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 Dollars 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 ngertion. Legal notices inserted at B. C, Gazette rates. VoL. I. SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1912, No, 46. Sir Richard McBride, Premier of British Columbia, accompanied by Attorney-General Bowser, will pay Hazelton a brief visit on Tuesday next. The Premier comes as the head of a representative government and, as is fitting, his reception will be devoid of any partisan features. The ministers have expressed a desire to meet - the public bodies of the town and district and the citizens generally, to learn at first hand of the needs and desires of Hazelton and Omineca, While their time in Hazelton will, unfortunately, be too -short to allow them to see much of the development of which the citizens are justifiably proud, they cannot fail to be impressed with the potential greatness of this part of the great interior, and will be in a better position to appreciate the requirements of the district as such ave brought to their attention from time to time. Inspector Tyson, of the Indian Department, declares that in recommending the immediateremoval of white residents from the Indian reserve he had no wish to put those affected to any incon- venience. As arainst this declaimer we have the evidence of his report to the Department, in which he recommends that the Indian Agent be ordered to enforce the vacation of the reserve by all whites, alleging, inter alia, that the occupancy of Indian lands by whites invariably causes trouble. When pinned down to the ques- tion, the Inspector could not give any instance in which the tenancy of whites had caused any kind of trouble in Hazelton. In no man- ner can Tyson’s report be justified. It stamps him as an official of remarkable incompetence and one whom the authorities should re- move, for the good of the service, It is unthinkable that the In- dian Department, when coghizant of the facts, will enforce the or- der issued on the Inspector’s recommendation. Steps have already ’ been taken to inform the head of the Department of the true state of the case, and we feel justified in predicting that the order will be held in abeyance. In the meantime, the attention of the author ities will be called to Tyson’s lack of qualification for the office to which he was appointed. : His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught, Governor-General of Canada, is to make a tour of British Columbia in September and Octoher of this year. Needless to say, the son of Queen Victoria and brother of King Edward will be welcomed and acclaimed at every point he visits, The program of the tour, as set forth in the. official notice, provides for the arrival of the Royal party in Prince Rupert on September 23. Contemplating the possibility of a visit to Hazelton, the itinerary has been arranged to allow departure from the coast city to he delayed until the evening of September 25, In the cireumstances, it would seem that the people of Hazel- ton will have no one but themselves to blame if the Prince and his party do not come here. ; As a point of importance at present and of enormous _possibili- ties for the future, Hazelton is well worthy of a visit from the dis- tinguished traveler. His Royal Highness would doubtless appreci- ate the magnificent scenery of the Skeena, the picturesque features of the town and its surroundings, and the evidences of potential wealth to be seen on every hand. The people of the town and dis- trict would be glad to see in person the Governor-General whose kingly lineage, high attainments and pleasing personality have made him popular the world over. A visit by the Duke of Connaught would, we are confident, bring Hazelton before the pub- lic eye in a manner gratifying to all who are proud of this district. We have no doubt that the Board of Trade will immediately take steps to secure the honor of a visit fromthe Duke, and would suggest that proper representations be made through Sir Richard McBride, whose visit next Tuesday will afford an opportunity for a conference on the subject. The Premier has always proved friendly to Hazelton and Omineca district, and will undoubtedly do his ut- most to further the desires of the people of the town in this, as in other matters, The Disaster at Regina. