THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916 The Omineca Miner PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT HaZeLTON, THE CENTER OF THE GREAT OmIneca District oF British COLUMBIA. A. R. Macdonald, Publisher and Proprietor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada and British Possessions, Two Dollars a year; Foreign, Three Dollars 2 year. ADVERTISING RATES: Notices, 20 cents per line for each insertion. Gazette rates. Display, $2.60 per inch per month; Reading Legal notices ingerted at B. C. VOL. V. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916. No. 25 That the mining industry in Canada,and particularly in British Columbia, is coming into its own is the conclusion that must be drawn by the observer of current events, As one consequence of the war, the prices of metals have risen to figures unhoped for a year or two ago, while the announced policy of the Imperial and Federal governments regarding the encouragement of mining and refining in Canada will undoubtedly have a very beneficial effect, With the portfolio of mines in the hands of Hon. Lorne Camp- bell,the mining men of this province may expect that full advantage will be taken of the preat opportunity now presented to place the industry in this province on a satisfactory basis. In an interview the other day Mr. Campbell said: ‘‘A tremendous impetus has been given to the production of metal in Canada asa result of war conditions, and it will be the part of statesmanship to endeavor to arrange that when the war has been brought to a close, the present improved condition of the mining industry in Canada shall not be imperilled through the collapse of the markets which are available now. It would appear to me that it is incumbent on the Federal government to arrange with the Imperial authorities that the market in the United Kingdom shall be open to the metal products of Canada on a favorable basis after hostilities have been terminated. ‘Tam entirely in accord with the writer who says that Canada will never be so dependent as formerly on outside aid in getting . its mineral wealth to the metal markets of the world. If we take the proper steps to safeguard our present advantage, which has | qj been given us mainly as a result of the new conditions arising from the war, we will emerge with a manufacturing equipment which will well fit us to compete with whole world on terms which will be decidedly in our favor.” a. The Hazelton district is showing signs of greater mining activity than ever, and those interested in the development of our immenses mineral resources are convinced that the district is about to have its turn, We may not have a boom, but there is no doubt the era of development for which we have been waiting is at hand, and the coming season will see an influx of men and capital. The value of our ore deposits has been amply demonstrated by the development of our working properties, and the record of shipments and returns will attract the attention of mining men who are inclined to disregard ‘‘boosts’’ which have no smelter figures behind them. find many prospects which give promise of profit, and we believe claim-owners, if they have something tosell and are not extravagant in-their expectations, will have little difficulty in realizing on their} prospects, Qur Mining Production He estimated that British Col- Vancouver, Feb, 14:—The -ex-|¥mbia had produced 81 per cent tent of British Columbia’s mining |°f the minerals of Canada in the resources was described by Prof, |Period stated and figured that E. Odlum, in addressing the|12,000 men were employed in Vancouver Chamber“of Mines, |™ining or its allied industries i in He said that $486,000,000 worth | Canada. . of minerals had been produced in Metallurgy of Zinc _ Canadian mines up to the end of| ‘The development of zinc nietal- . 1914 and British Columbia had lurgy at Trail smelter has. given In coming to look over the district, these men will! been responsible fora large share of that amount, From placer claims $73,000,000 in gold had been obtained, and from gold lodes $81,000,000. . Sil- ~. ver produced had been worth $88, 000,000, lead $81,000,000, cop- per $87,000,000, coal and coke $148,000, 000, building material $28, 000, 000,. and zine $2, 000, 000, . ‘The production, of ‘minerals. in "1894 -was $4,227,000, 900. ‘These figures; he said: the . _ Professor, would be dwarfed in a in .3904,: “$18, 977,000, and in.1914, $26,388, - an incentive to further develop- ments along this line. Thea provincial government recently agreed to subsidize’ the French process and a Spokane company is endeavoring to arrange with the provincial government, which has a mortgage onthe property, for the lense of the Fairview zine experimental works ' at ‘Nelson, for the purpose. of. establishing. a spelter plant under patents which it holds covering an. electro-ther-| mic’ process.“ “the. provinelal government have been approack-| - works: ‘on Toner the coast, but Hon. Lorne Camp- bell has properly pointed out that no supplies of zine ore sufficient to provide a permanent supply for such works have yet been proved up on the coast. The Omineca district is as rich as the Slocan m zine prospects, but it may be some time before these deposits are sufficiently developed and equipped to produce the steady tonnage required for the success- ful operation of such works, When such tonnage is assured, the provincial government will give the matter favorable con- sideartion with a view to the establishment of such works on the coast as well as in the inter- ior.—Provinee. Addressing Soldiers’ Mail In order to facilitate the hand- ling of mail at the front and to ensure prompt delivery, it ig re- quested that all mail be addyess- ed as follows: (a) Regimental Number. (b) Rank, (c) Name. . (d) Squadron, Battery or Com- pany, (e) Battalion, Regiment (or other unit), Staff appoint- ment or Department, (f) CANADIAN CONTINGENT. (g} British Expeditionary Force, (h) Army Post Office, LONDON England, Unnecessary mention of higher formations, such as brigades, ivisions, is strictly forbidden, and causes del ay. The provincial prohibition party has demanded that Premier Bow: ser declare the government’s po- sition on the prohibition issue without delay, otherwise he will be regarded as an anti. Those who objected to the introduction of polities were outvoted, The Miner is two dollars a year. “WATER ACT, 1914.” Before the Board of Investigation. - In the matter of Peace River and all ita tributaries within the Province of British Columbia, including Black Jack Gulch, Finlay River, Germansen Creek, Germangen Lake, Lost Creek, Loat Lake, Lyon Creek, Manson or Sawmill Creek, Mangon River, Mill Creek, Mosquito Guleh, Omineca River, Parsnip River, Quartz Creek, Silver Creek, Tom Creek, Vital Creek, and Whittier Creels, TAKE NOTICE that each and every person, partnership, company, or muni- cipality who, on the 12th day of March, 1909, had water rights on pny ‘of the above-mentioned’ streams, is directed to forward on or befora the 8ist day of March, 1916, to the Comptroller. of Water Rights, at’ ‘the Parliament Buildings, at Victoria, a atatement of claim in writing as required . by section 294 of the “Water Act, , 1014."" Printed forms for auch statement {Form 50 for irrigation or Form 61 for other purposes) ean be obtained from any. of the Water Recorders in the Provinéa. ° The | ‘Board of “Investigation witl tabulate such clalfns and will’ receive objections thereto if filed, and willgive due notice of thé time and place sot for the hearing of -elaimnn: and ohjec- ‘thong, | “Dated at Victoria: 0% thi ist day of February, , 1916, For the Board of: Investigation, an ds Fr ARMSTRONG r The Distributing Point for the Great Northern} Interiox —— Prospectors, Miners, _ Landseekers, Surveyors , ‘and Sportsmen will find the merchants of Ha- zelton prepared to meet every requirement in outfitand supplies. Hav- ing been engaged for many: years in outfitting - "parties for the Northem ~ Interior, Hazelton busi-- ness men are qualified ito give valuable advice | and assistance to new-- comers, _ Hazelton is . situated at. the confluence of the Bulkley and ‘Skeena. rivers, a,mile and a “quarter from Hazelton | station on the Grand © Trunk Pacific railway. Enquiries may be ade: : a - dressed to