PRINCE GEORGE Vol. 20, Ho. 31, Thursday, August 12, 1937 Prince George, B. C. Omineca Placer Mine Getting Thorough Test Geological Work Supported by Geophysic Survey and Keyst Drilling Used to Assure Success of Operation On Germansen Creek :one oermansen Creek Camp: (Special to The citizen)—This is the largest camp of the deGanahl interests in the Omineca district, and I want to vouch personally for its most excellent cuisine in this far north area, and substantiation is evident by the general air of happiness and contentment throughout the camp at all times and particularly at mealtimes. Bringing into the north country the two essentials necessary for pioneering and progressive development—vision and the necessary capital to carry on to a successful realization of that vision—Charts F. deGanahl, New York capitalist, is attacking the problem of developing his vast mining holdings in the Omineca (a district which has been a consistent and steady psoducer of t,rold since the early seventies) in a thoroughly efficient manner. At this camp on Germansen creek some 70 men are gainfully employed by the company in the hydraulic pits, about the sawmill, on road construction and in freighting the large quantities of machinery and supplies essential to carrying out a development program which will entail the expenditure of millions of dollars. MX. deGanahl Ls personally supervising the work and ha-s with him at camp here Mrs. deGanahl. their son Prank and Grandson Jimmie. They are intensely interested in the various operations being put forward to bring into successful production their immense placer holdings. In a chat with your correspondent Mr. deG-anahl stated one of the major projects in hand at the present time, is the digging of ten miles of ditches and building of flumes to bring water from Germansen lake at the rate of 150 cu. ft. per second to placer pits Nds. 1 and 2. When this work is completed it is . Intended to work eight monitors in these two pits. The work of bringing in this water will require the continuous employment of 100 men during this fall and winter. The lumber required for the flumes and other essentials to the project is estimated at from half a million to one million feet, and the sawmill is busily engaged cutting this lumber. Engineer in charge of this big undertaking and also operations of the deGanahl interests on Vital and Harrison creeks is Horace McN. Fraser, M.E. Every conceivable care is being taken to assure, positive success by Mr. Fra-scr. y Dr. Stuart Holland, noted geologist, is kept constantly in the field in connection with the various operations of the company, so that all geological facts are co-related before any major decision is arrived at on the work. In addition to Dr. Holland, Dr. I/>w-ther has charge of a crew making a complete geophysical survey of the holdings under development, and every move is ultimately checked and scientifically tested. To further the work of the geologist and geophysical survey, a Keystone drill . is steadily bringing forth underground data to check the scientific conclusions" Jack Adams has three shifts organized to keep this drill digging night and day continuously. With this highly technical preliminary testing, added to the fact that gold in paying quantities is known to exist over a wide area in this district, it is conceivable that this operation willde-velop into one of British Columbia's largest and most profitable gold producers in the near future. That is the hope and expectation of one and all connected with the operations here. It is a revelation to see the machinery and equipment that is assembled (Continued on Page Five) Water In New And Old Wells Very Similar Aviation Department at Ottawa Requests Map Before Inspecting Airport The regular bi-monthly meeting of the council was held in the council \chamber Monday evening, with Mayor A. M. Patterson in the chair and all aldermen present except W. H. Croc- I ker, who is on holiday. Accounts amounting to $1,654.15 were submitted\by the finance committee and ordered'paid"by the council. A communication from the secretary of the Union vo/ British Columbia Municipalities notified the council that Mayor Patterson had been appointed to the Resolutions Committee for *he meeting- of that body being held at Nanaimo on September 8 and 9. Discussion developed the information that samples of water had been submitted to the B. C. Provincial Analyst at Victoria, to the analytical department of the Dominion Water Board at Ottawa, and to a commercial chemist for commercial analysis. From Victoria in Tuesday's mail the result of the test by the provincial analyst was received as follows: (First column of figures "represents temporary hardness; second, permanent hardness; third, manganese). New well ............................10.5 2.3 nil Old Well No. 1 sample 13.2 3.2 nil New well NO. 2 ..."