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole Canadian people will go out to the citizens of Regina as a consequence of the calamity to which they have been subjected. At sucha time, however, it is not words, but action, which tell and there is no doubt that if any- thing can be done to relieve the distress or diminish the suffering created by this visitation the outside public will be prompt to offer their aid. It is to be hoped that when the full extent of the disaster becomes known it will be found to be less great than at first sup- posed, although, undoubtedly, the lives lost and the property de- stroyed must in any event be regarded in the ‘light of a national catastrophe, , The history of the Canadian middle west is fortunately very free from disastrous visitations of this kind, In fact, the oceurr- ence at Regina on Sunday is so unusual that it cannot be imputed to any defect of climate. Itis true that the Dakotas, immediately south of the international boundary line, have been more or less subjected to cyclonic conditions, but such conditions have hardly been known at all in the Canadian territories. In fact, the Cana- dian middle west has been as free, practically, from trouble of this ‘kind as Ontario or British Columbia, the provinces east and west of the prairie country, whose climatic conditions are exceptionally re- liable, That even Ontario has had experience of cyclones shows that no part of the continent is entirely exempt. Some sixteen or seventeen years ago, a8 it will be remembered, one of .these_ de- structive agencies passed over the city of St, Catherines and nearly . demolished the villagé of Merritton, shattering several buildings of ‘: the.paper company which operates there and killing a. number of people, The Hudson Bay Railway Ottawa, July 10;—~ That the Hudson Bay railway when com- pleted will pay not only expenses but dividends, is a prediction ventured in a report issued by the commission of conservation. The prediction is based upon the belief that great mineral wealth would be developed along this line of railway. In this connec- tion the report states: It is perhaps not common knowledge that the northern part Keewatin is rich in mineral, es- pecially copper. It has even been stated that in all there is practically two hundred square miles of suth prospects on the mainland southwest of Baffin Island. Further at the present time New York copper magnates heave men at work in these very regions, staking up every- thing that may prove capable of producing copper. To make mining possible, a means of shipping ore to smelters must be secured. At present the only outlet is by way of Hudson Strait and this is available for only four months in the year. Here is where the Hudson Bay line should secure much of its returning freight traffic. It is a long haul, but it is not as great a problem as was the development of the route to Dawson. That such a class of freight would pay, there need be no doubt. The wealthiest railroad companies in the United States are large carriers of mineral ores. Over sixty-six per cent, of the traffic carried by the Pennsyi- vania railroad, the largest freight carrying railroad in the world, is made up of mineral, Thus the new grain outlet for the west, the Hudson Bay railway, may be made not only to pay expenses but dividends, : A Severe Test Geneva, Switzerland, July 10; -~Emil Fisher, a young mechanic of Chur, the capital of the. Can- ton of Grisons, an ardent Social- ist and treasurer of the trades at Chur, has inherited $180,000 from an uncle who died recently in New York state, His comrades think Fisher will divide the for- tune in accordance with his be- liefs, but Fisher is silent on the subject. Two Thousand New Settlers “Quebec, July 12:— Two thou- sand six hundred passengers ar- yived in two steamers from Liverpool this afternoon. The Allen steamer Corsican brought 3,108 passengers and the Em- press of Ireland, 1,500, The fumpress had one passenger ad- ded to he? passenger list on the voyage, a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs, Thomas of the second cabin. . NOTICE * His Honor, the Lleutenant-Governor hag received