeal to the public for funds, as the ordinary income of the Hospital, while sufficient for maintenance, does not suffice to cover extraordinary expenses. Such an appeal will doubtless meet witha hearty response from the public, Following is a condensed statement of receipts and expenditures during the year: On hand, cash, Dee, 31st, 1910, $835.97. Receipts; from paying patients, 6550.50; voluntary contributions, 483.25; bequests, 100.00; ‘provincial government maintenance 2926, - 70, special grant, 600. 00; total 3426.70; Indian department, main- tenance ‘grant, 1206,75:; Missionary Society, 600,00; Women’s Mis- sipnary Society, 900,00; other sources, 218.40; total receipts 18771.59. ‘Expenditures: Salaries, 3408,90; drug and surgical supplies, 716.- 25; Instruments and books, 109.78; Fuel and light, 1617.60; main- tenance, 3517.15; freight and cartage, 1081.46; furniture, 484.87; néw buildings and material, 2147.93; repairs, 446.57; fencing, clear- ing and: ‘outside: improvements, 907.52; postage, telegrams and stationery, 91, 70; miscellaneous, 43,76. Total expenditures, 18823.88. “Balance due treasurer, 61.79. Other liabilities, 840.00. Income earned during 1911 and not vets received, 1878.00, Credit balance, 986. 21. . The Hospital administration j is 0 be congratulated on the excel- “teh showing made during the year, finariclally and otherwise. - : The ‘people éf'the district served by thé institution will not be’ slow ° Ai Fesoimine its value and’ show: their appreciation in substantial wot Busy Year-For Police During the year the Hazelton police staf? was fairly busy, as evidenced by the returns, which include 362 police court cages, Convictions were obtained in all ‘| but eighteen, while fines exdeéd-]+ ing $15,000 were collected. Forty- two cases were brought under convictions and the imposition. of |: fines aggregating $8,950. Indians drunk or in possession of. liquor numbered 104 and 36 convictions for supplying liquor to natives were obtained. There was a notable scarcity of felony char: ges, testifying to the efficiency of the force. Lemons at the Galena Club. Strayed From Kitwangak, one iron grey gelding, branded 10C.W. on left hip, property of, Ritchie &| to Agnew. Any information re- garding same will be gladly received by W. 8S. Harris, at Hazeton. tf Orme A, Chisholm General Hardware Builders’ Material Miners’ Supplies Hazelton, B. C. ged 9a Yes ED Sane Miners Attention! Mining Picks a Specialty Ore Cars, all sizes oat { t t t t [. g ! | t t Ore car can be seen in service at Harris Mines, Ltd. Best material Competent mechanics C. F. Willis Blacksmith, Horseshoer iIlazelton, i. ©. the liquor act, resulting in 35 7 “Sun Kist’’ Brand Oranges and |_ a "Stolen 7 yellow bitch (known as Queenie). from town return her and save prosecution. J. Wrathall, Yukon Telegraphs. LAND NOTICES: " Omineca Land District District of Cassiar "Take notice that Ernest Lofquist, of Hazelton, B.. C,, occupation clerk, rintends to apply for permission to .pur- chase the following described landa: : Commencing at a post planted. about 40 chains west from the northwest cor- ner of Lot 760, thence east 40 chains to the northwest corner of Lot 760, south 80 chains, west 40 chaing, north 80 chains to point of commencement, con- ‘taining 320 acres more or leas. Hest jofquiat Jan, 11, 1912 Omineca Land District District of Cassiar “ ‘Take notice that- William James Eakin, of Ootaa lake, B. C., rancher, intends to apply. for Permission to pur- chase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted eighty chains west of the southwest corner of lot 748, thence north 80 chains, west 80 chains, south 80 chains, east 80 chains joint of commencement, containing Hy acres more or less. Jan. 11, 1912 if Will the person who took tise ) “Ready for Baling in ‘the New Town : com DRY LUMBER. Get prices from us before you build in New Hazelton, are ready with. the. goods We. Interior. Lumber Company Ko Hazelton : [et rt ner a chee mene ee A a ee Ingineca Hotel _ & “ae Props. _ The only family hotel i in the district. Private dining rooms. Night and day restaurant. Modern conveniences, Reasonable rates. Good Stable i in connection. Hazelton William James Eakin 29 Omineca Land District District of Cassiay Take notice that William Eakin, of @ | Ootsa lake, B. C. occupation rancher, intends to” apply for permission to pur- chase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted eighty | chains west from the southwest corner of lot 748, thence east 80 chains to. the southwest. corner of lot 748, thence 8 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less, William, Eakin Jan. 12, 1912 Qmineca Land District District of Cassiar Take notice that Robert McKay, of Hazelton, B, €., steam shovel man, .intends to apply for permission to pur- chase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted eighty chains west from the southwest corner of lot 748, thence south 80 chains, east | | 80 chains “to the southwest corner of lot 749, thence north 80 chains, west 80 chain to point of commencement, con- taining 640 acrea more or less, Robert McKay Jan, 11, 1912 Ormineca Land District. District of Spencer of Hazelton, occupation miner, intends to Spply. for permission to pur- chase the following described lands, Commencing at a poat planted forty. chaing north from the northeast corner of lot 1887, thence south 40 chains to the northeast corner of lot 1997, thence taining 820 acres more or less, Charles Horbort Spencer Jan, 11, 1912 TAX NOTICE Omineca Assessment District Notice ia hereby gi given, in accordance with the Statutes, that the Provincial Revenue Tax, and all essesyed taXes, and income tax, assessed and levied un- der the ‘‘Assessment Act’ and amend- ments thereto, are now due and payable for the year 1912, All taxes collect- able for the Omineca Assessment Dia- trict, are due and payable at my office, situated in the Provincial Government |* Building, in the town of Hazelton. This notice interms of Law is equival- ent to a personal demand by me upon all persons Hable for taxes, Dated at Hazelton, B. C., January 8th, 1912, c. W. HO OMER, Aasessor and Collector, Omineca Assessment District, Hazelton, B.C. LAND NOTICES Omineca Land District. District of Coast, Range 5 Take notice that A, P, Augustine, of Vancouver, nly for per ‘land surveyor, -ntends to apply ‘or permission to pur- chase the following described landa: Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Lot 4012, thenca 40 chaing east, 80 chains south, thence 26 chains more or lesa to east boundary of C. A. Newitt's pre-emption, thence north along eastern boundary of C, A, Newett’s pre-emption 20 chaing to south boundary of Frank Zoller's application to purchase, thence east § chains more or less to south-east corner of Frank Zoller’s application to purchase, tlience north 40 chaina, thence west 20 chaing to south-east corner of Lot 4018, thence north 20 chains to point of commence- ment, and containing 200 acres more or less. Ipheus Price Augustine, Nov. M, 1911. Omineca Land District. Districtof aselar. Take notice that Roy Moseley, of Hazelton, oly for Be bartender, in- tend to apply or permission to pur- chase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted eighty chains southwest of lot 813, “thence north forty chains, west forty chaine, south forty chains, east forty chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or legs, Roy Moseley, Jan. 5, 1912, - Qmineca Land District, District of . Cassiar, Take notice that Peter Zbinden, of Hazelton, laborer, intenda to apply for ermission to, purchase the allowing Bescribed 1 tands: Commencing at a. t planted 80 ehains southweat of ot 818, thence north eighty chains, cast eig ht: chaing, south eighty chains, west ¢ chains Ci ere of commencement, containing g apres mots orless, Peter Zhinden, an, 5 7 Sys _ Omineca Land Gistrict, District of ‘ Take notice we William Gosnell of Vancouver, butcher, intends to ap) pay for deseribot tnd to purchase the following eseribed lands; Commencing at a