..........13.5 2.3 nil The first sample from the new well consisted of water before any pumping, and may have been mostly surface water. Sample No. 2 of the new well was taken after over 500.000 gallons of water had been pumped from the we!i. and probably represents the permanent characteristics of the water. Similar samples, and one from the new well after 1,500,000 gallons had keen pumped out are in the hands of j the Dominion analyst and commercial analyst, with no report received yet. j Judging from the provincial analyst test it would appear that the more water is pumped the hdvitar content the analysis shows. Word was ro civcd from the Controller of civil Aviatlop.^at Ottawa requesting a large scale map of the Prince George Airport, before an inspector would be sent to examine the Hl. The map was ordered prepared a local surveyor has the matter in j Fort Nelson Fur Robbery Case Breaks Most of the #34,000 Worth Of Pelts Stolen Are Found Near H. B. Post Just one -year and one month after $34,000 worth of furs were stolen from the Hudson's Bay Post at Fort Nelson, 350 miles due north of Prince George, the major portion of them are back in the storeroom from which they were hi-jacked on July 12. 1936. A radio mesage received Tuesday from Fort Nelson by Inspector T. Van Dyk of the game department of the Province of B.C., with headquarters at Prince George, stated that ai> Indian had discovered a pile of furs on a stream bank a few miles from Fort Nelson. The Indian reported his find to the H. B. post at Fort Nelson arid Corporal Clark of the provincial police stationed there organized a party and went to the cache where he found 19 bales in one pile, covered with a tarpaulin, and about 60 yards away another pile of 10 bales. This latter pile showed signs of having been molested by bears. Signs indicated that the fur had been trans]X)rted to the spot very j recently. The larger pile was immediately moved to the H. B. post at Fort Nelson from where it was originally stolen, but when the party came back to move'the second pile it was found it had been mysteriously set afire during the time the first lot was being transported to Fort Nelson. However, a very plain trail was | picked up near the scene which indi- J cated thai two men were involved in j ,tne nnovoHnn The trail is leading in Appreciation Banquet Honors Inga Andersen Most Representative Gathering Of Prince George Board Of Trade About 150 citizens gathered in the Prince George Hotel Ballroom last night to pay tribute to Miss Inga Andersen, motion picture and stage star, as the guest of honor a,t a delightful banquet sponsored by the Board of Trade. The large number attending was a demonstration of the pride felt by the citizens of Prince George in her achievement. W. R. Munro, president of the board, in well chosen remarks, addressed to Miss Andersen, spoke of the spirit and feeling of the citizens who had organized this reception as a mark of friendship for her, and called upon Hon. H. G. Perry. In a characteristic address, Mr. Perry remarked upon the deep-felt pride experienced by the people of Prince George in the achievement of Miss Andersen, and expressed the opinion that her distinguished attainments in the art she has chosen have added a lustre to the city of Prince George, and her record is a great inspiration to the children of the city to work with the pluck and courage shown by Inga throughout her entire career. "This tribute tonight is also an expression of goodwill and respect to her father and mother," he said, "whose pride, we. as citizens, share tonight." Echoing the sentiments of the first speaker His Worship Mayor Patterson. noted that this was the first opportunity that the citizens have had of paying tribute to a local girl, and although many celebrated men from many different parts of the country •have been feted Here, there was never a time when citizen^ have experienced more pride in voicing their acclaim. W. J. Pitman spoke in a good-humored vein, stressing the great influence wielded by Inga over the children she had taught here. He cited her energy, intelligence and determination as the factors resulting in her success. He concluded wifh the intimation that Inga would always find a warm welcome awaiting her in the city of Prince George. His Honor Judge H. E. A. Robertson drew a moral from Miss Andersen's success, feeling that in order to achieve success, ability must be coupled with hard work and anyone who adopts the principles practised by Inga can carry their desires to a happy and prosperous termination. On behalf of the citizens of Prince George, Mrs. A. M. Patterson presented Inga with a lovely bouquet arid basket of flowers all gathered from local gardens. In thanking the company Inga re-pied with charm and ease, although she mentioned that for the first time in' her life she did not know what to say, and was for a moment visibly affected by the warmth of her reception. "I want to thank you all, and especially the fathers and mothers of my former pupils, and particularly my own father and mother. Without their help I could have accomplished nothing,*' she said. "I may have. Impressed some of the children, but I want to say that these same kiddies left an indelible impression on my mind, for never did thev once let me down, nor did their fathers and mothers who worked so hard to help me. I deeply and sincerely appreciate it." Inga said. During the