a dispatch from the Mill- tary Secretary to His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, Governor-Gen- eral of Canada, setting forth the pra- eramof the tour of His Royal Highness in British Colambia during September and October next, The following places will be visited: . KAMLOOPS—3 p. m. to 6:15 p.m. on the 17th September. VANCOUVER—3 p, m. on the 18th: September to evening of 20th. NEW WESTMINSTER ~On 2ist Sept, PRINCE RUPERT--11 4, m. on 25rd September to evening of 26th. (in- cluding a possible visit te Hazelton.) NANAIMO—11 a. m. to 1 p, m., on the Zith September. VICTORIA—Evening 27th September to 8rd Oetober. uo VERNON—Morning 4th October to it 4, M. On same day, PENTICTON—4 p. m. on 4th October tu 6 p. m. on Bth, ROBSON via ARROWHEAD—1 p. mi, to 9 p, m, on 6th October, NELSON-— Morning of 7th October till noon on same day, KOOTENAY LANDING—6 p, m.. on ‘ith, leaving early next day. Provincial Secratary’s Office, - Victorla, 6th July, 1912. THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1912. LAND NOTICES Cassiar Land District. Districtof apsiar Take notice that Wesley Paulof Van- couver, cruiser, intends to apply for ermigsgion to purchase the following Neseribed lands, Commencing at a post planted 8 miles weat of lot 479; thence south 80 chains, west 40 chains, north 80 chains east 40 chains to point of commencement, con- taining 320 acres more or less. April 15 1912. Weasley Paul Bernard J. McMahon. Agt. Cassiar Land District. * Cassiar Take notice that James R: Figgot of Vaneouver, clerk, intends to apply for permission to_ purchase the following described lands; ; Commencing at a post planted 1 mile west of lot 479, thence west 80 chains, south 80 chains, east 80chains, north 80 chains to point of commencement con- taining 640 acres more or less. __ April 15 1912. James R. Piggott. Bernard J. McMahon Agent, Distriet of Hazelton Land District. ‘istrict of Coast, Range 6. Take notice that William James Eakin of Hazelton, farmer, “intends to apply for permission to‘purchase the follow- ing deacribed lands: ‘Commencing at a post planted at thé west 80 chains, south 80 chains, east 80 chains, north 80 chains to point of com- mencement, containing 640 acres, more or lesé, William James Eakin. June 10, 1912. ‘ 68 Hazelton Land pistrict. District of Coast, Range 5. Take notice that William Eakin, of Hazelton, farmer, Intends to apply for pexmission to purchase the following escribed lands: Commencing at a post planted 80 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 less, . June 1, 1912. 63 William Eakin. Hazelton Land pistrict. District of Coast, Range 5. Take notice that Ernest Lofquist, of Hazelton, clerk, intends ta apply for Permission to purchase the following egcribed lands: . Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of lot 718, thence north 80 chains, east 40 chains, south 80 chains, west 40 chains to point of com- mencement, containing 820 acres, more or leas, Ernest Lofquist. June 11, 1912. 58 Hazelton Land District. District of Coast, Range 5. Take notice that Margaret B. Frew, of Guebee, P, Q., epinster, intends to apply for pm agion to purchase the following deserntbed lands; . Commencing at a post planted do chains south and 40 chains west of the southeast corner of lot 788, thence south do chains, weat do chains, north 4o chains, exst do chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or legs, Margaret B. Frew. June io, 1912, oB Hazelton Land istrict, District of Coast, Range 5, Take notice that Joseph H. Reycraft of Vancouver, broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of lot 718, thence _| south 80 chains, east 4o chains, north 80 chains, west 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less, June 13,1912, * Hazelton Land District. District of Coast, Range 5. Take notice that Robert McDonald of Hazelton, prospector, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow- ing described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of lot 738, thence north 40 cnaihs, west 4o chains, north 4o chains, west 40 chains, south 80 chains, east 8¢ chains to point of com- mencement, containing 480 acres, more or less, Robert McDonald. June lo, 1912. 