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 Dollara 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 ench subsequent nsertion. Lega! notices inserted at B. C. Gazette rates, : VoL, I. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1912, No. 47. Sir Richard McBride and his distinguished colleague, the Attorney-General of the province, have seen Hazelton and the Skeena valley in the dawn of a period of great development. They have been much impressed with the vast extent of the natural re- sources with which this section of British Columbia is favored, and have returned to Victoria with a better appreciation of the impor- tance of Omineca district and the justness of its demand for con- sideration at the hands of the government. The first-hand know- ledge of interior conditions gained by the ministers during their visit will be of use to them, and will infallibly inure to the ad- vantage of the people of Hazelton and vicinity. In his speech at Hazelton, as elsewhere since his return from London, the Premier struck a note of true patriotism which will find a ready response throughout the provinee, His presentment of the naval defence question was forcible, and his arguments in favor of Canadian participation in Imperial defence were unanswer- able. A realization of Canada’s duty must come to every citizen who studies the matter in the light of history, An impetus will be given to the movement for Canadian participation by the utterances of Sir Richard which cannot fail to have an effect, Canada must realize her plain and imperative duty. Residents of Hazelton will be gratified to learn that in the matter of the railway townsite the Grand Trunk Pacifie has no in- tention of receding from its position, and that plans for a station at South Hazelton have gone forward to the Railway Board. Unless further revision should prove necessary, which is not probable, there is every reason to expect official authorization of the location within a few days, to be followed immediately by the announce- ment ef development plans which have been in course of prepara- tien for months, These plans will provide for great improvements at South Hazelton. us Incorporated in the recently issued report of the provincial minister of mines is a statement of the conditions affecting the great Groundhog coalfield, by Wm, Fleet Robertson, Those who have been in the habit of regarding the provincial mineralogist’s reports as unfairly pessimistic, will admit that in his latest pro- nouncement that official has accorded this district a fair measure of justice. All who look at the matter from an unprejudiced point of view will agree with his statement that the best available railway route to the new coalfield is via the Skeena from Hazelton, Hatchery Man Here H. C,. Crawford, who is in charge of the Stuart. Lake hatch- ery, came up the river on Wed- nesday and will leave for his post in the course of few days. He states that the hatchery, which has a capacity of 7,500,000 eggs, will operate to full capacity this season. Last year the plant handled over seven million epgs, which were brought on pack- horses twelve miles from Babine Lake. This was necessary be- cause the sockeyes, excepting in the quadrennial ‘“‘big year’’ do not reach Stuart Lake, the traps and nets in the Fraser thinning them out to such an extent that only a negligible number reach the headwaters of the river. Canners on the Skeena strongly object to the government's policy of stocking the Fraser from the Skeena waters, but the authori- ties show no intention of aban- doning their efforts to replenish the salmon supply of the southern river. Suffragette Threats London, July 15— England is getting seriously alarmed at the truculent attitude of the suffra- gettes, who have passed beyond the window-smashing stage and even beyond mere assaults on _ cabinet ministers, Following the attempted bomb outrage at the home of Secretary McKenna and the supposed plot to fire Lewis Harcourt’s residence come open threats against Me- Kenna and other ministers by male and female suffragists. Yesterday at Hyde Park demon- stration Mr. Desmond said: “We have seriously considered the fall of the home secretary. He has to go, We are wondering . where we shall send him. I see that-explosives have been found in the home secretary's office, _ Perhaps if they had gone off he would have: his settlement ss and would be of no further trouble to us, Militancy is carried on all over the country by women determined that some- thing tragic shall happen to bring this to an end,’’ Keir Hardie, the labor member of parliament, who also spoke in support of the women’s cause, said: ° ‘There will be more than hat- pins used, more than epaulettes torn from men’s shoulders.”’ Referring to the outrage ‘on Premier Asquith at the political reception, he said the time has come and gone by for half- hearted measures, Cargo of Machinery The Inlander, on Wednesday, brought a full cargo for the frm of Aldous & Murray, including a carload of buggies and democrats, another of farm machinery, and a very large consignment of har- ness and saddlery, as well as a complete line of repair parta for all farm implements and machin- ery. Aldous & Murray now an- nounce that they have as large an assortment as can be shown by any concern in Vancouver and, considering freight rates, can sell as cheaply as any coast house. Buying in large quanti- ties and shipping in carload lots, they are able to supply farmers and ranchers at much lower fig- ureg than the purchasers could hope to obtain by ordering from any outside point. Railway Board Busy Ottawa, July 15:—No less than thirty-six cases will be heard by ‘the Board of Railway Commis- sioners at the sitting which will open in Vancouver on July 27, In addition to the taking of evi- dence, in connection with the general inquiry into freight rates west of Fort William, thirty-five applications’ will'be dealt with by Acting Ghairman Scott, Commis- sioner McLean and Commissioner Goodeve, who will go weat, THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1912, - FLOODS DESTROY © | MEXICAN CITIES Hundreds Drown and Many Thousands Homeless as Result of Cloudbursts, Mexico City, July 15:— Details of cloudburst and floods which have destroyed. several thriving cities and exacted atoll of hun- dreds of lives in the state of Guamajato, were received in this city last night. The advices de- clare that the cities of Salamanca and Celaya have been wiped off the map. The number of victims can not be foretold until the angry waters subside, The first of the series of cloud- bursts and floods which have stricken the wealthy state of Guamajato, occurred several weeks ago, when a large part of the capital was washed away with several hundred persons who were unable to reach places of safety. A few days ago the bottom again dropped out of the heavens, and quickly covered the valley of Santiago toa depth of two metres, The natural outlets became clogged, and within half an hour nothing could be seen of two of the little cities but the roofs of houses, covered with terror stricken people praying for deliv- erance, Darkness fell over the coomed -cities, and the electric light plants further down the valley were washed away, and this tended to add to the panic. According to advices received from the correspondent of Fl Imparcial, it is probable that more than 1000 lives and at least $20,000,000 worth of property were destroyed before the vast body of water subsided. INLANDER (COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING Dividend Declared and Offi- cers and Directors Re- elected by P. T. 5. T. Co. On Monday the second annual meeting of the Prince Rupert— Skeena Transportation Co., Ltd.; owners of the steamer Inlander, was held in Hazelton. The stock was well represented. The direc- tors presented a report showing the affairs of the company to be factory dividend was declared, The officers were unanimously re-elected. J, W. Paterson, Kit. selas, is president; J.C. K. Sealy, Cunningham, Port Essington, R tors.‘ Mr. Rochester was again chosen manager. to the future of the steamer nothing definite was decided up- on, the duration of the season be- however, that the Inlander will ply between Hazelton and Skeena Crossing until. the railway is in operation to a nearér point or un- til the stage of water prevents operation. Big Strike Probable London, July 15:— The next workers, ballot of the employees as to A decision in favor of a strike _| Would immediately affect 500,000 |! men and as the strike progressed |; another 500,000, ployers on the hours question, pressing their demand for higher apprenticeships.. The result of the ballot is considered a fore- ‘bitter fight is anticipated. gone conclusion and a long and in excellent condition and a satis-| . Hazelton, vice-president; BR. G, . 