evening the company was delierhCTully entertained with songs by Thomson Ogg and Mrs. James Travis, and~a dance1 number by Maude Renwick. Miss Andersen expects ~to leave for London Saturday to fulfill engagements there. She takes with her the best of good wishes of the people of. Prince George. Prince George District Attracts Many Farmers Central British Columbia Looks Like "Garden of Eden" After Experiences in Some Sections of Prairie Provinces '"Central British Columbia appears as a 'Garden of Eden' to many land-seekers who have been hailed out. dried out, effected by grasshoppers, blizzards and other ills in the prairie provinces," is the statement made to the Citizen by Harry Bowman, colonization agent for the Canadian National Railways, with headquarters at Prince George. "Close to fifty new settlers have located between McBride ami Smithers along the C. N. R. line during the past season," Mr. Bowman continued, "and marry more are arranging to come. "Farmers who have lived in and farmed large acreages on the prairies fcr from 15 to 25 years are anxious to move to some place where they at least feel assured of food for themselves and their stock, and fuel for their hon*?s, rather 'than further face the continually recurring plagues seemingly common to the plains of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. "Central British Columbia,'with its freedom from sandstorms, rust, hail, blizzards and grasshoppers and its luxuriant growth df hay, grass, grain and lovely gardens, is attracting more bona fide settlers today tan Łt any time in its history. "Many of the n«w settlers are buying properties outright and some are renting farms already in production," states Mr. Bowman. Several sales have been made in the Pineview district, among which are the MnVinnie property of 320 acres, and te adjoining Bendickson farm of 240 acres. These two farms were purchased by A. H. Ohr^s and Herman Ohms respectively, formerly of »Vermilllon, Alberta. The Ohms brought" two carloads of settlers' effects. The Rich property of 160 acres, also is the Pineview district, has been pur- chased by Idrls Carpenter, who also hails from Vermillion, Alberta. He brought a carload of settlers' effects and is now comfortably settled on his place. The Gaerneart farm of 160 acres at Giscome lias been purchased by James Bentley. formerly of Grimshaw, Al-j berta. ' The Bentz farm of 320 acres near i Chief Lake was taken over by Steve j Bajo who formerly resided at Milk River, Alberta. The 160-acre Douglas farm at Bea-verley has been rented by J. Kempster from Neepawa, Man. j Andrew Crans of Hix1?^ Creek has i rented his 160-acre farm to a new set-j tier. L. Odiorne from Tofield, Alberta. The Neilson farm of 160 acres on i Salmon River road has been purchased ! by C. "S. Cates who came from Oyen. Alberta. Mr. Cates brought with him six carloads of effects including 16 head of horses and 23 head of cattle. I Mr. Cates' father-in-law and two I brothers-in-law are in the district spying out land with the intention of locating near Prince George, either buying outright or taking over properties on a rental basis. ' Another sale in the Chief Lake district was the Oscar Fahr farm of 160 acres to John Thony. a Swiss. Another Swiss farmer. Max Dullenbacher. has purchased J. D. Newcomb'a 160-acre farm at Tabor Creek. "Altogeter some ?.. Swiss families have been located in the past few months, mostly in the vicinity of Tet-kwa and Smithers. Several British Columbia farmers from southern areas and some from eastern parts of Canada are in the district at the present time lookinsr for locations, and many more enquiries axe being received weekly at our office." concluded Mr. Bowman. Monkman Pass Trail Blazers Get Through Can. Drive Car For 53 Miles From Beaverlodge On Present Road Manson Creek Property Now Id Production there are two in the party. In.addition excellent finger prints have been secured from tin cans andfother articles left by the persons being' followed, and ! who are supposed to be the parties who j the furs from their hiding j Lord Tweedsmuir, governor- general °f Canada, is "passing through Prince George on Saturday morning's train.: but in reply to Mayor Patterson's in- j Station to stay over, regTetted it was ¦ iniposible for him to do so. of the bandits according to latest information received from the north. Inspector Van Dyk notified headquarters at Victoria, and yesterday provincial Constables Cook of Fort St. James, and Copeland of Finlay Forks afcng with ©recant Gammon" of Prince George, were instructed to proceed bv plane to Fort Nelson and take up the trail of the bandits. They were taken.north this morning by Pilot Sheldon Luck of the United Air Trans-, port Constables cook and Copeland have an enviable reputation in the northern wilds for 'getting their man," and will be remembered as the two who were successful last July in trail-tng down and arresting -tŁe_ Indian, J Arthur Sampson, who shot Hugo Stol-ber°- from ambush near the headwaters of the Finlay river in May last. Word received by Inspector Van Dyk states that the trail being where they mere discovered Tuesday. 