“The Omineca Miner PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT HAZELTON, THE CENTER OF THE GREAT OMINECA DistTRIcT 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, $1.60 per Inch per month; Reading Notices, 15 cents per line for first insertion, 10 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Legal nolices inserted at 8. C. Gazette rates. VoL. Il. SATURDAY, AFRIL 5, 1918. No. 31. The Omineca Miner has the largest bona fide cizculation of any newspaper in the Northern Interior of British Columbia, That the forthcoming opening of the Panama Canal will change the whole aspect of affairs in British Columbia, is not to be doubted. There is no part of this province but will feel the increased impetus which will be given to the commerce of the Pacific Northwest through the opening of new trade routes resulting from the com- pletion of the great undertaking. That British Columbia will be prepared to take full advantage of the new trade is not probable. In the way of harbor improvements and terminal facilities much will be done before 1915, hut students of affairs appear to hold the Opinion that even with the work which has been projected, the ports of British Colambia will be unable to afford accommodation for the inereased traffic, That better provision has not been made is largely due to the seeming inability of the East to appreci- ate the importance of. this province in the scheme of things Canadian. As an exchange says: “The West is under some disadvantage from the fact that the East does not begin to realize what the future has in store for this part of Canada. Indeed we might say without injustice that the East does not appreciate the place which the Western Coast oc- eupies, and much less what it will oceupy-in the development of the Dominion. One very wellinformed gentleman, whose business has frequently taken him to Ottawa, says that when any public expenditure is proposed to be made in this part of the country, it is always spoken of as “doing something for British Columbia.” The East appears to think that it is being called upon from time to help us out of its great bounty. It has not yet learned that the Dominion fronts on two oceans. A new route to the ocean, the deepening of the St. Lawrence, the enlargement of the canals, the construction of great docks on the Atlantic seaboard are looked up- on ag works for the benefit of Canada; but everything that is pro- posed for this part of the Dominion is treated as something for British Columbia. It is time for a new outlook at Otiawa. We are not writing in any spirit of complaint; it would be foolish to blame others for not appreciating what we have only just began to appreciate at all adequately ourselves. . We are only stating facts as they exist, and the only conclusion we propose to draw from them is that our duty lies in making an supreme effort to bring the East to appreciate the new outlook before the West.’’ In view of the approaching visit / Rupert and a radius of 40 miles to Vancouver of the International | therefrom. Geological Congress, on the com-| The appointment of William pletion of its tour of Canada, the| Allison as auditor-general; the Chamber of Mines is making a|transfer of S. S, Jarvis from Ha- special effort to secure perman-|2elton to the office of mining ent quarters, in order that a re-{recorder, etc., at Nelson, and the presentative exhibit of British, transfer of Geo. Milburn from Columbia minerals may be dis-| Fort Fraser to Hazelton are also played. It is hoped that the! gazetted, showing of ores will eclipse any- thing the members of the Con- Big Salmon Year gress! may see elsewhere on their As nearly as can be ascertained tour. To further the purpose of the salmon canners: of British the Chamber, which is composed | Columbia have prepared this year of mining men located through-jfor an expected pack of 1,040,000 out the province, it is desired to) ses. There are one or two increase the membership. Aj] | canneries to hear from definitely who are interested in the develop- but this can be taken as approxi- ment of our mineral resources |Mately correct The allocation is should join the organization. | 25 follows: The membership fee of five dol-} Fraser River, 600,000 cases; lars may be sent to F. 8. Pilling, secretary, 437 Hastings St., W., |50,000; Rivers Inlet 120,000; out- Vancouver, or to this office. ‘|lying, 180,000. What is commonly called the “big run” is scheduled for. thia The British Columbia Gazette records the appointment of; Year. Stephen H. Hoskins, of the city 1909, the pack was 967,920 eases, of Nelson, to be government : agent at Hazelton; gold commis- sioner; registrar under the mar- riage act; district registrar of - pirths, deaths and marriages, and official . administrator for the Mongolia, and though: action by - _ Omineca mining distriet; eommis- | the new republic in Mongolia has m. —_— sioner of lands for. the Hazelton | een described as absurd, there and Fort Fraser land divisions; |@*¢indications that the president court of revision and appeal and|0f the republic is not inclined to collectot for the Omineca assesd- permit the sequestration of that ‘ment district;‘water recorder for enormous _Provings 'w without re-, the Hazelton and Peace River sistance, ae water distrigts; ° “eoroner for the Pyjamas and Night. Gowns at _ province; aid‘stipendiary magis- Sargent’s store, trate-under the small debts court ~~ get for that portionof théSkeena| London, April 3:—It is report: : toral distriet not. within theled that the Printed ‘of ‘Wales . will ity, of Prined visit Canada this: summer. os London, March $1:— Relations between China and Russia are Skeena river, 140,000; Naas Inlet, In the last big run year, | Mongolian Dispute * still strained on the subject of = LAND NOTICES Hazelton Land District. Diatrict of Coast, Range ie Take notice that J. D. Wella of Kit- | | selag, miner, intends to apply for per- | (Rt mission to purchase the following de-} |x seribed lands; Commencing at a post planted at| {i northeast corner of L, 1435, marked ‘J, | 4 D.W.’s N.W. cor.'