post planted 60 chains east from the north-east corner of lot 837, and 20 chains east from the north-east corner of pre-emption 124, thence south 60 chains, weat 80 chains, north 40 chains, east 20 chains, south 20 chains, east 40 chains, north 40 chains, eaat 20 chains to point of “com- mencement, containing 280 acres more or less. illiam Gosnell. Jan, 11, 1922, 29 Omineca Land District District of Cassiar Take notice that I, Joseph H. Rey- craft of Vancouver, B. C., intends to apply for Permission to pur- chase the following described landa: Commencing at.a post planted one mile ice from the northwest eor- ner of lot 881, thenca south 20 chains, | less to Skeena River, thence down stream along river bank to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less, Joseph i jReyeratt. dan, 11, 1912, Omineca Land District. District of Cassiar. Take notice that I, Ethel McCumber, of Hazelton, broker, intends to a phy for permission to_purchase the follow- ing described lands: Commencing at a post plan planted at the southerst corner o' 829, thence south 40 chaina, west 60 chaing, north 40 chains, east 60 chaina to point of commencemént, containing 240 eres more or legs, . Ethel McCumber, Jan. 11, 1912. 29 Omineca Land District. District of Coast, Range Take notice that I, Robert McDonald, of Hazelton, B.C., prospector, Intend to ae i for permission purchase the oliowing described lands: - Commencing Pi & post planted 60 chains easterly from the northeast cor- ner of lot 837, thence south 40 chaina, east 80 chains, north 40 chains, west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing’ 820 acres more or leas,. Jan, 11, 1912, Robert MeDonald, Omineca Land District. District of © Cassiar. Take notice that: Allison E, Faweatt of. Hazelton, bank’ clerk, intends to a for intends to aay ly for permis- on, to purchase the following described ost planted abdut | e northwest cor- thence south 40° ¢hifina, north 60.chaing more or *Gommiencat at 2 one-mile west from ner of Lot 831, west 80 chains leas to river, thenee easterly up stream: to point of commencement, containing acres more or lesa. Jan. nt 1912, Sian E. Favweett. - Many a rich man makes a poor “"tusband, wa . north 80 chains, west 80 chains, south | @ Cas Take notice that ‘Charlea Herbert | } broker; ||} east 80 chuina, north 20 chains more or | [I Choicest of Wines, Liquors ' and Cigars always on hand. _ [pn [deme [53m — tee 28 coment etre (TY | ee ee INTERIOR FORWARDING & EXPRESS CO. ~HAZELTON, B C. q Stage leaves every Friday and every Tuesday moming © at 8 o'clock for Aldermere and Telkwa, Retuming, leaves Aldermere and Telkwa Tuesday and Friday arriving here Wednesday and Saturday at noon, Horses for hire for private parties. Horses, Osts, Wheat and Bran for sale, west 80 chains, north 40 chains, east 80] ™ chains to point of commencement, con-' *- —————————————EE Skeena River Mail and Express a - Consign all express packages for interior of the Pacific ‘Transfer o., 607 . Rupert, and insure prompt forwarding. All accounts, 8 and 00 Hace ete addressed to Beirnes lulyany, Box 806, Hazelton, B. C., will receive im- mediate attention, ior points in care ve., Prince Beirnes & Mulvany _ Fraser Lake G, T. P. Townsite Double Uorners 1-4 mile from the depot site are selling for $1000.00, WE CAN SELL YOU AGRICULTURAL LAND 307 Acres for leas than $5,000. oniy_one- THIS from, the depot site. BRITISH COLUMBIA BROKERAGE ae: Box 20, Hazelton, B.C. Saw Mills | soline Engines Wagons * Agricultural . Implements, Etc, C, H. HANDASYDE, Jr. Manufacturers’ Agent P.O, Box 436 Prince Rupert rd Ave, Machinery---all classes, Building Materials - Sash and Door F actory Hazelton's New Industry Full stock of all kinds and sizes of Window Sash, Doors, Office Fixtures, Interior Finishings on hand or Made to Order. Large stock-of Lurber and Building Mater ae Tinsmithing; Plumbing and Steamifitting, — _ Job and Shop Work a Specialty, ’ Plans and Specifications, ; | Stephenson & Crum ~ an CONTRACTORS, AND. BUILDERS : Haielton