8. Sargent, Hazelton, and H, B. Rochester, Prince Rupert, direc-|3 With -regard |; ing uncertain. It is understood, |2 big labor trouble in Great Britain i is expected from the shipyard | The ‘federation of | shipyard employers has recently | refused the demands of the men |. for an eight hour day and in-|: creased wages and the unions|! have replied by calling for a}! whether they shall order astrike, |! For months past, the men in|’) the various unions have been pre- |’ paring’for @ fight with the em-/: and the boilermakers have been ; wages and permission to organize |. KODAK DRUG STORE © r We are the sole agents at Hazelton and Telkwa for Eastman’s Kodaks Films and Photo Supplies J. Mason Adams Druggist and Stationer aazelion, B.C. f ro PT Tel UUUU Cerner uu snus iT UU ae ee eee Hudson’s Bay Stores All Genuine Hudson’s Bay Blankets bear the trade mark. | “The'Seal of Quality. Just Arnved a Large’ Supply of Fresh Fruits and Eggs The finest stock of Groceries in the north. All F resh, Best Brands. Lowest Prices. Hardware that is made by the Best Firms. 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, "=~ OUUCUOS OCCAUT OY ASEON CRUE OMER ENE ead ce LUNN AOSTA UREA AROLEAHOEREURL ELAN ATS UAANEUY CHAU STERTUERE s SOIAASINUABTECHUABUNNLAGEOLECHETANENEESOECCCOOENUAAOEEEAAOECCOMECUASORTE GACT 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, ~ ~GALENA CLUB Hazelton’s Favorite Resort - BOX BALL - . POOL AND BILLIARDS AUTOMOBILE \. A Place To Spend Your Evenings STAGE Hazelton to New Hazelton Lvs, Hazelton Lvs. New Hazelton 10 a, m. 11 a. m. lpm. 2p. m, 3p. m. 4p. m. THE QUALITY STORE “= staz™" A FULL LINE OF DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, GROCERIES AND HARDWARE C. V. SMITH GENERAL MERCHANT HAZELTON Fare, One Way $1.50, Return $2.50 Flanders “20” Mines and- Mining Good Properties for sale — Cash or on Bond. Development and Assessment Work, Carr Brothers 7 Six Years In This District, Hazelton, B. GC, JOHN EK. LINDQUIST Architect and Building Contractor Working Plans and Specifieations, 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 the land, ‘ Buy before the completion of the railroad, ‘ NORTH COAST LAND. COMPANY, Ltd Suite 622 Metropolitan Building VANCOUVER, B. C. - oe Estimates on any class of building fur- nished, All work guaranteed. Paid up Capital $1,500,000. a oO , at Pa P.O. Box 812 Hazelton, B. C. EDekeskende testers sig Skeena Laundry Lee Jackman, Prop. Our Work is Good and our Rates - Reagonable, Baths In Connection A. full line of Office Supplies and STATIONERY. Books, Magazines Newspapers | CAMERAS) an Novelties, ‘ ‘SUBBLIES Photographic Post Cards. Developing, Printing and Enlarging OMINECA PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPAN W,. W. Wrathall, Hazelton, B. C. Ansco and L Calland see us. Next door to Telegraph office. HAZELTON HOSPITAL see, for any period from oni‘month upward at $1 per month in advance. This rate Includes offices con- sultations ond medicines, ag well as ail costa while tia the hospital. Tickets obtainable in Harelton from E.©. Stephenson and Fred Field; in Atder* mere, fram Rev. F. L. Stephenson, orat the Hos- pital from the Medical Superintendent. Gant ISSUES o —— ED. V. McBETH Successor to Union Transfer - and Storage Co, Freighting Contractor All Classes of Freight Handled with Care and Despatch y mg Halfway House ' Most convenient and comfortable stopping place for travellera be- tween Hazelton and Aldermere ; LARGE STABLES ~* FIRST-CLASS MEALS AND BEDS FRANK W. HAMANN — Proprietor 9 | Hay and Oats for Sale. Office at OminecaHotel | . , —— — Best Properties: in the Bulkley Valley _ Listed With Me : Photographs With Each :. Special Reports - Reginald Leake Gale, J. P. Deputy Mining Recorder; Real Estate, . Financial and Insurance Agent. Walter GALE,’ Telkwa, B Expert Accountant - 4 YUP SAN — | Laundry and, Baths- Suits Cleaned - “Next door to Sam 10” a 4 car Ea Hasslton, B.C, as oe ~ Sans Boia hittin ie) - ly Attended To. St eo. sam Oo A Snap - ; Pre-eniptors - . 320, Acres Half, Cleared, 160 Acres ye 7 Fenced, . with, House and Stable, - . Dos, Located Owner will Abandon for a Small Sum. Agent for G. T. Ps Townaites, . Phoeri{x, and London, Liverpool & Globe - Fire Insurance, Gray & Milligan Broa., Surveyors, Surveys Prompt. te