? thence south 20) i 4) chains, eaat 20 chains, north 20 chains, | Sargent’ $= =the F avorite Shopping Place MINERS’ PROSPECTORS’ and SETTLERS’ SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY west 20 chains to point of commence. | 148 ment and containing 40 acres, Jan, 28, 1913. al . D. Wells, e Dis 1] Groceries Take notice that "Donald Clacher of | [344 Kitsumkalum, B. C., occupation farmer, (3 intends to apply # for permission to pur-| |@¢ ~rehase the following described lands: [jf Commencing at a pose planted at} ia the southeast corner of lot 833, | thence | li 40 chains west, 20 chains south, 40 A ehains east, 20 chains north, to point. of commencement, containing 980 acres more or legs. Donald Glacher. February ‘12, 1913. ‘Omineca Land District. District of Provisions: Hazelton Land District District of Coast, Range 5. Take notice that Donald A, McNeill of Kitselas, saw mill manager, intends to apply for permission tt to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of lot 1493, thence 4 20 chaina south, 20 chaina enat, 20 chains | i" north, 20 chains west back to point of commencement and containing 40 acres. | 4 Jan. 10, 1918, 50 Donald A. McNeill. Eggs. | Breakfast Foods 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. Stephenson & Crum > Feeds Undertakers and _ Funeral Directors Special attention to Shipping Cases Hazsecton, B. C, ALL AT RIGHT PRICES ot mee treme rity, rent see rater ET | A. Chisholm | English Tweeds. _ MEN'S HATS _ AND CAPS | _ The newest shapes and shades in 1 Stetson | Hats as well as the staple styles on hand. New line of imported Caps on Scotch and ” ah ee Se 7. ee New line of Caps fe for the Boys. : New things i in Dry Goods: ‘Opened Up : Including Ladies’ Gloves, Hose, Under-. wear, Side Combs, Barretts, Ete, Ladies’, Men's and Children’s RUBBERS on hand. — : - SS A few Men’s Rain Coats Received General Hardware Builders’ Material Miners’ Supplies RS. SARGENT, General Merchant ‘Hazelton. Hazelton, B. C. he ener b~ o| Jae =e) cel bela ot 26 casale el bel ecaee Ds Bed PSEC aca YOUR LAST CHANCE is nearly gone. The Railway is rapidly approach- ing this District and your chances of making big Toney. are DISAPPEARING fast. Good land is still to be had from $9 to $20 per acre. Grasp your opportunity now. : DON’T BE one of those who lose the chance of making a ~“gtake” by consulting me REGINALD LEAKE GALE, J.P. Deputy Mining Recorder ; Real Estate Agent . TELKWA, BULKLEY VALLEY, BRITISH — AGENT British Columbia Life Assurance, Co. FOR Phoenix and Liverpool, London & Globe Fire offices. . Gould’s Pumps and Hydraulic Machinery Cary’s Safes me Safé Deposit Boxes for Rent TOO LATE ia | FARM Sash and Door F actory Full stoek of all kinds and sizes of Wimdow Sash, Doors, Office Fixtures,” Interior Finishing on hand and made to order. Large stock of Lumber and Building Materials, Tinsmithing, Plumbing and Steamfitting, © | Job and Shop Work a Specialty, Plana and Specifications, ; Stephenson & Crum: CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS .. Hazelton 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 the leu, Buy before the completion. - | of the railroad. , os | " ‘SMOKERS, RS, ATTENTION! we We have the largest and freshest z assortment of high grade Cigars and Tobaccos in town _ The goods arg all in the finest condition. We are pre ared to sell these cigars in boxes of twenty and Efty., Come in and take a look at them. PRICES RIGHT . QUALITY, the BEST. — { EVERYTHING IN THE DRUG LINE | LL D. Fulton, Mer. Hazelton and New Hazelton | The Up-To-Date’ Drug. ale | ; Building. "Suite 622 Metope t » VANCOUVER, B. c. = Pald tp Capital $1,600,000, “Tagineca Hotel _ NOTICE is hereby. given that. the “List of Voters for the Skeena'’ Blectorial District has been cancelled, and that applications to be placed én. thé Voters’ List will be. received at my office at the Government ~ ‘Buildingé; Prince Rupert; B. O.. xhere’printsd fornia of affidavit to ba. weed in sipport of an application to vate will be eupplied. eS, "after. the 7th day of April, 1918, and Court of Revision. will-be held o “tame “on the register of voters must be given fase thin elear aye “before the holding-of the Court. of. Rivielon. a oe : Dated thie ard daylot March, 1918, : . i MaMMULLAG a Faget of Vote ter, tha Skeeha’ ‘stra District.’ i Provincial Elections Act Fe “The list‘of persona clalining to Note will be: suspended frétty “and; : - the 19th day of, May 1914, arid hotles of objections tb the insertloriof ahy. | . “The aly family hotel i in the district, _ "Ni ht'and.day restaurant, _ Maderii convenience, . Reasonable rates: Good Stable i in connection: _- McDonell & McAlce, Props. A. eee ee ie Paealé Sinhig. rorm, a