1 The robbery on . July 12, 193G, was \ carried out allegedly by six men who j held up the H. B. post and securely bound the three occupants. The robbers then lemoved 29 bales of fur comprising the entire season's catch In the district. Some time later two trappers, Henry Courvoiser and Ralph Sheffield, operating a trap line, near Fort Nelson, were arrested and accused of being members of the hold-up party. Their trial was adjourned from October^ 1936. until the Prince George assize court met in Prince George last May, when a stay of proceeings was ordered and they were released by Justice Denis Murphy. tl is known to the game department and the provincial police that Cour-voiser and Sheffield went north after their release and. also, that they flew in' by plane to Henry lake, landing . nmrkecf by"tootprinti"indicating there on July 17 last. Beaverlodge, Alta. i Special i—The Monkman Pass Highway Association iormed to foiward the construction of 132 miles of road from here, and the Peace River Block to connect with the Prince George-.)nsp?r Highway at Hansard, B.C., have had :i crew of trail blazers and road builders in the field since June 3 and there lias been completed over 40 iml?s of new road. ] Wagons and autos can go for some 40 miles from the Alberta-British Columbia boundary southwest toward Monkman Pass. The road has followed the west of the Red Willow river. Charles Dunn was the fiii.-EtD drive a car from Beaverlodge U> rfie end of the road and registeceel 53 miles j south-westerly from Beaverlodge. Two other ears have made the drive since. and while the drivers say it is not a i paved highway-'by any means, they do | .say it is as, good a road as could be I expected ,fOr the money it has cost. A j truck has "made it through for a total '¦ distance of 65 miles, some 40 miles of, which is in British Columbia. An advance party in charge of Alex i Monkman has started out to out a j packhorse trail from the present end : of the road construction on to Hansard and expects to land in Hansard j about August 15. A party of eastern newspaper cor- j respondents are to be piloted over the road and pack trail as .soon as the i advance party report their arrival at J Hansard. Art M. Smith, publicity man for the Monkman Pass .Highway As- i sociation will have cliarg.e_of the party i and will visit Prince George before re- j turning here. The completion of this highway: would allow of a saving of 900 miles | from tlie Peace River district and { western Alberta to Vancouver over the j present route via Edmonton. The association is composed of men with wide vision and they are thoroughly convinced of the righteousness of their cause, and are concentrating every effort towards bringing their plan to a successful conclusion. The work has been done so far by j a system whereby >vo weeks" work is j given voluntarily, then, if the worker ' so desires, he goes on the payroll at SI.00 a day and board for an additional two weeks. The completion of this road would (Continued, on page five) Capt. Bob Adams' Steam Shovel Placer Operation in Omineca Now Working Gravel 'With mining operations beipg intensively carried on overall an^C about 60 miles square in the Ominpca district, we are' looking" forward confidently to the most productive season the north country has yet experienced," stated Capt. R. D. Adams to the Citizen on his arrival at Prince George Tuesday afternoon onyu business trip from the mine. Capt./'Eob," as,,he_ is familiarly knowjr from Nome,., Alaska, to Peru, South America, and in many other parts of the world, is one of Canada's most experienced placer engineers, and is now operating- 4 V-miles-of_plaŁ_er.. leases on Manson Creek with steam shovel gear, and has brought the property into production this year. Speaking of the advance in transportation that is being made in the north country, he stated that he left his camp on Manson Creek with a truck ;uid landed in Fort Si. James ia 12 hours.which he thinks \s something oi a record, although the trip ls made regularly by plane in one hour. Photos of the operation on Manson Creek .show a .steam shovel mounted on caterpillar tractor Uead, biting into the stream banks and loading into tide-dump cars. The loaded cars are elevated to a hopper and the material passes over a grizzley, boulders and coa:se material, after being washed, going to the waste dump while the finer gravels', go on into the sluice boxes. About 30 men are employed on the operation. Capt. Adams returned Wednesday morning by car to the camp. LABOR DAY $PORTS BEING ARRANGED Plans lor the Labor Day celebration on September 5 and 6 to increase the covered rink and boxla fund are crystallizing as committees of local business men go forward with investigations into__the projected program. At a njeetng in the Legion Building Tuesday evening it was -decided to combine the dance and midway attractions-in the Ritz-Keifer Building after hearing a report by I. B. Guest on the favorable condition of the hall. A committee of two was appointed to handle canvassing to bolster the fin-ances of the fund, and arrangements were made for the control of the hot dog"'and soft drink concessions.