3 Hazelton Land Distrnet, pistrict of ‘Coast, Range 6, Take notice that William Gosnell of Vancouver, butcher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow. ing described Janda: Commencing at a post planted about 4o chains west of the northeast corner of lot 730, thence north So chains, west .| 40 chains, south 80 chains, east do chaing to paint of commencement, con- taining 320 acres more or leas. June lo, 1912, 638 William Gosnell, Hazelton Land District. District of Coast, Range 6. . Take notice that Allison E. Fawcett, of Hazelton, clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow. ing, deseribed Jands: ommencing ata post planted 8 chains west of the northeast corner of lot 787, thence north 80 chains, east 4a chains, south 80 chains, west 4o chains to point of commencement, containing 820 acres, more or legg, June 11; 1912,,.53- Allison E. Fawcett, _ Omineca Land District, District of - . Cagsiar, . Take notice that Elmer Cameron, of Hazelton, occupation painter, intends to apply for permission to- purchase the following described landa: ; Commencing at a post planted ,80 chains south from the southeast corner of lot 1967, Cassiar, and being on the west bank of Kitwancool Lake, thence south 80 chains, more or legs, meander- -ing the lake, thence west 40 chains, more or lesa, thence north 80 chaing, more or lesa, thence east 40 chaing, more or less to pointof commencement, containing $20 acres more or lesa. June 14, 1912, 658) Elmer Cameron, HAZELTON HOSPITAL 2seues for. perlod trom ona month upward at $1 por motth in advance. Thin'rate Includes offics cone pultations and medicines, an well as all costa while in the hospital. .Tiekets obtainable: in Hazaltan | from E. ©. Btephesison and Fred Field; in Alder meré, from Rev, KF, L, Stephenson, or at tha How pital from the Medical Superintendent, ; ‘ Joseph H. Reycraft, | 68 SUNTAN TTRRCATTUN TAA EDCRE UV ATRELVEMMESCOSEL LUSH PPC CO DPUINNRAU ALAC ANOCED CORT NCFL AATBELIIEE southwest corner of lot 788, thence |’ 1 ieee inanent + QUININE HNTMNEMHNEDTHNNNIREOOOR NHNTNEAHAEAMMMeSHNNTIEE Hudson’s Bay Stores All Genuine Hudson's Bay Blankets bear the trade mark. ' “The Seal of Quality. Just. Arrived a ‘Large Supply of Fresh Fruits and Eggs The finest stock of Groceries in the north, ‘All Fiesh, Best Brands, Lowest Prices, Hardware that is made by the Best Fins. Dry Goods and Dress Goods. In these departments we are in a Class by Ourselves. A Large Supply of Boots and Shoes. Hudson’s Bay Company, "<= IFMDOVOGCTUCAORRH SEDER COON LGRELSFENCHOOLIUGAGEEEA eos OTL AUERELUNCHUACUCAEUUGHOENULUUUIACULAESSUQUULATIIEEE GALENA CLUB . BOX BALL POOL, AND BILLIARDS o. (a S| A Place To Spend Your Evenings Ne 4 HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID FUR FURS t THE QUALITY STORE A FULL LINE.OF DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, © GROCERIES AND HARDWARE C. V. SMITH GENERAL MERCHANT HAZELTON _ FARM LANDS _ along the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Cen- ‘ tral British Columbia.’ ~~ Every mile of railroad construction adds to the value of theland, Buy before the completion of the railroad. SO me er = “ --NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY, Ltd. Suite 622 Metropolitan Building’ . Paid up Capital $1,800,000, VANCOUVER, B. Cc. A A full line of Office Supplies and STATIONERY, Books, Magazines, Newspapers Py ome AS and Novelties, SUPPLIES Photographic Post Cards. Developing, Printing and Enlarging OMINECA PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY W. W. Wrathall, Hazelton, B.C. Ansco and 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 ,-——= i So Best Properties in: the Bulkley Valle Listed With Me : Photographs With Each ; Special Reports ~ Reginald Leake Gale, J. P. Deputy Mining Recorder; Real Estate, CON Financial and Insurance Agent. a Telkwa, B.C. a Walter GALE, ‘Expert Accountant x — hee - ae A Snap Pre-emiptors 43 Ace Half Cleared, 160 Acres 7 Lo ed Fenced, .with House and Stable. ° “MOCALCH Oyner wil Abandon for a Small Sun Agent for G. T. P. Townaltes, . Phoenix, and London, Liverpool& Globe Fire Insurance. Gray & Milligan Bros., Surveyors, Surveyd Prompt. aly Attended To, — eo ni Yee be , oye ANEAAANSCUUASCHAASCREULTEOUECSEUASMEHT EMME DSAT ARENT MAE CCODEATANLEET ANSE UNSREAATOL COPTLUTAEUNTEE